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McCoy Park Site Improvements - Concept PlanDecember 14, 2016

McCoy Park Site Improvements Concept Plan

Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation Presentation

1. Meeting Goals2. Overview of McCoy Park Improvement Process3. Existing Site Features4. Proposed Concept Design & Materials5. Design & Construction Next Steps

December 14, 2016


Funding & Project Overview

Funding: $150,000** ($113K Construction & Con-tingency, $37k Design & Construction Management)

Area of Disturbance Maximum: 2500 SF maxIntended Open Space Improvements: - Enhance entrance appearance - Improved landscape* -Improvedcirculation&access* - Site amenity improvements: Seating/picnicfacilities* -Otherappropriateneighborhoodparkfacilities* *Per Bergman’s Site Plan Ordinance Conditions ** Includes: Civic Engagement, Staffing, Design & Planning and Construction Fees (9/2016 consolidation of funds)

IMPROVEMENT FOCUS AREA

PROJECT & SITE CRITERIA


Background & Overview

CONCEPT IMPROVEMENTS SCOPE

-GeneralLayoutConfiguration(<2500SF)

-Improvementsatlevelportionofsite

-North-Southorientationactivityzone

-Upgradeexistingsitefurnishings

-Upgradelandscapevegetation

-Existingtreemaintenance(limbingandvisibility)

-Updateexistingsidewalk

-Remove&replaceexisting(3)Cherrytreesatside-walk


Existing Site

EXISTING SITE


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Concept Options

FITNESS STATION: - Connection to bike trail- Footprint appropriate for site- Combined with improvements/seating- Activates under used area of park- Full body circuit

PROPOSED CONCEPT OPTIONS*

OPTION 1 - FITNESS STATION OPTION 2- PASSIVE PLAZA

PASSIVE PLAZA: - Passive seating options- Overhead structure (potential)- Individual/Communal gathering- Overlook point

*Concept Options Presented at May 18, 2016 Association meeting & via Online Survey


CONCEPT OPTION SURVEY RESULTS WHAT WE HEARD

• Greater interest towards passive recreation space• Expressed interest in ‘fitness’ elements (parkour, rope climb-ing)• Dog focused needs • Interest and activities for children (splash pad, swing basket)• Games/Passive recreation (ping pong, bocce)• Seating area, shade coverage, welcome entrance, plaza• Too many seating areas • Something different to address community needs • Area in need of invasives removal* * Topic presented at Spring 2015 & 2016 meetings

Concept Option Results


EXISTING PARK FEATURES

• Moveable tables (limited seating) • Mature surrounding edge canopy • Collapsible trash/recycling • Signage (low visibility) • Overgrown landscape• Open hillside slope & views• Bike share

Existing Site Features


Proposed Conditions & Amenities

PROPOSED CONCEPT PLAN & AMENITIES

PROPOSED SITE AMENITIES

1. Re-aligned sidewalk2. Seating deck w. furnishings (Tables & chairs)3. Shade canopy4. Shade canopy enclosure (Chalk encasement)5. Interactive chalk art plaza (Tick-tack-toe or other)6. New landscape vegetation (Flowering trees/shrubs/perennials)7. Discovery path stepping stones8. Trash/recycling receptacles9. New park entry sign10. Existing tree limbing

PROPOSED AMENITIES REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP

A. Dog bag/standB. Little Free Library

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Materials & Furnishings

PROPOSED CONCEPT PLAN - MATERIALS & FURNISHINGS

Proposed Site Furnishings: Seating, Tables, Shade Coverage




Proposed Site Features: Little Free Library, Interactive Chalk Walk, Connect Square




Proposed Site Vegetation Typology


ILLUSTRATIVE VIEW

PROPOSED CONCEPT PLAN - PROPOSED ENVISAGE


PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE

Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation Presentation

OPEN HOUSE OF CONCEPT DESIGN: LATE FALL 2016REFINEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT: LATE FALL 2016-WINTER 2017BIDDING/PERMITTING & CONSTRUCTION: WINTER 2017-LATE SPRING 2017PROJECT COMPLETION: SPRING/SUMMER 2017

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