Shelby on the MOVE Comprehensive Recreation Master Plan by Destination by Design

SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA FEBRUARY 2021

PRODUCED FOR

PRODUCED BY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CITY COUNCIL & ADMINISTRATION O. Stanhope Anthony III, Mayor Eric Hendrick David White David Causby Violet Arth Dukes Charles Webber

Rick Howell, City Manager

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

CITY STAFF

Charlie Holtzclaw, Director

Beth Beam, Finance

Doug Chapman, Building and Grounds Crew Supervisor

Danny Darst, Public Works

Tommy Forney, Amusement Supervisor

Bryan Howell, Housing

Dee Greene, Recreation Program Supervisor

Chief William Hunt, Fire and Rescue

Brad Harmon, Athletic Turf Crew Supervisor

David Hux, Water Resources

Jay Hollifield, Building and Grounds Superintendent

Deborah Jolly, Human Resources

Jimmy Poole, Holly Oak Park Supervisor

Chief Jeff Ledford, Police

Lydia Eaker Administrative Assistant

Julie McMurry, Energy Services Walter Scharer, Planning and Development

Justin Merritt, Assistant City Manager

Ben Yarboro, Engineering

Shelby on the Move Project Steering Committee

Shelby Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Shanda Hoskins, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Allen Langley, Chairman

Michelle Garey, Community Member

Craig Ferree, Vice Chairman

Manning Burton, Community Member

Juan Cherry

David Allen, Principal, Shelby High School

Pastor Robert Coleman

Luke Williams, Student, Shelby High School

Shawn Collins

Bridge Bonino, Student, Shelby High School

Marie Hendrick

Scott Mitchell, Volunteer Coach, Parks & Recreation Department

Shanda Hoskins David Lynn Bill Young

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SHELBY PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction Plan Background, Purpose, & Goals........................................2 Plan Process....................................................................................4 Plan Organization..........................................................................5

District Parks

City Park..................................................................................... 52 Hanna Park................................................................................ 54 Community Parks Holly Oak Park......................................................................... 56

2. Discovery & Analysis

Palmer Park............................................................................... 58

Geographic Context......................................................................8

Optimist Park............................................................................ 60

Study Area Demographics....................................................... 10

Depot Park................................................................................ 62

Previous Plans............................................................................. 12

Neighborhood Parks

Inventory of Recreation Assets.............................................. 14

Jefferson Park........................................................................... 66

Level of Service & Gap Analysis............................................. 34

Kings Road Park...................................................................... 66

Analysis Conclusions................................................................. 35

Hoskins & Moose Park........................................................... 66 Plaster Park............................................................................... 67

3. Public Engagement & Vision Communications Strategy........................................................ 38 Steering Committee Meetings, Focus Groups,

Multi-Use Paths........................................................................... 68

5. Implementation

& Interviews.................................................................................. 39

Implementation Matrix.............................................................. 80

Public Survey............................................................................... 40

Grant Funding Partners............................................................ 85

Neighborhood Workshops....................................................... 42 Public Meeting............................................................................. 46 Shelby on the Move Vision...................................................... 47

A. Appendix I. Programming Matrix............................................................... 88 II. Recreational Needs Survey Results.................................. 90

4. Recommendations Recommendations Overview.................................................. 50

III. Neighborhood Workshop Comments...........................123 IV. Public Meeting Comments...............................................128 V. Budget Details......................................................................129

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EXHIBITS EXHIBIT 1: PLANNING PROCESS TIMELINE............................. 4 EXHIBIT 2: NRPA LOS ANALYSIS........................................... 34 EXHIBIT 3: CITY PARK SITE MASTER PLAN.......................... 53 EXHIBIT 4: HANNA PARK FUTURE FACILITY LOCATIONS. . .. 55 EXHIBIT 5: HOLLY OAK PARK SITE MASTER PLAN............... 57 EXHIBIT 6: PALMER PARK SITE MASTER PLAN . . ................... 59 EXHIBIT 7: OPTIMIST PARK SITE MASTER PLAN.................. 61 EXHIBIT 8: DEPOT PARK SITE MASTER PLAN.......................64 EXHIBIT 9: FIRST BROAD RIVER TRAIL.. ............................... 77

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SHELBY PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN

MAPS MAP 1: SHELBY GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT. . .......................................... 9 MAP 2: SHELBY RECREATION FACILITIES. . .......................................15 MAP 3: SHELBY RAIL TRAIL.............................................................. 25 MAP 4: MULTI-USE PATH SYSTEM OVERVIEW................................. 69 MAP 5: UPTOWN SHELBY RAIL TRAIL. . .............................................71 MAP 6: PALMER PARK TO KINGS ROAD PARK CONNECTOR.. ......... 73 MAP 7: HOLLY OAK PARK TO RAIL TRAIL CONNECTOR................. 74 MAP 8: OPTIMIST PARK TO RAIL TRAIL CONNECTOR. . ................... 75

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“THIS PLAN WILL NOT ONLY CONNECT OUR PARKS, BUT WILL ALSO HELP CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY.” —Shelby on the Move Project Steering Committee Member

INTRODUCTION The City of Shelby Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan serves as a road map for public recreation and recreational infrastructure development in the City.

IN THIS CHAPTER: IN THIS CHAPTER: • Plan Background,

Purpose, and Goals • Plan Background, Purpose, • & Planning Goals Process Plan Organization • • Planning Process

• Plan Organization

This chapter provides the background and purpose of the plan and summarizes plan goals, process, and organization.

SHELBY PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION | 1

BACKGROUND The City of Shelby Parks and Recreation Department serves to provide a variety of quality leisure services for citizens of all ages. Founded in 1948, the Department now operates 12 recreation facilities and provides over 40 programs throughout the year. In 2008, the Parks and Recreation Department developed the City of Shelby Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan to serve as a 10-year recreation development guide. Many recommendations have been successfully implemented since plan completion, including improvements to City Park and the development of Hanna Park. Shelby is the county seat and largest city in Cleveland County. As an economic, political, and social hub within the county, many of the City’s recreation facilities and programs serve both the city and greater Cleveland County population.

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The City of Shelby is committed to continuing improvement and expansion of recreation facilities for its citizens and visitors. With this plan, Shelby casts a new vision for recreation to support and enhance quality of life, promote physical and social wellness, and encourage economic development within the City.

It is the mission of the City of Shelby Parks and Recreation Department to “provide a variety of quality leisure services in a clean, safe environment for citizens of all ages.”

SHELBY PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN

PURPOSE The 2020 Shelby on the MOVE Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan serves as a guide for park and recreation facility development and ensures grant competitiveness by adhering to planning guidelines set forth by the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). The Plan considers past planning efforts, existing recreational assets, community recreation preferences, and public input to guide recommendations for future facility enhancements and development. Plan recommendations focus on capital infrastructure development and connectivity between existing and new parks.

GOALS Recreation, Health, & Wellness Create parks and recreation infrastructure that provides recreation opportunities for all ages and enhances community wellness as well as physical and social health.

Quality of Life Enhance quality of life for current and future Shelby citizens through the provision of quality recreation services and programs and an interconnected network of public green space.

Connectivity Connect recreation facilities, open space, and other significant community assets through a network of multi-use greenway paths

Economic Development Spur economic growth by creating recreation and community assets that attract visitors to Shelby.

Grant Funding CITY RESIDENTS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS AT HOLLY OAK PARK DURING ONE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD WORKSHOPS.

SHELBY PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN

Ensure grant competitiveness by adhering to any relevant grant funding guidelines.

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EXHIBIT 1: PLANNING PROCESS TIMELINE PHASE 1: PROJECT LAUNCH AND DIRECTION SETTING September 2019 - November 2019

The consultant team conducted a kick-off meeting with local community leaders to determine the overall plan direction and establish the project steering committee.

PHASE 2: ANALYSIS & IDEATION September 2019 - January 2020

Assess the existing facilities, programs, and the natural and built environments to formulate preliminary recommendations.

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This introductory chapter highlights the plan background, purpose, goals, process, and organization.

This chapter examines previous plans and provides a complete inventory of existing facilities and programming. This chapter also presents a Level of Service analysis, which compares the city’s existing recreation offerings to those of similar size jurisdictions across the country.

Chapter 3 highlights public input obtained from steering committee meetings, a recreational needs survey, neighborhood workshops, and a final public meeting. The chapter concludes with an overarching vision for future parks and recreation development in the City of Shelby.

This chapter serves as the heart of the Shelby on the MOVE Master Plan. Specific parks and recreation facility improvements are proposed that include enhancing existing facilities, investing in new facilities, and the creation of an interconnected multi-use trail system.

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DISCOVERY & ANALYSIS This chapter examines the city’s geographic context, demographics, and past planning efforts. After summarizing a complete inventory of existing recreation assets, the chapter concludes with a Level of Service analysis, which compares the city’s existing recreation offerings to those of similar size jurisdictions across the country.

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IN THIS CHAPTER: • Geographic Context, Demographics, and Past Planning Efforts • Inventory of Recreation Assets • Recreation Level of Service Analysis

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GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT The City of Shelby is located in the southwestern foothills region of North Carolina, within the growing CharlotteMecklenburg statistical area. The city is situated 50 miles west of Charlotte, 40 miles north of Spartanburg, SC, and 80 miles east of Asheville (see Map 1: Shelby Geographic Context, page right).

CLEVELAND COUNTY’S RECREATION HUB

The proposed Cleveland County Rail Trail is a 10.2-mile path that would connect the City of Shelby to the Towns of Patterson Springs, Earl, and the NC-SC state line. In combination with proposed multi-use paths within the City, the Rail Trail will also offer connectivity between Shelby’s parks and recreation assets. This growing local trail network will not only serve to expand recreational opportunities in Shelby, but it will also be a component of a larger greenway network that will encourage economic development and growth in southern Cleveland County and the region.

Shelby serves as Cleveland County’s seat and largest municipality. The City maintains the largest recreation department in Cleveland County and operates several recreational facilities that have regional impact; City Park and Hanna Park are facilities that meet recreational needs for both City of Shelby residents and the broader Cleveland County population.

GROWING REGIONAL TRAIL NETWORK A growing network of planned and developed trails and greenways is supported throughout the region. The Carolina Thread Trail is a growing greenway trail system that encompasses 15 counties and over 1600 miles of planned trails. Cleveland County has completed 17 miles of 110 miles miles planned within the county. The City of Shelby’s 1.5 mile First Broad River Trail is part of this developing trail network.

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THE CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL WILL SERVE AS A SIGNIFICANT REGIONAL RECREATION ASSET. WHEN COMPLETE, THE CTT WILL ENCOMPASS 260+ MILES OF TRAIL ACROSS 15 DIFFERENT COUNTIES AND 2 STATES.

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MAP 1: SHELBY GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

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STUDY AREA DEMOGRAPHICS This section provides an overview of key demographics for the City of Shelby.

POPULATION

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2000

19,477

96,421

8,049,313

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20,323

98,078

9,535,483

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97,645

10,383,620

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EDUCATION

The City of Shelby’s median household income is $36,192, compared to a median household income of $40,393 for Cleveland County and $52,413 for the State of North Carolina. Additionally, the City of Shelby has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, while Cleveland County has a rate of 5.1% and the State of North Carolina has an unemploment rate of 3.8%.

POPULATION BY AGE GROUP

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High School Graduate or equivalent Some College, No

31.9%

35.1%

26.1%

Degree Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate or

20.1% 9.5% 13.3%

21.3% 11.0% 9.7%

21.7% 9.3% 19.2%

Professional Degree

8.5%

6.8%

10.6%

30%

Percent of Population

L ev el o f E d u c at i o n

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15%

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10%

State of NC

5% 0% 19 Years 20 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 years & Under years years years years and over

Age Group

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Demographic Summary Table DEMOGRAPHIC COMPARISON †

Population*

Race & Hispanic Origin†

Sex Distribution†

Education†

CITY OF SHELBY

CLEVELAND COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA

20,138

97,645

10,383,620

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-0.03%

1.02%

54.7%

75.2%

68.5%

41.3%

20.8%

21.5%

0.4%

0.2%

1.3%

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1.0%

2.2%

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0.0%

0.1%

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1.1%

1.3%

8.4%

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1.7%

1.5%

2.2%

Male

46.3%

51.8%

48.7%

Female High School graduate or equivalent

53.7%

48.3%

51.3%

31.9%

35.1%

26.1%

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20.1%

21.3%

21.7%

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9.5%

11.0%

9.3%

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13.3%

9.7%

19.2%

Graduate or Professional Degree

8.5%

6.8%

10.6%

$36,192

$40,393

$52,413

5.5%

5.1%

3.8%

Total Population (2018) Annual Growth Rate (20102018) White alone (not hispanic or latino) Black or African American alone American Indian & Alaska Native alone

Income†

Median Income

Employment†

Unemployment Rate

*2010 Census; †2018 ACS Estimates

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PREVIOUS PLANS

This section provides a brief summary of existing plans for the city and Cleveland County that have implications for future parks, recreation, and greenway development.

CLEVELAND COUNTY RAIL TRAIL MASTER PLAN (2018)

Cleveland County, North Carolina

Rail Trail Master Plan DRAFT February 2018

The Cleveland County Rail Trail Master Plan serves as a guide for the development of a 10.2-mile paved rail trail from Sunset Cemetery in Uptown Shelby to the NC-SC state line south of the Town of Earl. The master plan identifies specific recommendations for trail alignments, street and bridge crossings, trailheads, amenities, and connector paths throughout the corridor.

A Partnership between the Towns of Earl and Patterson Springs, the City of Shelby and Cleveland County Government

CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL MASTER PLAN FOR CLEVELAND COUNTY COMMUNITIES (2010) The Carolina Thread Trail (CTT) is a planned regional network of greenways, trails, and conserved lands connecting 15 counties in the Charlotte, NC region. The 2010 CTT Master Plan for Cleveland County Communities outlines implemention of the Thread Trail within Cleveland County. The plan identifies two key CTT routes in Shelby: the First Broad River Trail and a trail connecting Moss Lake to the First Broad River. The plan also highlights other greenway connections outlined in the Shelby Pedestrian Plan.

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SHELBY COMPREHENSIVE PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN (2008) The Shelby Parks and Recreation Plan provided a 10-year vision for park and recreation development for the City of Shelby. Key plan recommendations included a multi-sport soccer complex, additional baseball fields, and improvements to existing parks. Many plan recommendations have been completed since the 2008 plan was adopted, including the development of Hanna Park and recent improvements to Shelby City Park.

SHELBY COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN (2008) The Shelby Comprehensive Land Use Plan serves as a 15-20 year land use and community development guide for the City. Key recommendations include downtown and neighborhood revitalization, development of commercial and mixed-use hubs, and an expanded greenway and park system.

SHELBY COMPREHENSIVE PEDESTRIAN PLAN (2007)

Shelby Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan March 2007

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The Shelby Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan outlines recommendations for improving pedestrian infrastructure within Shelby. The plan identifies over 130 pedestrian improvement projects, organized according to ten pedestrian-oriented development zones. The plan also outlines several greenway trail projects along city sewer easements, riparian corridors, and the future Hwy 74 Bypass.

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INVENTORY OF RECREATION ASSETS This section provides an inventory of local and regional recreation assets and is organized according to three sub-sections:

1. FACILITIES The City of Shelby operates 12 park and recreation facilities, 3.75 miles of trails and walking paths, and 376 acres of open space. Parks are typically classifed based on size and service area (see Map 2: Shelby Recreation Facilities, page right). However, parks with significant athletic complexs or unique facilities and programming will often attract users from a larger population. City residents also utilize a number of local and regional facilities located nearby. This section examines each facility’s size, classification, assets, and managing organization.

2. PROGRAMMING The City of Shelby offers 42 recreation programs each year that cater to a variety of age groups and activity preferences. The programming inventory examines existing programming offered by the City, organized according to program type.

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MAP 2: SHELBY RECREATION FACILITIES

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The Shelby Parks & Recreation Department owns and manages 12 parks, 3.75 miles of trails and walking paths, 376 acres of open space, and a currently undeveloped 10.2 mile railroad corridor.

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located in northern Shelby. The park opened in 2019 and is not yet fully developed.

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Classification: District Park

Facilities: • Walking Path (2 miles) • Picnic Shelters (7) • Playground (1) • Soccer/Football fields (6) • Pavilion • Nature Trail

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• Playgrounds (2) • Youth Baseball/Adult Softball Fields (7) • Outdoor Swimming pool (1) • 9-hole Golf Course (1) • Carrousel • Train • Indoor Gymnasium • Indoor Pickle Ball Court • Gymnastics Facility • Nature Garden

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• Picnic Shelter (1)

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• Indoor Recreation center with Gymnasium & Game Room • Indoor Activity Center • Community Garden • Pond

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Size: 16.2 acres

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• Youth Baseball/Adult Softball Fields (1)

CITY PAVILION Size: 1 acre Classification: Community Park Description: City Pavilion is a large pavilion located in Uptown Shelby. Facilities: • Pavilion

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JEFFERSON PARK Size: 2.1 acres Park

Classification: Neighborhood Park Description: Jefferson Park is a small community

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Description: Kings Road Park is a small, undeveloped neighborhood park in central Shelby.

Facilities:

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MOOSE PARK

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Size: 1.5 acres Classification: Neighborhood Park

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Description: Plaster Park is a neighborhood park located in southwestern Shelby. The park is mostly undeveloped.

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HOSKINS PARK Size: 0.88 acre

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Classification: Neighborhood Park Description: Hoskins Park is an

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HOSKINS PARK

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FIRST BROAD RIVER TRAIL: TWIN TRESTLE TRAILHEAD Length: 1.5 miles Classification: Multi-use Path Description: The First Broad River Trail is a natural surface multi-use path along the Broad River, northwest of uptown Shelby. The trail is a certified portion of the Carolina Thread Trail and features a footbridge and parking area at the Twin Trestle Trailhead.

Facilities: • Trailhead • Footbridge • River Access

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SHELBY RAIL TRAIL Length: 10.2 miles Classification: Multi-use Path Description: The Shelby Rail Trail extends along a 10.2mile railroad corridor from Sunset Cemetery in Uptown Shelby to the NC-SC state line south of the Town of Earl. The Cleveland County Rail Trail Master Plan completed in 2018 identifies specific recommendations for trail alignments, street and bridge crossings, trailheads, amenities, and connector paths throughout the corridor. The corridor is divided into three (3) planning sections: 1) City of Shelby; 2) City of Shelby to Patterson Springs; and 3) Patterson Springs to NC-SC state line (See Map 3: Shelby Rail Trail, page right).

Facilities: • Undeveloped 150 foot wide railroad corridor

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Depot Park presents an opportunity for Uptown revitalization, and3:with the creation a new multi-use path serving as the growth impetus and its MAP SHELBY RAIL of TRAIL artery, opportunities abound to establish new parks and green infrastructure within the core of the City. The old railroad depot property provides 25 a significant opportunity to create a destination park to support Uptown Shelby’s new destination rail trail. Depot Park presents an opportunity for Uptown revitalization, and with the creation of a new multi-use path serving as the growth impetus and its artery, opportunities abound to establish new parks and green infrastructure within the core of the City. The old railroad depot property provides a significant opportunity to create a destination park to support Uptown Shelby’s new destination rail trail.

The Cleveland County Rail Trail Master Plan was completed in 2018 and serves as a guide for the development of a 10.2-mile paved rail trail from Sunset Cemetery in Uptown Shelby to the NC-SC state line south of the Town of Earl.

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LOCAL FACILITIES In addition to city-owned and managed facilities, the Dover Foundation offers a full facility YMCA within the Shelby City Limits.

DOVER FOUNDATION YMCA

The City of Shelby does not currently utilize public school facilities for parks and recreation programming. City residents may use athletic fields, playgrounds, and open space for unstructured community activities outside of school hours if allowed by the school.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Size: 29.73 acres Classification: Community Description: The Dover Foundation YMCA is

Name: Graham Elementary School Facilities: • Multi-use athletic fields (2)

located in the Northwestern corner of Shelby, and is roughly 2.5 miles from downtown. In addition to providing walking paths, soccer fields, a large indoor gym, and an indoor pool, the YMCA offers several different educational programs related to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Name: James Love Elementary School

Facilities:

• Outdoor basketball court (1) • Playgrounds (2) • Gymnasium (1)

• Soccer Fields (3)

• Open field (1)

• Practice Fields (2)

• Playgrounds (3)

• Indoor Pool (1)

• Walking track (1)

• Indoor Gym (1)

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Name: Jefferson Elementary School

Name: Shelby High School

Facilities:

Faciliities:

• Playground (3)

• Football field (1)

• Open field (1)

• Baseball stadium (1)

• Outdoor basketball court (1)

• Multi-use athletic fields (2)

• Walking track (1)

• Tennis courts (8)

• Gymnasium (1)

• Gymnasium (1) • Natatorium (1)

Name: Marion Elementary School Facilities:

Name: Cleveland Early College/Cleveland Community

• Open field (1)

College

• Playground (1)

Faciliities:

• Walking track (1)

• Baseball/softball field (1) • Tennis courts (2)

Name: Shelby Middle School Facilities: • Football/Soccer fields (2) • Baseball field (1)

Name: North Shelby School Faciliities: • Playground (1)

• Softball field (1) • Tennis courts (6) • Running track (1) • Gymnasium

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REGIONAL FACILITIES Name: Pinnacle Classical Academy Faciliities: • Open field (1) • Gym (1)

Name: Shelby Intermediate School Faciliities: • Multi-use athletic fields (2) • Walking track (1)

Name: Turning Point Academy Faciliities: • Baseball field (1) • Tennis courts (4)

Regional recreation assets found nearby include trails and open space managed by non-profit, local, state, and federal government land managers.

JOHN H. MOSS LAKE RECREATION PARK Size: ~ 1,550 Acres (Includes Lake) Classification: Regional Description: John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park is located east of Shelby on Oak Grove Road, and is owned and managed by the Town of Kings Mountain. This lakeside park offers visitors access to fishing, boating, and camping.

Facilities: • Campground (1) • Bathhouse (1) • Picnic Tables • Boat Docks (6) • Boat Ramps (5) • Bathrooms (1)

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BROAD RIVER GREENWAY Size: 1500 Acres Description: The Broad River Greenway is located in southwestern Cleveland County with a trailhead located on Gaffney Rd, south of Boiling Springs. The greenway follows the Broad River to the West and East of Gaffney Rd, and all combined includes nearly 13 miles of trail. Cleveland County and the Town of Boiling Springs own the greenway facilities which are managed by the Broad River Council, a governing volunteer body.

Facilities: • Picnic Shelters (2) • Playground (1) • Picnic Tables (24) • Back-Country Campsite (1) • Paddle Access (1) • Viewing Platform (1)

KINGS MOUNTAIN GATEWAY TRAILS Size: ~ 7.8 Acres Description: The Kings Mountain Gateway Trails are located east of Shelby, NC and south of Kings Mountain, NC. The greenway park provides over 6 miles of trails with a series of loops and one long trail that passes through an inactive mining quarry and eventually crosses over I-85 via a pedestrian bridge. Kings Mountain Gateway Trails Inc. manages the facility in cooperation with local partners.

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Facilities: • Butterfly Garden (1) • Workout Stations (9) • Bathrooms (1) • Picnic Shelter (1)

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CROWDERS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

SOUTH MOUNTAINS GAME LANDS

Size: 5,208 Acres

Size: 22,575 Acres

Description: Crowders Mountain State Park is located

Description: The South Mountains Game Lands is located in

southeast of Kings Mountain, and offers visitors access to trails, camping, sweeping views, and climbing. In addition, the park has a visitors center and museum and offers frequent educational programs. The NC Division of Parks and Recreation owns and manages the park.

Burke, Rutherford, and northwestern Cleveland County. Here, sportsmen can hunt, camp, and fish during the hunting season. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission owns and manages the gamelands.

Facilities:

Facilities: • Campsites (3)

• Bathrooms (4)

• Public Parking Areas (16)

• Picnic Areas (3)

• Public Fishing Area (1)

• Picnic Shelters (2) • Backcountry Campsites (2) • Park Offices (3)

SOUTH MOUNTAINS STATE PARK Size: 21,324 Description: South Mountains State Park is a large park located adjacent to the South Mountains Game Lands in Burke County. The park contains the High Shoals Falls, over 40 miles of trails, numerous campsites, and trout streams. The NC Division of Parks and Recreation owns and manages the park.

Facilities: • Car Accessible Campground (2) • Amphitheatre (1) • Bathhouse (2) • Backcountry Campsites (24) • Horse Barn (1) • Picnic Area (2) • Group Picnic Shelter (1) • Visitors Center & Museum (1) • Bathrooms (4)

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KINGS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Size: 6,885 Acres Description: Kings Mountain State Park is located in South Carolina, to the southeast of Shelby, NC. This large park offers regional visitors access to more than 50 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, two lakes for fishing and paddling, and an assortment of educational opportunities and special events. The park is owned and managed by SC State Parks.

Facilities: • Large Campground (1) • Picnic Shelters (5) • Playground (1) • Bathrooms (4) • Bathhouse (1) • Park Office (1)

KINGS MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MILITARY PARK Size: 3,945 Acres

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Description: Kings Mountain National Military Park sits just

• Information Center (1)

west of Kings Mountain State Park, and contains an area set aside to preserve the site of the battle of Kings Mountain. There is an information center, a walking trail, and several historic monuments. The park hosts numerous historical programs designed to educate the public on the period and events of the Revolutionary War. The park is owned and managed by the National Park Service

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PROGRAMS This section provides an overview of all existing Shelby Parks & Recreation programs. The City of Shelby offers 42 different programs each year that cater to a variety of age groups and activity preferences.

The following programming inventory is organized according to general program type. Appendix I provides an existing programming matrix organized according to program location.

SPORTS PROGRAMS Shelby offers 16 sports programs, including three (3) adult programs and 13 youth programs. All athletic programs are located at either City Park or Holly Oak Park.

Adult sports programs include:

Youth sports programs include: • Baseball (2 seasons) • Softball • Cheerleading • Football camp • Tackle and flag football

• Flag football

• Basketball skills camp

• Softball

• Basketball

• Golf lessons

AQUATICS PROGRAMS Shelby offers five (5) aquatics programs. Aquatics programs are located at Shelby Aquatic Center or Shelby High School.

Youth aquatics programs include: • Mom-N-Tot swim lessons • one-on-one swim lessons

Adult aquatics programs include:

• group swim lessons

• One-on-One swim lessons

• Stingrays swim team

• Lifeguarding course

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FITNESS & EXERCISE PROGRAMS Shelby offers 15 fitness and exercise programs. These programs are located at City Park and the Shelby Aquatic Center.

All ages programs include: • Pickleball tournaments

SOCIAL PROGRAMS Shelby offers three (3) social programs. These programs are located at City Park or Holly Oak Park. • Senior and/or Adult Programs: • Senior Citizen Group (x2) • Community Trips (Ages 21+)

• Family swim • Open swim • Lap Swim

Youth Programs include: • Little league cheerleading • Tennis • Tennis lessons • Girls & Women in Sports Day • Swim buddies

Adult & Senior Programs include: • Crosstraining • Lunchtime aerobics • Pickleball • Yoga/Kettlebells • Zumba • Water aerobics

OTHER PROGRAMS Additionally, Shelby offers a summer activity program, summer day camp, and year-round carrousel/train rides.

STAFFING The Shelby Parks and Recreation Department staff is comprised of 114 total employees, including 26 full-time, 23 part-time, and 65 seasonal employees. The Department employs approximately 35.02 full-time equivalents (FTEs). The National Recreation and Park Association reports that the typical park and recreation agency has an average of 8.3 FTEs on staff for every 10,000 residents within its jurisdiction. City of Shelby Parks and Recreation employs an average of 16.6 FTEs for every 10,000 residents.

