Park Types and Attributes

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1 02 APPENDIX B APPENDIX B s and s 194

2 APPENDIX B 04 Size Level of Service Any privately owned park, of any size, is a neighborhood park Primary Service Area - 1/2 mile or within 15 minutes walking distance of home Secondary Service Area - Within 5 minute bicycle ride or ~.5-1mi. distance of home Service Area Goal 90% of all homes at densities greater than 2 dwelling units/acre (du/ac) within ¼ mile of a neighborhood park 10 to 40 acres 40 acres and above Varies Primary Service Area - 2 miles or: Within 5 minute drive from home Secondary Service Area - - Within 15 minute bicycle ride of home (2-3 miles) Accessible by transit within minutes Service Area Goal: 75% of all homes within 2 miles of a community park Level of service: 40 acres per 20,000 population Primary Service Area - 5 miles or: Within 10 minute drive from home Within 1/2 hour bicycle ride from home Accessible by transit within minutes Service Area Goal: 80% of all homes within 5 miles of a regional park Level of service: 90 acres per 65,000 population Varies depending on park 195

3 04APPENDIX B Description This type of park should be privately developed, owned and maintained. A neighborhood park serves as a social and recreation focal point of a neighborhood. Neighborhood parks are within walking distance of homes. To maximize the benefit of this facility to the community, this type of park can be a standalone facility, an amenity associated with a trail or open space or located adjacent to an elementary school. Community parks are publicly owned and maintained. They provide a variety of active, organized, scheduled, and passive recreation activities and Town-wide events and tournaments. They may include concessions. Community parks include the West Park site, Desert Mountain Park, Founder s Park and planned parks in southeast and southwest Queen Creek. A community park is a social and recreational focal point for the community. Community parks are located on publicly accessible collector streets and are accessible by public transportation, personal vehicle, paths, shared-use trails, bike lanes, and sidewalks. East Park site is a Townwide park. Town-wide parks are publicly owned and maintained. They provide a wide choice of active recreation facilities for Townwide and larger events, tournaments, and scheduled and unscheduled recreation activities. They include concessions. Town-wide parks are a social and recreation focal point for the entire Town and the larger region. Town-wide parks are located on arterial streets and are accessible by all transportation modes. Specialty parks are unique or single-use facilities designed around a specific function or community asset. Specialty parks include Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, and the planned Sossaman Cloud, Desert Wells Stage Stop, and San Marqui Parks. Specialty parks can be provided and managed by the Town or through a partnership with notfor profit or private entities with unique expertise directly relevant to the specialty park. 196

4 APPENDIX B 04 Facility Options Fields Court Where multiple park sites are provided in a single subdivision or within a master planned community, the program within each park should be varied to provide a range of recreation facilities. If fields for team sports are provided, designated areas for on-street parking adjacent to the park should be provided. At least one (1) of the following: Play Court Basketball Court (may be 1/2 court in parks less than two (2) acres) Tennis Court, Pickleball Court Volleyball Court Common elements such as restrooms, fields, and court, and uniform signing and design should identify these parks as Town-owned facilities open to the public. Within each park, unique elements appropriate to the immediate area, may be included. 30% or more of the total area of the park should be devoted to lighted sports fields Include at least two (2) of the following types of lighted court: Play Court (two (2) min.) Basketball Court (two (2) min.) Tennis Court (four (4) min.) Pickleball (two (2) min.) Volleyball Court (two (2) min.) These parks are highly accessible. Town-wide parks provide community park elements, so residents that are not within a service-area of a community park can use a Town-wide park for their community park needs. 60% or more of the total area of the park should be devoted to lighted sports fields Include at least two (2) of the following types of lighted court: Play Court Tennis Court Basketball Court Sports Court Volleyball Court Pickleball Court The facilities in these parks are appropriate to the park, historic or cultural resources within the park, and the surrounding neighborhood. None required. If fields are provided, lighting optional, depending on context, adjacent uses, and park resources. None required. If fields are provided, lighting optional, depending on context, adjacent uses, and park resources. 197

5 04APPENDIX B Playgrounds/ Play Structures Community Centers/ Multi- Generational Centers Ramadas/Picnic Areas At least one of the following (shall be varied between parks within a subdividsion) Shaded multi-function play structure (age 2-5 years) Shaded multi-function play structure (age 5-12 years) A min. of one each: Shaded play structure (age 2-5 years) Shaded play structure (age 5-12 years) A min. of one each provided: Shaded play structure (age 2-5 years) Shaded play structure (age 5-12 years) Not required. As appropriate to the park. None required Picnic area/tables with shade ramada None required. If appropriate, small (under 20,000 s.f.) multi-generation/fitness centers appropriate to the context and surrounding neighborhood. All ramadas shall have electric outlets and be lit. Ramadas with family picnic areas (min. 4) located near amenities or unique features (min. 15 x15 ). Group ramadas (min. 2) located near amenities or unique features (min 30'x20') Multi-generational center (min. 50,000 s.f.) with fitness center, community recreation rooms, and indoor court. All ramadas shall have electric outlets and be lit. Ramadas with family picnic areas (min. 8) located near amenities or unique features (min. 15 x15 ). Group ramadas (min. 4) located near amenities or unique features (min 30'x20') None None required 198

