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CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
September 11, 2020
BACKGROUND
WHY A PARKS PLAN?
• Engage New Albany highlighted the need for the existing New
Albany public parks to be examined and studied for potential
improvements.
• Agreements with subdivision HOAs mandate neighborhood parks
be reassigned to City ownership 20-25 years post-construction.
PLAN OUTCOMES
• Park system hierarchy
• Park improvement strategy
• Order of magnitude costs
2
OUR PROCESS
WALKSHED
INPUT FROM ANALYSIS
ENGAGE NEW ALBANY JUNE - JULY 2020
BENCHMARKS & BEST
PRACTICES
AUGUST 2020
COMMUNITY
SURVEY
JUNE 2020
RECOMMENDATIONS &
DESIGN APPLICATIONS
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
EXISTING PARKS 2020
FOCUS GROUPS ASSESSMENT
JUNE 2020 JULY 2020 3
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OUTCOMES
731
Engage New Albany parks-related
84%
community comments or answers to of community survey respondents agree
survey questions that parks are very important to the
overall quality of life in New Albany
443
community survey responses
76%
of community survey respondents
2
focus group meetings via Zoom
agree that natural open space is very
important to the overall quality of life in
New Albany
4 4
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OUTCOMES | COMMUNITY SURVEY (Q6)
Outdated play equipment, lacking exciting and modern amenities 26%
Not well maintained, need repairs, better landscape maintenance 21%
Lack inclusivity for all ages, poor variety of play equipment 15%
Wood play equipment is problematic 14%
Trash and litter in parks, lacking recycling containers 11%
Lacking seating 6%
What are some of
More space, too small, bad use of space 5%
the specific issues
Better connectivity to parks via trails 3% related to the quality
Poor playground surfaces, mulch causes issues 3% or maintenance of
existing parks in
Lacking shade 3%
New Albany?
Accessibility issues, lack parking, parks feel exclusive 2% (n=243)
5
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OUTCOMES | COMMUNITY SURVEY (Q9)
New play equipment & modern amenities 37%
Larger and more parks 14%
More inclusive to all ages 14%
Better connectivity to parks via trails 13%
Better and more seating 12%
What improvements
Bathrooms & water fountains 7% to City of New Albany
More and better shade 6% parks and recreation
facilities would
Accessibility and parking improvements 5%
encourage you to visit
Nature play 5% them more often?
(n=250)
Better signage and wayfinding to the parks 4%
Better maintenance 4%
Athletic courts 4%
New and updated ponds, fishing docks 3%
6
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OUTCOMES | COMMUNITY SURVEY (Q12)
Walking for leisure/pleasure 55%
Use a playground 49%
Use a splash pad 42%
Nature walks 41%
Bicycling for pleasure 34%
Jogging or running 26%
Exercising 23%
Select five
Adventure/nature play 23%
activities you
Dogwalking 23%
would like to do
Relaxing on a bench or in a seating area 17%
most in a park in
Sledding 14%
New Albany.*
Ice skating 13% (n=354)
Basketball 13%
Picnicking 12%
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Bird/wildlife watching 10% * Only showing answer options that ≥ 10% of people selected
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OUTCOMES | COMMON THEMES
ISSUES:
Lack of creature comforts (shade,
seating, picnic tables)
Play equipment is aging, lacks
variety, is not accessible for
people with disabilities, serves a
limited age range (3-5 yo)
Parks do not feel welcoming for Lack of Seating at Millbrook Farm Playground Single Basketball Court at James River Road Park
all people, they feel exclusive to
the neighborhoods where they
are located
Lack of active recreation