“Shelby provides approximately double the staff recommended by national standards.”

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EXHIBIT 2: NRPA LOS ANALYSIS

LEVEL OF SERVICE & GAP ANALYSIS This section examines the recreation level of service (LOS) provided by recreational facilities owned and managed by the City of Shelby based on standards set forth by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). These NRPA standards provide a recommended level of service based on population size.

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The City of Shelby meets or exceeds the majority of the NRPA LOS standards relative to the City population. Level of service deficits per national standards include trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, and an adult baseball field. However, more deficits exist when considering the larger Cleveland County population that the City serves.

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ANALYSIS CONCLUSIONS After a thorough analysis of previous plans, existing facilities and programming, staffing, and level of service, the steering committee, staff, and consultant team determined the following: • The City meets or exceeds the majority of NRPA Level of Service Standards relative to the City population, except for tennis courts, playgrounds, and trail mileage. • The Level of Service Standards for some recreational facilities, like dog parks and skateboard parks, are met relative to the City population, but gaps exist when considering the larger Cleveland County population that the City serves. • The Shelby Rail Trail corridor serves as a significant opportunity for trail development and parks connectivity within the City, southern Cleveland County, and the region.

“The City of Shelby meets or exceeds the majority of NRPA Level of Service Standards relative to the City population.”

• Shelby provides for a diversity of recreational programming that caters to all age groups. • The Shelby Recreation Department is well-staffed, averaging double the national standard for Full-time Equivalents per 10,000 population.

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & VISION Extensive public engagement efforts were made throughout the planning process. An engaged and informed steering committee, social media promotion, public outreach video, project website, digital survey, and multiple neighborhood workshops helped ensure the public’s voice was heard.

IN THIS CHAPTER: • Communications Strategy • Steering Committee Meetings, Focus Groups, & Interviews • Public Survey Results • Neighborhood Workshops • Public Meeting • Shelby on the Move Vision

This chapter highlights each engagement tool and the results of the survey and neighborhood workshops.

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COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY A robust communications plan was employed to encourage maximum community engagement. The plan included the creation of a project brand and slogan (“Shelby on the Move”), a promotional video, extensive paid Facebook advertising, and a project website to serve as a portal for disseminating plan information.

THE PROJECT WEBSITE SERVED AS A PORTAL FOR THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO, PUBLIC SURVEY, AND PLANNING PROCESS INFORMATION.

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STEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGS The consultant team conducted two (2) meetings with a project steering committee comprised of a diverse group of stakeholders appointed by the Shelby City Council. The steering committee provided the consultant team and staff with initial plan direction and then provided a thoughtful critique of preliminary design concepts prior to public workshops.

MEETING #1 (NOVEMBER 12, 2019) The consultant team shared preliminary findings from the recreational needs survey, and steering committee members offered input on existing facilities and future needs at each park. The consultant team also presented an overview of the Shelby Rail Trail and ideas for key greenway and trail connections between the City’s parks.

FOCUS GROUPS & INTERVIEWS Focus group meetings were held with three (3) stakeholder groups: Shelby Parks and Recreation Department Staff; City of Shelby Department Heads; and the Shelby Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Focus group meetings distilled the following key takeaways: • Renovation of existing aquatic facilities and addition of a splash pad should be a high priority. • Renovation and addition of picnic shelters and bathrooms is needed at all parks. • Parking should be expanded at parks with existing recreational facilities. • Sidewalk connectivity within parks and greenway connectivity between parks is a priority.

MEETING #2 (JANUARY 23, 2020) The consultant team shared results from the neighborhood workshops and presented recommendations for facility additions and renovations at five City of Shelby parks including City Park, Holly Oak, Optimist, Palmer, and the new Depot Park located along the Uptown Shelby Rail Trail. The steering committee offered broad support for the proposed recommendations.

THE PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE PROVIDED FEEDBACK THROUGHOUT THE PLANNING PROCESS, ULTIMATELY GUIDING PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS.

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PUBLIC SURVEY

749 SURVEY RESPONDENTS!

An online recreational needs survey was conducted to determine recreational needs and preferences. The survey received 749 responses and was distributed by City officials and other stakeholder groups through the web, email, and social media. This section provides key survey findings. A full report of survey results can be found in Appendix II.

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NEIGHBORHOOD WORKSHOPS The consultant team conducted three (3) neighborhood workshops in November 2019 at Shelby City Park, Holly Oak Park, and Marion Elementary School. More than 50 attendees shared “how they play” through a custom photo booth and provided input on specific park facilities and community recreation needs through interactive media. Neighborhood workshops were advertised in the local newspaper, online, and through flyers posted throughout the City. A full list of neighborhood workshop comments can be found in Appendix III. Some of the top amenities that were requested included: • Splash pad

• Picnic shelters

• Shade structures at playgrounds

• Restrooms

• Pickleball courts

• Greenways and trails

• Dog park

• Playgrounds

NEIGHBORHOOD WORKSHOPS WERE ADVERTISED IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER, ONLINE, AND THROUGH FLYERS POSTED THROUGHOUT THE CITY.

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PUBLIC MEETING More than 100 citizens attended the public meeting on February 25th, 2020 to learn about and provide comments on recommended facility renovations, improvements, and new facilities at five specific parks including Holly Oak, Optimist, Palmer, Depot, and City Park. The meeting provided an opportunity for citizens to vote on their top priorities at each park and architectural style preferences for the shelters, playground, and splash pad planned for Depot Park. A full list of public meeting comments can be found in Appendix IV.

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SHELBY ON THE MOVE VISION Based on extensive public engagement and input from local leaders, the Shelby on the Move Project Steering Committee developed the following vision statement for the Shelby Recreation Master Plan:

“Parks and recreation development efforts will focus primarily on the improvement and connectivity of existing facilities, capitalizing on decades of investment in recreation infrastructure and park land. The user experience will be elevated through strategic park improvements, upgraded facilities, and new amenities within the existing parks system. Utilizing the new Shelby Rail Trail as its “spine,” a multi-use greenway system will provide connectivity among city parks, neighborhoods, schools, and commercial centers.”

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RECOMMENDATIONS This chapter presents an overview of proposed parks and recreation facility recommendations that includes enhancing existing facilities and investing in new facilities. Detailed site master plans are featured for five specific parks. Community priorities are outlined at each park, as expressed by citizens and stakeholders engaged throughout the process.

IN THIS CHAPTER: • Recommendations Overview • Site-Specific Recommendations

The chapter concludes with the Shelby Rail Trail and a description of priority multi-use path connections between existing and planned city parks.

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RECOMMENDATIONS OVERVIEW Proposed recommendations focus on renovations and improvements to existing park facilities, the addition of unique facilities to existing parks, and connectivity between parks with an extensive multiuse greenway system utilizing the Shelby Rail Trail as a recreational spine. Recommendations are organized according to park classification, including District (D), Community (C), and Neighborhood (N). A written summary is provided for each key recommendation. Site master plans are included for City Park, Holly Oak Park, Palmer Park, Optimist Park, and Depot Park. Precedent images provide examples of proposed facilities. An overview of multi-use path connectors outlines enhancements to small parcels adjacent to the Shelby Rail Trail and presents important connections between parks and neighborhoods.

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DISTRICT PARKS District Parks are typically 100-499 acres in size and serve residents city-wide. However, parks with significant athletic complexes and unique faciliities may attract users from a larger population. For the purposes of this study, both City Park and Hanna Park are considered District Parks.

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baseball fields will be renovated.

A proposed splash pad located near the pool will provide an additional aquatic facility.

D 1.8 - Existing Restrooms Renovation

D 1.3 - Baseball Facilities Renovations Renovations will include: replacement of lighting and fencing; renovation of dugouts, concession stand, and restrooms; and repair of retaining wall.

City Park includes ten (10) recommendations that focus on renovations and improvements to existing park facilities and two new facilities.

D 1.4 - Parking Improvements

Community priorities include pool renovations, outdoor pickleball courts, and pedestrian connectivity.

D 1.5 - Maintenance Facility Relocation

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D 1.1 - Aquatic Facilities Updates Updates will include the following: replacement of pool deck, building roofs and mechanical as needed; renovation of swimming pool shell, restrooms, showers, basket room, and concession stand; addition of slides and shade structures; and optional retractable pool roof.

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Improvements will include expansion and realignment of existing parking areas and an informal gravel area for overflow use.

Relocation of park maintenance facilities allows for the development of a picnic shelter hub at the old site.

The restrooms accompanying the existing picnic shelter will be renovated.

D 1.9 - Girl Scout Hut Renovations The Girl Scout Hut will be renovated and updated to include landscaping enhancements.

D 1.10 - Sidewalks Sidewalk connectivity is proposed between all park facilities.

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D 1.6 - Pickleball Courts Proposed pickleball courts will provide an outdoor venue in addition to existing indoor courts.

D 1.7 - Shelters Development of the picnic shelter hub will include three small shelters and a corporate shelter. One existing shelter north of the

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DISTRICT PARKS (CONTINUED) HANNA PARK - D2 Hanna Park was recently developed as outlined in the 2008 plan. NCDOT construction of the nearby US 74 Bypass is providing fill dirt for the northwest section of the park. Hanna Park includes two (2) recommendations that focus on additional facilities. Only a portion of the park property is developed at this time. HANNA PARK RECOMMENDATIONS

D 2.1 - Playground Shade Structures Shade structures will keep visitors cool on hot days.

D 2.2 - Soccer Fields As the northern portion of the park is graded and leveled, additional soccer fields may be developed as needed.

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COMMUNITY PARKS Community Parks are typically 16-99 acres in size and serve users within a 1.5 mile service area. This section outlines proposed improvements at the city’s four (4) community parks, including: 1) Holly Oak Park; 2) Palmer Park; 3) Optimist Park; and 4) Depot Park (proposed).

HOLLY OAK PARK - C1 Holly Oak Park includes nine (9) recommendations that focus on renovations and improvements to existing park facilities and two(2) new facilities. Community priorities include a splash pad and expanded trail network.

C 1.3 - Natural Surface Trail Network Improvements The existing nature trail will be surfaced with gravel to provide greater accessibility. The trail system will be expanded throughout the park to connect with an enhanced sidewalk network and future greenway along Hickory Creek.

C 1.4 - Restroom Renovation and Addition Restroom facilities located near the shelter at the Earl Road entrance to the park will be renovated. Restrooms with outside access are proposed to be added to the existing Activity Center.

also be improved to support two-way traffic and provide additional on-street parking.

C 1.8 - Existing Shed Relocation The maintenance shed currently adjacent to the ponds will be relocated to the existing picnic shelter area.

C 1.9 - Baseball Facilities Renovation Renovations will include: replacement of bleachers, lighting, and fencing; renovation of fields, dugouts, and concession stand; and addition of irrigation.

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C 1.1 - Splash Pad A proposed splash pad located between the Activity Center and expanded playground adds to an enclosed activity node for children of all ages.

C 1.2 - Expanded Playground Area The existing playground will be expanded with new features for ages 5-12.

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The existing shelter will be renovated and a new flexible-use shelter adjacent to open green space can serve multiple uses.

C 1.6 - Pond Improvements

MIXED-USE SHELTER

Visibility and use of the ponds will improve with clearing and aesthetic enhancements.

C 1.7 - Parking Improvements Parking areas will be renovated and added to serve existing facilities to accommodate increased use. The existing park road will

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COMMUNITY PARKS (CONTINUED) PALMER PARK - C2

C 2.3 - Stream Restoration

C 2.8 - Basketball Court Renovations

Palmer Park includes eight (8) recommendations that primarily focus on new facilities. Wayfinding signage on Patton Drive and Marion Street will help direct residents and visitors to the park.

Stream channel and riparian corridor restoration will improve water quality and park aesthetics.

C 2.4 - Concrete Walking Loop and Bridges

The existing basketball courts will be renovated and an alternative option includes adding lights and covering the courts for evening and all-weather usage.

Community priorities include trail connectivity, adventure playground, improved basketball courts, and stream restoration. PALMER PARK RECOMMENDATIONS

C 2.1 - Warren and Osborne Street Entrance Improvements Park signage and public art create formal and well defined entrances on the east and west sides of the park.

C 2.2 - Shelters One large picnic shelter and two small picnic shelters are planned near the Warren Street access to the park from Patton Drive. One large picnic shelter and one small shelter are proposed near the Osborne Street entrance activity node.

A few planned short walking loops offer connections between park facilities and future greenway connectivity.

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C 2.5 - Adventure Playground An adventure style playground with shade structure will be included at an activity node near the Osborne Street entrance.

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C 2.6 - New Restrooms Restroom facilities that can be easily accessed from the Osborne Street activity node and basketball courts are proposed.

C 2.7 - Parking Improvements

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Expanded parking at both entrances will serve additional park users, and stormwater retention areas will slow and filter increased runoff to protect and improve water quality in the nearby stream. COVERED BASKETBALL COURT

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COMMUNITY PARKS (CONTINUED) OPTIMIST PARK - C3 Optimist Park includes six (6) recommendations that primarily focus on renovations and improvements to existing park facilities. The Park is owned by the Optimist Club and managed by the City of Shelby Parks and Recreation Department Community priorities include a greenway trailhead, expanded playground, and renovated baseball facilities. OPTIMIST PARK RECOMMENDATIONS

C 3.1 - Baseball Facilities Renovation Renovations will include: replacement of bleachers, lighting, and fencing; renovation of fields, dugouts, and concession stand; and addition of irrigation.

C 3.2 - Playground Improvements The existing playground will be relocated to allow for redevelopment and improvement of the picnic shelter, restrooms, and parking. The playground will be expanded with new features and a shade structure added.

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C 3.3 - New Shelter and Restrooms

C 3.6 - Road Improvements

Two alternatives offer different opportunities for redevelopment of the picnic shelter and restroom facilities in the eastern half of the park. One alternative uses the footprint of the existing shelter to provide a picnic shelter with attached restrooms. A sidewalk loops around the playground area and the existing parking area is expanded. The other alternative provides separated picnic shelter and restroom facilities and parallel parking along the park road.

The existing park road will be widened to support two-way traffic and speed tables added for safety.

C 3.4 - Greenway Trailhead, Sidewalks, and Pedestrian Stream Crossing A proposed trailhead with kiosk and multiuse path provides access to the playground, picnic shelter, and future greenway. A separated pedestrian walkway will cross the creek to provide a safe connection between both sides of the park.

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C 3.5 - Parking Improvements The existing baseball field parking area will be expanded, paved, and a stormwater retention area will slow and filter increased runoff to improve and protect water quality in the nearby stream.

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A¼ mile 14’ wide concrete rail trail As the rail trail enters Depot Park from the north, a curve is imagined with surrounding vegetation and multiple small Depot Park Aismist proposed in Uptown resting areas. arbor is located along theShelby apex of the trail bend, providing users with respite during hot summer traverses the entire park and serves as custom swinging benches are nested within planted areas, creating a welcoming entranceway to the atdays. theLarge, site of the old railroad depot property a spine linking the many assets found renovated Depot. located within the Rail Trail corridor throughout the park. MORGAN STREET The Depot between West Graham Street and Gardner II The new Depot will provide an opportunity for a public-private partnership, and its character should reflect the city’s Street. thirteen Cfacade 4.3 -and Mist Arbor industrialDepot history. Park A smallincludes deck is located on the (13) building’s northern a ramp to its eastern side provides easyrecommendations accessibility. Trail users that will befocus particularly attracted the new covered porch that extends the building’s exterior key on new Near the park’s northern entry3 is a mist Natural Playground along the west side and overlooks the adjacent trail. Trail Shelter park facilities. arbor feature to help cool users on hot days. trip w/ Street Trees Stage 4 Elevated Pathway with Underpass

Music & Games For users that wish to avoid this feature, Community preferences include a classic A plaza and large open green extends south of the Depot before reaching a new amphitheater. The 10,000 sq. ft. thereand will be an optional trail route along lawn is covered by a vegetated to provide for shade while locals visitors enjoy yard games or performances. shelter architectural style,trellis nature inspired Morgan Street. splash pad, and adventure playground. Visitor Orientation

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An open green is proposed from the southern edge of the old depot extending to Trail the proposed stage. To Rail keep the area cooler, a trellis or live vegetative shade structure is proposed over the open green. A Covered Porch and Rail Trail

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DEPOT RECOMMENDATIONS bike rack, PARK bike repair station, and restrooms.

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And with the creation of a new multi-use path serving as the growth impetus and its artery, opportunities abound to establish new parks and green infrastructure with

DEPOT PARK RECOMMENDATIONS The old rail depot property located between West Graham Street and Gardner Street provides a significant opportunity to create a destination park that supports Upto (CONTINUED) destination rail trail.

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An adventure playground is proposed west of the splash pad, which is connected under a raised section of the rail trail. In accordance with public input, the playground should be comprised of natural materials and mimic a more natural landscape.

An old railroad safety signal currently exists at the southern edge of the park near Gardner Street. This signal will be repurposed and feature a sign welcoming trail users.

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EXHIBIT 8: DEPOT PARK SITE MASTER PLAN Depot Park presents an opportunity for Uptown revitalization, and with the creation of a new multi-use path serving as the growth impetus and its artery, opportunities abound to establish new parks and green infrastructure within the core of the City. The old railroad depot property provides a significant opportunity to create a destination park to support Uptown Shelby’s new destination rail trail.

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NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Neighborhood Parks are typically 1-15 acres in size and serve users within a half-mile service area.

JEFFERSON PARK - N1

Jefferson Park is a small minimally developed neighborhood park owned by the City of Shelby and managed by Faith Harvest Church which borders the property. JEFFERSON PARK RECOMMENDATIONS

N 1.1 - Partnership Continue the partnership with Faith Harvest Church which is mutually beneficial for the City, Church, and community.

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KINGS ROAD PARK - N2

Kings Road Park is at the confluence of Hickory Creek and a small tributary that leads from Palmer Park. KINGS ROAD PARK RECOMMENDATIONS

N 2.1 - Preserve and Maintain This park will be preserved and maintained as protected open green space for passive play.

N 2.2 - Trailhead Kiosk and Multi-use Path A trailhead with kiosk is proposed as multiuse path connections are developed.

KINGS ROAD PARK

HOSKINS AND MOOSE PARKS - N3

The City of Shelby owns two neighborhood parks with no facilities. Additional facilities may be planned and developed at these parks if future demand warrants it. HOSKINS AND MOOSE PARK RECOMMENDATIONS

N 3.1 - Preserve and Maintain These parks will be preserved and maintained as protected open green space for passive play.

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PLASTER PARK - N4

Plaster Park is comprised of approximately 7.5 acres and was originally developed by the city in 1973 with federal grant support from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). After nearly 50 years since its creation, today Plaster Park serves as an open green for passive play. Additional citizen engagement and planning is critical for this neighborhood park to develop facilities that best serve residents.

PLASTER PARK RECOMMENDATIONS

N 4.1 - Preserve and Maintain This park will be preserved and maintained as protected open green space for passive play.

N 4.2 - Site Specific Master Plan The City of Shelby will continue to work with neighborhood residents to develop a site specific master plan for the park that meets the community’s needs.

“Community engagement will be critical to the redevelopment of Plaster Park.” PLASTER PARK

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MULTI-USE PATHS An extensive multi-use trail system is proposed with the Shelby Rail Trail serving as a “spine” to offer connectivity between existing and planned city parks. The existing First Broad River Trail extends the spine to the north and west, and the Shelby Rail Trail Extension extends it to the south. Connector paths will connect with the “spine” and may vary from narrow natural surface trails to wide asphalt greenways depending on location and expected use. Connectivity between city parks will also result in a significant increase in connectivity between existing neighborhoods, churches, and businesses. Landowner engagement will be critical for some proposed routes.

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The City of Shelby trail system will focus on the following priority multi-use paths and connections: • RT1 - Uptown Shelby Rail Trail • RT2 - Shelby Rail Trail Extension • C1- City Park to First Broad River Trail • C2 - Palmer Park to Uptown • C3 - Palmer Park to Kings Road Park • C4 - Kings Road Park to Holly Oak Park • C5 - Holly Oak Park to Rail Trail - North • C6 - Optimist Park to Rail Trail • C7 - Holly Oak Park to Rail Trail - South • C8 - First Broad River Trail to Rail Trail • FB1 - First Broad River Trail and Twin Trestle Trailhead • FB2 - First Broad River Trail Extension

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Graham

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Springdale

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SHELBY PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN

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WATER BODIES TOWN OWNED COUNTY OWNED

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0.5

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UPTOWN SHELBY RAIL TRAIL

The Uptown Shelby corridor is located adjacent to several city-owned assets and extends approximately 2.6 miles through the heart of Uptown Shelby (see Map 5: Uptown Shelby Rail Trail, p. 65). This section includes a summary of the four (4) recreation enhancement areas proposed along the Uptown Shelby rail trail.

Enhancement Area A At its northern terminus, the City owns an approximately ten-acre parcel and the rail trail provides a direct connection to the First Broad River Trail via an existing multi-use path that extends west along West Grover Street. Proposed rail trail enhancements for this parcel include a trailhead with kiosk, parking, restrooms, and shelter.

Enhancement Area B Moving south, before reaching the City’s urban core, the trail extends adjacent to the old Sumter Street ballpark, which is currently owned by the Cleveland County School

70 | CHAPTER 4: RECOMMENDATIONS

Board. Acquisition of this parcel by the City of Shelby is proposed to create a dog park and additional trailhead for the rail trail to include a kiosk and parking. The rail trail intersects with the City’s urban core at West Marion Street just west of City Pavilion, a large covered shelter which provides for civic programming such as music concerts and a community farmers market. Bike and pedestrian connections to Shelby City Park and Palmer Park may be explored along Marion Street to provide connectivity between these City assets.

Enhancement Area C The rail trail parallels South Morgan Street and includes the old Norfolk Southern train depot between West Graham and Gardner Streets. This two block area is comprised of approximately four (4) acres. The old rail depot property provides a significant opportunity to create Shelby Depot Park which will ultimately serve as a hub for trail users and catalyst for further downtown revitalization (see Exhibit 8: Shelby Depot Park Master Plan, page, 58).

Enhancement Area D The rail trail continues to parallel South Morgan Street until it reaches an approximately one-acre city-owned property north of the Highway 74 overpass. Proposed rail trail enhancements on this parcel include a paved pump track and additional trailhead with kiosk and parking. The Highway 74 overpass provides an opportunity to create a unique architectural feature and trail character marker that supports the rail trail brand (still to be developed). Greenway connections to Optimist and Holly Oak Parks and Shelby High School are proposed to join the rail trail just south of the Highway 74 overpass. From here, the corridor intersects and crosses Lafayette Street and continues to South Dekalb Street east of Shelby Middle School. The Shelby city limits near South Dekalb Street serve as the terminus of planning section one. Additional greenway connections are proposed to Holly Oak Park and the proposed First Broad River Trail extension and Hickory Creek Greenway south of the terminus.

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Approximate Distance: 40,004 ft. (7.6 miles)

Approximate Distance: 2,945 ft. (0.6 miles)

Approximate Distance: 6,125 ft. (1.2 miles)

The Shelby Rail Trail Extension begins at the Shelby city limits and continues south to the Towns of Patterson Springs, Earl, and the NC-SC state line. The railroad corridor continues to Blacksburg, South Carolina where it connects with the proposed Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.

This connector will consist of bike and pedestrian infrastructure on East Graham Street.

This connector will follow Hickory Creek to the west side of Holly Oak Park. Road crossings at Gidney Street, US 74, and Earl Road will present challenges to the development of this connection.

CITY PARK TO FIRST C1 BROAD RIVER TRAIL Approximate Distance: 4,452 ft. (0.8 miles) The City Park to First Broad River Trail connector will lead from the west side of City Park to the suspension bridge on the First Broad River Trail. It will also provide connectivity to the Twin Trestle Trailhead.

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PALMER PARK TO KINGS ROAD PARK

Approximate Distance: 4,075 ft. (0.8 miles) The Palmer to Kings Road Park connector will follow the west side of a small tributary that joins Hickory Creek near Kings Road Park (see Map 6: Palmer Park to Kings Road Park Connector, p. 67). A significant bridge will be required to cross the creek.

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The Optimist Park to Rail Trail connector will include an expansion of Optimist Park through City owned land along a small creek to Broad Street (see Map 8: Optimist Park to Rail Trail Connector). Bike and

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MULTI-USE PATHS (CONTINUED) C8

FIRST BROAD RIVER TRAIL TO RAIL TRAIL

Approximate Distance: 17,371 ft. (3.3 miles) The First Broad River Trail to Rail Trail connector will follow Hickory Creek east from its confluence with the Broad River. This important path will connect two of the City’s primary trails to create a significant loop in southwestern Shelby.

FIRST BROAD RIVER

FB1 TRAIL - TWIN TRESTLE

TRAILHEAD

Approximate Distance: 7,920 ft, (1.5 miles) The First Broad River - Twin Trestle Trailhead includes four (4) recommendations to further develop a significant trailhead for the City’s multi-use trail system.

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FIRST BROAD RIVER TRAIL EXTENSION

Approximate Distance: 31,680 ft. (6 miles) The First Broad River Trail Extension leads south to connect the existing First Broad River Trail to the proposed First Broad River Trail to Rail Trail connector. The extension follows the First Broad River to its confluence with Hickory Creek.

FB 1.1 - Suspension Bridge The 120-foot long suspension bridge destroyed during a flood in March 2020 is proposed to be replaced.

FB 1.2 - River Access Enhancements A concrete ramp or river access steps are proposed to make the river more accessible to boaters.

FB 1.3 - Fishing Pier An accessible fishing pier will allow universal access for visitors.

FB 1.4 - Restrooms Restroom facilities are proposed to serve trail and river users.

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EXHIBIT 9: FIRST BROAD RIVER TRAIL The First Broad River Trail travels approximately 1.5 miles south along the First Broad River from the Twin Trestle Trailhead on West Grover Street. The crushed stone path crosses the river via a 120-foot-long suspension bridge and highlights views of a historic wooden railroad trestle and the river. The suspension bridge was destroyed during a flood in March 2020. A priority corridor for the Carolina Thread Trail, the First Broad River Trail is proposed to continue north to Wards Creek in northern Cleveland County and south connecting with the Broad River Greenway near the SC state line.

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IMPLEMENTATION The City of Shelby Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan casts a new vision for recreation to support and enhance quality of life, promote physical and social wellness, and encourage economic development within the City.

IN THIS CHAPTER: • Implementation Matrix • Potential Grant Funding Partners

This chapter provides an implementation matrix that outlines a summary of all recommendations, timeline, and approximate cost. The chapter also highlights potential grant funding partners.

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IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX The following pages outline an implemetation matrix of all park recommendations identified in the previous chapter. The matrix presents each recommendation by park, timeline and approximate cost. Full budget details can be found in Appendix V.

DISTRICT PARKS RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY District parks typically serve residents city-wide. Parks with significant athletic complexes and unique faciliities may attract users from a larger population. Short-term recommendations at City Park focus on renovations to existing facilities and the addition of a splash pad. Mid-term recommendations

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include parking improvements, pickleball courts, and sidewalk connectivity. Shade structures at the playground are a priority at Hanna Park, while additional soccer fields are a long-term recommendation.

TI MEL I NE SHO RT MI D TERM TERM

LONG TERM

AP P ROXI MATE CO ST

C IT Y P A RK D 1.1 Aquatic Facilities Updates

1,800,000

D 1.2 Splash Pad

200,000

D 1.3 Baseball Facilities Renovations

750,000

250,000

100,000

D 1.6 Pickleball Courts (60 ft x 30 ft)

200,000

D 1.7 Shelters

425,000

50,000

D 1.4 Parking Improvements D 1.5 Maintenance Facility Relocation

D 1.8 Existing Restroom Renovation

D 1.9 Girl Scout Hut Renovations

100,000

D 1.10 Sidewalks

150,000

75,000

200,000

HANNA PARK D 2.1 Playground Shade Structures D 2.2 Soccer Fields

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COMMUNITY PARKS RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY Community Parks typically serve users within a 1.5 mile service area. Short-term recommendations at Holly Oak Park focus on the addition of a splash pad, expanded playground area, restrooms and parking improvements. Mid and long-term recommendations include renovations and improvements to existing park facilities.

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Palmer Park priorities include the addition of an adventure playground and restrooms. Entrance and parking improvements and basketball court renovations are also short-term recommendations.

TI MEL I NE SHO RT MI D TERM TERM

LONG TERM

AP P ROXI MATE CO ST

HOLLY OAK PARK C 1.1 Splash Pad

200,000

C 1.2 Expanded Playground Area

180,000

195,000

175,000

250,000

10,000

200,000

15,000

290,000

30,000

C 1.3 Natural Surface Trail Network Improvements C 1.4 Restroom Renovation and Addition

x x

C 1.5 Shelters

C 1.6 Pond Improvements C 1.7 Parking Improvements

x x

C 1.8 Existing Shed Relocation

C 1.9 Baseball Facilities Renovation

PALMER PARK C 2.1 Warren and Osborne Street Entrance Improvements

C 2.2 Shelters

210,000

C 2.3 Stream Restoration

275,000

C 2.4 Walking Loop

640,000

C 2.5 Adventure Playground

125,000

C 2.6 New Restrooms

200,000

C 2.7 Parking Improvements

200,000

C 2.8 Basketball Court Renovation

325,000

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IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX (CONTINUED) COMMUNITY PARKS RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY (CONTINUED) Short-term recommendations at Optimist Park focus on parking and road improvements. Mid and long-term recommendations include renovations and improvements to existing park facilities.

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Depot Park includes thirteen recommendations that focus on new park facilities.

TI MEL I NE SHO RT MI D TERM TERM

LONG TERM

AP P ROXI MATE CO ST

O P T IM IS T P A RK C 3.1 Baseball Facilities Renovation

290,000

C 3.2 Playground Improvements

130,000

275,000

135,000

C 3.3 New Shelter and Restrooms

C 3.4 Greenway Trailhead, Sidewalks, and Pedestrian Stream Crossing

C 3.5 Parking Improvements

200,000

C 3.6 Road Improvements

150,000

DEPOT PARK C 4.1 Old Depot Building Renovation C 4.2 Rail Trail

x x

TBD $

455,000

C 4.3 Mist Arbor

60,000

C 4.4 Custom Swing Benches

28,800

C 4.5 Sculpture

48,000

145,000

189,000

150,000

C 4.6 Open Green Lawn with Shade Structure

C 4.7 Stage

C 4.8 Visitor Orientation Trailhead

C 4.9 Restrooms

260,000

C 4.10 Shelters

230,000

C 4.11 Splash Pad

275,000

C 4.12 Adventure Playground

125,000

20,000

C 4.13 Southern Gateway

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NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY Neighborhood Parks typically serve users within a half-mile service area. Recommendations at these parks focus on preserving and maintaining these areas as protected open green space for passive play. The City’s continuing partnership with Faith Harvest Church is successful in effectively managing Jefferson Park.

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J EFFERSON P ARK JE FERSON P ARK N 1.1FPartnership N 1.1 Partnership KIN GS RO A D P A RK K2.1 INPreserve GS ROand ADMaintain PARK N 2.1 Trailhead Preserve and Maintain N 2.2 Kiosk and Multi-use Path N Kiosk Path H2.2 OSTrailhead KIN S A NDand MMulti-use OOSE P ARKS

H3.1 OSPreserve KINS and ANMaintain D MOOSE N N 3.1 Preserve and Maintain PLASTER PARK P4.1 LAPreserve ST ER and P AMaintain RK N 4.1 Site Preserve andMaster Maintain N 4.2 Specific Plan N 4.2 Site Specific Master Plan

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A long-term recommendation for Kings Road Park includes a trailhead kiosk and multi-use path that will connect with the City’s proposed trail system. Development of a site specific master plan for Plaster Park is critical to develop facilities there that will best serve residents.

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IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX (CONTINUED) MULTI-USE PATHS RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY An extensive multi-use trail system with the Shelby Rail Trail serving as a “spine” will offer connectivity between existing and planned city parks. Connector paths will connect with the “spine” and may vary from narrow natural surface trails to wide asphalt greenways depending on location and expected use.

Connectivity between city parks will also result in a significant increase in connectivity between existing neighborhoods, churches, and businesses.

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AP P ROXI MATE CO ST

M UL T I- US E P A T H S R1 Uptown Shelby Rail Trail

R2 Shelby Rail Trail Extension C1 City Park to First Broad River Greenway C2 Palmer Park to Downtown

x x x

1,372,800

4,012,800

445,200

294,500

C3 Palmer Park to Kings Road Park

407,500

C4 Kings Road Park to Holly Oak Park

612,500

524,500

C5 Holly Oak Park to Rail Trail - North

C6 Optimist Park to Rail Trail

482,600

C7 Holly Oak Park to Rail Trail - South

696,900

C8 First Broad River Trail to Rail Trail

1,737,100

3,168,000

FB 1.1 Suspension Bridge

100,000

FB 1.2 River Access Enhancements

50,000

FB 1.3 Fishing Pier

25,000

200,000

FB2 First Broad River Trail Extension

FIRS T BRO A D RIV E R T RA IL - T WIN T RE S T L E T RA IL H E A D

FB 1.4 Restrooms

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GRANT FUNDING PARTNERS Many Federal, State, and foundation grants have a recreation, environment, or health and wellness focus. The recommendations outlined in this plan address at least two and often all three focus areas.

P ar tn er s h ip F u n din g Agen c y

Sh elby o n th e Mo v e I mplic atio n s

Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) (www.cwmtf.net)

Land Acquisition: Fee Simple or Easement. Must protect floodplain areas. Greenway trails are allowed.

NC Water Resources (NCWR) (www.ncwater.org) River access areas or greenways along rivers

Matc h in g F u n ds Requ ir ed

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Based on 6/2015 discussion with Not specified but staff, a $750K multi-year 20% is competitive. application would be welcome.

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January 1st and June 1st

Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

All types of trails and greenways.

$100,000

25%

Spring

Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF)

All types of parks, trails, and recreation facilities

$500,000

50%

May

People for Bikes Community Grant

Trails and Greenways

$10,000

50%

January/July

NCDOT Transportation Plan for Bike and Pedestrian Projects

Bike and pedestrian Projects-both engineering and construction

N/A (for major projects)

20% generally

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Federal BUILD (former TIGER) Grant

For construction provided all easements are secure.

N/A (min. $1 million)

$0 (for rural counties)

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IN THIS CHAPTER: • Programming Matrix • Recreational Needs Survey Results • Neighborhood Workshop Comments • Public Meeting Comments • Budget Details

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APPENDIX I - PROGRAMMING MATRIX Program Name

Location

Carrousel/Train Rides Senior Citizen Group Community Trips Crosstraining Lunchtime Aerobics Pickleball Yoga / Kettlebells Zumba Little League Cheerleading Summer Tennis Program

City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park

Girls & Women in Sports Day

City Park

Pickleball Tournaments

City Park

Youth Tennis Lessons

City Park

Adult Flag Football Youth Baseball/Softball Youth Cheerleading Youth Football Camp Youth Second Season Baseball Youth Second Season Softball Youth Tackle Football Youth Fall Football Youth Flag Football Youth Baseball Youth Softball Youth Golf Lessons Youth Basektball City Park Summer Day Camp

City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park City Park - Royster Memorial Cart Weekdays - 18 Holes Golf Course City Park - Royster Memorial Cart Weekdays - 9 Holes Golf Course City Park - Royster Memorial Cart Weekend/Holiday - 18 Holes Golf Course City Park - Royster Memorial Cart Weekend/Holiday - 9 Holes Golf Course

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General Program Type

Season of Activity

Age Group Served

Amusements Social Social Fitness/ Exercise Fitness/ Exercise Fitness/ Exercise Fitness/ Exercise Fitness/ Exercise Fitness/ Exercise Fitness/ Exercise Fitness/ Exercise/ Educational Fitness/ Exercise/ Fun Fitness/ Exercise/ Learn game Sports Sports Sports Sports Sports Sports Sports Sports Sports Sports Sports Sports Sports Summer Day Camp

All Year All Year Periodically All Year All Year All Year All Year All Year August-November June- August

All Ages 50-95 21 and over 20-75 20-75 15-95 20-75 20-75 5 to 11 5 to 13

February

11-12 yesr old girls

1 in Spring/ 1 in Fall

All Ages

Summer

5yrs - 14yrs

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18yrs & up 7yrs -12yrs 5yrs -12yrs 5yrs-12yrs 5yrs-12yrs 5yrs-12yrs 5yr-12yrs 5yrs -12yrs 5yrs -12yrs 5yrs-12yrs 5yrs-12yrs 6 to 16 5yrs -15-yrs 5 To 12

Sports

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16+

Sports

All Year

16+

Sports

All Year

16+

Sports

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Location

City Park - Royster Memorial Golf Course City Park - Royster Memorial Green Fee Weekdays Golf Course City Park - Royster Memorial Green Fee Weekends & Holidays Golf Course City Park - Royster Memorial Individual Unlimited Annual Rounds Golf Course City Park - Royster Memorial Player Card for Discounts Golf Course City Park - Royster Memorial Twilight Cart (1 1/2 hrs. daylight) Golf Course City Park - Royster Memorial Twilight Green Fee (1 1/2 hrs. daylight) Golf Course Senior Group Holly Oak Park Adult Softball Holly Oak Park Adult Basketball Holly Oak Park Youth Basketball Skills Holly Oak Park Summer Activity Program Holly Oak Park Family Swim Shelby Aquatic Center Open Swim Shelby Aquatic Center Swim Buddies Shelby Aquatic Center Water Running Shelby Aquatic Center Stingrays Swim Program Shelby Aquatic Center Group Swim Lessons Shelby Aquatic Center One-On-One Swim Lessons Shelby Aquatic Center Mom-N-Tot Swim Lessons Shelby Aquatic Center Adult Daily Shelby Aquatic Center Adult Summer Pass Shelby Aquatic Center Family Summer Pass Shelby Aquatic Center Senior Daily Shelby Aquatic Center Senior Summer Pass Shelby Aquatic Center Youth Daily Shelby Aquatic Center Youth Summer Pass Shelby Aquatic Center Water Aerobics Shelby Aquatic Center Shelby Aquatic Center & Lap Swim SHS Pool Lifeguard Course SHS Pool Family Unlimited Rounds

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General Program Type

Season of Activity

Age Group Served

Sports

All Year

All Ages

Sports

All Year

All Ages

Sports

All Year

All Ages

Sports

All Year

All Ages

Sports

All Year

All Ages

Sports

All Year

All Ages

Sports

All Year

All Ages

Social Sports Sports Sports Summer Camp Fitness/ Exercise/ Fun Fitness/ Exercise/ Fun Fitness/ Exercsie/ Fun Fitness/ Exercise/ Fun Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Fitness/ Exercise

Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer Spring Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer Spring, Summer Summer May-September May-September June- August May- September All Year June- August June- August June-August Summer Summer Summer Summer Summer Summer Summer All Year

40yrs-85yrs 20yrs-60yrs 20yrs-45yrs 8yrs-15yrs 8yrs-13yrs All Ages All Ages 10 and under 20-95 6 to 17 4 to 17 4 and over 18 months to 3 years old 13yrs-55yrs 13yrs-55yrs All Ages 56yrs + 56yrs + 2yrs-12yrs 2yrs-12yrs 20-95

Fitness/Exercise

All Year

20-95

Educational

February or March

15 and up

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APPENDIX II - RECREATIONAL NEEDS SURVEY RESULTS City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

Q1 Which of the following public parks or facilities in the City of Shelby have you or members of your household used, visited, or participated in recreation programs at within the past 12 months? Check all that apply. Answered: 746

Skipped: 3

Other (please specify)

2.01%

Hoskins Park

0.80%

Plaster Park

0.54%

Moose Park

0.54%

Total Respondents: 746 Shelby City Park

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

First Broad River Trail

Tennis Courts and Pickleball courts were used the most with our family and friends.

11/22/2019 9:32 AM

11/15/2019 9:29 PM

City Pavilion

Kings Mountain Military Park

11/15/2019 1:49 PM

Marion School Playground

11/14/2019 7:54 AM

Hanna Park

Went to Patriots Park

10/28/2019 11:44 PM

Erwin center park, bradley center

10/28/2019 4:46 PM

Holly Oak Park

Library, pool, court square

10/27/2019 10:30 PM

Broad River Greenway

10/24/2019 8:15 PM

Optimist Park

Jefferson Park

None of the above

Kings Road Park

Patriots park

10/23/2019 7:00 PM

YMCA

10/23/2019 9:26 AM

Didn't know about all the others above

10/21/2019 11:56 PM

Old SMS field

10/20/2019 2:14 PM

Shelby City Park Gym for Pickleball

10/18/2019 8:18 AM

Golf Course

10/17/2019 9:34 AM

We would use the dog park...oh wait, we have numerous parks, but NO dog park.

10/16/2019 3:35 PM

Palmer Park

Other (please specify)

Hoskins Park

Plaster Park

Moose Park

10%

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30%

40%

50%

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RESPONSES

Shelby City Park

89.01%

664

First Broad River Trail

47.86%

357

City Pavilion

42.36%

316

Hanna Park

38.87%

290

Holly Oak Park

25.74%

192

Optimist Park

10.46%

Jefferson Park

4.83%

None of the above

2.55%

Kings Road Park

2.41%

Palmer Park

2.01%

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City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

Q2 Which of the following facilities at City Park have you or members of your household used, visited, or participated in recreation programs at within the past 12 months? Check all that apply. Answered: 746

Skipped: 3

Playground

Aquatic Center

32.98%

246

Picnic Shelters

30.29%

226

Community Center/Gym

28.28%

211

Golf Course

20.78%

155

Tennis Courts

9.12%

I have not used or visited this facility in the past 12 months

8.18%

Sitting Garden

6.43%

Girl Scout Hut

3.62%

Carrousel

Train

Walking/Biking Track

Athletic Fields

Other (please specify)

2.95%

Horseshoe Pits

2.41%

Outdoor Volleyball Court

1.21%

Croquet Court

0.67%

Total Respondents: 746 Aquatic Center

Picnic Shelters

Community Center/Gym

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

In door Pickleball

11/22/2019 9:32 AM

Fishing pond

11/21/2019 12:31 PM

I didn’t realize that we had all of this at the city park so sad

11/18/2019 8:36 PM

Gym area for voting

11/15/2019 3:22 PM

Zumba

11/15/2019 10:11 AM 11/11/2019 2:40 PM

Golf Course

Tennis Courts

I have not used or visi...

Sitting Garden

Girl Scout Hut

Other (please specify)

Horseshoe Pits

Outdoor Volleyball...

Croquet Court

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Playground

54.83%

409

Carrousel

50.67%

378

Train

47.45%

354

Walking/Biking Track

37.40%

279

Athletic Fields

34.45%

257

Swimming pool

11/11/2019 1:37 PM

Pickle ball

11/2/2019 5:46 PM

Only used the pool this year and it was over crowded.

10/28/2019 5:12 PM

For pickleball

10/26/2019 8:38 AM

Pickleball in the Gym

10/23/2019 5:36 PM

Pickleball

10/23/2019 9:26 AM

Would like to know about other areas

10/21/2019 11:56 PM

street network

10/21/2019 4:22 PM

Plaster Park football practice have started back but there is no equipment for the kid's. I've been apart of this community for over 30 years

10/21/2019 9:16 AM

Pickleball courts

10/18/2019 7:36 PM

pickleball

10/18/2019 6:29 PM

Pickleball

10/18/2019 5:21 PM

Pickle ball

10/18/2019 1:50 PM

Skateboard/BMX park

10/17/2019 12:51 PM

Gymnastics

10/17/2019 9:29 AM

The dog park..oh we don’t have a dog park!

10/16/2019 3:35 PM

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City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

Q3 Which of the following facilities at Holly Oak Park have you or members of your household used, visited, or participated in recreation programs at within the past 12 months? Check all that apply. Answered: 715

Skipped: 34

I have not used or visi...

Playground

Community Center/Gym

Athletic Fields

We used the entire park for a fire department missing person search exercise and training

10/31/2019 5:13 PM

NONE I CLICKED ON HANNA PARK

10/30/2019 8:57 AM

voting only

10/29/2019 10:39 AM

Too dangerous

10/28/2019 11:44 PM 10/28/2019 7:59 PM

Holly Oak Park needs upgrades on the softball field and landscape

Regularly take kids to playgrounds. They attend summer as well at the community center and have walked the trail a couple times. Other family use activity center

10/28/2019 5:12 PM

Kitchen behind stage

10/27/2019 4:42 PM

Don't know where it is.

10/21/2019 11:56 PM

Gym

10/21/2019 7:59 PM

Compost/garden

10/18/2019 9:53 AM

Voter Precinct

10/17/2019 9:39 AM

Running in

10/16/2019 8:50 PM

Voting

10/16/2019 6:21 PM

Activity Center

Picnic Shelters

Nature Trail

Fishing Ponds

Community Garden Other (please specify)

Horseshoe Pits

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

I have not used or visited this facility in the past 12 months

63.78%

456

Playground

19.02%

136

Community Center/Gym

15.38%

110

Athletic Fields

13.57%

Activity Center

11.61%

Picnic Shelters

11.47%

Nature Trail

9.93%

Fishing Ponds

7.83%

Community Garden

5.45%

Other (please specify)

2.10%

Horseshoe Pits

1.68%

Total Respondents: 715

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

The Old Swimming Pool

11/21/2019 12:18 PM

Drove and left was not pleased with the facility

11/1/2019 10:22 PM

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Q4 Which of the following facilities at Hanna Park have you or members of your household used, visited, or participated in recreation programs at within the past 12 months? Check all that apply. Answered: 713

Skipped: 36

Athletic Fields

Nature Trail

Playground

Picnic Shelters

Walking/Biking Track I have not used or visi... Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Athletic Fields

19.92%

142

Nature Trail

23.42%

167

Playground

26.65%

190

Picnic Shelters

18.09%

129

Walking/Biking Track

21.46%

153

I have not used or visited this facility in the past 12 months

52.03%

371

Other (please specify)

0.98%

Total Respondents: 713

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

n/a

11/22/2019 8:47 AM

Where is this park??

11/18/2019 8:36 PM

None

10/28/2019 3:14 PM

Just went to see it didn’t stay

10/28/2019 10:41 AM

We intend to use the shelters and walking track but have not had the occasion to yet. It's a great park!

10/24/2019 8:58 AM

Would like to know where it is

10/21/2019 11:56 PM

I didn't feel welcomed at Hannah park when I took my grandson

10/21/2019 9:16 AM

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Other (please specify)

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Q5 Which of the following organized activities offered by the City of Shelby have you or members of your household participated in within the last 12 months? Check all that apply. Answered: 729

Skipped: 20

None of the above

Swimming

Golf/Golf Lessons

Pickleball

Baseball

Youth Sports Tournaments

Basketball

Swim Lessons

Summer Day Camp

Water Aerobics

Adult Sports Tournaments Youth/Adult Softball

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

Tackle Football

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

None of the above

42.94%

313

Swimming

19.62%

143

Golf/Golf Lessons

11.80%

Pickleball

10.15%

Baseball

9.33%

Youth Sports Tournaments

7.54%

Basketball

7.54%

Swim Lessons

7.00%

Summer Day Camp

6.72%

Water Aerobics

6.04%

Adult Sports Tournaments

5.90%

Youth/Adult Softball

5.08%

Cheerleading

4.39%

Gymnastics

4.39%

Tackle Football

3.98%

Soccer

3.43%

Senior Group Activities

3.43%

Youth/Adult Flag Football

3.16%

Tennis/Tennis Lessons

3.16%

Dance Lessons

2.47%

Tours/Trips

2.19%

Land Aerobics

2.06%

Other (please specify)

1.65%

Walking Club

0.69%

Cheerleading

Gymnastics

60%

Total Respondents: 729

Soccer

Senior Group Activities Youth/Adult Flag Football Tennis/Tennis Lessons

Dance Lessons

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Zumba

11/16/2019 6:05 AM

I'll

11/14/2019 8:49 PM

Swimming pool

11/11/2019 1:37 PM

Walking

11/8/2019 8:57 AM

Zumba class

11/5/2019 8:43 AM 11/2/2019 3:38 PM

Hiking Club

Zumba with Heidi Steeves

10/28/2019 8:06 PM

We plan to once our baby is older!

10/23/2019 7:36 PM

Easter festivities & Halloween

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Zumba, Cross Training Class

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Concerts

Tours/Trips Land Aerobics Land Aerobics Other (please specify)

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10/19/2019 8:59 AM 10/16/2019 8:45 PM

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10/16/2019 3:13 PM

Walking Club

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

None of the above

42.94%

313

Swimming

19.62%

143

Golf/Golf Lessons

11.80%

Pickleball

10.15%

9.33%

Youth Sports Tournaments

7.54%

Basketball

7.54%

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Q6 Which of the following special events offered by the City of Shelby have you or members of your household participated in within the last 12 months? Check all that apply. Answered: 732

Skipped: 17

Martin L. King Celebration Carrousel Valentine's... Car and Truck Show

Movie at the Pool

9.43%

Carrousel Christmas Events

11.20%

Girls' Day in Sports

2.05%

Spooky Trail

5.05%

Movie at Carrousel

3.14%

CCBA Greatest Treat Festival

5.60%

Merry-Go-Round Festival

36.07%

41 264

Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks

33.33%

244

None of the above

36.61%

268

Other (please specify)

2.32%

Total Respondents: 732

Easter Egg Hunt

FCA Hall of Fame Banquet Shelby Gymnastics Show Movie at the Pool Carrousel Christmas...

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Pickleball

11/21/2019 3:15 PM

Carnivals

11/21/2019 12:11 PM

11/15/2019 9:29 PM

Livermush Festival, Cleveland County Fair

11/15/2019 10:53 AM

I didn't know about the other events or would have attended some of them also

11/12/2019 8:31 AM 11/11/2019 1:37 PM

Swim meets

Two separte swim meets hosted by Sharks Aquatic Club one in June and one in July

11/11/2019 12:31 PM

Girls' Day in Sports

Pickleball tournament/fundraisers

11/4/2019 6:07 PM

Clarence Palmer dedication, @Holly Oak Park, 60th Reunion,@Holly Oak Park

10/28/2019 7:59 PM

Spooky Trail

Pickleball tournaments at city park

10/24/2019 3:49 AM

Didn't know all of these existed

10/21/2019 11:56 PM

Movie at Carrousel

pickleball

10/18/2019 6:29 PM

All the golf tournament and weekly choose and weekend choose golf

10/18/2019 11:01 AM

CCBA Greatest Treat Festival

Golf

10/17/2019 8:32 PM

We rented the Carrousel, train and pavilion

10/17/2019 4:55 PM

Merry-Go-Round Festival

ChalkFest (I'm unsure if this was offered by the City of Shelby)

10/17/2019 9:41 AM

SAC hosted meets at aquatic center

10/17/2019 7:31 AM

Fourth of July Celebration ... None of the above Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Martin L. King Celebration

8.61%

Carrousel Valentine's Banquet

3.69%

Car and Truck Show

8.88%

Easter Egg Hunt

14.75%

FCA Hall of Fame Banquet

6.15%

Shelby Gymnastics Show

3.42%

108

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Q7 Do any of the following prevent you from using City of Shelby park and recreation facilities? Check all that apply. Answered: 609

Skipped: 140

Overcrowded

Facilities need... Facilities do not meet my...

Transportation

No walking/biki... Not enough parking Lack of ADA accessibility

cleaness

11/16/2019 5:34 PM

shelby city park

11/15/2019 12:56 PM

Shelby City Park, Palmer Park

11/15/2019 12:39 PM

shelby city park

11/15/2019 11:40 AM

shelby city park

11/15/2019 11:18 AM

The Royster Athletic Fields need to have restrooms open for parents.

11/15/2019 10:42 AM 11/15/2019 10:30 AM

city park, holly oak park

Locker room at city pool hasn't really prevented me from using the facility, but it is pretty dated

11/14/2019 8:05 AM

Needs to be indoors

11/13/2019 4:09 PM

Would like to see improved pool

11/13/2019 3:50 PM

Didn't know we had so many parks in Shelby

11/12/2019 10:26 AM

I would come all year round if the pool was capable

11/12/2019 8:31 AM

We need a covered pool for winter use!

11/11/2019 8:19 PM 11/11/2019 6:29 PM

Pool bathroom facilities need updating.

Need indoor swim facility

11/11/2019 12:20 PM

Shelby Auquatics Center Needs an indoor pool

11/11/2019 12:13 PM

Nothing new exciting to participate in.

11/9/2019 11:01 AM

Access to restrooms

Shelby City Par no skateboarding

11/9/2019 8:36 AM

Palmer Park, Park on Kings Road

11/7/2019 11:33 AM

N/A

No dog park

11/5/2019 1:08 PM

Would like a disc golf course 18 holes with at least 300 feet between t box and basket.

11/4/2019 7:09 PM

If yes, please list which...

Pool

11/4/2019 2:58 PM

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Overcrowded

12.32%

Facilities need improvement

17.24%

105

Facilities do not meet my recreation needs

12.15%

Transportation

3.61%

No walking/biking trails leading to facilities

9.52%

Not enough parking

11.82%

Lack of ADA accessibility

1.81%

Access to restrooms

13.30%

N/A

47.62%

290

If yes, please list which park(s).

13.79%

Total Respondents: 609

IF YES, PLEASE LIST WHICH PARK(S).

DATE

Need more Pickleball courts

11/22/2019 9:32 AM

No Dog Park

11/22/2019 9:13 AM

Shelby City Park

11/22/2019 8:46 AM

recreation facilities like holly oak park and shelby city park gym need to be open longer than 5pm it needs to be like 10 or 11pm.

11/21/2019 1:54 PM

Not enough basketball goals at Holly oak park.

11/21/2019 1:10 PM

Times

11/21/2019 12:24 PM

I would like exercise classes.

11/3/2019 6:07 PM

Holly oak

11/1/2019 10:22 PM

City Park--walking area much too small

10/30/2019 12:12 PM

Bathrooms at Shelby City Park could use an uplift both in near the gym and at the train.

10/29/2019 12:38 PM

Gangs

10/28/2019 11:44 PM

No Restroom on the playground@ Holly Oak Park

10/28/2019 7:59 PM

The whole Cleveland uses one pool. All youth groups from churches, centers, boys and girls clubs. Crowded!

10/28/2019 5:12 PM

Holly Oak park needs a walking track and an exercise class

10/28/2019 4:35 PM

I live too far away

10/28/2019 10:41 AM

Kings road

10/26/2019 1:38 PM

No wheelchair swing for children in wheelchairs who can not get out of their wheelchairs

10/24/2019 7:19 PM

Pool needs to be year round. Perhaps solar panels to heat pool.

10/24/2019 3:36 PM

Would love more pickleball courts

10/23/2019 8:32 PM

Would like to have indoor and outdoor PIckleball courts

10/23/2019 5:36 PM

Shelby City Park (Very difficult access to bathroom with stroller)

10/23/2019 5:35 PM

Need communication to public about facilities

10/21/2019 11:56 PM

I'm somewhat in the middle of all 3 parks in an odd way, but Holly Oak seems closer. There's not a lot of parking there & doesn't seem to be kept up as well as the others.

10/21/2019 4:45 PM

Shelby city park - overcrowded; also times of operation for carousel and train are difficult to catch sometimes

10/20/2019 10:59 PM

Old SMS field

10/20/2019 2:14 PM

10/20/2019 12:08 PM

Having to walk up and down the long ramp is not good for my disability with my grandkids. Especially to get to the bathrooms. To long of walk/on incline

10/20/2019 11:01 AM

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The city of shelby needs skateboard I have been an active skateboarder in the city of shelby for for almost 20 years our cities and surrounding area skateboarders need a safe place to skate board it has never been our intention to disrupt business traffic or property we just need a place to explore our sport and self expression..thanks

10/20/2019 1:13 AM

bathrooms at old baseball fields are horrible

10/19/2019 12:07 PM

City park

10/18/2019 1:50 PM

More walking trails, also restrooms

10/18/2019 11:45 AM

City park

10/18/2019 11:02 AM

Old fields need reworked with center hub

10/18/2019 8:08 AM

Old baseball fields needs more parking and needs restrooms in the center of the fields.

10/18/2019 3:48 AM

Shelby park, VERY difficult access to bathroom with toddlers and stroller.

10/17/2019 9:28 PM

Shelby city park no changing table for babies

10/17/2019 8:10 PM

Shelby City Park

10/17/2019 5:07 PM

Cost to use some facilities

10/17/2019 1:20 PM

Older ballfields

10/17/2019 12:58 PM

Lack of shaded areas- does not prevent but would be a nice addition.

10/17/2019 12:23 PM

More security; water fountains available

10/17/2019 12:06 PM

Q8 Do you or members of your household use any public school or private facilities (playgrounds, sports fields, gyms) in the City of Shelby for parks, recreation, and leisure activities that are personal and not school sponsored? If so, please list. Answered: 726

Skipped: 23

Yes

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

10/17/2019 11:24 AM

ANSWER CHOICES

Police presences

10/17/2019 11:13 AM

Yes

37.33%

271

No issues...but nowhere to say!

10/17/2019 10:15 AM

62.81%

456

Total Respondents: 726

I really just don't know what is going on and what they have at the City Park

10/17/2019 10:13 AM

No areas for dogs

10/17/2019 10:11 AM

None prevent me from using facilities

10/17/2019 9:39 AM

Hanna Park

10/17/2019 9:23 AM

None of the answers apply to me and this is the only other option.

10/17/2019 8:41 AM

None of the above not available to select

10/17/2019 7:26 AM

City park

10/17/2019 7:10 AM

RESPONSES

IF YES, PLEASE LIST.

DATE

City park

11/22/2019 8:50 AM

Pickleball at the YMCA Exercise classes at the YMCA Support Group Meetings YMCA

11/21/2019 10:46 PM

Jefferson playground,Palmer park

11/21/2019 7:08 PM

Pickle ball and tennis

11/21/2019 5:34 PM

Dover YMCA

11/21/2019 3:03 PM

No issues

10/17/2019 6:49 AM

we play every now and then in the gym for basketball

11/21/2019 1:54 PM

No dog friendly spaces, dog parks

10/17/2019 6:42 AM

Yes Boys and Girls club .we use the gym. Because city park closes early. Holly oak not enough basketball goals.

11/21/2019 1:10 PM

Playground

11/21/2019 12:27 PM

Luv Center, Shelby High field

11/21/2019 12:24 PM

Class Reunion

11/21/2019 12:18 PM

Would like to see link to broad river trail and dog park

10/16/2019 8:50 PM

Any of smaller parks

10/16/2019 6:21 PM

no good disc golf park (Palmer Park course has a terrible layout and big holes hidden in the grass); no dog park; only 1 river access and it's in bad shape (and the rest of the Twin Trestle Trailhead lacks amenities like a shelter, bathroom, portage around the dam)

10/16/2019 3:49 PM

We need a dog park badly

10/16/2019 3:42 PM

79 80

n/a

10/16/2019 3:17 PM

None of the above

10/16/2019 3:08 PM

Shelby middle school for youth basketball league

11/21/2019 12:18 PM

Off season sports training, several locations being used.

11/21/2019 12:11 PM

Holly Oak Park gymnasium and activity center

11/21/2019 11:32 AM

Township three YMCA Uptown square

11/21/2019 11:30 AM 11/18/2019 7:49 PM

Shelby City Park-lack of parking and people driving too fast near the ball fields.

10/16/2019 2:48 PM

YMCA

Shelby City Park

10/16/2019 10:27 AM

Reunions and birthday parties

11/18/2019 11:09 AM

GSH needs improvements.

10/16/2019 9:38 AM

Shelby High School

11/18/2019 8:37 AM

playing on the playground

11/18/2019 8:14 AM

SHS

11/18/2019 8:05 AM

Jefferson elementary playground

11/15/2019 10:31 PM

playground

11/15/2019 9:56 PM

everything

11/15/2019 9:29 PM

YMCA

11/15/2019 3:36 PM

Shelby High School for soccer, American Legion Baseball, football games, plays at Malcolm Brown.

11/15/2019 3:22 PM

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cheerleading

11/15/2019 2:19 PM

Football

11/8/2019 5:59 PM

Birthday Parties

11/15/2019 1:49 PM

Marion School field. Needs updating

11/7/2019 11:33 AM

Shelby High School Shelby Middle School

11/15/2019 1:26 PM

Holly Ork Park

11/6/2019 1:19 PM

cheerleading practice forshelby high

11/15/2019 1:10 PM

School playgrounds

11/5/2019 9:01 PM

shelby hugh pool

11/15/2019 12:56 PM

Shelby intermediate for 7 on 7 football

11/5/2019 6:35 PM

park

11/15/2019 12:18 PM

If there are no sports going on and the park is empty, we sometimes use to let dogs run around. We need a dog park badly in Shelby.

11/5/2019 12:22 PM

YMCA Local golf courses

11/4/2019 8:18 PM

Marion school playground and ymca

11/4/2019 8:15 PM

Walking track at graham school

11/4/2019 6:55 PM

Football field at Shelby High School, baseball field at SHS, batting cage at SHS

11/15/2019 12:15 PM

we just play

11/15/2019 11:40 AM

baseball

11/15/2019 11:18 AM

Graham Elementary playground

11/15/2019 10:53 AM

Marion School Jefferson School

11/15/2019 10:45 AM

We use the carousel, the walking trails and the picnic shelters.

11/15/2019 10:42 AM

Gym, pickleball

11/4/2019 6:07 PM

Churches for Pickleball

11/4/2019 2:20 PM

79 I use the SHS football and Baseball field for practice and I go to the Luv Center to train for football

11/15/2019 10:36 AM

Family events, i.e. reunions, wedding receptions, senior activities, birthday parties, bridal/baby showers.

11/4/2019 10:58 AM

37 38

legion baseball

11/15/2019 10:30 AM

Family events,i.e wedding reception, reunions, social club event's, church activities

11/4/2019 10:42 AM

Cleveland Country Club tennis courts and pool.

11/15/2019 10:29 AM

Walking

10/30/2019 9:39 PM

soccer

11/15/2019 10:22 AM

Just chilling with the family and for a church picnic

10/30/2019 4:30 PM

I am there Monday through Wednesday using the gym for cheerleading with SHS.

11/15/2019 10:11 AM

SMS Soccer/football feild

10/30/2019 8:57 AM

James Love elementary

11/14/2019 8:53 PM

YMCA

10/29/2019 9:49 PM

Soccer at hannah park

11/14/2019 8:33 PM

Marion Elem. School playground - can to walk to from house.

10/29/2019 12:38 PM

Shelby High School Pool - Swim Team

11/14/2019 12:37 PM

Planet Fitness

10/29/2019 12:24 PM

Open swimming at Shelby High School Pool

11/14/2019 8:05 AM

GCCSA Soccer

10/29/2019 12:12 PM

Marion School, Dover YMCA, Gardner Webb tennis and walking trails, Cleveland Country Club facilities

11/14/2019 7:54 AM

Marion elementary

10/29/2019 11:24 AM

pickleball

11/13/2019 5:57 PM

Shelby High pool and Kings Mountain pool for Shelby Sharks swim practice

11/13/2019 4:09 PM

Forced to swim at indoor pool at Shelby highschool and kings mountain highschool

11/13/2019 3:50 PM

Shelby SHARKS!!

11/12/2019 11:02 AM

YMCA, School facilities, out-of-county pools and soccer fields and basketball courts

11/12/2019 9:40 AM

We use the park pool for our year round swim team in the summer as well as weekends for the children just to play. Would love to use the pool all year round.

11/12/2019 8:31 AM

Swimming

11/11/2019 8:50 PM

SHS pool

11/11/2019 8:19 PM

We use the pool for birthday/ church parties

11/11/2019 6:29 PM

SHS and KMHS for Sharks Aquatics Club

11/11/2019 4:08 PM

Sharks aquatic club

11/11/2019 2:40 PM

YMCA

10/29/2019 9:05 AM

YMCA

10/29/2019 7:21 AM

We go to Charlotte because of lack of facilities

10/29/2019 6:51 AM

Zumba

10/28/2019 8:06 PM

Gym for basket ball

10/28/2019 4:46 PM

Hollyoak Park

10/28/2019 2:28 PM

YMCA

10/27/2019 11:41 PM

We enjoy the playgrounds, the carrousel, the train, the pool, the library, the fields and walking paths all for personal entertainment and enrichment outside of organized activities.

10/27/2019 10:30 PM

Birthday parties

10/27/2019 1:02 PM

Tennis courts at old Shelby middle school

10/26/2019 8:28 AM

Planet fitness

10/26/2019 8:07 AM

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Swim meets

10/25/2019 9:35 AM

Swimming with Sharks aquatic club

11/11/2019 1:37 PM

Sharks Aquatic Club host an inter-squad meet at the Shelby High School pool.

11/11/2019 12:31 PM

Sharks Aquatic Club member We have to compete for space with all High Schools in Shelby that use Shelby High School facility for practice.

11/11/2019 12:29 PM

Pool Sharks Aquatics

11/11/2019 12:20 PM

Aquatic center for swim meets

11/11/2019 12:16 PM

105

YMCA

10/23/2019 11:43 PM

YMCA

11/11/2019 9:21 AM

106

Elizabeth Baptist Church gym

10/23/2019 10:32 PM

101

Yes, Aqua at Shelby High School.

10/24/2019 3:36 PM

102

YMCA soccer fields

10/24/2019 3:21 PM

103

Pickleball

10/24/2019 2:41 PM

104

Elizabeth Baptist church

10/24/2019 7:08 AM

Gwu facilities.

11/11/2019 7:10 AM

107

Use tennis courts at the old Middle School on Sumter Street for pickleball.

10/23/2019 9:13 PM

Sports walking ,swimming.

11/10/2019 11:50 AM

108

Pickleball

10/23/2019 9:03 PM

Outside organizations host events. But are limited due to regulations in place to host events. There should be a partnership or sponsorship opportunities.

11/9/2019 11:01 AM

Skateboarding at Hope Community church for the One Love skateboarding after which we appreciate since there are no skate parks in Shelby which leaves us skateboarding near a part of town that is not so safe, since there are no safe options or locations in town that our skaters can use without being afraid of getting in trouble which is really ridiculous and they shouldn't be afraid of getting in trouble for skateboarding in town. Also if I'm being honest, skateboarding keeps a lot of our youth OUT of trouble and they deserve a safe place to skate.

11/9/2019 8:36 AM

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109

YMCA. Marion Elementary.

10/23/2019 8:40 PM

110

Use church gym for pickleball

10/23/2019 8:32 PM

111

I take my kids to the park weekly.

10/23/2019 7:36 PM

112

Shelby High School Pool

10/23/2019 5:06 PM

113

Pickleball

10/23/2019 5:01 PM

114

CPTA gym

10/23/2019 4:56 PM

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the old middle school field

10/23/2019 12:46 PM

161

Ymca

10/17/2019 1:19 PM

116

Graham School

10/23/2019 12:30 PM

162

YMCA

10/17/2019 12:47 PM

117

Golf Tournament by Friends of the Parks Carousel Christmas for 4th Graders by Friends of the Parks

10/23/2019 10:48 AM

118

THIS IS A : Confusing question I do use the gym for personal play in the game of pickleball

10/22/2019 9:09 PM

163

Children love the athletic fields

10/17/2019 12:31 PM

164

GWU indoor track

10/17/2019 12:22 PM

119

City park and Hanna park playgrounds

10/22/2019 3:23 PM

165

Jefferson and Marion

10/17/2019 12:06 PM

120

pickleball

10/22/2019 2:51 PM

166

sports fields, playgrounds, pool, picnic area

10/17/2019 11:59 AM

167

Shelby High School soccer practice field, Shelby Middle School soccer/football field, Marion School track for walking, SMS track for walking

10/17/2019 11:39 AM

121

Travel basketball

10/22/2019 10:41 AM

122

Township 3 playground and track

10/22/2019 3:28 AM

123

Tennis courts

10/21/2019 10:12 PM

168

hiking trails

10/17/2019 11:34 AM

124

YMCA

10/21/2019 8:55 PM

169

Children’s playground

10/17/2019 11:24 AM

125

Dover Y

10/21/2019 4:45 PM

170

XC practice, play ground

10/17/2019 11:08 AM

126

Pokémon Go

10/21/2019 1:59 PM

171

YMCA

10/17/2019 10:35 AM

127

YMCA

10/20/2019 10:59 PM

172

Go to sports fields to walk occasionally. I do not feel that the trails around the city park are as safe

10/17/2019 10:25 AM

128

Local Golf Courses and YMCA Gyms

10/20/2019 12:08 PM

173

Playground, picnic areas, walking trails.

10/17/2019 10:17 AM

129

Walking- walk the streets till the middle school and high school then walk the fields.

10/20/2019 11:01 AM

10/17/2019 10:17 AM

130

Marion Elementary outdoor track

10/20/2019 9:04 AM

131

Skateboarding and biking

10/19/2019 9:13 PM

132

The Senior Games

10/19/2019 4:31 PM

133

Shelby High School football stadium

10/19/2019 3:40 PM

134

Walking

10/19/2019 12:04 PM

135

YMCA

10/18/2019 8:27 PM

136

Gym pickleball

10/18/2019 5:21 PM

137

Golf course

10/18/2019 11:01 AM

138

pickleball gym

10/18/2019 10:25 AM

139

dog walking

10/18/2019 9:55 AM

140

Marion Elementary and Jefferson Elementary for basketball court. Shelby Middle School and Shelby High School for tennis and XC courses.

10/18/2019 9:53 AM

174

Playgrounds Sport fields

175

Hanna Park and the Rail Trail on Grover St

10/17/2019 10:15 AM

176

YMCA

10/17/2019 10:13 AM

177

James love playground, the track at graham elementary

10/17/2019 10:09 AM

178

We walk the trails with our children.

10/17/2019 9:59 AM

179

YMCA

10/17/2019 9:41 AM

180

Public school playgrounds

10/17/2019 9:37 AM

181

YMCA

10/17/2019 9:29 AM

182

We often go to Marion School to walk, ride bikes, play basketball, soccer. We go to Marion because it's in the neighborhood.

10/17/2019 9:29 AM

183

Hanna Park

10/17/2019 9:21 AM

184

Shelby High Shelby Middle

10/17/2019 9:05 AM

141

Pickleball courts at the Central Office building.

10/18/2019 9:50 AM

185

City park

10/17/2019 8:50 AM

142

Several church softball fields.

10/18/2019 9:24 AM

186

Softball fields

10/17/2019 8:17 AM

143

We're at the Dover YMCA all the time. My kids go to Jones Ultimate Karate and we also do dance for one child at Step N out.

10/18/2019 9:18 AM

187

Shelby High and Km high swimming pools for SAC- not up to competitive standards. Need more indoor pool space Polkville Park for baseball

10/17/2019 7:31 AM

188

Running around the Shelby High complex since the track has been closed to the public.

10/17/2019 7:26 AM

189

Trails, picnic table, golf, swimming.

10/17/2019 6:49 AM

144

Play pickleball at the Old Middle School tennis courts

10/18/2019 8:18 AM

145

Playgrounds

10/18/2019 3:48 AM

146

Cleveland Country Club Shelby City Park Shelby High School Pool

10/17/2019 10:42 PM

147

Walking with other moms and children.

10/17/2019 9:28 PM

148

Tennis courts at Old Middle school

10/17/2019 8:56 PM

149

Golf on regular basis. This is the only affordable course in the area for frequent play.

10/17/2019 8:32 PM

150

YMCA

10/17/2019 8:29 PM

151

Pleasant City Church and Marion elementary school

10/17/2019 8:10 PM

152

Dog walking

10/17/2019 7:05 PM

153

Marion playground

10/17/2019 6:55 PM

154

GWU and Country Club

10/17/2019 6:01 PM

155

We booked a party

10/17/2019 4:55 PM

190

Graham elementary and James love

10/16/2019 10:15 PM

191

Graham school track to access overpass of 74. Shelby middle track.

10/16/2019 8:50 PM

192

Walking trails, activity room

10/16/2019 8:45 PM

193

Baseball fields

10/16/2019 8:25 PM

194

We did when children were school aged

10/16/2019 6:21 PM

195

Dover YMCA

10/16/2019 5:53 PM

196

Use school and park properties for dog training. Use same properties for youth sports skills training.

10/16/2019 5:31 PM

197

We use the old middle school field on Sumter St for throwing discs and letting our dogs run around. We once used a private river access at a church on West Zion Road but they've closed that to the public now because people weren't treating it respectfully.

10/16/2019 3:49 PM

156

First Broad River Trail

10/17/2019 3:12 PM

157

Marion School playground

10/17/2019 2:44 PM

198

YMCA,planet fitness

10/16/2019 2:40 PM

158

Ruby C Hunt ymca

10/17/2019 2:29 PM

199

Pool gym

10/16/2019 11:04 AM

159

Golf

10/17/2019 1:29 PM

200

YMCA

10/16/2019 10:33 AM

160

Eastside Baptist Church playground and softball field Dover YMCA (all facilities) Ruby Hunt YMCA (pool facilities)

10/17/2019 1:19 PM

201

We have used the city park for a birthday party

10/16/2019 9:48 AM

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Q9 Overall, how would you rate Shelby Parks and Recreation on the following: Answered: 733

Skipped: 16

Staff Performance

Park Condition

Facilities Meet my...

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

DATE

The scheduling of activities is very inconsistent.

11/21/2019 10:46 PM

All parks should have some of the same programs so that activities can be across the board for accessibility and be advertised as such.

11/21/2019 1:41 PM

We I was growing up in Way Shelby. Park had longer hours. And open on the weekend. The kids need a safe place to play basketball .l take my Grandson to Charlotte on weekend just to play basketball.they play year round basketball.

11/21/2019 1:10 PM

Its just great all over.

11/18/2019 8:18 AM

Hanna Park is good but many other areas are run down and could definitely use some improvement. Park conditions besides Hanna park (excellent) are fairly bad.

11/15/2019 2:36 PM

Disc Golf is a growing recreation activity that many surrounding counties and city municipalities have that Shelby and Cleveland county does not have. I would love to see a professional level disc golf course added to one of the parks to attract players throughout the surround region and inside the county.

11/14/2019 8:33 PM

We need a Dog Park!

11/14/2019 7:54 AM

Would like to play more pickleball during the summer time.

11/13/2019 5:57 PM

Need additional indoor pool availability to compete with Charlotte kids.

11/13/2019 4:09 PM

The pool that we have is very nice but we need a year-round pool to support our county swim teams and our recreational swimmers

11/12/2019 9:40 AM

If the pool was open all year round it would be perfect

11/12/2019 8:31 AM

We need a covered pool for winter use.

11/11/2019 8:19 PM

would like to see an indoor poor or a bubble over the outdoor poor so we could use it more.

11/11/2019 2:46 PM

The pool is an open air pool so it is only available for use during the warm summer months.

11/11/2019 12:31 PM

Shelby needs an multi functional complex that fits all needs of the county

11/5/2019 7:57 PM

Jimmy Poole is awesome with the kids

11/4/2019 5:23 PM

Could we have some adult playground/excercise equipment installed?

11/4/2019 2:22 PM

love hanna park

10/30/2019 3:32 PM

The bathrooms at the old baseball fields at the City Park could use some updating as well as making sure they are always open when practice/games going on.

10/29/2019 9:49 PM

I would love to see bathrooms at the park. If there are bathrooms I am unaware of where they are located

10/29/2019 4:58 PM 10/29/2019 3:17 PM

Maintaining golf/park is of the utmost importance

Holly Oak park needs more than one full time employee?

10/28/2019 7:59 PM

Holly Oak Park

10/28/2019 4:35 PM

The pool could use an update, but we find the soccer team to be the perfect mix of relaxed and enriching/skill-advancing. We love all the recent updates and improvements to the city parks. Programs geared towards the 10-15 age group at the library (LEGO robotics, reading club, etc) would be nice.

10/27/2019 10:30 PM

Recreational Programs

Poor

10%

20%

Fair POOR

30%

40%

Good

50%

60%

70%

80%

Need more paved bike paths

10/26/2019 9:18 PM

Summer Day Camp program is great, but would be better if there were more on site activities for them to enjoy vs just pool

10/25/2019 9:35 AM

We need wheelchair swings for children who are in wheelchairs that can not get out of their wheelchairs

10/24/2019 7:19 PM

Facilities are nice but would like more opportunities for PIckleball.

10/23/2019 5:36 PM

90% 100%

Time for a new Park Manager

10/22/2019 1:14 PM

I do not attend the pool at city park due to how hard they made it to access. My dad took me swimming years ago and was told at the door he couldnt come in unless he wore swim trunks despite fact that he was not swimming. Paying was not an issue he offered to pay entry but was still told everyone entering the pool had to have a swim suit on to enter. We left and have been swimming at dover or hunt YMCA for years since. My daughter is now 8 and i also refuse to take her to city park pool because of the ridiculous rule from when I was a child. :)

10/22/2019 3:28 AM

Excellent

FAIR

GOOD

EXCELLENT

TOTAL

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

Staff Performance

2.66% 19

18.35% 131

50.28% 359

28.71% 205

714

3.05

Park Condition

2.61% 19

19.64% 143

53.85% 392

23.90% 174

728

2.99

Facilities Meet my Recreation Needs

4.53% 33

23.63% 172

53.30% 388

18.54% 135

728

2.86

Recreational Programs

4.92% 35

23.03% 164

53.65% 382

18.40% 131

712

2.86

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We need a proper disc golf course

10/21/2019 7:51 PM

Can't really judge staff performance. I don't interact with them.

10/21/2019 4:45 PM

Would love to see some outdoor pickleball courts, or complex, that could be used for hosting some outdoor tournaments.

10/21/2019 3:09 PM

Events need to be marketed better to rural and minority communities of Shelby

10/21/2019 1:59 PM

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Most the time it is the SUN that ruins the trip to the parks because infants, toddlers and seniors can't play on HOT toys/rides or be in dirrect sunlight at 100°+

10/20/2019 11:01 AM

We would like to see some sort of restroom facility at the First Broad River trail parking. Also more safe places to run on asphalt.

10/19/2019 9:09 PM

I have had no problem with the staff, they are doing a great job--Thanks to them

10/19/2019 4:31 PM

Shelby is very fortunate to have the recreation programs and facilities offered by Shelby Parks and Recreation.

10/19/2019 3:40 PM

Anyone can see that Shelby City needs to invest in a really NICE skatepark... skaters pay to go outside of Shelby...the monies from the NEW tax could pay for this.

10/19/2019 12:39 PM

Keep the golf course. Add a dog park.

10/18/2019 5:19 PM

A lot of umpires at bb games are “just there” and to get a check instead of love for the game and kids. There are a few good ones but a lot of bad ones.

10/18/2019 11:50 AM

Everyone at the golf course is always friendly and the golf course is great shape

10/18/2019 11:01 AM

Need Pickleball courts!!!!

10/18/2019 9:50 AM

Sure would be nice to have a skate park for the kids! Frisbee golf too!

10/18/2019 9:13 AM

The ball fields grass is the best I have seen in forever. But the old fields need to be reworked with center hub and more parking

10/18/2019 8:08 AM

Do not spray harmful chemicals on the parks, especially cancer causing chemicals. If you wouldn’t drink it, don’t spray it where my kids play.

10/17/2019 9:28 PM

10/17/2019 9:18 PM

Shelby city park needs better bathrooms no changing table for infants not even a sink counter is a problem specially near the playground and having to leave the play ground to access the bathrooms has caused one to many accidents with toddlers who can't hold it long enough to get to the bathroom when they got to go they got to go

10/17/2019 8:10 PM

Would love to see a volleyball league made avaliable. My girls have participated in the softball program for several years. The overall organization and even recruiting could use some work.

10/17/2019 2:03 PM

Cost effective programs

10/17/2019 1:20 PM

Exceptional Golf program

10/17/2019 1:10 PM

Need more staff present; many times people do not follow the rules (bring dogs on the playground, smoke, etc) and there needs to be an enforcer present.

10/17/2019 12:06 PM

The golf course is beneficial providing the ability to let anyone be able to learn the sport. The middle school team, the summer program for children, the regulars all benefit. Look at the kids who play in college who started there. Many of these kids compete in tournaments or play on school teams. What a wonderful asset to the city!

10/17/2019 12:05 PM

Hannah Park is top-notch! Would like to see some soccer tournaments take place.

10/17/2019 10:06 AM

It's getting better. Thank u for improvements!! PLEASE put a splash pad in!! For the size of our town and community we need one! Other smaller than us towns have amazing ones. Bring the free lunch program during the summer to the parks too.

10/17/2019 9:37 AM

Shelby City Parks need to look into how they can expand the use of Hanna Park. This is a great facility that doesn’t get used to its fullest. Shelby City Parks should explore other avenues of using these soccer fields beyond just Rec or GCCSA. There are other soccer programs around Cleveland County that could benefit in a facility like this and help Hanna Park be used to its fullest.

10/17/2019 9:23 AM

We need an indoor pool facility for a competitive team (SAC) to practice and compete and to have quality learn to swim program in our area for children and adults.

10/17/2019 7:31 AM

Dog park is needed

10/17/2019 6:42 AM

The golf course space could serve SO many more people within the City of Shelby if it was repurposed or if they would allow additional uses. If I had to guess, the pro-golf minority will be loud in this process but it only amounts to only a handful of old-timers (many of whom don't actually use the course any more). We could keep three holes at the park for anyone who still wants to play golf and still add mountain bike trails, disc golf, dog park, and other modern rec facilities that could be a game-changer for Shelby. We need to grow our population in order to thrive, and an old, dying golf course isn't going to persuade anyone to move to Shelby or persuade them not to move away.

10/16/2019 3:49 PM

Would love for Shelby to have a high quality disc golf course.

10/16/2019 3:45 PM

We need a dog park badly

10/16/2019 3:42 PM

I suppose none of the city leaders have dogs, as we have NO dog park. The advisors hired by the city for improvements noted we need a dog park as part of their suggested improvements..still no dog park.

10/16/2019 3:35 PM

We need a dog park. We also need more equipment for special needs kids.

10/16/2019 10:02 AM

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Horseshoes

Shuffleboard

City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

Q10 How important are the sports to you and 0% 10% 20% 30% following 40% 50% 60% 70% activities 80% 90% 100% members of your household? Not Important NOT IMPORTANT Youth sports/activities

Answered: 659 Skipped: 90 Somewhat Important Important

SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

Cheerleading

55.81% 322

18.02% 104

15.94% 92

10.23% 59

577

1.81

Cornhole

52.47% 308

25.21% 148

16.18% 95

6.13% 36

587

1.76

Horseshoes

66.55% 384

21.66% 125

9.19% 53

2.60% 15

577

1.48

Shuffleboard

71.43% 415

18.24% 106

7.92% 46

2.41% 14

581

1.41

Very Important VERY IMPORTANT

TOTAL

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

25.41% 154

10.56% 64

26.57% 161

37.46% 227

606

2.76

20.36% 124

18.56% 113

32.51% 198

28.57% 174

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

609

2.69

Hecostix is a very up coming. So much fun for all ages.

11/21/2019 1:16 PM

Organized Sports Leagues

27.20% 167

18.08% 111

27.20% 167

27.52% 169

none

11/19/2019 6:41 PM

614

2.55

Skating

11/16/2019 11:50 AM

Adult sports/activities

26.85% 160

19.97% 119

30.70% 183

22.48% 134

596

2.49

35.27% 212

18.14% 109

25.29% 152

21.30% 128

601

2.33

Youth sports/activ...

Swimming

Senior sports/activities Baseball

Zumba very important

11/15/2019 10:15 AM

Disc Golf needs to be added

11/15/2019 9:30 AM

Disc golf

11/14/2019 8:55 PM

Disc Golf

11/14/2019 8:52 PM

Disc Golf. Very important to my family. Play at least once per week, often more. Travel up to 4 hours to other courses to play multiple times per year.

11/14/2019 8:35 PM

Dog Park is very important

11/14/2019 7:55 AM

39.00% 234

17.17% 103

24.50% 147

19.33% 116

Football

39.22% 231

19.02% 112

22.07% 130

19.69% 116

589

2.22

Basketball

39.66% 236

19.50% 116

21.18% 126

19.66% 117

Disc golf

11/12/2019 5:26 PM

595

2.21

Retired so youth programs not in my wheelhouse.

11/12/2019 10:28 AM

44.44% 264

19.36% 115

18.18% 108

18.01% 107

Disc golf and running trails

11/4/2019 7:11 PM

594

2.10

we are glad you partnered with GCCSA

10/30/2019 3:32 PM

43.91% 263

20.37% 122

19.87% 119

15.86% 95

10/29/2019 9:48 AM

599

2.08

45.10% 267

18.24% 108

23.14% 137

13.51% 80

592

2.05

Disc golf. Very important

10/21/2019 7:53 PM

44.96% 263

22.22% 130

18.80% 110

14.02% 82

585

2.02

Skateboarding and biking

10/19/2019 9:16 PM

42.91% 251

23.59% 138

21.71% 127

11.79% 69

skateboarding

10/19/2019 12:41 PM

585

2.02

Biking

10/19/2019 11:50 AM

47.86% 280

21.37% 125

20.68% 121

10.09% 59

585

1.93

49.91% 291

21.44% 125

18.70% 109

9.95% 58

583

1.89

600

2.24

Swimming

Golf Soccer Softball

Organized Sports Leagues

Gymnastics Track Tennis Volleyball Pickleball

Adult sports/activ...

58.50% 15.00% 13.33% Needs City of Shelby Survey of Recreational 351 90 80

13.17% 79

Cheerleading

55.81% 322

18.02% 104

15.94% 92

10.23% 59

Cornhole

52.47% 308

25.21% 148

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16.18% 95

6.13% 36

587

1.76

Horseshoes

66.55% 384

21.66% 125

9.19% 53

2.60% 15

577

1.48

71.43% 415

18.24% 106

7.92% 46

2.41% 14

581

1.41

Shuffleboard

600 577

1.81 1.81

Need better trained gymnastics instructors for higher level kids

Competition isn't that big of a deal but access is huge

10/27/2019 10:32 PM

The schools have there own teams my child plays for #3 she doesnt need a rec team

10/22/2019 3:30 AM

Trails very important

10/19/2019 8:02 AM

All are important for the community.

10/18/2019 5:17 PM

kids arent really old enough yet

10/18/2019 9:20 AM

Cycling, Walking, Hiking

10/17/2019 3:14 PM

Skateboarding/BMX

10/17/2019 12:53 PM

Aerobics

10/17/2019 9:40 AM

Disc golf

10/17/2019 9:37 AM

Paddle Boarding and Dog park

10/17/2019 8:33 AM

disc golf - very important

10/16/2019 3:51 PM

We want a dog park.

10/16/2019 3:37 PM

Dog park

10/16/2019 10:04 AM

Senior sports/activ...

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Hecostix is a very up coming. So much fun for all ages.

11/21/2019 1:16 PM

none

11/19/2019 6:41 PM

Skating

11/16/2019 11:50 AM

Zumba very important

11/15/2019 10:15 AM

Disc Golf needs to be added

11/15/2019 9:30 AM

Disc golf

11/14/2019 8:55 PM

Disc Golf Baseball

11/14/2019 8:52 PM

Disc Golf. Very important to my family. Play at least once per week, often more. Travel up to 4 hours to other courses to play multiple times per year.

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11/14/2019 8:35 PM

Dog Park is very important

11/14/2019 7:55 AM

Disc golf

11/12/2019 5:26 PM

Retired so youth programs not in my wheelhouse.

11/12/2019 10:28 AM

Disc golf and running trails

11/4/2019 7:11 PM

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Camping

28.38% 174

23.00% 141

23.98% 147

24.63% 151

613

2.45

Gardening

31.56% 190

25.91% 156

20.76% 125

21.76% 131

602

2.33

Fishing

32.84% 200

25.12% 153

21.67% 132

20.36% 124

609

2.30

Road Biking

39.37% 237

19.77% 119

22.92% 138

17.94% 108

602

2.19

Mountain Biking

44.83% 269

21.00% 126

18.00% 108

16.17% 97

600

2.06

Rock Climbing

55.61% 332

20.77% 124

12.73% 76

10.89% 65

597

1.79

Skateboarding

63.56% 375

15.93% 94

10.34% 61

10.17% 60

590

1.67

Rock Climbing

Skateboarding

City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

Q11 How important are the following outdoor recreation activities to you 0% and 10% members 20% 30% 40% 50% household? 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% of your Answered: 653 Not Important NOT IMPORTANT Walking

Skipped: 96

Somewhat Important

SOMEWHAT City of Shelby IMPORTANT

Important

IMPORTANT

Very Important

VERY

Survey of Recreational Needs IMPORTANT

TOTAL

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Kayaking, canoeing

11/22/2019 12:44 PM

swimming

11/22/2019 8:49 AM

none

11/19/2019 6:41 PM

none

11/18/2019 8:20 AM

SKATEBOARDING

11/16/2019 11:50 AM

Disc Golf

11/15/2019 9:30 AM

Disc golf.

11/14/2019 10:44 PM 11/14/2019 8:35 PM

4.55% 29

12.70% 81

32.60% 208

50.16% 320

14.93% 93

18.30% 114

26.48% 165

40.29% 251

Picnicking

16.12% 98

24.01% 146

33.22% 202

26.64% 162

608

2.70

Running

20.20% 124

21.66% 133

27.69% 170

30.46% 187

614

2.68

28.38% 174

23.00% 141

23.98% 147

24.63% 151

613

2.45

31.56% 190

25.91% 156

20.76% 125

21.76% 131

602

2.33

Hiking 32.84% 200

25.12% 153

21.67% 132

20.36% 124

609

2.30

Road Biking

39.37% 237

19.77% 119

22.92% 138

17.94% 108

602

2.19

Mountain Biking

44.83% 269

21.00% 126

18.00% 108

16.17% 97

600

2.06

10/17/2019 1:20 PM

Rock Climbing

55.61% 332

20.77% 124

12.73% 76

10.89% 65

597

1.79

More adult activities and classes!!

10/17/2019 9:39 AM

63.56% 375

15.93% 94

10.34% 61

10.17% 60

Dog Park and paddle boarding

10/17/2019 8:33 AM

590

1.67

paddling - important

10/16/2019 3:51 PM

Walking

Hiking

Camping Gardening Fishing

Skateboarding

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638 623

3.28

Disc Golf. Very important to my family. Play at least once per week, often more. Travel up to 4 hours to other courses to play multiple times per year.

2.92

pickleball

11/13/2019 6:00 PM

Disc golf

11/12/2019 5:26 PM

Picnicking OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Kayaking, canoeing

11/22/2019 12:44 PM

swimming

11/22/2019 8:49 AM

none

11/19/2019 6:41 PM

none

11/18/2019 8:20 AM

SKATEBOARDING

11/16/2019 11:50 AM

Disc Golf

11/15/2019 9:30 AM

Disc golf.

11/14/2019 10:44 PM

Disc Golf. Very important to my family. Play at least once per week, often more. Travel up to 4 Running hours to other courses to play multiple times per year.

11/14/2019 8:35 PM

pickleball

11/13/2019 6:00 PM

Disc golf

11/12/2019 5:26 PM

swimming

11/11/2019 8:26 PM

Pickleball very important

11/11/2019 9:05 AM

We need a public skatepark!

11/5/2019 6:06 PM

A dog park would be lovely

10/29/2019 11:27 AM

OUTDOOR PICKLE BALL COURTS ARE NEEDED GREATLY

10/24/2019 3:50 PM

10/21/2019 7:53 PM

Disc golf. Very important Camping Traveling in the mountains

10/19/2019 4:33 PM

Golf course

10/18/2019 11:05 AM

dog recreation

10/18/2019 9:56 AM

Outdoor Pickleball would be very important

10/18/2019 8:20 AM

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More adult activities and classes!!

swimming

11/11/2019 8:26 PM

Pickleball very important

11/11/2019 9:05 AM

We need a public skatepark!

11/5/2019 6:06 PM

A dog park would be lovely

10/29/2019 11:27 AM

OUTDOOR PICKLE BALL COURTS ARE NEEDED GREATLY

10/24/2019 3:50 PM

Disc golf. Very important

10/21/2019 7:53 PM

Traveling in the mountains

10/19/2019 4:33 PM

Golf course

10/18/2019 11:05 AM

dog recreation

10/18/2019 9:56 AM

Outdoor Pickleball would be very important

10/18/2019 8:20 AM

How about a dog park?

10/16/2019 3:37 PM

Golf

10/16/2019 2:26 PM

Dog park

10/16/2019 10:04 AM

31 / 76

10/17/2019 1:20 PM 10/17/2019 9:39 AM 10/17/2019 8:33 AM

paddling - important

10/16/2019 3:51 PM

How about a dog park? Gardening

10/16/2019 3:37 PM

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City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs Healthy Livi...

City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

Q12 How important are the following organized activities to you and members your 0% 10% 20% 30% of40% 50% household? 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answered: 652 Not Important NOT IMPORTANT Special Events

Somewhat Important SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

Skipped: 97 Important IMPORTANT

Very Important VERY IMPORTANT

TOTAL

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

9.76% 62

22.83% 145

42.99% 273

24.41% 155

635

2.82

Performing Arts

17.85% 111

22.99% 143

34.08% 212

25.08% 156

622

2.66

Fitness Classes

17.52% 109

24.44% 152

33.92% 211

24.12% 150

622

2.65

Nature Programs

20.39% 127

27.29% 170

28.89% 180

23.43% 146

623

2.55

Educational Classes

21.46% 132

27.15% 167

28.62% 176

22.76% 140

615

2.53

Wellness & Healthy Living Classes

21.68% 134

26.70% 165

29.45% 182

22.17% 137

618

2.52

Special Events

# 1

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Dance

11/18/2019 9:58 AM

Performing Arts

none

11/18/2019 8:20 AM

Pickleball

10/24/2019 2:43 PM 10/21/2019 7:53 PM

Disc golf

Golf course

10/18/2019 11:05 AM

Please hold educational classes for kids during the summer

10/17/2019 9:39 AM

Yoga

10/17/2019 8:33 AM

Dog park

10/16/2019 10:04 AM

Fitness Classes

Nature Programs

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Educational

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Outdoor Pickleball...

Community Recreation Center/Fitness Facilities (activity classrooms, cardio/strength rooms, gyms)

13.51% 77

22.98% 131

35.26% 201

28.25% 161

570

2.78

Indoor Swimming Pool

18.52% 105

19.05% 108

33.69% 191

28.75% 163

567

2.73

Outdoor Splash Pad/Waterpark

20.50% 115

19.79% 111

27.99% 157

31.73% 178

561

2.71

Indoor Basketball

35.71% 195

19.60% 107

23.99% 131

20.70% 113

546

2.30

Community Garden

32.06% 176

26.59% 146

24.59% 135

16.76% 92

549

2.26

Golf Course

38.09% 211

20.04% 111

20.22% 112

21.66% 120

554

2.25

Handball/Racquetball Courts

47.89% 261

26.61% 145

17.43% 95

8.07% 44

545

1.86

Outdoor Pickleball Courts

51.71% 287

22.52% 125

14.59% 81

11.17% 62

555

1.85

Indoor Tennis

53.23% 288

24.03% 130

14.42% 78

8.32% 45

541

1.78

Indoor Tennis

City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

Q13 How important are the following community recreation facilities to 0% 30% 40% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% you10%and20%members of50%your household? Answered: 592 Skipped: 157 Somewhat Important Important

Not Important

Very Important

NOT SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

VERY IMPORTANT

TOTAL

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

IMPORTANT

Outdoor Swimming Pool

13.98% 79

19.82% 112

35.40% 200

30.80% 174

565

2.83

Multi-sport ComplexOutdoor with a variety of playing Pool fields (soccer,Swimming football, baseball, softball, etc.)

18.05% 102

17.88% 101

29.03% 164

35.04% 198

565

2.81

Community Recreation Center/Fitness Facilities (activity classrooms, cardio/strength rooms, gyms)

13.51% 77

22.98% 131

35.26% 201

28.25% 161

570

2.78

Indoor Swimming Pool

18.52% 105

19.05% 108

33.69% 191

28.75% 163

567

2.73

Outdoor Splash Pad/Waterpark

20.50% 115

19.79% 111

27.99% 157

31.73% 178

561

2.71

35.71% 195

19.60% 107

23.99% 131

20.70% 113

546

2.30

Multi-sport Community Garden Complex with...

32.06% 176

26.59% 146

24.59% 135

16.76% 92

549

2.26

Golf Course

38.09% 211

20.04% 111

20.22% 112

21.66% 120

554

2.25

Handball/Racquetball Courts

47.89% 261

26.61% 145

17.43% 95

8.07% 44

Outdoor Pickleball Courts

51.71% 287

22.52% 125

14.59% 81

11.17% 62

Indoor Tennis

53.23% 288

24.03% 130

14.42% 78

8.32% 45

Indoor Basketball

35 / 76

545 555 541

1.86 1.85 1.78

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Trampoline Park

11/18/2019 10:01 AM

none

11/18/2019 8:21 AM

Dog Park

11/14/2019 7:57 AM

Would love to see an outdoor pool with retractable roof for year around use

11/4/2019 7:00 PM

Need outdoor basketball very important

11/1/2019 10:26 PM

A dog park would be a great addition

10/29/2019 11:30 AM

Paved bike paths and walking trail

10/26/2019 9:21 PM

I would prefer to have indoor pickleball courts/facility dedicated only to pickleball so playing times would be consistent and year round

10/26/2019 8:47 AM

GREATLY need outdoor Pickleball courts. A group plays 3X a week at the outdoor old SMS courts and are in bad shape and do not have Pickleball nets.

10/24/2019 3:53 PM

Please build a splash pad :)

10/23/2019 5:38 PM

Disc golf. Very important

10/21/2019 7:55 PM

More walking trails, hiking, bike paths

10/21/2019 1:20 PM

Skate park

10/19/2019 9:18 PM

skateboarding

10/19/2019 12:44 PM

Again, each of these are important for the community.

10/18/2019 5:20 PM

NEED A DOG PARK- VERY IMPORTANT!!

10/17/2019 8:17 PM

Dog park

10/17/2019 4:14 PM

Please bring a spalsh pad!!!!

10/17/2019 9:41 AM

Disc gold driving range. 300 marked meters

10/17/2019 9:40 AM

Dog park

10/17/2019 8:36 AM

Dog park!

10/16/2019 11:02 PM

Mountain bike trails and walking trails

10/16/2019 5:58 PM

High quality disc golf course would be very important

10/16/2019 3:46 PM

We need a dog park badly

10/16/2019 3:44 PM

Community Recreation... OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Dog park?

10/16/2019 3:38 PM

Trampoline Park

11/18/2019 10:01 AM

Dog park

10/16/2019 10:05 AM

none

11/18/2019 8:21 AM

Dog Park

11/14/2019 7:57 AM

Would love to see an outdoor pool with retractable roof for year around use

11/4/2019 7:00 PM

Need outdoor basketball very important

11/1/2019 10:26 PM

A dog park would be a great addition

10/29/2019 11:30 AM

Paved bike paths and walking trail

10/26/2019 9:21 PM

8 9

I wouldIndoor prefer to have indoor pickleball courts/facility dedicated only to pickleball so playing times Swimming would bePool consistent and year round GREATLY need outdoor Pickleball courts. A group plays 3X a week at the outdoor old SMS courts and are in bad shape and do not have Pickleball nets.

10/26/2019 8:47 AM 10/24/2019 3:53 PM

Please build a splash pad :)

10/23/2019 5:38 PM

Disc golf. Very important

10/21/2019 7:55 PM

More walking trails, hiking, bike paths

10/21/2019 1:20 PM

Skate park

10/19/2019 9:18 PM

14 15

skateboarding Again, each of these are important for the community. Outdoor Splash Pad/Waterpark NEED A DOG PARK- VERY IMPORTANT!!

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Dog park

36 / 76

10/19/2019 12:44 PM 10/18/2019 5:20 PM 10/17/2019 8:17 PM 10/17/2019 4:14 PM

Please bring a spalsh pad!!!!

10/17/2019 9:41 AM

Disc gold driving range. 300 marked meters

10/17/2019 9:40 AM

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Dog Park

29.34% 164

21.11% 118

19.32% 108

30.23% 169

559

2.50

Amphitheater

28.57% 158

26.58% 147

25.32% 140

19.53% 108

553

2.36

Outdoor Tennis Courts

38.08% 206

21.44% 116

24.40% 132

16.08% 87

541

2.18

Outdoor Basketball Courts

36.15% 197

27.52% 150

20.55% 112

15.78% 86

545

2.16

Mountain Bike Skills Park/Pump Track

47.36% 260

21.31% 117

17.85% 98

13.48% 74

549

1.97

Sand Volleyball Courts

42.70% 234

26.64% 146

21.53% 118

9.12% 50

548

1.97

Disc Golf

48.18% 265

24.00% 132

18.36% 101

9.45% 52

550

1.89

Skateboarding Park

63.18% 350

17.33% 96

8.84% 49

10.65% 59

554

1.67

Disc Golf

Skateboarding Park

City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

Q14 How important are the following park facilities to you and members 0% 10% 20% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% of 30% your40%household? Answered: 594 Not Important

Important

Very Important

SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

VERY IMPORTANT

Shade Structures

11.55% 64

15.34% 85

38.45% 213

34.66% 192

554

2.96

Adventure Playgrounds (uses natural logs, Shade wooden timbers and poles, and ropes to create Structures elevated walkways, rope bridges, monkey rings, slides, and treehouses)

13.58% 77

18.52% 105

30.69% 174

37.21% 211

567

2.92

Wooded Natural Areas

12.70% 71

20.93% 117

31.13% 174

35.24% 197

559

2.89

Natural Playgrounds (uses natural materials like rocks and logs and involves direct, multisensory, physical interaction with nature in an City informal setting)

14.16% 80

20.71% 117

31.15% 176

33.98% 192

565

2.85

TOTAL

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

39.27% 216

28.00% 154

550

2.83

14.18% 79

21.90% 122

33.93% 189

29.98% 167

557

2.80

Traditional Playgrounds (rigid plastic or wooden equipment found in typical playground settings)

18.26% 103

20.74% 117

29.96% 169

31.03% 175

564

2.74

Outdoor Track

24.73% 137

22.20% 123

29.78% 165

23.29% 129

554

2.52

Dog Park

29.34% 164

21.11% 118

19.32% 108

30.23% 169

559

2.50

Amphitheater

28.57% 158

26.58% 147

25.32% 140

19.53% 108

553

2.36

Outdoor Tennis Courts Wooded Natural Areas

38.08% 206

21.44% 116

24.40% 132

16.08% 87

541

2.18

Outdoor Basketball Courts

36.15% 197

27.52% 150

20.55% 112

15.78% 86

545

2.16

Mountain Bike Skills Park/Pump Track

47.36% 260

21.31% 117

17.85% 98

13.48% 74

549

1.97

Sand Volleyball Courts

42.70% 234

26.64% 146

21.53% 118

9.12% 50

548

1.97

Disc Golf

48.18% 265

24.00% 132

18.36% 101

9.45% 52

550

1.89

Skateboarding Park

63.18% 350

17.33% 96

8.84% 49

10.65% 59

554

1.67

Natural Playgrounds...

12.18% 67

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OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Pickleball Courts

11/21/2019 10:53 PM

Track need to start early for kids. My grandson is 8years old l know already he is going to be good at it.

11/21/2019 1:22 PM

none

11/19/2019 6:42 PM

Trampoline Park

11/18/2019 10:01 AM

5 6 7

A dog park is very important Golf course Picnic Shelters More modern playgrounds all around Shelby!!

Dog park

We need a dog park badly

106 | APPENDIX 10 Dog park

DATE 11/21/2019 10:53 PM

Track need to start early for kids. My grandson is 8years old l know already he is going to be good at it.

11/21/2019 1:22 PM

none

11/19/2019 6:42 PM

Trampoline Park

11/18/2019 10:01 AM

A dog park is very important

10/29/2019 11:30 AM

Golf course

10/18/2019 11:09 AM

More modern playgrounds all around Shelby!!

10/17/2019 9:41 AM

Dog park

10/17/2019 8:36 AM

We need a dog park badly

10/16/2019 3:44 PM

Dog park

10/16/2019 10:05 AM

of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs 20.55% 113

Adventure Green Maintained Open Space Playgrounds...

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) Pickleball Courts

Skipped: 155

Somewhat Important NOT IMPORTANT

Picnic Shelters

# 1

40 / 76

10/29/2019 11:30 AM 10/18/2019 11:09 AM 10/17/2019 9:41 AM 10/17/2019 8:36 AM 10/16/2019 3:44 PM 10/16/2019 10:05 AM

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Fitness stations

Bicycle repair stations

City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

Q15 How important are the following outdoor recreation facilities to you and members of your household? Answered: 585

Q16 What's the importance of the following rail trail facilities and 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% amenities?

Skipped: 164

Not Important

Answered: 555 Skipped: 194 Somewhat Important Important

Very Important

City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs NOT IMPORTANT Asphalt/Paved Trails for walking and bicycling Hiking-only Natural Surface Trails Asphalt/Paved

Trails for...

SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

VERY IMPORTANT

9.82% 56

18.77% 107

32.46% 185

38.95% 222

11.84% 67

22.26% 126

30.57% 173

35.34% 200

28.68% 158

Gravel Trails

IMPORTANT

29.76% 164

25.05% 138

16.52% 91

Outdoor Fitness Stations

30.05% 168

28.80% 161

24.87% 139

16.28% 91

Mountain Bike Natural Surface Trails

38.38% 213

20.54% 114

19.46% 108

21.62% 120

# 1 2 3

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

TOTAL

City ofSOMEWHAT Shelby Survey NOT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

Restrooms 570

551 559 555

2.27

28.13% 155

62.25% 343

551

3.49

11.32% 4.32% 60 23

25.28% 9.57% 134 51

34.91% 32.46% 185 173

28.49% 53.66% 151 286

530 533

2.81 3.35

Access and use Lightingtoforretail evening downtown

16.76% 7.79% 89 42

25.42% 12.99% 135 70

30.32% 27.83% 161 150

27.50% 51.39% 146 277

531 539

2.69 3.23

Interpretive/educational Water fountains signage

15.71% 8.30% 82 44

28.16% 14.15% 147 75

31.23% 31.89% 163 169

24.90% 45.66% 130 242

522 530

2.65 3.15

Playgrounds Benches

18.76% 4.84% 100 26

25.14% 18.06% 134 97

30.77% 36.50% 164 196

25.33% 40.60% 135 218

533 537

2.63 3.13

Bicycle racks Shade structures

20.42% 8.19% 108 44

24.76% 16.01% 131 86

31.00% 36.31% 164 195

23.82% 39.48% 126 212

529 537

2.58 3.07

Dog parks

27.87% 148

22.03% 117

45 / 76

21.66% 115

28.44% 151

531

2.51

Connections to neighborhoods

24.57% 128

28.79% 150

23.61% 123

23.03% 120

Restrooms

2.24

DATE

Would these items be across the county? Hiking-only none Natural Surf... none

11/21/2019 1:45 PM 11/19/2019 6:42 PM 11/18/2019 8:21 AM

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

6.35% 35

2.89 2.29

TOTAL

IMPORTANT

3.27% 18

3.01

Picnic facilities Parking areas/Trailheads 566

of Recreational IMPORTANT Needs VERY

Parking areas/Trailh...

521

2.45

Disc Golf. Very important to my family. Play at least once per week, often more. Travel up to 4 hours to other courses to play multiple times per year.

11/14/2019 8:36 PM

Wi-fi/device charging stations

33.40% 175

25.38% 133

17.75% 93

23.47% 123

524

2.31

Indoor Swimming pool

11/14/2019 12:40 PM

Fitness stations

27.53% 144

32.89% 172

24.09% 126

15.49% 81

523

2.28

Bicycle repair stations

27.88% 145

33.85% 176

26.15% 136

12.12% 63

520

2.23

gravel, paved or natural surface not really an issue if they are maintained

11/14/2019 8:09 AM

A dog trail or park would be a good addition

10/29/2019 11:30 AM

Definitely need more of these facilities

10/19/2019 8:04 AM

Golf course

10/18/2019 11:09 AM

9 10

HavingTrails all paved trails is not critical to initiate Rail Trail. I have utilized many hard packed Rail Gravel Trails across the country that are hard packed...beautiful!

10/17/2019 10:20 AM

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Native plant areas (meadows, bogs, specimen trees)

11/6/2019 7:11 PM

Dog parks

10/17/2019 8:36 AM

paddle access - very important

10/16/2019 3:51 PM

We need a dog park badly

10/16/2019 3:44 PM

Dog park

10/16/2019 10:05 AM

Outdoor Fitness...

911 Emergency Boxes. Police patrol on path. Lighting for evening Water use fountains which are designed to fill water bottles not just drinkinh stations. would like to see not just benches but seating areas with natural landscaping, greenery providing shade an plaza like seating areas; splashpad, hammocks or swing

11/3/2019 8:02 AM 10/30/2019 8:01 PM 10/29/2019 2:02 PM

Dog facilities are important

10/29/2019 11:33 AM

Please dont waste your money on wifi this trail should be used to get away from phones! :)

10/20/2019 1:21 AM

dirt surface or very fine gravel/ not heavy gravel like first broad trail

10/17/2019 10:31 AM

Start the trail..worry about amenties in future planning trajectory

10/17/2019 10:23 AM

Dog park

10/17/2019 8:38 AM

emergency/safety features - blue light call boxes, mile markers, etc

10/16/2019 3:51 PM

Water fountains

Mountain Bike Natural Surf...

Benches

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30%

40%

50%

60%

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Bakeries

Breweries

City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

Q17 What's the0%importance of the following commercial services and 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% amenities along the rail trail? Not Important NOT IMPORTANT

Answered: 547 Skipped: 202 Somewhat Important Important

SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

Answered: 556

Very Important

VERY IMPORTANT

TOTAL

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

15.98% 85

27.63% 147

33.83% 180

22.56% 120

532

2.63

Restaurants

20.79% 111

27.90% 149

31.27% 167

20.04% 107

534

2.51

Food Stands

27.34% 146

27.72% 148

29.03% 155

15.92% 85

534

2.34

Food Trucks

26.23% 139

29.62% 157

28.30% 150

15.85% 84

530

2.34

Coffee Shops

29.66% 156

27.95% 147

26.05% 137

16.35% 86

526

2.29

Bike rental

28.65% 151

31.69% 167

26.19% 138

13.47% 71

527

2.24

Bakeries

33.59% 176

27.29% 143

24.81% 130

14.31% 75

524

2.20

39.09% 206

23.15% 122

20.68% 109

17.08% 90

527

2.16

Restaurants

Breweries

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

also would like to leverage businesses already in the downtown area and maybe other gathering points along the way

10/29/2019 2:02 PM

A pet supply store would be a good addition so when you’re walking your dog you can stop in for a treat and a new leash

10/29/2019 11:33 AM

just bathrooms

10/23/2019 5:39 PM

Skipped: 193

Not Important

Information/Visitor Center Information/Vis itor Center

Q18 How important is the development of the Shelby Rail Trail in relation to other City of Shelby recreation projects?

