FRIENDSHIP FARM PARKPlanning Advisory Committee

Interim Report

April 17, 2012

Advisory Committee

• Nine (9) Community Members

• Meetings held monthly since October 2011

• Interim Report submitted January 24, 2012

• Final Report due September 2012

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Friendship Farm Park Map

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Development Concept

• Development of a nature-based park facility that will offer

unique outdoor recreational and educational opportunities

for our residents.

• In addition to providing access to the tremendous natural

resources, the park would focus on local history,

environmental stewardship and Southern Maryland farm life.

• Great potential for a significant tourism venue. Serve as an

eco-tourism hub for Nanjemoy Creek, Mallows Bay, Purse

State Park and Bureau of Land Management properties.

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Core Amenities• Nature/Interpretive Center (Eco-friendly design,

creek views)

• Events Barn (special events, banquets)

• Farm Heritage (exhibit barns, crop

demonstrations, livestock)

• Amphitheater (special events, youth activities,

performances)

• Hiking Trails

• Boat & Kayak Launch

• Special Event Venue

• Picnic and Playground Areas

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Recreation

• Boat Ramp and Fishing Pier

• Hiking/Horse Trails

• Kayak Launch

• Birding Trails

• Picnic Pavilion

• Special Event Structure

• Nature Themed Playground

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Environmental

• Nanjemoy Creek Observation Areas

• Interpretive Signage/Displays

• Environmental Education Programs and

Demonstration Areas

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Historical

• Friendship House Silhouette/Ghost Structure(s)

• Interpretive Signage/Displays

• Display Barns

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Cultural

• Amphitheater – Performances

• Visitor Center – Museum Displays

• Children’s Arts Programs/Day Camps

• Special Events

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View from Friendship Farm Park

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Clearing within Buffer

Observation Areas

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Interpretive Signage

Clearing within Buffer

Farm Heritage

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Nature/Visitor Center

Special Events Venue

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Interpretive Buildings

Amphitheater

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Ghost Buildings

Trail Expansion

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Trail Enhancements

Green Sustainable

Interpretive Building

• Utilize wind and solar

energy

• Use of geothermal

HVAC system

• Vegetative green roof

design

• Recycled and natural

building materials

• Low flush toilets

• Rain garden system

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Current Committee Focus• Evaluate and develop amenity priority list.

• Identify amenities that could be developed immediately.

• Develop suggestions for interpretive displays.

• Develop a community event that would engage residents,

encourage support and ownership.

• Identify potential partnerships for programming expertise

and park usage.

• Final Report submission: September 2012

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Presented by:

Charles County Government

Department of Public Works

Parks & Grounds Divisionwww.charlescounty.org/pf/parks_rec/

1001 Radio Station Road, LaPlata, MD 20646

(301) 932-3440

www.charlescounty.org

Mission Statement

The mission of Charles County Government is

to provide our citizens the highest quality

service possible in a timely, efficient, and

courteous manner. To achieve this goal, our

government must be operated in an open and

accessible atmosphere, be based on

comprehensive long- and short-term planning,

and have an appropriate managerial

organization tempered by fiscal responsibility.

Vision Statement

Charles County is a place where all people

thrive and businesses grow and prosper;

where the preservation of our heritage and

environment is paramount, where government

services to its citizens are provided at the

highest level of excellence; and where the

quality of life is the best in the nation.