options in City parks (skate park,
basketball courts)
Desire for special amenities in
parks, but limited due to park
sizes and lack of parking 8
Signage at Lambton Park Wooden Playset at Scarlocken Green Playground
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OUTCOMES | COMMON THEMES
ISSUES:
Residents are traveling to
nearby communities to enjoy
destination playgrounds and
parks that offer more variety and
Hannah Park | Gahanna Millstone Creek Park | Westerville
experiences for a wider age range
Wildwood Park | Granville Friendship Park | Gahanna
9
Hanby Park | Westerville Emerald Fields | Dublin
COMMUNITY OUTREACH OUTCOMES | COMMON THEMES
OPPORTUNITIES:
Enhance and upgrade
neighborhood parks
• Play equipment for broad age range
• Accessibility and inclusive play
• Seating and gathering spaces for all
• More shade
Build a destination park so
residents don’t have to leave the Play Equipment at Byington Park Aging seating at Lambton Park
community
Add basketball courts and skate
park to provide active recreation
for teens
Complete leisure trail
connections
Enhance mid-size parks with
more amenities
10
Signage at Lambton Park Wooden Playset at Scarlocken Green PlaygroundWALKSHED ANALYSIS PROCESS & FINDINGS
OUR PROCESS: EXISTING PARKS EXISTING PARKS EXISTING TRAILS
Completed a 10-Minute Walkshed
Analysis to determine:
• The percentage of residents within a
53%
of New Albany Residents
6,109
New Albany Residents
86%
86% of New Albany
10-minute walk of a park are within a 10-Minute are within a 10-Minute Residents are within a
Walk of a Park Walk of a Park 10-Minute Walk of a Leisure
• The percentage of residents within a Trail (9,877 residents)
10-minute walk of a trail
• The impact of partner park facilities
on the amount of residents within
a 10-minute walk of a park, which
proved to be insignificant.
• The impact adding future parks and
planned trails has on the amount of
residents within a 10-minute walk of a FUTURE PARKS FUTURE PARKS FUTURE TRAILS
park or trail.
Our results are shown to the right, and
represent a snapshot of current and
65%
of New Albany Residents
7,511
of New Albany Residents
93%
of New Albany Residents
potential access. will be within a 10-Minute will be within a 10-Minute will be within a 10-Minute
Walk of a Park if 5 new Walk of a Park if 5 new Walk of a trail if planned
To achieve positive impacts of trails for parks are built parks are built trails are built (an addition
of 804 residents)
park walkshed, existing trail gaps need 11
to be completed.WALKSHED ANALYSIS FINDINGS
LEGEND
605
DELAWARE CO.
FRANKLIN CO.
53%
of New Albany
Sch
62
lep
Existing City Parks (with
pi
residents within
Rd
public access)
10-minute Park
Walnut St
a 10-minute walk
Bevelhymer Rd
Walkshed of a Park
Harlem Rd
Corporate Boundary New Albany Rd E
Study Area Boundary Jug St
Central College Rd
Rivers & Streams
y
k St
Walton Pkwy Innovation Campus Wa
Min
Fodo
161 r Rd
Smith’s Mill Rd
161
M
ar
ke
tS
ville Rd t
Dublin Gran
New Albany Rd
St
ain
M
Babbitt Rd
Reynoldsburg-
Harrison Rd
FRANKLIN CO.
Beech Rd
LICKING CO.
Rd
ler
mil
Kitz Morse Rd 12WALKSHED ANALYSIS FINDINGS
LEGEND
605
DELAWARE CO.
FRANKLIN CO.
65%
of New Albany
Sch
62
lep
Existing and Future City
pi
residents within
Rd
Parks
Existing 10-minute Park
Walnut St
a 10-minute walk
Bevelhymer Rd
Walkshed of a Park
Harlem Rd
Future 10-minute Park New Albany Rd E
Walkshed
Jug St
Central College Rd
Corporate Boundary
Study Area Boundary y
k St
Walton Pkwy Innovation Campus Wa
Min
Rivers & Streams Fodo
161 r Rd
Smith’s Mill Rd
161
M
ar
ke
tS
ville Rd t
Dublin Gran
New Albany Rd
St
ain
M
Babbitt Rd
Reynoldsburg-
Harrison Rd
FRANKLIN CO.
Beech Rd
LICKING CO.
Rd
ler
mil
Kitz Morse Rd 13WALKSHED ANALYSIS FINDINGS
LEGEND
605
DELAWARE CO.
FRANKLIN CO.
