Riverdale Parks and Trails Assessment by MSA Professional Services

Riverdale Parks and Trails Assessment

Acknowledgments

Allison Arthur Mike Bawden Lyn Cochran

Mary Frances

Marie Gleason Jane Gross

Beth Halsey

Anthony Heddlesten Judy Hiles

Patrick Kroeger

Jennifer Richardson Marcus Welding Heather Wren

planning + design st u d i o

Claire Michelson

Christopher Janson, AICP Shawn O’Shea, AICP Chris Cooper, PE

Adopted by City Council on April 13, 2021

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

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Chapter 2

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Introduction to Riverdale’s Park and Trails System

Plan Process and Engagement Feedback

Chapter 3

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Vision and Action Plan

Appendix A .................................................................. A-1 Additional Maps and Inventory

Appendix B .................................................................. B-1 Additional Funding Opportunities

Chapter 1

An Introduction to Riverdale’s Parks and Trails System

Project Introduction When people talk about the places they love in a community, parks are typically at the top of the list. Parks are essential to the physical, economic, environmental and social health of cities and residents. Parks, trails, open space and recreation programs provide communities with many benefits. The purpose of the Riverdale Parks and Trails Assessment is to guide the City of Riverdale in maintaining and enhancing the community’s parks, trails and recreational opportunities. This document provides current insight in the existing conditions of the parks, as well as connectivity and usage of trails. The planning process included reaching out to the community for their thoughts on the existing conditions of Riverdale’s parks and trails as well as what they would like to see in the future This document is also intended as a guidebook for new recreational development in the City as the community grows. The information in this assessment represents the results of an interactive and engaging public outreach program with Riverdale community members. Prior to inventory and data collection, the project team met with City Staff and the Project Team to establish objectives and expectations for the project. During that meeting the following objectives were identified for assessment inclusion.

Riverdale’s New Housing

A new housing development, called Woods Estates, on the west side of town is underway which will bring many new families to Riverdale and additional revenues. New residents may also present increased needs for park facilities and trails

Demand for New Amenities Has Increased

The City is aware of community interest in updates to existing park and trail facilities and adding additional facility types. The planning process explored what the community would like to keep and what they would like to see improved.

Maintaining Eligibility for Park and Recreation Projects

The Riverdale Parks and Trails Assessment shall serve as and guide a resource for securing funding for recreational improvement. Grant programs from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources award additional scoring points for projects that demonstrate a relationship to local recreation planning. The assessment will help boost funding applications for included projects and serve as a guide for annual City budgeting. 1-2

Assessment Planning Process Step 1 Project Kickoff & Existing Conditions - Prior Planning Documents - Existing Conditions Analysis - Existing Systems Maps - Project Team Meeting #1 Step 2 Community Engagement - Online Community Survey - Community Input Workshop - Public Engagement Promotion Step 3 2030 Parks Vision Document

- Draft Vision, Goals, Concepts and Action Plan Development

- Project Team Meeting #2

- Finalize Parks and Trails Needs Assessment

- City Council Review and Consideration

Project Goals One overarching goal of the assessment and process is to communicate the importance of parks and recreation as a community-wide benefit to people’s quality of life. Another goal is to help ensure that future investment in Riverdale’s parks and trails system meets the needs of the community. The City of Riverdale requested the assistance of MSA Professional Services Inc. to complete a Parks and Trails Assessment. The process of developing the assessment includes addressing safety, improvement of amenities, and connectivity of the community. The planning process was kicked off April of 2020, and the plan represents input gathered from the community, stakeholders, and City staff. A Community Survey and a Community Input Workshop were the primary tools utilized to guide the development of the assessment. Guidance on plan preparation was provided by City Staff and the Riverdale Parks and Trails Assessment Project Team. Meetings between the Project Team and MSA provided input for the process and document content throughout the project.

Project Goals Provide

opportunities

broaden the diversity of park users

geographically,

being inclusive to all.

and

Promote and improve safety and accessibility within

Riverdale’s parks and trails.

Provide a framework for short, mid, and long-term improvements and

growth

opportunities

for

existing and future parks, and trails.

Provide Riverdale with a living

usable document that can be easily amended and is implementable.

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The Importance of Recreation Parks are often the most important and highly prized components of any community. They are sources of civic pride and are essential to the physical, economic, environmental, and social health of communities and their residents. Good planning is essential to a community’s recreation system as it provides a means to meet the needs and wants of the community. As a plan is developed it is important to keep in mind the variety of benefits that parks and recreation add to the community.

Health

When residents and visitors have access to parks, trails, and recreation facilities, they exercise more and are generally healthier and happier. Additionally, increased exposure to natural areas that parks and open space provide has been linked to improved physical and mental health. Parks and trails encourage healthy, happy, active lifestyles and improve overall quality of life throughout a community.

Cultural & Social Parks have important social benefits. In a time when social media defines the interactions of many people, parks and recreational centers are places to meet, catch up with family members and friends, and feel like part of the larger community. As a focal point of neighborhoods, parks help develop connections between residents by providing a venue for community building gatherings, like school trips, festivals, and celebrations. Significant natural features, like the Mississippi River and social gathering areas, like Bicentennial Park, have facilities and events for the enjoyment of all community members.

