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Home My WebLink AboutItem V- CORP Plan 1 1 111 Il J J11 � D Oshkosh gill r ar r 0 City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Support Staff Ray Maurer, Parks Director Bill Sturm, Landscape Operations Manager Chad Dallman, Assistant Parks Director Jenny McCollian, Revenue Facilities Manager Stacy James, Administrative Assistant City Council Members Steve Cummings, Mayor Thomas R. Pech, Jr. Steve Herman, Deputy Mayor Caroline Panske Debra L. Allison-Aasby Lori Palmeri Jake Krause Advisory Park Board Members Amy Davis Bill Miller Anthony Dirth Carrie Rule William Gogolewski Megan Schuessler Steve Herman Terry Wohler Todd Kaufmann Consultant/Rettler Corporation John Kneer, RLA, ASLA, President Rebecca Ramirez, PLA, Landscape Architect City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I: Executive Summary Page Executive Summary......................................................................... 1 Section II: Introduction City of Oshkosh Mission Statement.................................................2 Introduction & Purpose....................................................................3 Goals & Objectives..........................................................................4 Section III: Community Description City of Oshkosh Location in Winnebago County..............................9 Community Description: Social & Physical ....................................10 Section IV: Park System Standards Outdoor Recreation Facilities Terminology....................................14 Section V: Park Inventory & Analysis Outdoor Recreation Facilities Inventory.........................................20 ParkMatrix ....................................................................................34 ParkLocation Map.........................................................................35 Bicycle/Pedestrian Route Maps.....................................................36 Current Conditions.........................................................................37 Park Service Area Map..................................................................40 Future Park Lands.........................................................................41 Proposed Park Acquisition Map.....................................................42 ParkAcquisition.............................................................................43 Unique Park Facilities in Oshkosh.................................................45 Riverfront Development Map.........................................................48 Section VI: Additional Green Space Green Space Facilities Inventory...................................................49 Section VII: Needs Assessment Needs Assessment........................................................................58 Recreation Standards....................................................................68 City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VIII: Recommendations General Recommendations...........................................................69 Specific Proposals.........................................................................78 Section IX: Capital Improvements Capital Improvements: Action Program ....................................... 108 Capital Improvement Schedule.................................................... 109 Section X: Maintenance Plan Maintenance Plan........................................................................ 117 Section XI: Funding Funding Programs.......................................................................119 Section XII: References Annotated Bibliography ............................................................... 121 SiteMap Index.............................................................................122 Appendix ■ City of Oshkosh Parks Department On-line Survey & Responses ■ User Group / Stakeholder Needs Assessment Survey (conducted by OCVB) ■ User Group / Stakeholder Survey Responses (conducted by OCVB) ■ Historic Park Information ■ Outdoor Facility Development Standards City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 1:Executive Summary Executive Summary A Comprehensive Outdoor Park and Open Space Plan is a formal document designed to assist communities in the development of park and open space amenities that will satisfy the needs of their citizens. The plan provides a means of identifying, analyzing, promoting, and responding to changes in society, both present and future. The document is also required as a prerequisite for participation in outdoor recreation grant programs. This document is an update of the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan adopted by the City of Oshkosh in 2011. This plan also follows the general guidelines as provided by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This report begins by establishing the goals and objectives the plan will produce. It also provides information about the social and physical characteristics of the City of Oshkosh. These characteristics, when applied by the guidelines set by National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), provide a basis for understanding open space and recreation needs in the City of Oshkosh. However, the NRPA guidelines represent minimum goals and cannot be used as definitive evidence that the unique needs for open space and recreation in a particular city are being met. Due to this variability, a current needs assessment has been conducted based on input from City of Oshkosh staff and officials, citizen comments from public input meetings, and meetings with specific park user groups. This information was used to help compile a list of recommendations for various park facilities throughout the City of Oshkosh. The recommendations have been integrated into a Capital Improvements Action Plan, in which each project is described and given a date for completion. A list of funding programs, both existing and potential, has also been identified for implementation purposes. Adoption of this Comprehensive Outdoor Park and Open Space Plan by the City of Oshkosh and endorsement by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will maintain city eligibility to apply for and receive funding from either the state or federal government for the next five years. City of Oshkosh Page I 1 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 11: Introduction City of Oshkosh Mission Statement The City of Oshkosh seeks to provide a park and recreation system that will meet the needs of our current residents and future generations, preserve and protect the City's open space, water, historical and natural resources, and provide a park and recreation program that is designed to enhance the City's quality of life. i I i n Ad I F r l City of Oshkosh Page 2 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 11: Introduction Introduction Public open space and recreation facilities are great assets and increasingly important investments for municipalities and residents. Parks and recreation facilities: • Strongly influence the image and perception of a community • Provide leisure time opportunities for residents and visitors • Contribute to general satisfaction, morale, and civic pride • Promote the general health, welfare, and safety of citizens • Serve an essential role in preserving natural resources and providing a connection to nature • Benefit the community economically. Today parks and open space are viewed as essential to the public good in much the same way that roads, sewers, and other public infrastructure are. Good planning is essential to making sure these services are provided in an efficient and effective manner. Several important components of planning are: keeping up with changing regulations, creating a schedule for improving existing facilities, deciding when and where to implement additional facilities, and identifying and adapting to meet evolving community needs. This planning process is typically outlined and explained in a Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP). Purpose This plan is a cooperative effort based on resources from the original Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan and input from City staff and citizens. It is intended to update the previous Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan adopted by the City of Oshkosh in 2011. Approval of this plan will maintain City eligibility to apply for and receive federal and state grants as well as guide the City in continuing to meet the open space and recreation needs of its citizens for the next five years. City of Oshkosh Page 3 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 11: Introduction Goals and Objectives Goals and objectives are an important component in the planning process. People and groups use open space differently, which complicates the task of defining goals and objectives that apply to a broad spectrum of conditions and programs. The following goals and objectives are provided to guide city staff and officials in their decision-making process with regard to open space and recreation matters. The goals set forth in this plan reflect the City intentions to provide quality parks, recreation and open space opportunities to its citizens. Land Acquisition Goal: Maintain an adequate amount of active and passive recreational lands to meet current and future recreational needs. • Acquire additional lands for passive park use based on current demand, projected demand, and environmental significance as recommended by the Action Plan of the City's Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. • Acquire appropriate, developable land for active recreation facilities in areas targeted for future park development. Park Facilities Goal: Provide adequate facilities at all parks within the City's park system as dictated by park use and type (i.e., neighborhood vs. community park facilities). • Develop and approve a site-specific master plan as soon as park land is designated or acquired. • Begin to develop park facilities when the proposed park's residential area begins to be developed. • Develop park facilities in concert with the growth of the population located near the park. Shared Services Goal: Coordinate development efforts and the use and maintenance of recreational facilities among the City of Oshkosh, the Oshkosh Area School District, UW-Oshkosh, Winnebago County, surrounding communities, and public and private recreation associations. • Coordinate city/school/county/association development projects to improve and expand recreation opportunities and economic benefits throughout the community in a cost-effective manner. City of Oshkosh Page 1 4 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 11: Introduction • Develop formal use/revenue/maintenance agreements among the City, the School District, and public and private recreation associations to help operate and maintain public recreation facilities in the city. Park Development Goal: Promote the benefits of larger neighborhood and community parks which provide a wide range of facilities. • Analyze the location, size, and function of existing and proposed parks if land developments, annexations, or zoning changes occur. • Determine the location of future park sites to best serve community-wide needs. • Identify residential districts that are deficient in neighborhood parks and consider acquiring land for parks in these areas. In central-city areas, consider in fill lots for privately owned and maintained parks to address deficiencies. Preservation Goal: Preserve environmentally-sensitive and historically significant areas. • Conservancy lands, which can be adequately and appropriately protected without public expenditure, should be preserved. Public funds should be used to acquire conservancy lands that cannot be protected through other means, or where public access is a high priority. • Incorporate and promote natural features such as floodplains, wetlands, and woodlands as passive recreation areas. • Preserve and/or appropriately develop environmental corridors. • Identify and incorporate historical entities into the development of city parks. • Incorporate signage identifying the historic significance of certain parks and areas. Amenities Goal: Provide residents with safe and reliable recreation equipment throughout the City park system. • Replace unsafe, old and deteriorating equipment at all City parks. • Continually monitor and maintain existing park equipment to ensure its longevity and safety. • Identify and replace park facilities that do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. • Identify and replace all playground equipment that does not meet CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) or ASTM (American Society for City of Oshkosh Page 1 5 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 11: Introduction Testing and Materials) safety guidelines. Install poured in place rubber surfacing. Funding Goal: Use all available sources of funds to further enhance the quality of the City's park system. • Pursue funding from state and federal programs which can assist in the acquisition and development of desired park system improvements. • Solicit donations from other public and private organizations to aid in park system development. • Update the City's Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan every five years to maintain grant eligibility. • Develop and maintain revenue-generating facilities which can aid in the development of new facilities and/or the maintenance of existing facilities. • Consider implementing a Parks, Playgrounds, and Land for Athletic Fields Impact Fee to help develop park facilities to meet future needs. • Review the Parkland Dedication section of the Municipal Code and update if necessary every five years. • Coordinate with neighborhood associations and the Planning Division on park improvements to be funded through the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative (HNI). Subdivision Review Goal: Coordinate subdivision review with all departments and boards to ensure adequate park facilities are provided. • Consult the City's Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and incorporate the needs identified before subdivision plats are approved. • Continually evaluate and update the Subdivisions section of the Municipal Code so that it adequately addresses the park and recreational needs of city residents. • Use extraterritorial plat review powers to ensure that residential developments outside the City limits are contributing proportionally toward providing adequate neighborhood park facilities in developing areas. • Coordinate with surrounding townships to ensure adequate park facilities are being developed in those townships. Forestry Goal: Maintain the City-wide urban forestry program. • Review and revise the urban forestry ordinance and management plan regulating the planting, removal, and management of trees on public and City of Oshkosh Page 1 6 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 11: Introduction private lands in the City every five years, to make the City eligible for state and federal urban forestry grant-in-aid programs. • Establish a tree planting and maintenance program for public lands in the City. • Continue to apply for and receive "Tree City USA" status for the City. • Update the Emerald Ash Borer Readiness Plan. • Develop a Tree Planting Policy. • Continue implementation of the Taking Root program as funding permits. • Develop roundabout and median landscape plans to reduce maintenance needs. Budgeting Goal: Adopt adequate park budgets that can financially address existing park needs and allow for future park land acquisition and future park facility development. • Use the capital improvements program from the City's Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan as a guide to establish yearly park budgets and Capital Improvement Program. • Use funds to develop facilities that will maximize existing park and recreation areas and increase park use. • Update restroom facilities to meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guidelines and to improve energy efficiencies. • Maintain and renovate parking facilities as recommended in the City of Oshkosh Parking Lot Study. • Develop an appropriate and equitable user fee system to help offset maintenance and operations costs. Trails Goal: Provide residents with multi-purpose trail systems that utilize environmental corridors and provide linkages between parks and other appropriate features within and outside of the City. • Refer to the City of Oshkosh Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan for trail development and linkages. • Continue to implement the Fox River Corridor Riverwalk Plan. • Secure additional lands along environmental corridors to ensure public control. • Develop trail systems that have multiple uses and are barrier-free. • Connect local trails to regional trail systems and adjoining township trail systems. • Provide adequate directional signage on trails. City of Oshkosh Page 1 7 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 11: Introduction Grounds Maintenance Goal: Maintain parks to provide quality recreation for residents and reduce the likelihood of hazards. • Use the City's Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan's maintenance program recommendations as a guide to establish yearly budgets. • Coordinate with neighborhood associations and other volunteers to assist with routine parks maintenance. Planning Goal: Maintain a current comprehensive park and open space plan. • Continually monitor the park and recreation needs of the community. • Update the action plan and implementation plan on a yearly basis to reflect changing needs and actual accomplishments. • Update the entire Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan every five (5) years to reflect changes in community needs and desires, and to maintain eligibility for state and federal grant-in-aid funding. • Solicit public input in the planning and development of the Plan as well as park land location and development. • Solicit input from neighborhood associations for park improvements. Water-Based Recreation Goal: Promote water-based recreation such as fishing, boating and swimming throughout the community. • Enhance and maintain access to the Fox River and Lake Winnebago. • Promote and maintain the city-operated boat launches. • Promote and maintain the Pollock Community Water Park. • Continue development of and maintenance of the riverwalk. • Continue water quality testing at Menomonie Park Beach during the summer months. • Promote shoreline plantings when feasible. City of Oshkosh Page 1 8 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 111: Community Description Winnebago County State of Wisconsin NN vc 1 V'.0, "a�rF Wrir, 44 i p J - f��C w rw "' fly ✓�i�c �'<" y'a t� I V w PP aM' City of Oshkosh Page 9 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 111: Community Description Community Description The City of Oshkosh is the largest city in Winnebago County and has served as the county seat since 1850. As of the 2010 census, Oshkosh is the eighth largest municipality in the state with a population of 66,083. Winnebago County is included within the boundaries of the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC). The Commission provides numerous comprehensive planning and data- related services. A: Social Population trends The City of Oshkosh has experienced steady population growth over the past two decades. The city's population is projected to grow by about 450 persons per year over the next 15 years, according to the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC). The city's population is estimated to be over 75,130 persons in 2025. This is an increase of 19 percent from the Census 2000 population of 62,916 people. The City contains 39 percent of the County's population. City of Oshkosh Population (Past and Projected) 1980 — 2040 80.000 72,900 73,800 69,250 70,000 66,083 62,916 60,000 55,006 49,620 50,000 40.000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 Ce nsus Projected (Sources: Wisconsin Department of Administration— Population and Household Projections and City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Plans, 2005 and 2011) City of Oshkosh Page 110 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 111: Community Description Age Distribution Over the past twenty years, Oshkosh has maintained a relatively even balance between the male and female populations, though the 2010 census recorded a ratio of 52.7% males to 47.4% females. The median age has increased slightly from 29.2 years in 2000, to 29.8 in 2010, to an estimated 30.2 in 2015, and given the general aging trend in the United States as a whole, median age is predicted to increase with time. Population and Housing Forecasts Analysis of housing data is important when preparing the Housing Element and the Land Use Element of this Plan. Population projections for the City are translated into an increased need for housing units in order to ensure enough land is available, zoned, and developed to provide a range of housing choices for the population increase. The average household size for both owner-occupied and renter-occupied households has steadily decreased over the past twenty years and is expected to continue to decrease over the next twenty years. As with most communities in East Central Wisconsin, the dominant housing type in the City of Oshkosh is single family housing. According to the 2010-2014 ACS 5-Year Estimates, 56.1 percent of the residential structures in the City were comprised of single family (one) units. Housing forecasts for the next 15 years were calculated by the ECWRPC, based on new population projections. Over the next 15 years with a 2025 population projection of 75,134 persons, approximately 29,371 housing units will be required to meet that population size. In the 2000 Census, the persons per household was 2.31 persons and this is estimated to lower to 2.27 persons per household in the year 2025. To accommodate future population growth and a 5 percent vacancy rate, it is estimated that an average of 210 new dwelling units are needed annually from 2005 through 2025. Employment Characteristics and Forecasts The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) prepares economic forecast reports for metropolitan areas and for the state as a whole. Information in this section is based on three reports from the DOR — "Economic Outlook — Metropolitan Areas" (Winter 2014), and "Wisconsin Economic Outlook" (May 2015). The DOR analyzes demographic trends and past history at the local, state, and national levels in order to prepare these economic forecasts. Information was also received from Oshkosh Area Economic Development Corporation (OAEDC). The Appleton-Oshkosh metropolitan area is recovering from the recession, experiencing a 1.1% increase in employment between 2012 and 2013 and a 3.4% rise in personal income in 2012. Employment forecasts from the City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Plan Update 2040 for Winnebago County "indicate that the largest industry in 2026 will continue to be Manufacturing, which is expected to grow by two percent between 2016 and 2026 City of Oshkosh Page I 1 1 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 111: Community Description (Table 6-7). The largest industry growth areas will occur within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (23%), Construction (22%) and Accommodation and Food Services (17%). Industries expected to see decreases include Information (-26%), Crop and Animal Production (-8%) and Wholesale Trade (-3%)." According to the latest Wisconsin Department of Revenue Economic Outlook report, approximately 81.2 percent of workers were in the private sector, 13.2 percent were government workers, and 5.6 percent were self-employed or "other". These proportions were similar to the distribution in the 2000 Census. Education Levels The percentage of Oshkosh residents who have at least completed high school has steadily increased from 70 percent in 1980, to 79 percent in 1990, to 84 percent in 2000 to 89 percent in 2010. The percentage of those who have pursued additional education past high school graduation has also continued to increase. In addition to the local public and private school system, opportunities for higher level degrees and certificate programs are available at the Fox Valley Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. B: Physical Natural Features The city owns and maintains nearly 12 miles of shoreline along Lake Winnebago, the Fox River, and Lake Butte de Morts. Shorelines along these three bodies of water are mostly developed at urban densities, in addition to city owned lands. Because of its location, the city has an abundance of shoreline, floodplains and other environmentally sensitive features. Over 1,500 acres are identified as either in the floodway, the 100-year floodplain, or the 500-year floodplain. Wetlands within the city total 320 acres and are for the most part along Sawyer Creek and Lake Winnebago. Over 190 acres of woodlands exist within the city's boundaries. Due to the limited amount of remaining woodlands, the city can play a role in the protection of this resource, not only recognizing the environmental value of the resource, but the historical role of woodlands and lumber both in the city and the state. In addition to woodlands, the city values the planting of trees throughout the city. The city is a member of the national "Tree City, USA" program and has continuously met the program requirements for over 35 years. Taking Root is a beautification project launched by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the City of Oshkosh in January 2010. The goal is to improve the quality of life for Oshkosh's residents and to promote Oshkosh as a leader in green City of Oshkosh Page 1 12 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section 111: Community Description communities. Since 2010, 186 park trees and 2,225 street trees have been planted, totaling 2,411 trees from the Taking Root program. IIIIIII IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII II�IIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIII IIS IIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII II�IIII III III�� IIIII� 1111111 IIIIIIII SPECIES # OF TREES ............................................................ ...................................................... ...... ......... ..........� Birch, River 7 Catalpa 9 ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... Cherry, Amur 97 Cherry, Sand 2 Crabapple 895 Elm 104 ......... ......... ......... ......... ..........� Hackberry 143 Hawthorne 225 ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... I ronwood 33 Kentucky Coffee Tree 56 ......... ........ ........ ........ Lilac, Japanese 151 Linden .... 90 Locust, Honey 197 Maple 30 Maple, Autumn Blaze 182 Maple, Norway 84 Maple, Sugar 92 Musclewood 2 Oak, Swamp White 6 Pear, Calary 4 ......... ......... ......... ......... ..........� Plum 1 Service Berry 1 ..... TOTAL 2,411 City of Oshkosh Page 13 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section IV:Park System Standards Outdoor Recreation Facilities Terminology Park Classifications The following classifications provide an overview for the existing parks in the City of Oshkosh. The classifications can be used as a guideline for understanding what services are typically provided as well as the area each park typically serves. Mini-Park • Used to address limited or isolated recreational needs. • Is the smallest park classification. • Provides unique recreational opportunities. Location Criteria: Demographics and population play a role in location, but the Mini-Park often services a specific recreational need or takes advantage of unique opportunities. In a residential setting, the service area is usually less than 1/4 mile in radius. Accessibility is by way of interconnecting trails, sidewalks, or low volume residential streets. Size Criteria: Usually less than 1 acre. Site Selection Guidelines: Site should be easily accessible from surrounding area and should link to the community trail system. Development Guidelines: Park facilities similar to those found in a Neighborhood Park, however there are generally no programmed activities and no specific design guidelines. Park design can be a function of needed use, e.g., picnic area, shaded seating area, etc. Neighborhood Park • Remains the basic unit of the park system, which serves as the recreational/social focus of the neighborhood. Location Criteria: 1/4 to 1/2 mile service area and should not be interrupted by non-residential roads and other physical barriers. Size Criteria- 3 - 5 acres is considered minimum, 5-10 acres is optimal. City of Oshkosh Page 1 14 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section IV:Park System Standards Site Selection Guidelines: Site should be easily accessible from surrounding neighborhood, should be centrally located and should link to a community greenway system. Site development should provide for both active and passive recreation opportunities. The landscape of the site should possess pre-development aesthetic value and not be a "left-over" outlot or located within a 100-year floodplain. Development Guidelines: Park development should be a balance of 50% active space and 50% passive space for recreational uses on the site. Appropriate park elements include play equipment, court games, open "non-programmed" play field or open space, tennis courts, volleyball courts, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, ice skating areas, wading pool or splash pad. Other park facilities should include picnic areas, internal trail system and general open space for enjoying the "park scenery." Neighborhood Parks should provide at least 7 — 10 parking spaces and limited lighting should be provided for facility illumination, security and safety. Community Park • Broader service than a Neighborhood Park. Focus is on meeting the community based recreation needs, as well as preserving unique landscapes and open spaces. Location Criteria: Usually serves two or more neighborhoods and 1/2 to 3-mile distance. Size Criteria: As needed to accommodate desired uses. Usually between 15 and 30 acres. Site Selection Guidelines: Site should be easily accessible from entire service area, should be centrally located and should have strong connection to other park areas. Site development should provide for both active and passive recreation opportunities. The landscape of the site should posses pre-development aesthetic value and not be a "left-over' outlot or located within a 100-year floodplain. The site, when possible, should be located adjacent to natural resource areas and greenways. These areas tend to provide landscapes with greater biodiversity thus enhancing the passive recreational experience. Development Guidelines: The Community Park should be designed to accommodate both active and passive recreational opportunities. Appropriate active park elements would include: larger play areas with creative play equipment for a range of ages, court games, ball fields for adult and youth play, tennis, volleyball and shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, ice skating, swimming pools and beaches, archery ranges and disc City of Oshkosh Page 1 15 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section IV:Park System Standards golf. Parking lots should be provided to accommodate use and limited lighting should be provided for facility illumination, security and safety. School Park • Parks associated with or combined with a school site that fulfill the space requirements for other classes of parks, such as Mini-Park, or Neighborhood Park. Location Criteria: Determined by location of school district property. Size Criteria: Variable and depends on function. Site Selection Guidelines: The location of the school park will generally be determined by the School District based upon policy and existing school distribution. However, every attempt should be made when considering a site to coordinate the selection of a site with the park and recreation system. Development Guidelines: The School Park site usually serves to complement other community facilities such as playgrounds, Neighborhood Parks and Community Parks. Therefore, consideration should be given to including site characteristics of those parks when appropriate. Generally, a School Park is a multi-purpose area developed with athletic fields for highly organized team sports. Natural Resource Area • Land set aside for preservation of significant natural resources, remnant landscapes, open space, and visual aesthetics/buffering. Location Criteria: Based on resource availability and opportunity. Size Criteria: Variable based on available land. Site Selection Guidelines: Site selection is generally based on availability and the trail system plan. Natural corridors should be considered whenever possible but appropriate "built" corridors are also acceptable with proper design. Development Guidelines: Area of natural quality for natural-oriented outdoor recreation, such as viewing and studying nature, wildlife habitat, conservation, swimming, picnicking, hiking, fishing, City of Oshkosh Page 1 16 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section IV:Park System Standards boating, camping, and trail uses. This may include active play areas as well. Generally, 80% of the land is reserved for conservation and natural resource management, with less than 20% used for recreation development. Greenway • Land which effectively ties the park system components together to form a continuous park environment. Location Criteria: Based on resource availability and opportunity. Size Criteria: Variable based on available land. Site Selection Guidelines: Site selection is generally based on availability and the trail system plan. Natural corridors should be considered whenever possible but appropriate "built" corridors are also acceptable with proper design. Development Guidelines: Greenways provide the opportunity for a number of recreational travel opportunities such as hiking, walking, jogging, bicycling and in-line skating. Parkway corridors also provide attractive travel experiences for the motorist and canoeing can occur in "green" waterway corridors. Special Use • Covers a broad range of parks and recreation facilities oriented toward single- purpose use. Location Criteria- Variable-dependent on specific use. Size Criteria: Variable based on available land. Site Selection Guidelines: Where feasible, a geographically central site is optimal. Given the variety of potential special uses, no specific standards are defined for site selection. As with all park types, the site itself should exhibit the physical characteristics appropriate for its use. Development Guidelines: Since each special use facility is unique, community input through surveys and focus meetings should be the primary determinant of its development program. There are City of Oshkosh Page 1 17 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section IV:Park System Standards numerous technical books, manuals, and planning guidelines in the literature addressing the preservation, restoration, operation, maintenance, and interpretation of historic and cultural sites, buildings, and artifacts. Private Recreational Facilities • Parks and recreation facilities which are privately owned yet contribute to the public park and recreation system. Location Criteria- Variable-dependent on specific use. Size Criteria: Variable based on available land. Site Selection Guidelines: Private recreation facilities are within residential areas developed and maintained for the exclusive use of its residents. The size, location and characteristics of private recreational facilities will be dependent upon development criteria. Development Guidelines: A private facility may be entirely private (for exclusive use by members or residents) or a public-private partnership in which residents may receive special privileges. When developing a public-private partnership, consideration should be given to establishing a well-defined joint use agreement between all parties. Examples of private facilities include golf courses, water parks, sports facilities and amusement parks. Pathway Classifications Park Trail • Multi-purpose trails located within greenways, parks and natural resource areas. Purpose: Oriented to the natural environment, allows for uninterrupted movement throughout the park system, connects parks and other recreation areas together to form a cohesive park system and protects the user from vehicles. These types of trails should be planned and designed in accordance with adopted local, state and federal standards. Park trails could also serve to accommodate bicycle-commuting purposes, although the type of trail should reflect the anticipated commuter use. Please see the Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan, developed in 2011, for further information. City of Oshkosh Page 1 18 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section IV:Park System Standards Connector Trail • Multi-purpose trails that provide for safe travel for pedestrians to and from parks and through the community. They differ from Park Trails primarily in location. Purpose: The significant difference between connector and park trails lies largely in their location. Park trails emphasize a strong relationship with the natural environment within a park-like setting, while connector trails or recreation connectors emphasize safe travel for pedestrians and bicyclists to and from parks and around the community. In general, connector trails are located within existing road rights-of- way and utility easements or along artificial drainage ways. Connector trails can be used for bicycle commuting purposes. The type of trail used and its design should reflect the anticipated magnitude of commuter use. Please see the Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan, developed in 2011, for further information. Bikeways • Paved portions of streets and roadways or separate hard surfaced paths that assist in the safe separation of bicyclists from traffic. Purpose: Bikeways are considered "any road, path or way which in some manner is specifically designated as being open to bicycle travel, regardless of whether such facilities are designated for the exclusive use of bicycles to be shared with other transportation modes," as defined by AASHTO, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The user groups of bike routes and bike lanes have distinctly different needs than the users of park trails and connector trails, that being speed for commuting, fitness and competition. It is important in the planning and designing of a trail and bikeway system that the inherent differences in user groups be recognized and taken into consideration so that one is not used as a direct substitute for another. Bike routes and bike lanes typically have a more significant role in bicycle commuter networks. Please see the Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan, developed in 2011, for further information. City of Oshkosh Page 1 19 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Outdoor Recreation Facilities Inventory Mini Parks Congress Avenue Tot Lot Location: 1410 Beech Street Size: 0.45 Acres General Evaluation: This site has playground equipment ' that was installed in 2003 and primarily serves children that live within the immediate area. Garden Club Park Location: 310 Mason Streetw� Size: 0.35 Acres � il�il! rr;l i�Piliii p General Evaluation: This site provides a path for walking and biking. tlI�MAN!MlWIMridM4� a William Waters Plaza Location: Intersection of Washington Avenue with State and Jefferson Streets x�l � Size: 0.18 Acres p kr4 General Evaluation: This site contains a monument commemorating architect William Waters and benches. In the late 1970's the intersection of Washington Avenue with State and Jefferson Streets was redesigned to create a smoother traffic flow. William Waters Plaza was built on the former right of way to remember William Waters, a well- known Oshkosh architect from the late 1800's. The city is currently developing a master plan to update this site. City of Oshkosh Page 1 20 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Neighborhood Parks 44th Parallel Park Location: 2230 Allerton Drive Size: 4.90 Acres General Evaluation: This site is complimented by a variety of facilities, including a baseball diamond, tennis courts (resurfaced in 2011), playground equipment, picnic shelter and an open field. The playground equipment was ° n installed in 2003. Abbey Park Location: 700 South Westhaven DriveSide East ( ) 795 South Westhaven Drive (West Side) i it i"III Size: 9.01 Acres General Evaluation: This site is located on either side of South Westhaven Drive. The majority of the park is ^I wooded space. The remaining space houses picnic � facilities and playground equipment that was installed in 2006. Abe Rochlin Park Location: 1300 North Sawyer Street Size: 5.16 Acres General Evaluation: Abe Rochlin Park was formerly the site of Pluswood, Inc. The Fran Boschwitz Family donated the site in 1987 and park development began with the removal of the buildings, tanks, floors and walls. This site includes fishing opportunities, volleyball courts, playground equipment, restrooms, and a picnic shelter. The playground equipment was installed in 2006. City of Oshkosh Page 1 21 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Bauman Park Location: 1010 Fillmore Avenue � Size: 2.02 Acres General Evaluation: Developed in 1980, Bauman Park is located along the western bank of the Fox River at the 6 '` mouth of Sawyer Creek at the end of Fillmore andtl � Buchanan Avenues. The park has a beautiful shoreline i and plantings. Amenities include playground area with equipment that was installed in 2014, shelter, ball field and open space. Fugleberg Park Location: 2000 Doty Street , i Size: 2.50 Acres General Evaluation: This site lies between Doty and South Main Streets. This neighborhood park provides playground equipment that was installed in 2017, an open shelter, basketball courts, open space and several mature trees. Mary Jewell Park Location: 1600 Oshkosh Avenue Size: 4.64 Acres General Evaluation: Mary Jewell Park is located on the corner of Oshkosh Avenue and Eagle Street. The location of the park, adjacent to Oshkosh Avenue (Highway 21) E makes access to the park difficult. Currently the existing d �" baseball field is the parks largest asset. A new pumphouse with shelter/restrooms was constructed in 2018. City of Oshkosh Page 22 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Park Site "A" Location: 173 W. Ripple Avenue Size: 3.50 Acres General Evaluation: Park Site "A" consists of recently accepted parkland on the southeast corner of the City. This site will be developed and expanded when further residential development occurs in this area. Quarry Park ZPI iii Location: 925 Florida StreetSIR Size: 8.02 Acres " General Evaluation: Quarry Park was developed on the site of two abandoned and filled landfills/stone quarries, which are still in the process of settling. This uneven settling is the cause of current development problems. a. Roe Park i Location: 300 Washington Avenue , Size: 1 .65 Acres t General Evaluation: Roe Park is located just east of the City's central business district, west of the YMCA on Washington Avenue. This site includes playground .....� ...... .....� .... , equipment that was installed in 2001 and an asphalt trail. asY I i . i City of Oshkosh Page 23 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Stevens Park Location: 44 Frankfort Street Size: 4.85 Acres General Evaluation: Developed in 1979 and located on the site of the old Miles Greenhouse property between Frankfort and Eveline Streets on Oshkosh's east side, this park is surrounded by one of the oldest residential areas in the City. This neighborhood park includes playground equipment that was installed in 2004, baseball field basketball and tennis courts (resurfaced in 2012), as well as community gardens. Stoegbauer Park Location: 745 West 6t" Avenue Size: 1 .87 Acres -——,--------------- General Evaluation: This unique park offers a neighborhood playground area that was installed in 1999, a basketball court and youth softball field. Teichmiller Park Location: 2300 Crane Street Size: 5.59 Acres General Evaluation: This neighborhood park includes a playground area that was installed in 2014, shelter/restroom building that was renovated in 2017, tennis courts, ball field and open space. City of Oshkosh Page 24 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis West Algoma Park Location: 1320 Punhoqua Street W Size: 1 .80 Acres I' General Evaluation: This p neighborhood ark includes � g shoreline fishing opportunitiesplayground equipment, shelter and open space with added hardwood plantings. The playground equipment was installed in 2006. Westhaven Circle Park Location: 1625 South Westhaven Drive Size: 6.59 Acres General Evaluation: This neighborhood park offers �� playground equipment, basketball courts, tennis courts, restroom/open shelter, ball field, soccer field and winter sledding hill. The playground equipment was installed in ' 2001 . City of Oshkosh Page 1 25 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Community Parks Lakeshore Golf Course Site Location: 2175 Punhoqua Street Size: 69.63 Acres r. General Evaluation: At the time of this update, the City is ° in the process of completing the sale of a portion of the Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course, approximately 35 acres, to Oshkosh Corporation for their world headquarters building. Public input will be sought on how to best utilize the remaining acreage at this site. Menominee Park Location: Hazel Street and Merritt Avenue Size: 103.39 Acres General Evaluation: Menominee Park is located on Lake - s, a��a��a��aippgqul�ouuu Winnebago between East Irving and Merritt on the south and � extending northward along Menominee Drive. The property is only slightly above lake level and contains a stone-cut bridge and two lagoons. Menominee is Oshkosh's best- known park and is the cornerstone of all city recreation activities and community events. Some events held here include Sawdust Days, the Polar Plunge and various fishing tournaments. Miller's Bay, Little Oshkosh, the Children's Amusement Center, and the Zoo are all located within Menominee Park. Miller's Bay provides moorings, on-land r boat storage, dingy racks and boat launching facilities. Little Oshkosh is a community built playground that was developed in 1997 and provides climbing, sliding and exploring activities. The Reetz ballfield complex is heavily used during the summer for league play and for large tournaments. Sea, Sand, and Sailorland play equipment was installed in 2017. City of Oshkosh Page 26 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Rainbow Memorial Park PEI Location: 1650 Rainbow Drive (North End) 1450 Rainbow Drive (South End) ' Size: 17.05 Acres i��fttl ' iPiii uu a �rnONoo oµ 9 NN �III General Evaluation: Dedicated on August 4, 1957, Rainbow Memorial Park was intended to honor the men of Co. C, 150th Machine Gun Battalion of the 42nd "Rainbow" Division of World War I fame. The name "Rainbow" referred to the Division's composition of National Guard units from across the United States. The 150th saw extensive action in a number of major battles. Rainbow Memorial Park, featuring four boat launches and three fishing docks, is used extensively by fishermen and boating enthusiasts. This high use park also includes playground equipment that was installed in 2004, restroom/shelter buildings, open space, various parking areas and a beautiful shoreline along the Fox River. Red Arrow Park Location: 613 North Eagle Street Size: 26.60 Acres General Evaluation: Red Arrow contains Pollock � Community Water Park, Oshkosh's only outdoor pool, and � ' the city's skate park. The park also features an 18-hole disc golf course and three youth baseball fields. The most prominent feature of the park is a 35' hill developed for winter activities. The western half of the park was the site of a sanitary landfill, which has resulted in unstable ground conditions. The park is bordered by Sawyer Creek to the north, which is wooded, Westfield Street on the west, Taft Avenue on the south and Eagle Street on the east. The park was named for the 32nd Red Arrow Division and there are tanks and a memorial in the park. The playground equipment was installed in 2006. City of Oshkosh Page 1 27 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis South Park Location: 1300 Georgia Street Size: 23.68 Acres '' General Evaluation: South Park is one of Oshkosh's oldestN parks. It was developed around three large lagoons that ,,,,' ; , r bisect the park from west to east. The water for these lagoons is derived from storm sewers as well as a large private stone quarry located to the west of the site that pumps its drainage into an underground channel, which in turn empties into the first lagoon on the park's western N� boundary. The lagoons were reconstructed in 2018. I„ w This popular park includes a splash pad, basketball and tennis courts, shelter buildings, open space, wooded areas, meandering trails, and fishing opportunities in the lagoons. An inclusive playground was installed in 2015. f Waterfront Recreation 24th Avenue Boat Launch Location: 2404 South Main Street � f/� / Size: 1 .68 Acres I V�II� I IIII I l i II I I Illlllll�li uuuuu uuui'iii G iIYJ '� 1 General Evaluation: This site includes a boat launch, fishing docks large parking lot and restroom/shelter building that was renovated in 2016. Al Broullire Memorial Garden Location: 500 South Main Street Size: 0.14 Acres General Evaluation: This site provides shoreline fishing and will be developed as part of the Fox River Corridor Riverwalk. City of Oshkosh Page 1 28 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Boatworks Location: 362 Michigan Street and W. 4th Avenue Size: 5.00 Acres ' General Evaluation: Boatworks is a former industrial site �W �d, incorporated into the Fox River Corridor Riverwalk. Improvements include ADA compliant kayak/canoe launch, " ....... ...... ...... ......... pedestrian bridge linking trail systems, restroom/shelter building, and other recreational amenities. Bowen Fishing Dock � ,,,,,k r Location: 1 Bowen Street Size: 0.33 Acres 1 General Evaluation: Located at the end of Bowen Street, I this dock provides extensive space for fishing. , s llCarl E. Steiger Park Location: 19 Wisconsin Street Size: 2.43 Acres General Evaluation: Theark was named after Carl Stei er, p g � Oshkosh's late civic leader and part owner of the Deltox Rug Company. It provides passive recreation opportunities with emphasis on picnicking, riverfront activities, biking and walking. It also provides a connection to the Fox River Corridor Riverwalk and WIOUWASH Trail. f City of Oshkosh Page 29 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Fugleberg Boat Launch Location: 1942 South Main Street Size: 2.40 Acres General Evaluation: This site consists of a boat ramp and parking area. The site also offers a restroom/shelter building and breakwater for fishing. + Michigan Street Fishing Dock Location: 362 Michigan Street and 4t" Avenue Size: 0.60 Acres General Evaluation: This site is located at the end of Michigan Street and includes a fishing dock and a connection to the Fox River Corridor Riverwalk. Mill Street Boat Launch IF Location: 1 Mill Street Size: 0.08 Acres IHS Y� General Evaluation: This site is located at the end of Mill Street and includes a boat launch. � Riverside Park Location: 101 Ceape Avenue Size: 2.03 Acres General Evaluation: Riverside Park was developed as a special use park. It's location on the Fox River makes it important for passive recreation and fishing. Its proximity to the Leach Amphitheater and connection to the Fox River Corridor Riverwalk provides the community a special riverside park. City of Oshkosh Page 1 30 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis William A. Steiger Park Location: 200 Ohio Street Size: 2.52 Acres i General Evaluation: This park is located along the Fox River. The shoreline is in its natural state with a number of softwood trees located within the area. The site also includes a boat ramp, parking area and fishing docks as well ° as a connection to the Fox River Corridor Riverwalk. The park is adjacent to the Senior Center campus, which is operated as a division of the Parks Department. Special Use Camp Bragg Memorial Location: 695 Hazel Street r r, R. ! I Size: 0.07 Acres r I ,i � rlju,'u General Evaluation: This lot was donated to the Cit and is Y 'I I Illi 'I � I I I located on the corner of E. Irving Avenue and Hazel Street. .. It contains a monument and civil war era cannons. Hikers Monument Location: 1401 Algoma Boulevard I� Size: 1 .12 Acres General Evaluation: This small war memorial consists of a statue placed on a boulder mined from the Red Granite Quarry. This site includes a walking trail and beautiful landscaping. City of Oshkosh Page 1 31 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Leach Amphitheater Location: 300 Ceape Avenue Size: 8 Acres General Evaluation: Located at the mouth of the historic Fox River in downtown Oshkosh, where the water opens up tov,. the breathtaking views of Lake Winnebago, and running adjacent to the Fox River Corridor Riverwalk, the Leach Amphitheater is a spectacular venue for community ,. festivals, live concerts of all types, company outings, and large-scale sporting or fund-raising events. A scenic gazebo overlooking the river/lake is a stunning setting for weddings, anniversary parties, or other more intimate gatherings. Opera House Square Location: 315 North Main Street Size: 1 .01 Acres General Evaluation: This site provides open space in the Vb v, downtown for numerous community events. The site also includes a sundial monument with historic events that took place in the City of Oshkosh. William G. Spanbauer Field Location: 713 South Sawyer Street Size: 2.77 Acres General Evaluation: This site is the location of one of Oshkosh's lighted softball diamonds. It serves as a major recreational facility for the community softball programs. The entire site is developed as a softball field with concession facilities, parking, bleachers, and fencing. City of Oshkosh Page 32 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Natural Resource Areas Campbell Creek Marsh Location: In the parcel bounded by Witzel, North Campbell Road, Josslyn Street and Taft Avenue. Size: 26.50 Acres General Evaluation: Access is limited and there are no facilities on-site. Glatz Nature Park Location: 120 West 25th Avenue Size: 1 .77 Acres General Evaluation: This site is a passive recreation area. North High Conservancy Park Location: 1200 Morgan Avenue Size: 12.19 Acres General Evaluation: This site is a passive recreation area adjacent to the Oshkosh North High School. Rusch Park lei � I) a �� d1ii�Location: 3200 West 20th Avenue ��l�lh�� l��l��noil iy IiV N�Idll�yi i�Size: 41.27 Acres General Evaluation: Rusch Park is essentially a wetland �' ��Iarea but does have walkin trails. A ark master Ian will bei� developed in 2018. City of Oshkosh Page 1 33 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan City of • m _ VI� ` C a , 1. - - - o 0 0 Y o w cn c y �,a N °' " c °' d N m m m LL w m a m in 10 GOWoa Oshkosh E m m m .0 t5 _ - z O a a a w in cn � m _ m LL x Acres MinFParK Congress Avenue Tot Lot 0.45 X Garden Club Park 035 X X William Waters Plaza 0.18 X X Total 0.98 44th Parallel Park 490 X X X X X X Abbey Park 9.01 X X X X X Abe Rochlin Park 5.16 X X X X X X X X Bauman Park 2.02 X X X X X X Fugletheng Park 250 X X X X X Mary Jewell Park 4.64 X X X X Park SAe"A" 350 Quarry Park 8.02 X X X X Roe Park 1.65 X X Stevens Park 485 X X X X X X X X X X Stoe bauer Park 187 X X X Teichimler Park 559 X X X XIX X X X West Algoma Park 180 X X X X X X Westhaven Circle Park 659 X X X X X X X X Total 62.10 Lakeshore Colt Course Site 69.63 X X Menominee Park 10339 X X X X X X I X X X XIX X X X X X X X X X Rainbow Memorial Park 17.05 X X X X X X X X X Red Arrow Park 26.60 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X South Park 23.68 X X X X X X X X X X X X X Total 240.35 Waterfront Recreation 24th Avenue Boat Launch 1.68 X X X X X At Broullire Memonal Carden 0.14 X Boalworks 5.00 X X I X X X X Bowen Street Fishing Dock 033 X Carl E.Steiger Park 2.43 X X X X Fugleberg Boat Launch 2.40 X X X X X Michigan Street Fishing Dock 0.60 X Mill Street Boat Launch 0.08 X Riverside Park 2.03 X X X X X X X William A.Steiger Park 252 X X X X X X Total 17.21 Camp Bragg Memorial 0.07 X Hikers Monument 1.12 X X X Leach Amphitheater 8.00 X X Opera House Square 1.01 X X William C.Spanbauer Field 2.77 X I I I X X X Total 12.97 Natural Resource Areas Campbell Creek Marsh 2650 X Clatz Nature Park 1.77 X X X North High Conservanc Park 12.19 X X Busch Park 41 27 X X X Total 81.73 Total Park Acreage 415.34 i �(RETTLER c o rSt"Y r uR'II o Y"li 34 C ty..of Oshkosh M e _____ 1 c // jJ��/ j ,rprtpt o s "�/G// 2 Gam,r,Club 3 W11am Waters Plaza lam 4 441h Para11a1 Poh 4,10 ' 6 4 wp R-11,Park 5.16 A/ a 7Bauman Park 202 / - "y P /// 211111➢ �H�� uglobor9 Park 9 Mary-11 Pah 4,64 11 lz R aa Park i sfff 14 15 t h 11 rPork 55 11,avmr Crclen Pork Y/ ! �� 7 lotai 6210 IN 1e I.akpshore G-111—prs stp 191, 19 .-- - nee Pah 103.39 2. 1--Mery or al Park 21 R d Arrow Park 26 inP h 2368 i t 1 24045 2' 2'lh L67 24 AI Brortllra o of Garden O id 9 a 25 Cglb.g ngo k B iw k 5000 27 r tF s y k 2 4 2. 2.4a 29 M lig St Fh g0 .k ao hist teoat sa.P.n 31 R'aside Park 2.03 ry r k "`""' ➢ ma 32 WII'am A,Steiger Park 252 Y4r L Il 17.21 3a Hi pB gg Mempral 002 3 k yrapat ,.2 15 59 35 —,h Aph theater 800 // " ll a Op Houso Syuoro IO �/ /� S0 37 I' G.Spanb—F'atd 7 2 7 NW—1 k 2 sa ae c pluc1—kk —h 43 40N fh H'9h C P k 1219 / 46 4 Rpr.nisoi,-va,c'—kPork 1 mt e,73 III City Owned Park Acreage 41534 r 2 4z c g Ht vl>"ddlp Osw Y5b ,52 . ary 1 44 F—kli 1- 446 5 r k t m1 r F 1d 562 4e 47 1 k ue.H.r w dal. sao 62 33". ry 5 4 kl H 860 50 R d El--- 51R11,1111 I f ry51I1 Hnen ertary 3 52 nr 1 m 1 -ataxy 29 2"'r� 6 3 t� 3 54 14 w hmgr aeampPmry zaa vim da o se P rpt ld- 629 67 5 tl P kMlddlo 5 0 ss I.adpr Fgh la 12 69 Oshkosh North Hlgh Ai 65 ' 48 60 O'h'. tHgh 44 CO F 11 n IC Ii g l 1/ 61 t FelI d 429 ' 22 1 It.,i i u 9clolMir+rNmrswry)n.Othkf.ayslerlr 12 IW nkasn 77,;,l 63 C e,,A--Athlatr.Feld y 4 r t-11 Park 8.29 1 6s snopho a.t9 1 r �y:;� w 53. mmt 199x1 41 42 I ``1 /�•. 66 Ipm Po nt Park r ttttntnnm m VVVV I�I�I�I�I �1111111 RETTLER coirlp olrnarl oin CITY OF OSHKOSH 3317 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE STEVENS POINT,WI54482 PARK LOCATION OC1TION V1 P Oshkosh PROJECT#:17.008 DATE:6-14-2017 .....,. � � r x VA Lake Butte desrl Alortv � e IN a.. ' Jr � iyyyri 2 m y !I I o.. m..� I� i1 q J� ,�01o � I 6 5 O Lake ' Winnebago 1 i wt ma Sign&Stripe Reconal p y, uw Sign&Stripe Optional Locations uw uw � Signand/or Share—, 1 ua u Shan— ay Sign&Sharay Optional Locations 1 w.F EXpe lgl$n4a� ^� – muuuuuuuuuv Multi-Use Trail ,C{IrGf ! Intersection Improvements o ss©cra9� ver on r SP I Pedestrian Overpass ---Railroads �' _� ..... ... ,� ®School �! .� � �Park Oshkosh City Limits .......meax wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww mm mmmmmmm mmmmmmam t% AM- Zoo rcrtx- f J 6 1, ,x o : �o'Yit�t��dJd7�f4�'r �� !I� �lr f I lllllllllu IIIIIIUu1111111110 lllllllllu lfk��r�°��r��' ��IIIIIIII IIII II IIII ILII II ��IIIIII III@II 1111111 1111111 IIII I II�IIIII IIIII�III ILII IIII1011 IIIIIIIIIIIII II IIIII III � ' � �t�„I k,,,, Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Current Conditions There are 41 park sites in the City of Oshkosh that range dynamically in size and service. The parks are distributed somewhat evenly due to land use patterns. Determining if a community's open space needs are being met can often be a challenging task. The process is often not methodical and depends heavily on input from community residents, officials, and staff to determine the Level of Service (LOS) the residents want. For this plan update, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Standards were also referenced. These standards represent minimum goals and are not applicable to all locations universally. It is also important to understand each community has unique social, cultural, economic and geographic factors that may limit the legitimacy of the standards being applied. National Recreation and Park Association Standards Jurisdictional Standards • Recreational Lands Provided by the State-------------------------------70 acres/1,000 • Recreational Lands Provided by the County ----------------------------15 acres/1,000 • Recreational Lands Provided by the Local Community---------------10 acres/1,000 • Recreational Lands Provided by the Private Sector-------------------- 5 acres/1,000 The National Park and Recreation Association suggests that local communities should provide between 6.5 and 10.5 acres per 1,000 persons. Based on current park lands and 2010 census population numbers, the City of Oshkosh currently provides 6.29 acres of park, recreation, and open space land per 1,000 residents. NRPA Specific Standards Park Type Acres per 1,000 Oshkosh Park Acreage per residents 1,000 residents Community Parks 5 - 8 acres 3.64 acres Neighborhood 1 — 2 acres 0.94 acres Parks City of Oshkosh Page 1 37 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V.Park Inventory&Analysis Regional Green Space Comparison Neighboring communities were examined for actual populations and green spaces. Community Population Population Total Park Acreage Acres per 1,000 Population (US Census (based on calls (2010 census) 2016 pop. and/or posted city (NRPA Standard: 7- estimate) Website info or 10.5 acres per 1,000) CORP plans) Appleton 72,623 74,598 419.33 5.77 Allouez 13,975 13,896 196.60 14.07 Ashwaubenon 16,963 17,274 300.00 17.69 Bellevue 14,570 15,524 325.00 22.31 Combined Locks 3,328 3,577 93.36 28.05 De Pere 23,800 24,893 443.00 18.61 Green Bay 104,057 105,139 1,488.00 14.30 Kaukauna 15,462 15,900 459.00 29.69 Kimberly 6,468 6,739 235.10 36.35 Little Chute 10,449 11,250 86.11 8.24 Manitowoc 33,736 32,936 680.00 20.16 Neenah 25,501 25,914 367.00 14.39 New London 7,295 7,170 281.60 38.60 Oshkosh 66,083 66,579 415.34 6.29 Shawano 9,305 9,054 300.00 32.24 Stevens Point 26,717 26,423 441.7 16.63 Waupaca 6,069 5,946 234.00 38.56 Regional 21.28 Average acres per 1,000 residents City of Oshkosh Page 1 38 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Service Area Evaluation While demographics, the density of population, and specific park uses may dictate the actual service and use of a specific park, service areas can also be decided by park classification. The following service area map provides service area radii for each existing park type. Park service radii have been utilized per the NRPA standards. 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Park Inventory&Analysis Future Park Lands As documented earlier, the City of Oshkosh's population is increasing. As the community grows, parklands should be acquired to complement this growth. Reviewing the city's existing and future Land Use plans and the Park Service Area map presents clear evidence that new park lands will be required to meet the needs of the additional population. To assist in determining what type of parks may be warranted, NRPA guidelines can be reviewed and considered. These guidelines offer some direction for future needs, while user group requirements, City needs, population density, and other factors usually dictate park types as well as specific park amenities (level of service). Population Projection and Parkland Projection Analysis Neighborhood Parks Year Population _ 1,000 = NRPA Standard = Acreage Existing = Acreage Projection Benchmark/1,000 Needed Acrea e Required 2010 66,083 _ 1,000 = 66.08 x 1.5 = 99.12 - 62.10 = 37.02 2020 69,250 _ 1,000 = 69.25 x 1.5 = 103.88 - 62.10 = 41.78 2025 72,900 _ 1,000 = 72.90 x 1.5 = 109.35 - 62.10 = 47.25 2030 73,800 _ 1,000 = 73.80 X 1.5 = 110.70 - 62.10 = 48.60 Community Parks Year Population _ 1,000 = NRPA Standard = Acreage Existing = Acreage Projection Benchmark/1,000 Needed Acrea e Required 2010 66,083 _ 1,000 = 66.08 x 6.5 = 429.54 - 240.35 = 189.19 2020 69,250 _ 1,000 = 69.25 x 6.5 = 450.13 - 240.35 = 209.78 2025 72,900 _ 1,000 = 72.90 x 6.5 = 473.85 - 240.35 = 233.50 2030 73,800 _ 1,000 = 73.80 x 6.5 = 479.70 - 240.35 = 239.35 As previously mentioned, the above standards, the community needs assessment, and the service area map can all be used in combination to determine the need for additional open space and park land. Additional acquisition of open space and park lands may also be justified under the existing Greenway Plan. Identified Greenway corridor parcels as well as adjacent parcels should be considered in future planning and as they become available. City of Oshkosh Page 1 41 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Park Acquisition During the planning process, areas of the community were identified that were deficient of park land. Utilizing information from the needs assessment, as well as the NRPA, several areas of the community currently need, or when development occurs will need, additional park land. Park Staff and the City Planning Department and the Consultants met to review the current park land service and identify and review future development. The following map has been developed to assist the community in acquiring park land for either infill areas or open space in future residential developments. The City should acquire lands in these areas when they become available or during development of the future residential development areas. 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Specifically, these facilities include the Leach Amphitheater, Menominee Park Zoo, Oshkosh Seniors Center, Pollock Community Water Park and Riverside Cemetery. Due to the unique features of each of these facilities, it is recommended that separate master plans and/or business plans be developed for each of these facilities. Leach Amphitheater Located at the mouth of the historic Fox River in downtown Oshkosh, where the water opens up to the breathtaking views of Lake Winnebago, the Leach Amphitheater is a spectacular venue for community festivals, live concerts of all types, company outings, and large-scale sporting or fund-raising events. A scenic gazebo overlooking the lake is a stunning setting for weddings, anniversary parties, or other more intimate gatherings. Opened in May 2005, the Leach Amphitheater was built as a gift to the community of Oshkosh from the Leach family. This exciting outdoor venue includes a large performance stage, two completely furnished concession stands, two large accessible restroom buildings, an equipment storage building, and ample parking that can accommodate up to 7,500 visitors. All this is located on the bank of the Fox River, making the Leach Amphitheater an ideal place for water sport events as well as dry-land entertainment and activities. The Leach is home to the Waterfest Concert Series held Thursday evenings during the summer. The amphitheater is also home to the Oshkosh Half-Marathon, Oshkosh Irish Fest, and multiple free family events offered by the city, all of which bring thousands of people to the Leach. In 2009, the Parks Department took over programming of the Leach. The Parks Department focuses on providing affordable community/family events while working collaboratively with the various user groups on their events. City of Oshkosh Page 1 44 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Menominee Park Zoo & Amusement Area The Zoo is located in Menominee Park on the east side of Oshkosh. The park is bordered by Lake Winnebago on the east and Hazel and Merritt Streets on the south and west. The zoo is approximately 8 acres and displays 30-50 animals during the season. The zoo entertains and educates over 100,000 visitors per year. The Menominee Park Amusement Area has been operated by the City of Oshkosh Parks Department since 2002 when it took over operations from a private owner. The Amusement Area consists of a train ride, whip ride and carousel. The carousel is currently in disrepair and discussions continue as to whether or not it is cost effective to make the necessary renovations to the carousel (approximately $125,000). In addition to the rides, park patrons are also able to rent aqua bikes, paddleboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. There is a concessions area near the Amusements Area for park patrons as well. Oshkosh Riverwalk The Fox River has long been recognized as a great asset of the City of Oshkosh; it is now time to celebrate the River. Until this time, Oshkosh's revitalization efforts have predominantly focused on land-based improvements and redevelopment. With the successful opening of the Leach Amphitheater in 2005, increased developer interest in key riverfront redevelopment parcels, planned bridge replacement, and the pivotal reinvestment in downtown by businesses and the community-at-large, the focus of revitalization has now broadened to include the riverfront The Oshkosh Riverwalk is a gathering point for the local community and visitors, with transient docks for watercraft, added space for anglers, and rows of benches that allow residents and visitors to stop and enjoy the riverfront area. Oshkosh Seniors Center The Oshkosh Seniors Center is open to the public and targets its services to persons age 50+. Approximately 4,000 participants visit the center nearly 60,000 times throughout the year for an average of 15 visits annually. The Center provides a wide variety of services, activities, and events throughout the year ranging from Center activities to community events. Some examples are: • Fitness and Exercise Classes • Fitness Center • Social Activities • Financial Programs • Health and Wellness Programs • Health Screenings • Support Groups and Counseling Services City of Oshkosh Page 1 45 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis Pollock Community Water Park After closing its 40-year-old Pollock Pool in 2003 due to poor attendance and rising maintenance costs, the City of Oshkosh was lacking aquatic recreation options. Noting this, a partnership of community residents and government officials began discussions about bringing aquatics back to Oshkosh, improving the quality of life for the city's 63,000 or so residents. This group understood the limits of city budgets. On its own, the City of Oshkosh could not afford to build a new aquatic facility. A civic action group was formed to help bridge the public and private sector and ultimately raise the funds to build the facility. The citizens group worked with a local design/build construction firm headquartered in Oshkosh to tap anonymous donors to fund design and construction. Three influential families in the community committed to $6.5 million to build the Water Park, as well as $1 million for a maintenance endowment. The park sits on 3.24 acres. To maintain a consistency with other city-owned areas, the pool's fencing is wrought-iron with brick posts—the same fencing used at many city- owned facilities. Patrons enter the facility through an open corridor in the bathhouse that is lined with a beautiful pool entrance mural. Once inside, visitors can choose from many different aquatic amenities. Visitors can get wet in the 16,500-square-foot pool with zero-depth entry, splash among several interactive play elements, take a trip down one of the slides or dive in from one of the 1- meter diving boards. Oshkosh was the first municipal pool in the state to feature a lazy river, complete with a tube and body slide, random dumping buckets, wall sprays, waterfalls and a 3,010 square foot spray pad with an interactive water play structure. The facility opened in June 2006. Annual attendance is typically 40,000 – 50,000 visitors. Riverside Cemetery Riverside Cemetery lies on the west side of Algoma Boulevard overlooking the Fox River, northwest of Oshkosh's central business district. The cemetery totals 98.39 acres and includes sections historically reserved for Catholics, Masons and veterans. The city of Oshkosh purchased the original (nondenominational) section in 1855, adding to it in 1882 and 1914. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) veteran's plot is located in the original (nondenominational) section of the cemetery, but was not established until 1886. The Catholic sections date from 1855, 1875 and 1882-1887. The Masonic burial ground was established in 1868. Riverside Cemetery is composed of the following contributing resources: two buildings (the 1920-21 Riverside Chapel and the 1936-37 garage); 32 structures (all mausoleums); five objects (the two gate posts that make up the Riverside Cemetery Gateway, the Soldier and Sailor Monument, the Burr/End of the Trail Monument; and City of Oshkosh Page 1 46 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section V. Park Inventory&Analysis the G.A.R. Memorial; and one site (the cemetery itself). Two metal garages (c. 1960 and c. 1980) are the Ione non-contributing elements. Riverside Cemetery also contains numerous markers that are too small to count, but which contribute to the setting and note the passing of the more than 36,000 persons interred here. In addition, within the cemetery there are a number of mature trees that likely date from the historic period and that form a part of the setting. In 2011 the Green Bay Catholic Diocese Corporation assumed responsibility for maintaining the 13-acre Calvary Cemetery and the 16-acre Riverside Catholic Cemetery, both of which the City of Oshkosh had maintained until that time. Landscape Operations The City of Oshkosh Landscape Operations Division is responsible for the management and maintenance of approximately 10,000 street trees and 8,000 trees within the public parks and other properties. The division is responsible for landscape maintenance and horticultural operations throughout the city including 12 roundabouts, several planted traffic islands/medians, public parking lot plantings, numerous flower beds on city property and landscape enhancements and construction projects. Field staff consists of six International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists. Two staff members are Tree Risk Assessment Qualified through the ISA. Annually, staff is responsible for approximately 250 tree removals, 300 new tree installations, stump removals, tree pruning, plant health care, tree/shrub insect and disease treatments, equipment maintenance, snow removal and other projects. Staff also manages additional tree planting projects through various grants and neighborhood improvement project funds. A digital tree inventory is maintained on a regular basis in a GIS system. City of Oshkosh Page 1 47 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan x N m � v ti I� a v N a a v NOW E A o a a ,� r uuu iii 6 d 77Vrrr.: � ur IV ✓� ' Y f�� rv , I r { r i r' �r r I ¢ � U er, :r Section VI:Additional Green Space Green Space Facilities Inventory School Parks Carl Traeger Elementary/Middle Location: 3000 West 20th Avenue Size: 43 Acres General Evaluation: Carl Traeger Elementary, which opened in the fall of 1997, provides a holistic high-quality education in a collaborative school community. Students have many unique opportunities including the option to study in a 2-acre outdoor classroom as part of the school's prairie restoration project. Emmeline Cook Elementary Location: 1600 Hazel Street Size: 10 Acres General Evaluation: Emmeline Cook Elementary School maintains its neighborhood school warmth while incorporating the most up-to-date curriculum in its classrooms. Students can participate in variety of activities while attending Emmeline Cook including student council, Lego® Club, Destination Imagination, art programs, scouting, student read-in programs, Opera for the Young and other SOAR Projects, Title one reading and math programs, PTO sponsored student activities, after school Lighted School House tutorial program and YMCA after school care. Franklin Elementary Location: 1401 West 5th Street Size: 10 Acres General Evaluation: Nestled in its neighborhood for well over a half a century, Franklin continues its tradition of providing high quality education for the close to 400 students it serves each year. Known for helping everyone feel "valued and respected," Franklin's dedicated staff works alongside parents to create a collaborative learning experience. Franklin is located within walking distance to Tipler Middle and West High Schools. City of Oshkosh Page 1 49 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VI:Additional Green Space Jackson Athletic Field Location: Jackson Street and West Nevada Avenue Size: 5.62 Acres General Evaluation: Part of the Oshkosh Public School District Property. Jefferson Elementary Location: 244 West 11 th Avenue Size: 2.25 Acres General Evaluation: Jefferson Elementary offers its diverse student population a caring environment where all students and parents are welcome. Jefferson offers school breakfast, DreamBox (personalized computer-based learning in math) and Boys and Girls Club afterschool programming. Lakeside Elementary Location: 4991 S. US Hwy 45 Size: 9 Acres General Evaluation: The Lakeside community describes the school as an incredibly special place for children to grow and learn. Lakeside is known for its small size, strong family partnerships and long tradition of academic excellence. Lakeside has an active PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) that supports family nights, artist in residency opportunities and large improvement projects including literacy and technology initiatives and a new playground. Merrill Elementary/Middle Location: 108 West New York Avenue Size: 5.30 Acres General Evaluation: Merrill is known for its diverse students, friendly staff and monthly family involvement nights. Progressive in its approach to education, Merrill builds on extensive knowledge in standards-based education and delivery. The school has ample technology, a large playground and two reading specialists. City of Oshkosh Page 1 50 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VI:Additional Green Space Oaklawn Elementary Location: 112 Viola Street Size: 4.96 Acres General Evaluation: Oaklawn was rebuilt and opened in the fall of 2013 after overwhelming community support of an educational referendum. The two-story, K-5 school was awarded a Gold level in LEED certification and it houses three classrooms for each grade level, a large gymnasium, a cafeteria and a beautiful media center. The building features large windows that provide ample natural light, a geothermal heating and cooling system and abundant technology available for each classroom. After care is provided by the YMCA. Oakwood Elementary Location: 1225 N. Oakwood Road Size: 30 Acres General Evaluation: Oakwood Elementary promotes strong partnerships with the community and has benefited from an exceptionally high level of parental involvement. Students at Oakwood Elementary are proud to have earned very high test scores, an indication of this school's emphasis on academics. Special offerings at Oakwood include before- and after-school care through the YMCA, the Kid 'n Tutor Program and the after-school reading program. Read Elementary Location: 1120 Algoma Boulevard Size: 3.60 Acres General Evaluation: Constructed in 1879, Read Elementary is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Read is a welcoming school known for its friendliness and warmth. Special programs include the OASD hearing-impaired program for K-5, the phonology program for four year olds with delayed speech and language development, early childhood, EBD (emotional/behavioral disability) and ESL (English as a second language). Students can participate in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, fourth- and fifth- grade intramurals, and after-school care provided by the YMCA. City of Oshkosh Page 1 51 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VI:Additional Green Space Roosevelt Elementary Location: 910 North Sawyer Street Size: 3.14 Acres General Evaluation: Celebrated for its diversity, Roosevelt Elementary School won the Wisconsin Title I School of Recognition Award in 2014. Previously, Roosevelt won the Wisconsin School of Promise Award for three consecutive years. Outstanding teachers, dedicated staff and an active PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) are committed to providing a caring learning environment for our students. Other highlights include an impressive, historic gym, including a stage for performing arts, and up-to-date technology for enhanced instruction. Outdoor features of Roosevelt school include a small baseball field, playground equipment, and basketball hoops. Shapiro STEM Academy Location: 1050 West 18th Avenue Size: 11.31 Acres General Evaluation: Shapiro STEM Academy is home to a diverse population of talented students in an open-concept design, which fosters collaboration among the entire school community. The school shares a district STEM Coach (science, technology, engineering, and math) to support classroom implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards and its music, art, and physical education departments offer a variety of learning experiences that not only enhance the special talents of its students, but also augment classroom instruction. Smith Elementary Location: 1745 Oregon Street Size: 2.16 Acres General Evaluation: Steeped in history, Smith Elementary has educated Oshkosh children for generations in its elegant, historic building. Learning at Smith is truly a cooperative effort between parents and teachers, with the focus always on the learner. Dedicated teachers and supportive parents make it possible to offer a variety of programs for students, such as family night activities, monthly reading celebrations, science fair, walking Wednesdays, Green Team, student reading committee, guest artists, breakfast program, Boys and Girls Club After School Tutoring and Care Program and all school meetings. City of Oshkosh Page 1 52 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VI:Additional Green Space Washington Elementary Location: 929 Winnebago Avenue Size: 2.80 Acres General Evaluation: Washington School prides itself on serving a diverse student population. The individual needs of students are met by sustaining seamless curriculum across the grade levels using co-teaching and differentiated instruction, all while working to create meaningful relationships with students and their families. Webster Stanley Elementary/Middle Location: 915 Hazel Street Size: 5.60 Acres General Evaluation: An overwhelmingly welcoming school that celebrates diversity, Webster Stanley is home to great students, dedicated staff and caring families committed to service learning and the achievement of high academic standards Webster Stanley is located on the city's northeast side directly across from Menominee Park and Lake Winnebago. The school was named after Oshkosh's first European- American settler when it was constructed in 1955. Perry Tipler Middle/ALPs Location: 325 South Eagle Street Size: 6.29 Acres General Evaluation: Perry Tipler Middle School teachers and staff maintain a compassionate, caring atmosphere that emphasizes collaboration and a strong academic foundation to benefit all students. Perry Tipler houses an excellent media center and offers programs such as STAR at-risk differentiation and after-school tutoring. ALPs Charter School is an accelerated alternative to traditional schools for students in grades 4 through 8 (subject to change each year depending upon applications). Its small size allows for unique learning experiences through individualization and compacting the curriculum based on the knowledge of the students. City of Oshkosh Page 1 53 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VI:Additional Green Space South Park Middle Location: 1551 Delaware Street Size: 5.60 Acres General Evaluation: Housed in a building more than a century old, South Park Middle School has been updated to outpace new technology and student needs. This historic building contains a large gymnasium, two computer labs, an updated science wing, modernized media center and a sizable music wing. Programs offered at South Park include PBIS - The Panther Way, SAIL (Students Achieving in Learning) tutoring, a self- contained EBD (emotional/ behavioral disability) program, and is the only middle school that is part of the Encompass program in the district. It also offers various clubs and athletics and includes swimming as part of its physical education program as it is the only middle school with a pool. Lourdes High Location: 110 North Sawyer Street Size: 13.52 Acres General Evaluation: The planning and construction, in the late 1950's of a central Catholic high school represented the combined efforts of the six Catholic parishes of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Those parishes were, St. Mary, St. Peter, St. Vincent, Sacred Heart, St. Josaphat and St. John. Construction of Lourdes High School began in September of 1958. Oshkosh North High Location: 1100 West Smith Avenue Size: 41.65 Acres General Evaluation: Oshkosh North High School offers excellent educational opportunities for its diverse student population in a welcoming atmosphere. Highlights of North include an in-house TV studio, a close-knit student body and excellent athletic facilities. City of Oshkosh Page 1 54 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VI:Additional Green Space Oshkosh West High Location: 375 North Eagle Street Size: 40 Acres General Evaluation: Oshkosh West High School, home of the Wildcats, is dedicated to helping all students succeed by providing a wide range of opportunities and educational programs. The school offers more than 60 different co-curricular opportunities for students ranging from athletics, to the fine arts, to interest- and curriculum-based clubs. Other highlights of West include its highly dedicated staff, Alberta Kimball Auditorium, five beautiful courtyards, Blue Vibes student-run store and the student-run Wildcat Cafe'. Wisconsin Technical College System n . ....., we Fox Valley Technical College (Athletic Field) ANY Location: 150 North Campbell Road (Oshkosh Riverside Campus) Size: 4.79 Acres General Evaluation: Fox Valley Technical College provides a warm and friendly atmosphere where knowledgeable staff are committed to helping students meet their educational goals. Small class sizes, low student/teacher ratios and a comprehensive array of services makes for a supportive learning environment for students of all ages. University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh System UW-Oshkosh Location: 800 Algoma Boulevard Size: 177.10 Acres (includes Lincoln Elementary School) General Evaluation: The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh f has been providing the residents of northeastern oa Nr, �,�/nib <�i d��Y r , Wisconsin with high-quality affordable education since !, 1871. Approximately 13,500 students benefit from the nationally recognized expertise of our faculty, a wide variety of courses and degrees offered — including 58 undergraduate majors,17 master's degree programs and one doctoral degree (Doctorate of Nursing City of Oshkosh Page 1 55 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VI:Additional Green Space Practice) — and modest class sizes that foster one-on-one and collaborative learning with professors, rather than teaching assistants. Congress Avenue Athletic Field Location: 955 Congress Avenue Size: 5.73 Acres General Evaluation: The parcel is well known as the site of the former UW-Oshkosh football field and is utilized by youth football organizations. The property is owned by the University. Any future development is contingent upon approval from UW-Oshkosh. East Hall Park Location: Jackson Street and West New York Avenue Size: 8.29 Acres General Evaluation: The site was previously the location of the old East Hall dormitory. There are a number of mature oak trees on the eastern portion of the property. Jacob Shapiro Park Location: South of Kolf Sport Center Size: 8.19 Acres General Evaluation: Part of the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh property. County Parks Asylum Point Park Location: Sherman Road Size: 56.60 Acres General Evaluation: Asylum Point Park is located on a promontory extending out from the central western shore of Lake Winnebago, just a few miles north of Oshkosh. In 1872 wk construction began on the Northern Asylum for the Insane. Despite the institute's name change to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute, the promontory is still known as Asylum Point, I and the surrounding water is called Asylum Bay. City of Oshkosh Page 56 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VI:Additional Green Space The Asylum Point Lighthouse, reportedly the result of a 1937 project of the Works Progress Administration, was rejected by the Department of Transportation as a navigational light for the lake and was thus never lit. In 2007, the lighthouse received a $4,000 makeover with labor provided by inmates from the Winnebago Correctional I nstitute. Winnebago County Community Park Location: Between County Road Y and Snell Road and County Road A and Highway 76. '�" ' Size: 270 Acres General Evaluation: The Community Park was originally built as a development project during the late 1960's and early 1970's. This park's abundance of open space and easy access are among its greatest assets. Facilities include four shelters with playground equipment and support amenities (that can be reserved), ball diamonds (two lighted and one unlighted), a 18 field soccer complex, an archery range, rugby football fields, disc golf course, three picnic shelters, (which can be also reserved) and three fishing ponds. Winnebago County Community Park is also one of the few parks within Oshkosh City limits that include a public dog park. Nine acres of fenced area in the northeast portion of the park provides a secure environment for dog owners to exercise their pet's off-leash. City of Oshkosh Page 1 57 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VII:Needs Assessment Needs Assessment A community's needs assessment plays a large role in discovering the community's most critical recreation opportunities and developing an understanding of the exact needs of the community. The needs gathering process may also provide insight on how the existing recreation services are being utilized and/or which facilities or programs are being used or avoided. Conducting a needs assessment generally utilizes two basic methods: public input and recreation standards. This plan has developed a thorough understanding of current recreation needs through a wide array of public input, including user group input, web site on-line surveys, and public meetings. Advisory Park Board and staff input also provided hands-on information regarding several existing and proposed recreational needs. Seeking Public Opinion: Methodology Public input is a critical component of the planning process for this update. Gathering public input was initiated in several ways. An on-line survey was provided on the city's web site. A user group survey was provided to specific user groups as part of the Oshkosh Sports Facilities Feasibility Study conducted by the Oshkosh Convention and Visitor's Bureau in 2016. The user group survey included individual meetings to discuss input and suggested needs. Public input was provided at the Advisory Park Board meeting on September 11, 2017. Finally, meetings with City Representatives and the Park Staff provided critical input on existing and potential park needs. Valuable information was gathered from the numerous responses received. The total input received was very helpful to determine park and recreational needs for the area. All input was reviewed by the Advisory Park Board. Advisory Park Board Leadership The Advisory Park Board advises the City Manager, City Council, Plan Commission and parks administration on matters relating to parks, recreation, and open spaces in the City of Oshkosh. The Advisory Park Board is comprised of eight (8) members and one (1) Common Council member who advise and assist in planning and developing the Oshkosh Park System to include parks, open spaces, forestry, the municipal cemetery, waterways, and other related areas. During the course of updating the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, the Advisory Park Board played a crucial role in seeking public comment, reviewing all information presented, and making final recommendations. City of Oshkosh Page 1 58 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VII:Needs Assessment 2017 On—Line Survey The Oshkosh Parks Department conducted an online community survey between the dates of August 7 and September 5, 2017. The survey contained 27 questions regarding satisfaction and use of existing facilities, athletic fields, maintenance items and input on future park needs. Efforts to promote the online survey included social media posts, emails to user groups, survey links and advertising on the Oshkosh City website, direct email to contacts, and newspaper articles. A total of 648 completed surveys along with 365 general comments were received. The following is a summary of the information shared. Please see the appendix for a complete list of responses. Survey Respondent Age 2.0% x....0.2% epi ! I �Illlii ,,. I I 111111 ....14 VIII 15....30 Illi. 31....4 VIII 46....60 111111 0 I....7 11,175--f- The llf7 ..{- The vast majority of respondents (84%) reside in the City of Oshkosh and nearly half fell into the 31-45 year age group, however the 46-60 and 61-75 year age groups were also well represented at nearly a quarter of respondents each. In line with those ages, a little more than half of those who took the survey do not have children under the age of eighteen, however those that do average about two children. City of Oshkosh Page 1 59 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VII:Needs Assessment Park and Recreation Information Sources r:cr i 5/ 0% -, °� �°��° o�°ter �ea�� •cc ;\a° a °a\a r°� 'Q O cp O Q- By far the most popular sources of information were social media and word of mouth. Other significant but less popular sources included marquee signs in parks, the newspaper, and the Recreation Department Program Guide. The city website and Oshkosh Community Media Services received the lowest usage. More than half of those surveyed (62%) indicated that they have accessed the parks section of the city website 1-5 times over the last twelve months and nearly a quarter (21%) said they have not visited it at all. Parks Visited None Other 1% 17% Menominee Red Arrow Park Park 39% 8% Rainbow Park 8% jr,7 South r 27% City of Oshkosh Page 60 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VII:Needs Assessment About half of the surveyed individuals use Oshkosh park facilities weekly, another quarter access them at least once or twice a month, and about 10% visit daily. When questioned about specific parks visited, Menominee Park led the group at 84%. South Park came second at 58%, followed by "Other' at 38%, and Red Arrow and Rainbow tying at 18%. Satisfaction i Very Satisfied a Somewhat Satisfied �Somewhat Dissatisfied Conditions Unacceptable a Don't Visit Park satisfaction levels are generally high with over half "somewhat satisfied" and almost 40% "very satisfied." Long-Range Planning Priorities 18 16 14 1 >. 10 8 6 0 60 ,\ap of ��5 °\ap ta\� \a5 e v, �.° Q Q at � �.� o° � 0 S 0 oci f `y QZ� �5°�5`�°� oa�� Q��r a�rO Q�G�t`a a`��°e q° a°,° P �Z� Q Jo �a �`D�o Io City of Oshkosh Page 61 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VII:Needs Assessment When questioned as to whether Oshkosh possesses enough athletic fields for youth in one question and for adults in the next, the answers were generally similar. A little over half of those surveyed indicated "yes", Oshkosh does have enough fields, a little less than a quarter indicated "no", and a little more than a quarter were unsure. Asked to rank facilities according to priority of importance for long range planning, weighted averages indicated the top five choices were: restrooms, biking and trails, restrooms, Riverwalk development, playground equipment, and picnic areas. Top maintenance priorities were: restrooms, playgrounds, trash pickup and removal, trails, general facility maintenance, and mowing/trimming of parks. Services that should be Expanded - Top Choices 25% 2.0% 15% 10% � 5% Y.» 0/ Bike and pedestrian trails were the top choice for services that need to be expanded, closely followed by Riverwalk, leisure swimming, and cultural/arts programs. Citizens surveyed would also like the city to explore a bike/pedestrian trail expansion (63%), replacing the carousel at Menominee Park (32%), creating an off-leash dog park (29%), and constructing an athletic field complex (24%). While indicating that bike and pedestrian trails need both maintenance and expansion, 90% of those responding rated their ability to walk in Oshkosh as "great" or "good." Bikers were somewhat less enthusiastic with 73% rating the ability to bike in Oshkosh as "great" or "good" and 27% rating it as "poor." 67% of those responding were favorable to a city-wide tobacco-free parks ordinance, while a third were not. City of Oshkosh Page 1 62 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VII:Needs Assessment 365 general comments were also received. Popular topics were: praise and/or requests to preserve the Menominee Park native plantings, the need for more maintenance in parks (playgrounds in particular), praise for the Parks Department's hard work, a request for more native plantings throughout the parks system, the need for more garbage receptacles, a desire for an expanded trail system, interest in a youth sports complex, and requests for a dog park in the city. 2016 User Group Surveys As part of the Oshkosh Sports Facilities Feasibility Study, sponsored by the Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau, in 2016, user group surveys were sent out in an attempt to identify which sports facilities are used, ignored, or overused and which need improvements and maintenance. Seventeen user group surveys were sent out and sixteen groups responded. The surveys provided input on facilities used, number of events and participants per season, facility shortages, desired solutions, most urgent needs, desired amenities such as seating, parking, lighting, and more, as well as willingness to contribute financially, and general comments. The following is a brief summary of the information received. Please see the Appendix for a complete list of responses. City of Oshkosh Page 1 63 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VII:Needs Assessment • 16 user group surveys were received. Oshkosh User Group Survey - Most Used Facilities ................. Fitar� Stadiurn (JJ Keller field) �Red Arrow(Park(LoseLoll fields) ..................................................... North II IS (JV/freshrner� fooft:)all fields) 'lippi ............ West II IS (so(:,(,,er fields) Westhaver� (fields) 4iiio ..................... Mermnir�ee Park(Reetz North ar�d South softLoll... Mary Jewell Park(LoseLoll fields) 0,0_0 Mermnir�ee (Park(LoseLoll fields) North IIT (EJ S(.,hr�eider field) North II....IS (so(:xer field) Oshkosh Parks (so(:xer fields) Wiranel::)ago County(Park(so(:,(,,er fields) Baurnar� Park(soft[::)all field) Stevens Park(soft[::)all field) Spar�L)auer(soft[::)all field) Allerton (Park(LoseLoll field) West II IS (fooft:)all fields) S(.,hurnerth (so(:,(,,er field) West II IS (LoseLoll field) �Red Arrow(Park(south softl::)all diarnor�d) West II IS (soft[::)all field) South (Park(fields) �Read (fields) 44th Parallel (fields) Oakwood (L)all fields) 20th Ave YMCA athletk, fields IEast II Iall (fields) Various City(Parks& S(.,hools(LoseLoll fields) Valley Christian (LoseLoll field) I. ourdes (LoseLoll field) North II IS (L)affirg (.,ages) Corgress Field (fooft:)all) North II IS (LoseLoll fields) North II IS (softl::)all field) S(.,hurnerth Park (so(:xer field) North II IS Fooft:)all fields • Titan Stadium (J.J. Keller Field), Red Arrow Park, and the North High School football fields see the most use. City of Oshkosh Page 1 64 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VII:Needs Assessment Shortages and Issues Meld irnprovarnerit, rnairitaror�r.,e, and upgrades Sharia Fitar� Stadiurn ....... .. ,, I ittle to r�o ae:,r,ass to prar,1:k e fields Need prae:,ti(,e and r.,ornp titior� area for so tl::rall Naad prae:,kie,c, arid r,crnpkrkirur area for f::rasaf::rall Meld I.....igf tingwiii o,o ,00 Need prae,tie,c, and r.,ornpetitior� area for so(,r.,ar Cor�r,essiorilrastroorn I:wildirig Syrithatk, turf field Far�r.,ir°g � Blea(.,hers Need prae,tie,c, and r.,ornpetitior� area fortannis Need prae:,tie,c, and r.,ornpetitior� area for footf::rall IVermnir�aa Park IRaak7field riot r.,oridu(..,iva to II IS Softall Sharing (North II IS field with varsity for prar,tie,e • Main shortages and issues are: field maintenance, sharing Titan Stadium, not enough access to practice fields (softball and baseball, soccer, etc.), and lack of field lighting. • Over 80% of the Stakeholder Groups are willing to contribute toward capital improvements of athletic facilities. • The most urgent shortfalls would be addressed by a regulation baseball field, a synthetic turf multisport field, a regulation football field, little league baseball fields, and softball fields. City of Oshkosh Page 1 65 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VII:Needs Assessment Desired Amenities Restrooms Lighting Concessions Bleachers Fencing UnderdrainWON Synthetic Turf Irrigation PA system 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20% • Top desired amenities in order of importance are: restrooms, field lighting, concession/restroom buildings, bleachers, fencing, underdrain, and synthetic turf. • All of the comments were positive. User groups thanked the Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau for looking into improvements, were confident that these improvements would benefit the community, and some offered their services. To summarize, the user groups do not feel that the existing facilities are meeting their needs and are thankful for the study. 2017 Public Meetings The Parks Department hosted a public input meeting on September 11, 2017 to obtain public comments for the future needs of the park system. Approximately 30+ people attended the meeting, many representing a group or organization such as a neighborhood association or the League of Women Voters Oshkosh. There was special interest in the parks adjacent to their residences and particularly the fate of the Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course. Note: Please see the Appendix for the specific on-line survey responses and the user group survey. City of Oshkosh Page 1 66 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VII:Needs Assessment Additional Feedback Meetings were conducted with the Park Maintenance Staff on August 14, 2017 to get their perspective and hands on knowledge of park use and needs. In addition, a second meeting was held later that day with the Parks Department management staff to acquire further ideas and feedback. All of the above tools were used to compile a complete record of public feedback that was used to identify citizen concerns and capital improvements. City of Oshkosh Page 1 67 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section VII:Needs Assessment Recreation Standards Recreation standards are another method to determine a community's recreation needs. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has developed standards for both public open space and actual facilities. Open space was reviewed previously in the future park lands section of this manual. Recreation facility standards are provided in the appendix section of this manual. These standards were reviewed during development of the need assessment. The standards are based on a park service area approach. A concern to this method is that it does not take into an account user preferences and physical barriers between actual park locations. Therefore, these standards should be used to review specific identified needs along with public input to assist in prioritizing and justifying real needs for the community. City of Oshkosh Page 1 68 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations General Recommendations The fundamental purpose of this Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan is to guide the city in the development of lands and facilities, both existing and future, to satisfy the outdoor recreation and open space needs of the residents and visitors of Oshkosh. The recommendations listed below are based on information gathered from the outdoor recreation needs assessment. This includes public input from informal meetings, citizen committees, public meetings and needs assessment surveys. Needs standards are often also addressed in preparing recommendations for outdoor recreation provision. These standards, however, express minimum suggestions and do not apply to the city's needs or gathered input. The standards, therefore, should not hinder the future acquisition of lands or facilities for outdoor recreation. General Recommendations The following are general recommendations aimed at satisfying needs for acquisition, development and general program improvements. Park System Planning: The City should encourage that park and recreation facilities be planned on a neighborhood, community and city-wide basis, as integral parts of a unified system. The purpose of the classification system is to identify the park's primary function, which should influence the development and management of the park. A master plan and or management plan should be established for each park to provide direction for the progressive and orderly planning, management, maintenance, operation and programming of the park and recreation facilities. Acquisition and Development of Park Land: The City has been shown to have inadequate lands to meet the immediate needs of the community. The most immediate concern for the City will be to provide the appropriate level of parks with the recommended amount of acreage, within the appropriated service perimeters. Based upon the current and future needs of the community, there will be a need to acquire and develop lands for neighborhood, community parks, and greenways. There is also a need to develop the parkland and open spaces that are held by the City, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and the School District to meet the immediate needs of the community. Parkland Dedication Ordinance: Many communities, including the City of Oshkosh, have developer exactions for parkland acquisition and recreational facilities development. These exactions are designed to help a growing community develop new park facilities to keep pace with new residential development. As residents move into a new subdivision, they place additional stress on existing park facilities. Developer exactions, agreed upon during the subdivision review and approval period, provide land or fees or a combination of both to the City to be used for the provision of park facilities for the new neighborhood. City of Oshkosh Page 1 69 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations The City of Oshkosh ordinance provides the flexibility to accept land or fees on a case- by-case basis. From the Oshkosh Municipal Code, Ch. 30 Article XIII Section 30- 422(J)(6) (b) Dedication of Sites "Where feasible and compatible with the Comprehensive Plans for development of the community, the subdivider shall dedicate to the public adequate land to provide for the park and recreation needs of the subdivision, condominium or land division. The amount of land to be provided shall be determined on the basis of 1,100 square feet per detached single-family housing unit and 900 square feet per attached multi-family housing unit created by a subdivision plat, condominium plat, or Certified Survey Map. If the number of housing units is not specified on the plat or Certified Survey Map, the maximum allowable density under the City Zoning Ordinance shall be utilized to determine the number of allowable housing units to be used to establish public land dedication requirements. (c) Proportionate Payment in Lieu of Dedication "Where the City, at its sole discretion, determines such dedication is not feasible or compatible with the Comprehensive Plan or other plans of the City, the subdivider shall, in lieu thereof, pay to the City or Town, depending on the location of the plat, a fee equivalent to the value of the required dedication. Such fee shall be determined as follows: (i) For detached single-family housing units a fee of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per residential lot, payable prior to the issuance of the final plat, condominium plat, or Certified Survey Map, and Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per dwelling unit, payable prior to issuance of a building permit, with the provision that monies for lot payments made prior to the final plat shall be applied to the total amount due and owing for the cost of each unit; money to be placed in a non-lapsing fund to be used for neighborhood park and recreation area purposes. For attached multi-family housing units a fee of One Hundred Sixty-Five dollars ($165.00) per allowable housing unit payable prior to acceptance of the final plat, condominium plat, or Certified Survey Map and One Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars ($165.00) per dwelling unit payable prior to issuance of a building permit. Such fee shall be used exclusively for immediate and/or future site acquisition or capital improvement. The City's current ordinance does not result in a sufficient amount of dedicated land or a sufficient amount of funds to purchase land. Also, no funding mechanism is in place to City of Oshkosh Page 1 70 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations fund new park development. The next section suggests possible ways to improve the existing ordinance. Suggestions for Improving the Parkland Dedication Ordinance An issue often discussed regarding these ordinances is what type of land is acceptable for park dedication. Of the five municipal park types, the ordinance is focused on producing land for neighborhood parks; however, urban greenspace is often donated. Urban greenspace does not increase the amount of active use land in a community, which is the goal of the ordinance. These two parkland types are defined below. Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks are designed to provide both active and passive recreation activities, organized league recreation and informal "pick up" play. The primary user ranges from 5 to 15 years of age. However, informal recreation opportunities cater to groups of all ages. The service area of/4-mile radius includes the entire neighborhood, with some neighborhood overflow if features are unique. The average neighborhood park commonly ranges from 5 to 10 acres in size and serves from 1,000 to 5,000 people — basically one park for every elementary school. Urban Green Space The protection and management of the natural environment is the number one priority for this property type, with recreation use as a secondary objective. The existing Oshkosh Parkland Dedication Ordinance can be improved by specifically stating what kind of land will be accepted to meet the dedication ordinance obligation. The ordinance should specifically state what kind of land is acceptable to meet the dedication requirements and should also state the condition of the dedicated land at the time of dedication. The current Oshkosh ordinance begins to define a specific statement of suitable land characteristics. However, if the purpose of the ordinance is to provide suitable land for active recreation, the ordinance should be more specific. Oshkosh Subdivision Ordinances: An improved ordinance would include the following land specifications: • All land must be free from detention or retention facilities and be above the 100- year flood level. • Land should be contiguous and in a configuration to serve the development with the proposed recreational components. • Parkland shall have a minimum of 25% of the total perimeter directly fronting on a public roadway. • Minimum secondary access shall be a minimum of 60 feet wide. City of Oshkosh Page 1 71 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations The ordinance should be changed to include specifications about the condition of the land at the time of dedication, such as: • All parkland shall be fully improved at time of dedication, including roads, sidewalks, utilities, street trees, and final grading and seeding. • The grading and topography of the site shall meet the City's approval. No slope shall exceed 4:1 and the site will be graded to provide positive drainage with no ponding of water. • Park dedication site shall not be used as borrow pits for clay or any other building material and shall be stable enough to support the proposed park improvements. Impact Fees: Many communities collect "impact fees" at the time the building permit is issued for a new home. These impact fees can fund a variety of things including sewer and water construction, firefighting equipment, library facilities and park development. Regardless of what particular facility or service, the fee must be reasonably related to or somehow serve the new neighborhood. When a municipality collects these fees, they go into a separate account to fund capital development of parks (or improvements to existing parks) to serve the new residents. The estimated cost to develop a 10-acre park into typical neighborhood park standard facilities is $1,789,000. The City of Oshkosh may choose to fund all or part of the total park development cost through an impact fee. Estimated Park Improvement Costs (10 acre Park) Neighborhood Park Facility Cost Grading and Seeding ($25,000/acre) $250,000 Landscaping and Site Amenities $75,000 Tennis Courts (2) $160,000 Park I.D. Sign $7,500 Play Equipment, Plus Walk and Drainage and Poured-in-Place Rubber Surfacing $130 000 Softball Backstop $35,000 Soccer Goals and Nets $6,000 Basketball Court $50,000 Paved Path (asphalt, 10' wide, 2,000 In. ft.) $50,000 Shelter with Restrooms $250,000 Subtotal $1,013,500 +10% Design and Engineering $101,350 TOTAL $2,128,350 Note: The estimated costs used to calculate the recommended park fee are based on average costs for typical facilities found in a typical Oshkosh neighborhood park for 2017. The costs are not specified to a site; actual costs to develop a neighborhood park maybe higher or lower,depending on the site conditions. City of Oshkosh Page 1 72 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Community Beautification: The City should continue to recognize that the appearance of the community is an important component in the provision of programs and services. The image that the city portrays to its residents and visitors can be a key element to the continuation of its growth and the fulfillment of its residents. A clean, safe environment can build an image that can positively affect the confidence of residents and renew a sense of pride in their community. Beautification projects, such as planting trees, shrubbery and flowers, along with other general landscaping for parks and other public areas should be encouraged. Continuation of the Taking Root Project should be encouraged and supported by the City. The City should evaluate the current use of annuals versus perennials in shrub/flower beds due to the amount of maintenance required. Invasive Species: The City should develop an invasive species management plan. This plan should include strategies and other methods of documenting and controlling invasive species. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has developed resources and policies for identifying invasive species, describing types of control mechanisms and procedures for prevention of relocation of species. Private Recreation Areas and Facilities: The City should encourage development of specialized facilities by the private sector. Specialized facilities, such as marinas, can be an important adjunct to the public recreational facilities. Quality and availability for public use should be emphasized. In addition, the City should look to develop partnership opportunities with the private sector. Through public/private partnerships, development and acquisition opportunities may be enhanced, which could allow for the preservation of resources and the access to resources that have not been previously available to residents and visitors. Provision for Persons with Disabilities: A segment of the population who would like to avail themselves of public parks is restricted because they have a physical or cognitive disability. City officials must recognize that present programs more often than not have little to offer these residents in the way of safe and pleasurable recreational experiences. The City should continue to incorporate inclusive amenities in all parks. An inclusive playground was installed at South Park in 2015 and upcoming playground replacements have inclusive elements included in the design plans. Recent restroom renovations also incorporated provisions to meet ADA Standards. Accessibility Guidelines: Accessible describes a site, building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) as interpreted by the Department of Commerce in the Wisconsin Administrative Code and Register for Barrier-Free Design. Newly designed or newly constructed and altered recreation facilities in Oshkosh need to comply with the applicable requirements under the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Department of Justice, September 15, 2010. City of Oshkosh Page 1 73 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Service Group Involvement: The City should continue to involve organized service groups in needed park and recreational developments, including development of competitive sports areas and neighborhood parks. Traditionally, service groups have played an active part in the development of competitive sports areas, neighborhood parks and ball fields. Continued activity of this type should be encouraged. In addition, service groups help to meet the need for neighborhood facilities by supplementing municipal financial resources and providing organization and volunteer labor. The City offers groups the opportunity to participate in "Adopt-a-Site" which provides participants the opportunity to take part in maintaining the park system and associated areas under the Parks Department's responsibility. Federal and State Aid Programs: The City should continue to take advantage of state and federal financial and technical assistance programs designed to assist the community in meeting park and recreation needs. To maintain eligibility for such programs, the City's Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan must be updated every five (5) years. Municipal/School District Cooperation: The City should promote the continued and increased cooperation between the municipality and school district in meeting the needs of the community. With good planning, cooperation may take the form of joint land acquisition and facility development cost sharing. The increased use of existing facilities by both city and school district during the hours not scheduled by the respective agency should be strongly encouraged. It may be desirable to establish a joint, written agreement with the school district to identify responsibilities and regulations to promote the appropriate use of school district and city facilities. Program Consideration: One of the fundamental objectives of the Parks Department is to provide a variety of park and recreational facilities for the community. The intent of providing park and recreational programs is to encourage public use and enjoyment of city facilities and to enhance leisure time through the development of individual skills and interaction of community residents. In order to accomplish this, a number of programming considerations should be addressed. Adequate ball fields and open space will need to be developed within the community to accommodate the current and future program needs. The City should continue to conduct periodic analysis surveys and evaluations of the community's park and recreational preferences, needs and trends to ensure that programs and facilities offered are of the type and quality that residents desire and that the necessary space and facilities are acquired and developed. City of Oshkosh Page 1 74 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Staffing Considerations: The increased demand for park and recreational opportunities, as identified in the needs assessment, will place a substantial burden on the city to provide additional programs and facilities. As this demand increases, consideration will need to be given to the addition of staff for the Parks Department in maintenance and programs, as it is the responsibility of the department to manage, operate, improve and maintain the community's comprehensive park and recreation system. The City should continue to support the professional development of its employees by encouraging participation in clinics, seminars, workshops, conferences and memberships in professional associations that promote the concepts, practices and techniques of professional management. The public input received regarding the need for a higher level of park maintenance and the shortage of park facilities will have an impact on the maintenance operation of the Parks Department. Additionally, the recently constructed roundabouts will further increase the responsibilities of the Parks Department as well as the further development of the Riverwalk and docks. Therefore, additional full-time and seasonal park maintenance personnel will be necessary to maintain an acceptable level of care for the facilities. Funding Considerations: The essential ingredient in the implementation of any recommendation is determining how the project will be financed. There are a number of methods that can be considered, such as general revenues (taxes), user fees, general obligation bonds, special taxes, state and federal funding programs, subdivision dedication requirements and donations. As the community requests additional and updated facilities, greater emphasis will need to be placed on the appropriation of funds for their redevelopment and maintenance. Various alternatives for funding will need to be explored if the City intends to meet the existing and projected demand for recreation. Just as cooperative facility planning and shared usage (between the City, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, School District and community service organizations) is desirable, capital improvement schedules which combine funding sources should be implemented. Neighborhoods/subdivisions not currently served by park distribution may be served in the future through city-initiated development of facilities by means of capital improvements funding, state and/or federal grant programs or other external funding sources. City of Oshkosh Page 1 75 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Preservation/Conservation: In addition to providing space and facilities for leisure activities, park systems should include conservation and preservation measures. The preservation of natural resources and the prudent management of the environment are goals that every community should strive to achieve. Policies discouraging the development of wetlands, floodplains, areas of steep slopes and other environmentally sensitive areas should be established or where already enacted, should be strictly enforced. Playground Improvements: Most of the playground sites located throughout the city are in need of updating through the replacement of old equipment with new equipment that meets the recommended safety standards. There remains the need to expand existing equipment to enhance play opportunities and offer a more stimulating, creative play environment. Shade structures should be planned for equipment areas to provide relief from various weather conditions. Accessible routes are needed to the play equipment as well. It is important that the city continues to stay current with changing safety standards. Presently the City is working on replacing/updating 1-2 playgrounds per year. They are installing poured-in-place rubber surfacing in all new equipment areas to reduce maintenance and improve access to the space. Dogs in Parks: Based on input from the public, this is an important issue for the community. The City should explore the opportunity of developing Quarry Park into an off-leash dog park. In the fall of 2016, the City Municipal Code was updated to allow domesticated animals in parks for the purpose of being walked on pass-through walkways and trails provided they are on a lease no longer than six feet, under full control of their owners, and their owners clean up any waste and properly dispose of it off site. (City Ordinance 19-4(D).) Trail Development: Through the development of a community wide trail system, residents and visitors could use the numerous natural resources that surround the Oshkosh area. The public requests more trails for biking, hiking and skiing at the state level, while at the local level an interest in developing a trail system to access destination points and parks has been identified and discussed in the course of developing the City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The City continues to work with surrounding communities, including County Parks and the Department of Transportation to improve trail development and connections. This is exhibited in the 2013 opening of the Tribal Heritage Crossing Trail connecting the Fox River Corridor Riverwalk and WIOUWASH Trail to Lake Buttes des Morts. The City should work closely with neighboring communities, local conservancy groups, state and federal agencies and private landowners to promote and foster a community wide system of pathways that will enhance the livability of the community. City of Oshkosh Page 1 76 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Pedestrian/Bicycle Circulation and Access to Recreation: Bicycle usage of street and pedestrian walkways is becoming a major issue because of the growing number of users and the fact that bicycles share the streets with automobiles. The City is currently updating the Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan. That plan should be referenced and implemented as approved. The City continues to provide bike lanes and sharrows throughout the city to increase access. City of Oshkosh Page 1 77 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Specific Proposals The following specific proposals have been developed based on input from the needs assessment as well as direction from City staff and the Advisory Park Board. Parks not identified in the following list do not have immediate needs and/or recommendations at this time or have independent master plans. Refer to the approved master plans and implement improvements and developments per the plans. The following proposals include estimated costs for each individual component. Typically, these costs include furnishing and installation as well as appropriate allowances for demolition, mobilization, and permitting. Prices are in 2017 dollars and may change over time with inflation and other factors outside the scope of this document. The following strategies are intended to provide guidance to the decision makers responsible for implementing the plan and are organized into a matrix of short-, mid- and long-term strategies based on time increments of 1-5 years, 6-10 years and 10+ years and beyond. The schedule of improvements for each facility will be determined at a later date as presented and approved by the Common Council as part of the annual 5-year Capital Improvement Program. City of Oshkosh Page 1 78 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll:Recommendations Individual Park Recommendations and Concepts Table of Contents MINIPARKS.........................................................................................................................................80 CONGRESS AVENUE TOT LOT...............................................................................................................80 GARDENCLUB PARK ...........................................................................................................................80 WILLIAM WATERS PLAZA......................................................................................................................81 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS...................................................................................................................81 44THPARALLEL PARK .........................................................................................................................81 ABBEYPARK.......................................................................................................................................82 ABEROCHLIN PARK.............................................................................................................................83 BAUMANPARK....................................................................................................................................85 FUGLEBERGPARK...............................................................................................................................86 MARYJEWELL PARK............................................................................................................................86 QUARRYPARK ....................................................................................................................................87 ROEPARK ..........................................................................................................................................87 STEVENSPARK....................................................................................................................................88 STOEGBAUERPARK.............................................................................................................................90 TEICHMILLERPARK..............................................................................................................................91 WESTALGOMA PARK...........................................................................................................................93 WESTHAVEN CIRCLE PARK...................................................................................................................94 COMMUNITYPARKS...........................................................................................................................96 LAKESHORE GOLF COURSE SITE...........................................................................................................96 MENOMINEEPARK...............................................................................................................................96 RAINBOW MEMORIAL PARK ..................................................................................................................96 REDARROW PARK...............................................................................................................................97 SOUTHPARK.......................................................................................................................................97 WATERFRONT RECREATION.............................................................................................................98 24TH AVENUE BOAT LAUNCH................................................................................................................98 AL BROULLIRE MEMORIAL GARDEN.......................................................................................................98 BOATWORKS.......................................................................................................................................99 BOWEN STREET FISHING DOCK.............................................................................................................99 CARLE.STEIGER PARK.......................................................................................................................99 FOX RIVER CORRIDOR RIVERWALK...................................................................................................... 100 FUGLEBERG BOAT LAUNCH................................................................................................................ 100 MICHIGAN STREET FISHING DOCK ....................................................................................................... 101 MILL STREET BOAT LAUNCH............................................................................................................... 101 RIVERSIDEPARK ............................................................................................................................... 102 WILLIAM A.STEIGER PARK................................................................................................................. 102 SPECIALUSE PARKS.......................................................................................................................103 CAMP BRAGG MEMORIAL ................................................................................................................... 103 HIKERSMONUMENT ........................................................................................................................... 103 OPERAHOUSE SQUARE ..................................................................................................................... 104 WILLIAM G.SPANBAUER FIELD........................................................................................................... 105 NATURAL RESOURCE AREAS.........................................................................................................107 GLATZNATURE PARK ........................................................................................................................ 107 NORTH HIGH CONSERVANCY PARK ..................................................................................................... 107 RUSCHPARK..................................................................................................................................... 107 City of Oshkosh Page 1 79 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations MINI PARKS Congress Avenue Tot Lot Mini Park— 0.45 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide a park identification sign. • Provide accessible route to playground structure. • Provide perimeter walk at play area. • Upgrade the perimeter fence (4 ft. vinyl coated). • Replace play equipment and provide poured in place surface in play area (8,400 S.F.). Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Congress Avenue Site Lighting $5,000 High Tot Lot Park Sign $7,500 Medium Accessible Route $2,500 High Perimeter Walk $18,000 High Perimeter Fencing $20,000 High Play Equipment and Poured in Place Play $100,000 High Surface Total $153,000 Garden Club Park Mini Park— 0.35 acres Proposed Features • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Provide new park benches. • Update pathways throughout park. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Garden Club Park Site Lighting $5,000 Low Park Sign $7,500 Medium Benches $6,000 Medium City of Oshkosh Page 80 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Pathways $8,500 Medium Total $27,000 William Waters Plaza Mini Park— 0.18 acres Proposed Features • Currently being designed by the city NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS 44th Parallel Park Neighborhood Park—4.90 acres Proposed Features • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Provide accessible route to playground structure. • Provide perimeter walk at play area. • Add benches around play area. • Add open shelter with concrete base and electricity near play area. • Provide ball field improvements such as bleachers, player's benches, outfield fence and backstop. • Develop new trails and paths throughout facility ($1,000/L.F. of 10-foot path). • Replace play equipment and provide poured in place surface in play area (7,000 S.F.). • Provide wood fiber mulch in play area until the play area is replaced (annual maintenance expense). Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development 44th Parallel Park Site Lighting $25,000 Medium Park Sign $7,500 Medium Accessible Route $2,500 High Perimeter Walk $16,000 High Benches $8,000 Medium Open Shelter w/ $39,000 Low Electricity Ball Field $135,000 High Improvements New Trails/Paths $60,000 Low Play Equipment and $125,000 High City of Oshkosh Page 181 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Poured in Place Play Surface Wood Fiber Mulch $5,000 High Total $423,000 Abbey Park Neighborhood Park— 9.01 acres • Install energy efficient site lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Provide accessible route to playground structure. • Provide perimeter walk at play area. • Add 20-foot diameter open shelter with concrete base and electricity near play area. • Remove existing benches from play structure area and replace with new benches throughout park site. • Replace play equipment and provide poured in place surface in play area (12,800 S.F). • Provide wood fiber mulch in play area until the play area is replaced (annual maintenance expense). Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Abbey Park Site Lighting $10,000 High Park Sign $7,500 Medium Accessible Route $2,500 High Perimeter Walk $16,000 High Open Shelter w/ $39,000 Low Electricity Benches $20,000 Medium Play Equipment and Poured in Place Play $140,000 High Surface Wood Fiber Mulch $7,000 High Total $242,000 City of Oshkosh Page 82 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Abe Rochlin Park Neighborhood Park— 5.16 acres • Provide park identification sign. • Provide accessible route to playground structure. • Provide perimeter walk at play area. • Redevelop existing volleyball court including concrete curb. • Provide shoreline restoration, including riprap and native plantings (800 L.F.). • Provide accessible pier. • Provide new benches throughout park. • Replace play equipment and provide poured in place surface in play area (5,600 S.F.). • Provide wood fiber mulch in play area until the play area is replaced (annual maintenance expense). • Redevelop parking lot.* Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Abe Rochlin Park Park Sign $7,500 Medium Accessible Route to $2,500 High Playground Perimeter Walk $16,000 High Volleyball Court $20,000 Medium Shoreline $30,000 Medium Restoration Accessible Pier $25,000 Low Benches $24,000 High Play Equipment and Poured in Place Play $130,000 Low Surface Wood Fiber Mulch $7,000 High Parking Lot TBD TBD Redevelopment* Total $262,000 *Redevelop and maintain Parking Lots per City of Oshkosh Parking Lot Study City of Oshkosh Page 83 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations a cv CL J o 0g `1 a 0000 Z7 LU / r �r��r�usi � ir�n�Yi¢nb,�o y/YI �v L rx°° LSI z _ w MV)Z II r IIaI UR IM W WLU 4tj SMI-06 City of Oshkosh Page 84 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Bauman Park Neighborhood Park— 2.02 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Provide new benches throughout park. • Provide poured in place surface in play area (8,000 S.F.). • Provide ball field improvements: bleachers and player's benches. • Add 20-foot diameter open shelter with concrete base and electricity near play area. • Provide shoreline restoration, including riprap and native plantings (600 L.F.). • Provide wood fiber mulch in play area until the play area is replaced (annual maintenance expense). Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Bauman Park Site Lighting $25,000 Low Park Sign $7,500 Medium Benches $12,000 Medium Poured in Place Play $65,000 High Surface Ball Field $25,000 Medium Improvements Open Shelter w/ $39,000 Medium Electricity Shoreline $30,000 Medium Restoration Wood Fiber Mulch $5,000 Medium Total $208,500 City of Oshkosh Page 85 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Fugleberg Park Neighborhood Park— 2.50 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Replace and provide new picnic tables and benches throughout park. • Resurface (overlay bituminous) existing basketball court. • Replace perimeter fencing. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Fugleberg Park Site Lighting $25,000 Medium Park Sign $7,500 Medium Benches & Picnic $20,000 Medium Tables Resurface $20,000 Medium Basketball Court Replace Perimeter $25,000 Low Fencing Total $97,500 Mary Jewell Park Neighborhood Park—4.64 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide ball field improvements such as dugouts, lighting, and permanent outfield fence. • Provide park identification sign. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Mary Jewell Park Site Lighting $15,000 Low Ball Field $200,000 High Improvements Park Sign $7,500 High Total $222,500 City of Oshkosh Page 86 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Quarry Park Neighborhood Park— 8.02 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide dog park development. • Update existing shelter amenities, including bathroom restoration/accessibility. • Redevelop parking lot.* • Provide new site furnishings for park. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Quarry Park Site Lighting $25,000 Low Dog Park Fencing $75,000 Low Shelter Restoration $120,000 High Parking Lot TBD TBD Improvements* Site Furnishings $15,000 Medium Total $235,000 *Redevelop and maintain Parking Lots per City of Oshkosh Parking Lot Study Roe Park Neighborhood Park— 1.65 acres • Provide new site furnishings for park. • Replace play equipment and provide poured in place surface in play area (3,600 S.F.). • Provide wood fiber mulch in play area until the play area is replaced (annual maintenance expense). Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Roe Park Site Furnishings $5,500 Medium Play Equipment and Poured in Place Play $100,000 High Surface Wood Fiber Mulch $8,000 High Total $113,500 City of Oshkosh Page 87 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Stevens Park Neighborhood Park—4.85 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Resurface tennis courts. • Replace play equipment and provide poured in place surface in play area (8,644 S.F.). • Provide wood fiber mulch in play area until the play area is replaced (annual maintenance expense). • Install two new park identification signs. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Stevens Park Site Lighting $25,000 High Resurface Tennis $25,000 Low Courts Play Equipment and Poured in Place Play $120,000 Medium Surface Wood Fiber Mulch $7,000 Low Park Signs (2) $15,000 Medium Total $192,000 City of Oshkosh Page 88 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations c� � �9 �rwalr� ll Jl�l r fro fl f � �r N _rv� {�\_.__. --.j � ro/ � iii ?fr�r,19��Q�'fS�,dw it ,Iwwu�i�onnn ��rrrfyfyfy % J - % r� uaamlu rrum, 4"�JfpS4 �' w��rrtwr ll mre; (( � �ifV�✓fit«(MI �/ a j z z 3: 0 0 O r � I r,r,;�a r i f % '' / - 0 0 Q Illi l uuuly III 1111111 VI "'' 11 1 ��IIIIIuV61u°iN11 �� I 111111 I,i �I Illlm, l i Y11111111 P�1u WII11„ U r, Biu W >as Yds / I1 � r 0 � Li ua I , �I z(L#t 14 / a �zLU ~jJs / �iw��tt m LU > SM-13 City of Oshkosh Page 89 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Stoegbauer Park Neighborhood Park— 1.87 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Redevelop (overlay bituminous) existing basketball court. • Install irrigation system for ballfield. • Develop perimeter access walk. • Add 20-foot diameter open shelter with concrete base near play area. • Replace outfield fence in ballfield. • Replace play equipment and provide poured in place surface in play area (9,600 S.F.). • Provide wood fiber mulch in play area until the play area is replaced (annual maintenance expense). Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Stoegbauer Park Site Lighting $10,000 Medium Park Sin $7,500 Medium Overlay Basketball $25,000 Medium Court Irrigation System $30,000 Low Perimeter Access $17,500 High Walk Open Shelter w/ $200,000 Low Bathroom Facility Outfield Fence $30,000 Low Play Equipment and Poured in Place Play $130,000 High Surface Wood Fiber Mulch $5,000 High Total $455,000 City of Oshkosh Page 90 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Teichmiller Park Neighborhood Park— 5.59 acres • Provide park identification sign. • Redevelop (overlay bituminous) existing basketball court. • Provide 700 feet of walking/pathways throughout park. • Provide poured in place surface in play area (8,400 S.F.). • Update and redevelop tennis courts, including new surfacing and bounding board. • Provide wood fiber mulch in play area until the play area is replaced (annual maintenance expense). Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Teichmiller Park Park Sign $7,500 Medium Basketball Court $25,000 Low Overlay Walks throughout $100,000 park Low Poured in Place Play $70,000 High Surface Tennis Court $65,000 Medium Improvements Wood Fiber Mulch $7,000 High Total $274,500 City of Oshkosh Page 191 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations a �1ID�Vf, II W ouuuou I � III vn "'IYY MO i III III III uuuuumpuuuuuuuuuuuuuu ��11i'i� �I� ��muuuu i I �irty 1, i I �Il�ul� S 0Qo VC9 xx3; 0 J I J q u r ° I I�� II � II..,, 'iiii 1111111 iR<<�*+esu I�i Ul I�u»��IYfI��'u ui �Vlil�y�� > / pp �111 i WWI +;; M �z4 I� l No Mww�i SMI 4 5 City of Oshkosh Page 92 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations West Algoma Park Neighborhood Park— 1.80 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Install new marquee LED message board. • Provide accessible route to playground structure and water's edge. • Add 20-foot diameter open shelter with concrete base and electricity near play area. • Provide shoreline restoration, including rip rap and native plantings (200 L.F.). • Replace play equipment and provide poured in place surface in play area (5,950 S.F.). • Provide wood fiber mulch in play area until the play area is replaced (annual maintenance expense). Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development West Algoma Park Site Lighting $5,000 Low Park Sin $7,500 Medium LED Message Board $15,000 Medium Accessible Route $10,000 High Open Shelter w/ $39,000 Low Electricity Shoreline $10,000 Medium Restoration Play Equipment and $120,000 Poured in Place Play Low Surface Wood Fiber Mulch $8,000 High Total $214,500 City of Oshkosh Page 93 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Westhaven Circle Park Neighborhood Park— 6.59 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Provide accessible route to playground structure. • Provide perimeter walk at play area. • Provide ball field improvements such as bleachers, player's benches, outfield fence, backstop, and improve drainage. • Redevelop existing basketball court (overlay bituminous and resurface). • Provide tennis court improvements: new bounding board, surfacing, and multifunction striping. • Restroom renovation. • Provide 700 feet of walking/pathways throughout park. • Provide a splash pad. • Replace play equipment and provide poured in place surface in play area (5,600 S.F.). • Provide wood fiber mulch in play area until the play area is replaced (annual maintenance expense). Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Westhaven Circle Site Lighting $50,000 High Park Park Sin $7,500 Medium Accessible Route $2,500 High Perimeter Walk $16,000 High Ball Field $135,000 High Improvements Basketball Court $35,000 High Resurfacing Tennis Court $80,000 Medium Improvements Restroom $130,000 High Renovation Pathways $48,000 High Splash Pad $150,000 Low Play Equipment and $130,000 Poured in Place Play High Surface Wood Fiber Mulch $10,000 High Total $829,000 City of Oshkosh Page 94 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations clia r' r�� lr j � o �i )JJ1J1 � rh z (0 LU IL Z O J a v 0 iG ® % 0 11J Com'} 4 ~ U C' U) M ' I i > LU Y F Uj w Ca h Iwo MWS p M Wad �I��II I SMI-17 City of Oshkosh Page 95 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations COMMUNITY PARKS Lakeshore Golf Course Site Community Park— 69.63 acres • At the time of this update, the City is in the process of completing the sale of a portion of the Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course, approximately 35 acres, to Oshkosh Corporation for their world headquarters building. Public input will be sought on how to best utilize the remaining acreage at this site. Menominee Park Community Park— 103.39 acres • Refer to the approved Menominee Park Master Plan and implement improvements and developments per plan. Rainbow Memorial Park Community Park— 17.05 acres • Refer to the approved Rainbow Park Master Plan and implement improvements and developments per plan. City of Oshkosh Page 1 96 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Red Arrow Park Community Park— 26.60 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Install flagpole. • Add 20-foot diameter open shelter with concrete base and electricity near play area. • Replace play equipment and provide poured in place surface in play area (6,000 S.F.). • Provide wood fiber mulch in play area until the play area is replaced (annual maintenance expense). • Redevelop parking lot.* • Restoration of existing skate park. Note: City of Oshkosh should research limitations of site and make determination of future use due to the site's history as a former landfill. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Red Arrow Park Site Lighting $25,000 High Park Sin $7,500 Medium Flag Pole $2,000 High Open Shelter w/ $39,000 Medium Electricity Play Equipment and $120,000 Poured in Place Play Medium Surface Wood Fiber Mulch $8,000 High Parking Lot TBD TBD Improvements* Skate Park $65,000 Medium Restoration Total $266,500 *Redevelop and maintain Parking Lots per City of Oshkosh Parking Lot Study South Park Community Park— 23.68 acres • Refer to the approved South Park Master Plan and implement improvements and developments per plan. City of Oshkosh Page 1 97 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations WATERFRONT RECREATION 24th Avenue Boat Launch Riverfront Recreation — 1.68 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide accessible route to main pier. • Provide shoreline restoration, including riprap and native plantings (1,200 L.F.). • Redevelop parking lot.* • Construct new information kiosk. • Install Electronic Pay Station. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development 24th Avenue Boat Site Lighting $25,000 Medium Launch Pier Accessibility $5,000 High Shoreline $45,600 Medium Restoration Parking Lot TBD TBD Improvements* Information Kiosk $2,000 High Electronic Pay $20,000 High Station Total $97,600 *Redevelop and maintain Parking Lots per City of Oshkosh Parking Lot Study Al Broullire Memorial Garden Waterfront Recreation — 0.14 acres • Site to be developed in conjunction with Fox River Corridor Riverwalk development as directed by Fox River Corridor Plan. City of Oshkosh Page 1 98 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Boatworks Waterfront Recreation — 5.00 acres • Provide benches. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Boatworks Benches $5,000 High Total $5,000 Bowen Street Fishing Dock Waterfront Recreation — 0.33 acres • Provide dock updates. Convert to composite deck. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Bowen Street Dock Improvements7 $40,000 High Fishing Dock Total $40,000 Carl E. Steiger Park Waterfront Recreation — 2.43 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Provide shoreline restoration, including riprap and native plantings (750 L.F.). • Provide new benches along trail. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Carl E. Steiger Site Lighting $5,000 Low Park Park Sin $7,500 Medium Shoreline $28,500 Medium Restoration Benches $30,000 Medium Total $71,000 City of Oshkosh Page 99 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Fox River Corridor Riverwalk Waterfront Recreation — 2.5 miles • Refer to the approved Fox River Corridor Riverwalk plan and implement improvements and developments per plan. Fugleberg Boat Launch Waterfront Recreation — 2.40 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Redevelop parking lot.* • Renovate restroom facility. • Replace dock. • Construct new boat launch. • Install Electronic Pay Station. Note: City of Oshkosh should design for possible breakwater relocation. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Fugleberg Boat Site Lighting $25,000 Medium Launch Park Sin $7,500 Medium Parking Lot TBD TBD Improvements* Restroom $130,000 High renovations Replace Dock $25,000 Low Construct new boat $85,000 High launch Electronic Pay $20,000 High Station Total $292,500 *Redevelop and maintain Parking Lots per City of Oshkosh Parking Lot Study City of Oshkosh Page 1100 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Michigan Street Fishing Dock Waterfront Recreation — 0.6 acres • Provide benches. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Michigan Street Benches $15,000 High Fishing Dock Total $15,000 Mill Street Boat Launch Waterfront Recreation — 0.08 acres • Replace dock. • Provide shoreline restoration, including riprap and native plantings (80 L.F.). • Install Electronic Pay Station. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Mill Street Boat Dock Replacement $25,000 Low Launch Shoreline $40,000 Medium Restoration Electronic Pay $20,000 High Station Total $85,000 City of Oshkosh Page 1101 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Riverside Park Waterfront Recreation — 2.03 acres • Provide park identification sign. • Construct a gazebo. • Renovate the Riverwalk adjacent to the Leach Amphitheater. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Riverside Park Park Sin $7,500 Medium Gazebo $55,000 Medium Riverwalk $200,000 High Renovation Total $262,500 William A. Steiger Park Waterfront recreation — 2.52 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Replace dock. • Provide benches on pier and along river walk. • Provide shoreline restoration, including riprap and native plantings (2,200 L.F.). • Renovate open-air shelters. • New composite decking for fishing pier. • Shoreline stabilization. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development William A. Steiger Site Lighting $25,000 Medium Park Park Sign $7,500 Medium Dock Replacement $25,000 Low Benches $40,000 Medium Shoreline $88,000 High Restoration Renovate Open Air $25,000 High Shelters Composite Decking $40,000 Medium (Fishing Pier Shoreline $40,000 High Stabilization Total $290,500 City of Oshkosh Page 102 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations SPECIAL USE PARKS Camp Bragg Memorial Special Use — 0.07 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Camp Bragg Site Lighting $5,000 Low Memorial Total $5,000 Hikers Monument Special Use — 1.12 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Refurbish monument when necessary. • Provide walking/pathways throughout park. • Install flag pole. • Construct sidewalk improvements. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Hikers Monument Site Lighting $5,000 Medium Monument $25,000 Low Improvements Pathways $10,000 Medium Flag pole $2,000 High Sidewalk $25,000 Low Improvements Total $67,000 City of Oshkosh Page 103 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations Opera House Square Special Use — 1.01 acres • Install new marquee sign. • Install electrical improvements. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Opera House LED Marquee Sign $15,000 Medium Square Electrical $25,000 Low Improvements Total $40,000 City of Oshkosh Page 1 104 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations William G. Spanbauer Field Special Use — 2.77 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Replace and provide new storage shed. • Provide new batting cages. • Provide ball field improvements such as player's benches, outfield fence and backstop and safety netting including improved drainage. • Restroom and concession renovations. • Install irrigation system. • Redevelop parking lot.* • Replace scoreboard. • Install landscaping in northeast corner of property. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development William G. Site Lighting $25,000 Medium Spanbauer Field Park Sign $7,500 Medium Storage Shed $10,000 Low Batting Cages $32,000 Medium Ball Field $250,000 High Improvements Restroom/Concession $130,000 High Stand Renovation Irrigation $35,000 High Parking Lot TBD TBD Improvements* Scoreboard $17,000 High Landscaping $5,000 Medium Total $511,500 *Redevelop and maintain Parking Lots per City of Oshkosh Parking Lot Study City of Oshkosh Page 1 105 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll: Recommendations 0 1, if z w 0z E YT r 3- Q roam 0 Z O U- Y Ar- �� umu�i uuu "p��uuuu VIII I I III Il II II � �vy �� W 2 Ll..xk tw r 0 UR m W W �IRMti VVVVVII� �,lllll � MIt chi SM-37 City of Oshkosh Page 106 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section Vlll:Recommendations NATURAL RESOURCE AREAS Glatz Nature Park Natural Resource Area — 1 .77 acres • Provide park identification sign. • Provide park fencing. • Provide paved accessible path. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development Glatz Nature Park Park Sign $7,500 Medium Park Fencing $10,000 Medium Accessible Path $10,000 Medium Total $27,500 North High Conservancy Park Natural Resource Area — 12.19 acres • Install energy efficient lighting. • Provide park identification sign. • Provide trail maintenance, converting trail to aggregate material. Site Name Proposed Development Cost Priority Development North High Site Liqhting $10,000 Medium Conservancy Park Park Sign $7,500 Medium Trail Maintenance $50,000 High Total $67,500 Rusch Park Natural Resource Area — 41 .27 acres Refer to the approved Rusch Park Master Plan and implement improvements and developments per plan. City of Oshkosh Page 107 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section IX: Capital Improvements Capital Improvements: Action Program Introduction Understanding the intrinsic benefits and monetary values that parks, trails and open spaces provide to a community is key to securing funding to purchase land and to develop, operate and maintain a quality park and trail system. Providing parks and trails not only benefits residents, but also maintains community property values. Implementation Strategies The following are strategies for implementing Oshkosh's vision for the future of parks, trails and open spaces. Information collected through community input, the Advisory Park Board and professional assessment were used to develop a set of recommendations. The strategies are intended to provide guidance to decision makers responsible for implementing the plan. They are organized into a park and trail improvement matrix of short-, mid- and long-term strategies that are based on time increments of 1-5 years, 6- 10 years and 10 years and beyond. The cost opinions shown in this plan are based on 2016-2017 dollars and will need to be adjusted to accommodate future industry changes. See the proposal section in this plan for individual park design concepts upon which the individual park improvement and development cost opinions are based. While the strategies are shown in terms of short-, mid- and long-term planning increments, the successful completion of the strategies will depend upon the fiscal and political climate in any given year. It is important, therefore, that the City monitor, review and prioritize the strategies on an annual basis prior to the budgeting process. City of Oshkosh Page 1 108 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Capital Improvement Schedule Short-term Mid-term Long- term (1-5 Years) (6-10 Years) (10+Years) Oshkosh High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority ESTIMATED PARK NAME COST Congress Avenue Tot Lot Site Lighting $5,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Accessible Route $2,500 X Perimeter Walk $18,000 X Perimeter Fencing $20,000 X Play Equipment& Poured in Place Play Surface $100,000 X SUBTOTALI $153,000 Garden Club Park Site Lighting $5,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Benches $6,000 X Pathways $8,500 X SUBTOTALI $27,000 44th Parallel Park Site Lighting $25,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Accessible Route $2,500 X Perimeter Walk $16,000 X Benches $8,000 X Open Shelter w/ Electricity $39,000 X Ball Field Improvements $135,000 X New Trails/Paths $60,000 X Play Equipment& Poured in Place Play Surface $125,000 X Wood Fiber Mulch $5,000 X SUBTOTAL $423,000 City of Oshkosh 109 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan eiizl t)h Short-term Mid-term Long-term (1-5 Years) (6-10 Years) (10+Years) Oshkosh High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority ESTIMATED PARK NAME COST Abbey Park Site Lighting $10,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Accessible Route $2,500 X Perimeter Walk $16,000 X Open Shelter w/ Electricity $39,000 X Benches $20,000 X Play Equipment& Poured in Place Play Surface $140,000 X Wood Fiber Mulch $7,000 X SUBTOTALI $242,000 Abe Rochlin Park Park Sign $7,500 X Accessible Route to Playground $2,500 X Perimeter Walk $16,000 X Volleyball Court $20,000 X Shoreline Restoration $30,000 X Accessible Pier $25,000 X Benches $24,000 X Play Equipment& Poured in Place Play Surface $130,000 X Wood Fiber Mulch $7,000 X Parking Lot Redevelopment TBD TBD SUBTOTAL $262,000 Bauman Park Site Lighting $25,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Benches $12,000 X Poured in Place Play Surface $65,000 X Ball Field Improvements $25,000 X Open Shelter w/ Electricity $39,000 X Shoreline Restoration $30,000 X Wood Fiber Mulch $5,000 X SUBTOTALI $208,500 City of Oshkosh 110 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan eiizl t)h Short-term Mid-term Long-term (1-5 Years) (6-10 Years) (10+Years) Oshkosh High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority ESTIMATED PARK NAME COST Fugleberg Park Site Lighting $25,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Benches & Picnic Tables $20,000 X Resurface Basketball Court $20,000 X Replace Perimeter Fencing $25,000 X SUBTOTALI $97,500 Mary Jewell Park Site Lighting $15,000 X Ball Field Improvements $200,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X SUBTOTAL $222,500 Quarry Park Site Lighting $25,000 X Dog Park Fencing $75,000 X Shelter Restoration $120,000 X Parking Lot Improvements TBD TBD Site Furnishings 1 $15,000 1 1 X SUBTOTALI $235,000 Roe Park Site Furnishings $5,500 X Play Equipment& Poured in Place Play Surface $100,000 X Wood Fiber Mulch $8,000 X SUBTOTALI $113,500 Stevens Park Site Lighting $25,000 X Resurface Tennis Court $25,000 X Play Equipment& Poured in Place Play Surface $120,000 X Wood Fiber Mulch $7,000 X Park Signs (2) $15,000 X SUBTOTAL $192,000 City of Oshkosh 1 1 1 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan eiizl t)h Short-term Mid-term Long-term (1-5 Years) (6-10 Years) (10+Years) Oshkosh High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority ESTIMATED PARK NAME COST Stoegbauer Park Site Lighting $10,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Overlay Basketball Court $25,000 X Irrigation System $30,000 X Perimeter Access Walk $17,500 X Open Shelter w/Bathroom Facility $200,000 X Outfield Fence $30,000 X Play Equipment& Poured in Place Play Surface $130,000 X Wood Fiber Mulch $5,000 X SUBTOTAL $455,000 Teichmiller Park Park Sign $7,500 X Basketball Court Overlay $25,000 X Walks Throughout Park $100,000 X Poured in Place Play Surface $70,000 X Tennis Court Improvements $65,000 X Wood Fiber Mulch $7,000 X SUBTOTAL $274,500 West Algoma Park Site Lighting $5,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X LED Message Board $15,000 X Accessible Route $10,000 X Open Shelter w/ Electricity $39,000 X Shoreline Restoration $10,000 X Play Equipment& Poured in Place Play Surface $120,000 X Wood Fiber Mulch $8,000 X SUBTOTALI $214,500 City of Oshkosh 112 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan eiizl t)h Short-term Mid-term Long-term (1-5 Years) (6-10 Years) (10+Years) Oshkosh High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority ESTIMATED PARK NAME COST Westhaven Circle Park Site Lighting $50,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Accessible Route $2,500 X Perimeter Walk $16,000 X Ball Field Improvements $135,000 X Basketball Court Resurfacing $35,000 X Tennis Court Improvements $80,000 X Restroom Renovation $130,000 X Pathways $48,000 X Splash Pad $150,000 X Play Equipment& Poured in Place Play Surface $130,000 X Wood Fiber Mulch $10,000 X SUBTOTALI $794,000 Red Arrow Park Site Lighting $25,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Flag Pole $2,000 X Open Shelter w/ Electricity $39,000 X Play Equipment& Poured in Place Play Surface $120,000 X Wood Fiber Mulch $8,000 X Parking Lot Improvements TBD Skate Park Restoration $65,000 X SUBTOTALI $266,500 24th Avenue Boat Launch Site Lighting $25,000 X Pier Accessibility $5,000 X Shoreline Restoration $45,600 X Parking Lot Improvements TBD TBD Information Kiosk $2,000 X Electronic Pay Station $20,000 X SUBTOTAL $97,600 Boatworks Benches $5,000 X SUBTOTALI $5,000 City of Oshkosh 113 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan eiizl t)h Short-term Mid-term Long-term (1-5 Years) (6-10 Years) (10+Years) Oshkosh High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority ESTIMATED PARK NAME COST Bowen Street Fishing Dock Dock Improvements $40,000 X SUBTOTALI $40,000 Carl E. Steiger Park Site Lighting $5,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Shoreline Restoration $28,500 X Benches $30,000 X SUBTOTALI $71,000 Fugleberg Boat Launch Site Lighting $25,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Parking Lot Improvements TBD Restroom Renovations $130,000 X Replace Dock $25,000 X Construct New Boat Launch $85,000 X Electronic Pay Station $20,000 X SUBTOTAL $292,500 Michigan Street Fishing Dock Benches $15,000 X SUBTOTAL $15,000 Mill Street Boat Launch Dock $25,000 X Shoreline Restoration $40,000 X Electronic Pay Station $20,000 X SUBTOTAL $85,000 Riverside Park Park Sign $7,500 X Gazebo $55,000 X Riverwalk Renovation $200,000 X SUBTOTAL $262,500 City of Oshkosh 114 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan eiizl t)h Short-term Mid-term Long-term (1-5 Years) (6-10 Years) (10+Years) Oshkosh High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority ESTIMATED PARK NAME COST William A. Steiger Park Site Lighting $25,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Dock Replacement $25,000 X Benches $40,000 X Shoreline Restoration $88,000 X Renovate Open Air Shelters $25,000 X Composite Decking (Fishing Pier) $40,000 X Shoreline Stabilization $40,000 X SUBTOTALI $290,500 Camp Bragg Memorial Site Lighting $5,000 X SUBTOTALI $5,000 Hikers Monument Site Lighting $5,000 X Monument Improvements $25,000 X Pathways $10,000 X Flagpole $2,000 X Sidewalk Improvements $25,000 X SUBTOTALI $67,000 Opera House Square LED Marquee Sign $15,000 X Electrical Improvements $25,000 X SUBTOTAL $40,000 William G. Spanbauer Field Site Lighting $25,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Storage Shed $10,000 X Batting Cages $32,000 X Ball Field Improvements $250,000 X Restroom/Concession Stand Renovation $130,000 X Irrigation $35,000 X Parking Lot Improvements TBD Scoreboard $17,000 X Landscaping $5,000 X SUBTOTAL $511,500 City of Oshkosh 115 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan eiizl t)h Short-term Mid-term Long-term (1-5 Years) (6-10 Years) (10+Years) Oshkosh High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority ESTIMATED PARK NAME COST Glatz Nature Park Park Sign $7,500 X Park Fencing $10,000 X Accessible Path $10,000 X SUBTOTAL $27,500 North High Conservancy Park Site Lighting $10,000 X Park Sign $7,500 X Trail Maintenance $50,000 X SUBTOTAL $67,500 Summary Total Cost for All High Priority Items $3,197,500 Total Cost for All Medium Priority Items $1,496,600 Total Cost for All Low Priority Items $1,364,000 Grand Total - All Items $6,058,100 City of Oshkosh 116 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section X:Maintenance Maintenance Plan Parks and recreation maintenance operations represent the community's ongoing commitment to provide safe and attractive recreation sites for residents and visitors. Ideally, a park system offers both active and passive play opportunities to users. Balancing the use of facilities with natural resource protection can be a delicate matter. Sustainable maintenance practices assist with this balance. High use facilities require greater attention but all City recreational areas need annual maintenance. The following is a list of recommendations for the entire parks system for the City of Oshkosh. The overall list of recommendations may seem overwhelming, however, they are meant to be long-term and they should be implemented over a period of years. If all of the city-wide recommendations are implemented, the Oshkosh Parks System will be significantly improved. General Recommendations Accessible Restrooms • Retrofit all parks and park facilities to be accessible, including shelters and restrooms. As park restroom buildings are built or upgraded, they should be designed to be barrier-free and accessible to all park users. Playground Safety Surfaces • Cover surfaces directly under play equipment and a safe zone around the play equipment with an ADA compliant resilient safety surface. In addition, provide an accessible route to all play structures and facilities. • Continue with the current playground equipment replacement program. Specific Recommendations • Acquire additional parklands as appropriate to meet current and future recreational needs per the recommendations of the City's Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. • Cooperate with various transportation agencies and departments to implement the Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan. • Actively generate funds for park and recreation programs and park development. Revenue generating options: o I m pact fees o Payment in lieu of dedication of parkland o Grants and donations City of Oshkosh Page 1 117 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section X:Maintenance • Consider the creation of a subcommittee to improve upon joint use policies and agreements between the City, School District, UW-Oshkosh, county and recreation associations to help develop and maintain park facilities. • Perform systematic routine maintenance of park facilities and equipment. o Play equipment o Courts and fields o Benches and picnic tables o Trail systems o Restrooms and shelters o Boat launches and piers Capital Improvements Capital improvements to a park are the addition of labor and materials that improve the overall value and usefulness of that park. Capital improvements are designated and funded individually through segregated municipal funds. Routine maintenance, on the other hand, is considered to be the repair and upkeep of existing park facilities, such as painting a shelter building. Routine maintenance of park facilities does not appreciably increase the value or usefulness of the park, and is traditionally funded through the Park Department's operations budget. Non-routine maintenance of park facilities, such as upgrading a restroom facility to be barrier-free, is usually considered to be a capital improvement. The capital improvements system for each park is a combination of several types of projects. These projects are ranked according to their importance and priority in the overall development of the park. Generally, capital improvements are ranked in the following manner: • Improvements to Existing Facilities: o Correct health and safety hazards o Upgrade deficient facilities, including accessibility-related deficiencies o Modernize adequate but outdated facilities • Installation of facilities as deemed appropriate and necessary through public demand (public meetings, Advisory Park Board input, expected population growth). • Development of new facilities as deemed appropriate and necessary through public demand (public meetings, Advisory Park Board input, expected population growth). Specifically, improvements to existing facilities rank the highest in the capital improvements program, while new facilities are usually ranked lower, according to their relative need in the park. Improvements that correct health and safety hazards are always the highest ranking priority. City of Oshkosh Page 1 118 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section XI:Funding Funding Programs The identification of existing and potential funding programs is included to help city officials in the implementation phase of the plan. Funding sources are available in a variety of forms such as bonds, donations, federal and state grants, and loans. Further information can be obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Community Services Specialist for the Northeast Region. Potential Funding Sources • Aids For the Acquisition and Development of Local Parks (ADLP) Helps to buy land or easements and develop or renovate local park and recreation area facilities for nature-based outdoor recreation purposes (e.g., trails, fishing access, and park support facilities). Applicants compete for funds on a regional basis. • Urban Green Space Grants (UGS) Helps to buy land or easements in urban or urbanizing areas to preserve the scenic and ecological values of natural open spaces for nature-based outdoor recreation, including non-commercial gardening. Applicants compete for funds on a statewide basis. • Urban Rivers Grants (UR) Helps to buy land on or adjacent to rivers flowing through urban or urbanizing areas to preserve or restore the scenic and environmental values of river ways for nature-based outdoor recreation. The Urban Rivers Program has a cap per applicant based on 20% of the total funds allocated to the program each fiscal year. Applicants compete for funds on a statewide basis. • Acquisition of Development Rights Grants (ADR) Helps to buy development rights (easements) for the protection of natural, agricultural, or forestry values that would enhance nature-based outdoor recreation. Applicants compete for funds on a statewide basis. • Land and Water Conservation Fund Provide funds for the acquisition and development of land and facilities for public outdoor recreation and open space. Eligible items include engineering, site preparation, landscaping, underground electricity, sewage system, restrooms, water system, sports fields, campgrounds, picnic/playground areas, trails, outdoor swimming pool, bathhouses, boat launch ramps, tennis or multi-purpose courts, bank fishing, nature study areas, safety fencing, roads, parking, shelters, and signs. Cost sharing is at the 50 percent level and is administered through the WDNR, Bureau of Aid Programs. Funded facilities must be open to the public and not limited to special groups. Funds are not available for the operation and maintenance of facilities. City of Oshkosh Page I 119 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section XI:Funding • Community Development Block Grant Program Provides up to 100 percent funding to local governments for acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of land improvements for recreation and open space projects, where the projects are part of an overall community development program. Various administrative costs may also be financed by the grant. Applicant competes for funds on a statewide basis. • Oshkosh Area Community Foundation The Foundation has been part of the community since 1928, when 10 innovative and forward-thinking business leaders established the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation to encourage "public spirited citizens" to invest in the future of Oshkosh. Nearly 90 years later, they are sustaining and expanding the founders' vision to create a legacy that will benefit the community, now and for generations to come. The Foundation reaches out to professional advisors, community leaders, businesses and nonprofit organizations to help community-minded donors achieve their charitable goals. By making it easy for people to give, either directly or through planned gifts, they forge links between donors' personal interests and the nonprofit organizations that improve our community. Other Funding Sources There are numerous sources available for funding besides state and federal programs. Substantial funding has come from private foundations, donations, trust funds, and civic organizations in the past for the development of outdoor recreation. • Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) • Recreation Boating Facilities (RBF) • United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) City of Oshkosh Page 1 120 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section X11: References Annotated Bibliography 1 . Mertes, James D., Hall, James R. Park. (1996) Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines. NRPA Publication This publication provides current recommended guidelines and standards for parks, recreation, and open space. It serves as an important reference tool for determining park type, size, and services provided. The authors also provide historical information and current trends in the planning process for park, recreation, and open space. 2. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Community Assistance. Guidelines for the Development of Local Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans. PUBL-CA-010. 3. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ham://dnr.wi.gor/, June, 2017. 4. US Census Bureau, retrieved July 2017 from https:Hfactfi nder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/i ndex.xhtml 5. Wisconsin Department of Administration, Wisconsin Population & Housing Estimates, MCD and Municipal Population Projections, 2010-2040, retrieved July 2017 from ham://doa.wi.gov/divisions/intergovernmental-relations/demographic- services-center/projections, 6. City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Plan Update 2040, Chapter 3 Economic Development, July 2016. 7. Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Wisconsin Economic Outlook, May 2015 8. Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Division of Research & Policy, Metropolitan Statistical Areas of Wisconsin, Winter 2014 9. Trish Nau, Principle Planner - Recreation, East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC), http://www.ecwrpc.org/. 10. Ray Maurer, Parks Director, and Parks Department staff, City of Oshkosh. 11 .City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Plan, 2011 12.Cheryl Wirtz, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Oshkosh Area School District. City of Oshkosh Page 1 121 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section X11: References Site Map Index Mini Park Page Congress Avenue Tot Lot.................................................................. SM - 1 GardenClub...................................................................................... SM - 2 William Waters Plaza ........................................................................ SM - 3 Neighborhood Park 44th Parallel Park............................................................................... SM - 4 AbbeyPark........................................................................................ SM - 5 Abe Rochlin Park............................................................................... SM - 6 BaumanPark .................................................................................... SM - 7 FuglebergPark.................................................................................. SM - 8 MaryJewell Park............................................................................... SM - 9 ParkSite "A...................................................................................... SM - 10 QuarryPark..................................................................................... SM - 11 RoePark......................................................................................... SM - 12 StevensPark................................................................................... SM - 13 StoegbauerPark............................................................................. SM - 14 Teichmiller Park............................................................................... SM - 15 WestAlgoma Park........................................................................... SM - 16 Westhaven Circle Park.................................................................... SM - 17 Community Parks Lakeshore Golf Course Site ............................................................ SM - 35 MenomineePark............................................................................. SM - 19 Rainbow Memorial Park.................................................................. SM - 20 RedArrow Park............................................................................... SM - 21 SouthPark ...................................................................................... SM - 22 Waterfront Recreation 24th Avenue Boat Launch................................................................ SM - 23 Al Brouillire Memorial Garden ......................................................... SM - 24 Boatworks .......................................................................................SM - 25 Bowen Street Fishing Dock............................................................. SM - 26 CarlE. Steiger Park......................................................................... SM - 27 Fugleberg Boat Launch................................................................... SM - 28 Michigan Street Fishing Docks........................................................ SM - 29 City of Oshkosh Page 122 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Section X11: References Mill Street Boat Launch ................................................................... SM - 30 RiversidePark................................................................................. SM - 31 William A. Steiger Park....................................................................SM - 32 Special Use Camp Bragg Memorial .................................................................... SM - 33 HikersMonument............................................................................SM - 34 Leach Amphitheater........................................................................ SM - 35 Opera House Square ...................................................................... SM - 36 William G. Spanbauer Field............................................................. SM - 37 Natural Resource Areas Campbell Creek Marsh.................................................................... SM - 38 Glatz Nature Park............................................................................ SM - 39 North High Conservancy Park......................................................... SM - 40 RuschPark...................................................................................... SM - 41 City of Oshkosh Page 123 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 8 N O M O 8 � z u � w0 Y U) U) z O w o LL Q = 0 CO o (/) LL H W ~ O U 0 E U z 0 U i LU 0 � 04 W o00 .j Y LO o Q. 00 0- 0 0 H o r & z r O Ill w 0 zLL � z U m mwLUUj r w O Q co CO 0- SM - 01 O co N f ' O O �IIIIIII Y zCO _ O a Cf) o 0 (-) o Lz = W o O U 0 C) l i LU 0 � 04 W o00 .j Y LO � . ado C? w 0 zap zU LO m LULU UJ rq w O Q of M co 0- SM - 02 E J O co O O z t CO W z Y CO U) co W� o Q O LL z j O cn Q LL O O ElEl } r�f LU 1 l 0 � 04 SIILUEr00 1 J YLO e o. 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Answered:641 SII<Glfzlpe : 0 5-14 15-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 75+ 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES 5-14 0.16% 1 15-30 14.66% 94 31-45 37.13% 238 46-60 25.59% 164 61-75 20.44% 131 75+ 2.03% 13 TOTAL 641 2 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q3 Do you have children under 18? Answered:641 Sklipped: 0 Yes No - City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q4 If the answer to your previous question was yes, how many? Answered:611 Sklilpped: 30 One 111\1\1111\1111\ Two Three Four or more Not applicable 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES One 14.73% 90 Two 18.82% 115 Three 8.18% 50 Four or more 2.95% 18 Not applicable 55.32% 338 TOTAL 611 4 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q5 How do you obtain information about park facilities, programs and evens? Check all that would apply. City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q6 How often do you use the park facilities in the City? Answered:641 SIkliplped: 0 Daily Weekly Once/twice a month nce every 3 Oto 4 months Annually Don't use the parks 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Daily 10.76% 69 Weekly 49.45% 317 Once/twice a month 26.21% 168 Once every 3 to 4 months 10.92% 70 Annually 2.34% 15 Don't use the parks 0.31% 2 TOTAL 641 6 / 33 Q7 What parks have you visited recently? Check all that would apply. City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q8 What is your satisfaction with the condition of the parks you visit? Answered:641 SIkliplped: 0 Very satisfied �1�\\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\\1�1\1111\1111\111\1111\1111\1111\1111\1111\1111\1111\1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.... Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Conditions unacceptable Don't visit 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very satisfied 38.38% 246 Somewhat satisfied 50.23% 322 Somewhat dissatisfied 9.98% 64 Conditions unacceptable 0.78% 5 Don't visit 0.62% 4 TOTAL 641 8 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q9 Do you feel there are enough athletic fields for youth In the City? Answered:641 Sklipped: 0 Yes No - City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q10 Do you feel there are enough athletic fields for adults in the City? Answered:641 Sklipped: 0 Yes No - City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q11 Please rank the following facilities according 10 priority of what is important for long range planning? Answered:639 Sklipped:2 It fields Basketball courts Boa d om . City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Baseball/softball fields 44.70% 55.30% 270 334 604 1.55 Basketball courts 33.61% 66.39% 203 401 604 1.66 Biking/trails 88.91% 11.09% 553 69 622 1.11 Boat docks/Boat Launches 59.08% 40.92% 361 250 611 1.41 Fishing piers 55.89% 44.11% 337 266 603 1.44 Football fields 21.21% 78.79% 126 468 594 1.79 Off-Leash Dog Park 53.69% 46.31% 327 282 609 1.46 Pickleball Court 21.92% 78.08% 130 463 593 1.78 Picnic areas 77.18% 22.82% 477 141 618 1.23 Playground equipment 80.91% 19.09% 496 117 613 1.19 Prairie plantings 52.41% 47.59% 315 286 601 1.48 Restrooms 88.20% 11.80% 553 74 627 1.12 Riverwalk development 86.42% 13.58% 541 85 626 1.14 Soccer fields 32.61% 67.39% 195 403 598 1.67 Tennis courts 34.11% 65.89% 204 394 598 1.66 Volleyball courts 25.42% 74.58% 151 443 594 1.75 12 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q12 How well do you think the following parks, trails, park facilities, and programs provided In the City of Oshkosh are currently meeting the needs of the community? Answered:641 Sklipped: 0 Amusement rides at the... Baseball diamonds Boat docks/ BoatLaunches Concessions for events n^7= mR ` IIIII� P,r'w'.± lllllli� City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Playgrounds Riverwalk Skate park Sledding hills Soccer fields Special events � Splash pad Unpaved trails Water park Zoo 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MEETING NEEDS ACCEPTABLY MET NEEDS NOT MET TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE Amusement rides at the zoo 24.96% 47.27% 27.77% 160 303 178 641 2.03 Baseball diamonds 38.22% 50.08% 11.70% 245 321 75 641 1.73 Boat docks/Boat Launches 36.97% 54.60% 8.42% 237 350 54 641 1.71 Concessions for events 24.65% 60.06% 15.29% 158 385 98 641 1.91 Disc golf 26.68% 58.81% 14.51% 171 377 93 641 1.88 Fishing piers 27.15% 58.97% 13.88% 174 378 89 641 1.87 Horseshoe pits 23.09% 61.93% 14.98% 148 397 96 641 1.92 Lakeshore Golf Course 51.48% 42.90% 5.62% 330 275 36 641 1.54 Leach Amphitheater 66.46% 30.73% 2.81% 426 197 18 641 1.36 Native prairie areas 24.49% 49.14% 26.37% 157 315 169 641 2.02 14 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Outdoor basketball courts 26.21% 58.97% 14.82% 168 378 95 641 1.89 Outdoor tennis courts 27.15% 55.54% 17.32% 174 356 111 641 1.90 Outdoor volleyball courts 24.18% 58.66% 17.16% 155 376 110 641 1.93 Park restrooms 18.25% 51.01% 30.73% 117 327 197 641 2.12 Parking lots 24.34% 58.97% 16.69% 156 378 107 641 1.92 Paved trails 16.38% 52.26% 31.36% 105 335 201 641 2.15 Pavilions/shelters 24.34% 62.25% 13.42% 156 399 86 641 1.89 Picnic areas 22.31% 61.00% 16.69% 143 391 107 641 1.94 Playgrounds 25.27% 56.79% 17.94% 162 364 115 641 1.93 Riverwalk 22.15% 45.87% 31.98% 142 294 205 641 2.10 Skate park 30.58% 60.69% 8.74% 196 389 56 641 1.78 Sledding hills 19.66% 48.52% 31.83% 126 311 204 641 2.12 Soccer fields 33.54% 58.81% 7.64% 215 377 49 641 1.74 Special events 30.42% 58.97% 10.61% 195 378 68 641 1.80 Splash pad 32.61% 53.98% 13.42% 209 346 86 641 1.81 Unpaved trails 17.47% 56.01% 26.52% 112 359 170 641 2.09 Water park 40.09% 49.45% 10.45% 257 317 67 641 1.70 Zoo 35.88% 51.64% 12.48% 230 331 80 641 1.77 15 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q13 Rade how important you feel the following parks, trails, park facilities, and programs are 10 you and your family, with 5 being the most important and 1 being the least Important Answered:641 Sklipped: 0 Amusement rides at the... Baseball diamonds NEI= Boat docks/ BoatLaunches Concessions for events a,.... Fishing piers Horseshoe pits Lakeshore Golf Course Amphitheater rairie Native p areas Outdoor Outdoor tennis courts MEN= Outdoor °-k-•°°- IIIIIIIIIIII 111111 Parking lots Paved trails Pavilions/shat� City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Playgrounds Riverwalk Skate park Sledding hills Soccer fields Special events Splash pad Unpaved trails Water park Zoo 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 4 3 2 1 TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE Amusement rides at the zoo 11.23% 18.41% 29.64% 16.22% 24.49% 72 118 190 104 157 641 3.24 Baseball diamonds 11.23% 11.86% 24.80% 18.88% 33.23% 72 76 159 121 213 641 3.51 Boat docks/Boat Launches 18.25% 19.50% 23.24% 16.69% 22.31% 117 125 149 107 143 641 3.05 Concessions for events 8.27% 23.87% 37.44% 14.98% 15.44% 53 153 240 96 99 641 3.05 Disc golf 4.37% 7.80% 25.27% 18.41% 44.15% 28 50 162 118 283 641 3.90 Fishing piers 14.04% 21.06% 26.99% 13.57% 24.34% 90 135 173 87 156 641 3.13 Horseshoe pits 1.72% 3.12% 22.00% 21.22% 51.95% 11 20 141 136 333 641 4.19 Lakeshore Golf Course 36.51% 9.67% 10.76% 9.20% 33.85% 234 62 69 59 217 641 2.94 Leach Amphitheater 38.22% 28.24% 19.50% 6.86% 7.18% 245 181 125 44 46 641 2.17 Native prairie areas 24.96% 18.56% 24.65% 12.79% 19.03% 160 119 158 82 122 641 2.82 17 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Outdoor basketball courts 4.52% 11.70% 29.17% 20.90% 33.70% 29 75 187 134 216 641 3.68 Outdoor tennis courts 7.33% 14.35% 25.59% 17.94% 34.79% 47 92 164 115 223 641 3.59 Outdoor volleyball courts 3.59% 9.05% 26.52% 21.22% 39.63% 23 58 170 136 254 641 3.84 Park restrooms 48.67% 28.55% 15.60% 4.68% 2.50% 312 183 100 30 16 641 1.84 Parking lots 23.24% 30.89% 30.58% 9.20% 6.08% 149 198 196 59 39 641 2.44 Paved trails 38.38% 29.49% 22.00% 5.15% 4.99% 246 189 141 33 32 641 2.09 Pavilions/shelters 18.88% 32.29% 34.95% 8.58% 5.30% 121 207 224 55 34 641 2.49 Picnic areas 25.59% 33.23% 29.33% 7.18% 4.68% 164 213 188 46 30 641 2.32 Playgrounds 38.85% 21.06% 21.68% 7.64% 10.76% 249 135 139 49 69 641 2.30 Riverwalk 48.83% 26.37% 16.07% 4.21% 4.52% 313 169 103 27 29 641 1.89 Skate park 3.12% 7.18% 19.03% 19.19% 51.48% 20 46 122 123 330 641 4.09 Sledding hills 11.23% 23.87% 29.95% 15.60% 19.34% 72 153 192 100 124 641 3.08 Soccer fields 7.96% 12.79% 25.12% 18.72% 35.41% 51 82 161 120 227 641 3.61 Special events 24.02% 27.77% 30.58% 8.42% 9.20% 154 178 196 54 59 641 2.51 Splash pad 15.13% 20.28% 25.59% 14.04% 24.96% 97 130 164 90 160 641 3.13 Unpaved trails 26.21% 24.34% 29.49% 9.98% 9.98% 168 156 189 64 64 641 2.53 Water park 19.03% 25.74% 27.30% 10.76% 17.16% 122 165 175 69 110 641 2.81 Zoo 33.07% 29.02% 22.93% 5.93% 9.05% 212 186 147 38 58 641 2.29 18 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q14 Please choose your TOP 3 priorities for park maintenance. PLEASE MARK ONLY 3. Answered:641 Sklipped: 0 Playground maintenance Facility maintenance Restroom ^' III lllllw�""' City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q15 Please lei us know if a service needs to be expanded I improved (check all that apply) Answered:611 Sklipped: 30 Athletic Facilities Bicycle and Walking Traits Boat Docks/ BoatLaunches Cultural Arts Programs Fishing n° ,Piers v IIIII� City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Special Events(concerts,etc) 27.50% 168 Tennis Facilities 12.27% 75 Total Respondents:611 21 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q16 Should the City explore / investigate a: (Please mark all that would apply): Answered:631 Sklipped: 10 Athletic Field Complex Bike/ Pedestrian... Off-Leash Dog Park Replacing the Carouselat... None Aof the bove Other(please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Athletic Field Complex 23.93% 151 Bike/Pedestrian Trail Expansion 62.60% 395 Off-Leash Dog Park 38.51% 243 Replacing the Carousel at Menominee Park 31.54% 199 None of the Above 8.56% 54 Other(please specify) 18.54% 117 Total Respondents:631 22 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q17 How would you rate the ability to walk and bike in and around the City of Oshkosh? Answered:641 SII<Glpped: 0 Walking in and around the City Biking in and around the City 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 GREAT GOOD POOR TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE Walking in and around the City 25.59% 64.27% 10.14% 164 412 65 641 1.85 Biking in and around the City 12.95% 59.91% 27.15% 83 384 174 641 2.14 23 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q18 How many times in the past 12 months have you accessed the City's website to gain information on Park Services? Answered:641 SII<Glpped: 0 0 times 1-5 times 6-9 times 10 or more times 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES 0 times 20.90% 134 1-5 times 61.78% 396 6-9 times 13.10% 84 10 or more times 4.21% 27 TOTAL 641 24 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q19 What other information, if any, relating to park services would you like to see on the City's website that isn't there already? Ainsweired:269 SII<Glfzlpe : 372 25 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q20 Have you reserved or rented one of the park pavilions/shelters and/or sports fields in the past 12 months? City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q21 If the answer to your previous question was yes, what was the rental for? Check all that apply. Answered: 507 SIkliplped: 1341 Family event Work function Sport practice /game Wedding Fishing event Boating event Other Not Applicable 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Family event 10.85% 55 Work function 2.37% 12 Sport practice/game 2.37% 12 Wedding 0.39% 2 Fishing event 0.39% 2 Boating event 0.39% 2 Other 5.33% 27 Not Applicable 77.91% 395 TOTAL 507 27 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q22 If the answer to Question 20 was yes, how would you rete the following? Answered: 153 Sklipped:488 reservation... ,a. .i;,S{i»�� 6 RaR6.aiRaR6:a,Ra�RS�.�f.�F City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey 4231n the past 12 months, how many times did you or one of your (amity members attend an event at the Leach Amphitheater? timesAnswered:641 Sklipped: 0 0-3 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q24 In the past 12 months, what type of event did you attend? Answered:641 SIkliplped: 0 Waterfest �1�\\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\11\\\1�1\1111\1111\111\1111\1111\1111\1111\1111\1111\1111\11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111@Illllllll�l��111��111��111��\11��111\\1\\l Special event Private .. Party/Rental Department...Parks Other(please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Waterfest 49.45% 317 Special event 13.73% 88 Private Party/Rental 2.18% 14 Parks Department Events(Tuesday night concert series, Family Movie Night,or Touch-a-Truck) 15.44% 99 N/A 14.98% 96 Other(please specify) 4.21% 27 TOTAL 641 30 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q25 Should the City of Oshkosh consider an ordinance 10 create tobacco-free city parks and facilities? (No smoking, no chewing tobacco, and no e-cigarettes would be allowed in City Parks) Answered:641 Sklipped: 0 Yes No City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q26 Do you have any suggestions for additional special events or family events to be held at city parks? Ainsweired:243 SII<Glfzlpe : 398 32 / 33 City of Oshkosh Parks Department Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SurveyMonkey Community Survey Q27 Please provide any other comments or suggestions to help us improve the park facilities and services for the City of Oshkosh. Ainsweired: 365 SII<Glfzlpe :276 33 / 33 Oshkosh Sports Facilities Assessment Feasibility Study d Oshlknsh Y ' ' m,tie°P1°°& r s User Group Needs Assessment Survey The Oshkosh Convention &Visitors Bureau (OCVB) is currently in the process of creating an Oshkosh Sports Facilities Assessment Feasibility Study focused on community wide Football, Soccer, Baseball, and Softball fields. Please assist the OCVB in determining community sports facilities needs by completing this survey. OCVB staff will review and summarize the gathered information, which will be presented in an upcoming meeting. Thank you for your time; your input is greatly appreciated! 1. Name &Contact Information: Name: Address: Phone Number: Email: Group you are representing: 2. What Facilities does your group use? Number of fields or areas used: 3. How many events (games, practices,tournaments, etc) per season does your group host? 4. What is the approximate number of participants in your group/organization? 5. What field, facility or area shortages do you currently face? 6. Please list the size and total number of fields, facilities or areas that would address shortfalls faced by your group (i.e. (2) 200' Softball Fields, (3) 225' x 360' Soccer Fields, 1 00' x 1 00' Open Practice Area, (2) 225' x 360' Football Fields, seating capacity, concessions, restrooms, etc.) 7. Our community may not provide space for all requests,therefore, list the minimum number of fields and what field size to address your most urgent shortfalls. 8. Please list the amenities your group would like incorporated into your facility. Lighting Fencing FIRestrooms Irrigation leachers Concessions 1-1 Under-drain Additional Comments: 9. What is your estimated seating need per field? 10. What is the approximate number of parking spaces your group needs per event? 11. This project will require donations and outside financial assistance in order for development or improvements to move forward. Would your group be willing to financially contribute funds towards improvements? 12. Additional comments: Please return this form by I122g2,rmmlll eiiim jto: Oshkosh Convention &Visitors Bureau Contact:Wendy Hielsberg 100 N. Main Street, Suite 112 Oshkosh,WI 54901 Phone: 920-303-9200 Email:wendy@visitoshkosh.com corVCSouirc 't'Iiiom"t Oshkosh Sports Facilities Assessment Feasibility Study User Group Needs Assessment Survey W.,, �kslallaosh Crw�ww�d OVERVIEW January 2016 ��Puury nETTLER Osfwllunslr Con vznmiom�6 v'isoenws'GYt c iir p o ir a t III o rid Q2: What facilities does your group use? Oshkosh User Group Survey - Most Used Facilities Titan Stadium (JJ Keller field) Red Arrow Park(baseball fields) North HS (JV/freshmen football fields) West HS (soccer fields) Westhaven (fields) Menominee Park(Reetz North and South softball fields) Mary Jewell Park(baseball fields) Menominee Park(baseball fields) North HS (EJ Schneider field) North HS(soccer field) Oshkosh Parks(soccer fields) Winnebago County Park(soccer fields) Bauman Park(softball field) Stevens Park(softball field) Spanbauer(softball field) Allerton Park(baseball field) West HS(football fields) Schumerth (soccer field) West HS(baseball field) Red Arrow Park(south softball diamond) West HS(softball field) South Park(fields) Read (fields) 44th Parallel (fields) Oakwood (ball fields) 20th Ave YMCA athletic fields East Hall (fields) Various City Parks&Schools(baseball fields) Valley Christian (baseball field) Lourdes(baseball field) North HS(batting cages) Congress Field (football) North HS (baseball fields) North HS(softball field) Schumerth Park(soccer field) North HS Football fields 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% Osfwllunslr Con vznmiom�6 v'isoenws'GYt c iir p o ir u t III o rid Q3: How many events per season does your group host? Part A Average INuirnlbeir of Gairnes Ip it Season 250 200 .1.50 .1.00 50 0 �a0 91K, z z ee 07 R 0 0 o Average INuirnlbeir of If iractices Ip it Season 60 50 40 30 20 .1.0 0 V V 4� Ol <b ,A CO AO�l "0, nETTLER C,»'C)iir p()ir ci t i(�9'iri� Q3: How many events per season does your group host? Part B lb-tall Events Ip it Season .1.800 .1.600 .1.400 .1.200 .1.000 800 600 400 200 ISM 0 ,Q� V 11 00 e-, IZI, AO Ac"i nETTLER C,»'C)iir p�C)ir ci t i c�9'iri� Q4: What is the approximate number of participants in your group/organization? Oshkosh User Group Survey - Average Number of Participants Oshkosh Community YMCA Oshkosh Youth Soccer Club Oshkosh Youth Softball Lourdes Academy Oshkosh Youth Baseball Oshkosh Eagles Youth Football Oshkosh West HS Soccer Oshkosh West HS Football Oshkosh North Baseball Oshkosh North High School Soccer Oshkosh North High School Football Oshkosh West HS Baseball Oshkosh North High School Baseball Oshkosh West HS-Softball Oshkosh North High School Softball IIIIIIIIIIII UW Oshkosh Student Recreation 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Osfwllunslr Con vznmiom�6 v'isoenws'GYt c iir p o ir u t III o rid Q5: What field, facility, or area shortages do you currently face? ShortIre IIssues F�ield imlorovernent, maintenance, and ulogrades Sharing f1tain Stadium little to no access toloractice fields Need oractice and comloetition area for softloall Need oractice and comloetition area for 1-.)asel-.)all F'ield I ighting Need oractice and comloetition area for soccer concession/restroom louilding synthetic turf field F'encing 13leachers Need oractice and comloetition area for tennis Need oractice and comloetition area for footloall Menominee F)ark Reetz field not conducive to I iS Softall Sharing North I iS field with varsity for loractice 3 C,»'C)iir pir ti t i c�9'riy Q6: Please list the size and total number of fields, facilities or areas that would address shortfalls faced by your group. Desired Sollutions 200'Softl,,.)all ie lds Regulation 13asel,')all Field ,')ractice Soccer fields Varsity F'ootl,')all F'ield Flony Size 13asel.)all I ie lds 3al'.)e Ruth 13asel.)all F'ield Varsity Soccer F'ield Outdoor restroorns on fields at 20th Ave Youth 13asel.)all F'ields Synthetic f urf Soccer F'ield convert a :)ortion of the county 1-.)ai,-I<fields to -.)re rnier fields with concession stand/shelter and seating I flgh School Size 13asel.)all fields I ittle I eague F'ields(as many as 1.)ossil-.)Ie) I ittle I eague F'ields 3eing al.)Ie to share with varsity footl-.)all 1arogram Softl,.)all F'ield(with 65'1.)ase 1-.)atlis) C,»'C)iir p()irti t i c�9'riy Q7: List the minimum number of fields and what field size to address your most urgent shortfalls. IMost Urgent INeeds Regulation 13aseloall Ffield 75x.3.20yard synthetic turf multisloort field Regulation Footloall Field I ittle I eague 13aseloall F'ields Softl,,.)all F'ield (2 )Softloall F'ields 13aloe Ruth 13aseloall F'ield (2 4) :)ony Size 13aseloall F�ields (4-6)Youth 13aseloall F'ields (4)200'Softloall fields (3)loaseloall/softloall fields Synthetic f urf Soccer F�ield(With lights) (6)Natural f urf Soccer F'ields Regulation Soccer F'ield C,»'C)iir p ir ti't'i c�9'Irl� Q8: Please list the amenities your group would like incorporated into your facility. S. Please list the amenities your group would like incorporated into your facility. L1 Lighting El Fencing ❑ Restroorns Irrigation ❑Bleachers Concessions Under-drain Additional Comments: Desired Amenities Restroorns I ighting Concessions Efleachers Fendng U n d e rd rain (Synthetic?) furf Irrigation F)A systern 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% V..G7% 3.2% 3.4% 3.6% 3.8% 20% nETTLER C,»'C)iir lip()irti t i c�9'rid Q9: What is your estimated seating need per field? Seating INeeds Oshkosh West Ii. Oshkosh West I iS...IIIIIIIIIIIII Oshkosh West I iS...IIIIIIIIIIIII Oshkosh West I iS... Oshkosh Youth... Oshkosh Youth...IIIIIIII Oshkosh Youth... Oshkosh North...IIIIIIIIIII Oshkosh 1:..:agles... IIIIIIIIIIIIII I ourdes Academy II Oshkosh North I i igh... IIIIIIIIIIIIII Oshkosh North I i igh... IIIIIIIIIIIIII Oshkosh North I i igh... IIIIIIIIIIIIII Oshkosh North I i igh... 0 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 C,»'C)iir p ir ci t i c�9'riy Q10: What is the approximate number of parking spaces your group needs per event? Parking INeeds UW Oshkosh Student Recreation Oshkosh Community YIVICA Oshkosh West 19.S .Softl,,.)al I Oshkosh West I iS l3aseloal I Oshkosh West I iS Soccer Oshkosh West 19.'.:3 I ootl,,)al I Oshkosh Youth l3aseloall Oshkosh Youth Softloall Oshkosh Youth Soccer Clul-.) Oshkosh North l3aseloall Oshkosh ::.:aglegis Youth F'ootloall I ourdes Academy II Oshkosh North I flgh School l3aseloall Oshkosh North I flgh School softloall Oshkosh North I flgh School Soccer Oshkosh North Iiigh School Footloall 0 200 400 600 800 3.200 3.400 3.600 C,»'C)iir p()ir ,i t III c�9'riy Q71 : Would your group be willing to financially contribute funds towards improvements? Willing to Contribute? o-t ' Yes No Maybe Can help in No response Not in position Probably other ways to answer i ni.n , ER HISTORY OF OSHKOSH PARKS Prepared by Winnebago County League of Women Voters Reviewed by Brad Larson, Oshkosh Public Museum Director East Hall is the name the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh gave to the Alexian Brothers Home for Elderly Men when it purchased the building in 1965 for a women's residence. The building had been opened as a general hospital in 1884. The residence hall was used for a short period and then razed for additional athletic fields. Citizen initiative saved the grove of oak trees to the east. The university opened the park to the public in 1974. Fugleberg Park Carl Fugleberg (1881-1959) served as city alderman, police commissioner, and park board member. His family came from Denmark in 1844 and built a vinegar factory on the land. Carl pledged $1500 in 1933 toward its purchase for a park. The city then bought the land from its current owners, heirs of Dr. Edwin Streich. The park was built up with fill from Depression era Works Progress Administration sewer construction. Carl was third generation owner of Fugelberg & Flister Florists formerly adjacent to the park. Glatz Nature Preserve was dedicated on bicentennial day, July 4, 1976, with Glatz family members present. On this site in 1869 John Glatz and Christian Elser established a brewery. Glatz bought out Elser, merging in 1894 with two other breweries to form the Oshkosh Brewing company. The brewery ceased operations here in 1911 when a new facility was built on Doty Street. The old breweries were dismantled in 1914, leaving the foundation walls and caverns. Members of Smith School Parent-Teachers Association petitioned the city in 1974 to save the area from annexation for housing. Two years later, with financial commitments from the Winnebago Conservation Club, the city purchased the two acre site from Warren Basler for a nature park. The Conservation Club successfully raised funds from the community and with help from its members, Future Farmers of America and the Parks Department, cleaned up the site. Caverns were cleared out and reinforced, an entrance and trails created, and a fence constructed. Today after years of vandalism, water damage and neglect, only one wall of the brewery remains, the oldest surviving brewing structure in the city. Menominee Park was named for the Native American people who once inhabited the area. Menominee means "wild rice gatherers." Originally called North Park, the park was renamed in 1911 when Colonel John Hicks gave the city the statue of Menominee Chief Oshkosh. Mayor Ephraim Stevens convinced the city to purchase the land in 1899 from Lucius Miller, Sixth District congressman. The purchase was not without controversy. People thought the land too swampy and the price too high. Some wanted development rather than a park. But the mayor prevailed. The park was expanded in 1905 through an anonymous bequest and was greatly enlarged in 1933 with depression era federal funding. City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Quarry Park consists of property from three adjacent quarries dating back to the 19th century. William Faber's Oshkosh Stone Company, 50 feet deep, was the last quarry to close, in 1954. That year the city ordered the quarries fenced. The city bought or leased most of the land for sanitary landfills by 1962. The three landfills were filled by 1968 and plans were made for grading, fencing and adding park facilities. Rainbow Memorial Park was dedicated in 1957 to the memory of Oshkosh soldiers who served with the 42nd (Rainbow) Division in World War I. Many had spent their boyhood days on the river. The city bought the land from Paine Lumber Company in 1937, but the park was not developed until 1948. The land was homesteaded in 1836 by William Powell and Robert Grignon. Knaggs Ferry operated here from 1831 to 1847, serving as the main cross-river transportation from the Green Bay area until a bridge was built. Red Arrow Park The Red Arrow Veterans Club pressed the city in 1962 to designate a 32 acre park to honor men of the 32nd (Red Arrow) Division of the US National Guard. The 32nd was made up of units from Wisconsin and Michigan who fought in the two world wars. The division earned its trademark red arrow from penetration of every line of German defense it faced in the First World War. The Veterans Club helped raise funds for park facilities and dedicated a stone monument on August 14, 1971, the 26th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day. Riverside Park Mayor John Voss referred to this spot as "Riverside Park in 1910. The Park Board liked and approved the name. The land had been donated in 1909 by lumberman William Bray in memory of his parents. Bray served in the Wisconsin Assembly in 1909 and was state senator 1915-1917. He also built the Rockwell lighthouse in the nearby harbor. The land was once the McKenzie and Crawford steamship dock and coal yard and in part was intended to provide a public dock for the city. Abe Rochlin Park Abraham Rochlin (1917-1975) was born in Warsaw, Poland and immigrated to North Carolina. His company was one of the nation's leading manufacturers of plywood. It purchased the Pluswood Division of Lullabye Furniture Company of Stevens Point, located on this site, in 1949. A partner, Franz Boschwitz, moved to Oshkosh to manage the plant. Operations ceased in the 1980s. In 1987 the Boschwitz family donated the land for a park named for Abe Rochlin. The wooden buildings were razed, but a smokestack from Wisconsin's first sawmill, built in 1847 by E.E. Foreman and Coles Bashford, was preserved. Other former landowners were Philetus Sawyer and Paine Lumber Co. Roe Park Gilbert Wheeler Roe (1833-1903) was a prominent Oshkosh banker. His children purchased land in 1909 from the original homestead and donated it for a public park named for their father. Mayor Voss designated it the city's first "inner" park and suggested it become the city's first park playground. Additional land was purchased in 1927 for park expansion. City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Shapiro Park Jacob Shapiro was Professor of Biology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and faculty advisor for the Environmental Crisis Organization. He and four students were killed in an automobile accident in March 1970 on their way to UW Stout to plan for the first Earth Day. Students helped create the park on university land in their memory, planting 1500 trees to honor their dedication to the environment. The Diamond Match Company formerly occupied the site. South Park Mayor Ephraim Stevens convinced the council to buy part of the homestead of Dr. Samuel Johnson Osborn in 1889 for a south side park to complement park land purchased on the north side of the Fox River. The Osborns were among the earliest Oshkosh settlers. The parks were named South Park and North Park in 1890. North Park was later renamed Menominee Park. An attempt to rename South Park in 1934 through a citizen poll conducted by the Ohio Street and Vicinity Merchants Association was unsuccessful. Killian G. Spanbauer Field The South Side Lighted Diamond was renamed in 1989 to honor Killian G. Spanbauer (1927-1987), a local athlete, businessman and civic leader. The property had been a public baseball diamond since the 1940s. Spanbauer served on the Oshkosh City Council 1985 — 1987 and was president of Athlete's Foot of Wisconsin, Inc. He was founder of the Club 13 softball club and the Wisconsin Flyers basketball team. Carl E. Steiger Park The city dedicated this park in 1985 to Carl Steiger (1896-1985), Oshkosh civic leader and president of Deltox Rug Company from 1929 until it closed in 1968. The city razed several Deltox buildings to create the park. Deltox was founded as Oshkosh Grass Matting Company and in the early 1900s manufactured rugs and twine from tough marsh grass in area wetlands. William A. Steiger Park William Steiger (1938-1978) represented the Sixth Congressional District from 1967 to 1978. The park is in the city's first redevelopment area, once occupied by American Excelsior Company. Steiger obtained a federal grant in 1978 to help purchase the land. The park was named for Steiger in 1982. The area has long been a favorite fishing spot, once crowded with fishing shanties. Part of the old railroad bridge was preserved as a fishing dock for people with disabilities. Stevens Park Ephraim E. Stevens (1851-1907) was mayor of Oshkosh 1889-1890, state senator 1904-1905 and a local architect. He was supervising architect of several schools, including Merrill and Oshkosh High. Known as the "parks mayor' he convinced the council to buy South Park and Menominee Park. Controversy surrounded both purchases, so he wisely chose not to run for a second term. The park was dedicated to Stevens in 1974. Formerly it was the site of the Old Miles greenhouse. Stoegbauer Park Otto J. Stoegbauer (1890-1959) served as Sixth Ward alderman for 18 years and vice mayor for a year. He was a well known local baseball umpire, nicknamed "the peacemaker" for mediating disagreements among city officials, citizens and industry. The park was once the old Franklin School site across the street from City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan where Stoegbauer lived for most of his life. He was the school's athletic director from 1927 to 1945. Formerly called Franklin Park, it was named Stoegbauer Park in 1990. Teichmiller Park Algoma Park was renamed in 1994 for Bernice "Bea" Teichmiller (1917-1987), a long-time civic leader and member of the Oshkosh Common Council from 1972 to 1986. The council dedicated the park in her name to honor her efforts to ensure land or fees were set aside for parkland when land was subdivided or annexed. Today this is standard policy. The park was created in 1974. Mary Jewell Park was named for Mary Jewell Sawyer, wife of Edgar Sawyer, prominent businessman and philanthropist. She was active in Oshkosh cultural circles and died in 1910. This land once belonged to the Jewell family. The city purchased it for a park in 1919 in exchange for land across the street and to the east. Now called West Algoma Park, the park initially was donated by Sawyer in 1916 in memory of his wife, but the city wanted the land for a school. The school was never built. West Algoma Park This Park was officially named West Algoma Park in 1938. It was once called Mary Jewell Park, built on land donated by Edgar Sawyer in 1916 in memory of his wife who died in 1910. Sawyer agreed to allow a school here in 1919 in exchange for a park named Mary Jewell across the street on land formerly owned by the Jewell family. The school was never built. To clear up confusion about two parks called Mary Jewell, this one was declared West Algoma, the name people called the area before it was annexed. During the steamboat era when Sawyer Creek was navigable, this was the site of Oshkosh's principal hotel. City of Oshkosh Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan SUGGESTED OUTDOOR FACILITY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Activity Recommended Recommended Recommended Service Radius and Format Size and Space Orientation Location Notes Dimensions Requirements Badminton Singles--17'x 44' 1622 sq.ft. Long axis north- 1/4- '/z mile. Usually in school Doubles-20'x 44' south recreation center or church with 5'unobstructed facility. Safe walking or area on both sides biking or biking access. Basketball 46'-50'x 84' 2400-3036 sq.ft. Long axis north- 1/4- '/z mile. Same as 1. Youth 50'x 84' 5040-7280 sq.ft. south badminton. Outdoor courts in 2. High School 50'x 94'with 5' 5600-7980 sq.ft. neighborhood/community 3. Collegiate unobstructed space all parks,plus active recreation sides. areas in other park settings. Handball 20'x 40'with a 800 sq.ft.for 4- Long axis is north- 15 -30 min.travel time,4- (3-4 wall) minimum of 10'to rear wall, 1000 sq.ft.for south. Front wall wall usually indoor as part of of 3-wall court. 3-wall. at north end. multi-purpose building. Minimum 20'overhead 3-2 all usually in park or clearance. school setting. Ice Hockey Rink 85'x 200' 22,000 sq.ft. Long axis is north- '/z- 1 hour travel time. (Min. 85'x 185') including support south if outdoors. Climate important Additional 5000 area. consideration affecting no.of 22,000 sq.ft.including units. Best as part of support area. multipurpose facility. Tennis 36'x 78'. 12 ft. Min.of 7,200 sq.ft. Long axis north 1/4- '/z mile. Best in batteries clearance on both ends. single court area - south of 2 -4. Located in (2 acres per neighborhood/community park complex) or near school site. Volleyball 30'x 60'. Minimum of Minimum 4,000 sq. Long axis north '/2- 1 mile. 6'clearance on all sides. ft. - south Baseball Baselines-90' 3.0-3.85 A min. Locate home plate 1/4- '/z mile. Part of 1. Official Pitching distance-60.5' so pitcher is not neighborhood complex. Foul lines-min.320' throwing across Lighted fields part of Center field-400'+ sun,and batter not community complex. facing it. Line 2. Little League Baselines-60' 1.2 A min. from home plate Pitching distance-46' through pitchers Foul lines-200' mound to run east- Center field-200'- northeast. 250' Field Hockey 180'x 300'with a Minimum 1.5 A Fall season-Long 15 -30 minute travel time. minimum of 10' axis northwest or Usually part of baseball, clearance on all sides. southeast. For football,soccer complex in longer periods, community park or adjacent to north/south high school. Football 160'x 360'with a Minimum 1.5 A Same as field 15 -30 min.travel time. Same minimum of 6' hockey. as field hockey. clearance on all sides. Soccer 195'to 225'x 330'to 1.7-2.1 A Same as field 1 -2 miles. Number of units 360'with 10'minimum hockey. depends on popularity. Youth clearance on all sides. popularity. Youth soccer on smaller fields adjacent to fields or neighborhood parks. Golf- 900'x 690'wide. Add 13.5 A for min.of Long axis is 30 minute travel time. Park of Driving Range 12'width each 25 tees. southwest- golf course complex. As additional tee. northeast with separate unit may be privately golfer driving operated. northeast. SUGGESTED OUTDOOR FACILITY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS continued Activity Recommended Recommended Recommended Service Radius and Format Size and Space Orientation Location Notes Dimensions Requirements 1/,mile running Over-all width-276' 4.3 A Long axis in sector 15 -30 minute travel time. track length-600'. Track from north to south Usually part of a high school width for 8-4 lanes is to northwest- or community park complex in 32'. southeast,with combination with football, finish line at north soccer,etc. end. Softball Baselines-60' 1.5 -2.0 A Same as baseball. 1/4- '/z mile. Slight difference. pitching distance indimensions for May also be used for youth -45'men. 40'women 16". baseball. Fast pitch field radius from plate-225' Slow pitch-275'(men) 250'(women) Multiple use court 120'x 80' 9,840 sq.ft. Long axis of court 1 -2 miles,in neighborhood or (basketball, with primary use community parks. tennis,etc.) north and south. Archery range 300'length x minimum Minimum 0.65 A Archer facing north 30 minutes travel time. Part of 10'between targets. +or-45 degrees. a regional/metro complex. Roped,clear area on side of range minimum 30',clear space behind targets minimum of 90' x 45'with bunker. Golf 1. Par 3 Average length varies 50-60 A Majority of holes '/z- 1 hour travel time (18 hole) -600-2700 yards. on north/south axis 2. 9-hole standard Average length Minimum of 50 A 9-hole course can 2250 yards accommodate 350 people/day 3. 18-hole Average length Minimum 110 yards 500-550 people/day. standard 6500 yards. Course may be located in community,district or regional/metro park. Swimming pools Teaching-min. Varies on size of None,but care 15 to 30 minutes travel time. 25 yards x 45'even pool and amenities. must be taken in Pools for general community depth of 3-4 ft. Usually 1 -2 A siting life stations use should be planned for sites. in relation to teaching competitive and Competitive-min.25 afternoon sun. recreational purposes with in x 16 in. Min.of 25 enough to accommodate lm sq.ft.water surface per and 3m diving boards. swimmer. Ration of 2 Located in community park or to 1 deck to water. school site. Beach areas Beach area should have N/A N/A '/z to 1 hour travel time. 50 sq.ft.of land and 50 Should have a sand bottom sa.ft.of water peruser. with a maximum slope of 5%. Turnover rate is 3. Boating areas completely There should be a 3-4 A segregated from swimming supporting area per A areas. In regional/metro of beach. parks.