Site Design
With support from public input and technical studies, the project team has developed a preliminary site plan that locates the community center and pool footprint within the park space and the amenities surrounding the building. Check out this video to learn more about the key features and hear from the project team.
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ACommunity Center Building
BParking
CDrop-off Zone
DPromenade Trail
EPlayground
FToddler Play Area
GPorch
HBasketball Courts
IPing-Pong Tables
JBocce Court
KExisting Beach to Remain
LExisting Playfields to Remain
MExisting Tennis Court to Remain
NExisting Boathouse / Concession Stand to Remain
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Site plan features
The new community center and pool facility resides within the footprint of the current building and parking lot. Parking will shift to the east of the new building and use the existing driveway. The new parking lot will include large planted islands that clean stormwater and large trees that provide shade on hot days.
Destination Playground
North of the building, a new adventure playground will replace the existing play area. The project team envisions a themed playground that uses natural materials and reflects the natural ecology of the lake. The playground shown below is a concept only. The design of the playground will be explored in more detail with the public in 2021.
Destination playground
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Themed outdoor play equipment will emulate the natural environment (left).
Natural materials, rope climbers, and balance elements will enhance the experience (right).
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Photo Credits: Bridgeland Dragonfly Park, Cypress, TX by Clark Condon and Earthscapes.
Porch and Lakeside Promenade
The new community center building will have a strong connection to the site that includes easy travel into and around the building. The spaces on the west side of the building will spill out to an outdoor ‘porch’ that faces the lake, the trail, and the swimming beach, offering great people-watching and sunset views. On the east side of the building, the front door will align with the existing row of sycamore trees, connecting the heart of the neighborhood to the lake and building.
Porch and lakeside promenade
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The lakeside landscape will connect the community center porch and lake with generous pathways, seating, and places to lounge and gather.
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Photo Credits:
Bow RiverWalk, Calgary, Canada by Stantec (far left); Stantec Paprocany Lake Shore Redevelopment, Tychy, Poland by RS + Rober Sitek (center left); Yanchep Golf Estate, Perth, Australia by Place Laboratory with photography by Peter Bennetts & Place Laboratory (center right); Green Bay City Deck, Michigan by Stoss (far right).
Outdoor Fitness and Basketball
The area south of the building will host outdoor amenities such as one full-size and one half-size basketball court, outdoor exercise equipment, outdoor ping-pong tables, and new bocce ball courts. Restrooms will also be accessible along the south wall of the building with an outdoor entrance. The baseball fields and expanse of lawn south of the community center will remain as they are today.
Outdoor fitness and basketball areas.
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Outdoor fitness stations will be located along the south pathway (left and right).
An outdoor ping‑ pong table will support the table tennis program, allowing events to move outside on warm sunny days (middle).
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Photo Credits: Kompan Outdoor Fitness Equipment (left); McGilvra Plaza by Berger Partnership (center); Paprocany Lake Shore Redevelopment, Tychy, Poland by RS + Rober Sitek (right).