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City of Hamlet Systemwide Parks & Recreation Plan
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City of Hamlet Systemwide Parks and Recreation Plan City Council Jeff Smart, Mayor Tony Clewis, Mayor Pro-Tem Dewey Brower Jonathan Buie Abbie Covington Pat Preslar
City Staff Marchell Adams-David, City Manager Mitchell Bowman, Director of Parks and Recreation Jerry Lamont, Parks and Recreation
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Table of Contents Section City Council/City Staff Resolution of Adoption Introduction Purpose Overview of the Population Registration for Parks and Recreation Programs Description of Park Types Inventory of Existing Parks by Facility Type 1. W. D. James Park 2. Main Street Park 3. Jack Breeden Neighborhood Park 4. Hamlet Memorial Neighborhood Park 5. Park Street Neighborhood Park 6. Boyd Lake Road Park 7. Fairground Community Park 8. Hamlet Senior Center 9. City Lake New Potential Park Sites A. Bridges Street at East Main Street B. East Hamlet Avenue Mission, Goals, and Strategies Park Land Needs Assessment Public Involvement • Parks and Recreation Survey Results • Booster Club/City Staff Meeting • Public Meeting – November 15, 2012 • City Council Meeting – December 11, 2012 • City Council Public Hearing – January 8, 2013 Implementation Plan Appendices Appendix A Demographics Appendix B Parks and Recreation Survey Appendix C Funding Sources, Regulations, and Partnerships
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Introduction The City of Hamlet has a dream and a commitment. City leaders and citizens have dreamed of and are committed to providing expanded recreation facilities and programs to meet the needs of all the citizens but especially the needs of the young and the elderly. In 2011, City leaders purchased Boyd Lake Road Park to expand the city park system and made a financial commitment to study and plan for new park facilities. In spring 2012, the City began a year-long public planning process to inventory and assess current park facilities and to determine the priority needs and desires of the citizens. Through this document, the City is committed to providing opportunities for healthy living through recreation facilities and programs that meet citizen needs.
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Purpose Why do we need a Systemwide Parks and Recreation Plan? • To promote community wellness by creating opportunities for residents to pursue active lifestyles and improve athletic skills • To provide opportunities for personal growth and socialization • To create a sense of community and belonging • To enhance the city’s built and natural environment What is Parks and Recreation Planning? Parks and recreation planning is a process by which a community considers growth alternatives and sets goals for the future by establishing policies and priorities to satisfy community demand for recreation and in general improve the quality of life of our community. The plan endeavors to answer three basic questions: • What are we like today? • What do we want to be like in the future? • What steps can we take to move in that direction? What can our community accomplish through a Systemwide Parks and Recreation Plan? A parks and recreation plan is a goal-setting guide. Through the planning process, our community creates a vision for the future, sets standards for the types of parks to be provided, considers where future parks should be located, examines how the public can best access park facilities, and decides the types of facilities that are to be made available to the public. This Plan also includes an action plan to help our City leaders consider and make decisions on how best to fund and budget for park facilities and programs that meet established goals and standards.
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Overview of Population (see Appendix A for detail) In the 2010 Census, the City of Hamlet had a population of about 6,500 people. The City saw a population growth of about 8% in the decade from 2000 to 2010, which, if continued in the future, would result in a population of about 7,000 persons by the year 2020. In 2010, about half (1,598) of the 3,108 households in Hamlet had both a husband and wife in the household. Of the households with only one head of household, 469 households were headed by a female, compared to 203 male head of the household units. The total number of women in Hamlet outnumbered men approximately 3,500 to 3,000. In 2010, Hamlet had approximately 1,230 children between the ages of three and eighteen with a total of about 950 children in preschool, kindergarten and grades 1 through 8. At the other end of the age spectrum, there were about 755 non-family households, and of these, most lived alone and about half were composed of persons 65 years of age or older. In 2010, household incomes in Hamlet were generally lower than those throughout North Carolina as a whole. The Hamlet median household income (defined as the income where half the households make less and half make more income) was $30,699. This mean household income figure is about 70% of the $43,674 median household income for North Carolina as a whole. Demographic Implications for Parks and Recreation Planning These population figures indicate a community with: • a large percentage of single heads of household, mostly women • a significant number of children in grade school • a significant number of elderly people living alone • household incomes below average for the State of North Carolina. All of these demographic indicators reveal the relative importance of providing public parks and recreation facilities and programs in the City of Hamlet.
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Registration for Parks and Recreation Programs A good indicator of interest in parks and recreation is the number of persons participating in various sports programs offered by the City. In Hamlet, registration has held steady or increased in recent years.
Table 1: Current Registration Parks and Recreation Programs Sport Age Group Football 9 – 12 Cheerleading 5 – 13 Flag Football 6–8 Soccer 4 – 15 Basketball 5 – 15 Baseball 5 – 12 Source: Hamlet Parks and Recreation Department Fall 2012.
Enrollment 150 140 130 270 220 240
As an indication of need, the parks and recreation program currently has only one indoor basketball facility located at Hamlet Memorial Park. This facility has one basketball court on which to schedule practices and games for 22 teams. The present basketball facility is also undersized in seating for parents and families and parking is limited. Attendees often must park on nearby properties which presents some problems with parking on private property and also is a safety issue as a major, high traffic corridor has to be crossed to access the basketball facility. The City would like to add programs in volleyball, senior aerobics/exercise activities, indoor soccer, and arts & crafts classes for a variety of ages but current facilities are either not suitable or are already completed booked up with ongoing programs and activities.
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Description of Park Types The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is a national organization of recreation professionals that exists to “advance parks, recreation, and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people”. The NRPA recognizes five basic types of parks based on park size, use, and population served. Types of Parks: 1. Mini parks (including playlots) 2. Special Purpose Parks 3. Neighborhood Parks 4. Community Parks 5. Linear Parks/Greenways Additional park categories, not typically provided by or funded by local governments, include regional, state and national parks. Since there are no regional, state or national parks in the immediate vicinity of Hamlet, these types of parks are not covered in this report. This Plan focuses on city parks that directly address local community recreational needs. 1. Mini Parks/Playlots Mini parks are designed for toddlers through elementary school children as a place to get exercise and to socialize with other children. Mini parks also serve as places for parents to socialize with other parents of young children. Playlots generally should have high visibility from surrounding streets for public safety. •
Location and Access. Playlots should be provided in residential areas within a convenient and safe walking/biking distance (defined as ¼ mile or a 5-minute walk) of residential areas. Where possible, playlots should be linked to community greenways and sidewalks and should not be interrupted by non-residential roads or other barriers.
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Facilities and Features. Play equipment should include swings, slides, sandboxes, and play equipment. Seating areas, picnic tables and bicycle racks should be provided.
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Desirable Size. 2,500 square feet to one acre.
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Population Served. Playlots should be located in primarily residential areas within a ¼ mile radius or a 5-minute walk.
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Acres per 1,000 Population. National Recreation and Park Association guideline for mini park is 0.25 to 0.5 acre per 1,000 population which indicates a need for 3.25 acres of mini parks/playlots to serve Hamlet’s 2010 population of 6,500.
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2. Special Purpose Parks Special purpose parks are generally small in size and often are strategically located in high vehicle traffic/ pedestrian traffic areas – often in downtown business districts. Special purpose parks are often closely identified with community history/legacy. These parks do not necessarily provide recreational opportunities for children but rather often represent the cultural history of a community. There are no NRPA guidelines/standards for special purpose parks. 3. Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks are the basic unit of a community park system and often serve as the recreational and social focus of residential neighborhoods. Neighborhood parks typically provide opportunities for both formal and informal and both active and passive recreation activities for all ages. Neighborhood parks should have high visibility from surrounding streets for public safety. •
Location and Access. Neighborhood parks should be provided in residential areas within a convenient and safe walking/biking distance (defined as a ½ mile radius) of residential neighborhoods. Neighborhood parks should be linked to community greenways and sidewalks and should not be interrupted by non-residential roads or other barriers.
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Facilities and Features. Neighborhood parks provide space for more intense recreational activities including court games, walking trails, picnicking and playgrounds. The 2012 Hamlet Parks and Recreation Citizens Survey identified children’s playgrounds and picnic shelters as high priorities.
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Desirable Size. 5 to 15 acres
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Population Served. Residential neighborhoods within ½ mile radius.
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Acres per 1,000 Population. The NRPA guideline for Neighborhood Parks is 1 to 2 acres per 1,000 residents which indicates a need for thirteen (13) acres to accommodate Hamlet’s 2010 population of 6,500.
4. Community Parks Community parks are the most identifiable parks in the system. Community parks meet communitybased recreation and gathering needs.
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Location and access. Community parks should be provided to serve two or more neighborhoods within a ½ mile to 3-mile radius. Arterial, collector streets and local streets as well as community greenways and sidewalks should serve these park locations.
