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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.2 Francis Ranch Parks – Conceptual Designsr DUBLIN CALIFORNIA STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item 8.2 DATE: December 3, 2024 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager SU B.ECT: Francis Ranch Parks - Conceptual Designs Prepared by: Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider the conceptual plans for each of the two 5.5-acre Francis Ranch neighborhood parks. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation and approve the conceptual designs for the Francis Ranch neighborhood parks. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. On June 25, 2024, the City Council approved the Park Improvement Agreement with TH East Ranch Dublin, LLC (Developer) to complete the design and construction of the parks. The Agreement included an estimated cost of $9,814,321 to design and construct the parks. The Agreement allows the Developer to receive fee credits up to the amount allowed in the Public Facility Fee Program. After the approval of the Agreement, the Developer agreed to augment the project budget by $800,000 to cover the cost of two potable water meters to serve the irrigation needs of each park. DESCRIPTION: The Francis Ranch development (formerly known as East Ranch) is located north of Interstate 580, east of Fallon Road and the Jordan Ranch development, south of the Positano development, and adjacent to the City's eastern city boundary. The development is being subdivided into six neighborhoods and two public parks. The developer is collaborating with Staff to facilitate the design and construction of two new 5.5-acre parks, the Northern Park and the Southern Park. Concept plans for both parks are provided as Attachment 1. Page 1 of 4 1 Community Input Process The Community Input Process for the two parks included collecting feedback from the community (the Listening Phase), developing two conceptual plans for each park (the Interpretation Phase), and adjusting the plans and receiving recommendations from the Parks and Community Services Commission (the Refining Phase). The Community Input Process concludes upon approval of the concept plans by the City Council. Listening Phase In early August 2024, Staff provided direct mail communications to over 900 households in neighborhoods surrounding the future parks, e-mail communications to the Parks and Community Services Department's recreation software mailing list, and the City's Eastside Park Development e-mail subscription lists to receive community input. Additional communications included postings in the City's Backyard Brief, social media platforms, and notifications to Dublin youth/adult sports organizations. The communications included links to a survey and an invitation to participate in an online community meeting. As a result of the public outreach, the City received over 250 responses to the survey, and four residents participated in the September online meeting. Survey #1 results are provided in Attachment 2. Interpretation Phase The feedback from the online meeting and survey were analyzed, and two concept plans for each park were developed. The second engagement with the public occurred during the City's Splatter event on September 14, 2024, and over 175 community members visited the project booth. After Splatter, a second survey was sent to those who responded to the first survey, and 165 responses were received. The combined outreach resulted in 340 participants who provided verbal and written feedback regarding their preferences for the parks. Survey #2 results are provided in Attachment 3. At the conclusion of this portion of the community input process, the Northern Park Concept B received 184 votes and Concept A received 156 votes. The Southern Park Concept A received 195 votes and Concept B received 143. In addition, the survey provided three park themes for survey participant consideration. The theme of Exploration (of self, world, ideas) received 206 votes, the Elemental Universe theme received 74 votes, and the Ranch theme received 70 votes. Additional information from the survey results will help inform what play equipment is selected when the project moves into the design development stage. Refinement Phase Staff, the Developer, and the design team, Gates and Associates, further refined the park designs based on the public input and the concept plan cost estimates. The key change in the Northern Park was to shift the trees from the center of the main walk to alongside the walk. In the Southern Park, the main change was consolidating the tennis and pickleball courts into a shared court system to keep estimated project costs within the approved budget. The tennis-pickleball courts were also relocated to increase the distance from planned residences and reduce potential noise impacts from the courts. To integrate the Exploration theme, each park design will highlight a specific geographic area related to exploration. The Northern Park concept design proposes "Exploring California" to Page 2 of 4 2 showcase the diverse landscapes and rich history of the state. The Southern Park concept design proposes "Exploring the Bay Area" which highlights the unique cultural and natural features that define the region. Both proposed concept plans include photographs to illustrate how the Exploration theme could be included in the future detailed design plans for each park (Attachment 3). The Northern Park concept plan includes the following amenities: • Reservable picnic area with shade elements and BBQ • Fitness stations • Playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 years and 5 to 12 years • Dog park • Meditation garden • Grass area for free play • Interior pathways for circulation and exercise • Restroom The Southern Park concept plan includes the following amenities: • One multi -use court (one tennis court with an overlay of four pickleball courts) • One basketball court • Two bocce courts • Picnic tables and shade elements adjacent to multi -use court • Reservable picnic area with shade elements and BBQ • Playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 years and 5 to 12 years • Pollinator garden • Grass area for free play • Interior pathways for circulation and exercise • Restroom At the November 18, 2024 Parks and Community Services Commission meeting, the Commission recommended approval of both the North Park and South Park concept plans without any modifications. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted and was e-mailed to the individuals who participated in the public meetings. Page 3 of 4 3 ATTACHMENTS: 1) Francis Ranch Parks Concept Plans 2) Community Survey Results 3) Design Survey Results Page 4 of 4 4 Attachment I LEGEND OPlay Area © Central Green © Drycreek Arroyo 0 Walkways and Trails Restroom w/Drinking Fountain 0 Shade Structure 0 Shade Trees 0 Street Trees O Dog Park la Ornamental Fence a) Connection To Fallon Village Regional Trail ei Fitness Equipment Ie Park Sign e BBQ Area cpOverlook eFlex Space �jr Meditation Garden ePicnic Area THEME- EXPLORATION - CALIFORNIA ■ GATES ASSOCIATES FRANCIS RANCH PARKS DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA NORTHERN PARK EXHIBIT CONCEPT - B OCTOBER 2024 LEGEND OPlay Area © Central Green © Drycreek Arroyo 0 Walkways and Trails © Restroom w/Drinking Fountain 0 Shade Structure 0 Bocce Courts (2) 0 Basketball Full Size Court O Tennis Courts (1) + Pickleball Courts (4) W Pollinator Garden ifp Street Trees ei Shade Trees Park Sign cr, BBQ Area cpOverlook ¢j Flex Space ff/ DG Walkway THEME- EXPLORATION -BAY AREA lard ■ GATES ASSOCIATES FRANCIS RANCH PARKS DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN PARK EXHIBIT CONCEPT -A OCTOBER 2024 Attachment 2 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey Q1 How far from the future parks do you live, work, or go to school? Select one (1) option. More than two miles away Within two miles Within 1/2 mile Within one mile Answered: 268 Skipped: 0 ■ 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES More than two miles away Within two miles Within 1/2 mile Within one mile TOTAL RESPONSES 38.81% 26.12% 22.76% 12.31% 104 70 61 33 268 7 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey Q2 How often do you currently visit your local parks? Select one (1) option or write your response in 'Other.' Weekly Daily Monthly A few times a year Answered: 268 Skipped: 0 ■ EL M Other (please' specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Weekly Daily Monthly A few times a year Other (please specify) 47.01% 32.09% 10.45% 8.21% 2.24% 126 86 28 22 6 TOTAL 268 # 1 When I have a dog, every day 8/18/2024 10:05 AM 2 Multiple sports 8/7/2024 5:38 PM 3 Almost weekly 8/3/2024 12:11 PM 4 Multiple times a week 8/1/2024 2:10 PM 5 Rarely 8/1/2024 12:38 PM 6 Couple of times in a week 8/1/2024 12:02 PM OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 8 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey Q3 Which category best describes your household? Select one (1) option. Couple with children at home Couple, no children Answered: 268 Skipped: 0 Km Couple, children no longer at home Multi-generatio nal home Single, no children Single,' no I longer at home Single with children at I home 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Couple with children at home Couple, no children Couple, children no longer at home Multi -generational home Single, no children Single, children no longer at home Single with children at home TOTAL RESPONSES 67.91% 14.55% 5.60% 5.60% 3.73% 1.49% 1.12% 182 39 15 15 10 4 3 268 9 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey Q4 Please select the age ranges of any children under age 18 in your household. Select all that apply. 6-11 years old 0-5 years old 12-17 years old I do not have any children in my household Answered: 261 Skipped: 7 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES 6-11 years old 0-5 years old 12-17 years old I do not have any children in my household Total Respondents: 261 RESPONSES 37.16% 97 33.72% 88 27.20% 71 27.20% 71 10 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey Q5 Which active park amenities would you like to see in the future Francis Ranch parks? Select your top three (3) options or write your response in 'Other.' Play structures Pickleball court Multi -use practice field Basketball court Fitness equipment Tennis court Other (please specify) Bocce court Answered: 268 Skipped: 0 L 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 11 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Play structures Pickleball court Multi -use practice field Basketball court Fitness equipment Tennis court Other (please specify) TONNE Bocccourt Total Respondents: 268 # 1 Hi 8/18/2024 10:02 AM 2 Pool 8/17/2024 