The document outlines park master plans and priority projects for 7 parks in the city from 2014-2017. It estimates costs of $985,000 to complete priority projects at McCrum, Prairie, Taliaferro, Harmon, Bennett, Porter, and Windsor Parks over the 4 years. Projects include new playground equipment, parking upgrades, trails, shelters, and nature play areas. It also proposes a $12,500 budget increase in 2014 for specific maintenance projects.

1. PARKS PRIORITIES
2014-2017
Parks and Recreation Committee

2. McCrum Park—Park Master
Plan

3. McCrum Park—Revised

4. McCrum Park—Priorities &
Costs
2009
Master Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
Parking New play
set/nature play
New play set Tryke Path
Spray park Shelter
Tryke path Fence along Roe
Perimeter path Bury electrical
Shelter
Crosswalk
Sign orientation
Fence along Roe
Black fence,
tennis
2009 Master
Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
$420,000 $148,800

5. McCrum Park—Existing
Conditions

6. Prairie Park—Park Master Plan

7. Prairie Park—Revised

8. Prairie Park—Priorities & Costs
2009
Master Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
Toddler swings Toddler swings
Fencing Move climbing
rock to McCrum
Park
Trees
Fountain
2009 Master
Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
$6,000 $5,000

9. Prairie Park—Existing
Conditions

10. Taliaferro Park—Park Master
Plan

11. Taliaferro Park—Revised

12. Taliaferro—Play Area Details

13. Taliaferro Park—Priorities &
Costs
2009
Master Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
8’ walking paths Nature play area
Sport field
improvements
Sport field
improvements
Nature play area New play set
New play set
Bike rack
2009 Master
Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
$365,000 $147,000

14. Taliaferro—Existing Conditions

15. Harmon Park—Park Master
Plan

16. Harmon Park—Revised

17. Harmon Park—Priorties &
Costs
2009
Master Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
Amphitheater Disc golf course
Santa Fe Trail-
themed
playground
Nature play
Increase parking New play set
Replace large
shelter, patio,
restrooms
8’ perimeter path
Landscaping
Climbing wall
Skate park
improvements
2009 Master
Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
$2,725,000 $130,000

18. Harmon Park—Existing
Conditions

19. Bennett Park—Park Master
Plan

20. Bennett Park—Revised

21. Bennett Park—Priorities &
Costs
2009
Master Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
Parking 8’ perimeter path
Tryke path Nature play
8’ perimeter path New play set
Sign orientation
Relocate sandbox
for ADA
accessibility
2009 Master
Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
$65,000 $133,000

22. Bennett Park—Existing
Conditions

23. Porter Park—Park Master Plan

24. Porter Park—Revised

25. Porter Park—Play Area Details

26. Porter Park—Priorities & Costs
2009
Master Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
8’ perimeter path
& widen trails
Nature play
Nature play area Improve drainage
Decorative fence Extend trail along
creek
Improve drainage New backstops
Parking New play set
Add play
equipment; expand
shelter
Improve ADA
accessibility
Relocate tire swing
Landscaping
2009 Master
Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
$406,000 $190,000

27. Porter Park—Existing
Conditions

28. Windsor Park—Park Master
Plan

29. Windsor Park—Revised

30. Windsor Park—Play Area
Details

31. Windsor Park—Priorities &
Costs
2009
Master Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
8’ paths New play set
Nature play area Nature play area
New play set Improve drainage
Replace shelter New tables/
benches
Landscaping
New entry
Replace/widen one
bridge
Improve drainage
2009 Master
Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
$520,000 $119,000

32. Windsor Park—Existing
Conditions

33. Park Priorities & Estimated
Costs
2009
Master Plan
2014-2017
Priorities
McCrum Park $420,000 $148,800
Prairie Park $6,000 $5,000
Taliaferro Park $365,000 $147,000
Harmon Park $2,725,000 $130,000
Bennett Park $65,000 $131,000
Porter Park $406,000 $190,000
Windsor Park $520,000 $119,000
Total $4,507,000 $872,800 + design and
inspection costs =
$985,000

34. Park Priorities & Estimated
Costs
Year Parks Estimated costs
2014 McCrum, Prairie,
Taliaferro, Harmon
$250,000
2015 Taliaferro, Bennett $225,000
2016 Porter, Windsor, Taliaferro $375,000
2017 Harmon $135,000
Future Porter, Franklin, northland
park development
$200,000
Total $985,000

35. Parks & Ground Maintenance
Operations Budget
Proposed $12,500 increase in 2014:
 $5,000—Santa Fe Pavilion stone wall repair
 $4,000—Turf management
 $3,500—Playground equipment repair

36. Parks & Ground Maintenance
Items to
be
addresse
d in the
near
future
 Fix broken swings
 Add recycle bins and trash cans as
necessary
 Remove old pool at Taliaferro Park
 Making concrete repairs
 Asphalt repairs in parking lots
 Sand volleyball court maintenance
 Play equipment cleaning and repairs
 Trimming of park trees
 Adding mulch at play areas
 Repairs to black fall pads at play areas
 Improve daily/weekly park attention