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Facilities and features. Community parks may include areas for intense recreation, such as a gymnasium, a multi-purpose community center, swimming, or an area of natural quality for outdoor recreation, or a combination of various types of recreation. Community parks serve an entire community.
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Desirable size. 25-50 acres or more.
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Population served. Residential areas within a three-mile radius.
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Acres per 1,000 Population. The NRPA guideline is 5 to 8 acres per 1,000 residents which translates into a need of 52 acres to serve Hamlet’s 2010 population of 6,500. Services provided at nearby school sites should be considered when determining location and facilities for community parks.
5. Linear Parks/Greenways Linear parks/greenways are areas typically developed for non-motorized modes of travel such as walking, hiking or biking, but linear parks can also include play areas. Linear park characteristics include walkways parallel to road infrastructure (sidewalks/paths) and multi-purpose trails along natural stream or drainage corridors where pathways are usually constructed within sewer or utility easements. Linear parks often link community facilities or other components of recreational system, providing safe, off-road access to park facilities. •
Location and Access. By their nature, linear parks/greenways are created where stream corridors or utility easements exist. Connections to adjacent neighborhoods are essential for linear parks to serve the function of connecting residents to park facilities.
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Facilities and Features. Linear parks often provide direct physical and visual access to natural areas within a community. To function as intended, linear parks must connect to residential neighborhoods and, ideally, to other parks within the system.
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Inventory of Existing Parks by Facility Type An inventory of existing parks by facility type was conducted in the fall of 2012. Current park locations are shown on the Park Facilities Map (page 9). On the following pages, each existing park is located and described in terms of facilities and use. Some park facilities are owned by the city; others are used and maintained by the city under lease agreements with Richmond County Public Schools, and one park, Hamlet Memorial Park, is privately-owned but designated for public park use. Each existing park is categorized by type and a service area is shown by a shaded green circle. Mini parks (W. D. James) serve a ¼ mile service area; neighborhood parks (Jack Breeden, Hamlet Memorial, Park Street) serve a ½ service area, and community parks (Boyd Lake Road Park) serve a 3-mile area. Service areas are not shown for Main Street Park, a special purpose park which serves the entire community, the Senior Center which also serves the entire community, or for Fairgrounds Park which is currently being used as a practice facility. Service areas shown on the Park Facilities Map indicate that there are some residential areas of the city that are not currently served by mini parks and neighborhood parks. These areas are identified and addressed in the Action Plan. Private Facilities There are no private, for-profit recreation facilities in the City of Hamlet. The City does have two private church supported schools – 2nd Baptist Church Day School and Hamlet Presbyterian Weekday School. 2nd Baptist serves children age 3 through 5th grades. The school has a new gymnasium and runs its own recreation programs but the facilities are not available to the public. Hamlet Presbyterian, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, serves children age preschool through 3rd grade. The school has a children’s playground area, but it is not open to the public.
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1. W.D. James Mini Park The W.D, James Mini Park (Map 1), located at the intersection of Oak Avenue and NC 177, is 0.75 acre in size. The park is accessible by foot to the Pinecroft neighborhood but there are no sidewalks within the neighborhood. Most of the nearby streets are low traffic volume, residential traffic streets which provide for some non-motorized accessibility; however, public sidewalk connections are preferable. Facilities: • Playground equipment (toddler to 12 year old) • Shelter on concrete pad • Gravel/sand parking Observations: • Popular and well used park • No water fountain or restrooms (convenience store next door) • Some space available for enlargement/addition • Addition of sidewalks, at least along the more heavily traveled streets, would make the park more accessible.
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2. Main Street Park Main Street Park (Map 2) is comprised of 0.52 acres on Main Street immediately across the street from the historic train depot (Hamlet Amtrak Station) and just on the north side of the main railway tracks. Main Street Park is a valued asset to the city as a whole and to the downtown business district in particular. Main Street Park hosts the city’s community Christmas tree lighting ceremony each year Facilities include: • A train engine and caboose that are not currently open/accessible but that are being refurbished and modified for accessibility in May 2013 • Large shelter • Benches • Off street parking for 14 vehicles • Trail connection to South Hamlet neighborhood Observations: o The park is well landscaped and well maintained – a visual asset to downtown o There is an opportunity to build on community history by adding train-themed playground equipment o The park could serve as a location for a community farmers’ market.
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3. Jack Breeden Neighborhood Park Jack Breeden Neighborhood Park (Map 3), located at the intersection of Lackey and Bridges Streets, contains 4.16 acres. The park is accessible by foot to most of the South Hamlet neighborhood including a public housing authority complex adjacent to the east side of the park. There are limited sidewalks within the South Hamlet neighborhood to provide safe pedestrian access to the park. Facilities: • Soccer/football field (lighted) • Baseball field (lighted) • Softball field (lighted) • 2 Basketball courts (asphalt) • Playground (toddler to 12 years old) • Concessions/restrooms • Off street parking Observations: • A picnic shelter would be good additions • New gravel parking lot across Bridges Street has reduced need to park on-street. • The new parking lot has some storm water/drainage issues that need to be addressed.
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4. Hamlet Memorial Neighborhood Park Hamlet Memorial Neighborhood Park (Map 4), located at the intersection of King Street/NC 177 and Spring Street and Washington Street, contains 7.93 acres. The park is located across the street from and in the Monroe Avenue Elementary School neighborhood. Facilities: • Gymnasium with basketball court; limited seating • Soccer/football field • Baseball field • 2 concrete tennis courts • Asphalt basketball court • Parking: Lower paved parking lot off Spring Street Upper gravel parking lot off Washington Street Overflow parking at Monroe Avenue Elementary (upper level) Overflow parking temporarily using old Fiesta Bravo restaurant site (lower level) Observations: • The City has just completed a new restroom/concessions building on the lower lever of the park to replace an older facility that was inconveniently located. The City had been losing concession sales to a nearby Burger King and Dollar General. Having the new concessions on site also reduces the likelihood of pedestrians crossing high traffic volume King Street which is difficult and dangerous to cross. • The NCDOT has planned for several years to install sidewalks on King and Spring Streets which will improve pedestrian safety in the area. • There is a need to improve safety, lighting and site attractiveness, both visual and convenience, to capture concession sales. • Fields are not usable for two or more days after heavy rains. The fields need to be refurbished and upgraded.
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5. Park Street Neighborhood Park The Park Street Neighborhood Park (Map 5), located at the corner of Park Street and Fairview Avenue, contains 4.58 acres. Park Street Park is across the street from the rear of Fairview Heights Elementary School. The City leases the park space from Richmond County Schools. Park Street is no longer used for formal games/league play but serves as a practice facility for the park system. Facilities include: o Two practice baseball fields (upper and lower level fields) o Concessions/restrooms/press box o Walking track on school property (accessible to the public after school hours)
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6 Boyd Lake Road Park Boyd Lake Road Park (Map 6), located on the west side of Boyd Lake Road (also known as Veterans Drive) has great potential as a community park. The park consists of 7.49 acres and already hosts two baseball fields and a restroom/concession building. The City also owns another 10.4 acres on the east side of Boyd Lake Road where the American Legion Post 49 building, two baseball fields, a volleyball court and a portion of the City Lake greenway trail are located. The Legion has use of the building and shares use of the parking lot. Boyd Lake Road Park has room for new recreation facilities on land the city already owns and there is great potential for future expansion. The City would like to acquire the National Guard Armory site to the south and the property to the north where a mostly abandoned mobile home park is currently located. The City has also made contact with CSX Railroad which owns significant land west of the current park – initial discussions are going well. A review of the National Wetlands Inventory initially indicated the presence of wetlands along the northern property boundary of the 7.49 acres. However, on November 20, 2012, the Wilmington office of the US Army Corps of Engineers inspected the site and determined there were no jurisdictional wetlands on the site. Facilities include: • West side • East side (American Legion) o 2 lighted baseball fields o 2 lighted baseball fields o Concession o Sand volleyball court stand/restrooms o Restrooms o Sand/grass parking lot o Grass parking • Observations: o The park has great potential for growth/expansion of facilities on the west side of Boyd Lake Road. o Park is accessible primarily by vehicle only; however there is a greenway trail along City Lake to the south that has potential for pedestrian access/connection across Boyd Lake Road. o There is more limited opportunity for expansion on the east side of Boyd Lake Road near City Lake as much of the City-owned property shows as potential wetlands on the National Inventory of Wetlands maps.
