The Park at 29th and Fairfax

5:30 - 7:30 PMMarch 12, 2019

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GREATPARKThe

Park at 29th and Fairfax

Workshop and Open House

The Park at 29th and Fairfax

Project Context

Park Hill Parks

Park Site

Park Hill NeighborhoodThe Park Hill neighborhood is considered a “park desert” where many residents have over a 10-minute walk to the nearest park. The Park at 29th and Fairfax will help alleviate this lack of access to public community and gathering spaces in the neighborhood.

What is a Pocket Park?A pocket park is a small, urban park that functionsprimarily as a neighborhood social area. They are approximately 0.5 to 1.5 acres in size and are primarily passive places with a limited number of small-scale areas for active use (such as playgrounds).

There are a number of public parks of similar size within the Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) system. Some examples include Ferguson Park (.26 AC), McClain Park (.33 AC), Flores Park (.36 AC), and Douglass Park (.51 AC).

Pocket park facilities can include picnic tables and shelters, playgrounds, basketball courts, memorials, public art, fountains, and more.

Project GoalsDPR is committed to working with the Park Hill neighborhood to deliver a high quality public park in an area with a shortage of public open spaces for the community to gather, recreate, and enjoy together. A successful project will include:

• Sustainable Design• Welcoming Atmosphere• Resilient Landscape• Community Gathering Place• Inclusive and Activated Park• Uniquely Park Hill Design

A Park for AllThe Park at 29th and Fairfax will be a public, city-owned park built and maintained by DPR and accessible to all.

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Project Timeline

2016

2015

January 2019

April 2019

Today

February 2019

Fall 2017

August 2018

Fall 2018

Spring 2018

May-August 2019

September 2019-

February 2020

Spring 2020-

Winter 2020

Winter 2020

Greater Park Hill Community, Inc.

Park Design Process

2018 Public Meeting Process• Identify desired park elements and experiences• Share and discuss park concepts• Discuss and solicit community input regarding the proposed land exchange

Initial Land Acquisition• Denver Parks and Recreation purchases substation parcel on

west side of Fairfax from Xcel

Property Exchange Initiated• Developer approached City and DPR with offer to swap property• Exchange on hold during community engagement

Public Meeting #3• Develop preferred alternative• March 12, 2019

Public Meeting #4• Presentation of design development drawings• April 2019

Construction Documentation

Construction Contract Bidding and Procurement

Construction

Public Park Opens• When fully constructed the park will be designated as a public park

through a formal City Council vote.• DPR will be responsible for operations and maintenance of the park

Public Meeting #1• Reviewed process to date• Collected community input• January 26, 2019

Property Exchange Finalized• Land exchange approved by Denver City Council

Neighborhood Stakeholder Design

Committee (SDC) Created• Members from GPHC, City, PRAB, and HM Capital

Public Meeting #2• Developed concept alternatives• February 20, 2019

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Stedman Elementary

School

Margaret M Smith Elementary School

Hallett Science & Tech Academy

Where do you Live?

Where Do You Live?Mark your residence with a pin.

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Approx. 10 Min. Walking Distance

1 Full and 1 Half

Basketball Courts

2 Full Basketball

Courts

1 Full Basketball

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1 Full Basketball

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1 Full Basketball

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2 Full Basketball

Courts

1 Full Basketball

Court

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Public Meeting 1 Input Review

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Park Design Exercise Themes:

Feedback from January 26th Open House

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What is your preferred concept for

The Park at 29th and Fairfax?

Concept A

North

Concept CConcept B

Survey Feedback

Public Meeting 2 Input Review

Playground with water play

Adult

Exercise

or Swings

Shelter

24’x24’

Grass

Sidewalk

Enhanced in front of Park

Grass

Walk

Benches

Game Tables under Trees

Gates, typGates, typ

Low Walls along Alley

Outdoor Class

BBQ

DPR Sign DPR Sign

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Fence, typ

Plants, typ

Art Columns

Picnic Tables under Trees

Existing Tree

Alley

Fairfax St

Soft surface under Trees

Art Columns

Bike Rack

Playground

3-PT Basketball

or Climbing Rock

Arbor

16’x16’

Grass

Sidewalk shifted &

enhanced in front of Park

Walk

Game Tables under Trees

Benches, typ

Low Walls along Alley, possible art location

Outdoor Class

DPR Sign

Fence, typ

Benches

Picnic Tables under Trees

Existing Tree

Alley

Fairfax St

Soft Surface under Trees

Water Wall with Art

Bike Rack, typ

Walk

Grass

Bike Rack

Fence

Plants, typ

Low Wall

Soft Surface under Trees

BBQ

Fence, typ

North

Playground

Splash Pad

Shelter

16’x16’

Grass

Sidewalk

Enhanced in front of Park

Grass

Walk

Benches

Benches under trees

Gates, typGates, typ

Fence along Alley

Outdoor Class

DPR Sign

Fence, typ

Plants, typ

Picnic Tables under Trees

Existing Tree

Alley

Fairfax St

Soft Surface under Trees

Art Columns

Bike Rack

Walk

4’ high Legacy Art Walls

Walk

Grass

Shelter

16’x16’

BBQ

Benches under Trees

Game Tables under Trees

Benches

Bike Rack

Soft Surface under Trees

Benches

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Urban Climbing Structures Traditional Swings

Public Meeting 2 Input Review

Urban Climbing

Structures

40%

Rope Climbing

Structures

20%

Nature and

Water Play

40%

Preferred Playground Style Preferred Swing Style

Traditional

45%

Nest

34%

Viking

21%

Survey Feedback

The Park at 29th and Fairfax

Design Character A

Preferred Design Character

Character A

49%

Character B

26%

Character C

25%

Survey Feedback

The Park at 29th and FairfaxPreferred Park Concept

Preferred Concept

NorthMarch 12, 2019

RestaurantPlaza

TrashReceptacles

BikeRack

Restaurant

Parking

Restaurant

Parking

Restaurant

ConcreteWalk

GravelWalk

Specialty Paving

2.5’ Wall

Swings

Sand PlayWater Feature

Large Shade Tree, Typ.

Existing Tree

Existing Trees

Trench Drain

Ornamental Tree, Typ.

Grass

Grass

Park Sign

BenchSwingsGame

Tables

Picnic Shelters

BBQShrubBed

Play Structure with Slide

Art Wall

Alley

Fairfax St Mid-BlockCrossing

Extend Curb 8’

RestaurantPlaza

Crushed Gravel withAccent Bands .

Benches

Fence with Gate Fence with Gate

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Preferred Design Character

Preferred Concept Design Inspiration Imagery

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Park Hill Commons Architectural Elevations