Landscape
The role of the Grounds Maintenance and Landscape Department is to provide a safe, functional and aesthetically-pleasing exterior environment for the students, faculty and staff of Kansas State University. The main campus of K-State spans 250 acres of intensively landscaped grounds. The Grounds Maintenance Department is responsible for the maintenance and installation of all turf grass, shrubs, trees and annual flower beds on campus.
To accomplish their mission, the Grounds Maintenance Department has thirty-five employees throughout the year. In addition to the normal grounds and landscape maintenance activities, Grounds Maintenance is responsible for litter pickup on campus, snow removal from sidewalks, street and parking lot cleaning, underground irrigation systems, Athletic Grounds maintenance, support for special events and the operation of the Facilities Management tree nursery and greenhouse.
Information Links
Washington Marlatt Memorial Park
Park Use Guidelines
If you have questions about the park, contact washintonmarlatt@ksu.edu.
Tree Campus USA
The Tree Campus USA program recognizes college and university campuses that:
- Effectively manage their campus trees.
- Develop community connections beyond campus borders to foster healthy urban forests.
- Strive to engage their student population through service-learning opportunities centered on campus, community and forestry efforts.
Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has destroyed millions of ash trees and has been found in at least 23 states. Help stop its spread and learn about the campus's readiness/response plan.
EAB Campus Readiness Plan (pdf)
Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer at KSU (pdf)