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7 Fairground Community Park The Fairground Community Park (Map 7), located along the north side of Hendersonville Street between E. Main Street and E. Hamlet Avenue, contains 12.23 acres. The City owns the land and the Hamlet Lions Club hosts the Richmond County Agricultural Fair on the site each fall. The site is bordered on the north by Marks Creek that flows below the dam for City Lake. Almost the entire park is located within the 100-year floodplain of Marks Creek which limits the park’s utility. The potential for flooding reduces the amount of time the land can be utilized and increases the cost of maintenance. Observations: • Potential Uses include Baseball, football, soccer, and cheerleading practice fields. • Teams played baseball here until the 2012 season • Most of the land is in the floodplain
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8. Hamlet Senior Center The Hamlet Senior Center (Map 8) is located at the intersection of Lakeside Drive/Boyd Lake Road and Spring Street, immediately adjacent to City Lake. Although not budgeted within the Hamlet Parks and Recreation Department; the Senior Center serves an important recreation function for the community. Programs provided include: o Dance o Aerobics o Cheerleading (youth) o Boxed games o Wheelchair volleyball o Bocce courts o Benches o Walking trail Observation: • Asphalt parking lot off Lakeside Drive is not sufficient • Lower asphalt parking lot at City Lake is close but not accessible for older citizens • An accessible connection to the greenway trail along City Lake is needed (current access is by stairs)
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City Lake Greenway City Lake (Map 9), a graceful, scenic symbol of the City of Hamlet, is highly visible from US Business 74/E. Hamlet Avenue and Spring Street – heavily traveled streets into and through the city. The lake is approximately 40 acres in size (not including wetland areas) and serves as a back up reservoir drinking water supply for the city. The lake dam is located at the southern end of the lake parallel to E. Hamlet Avenue. Visitors to the lake are served by a large asphalt parking lot accessible from E. Hamlet Avenue. The lake hosts an historic red train caboose, park benches, a pier, and an asphalt greenway trail along the southern and western edges of the lake. Much of the lake edges are wooded wetlands that are undisturbed both for scenic beauty and to protect water quality. Hamlet Senior Center is located at the southwest corner of the lake at the intersection of Spring Street and Lakeside Drive/Boyd Lake Road.
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New Potential Park Sites The City has identified two new potential park sites of interest for future development. (Note: The City is also interested in expanding the Boyd Lake Road Park which is not included here as a new potential site.)
A. Bridges Street at East Main Street – South Hamlet Neighborhood As part of the South Hamlet Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in the early 2000s, the City of Hamlet acquired and demolished several vacant dilapidated buildings facing E. Main Street at the Bridges Street intersection. Removal of these blighted buildings greatly improved the appearance of this major gateway into downtown Hamlet. Acquiring additional properties within the area (Map 10) would present an opportunity to create a new mini park/special purpose park to serve the South Hamlet neighborhood. A park at this site would also enhance the historic train depot/downtown business district. The site is wooded and the terrain is hilly so the site is not appropriate for larger active space recreation, but could be ideal for a mini park including a children’s playground and a picnic shelter.
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B. East Hamlet Avenue Park Site In searching for a potential site (Map 11) for a new multi-purpose gymnasium, the city identified several parcels located on East Hamlet Avenue near City Lake. This site had the potential to encompass up to 10 parcels of property totaling 3.38 acres in size. One parcel hosts an older block building (an old ice plant) that would most likely need to be demolished and removed from the site. The properties are located on the west side of East Hamlet Avenue just north of Marks Creek as it flows below the City Lake dam. The southern portion of the area lies within FEMA identified 100-year and 500-year floodplains of Marks Creek. Early analysis of the National Wetlands Inventory also indicated the potential presence of wetlands along Marks Creek. In the fall of 2012, the current property owners agreed to have the properties inspected by the US Army Corps of Engineers to determine the extent and presence of protected wetlands. The results of the jurisdictional determination are shown on Map 11.
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Mission, Goals and Strategies A mission statement along with goals and strategies are needed to guide future parks and recreation decision-making. Together, these statements express a unified vision for future investment and other community efforts geared towards building a more comprehensive and responsive park system for the citizens of Hamlet.
Mission Statement To provide a variety of recreation programs and facilities to encourage citizens to participate in and enjoy physical activities that lead to more fulfilling, healthy lifestyles.
Goals and Strategies The following goals and strategies are intended to provide an operational framework for future decisions related to providing recreation programs and facilities. These goals and strategies should be reviewed on a regular basis and modified as necessary to meet changing needs and priorities.
Goal #1 The City of Hamlet will strive to provide parks and recreation facilities conveniently located to provide opportunities for active and passive recreation, socialization and wellness. Strategies •
Establish a comprehensive system of parks that include: o Mini parks, including playlots o Neighborhood Parks o Community Parks o Greenways/Trails
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Within the park system, strive to provide those facilities identified by citizens as most desired: o Multi-purpose gymnasium/ community recreation center o Water park, including a splash park with facilities for water play, and a swimming pool when the population and tax base can support such a facility o Network of walking-jogging paths/trails to connect parks, children’s playgrounds and picnic shelters to schools and residential neighborhoods o Children’s playgrounds and picnic shelters that are
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conveniently located and accessible by walking/biking for the majority of residential neighborhoods Senior citizen facilities and programs Active recreation facilities for tennis, baseball and softball, soccer, football and basketball
Goal #2: Provide high quality parks and recreation facilities that preserve open space and provide access to and seek to preserve cultural and historic resources. Strategies: • •
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Use local history elements in new facility design and improvements Maintain and update park equipment and facilities as needed, including playground equipment, hard pavement surfaces, and landscaping. Develop and implement standardized park design elements for all public parks, including signage, lighting, benches, and waste receptacles. Take greater advantage of City Lake’s natural beauty in providing recreational opportunities.
Goal #3: Create a community of healthy residents by providing opportunities that promote and encourage active lifestyles Strategies •
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Increase non-motorized transportation connections between parks, historic sites, community facilities and shopping districts that allow residents to bike, walk and run as alternatives to vehicular travel. Promote programming that contributed to active lifestyles for all ages Provide facilities that are conveniently located and easily accessible to encourage active lifestyles
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Goal #4: Provide recreation programming and facility opportunities that meet the needs and interests of citizens. Residents have indicated through the 2012 Parks and Recreation Citizens’ Survey that recreation facilities and activities are important to their quality of life. Providing wellbalanced activity choices and conveniently located facilities while being responsive to changing needs are essential.
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As a priority, build a multi-purpose center that supports a variety of organized activities including basketball, volley ball, indoor soccer, dance classes, aerobics, and arts and crafts classes Pursue opportunities and locations to create mini and neighborhood parks within residential neighborhoods that are currently under served Provide picnic shelters and bathrooms in parks, as appropriate Continue to monitor the use of athletic fields and facilities to determine additional needs Increase the variety and amount of programs offered for senior adults and for children
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Continue to encourage volunteer efforts, such as the Hamlet Boosters Club and other groups and individuals who have an interest in working with youth sports leagues Offer programming that is targeted to families and households with limited resources and support services Continue to celebrate the community by participating in and sponsoring festivals and community functions and events, such as the annual Seaboard Festival and the Annual “Meet Me at The Lake” community clean-up day Consider requiring new residential development to make payments in lieu of park land dedication to assist in funding the acquisition of additional recreational space Within residential areas that are under served, identify potential sites and set aside funds to purchase future park properties
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Goal #6: Use existing community resources efficiently and demonstrate fiscal responsibility. Struggling state, national and global economies have resulted in loss of employment and a decrease in local tax base and in state and federal shared revenues. It is more essential than ever that limited local government resources be managed and used efficiently to provide quality parks and recreation programs and services for residents.
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Explore opportunities with other local government agencies including Richmond County and Richmond County Schools to jointly provide desired services and facilities Maintain open dialogue with the City of Rockingham regarding opportunities to improve, expand and share quality public recreation facilities and programs Recruit civic and business organization financial support and resource assistance for park improvement and maintenance projects
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Expand web based marketing efforts to inform residents of available programs and events Monitor the need for additional support staff Review the systemwide parks and recreation plan annually as part of the capital improvement planning process to establish priorities, responsibilities, and funding
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Park Land Needs Assessment These guidelines are based results of the Hamlet Parks and Recreation Citizen Survey; input from the Hamlet Booster Club, citizens at public meetings, city staff and city council; on National Recreation and Parks Association and North Carolina Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan standards; and a survey of selected parks and recreation plans from other North Carolina communities. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) guidelines are a national standard used to estimate minimum community needs in terms of location and access, facilities and features, desirable size of parks, radius of population served and acres per 1,000 population. The guidelines are generally reliable except for the guideline of acres per 1,000 population, which may not reflect a specific local community’s needs and priorities. The NC Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan standards were also considered in establishing guidelines for community needs and priorities. Throughout North Carolina and within the Hamlet community there is a growing awareness of the need to conserve and protect important natural resources and open spaces. The City of Hamlet is also keenly aware of the need to improve recreation resources and services as a way to improve public health and fitness. The citizens of Hamlet also identified and agreed that parks and recreation facilities improve a community’s quality of life and support economic growth. As a smaller community in an area of the State not experiencing rapid growth and development, the City of Hamlet is financially challenged to meet the recreation needs of community citizens. In recent years, the City has faced the challenges of a slowing economy, a tighter local budget, and fewer resources to meet citizens’ needs. However, City leaders are well aware of not only the need but also the attractiveness of good parks and recreation programs and facilities on attracting both business and residential growth. In setting priorities for future recreation facilities, the results of the 2012 Hamlet community survey on parks and recreation, analysis of City parks and recreation programming registration records/growth, and discussions with citizens, City staff and City Council were the primary drivers in setting parkland guidelines and in determining community needs and priorities.
