HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 JordanRanchNeighborhoodParkPlayAlt. (2)AGENDA STATEMENT
DCITY OF PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
UBLIN MEETING DATE: April 21, 2014
SUBJECT: Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Park Play Area Design Alternatives
Prepared by Douglas Rooney, Parks and Facilities Development
Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Play Area - Option 1
2. Play Area - Option 2
3. Amenity Exchange Options
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive presentation from Staff.
2. Receive public comment on conceptual designs.
3. Recommend approval of a preferred option to
the City Council.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Park conceptual designs were
presented to the Parks and Community Services Commission on December 16, 2013. The Commission
voted to recommend approval to the City Council of the Preferred Conceptual Site Plan 2 as presented
by Staff.
On January 21, 2014, the conceptual designs for the park as well as the Commission recommendation
were presented to the City Council. The City Council inquired about the square footage and features of
the play area and how it compared to other parks in Dublin. The City Council asked for additional
information to see the amount of additional play area that could be added in exchange for other
amenities in the park. The City Council expressed a desire to explore how the play areas could be
unique, memorable and different from other playgrounds in the area. The City Council unanimously
voted to approve the Preferred Conceptual Site Plan 2 and to proceed with construction documents.
The City Council requested that Staff return with additional information and detailed design options for
the play areas.
Staff worked with the Landscape Architect to develop two play area designs which feature play
equipment from two manufacturers commonly used in Dublin Parks. The use of familiar manufacturers
assures a quality product while allowing the designer to choose unique and different play equipment. In
addition, both designs incorporate a three-dimensional play surface that runs the rubber surface over
mounds to add additional play value to what is usually a flat safety surface. Either of these designs will
provide a play area at Jordan Ranch Park that is unique, different, and can be constructed within the
current budget.
COPIES TO: GSM Landscape Architects, Inc.
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Play Area — Option 1
Option 1 (Attachment 1) features play equipment with a futuristic, space age feel. The color scheme is
blue, grey and green, with bright yellow -green and silver accents. Visually all the play areas are uniform.
Play areas include the following:
Tot Area ages 2-5:
"Weevos" 3802
"Cozy Dome" play house
"Bobble Rider" - double
"Bobble Rider" - single
Youth Area ages 5-12:
"Evos" 2988
"Mobius" climbing ribbon
Swing Area all ages:
2- belt swings
2- bucket swings
Play Area — Option 2
Option 2 (Attachment 2) features play equipment with a more diverse aesthetic. The area for children
ages five to twelve has an industrial feel that is expressed in the structure. While the area for two to five
year old children is more whimsical and constructed of flat panels that appear to be a house, a bridge or
a fire truck from different angles. The color scheme for Option 2 is also largely blue, grey and green,
however it includes areas of tan and accent colors include red and yellow. Though they are
complementary, visually the play areas are distinct and unique. The Play areas include the following:
Tot Area ages 2-5:
"Home Rescue" Multi Tower
"Stinger"
"Racer"
"Spinner Bowl"
Youth Area ages 5-12:
"Epic" ELE500015
"Supernova" spinner
Swing Area all ages:
2- belt swings
2- bucket swings
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Park Play Area Comparison: Once the two play area design options were complete, Staff analyzed and
compared the designs to the play areas of recent park developments in Dublin. The figures are in the
following table:
Park
Square Ft
#swings
#slides
#spinners
#riders
Jordan Ranch
5,372
4
2
2
3
Option 1
Jordan Ranch
5,098
4
4
3
2
Option 2
Passatempo
4,507
4
2 single
0
1
Park
2double
1 triple
Schaefer Ranch
5,931
4
3 single
0
2
Park
3 double
Positano Hills
5,495
4
2
1
1
Park —Revised
Positano Hills
4,397
2
1
1
1
Park —Original
The analysis revealed that the size and features of both of the Jordan Ranch Play Area Options compare
favorably with recently completed play areas in Dublin Parks.
In addition to the analysis, Staff created a graphic representation of the amount of additional play area
equipment that could be added to the current designs in exchange for eliminating other park amenities
(See Attachment 3).
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks and Community Services
Commission receive the presentation from City Staff, receive public comment and recommend approval
of one of the play area options or a modified option (one that omits park amenities in exchange for
additional play equipment) to the City Council.
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