Arlington PROS Plan Community Meeting - November 13, 2013

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Public Meeting November 13, 2013

City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department

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Month Tasks

December Kick-Off Meeting

January Condition assessment completed City Growth Profile, City Council Priorities, Park System Overview

February Progress Reports for 2004 Plan and 2009 Facility Assessment

March-April Hosted 5 public meetings

May Conducted online survey Completed needs assessment

June-August Sub-committee meetings

September Regular committee discussions

November 2nd public meeting (November 13) Open Houses (week of November 18)

December Review preliminary draft

February Final draft completion; Park Board review

March Begin P&Z, City Council review

City of Arlington Parks, Recreation & Open Space

Master Plan

Plan Last Updated in 2004 − 2008 Supplement

− Respond to Changing Needs

− Identify New Opportunities

TPWD Grant Requirement

2014 Bond Election

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Master Plan Process

Recommendations

& Action Plan

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Existing

Inventory

Public

Input Standards

Needs

Assessment

Adopted

Plans

Strategies, Goals

& Objectives

Major Issues

Available funding has decreased −Slowing economy

−Maintenance and Operations funding

−Limitations on debt issuance

−Declining park fees and grant opportunities

City population continues to grow – how can new parkland keep pace?

−Fewer available parcels suitable for parks

−Suitable land increasingly expensive

−Needs especially acute south of I-20

$40 Million Capital Maintenance Backlog −Significant, but manageable

−Other cities are struggling with this (regionally/nationally)

−To preserve what we have, maintenance and renovation must be a priority

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Challenges

Need healthy balance of reinvestment, acquisitions and new development

Citizens continue to ask for more from the Department – need to manage expectations

Department must be ready to demonstrate its value to the community – in dollars and cents

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Opportunities

Improve recreational opportunities throughout the park system

Integrate more linear parks and natural areas

Improve connectivity between parks and residential areas

Promote active and healthy lifestyles

Provide leadership on environmental and sustainability issues

Partner with school districts to address open space gaps

Partner with the community to improve service delivery and cut costs

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Public Meeting Comments March – April 2013

Trails and connections

Natural areas

Dog parks

Indoor pools

Southeast recreation center

Southeast aquatic center

Ditto Golf Course reconstruction

Hugh Smith Recreation Center reconstruction

Service Priority Results

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TOTALS

Development of new parks and facilities 21.8%

Renovations/Improvements to existing facilities 21.8%

Preservation of greenways and natural areas 18.2%

Acquisition of new park sites 11.8%

Park Safety and Security 10.8%

Forestry and Beautification 9.4%

Increase Maintenance Levels 6.2%

What Our Citizens Think Citywide Survey Trends

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Programs and Activities - Importance Exercise and fitness - ranked #1 in all six sectors

Community events, youth sports leagues and nature programs ranked #2,3 or 4 in all sectors

Instructional sports

Senior programs

Swim lessons

Adult sports leagues

Arts and crafts

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Facilities and Amenities - Importance Ranks in the Top 10 in all sectors

Natural areas

Playgrounds

Hard surface trails

Natural surface trails

Outdoor swimming pools

Soccer/Football fields

Baseball/Softball fields

Picnic pavilions

Recreation centers

Spraygrounds


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Facility Needs (definitely/possibly)

Ranks in the Top 10 in all sectors

Greenways w/ trails

Nature trails

Soft surface trails

Hard surface trails

Picnic areas

Small neighborhood parks

Indoor swimming pool

Indoor fitness centers

Natural areas

Ponds


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NORTH SECTOR

Trinity West and Trinity East Subareas

Programs and Activities Facilities and Amenities Facility Needs

(prioritized by level of importance) (prioritized by level of importance) (Definitely/Possibly Needs More)

