Barneveld RECREATIONOUTDCOMPREHENSIVERPLAN 2022-2026
ii Barneveld | Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Parks Steering Committee John Forbes, Village President Mike Peterson, Village Trustee Brandon Watson, Village Trustee Village Board John Forbes, Village President Mike Peterson, Village Trustee Brandon Watson, Village Trustee Chris Valcheff, Village Trustee Rhonda Hazen, Village Trustee Don Hugill, Village Trustee Scott Leahy, Village Trustee Prepared by: This document was prepared by MSA Professional Services, Inc. with assistance from the Parks Steering Committee of Barneveld, Wisconsin. Project No.: 00142044 Cover Photo Credit: Iowa County ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thank you to all the members of the community who participated in the planning process!
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vChapter 1 | Introduction CONTENTO1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Plan Purpose 1.2 Planning Process 1.3 The Role of RecreationParks,&Trails 05 CHAPTER 2: ABOUT BARNEVELD 2.1 Local & ContextRegional 2.2 Demographics 2.3 Physical Character & ResourcesEnvironmental 2.4 Existing Land Use & Zoning 2.5 Future Land Use Plans 2.6 Village-Owned Facilities 2.7 School Facilities 2.8 Regional Facilities 2.9 Private Facilities 19 CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS OF NEEDS AND DEMANDS 4.1 QuantitativeAnalysis 4.2 Geographic Analysis 4.3 Qualitative Analysis 4.4 State Insights 15 CHAPTER 3: GOALS & STRATEGIES 3.1 Goals & Strategies 29 CHAPTER 5: RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 ExistingFacilitiesPark 5.2 New and Expanded Park Facilities 5.3 Trail Improvements 5.4 Other Recommendations 37 CHAPTER 6: IMPLEMENTATION 6.1 Tools & Mechanisms to Fund Implementation 6.2 Plan Adoption Amendments& 6.3 Action Plan A APPENDIX A: SURVEY SUMMARY B APPENDIX B: PARKS AND RECREATION MAPS C APPENDIX C: BIRCH LAKE PARK MASTER PLAN & MEMORIAL PARK CONCEPT PLAN
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1Chapter 1 | Introduction Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Thehabitat.Stewardship grant program is the most widely used recreational grant program in the state. Eligibility for the program requires that a community maintain a local comprehensive outdoor recreation plan (CORP), updated every five years, and that the project for which grant funding is sought is described in the CORP. Many other similar state and federal recreational grant programs have similar requirements or have shown a tendency to favor those grant applications which are supported through previous community planning efforts.
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The Village of Barneveld realizes the importance and benefits its parks, open space, and trail systems have on the village’s character and quality of life and is committed to providing for the recreational needs of current and future residents.
GRANT FUNDING
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This plan identifies conceptual locations and recommendations for different types of parks, trails, natural areas, and recreational facilities. In nearly every case, more detailed planning, engineering, budgeting, and discussions will be necessary before decisions are made to actually acquire land or construct recreational facilities.
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Named for two of Wisconsin’s most revered conservation leaders, Warren Knowles (Governor 19651971) and Gaylord Nelson (Governor 1959-1963, U.S. Senator 1964-1981), the purpose of the program is to preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries, and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation. The conservation and recreation goals of the Stewardship Program are achieved through the acquisition of land and easements, development of recreational facilities, and restoration of wildlife
• An analysis of parkland and recreational needs and demands,
• General policy direction regarding park, recreation, open space, bicycle, and pedestrian facility planning and maintenance, Recommendations for new and improving existing park, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, Master plan for Birch Lake Park and concept plan Memorial Park, and
This plan intends to guide the continual improvement of the village’s park, recreation and trail systems to maintain its eligibility for state and federal park and recreation grants. This plan envisions a connected system of parks, open spaces, and trails throughout Barneveld, related to the village’s natural resources, geography, and neighborhoods.
1.1 PLAN PURPOSE Parks, recreation, and trails are important elements in the quality of life for all communities. Not only these elements provide a safe and healthy place to recreate, they also serve to beautify, protect the natural environment and influence the patterns of development in and around the community.
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• Funding strategies.
The plan is also intended to be a support document and component of Barneveld’s Comprehensive Plan, as well as align Barneveld with local and state initiatives to promote outdoor recreation. This plan along with the village’s other long-range plans and development-related ordinances, will be used to implement and promote its parks and recreation program. Specifically the plan provides:
• An inventory of existing park and recreational facilities,
• Information regarding demographic trends,
The Wisconsin Legislature created the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (Stewardship) in 1989.
1.2 PLANNING PROCESS
Early in the planning process
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1.3 THE ROLE OF PARKS, RECREATION & TRAILS
and meetings JULY 2021 • Parks Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting #1 • Existing Conditions Review • Park Needs Review AUGUST 2021 • Community Survey SEPTEMBER 2021 • PSC Meeting #2 • Draft Birch Lake Park and Memorial Park Concept Plans OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2021 • Public Open House • Preliminary Park Needs • PSC Meeting #3 DECEMBER 2021 • Draft Plan JANUARY 2022 • Combined PSC Meeting #4 - Plan Review Recommendation& FEBRUARY 2022 • Village Board - Plan Adoption PROJECT MILESTONES
Park, recreation, bicycle, and pedestrian planning are essential components of long-range community planning in Barneveld.
Barneveld’s most recent Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) was adopted in 1997. In 2021 the village contracted with MSA Professional Services, Inc. to assist with an update to the 1997 plan, and with development of a master plan for the recently acquired Birch Lake Park property and a concept plan for Memorial Park.
Barneveld facilitated an online community survey to gather citizen feedback on desired public park, trail, and recreational facilities. The process also included a public involvement meeting (PIM) to obtain input from the public on desired park and recreation improvements for the park system, and Birch Lake and Memorial Parks (Refer to Appendix A for survey results and Chapter 4 for a summary of the public involvement meeting). A public hearing was also held prior to plan adoption. This plan was developed following the Guidelines for the Development of Local Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans of the 2019-2023 Wisconsin State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) created by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The plan content and format have been tailored to fit the needs of Barneveld.
The benefits of parks go far beyond simply being spaces where people can recreate. Parks contribute to the physical and mental health of individuals and provide public safety, environmental, economic and social equity benefits to our communities. Recently, parks have come to the forefront of public health discussions due to COVID-19. The pandemic has put parks in the spotlight as more people seek opportunities to be outdoors to socially distance themselves. It is important to remember the benefits parks provide to the communities they serve, which include: Belonging Public parks are a unique amenity because they have the potential to be accessible to anyone in the community, regardless of age, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, race, or ethnicity. Though we often find that disparities exist in the distribution and quality of parks and recreation amenities, many parks and recreation departments across the U.S. are now rethinking how to engage and provide benefits to residents who do not currently have access to parks. If parks can be more inclusive, they have the potential to function as a nucleus of neighborhood activity. They can be places where residents gather for social events, recreational activities,
INTRODUCTION
According to the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), when individuals use green spaces, they have fewer health issues, improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reduced stress— which leads to a lower incidence of depression and a greater ability to face problems. According to a report by the NRPA titled “The Economic Impact of Parks,” “Diabetic individuals taking 30-minute walks in a green space experienced lower blood glucose levels than spending the same amount of time doing physical activity in other settings. Thirty minutes of walking in nature resulted in larger drops in blood glucose than three (3) hours of cycling indoors.”
Leisure time is an important component of everyone’s lifestyle and increasingly people are choosing locations to live based on quality-of-life factors such as recreational amenities. According to the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA’s) Engagement with Parks Report, four out of five adults in the US seek high-quality parks and recreation when choosing a place to live. The ability to retain or attract new residents has direct economic benefits to the village. For this reason, having a great park, recreation, and trail systems contributes directly to economic development.
Economic Prosperity
According to a study completed by NRPA and George Mason University, 72% of the 70 communities studied use parks and recreation images in their economic development materials. The study notes that parks and recreation contribute to economic development through business attraction, business retention and expansion and talent attraction. If a park system is designed with connections to regional destinations, it can also serve to bring in additional visitors. This additional tourism can be a significant benefit to local businesses. The village’s plan aligns with regional and state plans to promote outdoor recreation in the greater area.
Community Health
Ecological Health
Impact of COVID-19 With COVID-19 we are seeing increased usage of trails and parks. This increase in usage coupled with a need to maintain social distancing has resulted in new design challenges. It is likely these shifts will impact parks into the future. We also anticipate the way in which parks are funded is going to shift—there will likely be a more diverse set of funding sources and partnerships for park and recreation projects. A final anticipated impact is a focus on health equity and social justice in parks and programming.
4 Barneveld | Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan about local issues, increasing social interaction and creating an overall sense of community.
While parks, forests, and trails provide opportunities to improve the health of residents, they also contribute to the greater ecological health of the village. Parks are often tied together with environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, floodplains, surface waters, or significant woodlands which can include trails. These areas provide food and shelter for local wildlife and natural stormwater retention. Individual parks can provide important “rooms” of natural resource activity; however, they become even more functional when they can be linked together by environmental corridors, or “hallways.” Wildlife, plants, and water all depend on the ability to move freely within the environment from room to room.
Connections Well-connected trail systems can provide an important alternate means of traveling for those who prefer to bike for health or environmental reasons and for those who lack other means of transportation due to age, income or disability. Shared-use paths also provide important connections to public transit.
According to the National Household Travel Survey conducted by the Federal Highway Administration, 85% of transit trips begin and end with walking and nearly one in six walking trips is made for the purpose of accessing public transit.
5Chapter 2 | About Barneveld Chapter 2 ABOUT BARNEVELD
This section describes some of the historic demographic trends for Barneveld as it pertains to population, age composition, and housing. This includes data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) which is reported as a rolling average over a 5-year period. Because ACS data are only estimates and contain a margin of error, they may not always represent conditions as accurately as Census data. However, data is generally more reliable at the county and state levels. The 2021 population estimates and population projections are from the Wisconsin Department of Administration (WI DOA). Population The most recent population estimate for the City is 1,279 for 2021 (WI DOA). From year 1980 to 2021, the population of Barneveld grew by 121%, much higher than the percentage growth statewide (25%) (WI AccordingDOA).toWI DOA population projections, the village is expected to add an additional 336 residents between 2021 and 2040. This represents a 26% increase over a 19 year period, or 1.2% annual growth. This projection is the higher than the 20001,088 20251,455
The Village of Barneveld is located on the eastern side of Iowa County. The main highway serving the community is Highway 18-151 that runs east-west through southwest Wisconsin. Although Barneveld is a small community, it has been growing at a rapid pace.
2.2 DEMOGRAPHICS
22,780 5,363,715 20101,231 23,687 5,686,986 20211,279 24,146 5,893,718
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Village BarneveldIowaof CountyWisconsin 1970 528 19,306 4,417,821 1980 579 19,802 4,705,642 1990 660 20,150 4,891,769
26,150 6,203,850 20301,550 27,105 6,375,910 20351,600 27,309 6,476,270 20401,615 26,990 6,491,635 1980-2021 700 4,344 1,188,076 2021-2040 336 2,844 2021-204026.3%11.8%10.1%1980-2021120.9%21.9%25.2%597,917 Population History & PercentProjectionsProjectionsGrowthChange Table 2.1 Population History & Projections Source: US Census, WI DOA Population Estimate and Projections Table 2.2 Age By Range Source: 2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates Age TotalPercentage 0-9 221 17.9% 10-19 200 16.2% 20-29 102 8.3% 30-39 261 21.1% 40-49 167 13.5% 50-59 96 7.8% 60-69 118 9.6% 70-79 43 3.5% 80+ 27 2.2% Median 33.7 Age by Range Table 2.3 Housing Statistics Source: 2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates 2010 441 2019 429 2010 2.74 2019 2.83 % of Households with individuals under 18 2010 42.4% 2019 48.5% AverageHouseholdsHousehold Size Barneveld Housing Statistics
2.3 PHYSICAL CHARACTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
• Cyrano Darner Dragonfly.
• Paddlefish.
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Age composition is an important consideration in park and recreational planning as needs and desires of individuals will vary based on their interests and physical abilities.
About Barneveld growth projected for Iowa County (12%) and higher than the state (10%) (WI DOA projections). With a projected population increase, new park lands and facilities will be necessary to continue meeting the demands of new neighborhoods.
Approximately 34% of the population is considered youth (<20 years old) which is above the 2010 ACS 5-Year Estimate (32%). Approximately 15% of the population is considered at retirement age (>60 years old), which is above the 2010 ACS 5-Year Estimate of 11%. Similar to what is occurring in other parts of the state, median age in the City increased from 30.3 in 2010 ACS 5-Year Estimates to 33.7 in 2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Despite the increase, Barneveld is still below the state median (39.6). Growth in both older and younger age cohorts in the village highlights the importance of providing a variety of recreation amenities to serve these different needs and abilities.
Water Resources
• Starhead Topminnow.
The primary hydrological features found within the village and its planning area include Trout Creek and Birch Lake (created by a dam on Trout Creek). There are no other lakes or rivers in the immediate area, but the Wisconsin River (just north of the village) serves the recreational demands of residents. The streams that surround Barneveld also allow for various recreational opportunities. These include activities such as fishing, swimming, boating, and even passive recreational opportunities such as bird watching and nature viewing.
Housing Based on 2019 ACS 5-Year estimates, there are approximately 429 households in the village, 49% of which include at least one child under 18 years old. This percentage has increased from the 42% of households from 2010 with at least one child under 18 years old. The average household size is 2.83 individuals, up from the average size in 2010 of 2.74. This signals growing families, and is consistent with national trends showing household size is finally starting to increase after over 100 years of decrease.
• Black Rat Snake.
• Smoky Shadowfly.
• Round Pigtoe. • Higgins Eye Pearlymussel.
• Prairie Leafhopper.
Wildlife Planning area wildlife habitat is found in wooded or wet areas. In this particular area of the state, hillsides and valleys offer unique habitat resources for wildlife and plants. Each slope appeals to a different flora and fauna. Streams also provide habitats for aquatic species but also many other forms of wildlife. Endangered and threatened species found in the Barneveld area include:
Barneveld is part of the Driftless Region, which is a unique subregion of the Upper Midwest that was untouched by glaciers and glacial drift. The area is characterized by steep hills, narrow valleys, and uneven topography. The Driftless Region offers unparalleled natural beauty, but can be a challenging location to develop due to the sometimes extreme change in Throughouttopography.theDriftless Region, weathering, which began long before the Glacial Period, has produced a deep mantle of residual soil; a notable contrast with the remainder of the state. Generally the soils of the region have been classified as the grayishbrown unglaciated silt loam, hilly or steep. These soils produce native vegetation such as prairie, oakhickory, forestry and oak savannahs. Their basic materials include clay residue from weathered limestone, weathered sandstone, loess and streamlaid sand and gravel. The latter occurs in valleys of large streams while the first three are widespread. The entire southwest Wisconsin region is covered with a thick blanket of loess (windblown silt and sand). Over most of the region the loess is largely silt and is two or three feet thick. In addition, some sandy areas along the Wisconsin River have active dunes.