86%
of New Albany
Sch
62
lep
Existing Leisure Trails
pi
residents within a
Rd
Existing 10-minute
Leisure Trail Walkshed
Walnut St
10-minute walk of
Bevelhymer Rd
Corporate Boundary
a Leisure Trail
Harlem Rd
New Albany Rd E
Study Area Boundary
Jug St
Rivers & Streams Central College Rd
y
k St
Walton Pkwy Innovation Campus Wa
Min
Fodo
161 r Rd
Smith’s Mill Rd
161
M
ar
ke
tS
ville Rd t
Dublin Gran
New Albany Rd
St
ain
M
Babbitt Rd
Reynoldsburg-
Harrison Rd
FRANKLIN CO.
Beech Rd
LICKING CO.
Rd
ler
mil
Kitz Morse Rd 14WALKSHED ANALYSIS FINDINGS
LEGEND
605
DELAWARE CO.
FRANKLIN CO.
93%
of New Albany
Sch
62
lep
Existing Leisure Trails
pi
residents within a
Rd
Future Leisure Trails Walnut St
10-minute walk of
Bevelhymer Rd
Existing 10-minute
Leisure Trail Walkshed
a Leisure Trail
Harlem Rd
New Albany Rd E
Future 10-minute Leisure
Trail Walkshed Jug St
Central College Rd
Corporate Boundary
Study Area Boundary y
k St
Walton Pkwy Innovation Campus Wa
Min
Rivers & Streams 161
Fodo
r Rd
Smith’s Mill Rd
161
M
ar
ke
tS
ville Rd t
Dublin Gran
New Albany Rd
St
ain
M
Babbitt Rd
Reynoldsburg-
Harrison Rd
FRANKLIN CO.
Beech Rd
LICKING CO.
Rd
ler
mil
Kitz Morse Rd 15EXISTING PARKS ASSESSMENT
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1. What park Acres of
City Parks
amenities does
the City have
now and what
is their current Tidewater Park
condition?
2. What are the
deficits within
Rose Run Park
the current Byington Park
park offerings? LEGEND
City Parks
Ratchford Fen’s Park
Corporate Boundary
Study Area Boundary
Lambton Park
Rivers & Streams
James River Road Park 16EXISTING PARK ASSESSMENT
Park Size (acres) Transfer Date Amenities
1 Scarlocken Green Playground 1.20 — play equipment, swing set, pavilion, open green space
2 Millbrook Farm Playground 0.50 — play equipment, swing set, open green space
3 Sumption Drive Playground 0.85 8/8/2020 play equipment, swing set, open green space
4 The Enclave Playground 0.75 — play equipment, swing set
5 Windsor Playground 2.10 8/3/2024 play equipment, swing set, pavilion
6 North of Woods Playground 0.30 12/15/2022 play equipment, swing set
7 Upper Fenway Playground 0.30 — play equipment, swing set, open green space
8 Ebrington Playground 0.40 — play equipment, swing set
9 Lambton Green Playground 3.00 10/12/2020 play equipment, swing set, open green space
10 Planters Grove Playground 1.30 8/12/2011 play equipment, swing set, open green space
11 Tiverton Playground 0.25 — no traditional play equipment, climbing bars, tire swing, picnic table
12 James River Road Playground 0.20 11/13/2014 play equipment, swing set, basketball court
13 Byington Park 6.10 — linear open green space
14 James River Road Park 13.50 11/13/2014 very large, linear open green space
15 Lambton Park 3.40 7/17/2017 large central pond, open green space, leisure trails
16 Ratchford Fen’s Park 7.80 11/26/2012 large central pond, leisure trails
17 Rose Run Park 8.00 — leisure trails, Rose Run creek, nature play
18 Swickard Woods 8.70 — open green space, Safety Town
19 Tidewater Park 3.00 12/13/2005 central pond with fountain, open green space
17RECOMMENDATIONS + DESIGN APPLICATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS: BIG PICTURE
1. Upgrade Neighborhood Playgrounds.
2. Enhance Neighborhood Parks.
3. Improve Access to Parkland Preserves.
4. Create Regional, All-Day Destination Parks.
19PARK HIERARCHY
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS PARKLAND PRESERVES
Hyperlocal parks anchored by playgrounds, Preserved areas that prioritize ecological
but with comfortable amenities conservation and provide an opportunity
for residents of all ages. to connect with nature.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS DESTINATION PARKS
Parks nestled in neighborhoods that Unique parks with a variety of amenities
provide community-wide benefits and purposefully designed to bring people together
distinctive recreation amenities. from across the region to connect and play.
