TAO S PARKS MASTER PLAN

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1 TAO S PARKS MASTER PLAN December 2017 Kit Carson Park Fred aca Park Eco Park Youth + Family Center

2 Eco Park TAOS PARKS MASTER PLAN December 2017 SCOPE OF WORK Town of Taos Parks + Recreation Master Plan - Existing Conditions Assessment - Needs Assessment - Park Program - Park Master Plans - Kit Carson Park - Fred aca Park - Taos Eco Park - Youth + Family Center Kit Carson Park PURPOSE Fred aca Park

3 TIMELINE TIMELINE funding MASTER PLAN 2018 october november december january february march april may I M P L E M E N TAT I O N PHASED DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION existing conditions inventory needs assessment program needs assessment site analysis park facilities inventory public input survey design APPROVALS park programming bid PULIC MEETING 1 today preferred park program construction develop park master plan alternatives PULIC MEETING 2 finalize park master plans APPROVALS approvals

4 NEEDS ASSESSMENT assumptions - park located within 10 minute walk (1/2 mile) from residential areas - national benchmarks (2010 census - 5,716, NRPA Metrics 2017) park / population 1 / 1,430 (1 / 1,330) park acres / 1,000 residents 11.5 acres (10.5 acres) total park acreage 65.9 acres park number 4

5 TAOS PARKS M A S T E R P L A N NEEDS ASSESSMENT LEGEND 64 TAOS PUELO Master Plan Project oundary Town of Taos oundary Parks / Recreation Facility, Town of Taos Open Space, Town of Taos Recreation Center, Town of Taos Parks, Taos County Open Space, Taos County Parks, Private Taos Municipal Schools Taos Land Trust Easements Taos Pueblo Land LM Land USFS Land Road, Major Road, Minor Parcels Community Park Service Area (10 min. walk) Neighborhood Park Service Area (5 min. walk) Trail, Existing Trail, Proposed Public Transportation, us Route (340 Chile Line) Public Transportation, us Stop (340 Chile Line) Public Transportation, us Stop Trailhead Parking (20+ vehicles) FRED ACA PARK 64 KIT CARSON PARK TAOS ECO PARK FILEMON SANCHEZ FAIRGROUNDS PARK TAOS YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER Source Data Taos Planning, Community and Economic, received October 2017: Parcel oundaries, Town of Taos Owned Properties, Town of Taos oundary, Road Centerlines (combined and interpreted from aerial information). Taos County Parcels, Municipal Schools Parcels, Taos Pueblo Parcels, United States Forest Service Parcels, ureau of Land Management Parcels (derived from Parcel oundaries data). Town of Taos Parks, Town of Taos Open Space, Town of Taos Recreation Center (derived from Parcel oundaries data, classification assumed by Design Office based on aerial investigation 2017). Taos County Parks and Taos County Open Space (derived from Parcel oundaries data, classification assumed by Design Office based on aerial investigation 2017). 1/2 Mile Radius, 1/4 Mile Radius (derived from Parcel oundaries data). Facilities Inventory (generated by Design Office based on site and aerial investigation 2017). DRAFT PARKS, OPEN SPACE + TRAILS MAP ANALYSIS MAP 518 D E C Produced for the Town of Taos

6 TAOS PARKS M A S T E R P L A N NEEDS ASSESSMENT LEGEND % Master Plan Project oundary Town of Taos oundary Road, Major Road, Minor Drainageway, Major Drainageway, Minor Community Park Service Area (10 min. walk) Neighborhood Park Service Area (5 min. walk) 2010 Population 0-1, Population 1,001-2, Population 2,001-3, Population 3,001-4,000 Population Growth, Percentage Increase from 2000 to % Tract (23%) % Tract (23%) % Tract (20%) % 64 Tract % KIT CARSON PARK Tract (14%) (16%) -14% Tract FRED ACA PARK 3% Tract (17%) % Tract (24%) TAOS ECO PARK FILEMON SANCHEZ FAIRGROUNDS PARK 23% Tract (22%) TAOS YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER Source Data Taos Planning, Community and Economic, received October 2017: Parcel oundaries, Town of Taos oundary, Road Centerlines (combined and interpreted from aerial information). 1/2 Mile Radius, 1/4 Mile Radius (derived from Parcel oundaries data). US Census ureau, recieved October 2017:, Population by lock Group, lock Group oundaries, Population by Age,, (Census data ). DRAFT POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS MAP ANALYSIS MAP 30% Tract (24%) % Tract (20%) D E C Produced for the Town of Taos

