GEIST WATERFRONT PARK 2020.02.14 – Final Concept + Phase 1 Program
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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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next steps
Schedule: By Phase PHASE 3
PHASE 2
PHASE 1 $14.9 M Max
2020
2024
Open Phase 1
2037
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