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1.1 PARK & FACILITY ASSESSMENTS
Park properties and facilities are the physical backbone of the parks and recreation system which
support and facilitate all programming, user experiences and access to recreational opportunities. It is
paramount that these properties and facilities be well maintained, meet current standards, and
accommodate the highest and best use. The upkeep, repair, and improvements to existing facilities
should be a top priority for any Parks and Recreation Department. Periodic assessment of their physical
condition is critical to the department’s ability to budget and implement priority repairs and
improvements in an organized and timely manner.
1.1.1 METHODOLOGY PROS Consulting and LPDA facilitated the assessment of physical conditions of parks and facilities
operated by the department. The objective of the assessments was to identify and quantify conditions
which ultimately have a direct effect on the quality of programming, user experiences and the public
health, welfare, and safety.
Assessment forms were customized to gather specific information. Facility (building) tours were
conducted by LPDA staff and facilitated by the Parks Departments Recreation Programs and Facilities
Supervisor or the Culpeper County Public Schools Director of Maintenance. Park assessments were
performed by LPDA staff, with over 30 years combined experience with conditions assessments and
facility planning. Forms required staff to inventory park and facilities features, such as infrastructure,
parking, and amenities, and then to evaluate their condition using a numeric scoring system. The scores
for all categories were added together, to yield the total score for the parks’ condition. The facilities
which were in the worst condition, yielded the highest scores.
Park conditions were assessed on a scale of (0) to (4) in a range of categories. A score of (0) indicates no
concerns, and a score of (4) indicates immediate major problems. The categories are: vehicular access,
ADA accessibility, parking availability, parking facilities, personal safety, sidewalks/paths/trails,
neighborhood linkages/connections, ball fields, turf, storm water drainage systems, irrigation systems,
landscaping (ornamental and natural), general cleanliness/appearance, equipment (playground,
backstops, hoops, etc.), and hard courts (tennis, basketball, etc.) The maximum total score possible for
a park to receive is 60.
Facility conditions were assessed on a scale of (0) to (4) in a range of categories. A score of (0) indicates
no problems, and a score of (4) indicates immediate major action needed. The categories are: overall
facility conditions, vandalism, offices, ADA accessibility, mechanical equipment, security, adequacy of
space, parking, gymnasium, auditorium, storage areas, kitchen, classrooms, and interior lighting.
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The maximum total score possible for a facility to receive is 56, which would indicate that there are
immediate major problems in every category evaluated. Space was also provided on the forms for
reviewers to note specific observations that were not encompassed by any category, or to expand in
further detail about the conditions of a category. These observations are incorporated in the
assessment narrative as well as recommendations for each park and facility.
1.1.2 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS The scores for the condition of the facilities ranged from 18 for the Community Room, with the most
condition issues, to 0 for the Yowell Elementary School multi‐purpose room, which had the least
condition issues. The highest possible score for a facility is 56. The scores for the condition of the parks
ranged from 18 for Kestner Wayside, with the most condition issues, to 4 for Floyd T. Binns multi‐
purpose field, found to have the least condition issues. The highest possible score a park can receive is
60. The highest scores for both facilities and parks are relatively low (18 out of 56 and 18 out of 60,
respectively), which indicates that the condition of overall park system is better than average.
The facility with the most condition issues is the Community Room. Repairs and rehabilitation required
for the facility relate mostly to ADA access, cosmetic issues, poor parking options, and mechanical and
lighting issues.
The park found to have the most condition issues is Kestner Wayside. The most prominent issue with
this park is lack of visibility from the road and poor sight lines to the entrance drive. There are also
condition issues with the driveway, landscaping, site furnishings, and site drainage.
Over the course of assessing the condition of the parks and facilities, several issues were noted as
reoccurring in multiple places. Common deficiencies include:
FACILITIES ADA access issues
Inadequate parking during peak use
Inadequate storage space
Cosmetic issues
Obsolescence
TABLE 1. FACILITIES SCORE
Community Room 18
Lenn Park pavilion 7
Culpeper Middle School gym 3
Floyd T. Binns gym 1
Yowell Elementary School gym 0
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PARKS Erosion of embankments, use areas and “dog paths”
Damaged, heaving or cracked sidewalks
Lack of adequate storm water infrastructure (conveyance, detention, treatment)
Mismatched site furniture
Lack of or poorly defined, non‐compliant ADA parking and access points
Damaged or misplaces trash receptacles
Placement of unsecure city trash and recycling bins
Lack of adequate comfort stations
Lack of neighborhood pedestrian connectivity
In several parks there were positive newer practices which provide better utility, aesthetics, and consistency and promote a favorable visual impression of the park system.
Generally consistent identification signs
CSPC compliant playgrounds, surfacing and access
Consistent rules signage
Well‐maintained athletic fields Tables 1 and 2 illustrate the assessment scoring of parks and
facilities. Those highlighted in red require the most attention
due to severity of conditions or the number of items needing
addressed. Refer to the individual park summaries for
identification of specific improvements and priority. It is
important to note that even though a park may have scored
well on overall conditions, there may be an issue such as
inadequate ADA access or faulty equipment which requires
immediate attention.
From this information, recommendations for capital
improvements will be developed which focus on safety, code,
and life cycle related deficiencies.
TABLE 2. PARKS SCORE
Kestner Wayside 18
Lenn Park 17
Culpeper Sports Complex 16
Yowell Meadow Park 14
Mountain Run Lake Park 12
Spilman Park 12
Laurel Valley Park 9
A.G. Richardson Elementary 9
Sycamore Park Elementary 7
Pearl Sample Elementary 7
Emerald Hill Elementary 7
Wine Street Memorial Park 6
Farmington Elementary 6
Yowell Elementary 6
Eastern View High 6
Culpeper County Middle 6
Culpeper County High 5
Lake Pelham Boat Ramp 4
Floyd T. Binns Middle 4
Galbreath‐Marshall Park N/A
Poorly located trash receptacle
Poorly located recycling bin
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Culpeper Sports Complex
Location: 16358 Competition Drive Size: 59 AC Park Type: Special Use Park Features:
Soccer
Football
Baseball
Softball
Trails This park is largely in good condition with several minor conditions issues, most of which are related to storm drainage and grading.
There are several areas on the asphalt parking lots that hold water after rain events. Some turf areas also hold water and, as a result, become muddy and lose turf cover. The athletic fields appear to drain sufficiently, but the drainage ditches and open turf areas are sometimes muddy and wet. The gravel spaces near the baseball fields show significant ponding.
The parking lots are cracked in several places and vegetation is growing in the cracks, exacerbating the problem. The vegetation at the Sensory Garden appears weedy and unkempt. The turf generally looks healthy and well‐ maintained, but in some areas, there are bare spots, gouging, and other mower damage. There also appears to be mower damage on some of the site amenities such as signs, utility boxes, and lightpole bases.
The pea gravel area next to the baseball concession stand is failing. The gravel is migrating onto the parking lot and exposing the weed cloth that was installed as a base layer.
Key deficiencies needing attention:
Poor drainage surrounding sports fields and along trails
Poorly maintained vegetation and turf grass in common areas
Cracking and ponding in the parking lots Priority Recommendations:
Plan for pavement sealing and repair pavement drainage if needed
Regrade gravel areas near baseball encourage positive drainage
Review turf maintenance procedures with staff and/or contractors
Design and install a hard picnic plaza to the east of the soccer concession stand and to the west of the baseball concession stand (where the loose gravel is currently)
Keep the Sensory Garden maintained as per the intended design (remove unwanted vegetation)
Baseball field
Ponding and vegetation in parking lot
Mower damage
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Galbreath‐Marshall Park
Location: 1401 Old Fredericksburg Road Size: 9 AC (CONFIRM!!) Park Type: Neighborhood Park Features:
Multi‐Purpose Field
Basketball court
This park is located behind (to the east) the Galbreath‐Marshall Head Start school and was under construction during the 2016 site visit. Once construction is complete, the park will have a multi‐purpose field, a baseball diamond, a small picnic shelter, and some trails. There may also be a community garden and the new parking lot may be painted so that it can double as a basketball court on evenings and weekends. Key deficiencies needing attention:
ADA accessibility
Priority Recommendations:
Redevelop park to fit the needs of local community members
Multi‐purpose field behind silt fence
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Kestner Wayside Location: 701 Madison Rd. Size: 2 AC Park Type: Pocket Park Features:
Picnic area
Memorial marker
This park is located southwest of Culpeper, along Madison Road, or Business 29. The park consists of a linear driveway that is parallel to the main road, two access points, several ornamental shrub beds, a picnic area, and a gravel parking area. Key deficiencies needing attention:
Diminished sight lines to main entrance
Eroded gravel driveway
Warped picnic table bench
Need for ADA parking/access
Unsightly ornamental shrub beds Priority Recommendations:
Reduce large shrubs adjacent to main entrance
Rotate sign to be visible when approaching on roadway
Regrade driveway
Add ADA accessible parking and picnic area
Reduce number of individual shrubs surrounded by turf
Replace damaged site furnishings
Shrubs and eroded gravel
Obstructed view of entrance
Damaged picnic table
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Lake Pelham Boat Launch
Location: Lake Pelham Drive Size: 16 AC Park Type: Special Use Park Features:
Boat launch
This park is located on the north shore of Lake Pelham. It is accessible by car via the Lakeview of Culpeper neighborhood. The boat launch and port‐a‐potty are the only park amenities present here. The gravel parking lot shows some ponding. Key deficiencies needing attention:
Muddy spots in parking area
No ADA accessible parking or comfort station Priority Recommendations:
Regrade and maintain parking area
Add ADA path to comfort station
Boat ramp and dock
Grass field and port‐a‐potty
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Laurel Valley Park Location: 10372 Carol Anne and Andrews Landing Size: 250 AC Park Type: Special Use Park Features:
Soap Box Derby track Potential Features:
Trails
Skateboard park
Dog park
Picnic shelter This park is located to the west of town, adjacent to the County landfill. The majority of the park is wooded and is not being used as a recreational amenity. The local Soap Box Derby organization has built and maintains the Paul Bates Raceway and associated parking area. Key deficiencies needing attention:
Underused recreational amenity Priority Recommendations:
Add trails, signage, and trail‐related amenities
Unsecure electrical
Drainage pond
Aerial view of soap box derby facility
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Lenn Park Location: 18063 Stevensburg Road Size: 81 AC Park Type: Community Park Features:
Adult softball
Event pavilion and amphitheater
Playgrounds
Radio‐controlled airplane runway and field
Scout camp
This park is located about five miles east of downtown Culpeper town and is surrounded by fields, farms, and
wooded lots. The upper, or northern, section of the park includes two softball fields, a small playground and
picnic shelter, and the event pavilion and amphitheater. The lower part of the park has a large playground,
sports field, pollinator garden, and a large radio‐controlled airplane field.
The majority of this rural park is in good condition with few maintenance issues. The more densely‐developed
areas have some minor to moderate condition issues.
The gravel trails and paths are in need of regrading and a fresh layer of gravel. They are eroded, muddy, and
weedy in several places. The turf adjacent to the event pavilion is bare and muddy in some spots. There are
some areas that are not ADA accessible due to minor infractions, such as loose gravel, erosion, slope, and
non‐mountable curbs. The south entrance is not well‐marked, lacks wayfinding signage, and is confusing for
first‐time visitors. The gravel vehicular area between the south entrance and the event pavilion is confusing
and not well‐defined.
Key deficiencies needing attention:
Confusing secondary entrance
Erosion on perimeter trail and near historic memorial and garden
Unclear vehicular circulation and parking near event pavilion
Lack of permanent comfort stations Priority Recommendations:
Grade and resurface the perimeter trail
Add permanent comfort stations
Regrade and resurface area around cannon
Add wayfinding signage to south entrance
Reconstruct volleyball court to correct size and remove plastic edging
Historic memorial and garden
Gravel trail
Volleyball court
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Yowell Meadow Park Location: 100 North Blue Ridge Ave. Size: 48 AC Park Type: Community Park Features:
Playgrounds
Paved trail
Skate Park
Multi‐use fields
Tennis courts
Baseball fields
This Park, operated by the Town of Culpeper, is in good condition overall, especially considering its heavy use.
The most significant condition issue is the asphalt path. There are several areas that are cracked and broken,
have disruptive ponding, or impede drainage from one side to the other when necessary. Turf grass has a few
bare spots and areas of flooding. There is vegetation growing in the concrete cracks in the skate park. The
low water bridge on the east end of the park has broken wooden railings. The bridge closest to the
playground has cracked concrete footings.
