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14 1. Grimes Lane Entrance and Parking • Modifications to an existing entrance and parking lot provide approximately 65 parking stalls.
3. Sports Courts • Basketball, bocce ball and pickleball courts provide active recreation opportunities for people of varying ages, interests, and abilities. 4. Restrooms/Maintenance • A new building will house public restrooms and maintenance facilities to serve the north end of the park.
9. Stream Daylighting/Entrance Bridges • Daylighting of a stream channel restores a natural system, and provides stormwater mitigation. • Two pedestrian bridges span the stream, and create a sense of arrival for the main activity platform.
6. Hillside Drive Entry • A new pedestrian corridor terminates in a small plaza and creates an east/west corridor through the park to adjacent neighborhoods.
10. Walnut Street Entrance and Parking • A new entrance loop and parking provide approximately 85 parking stalls close to the Great Lawn and stage. • Pedestrian walks link the entrance to park amenities, neighborhoods and the Black Lumber Trail. • Distinctive art and signage will punctuate the entrance
13. Native Plantings • Swaths of native plantings withstand Indiana climate extremes, reduce the need for mowing, and allow for greater percolation of stormwater.
11. Walnut Entrance Picnic Shelter and Overlook • The higher elevation at the overlook/picnic shelter provides a unique vantage point to view the park.
14. Rogers Street Entrance and Parking • A portion of the new Rogers Street entrance follows a former rail spur and includes a pedestrian corridor. • The new parking area provides approximately 410 parking stalls in close proximity to the platform amenities.
7. North Forecourt • This lawn area serves as a gathering place for smaller community and private events. 8. Street Skate Park • Obstacles in the skate park will replicate elements found on the street’ such as stairs, railings, planters and benches.
SWITCHYARD PARK MASTER PLAN
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2. Bike Rental • An existing building will be renovated to house amenities such as the Bloomington Community Bike Project, bike rentals, and a bike repair station.
12. Stream Relocation and Ecologic Restoration • A segment of Clear Creek will be relocated to follow a more natural channel alignment. Existing bridge structures will be reused when possible. • Invasive removal and reforestation along the stream will improve natural habitat and stream health.
5. Community Garden • Raised beds provide a garden space to accommodate people of all ages and abilities. • A structure provides shade and storage space. Fencing and plant beds direct access to the garden.
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