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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 06 12 Regular , .' r' BOWS MASTER PLAN - (Parks Report) Submitted by T. Meta June 12, 1991 TUSKAWILLA PARK Observations: A. Equipment 1. Preventati ve maintenance needs to be extended to the equipment (i. e. , water-sealing, rust-proofing the swings, sl ides) . Currently, the swings are rusted, the chains are broken on the plank/slide equipment, and the wood on the fort and planks are rotted and are serious hazards to the children. 2. Benches need to be treated and painted. 3. The Exercise House sign is in need of repair. B. Lake/Pond r The pond has accumulated a lot of trash which is clearly visible from the park grounds. Also, the weeds are overgrown around the pond and contain excessive trash, green scum, etc. C. Grounds 1. Al though the grounds overall are adequately maintained, certain areas need improvement. More mulch should be added to the swing areas and in the exercise areas to enhance the park's beauty and to avoid potential dangers to children. 2. Signs should be posted to designate parking areas. Parking area posts should be erected to define the parking area. The parking area's ground needs to be smoothed out as there are many holes and bumps. CENTRAL WINDS PARK Not developed yet. I""'"'" ;- BOWS MASTER PLAN June 12, 1991 Page 2 RANCHLAND PARK Observations: 1. A regular water maintenance schedule needs to be implemented for the young trees planted. 2. The volleyball equipment needs a net. 3. The addition of several more grills and benches would allow more people to use the park. 4. A regular mowing schedule should be implemented. MOSS ROAD PARK r Observations A. Equipment/Grounds 1. Preventative maintenance needs to be extended to the equipment (i.e. water sealing/rust-proofing the swings and train. slides). 2. One swing is in need of repair or replacement. 3. The basketball net is shredded and needs to be replaced - possibly with a chain net which is more durable. 4. The tennis court needs repairing (i. e. the net and net "holders" need to be placed on the court.) 5. A metal bracket is broken in half on the top rung of the slide. 6. The logs around the playground area need to be repainted. 7. The metal playground equipment needs to be repainted. 8. A regular water maintenance schedule needs to be implemented to save the few remaining trees. ~ 9. A designated parking area should be made. ~" r BOWS MASTER PLAN June 12, 1991 Page 3 SAM SMITH PARK Observations Simple, well-maintained. Needs no immediate attention. Removal of alligator. Future Possibility Construct permanent bathroom facilities. SUNSHINE PARK .t""" Observations Several improvements could be made to this park: 1. The mound of clay at the entrance of the park's ballfields should be moved to a less conspicuous area. 2. The grassy areas between the ballfields should be mowed on a consistent basis. 3. The ballfields should be smoothed out, resurfaced and reshaped. 4. Installation of lights would increase the park's usage. l~ """,:iN"1 r- June 12. 1991 BOWS MASTER PLAN OUTLINE I. CITY-OWNED PROPERTY A. Public Works Grantham will submit the remainder of his recommendations at the May 8th BOWS meeting. B. City Hall - BOWS Board requested copies of the February 11. 1991 Commission minutes. regarding Architect David Barth's recommendations. C. Water 1. 2. 3. 4. D. Ponds ,.,....... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. E. Fire 1. Department - Drainage areas of the City should be regularly checked and cleaned. Streets and bordering right-of-ways should be inspected regularly and cleaned when necessary. All sidewalks should be repaired and inspected on a regular basis. All sidewalks located in front of unoccupied property should be inspected, repaired. and edged by the City. - (General statement for all City ponds) "All ponds in this City should be maintained in both function and appearance." Grass area surrounding ponds should be mowed on a regular schedule. All debris should be removed on a regular basis. Barren areas should be resodded. Where appropriate, hardy native shrubs should be planted around the borders. Any protective fences should be attractive, maintained and compatible with the existing neighborhood. Stations - Fire Station #1: Recommend that the appearance be enhanced by adding the following to the landscaping: (a) Edging and resodding where necessary, low-maintenance shrubs, and flowerbed. (b) Planting low-maintenance shrubs, and a flowerbed. (c) Adequate irrigation be provided. (d) Addition of a uniform sign, located in front of building, visible from both S.R. 419 and S.R. 434. 2. Fire (a) (b) , -- (c) (d) Station #2: Recommend that the outer wall of the building should undergo remodeling to enhance its overall appearance. The landscaping should be improved by planting more native shrubs and shade trees in open areas. The driveway needs to be resurfaced. Replace existing sign with a larger uniform sign. .- " . <~ r' I""'" BOWS Master Plan Outline June 12, 1991 Page 2 These recommendations should be followed so that the Fire Station's appearance conforms to Tuscawilla standards. F. Winter Springs East & West Water Treatment Plants - (Changed outline name from Winter Springs "Development Water Plant" to Winter Springs East & West "Water Treatment Plant".) 1. Water (a) (b) (c) 2. Water (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (g) (h) (i) G. Parks - Treatment Plant West - Entranceway needs landscaping, (reposi tion the fence further back). An attractive sign installed. Sod be planted between entranceway and S.R. 434. Treatment Plant East - Large shade trees should be planted along the area bordering Northern Way. Improve parking area - resurfacing. Paint fence. Native shrubs be planted. Hedges and shrubs be planted at the opening side, bordering the pond, in Tuscawilla Park. The existing hedge needs maintanence. Attractive sign needed. Water tanks should be painted and cleaned on a regular schedule. Adequate irrigation needed. (See Park Report.) H. Undeveloped Land - I. Median Strips and Right-of-Ways - J. Entrances to City (3) - K. City Owned Signs - Miscellaneous suggestions, not included in the outline, are noted below: Addi tional source of manpower be provided to implement the BOWS recommendations. An "Award Program" be instituted in the following categories: (a) Best standard designed sign (for City (b) Best "kept up" subdivision entrance; (c) Best "kept up" private area; (d) Best "kept up" business area. (e) "Adopt-a-Park" program. 1. 2. ---"'''~-.,