1 Exercise and fitness 1 Natural areas 1 Nature trails

2 Community events/festivals 2 Playgrounds 2 Greenways with trails

3 Youth sports leagues 3 Hard surface trails 3 Soft surface trails

4 Nature programs 4 Natural surface trails 4 Hard surface trails

5 Instructional sports 5 Picnic shelters or pavilions 5 Indoor swimming pools

6 Swim lessons 6 River Legacy Living Science Center 6 Ponds for fishing and wildlife

7 Summer day camp programs 7 Baseball/Softball fields 7 Natural areas

8 Arts and crafts 8 Soccer/Football fields 8 Indoor fitness centers

9 Adult sports leagues 9 Recreation center 9 Spraygrounds/Splash pads

10 Senior programs 10 Spraygrounds/splash pads 10 Picnic areas

11 Golf instruction/leagues 11 Outdoor swimming pool 11 Outdoor fitness equipment

12 Teen programs 12 Indoor rental facilities 12 Outdoor swimming pools

13 Tennis instruction/leagues 13 Outdoor fitness/exercise equipment 13 Senior centers

14 After-school programs 14 Hugh Smith Indoor Pool 14 Small neighborhood parks

15 Dance 15 Park tennis courts 15 Large, open grassy areas

16 Preschool programs 16 Mountain bike trails 16 Playgrounds

17 Martial arts 17 City golf course 17 Off-leash dog parks

18 Off-leash dog park 18 Activity/Meeting rooms

19 Park basketball courts 19 Mountain biking areas

20 Fishing 20 Soccer/Football fields

Sector Population 21 Sand volleyball 21 Indoor basketball courts

1990 37,224

22 Arlington Tennis Center 22 Tennis courts

23 Senior recreation center 23 Skate park/Skate spots

2000 44,729

24 Skatepark/skate spots 24 Baseball/Softball fields

25 Disc golf 25 Recreation centers

2010 40,110

26 Outdoor basketball courts

27 Sand volleyball courts

28 Disc golf course

Summary of Needs by Sector

Demographic Summary

Citywide Survey Results

Needs and Opportunities

Capital Maintenance Priorities

Existing Master Plans

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Our Parks

Quality Facilities

★ Design and maintain facilities to a high quality standard.

★ Appropriate resources in a manner which favors reinvesting and enhancing existing facilities.

★ Continually improve the safety and security of parks and recreation facilities.

Partnerships and Engagement

★ Develop partnerships to promote ownership in he park system and greater efficiencies in programming, acquisition, maintenance and development.

★ Provide meaningful opportunities for public support, input, and engagement.

Healthy Lifestyles and Recreation

★ Provide a variety of recreational facilities and programs to meet changing needs and priorities.

★ Leverage park system improvements to promote health, wellness, and active living.

Community and Character

★ Provide places where people can interact and build community.

★ Provide a park and recreation system that will improve the physical form and image of the City.

Environment and Nature

★ Preserve and protect Arlington's natural environment and native ecosystems.

★ Design and maintain parks and facilities to achieve environmental sustainability.

★ Foster opportunities for environmental education.

Connectivity and Equity

★ Provide an open space system that physically connects people with parks and other centers of activity across the City.

★ Provide parks and diverse recreational opportunities that are equitably distributed and accessible across the City.

Strategic Priorities

Park Land Standards Where We Are Now

Arlington has over 7.4 square miles of park land

Arlington’s parks comprise 7.5% of city area, which is below the national average (8.4%) for intermediate-low density cities

Arlington has 12.8 park land acres per 1,000 persons, below national average (14.1) for intermediate-low density cities

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Park Land Standards Where We Want To Be

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Park Land Standards Where We Want To Be

Park Classification

Proposed Standard

2013 Inventory

(acres)

Buildout Population (423,000)

acres per 1,000:

Required (acres)

Needs (acres)

Neighborhood 1.37 440 580 140

Community 2.75 1,030 1,163 133

City 3.23 1,404 1,366 0

Linear 5.10 1,837 2,157 320

TOTAL 4,711 5,304 593

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Recreation Centers and Aquatic Facilities

