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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

• Our vision for the park is to establish a source ofcommunity pride and a quality showplace destination for enjoyment, education and entertainment.

• The park will serve today's outdoor recreationalopportunities and allow future generations adequatespace to establish additional quality outdoor options.

• People using the park will enjoy accessible, safe, versatileand historical experiences in an easy-to-maintain andnatural setting.

Citizen Committee Park Vision

Park MapLincoln Area

Shawnee Springs

Pavilion/Playground

Mountain Bike Trails

Fireman’s Park

Amphitheater

Fishing Pond

Courthouse and Chamber

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

Pavilion

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

Main Playground

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

MAP

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

Discussion