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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 04 06 Recreation and Open Space Element~ EAR-Based Amendments As requested, the draft elements are being distributed one-at-a-time so that you will have ample time for review, prior to the April 6 8~ April 20 Joint Local Planning Agency~City Commission Meetings. VI. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE -Staff Analysis Executive Summary To better reflect the growing needs of the City for parkland, and in support of the desire for increased greenspace as further discussed under the major issue of "Population, Density and Greenspace" (2008 Evaluation and Appraisal Report), the Overall Parkland Level of Service (LOS) acreage has been changed from 5 acres per 1,000 residents to 8 acres per 1,000 residents. Additionally, a LOS for Open Space has been included. This LOS has been set at 4 acres per 1,000 residents to encourage the provision of public open space in Winter Springs. The intent of the Recreation and Open Space Element is to address both recreation AND open space. The term "Open Space" can be misleading and misused. The current definition has been replaced with a definition from the Florida Statutes, to provide clarity. Several new policies have been added relating to Open Space. As illustrated below, even with the new LOS, the City is well positioned to accommodate the park and recreational needs of its citizens: Table VI-1: Park and Open Space Acreage, Based on Level of Service Standards Total Overall Parkland (1) (8 acres per 1,000 residents) Open Space (2) (4 acres per 1,000 residents) Year Population Existing Acreage Required Surplus/ (Deficit) Existing Acreage Guideline Surplvs/ (Deficit) 2007 34,433 373.70 275.46 gg.24 141.40 137.72 3.68 2010 35,857 373.70 286.88 86.82 141.40 143.44 -2.04 2015 38,863 373.70 310.88 62.82 141.40 155.44 -14.04 2020 40,319 373.70 322.56 51.14 141.40 161.28 -19.88 2025 42,376 373.70 339.01 34.69 141.40 169.46 -28.06 2030 44,538 373.70 356.32 17,38 141.40 178.16 -36.76 Source: Population- U.S. Census, as adjusted for 2000; University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEER); City of Winter Springs Evaluation and Appraisal Report (1) Includes the total of all public parks and recreational lands including any State and County facilities within the City limits. Therefore the Cross Seminole Trail is included and Jetta Point County Park will be included once developed. (2) Includes the total of all city-owned open space. Some of this land is noted on subdivision plats as "park" but are undevelopable wetlands and are included on the Future Land Use Map as "Recreation and Open Space". The remainder of the lands are conservation lands under the City's jurisdiction and are included on the Future Land Use Map as "Conservation". Conservation lands owned by the St. John's River Water Management District ore not included. The addition of the 40-ocre wetland park in the Town Center will eliminate the deficit, once it is conveyed. • The entire Recreation and Open Space Element has been revised to be more clear and new policies have been added to areas previously overlooked (such as trails) to implement the EAR. Whereas the existing Recreation and Open Space Element includes 30 policies, the proposed Element includes 44 policies. The ordering of the Objectives has remained similar to the existing element: Existing Element Obj. 1.1-level of Service (LOS) [9 policies] Obj. 1.2- Recreational Preferences [4 policies] Obj. 1.3- LOS Updates [deleted] [3 policies] Obj. 1.4- Maintenance [3 policies] Obj. 1.5- Accessibility [3 policies] Obj. 1.6- Private Pk&Rec Facilities [4 policies] Obj. 1.7- Joint Use of Facilities [4 policies] Proposed Element Obj. 1.1-Level of Service [15 policies] Obj. 1.2- Trails [new] [7 policies] Obj. 1.3- Recreational Preferences [6 policies] Obj. 1.4- Maintenance [2 policies] Obj. 1.5- Accessibility [6 policies] Obj. 1.6- Private Pk8~Rec Facilities [4 policies] Obj. 1.7- Interagency Cooperation and Joint Use of Facilities [4 policies] A new objective relating to "Trails" with seven associated policies was added, plus one additional policy, indirectly associated with trails. The objective relating to "LOS Updates" was deleted. These policies were absorbed into Obj. 1 "LOS" 8~ Obj. 3 "Recreational Preferences". The objective relating to "Accessibility" has been broadened to include policies related to public awareness of park and recreation programs. Additionally, multimodal access (vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle) and barrier-free access has been addressed (for elderly, handicapped, and very young). The objective relating to "Joint Use of Facilities" has been broadened to address "Interagency Cooperation and Joint Use of Facilities". Recreational preferences and facility requirements are important factors to be determined by the local population, not by mandated Level of Service. The substantive changes are listed by Major Issue topic: AFFORDABLE AND WORK-FORCE HOUSING - (0 new policies; 0 revised) ELDERLY HOUSING AND MEDICAL CARE - (0 new policies: 1 revised) (Policy 1.5.2) Design all public recreation facilities as barrier-free as possible to accommodate accessibility by the elderly, handicapped and very young. REDEVELOPMENT - (0 new policies; 0 revised) STATE ROAD 434 CORRIDOR - (1 new objective; 10 new policies; 0 revised) Note- the addition of an interconnected network of City trails can help reduce the demand on S.R. 434 as a transportation corridor. Additionally, an interconnected network of trails can help provide connectivity to, and support usage of, the new LYNX 434 Crosstown Route. (Policy 1.1.15) Prior to the vacation of any right-of-way, evaluate the potential of the right-of- way for use as part of a future trail corridor or other alternative transportation linkage. (Objective 1.2) Trails. The City should work to expand the existing Cross Seminole Trail system to include a network of City trails, thereby improving access for pedestrians and cyclists to schools, parks, open spaces, and businesses and for the additional public outdoor recreation opportunities trails provide. (Policy 1.2.1) Encourage public participation in planning and development of all phases of City's trail expansion program. (Policy 1.2.2) Partner with appropriate agencies to study and implement options for future coordinated provisions of a bike trail network. (Policy 1.2.3) Develop standards and guidelines for trail planning, development and maintenance. (Policy 1.2.4) Work with Florida Power 8~ Light (FP8~L) to co-locate trail easements in utility corridors. (Policy 1.2.5) Encourage homeowner associations, whenever possible, to incorporate existing trails into the public trail system. (Policy 1.2.6) Acquire property that can be integrated into the City's existing recreation and proposed trail network system as illustrated on Map VI-3: Conceptual Trails Network System. • (Policy 1.2.7) Make providing trails a priority in the new planning horizon for the connectivity they provide to schools, parks, natural lands, and businesses. (Policy 1.6.4) Require new developments falling within the planned trail network to provide public trail linkages either through or adjacent to the development. (Policy 1.7.2) Work with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Transportation and other trail-related advocacy and support agencies for assistance in developing a local trail network with connectivity to the regional trail system. GREENEWAY INTERCHANGE EMPLOYMENT DISTRICT - (1 new policy. 0 revised) (Policy 1.1.9) Require preservation of ecologically sensitive open spaces in the Greeneway Interchange District and promote connectivity of these natural features for habitat continuity and sustainability. Additionally, require a network of public plazas with interconnected sidewalks to promote an urban pedestrian environment. POPULATION HOUSING DENSITY AND GREENSPACE - (18 new policies. 8 revised) (Policy 1.1.1) Utilize the following LOS standards: Total Public Park and Recreation Land Acreage (including Open Space): Eight (8) acres per 1,000 residents. For purposes of implementing this policy, the City may utilize State and County park lands and trails that are located within the City's jurisdictional boundaries. This standard includes both passive and active recreation lands. Cify Owned Open Space: Four (4) acres per 1,000 residents. Open space is defined as "undeveloped lands suitable for passive recreation or conservation." (Policy 1.1.2) Establish a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee comprised of residents who will work together to review parks and recreation facilities, programs, and trails and make appropriate recommendations to the City Commission. (Policy 1.1.5) Rely upon the State of Florida and Seminole County park facilities and wilderness areas located within a 30-mile driving distance of the City for their value as regional resource- oriented facilities. These areas generally serve a population of over 100,000 and feature outdoor recreation resources and facilities that capitalize on and promote appreciation of the natural environment. (Policy 1.1.6) Rely upon private development to provide and maintain neighborhood parks in areas of new development. A neighborhood park is a facility that serves an entire neighborhood and which is located no more than one-half (1 ~2) mile from the residents served. In cases where a greater distance cannot be avoided, a paved parking area shall also be provided. The size of a neighborhood park shall be dependent on the number of units served as described in the land development code, but shall not be less than one-half acre. Infill development of 20 units or less shall be exempt from this provision. Typical facilities provided in a neighborhood park often include a swimming pool, cabana or clubhouse with restrooms, playground area, paved multi- purpose court, picnic area, fitness trail, and~or open free play area. Open space may also be one component of the dedicated area. (Policy 1.1.7) Require public park and square dedications within the Town Center consistent with the intent of the Squares, Parks, and Streets Map of the Town Center District Code. (See Map VI- 2- Park Dedications Within the Town Center.) Compelling reasons must be made for any deviation in size, location and ownership. Should park ownership and maintenance be retained by a homeowners association, general public access shall not be denied. (Policy 1.1.8) Protect and enhance open space areas and natural features within existing City parks, and do not allow active recreational uses to unnecessarily encroach upon them. -(Policy 1.1.1 1) Acquire park land and develop appropriate facilities by utilizing a variety of funding sources as available, such as the general fund, grants, developer contributions, impact fees, and user fees, as well as creative funding solutions, such as special taxing districts, foundations, private donations, endowments, partnerships, and bond referendums. (Policy 1.1.12) Explore opportunities to provide public recreation access to Lake Jesup. (Policy 1.1.14) Prior to the disposal of non-recreational City-owned land or facilities, evaluate the potential use of such land or facilities for recreation, and whether such land or facilities are needed to maintain or enhance the City's recreation program. (Policy 1.3.1) Periodically survey organized leagues and primary users of active recreation facilities to determine participation rates and demand for services and to determine adjustments to active land use programming. (Policy 1.3.2) Identify demographic changes in the community and incorporate adjustments in recreation provision planning accordingly. (Policy 1.3.3) Reflect neighborhood input in specific park recreation plans. (Policy 1.3.4) Utilize national and regional park planning data trends to proactively adjust programmed park facilities. (Policy 1.3.6) Reflect the results of the community's recreation preferences and needs in prioritizing funding expenditures for maintenance and capital improvements. (Policy 1.4.2) Continue the user fee system for City recreation programs and facilities to offset the cost of maintaining and programming facilities, when appropriate. Except in the context of a City-County cooperative agreement, fee-based recreation programs shall be designed, administered and priced so as to give preference to City residents over non-City residents. (Policy 1.5.4) Continue to enhance the public's awareness of park and recreational programs and events through a variety of print and electronic media formats such as the City's website, brochures newsletters, etc. (Policy 1.5.5) Work to increase public awareness of the need for and benefits of healthy and active lifestyles. (Policy 1.6.1) Require residential developments outside of the Town Center with over 20 units, to provide and maintain neighborhood recreational facilities. Standards for these facilities shall be described in the land development code. The 8 revised Policy 1.1.4 Policy 1.1.10 Policy 1.5.1 Policy 1.5.3 Policy 1.6.2 Policy 1.6.3 Policy 1.7.1 Policy 1.7.3 policies are as follows: (Revised from Policy 1.2.3 (Revised from Policy 1.6.3) (Revised from Policy 1.5.1) (Revised from Policy 1.5.2) (Revised from Policy 1.6.2) (Revised from Policy 1.6.1) (Revised from Policy 1.6.4j (Revised from Policy 1.7.3) ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY - (0 new policies. 0 revised) • City of Winter Springs • Comprehensive Plan RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 9E~ek~er-~e~e~ LPA Draft EAR-Based Amendments. February 10. 2009 Prepared For: City of Winter Springs Community Development Department 1 126 East State Road 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708-2799 Prepared By: Plannina Communities. LLC 2510 Wild Tamarind Blvd. Orlando, FL 32828 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ~. lt1T Y ltCTT~~Tl11~T .........................................................................s.................................... 3. ~ate~e~t~es ........................... ..........................34 ~. ~~.T ~ r verc ~ ~. 16eE=tea€~eri~ee~ta~~eQs ........................................................................................... zc k~. ~~eee~eet~et3a~~ae~s .......................................................... ........................................................ ~8 ~. Seeviee ~eeae ................................................................................................................ 38 ~. ~~~:n~ ~ee~es .................................................................................................................................... ~3 4~~eei/a~~ee~$s I~eeeea~Etef~~ee~s ............................................................................44~ •i VI-i L` • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT VI-ii • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS A. GOALS OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES . 1 B. INTRODUCTION.......... ... ... ... ... . 15 C. INVENTORY OF EXISTING RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE FACILITIES ...........................15 1. Public Parks and Ogen Space . 15 a. Regional Parks .............................................................................................................................17 ~_Tralslin or near Winter Springs) :............................................................................................18 c. Community Parks .........................................................................................................................21 d. Special Use Facilities ..................................................................................................................21 e. Neighborhood Parks ...................................................................................................................22 f. Mini-Parks and Tot-Lots ..............................................................................................................23 g. Open Space .................................................................................................................................24 h. Urban Plazas and Squares .......................................................................................................24 i. Other County Facilities ...............................................................................................................29 j. School Facilities._......___ ............................ ....................._32 2. Private Facilities. .33 D. EXISTING AND FUTURE PARKS AND RECREATION NEEDS ................... .. .. 34 1. Population Trends and User Needs ...............................................................................34 2. Outdoor Recreation Planning Guidelines .....................................................................35 3. Levels of Service (LOS) Standards .................................................................................37 4. Recreational Facilities ...................................................................................................37 5. Meeting Future Recreation and Open Space Needs ...................................................... 41 6. Public Participation in Recreation Plannina ..................................................................41 VI-iii CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT LIST OF TABLES Table VI-1: Park and Oven Space Acreage, Based on Level of Service Standards ...................1 l Table VI- 2: Inventory of Public Parks and Recreational Facilities and Open Space 2009.......26 Table VI- 3: Inventory of Private Recreational Facilities, 2008 ...............................................34 Table VI-4: Use Guidelines for User-Oriented Recreation Activities 2007 .............................45 Table VI-5: Population Guidelines for User-Oriented Recreation Activities. 2008 ..................46 Table VI-6: Site Guidelines for Community Outdoor Recreation Resources and Facilities. 200748 LIST OF MAPS Map VI- 1: Inventor y of Public Parks and Recreation Facilities and Open Space .................. 12 Map VI- 2: Park Ded ications within the Town Center.. 13 Map VI- 3: Conceptu al Trails Network Map ........................................................................... 14 Map VI- 4: Seminole Count~Trails Construction Map ............................................................ 20 Map VI- 5: Park Service Areas -WILL UPDATE ...................................................................... 43 Map VI- 6: Target Areas for New Parks -WILL UPDATE ...................................................... 432 •i VI-iv CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT • CHAPTER VI RECREATION 8~ OPEN SPACE ELEMENT B:A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES GOAL 1: To provide adequate open space, parks, and recreation facilities to ~~---~ `'-~ ~~~~'~ ~r-nable high quality participation for all ~='~t~rer•-~r}f~~4-residents and visitors. Objective 1.1: Level of Service Standards for Parks. To ensure that the City has an adequate acreage of park lands and open space, th_e City shall utilize Level of Service ('. standards. Policy 1.1.1: residents. acres per 1,000 This standard includes • e-i'kte~3R--€ei-vcccit2hi~~`-'n'i=~-y~i i~t3E~ ic)Czn'acnz'~---icy= ~~_ 6e . , :, . , . .•> > ., • ,u both passive and active 4=+trl~-:•~~' ~ °' F ~~'~~~~•~, , ~~' ~~ , ~f~~~ ~:~~~, ~ ~ recreation lands. y~ ^.:^.n:..afi~:,:a ~~~~~ ~---6et~t~ lei {~}-Cit~Owned Oven Space: Four (41 acres per 1,000 residents. ='''~~•• : ~~'~°•'-ie~r-~ ~ i~e•i~~~f}lxrrl~<~~c} ~a~k-~~-rex~eeft~: Open space is VI-1 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Policy 1.1.2: Establish a Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee comprised of residents who will work together to review parks and recreation facilities, programs, and trails and make appropriate recommendations to the City Commission. Policy 1.1.3: Maintain an inventory of the location, size. condition and amenities available at each public park, recreation area and open space. This inventory shall be updated ever~vear. Policy 1.1.4: Implement and periodically update recreation guidelines and criteria for park sites and facilities sl9e~d- based on industry standards and comparison with those of neighboring and comparable jurisdictions. • Policy 1.1.5: Rely upon the State of Florida and Seminole CountX, park facilities and wilderness areas located within a 30- mile driving distance of the City ' the-E+tjr-for their value as regional resource-oriented facilities. These areas generally serve a population of over 100.000 and feature outdoor recreation resources and facilities that capitalize on and promote appreciation of the natural environment. Policy 1.1.6: ReIY upon izprivate development to provide and maintain neighborhood parks in areas of new development. A neighborhood park is a facility that serves an entire neighborhood ~- °~~° ---~`'- ~ w.:~:w..-~.. nd which is located no grea~e~more than ne-half (1 /21 mile from ~kese-the residents. 'T"-~ --:~:---•---- ~:~~ ~r- served. In cases where a greater distance cannot be avoided. a pave parking area shall also be provided. The size of a neighborhood park shall be dependent on the number of units served as described in the land development code. but shall not be less than one-half acre. Infill development of 20 units or less shall be eye-exempt from this provision. Typical facilities provided in a neighborhood park often include a swimming pool. cabana or clubhouse with restrooms, playground areas; rep. paved multi- • VI-2 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT purpose courts, picnic areas fitness trail, and/or open ar free play area~~g Open space may also be one component of the dedicated area. ~ase~~eer ~-- ` --~'~`~~s-Lek-~eees~~ka~~e-:miner "~"J" • ' ~e~3e~ VI-3 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Policy 1.1.7• eauire public park and square dedications within the Town Center consistent with the intent of the Squares, Parks. and Streets Map of the Town Center District Code. (See Map VI-2# Park ~ications Within the Town Center.) Compelling reasons must be made for any deviation in size. location and ownership. Should park ownership and maintenance be retained by a homeowners association, general public access shall not be denied. Policy 1.1.8: Protect and enhance open space areas and natural features within existing City parks, and do not allow active recreational uses to unnecessarily encroach upon them. Policy 1.1.9: Require preservation of ecologically sensitive open r~ spaces in the Greeneway Interchange District and promote connectivity of these natural features for habitat continuity and sustainability. AdditionallX,, require a network of public plazas with interconnected sidewalks to promote an urban pedestrian environment. Policy 1.1.10: Pursue additional sites for active public recreational opportunities for current and future residents through I_and_acquisition and/or public/private partnerships. Policy 1.1.11: cauire nark land and develop appropriate facilities by utilizing a varietx of funding sources as available, such as the general fund. grants. developer contributions. impact fees. and user fees. as well as creative funding solutions. such as special taxing districts. foundations. private donations. endowments. partnerships. and bond referendums. i~•-1-~~~Palic~e ~6.1. ~: Explore opportunities to provide public recreation access to Lake Jesup. p-~- ~.~;~ice~ ~ ~ ~ s_ __ Perpetually hold in public ownership, those lands identified in this element °~;~on Map VI-1 for recreation and open space purposes. U VI-4 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Policy 1.1.14: Prior to the disposal of non-recreational City-owned land or facilities, evaluate the potential use of such land or facilities for recreation, and whether such land or facilities are needed to maintain or enhance the City's recreation proaram. Policy 1.1.15: Prior to the vacation of any right-of-way. evaluate the potential of the right-of-way for use as part of a future trail corridor or other alternative transportation linkage. Objective 1.2: Trails. The City should work to expand the existing Cross Seminole Trail system to include a network of City trails. thereby improving access for pedestrians and cyclists to schools. parks. open spaces. and business es and for the additional public outdoor recreation opportunities trails provide. Policy 1.2.1: Encourage public participation in planning and development of all phases of City's trail expansion proaram. Policy 1.2.2: Partner with appropriate agencies to study and implement options for future coordinated provisions of a b ike f tra i I network. Policy 1.2.3: Develop standards and guidelines for trail planning. development and maintenance. Policy 1.2.4: Work with Florida Power 8~ Light (FP8~L1 to co-locate trail easements in utility corridors. Policy 1.2.5: Encourage homeowner associations whenever possible, to incorporate existing trails into the public trail system. Policy 1.2.6: Acquire property that can be integrated into the City's existing recreation and proposed trail network system as illustrated on Map VI-3: Conceptual Trails Network System. Policy 1.2.7: Make providing trails a priority in the new planning horizon for the connectivity they provide to schools. parks. natural lands. and businesses. Objective 1.3: Study of Recreation Preferences. $~E~?##~eThg City shall to determine the recreational preferences an needs of eke-City residents Policy 1.3.1: Periodicallx survey organized leagues and primarX users of active recreation facilities to determine ~J VI-5 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT participation rates and demand for services and to determine adjustments to active land use programming. ":u ~. :~~~ ~ @i~,„y,_~„_'~e~~; Identify demographic changes in the communitx and incorporate adjustments in recreation Re;T~ provision planning accordingly. ~2-r1~-'eke-Cog-~al~eee~-rr-de~a~ed~eereQi st~rr~e~}e Policy ~~- 1.3.3: Reflect neighborhood input in specific park recreation I~,a ns. Policy 1.3.4: Utilize national and regional park planning data trends to proactively adjust programmed park facilities. ~~_. _~~~ ~.~. ~~~;~i~1~3,_.5~„ Develop and implement aCity-wide recreation survey every five years. The recreational needs survey shall inquire about recreational preferences in terms of facilities and recreational/educational programs, frequency of use of parks and recreational facilities, location of most frequently used facilities, willingness to pay user fees, location and age profile of respondents, household size, and travel method to preferred/most used parks and recreational facilities. RAiT~-y--~r~z '1"L .. 71,. ~1_,. ,.....1 D__~__4:~~ N,f..,.4..~ ill,.... ,_L,.71 :.....1.__.1.. .. L .. !" ~~ • f f VI-6 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Reflect the results of the community's recreation preferences and needs in prioritizing funding expenditures for maintenance and capital improvements. Objective 1.4: Park Maintenance. _ All City parks shall be maintained and improved in a manne r that is consistent with the ~eeFee#ien-needs of the City residents, and ~+r~gwhich maximizes the potential of the individual recreational facilities. Policy 1.4.1: ~'~7cRenovate and/or uearade the City's parks and recreational facilities as needed to provide improved recreational opportunities. Policy 1.4.2: Continue the user fee system for City recreation programs and facilities to offset the cost of maintaining and programming facilities, when appropriate. Except in the context of aCity-County cooperative agreement, fee-based recreation programs shall be designed. administered and priced so as to give preference to City residents over non-City residents. > > VI-7 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ~'~ ~~' Policy 1.4.3• Objective 1.5: Accessibility. The Cif shall provide and maintain appropriate operational park and recre ation access for all segments of the Citespopulation Policy 1.5.1: Continue to provide adequate and appropriate automobile, bicycle and pedestrian access to all public parks and facilities. Policy 1.5.2: Design all public recreation facilities as barrier-free as possible to accommodate accessibility by the elderlX,, han ica a an ver o n . Policy 1.5.3: Continue to provide adequate parking space including handicapped parking, and bicycle racks at recreation sites. Policy 1.5.4: Continue to enhance the public's awareness of park and recreational programs and events through a variety of print and electronic media formats such as the City's website, brochures newsletters, etc. Policy 1.5.5: Work to increase public awareness of the need for and benefits of healthy and active lifestyles. ~ ~~i~ ~- `~' ~~+:~ .~ ~„ lei}}-eContinue to rovi ~~ scholarship program for low-income families. Objective 1.6: Privote Parks and Recreation Facilities. The City shall eeerd~irr~eencouraae the re servation and use of private lands for park and recreation facilities and open spat . Policy 1.6.1: '~''--- ~'--a-- --~^-a:---------~ fi)~itPiw~.-onr~ orb ~ a C r Y u- cc-ur . Require residential developments outside of the Town Center with over 20 units to provide and maintain neighborhood recreational VI-8 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT facilities. Standards for these facilities shall be described in the land development code. Policy 1.6.2: Revise open space regulations for subdivisions and other new developments in the land development code. ;. ~# $~ > i.fi.~v Assess park and recreation impact fees to new residential development as a pro rata share of the costs required to expand or acquire capital facilities or equipment made necessary by the new construction from which the fees are collected or for principal payments on debt instruments for these facilities and services. (Cross Reference: See Capital Improvements Element, Policy 1.4.4) ._.L ..4L ..~ :... ~L .. L ..._.. ~t 1,.... ,] ~ ....L :... 1:.... ,.C 1,.... ,] ,.L..II Policy 1.6.4: Require new developments falling within the planned trail network to provide public trail linkages either through or adjacent to the development. Objective 1.7: Interagency Cooperation and Joint use of Facilities. The City shall continue ~e-ee~ecoordination efforts with agencies and developers a~-~ke~~-age~eies-to provide quality development of recreation areas. and to avoid duplication of recreation facilities; including provisions for joint use of _ facilities to meet the recreation demands of the City's citizens. ~e~s~: VI-9 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Policy 1.7.1: Coordinate park and open space planning with adjacent jurisdictions. Policy 1.7.2: Work with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Transportation and other trail- related advocacy and support agencies for assistance in developing a local trail network with connectivity to the regional trail system. Policy 1.7.3: Continue coordination with the Seminole County School Board, to allow the use of school board facilities by the general public. Parks and schools shall be collocated to the extent possible to optimize the shared use of facilities. (Cross Reference• See Future Land Use Element. Policy 1.1 1.91 • C] Policy 1.7.4: eview updates to e~-the County +~•iele-Parks and Recreation Master Plan, fe Viand make the necessary updates to this element to achieve consistency. VI-10 • `~ ~J J CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Table VI-1: Park and Open Space Acreage Based on Level of Service Standards Total Overall Parkland (1) Open Space (2) Year Population (8 acres per 1,000 residents) (4 acres per 1,000 residents) Existina Acreage wired Sur Iu fi it Existina Acreage Guideline Sur lus D fi i 2007 34,433 37.0 275.46 98.24 141.4 137.72 ~~ 2010 35 57 373.70 286.88 86.82 141.4 143.44 _2.04 ~~ ~ 373.70 X10.88 62.82 141. 155.44 -14. 4 2020 40.319 __ 373.70 _ .~ ~ 4 . . . ~ ~ 141. 1 1. •~~ 2025 42 76 37.0 339.01 .__ _ . .. . ... 34 69 141 40 169 46 .__ _ 28 06 _ . ___. __ . . - . 2030 44,538 373.709,4 356.32 17 38 141.40 378.16 . avurce: roouianon- u.a. census. as eaiuctsan rnr ~nnn• university of Florida BLr , of F~rv~nmir nnrl Rneinne¢ Reeanr~h fRFRPI City of Winter S rings Evaluation and Appraisal R nnrt (11 Includes the total of all ublic park n~a r rnntinn I lands including any Ctnfe n~~ [ N ~* f ilities within the City limits Therefore the Cross Seminole Trail is included and (nttn Dnint County Park will be included onco rlnvnlnnnrl (21 Includes the total of all city-owned open s2gca Some of this land is noted on wbdivision plats as "park" but are ~ndevelopable wetlands and are inr~ii~orl n the Future Land s Mao as "Rerrentinn n d Open Space" The remainder of the Is~nds are conservation lands under the City's iurisdicr~an and ar inc~~~~ad on the Future Land s Map as "Conservation". Conservation lands owned by the St. John's River Water Management District are not included T n dition of the 40 acre v~eLland park in the Town Center will eliminate the defi it onco it is convened VI-11 1 i ~~ ~~- \! ~~, /~ ~ l `. _._~' / ~j ,._ _ __ _ ..j I(r ' rL;P +~~ I ' ~~ ;_ .. ` F~~'i ~l...i,. ~~ ~ _~71~ _. ,~_._._ k __ r _ M~ n x. ~ x'. ~. ~...,~ ;: ~a ~~ ~~ 0 a~ v i ~. 0 A N O C w O fD N N O -~ Q 3 7 7~ (Q O O~ ~ ~ N ~ O O ~O /' • ,,. ~ r~.. 