City of Milton - Parks, Recreation, &
Open Space Master Planning
Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Town Hall Meeting
April 16, 2012
FY11 Professional Parks and Recreation
Planning Services
“Comprehensive Parks and Recreation
Master Plan”
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Introductions
Consultant Team
Moreland Altobelli & Associates, Inc.
• Chris Kingsbury, RLA
• David Gjertson, RLA
City of Milton Staff
• John Rebar – Director of Parks and Recreation
• Carter Lucas, PE – Public Works Director
• Robyn MacDonald – Community Development
• Jason Wright – Communications Director
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Context
Park Types, Level of Service Standards & Facility Needs
The Master Plan
Cost Opinion
Implementation Strategies
Appendices
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Context
“The first step in preparing the master plan is to analyze
contextual data including: an inventory of existing park and
recreation conditions, natural and cultural resources,
demographics and growth trends, existing land use patterns
and transportation systems related to trails and park access.
In addition, the existing parks and recreation administrative
and financial context is examined including capital
improvements, operations and maintenance and revenue
resources.”
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Park Types, Level of Service Standards &
Facility Needs
The project team established future requirements for City of
Milton for park and recreation facilities and programs into
year 2030 utilizing three metrics:
• Public Involvement Program
• “City of Milton Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment” (Schapiro
5/2010)
• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Standards and
Guidelines
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Birmingham Park
General Purpose:
• Community Center Complex (5000 – 10,000 S.F)
• Trailhead Building with restrooms mountain biking trails
• Large concession/press box building
• Small Concession building
• Trails overlook structure with restrooms
• Two (2) large picnic shelters
• Nine (9) small picnic shelters
• Stage/amphitheatre
• Parking (paved and non-paved overflow)
Active Recreation:
• Two (2) 300’ lighted baseball fields
• Four (4) 250’ lighted baseball fields
• Four (4) lighted soccer/lacrosse fields
• Four (4) lighted basketball/multi-use courts
• Four (4) lighted tennis courts
• Two (2) sand volleyball courts
Passive Recreation:
• 12 ‘ Mutli-use paved trail (1/2 mile loop)
• 10’ multi-use trails
• Un-paved biking trails
Equestrian Facilities:
• Trailer parking
• Pony ring
• Small stables and tie-up areas
• Un-paved equestrian trails
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Bell Memorial Park
General Purpose:
• Concession/press box building w/
restrooms
• Information Kiosks
• Three (3) Batting cages
• Nine (9) small picnic shelters
• Additional Parking
Active Recreation:
• One (1) 200’ lighted baseball fields
• Two (2) 175’ lighted baseball fields
Passive Recreation:
• 10’ multi-use trails
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Adopted Trail Plan
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Trail Types:
• Share-the-road trails
• Multi-Use trails
• Shared pedestrian/
bicycle trails
• Urban streetscape trails
• Unpaved greenway trails
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Milton Park Facilities Capital Cost Opinions
Milton Park Facilities Capital Cost Opinions
Short Term – 2012 to 2015 (1)
Bell Memorial Expansion and Renovation
Crabapple Community Center Renovation
Providence Park Improvements
Pocket Parks at Crabapple Crossing
and Deerfield Webb Road
$2.4 million
$0.5
$2.0
$1.0
TOTAL
$5.9 million
Mid Term – 2016 to 2020 (2)
Birmingham Development
$15.0 million
Village Green Developments
$1.5
TOTAL
$16.5 million
Long Range to 2030 (3)
Acquisition, 251 acres
$48 to $108 million
Notes:
Improvements to currently owned property
Assumes public/private development of Village Green Spaces with no acquisition costs
Range is inflation factor at 2 to 5%, cost per acre at $110,000
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Milton Park Facilities Capital Cost Opinions
Milton Park Facilities Capital Cost Opinions
Short Term – 2012 to 2015 (1)
Bell Memorial Expansion and Renovation
Crabapple Community Center Renovation
Providence Park Improvements
Pocket Parks at Crabapple Crossing
& Deerfield Webb Road
TOTAL
Mid Term – 2016 to 2020 (2)
Birmingham Development
Village Green Developments
$2.4 million
$0.5
$2.0
$1.0
$5.9 million
$792,000
$15.0 million
$1.5
TOTAL
Long Range to 2030 (3)
Acquisition, 251 acres
Operational Budget Projections
$16.5 million
$3,507,750
$48 to $108 million
$7,398,250
Notes:
Improvements to currently owned property
Assumes public/private development of Village Green Spaces with no acquisition costs
Range is inflation factor at 2 to 5%, cost per acre at $110,000
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