Key deficiencies needing attention:
Cracks and low spots along paved trail
Broken rails on low bridge
Eroded stream banks along paved trail
Vegetation in cracks in skate park and along trail Priority Recommendations:
Repair and resurface paved trail
Replace bridge railings to comply with codes
Repair erosion on stream banks
Vegetation control throughout park
Low water bridge
Damaged trail section
Streambank erosion
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Mountain Run Lake Park
Location: J B Carpenter Jr Drive Size: 34 AC Park Type: Community Park Features:
Playground
Fishing access
Boat ramp
Dog park
Picnic shelters
This rural park is well‐maintained and has a variety of amenities. The new dog park is in good condition with
two exceptions: there is no water source for dogs and the gate latches do not function smoothly. The
horseshoe pits are missing a stake. The gutters and downspouts on pavilion three drain directly onto the
concrete pad, resulting in puddles and discolored concrete. Pavilions one and two exhibit some cracked
concrete, graffiti, stained concrete, and a leaning support post.
There is some evidence of erosion around the park, primarily in two locations: adjacent to roadways
(apparently due to storm runoff and overflow parking) and along the edge of the lake (where people who are
fishing traverse the shoreline).
Key deficiencies needing attention:
Erosion along edge of lake
Muddy and eroded areas at edge of pavement
No water in dog park
Picnic pavilions show evidence of vandalism, excessive wear, and poor drainage systems
Priority Recommendations:
Design and construct fishing access trail and overlook dock along edge of lake
Increase parking and discourage off‐road parking with wooden fences
Add running water to dog park
Repair or replace pavilions 1 and 2
Redesign roof drain system for pavilion 3
Repair horse shoe pits
Fishing access path
Pavilion downspout Leaning post
Missing stake
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Wine Street Memorial Park
Location: 501 Wine Street Size: 2 AC Park Type: Pocket Park Features:
Playgound
Memorial
Walking path
Benches
This small neighborhood park has a few minor condition issues. The memorial bricks and pavers are stained
and have vegetation growing in the joints. There is no bike rack and the on‐street parking is not well‐defined
or delineated. The stream bank shows significant erosion. The benches are mismatched.
Key deficiencies needing attention:
Undefined parking area
Eroded stream bank
Vegetation in between pavers
Site furnishings are mismatched Priority Recommendations:
Stripe or sign the parking area
Restore streambank
Remove mismatched benches, consider replacing with fewer benches to match existing
Add bike rack
Pavers at park entrance and bench type
Bench type 2
On‐street parking
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Spilman Park Location: 3543 Colvin Road Size: 27 AC Park Type: Community Park Features:
Picnic/event shelter
Multi use field
Tot lot playground
Historic features
Walking trails
This park is located about 13 miles north of Culpeper and is the most rural of the developed parks in the County. The most prominent condition issue with this park is the grading and access adjacent to the parking lot. The berm to the southeast of the parking lot restricts easy access to the picnic shelter, sports filed and horseshoe pits. There is significant erosion across the berm as a result of foot traffic and lack of a designated trail. The berm to the northeast of the parking area obstructs visibility to the tot lot, bench, and trailhead, creating a feeling of seclusion. This park would also ideally have pedestrian connections to the adjacent neighborhoods. Key deficiencies needing attention:
Poor visibility to playground from road and parking area
Berm between parking area and park amenities to the east
Cracks in pavilion floor
Erosion around parking lot
Leaning stone chimney
Priority Recommendations:
Construction pathway from parking area to picnic pavilion
Regrade area in between parking area and tot lot to provide better visibility
Add trail connections to adjacent neighborhoods
Repair or replace concrete floor in pavilion
Regrade and provide accessible access from parking area to pavilion
Regrade and revegetate to address erosion issues near parking lot and entrance
Historic stone chimney
Berm separating tot lot from entrance and parking
Berm between parking and pavilion
Erosion near entrance
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Undeveloped Parkland Other than the undeveloped portion of Laurel Valley Park (250 acres of mostly undeveloped parkland), there are three parcels that are undeveloped parks; Kirkpatrick Park, Duncan Lutrell Park, and Linda Kite‐Cutler Park. Kirkpatrick Park Location: Kirkpatrick Lane Size: 8 AC Potential Features:
Picnic/event shelter
Trails
Playground
Multi‐purpose field
This park is located about 12‐miles east of Culpeper on Route 3. Other than a short entrance drive and paved turn‐around pad, the park is comprised of open fields and woodland. Key deficiencies needing attention:
Poor visibility from the road
No deceleration lane before turn
Priority Recommendations:
Improve vehicular approach sequence
Establish, design, and implement public park amenities
Gated entrance from Route 3
Paved area and field beyond
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Duncan Lutrell Park Location: Korea Road Size: 31 AC Potential Features:
Blueway access
Trails
Picnic facilities
This park is located about 13‐miles northwest of Culpeper, along the Thornton River. Key deficiencies needing attention:
Korea Road bisects park property
Part of property is in the flood plain
Priority Recommendations:
Establish, design, and implement public park amenities
Flood plain
Structure on property
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Linda Kite‐Cutler Memorial Park Location: Rixeyville Road Size: 3 AC Potential Features:
Dog Park
Picnic facilities