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E 2.29 AC ~ l`.1 •.14 AC ^ ~ ~ ~ EXi5TINC TRA!l. A.",GN~+P_V"s ~ ~ UNPAYEO TRAIL AROA05~0 ~~r~r~~ AAVEO TRAtI Lf;= T STATi( ky~ ~~ SINE ROAD (C;Ti i_F CTC)a} VI-14 • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT B. INTRODUCTION . _ , -- . The quality of life for Winter Springs' residents is linked closely to the development and management of awell-maintained. accessible system of public parks. trails and open space. The City of Winter Springs is well known for its award- winning Central Winds Park and the quality of recreational programs and events offered there. Such facilities play a key role in shaping both the landscape and the auality of life of Winter Springs' residents through the conservation of natural resources and provision of recreational facilities. It is the intent of the City to provide an appropriate balance of both active and passive recreation for the community. The auality of life for residents of Winter Springs is not only linked to the availability of awell-maintained system of public park and recreation facilities. but also to the_ quality of the natural resources they contain. Privately managed parks, open space and facilities provide additional components of the open space and recreational system serving Citx residents. As additional parks are developed. consideration for the balance between conservation issues and the provision of active recreation becomes an important ingredient in the park development process. The City's lead office in charge of arks and recreational ro rams is the Parks and Recreation Department. The purpose of thisdata is to identify existing and planned open space and recreation facilities, eisl3-review Level of Service~LOSa standards for these facilities, and analyze current and projected park and recreational needs which support the Recreation and Open Space Element. The Element includes specific goals, objectives, and policies to guide the provision of recreation and open space facilities through the year >-2030. C. INVENTORY OF EXISTING RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE FACILITIES Parks conserve open space and natural resources and provide recreation opportunities. In general, parks are categorized as being either activity-based or resource-based. Activity-based parks provide user-oriented, recreation facilities designed for a specific purpose such as tennis, basketball, softball or soccer, while resource-based parks utilize the natural environment to provide more passive activities such as picnicking, hiking, fishing, swimming, or boating. The City of Winter Springs provides a wide range of recreation opportunities to its residents. The City's park inventory includes numerous e~-fete}-e~-1~-parks and recreational facilities where citizens can enjoy both active and passive forms of recreation. (See Table VI-2: Inventory of Public Parks and Recreational Facilities and Open Space 20091. 1. Public Parks and Open Space -~~~--` `'-~ The Winter Springs park system - r--- ---~ - -- ncompasses approximately 373.7~9~ acres of VI-15 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT public parklands and open space. Map VI- 1 shows the location of these parks. City parks have been classified ~ , ,in conaruence with guidelines set forth in Florida's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Pla . (2007) published by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and 9J-5. Florida Administrative Code (FAC). The categories utilized by the City include regional parks (State and County), community parks. neighborhood parks. tot lots. urban plazas and squares. and open space. -0nly sites that are publicly owned have been included in this section. , a ~,_., ,:,_,...~.. _..~ :~..,._a..a As noted on 'Iab)e :': I~~~n~eTable VI-2. many City parks offer both passive ter- _ nd active recreation. :' opportunities. Some examples are Central Winds Park, Ranchlands Park, and Sam Smith Park, all of which offer active recreational facilities as well as passive areas for fishing and picnicking. • VI-16 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT a. Regional Parks Regional Parks are large, resource-based parks serving more than two communities and €erfeaturina outdoor recreation, , resources and facilities that capitalize on and promote appreciation of the natural environment. Regional parks should serve a population of over 100.000 (aenerallX located ~~within an hour's driving distance of the .park ~'-~••'a ~~~-~ 1 and should range in size from a minimum of 250 acres to as much as several thousand acres. The City relies on the State and the County for the provision and maintenance of regional parks. There are iumerous regional resource-=based parks and wilderness areas accessible to the City of Winter Springs residents (see Florida Managed Habitat Conservation Areas Map located in the Conservation Element): --~k~e Florida State Parks within 25 miles of Winter Springs include: Driving Distance* Name of Recreational Area: Acreage: 1 2.5 miles Wekiva Springs State Park 6.900 acres . 23 miles Rock Springs Run State Reserve 15,000 acres 23 miles Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park- 17.650 acres *driving mileagg taken from Winter Springs Town Center St- John's River Water Management District > > ' .Recreation Lands include: Driving Distance*: Name of Recreational Area: Acreage: 9.2 miles Lake Jesup Conservation Area 5257 1 1.7 miles Little-Big Econ State Forest 9.563 25 miles Buck Lake 9638 25 miles Seminole Ranch 29 *driving,mileage taken from Winter Springs Town Center Seminole County Wilderness and Preserve Areas include: Driving Distance* Name of Rea-eational Area: Acreage: 3.8 miles Spring Hammock Preserve 1500 acres (includes Environmental Studies Center) 6.9 miles Black Hammock Wilderness Area 700 acres VI-17 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 8.5 miles Lake Jesup Wilderness Area 490 acres 10.5 miles Black Bear Wilderness Area 1650 acres 10.6 miles Econ River Wilderness Area 230 acres 10.8 miles Geneva Wilderness Area 180 acres (Includes Ed Yarborouah Nature Center) 13.6 miles Lake Procter Wilderness Area 475 acres 15.7 miles Chuluota Wilderness Area 625 acres *driving mileage taken from Winter Sprinas Town Center b. Trails (in or near Winter Sprinasl: A network of trails provides a ranae of economic. aesthetic, environmental and recreation benefits to citizens of a community. beyond the benefits that accrue to private landowners. A trails network can increase residential and commercial ~ro~erty values. encourage the revitalization of declinina area, attract tourist, and provide an alternative to the use of automobiles that can help reduce traffic congestion. The City has participated in reaional trail planning and development activities in recent years that have substantially increased access to trail recreational opportunities for City residents. T~ ..aa":~... `'-~''ross Seminole Trail The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Greenways and Trails owns, and has sub-leased to Seminole County, the Cross Seminole Trail, a portion of which is located in Winter Springs. The Seminole County Parks and Recreation Department is in charge of maintaining the trail. An Interlocal Agreement exists between the City of Winter Springs and Seminole County regarding use and maintenance of the Cross Seminole Trail. The City of Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Department assisted with the design of the restroom facility located at the Black Hammock , ,~ ,Trailhead (State Road 434 at State Road 417 (Seminole Expresswayl, and is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the restroom facility. The trail currently runs six (61 miles from',°~'~~~~ `--~~••~~' aver Elementary School in Winter Springs to the intersection of State Road 434 and State Road 426 in downtown Oviedo. Other built sections of the trail include from CR 46A south to Green Way Boulevard in Lake Mary and from Mikler Road to the Orange County Line. The Cross Seminole Trail connects with the Seminole Wekiva Trail via the I-4 Pedestrian Bridae in Lake Mary. Upon completion. the Cross Seminole Trail will be a 34.5 mile Iona continuous trail connecting Altamonte Springs. Longwood. Lake Mary, Winter Sprinas, and Oviedo and connecting to the Cady Way Trail and the Orange County Trail System. The trail will ~~~=l~run from Spring Hammock Preserve in Winter Springs to Howell Branch Road at the Orange County Line and will connect several parks includina: Central Winds Park, Soldier's Creek Park. Big Tree Park, Greenwood Lakes Park. Sweetwater Creek Park, "''~~°~--•~ "°°'-, Lawton House Park, and Spring Hammock. The trail will also connect :Timseven schools: Layer Elementary Winter Springs High School, Indian VI-18 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Trails Middle School, Keeth Elementary, Trinity Preparatory School, Oviedo High School, and Lawton Elementary. _ .. > > > > > > > cc " The Cross Seminole Trail is currentlyunder construction from the Oviedo Mall to State Road 434. Design is complete on the segment from Mikler to Red Bua Lake Road and construction is scheduled to begin in late 2008. A pedestrian overpass is programmed to be constructed over Red Bua Lake Road beginning in the fall 2008, with a connection to State Road 426 near the Oviedo Mall. The trail will also be realigned by the FDOT State Road 426 widening project. The trail will cross at the signalized intersection of Marketplace Blvd 8~ State Road 426 and connect with the trail corridor along Aulin Avenue. Map VI- 2 on the following pace depicts existing and future portions of the Cross Seminole Trail. C • VI-19 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT I Maa VI- 4: Seminole County Trails Construction Map r~t~nale ~Q~r~t ~ons~ruction Map Riverti:ralk r __.. -{ _ .~<: - ,~ d-X. ~'I ..:,f~~mn.Y Seminole 1rl~ekiva Trail s.R a=s __ _. r~issm~ la^k Cross Seminole Trail j ' CST South sII ! APEC 4'ST tA& IB APE'' { \, ~, SpeiiRl ~l~CCiS ~.Q~1 AJflUS:ZOOd wvrNSemino:ew~rttfgov;...ms r is0'i ';~ ^x2 ~ J i h:. __ -__ __. ._.. Florida National Scenic Trail Tra i I ~ Existing Under Construction Programrneci for Construction Proposed ~' Flagler Trail Flagler Trail ..~, .^.ST Souk II Cathcart The Florida National Scenic Trail was congressionally established in 1983 and is a hiking trail network that provides access to scenic wilderness areas. A portion of the Cross Seminole Trail coincides with the Florida National Scenic Trail. fl The Great Florida Girding Trail The Great Florida Birdina Trail is a program of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, supported in part by the Florida Department of Transportation and the Wildlife Foundation of Florida. In Seminole County, self- auided designated trails are included at the Little-Big Econ State Forest, the Lake Procter Wilderness Area, and the Geneva Wilderness Area. Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail The Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail is officially designated as part of Florida's Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. Access to this scenic wilderness river is provided via a canoe launch site beginning 2.5 miles northwest of Chuluota on State Road 419 (only 1 1 miles driving distance from Winter Sprinasl. The trail winds eastward through 18-miles of forested flatlands. swamps, and pasture, and eventually feeds into the St. John's River. This river flows • VI-20 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT northeasterly to its junction with the St. Johns River where the trail ends 1.5 miles downstream (northl of the confluence. Bear Creek Nature Trail Bear Creek Nature Trail, owned and maintained bYthe City, provides a passive area with a .5 mile nature trail paralleling Bear Creek. ~F-~~. ~. Community Parks Community parks are defined as "ride to" parks that should be located near major streets or arterials. Community parks are designed to serve the needs of four to six neighborhoods that have residents within a radius of up to three (3) miles. Typical facilities found in community parks are designed to serve fl~all apes and may include both passive and active recreation opportunities such as playground areas, recreation buildings, sports fields, paved multipurpose courts, picnic areas, open or free play areas, swimming pools, and landscaping. Community parks ---~``-~•~ •'~~ ~:",-'nclude: Central Winds Park, Sunshine Park, Torcaso Park, Trotwood Park, °~~' u..,... ~,......,_ r,r......... ~r....a glumberg Blvd. and Veteran's Memorial in the Town Center, the Black Hammock Trailhead. and the future Jetta Point County Park. Some parks may fall under more than one category. Most County parks are considered communityparks, but those that host national competitions and tournaments can easily be classified as regional parks. Central Winds Park, -- located on Lake Jesup, for instance, has been classified as a community park, due to its geographic area ~~r'~~:nd the type of recreational facilities and activities offered. However, numerous civic festivals and special events are held in the park, drawing citizens from all over Seminole County and the Central Florida area. For this reason, Central Winds Park has been locally considered a regional park. This park offers competition quality baseball, softball, and soccer fields, which are reserved for league-play only, as well as basketball courts, volleyball courts, horseshoes, playground, concession stand, the City's Parks 8~ Recreation Office, and restrooms. Additionally, a passive area located on the west side includes a fishing area, pavilions, picnic grills, and an amphitheatre. A recent expansion to the park added additional baseball, softball, and soccerffootball fields, as well as lacrosse fields and a dog park with large dog, small dog and training areas. Together, the Central Winds Park and the expansion total 98.5 acres. d. Special Use Facilities Special use facilities are designed to serve the unique recreational needs of certain population groups, .. VI-21 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT . , .. The elderly are afforded the Senior Center Complex, a 1 3.500 square foot facility, located at Sunshine Park. The complex was expanded in 2007 and includes a new indoor therapy cool, a large multi-purpose room, billiard/acme room, kitchen, restrooms, arts and crafts room. conference room, lounge area, and two offices. The theraeY pool is one of only two cublic facilities in the County. The center is operated by City staff and a senior organization. Membership can be obtained for a reasonable fee. Members can utilize the Senior Center to en'~oy the following activities: Arts 8~ Crafts Dance Classes Bingo/ Card Playing Lunch on Wednesdaxs Charity Benefits Movies Social Functions Medical Examinations Computer Classes Exercise. Yoga 8~ Tai Chi The youna are afforded the Civic Center Complex, a 4000 sauare foot facility, also located at Sunshine Park and connected to the Senior Center by a covered breezeway. This facility includes a commercial type kitchen. restrooms, stage, and dance floor. The Civic Center offers many recreational opportunities for the youna, including the Winter Springs Summer Youth Program. During the program, children have the opportunity to carticicate in activities such as trips and tours. swimming. arts and crafts, and outdoor games. Additionally, the Civic Center offers meeting space for Boy/Girl Scouts. civic, religious and private organizations. charity benefits. City meetings/training,/parties, homeowners associations. etc. The Civic Center Complex also offers rental of the facility for weddings. receptions and ap roes. Both the Senior Center and the Civic Center are wheelchair accessible. _____ pNeighborhood Parks Neighborhood Parks are "walk to" parks that are generally located along streets where people can walk or bicycle without encountering heavy traffic. They serve the population of a neighborhood in a radius of up town-t-}•i<:-~i-f-Eone-half 1 2 of a mile. A neighborhood park size usually ranges from 2 to 10 acres. Typical facilities provided include playground areas, recreation buildings, sports fields, paved multi-purpose courts, picnic areas, open or free play areas, and landscaping. Neighborhood parks ~ 'nclude Moss Park, Sam Smith Park, anchlands Park. ., and Bear Creek Nature Trail. • VI-22 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ~f~ _ _ Mini-Parks and Tot-Lots} Mini-parks are small facilities that serve a concentrated or limited population, as well as specific groups such as toddlers. Mini-parks;~v~ifkr include tot-lots; an are designed to serve the needs of a neighborhood within a radius of up to six (b) blocks. A minimum of one half (1/2) acre for each stand-alone park is recommended. .. _ Mini-parks primarily offer passive recreation and typical facilities provided include playground areas, benches, open space, picnic tables, and landscaping. '' s- Mini-parks include Diane's Park, Fruitwood Park, Winding Hollow, Oak Hollow, Market Square and Maanolia Sauare. ~rMost of the neighborhood and community parks offer the facilities typically found in tot-lots and mini-parks. .Many homeowner associations include private recreational facilities within their developments. In many cases. these serve as private mini-parks to those residents. L ~ • VI-23 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT O enS ace :,, ~~..._~. p p • > > , > > > > > > > > The term "open space" is widely used with a varietY,of meanings. However, its meaning herein (and throuahout the Comprehensive Plan) is taken from Rule 9J-5 Florida Administrative Code and simply means. "undeveloped lands suitable for passive recreation or conservation." Open space does not refer to land found in medians, buffers, or retention areas. In Winter Sprinas. most of the publicly-owned oxen space was conveyed to the City at the time of subdivision platting, as "parks" or "parkland". However. most of these areas are composed of undevelopable wetlands, such as the 69.5-acre Tuscawilla Open Space donation. Windina Hollow subdivision also includes a large 55-acre open space with only .5-acre in addition, available for active recreation. Not all open space or conservation areas within Winter Springs are owned by the City. ManX are privately owned. However, only City-owned open space is inventoried within this Element and included on Table VI-2. h. Urban Plazas and Squares "Urban plazas" or "squares" are small urban pocket parks which vary in size from 1 /10-acre to several acres dependina on their intended use. VI-24 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Their primary function is to intersperse congested urban environments with aesthetically pleasing areas for people to gather as groups or to sit individually. These plazas and squares may contain benches and tables, commemorative structures. fountains, and landscaping. Within the Town Center, numerous urban plazas and squares are planned as illustrated on Map VI-2#. Several have been completed and include: Blumberg Blvd., Market Square. and a portion of Magnolia Square. Blumberg Blvd. also includes the recently completed Veteran's Memorial at Tuskawilla Rd. and Blumberg Blvd. Most of these urban plazas and sauares will serve as mini- parks. However, in some cases (such as Blumberg Blvd. and the Veteran's Memoriall. these facilities serve as community parks because of the activities offered there and the significance of the facilities. Table VI-2 shows an inventory of public parks and recreational facilities and open space in the City of Winter Springs. • ~r-~ ~~ VI-25 • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT I Table VI-2: Inventory of Public Parks and Recreational Facilities and Open Space 2009 Passive Total Parks Active Acres Acres Acres Resources & Facilities TRAI S Bear :reek Nature Trail 0 8.7 8,7 Natural Resources: Creek, environmentally ._... . _._ _. . sensitive area Recreational Facilities: None Other. 1 /2-mile nature tr~ai"I ,-R..~.,,~,'.r ~.~,.,... ~.,. -T.T Black . __ _ _ H mmock Trailhead 0 0 0 . . Natural Resources: None r in lud din ros Recreational Facilities: Cross Seminole Trail mi of Tr it Other: Paved parkm~ and restrooms Flori N tion I c nic Tr it 0 4.4 4.4 Natural Resources: Wetlands Recreational Facilities: None Other. Undevelo ed r in I Tr i) Q 59.4 59.4 Natural Resources: Creek, natural vegFtation Recreational Facilities: Paved trail Other: 6-miles in the City connecting with rectional trail system COMi VIUNITY PARKS Blum er Blvd. & Veteran's 0 1.4 1 .4 Natural Resources: None. Mem rial Rec. Facilities: Adjacent to Cross Seminole Trail Other: Fountains. g_ergolas, walkways, seating,, manicured landscaping. Veteran's memorial with ..._ ......... ntr ......... .. .,........... .............. I Wind P rk zZ~1 20.4 98.5 sculpture Other: Recreational Facilities: 4 baseball fields. 4 softball fields. 7 soccer, 1 football field, 2 4 multi-g_urpose fields (football f lacrosse) 1 half basketball court, 2 volleyball courts, 2 youth I~aygrounds. Other: Dogpark (small dog, large dog and training areas). fishing area. nature trail. horseshoes, cooking grills, 2 picnic uavilions, _ parks & recreation office, concession stand, unsh ne P rk a ¢~ 3_5 10.2 restrooms __ _ __ _ Natural Resources: Lake (1.5-acres) Rec. Facilities: 2 baseball fields, 1 softball field, 1 full basketball court,' •---°- --••-'-, 1 volleyball court, 1 tot I~ayground, 1 youth I~ayground. Other: Civic Center, Senior Center with indoor therapy pooh fishing area, cooking rills, 2 picnic pavilions, restrooms VI-26 • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Passive Total Parks Active Acres Acres Acres Resources & Facilities u u Torc o Park ~ 9~~ b_7 Natural Resources: Pond (1.9-acres Recreational Facilities: 4 basketball shooting baskets, 1 volleyball court, 1 soccerffootball field, exercise course, 1 tot playground, 1 youth playground Other: Fishing area, splash water fountain, Trot od Park 23.0 *5.0 28.0 picnic pavilion, cooking rills, restrooms Natural Resources: Lake Tuskawilla (6.4-acres) and smaller lake (1.6-acres Rec. Facilities: 2 baseball fields, 1 softball field, 4 soccer fields, 2 full basketball courts, 2 tennis courts. 2 racauet ball courts, 1 volleyball court, 1 tot playground, 1 youth playground, 1 splash playground. Other: Fishingpier, cooking_arills, 4 picnic peeviiions, restrocrns NEIG ~IBORHOOD PARKS Moss ark 2.0 0.3 2.3 Natural Resources: None. Rec. Facilities: 1 full and 1 half basketball court, 1 multi-Burpose field, 1 youth playground, 1 tot playground. Other: Cooking_arills, 2 picnic pavilions, restrooms Ranc I nd Park Q.S 0_5 1_0 Natural Resources: Lake (1 1.5-acresl Rec. Facilities: 1 volleyball court Other: Fishing area, cooking grills, picnic pavilion m mith Park ~0 ~ 8_3 Natural Resources: Lake (4.6-acres), nature area Rec. Facilities: 1 tot playground, 1 youth playground. Other: Fishing area, cooking grills, 2 picnic pavilions MIN PARKS Di n P rk 0 1.0 1.0 Natural Resources: None. Fr it d P rk ~ Q ~ Recreational Facilities: None. Other: Picnic table. cooking grill. Natural Resources: Lake (2.1-acresl _ Recreational Facilities: 1 youth playground Other• None M f li Q Q,'~ Q,'~ Natural Resources: None. Rec. Facilities: Adjacent to Cross Seminole Trail Other: Fountain and seating M rk t r Q Q,'~ Q.2 Natural Resources: None Recreational Facilities: None Other: Fountain and seating • VI-27 ~, ~~ • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Passive Total Parks Active Acres Acres Resources & Faeilitie~: Acres Oak ollow Park linear ark Q 1_0 J0 Natural Resources: None Recreational Facilities: 2 youth playground Other: Paved walkina trail (0.1 miles) Win n Hollow Park d 0_5 0 0_5 Natural Resources: Adjacent to natural open space Rec. Facilities: 1 tot playground, 1 youth ~Inyground OPE SPACE; Alton Creek a 0.