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Natural Resources Parks and open space provide environmental benefits. Natural and planned vegetative landscapes found in parks, preserves and open spaces improve air quality and water quality. These areas may also play a role in stormwater management and protecting the quality and vitality of natural areas. Riverdale also has the benefit of bordering the Mississippi River even though direct access is not yet. The Mississippi River Trail, and connected pathways that bind Riverdale to regional trails, make the area’s natural resources and features accessible to Riverdale’s residents.

Property Values

Numerous studies have shown that close proximity and access to parks, trails, and open space has a positive impact on residential property values. Commercial property values can also be increased with proximity to recreational amenities, creating potential for these sites to act as catalysts for future growth and development. Access to recreational amenities helps fuel growth and investment in local economies.

Beautification Parks contribute to aesthetics of a community. Parkways, tree-lined streets, gardens, views of water bodies, public art, trails, and landscaped areas around town are all things that contribute to creating beautiful places to live, work, and play. Visitors often remember a place by its access to beautiful natural areas, contributing to a positive community image. Improved linkages should also connect community parks to other community nodes. Attractive, safe and well marked linkages make essential contributions to a community’s livability and viability.

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Park and Open Space Standards The definitions used in this plan are modified definitions used by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). They are used to classify the existing recreation system and to guide plans for the future. They begin with the smallest and most intensely used and the proceed to largest and least used. Neighborhood and community parks are normally provided by municipalities. Larger recreation areas are normally provided by larger units of government or private enterprise.

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Mini - Parks

Typically on a small lot (1/4 acre), located within a residential neighborhood. Usually have one facility and benches. - Desirable size - 2 acres or less - Acres/1,000 population: .25 to .5 - Service Area: 1/8 to 1/4 mile radius

Neighborhood Playgrounds

Serves the needs of children 5-15 years old. It provides open fields, courts, shelter facilities, and play area. It should be within walking distance. - Desirable size - 2-4 acres - Acres/1,000 population: 0.5 - 1.5 acres - Service Area: 1/4 to 1/3 mile radius

Neighborhood Parks

This provides open space for all ages and enhances the overall environment. A natural location is ideal for this type, and it usually has tables, benches, paths, lights, and is walkable. - Desirable size - 3-7 acres - Acres/1,000 population: 5.0 -8.0 acres - Service Area: 1 to 2 mile radius

Community Play-fields

NRPA Classifications

Serves the active needs of several neighborhoods. Includes more than a park such as a pool, community center, and fields for sporting events. - Desirable size - 5 or more acres (15-40) - Acres/1,000 population: 5.0 -8.0 acres - Service Area: 1 to 2 mile radius

Usually located outside of the urban area and include large tracts of land that have limited development. Usually provided by state, federal or county governments. - Desirable size - varies on function - Acres/1,000 population: varies on function - Service Area: varies on function

Greenbelts

Created to take advantage of a natural or unusual feature, or to preserve areas and provide recreation. Golf course, marinas and boat ramps could be considered this. - Desirable size - varies on function - Acres/1,000 population: varies on function - Service Area: varies on function

Almost the same characteristics as the reservation or preserve; however it may be used to shape urban development. It could connect parks within an urban area. - Desirable size - varies on function - Acres/1,000 population: varies on function - Service Area: varies on function

Waysides, Welcome Centers, Historic Markers

Special Purpose Parks

Intended to serve many neighborhoods. Tends to have woods, water features, trails, and picnic areas. Should be determined by the size of the population. - Desirable size - 3-7 acres - Acres/1,000 population: 5.0 -8.0 acres - Service Area: 1 to 2 mile radius

Reservation and Preserves

Community Parks

NRPA Classifications Continued

Special purpose parks designed to serve motorists. They are important to a tourist industry. Size and location depends on natural features. - Desirable size - varies on function - Acres/1,000 population: varies on function - Service Area: varies on function

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Regional Context The City of Riverdale, IA is located in Scott County, bordering the City of Bettendorf and Mississippi River. Approximately 30 miles from Clinton, 35 miles from Muscatine, 60 miles from Iowa City, and 85 miles from Cedar Rapids. Surrounding communities, Davenport, Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley and Le Claire have all experienced slight growth over the past decade. Within the next several years the City of Riverdale is expected to see considerable growth with the development of a large new housing subdivision, Woods Estates. The Quad Cities region has a large parks and trails system that benefits Riverdale’s residents and visitors in the community. Additionally, the educational partners and neighboring communities have many recreational assets and programs that benefit Riverdale residents. The following pages of this chapter cover Riverdale’s Parks, Trails, Parks Service Areas, as well as neighboring Regional Trails and Parks.

Source Iowa DOT

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Parks Inventory

Print Date: 2/18/2021

The map below displays the existing parks in Riverdale. Rverdale’s parks are represented by green areas with orange outlines and the City limits are shown in pink. General open space is shown in green with no outline.

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EXISTING PARKS

Riverdale

Pleasant Valley Tennis Courts

Riverdale Parks

Nature Conservancy Lands

Bettendorf Golf Course

Open Space (Non-Municipal)

Bettendorf Parks

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Parks Service Areas The map shown below displays the existing Riverdale Parks in green and the City limits are shown in pink. The orange boundary represents areas within a 1/4 mile distance to the parks. 1/4 mile is about a 5 minute walk. The developed neighborhoods of Riverdale are fairly well served by the existing parks system, though the residential area around Fenno Drive and areas of the new subdivision, Woods Estates may be undeserved.

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Bicentennial Park This community park is the largest in Riverdale. It is located on the southern end of the city. The park is easily accessible from Manor Street by way of State Street and is not far from the Mississippi River. It features a shelter, a playground with swings, slides and climbing equipment, and green space.

Park Facilities

Opportunities & Needs

• Park Benches

• Updated ADA compliant equipment • Potential expansion of amenities for Woods Estates users • Trail connections from Woods Estates and other areas of Riverdale • Revitalize Sand Volleyball Court • Install adult fitness system • A fire pit • Horseshoe Tossing Range

• Bicycle Racks

• Portable Bathrooms • Grill

• Shelter

• Basketball Court and Hoop • Open Green Space • Playground

• Toddler Equipment

Safety and Accessibility Concerns

• Water Fountain

• Better Lighting

• Climbing Equipment • Teeter-Totter

• Pedestrian Safety in Parking Area

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Peggy’s Park This neighborhood park is also located on the southern end of Riverdale. The park is easily accessible from South Kensington Street via State Street and the Mississippi River Trail. It is surrounded by a residential area. It backs up to Duck Creek as it flows into the Mississippi River. It is a popular neighborhood park with a variety of amenities.

Park Facilities

Opportunities & Needs

• Park Benches

• Updated ADA compliant equipment

• Bicycle Racks

• Room for more amenities, ie a small shelter

• Portable Bathrooms • Grill

• Bus Shelter

• Basketball Court and Hoop • Open Green Space • Playground

• Toddler Equipment • Swings

• Teeter-Totter

• Water Fountain

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Safety and Accessibility Concerns • Better Lighting

• Outdated Equipment

Volunteer Square Park This special purpose park was established by the City. Is dedicated to Riverdale’s volunteer first

responders, and armed forces service members. It is located on the corner of Windsor and Manor drive.

Park Facilities • Park Benches • Gazebo

Opportunities & Needs • Amphitheater maintenance

• Trail connections to other parks in Riverdale

• Parking Lot

• Open Green Space

• Natural Amphitheater • Kiosk

• Monument

Safety and Accessibility Concerns • None

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Van Gundy Park This is a special purpose park that serves as a popular access point in Riverdale to the Duck Creek Parkway Trail, which connects to the nearby Mississippi River Trail. This busy regional trail connects many parks and neighborhoods, follows Duck Creek through certain points and ends at Emeis Golf Course. In total the trail from the trailhead to the golf course is 14.8 miles. This access point provides parking, seating, restroom facilities, and a beautiful open space for variety of recreation activities.

Park Facilities

Opportunities & Needs

• Park Benches

• Picnic tables for users

• Little Free Library

• Small shelter

• Parking Lot

Safety and Accessibility Concerns

• Water Fountain

• Trail Information Kiosk

• Crossing State Street for access

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Bellingham Trailhead The Mississippi River trail is a busy regional trail follows the Mississippi River and goes through many river towns as well as the country side. This special purpose park serves as an access point and provides parking for those wanting to utilize the Mississippi River Trail.

Trailhead Facilities

Opportunities & Needs

• Parking Lot

• Small restroom and seating shelter with water fountain

• Trail Information Kiosk • Bike Tool Station

• Portable Restroom

Safety and Accessibility Concerns • Crossing State Street to connect to Duck Creek Parkway Trail and MRT

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Regional Trails The Quad Cities has an extensive trail system as shown on the overall system map below. The City of Riverdale connects to the Mississippi River Trail at Mississippi Trailhead Park as well as along State Street in the City. Riverdale is also connected to the Duck Creek Trail at Van Gundy Park, these trail connections, in turn connect Riverdale to a variety of other trails throughout the region. For more information visit: https://www.qctrails.org/

Source: qctrails.org

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Trails Inventory The map shown below displays the existing trails in Riverdale. Trails are represented in Green and the City limits are shown in pink. The community is well served by the existing trail systems throughout the City of Riverdale that connect them to the larger network throughout the Quad Cities area.

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Mississippi River Trail The maps below show the entirety of the Mississippi River Trail, in the Quad Cities, as well as an up close view of the portion that goes though Riverdale. For more information visit: https://www.qctrails.org/

MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL (MRT): IOWA

The Mississippi River Trail (MRT) in

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QUICK FACTS Trail Activity

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County Difficulty

MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL (MRT): RIVERDALE SECTION

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American Discovery Trail (ADT) Show | View Trail Posting

Easy, Moderate

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Length

18.5 miles, Network

Surface

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Leach Park Trail Show | View Trail Posting Lindsay Park Trail Show | View Trail Posting Mississippi River Trail (MRT): Davenport Section Show | View Trail Posting

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Mississippi River Trail (MRT): Riverdale Section Show | View Trail Posting

Fees

Mississippi River Trail (MRT): Bettendorf Section Show | View Trail Posting

This new trail extends the popular

Mississippi River Trail into the Town

of Riverdale.

