LAWN CARE APPLICATION PROGRAM
(Updated August 2024)
Lawn Care Application Program is outlined as follows:
A philosophy based on
providing beautiful park settings.
The Park District of La Grange is committed to providing
well-maintained, beautiful, safe, and clean parks for the enjoyment, pleasure,
and recreation of the community with due consideration given to the effects on
the environment. Maintenance of park grounds will be completed with minimal
reliance on pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
Controlling pests with
Mechanical or Chemical use.
To keep the parks in excellent condition, it may be
necessary to remove unwanted vegetation or insects. The staff of the Park
District of La Grange shall consider different methods, either mechanical or
chemical, to control unwanted weeds or pests. The District shall consider the
advantages and disadvantages of the various available treatments and measures
before making a decision, but will strive to manage our lawn as naturally as
possible. To make an informed decision, expert opinions may be considered.
The Park District of La Grange may use pesticides on its
parks, fields, and facilities to control unwanted vegetation or insects. A
pesticide is defined as an agent used to destroy pests. The pest that the
agent is intended to destroy determines a more specific name for the
pesticide. For example, if destroying insects is the goal, an insecticide
is used. If ridding the area of fungus is the intent, a fungicide is
applied. If eliminating vegetation is what is needed, an herbicide is
used. These are all pesticides.
Pesticides used by the Park District of La Grange shall be
selected and applied according to criteria set forth in the State of Illinois
Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act and all other applicable laws.
Lawn Care Product
Application Procedures:
