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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024 - 5:30 PM
CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Changes
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200. Central Winds Park Master Plan Update - Public Engagement Results from Hometown
Harvest
Central Winds_36x48_Boards_small-compressed.pdf
PUBLIC INPUT
Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a
“Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or
homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City
Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
300. Approval of the Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Regular Minutes
2024 08 07 PARAC Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
500. Central Winds Park Master Plan Update
2024-11-07 Central Winds Park_PRAC.pdf
REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a
“Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or
homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City
Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions.
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INFORMATIONAL AGENDA ITEM 200
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | NOVEMBER
6, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Central Winds Park Master Plan Update - Public Engagement Results from Hometown
Harvest
SUMMARY
The City sought bids for Planning services to aid the Parks and Recreation Department
in updating the Central Winds Park Master Plan. RFP# 05-24-03 LH was posted on May
22, 2024 to DemandStar and the City's website. The response deadline was June 14,
2024. At the time of closing, the City received four (4) responses. Of those responses,
GAI Consultants, Inc. was selected by internal staff for consulting services not to
exceed $144,500.00. Consent agenda item 2024-253 was approved by City
Commission on July 15, 2024. As a result, GAI Consultants, Inc. performed a public
engagement activity at the City of Winter Springs' Hometown Harvest event on
October 26, 2024 that incorporated display boards and scavenger hunt activity to
garner feedback from the community to update the Central Winds Park Master Plan.
The Hometown Harvest public engagement depicted the park as divided into areas:
Area 1: Event Lawn, Area 2: Upper Fields, Area 3: Lower Fields, Area 4: Western Edge,
Area 5: Passive Park, and Area 6: Natural Edge. Understanding the public's desire for
what they'd rather see improved throughout Central Winds Park. Each board provides
a description of the respective area, and, to aide in facilitating ideas, illustrations of
existing conditions were provided alongside proposed amenities. Results of the
Hometown Harvest engagement are to be provided within the public meeting.
FUNDING SOURCE
GL: 001-72-7230-530314 Parks & Recreation - Parks & Grounds - Consulting
RECOMMENDATION
Discussion
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Welcome to the Central Winds Park Master Plan Public Workshop!
Help us envision the future of YOUR park.
Central Winds Park provides a variety of functions as a public park. It provides neighborhood park uses through its playgrounds and passive spaces, community park uses through its
sportsfields for both practice and tournament use, and serves as a regional destination for events such as the Hometown Harvest and Highland Games.
The City of Winter Springs is looking to enhance and improve Central Winds Park to better function the needs of park users and accommodate a variety of uses.
Initial Observations
The following diagram shows some initial
observations of the site that may guide the
design direction.
Now it’s your turn!
The following boards break down the park
into six different areas providing additional
information as to the function of each area as well
as the potential proposed enhancements of the
site.
What do you think?
Explore each board and let us know what you
love or would like to see improved within each
area of the park. Place sticky notes with your
comments on each of the appropriate boards.
Areas
1 - The Event Lawn
2 - The Upper Fields
3 - The Lower Fields
4 - The Western Edge
5- The Passive Park
6 - The Natural Edge
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YOU ARE HERE
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Existing Conditions
What are your favorite aspects of this area of the park?
Proposed Amenities
What would you like to see in the future?
YOU ARE HERE
Area 1 includes the multipurpose lawn and stage and is currently
the site of large events in the park. This portion of the park slopes
unevenly from a higher elevation along the road to a lower
elevation before reaching Lake Jesup shoreline. This uneven
slope limits views into the lawn and stage so that the functional
performance area is limited. Past the stage is a retention pond
and Lake Jesup where there is an opportunity to connect to the
future planned boardwalk and provide access into the lakefront.
Currently, views of the lake are mostly blocked by vegetation
which could be improved with selective trimming.
DESTINATION PLAY AREA
FESTIVAL/ FARMERS MARKET SPACEEVENT LAWN
PLAZA WITH SHADE STRUCTURE AMPHITHEATER SHADE STRUCTURE
Amphitheater not
visible from top of hill Opportunity to
provide architectural
feature with shade
Central Winds Park Master Plan | Area 1: The Event Lawn
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RETENTION POND
MULTI-PURPOSE
LAWN
STAGE
Uneven slopes limit
event use and sight
lines Uneven slopes limit
event use and sight
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Existing Conditions
What are your favorite aspects of this area of the park?
Proposed Amenities
What would you like to see in the future?
YOU ARE HERE
The Upper Fields currently host competitive sports games
on the diamond and rectangular fields. The site is home to
several Babe Ruth baseball and softball tournaments as well as
national youth baseball AAU tournaments that are held annually.
Additionally, it can support football, soccer, and lacrosse games.
The area includes support amenities such as shaded parking, a
playground, concessions, and a maintenance shop to provide
access to high quality recreation amenities. This parking lot also
provides separate fence-controlled parking during larger events
such as the Highland Games. Access control, through fencing,
allows the competition fields to be maintained the high level
required for this type of play. However, this also creates a feeling
of separation from the rest of the park. The Cross-Seminole Trail
runs along the south of the property and is sandwiched between
high school and park fencelines.
CONNECTION TO CROSS SEMINOLE TRAIL GROUP PAVILION SHADED WALKWAYS
FORMALIZED GRAVEL PARKINGRELOCATED SCULPTURE
Well maintained
fields host large
sporting events
Playground ramps lead
directly into parking
with no buffer.
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COMPETITION
BASEBALL DIAMONDS
PLAYGROUND
CONCESSIONS
PARKING
COMPETITION
SOCCER FIELDS
MAINTENANCE SHOP
TEE BALL
Trail is sandwiched
between fences with no
openings from park.
Established tree
canopy provides
shade.
Parking medians limit
tree root zones.
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Existing Conditions
What are your favorite aspects of this area of the park?
Proposed Amenities
What would you like to see in the future?
YOU ARE HERE
Area 3 includes all of the practice fields including unlit soccer and
softball fields as well as a covered sculpture in the center of the
space. Aside from large expanses of sportsfields, this space is
marked by various elevation changes and stormwater features.
Throughout the space, drainage swales carve limit the free
movement between the various fields which limit the flexibility
and circulation of the multi-use fields. Additionally, drainage
issues occur along the parking lot edge to the south. The
eastern and northern edges provide canopy shade under which
spectators often sit. The eastern edge is much higher than the rest
of the space providing sloped lawn to view the games.
While there are sidewalk connections into the softball quad,
most of the space has no formal walkways. Orientation is a major
challenge within the Lower Fields with users unsure of where to
find parking or specific fields.
WALKING LOOP CELEBRATE EXISTING TREE CANOPYSHADED SPECTATOR AREA
EXPANDED DETENTION AREASCENTRAL PAVILION WITH SEATINGTREE LINED FIELDS
Drainage swale limits
flexibility of multi-use
fields
Natural edge
provides nice views
Beautiful character
oak
Heavily used soccer
fields
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PRACTICE SOFTBALL
DIAMOND FIELD
PRACTICE
SOCCER FIELDS
COVERED
SCULPTURE
PARKING LOT
PRACTICE SOCCER
FIELDS
PRACTICE
SOCCER FIELDS
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Existing Conditions
What are your favorite aspects of this area of the park?
Proposed Amenities
What would you like to see in the future?
YOU ARE HERE
The Western Edge is organized along the north-south roadway
which provides access to the dog park, parking lot, and new
pickleball courts eventually leading into the water augmentation
plant and fishing pier area. The dog park includes both large and
small dog areas as well as an agility course. The new pickleball
courts receive heavy use and are supported by a new sustainable
parking lot and restroom building. The water augmentation plant
at the north end includes a large storage tank which may provide
some opportunity as a observation deck or other hardcourt
recreation amenity overlooking Lake Jesup. Major challenges
along this area include limited parking during event days and the
lack of a north-south pedestrian walkway to connect the different
amenities. This results in vehicle and pedestrian use conflicts
along the spine road. There is also no clear connection between
this area of the park or the rest of the park.
PAVILION WITH SEATING
SPORTS COURTOBSERVATION DECK
EXPANDED PARKING
ENHANCED ENTRY SEQUENCE
Active dog park
amenity area
Heavily used state
of the art pickleball
courts
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PARKING
PICKLEBALL
Opportunity to add
pedestrian circulation
Sustainable parking
drainage and
permeable paving
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Existing Conditions
What are your favorite aspects of this area of the park?
Proposed Amenities
What would you like to see in the future?
