KABOOM! Application
University Park , Fresno
Contact & Organization Information
1. Primary & Secondary Contacts:
Edward Chinevere
Projects Administrator
559-903-6033
[email protected]
Shelby MacNab
Business Manager
559-621-2957
[email protected]
2. Organization Name & Information:
City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PARCS) 1515 E. Divisadero St.
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov/parks
3. Which category describes your organization?
City or Municipal Agency (public schools, public parks, other city agency)
4. Are you applying as an individual organization or are you partnering with another organization?
We are applying as an individual organization
5. Is your organization or your partner organization religiously affiliated?
No
Basic Information
6. Is submitting this application your first step in planning to build a playspace in your community?
No
7. Has your organization previously received funding from KABOOM!
Yes
8. How did you hear about this opportunity?
Previously worked with KABOOM!
9. What type of playspace are you interested in?
Playground
About Your Community
10. Has your community been effected by a physical natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, floor, or fire?
No
11. How many kids does your organization provide services to each year?
The City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department offers programs and services to all youth residing within the City of Fresno, as well as youth throughout the region at our regional parks.
The City of Fresno’s population estimated as of 7/1/2021 according to data from census.gov includes 544,510 persons, of which 8.1% are under the age of 5 (approximately 44,100); and
28.2% are under the age of 18 (approximately 153,500).
12. What race or ethnicity best describe the kids who receive your services? Please provide percentages to your best estimate that total 100
While the City does not presently have an active assessment of which ethnicity groups utilize our parks and services most frequently, the below represents the breakdown of the population according to census.gov as of 7/1/2021:
Asian (not Hispanic or Latinx): 14.4%
White: 55.3%
African American/Black (not Hispanic or Latinx): 7.2%
Indigenous, American Native or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latinx): 1.2% Hispanic or Latinx: 49.7%
13. What is the median household income of the population you provide services to at this site?
$43,651 (Median Household Income / 9/22 Kaboom MySidewalk Report for Zip Code 93726)
14. What age range does your organization provide services to at this site?
2: X
2-5: X
5-12: X
12-18: X
18+: X
About your playspace:
15. What is your site address (if different from your organization address)?
University Park
4085 S. Angus St.
Fresno, CA 93726
16. Will your proposed playspace be open to the general public?
Yes
17. Our standard playspace projects are about 2,500 sq/ft or 50x50ft. What are the estimated dimensions of your proposed playspace are (in feed):
75 x 75
18. Will any of your intended playspace visitors require specialized equipment for accessibility?
Yes
If yes, please describe the physical, visual, or auditory needs of your community members.
The play structure should feature elements for all individuals, including those who are wheelchair-assisted.
19. Check the box below if your site has existing play equipment
No
20. Within the area of your proposed playspace, are there any of the following?
Trees X
Fences
Buildings
Playground Equipment
Sloping Land
In-Ground Drains
Water Features
Retaining Walls
Standing Water
Concrete/Cement Borders
Utility Lines X -> Irrigation
21. Is there any major construction scheduled on or surrounding the proposed playspace site within the next 12 months
There is no known planned construction activity scheduled within the vicinity of N. Angus between E. Buckingham Way and E. Giffith Way within the next 12 months.
22. Does your organization own the land at the proposed playspace site?
Yes
23. Are there playspaces within a half mile distance to your site?
Yes
If yes, can you see any of the nearby playgrounds from your site?
No
Please note whether the playspaces are open to the public and if the children you serve has access to these playspaces.
The play structures located within ½ mile are part of Pyle Elementary School. The closest playspace open to the public is Tollhouse (another Kaboom project) 1 mile away as the crow flies.
Site Photos:
Accessible ramp to be incorporated with path of travel around play structure
View looking West from corner ramp
View looking North from corner ramp
High-level site plan: