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3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER
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3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER
3.4A WILLIAM A. STEIGER PARK
William A. Steiger Park is located on the south shore of the Fox River
east and west of the Wisconsin Street Bridge, Figure 3.4A-1. The bridge
is slated to be replaced in 2006 by WisDOT, and will shift westward
approximately 85 feet from the existing structure. When completed in
2008, the bridge will include an underpass for pedestrians which will
link both sides of the park, Figure 3.4A-5. The western portion of Wil-
liam A. Steiger Park currently has a walk and fi shing platform; whereas
the eastern portion of the park consists of lawn and trees. The Riverwalk
will begin east of the new Wisconsin Street Bridge and continue east-
ward to Pioneer Drive. The park portion of the riverwalk extends from
the bridge to a proposed boat launch, Figure 3.4A-3, down river of the
existing fi shing pier near Michigan Street. Elements of the Riverwalk in
this zone consist of concrete walk, bollard lights, benches, trash recep-
tacles, landscaping, and new rip-rap edge.
Concrete Walk – The width of William A. Steiger Park varies from 40
to 80 feet east of the bridge. The Riverwalk cross section shall be 12
feet wide with bollard lights, consistently aligned 18 inches south of the
pavement evenly spaced at 25½ feet on center, Figure 3.4A-2. Scoring
and jointing of the walk consist of 4 foot squares with an 18 inch band
at the bollard light placement. The Riverwalk is to undulate through the
Park providing a park like experience.
Bollard Lights – The use of only bollard lights in William A. Steiger Park
is intended to lessen the overall amount of light in the park consistent
with passive recreational use. Bollard lights are to be placed approxi-
mately 25½ feet on center aligned 18 inches south of the walkway.
Benches – Eight benches are suggested to be placed in groups of two
(four groups total) approximately every 106 feet along the land based
side of the Riverwalk facing the Fox River. Benches are to be placed
outside the 12 foot clear zone of the walk on concrete extensions 4 feet
wide and 16 feet long to accommodate two benches and space for a
wheelchair.
Trash Receptacles – Three receptacles are to be evenly located between
the four bench groups. Receptacles are to be placed outside the 12 foot
clear zone of the walk on the land base side of the Riverwalk. The base
for the receptacles is to be a 4 foot square concrete pad to match the walk
scoring.
Landscaping – Existing canopy trees along the rivers edge are to be
maintained with future redevelopment of the rip-rap edge. Native can-
opy trees spaced at approximately 40 feet are to be placed on the land
based side of the Riverwalk to provided additional shade. Species se-
lected should have relatively low maintenance requirements with a his-
tory of survival in extreme conditions.
Rip-Rap – The existing river edge of William A. Steiger Park is random
stone with concrete pour over the top. The existing edge should be
removed and replaced with suitable rip-rap stone. Additional stones
rough cut with fl at edges should be considered in some locations to
provide sitting and standing opportunities for park users who fi sh the
river. In natural such as the park edge and the marina island the use of
integrated bank treatment is strongly suggested.
Figure 3.4A-5
Figure 3.4A-2
Figure 3.4A-3
Figure 3.4A-4