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1 29 Bella Fontaine Park 9565 Bellefontaine Road St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Planning Zone 2 Visit Date: July 2016 Page 1

2 129 Bella Fontaine Park 9565 Bellefontaine Road St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Planning Zone 2 Visit Date: July 2016 Page 2

The 215 acres that comprises Bella Fontaine Park is located between Halls Ferry Road and Bellefontaine Road in north St. Louis County adjacent to the Maline Creek.

West of Lewis & Clark the park features include trails, picnic area, playground, half basketball court, restroom, pavilion and ball field.

3 The 215 acres that comprises Bella Fontaine Park is located between Halls Ferry Road and Bellefontaine Road in north St. Louis County adjacent to the Maline Creek. The park features are located in two main areas separated by a five lane busy road Lewis & Clark Blvd. West of Lewis & Clark the park features include trails, picnic area, playground, half basketball court, restroom, pavilion and ball field. East of Lewis & Clark the park includes trails, picnic areas, basketball courts, a lighted softball complex, exercise stations, tennis courts, fishing lake, playgrounds, restroom and pavilions. The park includes over two miles of trails that are part of the Maline Greenway. A GRG project to replace three existing pedestrian bridges along the trails, make stream bank improvements, and upgrades to the trails is scheduled to begin construction in Bella Fontaine Park was originally dedicated in 1960 with only about twelve acres of land. Over 160 acres was acquired by the County in the early 1970s which led to the development of the popular Fountain Lake Softball Complex in the mid 1980s. Bella Fontaine County Park Entry Sign. Fountain Lakes concession area lacks shade. Site Observation Summary: Trails in this park are heavily used. Some of the trails are scheduled to be upgraded by GRG as part of the bridge replacement project. Upgrades will include resurfacing, widening and accessibility improvements. Concrete sidewalk leading to basketball court is not ADA accessible. Pot holes and drainage issues exist in Landwehr Lane at south entrance to the tennis-basketball courts parking lot. Stone BBQ grill and grotto near the Kingsbury shelter has cracks and needs tuckpointing. Bella Fontaine West is connected to the main park by a trail that crosses Lewis & Clark Road. This crossing is not safe due to the lack of a crosswalk, sign or light. About 4 acres of Bella Fontaine West was converted to prairie in an area that used to be ball fields. Western most parking lot at Bella Fontaine West has more pavement than needed and drainage issues exist on the western edge. Bella Fontaine West horseshoe pit is new but has been damaged. St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 3

4 Photos of existing conditions View of outdated play area at Fountain Lakes Complex. Softball field needs regrading to improve drainage. Visual clutter form too many signs at Bella Fontaine West entry. View of deteriorated concrete block retaining wall. Visual clutter form too many signs at Bella Fontaine West entry. View of deteriorated concrete block retaining wall. St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 4

5 Photos of existing conditions Edge of parking lot with drainage issues at Bella Fontaine West. Stone BBQ needs tuckpointing. View of non functioning scoreboard. Tennis courts in disrepair. Pot hole and drainage issues near tennis/basketball courts. Newer play equipment. St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 5

6 Photos of existing conditions Newer restroom. St. Louis County Parks Master Plan View of newer Bella Fontaine West play area in good condition. Page 6

Current Name: Belle Fontaine Restroom #106893 Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Restroom Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: St.

structure and is in good condition Roof is a metal system and is in good condition Structure is heated Structure has electric and is in good

7 Current Name: Belle Fontaine Restroom # Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Restroom Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: St. Louis County Parks Square Footage: 1,024 SF Type of Structure: CMU and Metal Roof Accessibility: ADA Accessible Structure is a CMU build structure and is in good condition Roof is a metal system and is in good condition Structure is heated Structure has electric and is in good condition Plumbing fixtures are all in good condition Concrete slab and sidewalk are in good condition St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 7

Current Name: Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: Square Footage: Type of Structure: Accessibility: Belle

Louis County Parks 1,375 SF CMU and wood framed roof ADA Accessible Structure is a CMU building with wood framed roof structure Roof shingles are in OK

8 Current Name: Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: Square Footage: Type of Structure: Accessibility: Belle Fontaine West Restroom (No ID Number) Restroom St. Louis County Parks 1,375 SF CMU and wood framed roof ADA Accessible Structure is a CMU building with wood framed roof structure Roof shingles are in OK condition Structure has no heat and closes in winter season Structure has electric and is in good condition Fascia boards need to be replaced and painted Toilet partitions are in poor condition and need to be replaced St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 8

System that is leaking needs repaired Damaged dry walled ceiling inside and on the exterior

Aluminum Window Curtain pull down shade, heat curtains do not work and need to be replaced