The table on the previous page summarizes the age composition of the village’s population from 2019 ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Age Composition
Memorial Park Memorial Park is a 1.8 acre park on the north side of the Village, located on Military Ridge State Trail. The park was established after the June 8, 1984 tornado as a tribute to those who lost their lives in
Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks are parks that serve a neighborhood within a 1/4-1/2 mile radius with a desirable size of 3 to 10 acres. These parks generally include playground equipment, athletic fields/courts, and restroom facilities.
Kittleson Krest Park is a 0.7 acre park with playground equipment, swings, a sandbox, basketball court, and Quailbenches.Ridge Park Quail Ridge Park is a 2.6 acre park on a hill that was acquired with the development of the Quail Ridge Subdivision. Park amenities include playground equipment, swings, a slide, spring riders, a sandbox, and benches.
2.6 VILLAGE-OWNED FACILITIES
Community Parks Community parks are areas of diverse environmental quality and may include areas suited for recreational facilities, such as athletic complexes and swimming pools. The intent of community parks is they meet a wide variety of recreational needs and are draw for people from across the community. Typically these parks include all of the improvements found in a neighborhood park. They can also encompass natural areas and be significantly larger in size. Desirable size is at least 10 acres, though smaller occurs in Barneveld.
The Village of Barneveld has historically been predominantly rural and residential, but has a growing mix of business and industry. Single-family residential accounts for 9% of the land area within the village and multi-family accounts for 0.7%. The largest use of land in the Village of Barneveld is agricultural, accounting for 62% of land use.
In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, the focus for future development in the Village of Barneveld includes commercial/business development along USH 151, as well as residential development. New residential growth is primarily anticipated in the southwest area of the village, to the west of the quickly-developing commercial/industrial area.
The following contains descriptions of village-owned park facilities. Figure 2.6 provides an overview of existing parks in the village. Recommendations for parks are found in Chapter 5. Mini Parks Mini parks, or pocket parks, are small outdoor spaces, usually no more than 1 acre or less. They are typically on small and/or irregular shaped sites, or vacant properties. Mini-parks are generally limited to passive uses such as gardens, benches, gazebos, fountains, or other small social gathering facilities.
8 Barneveld | Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan • Bell’s Vireo. • Northern Myotis. • Snowy Campion. • Southern Dry-mesic Forest. • Alder Thicket. 2.4 EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING
Birch Lake Park Birch Lake Park is a 151.2 acre park which was recently acquired by the village. Twelve acres are considered developed and the remaining undeveloped acreage includes Birch Lake and forest. Current park amenities include a boat launch, camping, playground equipment, batting cages, lighted ballfield, open-air shelter, restrooms, concession stand, grills, drinking water, covered bleachers, picnic tables, benches, parking lot, archery range, and barbecue area. As part of this planning process the village completed a master plan for Birch Lake Park.
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Pocket Park Pocket Park is a 0.20 acre park preserved by the village during the redevelopment that was done after the 1984 tornado. The park serves as an “open space connection” between the Military Ridge State Trail and the commercial activities on Highway ID and Orbison Street. Park amenities include a trail, picnic tables, and benches.
2.5 FUTURE LAND USE PLANS
Kittleson Krest Park
9Chapter 2 | About Barneveld Figure 2.4 Barneveld Future Land Use Map Source: 2019 Barneveld Comprehensive Plan USH 18 & 151 TEO COUNTYROADK CO NT RO D T ENNITONAVE R STE ANNR ERNEDR DU TR AL R W INDUSTR AL RD EMANST THON RD OUNTY RO KENTDR WOODST CHURCHST VICTORALN OAKPARKDR QUAILRDGEDR N MAR NGROVEST NJONESST FORDDR CGNR VORTEX DR NKENZEST CORBINDR WMAINST CO MER ST SWSSLN VC ORAC WORBSONST WCOUNTYROADD KRCRS SOUTHST SYVACIR DUST DR SGARFELDST WDOUGLASST DOUGLSC VTEC SAV NNAHST COU TYROADID CANAR GMAR SKENZIES SGROVEST NGARFIELDS COMMERT USH 18' & 151 ALDERSBLV CUTODK ECOUNTYROADID ACS ± 0 0 1 0 20 05 Mi es This map s ne ther a legal y recorded map nor a techn ca survey and s no intended to be one SWWRPC s not respons b e for any naccuracies here n contained Date: 5/21/2019 Source: Iowa County Land Records (2019) U S Census Tigerl ne Shapef es (2018) MILITARY RIDGE STATE TRA L C TY HALL SCHOOL RQUAILIDGEPARK OOTWNF GRBHAM VILLAGERECYCLING FTWASTEWATERREATMENTACILITY Land Use Single Fam y Res dential Multi Family Residential CIRICommerciansttutionalecreationndustrialonservation Agriculture Village of Barneveld Future Land Use MAP H-2
the tornado. Current amenities at the park include playground equipment, basketball court, volleyball court, horseshoes, trail, open-air shelter, restrooms, picnic tables, benches, and a small parking lot. As part of this planning process the village completed a conceptual plan for Memorial Park. For more detailed information on village-owned facilities and their amenities, see Figure 2.5. Trails Figure 2.6 also provides an overview of existing trails in the village. The major trail running through the village is Military Ridge State Trail. Trail recommendations are included in Chapter 5.
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2.7 SCHOOL FACILITIES
• Love and Strutt Creeks State Fishery Area.
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• Ridgeway Relict State Natural Area.
2.8 REGIONAL FACILITIES
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The village is served by the Barneveld School District. The elementary, middle, and high schools are all located within one campus between E Main St. and USH 151. School facilities include a gym, athletic field, and ball diamonds. These facilities can be booked for use by community organizations and businesses.
In addition to public recreation facilities, the residents of Barneveld have access to the Deer Valley Lodge and Golf Course located southwest of the village. Deer Valley has 27 holes spread over three golf courses, lodging, a banquet hall, and an indoor water park. Tyrol Basin is another private facility that is available to Barneveld residents. Located north of Mt. Horeb, Tyrol Basin includes a ski hill and hiking trails. Ridge State Trail
Schools can also fulfill local park needs in communities as they provide many of the same facilities found in neighborhood parks, such as playground equipment and athletic fields.
2.9 PRIVATE FACILITIES
• Church-Thomson Prairie. Thompson Memorial Prairie. Erbe Grassland Preserve. Parrish Oak Savanna. State • Governor Dodge State Park. Blue Mound State Park. Yellowstone Lake State Park.
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Privately Managed Public Facilities:
There are several park and recreational facilities within close proximity to Barneveld in public ownership: Dane County • Brigham County Park.
• Stewart Lake County Park.
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• Tower Hill State Park. Barneveld Prairie State Natural Area.
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• Trout Creek State Fishery Area.
• York Prairie State Natural Area.
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5. Continue funding the replacement of old and deteriorating equipment in all village parks to ensure health, safety, and welfare of visitors including playground equipment and safety surfacing.
Strategies1.Preserve or acquire properties that are environmentally unique or sensitive, including areas adjacent to Trout Creek.
Goal 2 - Establish a system of parks that promote the conservation, protection, and enhancement of natural resources in the community and make them available for recreation use.
7. Evaluate and update the parkland dedication subdivision ordinance at intervals consistent with the regular five (5) year updates of this document so that it adequately addresses the recreational needs of residents.
Strategies1.Continue to acquire parkland to maintain a ratio of 12.4 acres of developed parkland per 1,000 residents at a minimum.
2. Prioritize passive recreation in sensitive environmental areas. Prioritize buildings, intensive, and active recreation in the least environmentally sensitive areas.
6. Continually evaluate the amount of parkland and facilities to be managed by village staff with consideration to keeping expenditures balanced with expected levels of service and maintenance. Hire additional public works crew staff when it is determined the park maintenance needed exceeds current staff capacity.
2. Ensure all residents live within 1/2 mile of a village park.
Strategies1.TheVillage Board should consult and incorporate the needs identified in the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) before subdivision plats are approved.
8. Consider charging a park impact fee for development of park amenities to serve new residential subdivisions.
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4. Provide park and recreation facilities that accommodate all user groups, including the special needs of the elderly and disabled.
Quail Ridge Park
3. Provide ADA compliant barrier-free access in all new or improved park facility construction, play areas, and sports field areas.
Goal 1 - Establish and maintain a communitywide system of parks and open space to meet the needs of current and future community residents.
3. Follow all state and local requirements regarding the siting of park improvements in areas with wetlands and floodplain.
This purpose of this plan is to guide development of subsequent parks, recreation, open space and bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Barneveld. Goals are presented here as desired outcomes. Strategies include both actions and policy rules—they are the methods proposed to achieve the stated goals.
Goal 3 - Operate the village park system, and conduct planning, acquisition and development in a way that respects and utilizes participation from the public and various civic groups in the community, county, region, and state.
2. Engage residents and those who recreate in Barneveld in park planning initiatives to better understand and incorporate their needs and wants.
5. Participate in regional planning of parks and outdoor recreational needs, including Iowa County, Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
COMPLYING WITH THE AMERICANS DISABILITIESWITHACT
The ADA, enacted in 1990, clearly states the right of equal access for persons to local government services, including parks. On September 15, 2010 the Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act. The 2010 Standards included new provisions for accessible design for recreational facilities such as playgrounds, swimming pools, fishing and golf facilities. Similar to when the original 1991 ADA Standards were adopted for public buildings, a community is required to complete a self-evaluation of their recreational facilities for ADA compliance by March 15, 2012. Those communities with 50 or more full or part-time employees are also required to develop a Transition Plan, which identifies what corrective work will be completed, when it will be completed, and the individual responsible for the corrective work. Any new recreational facilities designed, constructed, or shaped after March 15, 2012 are subject to the 2010 Standards. Any alteration (not simple maintenance, but something that changes the way the site is used) must make the element altered accessible and must create an accessible path of travel through the site or facility to that element.
The New England ADA Center is a good resource to use and offers checklists to evaluate accessibility at existing park facilities. The fillable checklist forms can be found here: http://www.adachecklist.org/checklist.html#rec
Goal 4 - Operate and improve the village park system and recreation facilities in an efficient and cost effective manner.
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Strategies1.Continually pursue county, state, and federal funding programs, which can aid in the purchase and/or development of desired park system improvements.
3. Update the village’s CORP every five years to maintain grant eligibility.
6. Continue to partner with the Friends of Birch Lake to plan and make improvements to Birch Lake Park according to the Birch Lake Park Master Plan.
3. Coordinate park planning efforts with surrounding communities and partner to provide park and recreation amenities that benefit all involved.
4. Use the CORP to develop a capital improvements schedule/budget for guiding future park acquisitions and improvement projects.
4. Encourage cooperative public/private/village/ school development projects to help improve and expand outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the community in a cost-effective manner.
There are some fundamental differences in how accessibility in the outdoors is accommodated compared to indoors or the built environment. While restrooms, shelters, interpretive centers, and parking lots, for example, need to follow detailed ADA guidelines, other improvements such as trails or swimming beach areas, for example, do not necessarily need to follow indoor or built environment ramp grades or surfacing requirements. A good rule of thumb for the village to follow is that anything constructed must not make the outdoor experience anymore difficult than what occurs naturally. Mother Nature does not have to comply with ADA, but the village does.
5. Pursue the development of revenue generating recreation facilities and activities, which can aid in the development of new facilities and/or the maintenance of existing facilities (i.e.. private for profit concession agreements, beer garden, shelter rentals).
2. Nurture the existing positive relationships with public, private organizations and businesses, school district, and technical college for donations and volunteer help to aid in park system development, maintenance, and staffing.
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18 Barneveld | Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Goal 5 - Provide a seamless network of trails that provide safe and comfortable access.
Strategies1.Provide safe and adequate accessibility to community parks and recreation facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists.
GOALS & STRATEGIES Birch Lake Park
2. Evaluate whether sidewalks are needed in new developments to ensure safe, accessible routes for residents to travel between neighborhoods and schools, parks, and trails (state or local). Establish wayfinding signage to allow new residents or visitors to effectively travel throughout the village on foot or bicycle. Coordinate planning and development efforts with adjacent municipal bodies to complete larger regional networks (municipal, county, and state).
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Year20202025203020352040 Population 1,279 1,455 1,550
Barneveld is currently providing 12.0 acres of developed parkland (this does not include the approximately 139 undeveloped acres of Birch Lake Park).
• State Insights - a summary of the demand trends in recreational amenities at the state level.
Table 4.2 summarizes the current and projected supply and demand for total parkland acreage based 1,600 1,615
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An analysis of existing recreational land area is provided to determine if the recreational needs of residents are being met. This analysis is limited to an evaluation of village-owned park land, and does not include off-road trails not located in parks.
• Geographic Analysis - an analysis of the geographic distribution of parks and park facilities within the village.
• Quantitative Analysis - a comparison of existing parkland acreage and population projections versus park and recreational agencies across the US, including a review of the amount of parkland available to village residents.
4.1 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
Total Supply (acres) 15.415.415.415.415.4 Demand (12.4 acres/1,000)15.918.019.219.820.0 Surplus (12.4 acres/1,000) -0.5-2.6-3.8-4.4-4.6 Total Park Acreage Surplus/Deficit (in acres) Table 4.2 Park Acreage Surplus/Deficit (12.4 ac./1,000 residents) Source: WI DOA, MSA 12.0 5.2 12.4 21.825.020.015.010.05.0Barneveld Lower Quartile Median Upper Quartile Acres NRPA Agency Performance Review 2021 Acres of Parkland per 1,000 Residents (jurisdiction pop. <20,000) Figure 4.1 Acres of Parkland per 1,000 Residents (jurisdiction pop. of < 20,000) Source: NRPA Agency Performance Review 2021
• Qualitative Analysis - a summary of public input regarding village parks and recreational facilities gathered through the community survey, and public involvement meeting.
This chapter presents an analysis of how well the village’s existing park and recreation facilities satisfy current needs. The adequacy of the village’s existing park and recreation systems are evaluated using the following methods:
The Village has previously (1997 CORP) used a generally accepted standard at the time of 12 acres of total parkland per 1,000 residents. This standard was based on the standards developed by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) several decades ago for the amount of parkland a community should strive to achieve. Recently, NRPA has shifted away from the use of park standards because there is no single set of standards that takes into account the uniqueness found in every community across the country. Instead, NRPA now collects information from Park and Recreation Departments across the US such as residents per park, budgets, staffing, park amenities. This data is organized by jurisdiction size so that communities of similar size across the US can see metrics typical of its peers.
Figure 4.1 below shows the median, lower and upper quartile of acres of parkland per 1,000 residents for Barneveld’s peer communities (population up to 20,000). For agencies with similar populations, the median quartile is 12.4 acres, the lower quartile is 5.2 and the upper quartile is 21.8 for acres of parkland per 1,000 residents .
