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Edmonds_PROS_Plan_Public_Draft_120313_reduced (2).pdf Public Review Plan December 2013 City of Edmonds: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CityofEdmondsMayorandCouncil Dave Earling, Mayor Kristiana Johnson Strom Peterson Adrienne Fraley-Monillas Diane Buckshnis Joan Bloom Frank Yamamoto Lora Petso Parks,RecreationandCulturalServicesDepartment Carrie Hite, Director Frances White Chapin, Arts and Cultural Services Program Manager Renee McRae, Recreation Manager Richard Lindsay, Park Maintenance Manager Parks,RecreationandOpenSpaceAdvisoryTeam Barbara Chase Lisa Conley Riley Conley Don Fiene Jerry Fireman Farrell Fleming Jon Fleming Darrol Haug Dick Van Hollebeke Laura Leeman Phil Lovell Marni Muir Lora Petso Lois Rathvon Bob Rinehart Carreen Nordling Rubenkonig Ian Scott Doug Sheldon Valerie Stewart Barbara Tipton Janette Turner Bob White Angie Zavaglia-Oliver Acknowledgements i City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan CommunityCulturalAdvisoryTeam Juliet Brewster Andy Eccleshall Tarin Erickson Jerry Fireman Jan Glanister Sharon Grader Courtney Gu Dick Van Hollebeke Ksenia Koon Darlene McLellan Marni Muir Bob Rinehart Samantha Saether Carissa Meisner Smit Pam Stuller Michelle Van Tassell Janette Turner David Varnau Steve White ConsultingTeam MIG, Inc Ballard*King EMC TheCommunityofEdmonds This Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan is a product of the community of Edmonds and represents the volunteer effort and input of many residents before, during and continuing on after the formal planning process. The planning team would like to sincerely thank those who provided their ideas to ensure this plan is accurate, relevant and community-supported. ii Acknowledgements City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan TABLEOFCONTENTS Acknowledgements 1.Introduction..................................................................11 Plan Purpose and Process......................................................................1-1 Community Involvement.......................................................................1-2 The Community and Context.................................................................1-3 2.Parks,RecreationandOpenSpaceSystemNeeds..........21 The Existing Parks, Recreation and Open Space System.........................2-1 Habitat in the PROS System..................................................................2-5 Community Needs................................................................................2-9 3.SystemConcept,GoalsandObjectives...........................31 Parks, Recreation and Open Space System Concept...............................3-1 Goals and Objectives............................................................................3-4 Collaborations and Leadership..............................................................3-5 Parks and Open Space..........................................................................3-6 Shoreline Use and Access.....................................................................3-7 Natural Resource and Habitat Conservation..........................................3-8 Recreation Programs and Activities........................................................3-9 Cultural Services.................................................................................3-10 Park Operations and Maintenance.......................................................3-11 4.ActionPlan....................................................................41 Recommended Projects and Initiatives..................................................4-1 Prioritization.......................................................................................4-11 Table of Contents 5.FundingPlan.................................................................51 Capital Projects......................................................................................5-1 Ongoing Operational Impacts................................................................5-3 Funding Strategy....................................................................................5-3 Funding Sources....................................................................................5-5 Bibliography Appendices Appendix A: Existing System Appendix B: Community Input Process Appendix C: Capital Cost Model ListofTables Table 1-1: Population Projection Table 2-1: Park Classification Summary Table 2-2: Observed Wildlife Table 2-3: Park Land LOS Analysis, Acres Per 1,000 Population Table 2-4: Total System Level of Service, Acres Per 1,000 Population Table 2-5: Park Condition and Capacity Table 5-1: Cost Summary by Project Type Table 5-2: Cost Summary Other Projects ListofFigures Figure 1-1: Integrated Planning Process Table of Contents City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ListofMaps Map 2-1: Existing Park System Map Map 2-2: Habitat in the PROS System Map 2-3: Park Access-All Edmonds Parks Map 2-4: Park Access-Neighborhood and Community Parks Map 2-5: Park Access-Neighborhood Park, Community Park and Other Sites Map 2-6: Access to Nature Map 2-7: Shoreline Access Map 2-8: Sports Field Distribution Map 2-9: Outdoor Performance Spaces Table of Contents City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan INTR ODUCT ION The Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan provides comprehensive guidance on the development and management of EdmondsÔ parks, recreation and open space system and the services provided by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. This plan has been regularly updated (1996, 2001 and 2008) to remain relevant to Edmonds as the city evolves and changes. PlanPurposeandProcess Edmonds updates its PROS Plan and its Community Cultural Plan on a six- year cycle, in alignment with the requirements of the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) to maintain eligibility for federal and state grant programs. The PROS Plan is also an important tool in meeting Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements and achieving the important citywide goals outlined in the Strategic Action Plan. The PROS Plan was updated in tandem with the Community Cultural Plan, in an integrated planning process beginning in spring 2013 and continuing through fall/winter 2013. Figure 1-1: Integrated Planning Process As Figure 1 illustrates, the four phases of plan development included technical planning and analysis, drawing from a foundation of community participation shared by both planning efforts. Phase1:WhereAreWeNow? Beginning in spring 2013, the purpose of Phase 1 was to establish a baseline of information to support the PROS Plan, including a review of the existing Introduction 1-1 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan conditions in the community and an assessment of the existing park system and recreation services. These findings are detailed in the Existing Recreation Resources Summary Report (available under separate cover), and highlights are included in Chapters 1 and 2 of the Plan. Phase2:WhereDoWeWanttoBe? In Phase 2, the PROS planning team developed an analysis of parks and recreation needs, using analysis criteria drawn from the community involvement process. In addition, the teamÔs recreation center specialist conducted an assessment of Frances Anderson Center, its use, programming, and needs. A summary of the methodology and highlights of findings are included in Chapter 2. Through the analysis and subsequent community involvement, the planning team crafted the parks, recreation and open space system concept, goals and objectives presented in Chapter 3. Phase3:HowDoWeGetThere? Building on the results of Phases 1 and 2, the planning team crafted the parks, recreation and open space system concept, goals and objectives presented in Chapter 3. The team began developing and refining recommendations and a list of recommended projects, prepared prioritization criteria, and evaluated funding options. Phase4:WhatAretheStepstoImplementation? In Phase 4, the full draft PROS Plan was released for public review. This adopted PROS Plan was refined with input from the public, staff, and city officials, and adopted by City Council. CommunityInvolvement As the diagram in Figure 1 shows, a comprehensive public engagement strategy served both the PROS Plan and Community Culture Plan updates. Advisory Teams: The PROS Advisory Team (PAT) served as a steering committee throughout the plan update process, and coordinated with the Community Cultural Advisory Team (CCAT) who served in a similar role for the update of the Community Cultural Plan. The PROS Advisory Team convened four times during the planning process. Focus Groups: Three drop-in focus groups in August 2013 provided opportunity for the public to give specific feedback in the context of a facilitated group discussion. Participants considered topics including favorite parks and programs, challenges, opportunities, potential partnerships, and ways to increase participation in PROS and CCP planning processes. 1-2 Introduction City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Intercepts: During August and September 2013, Edmonds staff conducted a series of intercept events, bringing five interactive posters to a variety of community gatherings and popular locations around the city. The purpose was to bring the planning process out to the community to broaden participation. Intercept events drew participation from residents throughout Edmonds. Questionnaire: The online questionnaire was designed to be open to anyone interested in participating and to collect the largest number of responses and ideas possible. The questionnaire was made available on the front page of the CityÔs website (www.edmondswa.gov), and thth was active between August 19 and September 15, 2013. It was publicized using City email lists and newsletters. Question topics included city services, parks and facilities, recreation programs, arts and cultural opportunities, and future priorities for the parks system. By the close of the active period, there were 1,161 responses, comprising 968 completed and 193 partially completed questionnaires. Workshops: The PROS planning team led two public workshops on thth October 16 and 17, 2013, at different locations and with different starting times to provide multiple options for participation. These workshops were designed to elicit community input on preferences for the character of development and renovation of Edmonds parks, as well as priorities for services. The workshops included a visual preference survey exercise, during which participants indicated their preferences for images of potential park elements, and a sustainable priorities exercise, during which participants prioritized a list of parks, recreation and open space services. The visual preference survey exercise was also repeated at a Planning Board workshop. Random Sample Survey: A random sample telephone survey was conducted in late November, 2013 by EMC. This survey was designed to further distill community priorities for major capital projects and funding sources. TheCommunityandContext Since the 2008 PROS Plan, Edmonds has remained a stable, prosperous community, while also continuing to evolve and change. Demographic and contextual factors influence recreation priorities, and were evaluated during the planning process. Edmonds has experienced steady population growth, a trend that is projected to continue through 2025 when the population is anticipated to reach just under 45,000. Over the last decade, aspects of growth have Introduction 1-3 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan included an increased percentage of middle-aged and older adults and an increase in diversity. Asian (predominantly Korean) residents comprise the largest minority group in Edmonds, growing from 5.6% of the population in 2000 to 7.6% today. Mirroring this trend, the most recent census data show that 12.6% of Edmonds residents indicate that they were born in a foreign country, and 14.5% speak a language other than English at home. Table 1-1: Population Projection BasePopulationProjectedPopulationProjectedGrowthin 20112025Population20112025 39,80044,8805,080 Source: Rate Study for Impact Fees for Parks, Open Space and Recreation, City of Edmonds, 2013 Edmonds residents enjoy higher incomes than in Washington State and the U.S as a whole, with a median household income of $72,452, compared to $58,890 in Washington as a whole and $52,762 nationally. Though a smaller percentage of Edmonds residents live below the poverty line (7.8%) than statewide (12.5%) and nationally (14.3%), there remains a local population, including significant numbers of children, with acute need for City services. The City has fostered a culture of planning and implementation. Since 2008, Edmonds has spearheaded a number of initiatives and updated several others, including the citywide Strategic Action Plan, the Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and the Shoreline Master Plan Update. Each of these efforts included community engagement and participation. Taken as a body of work, the plans highlight issues of importance for Edmonds residents and offer areas of confluence with the PROS Plan. These common themes can be summarized as follows. Shoreline/Waterfront Past planning efforts confirm that EdmondsÔ proximity to the water is a valued part of the cityÔs identity and quality of life. The Strategic Action Plan, Shoreline Master Program, and Feasibility Study of Edmonds Marsh provide policy about connections to Puget Sound and the future directions for specific sites on and near the waterfront. ArtsandCulture Arts and culture are also central to the communityÔs identity. In addition to the direction provided by the Community Cultural Plan, the Strategic Action Plan describes many actions related to arts and culture in Edmonds, especially around the role of arts and culture in th economic development. (also supported in the 4 Avenue Cultural Corridor Plan and Streetscape Plan). 1-4 Introduction City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Connectedness Though its downtown is very walkable, greater Edmonds has several characteristicsÐincluding steep topography and the presence of major transportation corridorsÐthat create challenges and barriers for pedestrians and cyclists. For this reason, many of the CityÔs plans and policies call for improved walking and biking access, including specific projects to increase connectivity. The Strategic Action Plan and the Comprehensive Transportation Plan direct specific attention to desired connections. HabitatConservationandEnvironmentalRestoration The Strategic Action Plan, Critical Areas Ordinance, Community Sustainability Element, and Shoreline Master Plan include policy and planning guidance to protect and enhance natural resources, while encouraging educational interpretation and community stewardship. Funding In recent years, Edmonds has initiated several efforts to bolster funding for parks and recreation, including the establishment of park impact fees and formation of a task force to explore a Metropolitan Park District and/or a levy to restore parks and recreation services lost to budget cuts. Public feedback from these efforts has emphasized the importance to the community of continued investment in the parks and recreation system. Introduction 1-5 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan PARKS,RECREATIONANDOPENSPACESYSTEMNEEDS TheExistingParks,RecreationandOpenSpaceSystem The City of Edmonds has a long-established set of categories for the types of park land in its parks, recreation and open space system. Table 2-1 summarizes the City-owned acreage in the PROS system, by park classification. More detail on each site is provided in Appendix A. Table21:ParkClassificationSummary ParkClassificationNumberofSitesTotalAcreage NeighborhoodPark924.85 CommunityPark258.10 RegionalParks617.05 SpecialUseParks1519.77 OpenSpace1269.21 These parks contain a variety of outdoor recreation facilities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball courts, sports fields of various types and configurations, walking trails and paths and restrooms. Included in this summary are two major recreation facilities owned and operated by the City of Edmonds: Frances Anderson Center is the ÑhomeÒ of the majority of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services programming. Yost Pool is a seasonal outdoor swimming pool located within Yost Park. The PROS system includes sites and facilities not included in Table 2-1 provided in partnership with other entities such as Snohomish County, Edmonds School District and neighboring cities. These sites total more than 370 acres, and they serve a variety of recreation functions. For example, Civic Center Playfields & Skate Park, while owned by Edmonds School District, is a central, highly visited site that many Edmonds residents consider a city park. Southwest County Park is a 118-acre Snohomish County Park that constitutes the largest forested area in Edmonds. Though Edmonds Underwater Park is a well-known component of the waterfront park network, it is actually owned by the Department of Natural Resources. Facilities also represent key partnerships, such as the Edmonds Senior Center is a partnership between the City (property and facility owner) and Senior Services of Snohomish County (operator) A detailed inventory of these sites is included in Appendix A, and they have been considered in the assessment of needs. The PROS system, including sites owned or operated by others, is depicted on Map 2-1. 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HER FIS Meadowdale Beach Park Haines Wharf Haines Tidelands Meadowdale Clubhouse Meadowdale Natural Area Olympic View Open Space 176TH Snohomish County Park 1 8 0T H Stamm Overlook Seaview Park Hutt ParkSeaview Wharf Street Reservoir W E I V C Ocean Ave I Sierra Park P M Viewpoint Y L O PU GET 1 96TH Maplewood Hill Park Brackett's CAS PER S 200 TH Landing 20 0 TH Brackett's D North R Landing 3 South Sunset Ave D Hummingbird Anderson 144 Railroad O 2 0 Hill Park 4T H Center Field O Civic Center Ave TidelandsPine W Playfield Ridge E Senior Center Mini L Park Shell Creek P A Park Centennial Plaza Olympic Beach M Open Space M AIN 20 8T H Wade Dayton St Plaza James FrancesYost Edmonds Marsh Hazel Theatre AndersonMemorial Open Space Miller CenterPark Plaza 2 12 TH Edmonds Marsh Edmonds B O W D O Library Marina I N City and Plaza Beach Park Park Room Pine St Willow Park Creek Hatchery Elm St Park 22 0TH Willow Creek Park UV 99 Edmonds Memorial 22 6TH Cemetery 22 8TH 2 28 T H §¨ ¦ 5 6 5 T H 22 35TH36T H Hickman Park Interurban !!!!!!!! 238TH Trail Lake Ballinger !!!!!!!! Access !!!!!!!! Mathay !!!!!!!! Ballinger !!!!!!!! Park ¯ !!!!!!!! 2 44TH 244 TH 244 TH !!!!!!!! Neighborhood Park TrailsWater FeatureHospital Open Space StreamsCemeteryIndustrial Plant EXISTING Regional Park Local StreetChurchSchool SYSTEM MAP !!! ArterialSchool ParkGolf CourseWildlife Refuge !!!! Special Use Park HighwayGovernment FacilityWildlife Watershed 8.15.13 Data Source: Edmonds GIS, Snohomish County GIS | NAD 1983 Community ParkOther Park City Limits Harn State Plane Washington North City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan HabitatinthePROSSystem The lands within the Edmonds PROS System are ecologically diverse. The waterfront parks provide a marine environment, support marine habitat and tidal processes. The Edmonds Marsh is an ecologically unique saltwater marsh, and is hydrologically connected to the uplands and Puget Sound. Edmonds also includes freshwater habitat in its park on Lake Ballinger. The remaining parks and open spaces include upland areas with native vegetation and forests. Each of these ecological areas provides habitat for a variety of species, as well as ecosystem services including stormwater infiltration, stabilizing slopes and absorbing carbon dioxide. Table 2-2 lists an inventory of wildlife observed in the PROS system, by location. Table22:ObservedWildlife MarineWaterfrontParksEdmondsMarshUplandParks BIRDS CanadaGooseGadwallCoopersHawk BrantGooseAmericanWigeonRedtailedHawk Surf,Whitewinged,&MallardBandtailedPigeon BlackScoter BuffleheadNorthernShovelerBarredOwl Common&.ğƩƩƚǞ͸ƭGreenwingedTeal!ƓƓğ͸ƭHummingbird Goldeneye RedbreastedMerganserRingneckedDuckPileatedWoodpecker DoublecrestedGreatBlueHeronNorthernFlicker Cormorant BeltedKingfisherPeregrineFalcon{ƷĻƌƌĻƩ͸ƭJay BaldEagleVirginiaRailOlivesidedFlycatcher OspreyKilldeerIǒƷƷƚƓ͸ƭVireo WesternSandpiper‘źƌƭƚƓ͸ƭSnipeBlackcapped&Chestnut backedChickadee SanderlingGreaterandLesserRedbreastedNuthatch Yellowlegs .ƚƓğƦğƩƷĻ͸ƭGullPurpleMartinBrownCreeper MewGullVioletgreenSwallowPacificWren GlaucouswingedGullBarnSwallowƚǞƓƭĻƓķ͸ƭWarbler CaspianTernMarshWrenGoldencrownedKinglet PigeonGuillemot‘źƌƭƚƓ͸ƭWarbler{ǞğźƓƭƚƓ͸ƭThrush MarbledMurreletRedwingedBlackbirdSpottedTowhee RhinocerosAukletRedCrossbillPineSiskin Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-5 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Table22:ObservedWildlife(continued) MarineWaterfrontParksEdmondsMarshUplandParks MAMMALS ShorttailedWeaselMuskratShrewMole (Ermine) HarborSealMountainBeaverLittleBrownBat OrcaWhalesRiverOtterƚǞƓƭĻƓķ͸ƭChipmunk DolphinDouglasSquirrel Raccoon Coyote IANS/REPTILES/FISH AMPHIB PacificHerring(F)CutthroatTrout(F)PacificTreefrog(A) Cabezon(F)GarterSnake(R)WesternPondTurtle(R) Lingcod(F)GiantPacificSalamander (A) CohoSalmon(F) ChinookSalmon(F) VariousotherSalmon species(F) MARINEINVERTEBRATES(MarineWaterfrontParksOnly) PlumedAnemoneMoonSnailBlueMussel HeartCockleLittleneckClamHorseClam GeoduckRedOctopusGiantPacificOctopus OpalescentSquidCoonstripeShrimpGreenandPurpleShore Crabs RedRockCrabDungenessCrabKelpCrab DecoratorCrabSunflowerSeaStarSunStar PurpleorOchreSeaStarMottledSeaStarBloodStar VermillionSeaStarSixrayedSeaStarGreenSeaUrchin OrangeSeaCucumberGiantSeaCucumberWhiteSeaCucumber 2-6 Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System CITY OF EDMONDS PARKS 26 POTENTIAL WILDLIFE HABITAT 16 15 27 Potential Index Park Name Habitat 16 8TH ST SW 28 E M 1 144 Railroad Ave Tidelands YES 33 Pine St Park NO 2 Brackett's Landing North YES 34 Richard F. Anway Park NO 3 Brackett's Landing South YES 35 Seaview Park NO 4 Centennial Plaza NO 36 Seaview Reservoir NO 5 City Park YES 37 Senior Center NO 31 6 Civic Center Playfield NO 38 Shell Creek Open Space YES 1 7 Dayton St Plaza NO 39 Sierra Park YES 76 TH ST SW 8 Edmonds Library & Plaza Room NO 40 Snohomish County Park YES 40 9 Edmonds Marsh YES 41 Stamm Overlook NO 10 Edmonds Marsh Open Space YES 42 Sunset Ave NO 18 0T H STW S 11 Edmonds Memorial Cemetery NO 43 Wade James Theatre NO 41 12 Elm St Park YES 44 Wharf Street NO 13 Frances Anderson Center NO 45 Willow Creek Hatchery YES 14 Frances Anderson Center Field NO 46 Willow Creek Park YES 35 20 15 Haines Tidelands YES 47 Yost Memorial Park YES 36 44 16 Haines Wharf NO 18 8T H STW 17 Hazel Miller Park NO S 18 Hickman Park YES 19 Hummingbird Hill Park NO 39 29 20 Hutt Park YES 21 Interurban Trail NO d 22 Lake Ballinger Access NO PUGET D R 23 Maplewood Hill Park YES 19 6T H ST SW 196TH ST C 24 Marina Beach Park YES 25 Mathay Ballinger Park NO 23 26 Meadowdale Beach Park YES 20 0 27 Meadowdale Clubhouse NO TH S T SW C ASPERS S 28 Meadowdale Natural Areas YES 42 29 Ocean Ave Viewpoint YES 30 Olympic Beach YES 20 2 4T H ST SW 31 Olympic View Open Space YES 6 13 32 19 32 Pine Ridge Park YES 3734 4 3038 M AIN ST 14 20 8 8 TH S T W S 43 13 7 17 47 10 d m 2 12TH ST 9 24 5 45 33 12 k e 220 TH ST e SW 46 2 20TH ST SW 22 HPS L 11 22 8TH ST S W 2 28TH ST r e 18 23 6 TH ST SW 238TH ST S W 22 21 01 25 Miles Edmonds Parks Potential Habitat No Potential Habitat EDMONDS Creeks (Potential Habitat) City of Edmonds 121 5TH AVE N December 2013 No warranty of any sort, including accuracy, fitness, Edmonds, WA 98206 or merchantability accompany this product. City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan CommunityNeeds The assessment of community needs in Edmonds is a customized analysis that identifies the land, facilities and programs now and in the future. This section builds on the enhanced understanding of the existing system, describes the analysis process and summarizes key findings. LevelofService Purpose The City has used numerous population and distance based standards to define a level of service (LOS) that supports parks and recreation system growth. The analysis of level of service focuses on parks and recreation capacity, targeting a specific ratio of park land to population. Over the past twenty years many communities, including Edmonds, have adopted park land standards based on this system with the intention of being able to compare their system with national standards and neighboring communities. The targets used for this analysis are most often based on National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) standards that attempted to determine the ratio of land to population that would be comparable across communities nationwide. In addition to comparability to other communities, level of service, defined in terms of acres of park land per thousand population, is also a useful metric for tracking the status of the system year- to-year. Analysis With this plan, the City of Edmonds has moved to a more detailed and sophisticated analysis of the parks and recreation system. The approach to analyzing needs represents advancement in methodology that more accurately reflects the current reality of the city and residents. This reality includes the actual distance of travel to parks and the distribution of socio- economic status across the city. While this analysis moves away from relying heavily on a set of standardized, population-based level of service goals, there is continued utility in tracking the system against population to understand the impact of growth. This approach reflects the current thinking at both the state and national level, with NRPA backing away from the often cited national standards in favor of community-set goals that reflect the unique priorities and situation of the place. In order to understand the status of EdmondÔs parks, recreation and open space system in relation to the communityÔs past goals, the analysis began by comparing EdmondsÔ current parks and recreation inventory against LOS standards adopted in the 2008 PROS Plan as well as the Ñaspirational standardsÒ included in that Plan. Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-9 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Findings Table23:ParkLandLOSAnalysis,AcresPer1,000Population ParkTypeAcreageExisting2008LOSDifference2025LOSDifference 12 LOSStandard(existingStandard(existing (acres/2008)2025) 1,000) Neighborhood24.850.620.580.040.710.09 Parks Community58.101.462.430.972.030.57 Parks RegionalParks17.050.430.990.560.960.53 SpecialUse19.770.500.550.050.710.21 Parks OpenSpace69.211.746.895.155.864.12 EDMONDS188.984.7511.456.7010.275.52 PARKS 1 Standardadoptedinthe2008PROSPlan. 2 ͻ!ƭƦźƩğƷźƚƓğƌƭƷğƓķğƩķͼfromthe2008PROSPlan. As shown in Table 2-3 above, the existing level of service (4.75 acres of park land per 1,000 population) is less than half of the LOS standard as adopted in 2008. The 2025 standard represents the target the City has been aiming for, accounting for future growth in population. The scale of the system targeted in the 2008 plan standards is more than twice the size of the existing system, with much of the growth in open space land. The key information in this methodology is presented abstractly as a ratio, leaving it unclear where park land is needed, or why an increase would be good for the community. Calculating the land needed based on the 2008 standard, Edmonds would have to add 260 additional acres. With limited available land within the city limits, these goals are out of line with the reality the community faces. The 2008 standards are broken down for each park type, reflecting differential growth in the system. Using different LOS standards for each park type doesnÔt reflect current best practices for the parks and recreation profession. These standards are ill-suited to a unique system like EdmondsÔ that includes features such as an underwater park, a fishing pier and a beloved flower program. The differences in ratios do little to clarify the goals in growing the system, and much of the attention is focused on the bottom 2-10 Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan line of the entire system. While the individual standards are not especially useful, tracking the overall acreage in the system and the acres per 1,000 population is a simple metric that can be useful for making comparisons and tracking change over time. A more meaningful and rigorous LOS analysis of system performance will include all sites that serve park and recreation functions for community members that are within the city limits, as well as those outside the city limits that Edmonds contributes to the operation of Ïprimarily Meadowdale Playfield and Lynndale Skate Park. While this level of service is higher, it is important to note that this measure will include property not under the control of the City of Edmonds, reflecting the reality of community users and emphasizing the importance of partner sites. Table24:TotalSystemLevelofService,AcresPer1,000Population ParkTypeAcreageExistingLOS (acres/1,000) CityOfEdmondsParks188.984.75 AdditionalSiteswithin371.729.33 1 EdmondsSystem TotalSystemLevelofService560.7014.08 1 Includesallsitesthatserveparkandrecreationfunctions,includingCounty,EdmondsSchool DistrictandsitesoperatedinpartnershipbetweentheCityandcommunityentities. ParkAccess Purpose The core of the evolved analysis of community needs is moving away from abstractions and more accurately reflecting the reality of the community of Edmonds. One key element of this is the construction of a geographic model allowing the City to refine the distance based park standards from a service radius to a network method. Past PROS plans have included a service area distance that sets a goal for how far each park should ÑreachÒ into the community. Setting this distance from a park aims the development of the park system toward a more even distribution, identifying gaps and avoiding overlapping service. The basic method for analyzing the service area coverage relied on drawing a circle centered on each park and considering everyone within that circle served. The problem with this approach is the assumption that park users can travel in a straight line to that park or facility. Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-11 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan The evolution of this analysis is to use a network model, built from the streets, trails and actual entry points to the park sites, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis to identify gaps in service based on a walking distance. For this analysis, walking distance is based on a five to ten minute walk at average speed, resulting in a distance of ¼ to ½ mile. AnalysisandFindings The first illustration of the Edmonds geographic access model shows the service areas for all Edmonds parks. Map 2-3: Park Access-All Edmonds Parks 2-12 Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan The CityÔs park lands provide tight coverage inside of the bowl surrounding downtown and out to Yost Park. Gaps in service are most prevalent in the south and east with a smaller area immediately north of Southwest County Park. Smaller gaps exist around existing parks where access does not exist. These gap areas can be overlaid on census data on ethnicity and socio-economic status, showing that the lowest income and most diverse parts of Edmonds are also generally outside of walking distance to any park. The access model also allows the system to be analyzed against a wide range of criteria. The first refinement includes only the neighborhood and community parks. This subset of parks reflects which sites currently provide most or all of the basic recreation opportunities Edmonds residents indicated they would like to have close to home. These basics include a place to play, access to nature, an open lawn, gathering places and sports courts. Using the parks classified as neighborhood and community parks is a reasonable approximation of the sites with these features, a topic which is analyzed further within this chapter. Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-13 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Map 2-4: Park Access-Neighborhood and Community Parks The primary difference when looking at the neighborhood and community sites is the opening of gaps around the more isolated open space sites (particularly H. O. Hutt, Maplewood Hill, Pine Ridge and the small open spaces in the northeast corner of Edmonds). Further analysis of the situation on the ground reveals the importance of other parks and Ñpark-likeÒ sites, particularly school sites and neighboring city sites, providing recreation opportunities to Edmonds residents. 2-14 Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Map 2-5: Park Access-Neighborhood Park, Community Park and Other Sites The addition of other sites illustrates the potential of these sites to fill many of the gap areas. School sites, particularly Sherwood Elementary, Madrona School, Chase Lake School, Westgate Elementary, and to a lesser extent Seaview Elementary have the potential to fill in many gap areas. Nearby parks, some of which the City has existing partnerships for specific facilities (Meadowdale Playfields and Lynndale Skate Park) also provide access to some of the basic recreation opportunities. Ballinger Playfield in Mountlake Terrace represents a particularly Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-15 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan important opportunity as there is no other park that serves that gap area. The ÑotherÒ park areas (in yellow on the map) create the potential to provide a more complete park system but it should not be assumed that these sites currently provide the type of recreation opportunity needed in the community. For example, school sites limit use by the public to after school hours. Park and partner sites developed in the south and east will most directly serve the more diverse and lower socio-economic segments of the population. NatureandShorelineAccess Purpose One theme of the public input results focused on the importance of nature and the Puget Sound to the identity of Edmonds. Understanding the distribution and opportunities for enhancing these key features is critical to the development of the system. AnalysisandFindings After reviewing inventory data, air photography and making site visits, a subset of park sites was determined to provide visual or physical access to a natural setting or environment. Access to these sites was determined using the same access model and distance standards as the parks analyzed above. The service area coverage of these sites is illustrated in the map below. 2-16 Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Map 2-6: Access to Nature Access to natural environments is distributed similarly to the map of access to all parks, but with less intensity around downtown Edmonds. The previously noted gaps in the south and east are important here because they may influence the type of experience desired for park sites (and potential partner sites) developed in this area of Edmonds. The same gap area is also relatively higher in ethnic diversity and lower in socio-economic status. Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-17 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan One of EdmondsÔ key assets and a primary attractor of visitors is its access to the Shoreline of Puget Sound. Waterfront properties were identified and mapped and categorized according to the type of access provided as well as view sheds from public areas. Map 2-7: Shoreline Access The entire beach below the mean high-tide line is publicly accessible. The Edmonds shoreline is closely bordered by the railroad, with few points where the public can cross, making it more difficult to access by the public. 2-18 Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Edmonds maintains a mix of physical and visual access to Puget Sound along the south end of the shoreline from BrackettÔs Landing North to Marina Beach Park. There are still a few gaps in this existing concentration of access, where the topography and railroad allows physical access to the Sound. Points along the shoreline that provide views of the Sound but no physical access include the entire length of the Sunset Avenue Overlook, the Ocean Avenue Viewpoint, Stamm Overlook Park and Haines Wharf Park. These visual access points are important, as they extend the publicÔs ability to access the Sound to the north, beyond the beach parks. Expanding the pedestrian realm and the seating areas along the Sunset Avenue Overlook would increase the usability and visual appeal. If the opportunity arose to provide another visual access point between Stamm and Haines, this would fill in a gap in the string of visual access points. Connectivity Purpose The service area reach measured in the access analysis above is greatly impacted by the directness of routes to and from park sites and facilities. An additional factor that can be considered is the amount of time a user is willing to walk to access these facilities. Research on pedestrian habits has shown that a more pleasant, safe and interesting route results in a willingness to walk further. Analysis The street network in Edmonds is reflective of the topography and includes many winding and disconnected streets. The connectivity of these streets and the perception of safety for pedestrians and bicyclists is a limiting factor in travel distances. The City has studied the opportunities to enhance walkways throughout the community and established a Transportation Plan in 2009 that identifies and prioritizes walkway installation projects. In addition to the broad applicability of walkways and bike lanes for non- motorized transportation, Edmonds also has a unique opportunity in the segment of the regional Interurban Trail that passes through the southeast corner of the city. This trail route represents an opportunity for transportation and for recreation. The community of Edmonds has mirrored national trends in identifying trail related activities (walking, biking, running, jogging, etc.) amongst the top desired recreation activities. Providing linkages from residents to the Interurban Trail and from this trail to downtown and the waterfront can augment the access to park land and still provide important recreational value. Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-19 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Findings Connectivity utilizing the street network has the potential to improve park access through reducing the perceived walking or biking distance. Parks and schools are already an important destination in the criteria for prioritizing walkway projects in the Transportation Plan. The Interurban Trail is also an important destination as well as a longer transportation route in the Edmonds system. ParkConditionandCapacity Purpose Creating an accurate and complete analysis of EdmondsÔ existing parks and recreation system is a necessary first step to identifying and understanding facility needs. By documenting current park condition and capacity on a site- by-site basis, staff and stakeholders can best identify community needs and opportunities for improvements and expansion. Analysis Project staff created a comprehensive assessment of park conditions and capacity and documented findings in Table 2-5, below. The assessment was based on observations from a facility site tour, data provided by City staff, and information from satellite imagery and aerial photographs. The Condition and Capacity table is organized by park and facility type, and includes information on park ownership, size and observed condition. The table also indicates the presence or absence of Ñclose to homeÒ amenities. These features were identified by the PROS Advisory Team (PAT) and other public input as the system features most important to have in proximity to most residents. The table also indicates the relative capacity for additional facilities on that site. 2-20 Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Table25:ParkConditionandCapacity ClosetoHomeAmenities P=Portable) Facilities sf) Additional Permanent, (>20,000 Fit places Category Play courts (Y= (acres) for Lawn Gathering Restroom to Capacity Nature Sports Places Open Land Park Observed Condition NeighborhoodPark ElmStreetPark1.85GoodNYNNNN1Potentially FrancesAndersonCenter Field1.94FairYNYYYN3Potentially HainesWharf0.69ExcellentYYNYNP2No HickmanPark5.60ExcellentYYYYYP3Potentially HummingbirdHillPark1.22GoodYNYNYP3Yes MathayBallingerPark0.51GoodYNYNYN3Potentially PineStreetPark1.47FairYNYNYP3Yes SeaviewPark6.05GoodYNYYYY3Yes SierraPark5.52FairYYYNYP3Potentially CommunityPark CityPark13.96GoodYNYYYY2Potentially YostMemorialPark&Pool44.14GoodYYNYYY2Potentially RegionalParks 144RailroadAvenue Tidelands0.90ExcellentNN Brackett'sLandingNorth5.11ExcellentNYNYNY3Potentially Brackett'sLandingSouth2.22ExcellentNYYYNN2Potentially EdmondsSeniorCenter2.63GoodNYNYNN1No MarinaBeachPark3.37GoodYYYYYP2Potentially OlympicBeachPark2.82GoodNYNYNY2Potentially SpecialUseParks CentennialPlaza0.08GoodNNNYNN3No DaytonStreetPlaza0.35PoorNN EdmondsLibrary&Plaza Room1.29GoodNNNYNY2Potentially EdmondsMemorial CemeteryandColumbarium 6.63GoodNNNNNY1No FrancesAndersonCenter1.62GoodYNNYNY2Potentially HazelMillerPlaza0.09ExcellentNNNYNN1No InterurbanTrail4.88ExcellentNNNNNN1No LakeBallingerAccess0.19GoodNYNNNN1No MeadowdaleCommunity Clubhouse0.99GoodYNNNNY2Yes RichardF.AnwayPark0.17GoodNNNYNY2Yes Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-21 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ClosetoHomeAmenities P=Portable) Facilities sf) Additional Permanent, (>20,000 Fit places Category Play courts (Y= (acres) for Lawn Gathering Restroom to Capacity Nature Sports Places Open Land Park Observed Condition OceanAvenueViewpoint0.20GoodNYNNNN1No PointEdwardsScenic Overlooks0.10FairNYNNNN1Potentially StammOverlookPark0.36GoodNYNYNN2No SunsetAvenueOverlook1.14FairNYNNNN2No WillowCreekHatchery& InterpretiveCenter1.68GoodNYNNNN1Potentially OpenSpace EdmondsMarsh/Walkway23.37GoodNYNNNN3Potentially EdmondsMarshEast0.85FairNYNNNN3Potentially H.O.HuttPark4.53FairNYNNNN3No Not Visited HainesTidelands0.44NNNNNN3No MaplewoodHillPark9.96FairYYNNNN3Potentially Not Visited MeadowdaleNaturalArea1.07NYNNNN3No Not OlympicViewOpenSpace0.49VisitedNYNNNN2No PineRidgePark23.78FairNYNNNN3Potentially SeaviewReservoir1.31GoodNNYNNN3No Not Visited ShellCreekOpenSpace1.04NYNNNN3No Not WharfStreet0.12VisitedNYNNNN2No Not WillowCreekPark2.25VisitedNYNNNN3No OtherParksandFacilities CivicCenterPlayfields& SkatePark7.92FairYNYYYP3Potentially EdmondsFishingPier1.00GoodNYNNNY3No EdmondsUnderwaterPark &HigginsTrails26.70GoodNYNNNN3No MeadowdalePlayfields27.00GoodYNYYYY3Potentially WadeJamesTheatre2.34GoodNNNYNN3Potentially To help evaluate the usefulness of the CityÔs current classification system, facilities were also evaluated for how well they fit in the park land category to which they are currently assigned (higher rating equaling a better fit). 2-22 Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Findings While EdmondsÔ parks are generally well-maintained, there is significant variation in the quality of park design and development within the city. Generally, the quality correlates with the age of the park with newer parks that tend to be more interesting, better designed and contribute more to community identity. Many sites have capacity to support more of the desired Ñclose to homeÒ experiences. Because the context of the parks varies, the way that these are provided should also vary. For example, Yost Park may be more suitable to a large nature play area, while the Frances Anderson Center Field is ideal for the type of developed play area found there. The cityÔs current classification system is effective, but the actual definitions should be revised or updated. For example, the definition of regional parks is somewhat generic, and focuses on the size of parks. In Edmonds, however, these facilities are defined as regional parks because they offer Puget Sound beach and waterfront access, drawing visitors from beyond the city limits. The cityÔs definition of this park classification should reflect this reality. SportsFieldDistribution Purpose Sports fields provide needed facilities for organized team sports for both youth and adults. Many fields are used for organized, competitive activities and are in high demand. Other fields serve neighborhood-scale, less formal activities. Evaluating available and potential facilities Ï including those owned by entities other than the City Ï can help ensure that fields are in adequate supply to meet community needs and demand. Analysis The analysis of sports fields includes the type and size of field and their geographic distribution (see Map 8 below). This analysis examines the potential of School District owned facilities to provide additional service. Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-23 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Map 2-8: Sports Field Distribution Findings While there are a number of fields in Edmonds for soccer/football and baseball/softball, the fields are of varied size and there are very few options for older youth and adult players. This diagram depicts both City fields and those located on school property to which the City has or might gain access. Currently there are no adult or older youth (or full-size) fields for softball or soccer on city park property. 