SWITCHYARD PARKA Signature Destination Park…

prepared for

Bloomington Parks and Recreation5.17.2012

Switchyard Park Design TeamProject Lead:

Design Workshop | May 14-17

Historic

Land Use and Zoning

Economic Development

Adjacent Business/Housing

Nearby Parks/Greenways

Local Interest Areas

Utilities

Pedestrian

Site Conditions

Floodway/Hydrology

Tree/Invasive Species

Habitat

Study Area Influences

CITY OF BLOOMINGTONArts CommissionTree CommissionHistoric Preservation CommissionACHIEVE/Active Living CoalitionEnvironmental Resources Advisory CouncilBike and Pedestrian CommissionDepartment of Public WorksDowntown Bloomington Inc.Neighborhood GroupsMPO Citizens Advisory Commission

Design Workshop | Stakeholders

Design Workshop | Open Mic

Additional Public Input

Website

Facebook

Farmer’s Market

Senior Expo

Public Meetings

Design Workshop

Overall Themes

A Signature Destination Park

A Work of Art

Safe and Accessible for All

Connected to the Community

A Restored Natural Landscape

Uniquely Bloomington

Switchyard Park Will Be:

An Innovative, Memorable & Dynamic Park Experience!!

What We Heard | Design Elements

Restore and Sustain• Natural Setting

• Stream Restoration

• Habitat Conservation

• Increase Tree Canopy/Biodiversity

• Native Plant Communities

• Natural StormwaterManagement

• Constructed Wetlands

• Daylight Culverts

Play• Water Play

• Unique Play Experience

• Street Style Skate Park

• Court Sports

• Dog Park

What We Heard | Design Elements

Refresh• Picnic Shelters

• Restrooms

• Food Vendors

• Benches and Seating

What We Heard | Design Elements

Gather• Grand Lawn

• Performance Space

• Large Shelter

• Multi-Generational

What We Heard | Design Elements

Connect• Variety of Trails and Loops

• Wetland Boardwalk

• Main Park Entrance

• Multiple Access Points

• Parking and Accessibility

What We Heard | Design Elements

Experience• Gardens

• Functional Art

• Stream Access

• Railroad/Limestone History Interpretation

• Education Opportunities

• Festivals and Events

What We Heard | Design Elements

Framework Plan

Existing Site

Framework Plan

Existing Site

Framework Plan

Existing SiteVehicular Access

Framework Plan

Existing SiteVehicular Access

Pedestrian Access

Framework Plan

Existing SiteVehicular Access

Pedestrian Access Conservation/Restoration Areas

Framework Plan

Existing SiteVehicular Access

Pedestrian Access Conservation/Restoration Areas

Recreation Development Areas

Concept Diagram A

Clear Creek

Concept Diagram A

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Concept Diagram A

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Pedestrian/Bike Circulation

Concept Diagram A

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Pedestrian/Bike CirculationLarge Gathering Space

Concept Diagram A

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Pedestrian/Bike CirculationLarge Gathering Space

High Density Use

Concept Diagram A

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Pedestrian/Bike CirculationLarge Gathering Space

High Density UseDog Park

Concept Diagram A

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Pedestrian/Bike CirculationLarge Gathering Space

High Density UseDog Park

Conservation/Restoration

Concept Plan A

Concept Plan A

1. Parking2. Bike Rental3. Restrooms/Maintenance4. Community

Garden/Orchard5. Street Skate Park6. Great Lawn

7. Shelter8. Basketball9. Bocce/Pickleball10. Interactive Water

Play11. New Entrance12. Pavilion/Stage

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Concept Plan A

1. Parking2. Limestone Creek Terrace3. Restrooms/Maintenance4. Dog Park5. Vendors6. Great Lawn7. Shelter8. Gardens9. Pavilion/Stage10. Play Environment11. Gateway/Portal

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Concept Plan A

1. B-Line Trail2. Soft Surface Trail3. Restrooms/Maintenance4. Clear Creek Restoration

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Birds Eye View A

Concept Diagram B

Clear Creek

Concept Diagram B

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Concept Diagram B

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Pedestrian/Bike Circulation

Concept Diagram B

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Pedestrian/Bike CirculationLarge Gathering Space

Concept Diagram B

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Pedestrian/Bike CirculationLarge Gathering Space

High Density Use

Concept Diagram B

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Pedestrian/Bike CirculationLarge Gathering Space

High Density UseDog Park

Concept Diagram B

Clear CreekVehicular Circulation/Parking

Pedestrian/Bike CirculationLarge Gathering Space

High Density UseDog Park

Conservation/Restoration

Concept Plan B

Concept Plan B

1. Parking2. Welcome Bridge3. North Forecourt4. Community Garden5. New Entrance6. Great Lawn7. Basketball8. Amphitheatre9. Perennial Garden10. Stream Renewal

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Concept Plan B

1. Parking2. Grand Shelter/Stage3. Restrooms/Maintenance4. Dog Park5. Vendors6. Great Lawn7. Skate Room

8. Rubber Mound Play9. Soft Surface Trail10. Spray Park11. Picnic Rooms12. Linear Water Feature13. Earth Forms14. Stream Renewal

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Concept Plan B

1. B-Line Trail2. Soft Surface Trail3. Stream Renewal4. Earth Forms5. Measured Soft Surface Trail6. Picnic Rooms7. Informal Lawn

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Birds Eye View B

B-Line Platform

The B-Line Platform

The B-Line Platform

Limestone Creek Terrace

Limestone Creek Terrace

Soft Trail Vista

Walnut Entry Overlook

Street Style Skate Place

Dog Park Vista

Community Garden

Gateway Art

Picnic Shelters

Water Play

Great Lawn

Creekside Villages

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