4. Improvement Plan Elements
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4. Improvement Plan Elements Detailed description of all elements • Caveat: in the following plans and descriptions, specific equipment and construction details will be part of the implementation process. • The following detailed descriptions of each element in park improvement will provide: • Rationale for each element. • Maintenance requirements for each element with emphasis on durability. • For those areas with possible range of structures and activities, a list of options. • A landscaping section describing the proposed modifications to the existing trees and vegetation. 13 Draft 17 October 2015 Leigh Creekside Park Improvement Plan 0 10 20 40 feet North Las Trampas Creek 3. Saclan Time: Acorn Grinding 4. Saclan Time: Huts & Hunting 2. Ice Age Time 5. Pioneer Time: Lumber Wagon & Spilled Load 6. Pioneer Time: Town Square Leigh Creekside Park Improvement Plan Preliminary Conceptual Time Zone Layout 1. Start of time line at Main Gate: Lafayette pushed above ocean 10 million years ago Heritage Oak 4th Street Moraga Blvd
Transcript of 4. Improvement Plan Elements
4. Improvement Plan Elements Detailed description of all elements
• Caveat: in the following plans and descriptions, specific equipment and construction details will be part of the implementation process.
• The following detailed descriptions of each element in park improvement will provide:
• Rationale for each element.• Maintenance requirements for each element with emphasis
on durability.• For those areas with possible range of structures and
activities, a list of options.• A landscaping section describing the proposed
modifications to the existing trees and vegetation.
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3. Saclan Time:"Acorn Grinding
4. Saclan Time:"Huts & Hunting
2. Ice Age Time5. Pioneer Time:"Lumber Wagon & Spilled Load
6. Pioneer Time:"Town Square
Leigh Creekside Park Improvement Plan
Preliminary Conceptual Time Zone Layout
1. Start of time line at Main Gate: Lafayette pushed above ocean10 million years ago
Heritage Oak
4th Street
Moraga Blvd
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F1 F3
F2
F2
F2
F1
G2
G1
F3F3
G1
F2 F2
Fencing and GatesDescription Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options
F1 Existing repaired cedar wood split rail fence & existing 2x4 wire (by City, creek bank fence only).
3.2.2. Posts were set in conc thus have base rot, need to be set in gravel
Minimal, for broken rails
N/A
F2 Existing repaired cedar wood split rail fence & new 2x4 wire (fence repair by City, wire by improvement plan).
3.2.2. Posts, see F1. New wire on park side for better child containment.
Minimal, for broken rails
N/A
F3 New cedar wood split rail fence & new 2x4 wire (fence and wire by improvement plan). Architect will work with property owner to north on fencing solution.
3.1.1, 3.1.14, 3.1.18, 3.1.19, 3.2.2. For full perimeter, match other fencing.
Minimal, for broken rails
N/A
G1 New gate, 3’ high, metal frame, self closing hinges, ADA latch. Two of these at entries.
3.1.18. Need gate for child containment, ADA req’d, metal is durable.
Minimal N/A
G2 New gate, 3’ high, metal frame, standard latch (lockable). One of these, to creek bank.
3.1.18. Existing wooden gate is broken, metal is more durable
Minimal Lockable latch or chain with lock
Moraga Blvd
4th St
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Main Gate: view from sidewalk
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Moraga Blvd
Main Gate Plan
G1
F3 F3F2
F2
F3F3
Re-used side-by-side trash and recycle receptacles, location to be approved by Parks Maintenance Staff and PTR Commission
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F2
F2
G14th St
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4th Street Gate Plan
Re-used trash receptacle
4th Street Gate: view from sidewalk
New bike rack
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PathwayDescription Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options
P1 Concrete pathway, 4” thick, integral color, #4 rebar at 18" oc each way, on grade and / or on excavated grade. Width of path varies, 6’ wide at south, 4’ wide at north. If excavation is not allowed then walkway placed on raked grade with earth berm at side.
3.1.3, 3.1.14, 3.1.19, 3.2.3 Complete the ADA pathway that was shown on the 2000 master plan. Make it durable.
Minimal. Permeable concrete for increased expense. Alternative materials per arborist recommendations.
P2 Imprints / items on concrete pathway 3.1.8, 3.1.10, 3.1.12 To enhance educational and fun exploratory aspect of park.
Minimal, or none.
Eliminate.
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North
P1
P2
Example of imprint at SF Zoo of grizzly bear prints & fern,"note shallow depth for ADA
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BouldersDescription Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options
B1 Boulders, Basalt or Granite: 4 - 4’ x 4’ x 2’ 1 - 6’ x 4’ x 2’
3.1.15 For climbing and sitting, sized appropriately for target age groups, some for use by younger children, others for use by older children.
Minimal. Eliminate
B1
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Site FurnishingsDescription Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options
S1 Wood picnic table, existing to remain, one of these 3.2.9 On ADA path. Minimal, painting and sanding.
S2 Wood picnic table, existing, relocated, one of these 3.2.9 Minimal.
S3 Wood picnic table, new, match existing, one of these 3.1.9, 3.1.14 Minimal.
S4 Wood bench, existing to remain, one of these 3.2.9 Minimal.
S5 Wood bench, existing, relocated, one of these 3.2.9 On ADA path with ADA space adjacent
Minimal
S6 Wood bench, new, match existing, two of these 3.1.9, 3.1.14 Durable, ADA access
Minimal
S7 Trash receptacles, side-by-side, existing relocated by staff, two of these
3.2.9 Minimal
S8 Trash receptacles, single, existing relocated by staff, one of these
3.2.9 Minimal
S9 Bike Rack for 6 bikes, new, one of these 3.1.9 Durable Minimal Eliminate, have fence only
S10 Drinking Fountain, one of these. Keep existing for Phase 1 and Phase 2, replace with ADA Hi-Lo type in Phase 3
3.2.9 Ongoing as vandalism occurs.
No fountain.
S1
S6
S3S4
Existing picnic tables, benches, and trash receptacles are re-purposed. One additional table and 2 additional benches are shown. These items would be relocated, repaired, & installed by volunteers or City maintenance staff.
S2
S5
S7
S8
S9
S10
Locations to be approved by Parks Maintenance Staff and PTR Commission
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Time Zone 2: Ice Age and Fall Zone BObjectives met: Educational per 3.1.8 and 3.1.10. Provides play elements for pre-school children, per 3.1.12, in an area that was identified for play features per 3.1.4. Development of large motor skills, socialization skills, motion play, accessible play per 3.1.12. Durable play elements per 3.1.9, 3.2.8. Scale and height of play elements per 3.1.16. Phasing per 3.1.21.
Description Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options
2 Ice Age Time Zone See above.
2.1 Mastodon: Skull, tusks, vertebra, ribs. Child climbs through back of skull, sits and slides down between tusks.
3.1.10, 3.1.12, 3.1.14 Suitable for ages 9 months-5 years, ADA accessible
Minimal. No moving parts.
N/A
2.2 Saber Tooth Cat: Spring rocker with back support, saber tooth cat design
3.1.10, 3.1.12, 3.1.14 Suitable for ages 2-5, ADA accessible
Minimal, similar to other City owned spring riders.
2.3 Snowball Earth: spinning cup for sitting child 3.1.10, 3.1.12, 3.1.14 Suitable for ages 4-12, ADA accessible
Minimal, similar to other City owned spinning cups.
Fall
Zone
B
TotTurf Pour In Place, 3" thick (6’ fall ht), custom color mix, on rock base, with perimeter concrete curb
3.2.4 Provides code required fall zone with durable material that harmonizes with setting. Used by City in other parks.
Minimal patching and repair
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18” Rwd
Fall Zone B24” Oak
30” Oak2.1
2.3 2.3
2.2
2.2
Drinking Fountain
Trash
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2.1 Mastodon
2.2 Saber Tooth Cat Spring Rider
2.3 Snowball Earth!Spinning Cup
2.1 Mastodon
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Time Zone 3: Saclan Acorn GrindingObjectives met: Educational per 3.1.8 and 3.1.10. Provides quiet and contemplative play for wide range of ages and abilities, per 3.1.12, in an area that was identified for serene use per 3.1.4. Socialization skills. Complements creek and its view per 3.1.1, 3.1.17, 3.1.20. Durable, natural play elements per 3.1.9, 3.1.14, 3.1.19, 3.2.8. Scale and height of play elements per 3.1.16. Phasing per 3.1.21.
Description Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options
3 Saclan Time: Acorn Grinding, Storytelling See above.
3.1 Tree trunk on side, sitting height 3.1.10 Suitable for all ages, ADA accessible
Minimal. N/A
3.2 Rock with acorn grinding recess 3.1.9, 3.1.19 Suitable for ages 2-12, ADA accessible
Minimal. N/A
3.3 Log bench, children sitting height 3.1.19 Suitable for ages9 months-12 years, ADA accessible
Minimal. N/A
3.1
3.2
3.23.3
3.3
30” Pine
24” Oak
Existing Holly
Grape bushes
to remain
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30” Oak
24” Cedar
18” Rwd
36” Rwd24” Oak
30” Oak6” Oak
6” Oak 10” Oak
8” Buckeye
6.2
6.3 6.4
6.1
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.54.44.5
4.6
4.7
5.15.2
4. Saclan Time:"Huts & Hunting
5. Pioneer Time:"Lumber Wagon & Spilled Load
6. Pioneer Time:"Town Square
4.8
4.9
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Time Zones 4, 5, 6 and Fall Zone A
18” Rwd
Fall Zone A
Optional picnic table
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Time Zones 4, 5, 6 and Fall Zone AObjectives met: Educational per 3.1.8 and 3.1.10. Provides play elements for school-age children, per 3.1.12, in an area that was identified for play features per 3.1.4. Development of large motor skills, socialization skills, motion play, accessible play per 3.1.12. Complements creek and its view per, 3.1.1, 3.1.17, 3.1.20. Durable, natural play elements per 3.1.9, 3.1.14, 3.1.19, 3.2.8. Scale, height, and location of play elements allow for view through park per 3.1.16. Phasing per 3.1.21.
Description Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options
4 Saclan Time: Huts and Hunting See above.
4.1 Boulder form for climbing Suitable for ages 5-12, ADA accessible
Minimal. N/A
4.2 Transfer area from wheelchair to 18” high platform Minimal. N/A
4.3 “Fallen Tree” tube slide, 48” descent Minimal. Off the shelf or fully custom
4.4 Bridge to Hunting Observation Platform Minimal. N/A
4.5 Hunting Observation Platform, Saclan “Hut” is below. Hut has vertical climbing net on sides for upper body strengthening
Minimal. If trees fail then play elements still viable.
N/A
4.6 Cargo net hammock suspended under bridge, for swaying
Minimal. Regular or irregular openings
4.7 "Fallen Tree" tube slide, 96” descent approx Minimal. N/A
4.8 Cargo net climber up to Hunting Observation Platform Minimal. N/A
4.9 Rock wall climbing nodules Minimal. Nodules on surface or in rock itself
4.10 Rock overhang “cave” Minimal. N/A
5 Pioneer Time: Lumber Wagon & Spilled Load See above.
5.1 Lumber wagon on spring rockers, approx same size at spring rocker platform at Community Center, back support on one side but wheelchair cannot roll in
Suitable for ages 5-12, ADA accessible with transfer from wheelchair
Minimal. Off the shelf or fully custom with wagon wheels, etc
5.2 Spilled Load of Lumber, log scramble Suitable for ages 2-12, ADA accessible with transfer from wheelchair
Minimal. N/A
6 Pioneer Time: Town Square See above.
6.1 Low “adobe” walls or rock walls for sitting, climbing, and imaginative play
Suitable for ages 2-12, ADA accessible
Minimal. N/A
6.2 Anvil, horseshoes, tong, hammer, wagon wheel, proprietor sign; all mounted to “adobe" wall
Minimal. N/A
6.3 Grist mill stone, wheat sheaf, sacks of grain, half barrel, wood box, proprietor sign
Minimal. N/A
6.4 Alcove / Outlook / General Store, can have telegraph key set or (non-functional) water pump mounted into stone top, and Commissioner Read’s Pony Express artifact.
Minimal. Telegraph key or water pump on plinth
Fall Zone!
A
TotTurf Pour In Place, 3" thick (6’ fall ht), custom color mix, on rock base, with perimeter concrete curb
3.2.4 Provide code required fall zone with durable material that harmonizes with setting. Used by City in other parks.
Minimal patching and repair
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4. Saclan Huts & HuntingBoulder and design depicts rocks"found on Mount Diablo
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4. Saclan Huts & HuntingBoulder and design depicts rocks"found on Mount Diablo
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5. Lumber Wagon & Spilled Load
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6. Pioneer Town Square