2-24 Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Field locations are well distributed around the community (with the exception of the northeast and southeast corners of the city, but because of space limitations, there are few sites with multiple fields. Because Edmonds is largely built out, there are few opportunities to expand the inventory of sports fields, especially full-size fields. The opportunity sites that remain are owned by the Edmonds School District and expanding the partnerships to use school fields or acquiring School District land to expand options will be critical to meeting needs. Aquatics Purpose Aquatics facilities, including both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, represent major community investments due to their cost to build and operate. While it should be noted that Edmonds provides swimming opportunities at its beaches on Puget Sound where unsupervised saltwater swimming is available, these natural beaches do not constitute an aquatics facility. The purpose of this assessment is to identify current market and financial factors, evaluate service provision niches for Edmonds in light of the 2009 Aquatic Feasibility Study, and consider the priority of aquatics facilities in comparison to other needs. Analysis The existing aquatic market in the greater Edmonds area has changed somewhat since the 2009 study. With the opening of the new Lynnwood Aquatic Center in the last few years and the continued operation of the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, there are two public indoor aquatic centers in the larger market area discussed in the 2009 study. This generally limits the indoor aquatic market to the City of Edmonds itself and a very small immediate surrounding area. However, there continue to be virtually no public outdoor pools in the area leaving a potentially strong market for a seasonal outdoor pool. Because it has one of the only outdoor pools in the area, the CityÔs aquatics niche is currently seasonal, outdoor swimming, focused on lessons, exercise and competitive swimming rather than recreation. In general, aquatics is not an area of recreation service that is fully self-supporting. Swimming pools, whether indoor or outdoor, generally require an operational subsidy. Different configurations and features have a great impact on operational costs and revenue generation potential. Facilities with a greater emphasis on recreation Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-25 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (not competitive) swimming tend to perform better. Stand-alone indoor aquatic centers have historically poor financial performance. In many communities, indoor pools in particular are supported through partnership or lease agreements with other entities. The Edmonds School District does not have an indoor pool to support their aquatic needs. There are also health care providers in Edmonds, a Boys and Girls Club, and an active Senior Center. In addition, a Metropolitan Park District has been explored for Edmonds. Public involvement indicated that there is interest in year round aquatics in Edmonds that includes both indoor and outdoor swimming, but that this is not necessarily the highest priority for the community overall. Results indicate that about half of the community does not visit Yost Pool, the existing outdoor facility, though they are interested in swimming. Findings There are several options for Edmonds: Maintaining the Status Quo. Yost Pool is an outdoor seasonal aquatic center that has a limited season and the focus is more on traditional aquatic activities (lessons, lap swimming, competitive swimming and open swim) rather than recreational swimming. Edmonds can continue to offer the same level of aquatic opportunities. This will require additional upgrades to the pool and the bathhouse as well as a commitment to fund the current operating subsidy. Minor Upgrades to Yost Pool and New Indoor Aquatic Center Located Elsewhere. Under this option, Yost Pool would be retained with some expanded recreation features. With the concern over the limitations of the existing Yost Pool site, an indoor aquatic center could be located elsewhere in Edmonds, but should only be considered as part of a broader based indoor recreation center, due to historically poor financial performance of standalone indoor aquatic facilities. Yost Pool Replacement with Indoor and Outdoor Aquatics Facility. As was noted in the 2009 study, there could be significant improvements and additions made to the existing pool. This could include both outdoor and indoor amenities that would allow for increased use through a stronger emphasis on outdoor recreational swimming as well as indoor lap and competitive aquatics. However, the capacity of the site to support not only the expanded aquatic center footprint but also the required parking is a real concern. In addition, these changes would result in a change in character to Yost Park. The forested character and trails are highly valued by Edmonds residents. Build a New Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Center and Close Yost Pool. It is operationally inefficient to have indoor and outdoor facilities at two separate locations. Edmonds could build a new indoor/outdoor 2-26 Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan aquatic center at a location to be determined. Yost Pool would be closed and that portion of Yost Park would be repurposed. OutdoorPerformanceandEventSpace Purpose A unique element of the EdmondsÔ recreation system is its outdoor performance and event spaces. These facilities support music, theater and other performance arts that are a key element of the cityÔs system. Analysis The locations of existing outdoor performance were identified according to facility size. Small spaces are those that can accommodate audiences of 10- 50, and large spaces can support audiences of over 300. The current outdoor facilities are not designed to accommodate performance year-round. Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-27 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Map 2-9: Outdoor Performance Spaces Findings As shown in Map 9 EdmondsÔ outdoor performance and event spaces are clustered in or near the downtown area. Large spaces are located in City Park, the Civic Center playfields, the Frances Anderson Center field and closed-off Downtown streets. A small space is located in the Hazel Miller Plaza and the rebuilt Dayton Street Plaza will also include a small performance space. Concentrating event space in downtown makes sense from an economic development standpoint, as events that attract visitors and a local audience (e.g., Edmonds Arts Festival, the FarmerÔs Market, the concert series) generate business 2-28 Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and contribute to the vitality of downtown. In addition the Port of Edmonds has a Plaza area uses for small outdoor performances. Smaller outdoor performance/event spaces at parks in other areas of town would allow for neighborhood-scale events and programming. This will contribute to Strategic Objective 3 from the 2013 Strategic Action Plan: Maintain and enhance EdmondsÔ community character and quality of life. Chapter 2: Parks, Recreation and Open Space System 2-29 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SYSTEMCONCEPT,GOALSANDOBJECTIVES Parks,RecreationandOpenSpaceSystemConcept The future parks, recreation and open space system will continue to be a valued and critical element of quality of life in Edmonds. The system will: Expand and connect recreation opportunities unique identity Capitalize on the of Edmonds big ideas Look forward to thethat represent the future of Edmonds Steward and activate key community assets expansion Strategic of the parks, recreation and open space system will distribute the many benefits of having a nearby park or school site; access to nature; and the opportunity to learn, create or exercise throughout the entire connections community. Enhanced between parks, recreation facilities and community destinations will provide more recreation opportunities, and make the experience of getting around Edmonds safe, direct, comfortable and easy with walkable and bikeable options to promote physical activity. The parks, recreation and open space system creates the places where identity Edmonds residents and visitors explore and create community . This identity stems from the inspiring setting Edmonds enjoys on Puget Sound, the cityÔs wide variety of arts endeavors and community events, and its sophisticated small town atmosphere. big ideas This concept embraces the next generation of that will propel the parks, recreation and open space system into the future. While these projects may not all come to fruition during this updateÔs 6-year planning horizon, it is critical that the community look forward and take key steps to secure a bright future for coming generations of users. Finally, the CityÔs PROS system includes much more than built improvements. A system that truly supports a broad range of activities and reflects the communityÔs identity includes programs, classes, events and vibrants arts programming. It also includes both the physical care of community assets and the social capital that comes from an engaged community of residents and visitors. It will encourage healthy, active lifestyles. The City will not achieve all of this alone, but will lead the way with the structure needed to build partnerships, foster community efforts, and channel funding to kick-start projects and to invest in community priorities. Chapter 3: System Concept, Goals and Objectives 3-1 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan The four diagrams provided on the following page illustrate the elements of the park system concept and highlight key enhancements to the physical system. 3-2 Chapter 3: System Concept, Goals and Objectives City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Chapter 3: System Concept, Goals and Objectives 3-3 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan GoalsandObjectives The PROS goals and objectives refine the direction set forth in previous PROS Plans, and provide the policy framework to achieve the envisioned system. The recommendations contained in subsequent chapters of this document are implementation actions designed to achieve the goals and objectives set forth below. There are seven goals that describe the desired future state of EdmondsÔ parks, recreation and open space system. Goal 1: Lead collaborative efforts to fulfill the communityÔs needs for park, recreation and cultural services. Goal 2: Provide an interconnected park system that offers a wide variety of year-round recreation opportunities and experiences in harmony with EdmondsÔ cultural identity and the natural environment. Goal 3: Preserve and expand opportunities for public access and enjoyment of the shoreline in Edmonds. Goal 4: Preserve and provide access to natural resource lands for habitat conservation, recreation, and environmental education. Goal 5: Provide recreation opportunities and experiences to promote a healthy, active and engaged community year-round. Goal 6: Provide arts and cultural opportunities and experiences to promote an engaged and vibrant community. Goal 7: Provide a high quality and efficient level of maintenance for all parks and related public assets in Edmonds. Each goal embodies multiple objectives that establish more specific directions for the PROS system. Objectives reflect public needs; past and current planning efforts and policies; and strategic planning, design and management principles. 3-4 Chapter 3: System Concept, Goals and Objectives City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan CollaborationsandLeadership Goal1:LeadcollaborativeeffortstofulfilltheĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ͸ƭ needforparks,recreationandculturalservices. Objectives: 1.1 Expand the role of the City in providing recreation opportunities in and around Edmonds. 1.2 Collaborate with other organizations and agencies to share facilities, offer programs and promote special events. 1.3 Keep the community engaged in and educated about parks, facilities, recreational and cultural programs and services through an effective community information system. 1.4 Encourage local business involvement in providing and supporting cultural, recreational and athletic opportunities for all ages and abilities. 1.5 Provide support to volunteer organizations and interest groups to assist them in offering recreation and cultural programs and services. 1.6 Promote excellence in public service within the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department, including encouraging professional development of staff. 1.7 Manage parks, recreation and cultural services for excellence, effectiveness, and financial efficiency. Chapter 3: System Concept, Goals and Objectives 3-5 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ParksandOpenSpace Goal2:Provideaninterconnectedparksystemthatoffersa widevarietyofyearroundrecreationopportunitiesand experiencesinharmonywith9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸culturalidentity andthenaturalenvironment. Objectives: 2.1 Develop a well-connected, well-distributed system with parks and facilities that are conveniently located and easy to navigate. 2.2 Enhance and expand the accessibility and variety of parks, recreation and cultural opportunities available in Edmonds. 2.3 Increase connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists throughout Edmonds, especially to parks, schools and downtown. 2.4 Develop a wider variety of opportunities for exercise and enjoyment to expand the use of the park system throughout the year. This should include all-weather activities and spaces to support emerging recreation desires in the community. 2.5 Develop covered and indoor facilities to expand the recreational and cultural opportunities throughout the year. 2.6 Utilize park, recreation, art, and open space projects as strategic investments to encourage revitalization and economic development. 3-6 Chapter 3: System Concept, Goals and Objectives City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ShorelineUseandAccess Goal3:Preserveandexpandopportunitiesforpublicaccess andenjoymentoftheshorelineinEdmonds. Objectives: 3.1 Develop and maintain the Edmonds shoreline as a unique regional recreational and environmental resource that is key to community identity. 3.2 Increase connections and public access, including visual access, to shoreline areas including but not limited to the waterfront, tidelands, beaches and overlooks. 3.3 Whenever possible, acquire additional waterfront property to enhance the existing public access. 3.4 Encourage development of interpretive elements using arts, design, cultural heritage and natural history as integrated components which highlight shoreline resources. Chapter 3: System Concept, Goals and Objectives 3-7 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan NaturalResourceandHabitatConservation Goal4:Preserveandprovideaccesstonaturalresource landsforhabitatconservation,recreation,and environmentaleducation. Objectives: 4.1 Preserve and protect areas with critical habitat or unique natural features, including but not limited to wetlands, stream corridors, tidelands, beaches and forests. 4.2 Encourage preservation of natural drainage corridors and establishment of rain gardens to allow for infiltration of water into the soil. 4.3 Work cooperatively with property owners and developers to preserve habitat and native vegetation, especially when these provide visual or physical linkages to publicly owned natural resource lands. 4.4 Restore ecosystem function, enhance native vegetation and remove invasive species on public lands. 4.5 Expand the urban forest and increase tree canopy in Edmonds. 4.6 Provide low-impact access to public natural resource lands while retaining ecological integrity. 4.7 Promote direct interaction with nature through environmental education, stewardship, and volunteer activities. 4.8 Work cooperatively with community groups and citizens to establish and maintain urban gardens that are accessible and educational, and provide the opportunity to grow food locally. 3-8 Chapter 3: System Concept, Goals and Objectives City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan RecreationProgramsandActivities Goal5:Providerecreationopportunitiesandexperiencesto promotehealthandwellness,yearroundactivityand communityengagement. Objectives: 5.1Ensure a variety of recreation programs for all ages, abilities, demographic groups and geographic areas. 5.2Support a healthy and active community by directly providing programs, serving as a facility coordinator, and collaborating with other entities and organizations. 5.3Strategically expand recreation programs as facilities, staffing levels, and partner opportunities permit. 5.4Incubate new programs that utilize unique regional features and address diverse and changing demographics, local expertise and community demand. 5.5Contribute to community cohesion and engagement through the provision of recreation events and activities. Chapter 3: System Concept, Goals and Objectives 3-9 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan CulturalServices Goal6:Provideartsandculturalopportunitiesand experiencestopromoteanengagedandvibrant community. Objectives: 6.1 Support the vision and goals of the Community Cultural Plan and work to effectively integrate and coordinate programs and services. 6.2 Ensure the arts are a vital part of Edmonds by providing professional staffing and resources to the Edmonds Arts Commission. 6.3 Contribute to community cohesion and engagement through the provision of arts and cultural events and activities. 6.4 Support and advocate for EdmondsÔ artistic resources, its unique cultural events, and its attraction as a cultural destinationÐa key element of economic development. 6.5Foster partnerships and collaborative programming in the community to incubate new cultural programs and address diverse and changing demographics, local expertise and community demand. 6.6Reflect EdmondsÔ cultural identity by integrating art, history and culture in the park system, streets and public places. 3-10 Chapter 3: System Concept, Goals and Objectives City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ParkOperationsandMaintenance Goal7:Provideahighqualityandefficientlevelof maintenanceforallparksandpublicassetsinEdmonds. Objectives: 7.1Maintain parks and facilities to keep them safe, attractive and healthy and preserve them as assets for future generations. 7.2Design parks and facilities for operational efficiency and to conserve energy, water, staff time, and other resources. 7.3Prioritize quality and durability of materials for all parks capital improvements. 7.4Allocate adequate funding for maintenance, staffing and asset preservation. 7.5Engage the community in hands-on stewardship of parks, facilities and open spaces. Chapter 3: System Concept, Goals and Objectives 3-11 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ACTIONPLAN RecommendedProjectsandInitiatives This chapter includes the projects and initiatives recommended to implement the system concept, goals and objectives for the Edmonds PROS system. The recommendations are organized by the Goal numbers and lettered for reference, and to differentiate between the recommendations (example: 1.A) and objectives (example: 1.1). Goal1:CollaborationsandLeadership 1.A Expand the partnership with the Edmonds School District, including negotiating an agreement for expanded, year-round public use of school grounds, sports fields and gyms for recreation purposes. 1.B Continue partnerships with Lynnwood, Snohomish County, the Port of Edmonds and other governments to provide, upgrade, manage and maintain regional recreational facilities that serve the Edmonds community, including sports fields, recreation facilities, trails and public parks. 1.C Increase partnerships and collaboration with Edmonds Community College, expanding on current activities. For example, explore opportunities to share community spaces for art creation, collaboration, display and performance; and expand service learning opportunities for EdCC students. 1.D Consider new strategic partnerships with non-profits, the Edmonds Senior Center, the hospital, and private businesses that would increase recreation opportunities for Edmonds residents in accordance with this PROS Plan. 1.E Develop formal agreements or memoranda of understanding for each partnership, defining the CityÔs staff time and financial commitments, as well as those of the partner. Each agreement should spell out the responsibilities for each party clearly and succinctly, and include a specific time duration and review process. 1.F Define an annual budget of staff time and develop a process to provide assistance for local organizations and groups to enhance the PROS system in Edmonds with programs, events and capital improvements. Chapter 4: Action Plan 4-1 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 1.G Continue to evolve the marketing and communications strategy for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services department, periodically evaluating success and adjusting methods when necessary. Public feedback during this PROS Plan process indicated that the CRAZE (published in partnership with the City of Mountlake Terrace) publication continues to be highly effective, even as expectations for online communication methods are increasing. Explore renewing CRAZE programming guide partnership with the City of Lynnwood. 1.H Continue to refresh, update and increase the web presence and user- friendliness of the park system, recreation and cultural information on the Edmonds website to facilitate self-directed recreation within the park system. Keep current with evolving technology. For example, increased smart phone use by both residents and visitors means that people expect to find information about the parks and facilities easily and be able to use online mapping services or GPS to help them navigate. Examples include making sure all parks, facilities and major artworks are searchable using online mapping services (Google, Bing), providing physical addresses for each site, using Quick Response (QR) codes, and keeping the Edmonds, Washington Wikipedia entry updated with key parks and events visitors may want to find. Incorporate approved information on Facebook as appropriate. 1.I Define overall financial goals, policies and philosophies to help guide program and facility decisions. This should address revenue generation, public investments for economic development purposes, access to services for low income populations, and other issues around fees, charges and access 1.J Continue to provide City facility space through lease and rental to organizations and entities that provide recreational and cultural programs, events and services, as well as organizations and individuals seeking space for gatherings and events. The overall financial policies should guide rental fees and lease provisions. 1.K Develop a succession plan for senior Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff. Edmonds has highly effective, long-tenured senior staff within the Department, which has led to the efficiency and effectiveness of PROS services today. A succession plan (including a hiring overlap) is needed to ensure that the knowledge, skills and experience of senior staff are retained (e.g., through procedures or documentation) or transferred to other staff members in advance of retirements. This will help provide stability and continued efficiency. 4-2 Chapter 4: Action Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 1.L Budget and allow time for staff participation in professional development activities and training to ensure a highly skilled team conversant with best practices in programming, events, land stewardship, and other areas of parks, recreation and cultural services provision. 1.M Explore human resource strategies to increase workplace satisfaction and service delivery effectiveness, such as Ñ9/80Ò scheduling (four, nine-hour work days per week and one day off every other week) for some staff, employee recognition programs, or process improvement programs. 1.N Continue efforts to provide volunteer opportunities to enhance the CityÔs parks, events, and recreational and cultural programs. Volunteerism is a form of recreation for many, and is also an excellent means of encouraging participation from the CityÔs large population of highly educated seniors/Baby Boomers as well as our younger population including students. Goal2:ParksandOpenSpace 2.AUtilize level of service standards to track the status of the overall system of park and open space lands in Edmonds. Continue to track overall level of service by acres per 1,000 residents. Include all sites serving the community in this measure. For consistency and simplicity, count all sites that serve park and recreation functions for community members that are within the city limits (including school and partner sites) or to which Edmonds contributes to the operation even if outside of the city limits (primarily Meadowdale Playfield and Lynndale Skate Park). Establish a method of identifying and measuring sites that balances simplicity (parcels indicated in County GIS data) and common understanding (not including underwater acreage or beautification areas not perceived as park land). Eliminate the park classification-specific standards of past PROS Plans as well as the Ñaspirational standardÒ of the 2008 PROS Plan. Track the provision of sports fields by number in each type of field (adult, youth; soccer/multi-sport, baseball, softball). Eliminate numerical standards for sports facilities. 2.BAdopt a revised methodology for measuring level of service based on travel distance and access to key experiences. Provide desired recreation experiences (a place to play, nature, open lawn, gathering Chapter 4: Action Plan 4-3 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan places and sports courts or fields) close to home, or within ½ mile walking or biking distance as measured using EdmondsÔ street and trail network. 2.CPartner with Snohomish County to enhance park service to Edmonds residents. Continue discussions for possible acquisition of Esperance Park from Snohomish County for annexation and redevelopment into a community park with sports fields, community gardens, picnic shelters, and other recreation features. Consider acquisition of County park land (if made available) within or adjacent to Edmonds. 2.DAcquire Civic Playfield from Edmonds School District, master plan and redevelop it to serve multiple recreation purposes (potentially including events, large and small community gatherings, sports, and arts.) 2.EImplement previous community process to work with the Edmonds School District to redevelop the Former Woodway High School site into a regional sports and recreation asset with adult soccer/multi- sports turf fields, providing for year-round recreation options and serving a growing community. Involve the community in design development. 2.FDevelop major new facilities only after studying the required investment in capital and ongoing operating resources and determining a funding strategy that states the expected return on that investment. Identify other potential funding sources such as private sponsors or donations. 2.GAcquire park land in the Highway 99 area to provide adequate park service in redeveloping areas. Create new civic spaces to enhance investment and revitalization while meeting recreation needs. 2.HEstablish a dedicated fund for future park land acquisition to build public and private contributions. 2.IFill gaps in access to recreation opportunities through programming and public access (after school hours) at elementary and middle school sites, as addressed in the renewed agreement with Edmonds School District. 2.JMaximize existing investment in indoor recreation facilities including adaptive reuse where possible, before building new ones. 4-4 Chapter 4: Action Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan In partnership with the Public Facility District/ECA, upgrade the gymnasium at the Edmonds Center for the Arts to extend the available hours of use and life span. Establish agreements for indoor facility (gymnasium and classroom) use at Edmonds School District facilities. Consider adding additional gymnasium or other indoor facility to an appropriate existing facility before building a stand-alone building. Develop new indoor recreation facilities in compatible combinations to maximize the efficiency and economy of scale. 2.KDevelop covered, and potentially lighted, facilities to extend the use of parks throughout the year. Focusing this investment in sites that already serve as destinations in the system (community and some special use parks) and have supporting amenities in place. 2.LEnhance the function and recreation value of existing sites through a park renewal program to provide high quality, multi-use spaces for recreation and cultural expression including play, reflection, exercise, sports, performance, public gathering, education and events. 2.MIdentify existing trails in the parks inventory, on internal and distributed maps, and in online parks resources. 2.NDefine the best routes for and treatments to create central north-south and east-west pedestrian and bicycle corridors, incorporate these into the CityÔs transportation plans, and implement improvements. 2.OIncrease connections to the Interurban Trail, using signage, sidewalks, curb extensions, and other pedestrian/bicycle enhancements, especially focusing on crossing Highway 99. 