2019-2023 Town of Cumberland Parks Master Plan - Final PPT

2019-2023 Town of Cumberland Parks Master Plan

Final Public Plan Presentation April 8, 2019

Presentation Agenda

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Review of High Priority Needs Master Plan Vision Action Plan

1. DISCOVER: Goals + Outcomes ‒ ‒

Scoping meeting Kick-off meeting

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Steering Committee

2. EVALUATE:

Existing Conditions ‒ ‒ ‒

Base mapping Park site analysis Facilities inventory

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Lifestyle analysis Trends analysis

3. ENGAGE + ANALYZE: Needs Assessment ‒ ‒

Stakeholder interviews Public workshops

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LOS analysis Public survey

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Cost estimation

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Phasing Plan Adoption

4. ENVISION

Master Plan Vision ‒ ‒

Visioning Workshop Recommendations

5. IMPLEMENT Action Plan ‒ ‒

Project prioritization Funding sources

Summary of Needs + Priorities HIGH PRIORITIES

INTERMEDIATE PRIORITIES

ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES

Vision Sub-Systems 1. Guiding Principles 2. Improved Existing Parks 3. Future Parks 4. Bikeways + Trails 5. Programs + Events

Presentation Agenda

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Review of High Priority Needs Master Plan Vision Action Plan

Guiding Principles

Role Within Community The Parks Department will be the stewards of quality of life in Cumberland.

Role Within Community The Parks Department should…  Build community by facilitating connections between community members and the Town’s staff and amenities.  Improve community health  Pursue environmental and fiscal sustainability  Serve as catalysts for economic development

Improved Existing Parks

System-wide Challenges Poor visibility into/out of the park sites Lack of internal / external wayfinding Challenges with vandalism and abuse Limited or no parking Barriers to accessibility Limited usable amenities

National Road Park Challenges:

 Poor visibility into/out of the park  Poor vehicular accessibility  Limited parking  Lack of signage  Vandalism  Poor drainage  Poor condition of remaining amenities

National Road Park Vision:

 Increase safety by adding lighting and improving access and visibility (vehicular and pedestrian)  Invest in improving basketball courts (lighting, goals, and surfacing); find partner to help program  Position park as economic catalyst  New accessible playground  Restored woodland area  Flexible greenspaces for events and athletics.

Lions Park Challenges:

 Poor visibility into/out of the park  Poor vehicular accessibility  Lack of signage  Vandalism  Consistent flooding

Lions Park Vision:

 Expand park into available parcels to increase size, visibility, and accessibility.  Convert existing pole barn to event pavilion w/ event lawn/biergarten, and parking.  Relocate (quality) play equipment adjacent to event pavilion.  Extend Buckley Road into the park  Dog park  Community gardens  Flexible greenspace (flood-prone)

Honors Park Challenges:

 ADA accessibility  Pedestrian access  Signage  Lack of parking  Narrow user group

Honors Park Vision:

 Improve pedestrian accessibility into and within the park space by providing dedicated on-street parking along Saturn Street w/ sidewalk into park  Add trailhead amenities  Expand park westward; improve access and multi-purpose field space for recreational athletics and/or events  Destination universally accessible playground  Provide connection to Town Hall and National Road Park

Wayburn Pocket Park Challenges:

 Limited size  Lack of amenities  Low visibility (resulting from size, not location)  Lack of consistent activation

Wayburn Pocket Park Vision:

 Re-work landscape spaces to create a central, flexible greenspace for small events/gatherings.  Park would serve as an “outdoor room” for existing events along US40.  Expand plaza spaces to the north and south.  Activate space with moveable furniture, overhead string lights, etc.  Find partners to activate!

Future Parks

Vision: 30(ac) by 2030 Add 30 additional acres of developed + accessible parkland by 2030 to exceed Hancock County’s LOS.