Proposed Parkland Guidelines This section compares existing Hamlet parks to proposed parkland guidelines. Types of parks: 1. Mini Parks/Playlots 2. Special Purpose Parks 3. Neighborhood Parks 4. Community Parks 5. Linear Parks/Greenways Facilities and programs available in regional, state or national parks are typically included in parks and recreation plans; however, there are no regional, state or national parks in the immediate vicinity of Hamlet. Thus, the plan focuses on parks that directly address local community needs while encouraging opportunities to cooperate with other local governments.
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Mini Parks The W.D. James Park, at 0.75 acre, is Hamlet’s only stand alone mini-park/playlot. However, playgrounds/playlots are provided at larger neighborhood parks (Hamlet Memorial and Jack Breeden) and at two elementary schools – Fairview Heights Elementary (near Park Street Park), and Monroe Avenue Elementary (near Hamlet Memorial Park). School facilities are generally not available to the public during school hours so there remains a need to provide either more standalone mini parks/playlots or to add play equipment at larger neighborhood or community parks, particularly those that are in close proximity to residential neighborhoods. Special Purpose Parks Special purpose parks are generally small in size and strategically located in high traffic/pedestrian areas – often in downtown business districts. Special purpose parks are often closely identified with community history/legacy. The City of Hamlet has one Special Purpose Park – Main Street Park, located on S. Main just opposite the large railroad terminal/Amtrak Station which is a great source of community pride. Special purpose parks often provide a gathering space, focal point for community wide activities and festivals. These parks do not necessarily provide recreational opportunities for children, but Main Street Park would be a possible site for a railroad themed play equipment to complement the two train cars and to attract more regular attendance by families with small children who could then access downtown businesses located close by. Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks are the basic unit of the park system and serve as the recreational and social focus of neighborhoods. The focus for neighborhood parks is on providing informal active and passive recreational opportunities for all ages. Neighborhood parks should have high visibility from surrounding streets for public safety. Hamlet has four neighborhood parks - Jack Breeden Park (4.16 acres), Memorial Park (7.93 acres), Park Street Park (4.58 acres), and the Fairgrounds (12.23 acres) for a total of 28.70 acres. Compared to national standards, Hamlet actually has a surplus of 3.67 acres in neighborhood parks. These parks are located in central and northern Hamlet indicating that future neighborhood park locations should be considered for northwest and southwest residential areas of the city. Community Parks Community parks are the most identifiable parks in the system. Community parks meet community-based recreation and gathering needs in larger park settings where a variety of activities can be provided. Hamlet has one community park - Boyd Lake Road Park consisting of 7.49 acres on the west side of Boyd Lake Road. The City also owns the 10.4 acre Field of Dreams on the east side of Boyd Lake Road. The east side is commonly referred to as the American Legion
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site. The City also owns the Fair Grounds (12.23) but is not currently using this facility since the Boyd Lake Road Park opened in 2011. The parks and recreation survey identified as a strong priority a community center to include a multi-purpose gymnasium and a water park. Linear Parks Linear parks are areas developed for non-motorized modes of travel such as walking, hiking or biking but linear parks can also include play areas. Typical characteristics include walkways parallel to road infrastructure and trails along natural stream or drainageway corridors where pathways are typically built along sewer or utility easements. Linear parks link community facilities or other components of a recreational system. Hamlet has one greenway located along the dam and the western shore of City Lake. The trail is approximately 3, 230 feet in length. The 2012 Hamlet Parks and Recreation Citizens Survey identified the creation of a system of walking/jogging trails as a high priority.
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Table 2: Summary of Existing Hamlet Park Acreage Compared to NRPA guidelines Type of Park
Mini Parks W.D. James Main Street Special Purpose Park Total
Neighborhood Park Jack Breeden Memorial Park Park Street Fairgrounds Total
Community Parks Boyd Lake Road Park/American Legion Total
Desirable Size / Actual Size
2,500 sq ft to 1 acre 0.75 acre 0.52 acre
Acres per 1000 population per NRPA guideline 2.5 to 5 acres
1.27 acres
15+ acres
Current Acres
Comparison
3.5 acres
1.27 acres
2.23 acre deficit
13 acres
16.67 acres (without Fairgrounds)
3.67 acre surplus
25 - 50 acres
17.9 acres
7.1 to 32.1 acre deficit
1-2 acres
4.16 acres 7.93 acres 4.58 acres 12.23 acres 28.90 acres
25 - 50 acres
Acres Needed to Meet Guideline
5-8 acres
17.9 acres
17.9 acres
With only one stand-alone mini park, there is a deficit of playlots in Hamlet. There are no playlots serving the southwest, west or northwest portions of Hamlet which host residential neighborhoods. These appear to be the most appropriate areas to establish new mini parks/playlots. There is a surplus of total acreage devoted to neighborhood parks, although no single neighborhood park is of the size recommended by NRPA guidelines. There is a deficit of acreage devoted to community parks with Boyd Lake Road Park/American Legion the only park with sufficient acreage to be considered a community park.
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Public Involvement Early in the planning process, the City set a goal of providing multiple opportunities for public involvement in planning for future parks and recreation programs and facilities. The plan was to conduct a written citizen survey to gage public interest and involvement in current programs and the need/desire for additional programs and facilities. The second step was to share the results of the survey and to garner input from the Hamlet Booster Club consisting of citizens, parents, and volunteer coaches who had a particular and involved interest in parks and recreation programs and facilities. Once this initial input was received, the planning process became more focused on setting priorities for new recreation programs and facilities to meet identified citizen needs and desires and on providing opportunities for the public to review and comment on the draft plan and priorities for new programs and facilities.
Parks and Recreation Survey Distribution and Results – June/July 2012 (Note: Total respondents reported for each category are based on actual responses; not all survey respondents answered all questions.) In June 2012, the Hamlet Parks and Recreation Department distributed a parks and recreation survey (see Appendix B) to citizens. Surveys were distributed through the parks and recreation department, the senior citizens center, the city utilities department and the city administration office. Approximately three hundred surveys were distributed. Fifty-nine (59) surveys representing 165 persons (2.5% of the total city population) were returned. The first section of the survey asked what current facilities families of respondents used and how likely the respondents would be to use other facilities if they were provided. Respondents were asked to check one answer for each listed facility. There were seventeen (17) facilities listed on the survey with space provided for respondents to write in other facilities they would like to have provided. Please note that not all respondents indicated their current or potential use for each facility, so for most facilities, the total responses are less than the total number of surveys submitted. It is believed that a good indication of demand is from families that indicated they currently use or would use facilities if available (see Potential Strong Demand column in Table B-1 below). Facilities that ranked the highest included: 1) Jogging paths, 2) A multi-purpose community center, 3) A gymnasium, 4) Picnic shelters, 5) A water park, 6) Children’s playground and 7) Open areas for informal play. These facilities continue to have the greatest potential demand when the respondents who responded that they “might use the facilities if they were provided” are included.
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Table 3: Results of Citizen Survey on Current and Potential use of Facilities I or a family member currently use 14 6 3 15 8 13 10 6
Facility Type Tennis Court Volleyball Court Softball Field Baseball Field Batting Cage Soccer Field Football Field Outdoor Basketball Ct. 9. Children’s Playground 10. Multi-Purpose Community Center 11. Water Park (swimming pool, water play) 12. Gymnasium Walking-Jogging 13. Path/Trail 14. Bike Trails 15. Picnic Shelters 16. Open Area for Informal Play 17. Restroom Facilities Write in Facilities 18. Bocce Courts 19. Shuffleboard Courts 20. Horseshoe Courts 21. Racquet Ball Courts 22. Badminton 23. Croquet 24. Handicapped Facilities 25. Senior Games 26. Amphitheater Source: 2012 Citizen Survey. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
I or a family member would use if available 9 17 10 14 15 7 8 17
Potential strong demand (first two columns) 23 23 13 29 23 20 18 23
I or a family member might use if available 7 13 16 11 17 11 10 11
I or a family member would not use even if available 9 9 11 10 8 6 11 9
17
15
32
7
5
7
29
36
11
3
3
32
35
10
6
12 20
24 20
36 40
8 9
3 5
7 14 11
16 22 21
23 36 40
13 9 17
5 5 2
17
25
23
7
2
1 1
4 3
5 4
3
3
1
1
2
2
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The facilities that more respondents indicated they would “not use even if they were made available” included football, baseball and softball fields, outdoor basketball, and tennis and volleyball courts. One note - restroom facilities also had a high potential for use, but they are not a facility in themselves, but rather an amenity at a facility. Therefore, restroom facilities are not included in the list above.
Ranking Survey respondents were also asked to rank (Table 4) the five facilities that they want or would use the most. Three sets of figures are provided in the columns in the table. The first, number of times ranked, is an indication of how many of the respondents felt that that facility was one of their top five choices or how popular they were in general. The second set indicates the average ranking, adding the rankings then dividing them by the number of times they were ranked. This is an indication of the priority that the respondents who chose those facilities placed upon them. There are cases where the facilities were highly ranked, but only by a few respondents. For example, volleyball courts received the highest average ranking of 2.0; however, only four respondents ranked volleyball among the top five. Conversely, picnic shelters received an average ranking of 3.7, but were ranked in the top five by 22 respondents. This could be because picnic shelters are typically an amenity in a park, not necessarily a main component of a park, and the respondents may have felt the need for the other facilities outweighed the need for picnic shelters. The facilities that were ranked by more than 15 respondents include children’s playground, multi-purpose community center, water park, gymnasium, walking-jogging path/trails and picnic shelters. All of these facilities had an average ranking of 2.5 or higher, except for picnic shelters, which were ranked at 3.7. The third column provides a score for each facility, awarding five points for each first priority, four points for each second priority, three points for each third priority, two points for each fourth priority and one point for each fifth priority. This is a good indication of the popularity and the priority of each facility among the respondents. The highest score were as follows: 101 for a multi-purpose community center 86 for a water park 84 for walking-jogging path/trails 60 for a gymnasium 59 for children’s playgrounds 56 for picnic shelters These facilities are shown in bold letters in Table 4.
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Table 4: Rankings and Score for Each Type of Facility.
Item No. Rankings and scoring of Facility Type 1. Tennis Court 2. Volleyball Court 3. Softball Field 4. Baseball Field 5. Batting Cage 6. Soccer Field 7. Football Field 8. Outdoor Basketball Court 9. Children’s Playground 10. Multi-Purpose Community Center 11. Water Park (swimming pool, water play) 12. Gymnasium 13. Walking-Jogging Path/Trail 14. Bike Trails 15. Picnic Shelters 16. Open Area for Informal Play 17. Restroom Facilities 18. Bocce Courts 19. Shuffleboard Courts 20. Horseshoe Courts 21. Racquet Ball Courts 22. Badminton 23. Croquet 24. Handicapped Facilities 25. Senior Games 26. Amphitheater Source: 2012 Citizen Survey.
Number of times ranked 7 4 7 11 9 10 7 5 16 28 24 16 24 12 22 12 14 3 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 0
Average ranking (rankings/ number of times ranked) 2.3 2.0 2.1 2.7 2.4 3.0 3.3 3.4 2.3 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.5 3.2 3.7 3.5 3.8 2.3 3.5 4.0 4.0 5.0
Score (5 points for every #1 ranking, etc. 26 16 20 45 32 30 19 13 59 101 86 60 84 32 56 29 31 11 5 6 2 1
Park Use and the Environment Respondents were asked to indicate to what extent they agree or disagree with statements regarding user fees, priorities, location and access to facilities, the importance of parks to our community, the role new residential development should play in providing land or funds for parks, and publicity for parks. For simplicity, those that agree and strongly agreed are totaled together, as are those who disagreed and strongly disagreed. 1. 95% of respondents agreed that park user fees should be kept to a minimum to serve all members of the community (56 agreed, three disagreed).
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2. 81% of respondents agreed that a priority should be placed on senior facilities and programs, although eight respondents disagreed. (48 agreed, 8 disagreed and three responded don’t care). 3. 76% of respondents agreed that priority should be placed on youth facilities and programs, although seven respondents did not care. (45 agreed, two disagreed and seven responded don’t care). 4. 58% of respondents agreed that open space preservation should be a top priority in park planning, but almost onequarter of the respondents did not care about open space preservation. (34 agreed, five disagreed and 14 responded don’t care). 5. 75% of respondents agreed that easy access by pedestrians and those without cars should be a high priority, although seven respondents did not care. (44 agreed, six disagreed and seven responded don’t care). 6. 98% of respondents agreed that quality parks and recreation programs and facilities are important to the quality of life in our community. (58 agreed, 2o disagreed). 7. 86% of respondents agreed that quality parks and recreation programs and facilities are helpful in attracting new business and industry investment to our community. (51 agreed, two disagreed and one responded don’t care). 8. 68% of respondents agreed that recreational facilities should be located as conveniently as possible to residential neighborhoods. (40 agreed, three disagreed and four responded don’t care). 9. 88% of respondents agreed that quality parks and recreation programs reduce crime and can help bring a community together. (52 agreed, two disagreed and five responded don’t care). 10. 68% of respondents agreed that new residential development should provide land or funds to help meet community recreational needs. It should be noted that the number that strongly agreed, 16, was less than those who merely agreed, 24. (40 agreed, six disagreed and seven responded don’t care). 11. 88% of respondents agreed that there needs to be better publicity about what programs and activities are available. (52 agreed, three disagreed and three responded don’t care).
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Table 5: Park Use and the Environment Responses
No. 1.
Statement Park user fees should be kept to a minimum to serve all members of the community. 2. Priority should be placed on senior facilities and programs. 3. Priority should be placed on youth facilities and programs. 4. Open space preservation should be a top priority in park planning. 5. Easy access by pedestrians and those without cars should be a high priority. 6. Quality parks and recreation programs and facilities are important to the quality of life in our community. 7. Quality parks and recreation programs and facilities are helpful in attracting new business and industry investment to our community. 8. Recreational facilities should be located as conveniently as possible to residential neighborhoods. 9. Quality parks and recreation programs reduce crime and can help bring a community together. 10. New residential development should provide land or funds to help meet community recreational needs. 11. There needs to be better publicity about what programs and activities are available. Source: 2012 Citizen Survey.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Don’t Care
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
46
10
0
2
1
28
20
3
7
1
29
16
7
0
2
15
19
14
3
2
24
20
7
3
3
43
14
0
1
1
33
18
1
0
2
28
12
4
2
1
26
26
5
1
1
16
24
7
3
3
31
21
3
2
1
Several citizens wrote in comments in the space provided on the survey. Comments included: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Youth sports should be the focus Adult tennis not a priority Pool for my kids to swim The City does a good job of public notification Need more facilities for people with handicaps P&R should be responsible for local Senior Games program (4 respondents)
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Survey Respondents There was almost an even split between the number of people who lived within and outside city limits. (City recreation programs are open to non-residents.) There was also an even split in the number of male (30) and female (29) respondents – very close to the 2010 Census report of 46.9% male and 53.1% female population. The racial diversity of respondents also closely reflected the 2010 Census which reported 55.2% white and 36.6% black persons. However, a larger percentage of survey respondents were of Hispanic origin – 13.7% - compared to Census data of 6.2%. The percent of responding households reporting a member of the household disabled – 23.5% - very closely tracked the American Community Survey 2009-2011 data on disabled population for Richmond County – 22.3% (disability data is available only at the county level).
Table 6: Summary of Personal Information for Survey Respondents Category Live inside city limits Live outside city limits
Number 29 24
Percent 55% 45%
Male Female
30 29
51% 49%
Disabled Person in Household No Disabled Person in Household
12 39
23.5% 76.5%
African-American Hispanic White Other
18 7 22 4
35.3% 13.7% 43.1% 7.8%
Average Number of Persons in Household
2.8
Table 7: Age of Respondents in All Households Age of all members in households 4 yrs old or younger 5 - 8 yrs old 9 - 12 yrs old 13 - 15 yrs old 16 - 18 yrs old 19 - 30 yrs old 31 - 40 yrs old 41 - 50 yrs old 51 - 60 yrs old 61 - 70 yrs old 71 yrs old or older Total
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Number 9 12 12 13 7 14 17 19 14 24 12 153
Percent 5.9% 7.8% 7.8% 8.5% 4.6% 9.2% 11.1% 12.4% 9.2% 15.7% 7.8% 100%
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Booster Club/City Staff Meeting – July 26, 2012 The Booster Club and City staff met on Thursday, July 26th to receive and review the findings of the citizen survey and to review the inventory and analysis of current park facilities. Based on feedback from that meeting, the current inventory was expanded and corrected and two areas in the west and southwest portion of the city were identified as potential search sites for future mini/neighborhood parks. The group also identified three potential park sites to be considered for future park development – a site at the corner of East Main Street and Bridges Street, a site on East Hamlet Avenue near the Senior Citizens Center, and the existing Boyd Lake Road Park. It was determined that the East Main/Bridges Street site was more suitable for a mini park with passive, less intense activities due to topography and the wooded nature of the site. The City currently owns a portion of the area but additional land would need to be acquired to accommodate a future park. The second potential site on East Hamlet Avenue consists of ten separate privately owned properties totally approximately 3.38 acres. The site is limited in size but well located and very visible from East Hamlet Avenue/Business US 74 and Spring Street. It was suspected; however, that the site hosted substantial wetland areas based on a review of the National Wetlands Inventory and the site’s proximity to Marks Creek which forms the southern boundary of the site. It was decided to request the US Army Corps of Engineers conduct a wetland jurisdictional determination on the site to confirm the presence and extent of wetlands. The third site, Boyd Lake Road Park, consisting of approximately 7.49 acres on the west side of Boyd Lake Road, is owned by the City and currently hosts two ball fields and a restroom/ concession facility. The complex includes another 10.4 acres on the east side of Boyd Lake Road but that side of the road has less potential for future expansion due to wetlands and proximity to City Lake. The initial analysis of the Boyd Lake Road property indicated possible presence of wetlands based on a review of the National Wetlands Inventory maps so it was decided to request the US Army Corps of Engineers also conduct a wetland jurisdictional determination on this site to confirm the presence and extent of wetlands.
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Public Meeting – November 15, 2012 On November 8, 2012 the City published a meeting notice informing citizens of a public meeting at City Hall at 6:00 pm on November 15, 2012 to discuss parks and recreation master planning. The meeting was attended by nine persons. The meeting agenda included a power point presentation on and discussion of the inventory and analysis of existing parks and the results of the citizen survey. There was a general discussion of the identified needs/desires of the citizens and general consensus to move forward with plans for a new multi-purpose recreation center. The group reviewed a map showing the location of current park facilities and potential park sites. The attendees also reviewed a preliminary floor plan for a multi-purpose recreation center including a gymnasium, catering kitchen, several meeting rooms, office space, lobby, and restroom facilities. The general consensus was to move forward with placing the preliminary building footprint on the Boyd Lake Road Park site to ensure adequate space for the building and required parking.
City Council Meeting – December 11, 2012 At the regularly scheduled monthly city council meeting held on December 11, 2012, the City Council reviewed the systemwide parks and recreation master plan and the Boyd Lake Road Park Master Plan. At the meeting the Council reviewed population demographics, recreation program registrations, and the inventory and analysis of existing parks. The Council was informed that the US Army Corps of Engineers had determined there were no wetlands on the Boyd Lake Road Park property. The Council reviewed the building floor plan for an approximate 10,560 square foot building and the site plan showing the location of the building, the required parking for 125 cars, and a preliminary alignment for an approximate 2,200 LF walking/jogging trail. The building floor plan included a high school regulation size basketball court with bleacher seating for 300 persons, vestibule, restrooms, storage, catering kitchen and 3 activity rooms. The estimated construction was $1.9 million.
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There was discussion of connecting the new trail with an existing walking trail on the east side of Boyd Lake Road along City Lake. A potential marked crosswalk across Boyd Lake Road would need to be explored with NCDOT. There was also a general discussion about acquiring additional property over time including the National Guard Armory, some of the CSX Railroad land to the west of the park, and possibly the older mobile home park situated to the north. Other potential future recreation improvements discussed included the possibility of a public swimming pool. Since a city of 8,000 persons is small to sustain operations and maintenance of a public pool, the Council discussed the possibility of a future water splash park as an amenity that could generate operating revenue. There was a question about plans for the existing Memorial Park. Mitch Bowman, Parks & Recreation Director, indicated that the existing gym at that park would remain and be used for practices. The Council also discussed the need for future mini or neighborhood parks in the northwest and southwest residential areas of the city. The Council agreed to hold a public hearing at the January 8, 2013 meeting to discuss the systemwide parks and recreation plan and the master plan for Boyd Lake Road Park.
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City Council Public Hearing – January 8, 2013
The City Council advertised and held a public hearing on the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Plan and the Boyd Lake Road Park Master Plan at the regularly scheduled council meeting on January 8, 2013. The City Council discussed the updated Systemwide Parks and Recreation Plan. The plan was expanded to more fully describe the public’s involvement in the planning process by adding descriptions of all previous meetings. A description of the January 8th meeting will also be added. The Council also reviewed a fold-out map that shows the need for future neighborhood parks in two residential areas of the city. The Council had two actions to consider: 1) a resolution adopting the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Plan and 2) a resolution adopting the Boyd Lake Master Plan and authorizing the city manager to apply for a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant for improvements to the park. For the Boyd Lake Road Park, the council considered the costs for constructing a 10,560 square foot multi-purpose recreation center/gymnasium, 2,200 linear foot paved walking trail, and asphalt/gravel parking for 125 vehicles. The Council also considered the cost of an expanded +/13,000 square foot center which could host two half courts in addition to the full regulation size court. Mayor Smart advised Council they had two actions to consider, the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Plan and the Boyd Lake Master Plan. The mayor opened the floor for the public hearing. No one approached to comment and the public hearing was closed. Councilman Preslar noted that the City does not have to purchase land for the project. Councilwoman Covington made the motion to adopt the Systemwide Plan as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Clewis gave the second and the motion was approved unanimously.
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Mayor Smart continued with the Boyd Lake Master Plan saying it identifies a new recreation center/gymnasium and parking that will go hand in hand with existing ball fields that will share parking. He also advised another entity may donate additional land to expand Boyd Lake Park in the future. There was a motion to approve the Boyd Lake Road Park Master Plan including the larger building, the paved trail, paved drive and gravel parking. The motion was approved unanimously.
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Implementation Plan The Hamlet City Council annually reviews town goals and initiatives as part of the capital improvement planning process. This process provides an opportunity to examine progress and to re-focus on strategic decision-making and direction for future capital expenditures. In 2011, the Council made the decision to examine current parks and recreation programs and facilities to determine what services were needed and what facilities were required to provide a more comprehensive parks and recreation program. The goal of the systemwide parks and recreation program was to inventory and analyze existing facilities, poll citizens on use of programs and facilities, and to determine what facilities and programs were needed to meet citizen needs. In order to effectively support the goals and policies of the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Plan, it is necessary to identify facility needs, priorities for funding, and potential sources of funding in addition to general funds.
Funding Sources Potential funding sources include NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grants and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – a program that was established by Congress almost 50 years ago but which has been under funded or unfunded in recent years. Appendix C includes more detailed information about various funding sources. A potential partner source is the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program which seeks to protect sensitive ecological lands through restoration or mitigation which retains these natural areas for passive enjoyment. Partnerships among local government agencies – municipalities, counties, and public school systems – provide avenues for co-use and co-funding of recreational programs and facilities. Local governments can also use land use regulations to require future residential development to set aside land for recreation or to pay a fee in lieu that can be used to purchase and develop recreational facilities.
Future Recreational Needs For planning purposes, future recreational needs are divided by priority into three date ranges – Short Term Actions (1 to 5 years); Mid Term Actions (6 to 10 years); and Long Term Actions (11 to 15 years). Ongoing needs that do not require specific capital outlay are also considered and listed in Ongoing Needs.
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Short-Term Actions (1 to 5 Years) •
Boyd Lake Road Park o Seek immediate PARTF funding assistance to construct a multi-purpose recreation center/gymnasium with associated parking, and walking/jogging track minimum ¼ mile in length o Consider future addition of picnic shelters/grills and practice fields for other sports
•
Main Street Special Purpose Park o Add a train themed children’s playground o Consider creating a Farmer’s Market at this location
•
Hamlet Memorial Neighborhood Park o Replace concession/restrooms with new facility on the lower level to help capture concession sales
•
Connect with community partners o Begin dialog with Richmond County about opportunities to improve the quality and expand the supply of public recreation programs o Start a dialog with Richmond County Schools to share in the construction and use of Richmond County school recreational facilities o Reach out to community organizations and businesses that can support and help staff parks and recreation facilities and programs
•
Consider city staffing needs as recreation programs grow and facilities to operate and maintain expand
Mid-Term Actions (6 to 10 Years) •
Identify sites for future mini/neighborhood parks to serve northwest and southwest residential areas (see Park Facilities Map page 59) o Begin process of identifying/acquiring sites for future development o Seek land donations and financial support from citizens and businesses to support development of sites
•
Identify site for future water park o Identify/acquire land sufficient for future expansion into full water park
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o o
As first phase, build splash park that will generate operating revenue Seek funding assistance through PARTF or other grant programs
•
Jack Breeden Neighborhood Park o Pave parking lot/correct drainage issues
•
Hamlet Memorial Neighborhood Park: o Improve safety, lighting and attractiveness, both visual and convenience, to capture concession sales. o Refurbish the fields, including adequate drainage to ensure that fields are usable more quickly after rain storms
•
Hamlet Senior Center o Expand parking lot to accommodate demand
•
Acquire additional land for park on Bridges Street at East Main Street and/or on East Hamlet Avenue
•
Park Design o Develop and implement a standardized park design including signage, lighting, benches, picnic tables and waste receptacles
•
Develop a master plan for greenways/trails o Consider use of public street sidewalks as part of the system o Prioritize locations to improve connectivity between residential neighborhoods and parks, both existing and planned
Long-Term Actions (11 to 15 Years) •
W.D. James Park o Consider possible upgrade/expansion of park through purchase of adjoining land
•
Develop mini/neighborhood parks to serve northwest and southwest residential areas o Seek land donations and financial support from citizens and businesses to support construction
•
Fairgrounds Park o Consider use of fairgrounds for less structured play - pick up baseball, volleyball, etc. where older youth can play in a large open area o Consider establishing practice fields - baseball (2), football, soccer, cheerleading o Consider hosting other activities in addition to Richmond County Agricultural Fair
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•
Consider reinstating the Coltrane Jazz Festival o Designate/recognize John Coltrane birthplace o Build on potential within the area to co-share or co-locate park facilities with McLaurin Industries which provides training/services/employment for developmentally disabled adults
•
Seek funding assistance for development of a water park to include swimming pool o Consider the cost of construction and long term operation and maintenance as critical factors in providing such a major recreation facility
•
Development regulations o Amend development regulations to require that new residential development provide recreation open space or make a payment in lieu to help support city parks and recreation facilities
Ongoing Needs •
Improve pedestrian connections o Inventory and repair sidewalks and construct missing links to provide safe pedestrian access to priority locations o Prioritize sites/locations for sidewalk improvements concentrating on improving access from downtown business district and residential neighborhoods to public parks
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Appendix A: Demographics Population As of the 2010 Census, the US Census now only collects information pertaining to the number of people and houses and the American Community Survey collects information pertaining to how people live. The American Community Survey does not use exact counts as the Census does; but rather uses survey samples over a period of time. There are three data sets available through the American Community Survey – 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year data sets. The availability of data sets is based on a community’s total population. The most current data set for Hamlet is the 2006-2010 5-Year Estimates. As of the 2010 Census, the City of Hamlet had a population of 6,495. The population had decreased between 1990 and 2000 from 6,196 to 6,018 but increased almost 8% between 2000 and 2010. In the 2010 Census, females outnumbered males by 3,498 (54%) to 2,997 (46%). Compared to the State of North Carolina, Hamlet had an overall younger population as a whole, with a median age of 37 years compared to the statewide median of 42 years. Households According to the 5-Year Estimate produced by the American Community Survey (ACS), there were 3,108 households in Hamlet in 2010. Of these, 1,598 (51%) households were classified as families, and of family households, over half, 926, consisted of married couples. Of the remaining households, 203 were headed by a male head of household and 469 were female head of household. Of the 3,108 households, 1,528 (49%) had children in the household. Family Households Town of Hamlet 2010 ACS 5-Year Estimate
926 469 Family households Married couple
672
Male householder Female householder
1,598
203
Source: American Community Survey 2010 5-Year Estimate.
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There were 755 households that were not classified as families. 98% of these households (741) were single person households and almost half of the single person households (45.8%) were age 65 or older. Nonfamily Households Town of Hamlet 2010 ACS 5-Year Estimate
46%
Householder living alone 65 years and older 98%
Source: American Community Survey 2010 5-Year Estimate.
Planning Implications Demographic statistics indicate a need for recreational facilities to serve households with children under the age of 18. A large number of single parent households indicate a need for affordable after school care programs and for convenient locations that are within safe walking distance of low and moderate income residential neighborhoods. A high number of older single person households may indicate a special need to serve an aging population that may be isolated by lack of transportation or inability to drive. Older single adults also need opportunities for social interaction.
School Enrollment The 2010 ACS provides information on the number of children three years old and older who are enrolled in nursery, preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-8, high school and college or graduate school. Approximately 13% of these children are in nursery, preschool or kindergarten. 43.6% of children were in elementary or middle school, 16.4% were in high school and 26.8% were in college or graduate school. Planning Implications These statistics indicate a need for tot lots and playgrounds for children under grade 8, plus a need for athletic facilities for middle school, high school and college students.
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School Enrollment Town of Hamlet 2010 ACS 5-Year Estimate
5.40% 26.80%
7.70% Nursery and preschool Kindergarten Grades 1-8 High School
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Source: American Community Survey 2010 5-Year Estimate. Language Spoken at Home 97% of Hamlet households speak English only at home. Less than 3% of total households do not speak English at home, and of these, about 59% speak English less than “very well�.
Language spoken at home Households English only 5,765 Language other than English 162 Spanish 114 Other Indo-European 25 Asian and Pacific Islander 23 Total, over 5 years old 5,927 Source: American Community Survey 2010 5-Year Estimate.
English spoken less than "Very Well" 95 70 25 0 95
Planning Implications There is a limited need for bilingual services in the form of interpreters for parents and English as a second language for school age children.
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Housing Occupancy In 2010, the housing vacancy rate for Hamlet was 15.7%. The vacancy rate for rental units (6.5%) was almost three times the vacancy rate of owner-occupied units (2.5%). Housing Occupancy Town of Hamlet 2010 ACS 5-Year Estimate
15.70%
Occupied housing units Vacant housing units
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Source: American Community Survey 2010 5-Year Estimate. Housing Types Of the total housing units in Hamlet in 2010, 73.6% were single family detached houses, 5.5% were attached single family or duplex units, 12% were multi-family and about 8.5% were mobile homes.
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Units in Structure Town of Hamlet 2010 ACS 5-Year Estimate
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Mobile homes
Source: American Community Survey 2010 5-Year Estimate. Planning Implications A high percentage of single-family homes would indicate a high percentage of families may have private yards of sufficient size for recreational activities for younger children. As children get older; however, they would need opportunities for interaction with other children and organized sports. There may be a greater need to locate public recreational facilities in areas with high concentrations of multi-family housing, especially where no onsite facilities are provided by the owner/landlord.
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Age of Housing About 77% of the housing in Hamlet was built before 1980. The greatest decade of housing construction occurred between 1970 and 1980 when 26.5% of housing units were built. The last three decades (1980 – 2010) saw more moderate growth in housing, resulting in construction of approximately 23% of the housing units in Hamlet.
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Source: US Census. Planning Implications Over half the housing stock in Hamlet is 32 years old or older. Older homes and neighborhoods are typically occupied by the elderly and low and moderate income families who may not have the funds needed to maintain their homes and yards. These households could depend more heavily on the city to provide for family needs. The relatively high percentage of vacant housing may also indicate poor housing conditions.
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Housing Tenure About 62.2% of the occupied housing units in Hamlet are owner-occupied with the remaining 37.8% renter-occupied. Average household size for owner-occupied units in 2010 was 2.49 persons per household. Renter-occupied units had a larger average household size of 2.92 persons per household. Housing Tenure Number Owner-occupied 1,463 Renter-occupied 890 Total 2,353 Source: American Community Survey 2010 5-Year Estimate.
Percent 62.2% 37.8% 100%
Household Type Average Household Size – Owner-Occupied Average Household Size – Renter-Occupied Source: American Community Survey 2010 5-Year Estimate.
Household Size 2.49 2.92
Planning Implications A high percentage of renter-occupied households may indicate a higher reliance on the city to provide recreational opportunities than in communities with a lower percentage of renter-occupied housing. Renter-occupied units also have larger average household sizes possibly indicating higher number of children per household.
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Household Income In the 2010 Census, over 19.3% of households in Hamlet earned less than $10,000 per year. Another 22.1% made less than $25,000 a year. About 27.6% of households earned between $25,000 and $50,000 a year and the remaining 31.0% earned more than $50,000 a year. The median household income for Hamlet was $30,699 – about 70% of the $43,674 median household income for North Carolina as a whole. Household Income 20.0% 18.0% 16.0% 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0%
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Source: 2010 Census. Planning Implications The combination of a high percentage of renter-occupied units plus modest incomes indicates a demand for no-cost or low-cost accessible recreation opportunities.
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Appendix B: Parks and Recreation Survey
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Parks and Recreation Citizens Survey June/July 2012 The City of Hamlet is undertaking the development of a systemwide parks and recreation plan to plan for recreation facilities for the next 15 years. The city would like to get citizen input and opinions on recreation needs for both facilities and programs. We hope you will take a few moments to complete the following survey. If you feel an important item or issue has been left out, please write in comments in the places provided. 1. Facility Use Please check one answer for each facility listed. Item No.