2.PWork with other departments to assess non-motorized and public transit access to accomplish improved linkages to parks and recreation facilities, to maximize the value of these existing community assets. Use the criteria from the Comprehensive Transportation Plan to prioritize pedestrian improvement and increase connectivity to neighborhoods, schools and parks. Implement the CityÔs wayfinding plan. 2.QMonitor property availability to add a park site in Southeast Edmonds and north of South Snohomish County Park to address gaps in access to a neighborhood or community park. Chapter 4: Action Plan 4-5 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 2.RExplore the potential of a publicly accessible indoor meeting space that doesnÔt require rental or reservation similar to the Senior Center. 2.SWork cooperatively with community groups and citizens to establish and maintain urban gardens that are accessible, educational, and provide the opportunity to grow food locally. 2.TDevelop an off-leash dog park policy that reflects the best practices of location, facilities and maintenance practices. 2.UIdentify and reserve some existing or future capacity at park sites for the addition of facilities that respond to emerging recreational trends, community interests, and future growth. Future capacity could include additional park land acquisition or facilities that will need to be replaced but may not be of current interest. 2.VAdvance the accessibility of the park system by applying Universal Design principles (which go beyond the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act) to reduce and eliminate barriers based on age or ability, and evaluating and adapting the system for social equity. 2.WEstablish a system to consider and incorporate new projects and ideas into the CityÔs efforts between PROS Plan updates. 2.XDevelop an indoor aquatic center to replace the existing outdoor pool at an appropriate site. As with other indoor facilities, combine the aquatic center with other compatible indoor recreation facilities to improve the return on the communityÔs investment in the building. Supplement indoor aquatics with informal water play opportunities such as the new splash pad at City Park. 2.YWork with the Edmonds Senior Center in developing a long term solution for upgrading and maintaining the Senior Center. Goal3:ShorelineUseandAccess 3.A Complete a continuous walkway from Marina Beach to BrackettÔs Landing North with access to the public beach continuing north. 3.B Retain existing overlooks and develop additional viewpoints to create public enjoyment of the views of Puget Sound, especially in locations where physical access is impractical or infeasible. 4-6 Chapter 4: Action Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 3.C Actively monitor shoreline property for acquisition opportunities, and acquire or otherwise secure public access where feasible. 3.D Expand pedestrian access to the tidelands where terrain and shore conditions permit. 3.E Improve connections (visual, perceived, and physical) between downtown and the waterfront including opportunities to integrate public art and design elements. 3.F Develop and implement a master plan to restore the hydrological and ecological connection of Marina Beach Park to the Edmonds Marsh. 3.G Reinvest in key regional parks (beginning with BrackettÔs Landing North Park) to sustain the quality of shoreline access, ecological function and visitor experience and potential contribution to economic development. 3.H Enhance connections across the railroad tracks to the shoreline, such as with overcrossings, undercrossings, and additional at-grade crossings. All of these will require significant negotiation with the railroad. 3.I Support the relocation of the ferry terminal (pending decisions by Washington State) and participate in planning to redevelop the existing ferry dock and waiting lanes. 3.J Use the opportunity of any changes at the Senior Center site to integrate the property more completely with the rest of the waterfront. 3.K Secure ongoing funding for the Beach Ranger program, recognizing the important role in tourism, building a connection to the shoreline and expanding appreciation for natural resources and habitat conservation. Goal4:NaturalResourceandHabitatConservation 4.AInventory and classify natural resources and habitat areas within of the park system. 4.BConduct a city tree inventory and map to create a baseline of information to enhance tree canopy. 4.CConnect new generations of residents and visitors to natural resources in Edmonds through discovery programs utilizing ranger/naturalists. Chapter 4: Action Plan 4-7 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 4.DCollaborate on public information programs to help property owners (including the City) identify and remove invasive vegetation. 4.ECollaborate with various organizations in invasive plant removal and native vegetation planting in accord with landscaping plans for parks within the city limits. Suggest park maintenance projects that would be good candidates for the annual Arbor Day event sponsored by the Tree Board. 4.FProvide low impact access to natural resource areas to allow for enjoyment and interaction with nature. 4.GSteward the urban forest using appropriate maintenance of street and park trees, clear removal and replacement policies and providing information about urban forestry to property owners. 4.HRelocate incompatible uses from sensitive areas such as the waterfront dog park at Marina Beach Park. 4.IConsider expanding the function and facilities around the Willow Creek Hatchery to create a more expansive interpretive center that includes the Edmonds Marsh. Goal5:RecreationProgramsandActivities 5.ADevelop and incubate new programs that utilize unique regional features, address diverse and changing demographics, local expertise, and community demand. 5.BEvaluate individual recreation programs in terms of persons served, overall community interests, redundancy in partner programs, and costs. 5.CContinue programs that successfully serve community needs, with re- evaluation at least every six years. Encourage participation and input from schools and students. 5.DExpand successful programs that have the potential to exceed their operating costs. 5.EPhase out directly providing programs that are well-served by other entities, and avoid initiating programs in these areas. 4-8 Chapter 4: Action Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 5.FIdentify local and regional partners to help provide general and seasonal recreation programs in City facilities and at satellite sites. 5.GDevelop a budget that holistically balances costs and revenues across all recreation programs to maintain a high ratio of revenue to operating costs for the recreation system. Goal6:CulturalServices 6.AInclude representatives for the Arts and Culture community in advisory roles on all major City projects to reflect EdmondsÔ cultural identity by integrating art, history and culture in the park system, streets and public places. 6.BSustain and expand staffing in Cultural Services to provide and restore adequate advocacy and administrative support for ongoing development of arts and culture efforts in Edmonds. 6.CDevelop and incubate new programs that address diverse and changing demographics, local expertise, and community interest. 6.DSupport collaborative technologies and crowdsourcing to improve the coordination and promotion of cultural events and activities. 6.EIdentify and develop opportunities to enhance and expand facilities for visual, literary and performing arts. 6.FWork with the downtown business community and cultural organizations to offer special events that will highlight the cultural identity of Edmonds and attract out of town visitors. 6.GContinue to provide and maintain identity-enhancing features such as art enhanced light poles, hanging flower basket poles, wayfinding signage, design elements and public art installations throughout the public realm. Goal7:ParkOperationsandMaintenance 7.AIncrease the Parks DepartmentÔs available resources (including part- time and full-time labor, supplies and equipment) appropriately as the park system expands to ensure park properties are maintained in a safe and attractive manner. 7.BMaintain an operating budget that reflects what the community needs and can afford. Chapter 4: Action Plan 4-9 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 7.CContinuously advocate for the resources necessary to adequately maintain the system for long-term sustainability. 7.DDocument the CityÔs maintenance management plan for the system as a whole and for specific sites with specialized needs (e.g., regional parks, City Park). 7.EDevelop an asset preservation program consisting of a detailed list of assets at each park site and an annual evaluation program. Resulting data should be linked to the CityÔs GIS system for tracking and planning purposes, and coordinated with other departmental GIS data. 7.FUse appropriate technology to maximize and facilitate day-to-day maintenance activities and tracking. 7.GExpand the use of volunteers for special park maintenance projects such as city-wide trail enhancement. 7.HEncourage and assist neighborhoods and businesses in joining the Adopt-a-Park Program. 7.IAdopt and implement updated park design guidelines and policies. Develop master plans incorporating this guidance for all community, regional and special use parks prior to making any improvements. Integrate native plants, stormwater filtration and infiltration strategies, low or no pesticide/herbicide techniques, and other wildlife friendly practices into parks design and maintenance. Use low impact development (LID) strategies including reuse of materials and low-maintenance, water and energy efficient vegetation and materials wherever possible in redevelopment and new development projects. Install well-crafted, low-maintenance, long-lasting products and sustainably-built structures and incorporate art and design elements wherever possible in redevelopment and new development projects. 4-10 Chapter 4: Action Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 7.JDevelop all park project budgets based on lifetime projects costs Ï capital costs plus operating and maintenance costs. Estimating cost from this perspective prioritizes investment in quality that lengthens lifespan and reduces maintenance needs. Prioritization Projects are included in the recommended projects and initiatives only if they are aligned with the park system concept and are important to the future of the system, and are noted in other planning efforts in the City ( i.e. Strategic Plan). Limitations on resources, the certainty of changing conditions and emerging opportunities require narrowing down from the full listing of projects and initiatives to focus City efforts year-to-year. To remain useful and relevant this plan recommends the formalization of a prioritization and annual work planning process. This process is designed to be flexible while staying true to the overall direction set with the input of the community. The two major components are a set of criteria and the annual work plan. Criteria The following criteria are tied to the goals and objectives of the plan but are also informed by operational considerations and the necessary flexibility to pursue opportunities that can emerge quickly. Beneath each criterion are questions posed to begin a discussion of how a specific project or initiative fits in the prioritization scheme, mainly in relation to other projects. This exercise is particularly useful as new ideas emerge that need to be sorted into the CityÔs work plan. AssessResourcesandCapacity Is there capacity within the City staff and partners to manage and coordinate? Is the capital, operating funding identified or secured? EmbraceOpportunity Is a unique funding source available? Can the project be piggybacked onto another nearby or related project? Is a new property available in a targeted area? Is there a strong partner? Does the project or initiative align with current community politics? Chapter 4: Action Plan 4-11 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ConnectandExpand Does the project or initiative provide more access to recreation activities? Does the project or initiative enhance the experience of traveling through Edmonds on foot or by bicycle? Does the project or initiative create new recreation or cultural opportunities? EnhanceIdentity Does the project or initiative extend the communityÔs identity beyond downtown and the shore Does the project or initiative support the connection to the shoreline, to the arts and community culture AdvanceBigIdeas Does the project or initiative advance the projects that represent the big future opportunities for Edmonds Does the project or initiative create visible or reportable progress toward these big ideas? Activate Does the project or initiative draw new people to parks, recreation and cultural programs? Does the project or initiative remove barriers to using a site? Maximize Does the project or initiative support or extend the usable life of existing facilities? Does the project or initiative build on existing assets to make more or better use of a public investment? Does the project or initiative increase the financial return on the communityÔs investment in parks, recreation and open space? 