alum creek park public workshop January 16, 2014
brief History Schneider Park Early 2000 s - Clean Ohio Fund - Acquisition & Invasive Species Removal SWBMP - Capital University agrees to assist with land along creek Bexley Land Use Strategy - calls for creekside park 2012 - Alum Creek Corridor Committee is formed and begins researching park plan 2013 - Bexley Community Foundation and Jeffrey Foundation award the City with funds for park planning 2013 - City of Bexley receives final piece of property for full access to the creek 2013 - Survey and planning workshops for Alum Creek Park City of Bexley Alum Creek Park Workshop
Existing Conditions ±3,200 feet of frontage along Alum Creek Site depth extends from ±30 to ±180 Total proposed park size of ±13 acres Existing park improvements include gazebo, kayak ramp/shelter, boardwalk over a portion of wetland, asphalt and crushed stone paths in places City of Bexley Alum Creek Park Workshop
Existing Conditions City of Bexley Alum Creek Park Workshop
Existing Conditions City of Bexley Alum Creek Park Workshop
Survey Results 336 respondents Major themes: Trail Specifications Park Amenities Safety Dogs Nature City of Bexley Alum Creek Park Workshop
Tonight s Workshop What we hope to accomplish Review draft park plan Gather in-person feedback Drill-down/brainstorm issues and ideas How we re structuring it: Background presentation Presentation of draft park plan Q&A and feedback City of Bexley Alum Creek Park Workshop
ALUM CREEK STUDY PRELIMINARY PARK PLAN JANUARY 16, 2014
NATURE overlook observation decks preservation accentuate existing wetland removal of invasive species fishing dock tag and mark significant existing trees environmental education signage
TRAIL accessibility issues relative to path material bicycle stroller accommodation cost and maintenance requirements
AMENITIES benches exercise stations distance markers performance space play opportunities for kids community garden - other gardens
SAFETY AND DOGS fire - police access emergency call boxes proximity of path to alum creek accommodation for waste
OVERALL PLAN
east main street steps LEGEND compacted ganular path shelter mulch path exercise station alum creek footbridge river overlook/dock emergency call box wetland restoration sheridan avenue signage trail marker (1/10 th mile) kayak/canoe station college avenue bike racks portable facility pad dog station restrooms ENLARGEMENT
natural play LEGEND compacted ganular path shelter mulch path exercise station footbridge river overlook/dock emergency call box wetland restoration signage trail marker (1/10th mile) kayak/canoe station bike racks portable facility pad dog station restrooms tall fescue demarcat park boundary ENLARGEMENT
tall fescue demarcates park boundary LEGEND turf/infor compacted ganular path shelter mulch path exercise station footbridge river overlook/dock emergency call box wetland restoration signage trail marker (1/10th mile) kayak/canoe station bike racks portable facility pad dog station restrooms livingston avenue ENLARGEMENT additiona throughou existing c orchard gravel pa blocks an
TRAIL MARKERS FOOTBRIDGES
RESTORATION RIVER OVERLOOK - DOCKS
PARK SHELTERS AND SITE FURNISHINGS
EXERCISE STATIONS TALL FESCUE AT PARK BOUNDARY
PARK ENTRY INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE
NATURAL PLAY
STEPS SLEDDING HILL OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
trail markers east main street steps footbridges remove invasive species within corridor, plant native species (trees/understory) for vegetative diversity, enhancement of wildlife habitat, and seasonal interest restoration alum creek college avenue enue an av sherid river overlook/docks cre alum exercise stations enlarge boardwalk/install ramp ve ek dri sledding hill parallel parking at sheridan avenue (20 spaces) park entry/interptretive signage replace steps outdoor classroom natural play park shelters tall fescue demarcates park boundary site furnishings turf/informal recreation fields additional tree planting throughout park LEGEND compacted ganular path shelter existing community garden mulch path exercise station orchard footbridge river overlook/dock emergency call box wetland restoration signage trail marker (1/10th mile) kayak/canoe station bike racks portable facility pad dog station I-70 gravel parking lot with precast blocks and bollards (44 spaces) livingston avenue restrooms A LU M C RE E K ST U DY BE XLE Y, OH I O P R EL I M I N A RY PA RK P L AN JA NUARY 9 T H, 2014 0 80 160 NORTH
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