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045-10 - Resolution - Adopting McCormick Vill Park Master PlanIntroduced by: Request ed by : Drafted by: I n t ro d uced : Adopt ed : RESOLUTION NO. 045-10 Devel opme nt Director Deve lopment Director Deve lopm e n t Di rect o r Dece mber 14, 2010 Decemb er 14, 2 01 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE MCCORMICK VILlAGE PARK MASTER PIAN AND PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE WHEREAS, the Ci ty Co uncil has unde rtaken a com pr eh ensive r eview of the d raft McCormick Village Park Mas t er Pl an a nd preferred alternative in order t o guide McCormick Vill age Pa rk developm ent in the McCo rmick Woods annexation area; a nd WHEREAS, t h e City Cou ncil h eld a public hear in g o n November 30, 2 0 10 , which meeti ng wa s p r ope rly not iced a nd o pe n to the public t o r eview o r a m end the draft McCo rmick Vill age Park Ma ster Plan as shown in "Exhibit A"; a nd WHEREAS, afte r con sidering input f ro m t he Planning Commission, Park Sub- Committee, Port Or ch ard Ci ty st aff, a nd m ember s of the public the City Co uncil find s that the McC ormick Vill age Park M ast e r Plan serves the public h ealth, safety, and general welfare of the citiz e ns of Port Orcha rd; a nd WHEREAS, the Ci ty Co uncil also fin ds that the McCorm ick Village Pa rk Mast e r Plan is co ns iste nt with the goals a nd p oli cies of the Ci ty's Comprehe ns ive Pa rks Plan; nmv, the r efore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: THAT: The P o rt Orc h a rd City Coun cil a do pts by r efere nce the find ings and co nclu sions of Pla nni ng Commission Reso lutio n PC oos-10; a nd FURTHER THAT: The Po rt Orchar d City Co uncil ad opts the McCormick Vill age Park M a ster Plan a nd the Prefe rred Alt ernative describ ed in the Pla n , as set fo rth in the attach ed Exhibit A. PASS ED by the City Co uncil of the City of Pmt Orch a rd, SI GN ED by the Mayor and attest ed b y t h e Cle rk in authentication of su ch p assage this 14th d ay of December J 0 N E S II J 0 N E S ARCHITECTS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PLANNUS Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A MCCORMICK VILLAGE PARK MASTER PLAN City of Port Orchard , Wa s hington Octob er 201 0 prepared for Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A The Citizens of Port Orchard, Washington by J 0 N E S II J 0 N E S ARC HITECH lAND SCAPE ARC HITECTS PLANNER S under the guidance of McCormick Village Park Committee Port Orchard Planning Department Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A As long as you 're on the sid e of parks, you're on th e sid e of angels . -Robert Moses Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A INTRODUCTION page 1 Backg r ound 2 P rocess 4 Pr i nciples and Goa l s 6 SITE ANALYSIS page 11 H istory and Contex t 12 Topograp h y 15 H ydro l ogy 17 Eco l ogy 20 OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS page 25 Site Ch aracter & Opportun ities 26 En v ironmental Constraints 28 Carry i ng Capacity 30 Pub l ic I np ut 31 ALTERNATIVE CONCEPTS page 33 A l ter n at i ve 1 : Nature and Community 34 Alter n ative 2: F itnes s a n d Community 36 Alternative 3 : A r t and Commun ity 38 PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE page 41 DESIGN GUIDELINES page 53 Entry 54 Cl ea rin g 64 Trail 70 Structure 74 In terpretive Sig n a n d Wayfi n di n g 83 IMPLEMENTATION page 89 Cost Estimate 90 Phasing 92 Ma i ntenance 95 Permitt ing 97 F u n ding Sources 99 APPENDICES References A Pub l i c Par k Surv e y Res ult s (n o t i nc lud e d) B SEPA Che c k l i s t (not in c l uded ) c Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A As designers we must be aware, as the poets used to be, of our fitness to read the pulse of life in all things, to find meaning in the landscape. --Grant Jones McCo r mick V illage Park INTRODUCTION Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A INTRODUCTION 1 2 B a ckground Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A The community of Port Orchard has not built a new park in 20 years. As more land is annexed west of the City, additiona I people need access to recreational opportunities. The McCormick Village Park is the solution: a scenic and contemplative open space devoted to the community of Port Orcha rd. Located on a slight ridge between two stream branches adjacent to Old Clifton Road and north of the McCormick Woods golf course development, the proposed site of the McCormick Village Park offers wetlands, second-growth forest, and shady clearings. The site is 27.4 acres with an additio nal13 acres potentially available to the west. While the parcels add up to 40 acres, only 22 acres can realistically accommodate most recreational facilities due to wetlands, buffers and steep slopes . INTRODUCT I ON McCo rmick Vill age Park M cCormick Village Park Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The site was designated as park land in the broader McCormick Village development plan . Originally, owned by Kitsap County, the site switched hands when the area was annex ed by the City of Port Orc hard in July 2009 . The immediate need fo r a McCormick Village Park Master Plan was identified by City leadership and the park p lanning process initiated . This p lan is the result of a thorough pub lic process intended to research, prioritize and define the future of this regional community park. INTR O DU C TI O N 3 Pub li c Process Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A After annex ing the McCormick Village land, th e City of Port Orchard quickly engaged local residents and ·decision-makers in forming a public process to guide the park design and planning . Th i s public process includes th e following activities: • Development of a web-based, city-wide park survey to evaluate public support of parks • Advertisement, selection and retention of a landscape architect consultant (Jones & Jones) to facilitate the process and design the park • Formation of a McCormick Village Park Committee with all w ho were interested in parks (the general public, decision-makers, local residents) • Composition of a specific survey th at addressed McCormick Village Park and making it available on the City's web site • The Park Committee, city staff and the design consultant analyzed the site, identified opportunities and constraints and then developed three park alternati v es for re v iew ~-····················································~························································: l l OPPORTUNITIES AND ! PARK ANALYSIS ~ CoNSTRAINTS ·,, lnventAonryalayns_ 1 ds I Program and Opportun ities D May June 4 D PREPARE PLAN ALTERNATIVES Draft Park Alternatives [[] July Preferred Park Alternative and Draft Report D August/Sept DESIGN AND CAPITAL fACILITIES Final Report and Co st Estimate D Presentatio n s t o Decis ion Ma kers October thru Dec I N TRODU CT I O N McCormick Vill age Pa rk McCormick Vi ll age Park Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A • The Park Committee chose an alternative to recommend to the Planning Commission and City Council • The design consultant developed a McCormick Village Park Master Plan with a preferred alternative, phasing and cost implications • Review and recommendation of the Master Plan document by the Port Orchard Planning Commission. • Review, presentation and approval of the Master Plan document to the Port Orchard City Council. Early planning concept diagram for the south portion of the park IN TRODUCT I ON 5 6 Princip l es and Goa l s Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The success of the planning for McCormick Village Park depends upon communicating both intent and actions to the public and stakeholders and receiving informed feedbac k . Recommendations alone do not express a unified vision. A unified vision is made up of principles and goals that carry planning into the future, ensuring effective implementation of phased and future development. Principles and goals, followed by actions describing how we will achieve those goals, provide a foundation for project decisions, addressing the "why/' "what" and "how." • Principle-An accepted, fundamental tenet that guides design-Why we are doing something • Goal-A desired result or end point-What we are shooting for • Action-How we are going to reach our goal The following principles, goals and actions for McCormick Village Park were created by the Parks Committee at the May n, 2010 meeting. They can be summarized in the statement: In general, we will seek the highest and best use of the park's re sources for a diversity of users, stakeholders and neighbors. INTRODUCTION McCormickVill age Park McCo rmi ckV ill age Par k Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A PRINCIPLE: PARKS SHOULD PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THE LAND Goal1: A protected wetland and forest ecosystem Actions : 1a. Preserve wetlands in their natural state 1b. Buffer park development to avoid harmful impacts 1c . Integrate tall trees and forested ecosystem into recreational uses 1d. Avoid development that impacts steep slopes 1e . Protect the natural habitat of the resident wildlife Goal 2: People immersed in the park's illuminated natural history and character Actions: 2a. Provide environmental learning ex periences in the forest ecosystem 2b. Create a unique park identity particular to the community and place 2c. Inspire community stewardship of the park INTRODUCT I ON 7 8 Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A PRINCIPLE: PARKS SHOULD PROMOTE A HEALTHY COMMUNITY Goal 3: A community of healthy and fit individuals Actions : 3a . Provide a place for diverse recreational activ ities 3b. Make the place easily accessible from neighboring developments and regional trails 3c. Provide barrier free trails and experiences (Universal Access) 3d. Provide opportunities for active recreation, passive recreation, contemplation and a variety of uses that promote health and well being . Goal4: A place where people can come together Actions: 4a . Prov ide a flex ible gathering space for family or community ev ents 4b . Partner w ith local volunteers and organizations to help build and maintain the park 4c. Provide opportunities for ex ploration and education for kids and their parents (see 2a) 4d. Reflect the values and character of the Port Orchard community and adjacent neighborhoods 4e. Balance impact of active recreation with preservation of the natural feel of the park. I NTRODUCT I ON McCormi ck Vill age Park McCorm i ckVill age Park Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A PRINCIPLE: PARKS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO ALL Goal s: Equity among a variety and diversity of public park users Action s: sa . Instill a sense of belonging in every park user with a variety of diverse activities sb. Bridge the gap in interest groups and age differences among users sc. Encourage participation of the following potential public park users : neighboring residents in adjacent developments, future residents (to the east), and all citizens of Port Orchard . INTR ODUCT I ON 9 Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A At the gates of t he forest, the su rpr ised man of th e wor ld is forced to lea ve his city estimates of g reat and sma ll, w ise and fo o lish . The knapsack of custom falls off his back . ··Ra lph Wa ldo Emerso n McCormick V illag e Pa r k S I TE ANALYSIS Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A SITE ANALYSIS 11 12 History and Co nt e x t Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A McCormick Village Park was covered by nearly a mile of glacier ice as recently as 2o,ooo years ago. As the glaciers retreated from the Puget Sound region, land forms were revealed with a series of north-south striations that were paths for water drainage from the glacier melts. Over the period since glaciations, successive vegetation regimes established themselves that culminated in dense forests of evergreens including Fir, Cedar and Hemlock and deciduous trees consisting of Maple, Ash and Alder. This site of McCormick Village Park was early identified by European settlers as an area rich in logging and timber. The initial economic development of the area included logging of the majority of the merchantable trees which were sold to support boat building and construction in the growing metropolitan regions of San Francisco and Seattle. Ownership transferred over the years but the use of the area for valuable logging continued until a few decades ago. From the 198o's, McCormick Land Company envisioned building an urban open-space-recreation community on its logging lands in South Kitsap . The McCormick Woods Master Plan, on the south side of Old Clifton Road, with its public golf course, was the first step toward that long-term goal. The plan established over 400 acres of wetlands, streams and woods as permanently protected open space . The McCormick Woods Master Plan was followed in the early 1990's with a plan for neighborhoods on the north side of Old Clifton Road . The plan establ ished setbacks and buffers to protect stream corridors, steep slopes and wetlands. It included residential units and an approximately 6o-acre site for a then anticipated community college expansion campus for Olympic College. The plan was known as "McCormick Campus Station". In 1998, McCormick took the lead, in cooperation with the State ofWashington and Kitsap County, in preparation of a Square Lake State Park Preserve Plan. The Plan identified habitats to be preserved and opportunities for recreation. SI T E A N A L YS I S McCorm ickVillage Park McCormick Vi llag e Park S I TE A N A L YS I S Reso lution No . 045-10 Exhib it A LEGEND Potential Park Annex • -• -• • Parcel Boundary McCormick Village Trails 0 City limits Streams 800 1600 F t 0 Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The effort to expand and preserve permanent public open space in this area continued through the next five years . Studies and surveys sponsored jointly by Kitsap County and McCormick identified this area as the headwaters for Coulter and Rocky Creeks . Dedication of the McCormick Village Park was a large component of those plans and meant to serve a regional growing population in providing the open space, recreation, and active park uses that are essential to any successful community. The Annexation of McCormick Woods to the City of Port Orchard in 2009 allowed the Park planning process to thrive under the City Parks program and provide the long term direction and goals for the McCormickVillage Park. S I TE A N ALYS I S McCormick Village Park Topography Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The terrain of the park is a long ridge running from south to north and culminating in steep slopes that lead down to the Anderson Creek tributaries. Initially slopes are moderate, but at the northernmost point of the park where the tributaries merge, slopes can exceed 25% and drop from 400 feet in elevation to 300 feet to form a ravine. These slopes are not suitable for development. Along the western edge in the potential parkland along Campus Parkway, the forested slopes are more moderate, between 10 and 15%. The central ridge and the shallow wetlands to the east are flat or gently rolling . An analysis of views from the park site toward Sinclair Inlet found that the terrain and tree canopy continue to rise and fall before descending to the inlet. Clear views of the water from the pa rk site would not be possible due to the rise in topography. Views of the Olympic Mountains or other significant geographic features may be viable from specific vantage points or with the aid of an observation tower. 120 (. ParkSite 100 I 8o ..... 6o ..!: Ol 40 <1.1 I 20 Sinclair Inlet 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 Line of Sight Vertical is e xaggerated 5x McCormickVillage Park S I TE A N A L YSIS 15 16 S I TE A N ALYS I S Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A LEGEND •-• -• • Parcel Boundary --Creek Percent Slope -0 -3 -3-5 -5-8 8 -12 12-15 -15-20 -20 -25 -25 -65 0 80 160Ft 0 McCormick Village Park Fore sted wetland McCorm ick Vill ag e Park Hydrology Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A The proposed park s it e contains a tributary to Anderson Creek and two different types of wetlands : a forested wetland and a scrub -shrub wetland . The streams drain north from the wetlands and eventually into Anderson Creek. The riparian vegetation associated with the stre ams is intact. Washington State Department of Ecology requires a so foot buffer from the stream to protect the ripa rian vegetation and the stream's water quality from development . On the west side of the site, forested wetland "1o" lies in a low area populated by western red cedar and alder. The wetlands have a Washington State Wetlands rating of II and a 100 foot buffer requirement (Dueker, 2004). Forested wetland types are increasingly rare . This wetland is part of a larger wetland to the south that Old Clifton Road bi sects. Wetlands function a s a network, so even a s mall isolate d wetland plays a crucial rol e in ma intain ing biodi versity (Semlitsch and Bodie, 1998). S I TE A N A L Y S I S 17 Scrub-shrub wetland 18 Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A On the east side of the site, there are three small, interconnected wetl ands. These wetlands dominated by shrubs and open water have a wetland rating of Ill and a so foot buffer requirement (Dueker, 2004). Two of the wetlands are divided by the existing logging road and trai l, but maintain a hydrologic connection through a culvert . In add it i on to maintaining the designated buffer requirements, an additiona l 15 feet of buffer is required for any building or impervious surface proposed. S ITE ANALYS I S McCorm ick Vill age Park McCormick Village Pa rk S IT E ANALYSIS Resolution No. 045-10 Exhib it A LEGEND Potential Park Annex Parcel Boundary Creek Stream "·'"'"'"'. • 'o. ~ • Buffer Zone c:::::J Wetland ~oFtO 19 20 Ecol o gy Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Although the proposed park site is undeveloped, previous logging activity has left the area with different aged tree stands. The greatest concentration of tall, mature conifers occurs along the streams and around the wetland on the western and eastern boundaries of the site . In these areas the forest's structural divers ity is high; the trees range from saplings to 200 feet tall. Western hemloc k (Tsuga heterophylla) and Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) are the dominant conifer trees . Smaller trees, such as Cascara and Pacific dogwood , are interspersed throughout the site . Many ofthe la rger trees are located with the wetland and stream buffers where they are protected . Care shou ld be taken to avoid removing many of the largest trees outside of the buffers. The central ridge contains a scattering of trees, some over 100 feet tall , interspersed with a shrub layer and understory. Red alder and salmonberry respond well to soil disturbance . They are frequent colonizers of disturbed areas after logging . In the center of the site, there is a small clearing, bisected by a dirt logging road. Invasive plant species, such as Scotch broom and Himalayan blackberry, thrive in the clearing. S I T E A N A L YS I S McCorm ickVi ll age Park McCorm ickV illage Pa r k S I TE ANA L Y S I S Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A LEGEND Potential Park Annex Parcel Boundary Stream ~~~ BufferZone c=J Wetland Canopy Height (fee t) 0 -15 15-42 -42 -69 -69 -100 -100-209 ~ 0 80 160Ft 0 21 22 Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A The proposed park site has four distinct landscapes: the forested steep slopes, the open forest in the central ridge, the wetlands, and the western forest edge (not yet formally part of the project). Within these landscapes, there is a common topography and plant palette . 5 ·SLOPE Forested steep slope I streambank Slopes 12-64% Trees-Douglas fir, Western red cedar, Western hemlock, Alder, Western white pine Shrubs-Salal, Red flowering currant, Red elderberry, Red huckleberry, Sword fern, Salmonberry, Deer fern, Lady fern Herbaceous ground cover -Piggy-back plant, Broad-leaved starflower R ·RIDGE Open forest on high ground Slopes o-8% Trees-Douglas fir, Alder, Western hemlock Shrubs-Salal, Huckleberry (2), Oregon grape, Holly, Scotch broom, Deer fern, Lady fern Herbaceous ground cover-Bleeding heart E ·EDGE Forested road edge Slopes o -15% Trees-Western red ceda r, Douglas fir, Alder, Western hemlock Shrubs-Mountain ash, Salal, Red huckleberry, Oregon grape, Scotch broom, Sword fern W ·WETLAND Standing water and emergent wetland Slopes o -3% Trees-Willo w Shrubs-Salmonberry, Western spiraea I hardhack steeplebush Herbaceous ground cover-Skunk cabbage S I TE A N A L YS I S McCormickVi ll age Park McCormickVi ll age Park S IT E A N A L YS I S Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A LEGEND Potential ParkAnnex Parcel Bounary McCormi c k Village Trails Stream Slope Ridge Edg e Wetland ~") Buffer Zone C=:::J Wetland 0 80 160Ft 0 23 24 Si T E A N A L YS I S Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A McCormi ck Vi ll age Park Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS The fields an d trees of parks should be, as water, not scattered oases such as Yosemite, but a weaving, interconnected green mass that changes in size and purpose, but always inter- penetrates forcib ly but gently the urban, suburban, an d rural scene . --William M. Roth McCormickVillage Park OPPORTUN I T I ES AND CONSTRAINTS 25 26 Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A S i te Cha r acter and Oppo r tunit i es The proposed park site's character is one of sparse, second g rowth forest down a flat ridge flanked by denser forested wetlands. Because the trees on the high ground are sparse and there is a cleared area in the middle, the forest has a lightness to it. For many, the e xisting site would feel messy and overgrown, but the native vegetation is healthy and makes good wildlife habitat. Due to the proximity of new residential development, the proposed park site also feels like a forested backyard . It may act as a place for a woodland walk or a wild place for children to explore . Development opportunities for the site abound in the long central ridge . The topography is relati vely flat there. The southern part ofthe property has good access from Old Clifton Road. The best opportunities for recreation are : • Trails connecting the surrounding development through the forest • Nature trails that describe the forest ecosystem • Sma ll recreational activities that could occur in a cleared flat area • Picnicking spots at the edge of a forest clearing The proposed park site's long narrow, north-south configuration means that severa l small recreational activities that require close access will need to be located at the southern end. There is an e xc ellent opportunity to sha re parking and an entrance with a future Kitsap Regional Fire Station planned along Old Clifton Road . The joint entrance should occur where the flat topography of the park meets the road at grade. The flat grade at the southern end of the park is the only opportunity for accessib le active recreation/open space given the site 's topography and north south orientation . O P PORT U N I T I ES AND CONSTRA IN TS McCo rmi ck Villag e Park McCormi ckVi ll age Park Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The western portion of the park, near the Campus Parkway access, does not have as many opportunities for recreational development due to the topography (10-15% slopes) and the narrowness of the ava ilable land between the road and the wetland buffers. There is potential for one or two small parking areas to access the trail system . In the northwest corner of the property under negotiation, a regional stormwater pond is planned. This stormwater pond represents an opportunity to be a community amenity, and not just a single-purpose detention pond . A trail could circumnavigate the pond or stormwater could be filtered in a large terraced constructed wetland instead . The constructed wetland would allow for interpretive opportunities for nearby residents and office workers . These ideas are included as part of the plan alternatives, although the stormwater pond is not part of the park scope of work at this time. OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS 27 28 Envi r onmen t al Constra in ts Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The specific environmental conditions have already been described in the site analysis section of the report. Each environmental condition represents both a constraint and an opportunity. For instance, the State Dept of Ecology requires a 100 foot buffer around forested wetlands that precludes most development (constraint). Yet the forested wetland also represents a wonderful opportunity for learning and exploration . The most pertinent environmental constraints to recreational development are: • The wetlands and their 100 foot buffers cannot be developed (e xcept for trails in some instances) • The stream and riparian zone and its so foot buffer cannot be developed • An extra 15 foot buffer around the wetlands and streams cannot have structures on it • The steep slopes in the northern ravine cannot be developed -If trails o r overlooks are planned for that area, a geotechnical engineer should be consulted for recommendations. • The creek tributaries and wetlands make up a habitat corridor for wildlife and should not be impacted by cleari ng or removal of undergrowth • Due to the prox imity of wetlands and streams, stormwater runoff from the impervious surfaces of the future park will need detaining and treatment • The adjacent residential development precludes noisy activities at night OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS McCorm ick Vi llage Park McCormick V ill age Park Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A LEGEND * Viewing Structure ~ • • • ~ Trail, Unpaved ...._. Trail, Main Access -Park Property Potentail Park Acquisition ~ Potentail Parking / Wetland & Creek Buffer ~ r ,) ~ ILI"'' 0 100 200Ft 0 ' ~ I I v OPPORTUN I T I ES AND CONSTRAINTS 29 30 Ca r ry i ng Cap a c i ty Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A How many visitors and programs can the site accommodate before the intrinsic, natural qualities ofthe site are impaired? The Parks Committee wrestled with this question . What level of activity will fit the site's natural character? Is the site big enough for two athletic soccer fields? Does it have enough room for a disc golf course to weave in and out of the trees? For a balanced approach during the concept process at least one plan alternative (see next chapter) would have a strong athletic component to give the Parks Committee and decision-makers a viable alternative that represented the needs and wants of the Port Orchard athletic community. While there is physical space for at least three athletic fields on the site, the long and narrow shape of the site precludes development of a third (and possibly second) field, because it wou ld be too far away from the parking lot and entry. OPPORT U N I T I ES AND CONSTRA I NTS McCorm ick Village Park McCor mi ckVill age Par k Pu b li c In p u t Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A Direct public involvement in the planning of McCormick Village Park was focused on the Parks Committee meetings that were open to the public. Community members, interested in parks in general and this park in particular, attended the committee meetings and shaped the park's vision . To supplement the committee involvement, the City of Port Orchard sent out surveys (also available on the web) to gage interest in parks from the general population . A general parks survey that applied to the entire City of Port Orchard was distributed before the McCormick Village Park process wa s started. A few highlights: • 66% of respondents indicated a city-wide need for more children's recreational opportunities. • Over 8o% of respondents thought that the City should construct more ex ercise trails, sidewalks and playgrounds. • If the City constructed a new park, the most popular park elements to be included would be : picnic tables, walking opportunities, playgrounds and clean facilities. A specific McCormick Village Survey was also distributed in the summer of 2010. The City received 42 responses (as of August 15, 2010). The survey results can be found in Appendi x B. Highlights from that survey include: • The "most important" recreation activities are nature and walking trails, according to over half of the respondents . • Respondents indicated a preference for preserving the wetlands, streams and trees on the park site. • Challenges to the proposed park development include maintenance costs and competing interests for park uses. • Respondents preferred a naturalistic, forested and active characte r to the park (in that order). • And over 75% of respondents said they would get to the park by driving, as opposed to walking, biking or using public transportation. OPPORTUN I T I ES AND CONSTRA I NTS 31 32 Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A While the surveys helped guide the general park program, the Parks Committee and public feedback guided the specific design of the park. This was done by evaluati ng three preliminary McCormick Village Park Alternatives presented to the committee and made available on the City web site. The prel iminary alternatives each emphasized a range of different uses and conceptual themes for the park. OPPORTUN I T I ES AND CONSTRA I NTS McCormick Vi l lage Park The park is a frame, a container for the celebrations of the p eop le therein . They give it scale, and in return the park gives them status. -J ere Stua rt French M cCormickVillage Park Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A ALTERNATIVE CONCEPTS I A LT ER N A TI VES 33 34 Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Alte r nat i ve 1 : Nature and Commu n ity All alternatives emphasize community. They all have places for meeting, gathering and playing w ith others. Each park alternative would welcome all citizens of Port Orchard, whatever background or interests. The Nature and Community Plan Alternative starts with the premise that the ex isting forest should be celebrated as it currently exists. The forest provides a wonderful place for the community to learn about their natural environment . It is a peaceful and contemplative place for a morning walk or family picnic. Therefore, program activiti es tend toward the more passive recreational uses. There would be large clearings in the forest to provide fle x ible spaces for a variety of activities, but much of the forest, and of course, the wetlands would be preserved . Program Elements: Entry sign Entry parking and drop-off area Loop trail Nature trail Community meadow Restroom Playground Picnic shelters Nature playground Interpretive signs Boardwalk Suspension bridge Canopy Viewing tower West entry parking Approx imate cost for full build-out of alternative~: $~.3 million dollars. ALTER N AT I VES McCorm i ck Vill age Park McCormick Village Park ALTERNAT I VES 35 Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Alte r native 2 : Fitness and Community The Fitness and Community Alternative encourages visitors to live acti vely and out of doors through var ious active recreation elements . Two large clearings would be cut into the forest and transformed into athletic fields : one synthetic turf field for yea r- round soccer, and one informal athletic field for other community sports. Other program elements emphasize active participation in fitness and health . An 18 hole disk go lf course meanders from the west entry way to the north forested portion of the park. Multiple fitness stations line the northern loop trail to provide a more formal exercise and stretch ing program for adults . This park alternative also contains park elements common to the other alternatives, such as entry park ing, playgrounds, picnic shelters and restrooms . Program Elements : Entry sign Entry parking and drop-off area Loop trail Synthetic turf soccer field Informal athletic field Restroom Playground Picnic shelters 18 hole disk golf course Boardwalk Fitness trails and stations Suspension bridge West entry parking Appro ximate cost for full build-out of this alternative : $3.2 million dollars A L TERNAT I VES McCorm ick Vi ll age Park McCorm ick Vi ll ag e Park A LTER N AT I VE S 37 Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Alternative 3: Arts and Community The Arts and Community Alternative uses the forest as a canvas of community express ion. The open spaces would be surrounded by formal sculptures and landscape installations, as well as more participatory or interactive art in the landscape . At the entry, a reflecting poo l would welcome visitors, followed by a small amphitheater, where music and theater arts could be performed . The center of the park site would be devoted to a large community meadow. At the northern end, a children's play area and a sensory garden would draw visitors deeper into the forest. Finally, on the west side of the park, an off-leash dog area would be kept separate from the main function ing areas of the park. Program Elements : Entry sign Entry parking and drop-off area Loop trail Nature trail Community meadow Restroom Playground Picnic shelters Children's log fort Amphitheater Reflecting pools Environmental art and sculpture Nature overlooks Sensory gardens Interpretive signs Boardwalk Suspension bridge Off-leash dog a rea West entry parking Appro ximate cost for full build-out of alternative 3: $2.3 million A LTE R N A TI V E S McCorm ick Vill age Park McCorm ick Vi l lage Park ALTERNAT I VES 39 40 ALTERNAT I VE S Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A McCo rmi ck Vill age Park We want a ground to whi ch people may easily go after their days work is done, and where they may stro ll for an hour, seeing, hearing, and feeling nothing of the bustle and jar of the street s, where they sha ll , in effect, find the city put far away from them ... Practically, what we most want is a simple, broad, open space of clean greensward, with s ufficient play of surface and a sufficient number of trees about it to supply a variety of light and shade . -Fr ed eri ck law Ol m st ed McCormick Vi ll age Park Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE PREFERRED ALT ER N AT I VE 41 42 PREFERRED ALTERNAT I VE Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A McCormick Villag e Pa rk McCorm ick Vill age Park Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A In choosing an alternative (or combination of alternatives), the Park Committee and Design Team returned to the goals and actions, evaluating each alternat ive for how well it met the goals of the project. A summary is provided in Table 1. The park alternatives are ranked according to whether they met, exceeded, or did not meet the goals of the park project. While no one alternative was deemed perfect, the Parks Committee preferred the gene ral scale, activity level and design themes ofthe Nature and Community Alternative. It exceeded many of the goa ls and actions set by the Parks Committee, particularly goals 1 and 2, related to the protection of the forest ecosystem and the park's natural history and character. By preserving large sections of the forest, impacts to the wetland and forest ecosystem are minimized, while still creating a place for education, recreation and hea lthy living . The alternative had few drawbacks, although a complete range of recreational experiences wou ld not have been available . Discussion by the Parks Committee on Alternative 2 : Fitness and Community centered on the su itability of the park for active recreational uses and not on need. It was generally acknowledged that the City of Port Orchard needs more soccer fields for a burgeoning populat ion . The Committee realized that the McCormick Village Park site was not an ideal location for providing those recreational athletic fields. Its long narrow shape flanked by sensitive wetland and forests makes the siting of large athletic fields and the parking lots and amenities necessary to serve them problematic. So, this alternative proposes two fields, one of synthetic turf that is easily accessible and one with natural lawn that is less accessible . The combination is not ideal, leading to lower ran kings for the alternative, particularly in the area of preserving tall trees, providing for environmental education, quiet contemplation, and flexible community gathering spaces. The alternative did have a lot to recommend it, particularly in the range of recreational experiences provided. But ultimately, the Parks Committee decided that the character of the alternative did not match the desired future character of the park. PREFERRED ALTERNAT I VE 43 Table 1 : Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A 44 Park Alternatives Matrix Alternative exceeds the stated goal or action - Alternative meets the stated goal or action - Alternative does not meet the stated goal or action - Parks should protect the health of the land Goal2: 1a. Preserve wetlands in their natural state 1b. Buffer park development to avoid harmful impacts 1c. Integrate tall trees and forested ecosystem into recreational uses 1d. Avoid development that impacts steep slopes 1e. Protect the natural habitat of the resident wildlife immersed in the illuminated natural and characte r 2a. Provide environmenta l learni ng experiences in the forest ecosystem 2b. Create a unique park identity particular to the com mun ity and place 2c. Insp ire community stewardship of the park Parks should promote a healthy community Goal individuals 3a. Provide a place for diverse re creationa l activities 3b. Make the place easi ly accessible from neighborhoods and trails 3c. Provide barrier free trails and experiences (Universal Access) 3d. Provide opportunities for contemplation 4a. Provide a fle xible gathering space for family or commu nity events 4b. Partner with lo ca l groups to help build and maintain the park 4c. Provide opportunities for education for kids and their parents 4d. Reflect the va lu es and cha ra cter of the Port Orchard community 4e. Balance im pact of active recreation with preservation of nature Parks should be available to all Goal users sa. In still a sense of belonging in park us ers with a variety of activities sb. Bridge the gap in interest groups and age differences among users sc. Encourage participation of Port Orcha rd residents and fu ture re sid ents Alt 1 Nature Alt 2 Fitne ss Alt 3 Arts PREFERRED A LTER N AT I VE McCormi ck Village Park McCor mi ckV ill age Park Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The Arts and Community Alternative did not meet the higher rankings of the Nature and Community Alternative, but it also did not have as many problem areas as the Fitness and Community Alternative. The alternative was strong in the areas of community identity and expression, and not as strong in the areas of protection of natural habitat, as most of the forest within the buffers would be cleared. Interestingly, this alternative's real strength was its art installations, which was not a directly stated goal. The Committee found that by placing elements of the Arts and Community Alternative into the final Preferred Alternative, they could capture the community expression necessary for any unique neighborhood park. After the Parks Committee stated their preference for the Nature and Community Alternative as a basis for the future park design, they selected the best elements from the other alternatives to add to the park, creating a new alternative. So, an amphitheater ·and picnic area was added to the west side of the park to provide an outlet for music and outdoor theater. Fitness stations were sprinkled near an area off the main loop trail to improve the health of active adults. Sculpture was added to several key areas to provide a visual focal point to the park and link the park more closely with the adjacent fire station. These park elements were integrated into the park design to form a cost-effective and robust park plan to guide park development over the next decade. The preferred alternative meets the goals of the park identified by the Parks Committee: Go a l 1.: A p r o tect wetl and and forest ecosystem All development, with the exception of trails and boardwalks, will be kept out ofthe wetland buffer. Stormwater will be controlled and treated before being released to the environment . The significant trees and thick portions of the forest will all be preserved to provide a learning environment and wildlife habitat. PREFERRED ALTERNAT I VE 45 Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Goal 2 : People immersed in the park's illuminated natural history and character There will be a network of interpretive signs and experiences to provide an immersion in the understand ing of a forest. There are multiple park elements that the community can rally around. Goal 3: A community of healthy and fit individuals The 1 mile loop trail, nature trails, meadows and fitness stations w ill all prov ide a place for people to exercise out of doors and interact with the forest environment. Goal 4: A place where people can c ome together There are two main gathering areas for the community: the Commons, a large green open space with a ring of trees and shelters surrounding it, and the amphitheater for more formal events and community activities. Goal 5 : Equity among a variety and diversity of public park users There is a diversity of park elements catering to visitors with different needs. To meet this goal and to address community health (Goal3), it is important that park trails and open space are fully accessible. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Washington State regulations (WAC 51-30) require public places to be accessible to people with different abilities. With that in mind, all trails, boardwalks and plazas will be sloped less than s%, stairs will have required handrails and structures wi ll cater to those in wheelchairs . Where stairs and structures preclude wheelchair access, a similar alternative route or experience is provided. PREFERRED A L TERNATIVE M cCo rmi ck Vill age Park McCormickV ill age Park PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A LEGEND • Interpretive Opportunities • Fitness Station • Sculpture/Art • Proposed Structure = MainPath ........ Nature Trail -Boardwalk or Observation Deck ~ \S Wetland & Creek Buffer n.....r-1 0 100 200Ft 0 ,\ \l. ' 47 . /~ \ .· ·. -. ~,~-~·~-~--~w· -._::,\ll:.~}-~~---· < ~~ ' ·-·:;:, ':·'' ''' ""., _' ...... _.' --~· ' ,._ .. ~jl i"'i t .. . . .. • \ Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A The McCormick Village Park entry and plaza has the following features: • Monumental entry sign -see page so • Entry drive - see page 52 • Shared parking with the proposed Kitsap Fire Station - Dependent on fire department review, the park would have 16 designated spaces, whil e the fire station would have 15 designated spaces and an informal staging area . The two entities would share 13 spaces. • Entry walkway-An entry walkway and bike trail will connect the regional paths along Old Clifton Roa d with the park's trail network. • Entry plaza-An entry plaza will have a rela x ed feel with seating and plantings. The visitor will be able to have a clear view along the formal entry ax is to the park commons and the sculpture beyo nd. • Water feature -A fountain or artistic installation will be the source of a small, linear water feature that refers to the small forest streams of the Kitsap Peninsula and their dynamic nature. The moving water will mask traffic no ise from the parking lot and Old Clifton Road . • Restrooms-Restrooms will sized for three facilities in each side . • Playground-A small play area for smaller children will be located on the edge of the Commons. See page 70 PREFERRED ALTERNAT I VE McCormickVill age Park McCormick V illag e Park PREFERRED ALTERNAT I VE Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A 49 Resolution No. 045-10 -..... Exhibit A West Park and Amphitheater so PREFERRED A L TER N AT I VE McCormick Vil l age Park / // J/ I McCorm i ck Vi llage Park ution No . 045-10 Exhibit A The west side of McCormick Village Park will be centered on a hillside amphitheater where visitors can hear a string quartet or watch an outdoor play on a summer evening . It will provide an alternative means of accessing the park. Eventually, a light industrial complex that may include commercial and retail will be constructed west of Campus Parkway. This portion of the park will provide lunchtime picnicking and quiet contemplative space for nearby workers. In the afternoon and evening, it may be used for community events and performances. There is a small valley and wetlands between this portion of the park and the main entrance area, but the distance is not great. The main loop trail and a boardwalk provides a close connection for park visitors to access other park amenities. There will be adequate parking (24 space) and on-street parking for visitors to park and access the trail system. PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE 51 52 PREFERRED A L TERNA TI VE Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A McCormick Vil l age Park True ornament is not a matter of prettifying externals . It is organic with the structure it adorns, whether a person, a bui l d ing, or a park . -Frank Lloyd Wright McCormick Vi l lage Park Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A DESIGN GUIDELINES DESIGN GU I DEL IN ES 53 0 54 Entry SIGNS Main entry monument sign Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Located at the corner of Old Clifton Road and the entry d r iveway, this sign welcomes visitors to the park . It is made of a thick wood panel with raised metal letters on a granite rock base. It will not require lighting, as the park will be closed at dusk, but may possibly include solar LED lighting for dark days or winter months. Entry monument sign Quarry rock (granite) Side Sec tion Park C ity o f P o rt Orch a rd Metal pipe support Pipe drilled in rock and filled w ith epoxy Quarry rock (granite) ' \ I I ','----" ,,_-----,I : _____________ ,. 1 f oot Front Elevation/Section DESIGN GUIDELINES McCorm i ck Vill age Park McCormi ck Vi l lage Park Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A Campus parkway entry signs Located at the entrances to the park off Campus Parkway, these smaller signs ind ic ate the secondary entries and tra i l heads. McCormick Village Park Entry monument I I I • ,, ,,, /\ )1 ', ,_--.., " '\ .,"' ,_--// ..... / ' ..... ____ ,.. ---------"' ., .... ---- o 1 foot Front Elevation/Section DES I GN GUIDEL I NES 55 [Parking lot profile to be designed by engineer based on loading requirements] 0 2 feet sG PAVING Driveways Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Entry d ri veways and parking lots will be asphalt capable of bearing frequent fire truck passage. The edges will have concrete curb with gaps to accommodate stormwater runoff. THroughout the development of the park, low impact development will be encouraged to capture stormwater runoff and provide infiltration through bioswales, rain gardens, pervious pavement and other methods. The entry driveway will also have a wide concrete walkway connection with the street and tra i l (see ma i n plan). Parking lots __.----~6" Concrete curb Cross-sec tion DE S I GN G U IDELI NES ___.--As phaltic concrete ____..--· , oa rse aggregate McCormick Vi ll age Park §JIJ McC ormi ck Vill age Park E n try p l aza Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The entry is primarily a welcoming place1 a place to gather and meet people (see next page for plan view). It is more formal than other elements of the park with symmetry and hardscape. The entry will se a the main trail head for the loop trail and nature trail spurs. ~Tree -balled and /~ burlapped 4" crushed rock base DES I GN GU I DEL I NES 57 0 2 feet sa ~ ,._ ;;;::-- '§:~ ..;''-~\ ,y _::r-y Entry plaz a pla n DES I GN GU I DEL I NES II I• !j i! ~! Colore . I, I . co 1~retf wi~h 1: col~r-~r tc1ing U paJf~ I iX2' concrete un it ;av rs -4encrete curb i I I ;! \i M cCo rmi ck V illa ge Par k McCorm ickVi ll age Park SIT E WORK Seating Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The main entry plaza will have benches and low concrete seat walls . Elsewhere, along the trail other benches can be provided . Seating should use natural-looking materials of wood or wood composite, preferably a Pacific Northwest wood . t -·· ---·------6-8 ft.__ -· -r- Co ncrete planter -+- ' I 24" D ES I G N GUI DE LIN ES Cedar seating Sand 59 Go Sculpture Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Sculpture can be placed or formed throughout the park. Two significant places th at will require an artist input and design are: 1). at the end of the formal axis starting at the fire station (see drawing). This sculpture could honor local volunteer firemen, linking the park landscape to the adjacent fi re station . 2). at the far side of the Commons, visible from the entry plaza . The art should fit into the forest env irons, but be visually striking. Garden w all ~-Seat wall with wooden planks ~~~~~~~~ ~--Planter box with vine Garden wall Climbing vine Sculpture and Wall Section DESIGN GUIDELINES McCormick Vil lage Pa rk McCo rmi ck Vill age Park Fountain Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A There will be two fountain installations around the entry plaza: 1) A sculptural art piece at the "headwaters" of the main water feature adjacent to the main loop trail. The fountain may be several bubb lers or water sources that come together to flow as one stream. This fountain would be designed by an artist. 2) A small bubbler fountain for kids to play in on hot summer days. This may need to include a small outdoor shower for rinsing off. DESIGN GU I DELINES 61 62 PLANTS Trees Paving Street and Plaza Trees Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A tree Stake to be removed after one year Potential street and ornamental trees for the park include: Red maple, Acer rubrum-Common street tree with bright fall color Paper birch, Betula paperifera-Native tree with white, peeling bark Serviceberry, Amelanchier arborea-Eastern tree variety of our native shrub Golden rain tree, Koe/uteria panicu/ata-Medium ornamental tree for plazas DESIGN GUIDELINES McCorm ick Vil lage Park M cCo rm ick V ill age Park Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A Native shrubs and groundcovers Native shrubs and grasses in wet areas could include : Lady fern, Athyrium filix-femina Black twin berry, Lonicera involucrata Saw beak sedge, Carex stipata Dagger-leaved rush, Juncus ensifolius Native shrubs and grouncovers in dry areas could include: Snowberry, Symphoricarpus a/bus Evergreen huckleberry, Vaccinium ovatum Red-flowering currant, Ribes sanguineum Wetland Flowing I !ants · .wi~Jer _t l ! Drier shrubs ~--Topsoil D ES I G N GUIDELIN ES Cle a ring MEADOW Lawn Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Lawn can be seeded or ro ll ed sod . Use shade tol erant grass species for the cleari ngs in the forest. A rotary or i mpact sprinkler system will need to be installed and maintained for the Commons. Hills Nature trail ---Lawn and 6" topsoil Existing contour ---~ .. ~- DE S I GN GU I DE LI NE S McCormick Vill age Park McCormickVi ll age Pa rk Mead o w Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The meadow will have a less groomed appearance than the lawn. If planted i n the fall, it will not require an irrigation system. Depending on frequency of use and maintenance funds, it could be mowed every month in the spring and summer or just twice a year. The meadow mix, suggested by City of Seattle for Puget Sound lowlands, is composed of mostly grasses with a small portion of diverse wildflower species: TurfType Perennial Rye (3 types) 45% Chewings Fescue 25% Hard Fescue 15% Wildflowers 15% Wildflowers mix could include species, such as: Arroyo lupine, Blue flax, Yellow lupine, Russell lupine, Lance-leaved coreopsis, Dwarf yarrow, Strawberry clover, Scarlet flax, Siberian wallflower, Shasta daisy, and Baby blue eyes. DESIGN GU I DELINES Gs Prefabricated shelter by Po/igon Pavilion Cross-section 66 PICNIC SHELTERS Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A There should be a variety of picnic shelters, large ones for groups and small ones for families. Picnic shelters are located close to the entry and to parking. The design concept for the shelter manifests in a butterfly roof supported by cant i levered wood members. Wood slats at the lower end provide some shelter while allowing filtered light and air through. This concept could be built, or a prefabricated shelter design-built in keeping with this aesthetic . DES I GN GU I DEL I NES McCo rm ic k Villa ge Park McCormick Vill age Park SITE FURNITURE Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A Picn ic tables are a major presence spr inkled throughout the