20DELAWARE CO.
PARK HIERARCHY LOCATIONS
FRANKLIN CO.
605
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS 62
Sch
lep
Walnut St
pi
Bevelhymer Rd
Rd
Harlem Rd
New Albany Rd E
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
Tidewater Park
Central College Rd
Walton Pkwy Kitzmiller Wetland Park
Early Learning Park
Smith’s Mill Rd
PARKLAND PRESERVE
Taylor Farm M
ar
ke
tS Rose Run Park
161 t
ville Rd
ew Albany Rd
Dublin Gran
St
Byington Park
ain
M
Ratchford Fens Park
Reynoldsburg-N
Babbitt Rd
DESTINATION PARK
FRANKLIN CO.
LICKING CO.
Rd
Lambton Park
ler
mil
Kitz
21
James River Road Park Morse RdNEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS | LOCATIONS
DELAWARE CO.
FRANKLIN CO.
605
LEGEND
Sch
62
lep
Neighborhood
pi
Rd
Playgrounds
Walnut St
Corporate Boundary Scarlocken Green Playground
Bevelhymer Rd
Study Area Boundary Millbrook Farm Playground
Harlem Rd
New Albany Rd E Sumption Drive Playground
Rivers & Streams
Jug St
Central College Rd
The Enclave Playground
y
k St
Walton Pkwy Innovation Campus Wa
Min
Fodo
161 r Rd Windsor Playground
Smith’s Mill Rd
161
M
ar
ke
tS
d
North of Woods
Dublin G Playground
ranville R t
New Albany Rd
St
ain
Upper Fenway Playground
M
Babbitt Rd
Reynoldsburg-
Harrison Rd
Ebrington Playground
FRANKLIN CO.
Beech Rd
LICKING CO.
Rd
ler
mil
Planters Grove Playground
Kitz
Tiverton Playground
Morse Rd 22NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS | RECOMMENDATIONS
• Contemporary, innovative
play equipment with
material selection UPDATE AND VARY PLAY
complementing New EQUIPMENT SITE TO SITE
Albany’s aesthetic
• Caters to younger PROVIDE SCREENING TO
ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL
children, but has
amenities for all ages
• Adequate future open
space dedication required
within future development
PROVIDE ADEQUATE
SEATING + SHADE
23
Typical Existing Play Equipment ConfigurationNEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS | PROGRAM SIZE RANGE: 0.2 — 2.1 ACRES
DEVELOP A NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUND PLAYBOOK
Play Equipment Creature Comforts
• Menu of pre-approved play • Seating
equipment selections
• Shade or shade structure
» Appropriate scale
• Natural screening from
» Colors and finishes
adjacent residential
» Mix of traditional play and
nature play elements Awareness
• Provides variety for users and • Community-wide
City oversight on aesthetics understanding every park is
• Appropriate play surfacing for all
24NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS | PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Contemporary Play with Rural Nod Balance Skills Upgraded Shade + Seating
25
Inclusive + Accessible Play Small Gathering Spaces Active Climbers + SlidesNEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS | SAMPLE APPLICATION NORTH OF WOODS
adjacent
adjacent residential
residential
nature play
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var
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picnic lawn
s bo
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en w
contemporary play structure
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play surfacing
shade +
seating
accessible entry walk
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26NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS | SAMPLE APPLICATION NORTH OF WOODS
ORDER OF MAGNITUDE COST RANGE $75,000 - $125,000 PER PLAYGROUND
natural screening
contemporary play structure from adjacent residential
nature play
exsting streetscape
picnic lawn
play surfacing
shade + seating
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acce
27NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS | LOCATIONS
DELAWARE CO.
