Presented by: Chad Kennedy, Landscape Architect O Dell Engineering Aaron Spohn, Founder / Owner Spohn Ranch Skate Parks

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1 Presented by: Chad Kennedy, Landscape Architect O Dell Engineering Aaron Spohn, Founder / Owner Spohn Ranch Skate Parks

2 PRESENTORS AARON SPOHN & CHAD KENNEDY PROJECT VISION, PLANNING & MANAGEMENT 40+ years skateboarding, 25 years in skatepark industry Educational speaker at 50+ parks & recreation conferences across the country Sat on ASTM sub-committee establishing safety guidelines for public skateparks Spohn Ranch s lead for site planning, design workshops and shepherding the project through all pre-construction phases FOUNDER OF THE ACTION PARK ALLIANCE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / PARK PLANNING 16 years in horticulture and LA Certified playground safety inspector Educational speaker across the country Co-Chair of the ASLA Children s Outdoor Environments PPN

3 Objectives Identify the effects of current drought on parks Help evaluate how drought friendly your facilities are and what adjustments can be made Help formulate ideas for plans to reduce green footprint of parks

4 Drought Resistant Recreation Current state of the drought Code that governs water use AB1881 / MWELO New standards in park design

5 Drought Resistant Recreation Better Planning Leads to Better Parks Benefits of Skate & Bike Parks Sport Participation: Field vs. Roller AB-1146 Changes to CA Skatepark Liability Legislation Reduced maintenance and irrigation Impervious surfaces and Stormwater Management Material Use: Durability & Low Maintenance

6 The Upside of Drought and Decay

7 Cause and Effect: Drought of 1987 to 1992 So. Cal. Youth Turn 5 Year Drought into Opportunity Lengthy drought leads to significant numbers drained swimming pools in residential neighborhoods The fledgling sport of skateboarding discovers the benefits A renegade sport culture is birthed 3 decades later skateboarding has become a mainstream recreational activity

8 Skateparks: The Changing Face of Users AB-1146 CA Skatepark Liability Legislation Recent changes to California skatepark legislation have expanded user opportunities Added coverage, other wheeled recreational device Non-motorized: Bicycles, Scooters, In-line Skates, Roller-skates or Wheelchairs

9 Sport Participation million 13.2 million (outdoor) 8.3 million 12.5 million 14.5 million 5.8 million (flag) 4.8 million 1.3 million??.9 million Courtesy of the Outdoor Foundation

10 Total Cost of Ownership Tony Hawk Foundation

11 Skateparks: The Changing Face of Users Accessibility Redefined Growing numbers of young people enjoying the challenges of skateparks in the same way as their able-bodied peers.

12 Skateparks: The Changing Face of Users Accessibility Redefined Growing numbers of young people enjoying the challenges of skateparks in the same way as their able-bodied peers.

13 Drought Resistant Recreation: Skateparks Lake Elsinore, CA The growing trend of adding skate or bike parks to existing facilities has the transverse benefit of reducing landscaping, maintenance and irrigation needs.

14 Impervious Surfaces & Stormwater Management Impervious Surfaces Design for precipitation to sheet flow to collection areas Interior course landscaping allows runoff to infiltrate locally

15 Expanded Footprint: More Open Space Decentralized Configuration Increased area for infiltration Xeriscaping / Decomposed Granite Benefits to users: lengthened runs, organized flow

16 Design Solution: Small Urban Park Maywood, CA Compact layout of complimentary uses Offering activities for children, teenagers and adults Local neighborhood focus Durable, low maintenance materials and native plantings

17 Design Solution: Small Urban Park Simple skatespot design concept Flat plane configuration Sheet draining to perimeter landscaping Synthetic turf, low flow irrigation, solar

18 Synthetic Turf: Skate-Resistant Greenscape Smart Material Use Adding green without irrigation and maintenance Durable material application in rugged use environment

19 Drought Resistant Recreation: Skateparks Smart Material Use Expanded footprint with natural terrain boundary Eliminate Mow-strip maintenance area Protects fence

20 Smart Material Use: Durable Planting Buffer Smart Material Use Synthetic turf or paver buffer protects adjacent landscaping from active user areas Buffer also limits debris brought into riding area (fall hazard)

21 Bike Parks: Pump/Jump/Race Tracks A sculpted earth, natural terrain environment Specific soils aided by stabilizers Natural plantings, infiltration and overflow drainage system

22 Bike Parks: Pump/Jump/Race Tracks Required Maintenance Courses loose shape with use Reshaping, re-compaction and dust control require some water

23 Bike Parks: Pump/Jump/Race Tracks Reduced Maintenance by Design Asphalt or pavers stabilize problem areas Larger infiltration zones

24 Bike Parks: Skills/Obstacle Courses Constructed tracks using natural materials or terrain Bridges, jumps, ramps, obstacles and banked turns

25 Drought Resistant Recreation Other drought friendly recreation options Court Sports (b-ball / tennis / court soccer) Bocce ball, Parkour/obstacle courses, Volleyball Fitness equipment, Bankshot course, Dance pads

26 Drought Resistant Recreation Low Water Use Landscapes Replace unutilized turf area Inert material use (rock/synthetics) Plant selections Innovative irrigation techniques

27 Drought Resistant Recreation Drought Tolerant vs. Native vs. Low Water Use Which one is better? Which one uses less water? Which one is best suited for parks? Sedge Alder Hesperaloe

28 Drought Resistant Recreation Plant Species Selection Choose plants: that grow in the region USDA Plant Hardiness Zones Sunset Climate Zone s with lower water use requirements WUCOLS document by UC DAVIS (Water Use Classification of Landscape Species) Western Garden Book appropriate ph needs based on sun/shade needs

29 Drought Resistant Recreation Equipment Weather Based Controllers (30-70% savings) (Solar radiation / Temp. / Historic or actual ETO / Rain) Sensors (Weather system/ Rain / Soil / Flow) Check Valves Flow Management Master Valves High Efficiency Nozzles (65-75% efficient) Rotary Nozzles (75-80% efficient) Drip Systems (80-90% efficient) Bubblers (80-90% efficient)

30 Activity #1 Addressing the Community Talking Points Water & energy savings Reduced maintenance burden Recreational longevity Diversity in recreational opportunity

31 Responsibility vs. Cost Cost Implications to Consider: ROI on water savings alone is not a driving factor Water savings will result in money & energy savings Maintenance reduction will result in savings The drought can be a catalyst for diverse recreation

32 Responsibility vs. Cost Cost Implications to Consider: New features = adjustments to adjacent areas Soft costs for department time and outreach efforts Potential for change in management techniques Potential staffing change for new features/programs

33 Responsibility vs. Cost Potential Costs: Retrofit landscape min. $12 s.f. Skate parks & Plaza - $250k-$1M Court surfacing - $8-$10 s.f. ($45,000 b-ball) Fitness equipment Several thousand dollars/piece

34 Responsibility vs. Cost Bike track - $15 psf to $30 psf $40k to $100k plus Synthetic turf - $15 s.f. Obstacle Course- up to $100K Bocce Ball Courts (2) - $130K

35 Activity #2 Redesign with Drought in Mind What elements would you add? Where would you put them? What other changes would you make?

36 Contact us with questions at: Chad Kennedy, PLA O Dell Engineering ckennedy@odellengineering.com Aaron Spohn Spohn Ranch Skate Parks aaron@spohnranch.com

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