Parks & Recreation Environmental Stewardship Each year we strive
to make Boulder a greener, better place to live and play. This
includes finding ways to make all our parks and facilities more
environmentally sustainable. Vehicles, equipment and alternative
transportation Parks and Recreation staff reduced overall
Vehicle Miles Traveled by more effectively planning out their
work days, using bicycles in certain locations, and teaming up
with other staff when possible. The department has also reached
city's goal of purchasing 90 percent new vehicles that are
fueled with alternative fuels. All small landscape equipment
purchased is the lowest emission and low energy use equipment.
Parks staff uses Stilhl 4-MIX equipment that has new technology
that has all of the power/benefits of a 2 cycle engine except it
uses 4 cycle technology and therefore produces fewer emissions.
The Park Operations Fleet and Equipment Shop follows strict best
management practices, including recycling all used oil and
reusing or recycling