QUICK FACTS Trail Activity Town County Difficulty Length Surface

Fees

Scott Community College Sidepath Show | View Trail Posting

TRAILHEAD INFORMATION

Riverdale (IA)

There are many access points and trailheads that MRT (Iowa) trail enthusiasts can utilize. The trail parallels the

Scott County (IA)

Mississippi River, and there are numerous trailheads next to or near the road, such as in Credit Island Park,

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Veterans Memorial Park, LeClaire Park, and Lindsay Park in Davenport; Leach Park in Bettendorf; and parking in

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Riverdale at South Bellingham St. and State St. (just off of U.S. Highway 67);

Paved

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Pets

Mississippi River Trail (MRT): Buffalo Section Show | View Trail Posting

DESCRIPTION VIEW CONNECTOR TRAILS

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Belmont Road Sidepath

The Belmont Road Sidepath is a multi-use path that connects Riverdale from Scott Community College BELMONT and Pleasant Valley HighROAD School to SIDEPATH Bettendorf. This trail connects with Devils Glen Road Sidepath in Bettendorf, Middle Road Sidepath in Bettendorf, and the Scott Community College Sidepath in Riverdale.

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Difficulty

Easy, Moderate, Difficult

The sidepath is accessible all along Belmont Road from Devils Glen Road at its western terminus to Middle Road

Length

1.1 miles, network

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Surface

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No DESCRIPTION This 1.5 mile sidepath is part of a network of multi-use trails, paths, and on-road facilities in Bettendorf, IA. It runs along Belmont Road and connects the Devils Glen Road Sidepath, Middle Road Sidepath, and Scott Community College Sidepath. It passes Pleasant Valley High School. TheRiverdale path is separated the road, ten feet Parks from and Trails Assessment 1-19 wide, and perfect for walking, biking, and running.

Duck Creek Parkway Trail

The Duck Creek Parkway Trail is a paved multi use trail running parallel to Duck Creek. It is a total of 14.8 DUCK CREEK PARKWAY TRAIL miles long and connects Riverdale to Bettendorf and Davenport. This trail also connects to the Devils Glen Road Sidepath in Bettendorf and the Mississippi River Trail, Riverdale Section which in its entirety is 18.5 miles long.

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Difficulty

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Length

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Surface

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Devils Glen Park and Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf and Duck Creek Park, Eastern Avenue Park, Garfield Park, Junge Park, Marquette Park, Northwest Park, and Emeis Park in Davenport.

Pets

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Fees

The Duck Creek Parkway Trail, a hard-surface, separated multiuse corridor, runs parallel to Duck Creek through Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa. Beginning in Emeis Park in west Davenport, the trail continues to Havens Acres Park in Riverdale. Largely used for recreation, the trail also connects many different neighborhoods to

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commercial districts, schools, parks, and other major transportation corridors as it runs through the heart of the Iowa Quad Cities Area.

Scott Community College Sidepath

The Scott Community College Sidepath is a multi-use network of paths connecting the buildings and SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE SIDEPATH grounds of the college in Riverdale. The trail is accessible from many locations within the campus and connects to the Belmont Road Sidepath, the nature trails and the Mississippi River Trail.

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DESCRIPTION

This 1.1 mile network of paths connects the buildings and grounds of Scott Community College in Riverdale, IA. In some places the path travels along Belmont Road and at others it diverges as a separate path. The sidepath is appropriate for biking where the surface is concrete and for walking and running only where unpaved.

ELEVATION PROFILE

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Chapter 2

Process and Engagement Feedback

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Overview of the Process Park planning and visioning help identify community-wide recreational needs and help guide a community towards making efficient improvements. Planning process and plans are intended to allow the City to better understand and serve the recreational needs of the public. Inclusive, innovative and engaging community outreach was a foundation of this planning process. The Project Team incorporated different opportunities for engaging community members, with flexible options for engagement. Busy schedules make it sometimes difficult to set-aside time to attend traditional meetings. Additionally, sometimes passionate individuals are not comfortable voicing their opinion in front of others in a public setting. Providing different strategies and tools for receiving input allows everyone a chance to become actively involved in the discussion of how to improve their community.

Project Kickoff and Brain Storming The Project Steering Committee served as the primary review and advisory committee for the creation of the plan. The Steering Committee consisted of the Project Team, and volunteers from the community with an interest in parks and recreation, and a local knowledge to help assist the Project Team. The first meeting of the Steering Committee provided a great list of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) for analysis.

Community Survey A community survey, distributed online and by paper, received many responses from Riverdale residents and those in the surrounding areas who utilize the parks and trails. The survey was distributed through ESRI Survey 123, the link and QR code were distributed around the City. Paper copies where made available at City Hall. A goal of the survey was to gather feedback from park users no matter the use or where they reside. The quality of feedback is important to the planning process and this survey had a high response rate and included important feedback 2-2

SWOT Analysis Results The SWOT, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Analysis was performed at the first Steering Committee meeting and then during the Community Input Workshop. Participants were guided by the following questions: - What should Riverdale’s Recreational System look like in 2030? - What advantages do we have that we can utilize? - What challenges do we know about and can plan for?

Strengths and Opportunities 1.

Connecting and utilizing the river

Wayfinding up and down the bike trail with a big art installation as a mile marker. Which would be one or two in the community

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Adding equipment or utilities to bicentennial park and remove the tree line to connect pavement to the development

Somewhere in the community to put a telescope in a park or bike trail to look at the eagles along the river without disturbing them Tract of land zoned commercial in front of the Woods Estate is for sale, if businesses could go in there tax revenue would increase for the city and right behind the Mississippi Trail…. Like a local coffee shop or brewery.

6. There are very few businesses in Riverdale that people from Riverdale utilize (mostly industrial) 7.

Put in a potential development with a similar footprint to surrounding businesses to connect to the trail and benefit trail users.

Issues and Weaknesses 1.

Neighborhoods have different cultures and personalities and we need to keep this in mind

There is not a voice to represent the Woods Estates subdivision. There are a large number of homes in that subdivision and we need to ensure the needs of that subdivision are met.

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The college and school do not generate taxes, but take up a lot of physical space.

Recreational needs need to be addressed for Woods Estates, there is a trail connection for them but that’s about it

A strip of land for a trail was given as part of the plat which is great but there should be more for the Woods Estates subdivision The parks have limited amenities for the families that live in Riverdale

Many trail users come through Riverdale from other areas of the Quad Cities but there are limited options for them to spend there money in the City.

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Demographics from the Survey The majority of respondents for the survey do not live in Riverdale, rather the surrounding areas. This is important to the survey because this tells us that surrounding areas are interconnected to the Riverdale system and utilize the amenities. Given the unique geographical location of Riverdale this feedback is important for Riverdale’s future planning efforts.

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The majority of respondents for the survey have 2 people in their household with 3 being the second highest option. Based on the results of this question we can assume that these users are couples and utilize the open space aspects of the parks and the trails rather than play area equipment.

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Trail Users The majority of respondents for the survey utilize the trails within Riverdale weekly. This is not surprising as the Mississippi River Regional Trail passes through the community as well as many others throughout the Quad Cities area.

Majority of the trail users from the survey say that their favorite trail is the Mississippi River Trail, Riverdale Section. This trail provides access to many surrounding area community parks and trails. Riverdale currently has some amenities at this connection and would benefit users by adding more, as it is the favorite of the community.

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Trail Options These questions analyzed the comfort level of trail users for four different types of trails; marked on street, on street protected, off street separated and nature trail. The majority of respondents were comfortable with all types other than On-Street protected. That type had the most amount of “less comfortable and uncomfortable”.

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Facility Usage Below are results from the survey of what users are utilizing at each of the parks in Riverdale. The majority tend to use restroom and water facilities, most likely because they are also utilizing Riverdale’s connected trail system.

Peggy’s Park

Bicentennial Park

Volunteer Square Park

Mississippi Park

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Parks and Trails Safety

Below are the general categories of safety concerns from survey takers, many of these comments were provided by users from surrounding areas. The ticks at the end represent the number of respondents with the same concern. • With the closing of the Kensington street connection from the Duck Creek Bike Path, there are concerns for safety riding on or crossing HWY 67 to connect to the Mississippi River Trail. (40) • The alternate route for Kensington being closed is a very narrow sidewalk (IIIII) • The alternate route is conflicting for pedestrian and bike users • Surrounding area bikers feel that biker safety is not a priority.

• Loose sand and gravel at the bike crossing on Highway 67 and Bellingham • Poor Condition Trail to Duck Creek Bike Path • Activities in the Park After Dark (IIII) • Lighting in the Parks at Night (II) • Lack of Park Maintenance

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Chapter 3 Vision and Action Plan

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Vision of the Parks and Recreation System Overview The community of Riverdale has a highly valued recreation system. The City understands the need to maintain and improve this system for current and future residents. Woods Estates, a new housing subdivision is currently under construction in Riverdale. This housing development will nearly double the number of households in the community and will expand the users of the park systems. Successful implementation of this assessment is more likely when the recommendations included are attainable and align with the capacity of the City of Riverdale. This is to be a collaborative process involving Elected Officials, City Staff, regional partners,, stakeholders, and community members.

Assessment Objective The primary objectives of the Parks and Recreation Assessment is to create a readable document that provides an assessment of current conditions and includes reasonable recommendations for improvement.. Through this analysis, and implementation of recommendations, Riverdale will be able to host a better parks and trails system for all residents. This assessment was completed with the intent of analyzing the existing conditions of the parks to better develop an equitable and usable concept for any new park area for visitors and current and future residents.

Riverdale Parks and Recreation Vision

The City of Riverdale will offer recreational amenities for citizens of all ages and abilities by maintaining and improving recreation facilities to meet the growing needs of the community and surrounding area.

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Riverdale Park and Recreation Goals Plan Goals A goal is a long-term target that states what the community wants to accomplish. Written in general terms, a goal statement offers a desired condition. Below are five overarching goals that will help guide future decisions for the continued improvement of Riverdale’s parks and recreation system.

Provide a Framework for Short, Mid, and Long-term Improvements and Growth Opportunities for Existing and Future Parks, Open Space and Trails

Provide New Opportunities to Increase and Broaden Park Users

Improve Inclusiveness of Equipment Within Riverdale Parks and Their Amenities

Ensure that the New Development’s Recreation Needs are Serviced

Connect Riverdale Trails Within the Community and Surrounding Areas

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Recommended Park Improvements The Riverdale Parks system has many amenities to offer users. Based on community input many feel that there are enough parks and that the best action for the City to take is to improve them. Below are the recommendations.

