Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska Parks & Recreation Department

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Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska Parks & Recreation Department 632 W. 6 th Avenue, Suite 630 P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, AK 99519 Tel 907-343-4355 URL www.muni.

1 Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska Parks & Recreation Department 632 W. 6 th Avenue, Suite 630 P.O. Box Anchorage, AK Tel URL MEMORANDUM Date: February 5, 2014 To: Cc: From: Project: Parks & Recreation Commission Holly Spoth-Torres, Parks Superintendent Maeve Nevins, Park Planner PRC : Roosevelt Park Challenge Grant Park Improvement INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND Roosevelt Park is.51 acres and is located at 2200 Jefferson Ave. This park is one of the oldest parks in the Spenard area dating back to the 1950s. The park includes play equipment for 5-12 year olds and 2-5 toddlers; it has a picnic table and benches. In 2003, during a renovation, the old swing set was removed. In March 2013 a park neighbor and parent, Kelly Peterson, received a $15K APF Challenge Grant to reinstall a swing set in the park. P&R staff worked with Ms. Peterson to select both an appropriate swing set and site within the playground to install the equipment. The new swing set will be located adjacent to the existing play structures for shared access of the concrete ADA access pathway. PLANNING AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT In 2013 Kelly Petersen and P&R began planning efforts for the new swing set. Both the Spenard Community Council and the Spenard Chamber of Commerce support this project and they agreed to assist Kelly in meeting the APF Challenge Grant match requirement. The proposed improvements for the new swing at Roosevelt Park were supported by Spenard Community Council vote of 9-0 in favor at the February 6, 2014 meeting IMPROVEMENTS The Improved Playground will include the following contractor installations: Swing Set with four-bay single-post frame swing set including: o 2 belt seat swings for 5-12 year olds o 2 full bucket infant swing seats for children 9 to 30 months who can sit up unaided Excavation and installation of a concrete edge perimeter barrier, grading preparation for the volunteer installation of fall surface material The Improved Playground will include the following Volunteer installations: Wood fiber fall surface material set on weed barrier fabric inside footprint Clean up of existing flowerbeds, weed and re-plant with new hardy perennials STAFF RECOMMENDATION The proposed improvements for the new swing set at Roosevelt Park are supported by Spenard Community Council. The Department recommends that the Parks & Recreation Commission pass the proposed resolution to support the new playground as presented. ATTACHMENTS INCLUDE: Challenge Grant Application and Update Roosevelt Swing Concept Boards Spenard Community Council Resolution of Support

2 ANCHORAGE PARKS AND RECREATION & THE ANCHORAGE PARK FOUNDATION PRESENT... C HALLENGE GRANT PARK IMPROVEMENT Roosevelt Park 2200 JEFFERSON AVE. PROJECT PLANNER: MAEVE NEVINS, MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. CONTACT: MEVINSMVJ@MUNI.ORG/PHONE: FEB. 5, 2014

EXISTING CONDITIONS ROOSEVELT PARK 2200 JEFFERSON AVENUE FEBRUARY 5, 2014

swing set and a playground. In 2003, the swing set was removed, but not replaced.

This project proposes to replace the swing set with a new 4-bay one.

PLACE, USE FITTING SETTING TO FILL FRAME AS DESIRED.

PLACEHOLDER FOR SMALL ANALYSIS PHOTO The previous location of the swing set

This site would remain open and will not be reused for play equipment.

3 EXISTING CONDITIONS ROOSEVELT PARK 2200 JEFFERSON AVENUE FEBRUARY 5, 2014 PLACEHOLDER FOR SMALL ANALYSIS PHOTO Historically, the park amenities included a swing set and a playground. In 2003, the swing set was removed, but not replaced. However, the playground equipment was updated. This project proposes to replace the swing set with a new 4-bay one. PLACEHOLDER FOR 1 LARGE PHOTO/DIAGRAM [TO INSERT AND LINK PHOTOS: GO TO FILE, PLACE, USE FITTING SETTING TO FILL FRAME AS DESIRED. TO UNLOCK THE FRAMES FOR EDIT, DOUBLE-CLICK THE LOCK SYMBOL. PLACEHOLDER FOR SMALL ANALYSIS PHOTO The previous location of the swing set footprint was reseeded. This site would remain open and will not be reused for play equipment. A new swing set site was chosen. PLACEHOLDER FOR SMALL ANALYSIS PHOTO The selected location for the new swing set would allow for a new concrete path connected to the existing playground. The footprint of the new swing set will meet all fall-safety standards.

PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS ROOSEVELT PARK 2200

USE FITTING SETTING TO FILL FRAME AS DESIRED.

4 PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS ROOSEVELT PARK 2200 JEFFERSON AVENUE FEBRUARY 5, 2014 PLACEHOLDER FOR 1 LARGE PHOTO/DIAGRAM [TO INSERT AND LINK PHOTOS: GO TO FILE, PLACE, USE FITTING SETTING TO FILL FRAME AS DESIRED. TO UNLOCK THE FRAMES FOR EDIT, DOUBLE-CLICK THE LOCK SYMBOL.

existing site per fall-safety area requirements of by manufacturer.

resistant EPDM rubber, safety approved for children ages 5 to 12.

children ages 9 to 30 months who can sit up unaided.

5 PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS ROOSEVELT PARK 2200 JEFFERSON AVENUE FEBRUARY 5, 2014 Provide 4-bay single-post frame swing set to fit within existing site per fall-safety area requirements of by manufacturer. Provide two durable slash-proof belt swing seats, made of weather- resistant EPDM rubber, safety approved for children ages 5 to 12. Provide two Full Bucket Infant Swing Seats, safety approved for children ages 9 to 30 months who can sit up unaided. Provide wood fiber fall surface material, to be installed by Volunteers lead by Challenge Grant Recipient, Kelly Petersen.

Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska Parks & Recreation Department

Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska Parks & Recreation Department 632 W. 6 th Avenue, Suite 630 P.O. Box 196650 Anchorage, AK 99519 Tel 907-343-4355 URL www.muni.org/departments/parks MEMORANDUM Date: April