1. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARKMASTER PLAN - DESIGN WORKSHOPFebruary 28, 2013R U N D E L LERNSTBERGERASSOCIATESURBAN DESIGN + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | www.reasite.com

2. MASTER PLAN PROCESSInventory & Analysis | October 2012 January 2013Public Meeting | January 22, 2013Design Workshop | February 25th February 28th, 2013Draft Master Plan March 7th June 4th, 2013Public Meeting | May 2013Final Master Plan: May 7th June 4th 2013Hendricks County Park & Recreation Board Plan Adoption | June or July 2013http://www.reasite.com/live-sites/w-s-gibbs-memorial-park/project-information/www.facebook.com/Hendricks-County-Park-and-Recreation 3. PROXIMITY MAPHENDRICKS CO. MASTER PLAN VEUT E DRIN MI10 Parks and Recreation RIVEU TE D IN Existing TrailM5 Proposed Trail TrailheadsWaterwaysIncorporated City or TownLimits 4. HENDRICKS CO. MASTER PLAN Hendricks County Park and Recreation Master Plan, as completed by Rundell Ernstberger Associates. Map shows the county plan for current parks, trails, and recreations opportunities as well as planned green space. The relation to surrounding parks is important in the design and impact WS Gibbs Park may have in the future. Parks Existing Trail Proposed Trail Trailheads Waterways Incorporated City or Town LimitsW.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 5. SITE INVENTORY Private Property GIBBS ROADAgricultural = 100 ac.Woodlands = 27 ac.Successional = 13 ac.Total acreage = 140 ac. AGRICULTURALPrivate PropertyUTILITY NOTESFIELD26 acres AGRICULTURALOverhead ElectricalFIELDService runs along GibbsAGRICULTURALRoad. FIELDNo Water, Sewer, or Storm Private PropertyInfrastructure exists in closeproximity of W.S. GibbsPark. AGRICULTURAL 8 acresPlaineld and Avon do AGRICULTURALnot currently have plans to FIELD 13 acresextend these utilities to the26 acresFIELD AGRICULTURAL SUCCESSIONALFOREarea. FIELDFIELD STED STRE IPARIANMore research will have toGIBBS RD. AM Wbe done to determine theRfeasability of installiing aITHwell for a potable watersource.ZONECoordination with theHendricks County HealthDepartment will bePrivaterequired to determine theAGRICULTURAL13 acres21 acresPropertyfeasability of an on siteFIELDsewer treatment facility if 10 acres AGRICULTURALrestrooms are included inFIELDthe proposed design.WOODLANDS WITHFORESTED RIPARIAN ZONE16 acresAGRICULTURALFIELD7 acresAGRICULTURAL FIELD AGRICULTURAL FIELD 6. SITE ANALYSIS SoilsTopography and SlopeDrainage and ErosionVegetation and Invasive Species2 Access and Viewsheds W.S. Gibbs MemorialPark boundary W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 7. COMPOSITE SITE ANALYSIS Heavy infestationPOTENTIALw/invasive speciesENTRANCE Medium infestation w/invasive species Light infestation w/invasive species Successional forest Specimen treesHigh erosion streambankMedium erosion streambankLow erosion streambankSUCCESSIONAL FLAT AND OPENStream FOREST AREADrainage patterns - owFLAT AND OPEN AREAPoorly draining soilsDrainage patterns - ponding0 -1 % slope1 - 5 % slopeFLAT AND OPEN5 - 10 % slope AREAFLAT AND OPEN 10 - 20 % slope AREA 29View buffer neededViewshedsEntry locations W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 8. DESIGN WORKSHOPThe following stakeholder groups were interviewed to helpdetermine the programming and activities for Gibbs Memorial Park.HCP&R ProgrammingHCP&R VolunteersPlaineld ParksHC SheriffHRH YMCA Town of DanvilleTown of Danville HC PlanningBrownsburg Parks HC Health DepartmentHendricks Regional HealthPlaineld CyclingTown of Avon Danville School CorporationNRCS Avon School CorporationPurdue Extension Youth EducatorYouth LeadershipHCP&R BoardPlaineld PoliceHC Economic Director HC CommissionersBrownsburg Chamber Parks FoundationHC Master GardenersHC Farm BureauHC Community FoundationPlaineld Schools Supt.Town of Planeld HC Convention & VisitorsDanville FirePlaineld FireWashington Township Fire Farming GibbsLeadership Hendricks CountyGear Up CycleryTucker Reality Keller WilliamsW.S. IBBS MORIA PA K ASTE PLAN TU YW.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDYW.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY RIATE 9. WHAT WE HEARD... 10. CONSISTENT THEMES: GIBBS PARK SHOULD...Be restored to its natural state and function as a healthy ecosystem withpreserved and enhanced woodlands, stream corridor, and wetlands.Serve as a model GREEN PARK with state of the art green technology andsustainable design and development practices.Promote healthy lifestyles and active living with activities for all agegroups.Celebrate the farming and agricultural heritage of Hendricks County.Celebrate arts and culture within the design.Provide unique opportunities and attractions that are not found in otherregional parks.Provide space and facilities to support group activities, events, andfestivals.Connect to and build upon regional trail systems.Provide opportunities for outdoor learning and environmental education. W.S. IBBS MORIA PA K ASTE PLAN TU Y W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDYRIATE 11. DESIRED PROGRAM: PARK FEATURES INCLUDE...TRAILS - paved, unpaved, rustic, bicycles, walking, hiking, multi-use,cross country, short and long distance circuits.Connections to regional trails and parksFuture strategic expansionMultipurpose building - restrooms, meeting rooms, kitchen, conferencecenter, retreats, Arts Center, Nature Center, Parks dept. ofcesMaintenance BuildingShelters, PavilionsEvents space - bandshell, gazebo, lawn area, parking, festivals, largegroup eventsAmphitheaterOpen lawn areas - exible space for informal play, sportsContemplative spacesSculpture Garden, Art in the landscape - CULTURAL PARKFormal gardens owers, heirloom, victory, rose,Water featureHistoric farmstead / agriculture center - farm to table, farmers market,history of farming in HC, petting zoo, horse trail, hayrides, old equip-ment, soil practices, Community gardens, orchards, beekeepingNative plant nurseryPlaygrounds - natural play, treehouses, multiple play areas with dif-ferent themes 12. DESIRED PROGRAM: PARK FEATURES INCLUDE...Spray parkBasketballVolleyballAdult Playground - low impact exercise equipment, tness trailBocce ball, shufeboard, horseshoes, tether ball, chess, gamesAdventure play - Ropes course, zip lines, adventure/obstacle coursesDisc golfSledding hillCyclocross, Progressive Bike CoursePreserved / Enhanced creek corridor - access, pool and rifesEnhanced / restored WetlandsReforestation / Preserved, enhanced wooded areasNative grasses / wildowers / prairie restoration / invasive removalBird watchingLake or Pond for shing or kayaksOutdoor learning, classrooms, environmental educationGreen design features - permeable surfaces, green roofs, BMPs, alter-native energy, solar, etc.Topographical variety and earthformsIntegrated technology WiFi, QR codes, geocaching between parksSecurity features - two park entrances, access to center of park, cameras,sheriff substation. W.S. IBBS MORIA PA K ASTE PLAN TU Y W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDYRIATE 13. INAPPROPRIATE USES: FEATURES NOT TO INCLUDE...Archery / Shooting rangesPaintballAthletic FieldsCamping 14. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 15. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 16. MAINTENANCE FARMSTEADFAMILY FUN ADVENTURE EXPERIENCENATUREHEALTHYLOVERS LIVING FUTURE 17. MAINTENANCE FARMSTEADFAMILY FUN ADVENTURE EXPERIENCENATUREHEALTHYLOVERS LIVING FUTURE W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 18. CONCEPT ONEFamily Fun 51 Park Center2 Events LawnP 3 Amphitheater141 Trail Connections Adventure Play 5 Future EntranceFamily FunTheme 6 Picnic Shelter4Theme 2 Nature Lovers7 Gibbs Shelter8 Meadow9 Pond3 10 Stream Enhancement 19P11 Wet loving Plants P12 Reforestation2213 Boardwalk 201614 Art Bridge15 Primitive Trails6Adventure Play 18 16 Climbing tower211717 Zipline18 Ropes Course10 12 19 Fitness Trail20 Frozen meander281321 Sled hill1122 Spray park 7 25 Healthy Living272423 WeddingNature LoversP14 23 24 Organic Food Theme 15 25 Art Center icon 26 26 Botanical displays89 P27 Beehives28 Nut grovesP Parking Healthy Living Theme 19. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 20. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 21. MAINTENANCEFARM HERITAGE COMMUNITY PLAY PICNIC/DISC GOLFART& OUTDOORNATURE LEARNING FUTUREW.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 22. MAINTENANCEFARM HERITAGE COMMUNITY PLAY PICNIC/DISC GOLFART& OUTDOORNATURE LEARNING FUTURE 23. CONCEPT TWO25 P10151 Park Center 9 P2 Events Lawn3 Trails4 41 Community Gardens 18 8 35 Pavlion 14 16 Shelters7 Wetlands168 Reforestation 23 P 17 9 Formal Gardens 22110 Farmstead221911 Pond1312 Boardwalk 513 Priarie PlantingsP 14 Nature Play 815 Adult Play16 Water Play P 617 Adventure Course2418 Enchanced Stream19 Ropes Course7 320 Art & Nature Path 521 Court Games 822 Vollyball/Basketball1123 Playground24 Disc Golf 18 20 25 Maintenance Facility 12P Parking 3 W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 24. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 25. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 26. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 27. MAINTENANCEFARM HERITAGECOMMUNITYCULTURALFARMCULTURAL HERITAGEPLAYPASSIVE &OUTDOORLEARNING FUTURE 28. MAINTENANCEFARM HERITAGECOMMUNITYCULTURALFARMCULTURAL HERITAGEPLAYPASSIVE &OUTDOORLEARNING FUTUREW.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 29. CONCEPT THREE1 Park Center2 Events Lawn 25293 Trails41 Community Gardens/Plots P 18 5 Pavlion 21 6 Shelters 8 27 7 Wetlands 10 8 Reforestation319 Formal Gardens62630 10 Farmstead11 Pond528 12 Wetland Observation 413 Priarie Wildower Plantings914 Nature Play 3P15 Adult PlayPP 16 Water Play2316P 17 Adventure/High Ropes Course6 18 Enchanced Stream P 18 819 Low Ropes Course20 Mountian Biking/Cyclocross21 Celebartion Barn/Food Hub 322 Passive Open Lawn17 16 23 Playground 19 18 221324 Disc GolfP201425 Maintenance Facility6 1526 Treehouse2627 Art and Nature Path28 Arbor Structure29 Pasture/Animal Husbandry12 1130 Fruit and Nut Orchard 3 731 Organic Crop ProductionP Parking 30. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 31. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 32. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 33. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 34. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 35. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 36. 1ORCHARD6 2EXISTING FARM HOUSE73SILO5 4WINDMILL5EXISTING BARN6EXHIBITION SPACE11 27COMMUNITY GARDENS8 8GREENHOUSES3 9ROW CROPS10 PROPERTY FENCE11 PLAZA 19 6 104 37. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 38. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 39. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 40. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 41. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 42. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 43. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 44. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY 45. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY