Activities and Amenities
The July online open house allowed the public to give feedback about activities and amenities they would like to see in their new community center.
What we’ve heard
Outside:
- Respondents preferred a destination playground for everyone, multi-use courts, and preservation of historic plantings and trees.
- People also wanted smaller areas for intimate family picnics.
Inside:
- Respondents prioritized space for classes or training sessions and youth-based craft programs. In meeting rooms, respondents preferred to have an AV system and large monitor for presentations, moveable furniture on wheels, and direct access to adjacent outdoor space.
- People would most likely use rentable event spaces to host children’s parties with dining space and access to the pool, or to host fundraising auctions that capitalize on lake views.
Pool:
- Respondents valued a competition pool, hot tub, and sauna. People were most interested in adult lap swim and recreational swimming.
Outdoor
All contextual and inspirational images, except those listed individually, are credited to Miller Hull Partnership, Berger Partnership and their project teams.
Photo Credits: Tasca Park, King City, Ontario (Left), Artists at Play Playground (by Site Workshop) (Center), Grand Park Playground, L.A. via Pinterest (Right)
Playground:
- A destination playground for everyone.
- Nature-themed playground within the trees.
- A series of play elements spread throughout the playground to create a discovery / sensory pathway.
Photo Credits: Komopan (Left), Huntington Now (Center)
Basketball:
- Maintain courts that were built with support from Seattle Supersonics NBA team.
- Add more full-size courts.
- Add more half size courts.
- Add multi-use courts designed for multiple sports.
Photo Credits: NBC News (Left), Burlington Parks and Recreation (Center), Chadillac’s Backyard Waterpark LLC (Right)
New Activities:
- Bocce ball.
- Sand volleyball.
- Pickleball courts.
Photo Credits: Northwest Marketplaces (Center)
Gathering:
- Spaces that accommodate large group events.
- Smaller areas for intimate family picnics.
- A covered “Evans Pool” outdoor pavilion.
- More benches along pathways.
Photo Credits: Studio Gang (Center)
Landscape:
- Preserve historic plantings and as many trees as possible.
- More outdoor spaces for community center events to spill outside.
- Preservation of resources such as water conservation and drought tolerant plants.
- Maintain existing garden spaces.
Photo Credits: Atlanta BetLine (Left), Forms + Surfaces (Center), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Right)
Site Access:
- Pedestrian paths to the building and lake.
- Bike paths and plenty of bike parking.
- Easy vehicle access and drop off.
- A parking lot with plenty of shade trees.
Community Center
All contextual and inspirational images, except those listed individually, are credited to Miller Hull Partnership, Berger Partnership and their project teams.
Photo Credits: Delbrook Community Recreation Center (Center), Tom Arban Photography (right)
Fitness Center:
- Cardio machines.
- Space for kettle ball or mat work.
- Free weights.
- Strength training machines.
- Space for classes or training sessions.
Photo Credits: Graeme Robertson via The Guardian (Right)
Arts and Crafts:
- More ceramics.
- Digital arts.
- Youth-based craft programs.
- Watercolor and oil painting.
Photo Credits: BUROBILL & ZAmpone architectuur (Left), MVRDV KU.BE House of Culture and Movement (Center)
Childcare:
- Indoor toddler play space.
- Supervised drop-in childcare.
- Youth classes.
- Preschool.
Gymnasium:
- Hoops.
- Volleyball.
- Indoor track.
- Gymnastics.
- Aerobic classes.
- Table tennis.
Meeting Rooms:
- AV system and large monitor for presentations.
- Direct access to adjacent outdoor space.
- Moveable furniture on wheels.
- Sink and counters.
Events:
- Large wedding that would include use of catering kitchen and sound system.
- Children’s party with dining space and access to the pool.
- Fundraising auction that capitalizes on lake views.
- Poetry slam, dance-off, or meditation retreat.
Pool
All contextual and inspirational images, except those listed individually, are credited to Counsilman-Hunsacker and its project team.
Pool Features:
- Competition pool.
- Lazy river.
- Water slide.
- Diving board.
- Children’s multi-level play structure.
- Children’s spray features.
- Climbing wall.
- Floatable crossing activity / obstacle course.
- Underwater bench.
- Sauna.
- Hot tub.
Activities:
- Age group swim lessons.
- Youth swim team.
- Adult masters swimming.
- Water polo.
- Adult lap swim.
- Water aerobics.
- Water walking.
- Recreational swimming.
- Dive-in movies.
- Triathlons.
- Swim.
- Lifeguard training.
- Water basketball / volleyball.
Photo Credits: Jack Hobhouse for Hawkins and Brown (Left), Marcel Van der Berg for De Geusselt / Slangen+Koenis Architects (Right)
Options During Swim Lessons:
- Leaving the Green Lake neighborhood and returning for pick up.
- Walking the lake trail.
- Using the fitness center.
- Sitting, reading, catching up on email, etc., in a comfortable place.
- Watching the lesson from a dry space.
Photo Credits: Getty Images (Left), Beauty and the Bump (Center)
Party Rentals:
- Adjacent enclosed space that could be reserved for a fee.
Photo Credits: Lift and Transfer Specialties Inc (Left)
Accessibility:
- Zero-beach pool entry.
- Wheelchair pool ramps.
- Pool lift.
- Tactile ropes or floor textures.
- Specialty lighting or visual cues.
- All-gender locker and toilet facilities.