~' G.2 Nc:iural Resource: ~ ~ei~i< Rec. Facilities: None Other: Conservation Foxm or Park Unit 1 0 1.1 1.1 Natural Resources: Wetlands Rec. Facilities: None __ Other: Foxm or Unit 2 0 1.6 1.6 Natural Resources: Lake (2.1-acresl: Wetlands Rec. Facilities: None Other: Hi k _ _ __ rov P rk Town _ 0 4.5 4.5 Natural Resources: Native hickory trees nt r Rec. Facilities: None Other: Conservation Nort __ Orl ndo Ranch s Sec. 5 0 6_7 6_7 Natural Resources: Wetlands Rec. Facilities: None Other: Conservation Nort Orl nd R n h c. 9 0 6.5 6.5 Natural Resources: Wetlands Rec. Facilities: None Other: Conservation Nort rlando Ranches Sec. 10 0 5.1 5.1 Natural Resources: Wetlands Rec. Facilities: None Other: Conservation North rl ndo Terr c c. 5 0 _____ 7.2 7.2 Natural Resources: Wetlands Rec. Facilities: None Other: Conservation N rth rl nd T rr e . 9 Q 7_4 7_4 Natural Resources: Wetlands Rec. Facilities: None Other: Conservation Tusca illa O en S ace ---- 0 69.5 69.5 Natural Resources: Wetlands Rec. Facilities: none Other: Conservation Wind n Hollow Park d 0 31.6 31.6 Natural Resources: Wetlands Rec. Facilities: none Other: Conservation TOTA OPEN SPACE 0 141.4 141.4 VI-28 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Passive Total Parks Active Acres Acres Resources & Facilities Acres u 114.8 ~ 25 .9 ~ 373.7 Note- lacrosse is growing in p_oaularity and can be alayed on soccer, football and multi-use fields. (1) Passive includes both developed areas as well as undeveloped open space acreage. Lake acreage is not included. (2) Acreage is from the City's Geograahic Information System mapaing. Lake acreage is not included. (a) Indicates that the nark is a Special Use Facility (b) One-half acre of this nark is developed for active recreational use. 55.5 acres are conservation land. Source:_~ity of Winter Springs Planning Division, January 2009 #-i. Other County Facilities • Seminole County operates and maintains several park and open space facilities that are available to the citizens of Winter Springs. '~-~-~~~ Some of the County parks closest to Winter Springs, in addition to the Cross Seminole Trail, are Overlook Park, Red Bug Lake Park~Soldiers Creek Park; and Spring Hammock Preserve. Overlook Park is a 3-acre facility located on Spring Avenue off State Road 434, west of State Road 417 (Seminole Expressway / Greenewayl. The park is located on the southern shores of Lake Jesup and includes a designated State Historic Site (White's Wharf) and Clifton Springs- a natural springs area. Amenities include a small pavilion, fishing pier and a mooring dock. Red Bug Lake Park is a 60-acre community park adjacent to the 28-acre Red Bug Lake. This park is located 2 miles east of State Road 436 on Red Bug Lake Road and offers picnicking, playgrounds, fishing, boating, tennis, racquetball, basketball, sand volleyball, softball, flag football, soccer, exercise trail, pavilions, and restrooms. Soldiers Creek Park is a 315-acre park adjacent to the Spring Hammock Preserve, 1 mile east of U.S. 17-92 on State Road 419. The park offers soccer fields and ball fields, which are used by community groups for youth baseball and softball. Sprinq Hammock Preserve offers visitors access to more than 1.500 acres of wilderness on the western border of Lake Jesup. Highlights of opportunities offered within the Spring Hammock Preserve are the Environmental Studies Center (located on the east side of State Road 419). nature trails. boardwalks. fishing at Soldier's Creek. and "The Senator," a 3,500 near-old Cypress tree located at Bia Tree County Park. Seminole County_plans to construct Jetta Point Park on a 43-acre site south of State Road 434 lust west of its intersection with State Road 417 (#he U VI-29 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Seminole Expressway, Greenewayl. The new Jetta Point County Park will serve as an intensive-use sports complex with a concentration of facilities for leagues and tournaments. It is expected to host national softball competitions as well as soccer/lacrosse and will also +++ek~e4e-~e~+include youth plaX,,around tot playground a boardwalk picnic pavilion and restrooms. The new park will be adjacent to the existing Black Hammock Trailhead of the Cross Seminole Trail. Upon completion of Jetta Point Park. Soldier's Creek County Park will be converted to baseball facilities for leagues and tournaments. Facilities provided within the Seminole County Park System include: Lakes and Rivers with: • boat ramps • overlook criers • canoe launch • support facilities (including • mooring dock restrooms and paved aarkinal • fishing piers • wildlife Natural Vegetation and Marsh Lands with: • 3.500 year-old • environmental learning center impress tree • wildlife • boardwalks Wilderness Areas with: • • campgrounds and • horseback riding trails primitive camping • wildlife • hiking biking trails Sports and Recreation Facilities: VI-30 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT • amphitheatre • basketball courts • tennis courts • racauetball courts • roller hockey rink • sand volleyball courts • soccer football fields • softball f baseball fields • Egging trpils~exercise stations • kids' plavarounds • picnic pavilions • support facilities (including restrooms, paved parking, and lighting) • dog parks and • historically significant sites • • VI-31 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Seminole County Parks include: • Drivina Distance* Name of Recreational Area: Acrea ae**: 2.7 miles Overlook Park 3 3 8 miles Soldiers Creek Park 315 4.2 miles Bia Tree Park- Lonawood 1 1 5 9 miles Pawmosa Doa Park- Casselberrv 1 6.4 miles Sunland Park- Sanford 15 6 7 miles Lake Dot Park- Sanford 15 7 4 miles Red Bua Lake Park- Casselberrv 60 7.6 miles Winwood Park- Altamonte Sprinas 4 7.7 miles Jamestown Park 1 8.0 miles Kewannee Park- Casselberrv 6 8.5 miles Lake Jesup Park- Sanford b 8.7 miles Greenwood Lakes Park- Lake Mary 14 8.9 miles Seminole Co. Softball Complex 38 9.4 miles Sanlando Park- Altamonte Sprinas 40 10.3 miles Paw Park- Sanford 1 10.4 miles Little Bia Econ Park (Canoe Launch) 1 1 1. 8 miles Lake Mills Park- Chuluota 50 12.7 miles Roseland Park- Sanford 1 12.8 miles Midway Park- Sanford 2 13. 9 miles Lake Monroe Wayside Park- Sanford 3.5 15.3 miles Cameron Wiaht Park- Sanford 3 17.3miles Bookertown Park 4 17.6 miles C.S. Lee Park- Geneva 3 19.3 miles Mullet Lake Park- Geneva 151 20.0 miles Sylvan Lake Park- Sanford 126 21.2 miles Wilson's Landina Park- Sanford 19 *drivina mileaae ta ken from Winter Sprinas Town Center ** acreaae does not include lakes 4=:L„ _ School Facilities The City of Winter Springs maintains t~acjan Interlocal ,`--.-~:TAareement with the School Board of Seminole County- related to recreational use of educational facilities. Thee agreement states that the two parties concur to collectively utilize the recreational and educational facilities of Winter Springs High School. Through this agreement Parks and Recreation conducts youth basketball leagues and camps, youth football games, and all sports training programs at Winter Springs High School. Additionally, youth basketball leagues and programs, as well as special City events, including the annual Halloween Dance, are held at Indian Trails Middle School.- In addition, the City has a cooperative arranctement with several of the local school principals for co-use of their facilities. • VI-32 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ~C .mil C 1 ~ r ~ ~• ~ ,..._,. xxx ~ a ~ v r r f, - f f 2. Private Facilities Some recreational facilities and services such as olf courses, dance studios, fitness clubs, movie theatres, etc. are provided by the private sector, and are available to the public through a membership or a fee. The provision this type of recreational resources is normally based on market studies. Therefore, it can be assumed that the quantity of such resources will increase as the city's population increases. '''~-~~ `~~"~ - ~F 3° ~ -_~ n=~ ~~~_~-«~_~-~_ __ Private Recreational Facilities in or near Winter Springs • Tuscawilla Country Club 8~ Golf Course 1500 Winter Springs Blvd. • • • Florida Airboat Association, Inc. Lifestyle Fitness v~ t a i~ 200 N. Cortez Ave. 5852 Red Bug Lake Rd. ~ u u n u ~.~1_u .. ~ r .. iris Uu • • ~ Pro Flight Archery , . 280 E. State Road 434 • Sadkane School for Dance 8~ Aikido 1 196 Tree Swallow Dr • Studio 5D Dance Studio 1303 - 1323 Winter Springs Blvd • Russian Academy of Ballet 1425 Tuskawilla Rd • (formerly Orlando City Ballet) • Bounce and Fun 1 35 E Bahama Rd • O'Mei Wshu USA 1 13 E State Road 434 • United Theatres of Florida, Inc. I-4 8~ HW 436, Altamonte Springs • AMC Interstate Theatres 473 Cardinal Oaks Ct., Lake Mary • Regal Cinema Oviedo Crossing 22 1500 Oviedo Mktpl. Blvd, Oviedo • Central Batting Cages 1 271 Belle Avenue • YMCA 7900 Red Bua Lake Rd • VI-33 • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Other private recreational facilities are found in residential developments within Winter Springs. The facilities provided typically include community/exercise rooms, swimming pools, tennis courts, etc. Some of the developments providing this type of recreation are listed in ~-Table VI- 3: Inventory of Private Recreational Facilities. 2008 !Note: some data still being aathered.l. ~~sez ~'~~~~:_ ~ee~e-~~ Table VI-3: Inventory of Private Recreational Facilities, 2008 Source: City of Winter Springs. September 2008 D. EXISTING AND FUTURE PARKS AND RECREATION NEEDS Recreational demands do not remain constant over tim-~~e, but grow with population increases and change as population demographics change. Attitudes and opinions can be drastically altered from a shift in the demographic makeup of a community. Therefore, it is necessary to assess recreational needs and future demands for facilities in order to plan for the future. 1. Population Trends and User Needs The City of Winter Springs' population is projected to increase by over X4.10"000 residents ~~ `'~~ ---~.-~ `---~~ ~'~~~~~'~:by 2030. According to the _ _S. Census, the • VI-34 NOTE• This inventory does not include all the private recreational facilities in the City but accounts for those within residential subdivisions which have one or more acres of activity-based recreational opportunities • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT median age k~-increased ~~ `'--~'~: ` ~'~~~~~'~ from 34 to 37~ as-k~ from 1990 to 2000, and the percentage of persons aged 65 or older f increased from 9.2% :~ , nnn __.. , n , of ~9A9j-to 10 8% over the same time period The projected median ape (US Censusl increased to 40 by 2007. This trend is expected to continue through the long-term planning period. The City is well prepared to serve an aaina population During 2007 the City completed a 9 200 square foot expansion of the Senior Center which added a new therapy pool along with a large multi-purpose room. ~~However, the City should continue to add .. recreational facilities and proarams which address the chanaina demographics of the City while continuing to support a wide variety of proarams to serve all of its residents. To accurately reflect changes in public demand, tools are needed to identify them. One method is to survey the citizens for their input. The City has conducted several informal y .. surveys, many of which have not been documented. Im~A Cit ~ ~~' wide survey was conducted in {~~~1990~rr. It questioned residents about the recreational activities they practiced on a regular basis. The results showed that, at that time, residents wanted more playgrounds, baseball fields, swimming pools, bike aths and tennis courts. Since that time the Ci has added - ' ' ~ p ry '~' ., ~ . c'fia~vrf~irjrro'zc-~i--ricn; w"~itE r~db~rsee4T9fidE~e~~~T-~~Ye-i;~ . numerous playgrounds and baseball fields and the State has added the Cross Seminole Trail. This type of survey should be conducted reaular~ on a five-year basis to maintain consistency and to monitor progress and chanaina demands An opinion survey of registered voters was completed in 2004 to explore interest and support for amulti-purpose athletic facility and an aauatic center The support was greatest for the multi-purpose athletic center with 44 percent of those surveyed in support of such a facility even if it increased property taxes. 