7:05 PM 3 Add a body of water 8/17/2024 9:27 AM 4 Badminton courts 8/16/2024 7:48 AM 5 Golf course 8/16/2024 4:49 AM 6 Splash Pads 8/15/2024 10:27 PM 7 Dog park 8/15/2024 3:22 AM 8 No 8/14/2024 11:31 PM 9 Grass Volleyball court 8/14/2024 10:52 PM 10 Water play and sand play area for kids. 8/14/2024 9:27 PM 11 Garden/tree grove 8/14/2024 8:25 PM 12 Pool 8/14/2024 8:17 PM 13 Badminton/volleyball courts 8/14/2024 7:45 PM 14 Futsal court! It is a growing sport with huge demand 8/14/2024 7:34 PM 15 Official track field open to the public for running 8/14/2024 7:25 PM 16 Volleyball Outdoor Court (not sand, outdoor sport court tile) 8/14/2024 7:21 PM 17 Picnic grills and benches 8/13/2024 12:33 PM 61.94% 166 50.75% 136 44.03% 118 40.67% 109 37.31% 100 32.46% 87 19.78% 53 16.04% 43 OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 12 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey 18 Dog park 8/11/2024 7:55 PM 19 Swimming Pool 8/11/2024 11:11 AM 20 Since Dublin loves it's Veterans, how about something U.S. Veteran oriented? 8/11/2024 12:35 AM 21 Pool 8/9/2024 10:31 AM 22 Flag Football field. Soon to be in the Olympics. 8/9/2024 12:51 AM 23 splash pad 8/8/2024 2:31 PM 24 Baseball fields 8/7/2024 5:38 PM 25 Water feature 8/7/2024 12:53 PM 26 Water park 8/5/2024 9:41 PM 27 MORE TENNIS COURTS NOT PICKLEBALL ITS A FAD 8/5/2024 9:34 PM 28 trees! BIG trees! MORE trees! 8/5/2024 12:58 PM 29 picnic area 8/4/2024 7:10 PM 30 Sitting area in many spots so parents and grandparents can sit and watch their children play, 8/3/2024 12:11 PM drinking water, and toilet 31 Splash pad or water play 8/3/2024 10:08 AM 32 Splash pad/ sandbox 8/2/2024 7:05 PM 33 Large dog park(s). 8/2/2024 5:28 PM 34 Bike Park/ Pump track/ a REAL dog park 8/2/2024 3:24 PM 35 Small water feature like downtown Livermore 8/2/2024 3:11 PM 36 Shade 8/2/2024 1:57 PM 37 Shade! We REALLY need legitimate shade over the parks. And more seating for adults near 8/2/2024 11:22 AM the play equipment. 38 Baseball field 8/2/2024 10:21 AM 39 please include SUBSTANTIAL plans for shaded play areas. Most of Dublin's new parks are 8/2/2024 10:09 AM beautiful but offer too little shade! 40 natural open space with trails 8/2/2024 8:38 AM 41 Picnic areas 8/2/2024 7:37 AM 42 Splash pad 8/2/2024 12:05 AM 43 Skate park 8/1/2024 10:27 PM 44 Walking trail around a lake or pond that motivates going out to walk and relax/sit without 8/1/2024 9:51 PM having to engage in a specific activity per se. 45 Zip line 8/1/2024 9:10 PM 46 Splash pad 8/1/2024 9:06 PM 47 Cricket cages 8/1/2024 8:53 PM 48 Garden or lake 8/1/2024 7:15 PM 49 Badminton court, ping pong table, racket ball, swimming pool 8/1/2024 6:37 PM 50 Dog park 8/1/2024 4:32 PM 51 Dog park, badminton court 8/1/2024 4:22 PM 52 Community garden plots 8/1/2024 3:33 PM 53 Skateboard park 8/1/2024 2:00 PM 13 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey Q6 What is your preference for tennis and pickieball courts? Select one (1) option. Dual -striped tennis/pickleb. II courts Dedicated pickieball courts Dedicated tennis courts No preference I would prefer not to include tennis or... Answered: 260 Skipped: 8 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES I RESPONSES gar Dual -striped tennis/pickieball courts Dedicated pickieball courts Dedicated tennis courts No preference I would prefer not to include tennis or pickieball courts. 30.77% 80 28.46% 74 15.77% 15.38% 9.62% 41 40 25 TOTAL 260 14 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey Q7 What type of play features would you like to see included in the play structure design? Select your top three (3) options or write your response in 'Other.' Sliding Climbing Swinging Brachiating (monkey bars or similar) Spinning Music play Rocking Other (please specify) Answered: 253 Skipped: 15 MP 1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 15 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Sliding Climbing Swinging Brachiating (monkey bars or similar) Spinning Music play Rocking Other (please specify) Total Respondents: 253 72.33% 183 66.01% 167 58.10% 147 43.08% 109 34.78% 88 32.02% 81 20.16% 51 6.72% 17 OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Include adult options 8/17/2024 7:05 PM 2 Zip line 8/15/2024 3:45 PM 3 Zip line 8/15/2024 3:09 PM 4 Water and sand 8/14/2024 9:27 PM 5 Shaded sandbox 8/14/2024 7:30 PM 6 soccer field 8/7/2024 10:17 PM 7 Rock climbing 8/7/2024 12:53 PM 8 climbing, but not like the one pictured 8/5/2024 12:58 PM 9 Marry -go -round 8/3/2024 12:11 PM 10 Zip lines, Bounce bags (Jollystone park on the Delta), and BIG slides 8/2/2024 3:24 PM 11 Zip line 8/2/2024 10:41 AM 12 Reiterating my request for SUBSTANTIAL shaded play areas. The summer sun is too strong 8/2/2024 10:09 AM for little kids! 13 None 8/2/2024 9:37 AM 14 options for small toddlers and single use play items 8/2/2024 8:38 AM 15 Water play structure - similar to Emerald Glen Park 8/1/2024 10:27 PM 16 Splash pad, water park 8/1/2024 4:22 PM 16 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey 17 Magic playground/all inclusive 8/1/2024 3:33 PM 17 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey Q8 Which passive park amenities would you like to see included in the park designs? Select your top three (3) options. Walkways and trails Picnic tables/area Relaxation area Multi -use plaza Public art Fenced dog area Barbeques Other (please specify) Answered: 268 Skipped: 0 Ini • 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 18 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES FIWRI Walkways and trails Picnic tables/area L _ - Relaxation area Multi -use plaza Public art Fenced dog area Barbeques Other (please specify) 86.57% 232 75.00% 201 44.78% 120 44.40% 119 30.22% 81 27.61% 74 25.37% 68 3.36% 9 Total Respondents: 268 OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Hammocks 8/16/2024 3:59 PM Hall for rental 8/14/2024 8:17 PM More shaded areas 8/14/2024 7:45 PM Shade 8/9/2024 10:31 AM Waterfalls; lake; stream; etc. 8/2/2024 5:28 PM Shade! And seating 8/2/2024 11:22 AM Shaded area 8/1/2024 10:11 PM Doggie swimming pool 8/1/2024 6:37 PM Pool 8/1/2024 3:59 PM 19 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey Q9 What configuration would you prefer for a fenced dog area? Select one (1) option. Separate spaces for large and sm... I would prefer not to include a fenced dog... No preference Single shared space for dogs of all sizes Answered: 252 Skipped: 16 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Separate spaces for large and small dogs I would prefer not to include a fenced dog area. No preference Single shared space for dogs of all sizes 41.67% 27.78% 20.63% 105 70 52 9.92% 25 TOTAL 252 20 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey Q10 Please rank the following potential park themes in order of preference, with 1 being the theme you like most and 3 being the theme you like least. Use the arrows or click and drag the theme options to change the order. Elemental Universe (sound, ligh... Exploration (of the self, of the world... Ranch (inspired by local Dublin... Answered: 247 Skipped: 21 t-I 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Elemental Universe (sound, light, time, space, air, fire, water, earth) Exploration (of the self, of the world, of ideas) Ranch (inspired by local Dublin ranching history) 1 2 3 TOTAL SCORE 55.06% 29.15% 15.79% 136 72 39 247 2.39 18.22% 51.42% 30.36% 45 127 75 247 1.88 26.72% 19.43% 53.85% 66 48 133 247 1.73 21 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Q11 Are there any other park themes you think might be appropriate? If so, please explain. Answered: 34 Skipped: 234 RESPONSES Elemental universe Include water related activities/ structures that children can use during summer months Lighted tennis courts Exploration Bench areas around play structure are needed for parents to watch the kids. Pls add some kind of water feature Lot of trees and greenery Character themes are really popular and kids love them. Kids outdoor workout structures Mabey Since its named Future it could have modern Play sets Science and technology, art Not sure, but the three themes shown are awful. Why must there be a theme? I want to see LARGE trees and trails and space to play a pickup game of soccer. N/a History of Indigenous Californians More trees and exercise equipment. I don't understand why we don't have some of this outdoor equipment in parks that they do in some of the Asian countries. Not just one piece of equipment, but I'm talking multiple pieces of equipment. Also, these wide-open spaces of just grass are wasted. We need to plant more trees, they help with climate control. It's the easiest and fastest thing we can do. 16 As long as the development of the play theme excites the imagination of the child anything can be successful. Throw a shamrock in here or there. n/a Agricultural and ranch lands animals. 17 18 19 20 21 NA We need park near Dublin Heritage park, there is no walkable park near by that have play structure 22 They all sound good. 23 Any use for the community to gather and spend time in the outdoors. But please no more dog parks in Dublin - focus on children and families. 24 Old town western theme , pioneer days , wagon ride type of stuff. 25 Just a regular park nothing fancy 26 Nature theme - similar to Outlook playground at Presidio Tunnel Tops. The use of nature theme allows residents to escape the feel of an urban jungle (with all the new houses and structures). DATE 8/15/2024 4:27 PM 8/15/2024 1:03 PM 8/15/2024 6:27 AM 8/15/2024 3:36 AM 8/14/2024 10:48 PM 8/14/2024 10:38 PM 8/14/2024 10:14 PM 8/14/2024 1:40 PM 8/8/2024 8:17 AM 8/5/2024 9:49 PM 8/5/2024 9:41 PM 8/5/2024 12:58 PM 8/2/2024 7:05 PM 8/2/2024 5:28 PM 8/2/2024 5:16 PM 8/2/2024 3:24 PM 8/2/2024 3:11 PM 8/2/2024 1:32 PM 8/2/2024 11:11 AM 8/2/2024 11:10 AM 8/2/2024 10:48 AM 8/2/2024 10:41 AM 8/2/2024 10:23 AM 8/2/2024 10:19 AM 8/2/2024 8:43 AM 8/1/2024 10:27 PM 22 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey 27 Multi cultural theme 8/1/2024 6:52 PM 28 Japanese garden - cherry blossom trees (would be nice to have a cherry blossom festival in 8/1/2024 6:37 PM the future) 29 Add a small water park. 8/1/2024 5:09 PM 30 N/a 8/1/2024 4:32 PM 31 Nature, relaxation 8/1/2024 3:36 PM 32 Environmental sustainability 8/1/2024 12:38 PM 33 Would love to have 4 - 8 dedicated pickleball courts with lights and windscreens. 8/1/2024 11:59 AM 34 Dedicated 4-8 pickleball courts with overhead cover and open sides, each court have a short 8/1/2024 11:50 AM fence separation. Lighted with timers. 23 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Q12 Do you have any other ideas or comments you would like to share about the future Francis Ranch parks? Answered: 72 Skipped: 196 RESPONSES Body of water such as a fountain, pond or lake. A body of water would be nice Maybe something with water for kids to get wet for summer. Zip lines Please add another large splash pad similar to emerald glen park! Swimming lanes No Trees for more shade Ability to reserve tennis courts Provide shaded areas near playground Lack of trees and shade in Positano Park and Fallon Sports months. Dublin Sports Grounds has the best shade. Choice to recently built ones. Play structures used in Don Biddle is Their play structures is suited for male kids who can handle Park affects park use in Summer of trees planted is vastly superior worst as kids routinely get hurt. dare and roughness. 12 No fenced dog park pls 13 Grow lot of trees and greenery 14 It is very important that you SEPARATE tennis courts from pickleball courts. There are not enough tennis courts in the east bay and pickleball has taken over and caused a huge problem for devoted tennis players. The city of Dublin made a big mistake at Don Biddle park by declaring that you could play pickleball on the tennis courts. You completely ruined them with distracting lines, and caused huge arguments between residents because of the confusing and contradictory rules on your website. Tennis players have been losing their tennis courts to cities and clubs which are replacing tennis courts with pickleball courts, or by painting distracting and frustrating extra lines on them. THIS ISN'T FAIR!!! Build more tennis courts, and stop letting pickleballers play on them. You're hurting tennis players. While pickleball can be played on a tennis court, tennis can't be played on a pickleball court, so it's so unfair that tennis courts are being taken away all over the country just because this game suddenly became popular. It will die out soon enough and then you'll regret spending money on pickle courts. Build tennis courts. We are tired of pickleball taking over our REAL sport. 15 It's always ajoy to see some native vegetation preserved and an emphasis on nature, trees, and wild things, rather than fake manicured lawns, metal structures, and concrete. Mental health is more important than ever, and I look forward to the day when cites provide us with beautiful & wild places to have picnics with friends, rather than a blank expanse of manicured lawn that no one lingers in without a purpose. 16 Zip lines, engaging for ALL ages. Actual slides, swings 17 The Don Biddle park has become one of our favorites. The mix of wild and maintained greenery and variety of elevation give it a lot of interest and makes you easily forget that it's located along a busy road. Additionally, having a lot of spaced out grass areas for different uses and lots of trees along the pathways are really great features. I really hope the future Francis Ranch parks incorporate these same characteristics. DATE 8/17/2024 8:10 PM 8/17/2024 9:27 AM 8/16/2024 3:59 PM 8/15/2024 10:37 PM 8/15/2024 10:27 PM 8/15/2024 8:17 PM 8/15/2024 4:27 PM 8/15/2024 3:45 PM 8/15/2024 6:27 AM 8/15/2024 3:36 AM 8/14/2024 10:48 PM 8/14/2024 10:38 PM 8/14/2024 10:14 PM 8/14/2024 9:28 PM 8/14/2024 8:25 PM 8/14/2024 8:17 PM 8/14/2024 7:55 PM 18 I really think a dedicated futsal court would be awesome for one of these future parks. 8/14/2024 7:34 PM 24 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey 19 20 21 More shade on the playgrounds and a shaded sandbox would be so nice More pickleball courts Outdoor Volleyball Court (not sand) would be able to best serve the Dublin volleyball community. Additionally, with mobile volleyball nets, the court could be used for additional activities (ie fitness classes). 22 Shaded area for children and Adults to enjoy. Fanced Dogs park, if necessary. Children can't play freely around Dogs. 23 Please have the parks done first before you get the houses built by the developer. We would NOT want a situation like the current Jordan Ranch Neighborhood square where 8+years on we still DO NOT have a neighborhood park we can walk to. 24 We do not have a swimming pool in any of these housings. It will be great to have that option. Even with a nominal paid membership for maintenance. 25 Having a flag football field will bring a lot of awareness to the sport and we will be on the forefront of the movement instead of behind. 26 More trees, more trees and more trees that can grow into tall large trees for natural shade and natural ambience. 27 I'd like to see features that are unique, ideally not the same things as every other park in Dublin, they start to feel all the same and bland 28 Please 2 or 3 more lighted tennis courts and 4 more pickleball courts 29 City sports are highly constrained and need consideration for installation of more fascilities for baseball, softball and soccer Bathroom at the park would be nice Please Make monkey Bars Pool Please no more pickleball, we need more dedicated tennis courts in Dublin 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 I can't stress the need for greenery and trees enough. Trees should provide a nice shady walk or rest area. A grove of trees, NOT the spindly Dublin trees that the City calls trees. BIG trees in clusters on the south side. Please have more shade Wider sidewalks so us wheelchair users don't have to crush each other while going to opposite different directions. Toilets should be in each ends so that children don't have to run from one end to the other for their potty time Create more accessible play areas play things it will make all welcome . Planting trees is very important for healthy and natural shades 37 Please think of a way to provide shade for play structures. It gets so hot in the tri valley area and play structures are not usable under the extreme heat without shade. (For ex. Don biddle park playground) 38 The play area should have a canopy to protect kids from sun and to mitigate excessive temperatures of the play structures. 39 It would be great to have an area with signs up showing the animals that live in the area for children/adults to learn about. I would love to have an area with bricks or similar that Dublin residents could purchase as a fundraiser for community enrichment programs. 40 Bike racks 41 More grass and trees 42 Fitness equipment can also include a lot of heights for pull-ups/pushups/ assistance with bodyweight workouts 43 Please make it a much greater priority to keep restrooms clean daily at future Francis Ranch parks in addition to all our many parks throughout City of Dublin. Thank you. 8/14/2024 7:30 PM 8/14/2024 7:28 PM 8/14/2024 7:21 PM 8/12/2024 12:42 PM 8/11/2024 12:12 PM 8/11/2024 11:11 AM 8/9/2024 12:51 AM 8/8/2024 8:42 PM 8/8/2024 2:31 PM 8/8/2024 8:17 AM 8/7/2024 5:38 PM 8/6/2024 4:28 AM 8/5/2024 9:49 PM 8/5/2024 9:41 PM 8/5/2024 9:34 PM 8/5/2024 12:58 PM 8/3/2024 7:43 PM 8/3/2024 12:11 PM 8/3/2024 10:08 AM 8/3/2024 9:57 AM 8/3/2024 8:53 AM 8/3/2024 7:24 AM 8/2/2024 8:42 PM 8/2/2024 7:05 PM 8/2/2024 5:28 PM 25 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey 44 Shade is critical- size the structure so the tables actually receive shade and parents supervising children have a shade. Digital working area for parents- Power outlets and Wifi. Maintainable landscape for the City that doesn't die and never gets replaced. minimize unused lawn areas. Dog park that is NOT on a crazy slope like Dougherty Dog Park. Big embankment slides like Junipero Serra Park, Codornices Park, Seward Park, etc.. Older kids like action. No post / platform standard off the shelf play equipment. Sand/ Water play - https://www.richter- spielgeraete.de/ , Goric, etc... the cool stuff. 45 Add a plaque stating the history the ground in which you are standing. 46 Please please please have significant amounts of shade beyond only picnic tables under some light shade. Lots of trees (they have shade) 47 n/a 48 Please please add shade and seating. Many of us would use our parks more if there was more legitimate shade and seating for the adults. It is physically uncomfortable to be at many/most of the Dublin parks 49 It would be nice to have historical information panels on site to explain Dublin's agricultural (and this area's) past. 50 NA 51 We need park near Dublin Heritage park, there is no walkable park near by that have play structure 52 Community garden? 53 Please, please include a 90' baseball field on one of the parks. We currently only have one in the city. 54 it would be so relaxing if our town had an area where they had little boat rides on a little river. not for swimming like a lazy river, but just to ride for fun. maybe some restaurants near by you could ride to, and lit up at night. 55 I love the development of so many neighborhood parks in Dublin and look forward to visiting these new parks with my kids. We love spending time outdoors and we really need better shaded areas so kids' sensitive skin can get a break from the hot summer sun in the area. A strongly shaded area would be beneficial to many users of the parks! Consider shade structures like the one over the picnic area at Big Trees Park in Livermore. Not the flimsy triangle shades that don't provide enough UV protection 56 MCE and Public Works department are doing an incredible job and deserve alot more credit! 57 I am a current highschooler at the new and upcoming Emerald High School! It is amazing that dublin is thinking of adding more parks to east dub! One suggestion, I and a lot of my friends and people we know around us love biking, ebiking/mountainbiking and going on road and off road trails— if there is an addition you can do to do the park like a mini trail (not really dirt trail) it would be amazing! Also, I would love to have seperate pickleball AND tennis ball courts!! 58 Would be amazing if the playground had the swing sets that allowed parents to swing with their child (parent on one end, child on other) 59 Perhaps expanding the Farmer's market to the future Francis Ranch Parks will ease the congestion at Emerald Glen Park now, and also allowing residents of Dublin East area (Francis Ranch included) another option for Farmer's market. 60 61 62 63 64 Install shade on the play ground is a must. Adult and child swing. Lake More tree variety would be nice. Willows, cherry blossoms, etc I am looking forward to see some indoor sports, such as badminton, ping pong, racket ball, indoor rock climbing, indoor pool and a gym. I'm also looking forward to see a big/small dog park and mini golf. Something unique. Also I would like to see some unique trees, such as cherry blossoms or seasonal fruit trees, so we can have some interesting festivals and parades. Thank you. 8/2/2024 3:24 PM 8/2/2024 3:11 PM 8/2/2024 1:57 PM 8/2/2024 1:32 PM 8/2/2024 11:22 AM 8/2/2024 11:11 AM 8/2/2024 11:10 AM 8/2/2024 10:48 AM 8/2/2024 10:41 AM 8/2/2024 10:21 AM 8/2/2024 10:19 AM 8/2/2024 10:09 AM 8/2/2024 8:43 AM 8/2/2024 4:03 AM 8/2/2024 12:05 AM 8/1/2024 10:27 PM 8/1/2024 9:49 PM 8/1/2024 8:54 PM 8/1/2024 7:15 PM 8/1/2024 6:51 PM 8/1/2024 6:37 PM 26 The Parks at Francis Ranch Community Survey 65 Hope tennis courts have lights 66 Please include a parent and child swing like the one at Imagine Playground. Burke equipment is wonderful and durable. 67 Lots of shade spots for the summer time. 68 I used to live in Irvine and LOVED the Bill Barber Memorial Park. The garden was beautiful in the spring and summer, I would love to see something similar with wisterias for our parks here. They also had picnic shelters which I saw constantly rented out for parties on the weekends when I walked my dog around the park. It was such a lively and well rounded park that could be a great inspiration. 69 Please add plenty of shaded areas 70 Please make upscale park with amenities for both children and adults. 71 Dedicated and covered pickleball courts is the need of the times. 72 Ziplines 8/1/2024 6:27 PM 8/1/2024 5:46 PM 8/1/2024 5:09 PM 8/1/2024 5:00 PM 8/1/2024 4:22 PM 8/1/2024 3:23 PM 8/1/2024 12:02 PM 8/1/2024 11:51 AM 27 Attachment 3 The Parks at Francis Ranch Design Survey Which is your PREFERRED DESIGN for the Northern Park? Select one (1) option. Answer Choices Responses Pop -Up Survey TOTAL Concept B 54.12% 87 97 184 Concept A 45.88% 88 68 156 Answered 175 165 340 Skipped 8 8 Which is your PREFERRED DESIGN for the Northern Park? Select one (1) option. 56.00% — 54.00% 52.00% 50.00% 48.00% 46.00% • 44.00% 42.00% 40.00% Concept B Concept A Responses 28 The Parks at Francis Ranch Design Survey Which is your PREFERRED DESIGN for the Southern Park? Select one (1) option. Answer Choices Responses Pop Up Survey TOTAL Concept A 57.69% 88 107 195 Concept B 42.31% 87 56 143 Answered 175 163 338 Skipped 10 10 70.00% 60.00 % 50.00% 40.00 % 30.00% 20.00% 10.00 % 0.00% Which is your PREFERRED DESIGN for the Southern Park? Select one (1) option. Concept A Concept B ■ Responses 29 The Parks at Francis Ranch Design Survey What is your PREFERRED THEME? Select one (1) option. Answer Choices Responses Pop Up Survey TOTAL Exploration (of the self, of the world, of ideas) 58.86% 126 80 206 Elemental Universe (sound, light, time, space, air, fire, water, earth) 21.14% 36 38 74 Ranch (inspired by local Dublin ranching history) 20.00% 23 47 70 Answered 185 165 350 Skipped 8 8 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% What is your PREFERRED THEME? Select one (1) option. r Exploration (of the self, of the world, of ideas) Elemental Universe (sound, light, time, space, air, fire, water, earth) Ranch (inspired by local Dublin ranching history) Responses 30 The Parks at Francis Ranch Design Survey What is your preferred style of SLIDING FEATURE for the play areas? Select one (1) choice. Answer Choices Responses Spiral/corkscrew 50.00% 76 Straight chute 27.63% 42 Tunnel 22.37% 34 Answered 152 Skipped 21 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% What is your preferred style of SLIDING FEATURE for the play areas? Select one (1) choice. Spiral/corkscrew 1 Straight chute Tunnel Responses 31 The Parks at Francis Ranch Design Survey What is your preferred style of CLIMBING FEATURE for the play areas? Select one (1) choice. Answer Choices Responses Climbing wall 50.00% 77 Net 32.47% 50 Spinner 17.53% 27 Answered 154 Skipped 19 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% What is your preferred style of CLIMBING FEATURE for the play areas? Select one (1) choice. 20.00% 10.00% - 0.00% -L ok Climbing wall Net Spinner Responses 32 The Parks at Francis Ranch Design Survey What is your preferred style of SWINGING FEATURE for the play areas? Select one (1) choice. Answer Choices Responses Belt swing 72.73% 112 Inclusive swing 22.08% 34 Bucket swing 5.19% 8 Answered 154 Skipped 19 80.00 % 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00 % 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% What is your preferred style of SWINGING FEATURE for the play areas? Select one (1) choice. Belt swing Inclusive swing Bucket swing ■ Responses 33 The Parks at Francis Ranch Design Survey What is your preferred style of BALANCING FEATURE for the play areas? Select one (1) choice. Answer Choices Responses Logs 44.52% 69 Beams 29.68% 46 Pods 25.81% 40 Answered 155 Skipped 18 50.00% 45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% What is your preferred style of BALANCING FEATURE for the play areas? Select one (1) choice. Logs Beams Pods Responses 34 The Parks at Francis Ranch Design Survey What FITNESS EQUIPMENT options would you prefer in the Northern Park? Select your top four (4) choices. Answer Choices Responses Chest/Back Press 50.00% 78 Row/Push-Up 50.00% 78 Stretch 48.08% 75 Ab Crunch / Leg Lift 45.51 % 71 Plyometrics 44.23% 69 Parallel Bars 35.90% 56 Balance Steps 28.85% 45 Mobility 23.72% 37 Answered 156 Skipped 17 What FITNESS EQUIPMENT options would you prefer in the Northern Park? Select your top four (4) choices. 