The second meeting was held last night. Glatting Jackson worked off a list of needs and wants that we had developed on Monday night, and presented 3 options.
Before ANYTHING else, parking and storm water issues have to be addressed. We looked at the different parking configurations and storm water ideas, then using those as the "skeleton", built the other options in to the plan. I didn't love any one plan, bu t I liked parts of each, so my final recommendation was based on a mix of the three.
Most felt it important to keep the "destination playground" area close and within view of Moll Dr. as opposed to placing it in the more isolated back of the property, and making room for 2 full size playing fields that could be lined for several different sports. There are plans for a basketball court, a multi-purpose building, like a field house, an indoor gym, pavilions with bathrooms, and walking trails. Down the road, there are options for a pool and skate park.
Keep in mind that this park will be constructed in phases as money becomes available, but starting with the "bones' like parking and storm water, then the playground and fields.
I do think that people interested in the pool need to start talking, as this is a long term, buy necessary, expense. The county owns 7 acres near the Annex that we discussed using for the pool and tennis facilities, and I am looking forward to researching that a bit more. We need the pool for school competition teams and public use for recreation, and swimming and water safety courses.
The final draft will be presented on Friday at 4 pm.
Before ANYTHING else, parking and storm water issues have to be addressed. We looked at the different parking configurations and storm water ideas, then using those as the "skeleton", built the other options in to the plan. I didn't love any one plan, bu t I liked parts of each, so my final recommendation was based on a mix of the three.
Most felt it important to keep the "destination playground" area close and within view of Moll Dr. as opposed to placing it in the more isolated back of the property, and making room for 2 full size playing fields that could be lined for several different sports. There are plans for a basketball court, a multi-purpose building, like a field house, an indoor gym, pavilions with bathrooms, and walking trails. Down the road, there are options for a pool and skate park.
Keep in mind that this park will be constructed in phases as money becomes available, but starting with the "bones' like parking and storm water, then the playground and fields.
I do think that people interested in the pool need to start talking, as this is a long term, buy necessary, expense. The county owns 7 acres near the Annex that we discussed using for the pool and tennis facilities, and I am looking forward to researching that a bit more. We need the pool for school competition teams and public use for recreation, and swimming and water safety courses.
The final draft will be presented on Friday at 4 pm.