This park is located on the north side of Culpeper, near Culpeper County High School and Middle School. There are several mature shade trees that must remain once park amenities are added. Key deficiencies needing attention:
No vehicular access
Steep slope on east side
Priority Recommendations:
Establish, design, and implement public park amenities
Park location
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Lenn Park Pavilion Location: 18063 Stevensburg Road Size: 3800 SF Park Type: Event pavilion Features:
Covered picnic/event shelter
Indoor activity room
Kitchen
Restrooms
Utility/storage room
This pavilion is located within Lenn Park, adjacent to a gravel parking area, small seating plaza, amphitheater, and horse shoe pits. The pavilion includes a covered outdoor picnic shelter which is connected to an indoor activity room and kitchen by a wall of glass double doors. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are in good condition and only display a few minor and easily fixable problems. The kitchen is rented out separately from the activity room and picnic shelter. Since the utility closet is only accessible through the kitchen, both spaces must be rented in order to access the utility closet (which includes cleaning supplies, hot water heater, etc.). There is no stove, oven, or dishwasher in the kitchen, which could be an issue for certain functions. The parking area and vehicular circulation is inadequate and confusing. Key deficiencies needing attention:
Utility room not accessible from main Activity Room
Kitchen lacks all amenities
Parking area too small and not well‐defined
Priority Recommendations:
Consider adding a second door to Utility Room or include kitchen access for all rentals
Consider adding a commercial grade stove, oven and/or dishwasher to kitchen
Redesign the vehicular circulation and parking area between the south park entrance and the event pavilion
Accessible walkway to pavilion
Utility room
Covered event shelter
Indoor activity room
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Community Room Location: 303 North Main Street Size: 1430 SF Park Type: Multi‐purpose space Features:
Multi‐purpose room
Kitchen
Storage room
Restroom
The Culpeper Community Room is used by the Parks and Recreation Department for athletic classes, art classes, daycare, and animal training classes. There are several minor condition issues, but the most prominent issue is the lack of ADA accessibility to the space. The room is only accessed by a flight of stairs. The kitchen area is used primarily for clean‐up during art classes and daycare. The storage room is adequate for general use, but art supplies are stored offsite since the storage room doesn’t have space for these items. The walls have some cosmetic issues and the floor is uneven in some areas. The HVAC system is not adequate for the cooling demands during the hot months. The lights are not ideal for this space since the ceilings are low and the lights have no safety covers on them (jumping rope under a light can be hazardous). The parking area is located across the street and while it is adequate, it is not convenient. The door to this space is non‐descript and is difficult to locate, especially from a vehicle. The emergency egress staircase in the rear of the building has some rotting boards. Key deficiencies needing attention:
No ADA accessibility
Lack of street presence
Warped floor
Incompatible light fixtures
Inconvenient parking and arrival process
Priority Recommendations:
Consider relocating all activities to an ADA accessible facility
Repaint door to match County park signs and add a larger sign
Replace lights, HVAC system, and rear staircase
Main room
Entry stairs
Front door
Kitchen area
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Schools There are 10 public schhols in Culpeper County and all of them have amenities that are used by the public or by youth sports leagues. While competition fields, comfort stations, concession buildings, and most indoor facilities are for school use only, the majority of practice fields, playgrounds, hard courts, and multi‐purpose rooms are available for non‐school use when school is not in session. Outdoor Facilities A.G. Richardson Elementary School The multi‐purpose field and baseball backstop are occasionally used by the public but are not ADA accessible. The playgrounds are also occasionally used. Emerald Hill Elementary School The Culpeper Youth Soccer Association (CYSA) uses the three multi‐purpose fields on a regular basis. There are two portable comfort stations adjacent to the fields, as well as one set of bleachers, a playground, and a basketball court. Farmington Elementary School There is one multi‐purpose field which gets used mostly by neighborhood kids on evenings and weekends. It is the only public field in the school system that appears to be in need of repair and turf rejuvenation. Pearl Sample Elementary School There is a multi‐purpose field and a few playgrounds, all of which are occasionally used by the public. Sycamore Park Elementary School The playground at this school is one of the most frequently used school playgrounds on evenings and weekends. The two basketball courts are also frequently used. Yowell Elementary School The newest elementary school in the system, Yowell has a multi‐purpose field and two playgrounds that rarely get used outside of school hours. Culpeper Middle School There is a multi‐purpose field that is primarily used for school gym classes that also gets occasional evening and weekend use. Floyd T. Binns Middle School There is a multi‐purpose field that is primarily used for school gym classes that also gets occasional evening and weekend use. Culpeper County High School There are three practice fields and six tennis courts that are open to the public and receive frequent use. Eastern View High School Because of its proximity to the Culpeper Sports Complex, very few of the High School fields are used by the public. The six tennis courts are used often though.
