Elwood, IL - Deer Run Park Preliminary Plan
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Transcript of Elwood, IL - Deer Run Park Preliminary Plan
Design ProcessDesign Process Conducted 4 meetings with Parks and Recreation
dBoard December 2009‐vsioning meetingF b t ti f i iti l t February 2010‐presentation of initial concepts
March 2010‐general costing of preferred program elements
April 2010‐selection of preferred design concept Coordination meetings with technical design team Applied for rezoning of park properties Will modify OSLAD application based on Village Board endorsement of concept plan
Influences on Park DesignInfluences on Park Design Existing site characteristicsg Vision for Elwood park system
Parks and Recreation Board Community input Parks and Open Space Master PlanPlan
OSLAD requirements
Influences on Park DesignInfluences on Park Design Existing site characteristicsg Vision for Elwood park system
Parks and Recreation Board Community input Parks and Open Space Master PlanPlan
OSLAD requirements
Park ObjectivesPark Objectives Improve the quality and vitality of the park Enhance the larger park system Improve multi‐modal access and safety Capitalize on previous investment Provide flexibility in park spaces Balance today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities
Preferred ProgramPreferred Program Recreation
Flexible field Beautification
Landscaped plantings Flexible field Tot playground Regulation softball
Landscaped plantings and buffers
Interpretive plantings Regulation softball diamond
Walking/running oval
p p gand signage
Park gateways and t f t
Fitness stations Amenities
entry features
Concessions facility Picnic shelter(s) Trail system Trail system Parking
Initial Working ConceptInitial Working Concept Keeps southern softball diamond
Relocates parking towards i i activity areas
Includes a concessions/picnic facilityconcessions/picnic facility
Creates flexible lawn for field sports and eventsp
Places fitness stations in southern portion
Initial Working ConceptInitial Working Concept Substantial infrastructure costs for concessions facilityR l d ki Relocated parking removes previous investment
Lack of visibility from Lack of visibility from Mississippi Avenue
Preferred ConceptPreferred Concept Shorter infrastructure lines
Existing parking lot used Activity areas are centralizedA ti iti i ibl Activities more visible from Mississippi Avenue
Regulation softball Regulation softball diamond
New approach to fitness pparea
Preferred ConceptPreferred Concept Shorter infrastructure lines
Existing parking lot used Activity areas are centralizedA ti iti i ibl Activities more visible from Mississippi Avenue
Regulation softball Regulation softball diamond
New approach to fitness pparea
Preferred Concept‐Cost ImpactsPreferred Concept‐Cost Impacts Cost savings:
k l l New cost items:
l f Parking lot removal $40,000 savings
Parking lot i
Relocation of one softball diamond $20,000
construction $34,000 savings
Sanitary sewer line Optional cost items:
Additional picnic shelter $20,000 savings
Reduced grading work $40,000 savings
Lighting for softball diamond and concessions areaconcessions area
Hard court sports
Preferred Concept‐ConditionsPreferred Concept‐Conditions Endorsed with following condition: As following condition: As final costing is developed, include the f ll i i i following amenities as prioritized below:1 Additional picnic 1. Additional picnic
shelter between softball diamond and
fi ldopen field2. Lighting for softball
diamond and diamond and concessions
3. 2 tennis courts