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Improve and update equipment in Bicentennial Park, Volunteer Square Park and Peggy’s Park. These updates could include modern equipment, accessible equipment and new surfacing in the playgrounds. Including improving trail-bed for emergency access for Bicentennial Park.

Improve the new Bellingham Trailhead with a restroom, shelter structure with a water fountain and spots in the shade to sit for users along the trail and those who park there. An example of a prefabricated simple restroom facility is shown below.

Add a shelter with a covered picnic area and restroom(s) at Van Gundy Park for the Duck Creek Trail and Peggy’s Park users. The shelter should be located on the SE side of Van Gundy Park, close to the Peggy’s Park playground. Also, install a small shelter to serve the existing picnic area at Peggy’s Park on the SW side of the playground area along Sycamore Lane.

Create a nature park and trail system along the new housing development that will interconnect to the new development, City Hall, the MRT trail, and the Manor drive area.

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Recommended Trail Improvements Riverdale has a great off-street trail system that serves regional users well. There are ways in which the city can expand the system to connect better within the community. These recommendations are based on community feedback and an analysis of existing trails.

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Expand the MRT and Duck Creek Trail connection to the south side of State Street. This would help increase user safety because they would not have to cross State Street at street level and could instead use the existing underpass of the Duck Creek Trail by Van Gundy Park. The Iowa DOT right of way has a role in this effort. Connect City Hall and the MRT to Bicentennial Park via an off-street trail. Create a nature trail through the City owned land on the edge of Woods Estates that has connections to the Woods Estates neighborhood through planned access easements to a Field Crest Rd/Manor Drive On Street Trail and the planned “B” trail behind City Hall. These connections will create a loop.

Connect Volunteer Square Park with the existing nature trails by expanding the nature trail to the Scott County Trails and an off street nature trail expansion off Windsor Drive.

Continue to work with the City of Bettendorf to encourage a planned trail connection along Crow Creek to Eagles Landing Park.

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The City could consider adopting an overlay zone to the area with regulations tailored to addressing trail connectivity and user safety. This would allow additional scrutiny in review for impacts and benefits to the regional and local trail system with potential development and redevelopment that might occur in this area. Encourage and work collaboratively with the City of Bettendorf to widen the full size trail on the north side of Highway 67.

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Connectivity Overview

Iowa DNR, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, Intermap, NGA, USGS

Proposed Off-Street Paved Trails Existing Trails

SCCC Nature Trails

Regional Recreation Assets and Destinations

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This map represents the potential and future connectivity of trails within Riverdale and connections to surrounding area trails. This map simplifies the recommended trail improvements and existing trails into an overall picture of how the completed system would function.

CONNECTIVITY PLANNING OVERVIEW

PARKS AND TRAIL SYSTEM NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Building Footprints* City of Riverdale 0 250 500 Feet

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*Includes possible footprints for full build-out of Woods Estates in Riverdale Data Sources: ESRI and Scott County

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Guidelines for New Park Development

There is a portion of the Woods Estates subdivision that sits outside of the 1/4 mile park service area of Bicentennial Park. Below is a suggested process for the City to follow if a new neighborhood park is going to be added to service the households within Wood Estates that are not within a 1/4 mile of Bicentennial Park.

Decide Park Placement

Develop Plan or Concept Based on Available Land and Resident Needs/Wants

Hold a Public Meeting with Residents

New Park!

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Funding The following action plan for implementation serves as guide to help the The City of Riverdale and community leaders prioritize opportunities and address improvements to recreation within the City of Riverdale and the surrounding area. The desired vision for Riverdale cannot be created overnight. However, by incrementally implementing the recommendations within this plan, Riverdale can achieve the desired outcomes set forth in this Parks and Trails Assessment.

Potential Funding Sources There are six broad funding sources available to help offset costs to complete the projects listed in this Assessment, as described below. Municipal Funds It is assumed that some general or tax increment municipal funds/borrowing will be required to assist with the completion of projects or as a matching source for state or federal grants (e.g.wayfinding, signage, or park land acquisition). Special Assessments Particular projects that benefit individual properties (e.g. sidewalk/trail installations) could be funded through special assessments whereby the City recoups initial design and construction costs through increased real estate taxes on those properties for a set period of time. Donations Some of the wayfinding projects could be partially or fully funded through private donations or public fundraising. State and Federal Grants There are many different state or federal grants that may be able to offset the costs of some of the identified projects. Only those programs most likely to award funding to Riverdale are listed. Other Grants/Funds There are a growing number of grants from private businesses, philanthropic entities and organizations, like Community Foundations, that are available to help finance recreational improvements. A current list of organizations and foundations that have provided community beautification and recreation grant funding in Scott County, is located in Appendix B of this assessment.

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Funding and Other Resources The table below is not an exhaustive list of programs and resources available on any given project but it can be used as a reference for potential funding for projects. The key is also a reference for the acronyms in the Action Plan. Not every resource and funding source is used in the Action Plan but the key can be a reference for future projects as new opportunities are added.

CAT

Community Attraction and Tourism Program

City

General Fund, Special Funds, TIF or Assessments

IACPG

Iowa Arts Council Project Grant

IFMA

Iowa Farmers Market Association

ILRTF

Iowa Living Roadways Trust Fund

KIB

Keep Iowa Beautiful Community Beatification Grant Program

LWCF

Land and Water Conservation Fund

PCRC

Pedestrian Curb Ramp Construction

PIB

Paint Iowa Beautiful

REAP

Resource Enhancement and Protection City Parks and Open Spaces

SCCF

Scott County Community Foundation

TAP

Transportation Alternative Program

TFK

Trees for Kids and Trees for Teens

THF

Tony Hawk Foundation

TIF

Tax Increment Finance

TP!

Trees Please! (MidAmerican Energy)

TSIP

Traffic Safety Improvement Program

QCCF

Quad Cities Community Foundation

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Action Plan Action 1.a Add a shelter with restrooms and water at the Mississippi River Trailhead. 1.b Install additional lighting around Bicentennial Park to address safety concerns

Parks

1.c Continue to improve amenities at Bicentennial Park. 1.d Replace the playground surfaces at Bicentennial Park with ADA compliant options. 1.e Add permanent restrooms and picnic tables for VanGundy and Peggy’s Park 1.f Replace the playground surfaces at Peggy’s Park with ADA compliant options 1.g Consider an all-inclusive playground equipment when planning new or replacement playground facilities 1.h

Utilize the Guidelines for New Park Development on page 3-11 , including the development of a “Park Master Plan” for any newly developed parks or significant parkland redevelopment.

2.a Improve crosswalks for walking and biking in major intersections throughout the City. Require that future platting and construction of Woods Estates include the construction of paved off-street trails that 2.b connect the subdivision’s sidewalks and streets to the planned nature trail system surrounding the development, to the trail connection at Bicentennial Park, and to the ROW at Fieldcrest Road for connection to the on-street bike route 2.c

Complete a paved off-street trail connection between the Woods Estates subdivision and Manor drive through Bicentennial Park.

Trails and Access

Master plan and install an off-street nature trail around the perimeter of the Woods Estates subdivisions on land 2.d deeded to the City; the trail should connect to paved off-street trails at various point around the neighborhoods and to the trails connecting Bicentennial Park, Volunteer Square Park, City Hall, the MRT and Scott County Community College. Adopt a”Trails Connectivity” overlay zone in the designated area along and surrounding State Street to help 2.e facilitate the continued installation of trails , trail connections and trail amenities with new development and significant redevelopment. 2.f

Continue to work with the City of Bettendorf to collaborate on further connections to their planned trail system and surrounding recreational amenities.

2.g Install a paved off-street trail that connects Bicentennial Park to City Hall and the MRT. 2.h

Expand the MRT Connection to the south side of State Street by installing a paved off-street trail to the Duck Creek Trail and the MRT Trailhead.

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Install an off-street paved trail connecting Windsor Drive and Volunteer Square Park to the path along Belmont Road and Scott County Community College’s off-street nature trails.

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Work with Scott County Community College to support the extension of their off-street nature trail network to connect to the pathway along Belmont Road and future off-street paved trail connected to Windsor Drive/Volunteer Square Park.

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Encourage and work collaboratively with the City of Bettendorf to widen the full size trail on the north side of Highway 67.

Priority 2021-2022 2023-2026 2027-2030 On Going

Potential Non-city Funding

Resources

LWCF, REAP, QCCF, SCCF

Consultant

QCCF, SCCF

City Staff and Council

ILRTF, QCCF, SCCF

City Staff and Council, Consultant

QCCF, SCCF

City Staff and Council

REAP, QCCF, SCCF

Consultant City Staff and Council

QCCF, SCCF

City Staff and Council

Private Development

City Staff and Council, Consultant

TAP, SCCF, QCCF

City Staff and Council, Bi-State Regional Planning Commission

TAP

City Staff, Consultant and City Engineer

QCCF, SCCF

City Staff, Consultant and City Engineer

QCCF, SCCF

Consultant

Consultant and City Council City Staff and Council TAP, QCCF, SCCF

Scott County Community College and City Council

TAP, QCCF, SCCF

City Engineer and Council

TAP, QCCF, SCCF

City Engineer and Council Scott County Community College, City Staff and Council City Staff and Council

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Appendix A

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Appendix B

Additional Funding Opportunities

Grantmakers Refinements: "Community beautification, Sports and recreation, Scott County (Iowa, United States)" T otal Giving

Amount Funded

Grant Count

$129,289,172

$7,272,612

414,506

177

United States

$182,141,969

$18,044,236

252,636

United States

$3,521,856

$13,817,127

1,170,777

Bettendorf

United States

$2,916,702

$2,463,420

1,425,616

Marie H. Bechtel Charitable Trust

Davenport

United States

$51,179,284

$1,966,500

1,851,542

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

Muscatine

United States

N/A

902,113

Harold R. Bechtel Charitable Trust

Davenport

United States

$48,437,986

$2,126,859

497,400

Baird Foundation, Inc.

Milwaukee

United States

$55,580,356

$3,728,696

5,113

Vera French Foundation

Davenport

United States

N/A

$10,000

150,906

United Way of Muscatine Iowa Incorporated

Muscatine

United States

$1,059,124

$812,420

86,500

Franklin Parr Marquis Family Foundation, Inc.