60.00% 50.00% 40.00 % 30.00% 20.00% 10.00 % 0.00% y;\tea moo_\Q �r\ Q\�o Qata \a. ,ce ( Responses 35 The Parks at Francis Ranch Design Survey What configuration would you prefer for FITNESS EQUIPMENT in the Northern Park? Select one (1) option. Answer Choices Responses All equipment grouped together in one location 78.21% 122 Equipment located in different areas around the park 21.79% 34 Answered 156 Skipped 17 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% What configuration would you prefer for FITNESS EQUIPMENT in the Northern Park? Select one (1) option. ■ All equipment grouped together in Equipment located in different areas one location around the park Responses 36 The Parks at Francis Ranch Design Survey What type of SPORTS COURT would you prefer for the Southern Park? Select one (1) option. Answer Choices Responses Basketball 62.18% 97 Fustal 37.82% 59 Answered 156 Skipped 17 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% What type of SPORTS COURT would you prefer for the Southern Park? Select one (1) option. II Basketball Fustal ■ Responses 37 City Council Meeting The Parks at Francis Ranch Tuesday, December 3, 2024 IP DUBLIN CALIFORNIA 38 Project Introduction Location of future Francis Ranch parks in relation to other parks in Dublin. Francis Rar Project background • 573 homes both Single Fami Multi Family Units - within 6 • 2 public parks o Developer built in partr of Dublin o Guided by direction in t Recreation Master Plan o Northern Park - PassivE dog area, fitness equipm picnic/BBQ, restroom, s o Southern Park - Active pickleball, tennis, basket area I - I TRUMARKHDMES Northern Park 5.5 Acres cxa ` fis .1- L ,L .` ,. skirt d`s.p Nl. Orchid N5 - Marigold • 40 Project Context and Timeline PUBLIC PROCESS COMMUNITY SURVEY AUGUST 2024 WE ARE HERE! COUNCIL MEETING TO PRESENT CONCEPT PLANS DECEMBER 2024 DUBLIN COMMUNITY ZOOM MEETING TO REVIEW SURVEY RESULTS & COLLECT INPUT SEPTEMBER 2024 PLAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY INPUT ON DESIGN ALTERNATIVES DESIGN SURVEY POP-UP AT SPLATTER SEPTEMBER 2024 PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEEETING NOVEMBER 2024 CONSTRUCTION BEGINS YOUR PARKS ARE COMPLETE! s at Francis Ranchm CALIFORNIA Community Outreach ROUND 1 Online survey: August 1-16, 2024 Zoom meeting: September 4, 2024 273 total participants What we heard: • Top active amenity: Play structure • Top passive amenity: Walkways & trails • Top play feature: Sliding • Top themes: Elemental Universe & Exploration THE PARKS AT FRANCIS RANCH City of Dublin • • • • •• �••••••.• •.• • •.• • ••• • • • • •• •:• • •• • ; •. PLACE ONE (I) DOT BELOW IF THIS IS YOUR FOR THE SOUTHERN PARK. SOUTHERN PARK: DESIGN CONCEPT A ROUND 2 Online survey: September 13-27, 2024 Workshop at Splatter: September 14, 2024 340 total participants What we heard: • Northern Park: Concept B • Southern Park: ConceptA • Theme: Exploration • Play features: Spiral slide, climbing wall, belt swing, balancing logs • Fitness equipment: Chest/back press, row/push-up. stretch & ab crunch • Fitness location: Grouped together • Sports court: Basketball .1t4 DUBLIN The Parks at Francis Ranc CALIFORNIA Concept Alternatives: Northern Park Existing Trail Connection /1S / Fitness Area 1> j1 1 I r Il r tN •' ♦ • a •1 ♦♦ • • r 1 Dog Park / al Landcape Area .1t4 DUBLIN / Landcape Area Central Green 1• 1 • r • 1 i \ 1 ./ . 1 . t ♦ \ .‘ Play Area 1 1 ♦ I 1 1 I \ 1 ♦ 1 r J ♦ ♦ • ♦ ♦ • --''//.. .♦ ,''s`♦ I 1 •I'r I ILandcap1 1 / Flex Space I Wrea 11 a 1♦ I 1 • / \>.'I- I 1 1 ‘�//y I I J Landcape L Area Shade Structure _ BBQ Area Restroom I I 11 CONCEPT A Park Signage Fitness Area Multi use —“-• • ! Existing Trail Connection Dog Park • •♦ 1 I- - - r..-. • I Overlook ♦♦ ♦ • 1 • ♦ . I I,�� 1 1 • 4 •• --� . 1 II low �.r .' i s • • 1' % 4 �..• t Land::%pliSi",:\ • ♦ , ••••'...IlArea y• •• 4 11 .� •��� ! 1� Picnic ♦ J ♦ 1 ••• . K ` 11^ Area /' ,j�I Central Green a j --• `. Il i.- �•' .p♦ s��: •• I. Mv.`-' Flex •• •♦: ••• ♦ ♦ ♦ q^' �" s f' 11 r Spaceq ♦ . • ,. S' Flex Space ♦ t :.. .► • 11 • • • c ' �1 �' Landcape Area a '� _'•� 1 Landcape Area • • -_ '� BBQ Area • Plaza ♦♦♦ �• j • ram• • • • Meditation , ° Garden ' • 00 I �. s Play Area • •_ •• •q Restroom Shade Structure CONCEPT B Park Sign ' to The Parks at Francis Ranc CALIFORNIA Concept Alternatives: Southern Park Park Sign QBBQ Area — ' Landcape•'♦"` I ♦� Flex ` \_ ' �' �♦; ,I / Area ♦ ♦ i i ,♦♦\ Space „ •\ �' ♦♦♦ \\mil S��♦ , t FI x Spate �.♦♦♦ ' ,/ ' ''' •• ♦♦ • ''Landcape / ♦ �' $ c', Area 1 I i • Play Area > �. �♦���y •\\ / Restroom • ®♦ , Flex Space 1 Overlook It ) Central Green CONCEPT A • ♦ \\ Butte Courts (2) Park Sign I� Play Area `�♦�♦` ♦ a t` I / I ' 1 I I / I / I I I II 11 11 Sports Courts 11 11 11 le 11 11 11 11 I 11 11 ID I' Central Green 11 11 Overlook 1 — — — BBQ Area r 1 L•` —— • ••C_ / 7 s! t�Shad ! ! `\ Landscape �) ♦ \ Area �♦! ♦ . Flex Space• 1 1�� Restroom • 'Landscape �1 Area 1 • \ Picnic Area \ T \ Bocce Courts (2) CONCEPT B Sports Court The Parks at Francis Ranc Preferred Concept: Northern Park e%11 rift, I ;ce% o"r1 1 FGFNI] LEGEND • Play Area 0 Central Green O Drycreek Arroyo Walkways and Trails 0 Restroorn w/Drinking Fountain 0 Shade Structure 0 Shade Trees 0 Street Trees Dog Park • Ornamental Fence ▪ Connection To Fallon Village regional Trail et Fitness Equipment Park Sign 136Q Area • Overlook (r, Flex Space cfri Meditation Garden Picnic Area THEME: EXPLORATION - CALIFORNIA Preferred Concept: Southern Park Iv'nI,,r,i-i,,n nf thin Ray Anna LEGEND Play Area Central Green Drycreek Arroyo • Walkways and Trails 0 Restroom wfDrinking Fountain 0 Shade Structure Bocce Courts (2) Basketball Full Size Court Tennis Courts (I) + Pickleball Courts (4) Pollinator Garden It , Street Trees Shade Trees er Park Sign BBQ Area ' Overlook c' Flex Space DG Walkway 1 ill THEME: EXPLORATION - BAY AREA A Questions/Comments DUBLIN CALIFORNIA THANKYOU! TRUMARK HOMES GATES +ASSOCIATES DUBLIN The Parks at Francis Ranc