21 percent opposed and 35 percent requiring more information. Support dropped slightly (40 percent) and oeposition increased (32 percentl for an aauatic center. Support fell further (36 percentl to a level nearlx equal with oeposition (35 percent) when respondents were asked if the would support both facilities with a combined tax increase necessary to support both facilities. 2. Outdoor Recreation Planning Guidelines Three types of guidelines are commonly used in outdoor recreation planning according to Florida's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Rea-eation Plan (20071. The first type, use pvidelines are employed as a means of stating the amount of use a resource or facility can accommodate under certain conditions. The second type, population guidelines, are ~~sed in determining the amount of resources and facilities that are required to serve a given population The third type site guidelines are used primarily for estimating acreage needs for local parks and recreation areas and open space • VI-35 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Many variations exist in outdoor recreation environments. Therefore, each jurisdiction must determine for its glanningpurposes how these auidelines will best serve their interests and in most cases develop their own auidelines. The use guidelines for user-oriented outdoor recreation activities included herein were derived from the 1989 Recreation Standards for Comprehensive Plannina in Florida. The study examined what was considered the minimum moderate and maximum levels of use that facilities could sustain under various conditions accordina to over 100 local recreation providers Table VI-4 identifies the median value of the survey results for nine user- oriented facilities for which information on use was collected. Population auidelines are hxpothetical estimates of the amounts of outdoor recreation resources and facilities that are required to sueport a given population. Generally, population guidelines make no distinction between the varying reauirements of different segments of the population but are used to assess community recreational needs by determining the minimum number of resources and facilities reauired to serve the local population When used in concert with facility use guidelines and park/open space site guidelines population auidelines can prove a useful tool in outdoor recreation planning. Table VI-5 identifies population auidelines for user-oriented recreational activities. ,...._~_ _r ___..:__ _.__~__~_ __.. _ _.___.._.. cite auidelines are a set of general criteria for determining the specific types and amounts of ark lands necessary to accommodate the recreational needs of local communities. The criteria define the acreage, facility type; and service area requirements for various types of community recreation sites and areas. _ .They are most commonly used as a means of expressing outdoor recreation needs based on population guidelines. The site auidelines described in Table VI-b are graphically applied to the City and depicted on Map VI-5 The areas not served by existing parks primarily are parts of the City having larger lot sizes in some cases, are areas still to be developed, such as the Greeneway Interchange District. VI-36 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ~rvs i9ivix v€ iaiger reg~et~a) ~e-~ar)FS, end ~~ete€ere, MapVl-6 includes target areas for new parks. This data considers the areas not currently served by parks and recreational facilities depicted on Map VI-5 and combines that data with the recommendations of the Winter Springs' Open Space Advisory Committee that met in 2007 (see Table VI-5). This information is to be used as a Iona-range guideline and planning tool to identify general areas where new public parks are needed and to help the City acauire additional parkland and open space. However, this information is not to be considered a concurrencesrequirement. 3. Levels of Service (LOS) Standards Level of Service (LOS1 standards are a measure for determining the specific types and amounts or acreage of parkland necessarx to accommodate the recreational needs of a local jurisdiction Winter Springs has historically defined its LOS based on acreage per 1000 residents. To better reflect the growing needs of the City for parkland and in support of the desire for increased greenspace as further discussed under the major issue of "Population, Density and Greenspace"(2008 Evaluation and Appraisal Reportl Winter Springs will increase the Overall Parkland LOS acreage from 5 acres per 1 000 residents to 8 acres per 1,000 residents. Additionally a LOS for Open Space has been implemented This LOS has been set at 4 acres per 1 000 residents to encourage the provision of public open space in Winter Springs. ' _ ~~ Recreational Facilities J^ a a~~~~>~b;•~e ~er~an~-fin ~~5~~, , C_ _.1.~ :..L L,.__.. L....... ...7,..,..] 1~.~,_ ±L .. C«,.... ,. .. 1(1(1'1 ___:11 17iCii1 , ~ ~ Qe~etti3~~ie ~~ie~re€eret~ees e€ ~~ie VI-37 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 2 C,.....:.... A .. --.. ~. R. ~5 YY J ~ > > ~"" __ - ~ a Z \ / ~s~ ~~e ne~g~ber~eed--per~~ ser~a~ee -a:: __ ..,..,. a ----~ .. ._~a ,. LL L ~.] ._ ..l_,. A,f,.._ tTT 2 ,.L,-._. ~ G r n L N r b t^ 1 •a ~r..L.. ~:.__ /...~..«L ~r n2n ., t r- - _ ---\ _a ~ ~L.. ,. _~L ,.:a„ ~r~L.. ~~ El T,f'...: 11....1_,. 1_.. ,7.... ~ FL ..:~ ,. ... ,.1. _.].~ L C 11 !`L 1 71 -1 r` D.. ~l_ ~o^ ~ ~e~ e~ 6ree~e ~~eserae, ~ u:a~--, c----n n i ~ ~ T nl 1; 1 _ _ t} j ~ mil- r ~ • VI-38 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT z w ~~ • r > > r==e eexxxiixcx iixc=aaco & =sccrxcix xca`crvvx=:o---#;zcu~ z"= 4 v v===, cvxx=crci=ee resin, ~9}3t3ge area, ei3e~ ado=e 6~I'iee9 - r yr r r~ a r~rr n i- r r~........ i-t,.,.,...,. ~ ~ ~ ~ r r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > > cce55 to existing Darks is well suited to many special needs groups., .~ ' _r.. _r.. P 1 1 .] _ ~ i ,] ' .] _ _ _ ~ r i ~ ~ eti~~eer reeree~eria~ epperEt~it~es ~-~~,...__..~~~ ~r ~.. ..... .......... ~! _~..~± ~~ ._ ~-°----:..~~_ _°_ - c VI-39 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT „c~cxxcc ie~ex22 ixo`[ =vxaxa s=xvooa oivie°cavi:o oz~ax:QU a r,vca~ ~e€erenee-senree--net-€etrt~d ..,..~ ..'-~---,. •'-~....:~._ ---- --_ ~,-..~ L..__` ,.,......ay ,~...._ J I" r a ~ i ~ f f Yc~=aci=aixi~r`v"sd`c=i =a~e9 ~9r ~~e $d~~~ten 9~-~~Y~F RereSge ~'~ """ ,--t-:--^„__ 'T'L !`: L.. ~l_ ..,1 .1 ,. ,.1,~. L' L ',1 - 'L C = _ • ~+ r=c ~ ~ a r..~ f C1[1 G •C 1 .] ....] 2 QL ,. ..C ._.,1,....1 .. ~.1~;eL•.,. 1.. ,.,. r,..l .. ..C'T'_.,.1.,.__.:11.. D.. ,..1 ` v: u a and is lber~ere~ bT~~ge-~r~i=e xspprv9ciii=a`ceiTiA 3 Beres v~*it~3tn tll~e ~'6~Tf2 6en~er ~bz<n~ened-seefi~en e€-S~ _~L ~,. ~ ~.~.~ _ '-,. __ T~ ..aa:..:~~ ~ ~L...... a..a:....~:~~s its a~ a~ren~ertt to t~re~~s-e•~ing-wed deg*el!e~men~ egn~ee,~r Tr ~L~ a,.__,,,~ :..G..., ~i_., r r,c ,. ~ - ~.. r - ..~,_,..~a ~,_.._ Y ~ LL ~ tl. A .. D,. ..l C; ...,1 ~.. ;_; . All of the City parks provide parkina for persons with disabilities and most provide paved paths and pavilions that are wheelchair accessible. Special considerations will need to be addressed on a site- by-site basis, for deficiencies in the special access needs of these groups. For example, while people with disabilities are provided parking areas at most of the parks, and wheelchair accessibility is provided in many, internal access to facilities is still limited in a few of the City's parks. '~ ~'~ ~' ~': '~°° ~'~ ,~ "'~'_~___~, ~~~_~~ ~~'u= VI-40 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ~~~~~' ~~'-~ ~aa°~~~~-'. Consideration to these access issues will need to be given at the time of new park development. According to the ADA, an important aspect of accessibility to be considered when constructing new parks or altering existing parks, is the issue of stable ground surfacing, which allows a person with mobility impairment to negotiate with dignity. For example, a large area of loose fill such as sand or wood chips is not easily accessible. Rather, a design following ADA guidelines might use a combination of more rigid surfaces such as an engineered wood fiber, rubber surfaces along accessible routes, clear ground spaces, and maneuvering spaces, in conjunction with small areas of loose fill. Per ADA standards, consideration should be given to the general layout of youth play areas, particularly to the integration of elements and spaces that can be accessed by children who are ~Fif#efeeeldisabled. Specifically, in areas where elevated play components are provided, additional ground level play equipment must be provided and incorporated into the same play areas. Additionally, the ADA requires that at least 50% of elevated play components must be located on an accessible route and connected by a ramp. The inclusion of soft contained play structures would also provide recreational opportunities for children with disabilities. The existing system of neighborhood and passive parks affords access to cyclists and pedestrians, as the parks are numerous and dispersed in residential areas throughout the City. Bicycle path facilities should continue to be designed so as to join recreational areas together with residential areas to upgrade the accessibility for all citizens to recreation areas. Access issues will be addressed specifically within the Goals, Objectives and Policies of this Element. 5. Meeting Future Recreation and Open Space Needs As illustrated on Table VI-1 the City does not expect to have any Overall Parkland deficiencies through 2030 The addition of Seminole County's planned Jetta Point Park (37 acres in Winter Springsl will further increase the surplus of Overall Parkland. A slight deficiency is projected in Open Space However with the conveyance of Wetland Park in the Town Center, this deficiency will be eliminated. An important action needed ~y the City in the immediate future is the planning of a City trail system to interconnect with the Cross Seminole Trail. The City currently owns a t~~bstantial portion of FP&L easement which could be the beginnings of this network. In order to accomplish this several policies relating to trails have been added to the element, as well as a new objective in support of this effort. -: _e Public Participation in Recreation Planning The City has provided numerous opportunities for citizen input into the recreational planning of the City. The Parks and Recreation Department has held a number of public meetings, focused on a facility basis, where citizens were able to contribute their ideas and make requests for future recreational opportunities.=~~~ ~ t . ~-:......:,, ~..._,_..,,_....:._,_ ,. ,,,.