Future Parks 1. 10th Street Park - near intersection of German Church Road and 10th Street 2. 21st Street Park - located in an underserved area in the far northeast of the town 3. Welland Park – Existing Townowned parcel near north Starter Street

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Expand Existing Parks Honors Park

 Westward expansion

4.4 acres

Expand Existing Parks Honors Park

 4. Westward expansion

Lions Park

 Natural area expansion  Residential parcel(s)

4.4 acres

15.8 acres 8.1 acres

Vision: 30(ac) by 2030 Lions Park Residential Expansion

8.1 ac.

Lions Park Natural Area Expansion

15.8 ac

Honors Park Expansion

4.4 ac

Welland Park Development

7.5 ac.

Total New Acres:

35.8 ac

W E L L A N D PA R K

Bikeways + Trails

Vision: 5-min walk Âť All Cumberland residents should have access to a trail within a 5 minute walk (along a sidewalk) of their home. Âť Currently, approximately 50% of the developed residential areas are within a five-minute walk of an existing trail.

*This analysis does not take into account the presence of a sidewalk within those neighborhoods, as that is data that the Project Team did not have access to at the time of the study.

Complete Streets Vision: It is recommended that the Town formally develop and adopt a “Complete Streets� policy

Trail Typologies Multi-Purpose Trail: » Separate from roadway » 10-12’ width » Greatest comfort level for users » Difficult to implement in areas with narrow ROW or require land acquisition » Highest comfort level

Trail Typologies Cycle Track: » Also known as a protected bike lane » Separated/protected path adjacent to vehicular travel lane » Within existing ROW » Greater comfort level for users » Intermediate comfort level

Trail Typologies Bicycle Boulevard: » Also known as SHARROWs » Bicyclist share drive lane with motorist » Work best on streets with low volume traffic + low speed » Designated with pavement markings and signage » Doesn’t modify street section – lower construction cost » Reduced comfort level

Trail Typologies Bike Lanes: » Located immediately adjacent to vehicular travel lane » More appropriate for higher volume vehicular traffic » Fairly easy to implement » Lowest comfort level

Trailheads Major Trailheads: 1. Lions Park 2. National Road Park 3. 21st Street Park (future) Minor Trailheads: 4. Honors Park 5. 10th Street Park (future) 6. Welland Park (future)

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Priority New Segments Multi-Purpose Trail:

1. East-west 10th Street Trail connecting 10th Street Park (future) to Lions Park, Buck Creek Trail, and eastern neighborhoods.

2. National Road Trail Extension (north from park to 10th Street Trail

Neighborhood Connectors: A.

10th

Street neighborhoods west of National Road Park B. Northern neighborhoods

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Vision Âť Proposed priority segments would increase the amount of residents living within a 5-minute walk of a trail to approximately 95%. Âť Future trails in the eastern and northern portions of the Town will need to be developed as development in those areas increases over time.

Programs + Events

Recreation Programs Âť Selectively offer recreational programs through partnerships with other entities (e.g. Boys and Girls Club, churches, rec leagues, etc.)

Potential Locations: 1. Lions Park (fitness programs) 2. Honors Park (field sports) 3. National Road Park (court sports)

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Special Events » Special Events Hub: Lions Park » Existing Special Events:

 Weihnachtsmarkt  Cumberland Arts Festival  Brews, Blues, and BBQ  National Night Out  Honors Park Ceremony  Farmers Market

» Consider reinstating Family Fun Day at National Road Park.

Presentation Agenda

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Review of High Priority Needs Master Plan Vision Action Plan

Methodology » Action Plan items divided into (2) categories:  Pay-As-You-Go ($100K annually) – Projects largely at existing park sites which can be achieved using traditional (general fund) funding sources  Partnership Projects – Those which require alternative funding strategies and/or partnerships.

general fund

impact fees

bonds

grants

National Road Park 5-Year Action Plan

A. Extend Niles Street west; merge with existing park drive.

B. Plant native trees in woodland area C. Install 6' sidewalk from Washington Street leading into park D. New park entry signage (vehicular and pedestrian) E. Improve existing basketball courts by fixing lighting, improving shelter, adding new goals, and re-surfacing.

National Road Park 5-Year Action Plan

E. Improve existing basketball courts by fixing lighting, improving shelter, adding new goals, and re-surfacing.

 Partner with local community groups to host a “day of service” in the park to repair shelter, clean up space.  Seek our funding partners such as the Pacers/NBA/WBA for grant dollars and/or sponsorships.  Find community partner who will host regular events on-site.

Lions Park 5-Year Action Plan

A. Convert pole barn to events pavilion B. Finalize land swap with adjacent residence(s) C. Add/fix site security lighting D. Identify and remove invasive plant species from new parcel(s) E. Add trailhead amenities F. Relocate existing play equipment G. New park entry signage (vehicle and pedestrian) H. Dog Park - Phase 1 I. Add soft-surface trails natural area

Honors Park 5-Year Action Plan

A. Improve safety and ADA accessibility of existing playground B. Provide on-street parallel parking along Saturn Street C. Add an ADA accessible walkway from parking into the playground area D. Add crosswalks at intersection of Saturn and Munsie Streets E. New park entry signage – vehicular and pedestrian.

F. Build trailhead near Pennsy Trail; connect via sidewalk/trail.

Wayburn Pocket Park 5-Year Action Plan

A. Re-work landscape spaces to create a central, flexible greenspace for small events/gatherings B. Increase usability by concentrating on simple, low-cost activation improvements (moveable furniture, overhead string lights, etc.)

C. Find partners to activate!

5-Year Action Plan - Distribution of Capital Funds Wayburn Pocket Park $9,300

160,000 138,800

140,000

National Road Park $209,900

120,000 100,000

97,200

89,300

96,800 77,900

80,000 60,000

Honors Park $88,600

$500K

40,000 20,000 0

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Lions Park $192,200

Partnership Proj. - Bikeways + Trails » High-priority trail projects over the next five (5) years include:  Development of a Town-wide Trails Master Plan  The development of high-priority neighborhood connectors  The design and development of the 10th Street Trail corridor  Provision of trailhead amenities within existing park spaces

Partnership Proj. - Roads + Streets » High-priority roadway projects over the next five (5) years include:  Buckley Road Extension - The extension of Buckley Road south through Lions Park, terminating at the existing access roadway to the park space along N. Buck Creek Road.

Partnership Proj. - Roads + Streets » High-priority roadway projects over the next five (5) years include:  Niles Road Extension - The extension of Niles Road westward through National Road Park.  This project should:

• Include any necessary land acquisition for ROW’s • Address the drainage and utilities associated with the park space to the north • Provide on-street parking available for park users.

Partnership Proj. - Plans, Studies, + Policies » Plans + Studies:

 Develop and adopt a Trails System Master Plan  Undertake a Park Impact Fee (PIF) study.  Commission a feasibility study to inform the best use of the existing residential structure at Lions Park.  Develop a management plan for the natural area at Lions Park

L I O N S PA R K

Partnership Proj. - Plans, Studies, + Policies » Policies:

 Formally develop and adopt a Complete Streets policy aligned with the recommendations of Section 4.5.  The Town should explore the feasibility of converting their existing Parks Advisory Council to a traditional Park Board.

Potential Additional Funding Sources » Grants (State):

 President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Fund (PBHCTF)  Bicentennial Nature Trust (BNT)

» Grants (Federal):

 Recreational Trails Program (RTP)  Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)  DNR Shooting Range Program

» Value Capture:  Park Impact Fees

general fund

impact fees

bonds

grants

Thank You!

Final Public Plan Presentation April 8, 2019

5-Year Action Plan - National Road Park

5-Year Action Plan - National Road Park NATIONAL ROAD PARK

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5-Year Action Plan - National Road Park NATIONAL ROAD PARK

PARKING

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5-Year Action Plan - Lions Park

5-Year Action Plan - Honors Park

5-Year Action Plan - Lions Park (cont.)

5-Year Action Plan - Wayburn Pocket Park