1. Survey responses under-represent village residents under the age of 18 and over-represent those age 35-54 (survey response demographics are compared to the 2019 American Community Survey Estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics below).
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The geographic, qualitative and state analysis in the following sections will provide additional guidance on this need.
5. Ninety-six percent (96%) of resident respondents are within reasonable walking or biking distance to a park or trail.
• Sidewalks around school complex and to Kari Krest subdivision.
The National Recreation and Park Association, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land and the Urban Land Institute, promotes the 10-Minute Walk Campaign (https://10minutewalk. org) which advocates that “there’s a great park within a 10-minute walk of every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America.”
Using the 10-Minute Walk as a guiding principal, the Park Service Areas map in Figure 4.4 (Appendix B) indicates areas of the village that are within a 10-minute walk of a park (approximately 0.5 miles). Based on the 10-Minute Walk Principal, all existing residential areas are well-served by parks. Greaylan Park was recently dedicated to serve the first phase of the upcoming residential development in the southwest portion of the village. This area currently does not have any parks. As further residential development occurs in this area, additional parks and trails should be considered.
The Park Facility Distribution map in Appendix B indicates the recreational facilities available in each park. Based on this map:
• Volleyball is only offered at Memorial Park.
FIgure 4.3 Age Comparison, Survey Respondents to All Residents Source: Barneveld CORP Community Survey (2021)
• The only ballfield in the village is at Birch Lake Park, though the school district owns two fields.
21Chapter 4 | Analysis of Needs and Demands on village population and a service level of 12.4 acres per 1,000 residents. If no new parkland is added, by 2040 the village will be providing 9.5 acres per 1,000 residents. With an additional 22.6 acres anticipated to be developed based pm the master plan for Birch Lake Park (total developed area of 34.5 acres), this analysis suggests that the village may not need to acquire additional park land through the year 2040 to maintain a standard of 12.4 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents.
The location of parks in relation to Barneveld’s residents is an important indicator of how well existing facilities are dispersed throughout the community.
• No soccer fields exist in the village.
As part of the planning process, a survey was distributed to gauge resident preferences, opinions, and feedback on the village’s park facilities and the master plan for Birch Lake Park. In total, the survey received 245 responses. This survey is a key component of analyzing recreational needs and demands in the village, and the following is a summary of responses and findings. Responses where resident opinions differ from overall survey opinion are noted below.
6. The top activities respondents participate in at village parks are:
2. Sixty-two percent (62%) of residents who took the survey said they have at least one child living at home (46% of households in Barneveld have at least one child living at home).
3. Many respondents (77%) noted walking or running for exercise at least once a week.
4. Popular responses for locations that need to be improved for bicycle or pedestrian safety:
4.2 GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
• No park shelters existing south of CTH ID.
T T 4 4 3 5 1 JENNITONAVE W INDUSTRIAL RD INDUSTRIAL DR MilitaryRidgeStateTrail MilitaryRidgeStateTrailUnnamed Unnamed UnnamedfldiPrnteBysmorrison,Fe:\\msapscom\s\Proect\00\00142\00142044\GIS\00142044ParkServceAreasmxdPrntDate12/20/2021 1 Bir ch La ke Pa r k 2 K ittles o n K r es t Pa r k 3 M emo r ia l Pa r k 4 M ilita r y Rid g e Sta te Tr a il 5 Po cket Pa r k 6 Qua il Rid g e Pa r k Figure 4.4 Park Service Areas in Barneveld Source: MSA
1 8 - 1 5 1 K I D I D K 2 6 4 ARNESONRD QUAILRIDGEDR SJONESST VOL LEN RD W BLUE MOUNDS RD Military Ridge State Trail U n n a me d U n n a m e d East Branch Pecatonica RiverUnnamed TroutCreek Data Sources : Parcels , Mu ni cip al Bou nda ry, Streets : MSA ( 2020) Parks /Co mmu n ity Fac il ities : SWRPC Comp Plan (2019 ) Aeri al: W isc ons in Iow a C o W RO C (201 8) Sta te Trail : WD NR (20 20) Village of B ar ne veld Iow a C oun ty, W isco nsin Park Ser vice Areas Barn eve ld CO RP Stu dy 0 250 500 Feet River s/Strea m s State Tra il Parc el Bo u nd a r y Vill ag e L im it s Sch o o l Par k State O wn ed Tr ai l La n d Vill ag e Ow n ed Pa r k Vill ag e Ow n ed Co n ser vati on Area Par k Ser v ic e Ar ea (0 5 M iles)
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1 8 - 1 5 1 H H K I D K 2 6 3 4 5 ARNESONRD QUAILRIDGEDR R RUSTE RD SJONESST AAC C R D INDUSTRIAL DR WBLUEMOUNDS RD Military Ridge State Trail Unnamed EastBranchPecatonicaRiver TroutCreek Data Sources : Parcels , roads, rai lroads, munic ipa l boundar y, hydrolog y: C alu met C o GI S (2020) Aeri al: W DNR Statew ide Lea f O f f I magery (2020 ) Parks /Trai ls : Cal umet C ounty W GIS ( 2021) Village of B arne veld Iow a C oun ty, W isco nsin Park Facility Distribution River s/Strea ms State Tra il Parcel Bo un d ar y Vill ag e Limit s Par k State O wn ed Tr ai l La n d Vill ag e Ow n ed Co n ser vati on Area Barn eve ld CO RP Stu dy 0 250 500 Feet
The primary difference between resident and non-resident responses to this question is the addition of biking as a top activity for residents (37%).
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10. Just under a quarter of respondents (23%) expressed concern for safety or accessibility in Barneveld Parks. Some concerns included bike/ ped connectivity to Birch Lake Park and other village parks, wasps, and aging playground equipment in Memorial and Quail Ridge.
12. Seventy percent (70%) of all respondents drive somewhere outside of the Village of Barneveld to use specific recreational facilities –common responses as to where are local parks in Dodgeville, Mt. Horeb, and Blue Mounds. Top activities respondents are participating in at these parks are hiking, swimming (pool or beach), and splash pad.
7. The top amenities respondents would like added to village parks are: Outdoor Pool (53%). Restrooms (43%). Splash Pad (41%). Dog Park (29%). Ball Diamonds (28%).
Additional parks needed in areas the Village is experiencing growth (southeast of Village if CTH K is re-routed by WisDOT, south of Industrial Drive, northeast of Village adjacent to Military Ridge State Trail, north of Trout Creek).
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8. The top 3 favorite parks of respondents are as follows: Birch Lake Park (49%). Memorial Park (39%). Quail Ridge Park (10%).
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9. The top amenities respondents would like to see at Birch Lake Park are: Restrooms (76%). Ball Diamond (46%). Fishing Pier (45%). Off-road Walking Trail (32%). Playground Equipment (ages 6-12) (30%). Dog Park (27%). Archery Shooting Range (22%). Boat Launch (21%).
15. Many respondents feel the village should allocate funding for recreational programs such as youth sports (58%).
14. About 74% of respondents believe the Village of Barneveld should spend more on installing new park facilities/equipment. Sixty-four percent (64%) believe the village should spend more on recreational activities or programs.
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• Lack of restrooms (31%).
In addition to survey responses, we received input at a public open house held on October 6, 2021. There were around 20 people at the open house. At this meeting the public was able to comment on the village’s park system, Birch Lake Park Master Plan options, and Memorial Park Concept Plan options.
13. Top two reasons why respondents don’t use parks are:
3. Explore opportunities to capitalize on local resources in conjunction with tourism. Every jurisdiction is unique and should capitalize on their historic or cultural significance. The Village of Barneveld may want to explore tourism ideas associated with the Barneveld Tornado.
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Figure 4.6 SCORP Planning Areas
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• Boat ramp construction and pier.
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1. Educate local residents about the importance of the agricultural, natural, and cultural resources. Inform local residents about agricultural, cultural, and natural resources in the area. This may be done through a flyer distributed with a normal mailing, an article in the local newspaper, etc.
• Lake dredging/sediment disposal.
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Insights from the Wisconsin Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), 2019-2023
The recently updated Wisconsin SCORP features a Recreation Opportunities Analysis (ROA). The ROA examines existing outdoor-recreation opportunities compared to future opportunities in eight regions throughout Wisconsin. Iowa County is located in the Southern Gateways region. The Southern Gateways region contains a variety of environments - rolling hills in the south, the centrallylocated Wisconsin River, and large marshes in the east - the combination of which provides a wide array of recreational opportunities. The rapid development around Madison has also increased demand for urban-based recreation opportunities such as dog parks, bicycle trails and developed sports facilities.
2. Continue the use of local open space areas to protect natural areas and to provide recreational opportunities. The Village of Barneveld should work with the Town of Brigham to protect the Birch Lake Park area, as this is a prime example of a natural resource area that should be preserved.
The Friends of Birch Lake, a nonprofit dedicated to the improvement of Birch Lake Park, drafted this plan which outlines specific actions to improve the park. The Friends group began implementation of these items in 2021:
The ROA found that residents of the Southern Gateways region participate in the following activities at higher rates than the State average: ATV/UTV riding.
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The timeline for completion of each existing park recommendation is noted within the action table in the next chapter. Due to budgetary constraints it is unlikely that all of the recommendations within this chapter will be implemented in the next five years. Maintenance and improvement projects will be prioritized on an annual basis by village staff in conjunction with Barneveld’s Parks Steering Committee as part of the village’s annual budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Many of the recommendations regarding locating new park or trail facilities will be coordinated with the sale or donation of land by other parties; therefore, the timing is much more variable. Acquisition projects will be implemented through donation, dedication, purchase, or a combination thereof.
The following is a bullet list of recommendations for improvements to existing, developed parks. Some of the recommendations identified within this section are remnants from the 1997 CORP. These recommendations have been highlighted (*) where they occur.
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The quantitative, qualitative, and geographic analysis reveals the need for improvements to existing facilities, as well as the acquisition and development of new sites for future recreational use. It should be noted that some of the recommendations may require considerable cooperation with others, including the citizens of Barneveld, local civic and business associations, and State agencies. In nearly every case, more detailed planning, engineering, study, budgeting, and/or discussion will be necessary before decisions are made to actually acquire land or construct recreational facilities.
The recommendations of this plan are divided into four major sections: (1) existing park facilities (2) new or expanded park facilities; (3) trail improvements; (4) other recommendations.
• Finish sidewalk connection to Military Ridge State Trail. Add park sign. Neighborhood Park Kittleson Krest Park Replace broken bench. Add ADA connectivity between street, playground, and basketball court. Weed sandbox. Add park sign. Add picnic tables. Kittleson Krest Park
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• Add picnic area (possible beer garden). Upgrade playground equipment and add poured in place surfacing and zip line. Install new shelter and restroom. Add corn hole game amenities.
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• Add walking trail loop around lake. If development of this park is going to be phased, the recommended approach is that phase one is the installation of the new shelter and restroom facility, drainage improvements to the existing ballfield, lighting and surveillance cameras, and parking.
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C. Site C is Greaylan Park, a recently dedicated park planned to served 32 residences in the first phase of development. A master plan should be developed for the park which includes public engagement. Amenities that could be considered based on public feedback include playground equipment, trails, a shelter, ball diamond, and soccer field.
B. Site B is an area where residential growth is anticipated to grow. As growth occurs, a neighborhood park (3-10 acres) should be dedicated here to serve the surrounding area.
F. Site F should be evaluated as a potential location for a dog park. The park should be at least one acre with fencing around the perimeter and a double gated entrance. As new park lands are acquired by the village, individual master plans should be developed in order to guide development. All individual master plans should be adopted as appendices to this plan in order to maintain eligibility for state and federal park and recreational grants.
The village should develop new parks in areas that are under-served by existing facilities and areas where future residential expansion is expected to occur. There should be a focus on the acquisition of park and open space which will advance the goals and policies of this plan or the Barneveld Comprehensive Plan.
D. Site D is an area where residential growth is projected to occur. As growth occurs, a neighborhood park (3-10 acres) should be dedicated here to serve the surrounding area.
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E. Site E is an area that, if it becomes available for purchase, the village should consider purchasing and developing a park adjacent to Military Ridge State Trail. Amenities at the park should support trail users and could include restrooms, a picnic area, playground, and a bike service station.
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• Design and install consistent wayfinding signage to bicycle and pedestrian paths, especially along the State Trail to direct riders to other areas of the community (parks, restaurants, school, retail).
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• Consider using Memorial Park and Birch Lake parks as gathering spaces for community events. As Memorial Park is redeveloped, ensure there is signage and information explaining the park is a tribute to those who lost their lives in the June 8, 1984 tornado, and a thank you to those who helped the Village during this time.
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36 Barneveld | Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan • Explore partnership with Southwest Technical College for opportunities to work with students for construction of new park shelters and restrooms. Administrative • Consider charging a park impact fee to fund new park development. Other • Consider development of a village-sponsored recreation program focused on providing youth summer programming first, with possible expansion to programming for adults/seniors. • Host community events at Birch Lake Park and/or Memorial Park.
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“Friends of (name of park)” organizations can support specific parks on an ongoing basis. They may also be able to organize volunteer labor to assist with small development projects such as trail creation, maintenance, or playground installations.
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Under state statute 66.1105 a municipality can use tax increment to complete public improvements within a 0.5-mile radius of the TID, so long as the use of the funds supports and benefits the TID and is identified as allowable in the TID project plan. Therefore, it may be possible for the village to use TIF to pay for trail improvement projects near the TID or if it were to create any TIDs in the future. The village currently has two active districts-TID #4 and #6.
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The village can set up an endowment fund as an additional means of providing continual financial support for park acquisition and development. An endowment fund is a self-sustaining account in which assets are invested. The annual disbursement amount of the fund is a set percent of assets, generally smaller than the accrued interest amount, which allows the value of the fund and assets to grow over time. A park endowment fund can provide a means for residents to provide ongoing donations to the village’s park system with the certainty that the money donated will only be used for the advancement of recreation in the community. Gifts to an endowment fund are tax deductible under federal and state law.
Maintenance and operational expenses of the Barneveld Public Works/Parks Department are generally funded through property taxes and user fees. As the park system grows, the need to increase funding to meet the basic maintenance and operational costs also grows. Often there are insufficient funds to undertake major capital improvement projects. There are a wide variety of potential funding sources to assist with up-front capital costs, including acquisition of land and the development of new recreational facilities.
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This chapter summarizes tools and mechanisms that the village can use to fund implementation of the park, trail, and open space recommendations discussed in Chapter 5. This chapter also outlines the process for plan adoption and plan amendments. TOOLS AND MECHANISMS TO FUND IMPLEMENTATION
Community Fundraising & Volunteer Groups
Public Grant Programs
dredging the lake, constructing a boat launch, and adding a sand beach. With the implementation of the master plan for Birch Lake Park, the village should continue coordination efforts with the Friends group.
