Columbus Recreation & Parks Master Plan Your City, Your … · 2014. 5. 21. · 2013Columbus Recreation & Parks Master Plan Your City, Your Community, Your Parks Planning Area Key

2013 Columbus Recreation & ParksMaster Plan Your City, Your Community, Your Parks!

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STATION 2

PARKS & FACILITIES

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Champions Golf Course

CherrybottomPark

Preserve East

Parkland

WangoParkland

Sugar Run

ParklandHamilton Road

Wetland Nature

Preserve

HooverReservoir

AirportGolf

Course

Reynolds Crossing

Park

Dysart Run Parkland

Crawford Farms Park

Waggoner Chase

Parkland

Franklin ParkTopiary

ParkGenoaPark

BerlinerPark

LivingstonPark

Southeast Lions Park

Big RunPark

Mentel Memorial

Golf Course

PrairieParkland

FreedomPark

Green Countrie

Park

Alton Parkland

Galloway Ridge Park

Fisher Road

Parkland

Spindler RoadPark

Hilliard GreenPark

Clover Groff

Natural Area

Wilson Road

Parkland

Alkire Woods

Park

HilltoniaPark

StoneridgePark

Three Creeks

Park

Oak CreekParkland

ShadevilleNursery

Winward FarmsPark

LockbourneParkland

HeerPark

Scioto Canal

Parkland StockbridgePark

Elk RunPark

Schirm Farms

Parkland Lehman Estates

Parkland

White AshParkland

HaleParkland

Gender Road

Parkland

PortmanPark

Turnberry Golf Course

IndependenceParkNafzger

Park

Big WalnutPark

Winchester MeadowsParkland

ChattertonPark

GoodalePark

WestmoorPark

RedickPark

Griggs Reservoir

Dexter FallsPark

Haydens Crossing

Park

Hard RoadPark

Prestwick Commons

Park

FlintPark

Olde Sawmill

Park

Sawmill RoadParkland

O’ShaughnessyReservoir

Summit ViewPark

Raymond Memorial

Golf Course

NorthcrestPark

Riverside GreenPark

Brookside Woods

Park

AntrimPark

Innis Park

Harrison Smith Park (Somerset)

MaloneyPark

MockPark

MifflinParkland

City Gate Park

Kenlawn Park

Huy Road Park

CremeansPark

Glen Echo Park

Clinton ComoPark

CooperPark

NorthgatePark

DevonshirePark Beechcroft

Park

WaldenPark

GranvillePark

CastoPark

NorthtownePark

Sharon Meadows

Park

Mayme MoorePark

SchillerPark

BarnettPark

Krumm Park

Indian Mound

Dodge Park

Marion FranklinPark

Driving Park

Glenwood Park

Rhodes Park

Woodward ParkCarriage Place

Tuttle Park

WhetstonePark

Anheuser-Busch Sports Park

Lazelle Woods Park

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City of Columbus Boundary

Hydrology

Regional Park

Golf Course

Community Park

Parkland Reserve

Operations/Non Park Area

Conservation/Natural Area

Neighborhood Park

Neighborhood Open Space

Special Use Park or Facility

Major Roads

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PARKS - COLUMBUS PARKS BY TYPE

STATION 2 - PARKS & FACILITIES

DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALL PARKS

•Make acquiring land for neighborhood parks a high priority

•Locate neighborhood parks within one-half mile of all neighborhoods

•Establish a stewardship plan for each park and determine which parks should have a “friends of” organization

•Continue to work with Area Commissions, Civic Associations and citizen groups to get feedback and gain input on park improvements and needs.

•Continue to work with neighborhood groups to improve and maintain parks, but institute a memorandum of understanding with such groups to ensure a continual commitment.

•Acquire enough land to meet recommended standards for all classifications of parkland

•Reevaluate existing properties and facilities to determine if each meets the needs of the CRPD

•Remove access and circulation barriers to city parks

•Continue developing multi-use trails throughout the city

•Coordinate with the Columbus Planning Division, and the Transportation and Public Service departments, to enhance pedestrian and bicycle connections

•Make facilities within a park accessible to pedestrians

•Use the city’s Web site to let the public view project designs and provide input

•Develop a checklist for minimum park and facility standards

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Hydrology

Major Roads

Regional Park

Golf Course

Community Park

Parkland Reserve

Operations/Non Park AreaConservation/Natural Area

Neighborhood Park


Special Use Park or Facility

Champions Golf Course

CherrybottomPark

Preserve East

Parkland

WangoParkland

Sugar Run

ParklandHamilton Road

Wetland Nature

Preserve

HooverReservoir

AirportGolf

Course

Reynolds Crossing

Park

Dysart Run Parkland

Crawford Farms Park

Waggoner Chase

Parkland

Franklin ParkTopiary

ParkGenoaPark

BerlinerPark

LivingstonPark


Big RunPark

Mentel Memorial

Golf Course

PrairieParkland

FreedomPark

Green Countrie

Park

Alton Parkland

Galloway Ridge Park

Fisher Road

Parkland

Spindler RoadPark

Hilliard GreenPark

Clover Groff

Natural Area

Wilson Road

Parkland

Alkire Woods

Park

HilltoniaPark

StoneridgePark

Three Creeks

Park

Oak CreekParkland

ShadevilleNursery

Winward FarmsPark

LockbourneParkland

HeerPark

Scioto Canal

Parkland StockbridgePark

Elk RunPark

Schirm Farms


Parkland

White AshParkland

HaleParkland

Gender Road

Parkland

PortmanPark

Turnberry Golf Course

IndependenceParkNafzger

Park

Big WalnutPark


ChattertonPark

GoodalePark

WestmoorPark

RedickPark

Griggs Reservoir

Dexter FallsPark

Haydens Crossing

Park

Hard RoadPark

Prestwick Commons

Park

FlintPark

Olde Sawmill

Park



Summit ViewPark

Raymond Memorial

Golf Course

NorthcrestPark

Riverside GreenPark

Brookside Woods

Park

AntrimPark

Innis Park


MaloneyPark

MockPark

MifflinParkland

City Gate Park

Kenlawn Park

Huy Road Park

CremeansPark

Glen Echo Park

Clinton ComoPark

CooperPark

NorthgatePark

DevonshirePark Beechcroft

Park

WaldenPark

GranvillePark

CastoPark

NorthtownePark

Sharon Meadows

Park

Mayme MoorePark

SchillerPark

BarnettPark

Krumm Park

Indian Mound

Dodge Park

Marion FranklinPark

Driving Park

Glenwood Park

Rhodes Park


Tuttle Park

WhetstonePark


Lazelle Woods Park

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NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS


of Columbus residents currently have a need for Small Neighborhood Parks75%

DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS2 acres per 1,000 residents is a standard that should be met (currently .95), in addition to the following recommendations:

•Require a consistent maintenance standard that is equal to or greater than the surrounding neighborhood

•Assess the amount of land needed for the next ten years, and determine where it is most in need

• Identify existing land holdings (for example Natural Areas) that could be converted into Neighborhood Parks in areas of need. Also consider working together with other City departments to identify other programs and initiatives (such as Blueprint Columbus) where Neighborhood Parks could be included.

•Update 5 neighborhood parks per year

•Focus on park improvements that address community Health and Wellness

•Preserve a dedicated percentage of park area in a natural state to increase wildlife habitat and reduce maintenance costs

•Plan for a length of user experience of less than one hour

•Update design standards to provide at least 5 experiences

• Increase visibility of parks and park activity centers from the street edge Reynolds Crossing

Park

Crawford Farms Park


FreedomPark

Green Countrie

Park

Galloway Ridge Park

Hilliard GreenPark

HilltoniaPark

StoneridgePark

StockbridgePark

Elk RunPark

IndependencePark


WestmoorPark

RedickPark

Dexter FallsPark

Haydens Crossing

Park

Prestwick Commons

Park

FlintPark

Olde Sawmill

Park

Summit ViewPark

NorthcrestPark

Riverside GreenPark

Brookside Woods

Park


Kenlawn Park

Huy Road Park

CremeansPark

Glen Echo Park

Clinton ComoPark

NorthgatePark

DevonshirePark

GranvillePark

NorthtownePark

Sharon Meadows

Park

Mayme MoorePark

LegendCity of Columbus Neighborhood Park

Neighborhood Park 1/4 to 1/2 mile service radius

Community Park 1 to 2 mile service radius


Hydrology

Major Roads

First Priority Area

Second Priority

Area

Third Priority

Area

Areas with Identified Need*


Second Priority

Area

First Priority Areas

Second Priority Areas

Third Priority Areas


*Columbus residents who attended public workshops and responded through the online Survey identified these areas as having a high need for neighborhood parks 0’ 2 mi.

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COMMUNITY PARKS


of Columbus residents currently have a need for Large Community Parks72%

DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY PARKS4 acres per 1,000 residents is a standard that should be met (currently 1.72), in addition to the following recommendations:

•Perform an overall assessment of productivity of space and amenities

•Upgrade competitive elements of all parks (fields, courts, pools, etc.) to maximize unrealized revenue streams

•Expand revenue-producing amenities (such as reservable shelters)

•Provide needed infrastructure (such as lighting, restrooms, trail systems)

•Update 1 community park per year

•Adopt “Park Once” strategy to allow for park amenities to be access from a central point

•Provide and plan for a 3 hour user experience

•Focus on health and wellness, community connectivity, special events and community pride

•Special event spaces and host a minimum of 3 events per year

•Wi-Fi in all community parks

•15 experiences in each park

•Promote year round use

•Plan for programming that allows for Community Parks and their respective Community Centers to function as one space

LegendCity of Columbus Community Park


Hydrology

Major Roads

Wolfe Park

LivingstonParkWestgate

Park

Glenview Park

Franks Park

Duranceau Park

Elk RunPark

PortmanPark

NafzgerPark

Big WalnutPark

Walnut Hill Park

GoodalePark

Thompson Park

Hard RoadPark

Innis Park

MaloneyPark

Milo Grogan

Park

Saunders Park

MockPark

Linden Park

Cooke Park

CooperPark

CastoPark

SchillerPark

Lincoln Park

BarnettPark

Krumm Park

Indian Mound

Dodge Park

Marion FranklinPark

Driving Park

Fairwood Park

Glenwood Park


Park

Tuttle Park

Lazelle WoodsPark

*Columbus residents who attended public workshops and responded through the online Survey identified these areas as having a high need for neighborhood parks

Community Park 1 to 2 mile service radius

First Priority Areas

Second Priority Areas

Third Priority Areas


First Priority Area



Second Priority

Area

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REGIONAL PARKS


DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGIONAL PARKS5 acres per 1,000 residents is a standard that should be met (currently 4.03), in addition to the following recommendations:

•Update sports-related parks to keep them in line with the revenue they bring in (more like the investment in all-weather fields)

•Enhance and expand retail operation/concession

•Provide Nature Center/Outdoor Education

•Provide Trails/Open Space

•Provide and plan for an all-day experience

•Explore additional amenities (big shelters, ponds for fishing, adventure park, etc.)

