the site Smith Reservoir Cottonwood Lake Kendrick Lake Carmody Rec Center Carmody Middle School Pool Court Play Carmody Pond Sanderson Ditch Sports Fields Foothills Ice Arena Open Field
why a master plan? 1. Big Picture devleop a guide future improvements and upgrades for Carmody Park; 2. General Upgrade - update aging park amenities and features; 3. Circulation - develop a better balance between recreation-school use and parking facilities; 4. Playground - update existing playground to a universally accessible facility for a wider variety of age groups; 5. Storm Water - Study proposed Urban Drainage and Flood Control District proposals for increased storm water detention in park; 6. Irrigation - Balance available irrigation water supply with park irrigation needs,
master plan goals Create a balanced plan that serves the local community, families, middle school students and staff, recreation center users, user groups of fields, and families of youth with disabilities. 1. Create a positive presence in the neighborhood & community; 2. Create iconic park character; 3. Enhance active and passive uses within the park; 4. Provide opportunities for universal play by all ages; 5. Improve parking and circulation for recreation center and park 6. Balance irrigation supply with site programming
park history & master plan process 2000 City of Lakewood acquires Carmody Park from Foothills Park & Recreation District 2012 Receive grant funding for Master Plan (master plan never completed for site) COMMUNITY MEETING No. 1 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Present existing conditions to public Listen to public s feedback on existing site and future program COMMUNITY MEETING No. 2 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30 Present master plan concepts to public Receive feedback from community on master plan concepts COMMUNITY MEETING No. 3 THURSDAY DECEMBER 5 Present preferred master plan concept Receive feedback from community on preferred master plan JANUARY 2014 Completion of Master Plan Pursue grant funding for future park improvements
SITE - existing program 1. RECREATION CENTER 2. SWIMMING POOL 3. PARKING 4. SHELTER 5. WALKING TRAILS 6. POND 7. PLAYGROUND 8. COURTS 9. FIELD SPORTS
existing conditions
existing conditions
parking CARMODY RECREATION CENTER & PARK CARMODY MIDDLE SCHOOL TOTAL = 225 SPACES = 132 SPACES = 357 SPACES
weekday parking demand 11:00 am 121 SPACES assuming no games on park + school fields 1:00 pm 579 SPACES assuming 5 concurrent games on park fields (no school field use after school) weekend parking demand 9:00 am 375 SPACES assuming 5 concurrent games (park + school fields) and swim meet (with 100 cars) 1:00 pm 579 SPACES assuming 10 concurrent games (park + school fields) and swim meet (with 100 cars)
circulation Middle School Drop off Middle School Fields Recreation Center Swim Meet Drop off Park and Fields
regional storm water detention Urban Drainage and Flood Control Sanderson Gulch Reach Expand capacity of the Park and Carmody Pond Expand to 11.0 acre feet of storage for a 100 yr event Increase size of pond Flood control berm 100 year contained in park
irrigation water supply Park is irrigated from Carmody Pond water (from Cottonwood Lake) Irrigation supply and storage is not adequate to properly irrigate the park Master Plan Action Identify sources of additional water Provide delivery system options Increase irrigation storage on site Reduce irrigated areas of park
public meeting #1 What we heard: more parking/no more parking resolve parking issues crosswalk at Kipling improve flow between school and rec center more trails loop trail, perimeter path natural paving/hard paving natural areas important wildlife areas important shade trees pond preservation or expansion space for horses courts and fields adult destinations (ball courts) bigger and more shelters playground shelters interactive play/playground multi age playground pool improvements protect private properties preserve dark skies
carmody middle school workshop
carmody middle school workshop
master plan alternatives Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C
