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Parks Master PlanInterim Presentation: Long Range Vision August 3, 2016
1. Overview, Schedule, Needs Assessment Summary
2. Long Range Vision
3. Next Steps
4. Questions, Discussion
Presentation Outline
Purpose of Parks Master Plan
1.Identify issues, needs, and opportunities of the City’s Parks System for the revision of the Parks Master Plan;
2.Ensure adequate growth of the Cape Coral Parks System;
3.Modernization of the level of service (LOS) standards in the Comprehensive Plan;
4.Continual funding opportunities for the parks system;
5.Provide planning actions and acquisition needs for the Parks and Recreation Department through build out (2060).
City of Cape Coral, Request for Proposals Parks Master Plan Update (RFP-DCD15-28/CH)
Project Schedule
Project Tasks Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov
Phase 1 – Existing Conditions AnalysisPhase 2 – Needs + PrioritiesAssessmentPhase 3 –VisioningPhase 4 -Implementation StrategyPhase 5 – ParksMaster Plan Document
2015 | 2016 2015 2016
Task Time Period Survey Public Engagement Stakeholder Committee + Council Presentations
Existing Conditions Analysis, Needs + Priorities Assessment
Observations
• Stakeholder Committee Workshop
• Public Outreach Meetings
• One-on-One Interviews
• Focus Group Meetings
• Lifestyle Analysis• Park Visits, Ecological Assessment
• Existing Plans Review• National +Regional + Local Trends• Population + Demographic Analysis
Qualitative Quantitative
Defensible + Identified
Needs
• Level of Service Analysis
• Statistically Valid Mail Survey
• Online Survey• PRORAGIS
Benchmarking
Summary of Findings - FacilitiesNeeds Assessment Techniques
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Beach X X X XSmall neighborhood parks X X XNature parks X X XIndoor fitness/cardiovascular equipment X XLarge community parks X X X
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Trails X X X X X XIndoor running/walking track X XFishing areas X X XYacht club X XBoating/kayaking areas X X X X XWaterpark X XDog Park X XTheater X X
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Golf Course X X XArt studio X XCentral gathering place X XGymnasium X X X Environmental Center X X XHistorical Museum X XBaseball/softball fields/Complex X X XYouth center X XPickleball courts X X X X XSoccer fields X XSkate park X XFootball Fields X X X
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Improvements to Existing Parks X X X XFestival Park/Amphitheater X XNew Indoor Community Center X XTennis Courts/Complex XFootball/Soccer/Lacrosse Complex X
Summary of Findings - ProgramsNeeds Assessment Techniques
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Special events (concerts, movies, etc.) X X X
Adult fitness and wellness programs X X X
Adult programs for 50 years and older X X X X
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Adult continuing education programs X X
Nature programs/environmental education X X X
Water fitness programs X
Adult sports programs X
Sailing/boating programs X X
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Adult art, dance, performing arts X XGolf lessons and leagues XYouth learn to swim programs X XPrograms for teens X XYouth art, dance, performing arts XYouth sports programs XTravel programs X XTennis lessons and leagues X
Youth fitness and wellness programs X
Before and after school programs X
Programs for people with disabilities XPreschool programs X
Comparison of Top Priority Needs Per Quadrant
Inventory
• 43 parks and recreation facilities, 833 acres
• Preserve, 356 acres (Four-mile Cove)
• Athletic fields, 170 acres
• Specialty parks (BMX, Seahawk, etc.), 79 acres
• 74% of park land is restricted or specialized
1. Overview, Schedule, Needs Assessment Summary
2. Long Range Vision
3. Next Steps
4. Questions, Discussion
Presentation Outline
Visioning Workshop, May 4-5
May 4, 2016• Overview of Needs Assessment
Findings, Alternative Service Delivery Models
• Subsystem 1 – New Neighborhood and Community Parks, Nature Parks
• Subsystem 2 – Amenities and Improvements to Existing Parks, including Pickleball, Fitness and Cardio Equipment
May 5, 2016• Subsystem 3 – Beach and Water
Access (Kayaking, Boating) • Subsystem 4 - Centralized Venues:
Festival Park/ Amphitheater, Community Centers, Aquatics Center, Sports Complexes, Golf Course, Tennis Complex
• Subsystem 5 – Centralized Venues: Renovated Yacht Club/ Waterfront, Cultural Center/Museum
• Subsystem 6 – Programs: Special Events, Adult Fitness and Wellness, 50+
• Subsystem 7 – Trails and Bikeways
Service Delivery Models
Decentralized Model:• Neighborhood,
Community, and Nature Parks
• Beach and Water Access
Centralized Model:• Specialized Venues (e.g.
Yacht Club, Cultural Park, and Sports Complex)
6 Key Strategies
• Improve Access
• Create Great Places
• Acquire Land
• Maximize Resources
• Plan and Design
• Brand the Cape
Subsystem 1: Neighborhood, Community, and Nature Parks
Existing Classification System:• Special • Neighborhood• Community• Regional
Proposed:• Neighborhood Parks• Small, Large Community
Parks• Nature Parks
Meet residents’ basic recreation, fitness, and social needs - in a warm, inviting, environment – within a walking or bicycling distance (1 – 2 miles) from their homes
5- 10 acres
Basic Amenities (e.g. Joe Stonis Park):• 8’ wide, paved, multi-purpose path• Shaded playground• Shade trees• Small group picnic pavilion(s) for
family gatherings, birthday parties, family reunions, etc.
• Picnic tables, site furnishings• Multi-purpose lawn areas for pick-up
games, special events• Restrooms
Neighborhood Parks
Purpose: Meet needs of surrounding neighborhoods + plus additional facilities such as:• Tennis courts • Pickleball courts• Athletic fields • Other amenities desired by residents
such as concessions, trails, and canoe/kayak access.
Ideally, located within 3 miles of every resident.
Several of the City’s single-dimensional athletics complexes have the potential to become Small Community Parks by adding additional facilities and amenities.
Small Community Parks
Purpose: Large, multi-purpose parks that offer “something for everyone”.
In addition to the facilities and amenities provided by the Neighborhood and Small Community Parks, Large Community Parks may also provide:
• Natural areas
• Food truck staging areas
• Dog parks
• Outdoor cafes
• Skate parks
• Tennis or pickleball complexes
• Trails system
• Moveable outdoor seating and hammocks
• Equipment rentals for bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, fishing rods, and/or other recreation equipment
• Anchored by +/- 50,000 sf Indoor Recreation Centers
Large Community Parks
1. Existing Community Parks LOS
2. Existing Community Parks LOS w/ Canal Bridges
3. Existing & Proposed Community Parks LOS
4. Existing & Proposed Community Parks LOS w/ Canal Bridges
5. Existing Neighborhood Parks LOS
6. Existing Neighborhood & Community Parks LOS
7. Existing Neighborhood & Community Parks LOS w/ Canal Bridges
8. Existing Neighborhood Parks & Existing & Proposed Community Parks LOS
9. Existing Neighborhood Parks & Existing & Proposed Community Parks LOS w/ Canal Bridges
10. Existing Neighborhood Parks & Existing & Proposed Community Parks & Proposed Park Improvements LOS
11. Existing Neighborhood Parks & Existing & Proposed Community Parks & Proposed Park Improvements & School Sites LOS
12. Existing Neighborhood Parks & Existing & Proposed Community Parks & Proposed Park Improvements & School Sites & Proposed Neighborhood Parks LOS
Master Planned CommunityQuadrant
# of Units (@buildout)
Clubhouse Rec Ctr ft²
Project Acreage Other Amenities
Bella Vida NE 469 (70% built) 0 165.49 soccer field, softball field, tot lot¹
Cape Harbour (SingFam + coach home sec) SW 274 (90%+ built) N/A 92.03 N/A
Coral Lakes NE 800 0 369.83swimming pool, volleyball court, playground²
Emerald Cove SW 101 (built-out) N/A³ approx 40 swimming pool²Heatherwood Lakes SW 159¹ (b-o) ? 54.68 swimming pool²La Vida NW 12 (50% built) N/A 20.30 N/A
Sandoval SW 1,081 SF, 488 MF 5,400 524.24
swimming pool, volleyball court, playground, 4 tennis courts, basketball court, bocchi courts²
Tarpon Pointe SW 47 SF, 929 MF 148.07
2 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, 2 bocchi courts, 2 shuffleboard courts²
Trafalgar Woods SW 49 (b-o) N/A 41.50 one tennis court²West Cape Estates NW 27 (40% built) N/A 19.51 one tennis court²
13. Private HOA Parks
14. Nature Parks
Existing Level-of-Service (LOS) - Acreage
2014 Population Estimates 169,854
City Build-Out Population400,000
Park Acreage Calculation
City of Cape Coral Comprehensive
Plan Acreage LOS Target
Acreage2014
Target Acreage
AcreageNeed /
Surplus
City Build-Out Target Acreage
AcreageNeed /
Surplus
Total Park Acreage 8.50 829.60 1,443.76 (614) 3,400.00 (2,570)
Regional Park 4.0 365.00 679.42 (314) 1,600.00 (1,235)
Community Park 2.0 59.00 339.71 (281) 800.00 (741)
Neighborhood Park 2.0 59.65 339.71 (280) 800.00 (740)
Specialty Park 0.5 345.95 84.93 261 200.00 146
Existing LOS – Acreage(NRPA PRORAGIS Benchmarking)
City of Cape Coral
National Acreage LOS Median for Agencies with Population Density’s
between 500 to 1,500 per Square Mile (Acres per 1,000 population)
Acreage LOS Target
(Acres per 1,000 population)
2014 Acreage LOS
(Acres per 1,000 population)
City Build-Out Acreage LOS
(Acres per 1,000 population)
12.1 8.5 4.9 2.1
Proposed LOS – Acreage(NRPA PRORAGIS Benchmarking)
City of Cape Coral
National Acreage LOS Median for Agencies with Population Density’s
between 500 to 1,500 per Square Mile (Acres per 1,000 population)
Acreage LOS Target
(Acres per 1,000 population)
2014 Acreage LOS
(Acres per 1,000 population)
City Build-Out Acreage LOS
(Acres per 1,000 population)
12.1 8.5 4.9 2.1
+ 106 acres City-owned Land+ 66 acres Privately-owned Land
= 172 acres 5.9
• Outdoor fitness equipment• Spray pads• Multi-purpose tennis/ pickleball courts• Multi-purpose basketball courts• Dog friendly (on-leash) incl. dog drinking
fountains, poop stations• Shuffleboard, horseshoes, and/or other
games • Equipment storage• Fire pit(s), grills• Wi-fi• Canoe/ kayak access• Shade trees• Native plantings, butterfly gardens• Hammocks• Adirondack chairs• Performers• Amphitheater• Ramps and rails• Cafes• Transit stops• Stages, amphitheaters• Open mic, jam nights• Moveable furniture
Subsystem 2: Additional Amenities to Existing Parks
• Key Attributes • Characteristics• Metrics
Placemaking (PPS)
“Power of Ten”1. Get something to
eat2. Play bocce ball3. Throw a frisbee4. Fly a kite5. Swing
6. Sunbathe7. Read a book8. Wi-Fi access9. Rent a kayak10.Use the
playground
Subsystem 3: Special Venues
Yacht ClubCity’s premier waterfront venue:
• Resort-like atmosphere• Views to the Caloosahatchee River• Historic Ballroom • Swimming Pool• Waterfront Restaurant• Marina• Beach• Pedestrian-oriented, walkable environment• Parking structure with a rooftop restaurant/
bar with views to the river • Additional boat docks and finger piers along
the canal• Ship’s store, snack bar, bar, and ice cream shop• Splash pad, water slide, and/or other amenities
to convert the pool into a small water park• New clubhouse, restrooms, and dockmaster
facility
Non water-related uses, including the tennis courts, pavilion, and Senior Center, should be relocated to other sites to increase water-related capacity.
Festival Park/ North Cape Sports ComplexCity’s premier Special Events Park, Community Park, and Sports Complex:
• Sea Hawk model aircraft park and buffer zone• Amphitheater• Recreation center with indoor fitness/
cardiovascular equipment• Freshwater beach• Trails• Restored natural areas• North Cape Sports Complex• Typical community park amenities• Traffic management: multiple access points, on-
site and off-site parking, and bus and trolley service from off-site lots
• Infrastructure for special events, e.g. restrooms (permanent and portable), food establishments, power for vendors, lighting, a fixed stage, large open lawn
• Multiple public and private partners
Cape Coral Cultural Park
City’s premier cultural campus:• Cape Coral Historical Society and
Museum, the Cultural Park Theatre, and the Cape Coral Art League
• Rose garden• Large open multipurpose field• Unified, garden-like cultural campus • Renovated buildings with common
theme• Variety of outdoor spaces• Unified through landscape and garden
design• Café and indoor/ outdoor seating area
to provide a central gathering space for snacks and beverages, lunch, Wi-fi, rest, and relaxation.
• Programmed as a single venue including common web sites, brochures, flyers, social media, and staff
Tennis and PickleballComplex
• Located at Kennedy Park• 10–12 courts• Pro shop• Fitness center• Concessions• Shade, bleachers
Subsystem 4: Beaches and Water Access
Subsystem 4: Trails and Bikeways
Subsystem 5: Signage and Wayfinding: “Celebrate the Cape!”