6 APPENDIX B 04 Shade Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Health All seating areas shall be in shade for at least 55% of the time between noon and sundown. ADA walkways from the street to park facilities and connected to adjacent paths and trails. Bike racks near parking areas. Neighborhood garden (optional) Exercise course/par course (as an option for one or more parks) Perimeter or looped walking path or trail All seating areas shall be in shade for at least 55% of the time between noon and sundown. Shade trees along paths and at seating areas or shaded seating areas (min. 50% shade cover measured at noon, June 21st). Parking areas shall be landscaped as per Town ordinance. ADA walkways from the street and parking areas to park facilities and connected to adjacent paths and trails. Bike racks near parking areas. Paved perimeter or looped walking path Exercise course/par course Community Garden (optional) All seating areas shall be in shade for at least 55% of the time between noon and sundown. Shade trees along paths and at seating areas or shaded seating areas (min. 50% shade cover measured at noon, June 21st). Parking areas shall be landscaped as per Town ordinance. ADA walkways from the street and parking areas to park facilities and connected to adjacent paths and trails. Bike racks near parking areas. Paved perimeter or looped walking path Exercise course/par course Community garden (optional) Interpretive signing Unless not appropriate to the park: Shade trees along paths and at seating areas or shaded seating areas (min. 50% shade cover measured at noon, June 21st). Parking areas shall be landscaped as per Town ordinance. ADA walkways from the street and parking areas to park facilities and connected to adjacent paths and trails. Bike racks near parking areas. park. 199

7 04APPENDIX B Access and Parking Vehicular access from local street Designated on-street parking (for parks over 4 acres or parks with fields for team sports) Access from paths or trails Vehicular access to the park from adjacent collector or arterial street On-site, marked and striped stalls for motor vehicle parking. The number of parking spaces shall be determined based on park facilities and planned programming. Parking area design as per Town ordinance. Signed access and connections to trails, trailheads, paths and transit stops. Vehicular access to the park from adjacent arterial street On-site, marked and striped stalls for motor vehicle parking. The number of parking spaces shall be determined based on park facilities and planned programming. Parking area design as per Town ordinance. Signed access and connections to trailheads, trails. Access shall be appropriate to the park. The following shall be provided when practical and feasible: Signed connections trails and trailheads Vehicular access and on-site parking Bicycle parking Landscape As approved by the Town Native vegetation Maximum 50% turf in nonfield areas Native vegetation Maximum 50% turf in nonfield areas park Irrigation Automatic irrigation system - drip Automatic Irrigation system - Sprinkler for turf Local/on-site controllers Automatic irrigation system - drip Automatic Irrigation system - Sprinkler for turf Local/on-site controllers Automatic irrigation system - drip Automatic Irrigation system - Sprinkler for turf Local/on-site controllers park. If irrigation is used: Automatic irrigation system - drip Automatic Irrigation system - Sprinkler for turf Local/on-site controllers 200

8 APPENDIX B 04 Access Control To be determined by HOA Utilities/ Miscellaneous When possible and practical, reclaimed water shall be used for irrigating all parks Special-use areasfencing determined by the Recreation Division Gates at motor vehicle entry locations Safety/Access control fencing at fields and other appropriate locations Perimeter signs stating hours of operation and park use regulations Potable water for drinking fountains, restrooms, and recreation features Sanitary sewer On-site storage and on site maintenance facilities Use reclaimed water for irrigation in conformance with Town policy Electricity at restrooms, ramadas, and other locations. Special-use areasfencing determined by the Recreation Division Manager Gates at motor vehicle entry locations Safety/Access control fencing at fields and other appropriate locations Perimeter signs stating hours of operation and park use regulations Potable water for drinking fountains restrooms, and recreation features Sanitary sewer On-site storage and on site maintenance facilities Use reclaimed water for irrigation in conformance with Town policy Electricity at restrooms, ramadas, and other locations. park. Access should include gates at motor vehicle entry locations Perimeter signs stating hours of operation and park use regulations Include, as appropriate to the park. Potable water Reclaimed water in conformance with Town code. Electric at identified locations Sanitary sewer 201

9 04APPENDIX B Site Amenities Trash receptacles Permanent restroom (min. 1 per 20 acres) Drinking fountain (min. 1 at each restroom location) Benches (with shade) Trash receptacles Permanent restroom (min. 1 per 20 acres) Drinking fountain (min. 1 at each restroom location) Benches (with shade) Trash receptacles park. Consider: Permanent restroom (Min. 1 per 20 acres) Drinking fountain (min. 1 at each restroom location) Trash receptacles Signing Park name signs Maintenance contact signing Site Lighting None required Directional/operational/ maintenance and safety contact/park rules signing Park name signs Facility identification signs Dusk to dawn security lighting Lighting for all sport fields and court (optional) Lit directional/operational/ maintenance and safety contact/park rules signing (optional) Lit restrooms (optional) Lit parking areas (in conformance with Town ordinance) Directional/operational/ maintenance and safety contact/park rules signing Park name signs Facility identification signs Dusk to dawn security lighting Lighting for all sport fields and court Lit directional/ operational/maintenance and safety contact/park rules signing Lit restrooms Lit walking paths Lit parking areas (in conformance with Town ordinance) Directional/ operational/ maintenance and safety contact/park rules signing Park name signs Interpretive signs resource. 202