PARKS & RECREATION SUBCOMMITTEE Oct. 1, 2015
1999 Bond - $22,000,000 Land Acquisition Allen Station Phase II Neighborhood Parks PREVIOUS BOND ELECTIONS 1999 & 2007 2002 Bond - $4,000,000 Allen Senior Recreation Center 2007 Bond - $17,250,000 Land Acquisition West Side Athletic Complex Neighborhood Park Development Celebration Park Phase II Rowlett Creek Community Park Environmental Education Center 2
FUNDING OPTIONS General Fund Primarily M&O Park Dedication Fees Restricted by Law to Quads and Specific Uses 4B Community Development Funds Primarily used for project enhancement and attached to other funding such as grants, bonds or donations Bond Funds
PARD VISION AND MISSION Vision To Achieve Excellence and Create Fun Beyond Imagination! Mission To establish a Parks and Recreation system for our citizens that provides them with a source of pleasure, promotes economic development, minimizes demands on valuable City resources, and instills pride in those who make it happen.
Department Organization City Managers Office Blue Sky Sports Center Hydrous Wakeboard Park Griffins Rugby Club Allen Americans Dallas Sidekicks Texas Revolution CVB Advisory Com. Allen Hotel Assoc. Marketing Brandy O Keefe Resource Development Tony Hill CVB Karen Cromwell Event Center Com. Rink Brian Stovall Timmy V. Asst.Dir. Carrie Cessna Asst. Dir. Dave Angeles Admin. Asst.Dir. Brian Bristow Facility Services Zach Francis Park Planning & Dev. Matt McComb Site Services Kim Spearman City Council Parks & Rec. Board (Tree Board) Allen Parks Found. Com. Dev. Corp. Public Art Com. Allen Sports Assoc. Plan. & Zoning Allen Arts Alliance Heritage Guild County Parks & Open Space Technical Review Committee Central Business District Committee Golf Course Jeff Holt Recreation Services Anne Marie H. Senior Advisory Com. Keep Allen Beautiful
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INVENTORY & MAP
MASTER PLAN UPDATE Current Version
Parks and Open Space Master Plan Update 2015-2020 23
FOCUS GROUP INPUT (17 community groups participated) The City of Allen needs to continue to focus on first class facilities and high level of maintenance to compete with surrounding cities Stay focused on water restrictions - plant native species and use artificial turf where appropriate The Master Plan needs to address upgrading existing parks rather than developing new parks The City is near build out and the focus must be on maintaining what is owned The City needs to continue to focus on acquiring vacant land as the city moves towards build out The City should focus on organized and programmed recreation in order to increase participation numbers 24
FOCUS GROUP INPUT Multiple amenities and opportunities should be available in one location The City of Allen has been successful in the construction of trails but needs additional connections to create a larger trail network Joe Farmer Recreation Center is too small and needs to be expanded More practice and game fields are needed for each organized sport Recycling and green initiatives need to be implemented in parks (Celebration Park) The City should focus on great spectator areas for parents and grandparents who are watching their kids play Greenbelts need to be left in their natural conditions, little to no maintenance is necessary 25
ONLINE CITIZEN SURVEY 26
How would you rate the existing parks and recreational facilities in Allen? 1% 8% 40% Excellent 51% Good Fair Poor 27
How would you rate the level of maintenance of parks and recreational facilities in Allen? 8% 1% Excellent 43% Good 48% Fair Poor 28
Can you reasonably and safely walk to a city park in Allen from your home? 29% Yes 71% No 29
Are additional parks and recreational facilities needed in Allen? 15% Yes No 85% 30
Geographic Distribution of Responses 7% 29% 33% 31% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast 31
2015 RANK FACILITY What Citizens Want (non-sports) WEIGHTED SCORE 2011 RANK 1 Nature Trails 1539 2 2 Indoor Recreation Centers 1252 5 3 Shade at Playgrounds and Other Areas 1144 3 4 Multi-Use Paved Trails 1139 1 5 Botanical / Flower Gardens 882 6 6 Swimming Pools 863 7 7 Spraygrounds / Water Play Parks 858 14 8 Nature Areas 854 4 9 Off-Road Bike Trails 807 NA 10 Dog Parks 691 8 11 Water Features (creeks, small lakes) 637 9 12 Playgrounds 584 10 13 Community Gardens 560 20 32
What Citizens Want (non-sports) Cont d 2015 RANK FACILITY PRIORITY SCORE 2011 RANK 14 Fishing Piers / Docks 515 13 15 Lawn Areas for General Play 472 12 16 Camping / Day Camps 424 16 17 Picnic Shelters / Pavilions 407 11 18 Bandstands / Amphitheaters 401 18 19 Sand Volleyball Courts 388 15 20 Disc Golf Courses 198 21 21 Public Art 154 NA 22 Horseshoe Pits / Washer Courts 118 23 33
What Citizens Want (sports) 2015 RANK FACILITY WEIGHTED SCORE 2011 RANK 1 Sports practice fields 954 1 2 Artificial Turf Sports Fields 739 NA 3 Baseball Fields 669 5 4 Basketball Courts 664 3 5 Soccer Fields 658 4 6 Tennis Centers 556 6 7 Football Fields 352 2 8 Youth Softball Fields 270 9 9 Lacrosse Fields 257 7 10 Adult Softball Fields 172 8 11 Cricket Fields 81 10 12 Rugby Fields 61 NA 34
