This document presents three preliminary design options for improving Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe, California. All options include universal accessibility upgrades and enhanced amenities. Option 1, called "The Hub", centers around a multi-use hub area and improves circulation. Option 2, called "Play", expands the beach and play areas. Option 3, called "Restoration", features an adventure play area, dog beach, and overlook area. Each option is depicted in a programmatic map and compared based on space allocation and amenities.
1. REGAN BEACH PRELIMINARY DESIGN DEVELOPMENT | South Lake Tahoe, California
UNIVERSAL IMPROVEMENTS
Accessible Beach Improved retaining wall or
slope stabilization
Enhanced waterfront
experience and
relationships
Improved play experience
and materials
46 | Background
All options will include improvements to the uses and amenities below.
3. REGAN BEACH PRELIMINARY DESIGN DEVELOPMENT | South Lake Tahoe, California
PROGRAMATIC MAPPING: EXISTING
48 | Opportunities and Constraints
USE LEGEND
Multi-use Lawn
Picnic/Plaza
Kayak/SUP Launch
Beach
Wedding/Open LawnPlay Area
Dog Beach Concession/Restrooms
Vehicular
Pedestrian
CIRCULATION LEGEND
Parking
FRESNOAVE
NEVADAAVE
SACRAMENTOAVE
LAKEVIEW AVE
OAKLANDAVE
PASADENAAVE
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DECK MULTI-USE LAWN PLAY AREA CONCESSION AND
RESTROOMS
DOG USE AREA
SAND VOLLEYBALL ACCESS RAMP
EXISTING
WEDDING LAWN
FRESNOAVE
NEVADAAVE
SACRAMENTOAVE
LAKEVIEW AVE
BEACH ACCESS
STAIRS
5. REGAN BEACH PRELIMINARY DESIGN DEVELOPMENT | South Lake Tahoe, California
PROGRAMATIC MAPPING: OPTION 1 THE HUB
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USE LEGEND
Multi-use Lawn
Picnic/Plaza
Kayak/SUP Launch
Beach
Wedding/Open LawnPlay Area
Dog Beach Concession/Restrooms
Vehicular
Pedestrian
CIRCULATION LEGEND
Parking
FRESNOAVE
NEVADAAVE
SACRAMENTOAVE
LAKEVIEW AVE
OAKLANDAVE
PASADENAAVE
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BEACH ACCESS PATH MULTI-USE LAWN PICNIC AREA, PLAZA,
CONCESSION SEATING
NON-MOTORIZED
BOAT LAUNCH
ENTRY FEATURE
DOG BEACH ACCESS
ADVENTURE PLAY
DRIVE ISLE WITH RETRACTABLE
BOLLARDS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS CONCESSION AND RESTROOMS PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM
STREET LEVEL
OPTION 1: THE HUB
WEDDING LAWN, GAZEBO
AND TERRACED SEATING
FRESNOAVE
NEVADAAVE
SACRAMENTOAVE
LAKEVIEW AVE
6233
6237
6238
6239
6239
6229
6230
6236
6242
6239
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PROGRAMATIC MAPPING: OPTION 2: PLAY
USE LEGEND
Multi-use Lawn
Picnic/Plaza
Kayak/SUP Launch
Beach
Wedding/Open LawnPlay Area
Dog Beach Concession/Restrooms
Vehicular
Pedestrian
CIRCULATION LEGEND
Parking
FRESNOAVE
NEVADAAVE
SACRAMENTOAVE
LAKEVIEW AVE
OAKLANDAVE
PASADENAAVE
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OPTION 2: PLAY
53 | Opportunities and Constraints
BEACH ACCESS
RAMP
EXPANDED BEACH MULTI-USE LAWN NON-MOTORIZED
BOAT LAUNCH
DOG BEACH AREA
WITH BARRIER
WEDDING OPEN LAWN ADVENTURE PLAY
MULTI-AGE SWINGS
CONCESSION AND RESTROOMS PICNIC AREA
CONCESSION
SEATING AND
PLAZA
FRESNOAVE
NEVADAAVE
SACRAMENTOAVE
LAKEVIEW AVE
PLAY HILL
62396239
6240
6238
6236
6230
6230
6239
6229
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PROGRAMATIC MAPPING: OPTION 3 RESTORATION
54 | Opportunities and Constraints
USE LEGEND
Multi-use Lawn
Picnic/Plaza
Kayak/SUP Launch
Beach
Wedding/Open LawnPlay Area
Dog Beach Concession/Restrooms
Vehicular
Pedestrian
CIRCULATION LEGEND
Parking
FRESNOAVE
NEVADAAVE
SACRAMENTOAVE
LAKEVIEW AVE
OAKLANDAVE
PASADENAAVE
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PICNIC AREA ADVENTURE PLAY DOG BEACH
WEDDING OPEN LAWN CONCESSION,
CONCESSION SEATING
AND RESTROOMS
PROMENADE WALK ENTRY OVERLOOK
OPTION 3: RESTORATION
BEACH ACCESS
RAMP
MULTI-USE LAWN JETTY
FRESNOAVE
NEVADAAVE
SACRAMENTOAVE
LAKEVIEW AVE
6239
6239
6234
6234
6234
6239
6230
6240
6240
11. Adventure Play, Swings
25,000 Square Feet of Multi-use Lawn
Space for 1 Volleyball Court
4,000 sq. ft.
2 Restrooms
8 Picnic Tables, 8 Cafe Tables
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Program Metrics
1 Swing Set, 1 Standard Structure
27,051 Square Feet of Multi-use Lawn
1 Sand Volleyball Court
3,325 sq. ft.
2 Sub Standard Restrooms
2 Picnic Tables
EXISTING CONDITION OPTION 1: THE HUB
12. Adventure Play, Multi-Age Swings, Beach
22,900 Square Feet of Multi-use Lawn
Space for 1 Volleyball Court
8,800 sq. ft.
2 Restrooms
8 Picnic Tables, 8 Cafe Tables
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Program Metrics
Adventure Play, Multi-Age Swings
20,000 Square Feet of Multi-use Lawn
Space for 1 Volleyball Court
6,500 sq. ft.
2 Restrooms
10 Picnic Tables, 12 Cafe Tables
OPTION 2: PLAY OPTION 3: RESTORATION
13. 1 Snack Style Concession
150 Linear Feet of Beach
78 Linear Feet of Seating
133 Parking Spaces
0 Non-Motorized Boat Launch
1 Upgraded Concession
150 Linear Feet of Beach
110 Linear Feet of Seating
110 Parking Spaces
1 Non-Motorized Boat Launch
EXISTING CONDITION OPTION 1: THE HUB
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Program Metrics
14. 1 Upgraded Concession
290 Linear Feet of Beach
80 Linear Feet of Seating
130 Parking Spaces
1 Non-Motorized Boat Launch
1 Upgraded Concession
150 Linear Feet of Beach
65 Linear Feet of Seating
95 Parking Spaces
0 Non-Motorized Boat Launch. 1 Access Ramp
OPTION 2: PLAY OPTION 3: RESTORATION
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Program Metrics