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Home My WebLink AboutWS - Parks & Recreation Master PlanPRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: By: Dannie Wilson, BerryDunn Elsa Fisher, BerryDunn Item: WS. 1 1 1 _M ft. muospa•gT • CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org EE1IIEEE➢lar 139 H ,- EEEEIEEIEEiEEII' In '' EEEEEEEIBIIC n l City of Iowa City, Iowa Gather Here Recreation Facilities & Programs Master Plan City Council Presentation b BerryDunn WILLIAM IS 1WIG roup ARCHITECTS/AQUATICS ;tir Mite:iur_ i 'L. y ..q a ies I Inter:crs 5 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y June 21. 2022 HITCHCOCK DESIGN GROUP 44 creating places Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 b Welcome The Process Community Engagement Feedback Recreation Program Assessment Outdoor Facility Assessment Indoor Facility Assessments Next Steps Your Team Barbara Heller Engagement Manager b Dannie Wilson Project Manager Barbara Heller Subject Matter Expert V it:i.t.), 1C- :-' ' giall ti' Ai& i 'John N. Frank Parisi Rich Klarck. McGovern Managing Architect Managing Architect Lead ADA Consultant r'r ARCHITECTS1h LL,Li .s I Inteucrs WILLIAMS "create a roadmap for future recreation programs, aquatic facilities, indoor recreation space, and outdoor athletic/specialty use areas" Shelley Zuniga ADA Consultant 51'WVGroup 5 0 T H ANNIVERSARY Eric Hornig Bridget Deatrick Oversight and Communications Lead Associate Design HITCHCOCK DESIGN GROUP creatingbetterploce's 1111, The Process b • Recreation Centers • Pools • ADA • Outdoor Facilities • Programs • Community • Workshops • Action Plan • Report Influencing Factors Equity Access Climate change Worker shortage Nationwide lifeguard shortage Innovation in operational efficiencies Post -pandemic desire for larger indoor spaces b Community Engagement Community Engagement • 1 - Mercer Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gym City Park Pool Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center IAthletic Fields b What's missing? HOW can we help? • • • What would you like tone? • What are your ideas? • What are your needs? • Do you use our facilities? Over the next several months Iowa City Recreation will be gathering input from residents online and in person. The feedback will be used to inform and develop the Gather Here Recreation Master Plan. sue., ir. input 0.. arta September 9/12 9/19 9/26 Upper City Park Willow Creek Park Mercer Park October 10/3 Fairmeadows Park 10/10 Hunters Run Park 10/17 Wetherby Park 10/24 Scott Park 10/31 Happy Hollow(een) Park You are invited to discuss how we can maximize our facilities and programs to better serve you. your neighbors. your family. and your community. Community Engagement Summary Phase 1 Phase 2 b Engagement Type Participants Focus groups (10) 44 Event pop-up booths (13) 299 Statistically valid survey [+/- 4.6] 450 Public survey 216 Community engagement website 642 Engagement Type Participants Open houses (2), P&R Commission Mtg. 40+ Community engagement website 344 Emails to City staff 11 Initial community sentiment Follow-up based on analysis & Phase 1 findings Top Investment Priorities ETC Statistically Valid Survey Recreation center amenities • Indoor walking/jogging track (200) • Weight room (102) • Fitness room (93) • Meditation/Yoga studio (93) b Recreation programming • Adult fitness and wellness programs (174) • Nature programs (130) • Farmers Market (124) • Adult art classes (80) Outdoor pool amenities • Shade areas (192) • Lazy river (162) • Deck chairs (154) • Lap lanes (135) Pool Programs • Water fitness classes/water aerobics (190) • Lap swimming (168) • Senior aquatic programs (158) • Swim lessons (157) ETC Institute's Priority Investment Rating (PIR) reflects the importance that respondents place on items and their unmet needs. City Park Pool Renovation Combined results from all Phase 1 engagement: Method A: Renovate with same layout B: Design a new pool layout Statistically Valid Survey 17.3% 67.1% Events 32.7% 