For the operation of the division of state parks and recreation; provided, that funds appropriated in this item shall be used to: (i) operate all of the division's parks, parkways, boulevards, roadways, bridges, related appurtenances under the care, custody and control of the division, flood control activities of the division, reservations, campgrounds, beaches and pools; (ii) oversee skating rinks; and (iii) protect and manage the division's lands and natural resources, including the forest and parks conservation services and the bureau of forestry development; provided further, that all properties that were open in fiscal year 2021 shall be open in fiscal year 2022; provided further, that the crossing guards located at department of conservation and recreation intersections shall continue to perform the duties where state police previously performed such duties; provided further, that the division may issue grants to public and nonpublic entities from this item; provided further, that up to $3,000,000 may be used to support the costs of snow and ice removal; provided further, that the rinks under the control of the department shall remain open and staffed for the full rink season; provided further, that additional funds shall be expended to address the needs of state parks in all regions of the commonwealth; provided further, that not later than February 3, 2022 the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means on: (a) the status of hiring for additional staffing; (b) the staffing levels for the previous 10 fiscal years; and (c) the average staffing level at each park; provided further, that the department shall take steps to address personnel needs in a manner that is geographically equitable; provided further, that not later than January 14, 2022, the department shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means detailing the hires made for division personnel in fiscal year 2022; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be transferred to the Castle Island and Marine Park Trust Fund for purposes including, but not limited to, maintenance and programming; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for operational and maintenance costs at the Harry McDonough Sailing Center, Inc.; and provided further, that not less $100,000 shall be expended for costs including, but not limited to, short and long term staffing, capital improvements, maintenance, public safety and programming at Savin Hill beach, Malibu beach, Tenean beach, the Neponset River greenway, Toohig park and Ryan playground in the city of Boston
