Master Plan Presentation August 12, 2015 A vision for tomorrow... May, 13 2015 prepared for: prepared by:
SITE LOCATION SITE NTS
SITE ANALYSIS +/- 17.8 Ac. RESIDENTIAL HOMES 1 2 RAIL ROAD (SAFETY CONCERNS) Consider building a physical barrier to discourage pedestrian activity VEHICULAR CIRCULATION (INCOMPLETE) Current conditions inhibits through tra c. olice surveillance is challenging. Consider creating a vehicular loop for police to access and easily patrol all areas of the park 7 10 7 10 3 4 CREEK / TREE MASS / LEVY The creek is heavily vegetated, overgrown and is hidden behind a levy. The current conditions obstruct views and create an un-welcoming environment. Consider updating the area to open up views to the creek and encourage pedestrian activity. PLAYGROUND The playground is located in an area with low visibility to the public. Consider relocating children activity to a more visible and lively area of the park. 1 2 SOFTBALL FIELD 8 PARKING 9 5 POOL The pool is located within a ood plain and is consistently in need of maintenance. The overall condition of the pool is below average and is in need of renovations. Financial implications may be a factor. Consider replacing the pool with a new swimming facility of another amenity of equal public appeal. 8 8 RESIDENTIAL HOMES 6 7 8 MONUMENT The monument / memorial adds a strong aesthetic / attraction to the park. Currently the memorial is enclosed by a fence to reduce vandalism. Consider increasing the police presence and/or relocating the monument to a more visible area of the park. ENTRY POINTS Currently the access points to the park are hidden and/or lack a strong sense of entry. Consider improving entry features to create a welcoming and impactful experience. SHELTER HOUSES / RESTROOMS The restrooms facilities are below public standards and need to be updated. The shelter houses offer a great amenity to the park but mostly used in the warmer months of the year. Consider updating shelter houses to allow or multi-seasonal use. 3 4 PLAY GROUND 5 6 POOL PARKING 2 7 MAIN ENTRY 9 10 BASKETBALL / TENNIS / SKATE PARK The current court conditions are below standards. The users of the courts are typically older kids / young adults / adults and sometimes create an environment that is unsuitable for younger audiences. Consider relocated uses to a more secluded and private area of the park. OVERFLOW PARKING n occasion, ose Ave can be used as over ow parking. Consider adding internal over ow parking areas to reduce the need to park on the residential street. RESIDENTIAL HOMES NOTE: AREA IS PRONE TO FLOODING Consider exploring options to reduce the ooding occurrences and/or the duration of the oods. 0 100 200
AERIAL VIEW
MASTER PLAN
MASTER PLAN 1 Existing ball elds to remain. Remove existing deteriorated bleachers and replace with new. 2 Interior elds for over ow parking and alternate sports use. 1 12 12 3 Existing shelter converted to 3 season use. 2 3 4 4 New splash pad. 6 5 5 New childrens playground. 13 7 8 12 6 7 Re-located restroom structure. Monument to remain. Accentuate monument with new pathways and perennial garden. 12 10 9 8 9 Tree lined promenade. Improved main entry. 11 10 erformance green. 11 New band shell and amphitheater. 12 New paths to provide pedestrian circulation throughout the park. 13 Remove levy if possible to open up creek to park.
REDESIGNED ENTRY REDESIGNED ENTRY Establishes a new sense of entry and increases pedestrian safety. More noticable - memorable Retains the historic character Improves the landscaping Improved lighting
REDESIGNED ENTRY RE-DESIGNED ENTRY Narrow existing roadway slightly to allow more landscape area on each side of entry drive. Install Brick Crosswalks to emphasize main entry and promote pedestrian safety. Widen brick columns to a more appropriate scale for the intersection. Improve the landscaping at entry and down entry drive. Improve lighting at entry. Existing Entry Feature Re-designed Entry Feature
ROADS AND PARKING Roads and arking Re- pen traf c through site to allow circulation and surveilance. Re-use existing north/south parking lot. Remove existing wood bollards and replace with concrete curbs and walks. Expand existing parking lot south of driveway near bandshell. rovide additional parking near ball elds. Total increase of approximately 40 spaces. rovide additional landscaping to soften parking areas and to provide shade. Improve parking lot lighting for safety and security.
PATHWAY SYSTEM athway System rovides opportunities for walking and jogging throughout and around the site. rovides handicap access to all major areas of the park. Install lighting for pedestrian security in various areas. Opens up walking paths next to the creek. Asphalt / concrete / brick paths in a variety of widths creates a hierarchy of circulation.
TREE LINED PROMENADE Tree Lined romenade Becomes the main pedestrian spine of the park. rovides access from both main parking areas to all areas of the park. Emphasises pedestrian circulation and focuses views southward toward the band shell. Could be concrete or brick for additional emphasis. Could sell sponsorships in brick...