63.2% Online 45.9% 40.5% Focus Groups 47.6% 52.4% Average % 35.9% 55.8% b High Level Community Engagement Themes b City Park Pool renovation acceptance • It is time for repair, despite varied ideas Fitness and wellness unmet needs • Indoor track, programs, adult -specific High value on aquatics ill • Aqua fitness, lap lanes, instruction Special interest user group opinions • Pickleball, aqua fitness, lap swim Farmers Market support • Beloved across engagement methods Future program i. eas • Comprehensive list generated Athletic field responses • Public needed more information Recreation Assessment What is a Recreation Assessment? The exploration of a department's recreation programs and services through a series of analyses that identify: • What the department is doing well • Strengthening opportunities • Growth opportunities • Performance measures • Alignment with community need b Core Programs ✓ Adult Recreation ✓ Aquatics ✓ Camps/Days Off ✓ Events ✓ Fitness/Wellness ✓ Inclusive & Adaptive Recreation ✓ Outdoor Education ✓ STEAM ✓ Youth Sports b 2019 Program Distribution Adult Recreation Events 2.4% 1.3% Inclusive & Adaptive Rec Outdoor 4.1% Education 5.7% Camps/Days Off 5.7% Fitness/Wellness 12% 5,678 Total Programs Participation: Enrollment Outdoor Education 2.6% 2019 Enrollment Adult Recreation 2.0% STEAM 8.5% Camps/Days 9.1% Events 14.0% Inclusive & Adaptive Rec 18.0% Fitness/Wellness 0.7% Aquatics 25.8% Youth Sports 19.4% 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 2019 Enrollment by Season ILL x\ --P G ,�s5�� a�\°`�a O \�G ■ Winter/Spring 2019 = Summer 2019 Fall 2019 Participant Reach, 2019 b ::=74::11=•• NNN=MMMENNM ..u. Pe' idiall 0111041 _■vim_ . iNiN__ —_: ri 1 'EEFFAiiihgnerwinron=fr P' ...D.:: 1910111i ■ ■� II.C�. ■hL. rte'_ ■!ui r a- - a ADI 000 8,000 DEI Outcomes Assessment Staff self-assessment, rating of 1-4 according to a scoring rubric Adult Recreation Aquatics Camps/Days Off Events Fitness/Wellness Inclusive & Adaptive Rec. Outdoor Education STEAM Youth S.oris Detail EQUITY DIVERSITY INCLU SIGN !14-47 •C C0 t'' ..e 1 w 1.1 2.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.2 3.0 1.3 1.5 3.6 10 4.0 4.0 15 3.8 4.0 4.0 4.0 1.3 2.8 1.3 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 18 1.8 3.3 10 3.8 3.2 4.0 2.1 4.0 4.0 2.2 Average Reting 1.5 b a Q 4, 0 C O�; C' A0 fq _� .t° .e 4"a ( . -S 2.3 2.4 3.3 3.8 10 3.7 3.0 10 1.2 1.8 1.0 3.0 2.7 2.0 1.4 2.5 3.0 1.9 2.4 11 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 20 2.0 3.8 1.5 3.3 2.8 2.1 1.9 C~ Oor 2.1 2.1 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 2.0 2.5 2.8 1.9 2.0 3.0 2.1 2.5 4.0 3.0 10 3.0 2.0 2.5 3.8 3.2 2.5 2.1 3.0 3.0 2.0 2.8 2.7 2.7 Summary EQUITY Si i r INCLUSION Adult Recreation' 2.3' Aquatics 2.9' 2.5r 2.3' 2.4' 2.0 r 3.3' 2.8' 2.4' 2.5 Camps/Days Off' Events' Fitness/Wellness' Inclusive & Adaptive Rec_' Outdoor Education' STEAM Youth Sports' 2.2 ' 2.0 1.5 2.8 2.8 ' 2.3' 2.4 2.5' 2.7 ' 1.7" 2.3 2.2 3.6 3.1 2.3 3.4 2.7 2.8 2.6 2.7 Connection to Engagement Results Adult Fitness and Wellness Growth O. •ortunit • 10,944 households asked for more • 1.2% of program menu • 22.4% of in-person event respondents were interested b nclusive & Adaptive Recreation Growth Opportunity • 16% of survey respondents indicated a need • 2,566 households asked for more • Top -3 program enrollment (1,815) • Minimal similar providers Aquatic Program Growth Opportunity • 75% of "high priority" pool programs involve forms of aquatic exercise • 45% of survey respondents indicated a need • 13% survey respondents listed youth learn to swim programs as one of top four most important • Few community- based providers Youth Sports Redefine Opportunity • 10.7°/a of event respondents were interested • 8% survey respondents listed as one of top four most important • Most of survey respondents needs were met (63%) • 13.7% of program menu • Some community- based providers I<ey Programming Opportunities b rogram Categories • Fitness/Wellness • Adult (young adult, adult, and active adult) • Inclusive & Adaptive expansion (inclusion aide service, adult services) • Aquatic Exercise • Teens • Culture Supporting Facility Spaces • Fitness and wellness spaces 1 • Indoor walking/jogging track, weight room, and fitness room • Room with Inclusive & Adaptive _ equipment, sensory space • Warm water pool • Multipurpose rooms 1 • Serves 65% program categories listed in surveys — • Larger rooms desired • Geographic decentralization to i promote access Program Growth Opportunities Asked the public: ✓ To provide ideas within these categories b Program Growth The draft plan identifies programmatic opportunities for growth and enhancement. Specific program areas are summarized below. R.0 F Fitness & Wellness 4' Aquatics Nature bilInclusive & Adaptive Adults Cultural Experiences Cultural Celebrations Satellite Facility Concept Drawing Responds to: ✓ Equitable access ✓ South, west multipurpose program space b FUTURE E: FANSIvN RR _' 1211 - s .. MULTIPURPOSE 1 1 1 FUTURE EXPANSION -- L. ------- GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOMS. PRESENTATION CONCLUDED ar CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Item: WS. STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW: 1 r i cm; tia tui , + mom Iii II CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (3I9) 356-5009 FAX www.icgoV.org 2 / I •,0 r /' •", f A Ni. 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L kuenoti (enter 0 _JP rt.* -sum: 1P7... 0 SERV ' MAP - Outdoor Facilities Site Condition MERCER PARK 8 Pickleball Courts Soccer Fields 0 3 Tennis Courts 4 Baseball Fields 161 Site Evaluation Rank 131 1317 Dover St 27 ACRES 0 t2111 o`" A Mercer Park Site Rating Phsykai Environmen-al Infra stnxture Tra rs po station Regulatory/Ad miblot ratiue /Imangb le 40 IOWA CITY RECREATION FACILITIES AND PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN 9.0 35 30 ?-S 20 1.5 10 05 0A 33 Mercer Park Overall Field Condition 232 Ililuli 13 Baseball Field Baseball Field Baseball Field Baseball Field Soccer Field 1 Soccer Reid 2 Soccer Field 3 Soccer Field .1 1 2 3 4 SPORTS FIELDS ASSESSMENT Park Improvement Recommendations Recommendations Create Park Master Plan (long-term vision) City Park Eas side Sports Complex* -- Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park Mercer Park Napoleon Park -- -- Special spaces/park identity is needed X X X X Provide paved ADA connections to all park amenities X X X X Add identity and wayfinding signage in parks and along trails X X X X X Add trail head identity, and ADA trail -system access in the park X X Improve spectator amenities (seating, views, etc.) X X Replace backstops and fencing X X X Add/improve netting and other ball control/safety measures X X X Add/improve lighting/scoreboards X X X X Possible artificial turf location X X Restore grass and rest fields Improve drainage/grading X X Improve/add irrigation X X Add/Improve water access/drinking fountains X Add/improve restroom facilities X Add/improve concessions facilities X X Add/improve maintenance/storage facilities X X Add/renovate shelters/shade X X X Add/expand parking X X X Provide pedestrian/bicycle access to the park X X Provide bus route access to the park X X Expand park acreage by acquiring adjacent parcel(s) X Improve multi -use open space X Add landscape layer X X X X Add/improve support amenities (playgrounds, fitness equipment, courts, etc.) X X Outdoor Facility Priorities Asks the public: ✓ To help prioritize Phase 2 Response: #1. Mercer Park #2. Eastside Sports Complex #3. City Park Baseball #4. Kickers Sports Complex #5. Napoleon Park Softball b GATHER HERE. Outdoor Facility Priorities Which site should receive improvements first? City Park Upgrade • Highlights: ball diamond improvements, pickleballltennis • Estimate: $$$ Eastside Sports Complex Master Plan Implementation • Highlights: 6 ball diamonds, up to 10 rectangular fields, dog run, picnic areas, loop trail, restrooms, playground, indoor facility • Estimate: $$$$ Kickers Sports Complex • Highlights: Design master plan • Estimate: $$ Mercer Park ields Master Plan Implementation • Highlights: ball diamond renovation, new concessions roof, shade features, LED lights, pickleball renovation/expansion • Estimate: $$$ Napoleon Park Upgrades • Highlights: ball diamond improvements • Estimate: $$ Indoor Facilities -.