CITY OF MASON PARKS, RECREATION, AND NON ‐ MOTORIZED PLAN
MASON VISION FLOWCHART
ESSENTIAL VALUES PARKS PROVIDE • ECONOMIC • SOCIAL IMPORTANCE • REAL ESTATE VALUES INCREASE THE CLOSER A PROPERTY • REFLECTS A COMMUNITY’S QUALITY OF LIFE, OVERALL IS TO A GREENBELT, TRAIL, OR PARK. IDENTITY, LIVABILITY, AND PRIDE. • WITHIN 500’ : 15 – 20% • GATHERING PLACES FOR FAMILIES AND SOCIAL GROUPS REGARDLESS OF AGE, SEX, RACE, SOCIAL STATUS, OR • 500’ – 1,200’ : 10 ‐ 15% ABILITY • 1,200’ – 3,000’ : 5 – 10% • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS ARE STRONGLY LINKED TO REDUCTIONS IN CRIME AND VANDALISM. • HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT • EXERCISE/PHYSICALLY ACTIVE • REDUCE STRESS/LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE • IMPROVED WATER & AIR QUALITY • HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE Reference: National Recreation and Parks Association
THIS PLAN SEEKS TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: • Why develop a parks, recreation, and non ‐ motorized plan? • Do we have the right type of facilities for our community? • Are our parks the right size – too small or too big? • Are our parks accessible, connected, and multi ‐ generational? • Do we have parks in the right locations? • Do our non ‐ motorized facilities provide safe access throughout the city? • Does existing public parking serve the needs of our community? • How do we pay for it all?
METHODOLOGY Four primary drivers for prioritizing investments in parks COMPLIANCE • Compliance with regulatory codes, • standards, and laws (such as ADA) CONDITION • General rating relative to the lifecycle The 4Cs • and estimated remaining life. CAPACITY • Ability to support expected regular use. • COST • Costs required to operate, maintain, • and improve facilities to meet needs.
WHY DEVELOP A PARKS, RECREATION AND NON ‐ MOTORIZED PLAN? • FUTURE PLANNING Address current problems, anticipate future problems, and provide information to make sound decisions on spending and policy moving forward. Updating the recreation plan provides an opportunity for the community to provide input and reflect changing needs and wants. • GRANT ELIGIBILITY Recreation and non ‐ motorized plans allow communities to receive grants from county, state, and federal agencies such as the MDNR or MDOT. • PUBLIC SAFETY Ensure all parks are safe and provide adequate access for all citizens.
MICHIGAN DNR REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION PLANS • Community Description • Administrative Structure • Inventory of Existing Parks, Natural Areas and Recreation Facilities • Description of the Planning and Public Input Process • Goals and Objectives • Action Program
MASON PARKS AND NON ‐ MOTORIZED INVENTORY • PARKS • SIDEWALKS AND PATHWAYS • 8 parks • 44.26 miles of sidewalks • 92.74 total acres • 2.5 mile shared ‐ use path (Hayhoe Riverwalk Trail) • CEMETERY • 3 trailheads with dedicated • Maple Grove Cemetery parking lots • 38 acres • STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES • 4 Pavilions • 4 Playgrounds • 12 Sports Facilities
DO WE HAVE THE RIGHT TYPE OF PARK FACILITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY?
DO WE HAVE THE RIGHT TYPE OF PARK FACILITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY? Two golf courses exist within 1.5 miles. Lansing provides: spray park, indoor ice rinks, dog park, swimming pools, and a driving range within 7 ‐ 15 miles
ARE OUR PARKS THE RIGHT SIZE ‐ TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG?
