IMPLEMENTATION TABLE FOR EXISTING PARK IMPROVEMENTS

The following table summarizes the recommended changes to all the parks within Beaver Dam along with estimated cost figures and priority levels. High priority items are intended to be completed in the next 1-3 years, medium priority items are intended to be completed within the next 3-5 years, and low priority items are intended to be completed beyond a 5-year time frame.

Mini Parks

Provide amenities for cyclists including bicycle racks.

Address parking conflict; street parking is the only available parking, but there are "no parking allowed" signs on the streets surrounding the park.

opportunities for games within the park (giant jenga, chess/checkers tables, etc.).

to increase capacity, and have access restricted by keycode if possible.

(between canoe/kayak and ped bridge).

- reconfigure parking, possible easement be coordinated with

Neighborhood Parks

Consider

Add changing station to bathroom.

Install an ADA path connecting parking lot to playground, picnic area, basketball court, and little league baseball field.

Replace

Smyth Park gravel playground surface with EWF. surface with EWF.

Pave and enlarge parking lot.

Consider converting some of the park's open space to a soccer field.

Consider upgrading bathrooms.

Install accessible path from parking lot to restrooms, shelter, softball diamonds, and basketball court.

Starkweather Park

Add one more picnic table to the park, near the grill.

Replace pea gravel playground surface with EWF.

Install ADA path from playground to picnic table and benches by the lake.

Tahoe Park

Add more seating options/benches for watching ski shows.

Add a boat slip

Replace sand in sand volleyball court or add accessible surfacing

Install an accessible path pavilion; pier is only currently accessible from handicap parking cul-de-sac.

Replace pea gravel playground surface with EWF.

Feasibility study for four-seasons shelter.

Waterworks Park

Add art to the "big green box" or remove it.

High $6,500 Upgrade

High $16,000 New Asset

Medium $30,000 Upgrade

High See study from 2022 Replacement

Medium $2,500 - $20,000 Upgrade

Incorporate more aesthetic landscaping along the path.

High Policy/Program New Asset

Medium $6,000 New Asset Consider incorporating pontoon boat rides. Look for private business to do this and lease dock space with city.

Install a new sign at the rental house.

Community Parks

Athletic Field

Add 2-4 additional pickleball courts with seating and shade.

Add/upgrade bike rack.

Add open air park shelter with restrooms to existing building.

Install an ADA path connecting all 4 fields to shelter.

Crystal Lake Park

High est. $750 per can Upgrade

High est. $5,000 Replacement Swap out current garbage cans for improved ones (like the ones at Cotton Mill).

High $180,000 - $250,000 New Asset

High est. $300 per bike rack Upgrade

Medium est. $400,000 New Asset

High $80,000 New Asset

Develop a master plan for the park (Master plan under contract to be completed by April 2023). Consider the following improvements: High - New Asset

Install permanent restroom on the east side of Crystal Lake Park. High est. $125,000 New Asset

Add security cameras and increase frequency of patrols through the park.

Install comprehensive trail network within the park.

High $25,000 + Upgrade

Medium $180,000 New Asset

Crystal Lake Park

Develop a master plan for the park (Master plan under contract to be completed by April 2023). Consider the following improvements:

High - New Asset

Install permanent restroom on the east side of Crystal Lake Park. High est. $125,000 New Asset

Add security cameras and increase frequency of patrols through the park.

Install comprehensive trail network within the park.

Evaluate the feasibility of renovating and adding on to the beach house or the cost of replacement.

Consider inclusion of a new pool.

Add a walking path around the lake with a bridge by H 33.

Update disc gold course. Local HS student raising funds for this.

High $25,000 + Upgrade

Medium $180,000 New Asset

Edgewater Park & Hick's Overlook

Develop a park maser plan to guide future improvements (Under contract to be completed by April 2023). Consider the following improvements:

Add restroom facilities.

Add network of hiking trails throughout Edgewater.

Add signage near Hick's overlook to point visitors to the lakeside park and boat launch; update sign to say "dog-friendly".

Resurface lakeside parking lot; area is prone to flooding and is buckling. High $135,000 - $180,000 Upgrade

Improve road leading to park and remove speed bumps because they are problematic for boat trailers

Clean up trash/litter within park and along river and add trash cans. High est. $750 per can Upgrade

Close gravel drive from the parking lot (make accessible by walking only); piers beyond gravel path should be walk-in only; extend boardwalk to half way down gravel drive (see flipbook page High6 for image). High $1,000,000 + New Asset

Put barriers around green spaces to prevent vehicles driving on to grass and marshes. High $40,000

Add playground/fitness element/natural climbing space that is appropriate for being located in floodplain.

Improve lighting.

Improve signage, especially at park entrance.

Add pedestrian crossing signage est. $5,000 per pole Upgrade

High est. $5,000 per sign Upgrade

High est. $5,000 Upgrade

Consider adding dog agility course. Medium $60,000

Improve boat launch: repair asphalt at launch, update piers, repair parking lot asphalt, close off gravel areas by fishing piers to cars.

At Hick's Overlook level out parking lot and turnaround, prevent driving on grass, level sidewalk between overlook and shelter.

High $300,000 Upgrade

High TBD Upgrade

Consider addition of a dog park High $80,000 Upgrade

Lakeview Park and expand restrooms. est. $500 per tree Upgrade

Install playfield lighting.

Install playfield scoreboard.

Park is sponsored by Beaver Dam Lions Club; they would like plant more trees and install a statue of a lion in the park.

Improve boat launch: repair asphalt at launch, update piers, repair parking lot asphalt, close off gravel areas by fishing piers to cars.

Chapter 7 | Implementation

At Hick's Overlook level out parking lot and turnaround, prevent driving on grass, level sidewalk between overlook and shelter.

Consider addition of a dog park is sponsored by Beaver Dam Lions Club; they would like plant more trees and install a statue of a lion in the park. parking lot asphalt.

Conduct ADA assessment of existing bandshell to identify alternatives to improve accessibility and safety. Identify, label and market accessible route.

Improve lighting in bandshell, remove railings, and expand stage area.

Remove some benches near bandshell for more room for people to bring blankets and their own chairs.

Consider adding separate small storage building for chairs currently stored under the bandshell.

Improve walking path, lights, and pavilion.

Upgrade electrical by shelters to increase capacity.

Vo-Tech Park

Install permanent restroom facilities with running water. High est. $125,000 New Asset Upgrade playground equipment (equipment is aging and cracks are beginning to form); add new sand to sandbox; consider incorporating accessible equipment for children with disabilities (none currently available). High est. $40,000-$80,000 for new equipment Upgrade

Add activities for winter-time use.

Low $50,000 - $75,000 New Asset

Add awning for shade. Medium $18,000 ea. New Asset

Add more benches. High est. $1,500 per bench New Asset

Install an ADA path from on-street parking to ballfields and playgrounds. High $18,000 New Asset

Special Use Parks

Bayside Park

Develop a park master plan. Low $20,000 New Asset

Consider adding an ADA accessible fishing pier.

Install a paved path and parking lot to improve accessibility.

Improve benches for fishing.

Cotton Mill Park

Develop a master plan to identify opportunities for park expansion and

Medium $60,000 New Asset

Medium $40,000 - $90,000 New Asset

High est. $1,500 per bench Upgrade

Install an ADA path from on-street parking to ballfields and playgrounds.

Special Use Parks

Bayside Park Cotton Mill Park adding an accessible fishing pier. parking lot to improve accessibility. and/or identify alternative locations for additional programming (wood shop, community gardens, green house, etc.) parking; currently there is only an uneven gravel area.

Develop a master plan to identify opportunities for park expansion and potential parking nearby.

Consider purchasing land along Haskel St to add land for more trees, natural plantings, and possibly a solar parking lot; park currently does not have its own dedicated parking lot.

Install a rowing (long boat) storage shed and boat launch (requested by Wayland and would be paid for by them; alternative park could be Tahoe).

Add parking or drop-off area for visitors bringing in kayaks to launch from the park; (closest location currently for parking belongs to Iconic Energy).