park. Care should be taken to select a durable material that blends into the forested surroundings, such as wood or recycled plastic. Other potential site furniture, inclu de : • Trash receptacles -located at restrooms, parking lots and picnic shelters • Bicycle racks-located at park entry p o ints • Bollards-located at trail entrances to prevent motor vehicles from using multi-use trails Metal site furniture elements should be powder-coated black or dark green . Wood site furniture should be composed of a Pacific Northwest wood or a wood composite . Please refer to Appendix D for potential furniture manufacturers and costs. DES I GN GU I DE LI NES 68 ART Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A Artwork within the park can create engaging, interactive places or areas of deep meaning and un i que imagination, offering all generations of people a specific experience within the park. Art could include sculpture, land forms, trail and boardwalk designs, temporary installations, and performance art. Major goals for Art projects within the park are: • Use nature as a primary resource and potential medium • Placement of artwork in complementary relation to other activities within the park • Selection of each artwork that is so compelling that people will be drawn to them time and again, returning to share the experience with others DESIGN GU I DE LI NES McCorm ick Vil l age Park Compelling art could be: rooted or whimsical natural playful or geometric McCormick Vill age Park Cesar Chavez Park DE S I GN GU I DELINES Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A Taivas and Katona 6g 70 Trail MAIN LOOP TRAIL Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A This one mile loop trail is designed with fitness in mind . Starting from any point in the park, visitors can walk along a si x foot wide, cru shed rock path that never exce eds s% in grade . 4" crush ed roc k weed barrier fabric 6'w ide Tra il Cross -section DESIGN GUIDEL I NES McCo rm i ckVill age Park McCormick Vill age Park NATURE TRAIL Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A Off the main loop trail, several spur trails take visitors to the fitness stations, wetlands and other parts of the forest. These trails are more rustic in nature with a surface of mulch. These trails will be for exploring and interpreting the forest . 4" mulch or ba r k chips weed barrier fabric 4'wide Trail Cr oss-se c tion D ES I GN GU I DEL I NE S 71 · · Boardwalk Elevation 72 BOARDWALK Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A To cross the wettest areas and streams in the valleys, boardwalks will be needed . The board w al k w ill be a si m ple w ood structure pressure treated w ith borate and a polymer binder, such as ES + Wood . Foundations will be metal pine pi l es, so as to mini mize disturbance to the wetland environment. Welded w ire mesh ra i ling Boardwalk Cross -section DES I GN G U IDEL I NE S Railing m es h iling 4X4" post Ced ar decking 2x 6 " joist 2x6" b eam Metal pin -pile f o undation McCorm ick Vi ll age Park McCorm ickVi ll age Park FITNESS STATIONS Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A To provide a more formal place for an outdoor workout, fitness stations will be placed in the center ofthe park. There will be four or five in a small cluster and eight or nine on a longer nature trail. A gravel or crushed rock pad can be placed under the station or the trail can be widened to accommodate active use. DESIGN GUIDELINES 73 / 74 S tructure AMPHITHEATER Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A The outdoor amphitheater should be a welcoming place for community performances, gatherings and celebrations of art and music. It will be constructed with granite blocks with a grassy lawn in between for a fle xible structure that can support aud iences of 10 to 120. The stage could be covered with a large performance roof structure fo r s hade . 4-8' A m ph it hea t er Section Granit e bloc ks DES I GN GUIDEL I NES McCormick Vi ll ag e Park 4-5" concrete stage surfa ce McCorm ickV il lage Park DE S IGN GUIDELINES Resolution No. 045 -10 Exhibit A 75 PLAYGROUNDS Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A For the smaller kids, age 2 to 5, a contained play area with lots of different activities is best for outdoor learning and play. Kids in the pre-school years enjoy climbing, sorting, digging and sliding (see reference section for articles on age-specific play). Play features should reflect their desires. In particular, creative, large sand boxes are ideal for small children by providing a place for them to manipulate their environment. Care should be taken to avoid standard play equipment ill-suited to small children. Adult supervision is important for pre-schoolers, so an enclosed area with benches would provide a place for continuous observation by caretakers. DE S IGN GUIDEL I NES McCo rm ickV ill age Park We all know that children need water, sand and loose parts to bui ld with, as tools of communication and interaction. Yet most playgrounds have little beyond pieces of manufactured exercise equipment selected from catalogs. Kid s don't need equipment, they need opportunity. -Roger H art M cCo rmi ck Vill age Park NATURE PLAY Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A For older k ids, age 6 to 10, play becomes a communal activity of ex ploration and manipulation oftheir natural environment. Child psychologists are recognizing that children can become bored with standard, single-function play equipment (see reference section). If they are bored, they use the equipment in ways it was not meant to be used which can lead to playground injuries. The solution is to provide natural elements in a forested setting that invites ex ploration and control. The children can build forts, balance on logs, tell secrets and make up adventure stories in an area separate from adults. DE S IGN GU I DELINES 77 CANOPY VIEWING TOWER Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The Canopy Viewing Tower offers park users the opportunity to climb up into the tree canopy and experience the forest from a unique first-hand perspective. This tower will provide a hidden destination for park visitors and be an ideal spot to enjoy·views through the ravine. Visitors will learn about the coniferous trees and how they grow. The design is inspired by fire towers, connecting the park structures with the fire station at the entry. It ·is flexibly designed with playful elements that open & close. The tower can be closed up when needed for security. DESIGN GUIDEL I NES McCorm ick V ill age Park Canopy Viewing Tower Elevation McCo rmi ckV i ll age Pa rk DES I GN GU I DELINES Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A 79 Snoqualmie Point Park Restroom So RESTROOMS Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Restrooms accommodat ing 3 stalls for each men and women can be utilized near the main entry as well as by the amphitheater, or secondary entry. A third restroom located near the fitness track and could be a prepackaged unit match ing the design aesthet ic of the others . The restroom design will have a shed roof, and have sim ilar wood slat screening as the tower and a portion ofthe picnic shelter. Restroom Elevation DES I G N GU I D EL INES McCormick Vill age Pa rk Roof edge:..----· -----------t- 15-20 feet l ' Restroom Plan McCormick Vi ll age Park DESIGN GUIDELINES Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Walkway 81 Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center Bridge & Lookout 82 SUSPENSION BRIDGE Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A Visitors will delight in being able to embark on a suspension bridge, or similar type of bridge, to cross the ravine and get between the viewing tower and the running track. The bridge will cross over ........ .feet of ravine and take visitors through the tree canopy. The bridge element of the viewing tower will be a similar design. DESIGN GUIDEL I NES McC ormi ck Village Park McCormick Village Park Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Interpretive Signs and Wayf i nd i ng Several ofthe goals ofthe park plan are related to an interpretive system of signs, art and landscapes that immerse the visitor in the forest ecosystem: 2a . Provide envi ronmental learning experiences in the forest ecosystem 2c. Inspire commu n ity stewardship of the park 4c. Provide opportunities for e xploration and education for kids and their parents The interpretation of the park's forest ecosystem will occur in literal and figurative ways . Figuratively, the park will hold art and landscape elements that will point the way to the natural ecosystem processes found in a forest. Sculpture that references the forest structure and visible stormwater BMPs that treat runoff on the surface will help the visitor become aware of the natural functioning of the forest. These po ints of awareness can help the visitor be more receptive to more literal learning. Sampl e I nterpretive Sign DES I GN GUIDE L INES -/--·---___ 3 ft_ __ ·-------::t<- 1 Thermally-bon -d ceramic on tainless stee~~ n Cone footing _-steel posts 2.8 ft I -. ,.;v....__ :. ---~ I ,~...,_..:--<1" ~·-' ' '' ~ ~ Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A The literal interpretation of the forest ecosystem will be explained in words and diagrams on interpretive signs. Seven signs w ill be located at key points in the park where a story of the forest is visible (see adjacent map). Each of the seven interpretive signs will have one theme or story focusing on an aspect of the forest landscape . Through text1 pictures and diagrams1 a story will be told that immerses visitors in the forest and starts them on usGs the path of learning and stewardship. Starting at the west entry trailhead and moving clockwise1 these stories are : 1. Glacier-carved topography Location: Western edge of the loop trail Why do the streams and valleys of the K itsap Peninsula run north to south? The sign will include a description of the glaciers of the last Ice Age that carved the landscape ofthe Puget Sound. Pictures of the glaciers extent1 along with an aerial view of the Kitsap peninsula morphology will help people understand the larger landscape conte xt . 2 . Streams shaping a forest Location: Suspension bridge over the ra v ine Since the times of glaciers1 how has the landscape changed ? A discussion of watershed hydrology and the power of streams and rivers to erode hillsides and shape the landscape will be on the sign as v isitors look out over the ravine. 