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- 1. W.S. GIBBS MEMORIALPARK MASTER PLAN - DESIGN WORKSHOP February 28, 2013 R U N D E L L ERNSTBERGER ASSOCIATES URBAN DESIGN + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | www.reasite.com
- 2. MASTER PLAN PROCESS Inventory& Analysis | October 2012 – January 2013 Public Meeting | January 22, 2013 Design Workshop | February 25th – February 28th, 2013 Draft Master Plan March 7th – June 4th, 2013 Public Meeting | May 2013 Final Master Plan: May 7th – June 4th 2013 Hendricks County Park & Recreation Board Plan Adoption | June or July 2013 http://www.reasite.com/live-sites/w-s-gibbs-memorial-park/project-information/ www.facebook.com/Hendricks-County-Park-and-Recreation
- 3. PROXIMITY MAP HENDRICKS CO. MASTER PLAN VE UT E DRI N MI 10 Parks and Recreation RIVE U TE D IN Existing Trail M 5 Proposed Trail Trailheads Waterways Incorporated City or Town Limits
- 4. HENDRICKS CO. MASTER PLAN Hendricks County Park and Recreation Master Plan, as completed by Rundell Ernstberger Associates. Map shows the county plan for current parks, trails, and recreations opportunities as well as planned green space. The relation to surrounding parks is important in the design and impact WS Gibbs Park may have in the future. Parks Existing Trail Proposed Trail Trailheads Waterways Incorporated City or Town Limits W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY
- 5. SITE INVENTORY Private Property GIBBS ROAD Agricultural = 100 ac. Woodlands = 27 ac. Successional = 13 ac. Total acreage = 140 ac. AGRICULTURAL Private Property UTILITY NOTES FIELD 26 acres AGRICULTURAL Overhead Electrical FIELD Service runs along Gibbs AGRICULTURAL Road. FIELD No Water, Sewer, or Storm Private Property Infrastructure exists in close proximity of W.S. Gibbs Park. AGRICULTURAL 8 acres Plainfield and Avon do AGRICULTURAL not currently have plans to FIELD 13 acres extend these utilities to the 26 acres FIELD AGRICULTURAL SUCCESSIONAL FORE area. FIELD FIELD STED STRE IPARIAN More research will have to GIBBS RD. AM W be done to determine the R feasability of installiing a ITH well for a potable water source. ZON E Coordination with the Hendricks County Health Department will be Private required to determine the AGRICULTURAL 13 acres 21 acres Property feasability of an on site FIELD sewer treatment facility if 10 acres AGRICULTURAL restrooms are included in FIELD the proposed design. WOODLANDS WITH FORESTED RIPARIAN ZONE 16 acres AGRICULTURAL FIELD 7 acres AGRICULTURAL FIELD AGRICULTURAL FIELD
- 6. SITE ANALYSIS Soils Topography and Slope Drainage and Erosion Vegetation and Invasive Species 2 Access and Viewsheds W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park boundary W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY
- 7. COMPOSITE SITE ANALYSIS Heavy infestation POTENTIAL w/invasive species ENTRANCE Medium infestation w/invasive species Light infestation w/invasive species Successional forest Specimen trees High erosion streambank Medium erosion streambank Low erosion streambank SUCCESSIONAL FLAT AND OPEN Stream FOREST AREA Drainage patterns - flow FLAT AND OPEN AREA Poorly draining soils Drainage patterns - ponding 0 -1 % slope 1 - 5 % slope FLAT AND OPEN 5 - 10 % slope AREA FLAT AND OPEN 10 - 20 % slope AREA 29 View buffer needed Viewsheds Entry locations W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY
- 8. DESIGN WORKSHOP The followingstakeholder groups were interviewed to help determine the programming and activities for Gibbs Memorial Park. HCP&R Programming HCP&R Volunteers Plainfield Parks HC Sheriff HRH YMCA Town of Danville Town of Danville HC Planning Brownsburg Parks HC Health Department Hendricks Regional Health Plainfield Cycling Town of Avon Danville School Corporation NRCS Avon School Corporation Purdue Extension Youth Educator Youth Leadership HCP&R Board Plainfield Police HC Economic Director HC Commissioners Brownsburg Chamber Parks Foundation HC Master Gardeners HC Farm Bureau HC Community Foundation Plainfield Schools Supt. Town of Planfield HC Convention & Visitors Danville Fire Plainfield Fire Washington Township Fire Farming Gibbs Leadership Hendricks County Gear Up Cyclery Tucker Reality Keller Williams W.S. IBBS MORIA PA K ASTE PLAN TU Y W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY RIA TE
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- 10. CONSISTENT THEMES: GIBBSPARK SHOULD... Be restored to its natural state and function as a healthy ecosystem with preserved and enhanced woodlands, stream corridor, and wetlands. Serve as a model GREEN PARK with state of the art green technology and sustainable design and development practices. Promote healthy lifestyles and active living with activities for all age groups. Celebrate the farming and agricultural heritage of Hendricks County. Celebrate arts and culture within the design. Provide unique opportunities and attractions that are not found in other regional parks. Provide space and facilities to support group activities, events, and festivals. Connect to and build upon regional trail systems. Provide opportunities for outdoor learning and environmental education. W.S. IBBS MORIA PA K ASTE PLAN TU Y W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY RIA TE
- 11. DESIRED PROGRAM: PARKFEATURES INCLUDE... TRAILS - paved, unpaved, rustic, bicycles, walking, hiking, multi-use, cross country, short and long distance circuits. Connections to regional trails and parks Future strategic expansion Multipurpose building - restrooms, meeting rooms, kitchen, conference center, retreats, Arts Center, Nature Center, Parks dept. offices Maintenance Building Shelters, Pavilions Events space - bandshell, gazebo, lawn area, parking, festivals, large group events Amphitheater Open lawn areas - flexible space for informal play, sports Contemplative spaces Sculpture Garden, Art in the landscape - CULTURAL PARK Formal gardens – flowers, heirloom, victory, rose, Water feature Historic farmstead / agriculture center - farm to table, farmers market, history of farming in HC, petting zoo, horse trail, hayrides, old equip- ment, soil practices, Community gardens, orchards, beekeeping Native plant nursery Playgrounds - natural play, treehouses, multiple play areas with dif- ferent themes
- 12. DESIRED PROGRAM: PARKFEATURES INCLUDE... Spray park Basketball Volleyball Adult Playground - low impact exercise equipment, fitness trail Bocce ball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, tether ball, chess, games Adventure play - Ropes course, zip lines, adventure/obstacle courses Disc golf Sledding hill Cyclocross, Progressive Bike Course Preserved / Enhanced creek corridor - access, pool and riffles Enhanced / restored Wetlands Reforestation / Preserved, enhanced wooded areas Native grasses / wildflowers / prairie restoration / invasive removal Bird watching Lake or Pond for fishing or kayaks Outdoor learning, classrooms, environmental education “Green design” features - permeable surfaces, green roofs, BMP’s, alter- native energy, solar, etc. Topographical variety and earthforms Integrated technology – WiFi, QR codes, geocaching between parks Security features - two park entrances, access to center of park, cameras, sheriff substation. W.S. IBBS MORIA PA K ASTE PLAN TU Y W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY RIA TE
- 13. INAPPROPRIATE USES: FEATURESNOT TO INCLUDE... Archery / Shooting ranges Paintball Athletic Fields Camping
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- 17. MAINTENANCE FARMSTEAD FAMILY FUN ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE NATURE HEALTHY LOVERS LIVING FUTURE
- 18. MAINTENANCE FARMSTEAD FAMILY FUN ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE NATURE HEALTHY LOVERS LIVING FUTURE W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY
- 19. CONCEPT ONE Family Fun 5 1 Park Center 2 Events Lawn P 3 Amphitheater 1 4 1 Trail Connections Adventure Play 5 Future Entrance Family Fun Theme 6 Picnic Shelter 4 Theme 2 Nature Lovers 7 Gibbs Shelter 8 Meadow 9 Pond 3 10 Stream Enhancement 19 P 11 Wet loving Plants P 12 Reforestation 22 13 Boardwalk 20 16 14 Art Bridge 15 Primitive Trails 6 Adventure Play 18 16 Climbing tower 21 17 17 Zipline 18 Ropes Course 10 12 19 Fitness Trail 20 Frozen meander 28 13 21 Sled hill 11 22 Spray park 7 25 Healthy Living 27 24 23 Wedding Nature Lovers P 14 23 24 Organic Food Theme 15 25 Art Center icon 26 26 Botanical displays 8 9 P 27 Beehives 28 Nut groves P Parking Healthy Living Theme
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- 24. MAINTENANCE FARM HERITAGE COMMUNITY PLAY PICNIC/ DISC GOLF ART & OUTDOOR NATURE LEARNING FUTURE W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY
- 25. MAINTENANCE FARM HERITAGE COMMUNITY PLAY PICNIC/ DISC GOLF ART & OUTDOOR NATURE LEARNING FUTURE
- 26. CONCEPT TWO 25 P 10 15 1 Park Center 9 P 2 Events Lawn 3 Trails 4 4 1 Community Gardens 18 8 3 5 Pavlion 14 1 6 Shelters 7 Wetlands 16 8 Reforestation 23 P 17 9 Formal Gardens 2 21 10 Farmstead 22 19 11 Pond 13 12 Boardwalk 5 13 Priarie Plantings P 14 Nature Play 8 15 Adult Play 16 Water Play P 6 17 Adventure Course 24 18 Enchanced Stream 19 Ropes Course 7 3 20 Art & Nature Path 5 21 Court Games 8 22 Vollyball/Basketball 11 23 Playground 24 Disc Golf 18 20 25 Maintenance Facility 12 P Parking 3 W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY
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- 33. MAINTENANCE FARM HERITAGE COMMUNITY CULTURAL FARM CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAY PASSIVE & OUTDOOR LEARNING FUTURE
- 34. MAINTENANCE FARM HERITAGE COMMUNITY CULTURAL FARM CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAY PASSIVE & OUTDOOR LEARNING FUTURE W.S. GIBBS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY
- 35. CONCEPT THREE 1 Park Center 2 Events Lawn 25 29 3 Trails 4 1 Community Gardens/Plots P 18 5 Pavlion 21 6 Shelters 8 27 7 Wetlands 10 8 Reforestation 31 9 Formal Gardens 6 2 6 30 10 Farmstead 11 Pond 5 28 12 Wetland Observation 4 13 Priarie Wildflower Plantings 9 14 Nature Play 3 P 15 Adult Play P P 16 Water Play 23 16 P 17 Adventure/High Ropes Course 6 18 Enchanced Stream P 1 8 8 19 Low Ropes Course 20 Mountian Biking/Cyclocross 21 Celebartion Barn/Food Hub 3 22 Passive Open Lawn 17 16 23 Playground 19 18 22 13 24 Disc Golf P 20 14 25 Maintenance Facility 6 15 26 Treehouse 26 27 Art and Nature Path 28 Arbor Structure 29 Pasture/Animal Husbandry 12 11 30 Fruit and Nut Orchard 3 7 31 Organic Crop Production P Parking
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- 47. 1 ORCHARD 6 2 EXISTING FARM HOUSE 7 3 SILO 5 4 WINDMILL 5 EXISTING BARN 6 EXHIBITION SPACE 11 2 7 COMMUNITY GARDENS 8 8 GREENHOUSES 3 9 ROW CROPS 10 PROPERTY FENCE 11 PLAZA 1 9 6 10 4
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