SWITCHYARD PARK
A Signature Destination Park…




       prepared for
       Bloomington Parks and Recreation
       5.17.2012
Switchyard Park Design Team
Project Lead:
Design Workshop | May 14-17
Historic
                        Land Use and Zoning
                        Economic Development
                        Adjacent Business/Housing
                        Nearby Parks/Greenways
                        Local Interest Areas
                        Utilities
                        Pedestrian
                        Site Conditions
                        Floodway/Hydrology
                        Tree/Invasive Species
                        Habitat
Study Area Influences
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON
                     Arts Commission
                     Tree Commission
                     Historic Preservation Commission
                     ACHIEVE/Active Living Coalition
                     Environmental Resources
                     Advisory Council
                     Bike and Pedestrian Commission
                     Department of Public Works
                     Downtown Bloomington Inc.
                     Neighborhood Groups
                     MPO Citizens Advisory Commission


Design Workshop | Stakeholders
Design Workshop | Open Mic
Website
Facebook
Farmer’s Market
Senior Expo
Public Meetings
Design Workshop



Additional Public Input
Switchyard Park Will Be:
             A Signature Destination Park
             A Work of Art
             Safe and Accessible for All
             Connected to the Community
             A Restored Natural Landscape
             Uniquely Bloomington

An Innovative, Memorable & Dynamic Park Experience!!
Overall Themes
Restore and Sustain
                      • Natural Setting
                      • Stream Restoration
                      • Habitat Conservation
                      • Increase Tree
                        Canopy/Biodiversity
                      • Native Plant Communities
                      • Natural Stormwater
                        Management
                      • Constructed Wetlands
                      • Daylight Culverts


What We Heard | Design Elements
Play
                      • Water Play
                      • Unique Play Experience
                      • Street Style Skate Park
                      • Court Sports
                      • Dog Park




What We Heard | Design Elements
Refresh
                      • Picnic Shelters
                      • Restrooms
                      • Food Vendors
                      • Benches and Seating




What We Heard | Design Elements
Gather
                      • Grand Lawn
                      • Performance Space
                      • Large Shelter
                      • Multi-Generational




What We Heard | Design Elements
Connect
                      • Variety of Trails and Loops
                      • Wetland Boardwalk
                      • Main Park Entrance
                      • Multiple Access Points
                      • Parking and Accessibility




What We Heard | Design Elements
Experience
                      • Gardens
                      • Functional Art
                      • Stream Access
                      • Railroad/Limestone History
                        Interpretation
                      • Education Opportunities
                      • Festivals and Events




What We Heard | Design Elements
Existing Site




Framework Plan
Existing Site




Framework Plan
Existing Site
                 Vehicular Access


Framework Plan
Existing Site
                  Vehicular Access
                 Pedestrian Access

Framework Plan
Existing Site
                               Vehicular Access
                              Pedestrian Access

Framework Plan   Conservation/Restoration Areas
Existing Site
                               Vehicular Access
                              Pedestrian Access
                 Conservation/Restoration Areas
Framework Plan    Recreation Development Areas
Clear Creek




Concept Diagram A
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking




Concept Diagram A
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking
                     Pedestrian/Bike Circulation




Concept Diagram A
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking
                     Pedestrian/Bike Circulation
                          Large Gathering Space



Concept Diagram A
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking
                     Pedestrian/Bike Circulation
                          Large Gathering Space
                                 High Density Use

Concept Diagram A
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking
                     Pedestrian/Bike Circulation
                          Large Gathering Space
                                 High Density Use
                                         Dog Park
Concept Diagram A
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking
                     Pedestrian/Bike Circulation
                          Large Gathering Space
                                 High Density Use
                                         Dog Park
Concept Diagram A      Conservation/Restoration
Concept Plan A
11

                                                          7



                                                                   12


                                                               1        6
                 1
                         3
                                                 4                          10
            2        8       9                                 5
1. Parking               7. Shelter
2. Bike Rental           8. Basketball
3. Restrooms/Maintenance 9. Bocce/Pickleball
4. Community             10. Interactive Water                              1
   Garden/Orchard            Play
5. Street Skate Park     11. New Entrance
6. Great Lawn            12. Pavilion/Stage

Concept Plan A                                       11
9
                          2
              6                                 4
                                   4
 1                8            7

                          10           1. Parking
                                       2. Limestone Creek Terrace
      5                                3. Restrooms/Maintenance
                      3
                                       4. Dog Park
                                       5. Vendors
              1                        6. Great Lawn
                                       7. Shelter
                                       8. Gardens
                                       9. Pavilion/Stage
                                       10. Play Environment
Concept Plan A                         11. Gateway/Portal
2

                                           4
     4




                 1

                                   2
                                                   3



                         1.   B-Line Trail
                         2.   Soft Surface Trail
                         3.   Restrooms/Maintenance
Concept Plan A           4.   Clear Creek Restoration
Birds Eye View A
Clear Creek




Concept Diagram B
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking




Concept Diagram B
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking
                     Pedestrian/Bike Circulation




Concept Diagram B
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking
                     Pedestrian/Bike Circulation
                          Large Gathering Space



Concept Diagram B
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking
                     Pedestrian/Bike Circulation
                          Large Gathering Space
                                 High Density Use

Concept Diagram B
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking
                     Pedestrian/Bike Circulation
                          Large Gathering Space
                                 High Density Use
                                         Dog Park
Concept Diagram B
Clear Creek
                    Vehicular Circulation/Parking
                     Pedestrian/Bike Circulation
                          Large Gathering Space
                                 High Density Use
                                         Dog Park
Concept Diagram B      Conservation/Restoration
Concept Plan B
1. Parking                                5
2. Welcome Bridge
3. North Forecourt
4. Community Garden
5. New Entrance                                   10
6. Great Lawn
7. Basketball
8. Amphitheatre               1
9. Perennial Garden                                    6
10. Stream Renewal                    9
                      7   4
                              3
                                              2
                      1



                                                           8




                                                   1


Concept Plan B                    5
14
                                                        13

                 2                                             4
 1                                               8
                          6        10
        6                                                                  9
                 12                                                11

                                        7
                              5
                      3


                              1.   Parking               8. Rubber Mound Play
                              2.   Grand Shelter/Stage   9. Soft Surface Trail
                              3.   Restrooms/Maintenance 10. Spray Park
                              4.   Dog Park              11. Picnic Rooms
            1                 5.   Vendors               12. Linear Water Feature
                              6.   Great Lawn            13. Earth Forms
Concept Plan B                7.   Skate Room            14. Stream Renewal
5


                                      3
         3

             4
                     6   7
                                  1
     1           2


                             1.   B-Line Trail
                             2.   Soft Surface Trail
                             3.   Stream Renewal
                             4.   Earth Forms
                             5.   Measured Soft Surface Trail
                             6.   Picnic Rooms
                             7.   Informal Lawn

Concept Plan B
Birds Eye View B
B-Line Platform
The B-Line Platform
The B-Line Platform
Limestone Creek Terrace
Limestone Creek Terrace
Soft Trail Vista
Walnut Entry Overlook
Street Style Skate Place
Dog Park Vista
Community Garden
Gateway Art
Picnic Shelters
Water Play
Great Lawn
Creekside Villages
Thank You!
      please visit
www.switchyardpark.org