YOU ARE HERE
The passive park area of the park is located within a clearing
of the wooded area and includes passive amenities such as a
playground, pavilions, sand volleyball court, basketball half-court,
and open space. This area of the park provides opportunities
for unstructured play and enjoyment of the outdoors. Both
pavilions are frequently used by both casual park users and
users participating in sports practices or tournaments. This area
also provides access into the adjacent nature trails. There are
some drainage challenges within the space particularly around
the pavilions as the area slopes down towards the lake. The
playground is well-loved and may be in need of replacement.
A unifying feature, such as a walking loop, may help unify the
various amenities and provide accessible routes to the various
offerings of the site.
NATURE PLAY LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT PARKING FORMAL GARDENS
COVERED EVENT SPACEEVENTS CENTER/ LODGETREE-LINED ENTRY
Playground may
need replacement
Pavilions are well
loved and used
for parties and
gatherings
Active basketball
court with adjacent
shaded area
Drainage issues limit
use of pavilion
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MULTI-PURPOSE
LAWN
VOLLEYBALL
BASKETBALL
PAVILION
PAVILION
PLAYGROUND
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Existing Conditions
What are your favorite aspects of this area of the park?
Proposed Amenities
What would you like to see in the future?
YOU ARE HERE
The Natural Edge includes a variety of natural communities
including the lake shore, wetlands, and upland tree canopy that
provide much of the site character. Along with the future planned
boardwalk, there is an opportunity to highlight the natural
character of the site and provide access to the various natural
communities present. Opportunities for low impact recreation,
such as nature trails and disc golf, as well as environmental
education would help highlight the natural assets of the park
while protecting natural resources.
ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS
RENTABLE GROUP PAVILIONS
BOARDWALK ALONG LAKE
SHADED PICNIC AREAINTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE
DISC GOLF
Opportunity to access
water’s edge
Natural canopy
provides shaded area
for spectators
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memorial benches
Opportunity for
interpretive signage
to highlight natural
community
Opportunity to
formalize path and
make accessible
Large open shaded
area create
opportunities for
passive activities
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | NOVEMBER
6, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Approval of the Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Regular Minutes
SUMMARY
Staff recommends the Board approve the meeting minutes from the August 7, 2024
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Minutes as presented
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Committee approve the August 7, 2024 Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee Regular Minutes as presented
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 7, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Jim Van Kleunen called the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, August 7,
2024 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to order at 5:30 p.m. in the
Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairperson Jim Van Kleunen, present
Vice-Chairperson Andrew Zacharias, present
Committee Member Sabrina Parsons, present
Committee Member Jason Maitland, present
Committee Member Desma Underwood, present
Committee Member Jason Byrne, present
Committee Member Paul Diaz, present
Committee Member John Classe, absent
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
Also present:
Mr. Michael Krist, Parks Manager, Parks and Recreation Department
A moment of silence was held and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100) Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200) Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Van Kleunen opened “Public Input”.
Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs touched on the previously
discussed shade topic for the pickleball court and expressed concern for more
information to be included in the minutes for historic purposes.
City Clerk Gowan briefly touched on the city’s minutes policy for clarification.
Chairperson Van Kleunen closed “Public Input”.
CONSENT AGENDA
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING –AUGUST 07, 2024
PAGE 2 OF 3
300) Approval of the Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Parks and Recreation Regular
Meeting Minutes
Committee Member Maitland noted a scrivener's error. Staff took note of the error.
"MOVE THAT WE PASS THE MINUTES AS READ WITH THE CORRECTION OF THE
ATTENDANCE OF MR. MAITLAND." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER DIAZ.
SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PARSONS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BYRNE (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); MAITLAND (AYE); PARSONS (AYE); UNDERWOOD
(AYE); ZACK (AYE); VAN KLEUNEN (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
500) Parks and Recreation Update and Discussion on Trotwood Park
Mr. Krist reviewed the presentation giving updates and numbers on the pickleball
courts and programs for the Committee as requested in previous meetings. Discussion
ensued on the questions regarding the shade structures as well as the cost, revenue
and feedback related to the contracted pro and the pickleball reservation system .
Continuing, Mr. Krist presented a staff suggested change for Trotwood Park’s
Pickleball/Tennis court. The suggestion is to restripe and keep the one tennis court as
such, change the other court to be four (4) permanent pickleball courts, and shift the
placement slightly to give more room for the pickleball courts. With this proposed
change additional updated would be done to the courts themselves, the fencing
around the courts and permanent fencing inside separating the courts would be
added.
Returning to the presentation, Mr. Krist gave an overview of additional Parks items,
Updates and upcoming events/programs happening within the city. Committee
Member Parson asked the parking and being ADA compliance in relation to a pervious
concern brought up. Staff relayed that all our parks are in compliance.
600. REPORTS
Vice-Chairperson Zach expressed concerns for public input comments and asked
about the process for result with a comment, question or concern is given. City Clerk
Gowan further reviewed the minutes policy with the committee and explained further
steps and levels in which someone who gives public input could have their questions
answered or concerns heard. The committee gave consensus to have Ms. Leah
Wiesman come up and address the board again regarding her ADA and safety
concerns.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Van Kleunen opened “Public Input”.
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MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING –AUGUST 07, 2024
PAGE 3 OF 3
Mr. Rob Schellenberg, 1047 Deer Run Drive, Winter Springs expressed support
regarding the Trotwood tennis court/pickleball update and gave further history as
someone who attends and plays at the court. Mr. Schellenberg suggested lining the
tennis court for pickleball as well so individuals can bring their own nets so more can
be on the courts.
Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs pointed out the number of
tennis courts decreasing due to being changed to pickleball court. Ms. Weisman
reiterated her pervious concerns for ADA handicap parking during City events, the
“passive park” in Central Winds, and sidewalk access.
“I WILL MAKE A MOTION TO TAKE LEAH CONCERNS FOR ADA HANDICAP PARKING
SPOTS AND INBETWEEN PLACE TO PLACE IN ALL THE PARK TO THE COMMISSION.”
MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PARSONS. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON
ZACH. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BYRNE (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); MAITLAND (AYE); PARSONS (AYE); UNDERWOOD
(AYE); ZACK (AYE); VAN KLEUNEN (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0
Mr. Alex Berg, 7377 Winding Lake Circle, Oviedo asked about the timeline/down time
and line placement details for the resurfacing project at the courts in Trotwood Park.
Staff responded relaying the lines would be moving a few feet over and could not
speak on timeline at this time.
Chairperson Van Kleunen closed “Public Input”.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Van Kleunen adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:26 pm.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
_____________________________
CHRISTIAN GOWAN
CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the _________________________, 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee Regular Meeting.
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 500
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA | NOVEMBER
6, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Central Winds Park Master Plan Update
SUMMARY
The City sought bids for Planning services to aid the Parks and Recreation Department
in updating the Central Winds Park Master Plan. RFP# 05-24-03 LH was posted on May
22, 2024 to DemandStar and the City's website. The response deadline was June 14,
2024. At the time of closing, the City received four (4) responses. Of those responses,
GAI Consultants, Inc. was selected by internal staff for consulting services not to
exceed $144,500.00. Consent agenda item 2024-253 was approved by City
Commission on July 15, 2024. As a result, GAI Consultants, Inc. performed a public
engagement activity at the City of Winter Springs' Hometown Harvest event on
October 26, 2024 that incorporated display boards and scavenger hunt activity to
garner feedback from the community to provide an update to the Central Winds Park
Master Plan.
FUNDING SOURCE
GL: 001-72-7230-530314 Parks & Recreation - Parks & Grounds - Consulting
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval to City Commission.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Central Winds Park
November 7, 2024
Prepared by:
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AGENDA
Process Overview
Existing Conditions
Public Input | Your thoughts!
Next Steps
Central Winds ParkPickleball Courts
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Master PlanStrategy
Target Date:City Commission 2/24
Public EngagementConcept Plans
PRAC 11/7City Commission 12/9
Site AssessmentNatural Resources Assessment
Building a vision for Central Winds Park
Master Plan Process
Task 1: The Foundation Task 2:Exploring Task 3:The Vision
We are here
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Existing Conditions
Site Analysis
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Site Visits
Strengths
Existing Tree Canopy -
Character Oak Trees
Sustainable Stormwater
Practices
Tournament and practice
sports fields
Passive Park Uses
Events
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Site Visits
Weaknesses
Confusing navigation
Drainage concerns
Pedestrian circulation
Limited Parking
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Site Visits
Opportunities
Potential event venue
Connections to Cross-
Seminole Trail
Natural Resources on-site
Enhance Lower Field edges
Replace and enhance passive
area
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Public Engagement
Hometown Harvest 10.26.2024
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Public Input
Format
October 26, 2024
Tent at Hometown Harvest
Scavenger Hunt – 100+ given
Input Boards – park
subdivided into 6 areas
What are your favorite
aspects of this area of the
park?
