1. Master Plan ProcessIntroductionVision for the FutureWhat will the Park System look like for the nextgeneration?Vision for TodayHow will we meet todays immediate needs andclose the service and performance gaps?

2. IntroductIonThe Process to Create The ParkCity Master Plan Team Process Schedule Agenda 3. Project Schedule 1: Framework 2: Concepts 3: Master Plan Kick-off & Stakeholder Interviews Develop 3 Scenarios Final Master Plan 2011 Parks Inventory Plan Refinement Implementation Strategy Needs Assessment Draft Action Plan Existing Conditions Analysis Launch Public Outreach Community Survey DevelopmentAPRIL MAy JUNE JULyAUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Community Public Survey Meeting #1 PublicPublicMeeting #1Meeting #2#1Kick Off Client Parks BoardStakeholder ClientStakeholder Client Stakeholder ReviewWorkSession ReviewWorksession Review Worksession 4. Client LeadershipStakeholder Group Mayor Bill Finch Board of Parks Commissioners Charles Carroll, Parks Director & Public Facilities Director Public Facilities-Charles Carroll + Ted Grabarz Ted Grabarz, Sustainability Director & Deputy Director of Parks Manager-Andy Valeri Public Works Recreation Superintendent-Luann Conine Steve Hladun, Project Coordinator Tree Warden/Urban Forester-Steve Hladun Mike Nidoh, Director of Planning Planning & Economic Development-Bill Coleman; Donald Board of Parks Commissioners: James Brideau, James Giles,Eversley, Director of Planning and Economic Development Banjed Labrador, Mark Marko, Frank A. Mercaldi, Ann E. Owens, Neighborhood/NRZ Coordination-Angie Staltero Rosa Cruz Downtown Special Services District-Rick Myers + Michael MooreSasaki Bridgeport Regional Business Council-Paul Timpanelli Historic Preservation Commission-Stuart Sachs Jason Hellendrung-Managing Principal Small and Minority Business Resource Office-Deborah Caviness Gina Ford-Design Principal Lighthouse Program, Office of Education and youth-Tammy Pappa Brie Hensold-Project Manager, Planner Greater Bridgeport Regional Business Council-Brian Bidolli Eamonn Hutton-Landscape Architect City Council-Lydia Martinez, Martin C. McCarthy, Susan Brannelly, Stephen Gray-Urban DesignerDenese Taylor-Moye, Anderson Ayala, Robert S. Walsh, M. EvetteBrantley, Howard Austin, Sr., Thomas C. McCarthy, MichelleLyons, AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia, Warren Blunt, Richard Bonney,Heller & Heller Angel M. DePara, Jr., Carlos Silva, Manuel Ayala, Richard M.Paoletto, Jr., Robert Curwen, James Holloway, Andre F. Baker Barbara Heller-Parks & Recreation Planner 5. Builds on Foundation ofExisting Plans and ActivitiesMaster Plan of Conservation and Development (2008) BGreen 2020Waste,Green Energy Greenfields &Water Businesses downtown Jobsneighborhoods Education Infrastructure Environment Green SpacesMaterials & Marketing & Buildings Green Wheels resources & Jobs recyclingNew Parks Amenities 2011 Parksand ImprovementsMaster Plan New Signage 7 NRZ PlansSchool RenovationsComplete StreetsComplete Streets Policy & Action Plan Knowlton ParkMain & Gold Pocket ParksSurprise, its Bridgeport Black Rock & South End Bike PathsCommunity Development Tennis CourtsSave the Sound GreenBlock Grant Public Park Improvements Infrastructure Feasibility ScanImprovements Program 6. Builds on Community Support Local Leadership The Neighbors Board of GroundworkBridgeport Arts &34 Seaside DayHundreds of 80+ people at Bridgeport BRBC & DSSDEducation Cultural CouncilCamperssurvey responses Public Forum #12011 ParksMaster Plan GBRC: BGreen 2020Mayors Parks & Rec.Pequonnock Parks, Water,Fairfield CountyTrust forOfficeDepartment Parks Board River Initiative, Community Fndn. Public LandOpen SpaceMonroe, Trumbull, Bridgeport CommitteePublic LeadersRegional Coalitions 7. tHank you... 8. Community SurveyHundreds of online and paper responsesMore family-friendly parks and amenties are desired playgrounds splash pads picnic shelters swimming facilitiestop 3 parks for improvement are large, city parks1. Seaside2. Pleasure Beach3. Veterans Memorial Park9A little more than halfof households have NOTparticipated in Bridgeport rec yeS NOprograms or events in the last12 months. 54% 46%Responses from online park system survey 9. Community Survey Community SurveyCommunity Survey10 Community Survey1011 1 11 2%10%2%Most residents learned 10% 18% Newspaper Most residents learned2%10%18%NewspaperMost residentsParksservices Most residents & Rec & Rec servicesabout Parks learned about learned18%CityofBridgeportWebsite Newspaper CityofBridgeportWebsite about newspaper, city web webvia Parks & Rec servicesSocialmedia(Facebook,Twitter,etc.) CityofBridgeportWebsiteaboutsite, and citycity web city via newspaper, Parks & rec services via newspaper, staff. staff. 20% 20%Socialmedia(Facebook,Twitter,etc.)Promotionalmaterialorflyers site, and citySocialmedia(Facebook,Twitter,etc.)Promotionalmaterialorflyersvia newspaper, city website,site, and city staff.20% 21%FromCityStaff 21% Promotionalmaterialorflyers FromCityStaffand city staff.21%Fromfriendsandneighbors FromCityStaff Fromfriendsandneighbors9%9%MaterialsattheParksandRecreationDepartment FromfriendsandneighborsMaterialsattheParksandRecreationDepartment 9%6% 14% 6% Ihavenotseenorheardanythingaboutparksservices MaterialsattheParksandRecreationDepartment14% Ihavenotseenorheardanythingaboutparksservices 6% 14%Ihavenotseenorheardanythingaboutparksservices Residents believe parkresidents Residents believe park believe User friendliness of Park of Park District website User friendliness District website maintenance and the theResidents believe park and maintenancemaintenanceand thethe quantity of and walking/bikingmaintenance walking/bikingUser friendliness of Park District website quantity of QualityQuality of ice rink ice rink of indoor indoorquantity of trails most most trails require the requirequantity of walking/biking trails require theNumber of parksQuality of indoor ice rink of parksNumberthe most support in next 3-5 support most thetrails require the next 3-5 support in in theNumber of parks years.in the next 3-5 Availability of info about programs/facilitiesnextsupportyears.3-5 years.Availability of info about programs/facilities years.Availabilityof programs and facilities for adults QualityQuality of programs and facilities for adultsof info about programs/facilities Quality of programs andplayground equipmentQualityQuality of playground equipmentof facilities for adultsYouth programsQuality of playground equipment programs Youth Adult programs Youth programs programs Adult QualityQuality of outdoor swimming poolsof outdoor swimming poolsAdult programsQuality of outdoorwalking/biking trails trailsQuantity of swimming pools Quantity of walking/bikingPark maintenanceQuantity of walking/biking trailsPark maintenance Park maintenance0 1000100 0 100 10. Community Forum # 1August 10, 2011 august 10th at cesar Batallaassessment of overall Park System 80+ people signed inStrengths Many diverse park types in the system Access to water and location on the Long Island Sound Special parks like Beardsley Park and Connecticuts Beardsley Zoo Park City history of park system and large quantity of parksWeaknesses Overcrowded Lack of access or transportation options Lack of diverse activities, rec centers or recreation program Highest Priorities Maintenance/upkeep/cleaning EducationWhats Missing? Access/access, visibility and safety of parks Connection to nature and ecology Natural resources and protection of habitat Education for children and adults Secure finances so Parks Master Plan recommendations can be Safety: lighting needs to be addressed implemented Upkeep and maintenance 11. connEctCommunity Forum # 1 Streets as connectors to parks Enhanced water accesscommunity Feedback on 3 Scenarios Like ability to access parks without access Stories about how Bridgeports future might unfold for its parks A method for finding appropriate movements down each pathEnHancE Big Wins make sense School grounds as publically accessible amenities are great Durable surfaces and focused programming (ie. Old Mill Green as a hyperpark) Support for pocket parks and enhanced small parksRefined PlanEXPand Partnerships and more friends of parks groups Support school partnership but requires coordination Neighborhood investment would be useful and lead to creativity Volunteers are good for parks Like funding programs, but responsibility issues surrounding sponsored by parks 12. FuturE VISIonWhat is the plan for the nextgeneration of parks? 13. A Healthy, Connected FutureAs the population grows and resources become scarcer, urban centerslike Bridgeport are an essential component of a sustainable societyand one critical key to livable cities is a successful park system.Bridgeports park system will lead the way by being:Physically connected Envision Bridgeports parks as part of a green infrastructure system throughout the city that keeps people and the environment healthy Connect Bridgeports signature regional parks to its neighborsEcologically diverse Celebrate the range of open space types in Bridgeports system Bring renewed brownfields, vacant lots, and neglected lands back into the open space systemaccessible to all Offer more diverse programming Improve communications and ensure parks are highly visibleEconomically Viable Support growing population trends with new parks to serve needs Create value for future development 14. CREATE EAST/WESTLINK TO REGIONALPUBLIC ACCESS ALONGPhysically ConnectedCONNECTIONS HOUSATONIC RAIL-TRAIL SySTEMyELLOW MILL CREEK ANDPEQUONNOCK RIVER PUBLIC ACCESS UTILIZE RAILROAD PARK AVENUE WATER TAxI ACCESS TO ALONG ALL CITyAVENUE FOR COMPLETE STREET WATERFRONT WATERFRONTS CROSS-CITy TRAIL CONNECTION 15. INCREASE TREE CANOPyRENATURALIZE REHABILITATEEcologically Diverse ALONG STREETS THROUGH TREE PLANTING PROGRAM LARGE PARKSRIPARIAN CORRIDORS PROTECT KEy HABITAT AREAS WHILE PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS 16. WEST SIDE II WENT FIELD OLD MILL GREENSUCCESS PARKAccessible to All OFFER MORE DIVERSE PROGRAMMINGAND IMPROVE SERVICE TO ALL IMPROVE SERVICE UPCHURCH PARK IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND TO HIGH NEED BELTENSURE PARKS ARE HIGHLy VISIBLE THROUGH HyPER-PARKSTHROUGH SIGNAGE AND PUBLICATIONS 17. CONTINUE OPERATING FAIRCHILD DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES PARTNER WITH LAKE SUCCESSEconomically ViableWHEELER GOLF COURSEAS PARK STEWARDSECO-BUSINESS PARKINCREASE VENDORENHANCE WATERFRONT TO PARTNER WITH DEVELOPMENTOPPORTUNITIES AT STIMULATE GROWTHTO CREATE PARK SPACESSEASIDE PARK 18. The Future ofthe Park City 19. MEEtInGtodayS nEEdHow do we close the servicegaps? 20. What are the Gaps Today? accessibility neighborhood Parks67 NA 203 21628986new Main and Gold mini-park 724.4 BPT NRPASA/HH BPTNRPA SA/HHMINI-PARK NeIgHBoRHood PARKToTAl AcReAgeToTAl AcReAgeMiniSpecial UseNeighborhooddistributionof ParkCOMMUNITy 286 1,082 26286 1,082types577 577 REGIONAL291 551 BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPASA/HH% of ToTAl AcReAgecoMMuNITy PARKRegIoNAl PARK ToTAl AcReAgeToTAl AcReAge 21. What are the Gaps Today? Play / Family friendly activities durable court sportsPlay2531Longfellow Playground 2219 115 72 1 12 3 551 73 1 7 3BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HHPlAy gRouNdS Ice SKATINg RINK SPRAy PAdINdooR Pool ouTdooR Poolcourt Sports 241 172929 2472 484NA 5 11 BPT NRPA SA/HHBPTNRPA SA/HH BPTNRPA SA/HHBASKeTBAll TeNNISvolleyBAll Success Park 22. Where is the Need Highest?Park NeedPopulation DensityCar AccessDiversity HIGH IncomeLOW 23. What are the Gaps Today? Maintenance recreation programming / staff current Staff Size20 RecReATIoN 3MAINTeNANce 14224763Park System BPT NATL. USUAL STND. BESTCOMPS PRACTICE1,346 acres45+ parks 24. How does the planmeet the need?2011 ParksMaster PlanAdding Sustainable Visibility + 5 Strategies Partnerships Amenities Connections MaintenanceOutreach 25. How does the planmeet the need?2011 ParksMaster PlanAdding Sustainable Visibility + 5 Strategies Partnerships Amenities Connections MaintenanceOutreach Examples Schools Quick Wins Board of Education 26. PartnershipsWe need everyones help to keep the parks safe,clean, active, and living up to the Park city legacy.46 Parks & growing City-wide parks NRZ neighborhood adoptedparks Downtown parks Key natural resource parks Shared school parks New hyper parks Small or specialized parks 27. Stewards major city and regional parks Protects the Olmsted Parks legacy in Bridgeportcity Provide large, diverse park offerings for citizens * Seeks revenue-generating opportunities*BeardsleySeasideFairchild Wheeler Golf course F.W. Golf course provides city revenue $2.5 M$2 M $1.5 M$1 MGOLF COURSE *0.5 M 0OTHER Protect the Legacy -2005 20062007 20082009 20102011ToTAl ANNuAl ReveNueS 3 olmsted Landscapes 28. Adopt a neighborhood park nrZ Contribute sweat equity, improvements,daily care and stewardship Pursue official non-profit organization statusor partner with neighborhood non-profitBoston Ave/Mill HillManilla ParkBlack RockEllsworth ParkBrooklawn/St. Vincent Alice St. LotWashington Parks & People , Washington dcDowntownBaldwin PlazaEast EndNewfield/JessupEast Side Washington ParkEnterprise Zone NO PARKSThe HollowLafayette ParkNorth BridgeportBeardsley ParkNorth End Puglio ParkSouth End Seaside Park (shared)West Side McGovern ParkWhiskey HillGlenwood Park 29. Sponsor a highly visible downtown parkdown- Work with DSSD, BRBC, and the City ontown programming and events Integrate public art and coordinate with Bridgeport Arts and Cultural Council and local arts organizationsWaterfront ParkNew Main and Gold pocket parkMcLevy Green Farmers marketWheeler Park Majestic ParkBroad Street Steps Baldwin PlazaMcLevy Green City Hall Annex Park Jackson Square, nyc 30. Support city by initiating conservation initiatives (Save the Sounds Green Infrastructure Feasibility natureScan and the Pequonnock River Initiative) Help organize volunteer efforts Incorporate education and community outreach into activitiesPleasure BeachFairchild Memorial ParkElton Rogers Park Pleasure Beach (c Emmett unlimited)Veterans Memorial ParkVacant lands and future community gardensAlready active in this area:Save the SoundConnecticut AudubonGroundwork BridgeportAsh Creek Foundation Volunteer clean-ups 31. School yard amenitiesSchools 216 acres of park space Playgrounds - 31 playgrounds# leISuRe AcTIvITIeS# PlAy fAcIlITIeS Basketball - 15 courts # couRTS# fIeldS Baseball - 8 diamonds Football / Soccer - 9 fields Sources: http://www.bridgeportedu.com/schools/Schools%20Elementary.html and Google Earthamenities in Schools today Waltersville/Barnum School contains 2 courts and play facilities 32. Parks Field Sports 4 25 29 29 1714 14BPT NRPA SA/HHBPT NRPA SA/HH BASeBAll/ SofTBAll fooTBAll/ SocceRcourt Sports241 1729 29 2472 48 4 NA 5 11 BPT NRPA SA/HHBPTNRPA SA/HH BPTNRPA SA/HHBASKeTBAll TeNNISvolleyBAllPlay25312219 115 72 1 1 235 5 1731 7 3BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HHBPT NRPA SA/HHPlAy gRouNdS Ice SKATINg RINK SPRAy PAdINdooR Pool ouTdooR PoolLeisure # leISuRe AcTIvITIeS # PlAy fAcIlITIeS# couRTS # fIeldSamenities in Parks today2 33 12 3 37661 BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HH BPTNRPA SA/HHBocce HoRSeSHoeSSHelTeRS 33. Parks + SchoolsField Sports32 29 29 23 14 14 BPT NRPA SA/HHBPT NRPA SA/HHBASeBAll/ SofTBAll fooTBAll/ SocceR court Sports1 8 2029 29 2672 484 NA 5BPT NRPA SA/HHBPTNRPA SA/HHBPTNRPA SA/HH BASKeTBAll TeNNIS volleyBAll Play 235 13712115 72 1 1 235 52731 7 3 NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HH PlAy gRouNdS Ice SKATINg RINK SPRAy PAd INdooR Pool ouTdooR Pool Leisure# leISuRe AcTIvITIeS# PlAy fAcIlITIeS # couRTS# fIeldS Schools and Parks 2 33 12 3 3 766 1 combined amenities BPT NRPA SA/HH BPT NRPA SA/HHBPTNRPA SA/HH Bocce HoRSeSHoeS SHelTeRS 34. School PartnershipsSchoolyards to Playgrounds, new york ny Supports 10minute walk for all to a park or playground. 258 schoolyards will open by 2013. Open after school, on weekends, and during breaks. Parks Department, the Department of Education (DOE), and Trust for Public Land (TPL) are working together to improve 161 of the 258 schoolyards. NyC is investing $95 million for playground improvementsPARTNERSHIP OF PARKS DEPT, DEPT OF EDUCATION, AND THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND The 258 sites will be maintained by the DOE.SCHOOLyARDS OPEN DURING OFF-HOURS 35. Board of EducationJohnson oak + tisdale School Reconfigure layout and circulation so that public park zone is accessible off of main streets Allow public use of the school area during agreed non-school scces hours ify aclar Shared maintenance and security through partnerships of Parks Department, school security, neighbors and police accessible public area Secured school areaProposed futureconditions diagram PoPuLatIon Johnson oak Park0 25 50 100 200 36. How does the planmeet the need? 2011 Parks Master PlanAdding Sustainable Visibility + 5 Strategies Partnerships Amenities Connections MaintenanceOutreach Examples Schools Hyper Parks Quick Wins Board ofSuccess Park Education synthetic field 37. Where do we add amenities? Hyper-park Programold Mill GreenSuccess Neighborhood Populationupchurch/JamesBrown WaterviewNeed by Neighborhood Went FieldWest Side II Amenities Deficit Physical Potential 38. Where do we add amenities? Hyper-park Programold Mill GreenSuccess Centrally Locatedupchurch/JamesAccessible to allBrown Waterview Went FieldWest Side IIDistinctive Identities Durable + HighlyProgrammed destination Playground 39. reetain st east mnorth Bridgeport/East Sidet Old Mill Green erestmy lurtas Under programmed space.1 Limited pedestrian access High maintenance mowed surface east main street e streetrt.1pembrok 40. reetain st east mnorth Bridgeport/East Sidet Old Mill Green erestmy lurtas Increased amenities including 8 tennis courts, skate park, dog run,.1 PReSeRve HISToRIcplayground, and historic park TReeS ANd MARKeR PlAzA Close 2 streets for pedestrian safety (North Hallett and Goddard)SKATe PARK Historic, shaded open space serves as gateway to the park Traffic calming through improved and increased number ofcrosswalks to improve pedestrian accessIMPRoved cRoSSwAlKAT TRAffIc SIgNAl Builds on adjacent Fire Department and Parent Center resources 60,000 Sf deSTINATIoNfIRe dePT AcceSSPlAy gRouNd ANd PARKINgPlAzA 8 TeNNIS couRTSputnam street east main street dog PARKe streetrt.1 pembrok0 100 250500 41. East Sidecrescent aveUpchurch and James Brown Unrealized potential connection betrween parks Potential partnersip with school and housing authority Limited connection to yellow Mill Creektreet hallett seek crill wm loyel 42. HouSINg AuTHoRITydeveloPMeNT SITeS East SideeNvIRoNMeNTAleducATIoN PlAy AReAcrescent ave Upchurch and James Brown Gateway to the yellow Mill Creek Corridor Waterfront path and internal trail circut 2 destination playgrounds:1. Educational and environmental focused waterfront playtreet2. Neighborhood play & recreation zone hallett s couRTyARd/ coNNecTIoN PAvIlIoN oN-STReeT PARKINgPTRAIl coNNecTIoNBARNuMScHoolcRoSSwAlKSwAlTeRSvIlle exISTINg eek couRTS P crillwmloyelRevITAlIzed PoPuLatIon PlAyfIeldTRAIl To jAMeS BRowN PARK ANdecologIcAl ReSToRATIoN AReATeNNIS couRT0 100 200400 exISTINg BASKeTBAll couRT 43. Boston ave/Mill Hillcourt D Success Park Backed by housingeet Limited visibility r str Field in poor conditionrbol hapearGra nFie lD a ve 44. co ur Boston ave/Mill Hill t D RAIN gARdeN Success Park Synthetic turf play field planning already underway by City 25,000 Sf deSTINATIoN eet PlAy gRouNd New through road provides better access, visibility, and overallr str BuffeR PlANTINgneighborhood connectivity rbo eNTRy 2 basketball courts, 1 tennis court, synthetic turf, and destination l ha SIgNAgeplayground pear New coNNecTIveRoAd2 BASKeTBAll PAvIlIoN ANd couRTS PIcNIc AReANew TeNNIS couRT SyNTHeTIc TuRf PlAy fIeldReSToRed exISTINg TeNNIS couRTS P eNTRy SIgNAge GranFielD ave PoPuLatIon0 25 50 100200 45. How does the planmeet the need? 2011 Parks Master PlanAddingSustainable Visibility + 5 Strategies Partnerships AmenitiesConnectionsMaintenanceOutreach Complete Examples Schools Hyper ParksStreets Quick Wins Board ofSuccess Park Pleasure Beach Education synthetic field fishing pier 46. Connectionsrestore ecological connections and amplify the Pequonnock and yellow Milltransform bare infrastructure through plantings and green infrastructurecomplete Streets and reinforce walkability to parks 47. Build on current initiativesProgress at knowlton Park along the Pequonnock river new sidewalks improve walkability at Seaside 48. Sliver by the River today... 