"Because conversion to a golf course has stripped away some of those natural resource attributes that would allow us to get some of our public funding," Leslie explained.
Converting to natural reserves
So his team replaced the greenway grasses with native plants, and reintroduced native species. And they had to deal with the residual pesticides and fertilizers that kept the green, green.
Western Reserve partnered with the County Parks Department on the conversion. Parks director Jim Ziemnik said despite the cost, many of these projects add economical and ecological benefits to the community, such as flood prevention. "We also know historically that this used to have a lot of wetland — the soil type. So eventually, we’re looking at developing some wetlands," he added.
Returning Royal Oaks to its natural state will allow it to filter heavy snow melt or rainfall into the river instead of into the basements of surrounding homes and businesses as it has for years.
Ziemnik said the key with projects like this is patience. Although the park is open, there’s still plenty to do. "It’s probably going to be in terms of trails, overlooks, wetlands, it’s probably going to be the better part of 10 years," he stated.
As for Jerry Jewell, who now uses the park every day, he doesn’t mind waiting. With what he’s seen so far, he believes things will only get better.
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