TOWN OF NAGS HEAD NORTH CAROLINA Concept Plans Developed by: Albemarle & Associates, Ltd VHB/ Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
Site Looking Southeast Dowdy Park Existing Conditions Nags Head Woods Sound Future all-island Trail View YMCA N /S Pedestrian Bike Trail Bonnett Street Site Nags Head Elementary School Sea Remove Existing Building and Parking
Site Context Existing Power Line Gateway Opportunity Bonnett Street Skate Park YMCA Views to Site Pedestrian Connection / Shared Parking Elementary School
On Line Program Survey RECURRENT THEMES Garden / Green Park Multiuse turf areas Stage / Amphitheater Water Play Picnic Public Art Interactive Play Areas Dog Park Skate Park Interconnected Trail System Sport Courts Picnic Areas
Park Committee Workshop Recurrent Themes Youth and Senior Users Public safety / Visibility Extend the day Public Art integrated / flexible / vibrant Farmers Market space Pedestrian and Bike connections Fitness Stations Pavilion concerts / shelter Playgrounds 2-5 and 5-12 Signage and Identity Open turf grass fields Shade 3 dimensional space (grading) Landscape garden seasonal plantings Maintenance critical Gathering spaces ( large and small) Gateway to community Inviting place to go Nags Head Architectural Theme Town Green Multi use fields not dedicated sports complex Alternative locations Dog Park and Skate Park
Goals Create Park and Recreation opportunity for all ages both resident and visitor Recognize natural resources and unique environment of the OBX Enhance Wellness and Fitness opportunities Provide clean, unique and accessible recreation resources Balance preservation of resources with creative vibrant plan Maximize resources Integrate coordination between government, residents and business and industry partners
Land Form Character Dowdy Park Dunes Waves Rolling / Flat
Landscape Planting Dunes Stormwater
Landscape Planting Children s Garden Rose / Native Plants Garden
Landscape Planting Trees Shrubs Groundcover
Architectural Character Dowdy Park Life Saving Station Cottage Theme Iconic Pavilion Theme Contemporary Theme Kite Theme Park Theme
Play structures Dowdy Park
Public Art Art Wall Vertical Art Panels Site Furniture
Public Art Themed Sculpture Site walls
Design Program Framework Drainage Gateway Gardens Pubic Art / Wall, Benches, Sculpture Children s Play Area Gateway Pubic Art Buffer Plantings Multi-use Field Drain field Gateway Picnic Gardens Event Plaza Restroom Multi-use Turf Area Seating / places to relax Gardens Pavilion Multi-use Sports Court School Access Parking Connected Pathways
Concept 1 Bonnett Street Gateway Gateway Drainage Children s Play Area 5-12 yrs Art Wall Bench 2-5 yrs Multi-use Playing Field Public Art Horses Informal Trial Park Restroom Multi-use Turf Area Dunes Pavilion Sand Play Dunes Children s Garden North Gateway Gateway Access to Elementary School
Concept 1 Aerial Perspective View Dowdy Park
Concept 1 Perspective Sketches Dowdy Park
Concept 2 Bonnett Street Wetland Garden Gazebo Earth mound Vertical Arts Panel Multi-use Turf Area Pavilion Restroom Children s Play Area Basketball / Sport Court Rose Garden Trellis Children s Labyrinth Garden Art Bench North Gateway Access to Elementary School
Concept 2 Aerial Perspective View Dowdy Park
Concept 2 Perspective Sketches Dowdy Park
Concept 3 Bonnett Street Drainage Event Plaza Sport Court Multi-use Playing Field Pirate Ship Play 2-5 Traditional 5-12 Play structures Sand Play Pavilion Multi-use Turf Area Fort Tower Turf mounds Rock Climb Restroom Picnic Butterfly Garden Children s Garden North Gateway Access to Elementary School
Concept 3 Aerial Perspective View Dowdy Park
Concept 3 Perspective Sketches Dowdy Park
Aerial View looking Southwest Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3