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| OPTION III: A NATURE PLACE |
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Create a nature-focused park with a strong educational component to inform park patrons about the natural resources and ecologies of the site/area. Increase maintenance and basic site improvements (ADA access, etc) per survey/public meeting comments. Establish an interactive meadow landscape; foster the existing camas preserve and Oregon oak population. Reconfigure the play and picnic areas for lesser-environmental impact/increased educational opportunities. Introduce park wayfinding and interpretive signage for greater ease of use, accessibility, and educational program. Create a loop trail with a 'nature walk' segment with interpretive graphics that ties into the themed playground and exploratory area. |
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- maintain existing parking/access
- maintain existing tennis courts and lawn area surrounds
- establish loop pathway - sustainable paving or materials and educational features along this segment (from meadow past camas to central area)
- explore the feasibility of integrating park trails with surrounding trail access
- lawn/active space
- covered picnic area
- update accessibility and upgrade picnic area to include sustainable materials/furnishings
- update accessibility and upgrade/replace existing play area with a nature-themed active space, accommodating younger children
- create an exploratory nature path for older children (text/education-heavy graphics)
- maintain/improve delineation and signage of existing camas preserve
- enhance meadow/wetland area
- create an interactive meadow landscape with a seating and interpretive area
- oak-enhancement area - protect existing, plant for future
- stream overlook with interpretive signage
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OPTION III SIGNAGE:
- secondary park entry (map and general directory)
- meadow/wetland education point
- camas preserve education point
- exploratory nature path start/education point
- oregon oak education point
- primary park entry (map and general directory)
(Improvements shown in green represent features that could be installed via green materials and methods and adhere to LEED guidelines.)
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