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Trailhead Design I
By including elements common to hiking destinations in appropriate places, Trailhead Design I transforms the parking lot at Flynt Park into a multi-use space that is safer, more comfortable, and more defined.
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A large wooden sign indicates to vehicles entering that they have arrived at the trailhead for the Flynt & Keep Homestead Trails.
The Chestnut Avenue trailhead is accessed to the west of the pavilion. It is resurfaced with crushed stone and is more formally designated. A bench and information signs sit in front of a perennial bed at the trail junction, welcoming users and offering a view of the ball fields.
A 20X16 foot pavilion is built to the north of the overflow parking, welcoming trail users, providing a gathering space for youth sports, and shade for playground users.
To the north and south, 10 shade trees are planted within the playground, in between the parking lot and to the north of the ball field, to establish more clear boundaries and provide shade.
The overflow parking is resurfaced with compacted turf. This helps define the lot so users can park in the 18 spaces more efficiently.
F 15 parking spots are formally lines and two universally accessible spots are added. A crosswalk is painted to encourage safe flow between the different zones.