Site Program Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C Master Plan Alternatives Existing A B C Playing Fields 3 3 Full 2 Full, 1 Small 3 Full, 1 Small Natural Area Buffer Hills and Topo 0 Improve Irrigation NA Increase Parking NA + 77 + 5 + 56 Improve Circulation (school) NA Informal Play (Nature) 0 Multi Purpose Court 1 Outdoor Classroom 0 Playground Accessible Play 0 Pond Expansion NA Pond Overlook/Boardwalk 0 Pool Expansion (Lawn Space) NA Restrooms TEMP 1 1 1 Sand Volleyball Park Shelters 1 3 2 3 Playground Shelters 1 1 2 1 Adult Fitness Area NA Skills/Fitness Equipment Circuit NA Storm Water Improvements Trails Paved Trails Soft Parking Spaces (on site) 225 302 230 281 Irrigated Area (acres) 11 13 10.7 10.4 Natural Area (inc. pond) (acres) 10.8 8.7 12.2 11.3
Alternative A A Playing Fields 3 Full Natural Area Buffer x Hills and Topo x Improve Irrigation x Increase Parking + 77 Improve Circulation (school) Informal Play (Nature) x Multi Purpose Court x Outdoor Classroom x Playground Accessible Play x Pond Expansion x Pond Overlook/Boardwalk x Pool Expansion (Lawn Space) x Restrooms 1 Sand Volleyball Park Shelters 3 Playground Shelters 1 Adult Fitness Area x Skills/Fitness Equipment Circuit Storm Water Improvements x Trails Paved x Trails Soft x Parking Spaces (on site) 302 Irrigated Area (acres) 13 Natural Area (inc. pond) (acres) 8.7
Alternative B B Playing Fields 2 Full, 1 Small Natural Area Buffer Hills and Topo Improve Irrigation Increase Parking + 5 Improve Circulation (school) Informal Play (Nature) Multi Purpose Court Outdoor Classroom Playground Accessible Play Pond Expansion Pond Overlook/Boardwalk Pool Expansion (Lawn Space) Restrooms 1 Sand Volleyball Park Shelters 2 Playground Shelters 2 Adult Fitness Area Skills/Fitness Equipment Circuit Storm Water Improvements Trails Paved Trails Soft Parking Spaces (on site) 230 Irrigated Area (acres) 10.7 Natural Area (inc. pond) (acres) 12.2
Alternative C C Playing Fields 3 Full, 1 Small Natural Area Buffer Hills and Topo Improve Irrigation Increase Parking + 56 Improve Circulation (school) Informal Play (Nature) Multi Purpose Court Outdoor Classroom Playground Accessible Play Pond Expansion Pond Overlook/Boardwalk Pool Expansion (Lawn Space) Restrooms 1 Sand Volleyball Park Shelters 3 Playground Shelters 1 Adult Fitness Area Skills/Fitness Equipment Circuit Storm Water Improvements Trails Paved Trails Soft Parking Spaces (on site) 281 Irrigated Area (acres) 10.4 Natural Area (inc. pond) (acres) 11.3
public meeting #2 Alternative A What we heard LIKES : Most Favorable - OPTION B Protect views from east side homes to foothills west; Leave park as close to original; Save large cottonwood in south part of park; Preserve open natural fields; We use the park because it is more natural; More trees; Provide island(s) and or structure in lake to attract birds Like paved trail around park; Maximize soft walking trails; Permanent restrooms Prefer hard surfaces around pond; Native plantings around pond; Like natural play area; Like natural area in B; Would like to have a skate park; Like boardwalk; Like new playgrounds; Like additional parking; Drinking fountain; Alternative B Alternative C
public meeting #2 Alternative A What we heard DON T LIKES : Minimize added parking; Leave park as close to original; Parking lot expansion of A and C inefficient; C fields too close to homes; A overdeveloped too much green space loss Don t need paved path around park; Prefer hard surfaces around pond; No concrete paths; No need to increase parking; Manage events better for parking no new parking; Limit pavilions and playgrounds; Alternative B Alternative C
preferred alternative Playing Fields 2 full, 1 small Playing Field Area 176,000 Natural Area Buffer Hills and Topo Improve Irrigation Irrigated Area Irrigation Use (Acre Ft./Year) Increase Parking +37 Improve Circulation (school) Informal Play (Nature) Multi Purpose Court Outdoor Classroom Playground Accessible Play Pond Expansion Pond Overlook/Boardwalk Pool Expansion (Lawn Space) Restrooms 2 Sand Volleyball Park Shelters 3 Playground Shelters 2 Adult Fitness Area Skills/Fitness Equipment Circuit Storm Water Improvements Trails Paved Trails Soft Parking Spaces (on site) 257 (+32) Irrigated Area (acres) 10.2 Natural Area (inc. pond) (acres) 12+
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circulation Action Increase Parking Capacity (minimize park impact) Improve Vehicle Circulation (minimize park impact) Event/Program Coordination (School and Parks) Event Parking Management (Ice Arena)
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