Moline

United States

$391,805

$21,099

61,517

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City

State

Country

Quad Cities Community Foundation

Bettendorf

United States

John Deere Foundation

Moline

Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation

East Moline

Scott County Regional Authority

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T otal Assets

T otal Giving

Amount Funded

Grant Count

United States

$123,070

N/A

432,995

United States

$371,260

34,000

Kingsville

United States

$5,793,996

$206,564

29,874

United Way of the Quad Cities Area

Davenport

United States

$11,285,111

$4,393,723

26,834

The Grainger Foundation Inc.

Lake Forest

United States

N/A

$128,592,354

20,000

Howard and Geraldine Knaack Foundation

Cary

United States

$1,713,064

$95,500

4,000

Atlee B. Hendricks Trust

WinstonSalem

United States

$1,013,089

109,121

National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America

Chicago

United States

$39,451,022

48,750

Legacy Alcoa Foundation

Pittsburgh

United States

$27,529

N/A

40,000

The Robert A. & Kathleen M. Wolfe Family Foundation

Davenport

United States

$341,695

$32,505

32,496

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Cedar Rapids

United States

$7,817,111

31,500

Grantmaker

City

State

Country

Bettendorf Schools Parents& Athletic Boosters Inc

Bettendorf

V.O. Figge and Elizebeth Kahl Figge Charitable Foundation

Davenport

L'Aiglon Foundation

$161,776,272

$161,918,998

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T otal Assets

Amount Funded

Grant Count

30,000

$6,161

15,518

$785,187

$72,000

10,500

United States

$306,330

$62,885

450

United States

$244,642

$251,171

347,171

Davenport

United States

$31,414,147

$1,316,950

35,000

The Allstate Foundation

Northbrook

United States

$135,915,884

$25,941,908

2,000

Morency Family Foundation

Le Claire

United States

$776,387

$115,600

1,170

The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation

West Des Moines

United States

$807,761

$333,050

250

Exelon Foundation

Chicago

United States

$95,121,259

$8,382,406

200

McLaughlin Family Foundation

Moline

United States

$2,306,973

$220,500

50,000

Arthur D. Collins, Jr. Foundation

Chicago

United States

$4,943,184

$488,050

30,000

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Des Moines

United States

$472,029,490

$30,388,245

15,000

Ih Mississippi Valley Cu

Moline

United States

$1,342,918,600

$96,987

15,000

Grant and Virginia Brissman Foundation

Milan

United States

$125,975

10,000

Grantmaker

City

State

Country

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago

United States

Mary E. Smith Charitable Children's Trust

Milwaukee

United States

$92,084

King Charitable Foundation

Scottsdale

United States

Weigle Family Foundation

Bettendorf

North Scott Athletic Booster Club Incdflporated

Eldridge

HubbellWaterman Foundation

T otal Giving

$3,248,271,849 $341,277,300

$3,028,835

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T otal Assets

T otal Giving

Amount Funded

Grant Count

$42,745,978

10,000

$19,761,157

$1,089,680

8,000

United States

$1,029,238

$230,643

8,000

United States

$21,913,729

$1,711,958

7,266

Bettendorf

United States

$3,354,752

N/A

6,000

Charles R and Nancy L Von Maur Charitable Foundation

Davenport

United States

$4,659,053

$453,500

5,000

The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.

Washington

United States

$60,837,565

$2,217,205

5,000

Lowell N. Johnson Charitable Foundation

Moline

United States

$11,356,757

$507,700

5,000

National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Alpharetta

United States

$2,220,030,143 $1,511,427,368

4,073

Land O'Lakes Foundation

Saint Paul

United States

$8,727,360

$8,304,914

3,500

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

St. Louis

United States

$362,529,432

$47,484,203

3,000

Doris & Victor Day Foundation, Inc.

Rock Island

United States

$15,041,883

$730,723

2,500

Burrows Jmb and Smb Family Trust

Las Vegas

United States

$472,487

$21,469

2,147

Lee Foundation

Davenport

United States

$943,364

$520,719

1,500

The Genoa Foundation

Renton

United States

$12,300

1,000

Grantmaker

City

State

Country

Pga Tour

Ponte Vedra

United States

$2,934,026,162

The Moline Foundation

Moline

United States

Trees Forever Inc

Marion

KaBOOM!, Inc.

Washington

The Vonderhaar Family Foundation

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T otal Giving

Amount Funded

Grant Count

$115,211,626

$27,957,331

1,000

United States

$30,710,898

$366,744,092

1,000

United States

$21,223,553,156 $3,764,811,986

500

Glenbrook

United States

$130,892

$5,900

500

Rauch Family Foundation I, Inc.

Rock Island

United States

$1,080,533

$66,000

500

Verizon Foundation

Basking Ridge

United States

$39,143,137

$79,617,736

300

The Fairmount Minerals Foundation

Independence

United States

$10,583,224

$1,510,546

250

Ernest C. Oberholtzer Foundation

Chicago

United States

$1,002,844

$545

100

SSAB North American Foundation

Lisle

United States

$187,981

$99,838

100

AT&T Foundation

Dallas

United States

$91,485,176

$10,639,950

Bayer Fund

St. Louis

United States

$30,581,362

$19,164,885

Grantmaker

City

State

Country

Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Inc.

Milwaukee

United States

Wells Fargo Foundation

Minneapolis

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Boston

The David Lebuhn Foundation

T otal Assets

RFPs

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