49. Sliver by the River ... tomorrow 50. Sliver by the River ... tomorrow 51. Greenway PartnershipMill river Park and Greenway, Stamford ct The channelized Mill River runs through the center of Stamford. In 2002, Mill River Collaborative was formed.the Mill river collaborative Initiated by Stamford Partnership, City of Stamford, Urban Redevelopment Commission and Trust for Public Land. A 501c3 non-profit corporationSTAMFORDS MILL RIVER PARK URBAN GREENWAy Many partners contributed to its success. 2009 Financial Partners 33 Broad Street Associates II, LLC SLGreen Boehm Family FoundationRobinson & Cole Bridger Management Robyn Rubinstein Memorial Fund Carlson Family FoundationS L Green Management Cummings & Lockwood Charitable FndnSamuel Lotstein Realty Company LLC Fairfield County Community FoundationSelkowitz Family Foundation First County Bank Foundation, Inc. The Edith & Herbert Lehman Foundation GE Asset ManagementThe Insurance Exchange General Reinsurance Corp The Malkin Fund Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc.The Trust for Public Land Melissa Anne Leonhardt FundThe Velaj Foundation Overbrook Foundation UBS AG Pitney Bowes Employee Involvement Fund W&M Properties of CT, Inc. Pitney Bowes FoundationWilliam & Sylvia Silberstein Foundation, Inc. Purdue Pharma L.P. xRAM LTD RBS SecuritiesyELLOW MILL CREEK TODAy 52. Pleasure Beach fishing piercentral avenue, Bridgeport 53. How does the planmeet the need? 2011 Parks Master PlanAddingSustainableVisibility + 5 Strategies Partnerships AmenitiesConnectionsMaintenance Outreach Complete Naturalized Examples Schools Hyper ParksStreets Landscapes Quick Wins Board ofSuccess Park Pleasure Beach Ash Creek Education synthetic field fishing pier Enhancements 54. Sustainable Maintenance Seek big wins by focusing first on the large parks Renaturalize the edges and roughs of large regional parks BeARdSley PARK Renaturalize small, underutilized parks to minimize mowing 181 acres Low-maintenance vacant lots/community gardens programLarge Parks - Beardsley, Seaside, F.W. Golf courseunderutilized - Manila Street, Majestic, West End Undeveloped635Park Space1,346 TotalPark Acres 711 Developed and MaintainedSeASIde PARK Park Space370 acres308210 developed Parks WHAT 17 FULL-TIME STAFF MAINTAIN IN WHAT 17 FULL-TIMESTAFF TyPICALLy WHAT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES RECOMMENDBRIDGEPORTMAINTAINFOR 17 FULL-TIME STAFF 55. Sustainable MaintenanceGreener Management in Bridgeport Means: Renaturalize 180 acres total - 25% of Beardsley, Seaside, and Golf Course Potential operations savings of $1,005/acre vs. traditional landscape or $180,900 annually in operations costs* Savings can result from staff time, equipment, and materials Upfront costs for conversion from turf followed by longterm savingsBenefits Introduction of native plants Restoration of former habitat Enhanced biodiversity Reduction of carbon impact from mowing and maintenance*Potential savings estimated based on current Bridgeport parks spending and maintenancepractices in Bridgeport, and case studies of similar changed landscape managment practices. 