9 Current Name: Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: Square Footage: Type of Structure: Accessibility: Fountain Lake Concession Stand (No ID Number) Concession Stand St. Louis County Parks CMU AND Steel Structure ADA Accessible Roof is a built up EPDM Membrane System that is leaking needs repaired Damaged dry walled ceiling inside and on the exterior needs to be repaired Painting needs to be performed in the interior of the building Two Aluminum Window Curtain pull down shade, heat curtains do not work and need to be replaced Structure is heated but the concession is shut down for off season 8 Toilets/ 6 Sinks/ 6 urinals functioning properly Exterior painting needed St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 9

Current Name: Belle Fontaine Shelter #106892 Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Picnic Shelter Original Use (if

Louis County Parks Square Footage: 1,600 SF Type of Structure: Metal framed and wood Accessibility: ADA Accessible Roof is a

10 Current Name: Belle Fontaine Shelter # Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Picnic Shelter Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: St. Louis County Parks Square Footage: 1,600 SF Type of Structure: Metal framed and wood Accessibility: ADA Accessible Roof is a metal system and is in good condition Wooden fascia and trim are in good condition Shelter has electric and lighting, also in good condition Concrete slab and sidewalk are in good condition St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 10

Current Name: Kingsbury Shelter #063647 Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Picnic Shelter Original

Louis County Parks Square Footage: 1,092 SF Type of Structure: Shelter Accessibility: ADA Accessible Roof

11 Current Name: Kingsbury Shelter # Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Picnic Shelter Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: St. Louis County Parks Square Footage: 1,092 SF Type of Structure: Shelter Accessibility: ADA Accessible Roof replacement needed Wooden fascia and trim needs repaired Painting/staining needed. Shelter is very busy and only has a Johnny On The Spot St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 11

Current Name: Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: Square Footage: Type of Structure: Accessibility: Fountain Lake Shelter (No ID Number)

12 Current Name: Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: Square Footage: Type of Structure: Accessibility: Fountain Lake Shelter (No ID Number) Picnic Shelter St. Louis County Parks 576 SF Shelter ADA Accessible Metal roof and structure in good condition No light fixtures or electric St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 12

Current Name: Belle Fontaine West Major Whistler Shelter #063649 Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Picnic Shelter Original Use

Louis County Parks Square Footage: 1,250 SF Type of Structure: CMU and wood framed roof Accessibility: ADA Accessible Structure is a

13 Current Name: Belle Fontaine West Major Whistler Shelter # Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Picnic Shelter Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: St. Louis County Parks Square Footage: 1,250 SF Type of Structure: CMU and wood framed roof Accessibility: ADA Accessible Structure is a wood framed structure with metal roofing in good condition No electric at shelter, addition of receptacles and light fixtures recommended Concrete slab and surrounding sidewalks are in good condition St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 13

Current Name: Maintenance Building #056582 Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Maintenance Building and Lean

Louis County Parks Square Footage: Maintenance 1,632 SF ; Lean To 1,200 SF Storage 800 SF Type of Structure:

future Gutters are old and need major repairs or replacement Fascia board and wooden trim need repairs Wood panel

and wood stove that look to be in good condition Building has only a couple exterior lights, recommend adding two

14 Current Name: Maintenance Building # Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Maintenance Building and Lean To Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: St. Louis County Parks Square Footage: Maintenance 1,632 SF ; Lean To 1,200 SF Storage 800 SF Type of Structure: Wooden Structure Accessibility: ADA Accessible Roof is showing signs of aging, monitor for replacement in the near future Gutters are old and need major repairs or replacement Fascia board and wooden trim need repairs Wood panel siding needs to be scheduled for paint or staining 1 Toilet/Sink functioning properly Structure has a gas furnace and wood stove that look to be in good condition Building has only a couple exterior lights, recommend adding two additional fixtures Maintenance ceiling mounted shop lights do not have protective guards, recommended Lean To overhead door needs to be replaced St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 14

15 Improvements listed in the 5 year CIP of the SLC Budget: 1. Renovate existing County Parks Trails (Cardinal Trail and Maple Tree Trail) for accessibility and working room for Pedestrian Bridge Replacement; make connection for trail head parking lot 2. Renovate restroom adjacent to Whistler Shelter 3. Park Replace Fountain Lake scoreboards 4. Replace outdated playground and surface 5. Bella Fontaine Park Resurface tennis and basketball courts 0 5 Yr Recommendations: Est. Project Value Item: Improvements to complex fields including laser grading and infield reconstruction $100,000 - $250,000 Asphalt pavement repair on Landwehr Lane at south entrance to the tennis-basketball courts parking lot $5,000 - $25,000 Fountain Lakes - Replace outdated playground equipment and deteriorated safety surface $100,000 - $250,000 Fountain Lakes - Concession Stand - Better lighting, tuck-pointing, upgrade PA system, paint steel $5,000 - $25,000 Fountain Lakes - Replace score board. Staff prefers wireless control $25,000 - $100,000 West - Replace Restroom, repair horseshoe pit and provide shade for picnic site $100,000 - $250,000 West - Consolidate signage at entry from Duke drive and install new signage $5,000 - $25,000 Concession Stand Roof repair, ceiling repair, interior & exterior painting $5,000 - $25,000 Kingsbury Shelter Roof replacement & wood painting/staining $5,000 - $25,000 Maintenance Building Wood trim, fascia and siding painting & add exterior lights < $5,000 Total 5-10 Yr Recommendations: Est. Project Value Item: Add permanent restroom near the Kingsbury Shelter $100,000 - $250,000 Repair courts (Tennis & Basketball). ADA Accessibility improvements. Consider using cooler pavement color for basketball court. $5,000 - $25,000 Tuckpointing Stone BBQ grill and grotto near the Kingsbury shelter < $5,000 Fountain Lakes - Add shade for picnic area between Field #1 & #2 and repair block retaining wall $5,000 - $25,000 Replace west playground safety surface tiles with poured in place $5,000 - $25,000 West Restroom Paint building and toilet partition replacement < $5,000 Maline Creek Trail Improvements (GRG funded project) > $4,000,000 Whistler Shelter Wood painting/staining & add electric and light fixture < $5,000 Maintenance Building Roof replacement and Lean-to overhead door replacement $5,000 - $25,000 Total Yr Recommendations: Est. Project Value Item: Kingsbury Shelter replacement $100,000 - $250,000 Maline Creek Trail extension to Halls Ferry /Lucas & Hunt > $2,000,000 Total Future Program Items for Consideration: Source Another Bulletin Bellefontaine Kingsbury Shelter Staff St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 15

16 18 - Bella Fontaine Existing Inventory Lake/Pond Acreage 2.08 B 0 Year Structure Built Est Useful Life 2016 Condition Rating 0-5 Year Cost 5-10 Year Cost Year Cost Budget Subtotals Comments Archery Range 0 0 Athletic Field 7 C 0 Storm water ponding in some fields Athletic Field (Lighted) 4 A 0 Basketball Courts 2.5 C 0 Needs to be resealed Basketball Courts (Lighted) 0 0 Trail Miles - Total 3.40 B 0 Paved Trail - Miles 3.40 B 0 Campsites 0 0 Community Centers/Complexes 0 0 Football/Soccer Field 1 B 0 Practice Football/Soccer Field (Lighted) 0 0 Golf Courses 0 0 Disc Golf 0 0 Ice Rinks 0 0 Other Park Structures MAINTENANCE BUILDING C 0 Restrooms (Outdoor) COMFORT STATION CONCRETE BLOCK C CONCESSION/RESTROOM FACILITY 40X B BEL COMFORT STATION P18W B 0 Restrooms (Portable) 1 Picnic Shelters SHELTER FRAME MAJOR WHISTLER (West) B SHELTER FRAME KINGSBURY B 0 Needs new roof BEL SHELTER P18W B 0 Picnic Shelters (Destination) 0 0 Picnic Sites 2 A 0 Playgrounds 3 Fountain Lake Complex D 0 Poor safety surface & Equipment Bella Fontaine near Bellafontaine Shelter B 0 Bella Fontaine West near Whistler Shelter B 0 Weeds between tiles Playgrounds (Destination) 0 0 Regional Sport Complexes 1 C 0 Skate Park 0 0 Spray Pools/Wading Pools 0 0 Swimming Pools 0 0 Tennis Courts 2 C 0 Tennis Courts (Lighted) 0 0 Equestrian Sites 0 0 Historical Sites 0 0 River Access Sites 0 0 Boat Ramps 1 B 0 Boat/Fishing Docks 1 B 0 Amphitheaters 0 0 Corkball Fields 0 0 Cricket Fields 0 0 Exercise/Fitness Courses 1 B 0 Volleyball Courts 2 B 0 Horseshoe Pits 2 A 0 Model Airplane Fields 0 0 Handball/Racquetball Court 0 0 Bocce Ball Court 0 0 Road Miles 0.66 B 0 Parking Spots 528 B 0 Bridges 3 D 0 GRG Project ro replace in design Camping Lodges 0 0 Museums 0 0 Elk & Bison Management Sites 0 0 Natural Resource Management Areas 2 B 0 Total $0 St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 16

Wilbur Young Park. Park Land Established: Developed Acres: 15 acres Undeveloped Acres: 25 acres

Wilbur Young Park. Park Land Established: Developed Acres: 15 acres Undeveloped Acres: 25 acres Wilbur Young Park Park Location: 1100 SE Adams Dairy Parkway Park Land Established: 1987 Park Size: 40 acres Developed Acres: 15 acres Undeveloped Acres: 25 acres Park Type: Community Park Amenities: Shelter