--,-..-- j---X- - - . - ---• _ ..... ,..---- - ___ -- -....•-. ' - - - _ ..,.......-...........-...,-.4., _ . . ... - Mercer Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gymnasium Mercer Park Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gymnasium Architectural Facility Assessment Review Priority One Findings External • Investigate roof insulation above natatorium • Reseal translucent panel • Reseal masonry expansion joint • Investigate solarium window gasket leaks Interior • Remediate water infiltration at gymnasium and repair wood flooring • Repair pool deck cracked tile • Repair rusted lintel at entry and gymnasium corridor ADA • Changing bench too high • Pool stairs should be max 7" riser height, these are 9.5" b WT WILLIANIS Group ARCHITECTSJ".QUJkTICS Mercer Aquatic Center Recommendations • All repairs should be performed in order to extend the life of the facility, reduce further deterioration, and address safety issues. • It is recommended that the wading pool be shut down due to the condition it is in and the fact that it is not used. b Mercer Park Pool Concept Drawing Responds to: ✓ Aqua fitness and instruction ✓ Accessible access into water ✓ Inclusive locker/restrooms ✓ Operating efficiencies — aquatics, single service desk ✓ East multipurpose program space b MECHANICAL r - GENDER N TOILETS. SHOWERS! CHANGNG ROOMS L__ FAh1ILY iHANGf t LOBBY PARTY RONA REV -AL Ir --- II II JL __ POOL _I STORAGE SPIGLE USER RESTROOM FOR EXTERIOR l 0 1 1 USE -=1 FACILITY I MINN rm SINGLE USER RESTROOM GUARDS WARM WATER FITNESS ST:CIR FILTER OFFICALS MDR CHLC Scanlon Gym Concept Drawing Responds to: ✓ Indoor walking track priority ✓ Fitness and wellness priority ✓ Large indoor space post-Covid- 19 (gym) ✓ Structural efficiencies — reconfigured room access ✓ Continued teen service growth ✓ East multipurpose program space b rYM1NASIU M AC [ FTION L- 2 -LANE LKINC TRACK GYM ',AN JI:1 NEU h h M 4 L - -h --fssasrsi HEALTH 8 'WELLNESS YA JL1-PURPOSE ROOM M JL1-PURPO5E ROOM _ I STOR LOBBY 1 I INTERACTIVE KID! GAME ROOMY ESPORTS li 41 V -11 ^ I „. n -,i , ._ v l �� • ILADILdhl Yvy !YYY►T yvvTry tr r A Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Architectural Facility Assessment Review Priority One Findings Natatorium: • Poor wading pool circulation • Deteriorating cast iron pipes, filtration, and pumps • Substandard locker rooms • Remediate rusted structural connections • Rusted door hardware Rec Center: • Water seepage along Gilbert • Provide compliant means of egress (upper & lower level corridor) ADA: • Ramp landing far exceeds max 2.08%, at 3.5% • Restroom sign on wall mounted too low • Sign must be mounted to 48" to 60" of the bottom of the lowest characters b «T Group WILLIAMS ARCHITECTSl4QUATICS Aft Robert A. Lee Community Rec. Center Recommendations • With a pool that is 58 years old, continual repairs will be required to maintain the facility. • Repairs/replacements could be done by the city to extend the facility operation; however, maintaining the aging infrastructure will make it more costly and difficult every year. • The cost of the repairs versus replacing the pool needs be compared to determine which direction should be taken. • Estimated cost of needed repairs $4.5 - $5.04M b s Y-1 !TT !UAW" — r. 11 1 City Park Pool City Park Pool Architectural Facility Assessment Review Priority One Findings Pool • Water loss from pool vessel and surge tank • Remove peeling paint in pool vessel • Conduct sealant inspection of pool vessel, yearly Bathhouse • Replace damaged soffit vents and cedar fascia • Resolve lower level confined space of filtration equipment ADA • New fountain too low, lacks knee clearance • 6.7% slope far exceeds allowable slope of 2% cross lope or 5% running slope • Pool deck too steep bwr WILLIAMS Group ARCHITECTS!-HATICs Lr City Park Pool Recommendations • With a pool that is 72 years old, it is not a suitable long term investment solution to continue making major repairs to the facility. We do not know of any pools that are this old and still operating. • The pool structure is at or approaching the end of its useful life and plans should be made to replace the facility in the future. • Repairs/replacements could be done by the city to minimally extend the facility life/operation. b 7 City Park Pool Concept Drawing Responds to: ✓ Accessible entrance to facility and pool ✓ Reduced carbon footprint (less water, solar panels) ✓ Inclusive locker/restrooms ✓ More shade ✓ North multipurpose program space ✓ Increased lap lane hours b ADMIN PARTY ROOM ADMISSION SINGLE USER TOILETS FOR PARK SERVICE DRIVE FILTER BUILDING SOLAR PANELS LAWN EXISTING POOL FENCE LOCATION PLUNGE POOL LAP POOL DROP OFF FOOD TRUCK PARKING BATHHOUSE GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOMS Wf DECK SHOWERS & LOCKERS ZERO DEPTH ENTRY LEISURE POOL WITH SPRAY FEATURES EXISTING PLAYGROUND LAWN CURRENT CHANNEL CABANA ZONE FY Annual Net Expenses b Robert A. Lee Indoor Pool Mercer Indoor Pool City Park Pool 2019 $243,849 $219,299 $213,926 2020 $265,973* $207,923* $168,186* 2021 $157,570** $131,704*** $236,195*** 2022 $331,391 $137,867 *closed 3 months of FY2020 **closed for 11 months of FY2021 ***open with limited capacity and programs in FY2021 $244,753 Existing Capital Funding Location/Project FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 Recreation Center Improvements $250,000 $700,000 RALRC Pool Filter & HVAC $640,000 Mercer Ball Diamonds $950,000 Tennis/Pickleball Court Renovation $175,000 City Park Pool $500,000 $5,500,000 Upper City Park Restrooms/Shelters $50,000 $550,000 Annual Recreation Center Improvements $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 Annual Park ADA Improvements $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 b I<ey Findings Summary Retain City Park Pool's original aesthetics and character when renovating into a more accessible facility Supply and demand gaps exist in adult fitness and wellness, nature, aquatic, and inclusive & adaptive program areas Grow programs that are focused on specific cultural experiences and/or celebrations The Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center indoor pool is in need of extensive and expensive repair Additional facility space is needed for multipurpose and fitness/wellness use, spread across geographically diverse locations 1 Add programs for teens and all four adult age Lsegments (young adult, adult, active agers, and seniors) A warm water pool would provide better access to, and support for, swim lessons, aquatic exercise, and open swim Prioritization of outdoor facility upgrades require more community input Phase 2 Community Feedback Themes City Park Pool: • Not enough lap lanes • Prefer traditional footprint • Zero depth = positive Indoor Pools: • Downtown/Central location preferred • Cost prohibitive • RAL = more accessible Decentralization: • Overall positive sentiment • Need more information • Invest elsewhere b Indoor Program Space: • Indoor walking track — great • Positive overall sentiment • Fitness is great Athletic Field Priorities • 1) Mercer Park • 2) Eastside Sports Complex • 3) City Park Baseball • 4) Kickers Sports Complex • 5) Napoleon Park Softball Next Steps • Confirm priorities and strategies presented in this update • Review the plan document (late summer/early fall) b Parks Commission • Review the plan document (late summer/early fall) • Address programming and smaller ADA maintenance items (on-going) • Include Plan Priorities in Budget Process (fall/winter) • Educate theL — community about the plans onsultants • Refine and package final plan document STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED 1 1 imospaqr CITY OF IOWA CITY 4 1 0 East Washington Strect Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org