Swift Creek Recreational Plan

Swift Creek Conservation Area Recreational Plan Chesterfield County, Virginia

Carson Lucarelli . Anna Lauher . Chelsea Hartman Master of Urban and Regional Planning . URSP 520 . Spring 2013

Where in the World?

You are here

LeŌ and Above: Source: www.maps.google.com

Purpose and Objective 

To promote and preserve the cultural and historic heritage of the Swift Creek Conservation Area through education and outreach

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To encourage recreation through park enhancements

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Preserve the unique ecosystems and habitats

Above: Way finding in Swift Creek Conservation Area Source: Carson Lucarelli, 2013. All Rights Reserved.

Management & Development Recommendations 

Management Zones

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Interpretation and Education

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Provide adequate staffing and funding through Grant chasing

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Enhance revenue collection at the park

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Provide adequate staffing and funding through Grant chasing

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Protect visual and aesthetic resources

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Increase public support of the park and its programs

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Marketing the park to attract visitors

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Resource Management Required

Above: Source: www.ncparks.gov Below: Source www.newtonnc.gov

History 

Gifted to the County in 2010

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Civil War History

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Native American History

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Early Mining Operations

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Hunting Grounds

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Tidal Marsh

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Wild Life Diversity

Swift Creek Conservation Area Source: Carson Lucarelli, 2013. All Rights Reserved.

Adjacent Land Uses

Above: Existing Land Use Maps of Swift Creek and Surrounding properties Source: Chesterfield County CitizenGIS, citizengis.chesterfield.gov

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Industrial

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Residential

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Business

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White Bank Park

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Point of Rocks

Surrounding Zoning

Far Right: Existing Zoning Source: Schnabel Engineering, 2011 Baseline ReportÂ

Plans for Development 

Trail Connectivity

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Camping

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Parking Lot

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Canoeing

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Hunting

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Recreational Vehicles Fishing Self Sustainable Visitor Kiosk

Recycled Asphalt; Cheap/Sustainable/Durable Easements: Increases Park Visita on/Connec vity Elevated Plaƞorms: Keeps Visitors out of the Elements Park Kiosk: Contains Educa onal Material, Way finding, and other per nent Informa on

Phases for Development Phase 1   

Install Parking lot Blaze and mark land and water trails Install visitor center/kiosk, elevated walking paths, bridges and camping platforms

Below: LEED Cer fied Visitor Center in Philadelphia

Phases for Development Phase 2: Acquire trail easement for greenway connection between Swift Creek Conservation Area and Dodd Park at Point of Rocks.

Phases for Development Phase 3: Implement Regional Connectivity.

Estimated Cost Structure

Cost

Roads and Parking Lots

$200K ‐ $300K per mile

Sidewalks

$300K ‐ $500K per mile

Trails

$20 per lineal foot

Dog Clean Up Sta on

$223 per sta on

Camping Pla orms

$4,000 ‐ $5,000 per pla orm

Boat Ramps

$30 per square foot

Nature Center

$750,000

Water Fountains

$2,288.00 per fountain

Special Considerations 

Easements For Trail Connectivity

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ADA Compliance All Around

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Follow C.P.T.E.D.; Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

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Facility Must Be Maintained

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Universal Signage

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Plan BEFORE You Build