ARE OUR PARKS THE RIGHT SIZE ‐ TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG? RECOMMEN RE ENDED DED ACRE ACREAGE 92.84 Total Park Land 90.34 41.26 Regional Parks 0 41.26 Community Parks 89.19 8.26 Neighborhood Parks 0 2.06 Mini Parks 1.15 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 NRPA Recommended Acreage based on national average for population Existing Acreage
ARE OUR PARKS ACCESSIBLE, CONNECTED, AND MULTI ‐ GENERATIONAL? DISABILITY 50.00% 46.90% 45.00% PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% • The average accessibility rating 19% 20.00% for Mason’s parks is 2.00 15.00% 9.80% 10.00% 0 5 5.00% NOT ACCESSIBLE FULLY ACCESSIBLE 0.00% 5 to 17 18 to 64 65 +
ARE OUR PARKS ACCESSIBLE, CONNECTED, AND MULTI ‐ GENERATIONAL? AGE • Mason has a relatively even distribution of age groups within its population. Under 5 • Based on these demographics the City can 5% 65 + anticipate a similar age distribution over Tot ‐ lots 13% the next five years. Pickleball, Trails 5 to 17 17% FACILITY DISTRIBUTION RELATED TO AGE Sports fields, • Pre ‐ School (0 ‐ 5) Playgrounds, 49 to 64 • Tot ‐ lots, Playgrounds Skate Park 19% • School Age (5 ‐ 17) Gardening • Youth oriented facilities 18 to 34 35 to 49 • Adults (18 ‐ 64) 24% 22% • Trails, Softball Fields, Athletic Fields, Picnicking, Family gatherings Health and Organized Fitness Softball • Seniors (65+) • Passive recreation Under 5 5 to 17 18 to 34 35 to 49 49 to 64 65 +
ARE OUR PARKS ACCESSIBLE, CONNECTED, AND MULTI ‐ GENERATIONAL? MAP OF GAPS IN NON ‐ MOTORIZED SYSTEM Missing infrastructure: • Sections of sidewalk • Street crossings • Trail connections • Highway and Railroad Crossings • ADA Compliance
DO WE HAVE PARKS IN THE RIGHT LOCATIONS? Park Service Area Map (Vehicular)
DO WE HAVE PARKS IN THE RIGHT LOCATIONS? Park Service Area Map (Non ‐ Motorized) The neighborhoods • west of US ‐ 127 are disconnected from the park and trail system.
DO WE HAVE PARKS IN THE RIGHT LOCATIONS? Playground Vicinity Map
DO OUR NON ‐ MOTORIZED FACILITIES PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS THROUGHOUT THE CITY? Future Non ‐ Motorized System (Routes) This map shows future routes utilizing both existing and proposed infrastructure such as: Sidewalks • The Hayhoe Riverwalk Trail • Additional shared use path • Bike Lanes • Shared roadways • Hayhoe Riverwalk Trail Proposed Routes Potential Regional Connection Points
DOES EXISTING PUBLIC PARKING SERVE THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY? INADEQUATE NEEDS IMPROVEMENT ADEQUATE LEE AUSTIN PARK RAYNER PARK LAYLIN PARK GRIFFIN PARK HAYES PARK BICENTENNIAL PARK BOND PARK MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY Based on compliance, condition, capacity, and cost. The 4Cs
PAVILIONS, PLAY STRUCTURES, AND FACILITIES HAYES PARK TENNIS COURT LAYLIN PARK PAVILION RAYNER PARK PLAYGROUND
PROPOSED WAYFINDING SIGN DESIGN MENU PHASE ONE ( SAFETY/CONVENIENCE) ADDITIONAL FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS Destination Street Sign Standalone Light ‐ pole Parking Parking Emergency Mile Sign Directional Destination Marker Sign Directional Mounted Directional Sign Sign
PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS First… Then… After that… We talk to people throughout We prepare a draft plan The draft plan will be the community to gather as summarizing the needs, wants, reviewed by the Public. much input as possible. and options for funding. Finally… And then… We can begin Once we have a final plan, we will submit it to the implementation! MDNR to become grant eligible.
COMMUNITY INPUT • STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2019 • ONLINE SURVEY MORE THAN 6% RESPONSE RATE AS OF DECEMBER 12, 2019 • PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES OCTOBER 12, 2019; DECEMBER 14, 2019 • PUBLIC UPDATES (COUNCIL & PLANNING MEETINGS) DECEMBER 10, 2019; DECEMBER 16, 2019 • 30 DAY PUBLIC REVIEW DECEMBER 13, 2019 ‐ JANUARY 13, 2020 • PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 20, 2019, ADOPTION
COMMUNITY INPUT • STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS (NOVEMBER ‐ DECEMBER 2019) Garden Clubs Surrounding Townships Historical Society Mason Public Schools Sports Clubs Future Farmers of America (FFA) Service Clubs Ingham Intermediate School District (ISD) Mason Senior Citizens Tri ‐ County Bicycle Association (TCBA) Friends/Donors to Parks Advocacy Committee Ingham County Parks
COMMUNITY INPUT • STAKEHOLDERS INVITED Sycamore Creek Garden Club Ingham County Parks Community Garden Delhi Township Community Development Capital Area District Library Delhi Township Parks and Recreation Mason Soccer Club Mason Public Schools Mason Softball Association Future Farmers of America Mid ‐ Michigan Pony League Tri ‐ County Bicycle Association Connect Sports Mason Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club of Mason Modern Woodman Mason Lions Club Vault Deli Mason Kiwanis Club Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club Mason Optimist Club Downtown Development Authority Ingham County Drain Commission Michigan Tri ‐ County Regional Planning Ingham County Parks and Trails MDOT Lansing Transportation Service Center Anderson Fischer MDOT University Region Planning Spicer Group Recreational Outreach Center (ROC) Dart Foundation All City of Mason Boards and Commissions
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