Lack of a comprehensive model

Determine what to do with aging facilities

Multi-million dollar decisions

Requests for Mega Center

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Considerations

2009 Indoor Facility Report

Cost recovery policies

Site visits

Consolidation Opportunities

Bob Duncan Center

Meadowbrook Center

Senior Recreation Center-NY

Eunice Activity Center

Development Model

Build Southeast Recreation Center

Rebuild Hugh Smith Recreation Center

Rebuild Dottie Lynn Recreation Center

Rebuild Cliff Nelson Recreation Center

Renovate Elzie Odom Athletic Center

Build mega center

Recreation Center Model

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The Mega Center

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Signature Amenities

Active Adult Center

Banquet Facility

Fitness and Wellness Center

Gymnasiums

Indoor Aquatic Center

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Active Adult Center

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Active Adult Center

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Active Adult Center

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Banquet Facility

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The Mega Center

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Signature Amenities

Active Adult Center

Banquet Facility


Gymnasiums


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Considerations

2009 Indoor Facility Report

Cost recovery policies

Site visits

Consolidation Opportunities

Bob Duncan Center

Meadowbrook Center

Senior Recreation Center-NY

Eunice Activity Center

Development Model

Build Southeast Recreation Center

Rebuild Hugh Smith Recreation Center

Rebuild Dottie Lynn Recreation Center

Rebuild Cliff Nelson Recreation Center

Renovate Elzie Odom Athletic Center

Build mega center


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Existing Aquatic System

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Some pools are nearing the end of their useful life

Physically and functionally obsolete

Programmatically deficient

ADA compliance issues

Current system is geographically inefficient

Overlapping service areas (higher density)

Gaps in service areas (SE, NE, W)

Insufficient capacity and availability

Summer day camps

Daily usage at family aquatic centers

Parking

Need for indoor water

Opportunities for year-round programming

Land resources are limited for new facilities

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Indoor Pool • 3 mile service area

Family Aquatic Center

• 3 mile service area

Shallow Water Pool

• 1.5 mile service area

Small Sprayground

• 1 mile service area

Existing Aquatic System

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Indoor Pool – 5 mile service area

Family Aquatic Center

– 3 mile service area

Shallow Water Pool

– 1.5 mile service area

Small Sprayground

– 1 mile service area

Large Sprayground

– 1.5 mile service area

- - - - Planned facility

Add small sprayground at Clarence Thompson Park

Add large sprayground at Bowman Springs Park

Replace Helen Wessler Pool with large sprayground

Replace Woodland West Pool with large sprayground

Add outdoor pool in southeast

Include indoor pool space in mega center

Remove Allen Bolden Pool

Aquatic System Model

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Spraygrounds

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The Big Projects: Acquisitions

Bird’s Fort

Griffin Woods

Village Creek

Expansion/Restoration

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The Big Projects: Renovations

Allen Bolden Pool

Bob Duncan Center

C.W. Ditto Golf Course

Cliff Nelson Recreation Center

Dottie Lynn Recreation Center

Harold Patterson Sports Center

Hugh Smith Indoor Pool

Hugh Smith Recreation Center

Richard Simpson Park / Lake Room

River Legacy Parks

Woodland West Pool

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The Big Projects: Development

Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center – phase II

Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center – phase II

Tennis Center – phase III

The Mega Center

Southeast Recreation Center

Southeast Aquatic Center

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The Big Projects: Development

Johnson Creek Greenway Trail Development

Lynn Creek Trail Development

MLK Jr. Sports Center – phase III

North Sports Center – phase I

Southwest Nature Preserve – phase II

Utility Easement Trail Development

Vandergriff Skatepark – phase II

Village/Rush Creek Trail Development

Webb Community Park – phase V

Two dog parks

School district partnerships

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Next Steps

Work on draft plan

PROS Committee / Park Board review (Jan-Feb)

P&Z Commission / City Council (March)

Information posted on project website

Watch tonight’s presentation online

Open Houses

Tuesday, November 19 10am-2pm

Thursday, November 21 4pm-7pm

Parks Administration Building (717 W. Main Street)

Informal, Come-and-Go format

Comments accepted through December 20

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Breakout Stations

Project priorities by planning subarea


Aquatic Facility Model

Multi-Generational Mega Center

Park and Facility Standards

Strategic Priorities

Survey results

Comment cards

Note pads

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Arlington PROS Plan Community Meeting - November 13, 2013

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