4-12 Chapter 4: Action Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan WorkPlanning In advance of the annual budget and capital improvement program processes for the City, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services should hold an annual work planning discussion to check in on the status of current projects and update the evolving list of projects the City is focused on. Discussion Projects and initiatives that will be completed Measurable, visible or reportable progress toward larger projects and initiatives Changing conditions New projects or initiatives Work Plan Projects/Initiatives in Progress Actively Seeking Funding Monitoring, holding The resulting work plan will inform the proposals for the CityÔs capital improvement budgeting process. Chapter 4: Action Plan 4-13 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan FUNDINGPLAN CapitalProjects The specific projects recommended in this plan are the result of applying the recommendations to the City owned park sites in the Edmonds system, potential partner sites and a few additional projects that are not specified at a particular site. The projects each have an associated cost which is summarized first by site and then across the entire system in Appendix C. The costs included in this PROS plan are project level estimates that are appropriate for this level of planning. These planning costs are developed based on the combined experience of the team with the development of features within parks and complete park sites. The costs are round numbers, intentionally conservative, to cover the complete project cost. Details of the assumptions are provided in Appendix C. CapitalCostModel The capital cost model presented in Appendix C is a snapshot of a flexible tool that is designed to be useful during the plan development and review process but also as the situation in Edmonds changes over the life of the plan. Cost assumptions can be modified and project selections can be changed easily to update the model to current realities or to run scenarios for capital planning. ProjectTypes The assumptions in Appendix C are developed around a set of common project types that emerged from the analysis of the system and the development of recommendations. Descriptions of each project type are provided in the assumptions section of Appendix C. Each represents a recommendation that recurs at multiple sites in the system. The project types are summarized below with the number of sites each is applied to and total cost. Table 5-1: Cost Summary by Project Type ProjectTypeNumberofTotalPlanningLevel ProjectsCost AccessandEntryways 10$500,000 GatheringArea 5$750,000 SportsCourtAllowance 3$105,000 PlayAreaReplacement(Small) 1$125,000 PlayAreaAdd/Expand(Large) 3$1,500,000 NaturalPlayArea 6$450,000 NaturalResources/Habitat 15$150,000 Funding Plan 5-1 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ProjectTypeNumberofTotalPlanningLevel ProjectsCost Enhancement RestroomSmall 3$750,000 RestroomLarge 2$1,000,000 SiteMasterPlan 3$450,000 SiteRenovation 7$682,500 Partnersitecontribution 9$1,200,000 Total68$7,662,500 In addition to these common project types, there is an ÑotherÒ category that allows for the unique and often substantial projects that represent the major steps in developing the system. The total of the ÑotherÒ capital projects is summarized below. Table 5-2: Cost Summary Other Projects ProjectSiteTotalPlanning LevelCost Brackett'sLandingNorth$100,000 CivicCenterPlayfields&SkatePark$10,000,000 EdmondsFishingPier$1,000,000 EdmondsLibrary&PlazaRoom$100,000 EdmondsMarsh/Walkway$12,000,000 EdmondsMemorialCemeteryandColumbarium$100,000 FormerWoodwayHighSchool$12,000,000 H.O.HuttPark$75,000 HummingbirdHillPark$20,000 MaplewoodHillPark$50,000 MarinaBeachPark$1,000,000 MathayBallingerPark$30,000 MeadowdalePlayfields$2,000,000 PineRidgePark$75,000 SeaviewPark$250,000 SierraPark$100,000 SunsetAvenueOverlook$200,000 WillowCreekHatchery&InterpretiveCenter$50,000 YostMemorialPark&Pool$500,000 4thAvenueCulturalCorridor$800,000 IndoorAquatics/RecreationCenter(Alternative1)$25,000,000 IndoorLapPoolwithOutdoorRecreationPool (Alternative2)$18,000,000 LandAcquisition$2,000,000 ReplaceParkMaintenanceBuilding$4,000,000 5-2 Funding Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan OngoingOperationalImpacts The operational impact of implementing the recommendations in this plan will vary based on the current costs of staffing, utilities and materials. However, the critical consideration is the reality that there will be an operational impact. As the system expands in size and program offerings grow to serve the changing population, the resources committed must expand as well. Recommendations under Goal 7 make an explicit reference to the need for operational resources (staff, materials, equipment, etc.) to scale up in relation to the additional number and type of sites and facilities to maintain. Ongoing resources will also be needed to sustain the CityÔs role as a hub of community partnerships and major funding coordinator. The system concept is built on expanded partnerships and the funding will include grant applications. Both of these efforts will require staff time and leadership to be successful. The capital cost model also reflects the operations and maintenance impacts of a number of projects. For the common project types restrooms and new types of play areas are called out for their impact to the annual operating budget. In addition, numerous ÑotherÒ projects include an allowance for future operations and maintenance resources. The operations and maintenance costs included in the cost model are marginal costs, the additional cost to add one more feature. These should be considered add- ons to the CityÔs current park maintenance budget ($1,400,000 in 2013). As the costs of adding and intensifying services within the CityÔs constrained park system are more completely understood, the capital cost model is designed to incorporate these changing assumptions and realities. FundingStrategy The City of Edmonds has remained committed to parks, recreation and open space as a key factor in the quality of life, a commitment that is reflected in the values and priorities of the community. However, even the most dedicated community has trying moments. The great recession that encompassed most of the prior PROS planning period resulted in cuts to City services and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services was not completely spared. The impact of that instability in funding has been noticed in the community, in spite of strategic efforts to minimize the impact (such as planting more perennials to maintain the quality of the beautification areas normally planted with annuals). While the City will continue to make every effort to adequately fund the park system, in order to sustain the level of quality expected by the community while growing to meet future needs the primary funding strategy the City should pursue is a dedicated, ongoing funding source. The Funding Plan 5-3 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan consideration of a Metropolitan Park District has been the subject of a community task force, multiple City Council work sessions and updates, and most recently a key question on the statistically valid phone survey conducted as part of this process. The results of that survey indicate a strong level of support for the establishment of a district with taxing authority to take on the responsibility of providing parks and recreation services in Edmonds. Specifically, 71% of respondents indicated that they would strongly (33%) or somewhat (38%) support the creation of a district at a cost of approximately $10 per month. Additional polling would still be required to determine the best approach to passing the required ballot measure, but this level of support with a specific funding request attached is a good indication of the communityÔs position. A complete top line summary of the survey is available in the technical supplement to this report, under separate cover. The most straight forward formation of a Metropolitan Park District would be to match the boundary to the city limits and utilize the City Council as the MPD Board. This method is allowed for to simplify the formation and reduce the overhead that would be needed to support an independent board. The enabling legislation for MPDs allows for taxing authority up to $0.75 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation which can be utilized for any mix of capital and operations expenditures. The mix of responsibilities that the District would assume is also flexible but a clear understanding of what the District will take over and the impact to both the cost and variety of services will need to be a clear message to the voters. One additional, supporting strategy that can be pursued in concert or independently of the MPD is a local parks foundation. The demographics of Edmonds show both a high overall income level and an older population. The combination of these two creates an opportunity to explore planned giving and other fundraising strategies through an independent foundation. The foundation could also serve as a convener of a friends or advisory group for the park system to work collaboratively with City staff to advance the goals of the community. Additional funding sources, including those the City is already utilizing, are summarized in the next section. 5-4 Funding Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan FundingSources A variety of funding sources are available for park construction and operation, maintenance and programming in Washington. The funding options on the following pages present potential resources for acquiring, planning and developing parks, natural open space, trails and other recreational areas. In limited cases the following funding sources may also be used for maintenance, operations and programming. The sources listed are in no specified order. GeneralFund The General Fund is the cityÔs primary source for operating revenue. Most of this revenue comes from taxes levied on property, the sale of merchandise, business licensing and utilities. From time to time the City may opt to pay for a capital project directly from the General Fund. Furthermore, the general fund is the primary ongoing source of operations and maintenance funding. The level of General Fund dollars committed to a project or program reflects an investment of the communityÔs collective resources. RealEstateExciseTax(REET) Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) is a tax levied on all real estate sales and is levied against the full value of the property. Edmonds is allowed under the statutes to levy 0.5% in addition to the State of Washington tax. These funds can only be used for projects identified in the Capital Facilities Plan Element of the CityÔs Comprehensive Plan. REET 1 (the first 0.25%) is generally designated for parks acquisition above and beyond the CityÔs existing debt service. The main source of capital funds for parks projects is the second 0.25% (REET 2) of which the first $750,000 is used to match grants and fund projects. HB 1953 provides Washington cities and counties with the option to use $100,000 per year, or up to 35 percent of their annual REET revenues (whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1,000,000/year) toward operating and maintenance cost of existing capital facilities. This is a temporary measure, intended to support park systems through the economic downturn, and is due to sunset at the end of 2016. MetropolitanParkDistrict(MPD) A metropolitan park district (MPD) is a junior taxing district that has the authority to regulate and manage the public park system. Districts have two regular property tax levies available: one of 50 cents per thousand dollars assessed valuation (AV) and one of 25 cents. They are considered as one Funding Plan 5-5 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 1 levy for the purposes of the levy limits in chapter 84.55 RCW. A metropolitan park district may include territory located in portions or in all of one or more cities or counties, when created or enlarged. There are two ways to initiate the formation of a park district: by petition and by a resolution of the governing body or bodies within which the district is to be located. A board of commissioners governs the district, the composition of which is dependent on the design of the district boundary. ParksFoundation Parks foundations are non-profit public charity organizations that support public parks by raising funds through public and private partnerships. Foundations create or continue relationships with donors, administer grants and establish special funds that are directed back to public parks. Such an organization provides an effective way to leverage support for parks by pursuing private funding in ways that are not possible by local government agencies such as cash or land donations, charitable funds and fund raising campaigns. For example, the Greater Metro Parks Foundation in Tacoma led a successful capital campaign, raising money specifically for the redevelopment of a local park. There are many different parks foundations throughout Washington, including examples near Edmonds such as the King County Parks Foundation, Seattle Parks Foundation and Friends of SeattleÔs Olmstead Parks. ImpactFees Impact fees are charges assessed against newly-developing property to recover the cost incurred by a local government in providing public facilities to serve the new development. Similar to impact fees that the City imposes for streets, schools and fire protection, revenue can only be directed towards impacts caused by the new development. RCW 82.02.050-.110 authorizes establishment of impact fees which are also provided under the State Environmental Policy Act (43.21C RCW). Impact fees do not recover the full cost of a new facility since these fees must be directly and proportionately related to new development. The City of Edmonds recently enacted Park Impact Fees on both residential and commercial development. Bonds There are three primary types of bonds available to Edmonds: general obligation, limited tax (councilmatic) and revenue. GeneralObligationBonds These are voter-approved bonds paid off by an assessment placed on real property. The money may only be used for capital improvements. Passage 1 Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington, http://www.mrsc.org/subjects/parks/spd-mpdtax.aspx. 5-6 Funding Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan requires approval by 60% of voters, and the tax is levied for a specified period of time (usually 15-20 years). Major disadvantages of this funding option are the voter approval requirement and the interest costs. LimitedTax(Councilmatic)Bonds Also known as councilmatic bonds, these bonds are paid directly out of the general fund and require no additional taxation. Therefore no authorizing vote is necessary. However, the City must have the ability to repay the bonds prior to bond issuance. These bonds may be used for any purpose (not only capital). RevenueBonds Revenue bonds fund municipal projects that generate income. The income generated by these projects pays revenue bondholders their interest and principal. Projects funded by revenue bonds serve only those in the community who pay for their services. The City directs revenue into a specific revenue fund and uses funding to pay for operations, then payments to bondholders. Because they are not backed by the full faith and credit of a municipality, these bonds carry a somewhat higher default risk for which they offer higher interest rates. LevyLidLift This type of funding program allows cities to increase property taxes by more than one percent, plus taxes on new construction and increases in state- assessed utility valuation. There are two different options for a levy lid lift, with each having different provisions and advantages. The first option asks voters to increase taxes for a specific purpose and can be for any amount of time or made permanent. With this option, the City need not specify the specific purpose for the lift which allows for greater flexibility when funding projects. If made permanent, the City can use the funds for ongoing operating expenditures without the need to return to voters for another lid lift. The second option asks voters to increase taxes for any purpose and can be Ñbumped upÒ each year for up to six years. This option limits use of funds only towards the specific purpose stated on the ballot. Grants Following the CityÔs own resources, the largest funding source for park and recreation projects are grants from State and Federal agencies. Most grant programs require a portion of the project cost to be provided by a local partner as match funding. In most cases granting agencies will not fund more than 75 percent of a projectÔs cost. These programs also require training, tracking and other staff attention throughout the year to maximize success. Funding Plan 5-7 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan State The State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is responsible for administering a wide variety of public funds and provides technical assistance and policy development in addition to preparing statewide plans on trails, boating facilities, habitat preservation and off-road vehicles. BoatingFacilitiesProgram(BFP) This grant program is funded by boatersÔ gasoline taxes and administered by the RCO. Projects eligible under this program include acquisition, development, planning and renovation projects associated with launching ramps, transient moorage and upland support facilities. RCO allocates up to $200,000 for planning projects and up to $1,000,000 for acquisition, development or projects that combine planning with acquisition or development. Grants are distributed on an annual basis and require a minimum of 25 percent matching funds by a local agency. LandandWaterConservationFund(LWCF) This is a federal grant program that receives its money from offshore oil leases. The money is distributed through the National Park Service and is administered locally by the RCO. In the past, this was one of the major sources of grant money for local agencies. In the 1990s, funding at the federal level was severely cut, and now funding varies from budget to budget. The funds can be used for acquisition and development of outdoor facilities and require a 50 percent match. WashingtonWildlifeandRecreationProgram(WWRP) There are two accounts under this program: 1) Habitat Conservation; and 2) Outdoor Recreation. Projects eligible under this program include acquisition and development of parks, water access sites, trails, critical wildlife habitat, natural areas and urban wildlife habitat. Applicants must provide a minimum of a 50 percent non-RCO match. Local park projects have maximum requests of $300,000 for development and $500,000 for acquisition costs. There are no maximum request levels in the following categories: urban wildlife habitat, trails and water access. YouthAthleticFacilities(YAF) The Youth Athletic Facilities is a grant program designed to provide funding for new, improved and better maintained outdoor athletic facilities serving youth and communities. This program was established by State Statute (RCW 79A.25.800-830) as part of the State Referendum 48, which provided funding for the Seattle Seahawks Stadium. The program is administered by the RCO and applicants must provide matching funds of at least 50 percent. 