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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
What Our Citizens Think Citywide Survey Trends
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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
What Our Citizens Think Citywide Survey Trends
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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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Fitness and Wellness Center
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Fitness and Wellness Center
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Gymnasiums PIC
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Indoor Aquatic Center
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Indoor Aquatic Center
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Indoor Aquatic Center
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Indoor Aquatic Center
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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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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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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
Recreation Center Model
Aquatic Facility Model
Multi-Generational Mega Center
Park and Facility Standards
Strategic Priorities
Survey results
Comment cards
Note pads
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