What would you like to
see in the future?
Participants
24 people signed-in, more in
attendance – input estimated
from over 100+
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Public Input
Scavenger Hunt
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Public Input
Key Points
October 26, 2024XX Participants
•Access to Nature
•Tree canopy (shade)
•Boardwalk
•Trails
•Places to Gather
•Playgrounds
•Pavilions
•Connectivity
•Sidewalks
•Cross-Seminole Trail
•Wayfinding
•Park is confusing and
difficult to navigate
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Public Input
Key Points
Existing Favorites:
•Events
Wants:
•Destination play – 6
•Shade structure - 6
•Shaded path and benches – 5
•Splash pad & pool – 5
•Farmers Market – 4
•Sloped Lawn - 3
•More parking & accessible parking – 2
•Restrooms – 1
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Public Input
Key Points
Existing Favorites:
•Playground – 6
•Sports fields – 5
•Likes to see sculpture from street - 1
Wants:
•Bigger playground (monkey bars/
slides/ etc.) – 9
•More shade – 7
•Connection to Seminole trail - 3
•Zipline – 2
•More parking – 2
•Restrooms (closer to playground) – 2
•Basketball for little kids – 1
•Remove pavers – hard for ADA – 1
•Roller skating - 1
•Accessible parking at playground – 1
•Food trucks – 1 33
Public Input
Key Points
Existing Favorites:
•Keep the character trees – 2
•Likes the softball fields – 2
Wants:
•More shade/ trees – 5
•Walking loop/ trail – 4
•Night Lighting for fields- 3
•More crosswalks – 1
•More picnic tables - 1
•More Soccer – 1
•Badminton – 1
• Baseball – 1
•Sculptures – 1
•Connections to rest of park
and pond - 1
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Public Input
Key Points
Existing Favorites:
•Dog park – 2
•Pickleball – 1
•Keep passive area - 1
Wants:
•Enhanced entry sequence - 4
•More parking – 2
•Shade at pickleball- 2
•Shade, lights, and sod at dog
park – 1 each
•Bathrooms - 1
•Basketball - 1
•Bigger dog park- 1
•Skatepark- 1
•Pavilion at lake for rent – 1
•More handicap parking – 1
•RC plane area – 1 35
Public Input
Key Points
Existing Favorites:
•Play area – 4
•Shade - 2
•Pavilion – 2
•Basketball – 1
•Big open space – 1
•Volleyball – 1
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Public Input
Key Points
Wants:
•New or upgrade existing play area - 9
•Shady place/more shade - 4
•Event area & formal gardens - 4
•More basketball (shaded-2 & lit-1) - 4
•Paved/accessible parking and trails - 3
•Nature & native garden – 3
•Nature play – 2
•Inclusive play – 2
•More swings – 2
•More slides – 2
•Monkey Bars – 1
•More restrooms – 1
•Zip line – 1
•Walk loop through trees - 1
•Splash pad/pool - 1
•Community garden – 1
•Place for 5Ks & cross country runs – 1
•Gymnastics center – 1
•More open space with seating – 1
•Disc golf – 1
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Public Input
Key Points
Existing Favorites:
•Dog park – 2
•Pickleball – 1
•Keep passive area - 1
Wants:
•Enhanced entry sequence - 4
•More parking – 2
•Shade at pickleball- 2
•Shade, lights, and sod at dog
park – 1 each
•Bathrooms - 1
•Basketball - 1
•Bigger dog park- 1
•Skatepark- 1
•Pavilion at lake for rent – 1
•More handicap parking – 1
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Public Input
Key Points
More signs - 7
Maps - 2
Bigger signs - 2
Confusion within park - 2
Visibility from SR 434 – 2
Doesn’t seem like one
park - 1
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Next Steps
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Master PlanStrategyPublic EngagementConcept Plans
PRAC 11/7City Commission 12/9
Site AssessmentNatural Resources Assessment
Building a vision for Central Winds Park
Master Plan Process
Task 1: The Foundation Task 2:Exploring Task 3:The Vision
We are here
Next Steps
Lodge Feasibility
Assessment
Consolidated Master Plan
Cost Estimate & Phasing
Master Plan Report
Target Date:City Commission 2/24
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