Throughout the entire park system local business and corporate support should also be sought. Both nonprofit and for-profit organizations can be rewarded for their support with acknowledgment on a plaque or sign at the site.
An important source of funding is grant programs offered by state and federal agencies, especially the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Table 6.1 provides a summary of common state and federal park and recreation grant programs. The table is not an exhaustive list of grant programs, rather those that are typically used by jurisdictions to supplement acquisition and development of park and recreation areas. The National Recreation and Park Association also maintains a list of grant opportunities available nationwide. This list can be found at: 6.1Informationnrpa.org/our-work/Grant-Fundraising-Resources/.https://www.regardingfundingdetailsshowninTableshouldbeverifiedpriortoseekinggrantfunding.
Room Tax State statutes allow municipalities to charge a room tax of up to 8%. A room tax is a special sales tax charged when people rent lodging. At least 70% of the amount collected needs to be spent on tourism promotion and development. Use of the remaining funds is up to the discretion of the municipality. The village does not currently charge a room tax, but could consider this as a way to fund park and tourism initiatives in the village.
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In Barneveld, the Friends of Birch Lake was created in 2016 to provide fundraising and volunteer support for efforts to improve Birch Lake and the surrounding area. The Friends group is currently implementing its Dredging and Restoration Plan which includes
As part of a broader plan to redevelop an area, the village can use tax increment financing to assist with parkland/trail acquisition and development. There are some limitations to what revenues from a TIF district can be used to pay for.
Community groups and civic organizations are sometimes willing to organize fundraising efforts to assist with costs, programming, and upkeep.
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Table 6.1 Park and Recreation Grant Public Funding Programs Source: MSA Parkland Dedication
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The village’s municipal code includes regulations regarding parkland dedication requirements. Section 241-6(A) of the village’s subdivision ordinance requires one acre of park land be dedicated for every 20 proposed residential units with a plat, not to exceed 1/3 of the total area of the plat. The ordinance give the village the right to select the lands within the plat that will best meet the recreational needs of the village.
Urban Rivers (UR) outdoor recreation. of Development Rights Grants (ADR) Conservation Fund (LAWCON) Recreation match local match required 1 DNR to 50% of the total project costs of a recreational trail project. Payments on costs incurred after project approval. DNR
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39Chapter 6 | Implementation Funding Programs By Category Maximum AwardApplication Due Date Granting Agency Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program TheStewardshipProgramwasestablishedin1989topreserveWisconsin’smost significantlandandwaterresourcesforfuturegenerationsandtoprovidethe land base and recreational facilities needed for quality outdoor experiences. Thesegoalsareachievedbyacquiringlandandeasementsforconservationand recreationpurposes,developingandimprovingrecreationalfacilities,and restoring wildlife habitat. This is an umbrella program that funds the following grants: Aids for the Acquisition and Development of Local Parks (ADLP) Helpstobuylandoreasementsanddeveloporrenovatelocalparkand recreationareafacilitiesfornature basedoutdoorrecreationpurposed(e.g., trails, fishing access, and park support facilities). Urban Green Space (UGS) Helpstobuylandoreasementsinurbanorurbanizingareatopreservethe scenicandecologicalvaluesofnaturalopenspacesfornature basedoutdoor recreation, including non commercial gardening.
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Plan. Ingeneral,landacquisition,development,andrenovationprojectsforpublic outdoorrecreationpurposesareeligibleLWCFprojects.LWCFdoesnotinclude the“nature basedoutdoorrecreation”restrictionthattheStewardshipLocal Assistance Programs do. Recreational Trails Program Grant Eligibleprojectsinclude:maintenanceandrestorationofexistingtrails, developmentandrehabilitationoftrailsideandtrailheadfacilitiesandtrail linkages,constructionofnewtrails,andacquisitionofeasementorpropertyfor trails. Mayonlybeusedontrailswhichhavebeenidentifiedinorwhichfurthera specificgoalofalocal,countyorstatetrailplanincludedorreferenceina statewidecomprehensiveoutdoorrecreationplanrequiredbythefederal LAWCON. 50% local
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40 Barneveld | Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Funding Programs By Category Maximum AwardApplication Due Date Granting Agency Urban Forestry Providestechnicalserviceandfinancialassistancetocommunitiesfordeveloping urban forestry programs. Priorities include: 50% local match required. 1) Communities needing to develop an urban forestry plan; 2) Communities needing worker training; and 3) Communities needing to conduct a street tree inventory. Eligibleprojectsinclude1)Undertakingstreettreeinventories;2)Trainingfor Villagetreeworkers;3) Developingurbanopenspaceprograms;4) Developing urbanforestryplans;5)Developingatreeordinance;6)Developingapublic awareness program; and, 7) Tree planting and maintenance Lake Protection and Classification Grants Designedtoassistlakeusers,lakecommunitiesandlocalgovernmentsasthey undertakeprojectstoprotectandrestorelakesandtheirecosystems.Eligible projects include: 25% local match required. Purchase of property or a conservation easement. $200,000 maximum per project. Restoration of wetlands. Development of local regulations or ordinances. Lakeclassificationprojectsthatallowcountiestodesignandimplementlocal landandwatermanagementprogramsthataretailoredtospecificclassesof lakesinresponsetovariousdevelopmentandrecreationalusepressures(these grants are limited to $50,000). LakeprotectionprojectsrecommendedinaDNR approvedplanincluding watershedmanagement,lakerestoration,diagnosticfeasibilitystudies,orany other projects that will protect or improve lakes. Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Constructionofcapitalimprovementstoprovidesaferecreationalboating facilitiesandforfeasibilitystudiesrelatedtothedevelopmentofsafe recreational facilities. 50% local match required Alsoincludespurchaseofnavigationaids,dredgingofchannelsofwaterways, and chemically treating Eurasian water milfoil. Sport Fish Restoration Funding SportFishRestoration FishingPier(SFR FP)grantsmaybeusedtoconstruct fishing piers that are primarily designed to provide public access for shore fishing. 1 Oct SportFishRestoration BoatAccess(SFR BA)grantsmaybeusedtoconstruct motorboataccessprojects.Eligiblecomponentsincludeboatrampconstruction andrenovation,alongwithrelatedamenitiessuchasparkinglots,accessible paths, lighting, and restroom facilities. 1 Feb Surface Water Grants TheSurfaceWaterGrantProgramsupportssurfacewatermanagementfrom starttofinish.Whetherlookingforhelpwithoutreach,datacollection,planning, project design or implementation, there are grants available. 33% local match requiredPre proposal: 1 Sept Grant application: 1 Nov DNR 25% 50% local match required DNR 1 May DNR Established quarterly DNR 1 Oct DNR Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000. IMPLEMENTATION
Using the 2014-2019 ACS people per household estimate of 2.83, the village’s land dedication provides about 17.7 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents (1/ (2.83*20))*1,000). The land dedication requirements are on target to maintain 12.4 acres per 1,000 residents.
Prior to adopting this plan, or plan amendment, Barneveld may, but is not required to, hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed plan or plan amendment. A notice should be published up to 30 days before a public hearing that contains, at minimum, the following:
• A summary of the proposed plan or plan amendment.
• Where to inspect and how to obtain a copy of the proposed plan or amendment before the hearing.
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The notice should also provide a method for submitting written comments, and those comments should be read or summarized at the public hearing. The public hearing may be held by either the Planning Commission or Village Board. Public Hearings for this plan are considered to be best practice, but are not a requirement of the WDNR.
Plan Adoption
Park Steering Committee Recommendation
This plan and any future amendments become official village policy when the Village Board passes, by a majority vote, a resolution to adopt. The Village Board may choose to revise the plan after it has been recommended by the Parks Steering Committee and Planning Commission, and after any potential public hearing (optional).
Plan Amendment vs. Plan Update
The Parks Steering Committee has prioritized certain recommendations for each existing park in Barneveld. These are explored park by park in Chapter 5. Table 6.2lists these improvements in a singular list to provide easy access to desired improvements by park.
High priority items should occur in the next 1-3 years (2024), Medium priority items should occur over the next three to five years (2026) and low priority items may not be completed within the next five years; however, initial planning activities may occur to bring these items closer to completion.
• The local government staff who may be contacted for additional information.
Amendments can be made at any time, but the village should not amend the plan more than once per year. A common recommended approach is to establish a consistent annual schedule for consideration of minor plan amendments. This plan should be updated every five years in order to maintain eligibility for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Stewardship funding. Unlike an amendment, a plan update would revisit the entirety of the plan content and include more robust opportunities for public participation.
6.3 ACTION PLAN
The date, time and location of the hearing.
Planning Commission Recommendation
6.2 PLAN ADOPTION & AMENDMENTS
This plan is adopted as a complement to the village’s Comprehensive Plan. As such, procedures for adoption of this plan, and future amendments follow similar Commission/Committee recommendation and Village Board approvals highlighted below:
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If parkland dedication is not possible or preferred due to the land configuration or proximity to planned or existing parks, a subdivider may satisfy the requirement for provisions of such park, recreation and general open space by payment of a fee in lieu of land. In Barneveld the fee in lieu is determined by the Village Board. When fee in lieu is collected, the village should ensure it reflects the current value of undeveloped land in the area.
While the parkland dedication or fees in lieu ensure sufficient parkland available to meet the needs of new residents, park impact fees fund park amenities for new residents. Communities choose to charge park impact fees because the cost to develop new parks is relatively high - roughly $700,000 for a typical neighborhood park. State statutes allow park impact fees to be collected based on maintaining, not increasing current park service levels. The village does not currently charge a park impact fee but could consider charging one to offset the cost of improving new parkland.
Barneveld’s Park Steering Committee shall meet to review the plan and pass a motion to recommend approval of the plan or plan amendment.
Barneveld’s Planning Commission shall meet to review the plan and pass a motion to recommend approval of the plan or plan amendment.
Public Hearing
42 Barneveld | Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Table 6.2 Park Improvements Source: MSA * = recommendation carried forward from the village’s 1997 CORP Estimated Costs 1 ‐ (1 3 Years)2 ‐ (3 5 Years)3 ‐ (Long Range) (2021 Cost) Pocket Park Finish sidewalk connection to Military Ridge State Trail x $2,000 Add park sign x $5,000 Kittleson Krest Park Replace broken bench x $1,500 Add ADA paths and connectivity between street, playground and basketball court x $10,000 Weed sandbox x Maintenance Add park sign x $5,000 Add picnic tables x $2,000 Upgrade existing and add more playground equipment x $70,000 * Add lighting x $5,000/ea Maintenance on basketball court (resurface and paint, replace backboards and hoops) x $20,000 Memorial Park See Concept Plan Work with DNR to repave State Trail parking lot x Add park sign x Add ADA connectivity between park amenities x Remove two existing playgrounds and replace with one updated ADA playground with shade structures and poured in place surfacing x Add splash pad x Add four-season shelter with restrooms and amphitheater x Use sport court area for temporary ice rink in winter and consider opening shelter as a warming house x Update park lighting to prevent light trespass on surrounding residences x Add hill seating west of amphitheater x Consider adding hillside slide or play features x Add tot/sand play area with possible tensioned fabric shade x Extend sidewalk from shelter to Arneson Rd. along BUS ID x Identify, assess, and preserve existing memorial trees x Quail Ridge Park Replace wood post with removable bollard in middle of path. x $3,000 Replace playground edging where pieces are missing x $150/ea timber Re-plant grass outside south corner of playground x $2,500 Upgrade existing and add more playground equipment x $55,000 Add multi-purpose field x $15,000 *Improve landscaping - add shade trees x $500 Add rubber mats under swings x $1,000/ea Add picnic tables x $2,000 *Add shelter with restroom (budgeted) x $400,000 *Add lighting x $5,000/ea Birch Lake Park See Master Plan Add parking adjacent to archery range x Create trail from archery range, across CTH T, and to the ballfields x Consider addition of campsites and picnic nodes x Add open space or consider installation of additional 200’ ballfield x Add picnic area (possible beer garden) x Upgrade playground and add poured in place surfacing and zipline x Install new shelter and restroom x Add cornhole fixtures x Add firepit x Add fitness course x If needed add sediment control basin x Raise and make drainage improvements in and around existing ballfield x Add 12’ maintenance drive between ballfields x Add additional parking area with possible parking expansion or temporary grass parking between two ballfields x Install lighting and surveillance cameras x Add fishing pier/boardwalk x Add parking lot along CTH T to the east of Birch Lake, including ADA parking stalls x Install hiking trail throughout park x Consider feasibility and impact of establishing mountain biking trails x See Concept Plan See Master Plan Neighborhood Parks Community Parks Priority Mini Park
A-1Appendix A | Survey Results Appendix A SURVEY RESULTS
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 1 / 52 0.41% 1 4.10% 10 19.67% 48 37.70% 92 20.90% 51 11.48% 28 5.74% 14 Q1 What is your age? Answered: 244 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 244 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Under55-6445-5435-4425-3418-2418 65 or older ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Under 18 6555-6445-5435-4425-3418-24or older
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 2 / 52 63.37% 154 36.63% 89 Q2 Do you have any children living in your home that are under the age of Answered:18?243 Skipped: 2 TOTAL 243 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% YesNo ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES NoYes
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 3 / 52 76.64% 187 2.05% 5 0.41% 1 0.82% 2 17.62% 43 0.41% 1 0.41% 1 1.64% 4 Q3 Where do you live? Answered: 244 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 244 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Town of Arena 8/13/2021 6:44 AM 2 Hyde 8/3/2021 9:27 PM 3 Town of Ridgeway 8/3/2021 9:03 PM 4 In between Barneveld and Arena 8/3/2021 4:33 PM 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Village TownVillageBlueRidgewayVillageBarneveldofofVillageofMoundsofMt.HorebofBrighamCityofDodgevilleElsewhereinIowaCountyOther(pleasespecify) ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Village of Barneveld Village of Ridgeway Village of Blue Mounds Village of Mt. Horeb Town of Brigham City of ElsewhereDodgevilleinIowa County Other (please specify)
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 4 / 52 17.70% 43 34.57% 84 34.57% 84 13.17% 32 Q4 How long have you lived in the Village of Barneveld? Answered: 243 Skipped: 2 TOTAL 243 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% 0-5 years 6-20 years More thanyears20 I don't live in the Villa... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES 0-5 More6-20yearsyearsthan 20 years I don't live in the Village of Barneveld
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 5 / 52 Q5 How often do you.... Answered: 220 Skipped: 25 Walk or run for transportati...transportati...exerciseexerciseBikeforWalkforBikefor
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 6 / 52 44.55%98 32.27%71 14.55%32 4.55%10 4.09%9 220 1.68 5.53%12 11.52%25 16.59%36 15.21%33 51.15%111 217 3.12 4.11%9 9.59%21 16.89%37 22.83%50 46.58%102 219 3.12 0.00%0 2.30%5 5.07%11 6.91%15 85.71%186 217 3.78 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% 3 or more ti… 1-2 times p… 1-2 times p… 1-2 times p… 0 times in t… 3 MOREOR TIMES PER WEEK WEEKPERTIMES1-2 1-2 MONTHPERTIMES YEARPERTIMES1-2 0 TIMES IN THE YEARPAST TOTALWEIGHTEDAVERAGE Walk or run for exercise Bike for exercise Walk for transportation from home to work, stores, restaurants, etc. Bike for transportation from home to work, stores, restaurants, etc.
