CLOSTER PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT
City CouncilDecember 5, 2023
Introductions
Review of Goals and Priorities
Review of Prop 68 Grant Application and Award
Project Schedule
Schematic Design Overview
Community Outreach during Schematic Design
Schematic Design Plan and Enlargements
Playground Features
Skate Space Features
Fitness Equipment Features
Review of Schedule and Next Steps
Agenda
Project TEAM
ELIZABETH MATZ
BFS Landscape Architects
Associate Principal
Project Manager
Presented By:
EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH
ACHIEVED BY:
REPLACEMENT AND RENOVATION OF RECREATION AND SPORTS FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
CLOSTER PARK REVITALIZATION
INTRODUCTION OF COLORFUL AND ENGAGING ART AND PLAY AREAS
ENHANCEMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BY INCREASING LIGHTING AND SIGHT LINES [REPLACE W/ PHOTO]
INFORMED PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT PLAN
PROPOSITION 68 GOALS & PRIORITIES
PROP 68 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Several meetings held between March 2017 – February 2021 Proposition 68 application
Submitted in March 2021
Requested grant funding
$6,845,563.45
Grant award
Grant funding awarded in Fall 2021
Concept Plan Prepared for Prop 68 Grant Application
Kickoff meeting with City – January 2023
Schematic Design | January 2023 – September 2023
Investigative Studies
Community Outreach
Cost Alignment
Design Development and Construction Documents | September 2023 – May 2024 Coordination with Design Team
Review by City Staff and City Leadership
Continued Cost Refinement
Receipt of Building Permit
Bidding and Contract Award | May 2024 – August 2024
Construction of Park | August 2024 – Fall 2025
Jan – dec | Jan – dec | Jan-dec 2023
SCHEDULE
2024
2025
We Are Here
Park Opens
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Community outreach
Conducted in Summer 2023
(3) In Person Events and Online Surveys (May-July 2023) Play Equipment
Site Amenities
Skate Space Design
All materials were Bilingual
Summary of outreach
Preferred Playground Theme : Sea Explorer
Priority Amenity at Playground: Surfacing
Most Requested Playground Equipment: See-Saw
Priority Amenity for Caretakers: Seating
Preferred Skate Space Style: Hybrid of Street and Transition Features
DIRECT COORDINATION WITH NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE
Reviewed site plans and refined to address programmatic needs
MOST VOTED SEA EXPLORER THEME
MOST VOTED SKATE STYLE
Schematic Design Phase Deliverables
INVESTIGATIVE STUDIES
Topographic Survey
Geotechnical Investigation
Arborist Assessment
Electrical Assessment
Inventory of Existing Conditions
Cost alignment
Review of available funding in comparison to current costs Collaborative Value Engineering
City & design team coordination
Review of City Standards and Preferences
CLOSTER PARK –
SOUTH SIDE
New Little League Ball Field & Amenities
New restroom, scorekeeper's booth, concession building
New Adult League/Softball Field & Amenities
New restroom, scorekeeper's booth building
New 10’ wide fitness loop (Stabilized D.G.) with fitness equipment stations and lighting.
Preservation Trees
Renovation of Horseshoe Pits
Renovation of existing fencing at Towt Street
Renovation/modernization of Irrigation System
Renovation/enhancement of Turf
CLOSTER PARK –
NORTH SIDE
New Skate Space
New Playground
New Farmers Market Space with Gazebo
New Turf Amphitheater at the existing Plazita
New Surfacing and Painted Striping at the existing Basketball Courts New Group Picnic Area
Revitalized Tree of Life Memorial
Accessibility improvements to existing sidewalks and City infrastructure Preservation of existing brick donor pavers
Preservation of donor benches and furnishings
CLOSTER PARK –
PLAYGROUND
Custom submarine climbable structures with accessible and inclusive features for both 2-5 and 5-12 year olds Freestanding equipment includes swings, rockers, see-saw, climbers and spinners
CLOSTER PARK –
STREET SKATE SPACE
Elements to provide entry level opportunities of experiences people find in the native environment includes curbs, banks, ledges and rails
CLOSTER PARK –
FITNESS EQUIPMENT
Equipment will be selected for multi-generational use and experiences.
Equipment will be spread out along the fitness path to allow for par-course style engagement STABILIZED D.G. FITNESS LOOP
EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CLOSTER PARK REVITALIZATION
MEET WITH THE CITY DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
CONTINUED COORDINATION TO ENSURE BUDGET AND SCHEDULE ALIGNMENT [REPLACE W/ PHOTO]
CONCEPT PLAN
NEXT STEPS