Parks Master Plan Draft Master Plan Presentation January 19, 2015
Presentation Outline Overview Needs Assessment Recap Response to Needs Implementation Strategy Questions, Discussion 2
OVERVIEW
Project Schedule Project Tasks March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Task 1 Project Kick- Off, Existing Conditions Inventory and Analysis Task 2 Review of Planning Documents Task 3 Public Engagement Task 4 Supply/ Demand & Demographics/Trends Analysis Task 5 Needs Assessment/ Development of Vision, Design Guidelines and Implementation Strategy Task 6 Master Plan Development M O N T H S City Council Summer Recess Parks Master Plan Project Task City Council Presentation
Master Plan Table of Contents Chapter One - Introduction 1.1 Project Background and Purpose 1.2 Summary of Chapters Chapter Two - Review of Plans and Documents 2.1 Relevant Plans Overview 2.2 Summary of Current Initiatives, Issues, and Challenges Chapter Three - Public Engagement 3.1 Interviews and Focus Group Meetings 3.2 City-Sponsored Neighborhood Workshops and Special Events 3.3 Online Public Opinion Survey 3.4 Representative Public Mail/Telephone Survey 3.5 Summary of Findings Chapter Four Demographics, Trends, Supply and Demand Analysis 4.1 Demographics and Trends 4.2 Existing Parks 4.3 Facilities and Programs 4.4 Organizational Structure 4.5 Level of Service (Acreage, Service Areas) 4.6 Summary of Analysis Chapter Five Vision, Design Guidelines, and Implementation Strategy 5.1 Long-Range Vision and Estimated Costs 5.2 Proposed LOS Guidelines 5.3 Implementation/ Action Plan Summary Appendices 6.1 Inventory Data 6.2 Survey Data 6.3 Meeting Notes 5
Preserving Naples: A vision plan to keep the best of the past while building a better community for the future. Preserve the Town s distinctive character and culture; Make Naples the green jewel of southwest Florida; Maintain an extraordinary quality of life for residents; Strengthen the economic health and vitality of the City; Maintain and enhance governance capacity for public service and leadership. 6
NEEDS ASSESSMENT RECAP
Needs Assessment Techniques Anecdotal: 1. Existing Plans and Initiatives 2. Site Visits 3. Trends Analysis Quantitative: 1. Statistically-Representative Mail Survey (6000 mailed, 880 responses, 95% level of confidence, +/- 3.3% precision) 2. Level of Service Analysis Qualitative: 1. Interviews and Focus Groups Meetings 2. On-line Survey (nonstatistically representative) Parks Master Plan Anecdotal Defensible + Identified Needs Qualitative Quantitative 8
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Walking, hiking, and biking trails; Increased connectivity; Gordon River Greenway Canoeing and kayaking facilities; boat ramps Mail/ Telephone Survey Online Survey Interviews and Focus Group Meetings Site Visits Level of Service Analysis Trends X X X X X X X X Needs Assessment Summary Dog Parks; maintain and improve Naples Dog Park X X X X Adult fitness and wellness programs X X Senior adult programs X X Outdoor concert venues; Large community parks; Multi-use green space, gathering spaces, passive parks X X X X X Beachfront parks, and beaches X X Nature/ environmental programs X X Tennis lessons and leagues; tennis courts X X Concerts/ live music X X Special events X X Youth sports programs X X X More amenities, improvements to parks throughout the City X X X X
Needs Assessment Summary Top priority needs appear to include: Increased connectivity, accessibility, walking, and biking, including completion of the Gordon River Greenway Additional canoeing and kayaking facilities, and boat ramps Improved/ additional dog parks Adult fitness and wellness programs Senior adult programs Outdoor concert venues; Large community parks; Multi-use green space, gathering spaces, passive parks Improvements to beachfront parks, and beaches Nature/ environmental programs Tennis lessons and leagues; Tennis courts Concerts/ live music Special events Youth sports programs More amenities, improvements to parks throughout the City Parks Master Plan 12
RESPONSE TO NEEDS
Vision Discussion 1. Service Delivery Model 2. Programs 3. Connectivity 4. Special Events: Cambier Park Baker Park 5. Other Venue Improvements 14
1. Alternative Service Delivery Models Centralized De-Centralized Activities Venues
Parks Master Plan 16 Venues Best in Class
Placemaking (PPS) Key Attributes Characteristics Metrics Parks Master Plan
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Power of Ten 1. Get something to eat 2. Play bocce ball 3. Throw a frisbee 4. Fly a kite 5. Swing 6. Sunbathe 7. Read a book 8. Wi-Fi access 9. Rent a kayak 10. Use the playground Parks Master Plan
Program Priorities: Adult fitness and wellness programs Senior adult programs Nature/ environmental programs Tennis lessons and leagues Concerts/ live music Special events Youth sports programs Response: Continue to offer programs at the appropriate venues Establish cost-recovery goals for each venue Improve communications Monitor participation; currently only 17% Invest in venues to provide high quality experience Market rate fee: 100% cost recovery Policy-based fee: partially subsidized, partial cost recovery Low/ no fee: fully subsidized, low/ no cost recovery 2. Programs Parks Master Plan
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4. Special Events Venues: Baker Park Proposed Baker Park Development Program to Meet Needs: Outdoor concert venues Canoeing and kayaking access to the Gordon River Walking and hiking trails, including connection to the Gordon River Greenway An on-leash dog-friendly park Special Event Parking, Improved Access: Adjacent municipal parking lots Conversion of Riverside Circle into a complete street Parks Master Plan 23
Parks Master Plan 24 Riverside Circle
Riverside Circle, Proposed Complete Street Parks Master Plan 25
Riverside Circle Existing Section Parks Master Plan 26
Riverside Circle Proposed Section Parks Master Plan 27
4. Special Events Venues, Cambier Park Parks Master Plan 28
Option 1: Convert Softball Field to Multi-Use Parks Master Plan 29
Grand Stands and Scorekeeper Building Parks Master Plan 30
Option 2: Relocate Softball Field Parks Master Plan 31
Create moveable outdoor seating in the mulch area under the tree canopy; prune existing trees Add other amenities such as moveable Adirondack style chairs, drinking fountains with bottle filling capabilities, Wi-Fi Introduce outdoor concession or food/ ice cream/ beverage carts (provided by local restaurants) to enhance the park experience Re-purpose the existing Girl Scout hut, perhaps as the park concession and/or storage building Expand the Norris Center; add a mid-level supervisory position Additional Cambier Park Improvements Parks Master Plan 32
5. Improvements to Other Parks Naples Dog Park Anthony Park Fleishmann Park River Park Naples Landing Sea Gate Park The Preserve Parks Master Plan 33
Naples Dog Park Add shade trees inside the dog areas Improve ADA accessibility; consider building a concrete walkway separating the grass and mulch areas of the dog areas Add several small shade pavilions, café tables and chairs along the inside perimeter of the dog areas Provide a walkway connection and cross walk to the proposed new restroom building Improve bicycle/pedestrian access to the dog park from Goodlette-Frank Road. Parks Master Plan 34
Parks Master Plan 35 Anthony Park Assessment
Engage the community in a focused park master planning process Anthony Park Consider adding specialized facilities that will attract more users, such as a canoe/ kayak launch; exercise/ fitness facilities; pickleball courts; softball/ multi-purpose field; improved expanded walking/ biking trail; and/or other facilities that meet both local and community-wide needs Consider relocating the Rowing Association of Naples (RAN) to Anthony Park Provide on-site staff and programs to energize the park; provide a presence ; and protect against vandalism. Explore alternatives to operate and program the park, including non-profit organizations Develop and maintain the park to the same high quality design standards found in other City Parks Redesign the entrance and parking area to 1) create a sense of arrival, and 2) provide needed parking Prune existing mangroves (as permitted by law) to open views in and out of park Evaluate the feasibility of demolishing the existing field house with a small recreation center or other facility to support staffing and/or programming needs Parks Master Plan 36
Parks Master Plan 37 Fleischmann Park
Fleischmann Park Improvements Parks Master Plan 38
Solicit proposals from commercial providers to expand, operate, and maintain the existing community center as an Indoor Sports Venue, including gymnastics; rock climbing; basketball; pickle ball; and other indoor sports Fleischmann Park Demolish the existing field house Insert a new softball field into the existing field complex to replace the Cambier Park field (unless the City chooses the multi-purpose option for the existing softball field) Upgrade or replace existing restrooms located at the one-story building Add amenities throughout the park including seating areas, a multi-purpose fitness path, shade trees and pavilions, drinking fountains with bottle filling capabilities, Wi-Fi access, spectator seating, and/or other amenities to enhance the visitor experience Parks Master Plan 39
River Park Convert the covered basketball to a 2-story, indoor, multipurpose gymnasium with an elevated, indoor walking/ running track, enlarged fitness/spin room, and lockers and showers Connect the recreation center to the aquatics center Explore alternatives to provide additional access via bicycle parking, bus access, and automobile parking (including on-street parking and use of the adjacent FPL property) Parks Master Plan 40
Naples Landings Improve the appearance of the Sailing Center if it is going to remain at the park Parks Master Plan For example, the US Sailing Center at Martin County s Indian Riverside Park (left) was designed and developed in keeping with the local architectural character 41
Sea Gate Park Engage school, neighborhood, community in developing a master plan for the site Add amenities and facilities to energize the park, make it more multiuse Consider site furnishings, picnic pavilions, batting cage, others Parks Master Plan 42
Develop a Master Plan for the Preserve as part of the Gordon River Greenway system The Preserve Evaluate the possibility of a closer relationship with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to pursue mutually beneficial initiatives. Analyze opportunities to expand the role and visibility of the Preserve while maintaining its integrity, including opportunities for healing gardens and walks for Naples Community Hospital (NCH) ; trailhead amenities (parking, kiosk, drinking fountain, environmental education exhibits for the Gordon River Greenway); City s Center for Urban Environmental Education Develop a short and long-term strategy for a sustainable population of gopher tortoises, possibly including relocation to the City s restored dunes. Parks Master Plan 43
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Preliminary Order-of-Magnitude Estimate CAMBIER PARK Item Qty Unit Unit Cost Cost Upgrade and expand the Norris Center 30,000 SF $ 300.00 $ 9,000,000.00 Demolish the existing softball field and structures 1 LS $ 200,000.00 Convert the existing softball field to multi-use open space 1 LS $ 430,000.00 Add site furnishings, amenities, trees, and walks 1 LS $ 90,000.00 BAKER PARK Parks Master Plan 45 TOTAL $ 9,720,000.00 Item Qty Unit Unit Cost Cost Improvements and pedestrian bridge 1 LS $ 11,000,000.00 $ 11,000,000.00 NAPLES DOG PARK TOTAL $ 11,000,000.00 Item Qty Unit Unit Cost Cost Add several small picnic pavilions with tables and chairs 3 EA $ 35,000.00 $ 105,000.00 Construct a walkway to provide access to restroom 2,000 LF $ 15.00 $ 30,000.00 Construct an interior walkway between mulch and grass to improve ADA accessibility 7,000 LF $ 12.50 $ 87,500.00 Redesign Riverside Circle as an urban boulevard with on-street parking 1 LS $ 140,000.00 TOTAL $ 362,500.00
Preliminary Order-of-Magnitude Estimate ANTHONY PARK Item Qty Unit Unit Cost Cost Develop a Master Plan to redevelop Anthony Park, including public participation 1 LS $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 Redevelop Anthony Park 1 LS $ 3,000,000.00 Develop design and construction documents 1 LS $ 360,000.00 $ 360,000.00 TOTAL $ 3,410,000.00 FLEISCHMANN PARK Item Qty Unit Unit Cost Cost Expand existing community center (two-stories, expanded footprint) 16,000 SF $ 175.00 $ 2,800,000.00 Demolish existing Field House 1 LS $ 375,000.00 Construct new softball field 1 LS $ 150,000.00 Demolish and replace new Restroom Building 1 LS $ 420,000.00 Provide additional site furnishings, walkways, amenities 1 LS $ 300,000.00 Redesign Fleischmann Boulevard as an urban boulevard with onstreet parking 1 LS $ 1,250,000.00 TOTAL $ 5,295,000.00 Parks Master Plan 46
Preliminary Order-of-Magnitude Estimate RIVER PARK Item Qty Unit Unit Cost Cost Replace the covered basketball court with a two-story gymnasium 25,000 SF $ 150.00 $ 3,750,000.00 Provide additional parking, bus access, and bicycle access 1 LS TBD TOTAL $ 3,750,000.00 NAPLES LANDING Item Qty Unit Unit Cost Cost Construct a new sailing center building 2,500 SF $ 250.00 $ 625,000.00 TOTAL $ 625,000.00 THE PRESERVE Item Qty Unit Unit Cost Cost General improvements 1 LS $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 TOTAL $ 100,000.00 SEA GATE PARK Item Qty Unit Unit Cost Cost General improvements 1 LS $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 TOTAL $ 100,000.00 GRAND TOTAL $ 34,362,500.00 Parks Master Plan 47
Potential Ten Year Vision Existing Funding Sources (50%?) Capital Improvements Plan (CIP): $600k 900k Collier County: $600k Impact fees: $250k Grants: $200k Other Potential Funding Sources (50%?) Gifts and Donations Special Assessments Bonds $1.65 1.95M + (+/- $15-20M over ten years) Parks Master Plan 48
Walking, hiking, and biking trails; Increased connectivity; Gordon River Greenway Canoeing and kayaking facilities; boat ramps Dog Parks; maintain and improve Naples Dog Park Mail/ Telephone Survey Online Survey Interviews and Focus Group Meetings Site Visits Level of Service Analysis Trends X X X X X X X X X X X X Adult fitness and wellness programs X X Senior adult programs X X Outdoor concert venues; Large community parks; Multi-use green space, gathering spaces, passive parks Beachfront parks, and beaches Nature/ environmental programs X X X X X X X X Tennis lessons and leagues; tennis courts X X Concerts/ live music X X Special events X X Youth sports programs X X X X Priority Rankings 1. Cambier Park 2. Baker Park 3. Naples Dog Park 4. Anthony Park 5. Fleischmann Park* 6. River Park 7. The Preserve 8. Sea Gate Park 9. Naples Landing (privately funded) * May move up if athletic field is relocated More amenities, improvements to parks throughout the City X X X X
QUESTIONS, DISCUSSION
Parks Master Plan Draft Master Plan Presentation January 19, 2015