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The sidew alks that do exist are heaved and in bad shape especially for pushing a stroller or wagon 8/10/2021 12:01 PM Easy Orbison… 8/10/2021 10:52 AM
There are no sidewalks in Quail Ridge which poses a huge challenge for kids to walk, ride bikes or do anything without being put in danger. 8/23/2021 1:53 PM Keep the bridge over 151 plowed in the winter 8/23/2021 12:15 PM Down to Birch Lake. Would be great to have a route to Hollandale or Blanchardville. 8/23/2021 11:14 AM Crosswalks should be painted and kept up 8/23/2021 10:52 AM N/a 8/12/2021 11:11 PM No. 8/12/2021 5:48 AM Main Street by the bars and park 8/11/2021 8:26 AM
Need to have a sidewalk that can connect the Quail Ridge Neighborhood to Main Street by the doctors office 8/10/2021 10:50 AM A sidewalk to the Kari Krest subdivision from the school sidewalk. 8/10/2021 10:45 AM Area between the entrance to Quail Ridge and the Blue Park 8/6/2021 3:03 PM
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Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 7 / 52 Q6 Is there a specific location or destination in the Village of Barneveld that needs to be improved for bicycle or pedestrian safety? Answered: 87 Skipped: 158 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Bike path from Barneveld to Birch Lake 8/27/2021 12:23 PM 2 Village to Birch Lake and Industrial Dr. 8/25/2021 7:48 PM 3 Overpass/ id and industrial 8/25/2021 5:55 PM 4 Crossing ID on the east side of town. Crosswalks and signs. 8/24/2021 5:41 AM 5 South K near ballfields. All subdivisions should have sidewalks for pedestrians. 8/23/2021 9:48 PM 6
Intersection of cty rd ID and church st 8/11/2021 2:47 AM I wish all of the neighborhoods had adequate sidewalks. 8/10/2021 5:50 PM no 8/10/2021 3:25 PM
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The steps need improvement between the post office and school. Also, a sidewalk along the edge of the green space north of glacier ridge would be helpful so those walking to the village building do not need to walk along the side of the road 8/3/2021 8:57 PM Not necessarily right now 8/3/2021 8:56 PM Sidewalks. I have to take my kids on a ID just to get to the bike trails or park. It’s nerve wracking with how busy that road is. 8/3/2021 8:31 PM No 8/3/2021 8:29 PM Na 8/3/2021 8:23 PM Weird question. I don’t see how it pertains Birch Lake other than we would need a bike bath down to the park so kids can safely get there. 8/3/2021 7:58 PM
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A sidewalk along ID from over by Upland Hills Health Clinic to downtown area/park with pavilion would be nice so don't have to be on the road 8/4/2021 10:42 PM No 8/4 /2021 9:57 PM
From Memorial park to the Quail Ridge neighborhood. 8/5/2021 8:46 AM in general need to be fixed. Several streets have large potholes and are almost like gravel streets. 8/5/2021 7:51 AM All of the sidewalks are not handicap accessible. 8/5/2021 6:56 AM I do not walk in Barneveld 8/5/2021 4:43 AM
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Industrial drive. South Jones Street from Industrial to k 8/3/2021 7:57 PM Access to Quail Ridge park from Victoria side. Overall lack of sidewalks in Village. 8/3/2021 7:39 PM HWY T from town down to Birch Lake. 8/3/2021 7:21 PM Going to Birch Lake, Around school 8/3/2021 6:30 PM Right outside of the quail ridge subdivision on id. There us grass for a bit but it's very dangerous to walk therr 8/3/2021 4:07 PM No 8/3/2021 3:53 PM
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On mainstreet over by the firestations side of town. Not much space for bikes/cars. 8/3/2021 2:15 PM
Right turn, no stops. 8/3/2021 2:59 PM
A sidewalk from Kittleson Krest subdivision to the school would be great. Lots of us up here that walk/run and kids that bike up to the blue park to meet friends. 8/3/2021 2:37 PM
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Kari Krest neighborhood to main part of village— perhaps a safe path from Lin Mar, under highway bridge, to sidewalk on South Jones near school. My kids would like to bike or walk to school safely someday. 8/3/2021 1:14 PM
Kari Krest needs a sidewalk to the remainder of town. Route to Birch Lake 8/3/2021 12:22 PM From quail ridge to the bike trail: I wish there were sidewalks in that area. Also a crosswalk across ID near the Catholic church. Arneson road (the parts not yet fixed) are pretty rough for pedestrians. 8/3/2021 12:20 PM
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Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 10 / 52 Q7 Where would you prioritize the location of new bike facilities, routes, or Answered:trails?67Skipped: 178 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Town to Birch Lake 8/27/2021 12:23 PM 2 Village to Birch Lake 8/25/2021 7:48 PM 3 By vortex toward lake 8/25/2021 5:55 PM 4 None 8/24/2021 5:41 AM 5 The subdivisions. There are several children and families. 8/23/2021 1:53 PM 6 Birch Lake. The important link would non-highway access from within the village. 8/23/2021 12:15 PM 7 Schools 8/23/2021 10:52 AM 8 Near the school. 8/13/2021 10:19 AM 9 Keep them where they are. Maybe add a bench on the westside of town, near kunes 8/12/2021 5:48 AM 10 Not sure 8/10/2021 5:50 PM 11 none 8/10/2021 3:25 PM 12 Just that sidewalk 8/10/2021 10:50 AM 13 See above 8/6/2021 3:03 PM 14 Trail down to birch lake with a trail around the lake 8/6/2021 11:13 AM 15
A bike lane would be helpful on Jones st going from ID down to K if possible. At least down to the ballparks for kids to use. 8/3/2021 8:57 PM To ease access to schools and to daycare center 8/3/2021 8:56 PM We LOVE exploring! 8/3/2021 8:29 PM Na 8/3/2021 8:23 PM think putting hiking trails at Birch would be awesome. 8/3/2021 7:58 PM K and T 8/3/2021 7:57 PM A trail from town down to Birch Lake would be a great idea. 8/3/2021 7:21 PM
Down to South K and down to Birch lake 8/3/2021 1:23 PM See #6 8/3/2021 1 :14 PM walking, bike trails to Birch lake would be wonderful. 8/3/2021 1:14 PM I would connect every part of town via sidewalks, roads such as industrial drive are not safe for biking and walking 8/3/2021 12:50 PM They're fine where they're at. 8/3/2021 12:50 PM 8/3/2021 12:40 PM
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Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 13 / 52 76.28% 164 5.58% 12 18.14% 39 Q8 How close is the nearest park or trail to your home? Answered: 215 Skipped: 30 TOTAL 215 reasonable...reasonable...Within0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%WithinI have to drive ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Within reasonable walking and biking distance Within reasonable biking distance, but not walking distance I have to drive
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 14 / 52 Q9 When visiting Village parks, which activities or facilities do you or members of your household most commonly participate in or use? Check all that apply. Answered: 202 Skipped: 43 Canoeing/KayakiBallPlayground0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%EquipmentPicnicFacilities...DiamondsBasketballCourtsVolleyballCourtsAthleticFields(socc...WalkingBikingBird/NatureViewingFishingngOutdoorIceSkatingRinksOther(pleasespecify)
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 15 / 52 70.30% 142 36.63% 74 53.47% 108 36.14% 73 10.40% 21 20.79% 42 67.82% 137 34.16% 69 16.83% 34 33.66% 68 19.31% 39 18.81% 38 6.44% 13 Total Respondents: 202 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Splash pad 8/5/2021 7:00 AM 2 Community events 8/5/2021 4:50 AM 3 Horse trails 8/4/2021 5:19 PM 4 If the lake is restored it would be great for kayaking. 8/3/2021 8:00 PM 5 When my grandchildren visit, they use the playgrounds 8/3/2021 6:36 PM 6 archery shoo ting 8/3/2021 4:47 PM 7 I am not aware of a park with a volleyball court - but we would use one if there was one available. 8/3/2021 4:11 PM 8 Running the dog. 8/3/2021 2:43 PM 9 Open areas to play fetch with dogs, hunting in the woods 8/3/2021 2:22 PM 10 Hunting 8/3/2021 2:16 PM 11 Na 8/3/2021 1:27 PM 12 Disc golf 8/3/2021 1:20 PM 13 We use the basketball court for roller hockey 8/3/2021 12:10 PM ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Playground Equipment Picnic Facilities (grills, shelters, etc.) Ball AthleticVolleyballBasketballDiamondsCourtsCourtsFields(soccer, football, etc.) Bird/NatureBikingWalking Viewing OutdoorCanoeing/KayakingFishingIceSkating Rinks Other (please specify)
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 16 / 52 Q10 Which of the following amenities would you like to be added either by public or private entities? Mark up to 6 preferences. Answered: 204 Skipped: 41 CampingshootingArchery/TraprangeATVtrailsBalldiamondsBasketballcourtsBoatingfacilitiesBocceballcourtsareasCanoe/KayakfacilitiesCommunityCenterCricket fi eld Curling rink Disc FootballEquestrianDogcoursegolfparkTrailsFishingfacilities fi elds Golf Horseshoedrivingrangepits
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Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 19 / 52 24.51% 50 18.14% 37 27.94% 57 8.82% 18 4.41% 9 1.96% 4 8.33% 17 18.63% 38 13.73% 28 0.00% 0 0.98% 2 9.80% 20 29.41% 60 1.47% 3 22.06% 45 2.94% 6 2.94% 6 1.47% 3 3.43% 7 5.88% 12 18.14% 37 17.65% 36 0.00% 0 6.37% 13 1.96% 4 15.20% 31 1.96% 4 52.94% 108 2.94% 6 1.47% 3 0.98% 2 4.41% 9 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Archery/Trap shooting range ATV trails Ball CricCommunityCanoe/KayakCampingBocceBoatingBasketballdiamondscourtsfacilitiesballcourtsareasfacilitiesCenterketfieldCurlingrinkDiscgolfcourseDogparkEquestrianTrailsFishingfacilitiesFootballfieldsGolfdrivingrangeHorseshoepitsIndoorIceskating/Hockey rink Outdoor Ice skating/Hockey rink Indoor athletic complex (for multiple programs/sports) Indoor LightedLacrossepoolfieldsAthletic Fields Off-road mountain biking trails Off-road walking/biking trails On-road bicycle facilities Outdoor pool Park land scaping/Trees Park parking lots Park signage/Directional signage Pickle ball courts
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 20 / 52 6.86% 14 10.78% 22 24.51% 50 43.14% 88 0.00% 0 8.82% 18 13.73% 28 11.27% 23 7.84% 16 0.98% 2 6.37% 13 1.47% 3 2.94% 6 5.88% 12 40.69% 83 12.25% 25 2.94% 6 2.45% 5 5.88% 12 4.41% 9 2.94% 6 Total Respondents: 204 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Splash Pad 8/24/2021 5:42 AM 2 More options for small children 1-4 8/10/2021 12:08 PM 3 Snow tubing and sledding hill/facility 8/3/2021 4:11 PM 4 Shooting range 8/3/2021 2:22 PM 5 Shooting range 8/3/2021 2:16 PM 6 Spla sh Pad 8/3/2021 12:33 PM Playground equipment (ages 6-23 months) Playground equipment (ages 2-5 years) Playground equipment (ages 5-12 years) SandRugbyRestroomsfieldvolleyball courts SiteSidewalksSheltersfurnishings (benches, tables, grills,etc.) Skateboarding facilities Sledding Snowmobilehill StreamSplashSoccerSnowshoeingtrailsfieldspad&shoreline restoration Tennis X-countrycourtsskiing trails Zip line/Adventure Course Fitness Course Other (please specify)
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 21 / 52 48.69% 93 0.00% 0 38.74% 74 9.95% 19 1.05% 2 1.57% 3 Q11 What is your favorite park to visit in the Village of Barneveld? Answered: 191 Skipped: 54 TOTAL 191 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Birch lake 8/3/2021 4:18 PM 2 None 8/3/2021 3:02 PM 3 School- because the equipment is the best. 8/3/2021 1:00 PM 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Birch Lake Park (HwyMemorialKrestKittleson(County...Park...Park(E.MainSt....QuailRidgePark(Quail...PocketParkIDbetw...Other(pleasespecify) ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Birch Lake Park (County Hwy T) Kittleson Krest Park (Kittleson Krest Ln and Ty Trail) Memorial Park (E. Main St. and Church St.) Quail Ridge Park (Quail Ridge Dr.) Pocket Park (Hwy ID between Robust Tools and Shenanigan's Sports Bar) Other (please specify)
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Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 22 / 52 Q12 Why is this park your favorite park to visit in the Village of Barneveld? Answered: 159 Skipped: 86 # RESPONSES DATE 1 serene, relaxing 8/27/2021 12:26 PM 2 Its quite and beautiful area. 8/25/2021 7:51 PM 3 Location 8/25/2021 5:57 PM 4 Its functional for many sports, hiking, fishing and just a beautiful area. And has been for over 50 years! 8/25/2021 11:24 AM 5 The kids like the equipment best. 8/24/2021 5:42 AM 6 Location but shelter should be torn down and a more practical and usable facility built in its place. 8/23/2021 9:52 PM 7 Easy location 8/23/2021 9:12 PM 8 Not such busy vehicle traffic for kids and dogs to run around. Love the nature and scenery.8/23/2021 1:58 PM 9 Location and playground equipment 8/23/2021 12:16 PM 10 Scenic 8/23/2021 11:51 AM 11 It is already beautiful but could be a real benefit to the community with some work. 8/23/2021 11:17 AM 12 Ball games 8/23/2021 10:49 AM 13 Close to our home and kids enjoy it. 8/15/2021 1:19 PM 14 It's clean and close to home. 8/13/2021 10:21 AM 15 Clean and safe 8/13/2021 6:46 AM 16 Roomy, scenery, nature, multi use in one area 8/13/2021 3:51 AM 17 Childhood memories. Miss the hype and enthusiasm that Birch Lake use to have. FIREWORKS! I like it now as it is quiet and a place I can tak e the kids knowing that it's not crowded. 8/12/2021 11:15 PM 18
