KIRKLAND PROS PLAN Adopted Policies Capital Recommendations Park - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • Adopted Policies • Capital Recommendations • Park Classifications • Levels of Service

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: Acquire parks, recreation, and open space facilities in those areas of the City facing population growth, commercial development, and in areas where facilities are deficient.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: Develop pedestrian and bicycle trails within parks and linkages between parks and the city’s major pedestrian and bicycle routes identified in the Active Transportation Plan and between parks and nearby neighborhoods, commercial centers and public facilities, including schools.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: The need for additional community recreation facility space to meet indoor recreation needs for athletics, recreation classes, and meeting space should be examined.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: Encourage non ‐ motorized small craft water ‐ oriented activities/programs along the shoreline where appropriate and consistent with public interest and needs.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: Ensure adequate maintenance and operation funding prior to development of parks and recreational facilities.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: Renovate parks and facilities in a manner that will conserve the use of energy and other resources and maximize efficient maintenance practices.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: Coordinate with neighboring cities, King County, Lake Washington School District and other agencies in the planning and provision of recreation activities and facilities.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: Kirkland citizens of all ages and abilities should have the opportunity to participate in diverse, challenging, and high ‐ quality recreation programs that are both accessible and affordable.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: The quality of life for the older adult population should be enhanced by providing opportunities to engage in social, recreational, educational, nutritional, and health programs designed to encourage independence.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: Provide an on ‐ going analysis of needs and provide continued access to recreation programs for citizens with physical and developmental disabilities.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: Work cooperatively with numerous resource management agencies and citizens to care for streams, enhance and protect urban forests and wetlands, improve wildlife habitat, and provide limited public access.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: Preserve opportunities for people to observe and enjoy wildlife and wildlife habitats.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN • POLICY: Acquire and develop needed park facilities using traditional and new funding sources while maintaining high ‐ level maintenance standards and program quality throughout the system.

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN Capital Recommendations (page 22) � Acquisition � Development � Renovation

Park Classifications � Neighborhood Parks � Community Parks � Waterfront Parks � Natural Parks

Levels of Service • Desired Level of Service: Neighborhood 166 acres Parks Two LOS Goals: • Estimated available: ¼ Mile Radius and 108 acres (Kingsgate, 2.06 Acres/1,000 Windsor Vista, Juanita Heights) Public elementary school open space acreage at • Estimated deficit: 50% 58 acres

Levels of Service • Desired Level of Service: Community Parks 169 acres LOS Goal: 2.1 Acres/1,000 • Estimated available: 221 acres (132 Square, Public secondary school Edith Moulton, Portion of open space acreage at Big Finn Hill) 100% • Estimated surplus: 52 acres

Levels of Service • Estimated available: Waterfront Parks 95 acres (includes O.O. Denny Park) LOS Goal: No LOS standard

Levels of Service • Desired Level of Service: Natural Parks 459 acres LOS Goal: 5.7 Acres/1,000 • Estimated available: 536 acres (Juanita Woodlands, portion of Big Finn Hill) • Estimated surplus: 77 acres

Levels of Service • Desired Level of Service: Indoor 56,350 sf Recreation Space • Facility space available: 30,075 sf Non ‐ athletic LOS Goal: • Estimated deficit: 700 Square Feet/1,000 26,275 sf

Levels of Service • Desired Level of Service: Indoor 40,250 sf Recreation Space • Facility space available: 0.00 sf Athletic (Gym) LOS Goal: • Estimated deficit: 500 Square Feet/1,000 40,250 sf

Levels of Service Recreation Facilities Inventory (Estimate) Guideline (per Facility Type population) Goal Current Deficit/Surplus Inventory Baseball fields 1/5,000 16 22 + 6 Softball fields 1/10,000 8 8 0 Soccer /football 1/7,500 11 11 0 Tennis courts 1/2,000 40 33 -7 Skate parks 1/20,000 4 1 -3 Outdoor pools 1/35,000 2 1 -1 Indoor pools 1/20,000 4 1 -3

KIRKLAND PROS PLAN Questions? Comments?

Kirkland’s Newest Parks Parks in the New Neighborhoods

132 nd Square Park 10 acres – Community Park Community ‐ built playground Community ‐ built picnic/event space Reflexology pathway Playfields Restroom Parking Lot

Kingsgate Park 7 acres – Undeveloped Natural Area / Neighborhood Park Soft ‐ surface trails Conifer Forest

Kingsgate Homeowner’s Association Parks Private neighborhood parks Outdoor pools Tennis Playfields Picnic areas Playgrounds

Edith Moulton Park 27 acres – Community Park/Natural Area Soft ‐ surface trails Conifer Forest Juanita Creek

Windsor Vista Park 5 acres – Neighborhood Park/Natural Area Soft ‐ surface trails Creek

Juanita Heights Park 3 acres –Natural Area/Neighborhood Park Soft ‐ surface trails Heavily Forested Seasonal views

Big Finn Hill Park 219 acres – Regional Park Owned and operated by King County Soft ‐ surface trails Sports fields Playground Restroom Parking

Juanita Woodlands 40 acres – Regional Park Owned and operated by King County Conifer Forest Soft ‐ surface trails

O.O. Denny Park 46 acres – Waterfront/Nature Park Owned by City of Seattle Operated by Finn Hill Park District Shoreline/Beach Soft ‐ surface trails Picnic Shelter Playground Restroom Parking