Dog park Food Stands

10/17/2019 8:38 AM

We need a dog park badly

10/16/2019 3:46 PM

Dog park

10/16/2019 10:06 AM

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Not Important

7.91%

Somewhat Important

21.58%

120

Important

26.98%

150

Very Important

43.53%

TOTAL

242 556

48 / 76

Food Trucks

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Ages 14-18

Ages 19-22

Ages 23-29

Ages 30-39

Ages 40-49

Ages 50-59

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30%

40%

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60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

Q20 Do you feel that you and members of your household have access to adequate opportunities to lead healthy and active lives?

Q19 Please tell us how many people are in your household by age: 0

3 4 Answered: 551

5 6 Skipped: 198

Answered: 551

Number of People in Household 0

0-5 34.07%Ages43.96% 62 80

17.03% 31

2.75% 5

1.65% 3

0.00% 0

0.55% 1

0.00% 0

182

Ages 6-10

32.95% 48.30% Ages 6-10 85 58

14.20% 25

3.41% 6

1.14% 2

0.00% 0

176

Ages 11-13

31.95% 54

55.62% 94

10.65% 18

1.18% 2

0.59% 1

0.00% 0

169

Ages 14-18

13.18% 29

58.18% 128

25.00% 55

2.73% 6

0.45% 1

0.00% 0

0.45% 1

0.00% 0

220

Ages 19-22

Ages 14-18 33.33% 47.62% 42 60

16.67% 21

1.59% 2

0.00% 0

0.79% 1

0.00% 0

126

Ages 23-29

34.04% 41.13% Ages 19-22 58 48

22.70% 32

2.13% 3

0.00% 0

141

Ages 30-39

19.21% 39

41.38% 84

38.42% 78

0.99% 2

0.00% 0

Ages 40-49

15.45% 36

44.21% 103

40.34% 94

0.00% 0

233

Ages 50-59

Ages 30-39 19.50% 44.00% 39 88

36.00% City 72

0.00% 0.00% 0.00% of0.00% Shelby 0.50% Survey of Recreational Needs

0.00% 0

200

Ages 60+

18.85% 36.13% Ages 36 40-49 69

44.50% 85

0.00% 0

191

Ages 0-5

Skipped: 198

Number of People in Household

Ages 11-13

Ages 23-29

0.00% 0

0.52% 1

0.00% 0

TOTAL Yes

203

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Yes

85.30%

14.70%

TOTAL

80%

90% 100%

470 81 551

50 / 76 Ages 50-59

Ages 60+

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

10 Number of People in Household 0

Ages 0-5

34.07% 62

43.96% 80

17.03% 31

2.75% 5

1.65% 3

0.00% 0

0.55% 1

0.00% 0

182

Ages 6-10

32.95% 58

48.30% 85

14.20% 25

3.41% 6

1.14% 2

0.00% 0

176

Ages 11-13

31.95% 54

55.62% 94

10.65% 18

1.18% 2

0.59% 1

0.00% 0

169

Ages 14-18

13.18% 29

58.18% 128

25.00% 55

2.73% 6

0.45% 1

0.00% 0

0.45% 1

0.00% 0

220

Ages 19-22

33.33% 42

47.62% 60

16.67% 21

1.59% 2

0.00% 0

0.79% 1

0.00% 0

126

Ages 23-29

34.04% 48

41.13% 58

22.70% 32

2.13% 3

0.00% 0

141

Ages 30-39

19.21% 39

41.38% 84

38.42% 78

0.99% 2

0.00% 0

203

Ages 40-49

15.45%

44.21%

40.34%

0.00%

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Q21 Please list any recreational opportunities or experiences that are missing in the City of Shelby. Answered: 341

Skipped: 408

RESPONSES

DATE

Canoeing and kayaking, access to wading areas in streams and rivers

11/22/2019 12:50 PM

Outdoor pickleball

11/22/2019 11:25 AM

We need more bike (road and mountain bike) trails, connecting throughout the city. Also bike and/or foot trails to the First Broad River, and easier access to the river for fishing and paddling.

11/22/2019 10:04 AM

DOG PARK

11/22/2019 9:20 AM

Food

11/22/2019 9:06 AM

Fitness rooms for free

11/22/2019 8:58 AM

a football field

11/22/2019 8:58 AM

Things for older kids(teenagers)

11/22/2019 8:53 AM

Adequate open green spaces.

11/15/2019 2:41 PM

clean

11/15/2019 1:50 PM

Sidewalks, town volleyball tournaments, more often winter farmers market.

11/15/2019 1:03 PM

Need of indoor 50 meter pool

11/15/2019 1:00 PM

Skate park

11/15/2019 12:56 PM

Trash cleanup project we should do often as a community

11/15/2019 12:25 PM

Airsoft fields. Paintball fields. Paintball would be really really fun, but the closest place to play is in Charlotte, making it almost impossible to play. If it were closer, it would be much easier. Also trampoline parks. Like a public park that is a trampoline park. Almost like a skate park, but it is trampolines.

11/15/2019 12:25 PM

None

11/15/2019 12:16 PM

11/15/2019 11:50 AM

N/A

11/15/2019 11:33 AM

none

11/15/2019 11:26 AM

putt-putt

11/15/2019 11:24 AM

N/A

11/15/2019 11:15 AM

i think they should have track

11/22/2019 8:49 AM

11/15/2019 11:12 AM

None

11/22/2019 8:33 AM

lacrosse

11/15/2019 10:54 AM

Daily Pickleball Play

11/21/2019 10:57 PM

N/A

11/15/2019 10:54 AM

Pickleball

11/21/2019 8:57 PM

none

11/15/2019 10:52 AM

None

11/21/2019 7:14 PM

dog park

11/15/2019 10:51 AM

Need more indoor pickle ball courts.

11/21/2019 5:45 PM

a ballroom type of thing for rental for parties

11/15/2019 10:38 AM

Restaurants, more popular stores, kid friendly and family oriented activities.

11/21/2019 5:21 PM

n/a

11/15/2019 10:37 AM

Hecostix more basketball goals at Holly oak park.

11/21/2019 1:28 PM

none

11/15/2019 10:33 AM

Cop. Community cops on patrol security

11/21/2019 12:48 PM

Kayak, paddleboarding, etc

11/15/2019 10:17 AM

Turf fields, gyms open for kids to stay out of trouble and affordable

11/21/2019 12:31 PM

11/15/2019 9:35 AM

More activities for middle aged

11/21/2019 12:31 PM

Disc Golf Multi Use Green Space Mountain Bike Trails Make the Golf Course Multi use, FootGolf, Disc Golf, Traditional Golf Connect uptown to City Park & Rail Trail

Safe and well placed disc golf course.

11/14/2019 10:48 PM

Disc Golf. Very important to my family. We play at least once per week, often more. Travel up to 4 hours to other courses to play multiple times per year. Cleveland County does not have a course anywhere in the county that is suitable for hosting tournament play that attracts players throughout the region.

11/14/2019 8:38 PM

None

11/21/2019 12:20 PM

I think the city should consider a bubble over the present park pool or installing an indoor pool. We have a Shelby Aquatics Swim Team the Sharks. Those poor kids get passed from any pool the can use. It would be good for them to have a permanent home at the park.

11/20/2019 7:20 PM

bike trails, volleyball courts, indoor swimming

11/19/2019 10:45 AM

Indoor Swimming pool

11/14/2019 12:42 PM

bike trails

11/18/2019 11:35 AM

Winter pool access is a little tight with high school and club teams. Cover (removable) at City park pool would be great to extend the use of that pool

11/14/2019 8:14 AM

Dog Park, Bike Trails

11/14/2019 8:00 AM

Indoor swimming pool, kids pickle ball classes or teams and courts, and nicer, updated or indoor tennis courts

11/13/2019 7:59 PM

more and working water fountains

11/18/2019 11:19 AM

Trampoline Park

11/18/2019 10:04 AM

Soccer golf

11/18/2019 8:43 AM

none are missing to me everything is there that is needed.

11/18/2019 8:25 AM

Dog park, skate park, outdoor music shell/stage

11/13/2019 7:52 PM

65+984

11/18/2019 8:23 AM

11/13/2019 6:07 PM

Year round swimming lessons and youth swim team. Equal opportunities for less well off families to have a chance to take a like of swimming to a new level and possibly get scholarships to big schools.

11/13/2019 4:04 PM

11/12/2019 5:31 PM

Rock climbing and hiking

11/17/2019 1:54 PM

Dance

11/17/2019 10:19 AM

Arcades, restaurants, transportation

11/16/2019 11:25 PM

18 hole disc golf course

none

11/16/2019 5:38 PM

Swimming pool at Holly Oak Park

11/12/2019 10:10 AM

N/A

11/16/2019 6:09 AM

A competitive indoor pool and shaded, safe running/walking paths

11/12/2019 9:47 AM

i think we could use more healthy food places and more stores uptown. more kid friendly events uptown and also more areas

11/15/2019 10:40 PM

Indoor swimming pool for year round exercise.

11/12/2019 8:41 AM

Covered pool/ indoor pool facility

11/11/2019 8:56 PM

We really need a pool that can be used in the winter either a self-contained indoor pool or a cover/heater for our outdoor pool. We would be able to host swim events year round as well.

11/11/2019 8:34 PM

Indoor pool

11/11/2019 6:40 PM

dog parks, skateboarding parks

11/15/2019 9:35 PM

nothing

11/15/2019 8:39 PM

Canoeing/kayaking Paddlebaording

11/15/2019 6:17 PM

NIce places for fun and exercise for everyone from babies, kids to adults

11/15/2019 4:37 PM

Covered pool for winter use

11/11/2019 5:34 PM

nothing really i like how the shelby city park is set up

11/15/2019 4:15 PM

Covered public pool

11/11/2019 4:16 PM

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We feel strongly that we need an indoor pool or a bubble to go over the outdoor pool to make it more useful year round

City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs 11/11/2019 2:52 PM

118

Need more focus on outdoor activities - camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, rafting, canoe, walking, running. Don't try to make everything so organized. Make sure you have police protection. A lot of sketchy stuff going on down at the first broad greenway.

11/3/2019 8:04 AM

Indoor pool is necessary. We have a large sharks aquatic club that could benefit from this.

11/11/2019 2:45 PM

A indoor swimming pool for all people and swim teams.

11/11/2019 1:43 PM

119

Outdoor basketball more side walks for walking and dog parks.

11/1/2019 10:30 PM

Indoor pool

11/11/2019 1:01 PM

120

Walking trails

10/30/2019 9:49 PM

The list too long to put here

11/11/2019 12:36 PM

121

Sand volleyball

10/30/2019 4:33 PM

We need and 50 meter indoor pool. Or at least a cover for the current pool for indoor use.

11/11/2019 12:19 PM

122

Indoor sports.

10/30/2019 4:24 PM

Outdoor Pickleball courts lighted

11/11/2019 9:11 AM

123

Paved walking trials, dog parks

10/30/2019 12:23 PM

The rail trail will be great. Also, we need a dog park.

11/11/2019 7:16 AM

124

A splash pad!!

10/30/2019 10:06 AM

Racquetball courts and Pickleball facility

11/10/2019 9:01 PM

125

Please do not eliminate golf. Shelby City Park is the only affordable option in Cleveland County for most residents.

10/30/2019 9:03 AM

Whole food stores, kites and plane flying space, bike lanes,different culture activities uptown or at the parks, target ,rosse's,more department stores,a community nature garden where everyone can came and plant there favorite plants that could bring our town together,more things for our teens and seniors to do because some of them don't have the right support group,

11/10/2019 12:27 PM 126

Affordable dance classes for small children.

10/29/2019 9:40 PM

127

I feel like the city of Shelby could benefit from more interactions. Like restaurants uptown and downtown. Restaurants with a better variety. We have tons of places with similar menus. As well as another shopping center (other than Walmart) we don’t need three ingles. Place a Target or a different superstore/grocery store. I feel like Shelby has always lacked VARIETY. We literally have several stores and restaurants that are too similar. It makes it bland.

10/29/2019 5:07 PM

128

More variety of adult sports leagues- including different skill levels. I would love to be on a kickball or volleyball team, but I am not confident enough to play very competitively

10/29/2019 3:29 PM

129

Biking and walking should be a very important project for the future growth of Shelby

10/29/2019 3:28 PM

130

Handicapped access challenge trails

10/29/2019 3:06 PM

Running trails

11/10/2019 9:35 AM

Safe Biking, Walking, and Running

11/9/2019 3:54 PM

I feel that a skateboarding park would be extremely beneficial for the city of Shelby. Many of our youth do and there is actually a growing skateboarding ministry in our town. However, a lot of local youth get in trouble for skateboarding in town and not a lot of them have the resources to travel all the way to Cherryville to use the very small skateboarding park they have there.

11/9/2019 8:43 AM

More nature trails

11/8/2019 9:14 PM

Better sidewalks & more sidewalks that connect uptown to the surrounding neighborhoods, more greenspace in uptown Shelby and even neighborhoods such as Belvedere Historic Park, More natural trails, botanical garden, better access to rivers and creeks, streams. Designated green space for residential home developers.

11/7/2019 12:08 PM

Windows on Wildlife, Wildlife Watching Areas, Nature Centers, Photography Clubs, Naturalist Lead Activities (wildflower walks, stargazing activities, local fauna education)

11/6/2019 7:16 PM

Every thing

11/6/2019 1:29 PM

Safe places for family bike rides, running, tubing, camping, kids museum, rainy day indoor play for kids

11/5/2019 9:16 PM

More turf fields for football

11/5/2019 6:43 PM

100

Build a MODERN skatepark near uptown Shelby with MODERN skatepark rules: If you try to force people to wear pads and helmets who are over 18 and allowed to make their own choices they WILL NOT take any interest in skating there. Skate at your own risk. We understand the consequences and will not ‘sue’ the city as so many people seem to believe will happen upon someone getting injured. SKATEPARK

11/5/2019 6:13 PM

101

Amphitheater would be nice

11/5/2019 4:22 PM

102

N/a

11/5/2019 3:53 PM

103

More tournaments

11/5/2019 3:48 PM

104

More music, more skateboarding in a place the children feel safe, more sports and more outdoor nature education

11/5/2019 1:50 PM

105

Swimming pool Holly Oak Park.

11/5/2019 1:27 PM

106

Skate park and dog park!!

11/5/2019 1:14 PM

147

107

Dog park, skate park, nature trails, food trucks, breweries, better restaurants, walking trails at parks (City Park, especially).

11/5/2019 12:27 PM

131

10/29/2019 2:02 PM

132

Paved biking trails that are kid friendly (expansion of trail/greenway through downtown will be great), Splashpad/Spraypad, a nature center or science museum (great for kids b-day parties), water based recreation area

10/29/2019 2:02 PM

133

Sidewalks!

10/29/2019 12:35 PM

134

Increase of pedestrian/bike friendly roadways

10/29/2019 12:18 PM

135

Dog parks! Splash parks that are dog friendly!

10/29/2019 11:35 AM

136

Better facilities.

10/29/2019 11:24 AM

137

bike & walking trails. bike lanes.

10/29/2019 10:45 AM

138

None

10/29/2019 9:56 AM

139

Youth activity facilities. We have to travel for youth entertainment

10/29/2019 9:54 AM

140

Skate Park for teenagers / young adults

10/29/2019 9:42 AM

141

Splash pad, dog park, amphitheater,

10/29/2019 8:07 AM

142

Would love to see outdoor theatre or performing arts in the summer I think a church/community league softball and or basketball program would be enjoyable

10/28/2019 8:50 PM

143

None

10/28/2019 8:20 PM

144

Unsure

10/28/2019 8:09 PM

145

Holly Oak Park needs more softball or baseball fields a splash pad for the kids

10/28/2019 8:06 PM

146

Nothing

10/28/2019 5:05 PM

Community Reunions

10/28/2019 3:19 PM

148

Dog Park Nature Trails in upper county

10/28/2019 10:48 AM

149

Neighborhood resources , MORE places for the disabled to connect and access help. Multicultural art center. Senior citizens neighborhood watch care

10/28/2019 9:53 AM 10/28/2019 7:48 AM

108

Indoor walking trail

11/5/2019 8:53 AM

109

All the mentioned!

11/4/2019 8:22 PM

150

Rail trail, more walking trails

110

Descent disc golf course. Needs to have 18 holes that range 300 - 600 feet.

11/4/2019 7:23 PM

151

Biking and hiking trails. Fitness/obstacle course stations.

10/27/2019 11:55 PM

111

Bike trails, hiking trails, dog park

11/4/2019 6:13 PM

152

Bike paths, water feature for kids, more activities at the community center (like kids' and adults' programs, camps, classes, etc)

10/27/2019 10:40 PM

153

I would like to see more community gardens. Walking trails. Additional lighting at Holly Oak. Safe walking path areas for seniors to fish.

10/27/2019 4:59 PM 10/27/2019 1:05 PM

112

11/4/2019 3:05 PM

113

Adult outside exercise/playground inclusion

11/4/2019 2:41 PM

114

11/4/2019 2:21 PM

154

I would love to see a splash pad/splash park.

115

Outdoor Pickleball Courts

11/4/2019 12:44 PM

155

Paved bike and walking trails

10/26/2019 9:24 PM

116

transportation to the parks

11/4/2019 11:12 AM

156

Access to water ways for kayaking, etc.

10/26/2019 1:45 PM

117

Camping

11/3/2019 10:38 PM

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More outdoor basketball courts and sports fields in the rural and minority communities of Shelby.

10/21/2019 2:10 PM

157

Indoor/outdoor pickleball facility

10/26/2019 8:52 AM

200

A comprehensive and connected trail system

10/21/2019 1:53 PM

158

Outdoor pickleball courts

10/26/2019 8:35 AM

201

Bike lanes, great bread and pastries, ethnic restaurants, coffee shops with non disposable cups, splash park for kids like forest city, more outdoor spaces, more public art that reflects our community, art galleries

10/21/2019 1:27 PM

202

A dog park would really be a great feature for Shelby. It will bring together so many people a start a great community within the dog park. My dogs would love somewhere safe to run around and interact with other dogs off leash!

10/21/2019 12:41 PM

159

Outdoor workout equipment and bike trail

10/26/2019 8:22 AM

160

Dog park

10/25/2019 10:08 PM

161

Pool tent to allow for year round competitive swim meets/swimming

10/25/2019 9:42 AM

162

Zip lines, rock climbing and obstacle courses.

10/24/2019 8:21 PM

163

The parks need wheelchair swings for children that can not get out of their wheelchairs and who enjoy the movement of a swing. The city has a lot of children that are in wheelchairs and can not get out of them to get to enjoy a simple swinging movement. Kids love to swing. My daughter is in a wheelchair and would love to be able to swing. The parks need wheelchair swings.

10/24/2019 7:28 PM

164

OUTDOOR PICKLE BALL courts and paved bike trails

10/24/2019 3:55 PM

165

Dog Park. Additional walking trails.

10/24/2019 3:28 PM

166

more casual sports activities for kids

10/24/2019 2:14 PM

167

Dedicated walking/running track

10/24/2019 1:57 PM

203

Safe, well-lit and open walking trails; splash pad; more playgrounds/areas like Hanna Park

10/20/2019 11:06 PM

204

Rail trail sounds great

10/20/2019 8:01 PM

205

10/20/2019 2:20 PM

206

n/a

10/20/2019 1:59 PM

207

None

10/20/2019 12:18 PM

208

A place for infants and smaller toddlers that have no access to preschool- for learning and play areas suitable for the smallest of our children that need adult supervision and help to play and learn. Kind of like how chucky cheese use to be when they opened. Where they can crawl and play on mats in a secure play area.

10/20/2019 11:17 AM

168

Splash pad/water park

10/24/2019 1:48 PM

169

Dog park Outdoor pickle ball courts

10/24/2019 1:20 PM

209

Splash pad and rail to trail are two most important missing opportunities

10/20/2019 9:10 AM

170

Rail Trail is a tremendous opportunity. There is also a gap in services/equipment for the recreational activities - for example, rentals or "check-out" of equipment to enjoy trails such as mountain or trail bikes, tubes, canoes/kayaks, etc.

10/24/2019 9:05 AM

210

And indoor 50 meter pool. There is less access to indoor water in Northern Cleveland county. There is also a higher demand for water during high school swim season (November-February), which is a time we obviously can’t swim outside. Fitness trails/greenways.

10/20/2019 8:17 AM

10/20/2019 6:49 AM

171

Splash Pad

10/23/2019 11:50 PM

211

Safe place (no traffic) to run/walk which hopefully the rail trail will provide and a dog park.

172

Visitor information center

10/23/2019 10:43 PM

212

Skate park!

10/20/2019 1:24 AM

173

Outdoor lighted pickleball courts

10/23/2019 9:08 PM

213

Road biking, SKATEBOARDING

10/19/2019 9:47 PM

174

Mountain bike trails. Dog park. Outdoor fitness.

10/23/2019 8:51 PM

214

Skate park

10/19/2019 9:23 PM

175

PIckleball courts, biking/hiking trails, things to promote healthy lifestyle

10/23/2019 5:48 PM

215

We really want a rail trail like you are planning. We use trails like it many places in our travels.

10/19/2019 9:21 PM

176

Splash pad, more playgrounds throughout Shelby in walking distance from every home.

10/23/2019 5:40 PM

177

10/23/2019 5:11 PM

178

Outdoor Pickleball

10/23/2019 5:08 PM

179

10/23/2019 5:03 PM

216

Soccer annemities

10/19/2019 7:55 PM

217

The items that we use is just fine--thank you

10/19/2019 4:41 PM

218

A really nice Shelby Skates skatepark... been filling out these surveys for years trying to get Shelby to build this skate park for our skaters..

10/19/2019 1:00 PM

180

Out door pickleball courts

10/23/2019 4:58 PM

219

better areas to run

10/19/2019 12:13 PM

181

Transportation for one's that don't have a way to get there

10/22/2019 10:43 PM

220

Mtn Biking Single Track Trails or paved Greenways to ride or skate, walk, run.

10/19/2019 11:57 AM

182

Splash pads/ water slides for children Outside theatre more entertainment opportunities More exciting trails

10/22/2019 9:37 PM

183

Outdoor lighted pickleball courts

10/22/2019 9:20 PM

184

outdoor pickleball

10/22/2019 2:57 PM

185

More access to water recreation areas. Any that my family have been to have been so overcrowded that we havent wanted to stay and enjoy. It's a great way to experience nature and to cool off during the hot summer.

10/22/2019 12:45 PM

We need an indoor sports building with basketball courts and sports training for student-athletes

10/22/2019 10:48 AM

186

221

None

10/19/2019 9:04 AM

222

More safe walking areas and encouragement. More bicycle lanes

10/19/2019 8:07 AM 10/18/2019 8:42 PM

223

Pickelball courts outside

224

Outdoor pickleball only courts

10/18/2019 7:46 PM

225

N/A

10/18/2019 5:31 PM

226

More natural areas needed that are spread throughout the cities. More access to current natural areas.

10/18/2019 4:56 PM

187

Indoor sports center

10/22/2019 10:28 AM

227

Parks are good, new trail will be awesome~ Splash pad would be great.

10/18/2019 12:44 PM

188

Concert festivals ; live music on a lawn summer series would be fun

10/22/2019 3:37 AM

228

None

10/18/2019 11:18 AM 10/18/2019 11:14 AM

189

fishing activities

10/21/2019 11:19 PM

229

Golf driving range Par 3 golf course Add 9 more holes to golf course

190

Trail system. Place to ride bikes. Fly a kite.

10/21/2019 10:21 PM

230

Amphitheater, splash pad, area for music and food trucks, and a dog park.

10/18/2019 11:09 AM

191

Mainly need to keep opportunities for those who can walk to park that don’t have other transportation

10/21/2019 9:19 PM

231

outside pipeleball courts

10/18/2019 10:34 AM

192

A off road bike trail that is not overly difficult; that has adequate length at least 15 to 20 miles in length

10/21/2019 9:00 PM

232

Bike trail is needed

10/18/2019 10:02 AM

233

dog recreational areas

10/18/2019 10:01 AM

193

10/21/2019 8:17 PM

234

None that were not already mentioned.

10/18/2019 9:38 AM

194

Disc golf

10/21/2019 7:57 PM

235

Walking, bike trails. The only one we have now is too short.

10/18/2019 9:33 AM 10/18/2019 9:19 AM

195

Outdoor music arena.

10/21/2019 6:40 PM

236

Skate park, frisbee golf

196

Group fitness exercise; ie; TRX, Les Mills fitness, Beachbody fitness courses

10/21/2019 4:32 PM

237

Outdoor Pickleball courts

10/18/2019 8:51 AM

197

None

10/21/2019 4:04 PM

238

Outdoor Pickleball

10/18/2019 8:25 AM

198

Rail trail!

10/21/2019 3:48 PM

239

N/A

10/18/2019 8:22 AM

240

Disc golf. Nature play ground.

10/18/2019 8:19 AM

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Walking trails

10/18/2019 5:13 AM

242

Multiple Canoe/kayaking access points on Broad River

10/18/2019 3:58 AM

243

Safe paced off road biking trails to accommodate children on independent bikes or trailer bikes

10/17/2019 10:52 PM

244

Public indoor pool would be awesome! Rock climbing would be nice as well.

10/17/2019 10:17 PM

245

Skate park Dog park

10/17/2019 9:54 PM

246

Trails with bathrooms. More neighborhood playgrounds in walking distance of every home in Shelby.

10/17/2019 9:35 PM

247

Biking and walking trails connecting the town and its surrounding neighborhoods. I would love if Shelby was more pedestrian/biker friendly.

10/17/2019 9:01 PM

248

Splash pads, green space, entertainment area, water park, safe trails

10/17/2019 9:00 PM

249

Outdoor volleyball

10/17/2019 8:58 PM

250

Hiking trails Biking trails More outdoor opportunities

10/17/2019 8:49 PM

251

Rail trail. Mountain bike and off road biking trails.

10/17/2019 8:46 PM

252

Need more activity for older people.

10/17/2019 8:42 PM

280

More trails for dogs.

10/17/2019 11:33 AM

281

Unk

10/17/2019 11:21 AM

282

Promoting healthy lifestyles for all families. Way too much emphasis is put on youth sports. If we don't educate our adults to be active and life healthy lifestsyles then how can they set the example for their kids. For 99.9% of all soccer and baseball players (which is where the parks have put a significant amount of focus) end their time with this in 12th grade. These are not lifelong sports, they are fun but they don't give people the skills to be active outside of a team setting. We need to be providing facilities and education to all ages on how to be active for life.

10/17/2019 11:18 AM

283

rail trail, 18 holes at city park golf course

10/17/2019 11:17 AM

284

The city has many facilities for recreation.

10/17/2019 11:16 AM

285

Outdoor Splash Pad/Waterpark!

10/17/2019 10:36 AM

286

Rubberized track and dirt surface trails for competitive runners

10/17/2019 10:33 AM

287

Natural hiking trails Racquetball

10/17/2019 10:26 AM

288

Shelby has the opportunity to move forward with the Rail Trail and Dog Park. This is very appealing and speaks volumes to an areas cultural vibe.

10/17/2019 10:25 AM

253

Community fitness

10/17/2019 8:40 PM

289

Bike rental opportunities, accessible group fitness activities (free, pay-what-you-can basis)

10/17/2019 10:21 AM

254

An 18 hole golf course

10/17/2019 8:39 PM

290

Racquetball courts open to the public and indoor swimming pool open to the public

10/17/2019 10:21 AM

291

Mtn bike access or a pump track. The new trails in gaffney are great and we should have something like that here.

10/17/2019 10:18 AM

255

Dog parks

10/17/2019 8:21 PM

256

Dog park would be nice and splash pad better path ways or side walks to walk from playground to sports fields and around the aquatic center at Shelby city park

10/17/2019 8:20 PM

292

Dog park Splash pad

10/17/2019 10:01 AM

257

Indoor 50 meter pool

10/17/2019 7:27 PM

293

Paved Bike Trails

10/17/2019 9:54 AM

258

Please consider rehabilitating Moss Lake swimming area! Splash Pads in city neighborhoods that area easily accessible to families. A few areas in the city where I could hike with my dogs unleashed.

10/17/2019 7:14 PM

294

Dog park and more trails

10/17/2019 9:46 AM

295

There are plenty of opportunities!

10/17/2019 9:44 AM

259

Motorcycle specific parking uptown

10/17/2019 7:05 PM

296

Splash Pad!!!!!!

10/17/2019 9:42 AM

260

Dog Parks, walking/bicycle, and hiking trails, and late/water opportunities

10/17/2019 6:48 PM

297

10/17/2019 9:39 AM

261

DOG PARKS!! Even if I would have to pay a membership fee. I would pay a good sum of money to be able to take my dogs to a well maintained and large (10+ acres) dog park. With Rollover and the Mutts and Mush festival I feel like it is a missed opportunity for revenue for the city. Many people I know to would also be willing to pay for a membership fee. More nature trails. There is so much good walking in the area if it was only available and maintained for public use. I would love to see more education opportunities. Classes offered (that carry a small fee) for gardening, sewing, cooking, or any other hobbies.

10/17/2019 6:26 PM

262

Dog park is the biggest need for us!

10/17/2019 6:07 PM

263

tubing

10/17/2019 5:14 PM

264

place to kayak

10/17/2019 5:07 PM

265

Dog park. Indoor pool.

10/17/2019 4:16 PM

266

NONE

10/17/2019 3:21 PM

267

More outdoor activities needed

10/17/2019 3:21 PM

268

adequate sidewalks for walking

10/17/2019 2:51 PM

298

Dog park

10/17/2019 9:32 AM

299

Hanna Park is not being used to its fullest. There are other soccer programs or clubs around Cleveland County that would greatly benefit from this amazing park. This park could be used for leagues or tournaments. Imagine people coming to Hanna Park most Saturday’s from Gastonia, Charlotte, Asheville to play in a organized league. These people would look for gas stations, restaurants, etc.

10/17/2019 9:32 AM

300

Dog park

10/17/2019 9:16 AM

301

Rails to Trails long pathway Dog park

10/17/2019 9:14 AM 10/17/2019 9:13 AM

302

I would love more road biking ability as well as a skate park for some of the younger kids.

303

Shuffleboard, dog park

10/17/2019 8:57 AM

304

10/17/2019 8:54 AM

305

Dog park, current amenities cater to families with young children and the elderly. This completely excludes young adults and families with older children and their dogs. This excludes people without children that have no need for more new playgrounds.

10/17/2019 8:40 AM

10/17/2019 8:17 AM

269

Rail Trail!

10/17/2019 2:30 PM

306

Dog park Safe hiking trails Indoor tennis facilities and instructors

270

Cannot think of any

10/17/2019 1:36 PM

307

Indoor competitive pool, biking nature trail

10/17/2019 7:40 AM

271

Shelby has is covered. Trying to do too many changes too quickly may result in subtracting of the basic beauty of why it works now. Change should happen slowly not because the committees want to keep up with other communities to show off. “The big dog is not always the best dog.”

10/17/2019 1:27 PM

308

Rock climbing walls, Frisbee park, creek/river recreational area with shelters

10/17/2019 7:39 AM

272

10/17/2019 1:26 PM

273

There is a major opportunity that is missing in the City of Shelby, even the town of Cherryville has one...a skatepark!

10/17/2019 12:59 PM

DOG PARK!! We have 3 active dogs. I would live to be able to take them to a dog park during the day.

10/17/2019 12:52 PM

274 275

Waterpark

10/17/2019 12:40 PM

276

Safe accessibility to park from our home in West Marion Street. Speeding is poorly regulated even though walkers and runners use the street daily. Walkability and use requires speed regulation.

10/17/2019 12:15 PM

277

More things for the children and the elderly.

10/17/2019 12:07 PM

278

Free swimming

10/17/2019 12:01 PM

279

walking and biking paths/trails. Dog Park

10/17/2019 11:42 AM

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309

Dog park!!

10/17/2019 6:55 AM

310

The rail trail is a must for Shelby! The Hanna Park is a quality asset to our community.

10/16/2019 10:24 PM 10/16/2019 10:15 PM

311

�Dog Park�

312

Bike/ pedestrian lanes. These are a way of,ifein Europe and would serve us well.

10/16/2019 8:55 PM

313

None

10/16/2019 8:21 PM

314

Dog park, access to trailheads

10/16/2019 8:15 PM

315

Disc Golf Course, Dog Park

10/16/2019 8:13 PM

316

More parks and greenways

10/16/2019 6:37 PM

317

Diversity of options is important. Do not exclude one experience at the expense of another. Walking biking is important but not the only important option

10/16/2019 6:32 PM

318

Sidewalks for walking

10/16/2019 6:29 PM

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Mountain bike trails More hiking/walking trails

10/16/2019 6:01 PM

320

Indoor swimming pool

10/16/2019 5:50 PM

321

Biking trails. Trails to connect neighborhoods. Sidewalks that go from neighborhoods to grocery, shopping, and downtown and that are continuous so that you don't have to walk in traffic to go to the store.

10/16/2019 5:44 PM

322

Teen activities

10/16/2019 5:34 PM

323

Dog park!

10/16/2019 5:30 PM

324

Skate park

10/16/2019 5:30 PM

325

A dog park and greenway through Uptown!

10/16/2019 4:21 PM

326

disc golf, dog park, splash pad, river access (including boat launches, shelter/restrooms at Twin Trestle Trailhead, portage around dam @ Twin Trestle Trailhead, boat rental/shuttle). There is also no single community-wide outdoor coalition which would help coalesce interest and help advocate for needed improvements.

10/16/2019 3:53 PM

327

High quality disc golf course

10/16/2019 3:47 PM

328

We need a dog park badly

10/16/2019 3:46 PM

329

The city has many opportunities for fitness/recreation for tax paying citizens, but not one dog park...why?

10/16/2019 3:42 PM

330

see survey

10/16/2019 3:21 PM

331

We would just like to see a continuation of the positive work already being done

10/16/2019 3:16 PM

332

I see a lot of children(10-18) on skateboards or bikes on the street. Someplace they can safely enjoy their hobby without fear of being hit by a car would be great.

10/16/2019 2:55 PM

333

Dog Parks, walking trails, biking trails

10/16/2019 2:34 PM

334

Dog park!!

10/16/2019 2:02 PM

335

More bike and walking trails

10/16/2019 12:28 PM

336

Splash pads !!!

10/16/2019 10:59 AM

337

Actual theater and arts

10/16/2019 10:38 AM

338

I think outdoor basketball courts would be super important and helpful especially in the summer time when the gym is closed for our summer day camp. Also the Girl Scout Hut needs some work.

10/16/2019 10:35 AM

339

Dog park desperately needed. Also more equipment for handicapped kids.

10/16/2019 10:08 AM

340

More shaded garden areas where you can sit and read

10/16/2019 9:57 AM

341

Dog park and skateboard park

10/16/2019 9:50 AM

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specify) 0%

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30%

40%

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60%

70%

ANSWER CHOICES

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80%

90% 100%

RESPONSES

Elementary School or Younger

13.52%

Middle School

9.63%

High School

17.96%

Adults

27.41%

148

Seniors

14.63%

Mobility/sight/hearing impaired

4.63%

None

6.67%

Other (please specify)

5.56%

TOTAL

Q22 Which group do you feel is most in need of additional recreational opportunities in Shelby? Please choose one. Answered: 540

Skipped: 209

Elementary School or...

540

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

All

11/22/2019 9:20 AM

All

11/21/2019 12:48 PM

All

11/18/2019 8:48 PM

Evereypne

11/18/2019 10:04 AM

All

11/16/2019 11:29 PM

Middle school and high school kids

11/12/2019 8:41 AM

All

11/11/2019 12:19 PM

Middle School

High School

Adults

Seniors

Mobility/sight/ hearing...

None

Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Elementary School or Younger

13.52%

Handicap citizens

11/11/2019 9:30 AM

Cant, all ages need access to recreational opportunties

11/7/2019 12:08 PM 11/4/2019 8:22 PM

Everyone, especially the youth

All age groups can benefit from additional recreational opportunities in Shelby

11/4/2019 7:03 PM

Older adults around 55-65

11/2/2019 3:56 PM

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All of the above

10/29/2019 3:06 PM

All youths

10/29/2019 9:54 AM

Teenagers (Middle and High School)

Elementary through high school are the most influential and impressionable

10/28/2019 9:53 AM

All need more

10/28/2019 7:48 AM

With the high percentage of unhealthy population, it truly is needed for all ages and it starts when they are young. So, with that in mind, it's important to make it family friendly but also to make it appealing to young adults who may come to the area to enjoy these facilities.

10/24/2019 9:05 AM

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10/29/2019 9:42 AM

All groups

10/22/2019 10:48 AM

All of the above there's not alot to do in shelby

10/20/2019 1:24 AM

All the above

10/19/2019 8:07 AM

Disability citizens with systems like autism

10/17/2019 1:27 PM 10/17/2019 9:43 AM

Middle School

9.63%

College students

High School

17.96%

Underserved neighborhoods

10/17/2019 8:57 AM

Adults

27.41%

148

Adults with dogs and no children

10/17/2019 8:40 AM

All

10/16/2019 6:32 PM

Recreation beyond organized team youth sports!

10/16/2019 5:38 PM

Seniors

14.63%

Mobility/sight/hearing impaired

4.63%

Dogs

10/16/2019 5:30 PM

None

6.67%

Actually all of the above

10/16/2019 11:12 AM

Other (please specify)

5.56%

Seniors or people with disabilities

10/16/2019 10:35 AM

TOTAL

540

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

All

11/22/2019 9:20 AM

All

11/21/2019 12:48 PM

All

11/18/2019 8:48 PM

Evereypne

11/18/2019 10:04 AM

All

11/16/2019 11:29 PM

Middle school and high school kids

11/12/2019 8:41 AM

All

11/11/2019 12:19 PM

Handicap citizens

11/11/2019 9:30 AM

Cant, all ages need access to recreational opportunties

11/7/2019 12:08 PM

Everyone, especially the youth

11/4/2019 8:22 PM

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Older adults around 55-65

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Q23 Would you support a nominal tax increase to expand recreation opportunities in the City of Shelby? Answered: 549

Skipped: 200

Would Support

Would Consider

Would Not Support

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Would Support

47.54%

261

Would Consider

41.17%

226

Would Not Support

11.29%

TOTAL

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Q24 Please provide any additional comments that you may have regarding recreational opportunities (activities, programs, and facilities) in the City of Shelby. Answered: 181

Please consider adding a gold level disc golf course somewhere in Shelby. I am a part of a disc golf club that has to play out of county or at Gardner Webb. Shelby is lacking a quality disc golf course compared to Gaston, Mecklenburg, and Spartanburg counties, all of which have many courses.

11/14/2019 8:40 PM

Indoor pool facitily for multi use. Since CCC has started althletics, partner with the college to create this facility and located near or at the college. City park brings in a lot of economic impact for large swim meets twice during the summer with the number of people that bring their kids to complete. Having an indoor facility that can host high school regionals and USA Swimming invitationals in the winter would add to the number of people coming to Shelby.

11/14/2019 8:17 AM

Skipped: 568

RESPONSES

I love our city park system, but we can continue to improve this and make it a huge tourism, quality of living draw to our community.

11/14/2019 8:01 AM

Pickleball is a growing sport for all ages and the park should consider a complex for pickleball.

11/13/2019 6:08 PM

DATE

Need a public canoe access at Stice Shoals dam, and upstream near Zion Church Rd

11/22/2019 12:51 PM

Ideas: A foot and/or bike trail connecting City Park to the thread trail bridge and the First Broad River would be nice (eg: through the Royster property). An easier portage for paddlers around the City’s dam at the water plant. Fishing access/pier on the river. Bike trails thru town connecting to uptown and the future rail trail.

11/22/2019 10:09 AM

I think Shelby city parks or Shelby needs an indoor 50 meter by 25 yard pool that could replace the outdoor pool or convert the pool to an indoor pool. Expanding the pool and swimming opportunities would allow less well off families to have a chance to get into a primarily “rich” sport that has a way greater chance of putting them though college.

11/13/2019 4:04 PM

DOG PARK

11/22/2019 9:21 AM

Add more disc golf courses! One of the fastest growing sports in the country!

11/12/2019 5:33 PM

Basketball

11/22/2019 9:07 AM

Better communication of the offerings when new residents join the Shelby community. Could be offered by Relators and Legal at closing.

11/12/2019 10:35 AM

i really dont know

11/22/2019 8:49 AM

People are active longer. Help the seniors.

11/21/2019 5:47 PM

If the county residents pay the tax, then county facilities should get the benefits.

11/21/2019 1:48 PM

The more we have to offer the children of Cleveland county to do, the more likely we can keep them safe and out of trouble.

11/12/2019 8:42 AM

An indoor pool would be a huge benefit to promote health within our community for ALL ages

11/11/2019 8:57 PM

More trainers should be added for sports. All year round.

11/21/2019 1:31 PM

We need a community swimming pool which is accessible during the winter.

11/11/2019 8:34 PM

family programs, healthy programs

11/21/2019 12:40 PM

Indoor pool use for the winter months.

11/11/2019 6:41 PM

Fair distribution to all city recreational parks would expand the interest county wide.

11/21/2019 12:21 PM

Covered pool for winter use

11/11/2019 5:35 PM

should add places to get food so that parents won't have to leave the park & run to the store while their child gets hungry or even themselves

11/18/2019 11:20 AM

Please add covered pool

11/11/2019 2:45 PM

Yes i know that the tax increes will improve my city

11/18/2019 10:05 AM

none

11/18/2019 8:26 AM

+987+-9/8

11/18/2019 8:23 AM

After school

11/17/2019 10:19 AM

I think we should have a indoor swimming pool for all club swim teams and people.

11/11/2019 1:44 PM

Indoor pool!

11/11/2019 1:01 PM

I would support paying for the opportunities that the City of Shelby can offer. Plus during these swim meets over the summer where there are 500 swimmers at a meet, their families may use these opportunities as well.

11/11/2019 12:40 PM

Krispy Kreme , trapline parks, arcades

11/16/2019 11:26 PM

I don’t know anything so my input would be irrelevant

11/11/2019 12:37 PM

N/A

11/15/2019 4:38 PM

11/7/2019 12:10 PM

none

11/15/2019 4:15 PM

No increased property tax or increased property evaluation. Must be sales tax if increased. Need more industry and industry expansion to help carry the tax burden.

school

11/15/2019 1:50 PM

There are many people who do not drive or do not have cars in Shelby or people who just like to walk or jog/run in Shelby in general. Some people are disabled and need even sidewalks for wheelchairs or scooters. There need to be even sidewalks throughout Shelby so these people are safe in their daily life.

11/15/2019 1:07 PM

Conservation, Ecology, Promotion of Native plants (with suppression of invasives)... mirroring metropark areas that other cities have been very successful with (ie, Toledo Metroparks, Cleveland Metroparks, Columbus Metroparks)

11/6/2019 7:18 PM

Because city of Shelby is getting money for the Christmas lights and the CITY should PAY for them not the people who live in Shelby North Carolina

11/6/2019 1:32 PM

Tie into musical roots, facilities for kids to meet teacher for lessons or practice, summer camp music lessons, musical activities along greenways and trails, science opportunities

11/5/2019 9:19 PM

MODERN skatepark. Cherryville and Gaffney both have had one for years. Just please don’t use their models if this were to happen. Research what most places build and use that as model

11/5/2019 6:14 PM

none

11/15/2019 12:57 PM

I would support the tax increase if its used for a good cause that doesn't harm the environment and is actually useful.

11/15/2019 12:27 PM

Paintball. I would love for there to be a usable paintball field. Regulated, staffed, run officially. PSI limits to allow smaller, elementary aged children to be able to play. An airsoft field would also be really cool.

11/15/2019 12:27 PM

11/15/2019 11:26 AM

11/5/2019 3:48 PM

Invest more funds into Holly Oak Park, so the tax payers in that community without transportation can enjoy recreation like everyone.

11/5/2019 1:42 PM

none

Some of the facilities need to be updated before other things are built

11/15/2019 11:24 AM

11/4/2019 2:21 PM

N/A

11/15/2019 11:16 AM

Dale Connally, Baylor University: "leisure, freedom from compulsive forces of life (such as work).....to pursue personally pleasing activities...."

11/4/2019 11:27 AM

:) @ @ —

11/15/2019 11:13 AM

N/A

11/15/2019 10:55 AM

none

11/15/2019 10:52 AM

The staff at the park does a fine job. My children enjoy playing at the park.

11/15/2019 10:48 AM

n/a

11/15/2019 10:38 AM

none

11/15/2019 10:33 AM

Golf Course is not Sustainable, unless it becomes Multi Use. City Park needs updating, not more sports fields

11/15/2019 9:36 AM

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Camping would be great

11/3/2019 10:39 PM

Taxes - would not support. Our tax dollars are not be spent on what the majority feels is important today. Reallocate dollars. The merry-go-round is a waste of money. Ride it once and you're good for life. Same with the little train. Build things people can use multiple times per week. This is what drives community support. Currently, many residents leave Shelby and go to other towns for this type of weekly recreation.

11/3/2019 8:07 AM

Shelby has improved a lot in the past ten years. I am pleased in the direction in which it is heading. I would like to see more development in the future for young adults. I would like to be able to spend a Saturday evening in Shelly rather than driving to charlotte, Spartanburg, or Greenville to find a nice evening spot.

10/31/2019 9:57 AM

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I feel like having a golf course at City Park is a waste of a conveniently located, lovely outdoor space that could otherwise be used by a much larger portion of the population.

10/30/2019 12:27 PM

Please do not eliminate golf. The City of Shelby has plenty of reserve funds to subsidize the golf coarse just as the Royster's set forth in their land deal. If you do not agree just look at one simple thing....the cost of the picnic tables at Hannah Park!

10/30/2019 9:05 AM

Think of use for all when making decisions

10/29/2019 3:28 PM

A balance of programs for all ages and Family activities.

10/29/2019 3:07 PM

listed several ideas in question 21; love that the new equipment at the parks includes areas for various age ranges; include historical/nature information about along trails; interactive park or area of current park that includes natural play area, activity walking path, musical instruments, sound swings; indoor park or someplace to take kids on a rainy day,

10/29/2019 2:03 PM

We need sidewalks.

10/29/2019 12:36 PM

Cleveland county/Shelby needs a viable dog park with shade trails and water. The park needs to be family friendly to encourage social interaction between families with other families and their pets

10/29/2019 11:37 AM

Don’t see the need for tax dollars to be spent on bike trail or specialty activity sources of any kind. Obtain sponsorship to provide money for construction and upkeep.

10/29/2019 11:29 AM

None

10/29/2019 11:25 AM

Growing up in Shelby and using the facilities at the park helped give me a sense of community and pride in where I come from. I feel like over the years that has been lost because the way people spend their time has changed. The more the park can offer the better it will be for the citizens of Shelby

10/29/2019 9:44 AM

Would like more art camps, bowling alley, ropes course, zip lining, water activities

10/29/2019 8:08 AM

I enjoy the nine hole golf course. I am not sure you need to maintain golf carts. Save expense by making it a walking course. The addition of a driving range would be really nice

10/28/2019 8:52 PM

Splash pad, bathroom access at Shelby city park. Please do not spray poisons on the parks (such as herbicides like Glyphosphate)

10/23/2019 5:42 PM

retractable roof for the pool

10/23/2019 5:11 PM

For the size of our city I feel that we have adequate facilities and opportunities for our citizens.

10/23/2019 11:18 AM 10/22/2019 10:43 PM

N/A

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport among 55 and older citizens, We need to offer ample indoor and outdoor courts

10/22/2019 9:22 PM

outdoor pickleball courts

10/22/2019 2:57 PM

More need for an indoor facility

10/22/2019 10:48 AM

100

Indoor activites/sports center/complex is missing in Shelby, public or private.

10/22/2019 10:29 AM

101

The railtrail is a bad idea. And runs through many neighborhoods and not many people will support this, especially outside of the city limits. I will personally protest against it as will many of my neighbors. The unused line should be properly removed and the land returned to the rightful owners or to be left as undeveloped land. Let nature take it back. It's a waste of money & time. Around the city of Shelby i can understand but to the state line is ridiculous and will meet protests.

10/21/2019 11:23 PM

102

If we hope to improve the overall health of the community we need more facilities that allow safe areas for outdoor activities.

10/21/2019 9:01 PM

103

None

10/21/2019 8:17 PM

104

Shelby really needs a good quality disc golf course. It is one of the fastest growing sports in the country and we a lacking in this area.

10/21/2019 7:58 PM

105

Outdoor Pickleball Complex, Mountain Bike Trail from City Park to the Grover Street Trail (consider making it a loop)

10/21/2019 3:18 PM

106

If a tax increase would lead to these potential options for our city, the wealthiest people need to be responsible for their fair share of the tax.

10/21/2019 2:12 PM

107

More downtown signage about opportunities at city park

10/21/2019 1:28 PM

108

None

10/20/2019 8:02 PM

Community meetings

10/28/2019 8:20 PM

We would love to see more activities for the youth at Holly oak park. So upgrades to Holly Oak Park facilities

10/28/2019 8:08 PM

109

10/20/2019 2:20 PM

They should have a track event and you should be able to register your kids for It

10/28/2019 5:09 PM

110

n/a

10/20/2019 1:59 PM

111

Offering youth opportunities to participate in all forms of exercise and opportunities to experience all forms of sports adds to the quality of life.

10/20/2019 12:21 PM

112

Although all ages would benefit a safe place to go for recreation and nature, sadly the bullies and drug mongers will ruin it for everyone.

10/20/2019 11:21 AM

113

Rail to trail has the potential to be a real game changer for city

10/20/2019 9:11 AM

114

Again, there needs to be a safe place (no traffic and monitored by police) for people to run/walk on a non concrete surface (asphalt or natural surface) and a dog park.

10/20/2019 6:53 AM

None

10/28/2019 3:40 PM

None

10/28/2019 3:19 PM

Ther doesn’t seem to be anything in our area for teens and young adults . Ie bowling skating etc

10/28/2019 1:35 PM

I think the parks and recreation need to be put back to working conditions with the help of the community and city officials to let Shelby show how great we are as people of the community and future generations. Bring the park people back which was big brothers big sisters that took us to compete with the other recreational facilities here in N.C as well as other places.

10/28/2019 10:00 AM

Let’s build rail trail

10/28/2019 7:49 AM

115

Hopefully this new tax will pass and a skate park can be built...it's time.

10/19/2019 1:07 PM

I Love going to the City Park. I think more things should be offered at Holly Oak for seniors. And more lighting and tree removal for safety,

10/27/2019 5:01 PM

116

Any type of Biking Opportunities would be wonderful

10/19/2019 11:57 AM

117

None

10/19/2019 9:04 AM

118

See above

10/19/2019 8:08 AM

119

Really need outdoor pickelball courts

10/18/2019 8:43 PM

120

Replace greens at the golf course.

10/18/2019 8:42 PM

Thank you for providing the opportunity to give input.

10/26/2019 1:45 PM

Always want to be able to use the Aquatic center longer. What would it cost to have a retractable cover?

10/26/2019 8:40 AM

Go to downtown Forest city see the bike trail and dog park and workout area. It is pitiful that we are behind in facilities

10/26/2019 8:24 AM

121

Make sure that everything that we already have is maintained before adding new facilities.

10/18/2019 5:33 PM

Wheelchair swings. I would support a tax increase but a fundraiser would be a better option to raise money for improvements

10/24/2019 7:29 PM

122

More pickle ball classes More pickle ball and indoor outdoor courts

10/18/2019 2:02 PM

Hanna Park is amazing thank you for making that happen. The soccer fields are incredible - are they being used enough? Can we host tournaments? Can we get middle or high school teams involved in their use or is that not desired?

10/24/2019 3:30 PM

123

Already taxed to much

10/18/2019 1:51 PM

124

Increase manpower to maintain all facilities. Assign special personnel to maintain golf course. Trained individuals certified in golf course maintenance.

10/18/2019 11:20 AM

I feel there needs to be a new team of leadership for the park, the current leadership doesn’t want to listen to input from people who have new a fresh ideas. Just because you’ve always done things a certain way, doesn’t make them right or the best way. They should be open to constructive criticism and look at the situation with an open mind. Change can be painful, it can also be beneficial.....

10/24/2019 2:02 PM

I think the rail trail is a game changer for the community. I really hope that it is recognized by all necessary partners and supported to bring it to fruition!

10/24/2019 9:06 AM

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Outdoor pickleball courts lighted

10/23/2019 9:09 PM

No further comment

10/23/2019 5:48 PM

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125

Need some out door pickleball courts

10/18/2019 10:34 AM

126

Need the rail trail

10/18/2019 10:02 AM

127

The bike trail is VERY MUCH needed.

10/18/2019 9:34 AM

128

Sufficient outdoor pickleball courts could be used not only for local recreation, especially among seniors, but also bring in others for such things as tournaments, leagues, etc. Many pickleball venues bring in a good number of people within a couple of hours to participate which could bring in dollars to our local businesses.

10/18/2019 8:27 AM

129

None

10/18/2019 8:22 AM

130

Staff does a great job with the little bit of funding given.

10/18/2019 5:14 AM

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Would also recommend a children’s museum

10/17/2019 10:53 PM

132

No toxic herbicide and pesticides sprayed on the playgrounds.

10/17/2019 9:36 PM

133

None

10/17/2019 8:58 PM

134

Do not waste space on dogs.

10/17/2019 8:53 PM

135

For my father and my children the golf course is a weekly event. Expanding this to prolong the joy of an activity enjoyed by multiple ages would be of great benefit. 70 year olds can not participate in soccer or basketball but can continue to enjoy the sport of golf indefinitely.

10/17/2019 8:41 PM

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10/17/2019 8:40 PM

137

Changing tables in all restrooms men and women parents are coming with children and Shelby city park playground has no changing tables not even a counter top to change babies and having to lean the playground to get a child to the potty is a problem when they got to go they got to go and the water fountains in the playground don't even work and there needs to be a sidewalk or smooth path from the playground to the pool and to the new baseball fields on the far side make it safe to walk children over to the playground if sibling is playing or praciting on those fields a splash pad would be nice for summer specially for toddlers who can't quite swim or scared to to have a place to play in water

10/17/2019 8:32 PM

161

SAC is growing in numbers and community support. We love our access to the amazing outdoor pool and the state of N.C. is thankful to have an amazing outdoor facility for competitive swimming. We hope to push to create an indoor facility that can meet the needs of our community members, swim team and the state of N.C. year round. Due to the limited access of community indoor pools we have a vast number of members in our community, especially in the upper Cleveland area, that are missing opportunities to learn to swim- a life saving skill.

10/17/2019 7:44 AM

162

Need a dog park

10/17/2019 6:56 AM

163

It’s long over due, it’s time for this city to make available a DOG park �what is the problem?

10/16/2019 10:16 PM

164

all experiences are valid.

10/16/2019 6:33 PM

165

Please look at more outdoor recreational activities. The City has youth sports, playgrounds, etc... covered.

10/16/2019 6:01 PM

166

We need slides at the swimming pool

10/16/2019 5:51 PM

167

For a dog park there needs to be a way to verify pets have all required shots and flea treatment prior to use. A seperate area for aggressive dogs would be nice, too. For the rail trail, maybe have emergency call boxes along the pathway.

10/16/2019 5:48 PM

138

Make Shelby more walkable.

10/17/2019 7:14 PM

168

Shelby is a diverse city and we need to offer diverse recreation.

10/16/2019 5:39 PM

139

Clean up and utilize Moss lake, more sidewalks and street lights to walk, dog parks(instead of driving to Lowell), and splash pads for kids Aerate the pond at Holly Oak.

10/17/2019 7:01 PM

169

Would love a dog park and activities for teens

10/16/2019 5:34 PM

140

I feel like the majority of what we have in the parks in Shelby are outdated. We should be reaching out to the youth and getting them engaged in an active lifestyle and get them off the streets. Get them out in nature and educate them.

10/17/2019 6:27 PM

141

Being able to see ballgames on older fields without being in outfield, you cant even see who the players are.

142

My family and I travel to another city to go to the water park. If Shelby City had one, it would be used by people like myself with small children

170

We need a dog park!

10/16/2019 5:31 PM

171

We would love to see a skate park in Shelby, along with diverse bike trails. Thanks for all of your hard work!

10/16/2019 5:31 PM

10/17/2019 1:06 PM

172

Better information on all of the parks. In the initial list of parks, I have never heard of most of them. Otherwise, we feel you all do a stellar job in keeping up our parks and rec. Thank you!

10/16/2019 4:23 PM

10/17/2019 12:41 PM

173

let's design for our future! what do kids and teens want? (I hear all the time from parents and youth that "there's nothing to do for kids and teens.") how can we use recreation opportunities to help improve the lives of marginalized people in our community? how can recreation help our town grow? there is so much opportunity here.

10/16/2019 3:53 PM

143

I would really love to see the rail to trail project be approved! I’d also appreciate access to the thread trail from the City Park so we don’t have to drive and park since we live uptown.

10/17/2019 12:16 PM

144

More staff present for security reasons, particularly at the playgrounds

10/17/2019 12:12 PM

174

We need a dog park badly

10/16/2019 3:46 PM

145

Any trails need to have sufficient lighting and be patrolled regularly.

10/17/2019 11:46 AM

175

As previously mentioned..we need at least one dog park. With leash laws, dogs cannot run.

10/16/2019 3:43 PM

176

I'm an avid runner in the community and one of the biggest things I've seen is a lack of lighting in the evenings. In uptown, it is fine but go less than a block away and it is complete darkness. It is not safe. Also, more enforcement when it comes to speed limits in town would go a long way.

10/16/2019 2:58 PM

177

DO NOT WANT TO SEE THE GOLF COURSE GO AWAY! And hope this is not a new way to make that happen! It was handled bad the last time! Need a new Park & Rec Mgr who knows how to get people involved

10/16/2019 2:46 PM

178

We need a dog park!!

10/16/2019 2:02 PM

179

Too much emphasis on dog parks

10/16/2019 10:38 AM

180

10/16/2019 10:36 AM

181

Dog park!

10/16/2019 10:08 AM

146

More dog parks/trails.

10/17/2019 11:34 AM

147

None

10/17/2019 11:22 AM

148

I think sidewalks should be repaired when cracks make it unsafe for walking. Lighting is very important for peoples safety.

10/17/2019 11:18 AM

149

We would love to see a splash pad/waterpark for the young citizens of Shelby!

10/17/2019 10:38 AM

150

People travel to Asheville, Blowing Rock, and Charlotte to find suitable running surfaces. It would be nice if there were some local options in Shelby.

10/17/2019 10:35 AM

151

Excited to see the vision come to fruition! As a lifelong resident, I have watched our community hit peaks and suffer valleys. Communities that embrace a healthy lifestyle thrive and attract great energy!

10/17/2019 10:27 AM

152

Focus on the Rail Trail.

10/17/2019 10:02 AM

153

None

10/17/2019 10:02 AM

154

I think they are very important

10/17/2019 9:47 AM

155

The City of Shelby Parks and Recreation program does an excellent job of representing numerous sports and helping all socioeconomic groups. The hours are generous and the age diversity is amazing (programs for toddlers all the way to seniors!) My mother-in-law is a faithful water aerobics member and gardener, while my boys participate in a variety of sports (soccer, baseball, basketball, pickleball), and twin nieces are in gymnastics. I am active in aerobics and line dance at both City Park and Holly Oak.

10/17/2019 9:46 AM

156

Ropes course or rock climbing tower would be incredible

10/17/2019 9:44 AM

157

I would like to see more walking/hiking trails.

10/17/2019 9:43 AM

158

See previous comments concerning Hanna Park and how it’s use can be greatly expanded.

10/17/2019 9:33 AM

159

I love the continued growth of the performing arts as well as an increase of art culture and want to keep continuing that as we progress.

10/17/2019 9:14 AM

160

Dog inclusive amenities like a dog park, every other town has one. It’s tiresome paying taxes for more playgrounds for kids I don’t have. Kids and young families are not the only ones that enjoy parks. Young adults and their dogs also enjoy being at the park.

10/17/2019 8:42 AM

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City of Shelby Survey of Recreational Needs

Q26 What is your age?

Q25 What is your gender? Answered: 543

Answered: 537

Skipped: 206

Skipped: 212

18-22 years old

Male 23-29 years old

Female 30-39 years old

40-49 years old

Other

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

50-59 years old

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Male

41.62%

226

Female

57.64%

313

Other

0.74%

TOTAL

60 years old +

543

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

18-22 years old

13.22%

23-29 years old

7.82%

30-39 years old

17.88%

40-49 years old

21.23%

114

50-59 years old

20.86%

112

60 years old +

18.99%

TOTAL

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10%

102 537

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Q27 Please specify your ethnicity.

Q28 Please specify your race.

Answered: 536

Answered: 539

Skipped: 213

Skipped: 210

White

Hispanic or Latino

Black/African American Native American/Ame...

Not Hispanic or Latino Asian

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

Hispanic or Latino

2.43%

Not Hispanic or Latino

97.57%

TOTAL

Pacific Islander

90% 100%

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

523 536

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

White

81.45%

439

Black/African American

11.32%

Native American/American Indian

0.74%

Asian

0.19%

Pacific Islander

0.00%

Prefer not to answer

5.38%

Other (please specify)

0.93%

TOTAL

539

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Other

11/18/2019 10:07 AM

Hispanic

11/18/2019 8:10 AM

Majority white but spanish and italian also

11/15/2019 1:08 PM

Human

10/30/2019 4:33 PM

American

10/28/2019 3:20 PM

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Q29 What is your approximate annual household income?

Q30 Where do you live?

Answered: 537

Skipped: 212

Answered: 542

Less than $20,000

Skipped: 207

Within Shelby City limits

$20,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999

Within Cleveland...

$50,000 to $74,999 Outside of Cleveland...

$75,000 to $99,999

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

Over $100,000

Unsure or Prefer Not t... 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

ANSWER CHOICES

60%

70%

80%

90% 100%

RESPONSES

RESPONSES 52.40%

284

Within Cleveland County

43.91%

238

Outside of Cleveland County

3.69%

TOTAL

Less than $20,000

4.10%

$20,000 to $34,999

8.19%

$35,000 to $49,999

10.43%

$50,000 to $74,999

19.55%

105

$75,000 to $99,999

21.04%

113

Over $100,000

22.72%

122

Unsure or Prefer Not to Answer

13.97%

TOTAL

ANSWER CHOICES Within Shelby City limits

20 542

75 537

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APPENDIX III - NEIGHBORHOOD WORKSHOP COMMENTS HOLLY OAK PARK, NOV. 9, 2019 Comment Cards • RV Park Preserve the park to be Historical for History Development

• walking track • exercise classes for seniors • outings for seniors

• Be more inviting to other developer to improve Holly Park

• access to van (transportation)

• Swimming pool at Holly Park • Sidewalks and paved roads throughout the park

• new playground equip. for ages 5-12 with shade and rubber surfaces

• Indoor community aquatic center and/or seasonal structure to cover the aquatic center at City Park

• boxing ring • kids pool

• A facility like these, based on programming could serve the fitness, survival and social needs of people in Cleveland County and beyond

• 4th of July activities

• computer lab

• trail from Shelby high to Holly Oak Park

• Develop a youth chess league • We need to utilize two fishing lakes at Holly Oak to teach youth to fish by using retired fishermen

Optimist Park

• Splash park at Holly Oak Park

• Basketball goals

• Fishing camp (use the lake)

• Continue to offer softball and play equipment for youngsters

• Walking trail • Holly Oak Park must be preserved; very important part of African American history in Cleveland County • Preserve park for children

Palmer Park

• Walking trail

• Park benches

• Incorporate cross country trail at SHS

• Parking

• Provide more lighting and open for community use

• More or better signage

• Possibly add call box for safety

• Dog Park

• Covered benches at playground

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Shelby City Park

• Preserving its history. Rebrand its purpose

• Get rid of golf course. Make it a walking/bike trail

• Preservation of Holly Oak Park must be done

• Dog Park

• Pavilion for Live music

• Seasonal cover structure for aquatic center pool

• Lockers & showers with hot water

• Splash pad

• Update bathrooms

• Continue to offer golf to our residents, especially the youth learning the sport

• Train ride - carousel

• New picnic tables at the two shelters and new flooring under the shelters (paved flooring)

• Security cameras for entire park

• Remodel the bathrooms at the pool - add hangers for clothes and locker rooms, new mirrors • Outdoor pickleball courts-lighted for nighttime play

• More staff so can supervise more around the area • Sidewalks • Shuttle between parks! • Landscaping all areas; more development • More office material to use for park

Holly Oak Park

• Endorse/implement Willie Green’s Sports Center!

• Open up walking trail; make more user friendly • Splash pad for added activity • Add class for nutrition and exercise classes • Informational sessions for seniors • Mentoring programs • swimming pool • youth league sports • self-defense/law enforcement classes • sports facility 24/7 to get youth in area an alternative

Hanna Park • More nature trails • dog park • community aquatic center - indoor • splash pad and aquatic center to serve that area • playground shade • pickle ball courts - please outdoor, lighted

• WIFI - projector - accessibilities for programs • game room • Parking - paved asphalt all areas! • Tennis courts • preservation of Holly Oak Park must be done • Water fountain throughout the play area outside

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Rail Trail • Playgrounds all along trail • Covered Picnic/Rest areas • Make it happen :)

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MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NOV. 16, 2019 General Comments • Recording Studio • Arcade • Bowling • Skating Rink

Holly Oak Park • shuttle

• Ice Skating

• marketing (similar services, recruit from all parks)

• Enclose city park pool for year-round swimming. Sell memberships as needed

• more involvement from elected officials

• more programs & activities • upgrade bathrooms (need hot water & paper towels in bathrooms!)

Hanna Park

• upgrade & clear trails!

• Training Facility (for all sports)

• Trim trees & repair ingress & egress!

• Need shuttles running! (to and from parks)

• Blacktop pavilion & center parking lots • need same classes & activities offered in all parks, i.e. gymnastics, softball, swimming, pee wee football, etc.

Optimist Park • Open up area

• better management! (Current structure does not need a supervisor)

• No one knows about this park

Palmer Park Rail Trail • Need more information to the public about having a safe trail

• Improve all areas!! • Upgrade offerinsg; publicize existence!

Shelby City Park • Evaluate managerial structures (overall) • need to be more inviting to all communities • sanitize bathrooms, i.e. clean and deodorize, mop & wax floors

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CITY PARK, NOV. 12, 2019 General Comments

Optimist Park

• splash pad

• Redo ballfield - lights, bathroom & concession

• golf course golf slip

• Parking for shelter & playground - remove trees

• outdoor basketball courts

• renovate ball field

• hiking trails

• keep playground safe, clean - involve community in shaping the opportunity

• pickleball anything! • Pickleball complex indoor and outdoor x11

• upgrade fields & facilities

• pickleball courts - old Shelby Middle School Tennis courts could make a premier venue x2

• pickleball courts

• splash pad • retractable roof over pool

• update ballfields and facilities

Rail Trail

• biking lanes/trails

• Bathrooms x3

• skateboard parks

• More protection (security)

• pickleball @ Hanna or City Park also Holly Oak/ outdoor courts @ old SMS x2

• Lights and body-weight fitness areas

• Big center like Sports Connection in Charlotte

• parking

• Ballfields at Shelby City Park • New Bathrooms & concession stand at Carousel Complex Fields

Hanna Park • Pickleball courts (Carolina Courts, Concord, NC) x12 • pool and splash pads x3 • something like sports connection in Charlotte • dog park x2 • shade for playground • need 4-6 pickleball courts

• 2 or 3 bathrooms • safety & clean x2 • consider historical local RR components, i.e. Lawndale by narrow gauge footprint north toward DBL Shoals, Lawndale. (City/ county project) • Water access (drinking) • Hab uptown • Connectivity to other community parks • splash pad x2 • dog park x2 • water access (drinking)

• baseball fields

• lights, security, bathrooms x5

• dedicated pickleball complex indoor/outdoor lighted courts; 10-14 courts x8

• indoor farmers market

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• pickleball courts

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Shelby City Park

Holly Oak Park

• bathrooms for playground area

• Improve the fishing pond; teach fishing classes - +1

• pickle ball courts

• Improve the nature trail, identify various foliage/vegetation/teach classes

• fishing pond • pickle ball courts (indoor & outdoor) - x14 • pickle ball courts (indoor & outdoor) complex x3 • ballfields baseball/softball • Add 2 more ballfields • Redo original complex w/ bathrooms/concession in middle • Enclose the pool; swim year-round - +1 • Upgrade bathrooms - +1 • Renovate pool/enclose for year-round programming • New lights & dugouts at complex 2+ restrooms • HVAC Girl Scout Hut • Expand all aboard playground/splash pad • splash pad x4 • game room • dog park x2 • more ball parks • mtn. bike trail • retractable roof for aquatics center • smaller gym off the gym we have - for extra practices! • fitness/weight room • on old ballfields in middle area have restrooms & concession stand • add restroom complex to all aboard • water fountains/bottle & pet filling H2O • better lighting (out front, etc.) (w/o light trespass) • more shaded covering & benches in playground area

• picnic areas • redo ballfield by adding new bathrooms and concession • new press box at ballfield • next phase of playground • swimming pool, indoor & outdoor - +1 • Upgrade bathrooms (upgrade the septic system) • Pave parking lots & roads!!! • More help • Sectuary (?) • Things for seniors to do! • Designate as a Historical Location (Senator Ted Alexander) • Complete playground renovation w/ 5-12 yr. & rubber surfacing • renovate ball field • tennis courts • fitness/weight room (exercises) - +1 • splash pad x2 • teach pickle ball - utilize the gym for pickleball • pickle ball courts

Palmer Park • Improve landscape, more lighting at dark • promote its existence & access • involve the nearby community in planning • improve facilities • pickleball courts

• marketing (similar services, recruit from all parks)

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APPENDIX IV - PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS CITY PARK, FEB. 25, 2020 • No boulder, too dangerous for children. One slip of the feet and a head injury is the result, perhaps hip injury. • No rain protection from the shelters. Roofs are open at the top • Need more of pool area with water – at least 3’ to 4’ of water • Trim trees by the lakes • Shelby City parks needs a water feature. Pond or lake for viewing, fishing, picnic, walking path, etc. (Freedom Park Charlotte). • Restrooms on playground level. • Plenty of water sources. • Shade

• Consider a “Park Golf” course. Look at Destroyer Park Golf in Clarence, NY. It is the only ‘park golf’ course in the US. VERY popular in Japan. Uses small acreage. Hole lengths 30 to just over 100 yards. Ball about the size of a pool ball (similar consistency). Use one club – putter length with driver face, par is 3 to 5 strokes. Hole size about coffee can size. Players from youth to elderly can play. I play at the one in NY every year and always have a great time. They have a gazebo, restrooms, and you can have group events there. Would be easy to do on part of existing City Park course. If you want more info, look at them online or contact me. • I think a skate park would greatly benefit our park. As a leader of our local One Love Skate Ministry, I see first hand how many

• 18-hole disc golf course

of our local youth get shooed off by local business owners,

• Upgrade main building and gym

police, and how the risk is greater for them to get hit by cars.

• More indoor basketball courts • Having the pool year round would be special for Shelby. • Learn to swim programs for all ages • Preserve ROW as much as possible or future rail?

A skateboard facility could also give our youth a safe place to pursue this popular activity as this also keeps a lot of our youth off the streets and out of trouble. • For pool renovations consider retractable roof, pool perimeter shade structures with solar panels.

• Don’t forget the Dog Park. Many small-medium sized communities have one. The dogs and their owners will thank you.

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APPENDIX V - BUDGET DETAILS RECREATION INVENTORY CITY PARK

Task # D 1.1

D 1.2 D 1.3

D 1.4 D 1.5 D 1.6 D 1.7

D 1.8 D 1.9

D 1.10

Item Aquatic Facilities Updates Swimming Pool Shell Pool Deck Building Roofs Repair/Replace Mechanical as Needed Slides Restroom, Showers, Basket Room, and Concession Stand Shade Structures Retractable Pool Roof (Optional) Splash Pad Baseball Facilities Renovations (4 fields) Dugouts (2 per field) Lighting Fencing Concession Stand and Restrooms Retaining Wall (6ft x 80ft) Parking Improvements Allocation Maintenance Facility Relocation Pickleball Courts (60 ft x 30 ft) Shelters Large Shelter (100 ft x 70 ft) Small Shelters (50 ft x 30 ft) Renovate Existing Shelter Existing Restrooms Renovation Girl Scout Hut Renovations Building Landscape Enhancements Sidewalks

Unit LS

Quantity 1

LS LS

1 1

$ $

EA EA LS LS LS LS LS EA

8 4 1 1 1 1 1 4

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

EA EA LS LS LS

1 3 1 1 1

$ $ $ $ $

1000

Subtotal Engineering + Permitting (18%) Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Total LS=Lump Sum CY=Cubic Yard

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Unit Cost

Item Cost $1,000,000.00 $

800,000.00 $ 800,000.00 200,000.00 $ $ 30,000.00 $ 240,000.00 75,000.00 $ 300,000.00 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 250,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ $ 150,000.00 $ 150,000.00 75,000.00 $ 225,000.00 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 50,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $

150.00

Total Cost 1,800,000.00

200,000.00 750,000.00

250,000.00 100,000.00 200,000.00 425,000.00

50,000.00 100,000.00

150,000.00 $4,025,000.00 $724,500.00 $120,750.00 $281,750.00 $5,152,000.00

LF=Linear Foot SF=Square Foot

SY=Square Yard Allow=Allowance

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HANNA PARK Task # D 6.1 D 6.2

Item Playground Shade Structures Soccer Fields

Unit LS LS

Subtotal Engineering + Permitting (18%) Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Total LS=Lump Sum CY=Cubic Yard

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Quantity 3 2

Unit Cost $ 25,000.00 $ 100,000.00

Item Cost

Total Cost $ 75,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ $ $ $ $

LF=Linear Foot SF=Square Foot

275,000.00 49,500.00 8,250.00 19,250.00 352,000.00

SY=Square Yard Allow=Allowance

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RECREATION INVENTORY Task # C 1.1 C 1.2 C 1.3

C 1.4

C 1.5

C 1.6 C 1.7 C 1.8 C 1.9

Item

HOLLY OAK PARK

Splash Pad Expanded Playground Area (ages 5-12) Natural Surface Trail Network Improvements Existing Trail Renovations/Resurfacing New Connector Trail Restroom Renovation and Addition Restrooms Activity Center Restroom Addition Shelters Existing Shelter Renovations Flexible-use Shelter (100 ft x 20 ft) Pond Improvements Parking Improvements Existing Shed Relocation Baseball Facilities Renovation Bleachers Lighting Fencing Fields Dugouts Concession Stand Irrigation

Unit LS Allow

Quantity 1

LF LF

4000 2500

LS LS

1 1

$ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00

LS LS LS LS LS

1 2 1 1 1

$ $ $ $ $

LS EA LS LS EA LS LS

1 1 1 1 2 1 1

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

Subtotal Engineering + Permitting (18%) Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Total LS=Lump Sum CY=Cubic Yard

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LF=Linear Foot SF=Square Foot

Unit Cost $ 200,000.00 $ 180,000.00 $ $

Item Cost

$ $ $

Total Cost 200,000.00 180,000.00 195,000.00

175,000.00

$ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 100,000.00 $ 200,000.00 10,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00 60,000.00 $ 60,000.00 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 30,000.00 $ 60,000.00 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00

250,000.00

$ $ $ $ $

1,515,000.00 272,700.00 45,450.00 106,050.00 1,939,200.00

30.00 $ 120,000.00 30.00 $ 75,000.00

10,000.00 200,000.00 15,000.00 290,000.00

SY=Square Yard Allow=Allowance

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PALMER PARK Task # C 2.1

C 2.2

C 2.3 C 2.4

C 2.5 C 2.6 C 2.7 C 2.8

Item Warren and Osborne Street Entrance Improvements Park Signage Public Art Shelters Large Picnic Shelter (30 ft x 30 ft) Small Picnic Shelter (15 ft x 15 ft) Stream Restoration Walking Loop Concrete Path Bridges (250 LF) Adventure Playground New Restrooms Parking Improvements Basketball Court Renovations Court Renovation Court Cover (Optional) Lighting (Optional)

Unit

Quantity

LS LS

1 1

$ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00

EA EA LS

2 3 1

LF LF LS LS LS

2600 250 1 1 1

LS LS LS

1 1 1

$ 60,000.00 $ 120,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 275,000.00 $ $ $ 150.00 $ 390,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 125,000.00 $ $ 200,000.00 $ $ 200,000.00 $ $ $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00

Subtotal Engineering + Permitting (18%) Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Total LS=Lump Sum CY=Cubic Yard

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Unit Cost

Item Cost

Total Cost $ 30,000.00

210,000.00

275,000.00 640,000.00

125,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 325,000.00

$ 2,005,000.00 $ 360,900.00 $ 60,150.00 $ 140,350.00 $ 2,566,400.00 LF=Linear Foot SF=Square Foot

SY=Square Yard Allow=Allowance

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RECREATION INVENTORY Task # C 3.1

C 3.2

C 3.3

C 3.4

C 3.5 C 3.6

OPTIMIST PARK

Item Baseball Facilities Renovation Bleachers Lighting Fencing Fields Dugouts Concession Stand Irrigation Playground Improvements Relocation of Existing Facility Additional Playground Facilities Shade Structure New Shelter and Restrooms Large Shelter (20 ft x 60 ft) Restroom Facilities Greenway Trailhead, Sidewalks, and Pedestrian Stream Crossing Trailhead Kiosk Multi-use Path Pedestrian Bridge Connector Paths Parking Improvements Road Improvements

Unit

Quantity

LS EA LS LS EA LS LS

1 1 1 1 2 1 1

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

LS Allow LS

1 1

$ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00

LS LS

1 1

$ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00

LS LF LS LF LS LS

Subtotal Engineering + Permitting (18%) Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Total LS=Lump Sum SHELBY PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN

1 400 1 300 1 1

Unit Cost

$ $ $ $ $ $

30,000.00 75,000.00 60,000.00 5,000.00 30,000.00 50,000.00 10,000.00

25,000.00 100.00 25,000.00 150.00 200,000.00 150,000.00

Item Cost $ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $

30,000.00 75,000.00 60,000.00 5,000.00 60,000.00 50,000.00 10,000.00

25,000.00 40,000.00 25,000.00 45,000.00

Total Cost $ 290,000.00

130,000.00

275,000.00

135,000.00

$ $

200,000.00 150,000.00

$ 1,180,000.00 $ 212,400.00 $ 35,400.00 $ 82,600.00 $ 1,510,400.00 LF=Linear Foot

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DEPOT PARK Task # Item C 4.1 Old Depot Building Renovation C 4.2 Rail Trail Concrete Trail (14' wide X 1400 LF) Elevated Trail Section C 4.3 Mist Arbor C 4.4 Custom Swing Benches C 4.5 Sculpture C 4.6 Open Green Lawn with Shade Structure Open Green Lawn Shade Structure C 4.7 Stage C 4.8 Visitor Orientation Trailhead C 4.9 Restrooms C 4.10 Shelters Large Shelter (20' X 40') Small Shelter (15' X 25') C 4.11 Splash Pad C 4.12 Adventure Playground C 4.13 Southern Gateway Additional Costs Site Prep and Grading Lighting Landscaping Furnishings and Signage

Unit LS

Quantity 1

LF LS LS LS LS

1400 1 1 6 2

SF LS SF LS LS

10000 1 1800 1 1

LS LS LS LS LS

1 3 1 1 1

LS LS LS LS

1 1 1 1

Subtotal Engineering + Permitting (18%) Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Total LS=Lump Sum CY=Cubic Yard

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Unit Cost

Item Cost

Total Cost TBD $ 455,000.00

$ 200.00 $ 280,000.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 60,000.00 $ $ 4,800.00 $ $ 24,000.00 $ $ $ 10.00 $ 100,000.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 105.00 $ $ 150,000.00 $ $ 260,000.00 $ $ $ 80,000.00 $ 80,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 275,000.00 $ $ 125,000.00 $

$ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 120,000.00

60,000.00 28,800.00 48,000.00 145,000.00

189,000.00 150,000.00 260,000.00 230,000.00

275,000.00 125,000.00 TBD 420,000.00

$2,385,800.00 $429,444.00 $71,574.00 $167,006.00 $3,053,824.00 LF=Linear Foot SF=Square Foot

SY=Square Yard Allow=Allowance

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RECREATION INVENTORY Task # R1 R2 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 FB2

Item Shelby Rail Trail Shelby Rail Trail Extension City Park to First Broad River Greenway Palmer Park to Downtown Palmer Park to Kings Road Park Kings Road Park to Holly Oak Park Holly Oak Park to Rail Trail - North Optimist Park to Rail Trail Holly Oak Park to Rail Trail - South First Broad River Greenway to Rail Trail First Broad River Greenway Extension

MULTI-USE PATHS Unit LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF

Subtotal Engineering + Permitting (18%) Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Total LS=Lump Sum CY=Cubic Yard

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Quantity 13728 40128 4452 2945 4075 6125 5245 4826 6969 17371 31680

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Unit Cost 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

Item Cost

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Total Cost 1,372,800.00 4,012,800.00 445,200.00 294,500.00 407,500.00 612,500.00 524,500.00 482,600.00 696,900.00 1,737,100.00 3,168,000.00

$ 13,754,400.00 $ 2,475,792.00 $ 412,632.00 $ 962,808.00 $ 17,605,632.00 LF=Linear Foot SF=Square Foot

SY=Square Yard Allow=Allowance

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TWIN TRESTLE TRAILHEAD Task # FB 1.1 FB 2.1 FB 2.2 FB 2.3

Item

Suspension Bridge River Access Enhancements Fishing Pier Restrooms

Unit LS LS LS LS

Subtotal Engineering + Permitting (18%) Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Total LS=Lump Sum CY=Cubic Yard

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LF=Linear Foot SF=Square Foot

Quantity 1 1 1 1

Unit Cost $ 100,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 200,000.00

Item Cost

$ $ $ $

Total Cost 100,000.00 50,000.00 25,000.00 200,000.00

$ $ $ $ $

375,000.00 67,500.00 11,250.00 26,250.00 480,000.00

SY=Square Yard Allow=Allowance

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