LegendCity of Columbus Regional Park


Hydrology

Major Roads

Regional Park 2 to 4 mile service radius

HooverReservoir

Franklin Park

BerlinerPark

Scioto Audubon

Sills Park

Big RunPark

Three Creeks

Park

Griggs Reservoir


AntrimPark

WhetstonePark


Spindler RoadPark

Rhodes Park

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SPECIAL USE PARKS


DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPECIAL USE PARKS

•Continue high maintenance standards by partnering with “friends of” organization and corporate sponsors and supporting and enhancing revenue generating uses

•Convert existing parks or portions of parks to Special Use (Similar to Whetstone’s Park of Roses)

LegendCity of Columbus Special Use ParkCity of Columbus Boundary

Hydrology

Major Roads

Special Use Park 1 to 2 mile radius (for illustrative purposes only)

Dog Park

Topiary Park

Garfield Center

Beechcroft Park

Highbluffs Park

McFerson Commons

Bicentennial Park

Frank Fetch Park

Rickenbacker House

Liv-Moor Park

Retreat at Turnberry

McCoy Park

Heer Park

Big Walnut Dog Park

Godown Dog Park

Wheeler Dog Park

Spindler Dog Park

Three Creeks Dog Park

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NATURAL AREAS


Legend


Hydrology

Major Roads

Natural Areas 1/4 to 1/2 mile service radius (for illustrative purposes only)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NATURAL AREAS3.5 acres per 1,000 residents is a standard that should be met (currently 2.99), in addition to the following recommendations:

•Resource Management Plan: Perform assessment of existing land inventory to identify value and preservation quality to ensure that park development follows standards

•Continue to prioritize preservation of property that provides stream buffers, contributes to stormwater management and habitat protection

•Consider potential of partial development to provide increased access and usability

•Provide educational programs associated with conservation area

•Continue to hold and acquire open space and preserves

•Develop a strategy for taking over “unusable” land from developers

•Continue high maintenance standards

CherrybottomPark

Preserve East

Parkland

WangoParkland Sugar

RunParkland

Hamilton Road

Wetland Nature

Preserve

Dysart Run Parkland

Waggoner Chase

Parkland

PrairieParkland

Alton Parkland

Fisher Road

Parkland

Clover Groff

Natural Area

Wilson Road

Parkland

Oak CreekParkland

Winward FarmsPark

LockbourneParkland

Scioto Canal

Parkland

Schirm Farms


Parkland

White AshParkland

HaleParkland

Gender Road

Parkland

IndependencePark


ChattertonPark

Haydens Crossing

Park


MifflinParkland

Glen Echo Park

Parkland Reserve

Conservation/Natural Area


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PARK NAMEPARKS - MAINTENANCE ZONES


DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARK ACQUISITION

•Consider a regional approach to spending parkland dedication funds to better enable future parks development

•Be proactive in acquiring land, but identify maintenance costs at time of acquisition

•Establish objective criteria for evaluating parcels being considered for acquisition

•Acquire land that would link parks, community centers, local cultural facilities, and schools

•Give sites with natural resources a high priority for passive recreation

•Use various techniques for acquiring land

DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARK MAINTENANCE

•The Park System’s existing maintenance standards are below best practices for neighborhood and community parks, based on frequency of care for mowing and cleaning of restrooms, parking areas, sports fields and playgrounds.

•Higher standards are desired by the community and should be considered for the future management of the system. The Department does not have CPTED standards in place, either for park design or maintenance. These should be considered for safety-related issues in neighborhood parks.

•The Department does an excellent job maintaining the Downtown Parks in the city based on their Level One standards.

•Though the department has created maintenance zones for each park in the city, one higher level of maintenance care should be considered. This will support higher property values in the community, reduce crime, vandalism and graffiti in parks and provide a higher level of civic pride.

LegendCity of Columbus Park


Hydrology

Major Roads

Big Walnut

Fairwood/Nelson

Goodale

Whetstone

Northwest

Northeast

Linden

Big Run

Creeks/Berliner

Downtown

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Columbus Recreation & Parks Master Plan Your City, Your … · 2014. 5. 21. · 2013Columbus Recreation & Parks Master Plan Your City, Your Community, Your Parks Planning Area Key