FRANKLIN CO.
605
LEGEND
Sch
62
lep
Neighborhood Parks
pi
Rd
Corporate Boundary Walnut St
Bevelhymer Rd
Study Area Boundary
Harlem Rd
Rivers & Streams New Albany Rd E
Jug St
Central College Rd
y
k St
Walton Pkwy Innovation Campus Wa
Min
Fodo
161 r Rd
Smith’s Mill Rd
161
M
ar
ke
Byington
tS Park
ville Rd t
Dublin Gran
New Albany Rd
St
ain
M Ratchford Fens Park
Babbitt Rd
Reynoldsburg-
Harrison Rd
FRANKLIN CO.
Beech Rd
LICKING CO.
Rd
Lambton Park
ler
mil
James River Road Park Kitz Morse Rd 28NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS | RECOMMENDATIONS
• Enhance existing
amenities
• Add new program
elements to amplify
existing unique programs INSTALL FISHING DOCK
PROVIDE SEATING +
• Highlight community- SHELTER
wide reach, not just
neighborhood
ENHANCE ALREADY
• Update play equipment BEAUTIFUL AMENITIES
• Add supplemental
amenities for all ages and
encourage longer stay
29
Fishing Pond at Lambton ParkNEIGHBORHOOD PARKS | PROGRAM SIZE RANGE: 3.4 — 13.5 ACRES
ENHANCE EXISTING PARK AMENITIES
Water Activity Sport Activity Creature Comforts
• Belvedere • Add or upgrade sport courts • Seating
• Fishing platform Natural Amenities • Shade or shade structure
Frame Picturesque Moments • Picnic tables
• Add or upgrade existing
• Gazebo trails through mature Awareness
wooded areas
• Benches • Wayfinding
• Council ring Play Equipment • Community-wide
• Neighborhood playground understanding park is for all
• Open lawn
playbook
30NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS | PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Fishing Dock Belvedere Upgraded Shade + Seating
31
Upgraded Sport Courts Small Gathering Spaces Contemporary Play with Rural NodNEIGHBORHOOD PARKS | SAMPLE APPLICATION LAMBTON PARK
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32
32PARKLAND PRESERVES | LOCATIONS
DELAWARE CO.
FRANKLIN CO.
605
LEGEND
Sch
62
lep
Parkland Preserves
pi
Rd
Corporate Boundary Walnut St
Bevelhymer Rd
Study Area Boundary
Harlem Rd
Rivers & Streams New Albany Rd E
Central College Rd
Tidewater Park Jug St
y
k St
Walton Pkwy Innovation Campus Wa
Kitzmiller Wetland Park
Min
Early Learning Park
Smith’s Mill Rd
161 161
M
ar
Taylor Farm ke
tS
ville Rd t
Dublin Gran
New Albany Rd
St
ain
M
Babbitt Rd
Reynoldsburg-
Harrison Rd
FRANKLIN CO.
Beech Rd
LICKING CO.
Rd
ler
mil
Kitz Morse Rd 33PARKLAND PRESERVES | RECOMMENDATIONS
• Provide physical access with
clear visual cues at entrances
and throughout the park
• Respond to and highlight
physical changes in the
landscape with appropriate
trail materials and different
program elements ENHANCE ALREADY
BEAUTIFUL AMENITIES
• Add educational interpretive OPPORTUNITIES FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
signage
• Manage and maintain City-
owned forests and natural
open spaces PROVIDE ACCESS AND VISUAL CUES
TO UNDERSTAND THIS IS A PARK
• Improve the quality of City-
owned natural resources
34
Existing View from Central College Bridge at Tidewater ParkPARKLAND PRESERVES | PROGRAM SIZE RANGE: 3.0 — 5.3 ACRES
INVITE RESIDENTS TO EXPERIENCE NATURE
Access Maintenance Creature Comforts
• Ample parking • Provide mown buffer • Benches along trail
between “wild edge” and
• Clear, visible trail heads • Picnic tables
trail
• Trail material change Awareness
• Compose and adhere to a
where applicable: asphalt,
best practices maintenance • Wayfinding and access
boardwalk, mown, etc.
manual for all natural areas
• Overlook at water’s edge • Clarify that this is a park
• Regularly scheduled invasive
Education plant removal
• Series of educational
signage types: tree
identification, wetland
knowledge, etc.
• Updated outdoor classroom 35PARKLAND PRESERVES | PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Educational Overlook Bicycle Access Wetland Boardwalks
36
Mown Meadow Trails Playful Environmental Interactions Leisure TrailsPARKLAND PRESERVES | SAMPLE APPLICATION TIDEWATER PARK
P
road
johnstown
tidewater
subdivision
Central College Road
37
37DESTINATION PARKS | LOCATIONS
DELAWARE CO.
FRANKLIN CO.
605
LEGEND
Sch
62
lep
Destination Parks
pi
Rd
Corporate Boundary Walnut St
Bevelhymer Rd
Study Area Boundary
Harlem Rd
Rivers & Streams New Albany Rd E
Jug St
Central College Rd
Kitzmiller Wetland Park Innovation Campus Way
k St
Walton Pkwy
Min
Fodo
161 r Rd
Smith’s Mill Rd
Rose Run Park 161
M
ar
ke
Taylor Farm tS
ville Rd t
Dublin Gran
New Albany Rd
St
ain
M
Babbitt Rd
Reynoldsburg-
Harrison Rd
FRANKLIN CO.
Beech Rd
LICKING CO.
Rd
ler
mil
Kitz Morse Rd 38DESTINATION PARKS | RECOMMENDATIONS
• Create a regional, multi- NATURE PLAY
program, all-day park SHELTER + RESTROOM FACILITIES TRAILS
attracting all New Albany
residents and others from
Central Ohio
• Select strategic, community-
central sites with clear, easy
DESTINATION PLAYGROUND
access
• Provide amenities capable of
catering to large gatherings
at various sizes (ie: weddings
to community festivals)
• Continue to improve Rose
Run as the City’s central
green space
39
Example: Millstone Creek Park, Westerville, OhioDESTINATION PARKS | PROGRAM SIZE RANGE: ±20 — ±98 ACRES
CREATE A REGIONAL ALL-DAY EXPERIENCE
Active • Trails Creature Comforts
» Improved
• Destination playground » Unimproved • Restroom facilities
• Skate park » Boardwalks • Ample parking
• Splash pad • Open lawn • Shade structure
• Flexible sport fields (turf) Large Gatherings • Picnic tables
Passive • Event center (100-250 Awareness
people)
• Wetland preserves • Wayfinding
• Civic spaces
• Stream access and overlooks • Clear, visual park access
• Festivals
40DESTINATION PARKS | PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Destination Playground Stormwater Skate Park Splash Pad
41
Wetland Boardwalk Large Event Capabilites Restroom FacilitiesDESTINATION PARKS | COMMUNITY OUTREACH INPUT
40% How often do
you visit a park
34% in a neighboring
30% 31%
community?
(n=354)
20%
18%
15%
10%
2%
0%
Daily or Once a week 1-2 times Less than 5 Never
almost daily or more a month times a year
42DESTINATION PARKS | SAMPLE APPLICATION KITZMILLER PARK
road
to wn
ns
joh
er road
kitzmill
P
see enlargement area
43
43DESTINATION PARKS | SAMPLE APPLICATION: ENLARGEMENT AREA
10,000 SF
upland
active
area
wetland preserve P
100 SPACES
10,000 SF
Entry + parking
44
44RECOMMENDATIONS RECAP
1. Upgrade Neighborhood Playgrounds.
2. Enhance Neighborhood Parks.
3. Improve Access to Parkland Preserves.
4. Create Regional, All-Day Destination Parks.
45NEXT STEPS
46COMPLETE PARK FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT
WHAT IS NEXT?
Individual Park Explorations
• All typologies
Order of Magnitude Costs
• Capital expenses
Compilation of Document
Presentation to City Council
47
Ratchford Fens ParkQUESTIONS
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