Geist Waterfront Park Master Plan

GEIST WATERFRONT PARK 2020.02.14 – Final Concept + Phase 1 Program

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VISION

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VISION

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Community building w/ restrooms and multi-purpose room (Phase 2)

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Beach-side playspace The Beach Fishing pier (Phase 2) Canoe/Kayak launch + storage Flex lawn Overlook Food truck/vendor parking Parking lot w/ bio-swales Bus parking Maintenance building (Phase 2) Gateway feature + fence Welcome station + kiosk Prefabricated restroom building Existing cell tower (to remain)

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The Beach

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Community building w/ restrooms + multi-purpose room (Phase 2)

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Visitor drop-off points

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Beach-side playspace

Beachfront plaza w/ shaded cafĂŠ seating Sand beach Swimming area (The Cove) ADA beach access point Small picnic shelters (typ.)

Retaining wall Boardwalk (Phase 2) Fishing pier (Phase 2) Canoe/Kayak launch + storage Overlook Large picnic shelter Prefabricated restroom building Existing cell tower (to remain)

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Waterfront nature pavilion w/ outdoor fireplace + seating areas

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Over-water boardwalk Pristine wetland habitats Nature playscape The Creek (bioswale) Outdoor adventure course Restroom/storage building On-street parking Drop-off area Native plantings Overlook Lakefront trail

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Restored native prairie and woodland ecosystems

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Overlook w/ views to water

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Canoe/kayak access site

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Lakefront trail

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Pollinator wildflower garden

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Paved multi-use trail loops

G. Soft-surface nature trails

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Picnic shelters (typ.)

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Stabilized bank channel

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High point

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Screening berm (existing)

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A. Beachside Playspace

MULTI-GENERATIONAL PLAY

NATURE + WATER INSPIRED – FULLY ACCESSIBLE

A. Beachside Playspace

INCLUSIVE SWINGS + SPINNERS

A. Beachside Playspace

BEACH + SAND PLAY

B. Nature Playscape

BOULDERS + NATURAL MATERIALS

“SMALL PARTS”

IN + OVER + UNDER

SENSORY-BASED PLAY

C. Outdoor Adventure

MULTIPLE COURSES

ALL-AGES SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Primary Trails Secondary Paths Internal Linkages Vehicular Circulation

phase 1

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PHASING

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The Beach Beach-side playspace Large picnic shelter Small picnic shelter (typ.)

Canoe/Kayak launch + storage Future building location w/ stubbed out utilities

G. Large, prefabricated restroom building (CXT

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or similar)

ADA access to beach Large-format block retaining wall Existing cell tower (to remain) Paved parking lot w/ bioswales Overlook plaza Drop-off point Flex lawn / interim stormwater area (to be improved as part of future phase) Food truck/vendor parking Bus parking (turf) Gateway feature + fence Entrance gates Welcome station + kiosk Future location of maintenance barn/yard Temporary construction access road to Phase 2/3 areas

The Beach

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The Beach

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EXISTING POND BOTTOM

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next steps

Schedule: By Phase PHASE 3

PHASE 2

PHASE 1 $14.9 M Max

2020

2024

Open Phase 1

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2030

2040

Open Phase 2

Begin design of Phase 2 Begin construction of Phase 1 Permitting + mitigation Begin design of Phase 1

Begin final design of Phase 3 once all dredging is complete Construction complete for all phases

Phase 01: Schedule 2020

Select BOT Team and Owner’s Rep. (optional)

2021

2023

2022

2024

Begin construction

Begin permitting (IDEM, IDNR, IACOE) Begin design documentation Open Geist Waterfront Park Phase 1