3 . Forest canopy Location: Canopy viewing tower in north park How does a forest form and change overtime? This interpretive sign will describe the forest structure : the composition of fore st layers and canop y that change as the forest age s. Visitors to the tower will be able to see the higher forest canopy while looking for animals and plants that li v e above ground . The structure itself will evoke the Pa cific Northwest fore sts through design and materials (see Canopy Vie w ing Tower in Design Guidelines). DES I GN GU I DELINES McCo rmi ck Vill age Park McCo r m ickY ill age Park DE S IGN GU ID ELINES Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A LEGEND • Interpretive Opportunities • Fitness Station • Sculpture/Art • Proposed Structure = MalnPath ........ Nature Trail -Boardwalk or Observation Deck ~ "\S WeUand & Creek Buffer n..FI 0 100 200Ft 0 as ; / I ( 86 4. Forest edge Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Location: Forest clearing along nature trail in north park Where do the most animals and plants reside in the forest? At the edge of a forest clearing, there is a mixture of forest and meadow plants that leads to increased biodiversity. This sign will discuss biodiversity and wildlife habitat with pictures of forest animals and unique plants. It could include a cross-section ofthe transition between interior forest and clearing . 5. Forest undergrowth Location : Forest along nature trail in north park Why is the forest understory open, not covered with plants? This interpretive sign will describe the importance of sunlight and water to the plant community, comparing this section of the forest with the clearings and the riparian areas elsewhere in the park. There are a number of potential diagrams and pictures, including soil profiles and plant species adapted to shade. 6. Shrubby wetland Location: Wetland east of the playground and main entry How do plants adapt to wet or saturated conditions? This interpretive sign will address wetland plants and the way they adapt to having water-logged roots. Pictures of different types of plants will show visitors a diversity of plants and adaptations. An explanation of the different types of wetlands will place this particular wetland in the context of the watershed and the Puget Sound landscape . 7. Forested wetland Location : Boardwalk in forest wetlands Why are there so few remaining forested wetlands in Washington? The final sign will address the on-going removal of forested wetlands in the Pacific Northwest. By describing the unique qualities and functions of the wetlands, visitors will gain a new DE S I G N GU I DE LIN E S McCormickV ill age Par k McCormickVillage Park Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A appreciation of forested wetlands. Located on a boardwalk immersed in the forested wetlands, in addition to a sign, there could be water quality monitoring stations and habitat vi ewpoints that sch o ol groups could use to do on-going wetland analysis . 8. Welcome and Orientation Sign Location: Entry Pla za In addition, there will be a welcome and orientation sign at the entry plaza to show people available facilities and indicate the length of trails. The park orientation sign will have a m ap of the park showing trails and interpretive nodes, along with an ex planation of the park's story and creation . It could potentially be used for donor recognition as well. Wel come t o McCormick Village Park Potential Way-finding Key Map for the Park DES I GN GU I DEL I NES 88 DES I GN GU I DEL I NES Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A McCormick Vil l age Park Parks str engthe n comm u n ities . They increase comm u nity co hesion by pr ovid ing a place for people to get togeth er. -Pe t er Harn i ck , Trust for Pub l i c Lan ds McCormick V ill age Park I MPLEMENT A T I ON Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A IMPLEMENTATION 8g Cost Es timate Item Number Unit Ent[Y Monument sign 1 ea Secondary entry sign 2 ea Entry drive 5589 sf Parking lot pavement 66 space Curb 586 If Parking lot dra i nag e 1 Is Stormwater BMPs 1100 sf Parking lot lighting 1 Is Earthwork 1.2 acres Entry plaza paving 6620 sf Seating 4 ea Planter and bench 1 Is Fountain 1 Is Scu l pture 1 Is Bike Racks 4 ea Top soil 44 cy Compost 33 cy Trees 14 ea Native plants 3600 sf Irrigation 1200 sf Meadow Earthwork 2 acre Meadow lawn 1.6 acre Meadow hydroseed 3.9 acre Top soil 458 cy Compost 300 cy Picnic shelter and pad 8 ea Picnic table 28 ea Pic nic grill 8 ea Sculpture 1 Is Trees 70 ea Irrigation 74000 sf Irrigation Controller and BF 1 Is go I MPL E MENT AT I ON Price Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Total $9,000 $9,000 $4,500 $9,000 $6 $33,534 $1,200 $79,200 $26 $15,236 $5,500 $5,500 $15 $16,500 $35,000 $35,000 $16,500 $19,800 $15 $99,300 $550 $2,200 $2,400 $2,400 $40,000 $40,000 by artist $350 $1,400 $97 $4,268 $85 $2,805 $300 $4,200 $2 $7,200 $2 $2,100 subtotal: $388,643 $10,500 $21,000 $42,000 $67,200 $7,000 $27,300 $35 $16,030 $30 $9,000 $55,000 $440,000 $650 $18,200 $275 $2,200 by artist $300 $21,000 $2 $129,500 $3,500 $3,500 subtotal: $754,930 M cCo rmi ck Vill age Park Item Number Unit if rail 6' main loop trail 6690 If 4' nature trail 4159 If Entry trails 600 If Ped/bike path -Old Clifton Rd 1400 If Ped/bike path -Campus Pkwy 2200 If Stairs 400 sf 6' boardwalk and railing 210 If Interpretive signs 8 ea Fitness stations 15 ea Structure Amphitheater seating 1300 sf Amphitheater stage 1 Is Play structures & area 2 ea Nature play 1 Is Canopy viewing tower 1 Is Suspension bridge 110 If West entry re strooms (2) 600 sf Main entry restroom 400 sf Sanitary sewer 400 If Site water utilities 1 Is Resolution No . 045-10 Exhibit A Price Total $10 $66,900 $6 $24,954 $12 $7,200 $16 $22,400 $16 $35,200 $15 $6,000 $240 $50,400 $1,400 $11,200 $900 $13,500 subtotal: $237,754 $20 $26,000 $10,200 $10,200 $30,000 $60,000 $6,000 $6,000 $60,000 $60,000 $580 $63,800 $420 $252,000 $420 $168,000 $25 $10,000 $40,000 $40,000 subtotal: $696,000 Construction Total $2,077,327 Sales ifax 9% $186,959 Construction Contingency 10% $207,733 City Project Management 3% $62,320 Total Cost Estimate $2,534,339 Costs are 2010 dollars. Cost estimate does not include design, engineering, inspections and permitting. c McCormickVill age Park IMPLEMENTATION 91 92 Phasing Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A To move forward with the community vision of McCormick Village Park, it may be necessary to build the park in phases. While the City of Port Orchard may not have all of the funds necessary to build all of the park at once, it is critical to get something "in the ground" so the community knows the City is moving forward and citizens begin to take ownership of their park. It is possible through sensitive phasing, to build a first phase that is fully functional as a park and still allows development in later phases to seamlessly fit as the park expands. The first task could be installing an entry monument sign to alert the public of the park's future location. After that, we recommend the following phases for implementation of the plan with approximate costs included: Phase 1: Main entry drive off Old Clifton Road $34,000 South parking stalls $4g,ooo Entry plaza (minus the bubbler play fountain) $14o,ooo Entry playground $3o,ooo Restroom $168,ooo Commons, hills and picnic shelters $37o,ooo Nature play $6,ooo Sculpture unknown East -west pathway improvements $1o,ooo Pedestrian/bike path along adjoining roads $58,ooo Main Loop trail, incl boardwalk & bridge $179,000 Planting and irrigation $8o,ooo Miscellaneous (i.e. utilities) $3o,ooo Phase~ costs: u,~54,000 This will allow people to visit a fully functioning park (albeit smaller than full build-out) with a number of recreational opportunities and a distinct identity. I MPLEME NT AT I O N Mc Corm i ck Vill age Park McCo rmi ck Vi ll age Park IMPLEM ENTAT I ON Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A LEGEND • Interpretive Opport unities • Fitness Station Sculpture/Art • Propose d Structure ~ Maln Path ········ Nature Trail -Boardwalk or Observatio n Deck ~ \S We tland & Creek Buffer ns-1 0 100 200 Ft 0 93 94 Phase 2: Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Meadow and picnic shelters $148,ooo Bubbler play fountain $25,000 Fitness stations $14,000 Nature trails $25,000 Interpretive signs and interpretive boardwalk $12,ooo North parking lot and restroom $151,ooo Planting and irrigation $5o,ooo Miscellaneous (i.e. utilities) $25,000 Subtotal: $45o,ooo 10% appreciation and phasing costs : $45,000 Phase 2 costs: $495,000 Phase 3: West parking lot and entry $2g,ooo West picnic area and restroom $236,ooo Amphitheater $37,ooo West playground $3o,ooo Canopy viewing tower $6o,ooo 1/3 mile running track $55,000 Miscellaneous (i.e . utilit ies) $25,000 Subtotal: $472,ooo 10% appreciation and phasing costs $47,200 Phase 2 costs: $519,200 All work will need close coordinat ion with Kitsap Fire and adjacent developments to ensure the park is part of the neighborhood fabric. Potential discrete projects that can be comp leted by volunteers: • Picnic shelters and pads -$5o,ooo ea, est. • Natu re play area -$6,ooo, est. • Boardwalk through wetland -$50,400, est. • Fitness station installation-$13,500, est. • Planting installation-varies in costs I MPLEMENT A T I ON McCo rmi ck Village Par k McCo rmi ckVi ll age Park Ma i ntenance Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Park facilities must be maintained in a consistent and thorough manner to keep them operating smoothly. While McCormick Village Park may be cleaned up and restored by occasional volunteer groups1 the bulk of the daily maintenance will be done by City staff. The best way to keep the park in good shape at low ex pense is to limit the number and length of maintenance trips by using quality materials1 focusing activities in specific1 more highly mainta ined areas 1 and providing easy access for maintenance vehicles where needed. Lawn and Meadow Lawns require the following maintenance: • The Commons-mowing1 weekly during the spring/ summer1 monthly during fa ll/winter • Trash pick-up • Irrigation scheduling and repair • Application of fertilizer (can be organic1 such as blood meal) once/year1 preferrably in early spring • Topping with compost or nutrient rich organic matter1 once/s years • Application of broad-leaved herbicide1 once/year In contrast to lawn1 meadows contain a diverse mixture of grass and perennials species1 require no irrigation after establishment and are mowed once or twice a year to prevent development of trees and shrubs . Additional maintenance of lawn and meadows can be avoided by installing cool season grasses adapted to our climate1 a quality healthy soil mix1 and allowing areas with a more unkempt appearance . Pavement