Sheldon: Community Park Master PlanLake: 14.21 Acres DOT Property: 42.45 Park Property: 67.37 ... Projects that require less planning and design and can be done ... RDG Created Date:

Sheldon: Community Park Master Plan

Council Presentation

March 21st, 2012

Discovery Phase

City Park & Recreation Comp. Plan


Inventory & Analysis

Discovery Phase Sheldon: Community Park Master Plan

Environmental Consideration


• Topography

• Ridge Line

• Pond Edge

• Pond

• Water Table

• Wetland

• Soils

• Vegetation

• Habitat

• Wildlife

• Climate

Discovery Phase Sheldon: Community Park Master Plan

Our Priorities Through Analysis


Values

Serve the Community of Sheldon

• Develop a park the meets the needs of the

residence of Sheldon

Preserve & Protect the Regional Asset

• Don’ Over Do it

Restoration of the Natural Environment

• Wetlands

• Grasslands / Prairie

• Focus on Water Quality

Education and Interpretation

• Historical

• Environmental

• Outdoor skills building

• Connect with Schools

Opportunity to Recreate in a Natural Setting

• Promote nature based activities

• Provide for a diversity of users

• Provide recreational opportunity 4 seasons

Partnership and Connections

• O’Brien County

• Sioux County

• Iowa DOT

• Iowa DNR

• Iowa Economic Development

• Iowa Parks Foundation

• Keep Iowa Beautiful

• Trees Forever

• Sheldon / Urban and / Regional Trail System

• Advocacy and User Groups

• Sheldon Park and Recreation


Program Development

Discovery Phase

Day Lodge

• 7,500 to 8,500 SF

• Reception hall 300 people (4,500 SF)

• Education / Interpretation / Art

Shelters / Shade Structure

• TBD

Fishing Access

• Fishing node

• Pier

• Shoreline access

Trail Network

• Recreational (hard surface min 8”)

• Nature trail

• Board walk

Courts / Fields / Playgrounds

• Bocce ball

• Basketball ½ court

• Volleyball

• Open space (8 acres min)

• Traditional playground

• Nature play

Seasonal Activities

• Camping RV/ Tent

• Large flexible open spaces

• Skating

• Snow shoes


Program Development

Art / Nature Tower

• Iconic facility

Environmental

• Improve grade @ pond

• Dev. Recreational earthworks

• Enhance wetlands

• Restore prairie

• Promote woodland (savanna)

• Habitat

Signage package

• Branding

• Entry Portal

• Directional

• Wayfinding

Concept Overview Preliminary Design


Concept A Concept B Concept C

Concept Overview Preliminary Design


1 Residential Development

Residential Development

Concept A Concept B Concept C

Concept A Master Plan


Day Lodge

Earthworks

Board Walk

Observation Tower

Fishing

RV Camping

Sand Volleyball

Open Space

The Village

Residential

Amphitheater

West Park Access

Restored Savanna

Restored Prairie Nature Trail

Concept A Master Plan


Lake: 14.21 Acres

DOT Property: 42.45

Park Property: 67.37

Trail Network Hard Surfaced: 1.5 miles

Nature: 1.3 miles

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Program Master Plan


Day Lodge

• 9,500 Total SF

• 300 Person Capacity (15SF/Person=4,500)

• 2 Offices

• Art Room

• Kitchenette

• Storage

• Discovery Garden

• Bocce Ball Courts

• Storm Water Management System

• LEED Structure


Day Lodge

• 9,500 Total SF

• 300 Person Capacity (15SF/Person=4,500)

• 2 Offices

• Art Room

• Kitchenette

• Storage

Program Master Plan

Concept Alternatives


Concept A Concept Alternatives


Day Lodge


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Day Lodge




Day Lodge

• Bocce Ball Courts



Bocce Ball

Concept Alternatives


Amphitheater

• 300 Person Capacity

• 20 Person Capacity Stage

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Master Plan


Large Open Space

• 9 Acres

Master Plan


Trail

• Recreational Trail

• Natural Trail

• Boardwalk

Master Plan


Winter

• Sledding

• Skiing

• Shoeing

Master Plan


Landscapes

• Prairie

• Wetland

• Woodland

• Managed

Mixed Prairie & Woodlands

Savannah

Emergent Zone Plantings

Dry Prairie

Mixed Prairie

Upland Prairie

Wet Prairie

Master Plan Revised


Implementation

Sheldon: Community Park Master Plan Timing

The recommended improvements identified in this plan are anticipated to be implemented over time. Some recommendations require more detailed planning and design which would extend implementation of those recommendations. Projects that require less planning and design and can be done with limited funds may be completed earlier.

Priorities Higher priorities are assigned to those recommendations that are more responsive to the goals of the plan. Projects related to preserving and protecting the urban oasis, restoring the natural environment, enhancing education/interpretation, building recreation opportunities and fostering partnerships are considered priorities. Additionally, those projects that improve park access, provide greater accessibility for people with disabilities and generate increased revenues also rank higher on the priority list.

Cost Estimates Cost estimates have been developed for each recommendation within this plan. These estimates are intended for budget planning efforts only and will be updated over time. The following cost estimates are summarized by category. Projected costs for implementing this plan in its entirety approach $2 million. The estimated costs associated with each type of proposed improvement are listed below. These estimates are current year costs and do not reflect future inflation. Projects completed in-house may result in cost savings. Annual operations and maintenance costs associated with existing facilities are not included in these estimates. More detailed cost estimates will be developed when planning and design is completed on individual projects and as funding becomes available.

Funding Strategy Options The proposed improvements within this plan for the Community Park must be integrated into the overall budget/program needs of Sheldon. As master plans are completed for other parks within the City of Sheldon, the proposed improvements will be considered comprehensively across the entire system. Additionally, the needs associated with maintaining the existing facilities within the park system will be considered along with the proposed improvements. Potential funding sources include annual appropriations, grants, partnerships and long-term public financing.

Implementation


IMPROVEMENT CATEGORY ESTIMATED COST . Residential Development (23.8 Acres) Range $1,800,000 - $2,200,000

Commercial Development (6.9 Acres) Range Varies RV Camping Community Building Range $250,000 - $350,000

Neighborhood Center Range $200,000 - $300,000

West Entrance Range $100,000 - $250,000

Amphitheater Range $170,000 - $220,000

Trails Range $350,000 - $2,000,000

Great Lawn Range $150,000 - $450,000

Community Building Range $1,500,000 - $2,200,000

Natural Play Area Range $200,00 - $700,000

Earthworks Range $150,000 - $200,000

Landscape Varies Ecological Restoration Varies Site Furnishing Varies Signage Varies Utilities Varies

Implementation


Master Plan Revised


Thank You

Documents

Sheldon: Community Park Master PlanLake: 14.21 Acres DOT Property: 42.45 Park Property: 67.37 ... Projects that require less planning and design and can be done ... RDG Created Date: