Chapter 6
Recommendations for Park and Recreation Planning
Jenkins Memorial Lookout • remove select trees to improve view of river • evaluate opportunity to connect the lookout to the existing Riverwalk • add amenities such as a gazebo, benches and picnic tables • evaluate and plan for better ADA access • replace park sign and improve wayfinding to the park • replace railing and or sidewalk along River Road
Deerwood Glen Park
• install park sign • create a plan to develop the park when population is present to support use. Amenities to consider: neighborhood playground, half-court basketball, sand volleyball
Weber Park
• install two small pavilions* • manage existing vegetation by removing hazardous trees and selective pruning/removal of others (including tree stumps) • install a swing set* • bring the playground up to meet ADA standards*
Bowman Park
• reaffix all missing signage
Public Tennis Courts
• add benches for spectators • update/repair existing court surfacing* • add a drinking fountain
Veteran’s Park
• design and install a comprehensive and accessible trail system including a walking trail through ravine and access to the backfield • additional amenities including an additional shelter, picnic tables • update fitness equipment along walking trail • evaluate additional parking options, design and installation • screen dumpster area • upgrades to ball fields including: lighting, scoreboard replacement and additions • add a drinking fountain • study the feasibility of a new equipment storage facility on site
Municipal Pool
• study the feasibility of a new indoor pool facility in the place of the existing outdoor pool
• remodel/replace existing “stable building” with a new restroom and storage building* • design and install new ADA accessible paths throughout the park • design and install park informational signage • design and install a second shelter • install new site furnishings including; grills, benches and picnic tables • replace deteriorating basketball hoop equipment • stripe and mark ADA parking stalls • design and install ADA playground • install security lighting • re-establish lawn areas
Kilbourn Public Library
Rotary Park
Boat Launch Ramp (Indiana Avenue Boat Launch) and Municipal Docks (Illinois Avenue Boat Docks)
• evaluate options for additional parking, design and installation • add a drinking fountain • addition of batting cage
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• evaluate the best use of the open space • create a site plan which may include the following: defined soccer field, small pavilion, benches, outdoor classroom/educational component, area for festivals and gardens with additional shade trees
Recreation Center
• consider remodeling and converting existing recreation center to a public works/maintenance garage and study the feasibility of a new recreation center
• upgrade all dock facilities and provide adequate ADA access
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