Parking lots1 sidewalks and entry drives will require the following maintenance: • Trash pickup1 once a week • Street sweepi ng1 once a quarter (also beneficial for stormwater runoff) I MP L EME NT A TI ON 95 g6 Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A • Re-striping and re-surfacing, once every 10 years Additional maintenance can be avo ided by not planting fast growing trees with aggressive roots within 20' of paving, by excluding large trucks from using the entry roads and parking lots, and by promoting trash pick-up and clean behav ior among active user groups. Native trees and shrubs Native trees and sh rubs will be planted to provide habitat and a cool place to wa lk on the loop tra il. Nat ive trees and shrubs will also enhance the rural cha racter, blending the site into the surrounding forested landscape. The forested buffer will only require low -impact annual ma intenance after the first two year of growth, if the following happen : • a quality and healthy soil horizon is developed before planting • volunteer work groups have weeding "parties" for two weekends of the year during the first two years • native plants are selected for their tolerance of d ry summe rs and deer browsing • fussy perennials and ground covers are not planted or are planted later afte r the tree canopy (and shade) is established Park structures The restrooms, picnic shelters, fences and trash can s require a significant amount of maintenance to ensure park cleanliness and safety: • cleaning and stocking restrooms, every other day, every day in summer • repair of fences and table s, onc e a ye a r • removal of graffiti, frequenc y depend s on how much ownership the local community and youth feel toward the park ... this can be influenced with e vents, volunteer groups, work parties and community invol vement IMPLEMENTAT I O N McCormick Vi ll age Park McCorm ick Vi ll age Park Permitting Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A Development of a new park at McCormick Village will require close adherence to federal, state and local regulations. The following permits will likely be required for park development. They are in the approximate order that they will be submitted. State Environmenta l Policy Act (SEPA) Review State and City Not technically a permit, this review of envi ronmental i mpacts occurs during the planning stage by the local government planning department. Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) State Department of Fish and Wildlife Any form of work that uses, diverts, obstr ucts, or changes the natural flow or bed of any fresh water or saltwater of the state, requires a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA). The boardwalks and suspension bridge may trigger t his perm it. Wetland Perm i ts (vary) Army Corps of Engineers, State Dept. of Ecology While park development will be outside of wetland buffers, the trail and boardwalk will require a permit. Wetland permits vary depending on the jurisdiction and wetland type . The City submits a Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA) to State Dept of Ecology which would then make a determination on wetland type and permit path. If the wetlands are not isolated (potentially due to hydrologic connection to Sinclair Inlet), then a Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the State Dept of Ecology and a Section 404 Permit from the A rmy Corps of Engineers would be required. lfthe Corps does have jurisdiction, the boardwalk and trail would fall under Nationwide Permit #42: Recreational Activities, simplifying the process greatly IMPLEMENTAT I ON 97 g8 Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) State Department of Ecology The permit requires construction site operators to instal l and maintain erosion and sediment contro l measures to prevent stormwater f rom wash i ng soil, nutrients, chemicals and other ha r mful pollutants into local water bodies. It is required for projects with more than one acre of grading. Building Permit City Building permits will be required for park structures: restrooms, canopy viewi ng tower, picnic shelters . I MPLEMENTAT I ON McCorm ick Vil l age Par k M cCor mick V ill age Par k Fund Sources Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A The McCormick Village Park will require significant funds to construct and maintain. While some landscape elements could be constructed and installed by volunteers or by sk illed donated labor with minimal overall project costs1 the overall park construction will most likely need to go out to bid . The fund-raising strategy should be flexible enough to respond to the different park elements and implementation. City park funds Traditionally1 public parks serving citizens of a small town were constructed with funds from local bonds or tax revenues. This may be a possibility for the City of Port Orchard for at least a portion of the design and construction costs1 but is dependent on public and leadership support1 tax revenue and other public works projects that requ i re funding . Grant s Grants are a popular source of funding for small city projects. Grant funding typically ranges from $5000 to $201 000 rewards1 although larger resources are available. Grant programs include: • Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Education Grants that "enhance the public's awareness 1 k nowledge1 and skills to help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality." • Washington State Recreation and Con servation Office's (formerly Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation) Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program provides funding for a broad range of land protection and outdoor recreation 1 including park acquisition and development1 habitat conservation1 farmland preservation1 and construction of outdoor recreation facilities. McCormick Village Park's combination of park recreation and wildlife vie w ing w ould be a perfect fit for this grant opportunity. • Also from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office 1 the Land and Water Conservation IMPLEMENTATION 99 100 Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A • Fund provides funding to preserve and develop outdoor recreation resources, including parks, trails, and wildlife lands . It requires matching funds from a local agency. • The State Department of Fish and Wildlife offers Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) Volunteer Cooperative Grants to park and habitat restoration efforts that utilize volunteers for environmental education, habitat restoration and/or research. In addition to these grant p rograms for parks related projects, there are numerous grants available for public art and artists. Partnerships As a coalition builds to support the McCormick Village Park, each supporting partnership could yield additional funding sources . Potential partnering organizations include the local school district, developers, re creational organizations and local businesses. In -kind-donations As different portions of the project become ready for installation, in-kind donations from local contractors and suppliers w ould decrease the cost of each park element, making the available funds stretch to implement more of the park vision. However, in- kind donations do require greater fle x ibility in the contracting and bidding process due to design, timing, and storage issues. Private Donations Private donations include funds from private individuals and businesses with long-term connections to the City of Port Orchard. Private fund-raising requires strong leadership (not City staff), a "Friends of McCormick Park" group, high profile giving campaigns, recognition of large benefactors and constant park progress updates. It may also lead to greater community stewardship and personal investment in project implem entation . I MPLEMENTAT I ON McCorm ick Villag e Park McCormick V ill age Park I APPEND I CE S Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A APPENDICES 101 102 Appendi x A : Refere n ces Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A For p arks and recreation1 see: Girling, Cynthia and Kenneth Helphand. Yard Street Park: The Design of Suburban Open Space. John Wiley & Sons, New York, New York, 1994. Good, Albert H. Park and Recreation Structures. National Park Service. Princeton Architectural Press, New York, New York . 1999. Hopper, Leonard, ed. Landscape Architectural Graphic Standards. John Wiley & Sons . Hoboken, New Jersey, 2007. Shelby, Byron . Carrying Capacity in Recreational Settings . Oregon State University Press, Corvallis, Oregon. 1986. Wurman, Alan, A. Levy and J. Katz. The Nature of Recreation. MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass . 1972 . For wet l ands and environmental permitting, see : Dueker, Jon. Wetland Evaluation and Verification of Previous Delineation for McCormick North-Phase 1. Prepared for Gem 1 LLC, Port Orchard, Washington. Hunter, Malcom. Wildlife, Forests and Forestry: Principles of Managing Forests for Biological Diversity. Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. 1990. Semlitsch, R.D. and Bodie, J.R. "Are Small Isolated Wetlands Expendable?" Conservation Biology, v12, 1998: 1129-1133. Washington State's Governor's Office of Regulatory Assistance- www.ora.wa.gov/ Fo r trails and accessibility1 see: Allan, Barbara and Frank Moffet. Accessibility Design for All: An Illustrated Handbook. Washington State Regulations (WAC 51-30). Olympia, WA. 1995 . American Trails. Coo/Trail Solutions : http://www.americantrails. org/resources/cool/index.html. 2010 . APPEND I CES M cCormickVill age Park McCormickV i ll age Park Resolution No. 045-10 Exhibit A For a discussion of playgrounds and nature play, see: Beckwith1 Jay. "No More Cookie Cutter Parks." Berkeley Partners for Parks1 posted at bpfp.org. 1998. Finch 1 Ken. "Design Principles for Nature Play Spaces." Journal of the Association of Nature Center Administrators, Winter 2010. She11 1 Ellen Ruppel. "Kids Don't Need Equipment1 They Need Opportunity." Smithsonian Magazine1 July 1994. For further details regarding grants: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office's Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program-www.rco.wa .gov/ grants/wwrp.shtml State Department of Fish and Wildlife's Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) Volunteer Cooperative Grants- wdfw.wa .gov/grants/alea/index.html I APPE N D I CE S 103 J 0 N E S II J 0 N E S ARCHITECTS LANDSCAPE ARCH I TECTS PLANNERS 1 OS So uth Main St reet Suite 300 Sea ttle, Wash ington 98104 tel 206 624 5702 • 206 624 592 3 f ax www.jon esandjon es.com Resolution No . 045-10 Exhib it A