EXISTING FIELDS Existing Softball elds Existing elds stay in place to retain existing lights / infrastructure. Remove deteriorated concrete stands and replace with modern bleachers and storage space. Repair existing fencing / backstops where necessary. Repair and maintenance can be in partnership with local leagues. Space in center of ball elds can be used for football, soccer, and over ow parking for special events.
MONUMENT & GARDEN Monument & Garden Monument stays in place and repaired as necessary. Remove fence and open up views of monument from main drive coming in and surrounding the monument. Establish landscaping / perennial garden surrounding monument and between pedestrian walkways.
AMPHITHEATER Amphitheater & Band Shell Construct new band shell for outdoor music, theater, and movies. Band shell to have lighting and electric for evening performances and movies in the park. rovide vehicular access to band shell for delivery / drop-off of equipment. Outdoor lawn area surrounded by pedestrian walkways for ease of access. Speakers and performances to be oriented toward the west away from existing homes. Outdoor lawn area to be graded to ensure good drainage.
AMPHITHEATER / BAND SHELL Stone Amphitheater Steps Outdoor erformance Area Stone Amphitheater Steps ermanent / Tent Type Band Shells
CREEK ACCESS Creek Access Hire engineer to study feasibility of removing levy. Opens up views and encourages interaction with the creek. Makes a natural feature of the site more accessible. Improves visibility and surveilance of the creek area.
SPLASH PAD New Splash ad rovide new splash pad for community use. Through design of the splash pad ensure a distinction between Ted Lewis ark and Mary Crites Virginia. rovide substantial seating / shade opportunities for spectators. Splash pad will be handicap accessible. rovide security lighting / video monitoring to prevent vandalism.
NEW PLAYGROUND New layground Moves playground from remote location near the creek to a more accessible and visible location. New location is more easily monitored and is easily accessed with pathways around most of the perimeter. rovide seating and shade opportunities for adults / kids. Opportunity to provide different types of play. Traditional play structures are easly to locate, procure, and install and may be easier to nd grant dollars for. Natural play areas encourage physical activity, coordination, and imagination engaging children more completely.
NEW PLAYGROUND Natural lay Traditional layground
EXISTING SHELTERS Existing Shelters Existing shelters are to remain. Engage an architect to explore converting the larger shelter into a 3 season room for extended season rental. aint and maintain existing shelters as necessary. If replacement becomes necessary, or for a 4th shelter consider locations along the creek.
NEW RESTROOMS New Restrooms Remove existing restroom building and re-locate out of the view line of the main road. Construct new restroom building near shelters and more central to the park.
Phasing
Potential Phasing II I III V IV
Phase I Streets and arking Remove third ball eld and associated facilities. Remove gravel and asphalt parking areas outside of the boundaries of new parking to prepare for grading and seeding. Re-Connect Road through the park. Install new parking where indicated. Re-pave or repair existing streets and parking where necessary. Install sidewalks adjacent to paving areas where indicated. I $390,000
Phase II North West Quadrant Remove deteriorated concrete stands and other structures needing replacement. Repair or replace any fencing, benches, etc. associated with the ball elds as necessary. rovide new stands / bleachers on the northwestern eld. Repair/upgrade/replace exsting concessions building if desired to improve look or function. rovide new storage if desired for ball eld equipment. Repair / upgrade existing shelter facilities as necessary or desired. II $150,000
Phase III North East Quadrant Remove existing tennis courts, skate park, and basketball courts. Re-grade area as necessary to accomodate new construction. Construct new promenade walk along existing parking down to existing road Install new restroom facility and connection to existing sanitary sewer and water lines. Install new sidewalks as indicated on plan. Install new playground and splash pad. Install all landscaping Fine grade and seed areas disturbed during construction. III $570,000
Phase IV Southern ark Area Demolish existing pool, pool house, fence, restroom building, and monument fence. Back ll and compact existing pool. Salvage existing parking lot where possible. Re-grade as necessary to accomodate future green and band shell. Install new band shell and stone amphitheater seating. Install new expanded parking area and pathway network. Install new plaza and garden surrounding existing monument. Install landscaping and seed all areas disturbed during construction. IV $810,000
Phase V Creek Access Could be done in combination with hase IV. If supported by drainage / hydraulic studies, remove existing levies and re-grade northern bank of creek to allow open views and access to creek. Levy material removed from creek could be used for other areas of the park if desired and if material is acceptable. Fine grade and seed where disturbed. $75,000
Phase VI RE-DESIGNED ENTRY Narrow existing roadway slightly to allow more landscape area on each side of entry drive. Install Brick Crosswalks to emphasize main entry and promote pedestrian safety. Widen brick columns to a more appropriate scale for the intersection. Improve the landscaping at entry and down entry drive. Improve lighting at entry. $75,000
Total Improvements $2,073,500