7 TAO S PARKS MASTER PLAN December 2017 TAOS PARKS MASTER PLAN NEEDS ASSESSMENT 64 LEGEND Master Plan Project oundary Town of Taos oundary TAOS PUELO Taos Pueblo Land LM Land USFS Land Road, Major Road, Minor KIT CARSON PARK Drainageway, Major Drainageway, Minor Community Park Service Area (10 min. walk) Neighborhood Park Service Area (5 min. walk) Gaps in Local Park Access Very High High 64 FRED ACA PARK TAOS ECO PARK FILEMON SANCHEZ FAIRGROUNDS PARK TAOS YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER 68 Source Data Taos Planning, Community and Economic, received October 2017: Parcel oundaries, Town of Taos oundary, Road Centerlines (combined and interpreted from aerial information). Taos Pueblo oundary, United States Forest Service oundary, ureau of Land Management oundary (derived from Parcel oundaries data). 1/2 Mile Radius, 1/4 Mile Radius (derived from Parcel oundaries data). Trust For Public Land, received October 2017: Park Access Map (imported from Taos Green Print, adapted to map scale) DRAFT GAPS IN LOCAL PARK ACCESS MAP ANALYSIS MAP 518 DEC Produced for the Town of Taos

8 FOCUS GROUPS leagues (soccer, little league, baseball, softball) sports organizations educational institutions acequia associations tree board staff (facilities + maintenance, TYFC) first responders

9 SURVEY RESULTS 762 responses respondent profile 60% women / 40% men 40% / 3% / 10% under 18 20% hispanic. latino / 63% caucasian 48% households w/ children (498) / 47% households w/o children

10 SURVEY RESULTS existing conditions Current Recreation Facility Use Kit Carson Park 83% Taos Plaza 76% Public Land Trails (National Forest Trails) 67% Fred aca Park 57% Taos Youth and Family Center Taos Eco Park 46% 44% Sunset Park 17% Filemon Sanchez Fairgrounds Park Other 9% 3% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% important existing park elements - trails + paths - play structures - landscape / trees - grass - open space - recreational fields

11 SURVEY RESULTS existing conditions Condition of Play Equipment and Courts Condition of Sports Fields (Soccer, aseball, etc.) Cleanliness of Parks Cleanliness of Park Restrooms Feeling of Safety at Parks Qualitative Rating of Facilities Very Good Good FairV Poor ery ad issues with current facilities - safety - cleanliness - maintenance - upgrades - site specific issues with each facility

12 SURVEY RESULTS park improvements Facilities Most Needed Improvement Prioritization ike Trails 55% ike Trails 31% (1) Walk / Stroll Paths 54% Walk / Stroll Paths 30% (2) Shade / Seating 52% Playgrounds 26% (4) Dog Off- Leash Areas 47% Dog Off-Leash Areas 26% (5) otanical Garden 45% Jogging / Exercise Paths 23% (7) Public Art 43% otanic Garden 19% (6) Jogging / Excercise Paths 42% Field Sports (Soccer, Rugby, ect.) 17% (3) Picnic Tables 38% Shade / Seating 17% (9) Playgrounds 33% Community Garden 16% (8) Field Sports (Soccer, Football, etc.) 30% Public Art 15% (11) Tennis Courts 26% Performance Space 10% (10) asketball Courts 26% Market Space 8% (18) Skate Park 24% Tennis Courts 7% (13) Disc Golf Course 23% Disc Golf Course 7% (14) Horseshoe Pits 20% Skate Park 7% (15) Volleyball Courts 18% asketball Courts 6% (12) aseball / Softball Fields 14% Large Gathering / Picnic Area 6% (15) Other 13% Picnic Tables 5% (19) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% aseball / Softball Fields 4% (17) Volleyball Courts 3% (20) Horseshoe Pits 2% (21)

13 SURVEY RESULTS park improvements desired programs - dog park - tennis courts - disc golf course - pickleball - lacrosse key to exceptional facilities - maintenance / cleanliness - safety + security - funding - better / cleaner restrooms

14 OSERVATIONS maintenance safety / security concerts / performance space tournaments completing the Eco Park diversity of interests in programs park program communication location of needed / desired park program flexibility funding local character / art ecology / natural systems

15 VISION Town of Taos Parks will be distinctive and beautiful public landscapes that provide recreational options for the health and well being of the community to address current and future needs.

16 GUIDING PRINCIPLES - embrace and celebrate the unique character of each Taos Park facility - include the community in the design process to result in parks that address community needs and desires - outline and implement a regular maintenance strategy - prioritize safety and security in the design, execution, and operation of the parks - provide a variety of park activities and use areas for different ages and interests - balance active recreation areas with passive play and natural areas - connect the parks with a system of safe, enjoyable trails - consider the local and regional needs of organized sports leagues for active play opportunities - use durable materials, quality construction, and efficient use of resources - incorporate sustainable features and design elements to conserve resources and model best practices - establish realistic operating budgets for park maintenance and programs - identify and pursue funding capital so improvements can be implemented in phases

17 PULIC INPUT Park Character Park Program Program Layout I d love if... Vision + Guiding Principles General Feedback

18 Town of Taos Parks Master Plan PULIC MEETING KIT CARSON PARK TAOS ECO PARK FRED ACA PARK Wednesday, December 13, :30-7:00 p.m. Coronado Hall TOWN COUNCIL CHAMERS YO U R I N P U T I S I M P O R TA N T!