Priority ProjectsProject Est. Costs Est. Annual
O & M
Festival Park Master Plan, Phase 1 (Amphitheater) $1 M Net $300k
Retrofit Athletic Field Lighting $1.5 M $20k savings
Upgrade Cultural Park, Phase 1 $4 M Net $650k
Master Plans for 5 New Neighborhood Parks $175k
New Neighborhood Parks $12.5 M $1 M
Improve Existing Parks $5 M $500k
New/ Improved Beaches $1.25 M $1 M
New Trails (allowance) $5 M $15k
New Freshwater and Saltwater Ramps and Access $5 M $23 k
Yacht Club Master Plan, Redevelopment $20.075 M) Net $650K
Yellow Fever Creek Community Park $7.5 M $900k
Tennis Complex/ Kennedy Park Master Plan, Development
$2.575 M Net $150k
New Parkland (allowance) $5 M
$70.575 M $5.17 M
Funding Priorities: City Manager, Parks StaffProject Est. Costs Est. Annual
O & M
2. Festival Park Master Plan, Phase 1 (Amphitheater)
$1 M Net $300k
Retrofit Athletic Field Lighting $1.5 M $20k savings
Upgrade Cultural Park, Phase 1 $4 M Net $650k
1. Master Plans for 5 New Neighborhood Parks $175 k
1. New Neighborhood Parks $12.5 M $1 M
Improve Existing Parks $5 M $500k
New/ Improved Beaches $1.25 M $1 M
New Trails (allowance) $5 M $15k
New Freshwater and Saltwater Ramps and Access $5 M $23 k
3. Yacht Club Master Plan, Redevelopment $20.075 M Net $650K
Yellow Fever Creek Community Park $7.5 M $900k
4. Tennis and Pickleball Complex/ Kennedy Park Master Plan, Development
$2.575 M Net $150k
5. New Parkland (allowance) $5 M
$41.325 M $2.1 M
Stakeholder Committee CommentsAugust 3, 2016
• Combine parks recommendations with bike/ped master plan
• Include Yellow Fever Park in Phase 1, e.g. trailhead and trails
• Include water quality, habitat restoration in park improvements
• Integrate environmental education throughout the entire system
• Communicate value of park investments to build support for funding
• Build an environmental /green culture on the Cape
• Develop computer images to communicate “big ideas”
• Build initial support with improvements to existing neighborhood parks, small green spaces (“Low hanging fruit”)
• Develop a detailed, phased implementation strategy for one project at a time
• Establish a Friends Group or Foundation to initiate a fund-raising campaign
1. Overview, Schedule, Needs Assessment Summary
2. Long Range Vision
3. Next Steps
4. Questions, Discussion
Presentation Outline
Implementation Workshop, August 4
• Needs Assessment +
• Long Range Vision +
• Estimated Costs +
• Projected Funding +
• Prioritization Criteria =
PRELIMINARY FUNDING AND PHASING STRATEGY
Summary of Findings - FacilitiesNeeds Assessment Techniques
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Beach X X X XSmall neighborhood parks X X XNature parks X X XIndoor fitness/cardiovascular equipment X XLarge community parks X X X
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Trails X X X X X XIndoor running/walking track X XFishing areas X X XYacht club X XBoating/kayaking areas X X X X XWaterpark X XDog Park X XTheater X X
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Golf Course X X XArt studio X XCentral gathering place X XGymnasium X X X Environmental Center X X XHistorical Museum X XBaseball/softball fields/Complex X X XYouth center X XPickleball courts X X X X XSoccer fields X XSkate park X XFootball Fields X X X
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Improvements to Existing Parks X X X XFestival Park/Amphitheater X XNew Indoor Community Center X XTennis Courts/Complex XFootball/Soccer/Lacrosse Complex X
1. Increase economic development and development in the City. 2. Enhance financial sustainability during all economic times. 3. Invest in community infrastructure, including utilities expansion
improvements to enhance the City’s ability to meet the needs of its current and future residents.
4. Improve the City’s image with the purpose of building lasting relationships with our residents and valuable partnerships with other organizations.
5. Increase quality of life for our citizens by delivering programs and services that foster a safe community.
FY 2015-2017 Adopted Operating Budget
Alternative Funding Sources• Urban Forest Health Initiative $24,000• Energy Efficiency Grant Program $1.24 M• Recreation Development Assistance Program $200,000• DOT Highway Beautification $300,000• Transportation Enhancement Program $500,000• Urban & Community Forestry Grants $10 – 25,000• Water Project Grant Program $50,000 – 3.6M• Clean Energy Grants $500,000• Historic Preservation $350,000• Boating Improvement Fund $200,000• Economic Development Administration Varies• Lowe’s Neighborhood Grants $200,000• Land and Water Conservation Fund Varies• Recreational Trails Program $200,000• Broadband Technology Opp. Program Varies• NFL Grant – Practice Fields $50 – 200,000• USTA Public Facilities Grant $4 – 50,000• MLB Tomorrow Fund $50,000• Community Development Block Grants Varies• Boating Infrastructure Grant Program $15,000 – 1.5M
Implement!
1. Overview, Schedule, Needs Assessment Summary
2. Long Range Vision
3. Next Steps
4. Questions, Discussion
Presentation Outline