Switchard Park Master Plan | Design Workshop

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    SWITCHYARD PARK A SignatureDestination Park… prepared for Bloomington Parks and Recreation 5.17.2012
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    Switchyard Park DesignTeam Project Lead:
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    Historic Land Use and Zoning Economic Development Adjacent Business/Housing Nearby Parks/Greenways Local Interest Areas Utilities Pedestrian Site Conditions Floodway/Hydrology Tree/Invasive Species Habitat Study Area Influences
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    CITY OF BLOOMINGTON Arts Commission Tree Commission Historic Preservation Commission ACHIEVE/Active Living Coalition Environmental Resources Advisory Council Bike and Pedestrian Commission Department of Public Works Downtown Bloomington Inc. Neighborhood Groups MPO Citizens Advisory Commission Design Workshop | Stakeholders
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    Website Facebook Farmer’s Market Senior Expo PublicMeetings Design Workshop Additional Public Input
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    Switchyard Park WillBe: A Signature Destination Park A Work of Art Safe and Accessible for All Connected to the Community A Restored Natural Landscape Uniquely Bloomington An Innovative, Memorable & Dynamic Park Experience!! Overall Themes
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    Restore and Sustain • Natural Setting • Stream Restoration • Habitat Conservation • Increase Tree Canopy/Biodiversity • Native Plant Communities • Natural Stormwater Management • Constructed Wetlands • Daylight Culverts What We Heard | Design Elements
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    Play • Water Play • Unique Play Experience • Street Style Skate Park • Court Sports • Dog Park What We Heard | Design Elements
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    Refresh • Picnic Shelters • Restrooms • Food Vendors • Benches and Seating What We Heard | Design Elements
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    Gather • Grand Lawn • Performance Space • Large Shelter • Multi-Generational What We Heard | Design Elements
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    Connect • Variety of Trails and Loops • Wetland Boardwalk • Main Park Entrance • Multiple Access Points • Parking and Accessibility What We Heard | Design Elements
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    Experience • Gardens • Functional Art • Stream Access • Railroad/Limestone History Interpretation • Education Opportunities • Festivals and Events What We Heard | Design Elements
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    Existing Site Vehicular Access Framework Plan
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    Existing Site Vehicular Access Pedestrian Access Framework Plan
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    Existing Site Vehicular Access Pedestrian Access Framework Plan Conservation/Restoration Areas
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    Existing Site Vehicular Access Pedestrian Access Conservation/Restoration Areas Framework Plan Recreation Development Areas
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Concept Diagram A
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Pedestrian/Bike Circulation Concept Diagram A
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Pedestrian/Bike Circulation Large Gathering Space Concept Diagram A
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Pedestrian/Bike Circulation Large Gathering Space High Density Use Concept Diagram A
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Pedestrian/Bike Circulation Large Gathering Space High Density Use Dog Park Concept Diagram A
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Pedestrian/Bike Circulation Large Gathering Space High Density Use Dog Park Concept Diagram A Conservation/Restoration
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    11 7 12 1 6 1 3 4 10 2 8 9 5 1. Parking 7. Shelter 2. Bike Rental 8. Basketball 3. Restrooms/Maintenance 9. Bocce/Pickleball 4. Community 10. Interactive Water 1 Garden/Orchard Play 5. Street Skate Park 11. New Entrance 6. Great Lawn 12. Pavilion/Stage Concept Plan A 11
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    9 2 6 4 4 1 8 7 10 1. Parking 2. Limestone Creek Terrace 5 3. Restrooms/Maintenance 3 4. Dog Park 5. Vendors 1 6. Great Lawn 7. Shelter 8. Gardens 9. Pavilion/Stage 10. Play Environment Concept Plan A 11. Gateway/Portal
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    2 4 4 1 2 3 1. B-Line Trail 2. Soft Surface Trail 3. Restrooms/Maintenance Concept Plan A 4. Clear Creek Restoration
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Concept Diagram B
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Pedestrian/Bike Circulation Concept Diagram B
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Pedestrian/Bike Circulation Large Gathering Space Concept Diagram B
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Pedestrian/Bike Circulation Large Gathering Space High Density Use Concept Diagram B
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Pedestrian/Bike Circulation Large Gathering Space High Density Use Dog Park Concept Diagram B
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    Clear Creek Vehicular Circulation/Parking Pedestrian/Bike Circulation Large Gathering Space High Density Use Dog Park Concept Diagram B Conservation/Restoration
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    1. Parking 5 2. Welcome Bridge 3. North Forecourt 4. Community Garden 5. New Entrance 10 6. Great Lawn 7. Basketball 8. Amphitheatre 1 9. Perennial Garden 6 10. Stream Renewal 9 7 4 3 2 1 8 1 Concept Plan B 5
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    14 13 2 4 1 8 6 10 6 9 12 11 7 5 3 1. Parking 8. Rubber Mound Play 2. Grand Shelter/Stage 9. Soft Surface Trail 3. Restrooms/Maintenance 10. Spray Park 4. Dog Park 11. Picnic Rooms 1 5. Vendors 12. Linear Water Feature 6. Great Lawn 13. Earth Forms Concept Plan B 7. Skate Room 14. Stream Renewal
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    5 3 3 4 6 7 1 1 2 1. B-Line Trail 2. Soft Surface Trail 3. Stream Renewal 4. Earth Forms 5. Measured Soft Surface Trail 6. Picnic Rooms 7. Informal Lawn Concept Plan B
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    Thank You! please visit www.switchyardpark.org