56. Sustainable Maintenance Managing and maintaining a man madelandscape is anything but natural.training & new SkillsetsWe have to cut the lawns, fertilize the Restoration ecology techniquestrees, water the plants and spray for Awareness of new landscape typesdiseases and pests. Education among staff and community- Buffalo Olmsted ConservancyMinneapolis Parks & recreation Board Natural areas converted to prairie grasses, storm water ponds and shoreline buffers Management standards: Athletic Field - Maintained daily to weekly, grass height of 2.5 to3. Potential for durable astroturf General Park Turf Maintenance - Maintained on a less frequentbasis. Grass height can exceed 5 at times. Reduced Mowing in Natural Areas - Maintained on aninfrequent basis.Buffalo olmsted conservancy Goal to convert 20% of each park to maintained meadow areas. Meadows contain native plants and are mowed 1-2 times per year. 57. Sustainable MaintenanceVacant Lots Potential for new park space on lots larger than 1 acre Small scale productive landscapes and community gardens NogT vIRgINIA AveNTI uNHLarge vacant sites provide the opportunity to introduce new parks to the system, while the integrationof durable, sustainable systems will help minimize impact on maintenance operations.Vacant Lots 58. Ash Creek Enhancement 59. How does the planmeet the need? 2011 Parks Master PlanAddingSustainableVisibility + 5 Strategies Partnerships AmenitiesConnectionsMaintenance Outreach CompleteNaturalized Examples Schools Hyper ParksStreetsLandscapes Parks Guide Quick Wins Board ofSuccess Park Pleasure Beach Ash Creek Parks Map Education synthetic field fishing pier Enhancements 60. Visibility & Outreach Bridgeport has a great story to tell, and it Improved Parks and Recreation Department website needs to get out there, Curtatone said. Branded, consistent wayfinding and signageIn Somerville, weve implemented a Enhanced Recreation program offeringsbranding plan because were still fighting Recreation program guide and parks passportgenerations of negative perceptions.- Mayor Joe Curtatone, Somerville, MA 61. Recreation Program Guide Connect with the Park City Watch For MoreThe Curtain Rises at Reservoir Indoor ProgrammingBijou TheaterNorth End Whiskey Hill Puda sequi velistrunte adis et et qui iliqui volesto tatur, sit Puda sequi velistrunte adis et et qui iliqui volesto tatur, sit fuga. Omnihilit, quati alias nus, quam illigenda volorem fuga. Omnihilit, quati alias nus, quam illigenda volorem eossed moditae stotation parisit qui rem. Et aribusciur? Oseossed moditae stotation parisit qui rem. Et aribusciur? 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Park City Passport Incentives program to encourage residents and visitors to visit all of Bridgeports parks Users receive a stamp in their parks passport Enhances visibility, awareness, and appreciation of the park system Washington Park Puda sequi velistrunte adis et et qui iliqui volesto tatur, sit fuga. Omnihilit, quati alias nus, quam illigenda volorem eossed moditae stotationTHEparisit qui rem. Et aribusciur? PARKOs aut quo bearum hilique molectio blaboris est, sam CITYPASSPORTasitatur reperib uscipsam vel exceaque por aut qui A Parks Master Plan for BridgeportConnecticutPlace Stamp Here 64. 2011 ParksMaster Plan Adding SustainableVisibility +5 Strategies Partnerships Amenities MaintenanceConnectionsOutreach Naturalized CompleteExamplesSchoolsHyper Parks Landscapes StreetsParks GuideBoard of Success Park Ash CreekPleasure BeachQuick Wins Educationsynthetic field Enhancements fishing pier Parks MapFunding CDBG Grants & EPA andFederalCorporate andFoundations and StateDowntownSources Public Private Brownfield and NonprofitsTransportation Sponsorships PartnershipsGrants 65. Whats Next for thePark City & How CanYou Help?Visit http://www.bridgeportct.gov/ 66. Parks StandardsReservoir North End Whiskey HillNorth Bridgeport Brooklawn/ St. Vincent Enterprise Boston Ave/ ZoneMill Hill East Side TheHollowEast End West End/ West SideDowntownSouth EndBlack Rock THEPARKCITYA Parks Master Plan forPARKS STANDARDSPROGRAM GUIDEBridgeport Connecticut 67. Partner nature/neighborhood city / Government nrZ Private Schools conservationHighBoston ave / Mill HillSuccess Park Hyper ParkEast EndJohnson oak Park HyperParkPleasure Beachimprovementsrail trail/ Linear ParkEast Sidethe HollowSouth EndWest End / West SideModerateWhiskey Hill / reservoirBrooklawn / St. VincentdowntownBlack rockLow