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Tennis Court Volleyball Court Softball Field Baseball Field Batting Cage Soccer Field Football Field Outdoor Basketball Court Children’s Playground Multi-Purpose Community Center Water Park (swimming pool, water play) Gymnasium Walking-Jogging Path/Trail Bike Trails Picnic Shelters Open Area for Informal Play Restroom Facilities Other? Other?
2. Facility Priorities From the list above, choose the five facilities that you want or would use most. Use the item number from the first column to indicate your priorities. Your Priorities Facility Number (from list above)
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Park user fees should be kept to a minimum to serve all members of the community. Priority should be placed on senior facilities and programs. Priority should be placed on youth facilities and programs. Open space preservation should be a top priority in park planning. Easy access by pedestrians and those without cars should be a high priority. Quality parks and recreation programs and facilities are important to the quality of life in our community. Quality parks and recreation programs and facilities are helpful in attracting new business and industry investment to our community. Recreational facilities should be located as conveniently as possible to residential neighborhoods. Quality parks and recreation programs reduce crime and can help bring a community together. New residential development should provide land or funds to help meet community recreational needs. There needs to be better publicity about what programs and activities are available.
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1. Personal Information Residence
_____ Live inside city limits
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Anybody disabled in your household? Race
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Number and Age of all members in your household _____ 4 yrs old or younger _____ 5-8 yrs old _____ 9-12 yrs old _____ 13-15 yrs old _____ 16-18 yrs old _____ 19-30 yrs old _____ 31-40 yrs old _____ 41-50 yrs old _____ 51-60 yrs old _____ 61-70 yrs old _____ 71 yrs old or older Optional Name _____________________________ Address _____________________________________________ Thank you for participating in this very important survey. If you include your name on the survey form you will be entered in a random drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate to the Seaboard Station. Fold and mail (pre-addressed below), fax to 910-582-5815, or drop off at city hall by Friday, July 13, 2012. Thank you for your time!
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Appendix C: Potential Funding Sources, Regulations and Partnerships There are several funding sources that can be considered to assist with park/open space acquisition and facility construction. STATE RESOURCES North Carolina Parks and Recreation Fund (PARTF) The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) provides dollar-for-dollar matching grants, up to a maximum of $500,000, to local governments for parks and recreational projects to serve the general public. Counties, incorporated municipalities and public authorities, as defined by G.S. 159-7, are eligible applicants. A brief description of the program is included here; more information is available at http://www.ncparks.gov/About/grants/partf_main.php How PARTF grant recipients are selected The Parks and Recreation Authority, a 15-member board appointed by the Governor and the General Assembly, selects which applicants will receive funding. The factors considered by the Authority as it selects grant recipients include, but are not limited to: The criteria published in the scoring system The geographic distribution of projects across the state The presence or absence of other funding sources The population of the applicant The level of compliance with prior grant agreements The grant amount being requested by the applicant The total pool of PARTF funds available for all grant applications Each project application is evaluated and scored by a team of PARTF staff and regional consultants from the Recreation Resources Service. These ranked applications are then forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Authority for consideration. Maximum grant amount Applicants can request a maximum grant of $500,000 with each application. Matching requirement An applicant must match the grant dollar-for-dollar for a match of at least, 50% of the total cost of the project. A local government applicant may contribute more than the minimum 50%. The appraised value of land to be donated to the applicant can be used as part of the local match. The value of in-kind services, such as volunteer work, cannot be used as part of the local match. Land donations A local government can use the appraised value of donated land as part of the 50% local match for the grant. The donor of the land must be a private organization or individual. The applicant must provide a five-year history of conveyance for the property. Land that is transferred to the applicant due to a statute or rule is not considered a donation. The value of capital improvements that will be used for public recreation can be included in
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the value of the donation. If a landowner is proposing to sell land to the applicant for less than the appraised value, the amount of the donation is the difference between the appraised value and the amount paid by the applicant. Costs to build or renovate facilities Construction or renovation cost estimates are required as part of the PARTF grant application. Local governments are advised to get accurate estimates from contractors, architects, or planners who have experience developing parks and recreational facilities. It is advisable that the local government consider the impact of inflation since the project will be completed over a 3-year period after the grantee signs a contract with the state. More information about the PARTF program can be seen at: Costs to acquire land In the cost estimates, a local government applicant will use the appraised value of the land that it proposes to buy or that will be donated. Applicants must submit real estate appraisals with the grant application. Reimbursement Type Grant PARTF grants are based on reimbursement of eligible expenses. Requests for reimbursement are based on a pro-rata basis with expenditure of local match funds. Requisitions for reimbursement may be submitted on a quarterly basis. FEDERAL RESOURCES Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) The LWCF was established in 1964 by Congress to help fund the creation of parks and open space, to protect wilderness, wetlands, and refuges, to preserve habitat, and to enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. The fund is principally supported through receipts from oil and gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf. In most years, Congress makes an LWCF appropriation to each state. States receive individual allocations of LWCF grant funds based on a national formula, with state population being the most influential factor. Website: http://www.ncwf.org/Docs/LWCF%20North%20Carolina%20Coalition%20Factsheet.pdf The National Park Service within the U.S. Department of the Interior administers the program. Authority for the program at the state level is vested in the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the State Liaison Officer (SLO) appointed by the Governor. To be eligible for LWCF assistance, every state must prepare and regularly update a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The SCORP website can be found at: http://www.ncparks.gov/About/plans/scorp/main.php The SCORP includes inventories or assessments of current recreation resources (local, state and federal) within a state, identifies needs and new opportunities for outdoor recreation improvements and sets forth a 5-year action agenda to meet the goals identified by its citizens and elected leaders. Historically, North Carolina's LWCF annual allocation has been split 60/40 between local governments and state agencies. Eligible LWCF Projects Local government and state agencies can apply for land acquisition and/or development
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projects at a single site. Property can be acquired for public outdoor recreation or to protect outstanding natural or scenic resources. Development projects can include new or renovated outdoor recreational facilities and support facilities. All applications must be in accord with the priorities listed in the state's SCORP action plan. To make the connection between the SCORP and project proposals, the state has an Open Project Selection Process (OPSP) that contains a set of project ranking selection criteria and a timetable for funding availability and application deadlines. NORTH CAROLINA ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM The North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is responsible for providing ecologically effective compensatory mitigation in advance of permitted impacts associated with road projects and other development activities. The fundamental mission of the program is to restore, enhance and protect key watershed functions in the 17 river basins across the state. This is accomplished through the implementation of wetlands, streams and riparian buffer projects within selected local watersheds. The vital watershed functions that NCEEP seeks to restore and protect include water quality, floodwater conveyance and storage, fisheries and wildlife habitat. The NCEEP is not a grant program but can implement its restoration projects cooperatively with other state or federal programs such as the Section 319 Program. Combining NCEEP-funded restoration or preservation projects with 319 or other local watershed initiatives (e.g., those funded through the Clean Water Management Trust Fund or local/regional Land Trusts) increases the potential to improve the water quality, hydrologic and habitat functions within selected watersheds. The selection of optimal sites for NCEEP mitigation projects is founded on a basinwide and local watershed planning approach that results, respectively, in the development of River Basin Restoration Priorities and Local Watershed Plans. REGULATIONS – LAND DEVELOPMENT There are two major land development regulation options available to local governments in North Carolina to help counties and municipalities enhance local supply of parkland and open space. Open Space Requirement for Subdivisions. NC General Statutes allow local governments to require dedication of open space to serve the recreational needs of a local government. As a part of this process, local governments can require that a payment in lieu of dedication be made where the amount or location of land that could be dedicated is not appropriate to create or add to a park. The money must be spent in a location that serves the subdivision that made the payment. This provision can supplement a local government open space acquisition program. Cluster Subdivisions or Planned Developments. Local governments can provide an alternative option to the conventional lot-by-lot development of subdivisions where the lot sizes are reduced from the nominal minimum lot size, provided that the reduction is offset by open space dedication. This is an excellent way to lessen land-disturbing activities,
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encourage the conservation of significant natural or cultural resources, to provide a pleasant environment, and lessen the development and maintenance costs of roads and utilities. PARTNERSHIPS Local governments can expand and leverage local park programs by creating or enhancing partnerships with other local government agencies or non-profits. The City of Hamlet could explore more co-use/co-funding options with Richmond County, Richmond County Public Schools, the City of Rockingham and/or non-profit organizations. When public schools systems acquire land for new schools, there is often an option to purchase a tract that is larger than required just for school use. It may be possible to joint venture with the public school system to buy extra land for a local government park or open space use. Non-governmental organizations such as the Trust for Public Land can be effective partners to acquire open spaces. They can often purchase land from the property owners who want to sell now, and then sell it to a local government when money is available.
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