Gunter Park
By: Camryn MacDonald
Introduction
• The current Gunter park lacks recreational systems. Our seventh grade class was invited to join in an authentic learning experience. From there, our class conducted a survey, asking exactly what Gunter residents would like to see added to the Gunter park. Obviously the park does not provide these entertainment sources.
Outdoor Basketball Court
• Some outdoor basketball court types include:• Asphalt• Concrete• Silicon
Concrete Basketball Court
• Concrete basketball courts cast about $1500.Advantages:• Ball bounces well• Similar to wood basketball courtDisadvantages• Joint pain
Silicon Basketball Court
• Silicon outdoor basketball courts cost about $100,000.
Advantages• Earth Friendly and free of harmful materials• durable, fadeless and has vivid colorDisadvantages• Costly• High mantinance
Asphalt Basketball Court
• Asphalt basketball courts cost on average $7,500.
Advantages• Cheap• EasyDisadvantages• VERY hot in the summer from black flooring• Not durable
Swimming Pools
• Another thing the Gunter park research revealed is the fact that Gunter residents would enjoy seeing a pool in the park.
• Types of swimming pools:• Concrete• Fiberglass• Vinyl Liner
Concrete Swimming Pool
• A concrete swimming pool would cost about $25,000.Advantages• Durable• Cheaper than other poolsDisadvantages• More maintenance: Concrete pools also need to be
frequently swept• Longer install time: Concrete pools take longer to
install....usually 2-4 months
Fiberglass Swimming Pools
• Fiberglass swimming pools with the dimensions I have listed would cost around $15,000
Advantages• Low maintenance: The gel coat surface of the fiberglass
pool shell is nonporous• Little or No lifetime costDisadvantages• No wider than 16': Fiberglass Pools are shipped via the
road. Shipping restrictions limit the width of the fiberglass pool shell to 16‘
• Higher initial cost
Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools
• Vinyl Liner pools cost around $20,000
Advantages• Very low cost• Smooth to the touchDisadvantages• Fragile• High lifetime cost