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Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 25 / 52 99 It's close to our home. 8/3/2021 6:36 PM 100easy access in backyard... 8/3/2021 6:30 PM 101A great location just outside of town with nice scenery. We used to fish there as well. 8/3/2021 6:29 PM 102Close to home 8/3/2021 6:14 PM 103We really love the nature aspect of Birch Lake. It also has great sentimental value to me. My grandpa and dad loved Birch Lake. I spent a lot of time fishing there when I was a kid. 8/3/2021 5:09 PM 104Things for kids to do 8/3/2021 5:06 PM 105Unique style of the area 8/3/2021 5:05 PM 106Closest to my home. There are all different age equipment and a large open area to play whatever sport you can on grass 8/3/2021 4:50 PM 107played ball there and fish there 8/3/2021 4:47 PM 108Birch Lake is our favorite due to the country setting. 8/3/2021 4:42 PM 109Playground equipment and proxi mity to house 8/3/2021 4:39 PM 110Location and scenery 8/3/2021 4:18 PM 111it's in the country, 8/3/2021 4:18 PM 112This one is the best maintained and has the most variety of playground equipment and is within walking distance of our home. It could use some improvements in facilities. Birch lake would be a favorite if there were actual restrooms, better ball diamonds and an updated playground. 8/3/2021 4:1 1 PM 113Convenient 8/3/2021 3:57 PM 114The lake 8/3/2021 3:55 PM 115Proximity to home 8/3/2021 3:24 PM 116Lake, Trails (kinda sorta) camping, photo ops at sunset 8/3/2021 3:04 PM 117kids play many ball games down there each year. 8/3/2021 3:03 PM 118It has the most to offer with playground equipment, basketball hoops, area to play catch, etc.8/3/2021 3:01 PM 119Honestly we don't like any of the parks, equipment is outdated or unkept/dangerous. Parks often have ground bees, lack of sidewalk or cross walks make walking to parks feel risky during busy driving times. We often leave the village and go to neighbor towns to find better parks. Would stay in village of parks are updated 8/3/2021 3:00 PM 120Bathrooms, Shade, shelter, most amenities 8/3/2021 2:55 PM 121Quite. Dog loves running and playing ball. 8/3/2021 2:43 PM 122It’s walkable from our house and has something for all of my kids 8/3/2021 2:41 PM 123Lots of room & good variety of equipment 8/3/2021 2:40 PM 124Closest 8/3/2021 2:39 PM 125It is quiet and the play ground equipment is better then the memorial park equipment 8/3/2021 2:34 PM 126The most space and it’s the best for dogs to run around. 8/3/2021 2:22 PM 127Location....peaceful 8/3/2021 2:17 PM 128Can bring our dogs down there. 8/3/2021 2:16 PM 129country setting / water, trees, no traffic. 8/3/2021 2:13 PM 130Love the ballpark seating and the mature trees. Lots of history at Birch. 8/3/2021 2:12 PM 131Only like it because it is close to our home. Needs an update on equipment (for SAFETY reasons) ASAP. Metal showing on swing backs, parts missing on climbing equipment that 8/3/2021 2:08 PM
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 26 / 52 could cause a SMALL child to fall from high places.. 132Fishing 8/3/2021 2:02 PM 133Closest to our home 8/3/2021 1:54 PM 134Right in town, nice to get to on the bike path 8/3/2021 1:30 PM 135Baseball fields 8/3/2021 1:27 PM 136Dog walking 8/3/2021 1:21 PM 137closest to me 8/3/2021 1:20 PM 138Better playground equipment. Open area with easy access. 8/3/2021 1:15 PM 139Has the most equipment - right on the main dr ag. 8/3/2021 1:03 PM 140The playground equipment is the best 8/3/2021 1:00 PM 141The beautiful scenery and closeness to wildlife veiwing 8/3/2021 1:00 PM 142It has the most options for my two small kids 8/3/2021 12:51 PM 143Closest to our house. Best playground equipment with the blue park. Ice skating in winter. Flat area for kids to play sports. 8/3/2021 12:44 PM 144Prettiest 8/3/2021 12:36 PM 145It has the best play equipment for our kids age. We also frequent Quail ridge park as we live very close, but it is not maintained quite as well. 8/3/2021 12:33 PM 146Proximity and the playground 8/3/2021 12:31 PM 147Near to home 8/3/2021 12:30 PM 148Proximity to my home, privacy of neighborhood, giant field next to it 8/3/2021 12:25 PM 149Easy to access from my house and my kids are the age where they enjoy playgrou nd equipment, but will be transitioning to athletic fields soon. 8/3/2021 12:10 PM 150Scenery, it’s not in town, not on school property and it’s a good, old-fashion ball park!! 8/3/2021 12:10 PM 151Has bathrooms and safe play equipment 8/3/2021 12:00 PM 152Closest 8/3/2021 11:54 AM 153Scenery 8/3/2021 11:51 AM 154Basketball court & open space to play that my kids can walk or bike too relatively safely from ou r house. 8/3/2021 11:51 AM 155Ball parks 8/3/2021 11:51 AM 156The variety of playground equipment is great for a wide range age group. 8/3/2021 11:47 AM 157The natural setting outside of town 8/3/2021 11:43 AM 158Close to home for us, the play ground equipment is in great shape and safe. (minus the bees in the sand all of the time by the swings :) ) 8/3/2021 11:43 AM 159It's a quiet and peaceful area that ha s a lot of potential. 7/26/2021 9:46 AM
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 27 / 52 Q13 A Master Plan is being developed for Birch Lake Park on CTH T (see location below). The Village now owns Birch Lake Park, which gives the Village the ability to treat the property as a blank slate for the first time. What amenities would you like to have at the park? Please select your top 5 desired amenities. Answered: 196 Skipped: 49 HorseshoeCampingshootingArcheryrangeBalldiamondBasketballcourtsBoatLaunchBocceballcourtsareasCommunitycenterDiscgolfcourseDogParkFishingpierpitsOutdoorIceskating/hock...O ff mountain-roadbik...O ff-road walking ForestbikingImprovedtrailstrailspreserve
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Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 30 / 52 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 all wheelchair accessible 8/27/2021 12:28 PM 2 Splash pad 8/24/2021 5:43 AM 3 Swimming 8/23/2021 11:18 AM 4 Pool/splash pad 8/13/2021 6:03 AM 5 Trap houses! 8/12/2021 11:17 PM 6 Concession stand 8/10/2021 6:01 PM 7 Swimming 8/10/2021 1:08 PM 8 Beach minus the geese and weeds as well as paved/gravel/boardwalk trails through the whole park and around the lake also connecting to town 8/6/2021 9:05 AM 9 Splash pad 8/5/2021 7:01 AM 10 Swimming area by lake 8/4/2021 9:16 AM 11 Beach 8/3/2021 11:09 PM 12 Beach 8/3/2021 9:34 PM 13 Pool/swim area, splash pad 8/3/2021 9:06 PM 14 Splash pad 8/3/2021 8:42 PM 15 Shooting range would be awesome. Like at yellowstone state park 8/3/2021 8:01 PM 16 Similar to boat launch - but kayak areas 8/3/2021 3:38 PM 17 Beach and floating dock 8/3/2021 3:06 PM 18 Shooting range 8/3/2021 2:24 PM 19 RC Track ���� 8/3/2021 2:18 PM 20 Shooting range 8/3/2021 2:16 PM 21 Soccer fields 8/3/2021 2:00 PM 22 Sand beach area 8/3/2021 1:32 PM 23 Swimming beach 8/3/2021 1:02 PM 24 Soccer fields 8/3/2021 12:46 PM 25 Gaga Ball Pit 8/3/2021 12:33 PM 26 Splash pad 8/3/2021 11:55 AM
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Safety is an issue of memorial park Too close to highway without a fence along ID. Cars go too fast Birch- inconvenient location for young kids to get to 8/13/2021 3:56 AM
It seems they get vandalized often 8/23/2021 10:57 AM
The park by Glacier Ridge has become a place to loiter for teenagers. They drive up and sit on the equipment. Makes me think there needs to be more for teenagers to do in this town, but I don’t like my 3 year old not being able to play on the equipment due to this. 8/23/2021 4:39 PM
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Memorial park next to bars. Crossing the road from Orbison st to the park traffic doesn’t stop for people and travel at high rate of speed 8/11/2021 8:35 AM
It’s the park on Lin Mar. there is a lot of trash and dog poop along the road. 8/11/2021 3:05 AM None of the parks are very well maintained. Maybe if we only had 1 or 2 really nice parks, it would be easier to do the up keep . 8/10/2021 7:19 PM
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Quail Ridge is missing a significant amount of safety guarding. The swings are showing bare metal. Slides have been heaved from frost 8/10/2021 10:56 AM
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Birch lake is rather remote, make it safe. An emergeny safet0 8/5/2021 5:01 AM
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Metal slide at uptown park. Frequent bees in the sand . Also Kittleson/Krest park bench was hit when new bark was put down it should be taken out or seat fixed. Could easily scratch a child 8/3/2021 9:35 PM 26
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The “wood park” on the Main Street doesn’t seem very safe for young kids. Also, the “blue park” next to the Catho lic Church appears to be installed incorrectly. For example, the height from the slide to the ground is too high for my 4 year old to get down without having to kind of “jump”. There also seems to be a hornet problem in the sand with the swings. Also…. No Comfortable seating/shade for parents 8/4/2021 6:39 PM 23
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As Birch Lake Park is developed, I would like to see more signage indicating the park entranc e and asking motorists to watch/slow down. Better accessibility to the lake itself, possibly with a beach? 8/4/2021 2:35 PM
There aren’t sidewalks that lead to all the parks, causing families to have to walk on roads.8/3/2021 8:37 PM Would request lighting, patrol and security upgrades if youth and families would use. 8/3/2021 6:43 PM
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While it is not a direct concern for my family, none of the parks are accessible for children with disabilities (in a wheel-chair, etc). Also both quail ridge park and memorial park playgrounds get overgrown with weeds early in the summer and those weeds can be dangerous (thistles, etc can hurt, and other large weeds can trip kids). 8/3/2021 4:17 PM
Wasps at the memorial park. Broken equipment 8/10/2021 12:14 PM
The play ground equipment is cracked and not safe in general for smaller children. Very limited activities and a lot of empty space for a park in the middle of the village 8/3/2021 2:42 PM
The road leading to birch lake is horrible to drive on let alone bike. Needs to be more accessible. 8/3/2021 2:26 PM
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Sidewalk/cross walks by busy roads. Equipment is broken. Slides are too high, no enough wood chips under them. Many of the "baby/toddler" equipment is missing pieces that makes it a absolutely unsafe. Every summer for three years ground bees have been horrible at parks. 8/3/2021 3:04 PM Update playground equipment 8/3/2021 2:59 PM Equipment at quail ridge is unsafe and I need of repair. 8/3/2021 2:42 PM
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Safety concern with the structure at Memorial Park. Kids climb all over it and it is dangerous.8/3/2021 12:15 PM Better/safe way to walk or bike there from Barneveld. 8/3/2021 11:56 AM
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Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 35 / 52 34.21%65 30.53%58 20.00%38 13.16%25 2.11%4 190 1.83 6.35%12 13.23%25 32.28%61 33.33%63 14.81%28 189 2.57 5.26%10 11.05%21 45.26%86 33.16%63 5.26%10 190 2.38 10.17%18 20.90%37 27.12%48 24.86%44 16.95%30 177 2.49 27.89%53 24.74%47 25.79%49 10.53%20 11.05%21 190 2.05 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 We will use them more when my child is older. 8/11/2021 3:05 AM 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% 3 or more ti… 1-2 times p… 1-2 times p… 1-2 times p… 0 times in t… Military RidgeTrail 3 MOREOR TIMES PER WEEK 1-2 PERTIMESWEEK 1-2 MONTHPERTIMES 1-2 PERTIMESYEAR 0 TIMES IN THE YEARPAST TOTALWEIGHTEDAVERAGE Village of Barneveld IowaParksCounty Parks State Parks, Forests or Natural Areas Town MilitaryParksRidge Trail
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 36 / 52 69.63% 133 30.37% 58 Q16 Do you or members of your household commonly (an average of at least once per month) drive somewhere outside of the Village of Barneveld to use specific recreational facilities? Answered: 191 Skipped: 54 TOTAL 191 # IF YES, PLEASE SPECIFY WHERE YOU GO AND FOR WHAT ACTIVITIES/FACILITIES.DATE 1 Ball diamonds 8/25/2021 6:00 PM 2 Blue Mounds Splash Pad, Swim West Fitchburg for swim lessons 8/24/2021 5:45 AM 3 Blue mounds, Brigham and governor dodge for hiking. Stewart lake for fishing, hiking and beach Ridgeway ballpark for their far superior playground equipment 8/23/2021 9:58 PM 4 Mount Horeb parks. Verona splash pad. Blue mounds 8/23/2021 9:13 PM 5 Kids swimming lessons in Fitchburg, gymnastics in Verona and dance class in mount Horeb.8/23/2021 4:39 PM 6 Lakes and rivers for kayaking. Bow shoots around the area. UTV trail rides. Fishing. 8/23/2021 2:03 PM 7 State parks and dane county parks 8/23/2021 12:18 PM 8 Governor Dodge, Blue Mounds State Park 8/23/2021 11:19 AM 9 Soccer, swimming, hiking 8/23/2021 10:57 AM 10 Swim and relax on beach 8/17/2021 6:34 PM 11 Verona for hockey. 8/15/2021 1:23 PM 12 Governor Dodge or Stewart Lake to fish and kayak. Blue Mounds and Governor Dodge to hike or mountain bike. 8/13/2021 10:26 AM 13 State parks 8/13/2021 6:49 AM 14 Stewart lake and Governor dodge to swim. 8/13/2021 6:04 AM 15 Splash pad/park facilities- mazo Fitchburg Dodgeville, blue mounds parks for diversity 8/13/2021 3:56 AM 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% YesNo ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES NoYes
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 37 / 52 16 Cabin. No wake lake's; kayaking and swimming for kids. 8/12/2021 11:18 PM 17 Swimming pool in Dodgeville. Monroe cheese trail for utv trail rides Spring Green for beach Governor Dodge for beach 8/11/2021 7:35 AM 18 Mount horeb 8/11/2021 3:05 AM 19 Dodgeville pool/park 8/11/2021 2:57 AM 20 Splash pad 8/10/2021 8:13 PM 21 Blue Mounds State Park 8/10/2021 6:17 PM 22 Blue Mounds for hiking. 8/10/2021 3:35 PM 23 dog park 8 /10/2021 3:28 PM 24 For hiking and equestrian trails 8/10/2021 1:09 PM 25 Hiking at Blue Mound State Park, & Governor Dodge. Kayaking at Governor Dodge & on The Pine River in Richland Center in the warmer months. 8/10/2021 11:09 AM 26 Other fishing areas. 8/10/2021 10:59 AM 27 Mount Horeb 8/10/2021 10:56 AM 28 Pool, splash pad, beach 8/10/2021 10:54 AM 29 Various locations weekly for fishing, driving range, biking/ walking, splash pad. Sauk City/Prarie du Sac a lot. 8/6/2021 9:12 AM 30 Hiking, walking, snowshoeing/Governer Dodge, Blue Mounds, various other parks 8/5/2021 7:11 PM 31 Verona beach splash pad- sauk city River front park 8/5/2021 2:49 PM 32 Local state parks 8/5/2021 2:05 PM 33 Blue Mounds State Parking - Hiking Trails 8/5/2021 11:49 AM 34 Surrounding towns - parks Yellowstone - boating 8/5/2021 8:52 AM 35 Cross co untry skiing, hiking, ball games 8/5/2021 7:51 AM 36 State and county parks 8/5/2021 7:11 AM 37 Mount Horeb, swimming. Lake Yellowstone and Devils Lake, fishing. 8/5/2021 7:04 AM 38 Pool. Anytime fitness 8/5/2021 5:01 AM 39 Governor Dodge State Park 8/4/2021 10:16 PM 40 Madison - Disc Golf, Blue Mounds - Splash Pad/Pool, Lancaster - Pool, Verona - RC Flying Field, Playground - Mount Horeb Red Park, Coffee Shop - Sjoulinds Mount Horeb 8/4/2021 9:54 PM 41 Blue Mounds to use baseball field. My Horeb to use basketball court during basketball season.8/4/2021 9:14 PM 42 Baseball fields and indoor archery facility 8/4/2021 8:54 PM 43 Mount Horeb Rec (pool, parks) 8/4/2021 8:17 PM 44 Splash pad Other parks 8/4/2021 6:39 PM 45 Horse trails, dog park 8/4/2021 5:21 PM 46 Pools and Splash Pads 8/4/2021 9:21 AM 47 Dodgeville or Blue Moun ds to swim. Dodgeville to use disc golf course. 8/3/2021 10:41 PM 48 Ball fields, hiking, volleyball courts 8/3/2021 9:38 PM 49 Dodgeville or Mt.Horeb for beach and to kayak 8/3/2021 9:35 PM 50 Dodgeville and Matzo for ballfields and soccer 8/3/2021 9:24 PM 51 Walking/hiking trails, dog park 8/3/2021 9:22 PM