Emerald Hill Fields
Culpeper County High field
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Indoor Facilities A.G. Richardson Elementary School Emerald Hill Elementary School Farmington Elementary School Pearl Sample Elementary School Sycamore Park Elementary School These schools all have indoor multi‐purpose rooms that are used by the Culpeper Youth Basketball (CYB) league for practices. Most of the multi‐purpose rooms have rubber flooring, except for Emerald Hill, which has hardwood. Yowell Elementary School The multi‐purpose room at the school is used for adult basketball as well as CYB. Culpeper Middle School With the largest gym in the County, CMS is used for indoor soccer as well as a competition gym for CYB. There are two upper‐level auxiliary gyms which are located behind the upper bleachers. These two spaces are only accessible by elevator if the whole school building is open. Floyd T. Binns Middle School The gym at this school is used by CYB for competitions. It is also used by County Parks and Recreation for summer programs. Culpeper County High School Eastern View High School The gyms at these two schools are used for school purposes. Outside groups may contact the school to request use of these spaces.
Yowell Elementary gym
Floyd T. Binns Middle gym
Culpeper Middle gym
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Conclusions
OVERALL PARK CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS County‐wide, there are common themes to condition issues with the parks and facilities. These themes are
erosion, ADA access, and damage to structures, drainage, signage, unsecure electrical infrastructure and
obsolescence. It is recommended that the County of Culpeper create a set of design standards for repair and
improvements, so that the parks may be developed consistently and efficiently. It is recommended that the
County take a phased approach to repairs and refurbishment, addressing issues of safety and code‐deficiency
immediately, and then proceeding to address more systemic issues related to deferred maintenance and
obsolescence.
In order of priority, the order of repairs and improvements in the parks should be as follows:
1. Safety: tripping hazards, broken railings, standing water, broken play equipment, surfacing.
2. Code: ADA, ingress/egress, lighting, fire
3. Deferred Maintenance: paint, equipment repairs, etc.
4. Obsolescence/Replacements: obsolete non‐standard/ non code compliant amenities, features, etc.
5. Park Improvements: additions which address programs, address current needs, add value etc.
COUNTY PARK DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL Developing a County‐wide design standard for park repair and refurbishment will ensure that all work is done
consistently and to code throughout Culpeper. This manual will be applied to repairs in existing parks, as well
as the development of new parks. The design manual is recommended to particularly address, signage,
furnishings, trash receptacles, comfort stations, pavilions, storm water, building architecture, playground
design, ADA access etc. The intent of the design manual will be to ensure consistency in all parks so that
moving forward a Culpeper park facility will be easily recognizable, will leave a good impression on the visitor,
and will instill a sense of community pride.
The County of Culpeper must also ensure that all repairs and redevelopment are in compliance with the
recommendations of the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District. A local Storm Water Program
Specialist should be coordinated with closely in order to identify opportunities, best practices, and low
impact options. This aspect gives the Parks and Recreation Department the opportunity to exemplify best
practices while also addressing an important element of conservation with in the NRPA Three Pillars.