~,,;,,,,, ,,,,,~~.,,_ An ad hoc advisory committee helped VI-41 • / j CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT develop the Central Winds Expansion Master Plan. For improvements at Trotwood, neiahborhoods were notified and input was requested door to door. Similar outreach has been conducted for Torcaso Park, with a Master Plan process initiated in September 2008. As noted above. the City will continue to conduct periodic surveys to identify future activity-based recreational preferences. That survey will need to identify not only preferences in terms of fields and courts, but also whether City residents would be willing to pay user fees for improved amenities, etc. VI-42 • • ~J • • • a 0 'Q a d` ~ o ZS a ~ ~ I ~ E ~ S q 'o E q 'c o ~ ~' ~ y 2 vii ~`- U° ~ ~ 3 a° i U ~ ' ~ ,_ ' 1'''L _ l _ _.. ~ a 1.I o ~ c 9 f a ~.3 N C ,. ~y;j 3 O O ~ N ~' i ~ _ i R =~ ~ 4~ id'~ ~ ~` f ~. - / ~ ~, ~ , ~ ~ ~ ~ E a' ~ :z~:~ r s ;d ~ ~ u E u' ~ ~ ~~ .. ~ ~~ ~ ~~ v ~ ~_ ~ ~ ~~ ~- - ; ~ ~, ~ ~, - . o -. ~ _ ~ f {UT~~.if v~' _ 1 .r j j ~ L~ ~/' ,~, ~ ~i ~ ~ ~ 11 ~ x a~ ' ' 1 ~, ~ ,_ ~~, r ~: .. t~f ~"~ ~ ' _. ~. ~ .-. ~~ ,~ r j W .a. i• I~ i• CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Table VI-4• Use Guidelines for User-Oriented Recreation Activities 2007 Activity Resourc~fFacility u'd 1'n __ _.. ._ Baseball/Softball Baseball/Softball. Field 120 users per field Pgr daX Basketball Basketball Court 90 users ner court en r day Football/Soccer/Rugby Football/Soccer Field 175 users per field e~y Colf Golf Course (9-hotel 200 users per 9-hole course per day Physical exercise (urban Linear mile of iogaina and hiking) exercise/parcours trail 100 users per mile of trail per day Racauetball/Handball Racquetball/Handball Court 40 users per court per day Shuffleboard Shuffleboard Court 20 users per court per day wimmin Swimmina Pool (11 256 users per pool per day Tennis Tennis Court 30 users ~~r court per day VI-45 • • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT I Table VI-5• Population Guidelines for User-Oriented Recreation Activities, 2008 Existina Population Guideline Actual Facility Location Number (Min/Med/Max) Central Winds Park (41 B s ball Fields* Sunshine Park (21 fields 1 Trotwood Park (21 000 5 1 2 152 Central Winds Park (4) . oftb II Fi Id * Sunshine Park (1) field 1 1 000 Trotwood Park (1) __ Central Winds Park f 1 half) Moss Park (1 full, 1 half) 1 ublic X500 1 3 44 B k tb II ourt Sunshine Park (1 full) 2 private 1 5 0 Torcaso Park (4 shooting baskets) 1 20 Trotwood Park (2 full) _._ 14 miles (6 1 mi 1 Bicycle ways Cross Seminole Trail miles in the 1 mi 00 1 mi 2 4 't .~. 1_mi~10000 t II Fi I * Central Winds Park (1) 1 field * Can be played on any soccer, No dedicated 1 4 000 / 1 4 4 l r s Fi Id football and/or multi-use fields. fi Id . ~~ 1 6,000 1 2 Central Winds Park (~ r Fi Id * Trotwood Park (41 12 fields Torcaso Park (11 1 2 0 u tb II Trotwood Park (21 2 courts 1 10 00 1 1 21 Handball 1 2 00 Central Winds Park (2 vouthl Sunshine Park (1 tot, 1 vouthl Torcaso Park (1 tot, 1 vouthl Trotwood Park (1 tot, 1 vouthl 1 500 17 public PI Ar Moss Park (1 tot, 1 youth) rivate 1 1 000 1 1 49 Sam Smith (1 tot, 1 youth) 1 15 000 Windina Hollow (1 tot, 1 vouthl Oak Hollow (2 vouthl Fruitwood jl vouthl 1 500 M ti ur o Fi Ids Central Winds Park (21** ubli 1 3 750 1 1 1 47 Moss Park (11 1 10 000 Tenrn ourt Trotwood Park (21 2 public l l 067 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 15 private 1 1 0 Central Winds Park (2) Ile b II ourt Ranchlands Park (1) Sunshine Park (1) ubli 1 4 0 1 00 1 4 919 Torcaso Park (11 1 private 1 12 00 Trotwood Park (1) immin Pool Senior Center Ther Pool 1 public 1 1000 1 34 4 VI-46 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Sunshine Park (11 ~ 15 private • • Note- Lacrosse is arowina in popularity and can be planed on any soccer, football and multi-use fields. *DEP combines baseball and softball, and soccer and football. ** Includes the amphitheater Source: Florida's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (2007) and Cifir of Winter Sarinas, September VI-47 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT Table VI-6: Site Guidelines for Community Outdoor Recreation Resources and Facilities, 2007 T 000 Size Adioinina Park Facility L c n Population Served Area per 1 o School JAs a i' i Residonts Separate Park Equipped Plav Less than Ya-mile distance ~'~ Play structures, benches. picnic and Tot Lot in residential setting 2.500 maximum ~ /z-acr@ ~ -~~ areas. open spaces. landscaping Play structures. recreation buildings. court acmes. hard Neighborhood ~ ~ ~ courts. tennis courts. internal Pad /a to /z-mile distance 5.000 maximum ~SLg£ ~~ trails. shuffleboard. volleyball courts. picnic area. open area. landscaping All of the facilities found in a neighborhood park plus informal ~/z to 3 miles distance and S acres / ball fields. swimming pools. Community usually serves two or 5.000 maximum 2-acres ~~ archery ranges. disc golf areas. ?~ more neighborhoods optimal is 20- ornamental gardens. open space rban Ogen rban Areas ~ %4 to /s mile __ 1-acre 50 acres Minimum /10_acre ] and facilities for cultural iviti Resource-based recreation area Space ,. Minimum of gall fields, soccer fields, football Sports Complex Strategically located fields. tennis courts. volleyball. community-wide facilities optimal is 40- ~~ Minimum of internal trails. picnic areas ' Camping. nature and bridle On the periphery of an Regional Park urban area: 30-60 nrni,tes drwtr,q +n„e >100.000 ~o ulation 20-acres 250-acres to v r thousand acres oaths. pirnickinq. and other facilities non-intensive development VI-48 • • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 4~:b ~&4 > ~a}xg s: > 1 1 1 .. 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VI-52 • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT VI-53 • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT VI-54 i • i• CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT VI-55 i• CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT VI-56 • I~ i• i• CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT VI-57 • i~ • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT 93 ~~ Erg 68 39 9 A __ A ___ ___ 3-39 3-39 3-99 ~ 9 8 ~5 ~~ 3$ {-~} 8 ? S3 Fri _ 8 9 ., VI-58 • i• i• CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ~ i ~ i ~ ~ .. '~ PARK CLASSIFICATION: I A ~ 0 f ~~y ~ Regional 4// \~` _....... ^ Conrnuntty ~ Tot L~~ot~~ ~ ~ ~L~"u peslr.,*r jN!~k~L.~n~. ~r~, ® Spcclol Uoe ~ 0 ;;.lnnna Avr..l. S~ .~ :~. N CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY ^'" a.'t ` " °i ;`''t' NMAJOR ROADS y~?.9?5 'T13 LOCAL STREETS i ~ WATER FEATURES _~~ ~ ~ r ` -~ (;antral ~l.'inds Pa+k SurtMdna Park ~"'~ ~ ' Twcaso Park . J, a i ' ~ walows a . ~ ~w+nd ~ ~ r ~ _ r y ~. - _ _. ~ ~~ ~ `isk KalOw PMc '7 ~a Parts ! ~~ ~ . ~ Trolwgod Perk ~ ~ _- • ~' ~FndlvoorJ Palk _ ~_ ~ __ ~ r ~ , Beau Croek Nekx'8 Train ~ ~ ~ ' ~ RarlctMarda Park ~ ~- 7 1 ^ ~ r ~` _ Smn SfnltB Pack • .. ,. ~. ~x ~, _ iC f ~~ ~ _ - tt. . ,~ ~ •• ~ MaP Ia for graphic refxe~aenfatfon ptxposes oNY: Source: CI of Winter Springs ParkslRecreaUUn pepaAmenl, July 2001 actual data must be weritled by City staff. Map VI.1: Itrrvtantory tof Parks and RecreatMn Facilities VI-59 i• i~ • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT -__ _ _~ ~. ~ ~' _ ~ ~~ _ ~. ~ ~,. ~, P~ ~~ - ,;~~ Central WMde Park Sunal~+e Perk ,,~ ~, ~ ,~ ~ ,' : Torcaso Park .. ... _- ~f Hclbv+ PRAt ,~ _ .. ~ • 1 - ... _ -l. ;Oak Ho1ow Pant L. ~L..r ~Mbas Park 1 f ....~ ~_, -; - ... .. sR.~ '~ i ~ ~ 4~ @ Trohwotl Park 't ~I __,.._ ~ ~ I y ~---- - ~ ~'°°~ -,j'" ruflwood Park 3~ Ji v.. Flear Geak NaWrs Try `~~1.:- ' '~. _..~... - t ~ -~ fianchlan~ Perk t ~ ~ ~ • ' i ~am SmHh Park Ct ~ ; . I ~~ f ~~' j ~ . _ ~ ., • ~ ~ ~• - ~ . ,; -- ~, :~ 'I • ~ ~., - - ~ ~~ _., ~ ~ :~_ ~- - __ • 1. f - ~ 1 / ~ ~ _.. ~ ~ - Map is fa graphic representatkm proposes tidy; Source: City of W~~ter Springs Perks/RetreatkxT Oepwtrnent Seminde County GIS, July 20U1 actual date must be vtxified f»' GtY ~. Map No. VI-2: Cross Seminole Trail /~ WINTER aPRWG6 MaK lXAa91i1C11T10M GR0869EMIM(xi TRAk.: /, ~ ~ ~ Miles ~ R.ya~. fly. fho0wb W ....._._..____. ® NNalaaOOW //~J q~tt~oF Wp1TER ePRINa61MYCPK aOtRQ~RV -_- _. ~ is is ~ MAx)R RpApa N ® 9prdY tti La-x 87RF.E7b TiLAit FEA711ftE9. WATER FFATiIREa -~ L.lh[ i ~. ~F.)It , `~ ~ 1 N~ tl:l I~I, ~N~ ^ a~P • ~ YWN7ER 9PRMGa PARKS • .. ••-. ~ yaa~ - ~,,,,., , sEMr+aE cwwtr PAMO ~, r 40 O.twdo A..,w. 5...•. 1!5 aO"'"k'a"a°" MuraCIPMJT1Ea: W7n1e~ YmrR Ftande J27d! rrr w.a-aya s~ .n i 9ct-Tis-l1n TgIt/NM-MYpr ~~' I ewr+a ~ o ra°~ i ; -....... _.. VI-60 i• CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT "~ ~ ~ .- _ . .. __~>~ ~ _ r ' i~ • -'~r, t ~ , _ J _ , ~ GMt1i VInM~ FW4 ~ ~~ ~ F A ~r' _ ! y ~ ..r.~~ ~ ~ .. M ~ ~ ~~ J ~. arcaw PFi: ~~. ~ > s...~ _ ..,r ~ •• .c ~A1i:AWw F' i SI'- ~ MJ~ {'CIA ~~ ~j(_~/'"i __. e' ~ aN . ,~ ~ ~~ Fnah~ooE Wk i ~. ! +I ~ ~ 1- . ~ ~. f ~.. i * I ~9 ~ t • 'r ~^ ~Sem SrWi Pak ,% ,~~ ~:•` a ~, ~ ~~ t ~ _ J~' ~ ~ ~ . 9 .- ~. ~, a • ~ ~ i ~r '"' ~ ~ Map is fof grapAic uor' ptirP°sis ~IY• Source: City a Winter Springs ParkilRecre®tlon Dspartrnsrk and Land psspn lrutovaliora. Inc., July 200___-_actual data must be v~fwd by Gry staff _ _ '~ _ _.._ Map VI-3 Park Service Area 1.25 0 1.25 Miie PARK CLASSIFICATION: ~ WATER FEATURES - __ _. Community ~ PARK PARCELS i ~ f~aNl PARK SERVICE AREA N Tot Lot (8 BLACK RADIUS) ~ ~~dhP ~L.Jit-v (~h{rc;~il~ttr l1~ n NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICfc AREA ~~.,~. N GTY OF W WTER BpWNGS 13J< ~~ RADIUS) 140 0.land. Avo.... S.,er. YYS MUtJIGPAL BOUNDARY ®COMMUNITY SERVICE ARFJ1 ~ ~ P~ FtrU. 32idt N MA ; nR Rt?A[; S 3 AVLE RADf USl VI-61 i• • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ~ ~ ~ _~ -~ - ~ ~ o0 ~ • •. `~ ~ - ' ~~ ~ • . •- f '. •'j • ~. • ~ ~~ ~ ~ ' - ~ • Map is fa grapfdc repfesenratl~ purposes «Ny: Saxoe: ~ of Wtnter SprlnQs ParfutlReaeatlon Departrnent and Land Desipn tnrwvaNons, InG, July 2001 actual data must tx verified Dy Cfiy staff. Map No. VI-4: Target Areas br New Parks n ~ •2' _ a _' _ ~ ~25 M~ N N CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY ~~ ] ~vA nesx;tt jht+ovAri~r~r: N MAJOR ROADS ~ "'"` STREETS rro i~.wra„a. a..,,.. sw,. =~; ~ WATER FEATURES ~ '"'""' P°'t `""" s.^a4 TARGET AREA FOR NEW PARKS '~_a,s ~`" E' VI-62 '• i• i• CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Haf- S+ZE TRACT St7F. '~ 0.45 Ac Q o.t5 Ac ~; ' ~ 0.4s AC ® 0.8b AC rt Omlttetl 7 2.28 AC \ 0.42 AC ti 0.82 AC 5 0.44 AC 0.30 AC ~~ 0.74 AC © 0.70 AC 7 0.79 AC. 18 WF.TIOANOS PARK 9.S AC 14ETL.ANOS ~.86 AC UP~ANOS~ ~ ~~•1 /r 7~- ~ l r- ,; 11 ~ 7~ , Paved T.o• \ \.\ --.' _~ 1 1 1 6 i ~~~\ \ \ I •I''/M~ >rq RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ~.~.7- ~. r- ~/ L \ ` ~ ~~~/ T ~ ~ Zj~\~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~~_ ~ ~ J ,~ ~ . ~. ~ 1 i .~ ._, ~ i ~ ~ ~ ' \ \ ~~ ~ \ 1 •~ .~ ~- Ppvsd Trn1 tiQEfA17D8 FAiti 18 Spine ROOD (Cd+ettor) 3' ~ ~ ~: ~. \ ~ \, \\ \ v ~~\ C~ `v ~. . ,~ C .\ r 14nppwtl itOW --Edge diva I ~, f-. _.~ ~ . !1 -,__.. L. _ ~ ^\\\. / J/~r~ r ~ i ~ ~~~~ ( ~ .._, ., ~~ i 1 i \. ` ~ i ~ \ _. \ ~ 1 ~ 5.7t n.;; ~ r ~ ® t.ac ac \ `~ ~ 1 © 2ts f.c ~••• ~ 1 ~ 2.03 Ai: ~ ._ ~ F 7.79 A(: 7,'4 Ai ~ ~ ~ ^ EXISTING Tnn~_ n~~.~.G~!u:.~' ~ ~ UNPAVED tIUF. PROPOSED 1~ ~~~e~~~ PAVED TRAM. UFT STATION ~ $PtN[ RDA[; (CD'~, : i (:!(Yip VI-63 • • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT - -_ ~ C, ,. _ ,~ ,... ~- `~. `~1~. ~__~~' ~~ Nom' _` ~ \\\ ~ ~ // \ PSTCtl~ 4 ~ 1 - 1. ~\~\~, ti ~'~ ~` u/ ~ \ ~' y ~ r r` ~ t 3 !„` /~ O.t54 ac~Es \`~ ` ree~z Space Purchase Areas >... BLtT ~` ! ~ aul I ~. ~ ./ / .; T--.._„ ` `~ ~ ~ ~ ~ '. \` ., i /, r~ : ~~, ~1,: VI-64 • • • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT VI-65