More pocket or ornamental parks are needed. (2500 sq. ft. to 1 acre in size) 40% 7% 15% 38% Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 35
More neighborhood parks are needed. (10 acres) 3% 26% 46% 25% Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 36
More community parks are needed. (40 to 150 acres) 3% 27% 28% Strongly Agree Agree 42% Disagree Strongly Disagree 37
Existing parks in Allen should be upgraded and/or improved to include additional facilities. 21% 47% 2% 30% Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 38
Residential neighborhoods, schools and parks should be connected with linear parks such as trails along creeks and other corridors. 41% 10% 2% 47% Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 39
The City of Allen provides most citizens with information regarding local parks and recreational activities. 18% 3% 56% 23% Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 40
Parks and recreation facilities are well worth the cost to taxpayers. 4% 1% 45% 50% Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 41
The acquisition of parkland and development and maintenance of park facilities can be expensive. In addition to state grants, municipal bonds should be used to assist in the funding of the development of parks in Allen. 15% 51% 3% 31% Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 42
The role of parks, recreation and open space in Allen today compared to ten years ago is: 1% 17% 17% 65% More Important The Same Less Important Don't Know 43
The most important consideration regarding future parks in Allen is: Priority Future Park Considerations WEIGHTED SCORE 1 Quality of Facilities in Design and Construction 2821 2 Maintenance of Facilities after Construction 2140 3 Preservation of Natural Areas 1892 4 Number of Facilities 1081 44
PARK NEEDS The development of city-owned property to increase the current level of service Update and renovate existing parks and buildings as the city nears build out Greenway corridors to connect parks, schools and neighborhoods Multi-purpose trails Indoor recreation center Swimming facility FACILITY NEEDS Botanical/ Flower gardnes (enhanced landscaping) Spraygrounds/ Water play parks Dog park Shade at playgrounds and other facilities
ATHLETIC NEEDS Multi-purpose sports practice fields Artificial turf sports fields Baseball fields NATURAL OPEN SPACE NEEDS Nature trails Water features (creeks, small lakes, etc) Natural areas
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 2015-2020 PROJECT Date ESTIMATED COST ** * Re-develop Ford Pool 2016 $2,800,000 3,400,000 * Develop Watters Branch Community Park property - 4 Adult softball fields (lighted) - Nature trails - Nature areas - Pavilion - Picnic stations - Playground - Open lawn areas for general play & sports practice - Trees for shade * Construct.5 mi. of trail connections along Cottonwood Creek to connect +/- 7 miles of trail OPENING 2017 $6,500,000 - $7,500,000 2017 $250,000 - $750,000 * Construct dog park at northeast corner of US 75 & Exchange Parkway along Cottonwood Creek 2017-2019 $650,000 - $900,000 Note: Some projects have existing funding but additional funding will be needed **Land acquisition is not included in cost estimate
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 2015-2020 PROJECT Date ESTIMATED COST ** * Develop the Estevie Property - Construct Indoor Recreation Center in partnership with Allen Sports Association - Multi-purpose sports fields - Multi-purpose trails - Shaded areas - Enhanced landscaping - Playground - Sprayground * Develop the Molsen Farm Property in accordance with the Molsen Farm Master Plan 2018-2020 $3,000,000 - $5,000,000 ( + cost of indoor recreation facility) 2017-2020 $3,000,000 - $5,000,000 * Develop Trail Linkages 2015 2020 $250,000 - $750,000 per mile * Acquire and preserve land along East and West Rowlett Creeks, Cottonwood Creek, Watters Branch Creek and their tributaries 2015 2020 Market Price * Implement art into the parks in accordance to the Public Art Master Plan * Plant trees and enhance landscape throughout all parks for shade and aesthetic purposes 2015 2020 N/A 2015-2020 N/A **Land acquisition is not included in cost estimate
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Discussion & Questions? 50
Ford Park Redevelopment Jupiter Park Redevelopment Neighborhood Park, Playground and Shade Upgrades PROPOSED PROJECTS 2016 Bond Election Rowlett Creek Community/Athletic/ Recreation Center Land Acquisition Watters Branch Community Park, Phase II Proposed Total $39,150,000 51
NEXT MEETING October 8, 2015 7pm (report to classroom) Agenda Items October 8th Discuss Proposed Projects in Detail Collect Input on Potential Projects Discuss Process for Next Meeting
QUESTIONS & Oct. 1, 2015 DISCUSSION