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Pool - swim team and swim lessons, hiking trails, lake, ice skating, snowshoeing, camping8/3/2021 12:37 PM drive to the river for swimming/camping, or to Madison/The Dells. We generally drive to Madison for biking because the paths are easier to navigate. 8/3/2021 12:33 PM mounds pool & splash pad Governor Dodge for fishing, trails 8/3/2021 12:28 PM Ice Arena for Ice Hockey, Blue Mounds State Park for Splash Pad, and Devil's Lake for Beach 8/3/2021 12:15 PM Prairie Park, dog area 8/3/2021 12:12 PM tournaments, we don’t have the facilities to hold large tournaments. We have to go to places that have 4 ball fields in one location. 8/3/2021 12:07 PM mounds splash pad 8/3/2021 12:02 PM dodge- lake for swimming and hi king. Blue mounds- swimming 8/3/2021 11:57 AM pool, football field, soccer field, and baseball field. 8/3/2021 11:56 AM dog park 8/3/2021 11:52 AM local parks (brigham, ridgeway, dodgeville, etc) 8/3/2021 11:45 AM Horeb pool / swimming. 8/3/2021 11:44 AM
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Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 41 / 52 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Not containnotI'minterestedtoobusyFacilitiesarekeptcleanFacilitiesarenotwell...Programorserviceisn...Parkdoesn'tdesi...Securityisinsu fficient Too far from our Condition/Di...OvercrowdingPooraccessibilityresidenceLackofOperatinghoursnot...customerserviceby...Donotknowlocationsof...LackoftransportationLackofpersonal...MedicalLackofrestroomsOther(pleasespecify)
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 42 / 52 1.85% 2 16.67% 18 12.96% 14 17.59% 19 28.70% 31 44.44% 48 1.85% 2 5.56% 6 3.70% 4 0.93% 1 0.00% 0 5.56% 6 0.93% 1 1.85% 2 1.85% 2 1.85% 2 30.56% 33 6.48% 7 Total Respondents: 108 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Doesn't apply. 8/10/2021 11:09 AM 2 None 8/5/2021 7:11 AM 3 No 8/4/2021 10:16 PM 4 Most parks in town are set up for kids and teens. Not much to do there for older people.8/4/2021 2:35 PM 5 Unsure of what actives are available 8/3/2021 1:54 PM 6 Unsure of where to find out about activities 8/3/2021 1:43 PM 7 Na 8/3/2021 12:02 PM ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Not interested I'm too Facilitiesbusyare not kept clean Facilities are not well maintained Program or service is not available Park doesn't contain desired features or facilities Security is insufficient Too far from our residence Lack of PoorOperatingaccessibilityhoursnotconvenientcustomerservicebystaffDonotknowlocationsoffacilitiesLackoftransportationLackofpersonalresources(money, equipment, etc.) OtherLackMedicalOvercrowdingCondition/Disabilityofrestrooms(pleasespecify)
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Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 45 / 52 41.86%7232.56%5648.84%8458.14%10038.95%6711.05%19 Q19 If you would like the Village to allocate funding for recreational programming, which programs should be subsidized? (select all that apply) Answered: 172 Skipped: 73 Total Respondents: 172 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% I do not believe SchoolYouthenrichment...Youththe...sports(e.g....FreeAfterand...Adultrecreation...Adultsports(e.g.... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I do not believe the Village should allocate additional funding for recreational programming Youth enrichment (e.g. STEM, art) Youth sports (e.g. volleyball, soccer, tennis) Free After School and Summer Programs Adult recreation (e.g. yoga, zumba, photography) Adult sports (e.g. volleyball, pickleball, badminton)
Indoor pool and community center with sports fields/volleyball/basketball courts/fitness equipment. Our youth and adults need an engaging place to go and activities to be involved in whether it is sports/fitness training or art/personal growth. I see too many kids roaming the streets and teens need a relevant and fun place to hang out other than in their friend's basements. Their mental health has been declining and this could really help them stay connected in a positive environment. 8/6/2021 9:24 AM Soccer 8/5/2021 10:26 PM Barre classes 8/5/2021 2:50 PM Hiking Trails 8/5/2021 11:51 AM
Luau. Ball tourneys. Increased park space. Better restroom facilities. 8/10/2021 8:16 PM
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It would be nice to see Town of Brigham, Village and School District work together to offer a broad rage of items for children and adults. Brigham needs to get off their hands and enter the playing field. Community and School strong involves all identities. 8/12/2021 11:24 PM
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Community center. Could use the former lucky bar and grill.Also think a splash pad would be great addition 8/5/2021 8:06 AM 19 I honestly believe that the village should invest in a really good community center, where a host of services could be offered from moms groups to teenagers groups and finally seniors groups. It can be done. 8/5/2021 7:08 AM 20 NA 8/5/2021 5:25 AM Splash pad-seems like would be less expensive than a pool but offer a place to cool down on hot summer days. 8/4/2021 10:55 PM
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Splash pad/pool/swim area 8/3/2021 9:08 PM I would LOVE to support a Recreation Department!!! We currently support the Mt. Horeb Recreation Department (Megan James is currently the assistant director and is amazing!!! She would be a perfect Director because she has such a passion for this line of work!). We enroll in multiple activities throughout the year. (Her number: 608-438-5479) 8/3 /2021 8:48 PM 33 Trap 8/3/2021 8:33 PM We could really use a soccer field somewhere. 8/3/2021 8:06 PM A Rec Department 8/3/2021 7:19 PM More recreational opportunities involved with the lake...fishing, kayaking, swimming. 8/3/2021 7:02 PM Outdoor pool that is accessible. 8/3/2021 6:45 PM Summer rec program for children 8/3/2021 4:43 PM swimming pool 8/3/2021 4:26 PM
Swim exercise, low impact Adult exercise 8/3/2021 9:20 PM softball/basketball/volleyball intramural night 8/3/2021 9:10 PM believe a Recreation Department is of great need in Barneveld. Everything is parent run at this point, and it would be great to have a one stop resource on coordinating sports leagues, youth sports camps, enrichment programs, adult fitness and recreational programs etc 8/3/2021 9:09 PM
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Something for the senior citizens. A lot of the residents in summit appts may like some sort of activity to get out to do or watch. 8/3/2021 2:25 PM Trap shooting/shooting for adults as well as kids. 8/3/2021 2:18 PM Indoor complex for softball and basketball. They have nowhere t o go in the winter because the gym is always scheduled and there are just too many grades and not enough room to accommodate 8/3/2021 2:18 PM Indoor pool. And a splash pad 8/3/2021 2:12 PM
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A community center or use of the school for adult activities, such as pickle ball, badminton, yoga, art classes or other projects, which would then need a director to run it. There are a lot of active adults in our community that could benefit from a new recreation program. 8/3/2021 9:23 PM
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Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 50 / 52 Q22 Please use this space to provide any other comments relating to pedestrian, bicycle, park and recreation services or facilities in the Village of Answered:Barneveld.42Skipped: 203 # RESPONSES DATE 1 bike/walk path to Birch Lake 8/27/2021 12:33 PM 2
Village and Township purchase the School Districts athletic fields, but school maintains them. If this is done, revenues will 8ncrease for sporting events! Beer sales!! 8/12/2021 11:24 PM
Dog park would be great Poop designated garbage cans Something for older teens 8/10/2021 1:11 PM Revamp the shelter up town. Tear down and keep the memorial. Build a useful and bigger shelter. (New and more outlets, more room for crowds) 8/10/2021 11:24 AM Replacing the restrooms at Birch Lake would be excellent. More community/rec events would be fun. Thank you for offering the survey, and for your commitment to our village and community. 8/10/2021 11:15 AM
Question #21 is an excellent question! Research reliably supports this statement. Creating a "parkway" all along the main road (county road ID) of Barneveld will create an identity for our community and "place" for members of the community to gather. Purchasing some of the real estate along the main road to be used as a coffee shop, green space/way and recreation will enhance the beauty and well-being as a whole. 8/4/2021 10:08 PM
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Thanks for considering all opinions, this is a wonderful opportunity! Any improvement will be great. 8/13/2021 10:28 AM
Thank you for asking questions and accepting feedback. I've heard the school is considering changes to the softball field so would hope the village would work with them on keeping Birch Lake field available for youth sports if high school is not for a summer (2022 it sounds lik e). I know it's not the villages responsibility but would just be in best interest I think of all the residents not to have 2 fields gone at the same time. 8/4/2021 10:55 PM
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Walking and bike path to Birch Lake would be nice 8/10/2021 10:57 AM Miss on a previous question. Upgrades at Birch Lake should include planning for safer travel for kids other than walking on CTH T 8/6/2021 3:09 PM
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I think the village does a great job, and I'm excited about the possibilities of taking it to the next level! 8/6/2021 9:24 AM
Path from Village of Barneveld to B irch Lake would be nice. 8/5/2021 11:51 AM Please fix the sidewalks and make them all handicap accessible. 8/5/2021 7:08 AM
Subdivision developers should be required to install sidewalks. 8/23/2021 10:01 PM
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If enhancements are being done to Birch lake it would be important to have a safe way to walk or bike there. 8/10/2021 3:41 PM
If the village would develop the Birch Lake area with two ball fields, concessions, bathrooms and a splash pad. The community could host tournaments that could bring in revenue to the community. I ha ve been to numerous tournaments the last couple of years where my family spent a lot of money. Having those type of events in the community could help reinvestment into the community from families. 8/4/2021 9:18 PM We could use a second baseball field at birch lake so we can host youth baseball tournaments, which would generate additional income for local businesses. 8/4/2021 8:58 PM
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I think having th e lake back would be a great way to get younger generations into fishing and enjoying the outdoors other than playing organized sports. 8/3/2021 6:37 PM
Birch Lake has a lot of potential bu t has been neglected for way too long. It will take a lot of time, money, and resources to turn it into something that would make it a desirable resource in the community. It is worth the effort and hope the village can make it into something that can be maintained for years to come. Maintained is the key word. Don't stick money into something if you're not going to maintain it.
I feel that Our Opportunities with Birch Lake should be taken advantage of from the ground up and not look back in 10 years and say Gee, wish we had done that. I also think if we manage Birch Lake Restoration correctly, it could bring tourists and revenue to the Village and be a great investment for the growing population of Barneveld. 8/3/2021 3:15 PM
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Please consider sidewalk from Kari Krest neighborhood to main part of village. We would feel safer walking/running/bi king to town if we had this amenity. 8/3/2021 1:21 PM
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Shooting range! Charge small fee for use and the village would make money and we wouldn’t have to drive so far to practice. 8/3/2021 2:28 PM
Utilize the parks to bring in more people and money to the Village. Not much to do in town8/3/2021 2:12 PM
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The re is easy access to a wonderful bike trail in our community, and I feel it would be a disservice to use funding for more trails when there are many other activities that the funds could be used for. 8/3/2021 9:23 PM
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The v illage needs to invest now in parks, green space, and programs to retain new young families. Young families without roots to the town will not stay in town if it is not more family friends and inviting. If I have to leave the village to find a well kept park or hiking trail for my family, as well as youth sports/classes. It's only a matter of the before I look to find a home closer to wherever I'm dri ving to already.
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After this past year+, it has become crystal clear how incredibly important physical activity and recreation are for mental well-being! I would love to support more local endeavors to keep our community strong. 8/3/2021 8:48 PM
More shade, shelter, place to sit or eat at. 8/3/2021 3:01 PM
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Sidewalks on the streets would be a nice addition. We would feel better having kids walking places on a sidewalk. 8/3/2021 4:20 PM Continue to keep the green space, that's why we moved to Barneveld, as our other town was getting so built up! :) 8/3/20 21 3:42 PM
Getting events on people's calendars can be a great thing for community development. 8/3/2021 9:10 PM
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I believe the the village could use a rec, director to organize and run programs. I think a person with the dregree really understands what can be done for the community. I also believe they can introduce new activities to benefit to community and surrounding area to pull in more youth and adults 8/3/2021 9:20 PM
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I think Barneveld has some great spaces and potential, it just needs to be improved/maintained. Organization of public events in these spaces would be awesome!! 8/4/2021 6:41 PM 20 Towns half the size of Barneveld have nicer parks and splashpads or pools, Barneveld can too. 8/4/2021 9:23 AM
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Between the school and Kari Krest subdivision - a trail or sidewalk could be used there. Kids and adults like to walk uptown and kids walk/bike to school, but it's d angerous in that short section. Two weeks ago I was running and car and truck/trailer were going both directions and I had to jump into the ditch not to be hit.
As mentioned earlier, a Recreation Department would be a great resource and one stop office to get programs and sports coordinated in an organized manner. It would ease the struggle and provide a great resource for families in the community. 8/3/2021 9:09 PM
Barneveld Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Survey 52 / 52 40 Memorial parks needs & deserves an update to the shelter area. 8/3/2021 12:31 PM 41 Investing in recreation would make Barneveld an even more attractive place to live as Vortex expands, not being far from EPIC, Lands End, or the west side of Madison would pay off as we add to the tax base. We are only growing and we should offer services that reflect that. 8/3/2021 12:25 PM 42 We’d love an outdoor pool for residents; like Mineral Point’s, with high & low diving boards and it’s size. 8/3/2021 12:00 PM
B-1Appendix B | Parks & Recreation Maps Appendix B PARKS &MAPSRECREATION
18-151 18-151 T ID ID ID K T K ARNESONRD QUAILRIDGEDROAKPARKDR RUSTE RD SJONESSTJENNITONAVE W INDUSTRIAL RD WBLUEMOUNDS RD INDUSTRIAL DR 2 4 4 6 3 4 5 1 Unnamed Unnamed EastBranchPecatonicaRiver Unn amed Unnamed Unnamed TroutCreek U n named Unnamed MilitaryRidgeStateTrail MilitaryRidgeStateTrail\\msa-ps.com\fs\Project\00\00142\00142044\GIS\00142044_ExistingParkandTrails.mxdFile:smorrison,By:PrintedPrintDate:12/20/2021 Data Sources: Parcels, Municipal Boundary, Streets: MSA (2020) Parks/Community Facilities: SWRPC Comp Plan (2019) Aerial: Wisconsin Iowa Co WROC (2018) State Trail: WDNR (2020) Village of Barneveld Iowa County, Wisconsin Existing Parks & Trails Barneveld CORP VillageVillageStateSchoolVillageParcelStateRivers/Streams0250500FeetStudyTrailBoundaryLimitsParkOwnedTrailLandOwnedParkOwnedConservation Area 1 Birch Lake Park 2 Kittleson Krest Park 3 Memorial Park 4 Military Ridge State Trail 5 Pocket Park 6Quail Ridge Park
18-151 T K ID ID T K 2 4 4 6 3 4 5 1 ARNESONRD QUAILRIDGEDR SJONESSTJENNITONAVE W INDUSTR AL RD INDUSTRIAL DR VOLLEN RD W BLUE MOUNDS RD MilitaryRidgeStateTrail MilitaryRidgeStateTrail Military Ridge State Trail U n n a me d U n n a m e d East Branch Pecatonica River Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed TroutCreek\\msa-ps.com\fs\Project\00\00142\00142044\GIS\00142044_ParkServiceAreas.mxdFile:smorrison,By:PrintedPrintDate:12/20/2021 Data Sources: Parcels, Municipal Boundary, Streets: MSA (2020) Parks/Community Facilities: SWRPC Comp Plan (2019) Aerial: Wisconsin Iowa Co WROC (2018) State Trail: WDNR (2020) Village of Barneveld Iowa County, Wisconsin ParkAreasService Barneveld CORP VillageVillageStateSchoolVillageParcelStateRivers/Streams0250500FeetStudyTrailBoundaryLimitsParkOwnedTrailLandOwnedParkOwnedConservation Area Park Service Area (0.5 Miles) 1 Birch Lake Park 2 Kittleson Krest Park 3 Memorial Park 4 Military Ridge State Trail 5 Pocket Park 6Quail Ridge Park
18-151 18-151 ID HH K ID T K T 2 4 4 6 3 4 5 1 ARNESONRD QUAILRIDGEDROAKPARKDR RUSTE RD SJONESSTJENNITON AVE IWNDUSTRIAL RD AACC RD INDUSTRIAL DR WBLUEMOUNDS RD MilitaryRidgeStateTrail MilitaryRidgeStateTrail Military Ridge State Trail Unnamed EastBranchPecatonicaRiver Unnamed Unnamed TroutCreek\\msa-ps.com\fs\Project\00\00142\00142044\GIS\00142044_ParkFacilities_20211201.mxdFile:smorrison,By:PrintedPrintDate:12/20/2021 Data Sources: Parcels, roads, railroads, municipal boundary, hydrology: Calumet Co GIS (2020) Aerial: WDNR Statewide Leaf-Off Imagery (2020) Parks/Trails: Calumet County WGIS (2021) Village of Barneveld Iowa County, Wisconsin Park DistributionFacility StateParkVillageParcelStateRivers/StreamsTrailBoundaryLimitsOwnedTrail Land Village Owned Conservation Area Barneveld CORP 0250500FeetStudyPlayground Walk/Bike Trail Open Air RestroomShelter Ballfield Camping Volleyball Sandbox Basketball Parking LotBenchPicnic Tables Horseshoe Pit Drinking Fountain Grill Batting Cages Boat ConcessionsLaunchClosedBleachersShelter Spring Rider Slide Only Archery Swings Only Lighted Facility1 Birch Lake Park 2 Kittleson Krest Park 5 Memorial Park 4 Military Ridge State Trail 3 Pocket Park 6 Quail Ridge Park
18-151 18-151 T ID ID ID K T K ARNESONRD QUAILRIDGEDROAKPARKDR RUSTE RDSJONESSTJENNITONAVE W INDUSTRIAL RD WBLUEMOUNDS RD INDUSTRIAL DR Unnamed Unnamed EastBranchPecatonicaRiver Unn amed Unnamed Unnamed TroutCreek U n named Unnamed MilitaryRidgeStateTrail MilitaryRidgeStateTrail f n C E A B DF k j d a h be b m l g c h o 2 4 4 6 3 4 5 1\\msa-ps.com\fs\Project\00\00142\00142044\GIS\00142044_NewPark_Trail_Recommendations.mxdFile:smorrison,By:PrintedPrintDate:12/20/2021 Data Sources: Parcels, Municipal Boundary, Streets: MSA (2020) Parks/Community Facilities: SWRPC Comp Plan (2019) Aerial: Wisconsin Iowa Co WROC (2018) State Trail: WDNR (2020) Village of Barneveld Iowa County, Wisconsin New Park & RecommendationsTrail Barneveld CORP0250500FeetStudyTrailPark ConservationPark Area a 1 Birch Lake Park 2 Kittleson Krest Park 3 Memorial Park 4 Military Ridge State Trail 5 Pocket Park 6Quail Ridge Park
C-1Appendix C | Birch Lake Park Master Plan& Memorial Park ConceptPlan Appendix C BIRCH LAKE PARK MASTER PLAN & MEMORIAL PARK CONCEPT PLAN
Birch Lake Park Master Plan Barneveld, Wisconsin November 24, 2021 rev. January 27, 2022Conceptual Plan Archery Range Parking Trail Connection Open Space expansion)(withParkingpossible Smokehouse Existing Wells Picnic Area (Beer Garden) Shelter and Restroom Firepit with Permanent Seating Covered Bleachers Sand Volleyball (2) Fitness Course Drainage Improvements CornholeBatting Cage/Bullpen Possible Parking Expansion or Temporary Grass ParkingParking 12’ Maintenance Drive Possible Trail Extension Playground and Zipline Possible Campsites ADA PossibleParkingSediment Control Basin Existing Boat LaunchApproximate Floodplain Fishing Pier/Boardwalk Park Boundary Birch Lake HW Y T County trail route Possible Campsites or Picnic Nodes
Trout Creek Unnamed Data Sources: Parcels, Municipal Boundary, Streets: MSA (2020) Aerial: Wisconsin Iowa Co WROC (2018) Village of Barneveld Iowa County, Wisconsin Barneveld CORP0250500FeetStudy10-ft ParcelVillageBirchRivers/StreamsContourLakeParkLimitsBoundary Birch Lake Park Master Plan Barneveld, Wisconsin November 24, 2021Trail Connections Military Ridge State Trail Proposed TrailProposed County Trail Consider future trail connection and easement Consider feasibility and impact of mountain biking trails (identify opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, consider signage defining seasonal uses) Possible Snow Shoeing Loop Consider feasibility and impact of mountain biking trails (identify opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, consider signage defining seasonal uses HWY T HWY 151 BUSID OAKPARKDR. County TrailLegendWalking and Hiking Trails and Paths Snow Shoeing Route (no snow removal) Bike Trail Connections (no snow removal) 18-151 18-151 ID T OAKPARKDR JENNITONAVE COMMERCE ST NGROVEST Unnam T r o u t Cr eek Unnamed 1150 1140 1130 1120 1110 1100 1090 1080 1080 1090 1100 1110 1120 1130 1150 1140 1220 1210 1190 1170 1230 1180 1160 1180 11701160 12001190 930 1170 1200 1190 1180 1180 970 1170 1140 1150 1160 1180 980 990 1020 1190 1210 1190 960 1000 1150 950 1220 950 1030 1040 1200 1140 1180 1130 1160 1120 1200 1220 1170 1220 1220 1170 1220 1010 1000 990 1050 1210 1220 1180 1070 1060 1200 1230 940 970 1190 Data Sources: Parcels, Municipal Boundary, Streets: MSA (2020) Aerial: Wisconsin Iowa Co WROC (2018) Village of Barneveld Iowa County, Wisconsin Barneveld CORP Study 0 250 500 Feet 10-ft ParcelVillageBirchRivers/StreamsContourLakeParkLimitsBoundary
ITEM ITEM ESTIMATED UNIT TOTAL NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITYUNITSPRICE PRICE 1.Mobilization, Bonds, and Insurance 1LS 220,000$ 220,000$ 2.Erosion Control 1LS 7,500$ 7,500$ 3.Erosion Mat 3,500SY 3$ 8,750$ 4.Turf and Site Restoration 1LS 30,000$ 30,000$ 5.Traffic Control 1LS 5,000$ 5,000$ 6.Concrete Quality Control 1LS 4,000$ 4,000$ 7.Unclassified Excavation 1LS 50,000$ 50,000$ 8.Sediment Control 1LS 75,000$ 75,000$ 9.Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements 1LS 25,000$ 25,000$ 10.5-inch Concrete Sidewalk with Base 16,000SF 8$ 128,000$ 11.Asphalt Pavement and Base 7,500SY 35$ 262,500$ 12.Gravel Paths 2,300SF 20$ 46,000$ 13.Gravel Parking 12,250SF 24$ 294,000$ 14.Pavement Markings 2,500LF 3$ 7,500$ 15.Accessible Symbols 6EA 250$ 1,500$ 16.Detectable Warning Fields 80SF 60$ 4,800$ 17.Ex. Ballfield Improvements 1LS 50,000$ 50,000$ 18. Covered Bleacher 1EA 40,000$ 40,000$ 19.Team Bleachers 2EA 3,500$ 7,000$ 20.Fitness Course and Surfacing 1LS 35,000$ 35,000$ 21.Sand Volleyball Courts 2EA 8,500$ 17,000$ 22.Shelter/Restroom Building 1LS 800,000$ 800,000$ 23.Picnic Area (Beer Garden) 1,350SF 35$ 47,250$ 24.Cornhole Area 1LS 7,500$ 7,500$ 25.Playground/Zipline Area 1LS 180,000$ 180,000$ 26. Firepit/Shelter Area 1 LS 12,000$ 12,000$ 27.Fishing Pier 1LS 50,000$ 50,000$ 28.Boardwalk 410LF 800$ 328,000$ 29.Campsites 10EA 5,000$ 50,000$ 30.Archery Range Improvements 1LS 12,000$ 12,000$ 31. Miscellaneous Utilities 1LS 50,000$ 50,000$ 32.Landscaping 1LS 20,000$ 20,000$ 33.Benches 8EA 2,000$ 16,000$ 34.Bike Racks 10EA 350$ 3,500$ 35.Drinking Fountain 1LS 9,000$ 9,000$ 36.Trash Receptacles 8EA 500$ 4,000$ 37.Picnic Tables 12EA 1,200.00$ 14,400$ TOTAL Base Bid Project= 2,922,200$ 20% Contingency = 585,000$ Engineering= 420,900$ Total Base Project= 3,928,100$ Optional Future Improvements A1.Ballfield 1LS 280,000$ 280,000$ A2. Viewing Bleachers 2EA 10,000$ 20,000$ A3.5-inch Concrete Sidewalk with Base 2,700SF 8$ 21,600$ Optional Items=321,600.00$ 20% Contingency = 64,320.00$ Engineering= 38,592.00$ Total Alternate Project=424,512.00$ BIRCH LAKE PARK ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COSTS BARNEVELD, WISCONSIN
Memorial Park Master Plan Barneveld, Wisconsin November 24, 2021Conceptual Plan Possible Spray Ground/Splash PadwithShelterShadeswith Four-season Community Room and Restrooms (could serve as Bandshell) Consider Agreement for Overflow Event Parking in Church Lot Tot/Sand Play or addition Seating Area with Possible Tensioned Fabric Shade Shades Possible Sidewalk Connection Possible Hillside Slide or Play Amphitheater/HillFeaturesSeating Identify, assess and preservememorialexistingtrees Open Space Plaza Playground Slope Open Space Sport Court Existing WI DNR Parking Lot (Military Ridge State Trail) Property LineImmaculateConceptionChurch BUSID CHURCHST. MAINST. ONSTREETPARALLELPARKING MILITARYRIDGESTATETRAIL ARNESONRD.
ITEM ITEM ESTIMATED UNIT TOTAL NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITYUNITSPRICE PRICE 1.Mobilization, Bonds, and Insurance 1LS 200,000$ 200,000$ 2.Erosion Control 1LS 2,500$ 2,500$ 3.Erosion Mat 500SY 3$ 1,250$ 4.Turf and Site Restoration 1LS 15,000$ 15,000$ 5.Concrete Quality Control 1LS 2,000$ 2,000$ 6.Unclassified Excavation 1LS 30,000$ 30,000$ 7.5-inch Concrete Sidewalk with Base 8,250SF 7$ 57,750$ 8.Accessible Parking Stalls (on-street) 2EA 1,500$ 3,000$ 9.Detectable Warning Fields 20SF 60$ 1,200$ 10.Sport Court 1LS 110,000$ 110,000$ 11.Shade Structures 6EA 5,000$ 30,000$ 12.Shelter/Restroom Building 1LS 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$ 13.Tot Lot Area (1,300 SF) 1LS 80,000$ 80,000$ 14.Inclusive Playground (5,600 SF) 1LS 350,000$ 350,000$ 15.Splash Pad (1,200 SF) 1LS 250,000$ 250,000$ 16. Miscellaneous Utilities 1LS 30,000$ 30,000$ 17.Landscaping 1LS 10,000$ 10,000$ 18.Benches 6EA 200$ 1,200$ 19.Bike Racks 10EA 350$ 3,500$ 20.Drinking Fountain 1LS 9,000$ 9,000$ 21.Trash Receptacles 4EA 500$ 2,000$ 22.Picnic Tables 8EA 1,000$ 8,000$ TOTAL Base Bid Project= 2,696,400$ 20% Contingency = 539,300$ Engineering= 323,570$ Total Base Project=3,559,270.00$ Optional Items 23.Extra Seating Shade Structure 1LS 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 24.Hillside Play 1 LS 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 25. 1LS $ $ Optional Items= 90,000.00$ 20% Contingency = 18,000.00$ Engineering= 10,800.00$ Total Alternate Project=118,800.00$ MEMORIAL PARK ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COSTS BARNEVELD, WISCONSIN