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No Name Park. March 7, 2013. Citizen Park Committee. Volunteers 3 Official Meetings Other subcommittee meetings Developed Vision for Park Developed General Layout for Park Developed General Design Guidelines for : Pavilion, Open Areas and Restrooms Playgrounds and Picnic areas Trails
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No Name Park March 7, 2013
Citizen Park Committee • Volunteers • 3 Official Meetings • Other subcommittee meetings • Developed Vision for Park • Developed General Layout for Park • Developed General Design Guidelines for : • Pavilion, Open Areas and Restrooms • Playgrounds and Picnic areas • Trails • Future Uses
Citizen Committee Park Vision • Our vision for the park is to establish a source of community pride and a quality showplace destination for enjoyment, education and entertainment. • The park will serve today's outdoor recreational opportunities and allow future generations adequate space to establish additional quality outdoor options. • People using the park will enjoy accessible, safe, versatile and historical experiences in an easy-to-maintain and natural setting.
Park Map Courthouse and Chamber Lincoln Area Shawnee Springs Pavilion/ Playground Mountain Bike Trails Fireman’s Park Fishing Pond Amphitheater
Pavilion • Focal Point of Park • Align along 3rd Street • Tie to Downtown area, architecture and views • Room for 200-250 people • Open Design • Make use of existing trees for shade
Restrooms • First Class, Low Maintenance, Match Architecture to Pavilion • Similar to Restrooms on Square • Meet ADA requirements • 1 large facility near Pavilion, 2 small at each end of main trail- Shawnee Springs and Firemen’s Park
Playgrounds • Main Playground- Near Pavilion • Accessible • Rubber Play Surface • Historic Theme • Basketball, Sand Volleyball, Splash area • Near Restrooms and some Picnic Areas • Smaller Playground – in Lincoln Area • Accessible • Street Front Theme • Design for Smaller Children • Include neighborhood elements
Lincoln Playground • Town square concept • Well Lit • Historic theme – provide education opportunities
Trails • Main Trail • 10 ft wide, paved • From Shawnee Springs to Firemen’s Park • Generally along Salt Creek • Connect to Picnic, Restrooms and Parking Areas • Safety Lighting and visible • Pass under SH 67 Bridge • Small Restroom at each end • Mountain Bike/Unimproved • South of Calaveras • Dirt with more relief with degrees of difficulty • No lighting • Nature - Dirt Trails off Main Trail - Bird and wildlife viewing
Picnic Areas • Covered with Concrete Slab • Parking Nearby • ADA • Access to Pond, Main Trail and/or Playground • Architecture Match to Pavilion
Layout Allows for Future Uses • Amphitheater • Dog Park • Skate Park • Wildflower Area
Status • Submitted the Citizen Plan to BRA/ Corps pending approval, anticipate April • Negotiated Agreement with BRA/ Corps, pending signatures at Corps anticipated June • Architect responses due March 15 for Pavilion/ Restroom Design • Corps complete acquisition/ demolition, anticipate July • BRA supply park funding ( 3 payments- $500,000 July, $500,000 December, $300,000 in 2014) • Build Park (October 2013 through June 2014) • Open Summer 2014
Revised Budget • Pavilion - $ 250,000 • Playgrounds - $ 220,000 • Trails - $ 180,000 • Restrooms - $ 210,000 • Site work - $ 140,000 • Maintenance Reserve - $300,000 • Total - $1,300,000