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Garden of the Gods Restroom Facility Improvement Plan
Public Meeting #2 November 30th, 2017
Project Team
Garden of the Gods Park
Regional Park in Natural Setting • Public Park Deeded to the City in 1909 • 1300 acre Regional Park • National Natural Landmark
TripAdvisor • #1 Park in the Country • #2 Park in the World
Visitation • 1 Million visitors a year in 1994 • New traffic and pedestrian counters estimate
4 Million visitors
Existing Restrooms • North Main Parking Lot (2 women/2 men)
• Scotsman Picnic Area Seasonal (2 women/2 men)
1994 Master Plan
• Traffic and Parking Improvements
• Removal and Relocation of Visitor Center
• Additional Trails and Picnic Areas
• Further
Consideration for Hidden Inn
• Ultimately Removed
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Project Goals
• Develop new and/or renovate restroom facilities within the park
• Increase restroom facility capacity with
growing visitor demand • Complement and blend exterior architectural
designs with existing structures and natural setting
• Maintain visitor satisfaction while preserving
natural splendor • Engage in community dialog
Community Engagement Plan
1. Preliminary Site Development Input 2. Concept Plan Review and Feedback 3. Final Design and Site Plan
Preliminary Site Development Plan Input Stakeholder Engagement
September 19 & 21, 2017 17 key stakeholders
Existing Facility Survey (Online and at Park)
175 completed online 150 completed in the Park
Community Meeting #1
October 24 – Discussed opportunities, collected community feedback
Concept Plan Review/Feedback
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board November 9 – Informational Presentation
Community Meeting #2 November 30 – Review Draft Plan
Public Comment to Date
Stakeholders North Main
• Demolish and rebuild in current location, increase capacity and industrial strength
Scotsman • Improve this location and open
year round Parking Lot 4 (Previously Hidden Inn)
• ADA lot important and room to expand
Parking Lot 7 • Fairly heavily traveled spot and
good access Parking Lot 10
• Lots of trail users and south of park has appeal
Public Comment to Date
On-Site Surveys (150) / On-Line Surveys (175) Restroom features important to visitors:
Clean and well maintained Safe at all times Pleasant or neutral smell Can be used evenings/weekends Free of graffiti or damage Enough toilets to minimize wait Conveniently located in places you visit
Additional restroom location: • On-site survey participants split between Lot 4 and Lot 7 • On-line survey participants
• 92 participants select Lot 7/Central Garden • 47 participants select Lot 4/Central Garden
Top restroom design features: • Water conservation • Low impact design • Compliment and blend design • Energy conservation
Public Comment to Date
Community Meeting #1 – Oct. 24 Location Input
• North Main convenient, but needs to be expanded • Scotsman bad location, due to lack of parking
• Keep it open year-round • Lot #10 best location to add • 2/3 of participants preferred Lot #7 • 1/3 of participants preferred Lot #4
Important Facility Features • Proximity to parking • Stall doors • Hand dryers / baby changing tables
Top restroom design features • Pleasing design • Low maintenance
Project Locations Overview Map
North Main Parking Lot Existing Conditions
North Main Parking Lot Option 1
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
North Main Parking Lot Option 2
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
North Main Parking Lot Option 3
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
North Main Parking Lot Massing Study
Central Garden -Parking Lot 7 Existing Conditions
Central Garden -Parking Lot 7 Option 1
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden -Parking Lot 7 Option 2
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden -Parking Lot 7 Option 3
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden -Parking Lot 7 Option 4
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Central Garden - Parking Lot 7 Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Existing Conditions
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Option 1
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Option 2
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Option 3
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Option 4
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Parking Lot 10 South Garden Massing Study
Scotsman Picnic Area Existing Conditions
Scotsman Picnic Area Option
Scotsman Picnic Area Existing Condition
Architectural Inspiration
Architectural Inspiration
Restroom Systems
• Fully Plumbed • Piped Water with Septic System • Composting • Vault
Questions
Next Steps
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board December 14 – Presentation of the Draft Plan for Approval 9 am at the Parks Admin Office 1401 Recreation Way, 80905
Project Design Now through 2018
Project Implementation Phase 1 – Main Parking Lot Facility Construction Winter/Spring 2018 Phase 2 – Remaining locations fall 2018 – Spring 2019
Site Location Preference Exercise
Place small post-it on each location display for preferred site option. North Main
Three site location options
Lot 7 – Central Garden Four site location options Lot 10 – South Garden Four site locations Architectural Inspiration Preference Place small post-it on preferred architectural design.
THANK YOU!
Project Information coloradosprings.gov/GOGrestrooms