5-8 Funding Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan The grant amounts vary by use from a minimum of $5,000 for maintaining existing facilities to a maximum of $150,000 for developing new facilities. AquaticLandEnhancementAccount(ALEA) This program is administered by the RCO and supports the purchase, improvement or protection of and access to aquatic lands for public purposes. Grant applications are reviewed once every two years for this program. Applicants must provide a minimum of a 50 percent match. SalmonRecoveryFundingBoard(SRFB) Salmon recovery grants are awarded by the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, from state and federal sources, to protect and restore salmon habitat. The board funds projects that protect existing, high quality habitats for salmon and that restore degraded habitat to increase overall habitat health and biological productivity. The board also awards grants for feasibility assessments to determine future projects and for other salmon related activities. Projects may include the actual habitat used by salmon and the land and water that support ecosystem functions and processes important to salmon. The program funds acquisition, restoration, design and non-capital projects with no project limit. Local agencies are required to match 15% of grant funds. BoatingInfrastructureGrantProgram(BIG) The Boating Infrastructure Grant Program provides funding to develop and renovate boating facilities targeting recreational boats 26 feet and larger. Grants also may be used for boater education. This program is funded by the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund and administered by the RCO. The local agency match requirement is 25% and projects are split into two categories: projects under $95,000 and those over $100,000. Federal There are two primary Federal grants that provide funding for parks, recreation and open space. RecreationalTrailsProgram(RTP) The Recreational Trails Program, funded by federal gas taxes and administered by RCO, provides funds to rehabilitate and maintain recreational trails and facilities. These grants support a backcountry experience, which means that the trailÔs physical setting, not its distance from a city or road, should be predominately natural. For example, a backcountry trail can provide views of cities or towns. Backcountry also means that the user will experience nature as opposed to seeing or hearing evidence of human development and activity. Under limited circumstances, Funding Plan 5-9 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan new ÑlinkingÒ trails, relocations and education proposals are also eligible. Grants require a 20% match from local agencies. U.S.FishandWildlifeService(USFW) USFW provides technical assistance and administers funding for projects related to water quality improvement through debris and habitat/vegetation management, watershed management and stream bank erosion, and sediment deposition projects. Priority is placed on projects that benefit species of greatest conservation need. Grant funds must be used to address conservation needs such as research, surveys, species and habitat management, and monitoring, identified within the StateÔs Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy. LocalFoundations VerdantHealthCommission Verdant Health Commission provides a variety of programs to support the general health and well-being of residents in south Snohomish County. Funded through a local hospital district, the organization funds programs specific to Edmonds such as the upgraded fitness equipment at the Frances Anderson Center and the third grade swim lesson program. The Commission sets guidelines and eligibility criteria to rank grant applications through four general types of funding categories. The Commission reviews applications on a monthly basis as they are received. Building Healthy Communities Fund: Supports projects in south Snohomish County that increase opportunities for residents to live active and healthy lives. Project and Capital Support: Provides funding for project, capital and one-time expenses tied to the Verdant Health CommissionÔs priorities. Applicable uses of funds include events, expenses for one-time or short-term needs in the community, equipment and capital investments. Multi-Year Health Program Support: Provides funding to support and expand health and wellness programs in our district. Community Health & Wellness System Improvements: Supports innovative initiatives that improve health systems, neighborhoods, organizations and networks. OtherFoundations Private corporations and foundations provide money for a wide range of projects, targeted to the organizationsÔ mission. Some foundations do not provide grants to governments, but will often grant to partner organizations. Private grants can be difficult to secure because of the open competition and the up-front investment in research and relationship building. Some examples of private foundations that the City has received grants from are 5-10 Funding Plan City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Hubbard Family Foundation, Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation and the Hazel Miller Foundation. JointPublic/PrivatePartnership Joint public/private partnerships allow public agencies to leverage the resources of private businesses. The basic approach is for a public agency to enter into a working agreement with a private corporation to help fund, build and/or operate a public facility. Generally, the three primary incentives a public agency can offer are free land to place a facility (usually a park or other parcel of public land), certain tax advantages and access to the facility. While the public agency may have to give up certain responsibilities or control, it is one way of obtaining public facilities at a lower cost. Donations Cash contributions from private organizations can add up when successfully managed. Donations can include individual park amenities or entire parks. Options to purchase benches, playground equipment, trees and other items are great ways to show that donations are making a difference. A donation management program should be developed to organize contributions and donor relations. LandTrusts Land trusts, such as the Trust for Public Land, Inc. and the Nature Conservancy will acquire and hold land for eventual acquisition by a public agency. SharedFacilities Other City services or public utilities may provide a benefit for or share in the costs of park system improvements. One example is utility corridors; in many cases, land used for water or power lines may make an excellent trail corridor. In this situation, the utility may pay to develop a service road that can also serve as a trail. Volunteers Property owners, advocacy groups, school groups, homeownersÔ and neighborhood associations and businesses are all potential partners that can help build and care for the park system. While some projects require design and construction expertise, unskilled labor can be used for some types of construction, routine and periodic maintenance, and even as volunteer program staff. Skilled labor should be allowed on certain projects where the City may lack the necessary expertise. All volunteer projects will require City approval, management and oversight, and the use of volunteer resources should be weighed against available City staff capacity for management. Funding Plan 5-11 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan BIBLIOGRAPHY Documents 2013 Cemetery Price Comparison. 2/28/2013. Cliff Edwards. 2013 thru 2017 Parks Maintenance Projects and Goals. Rich Lindsay, City of Edmonds Parks Manager. Updated December 2, 2013. th 4 Avenue Arts Corridor Plan. City of Edmonds. 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MAPS Existing Plan. Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Open Space Comprehensive Plan Update, 2008. City of Edmonds. Effective Date: December, 2008. Map 1: Future Land Use. Snohomish County GMA Comprehensive Plan. Snohomish County. Effective Date: November 10, 2012. Plate #1-#6. Shoreline Master Program. City of Edmonds. Recommended Plan, Facilities. Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Open Space Comprehensive Plan Update, 2008. City of Edmonds. Effective Date: December, 2008. Bibliography City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Recommended Plan, Connections. Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Open Space Comprehensive Plan Update, 2008. City of Edmonds. Effective Date: December, 2008. WEBSITES City of Edmonds, WA Municipal Code. Current through Ordinance 3942, passed September 24, 2013. City of Edmonds. http://www.mrsc.org/wa/edmonds/index_dtSearch.html Bibliography APPENDIX A: EXISTING SYSTEM City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan APPENDIX A: EXISTING SYSTEM This appendix defines a current baseline of the parks, recreation and open space system and services. It draws from existing planning documents, the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) files, City budgets and other community and park system documents to provide key facts and data that were used in the planning process including categories, definitions, examples, counts and context. Lands The City of Edmonds has a long-established set of categories for the types of park land in its parks, recreation and open space system. The descriptions that follow provide updated definitions of these categories based on a renewed look at the state of the system. Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks are smaller sites between one and six acres in size that serve nearby residents, generally within walking distance (½ mile from users). These parks are designed primarily for non-supervised, informal recreation activities and provide basic recreational amenities such as places to play, walk or bike and can also offer fields and/or courts to practice sports. Theseparks support neighborhood and family gatherings, and provide access to natural amenities. Some of the more popular neighborhood parks can also feature portable restrooms. Community Parks Community parks are larger sites intended to serve multiple neighborhoods or the entire city, within walking, biking or short driving distance from most users. These parks are between 20 to 50 acres in size and offer a range of recreational features to provide for the community’s different interests. Community parks provide places to play,walk and bike, and to participate in organized sports, large gatherings and community events. Since community parks generally include facilities that attract a large number of people from a wide geographic area, these sites include off-street parking and restrooms. Appendix A: Existing System A-1 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Regional Parks Regional parks are sites that provide access to the water and are intended to serve residents and visitors. These sites provide scenic viewsof the Sound and shoreline with viewpoints, and public access for beach walking and non-motorized boating. Regional parks can provide permanent or portable restrooms. Special Use Areas Special use areas are miscellaneous park lands or stand-alone recreation sites designed to support a specific, specialized use. Special use areas provide a unique benefit to users not commonly found in other parks. Some of the facilities in this classification are public plazas, viewpoints, community centers, community gardens, aquatic centers, historic sites, or sites occupied by buildings. Open Space Open space includes wetlands and shoreline habitat, water bodies, inland forests and grass lands that are valued by the city. These spaces are left more or less in a natural state with recreation use as a primary or secondary objective. These areas can provide opportunities for passive and active outdoor recreation, such as jogging, wildlife viewing and nature photography. Open spaces promote health and wellness by providing a natural physical and mental refuge from an ever urbanizing built environment, but not all may provide public access. In some cases, these are environmentally sensitive areas and can include wildlife habitats, or unique and/or endangered plant or animal species. Connections Connections include pedestrian and bicycle routes and visual connections through identification markers, scenic corridors, overlooks, beautification areas and linear parks. These resources are part of an overall non- motorized transportation system that provides connectivity throughout the community. Connections contribute to the City’s ability to preserve and protect natural areas, ecological features and cultural assets including historic and public art features. Gateways/Entrances These are landscaped areas with signage marking both perceived entry “nodes” and actual political boundaries of the community. Edmonds A-2 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan currently has three developed gateways and additional locations and design parameters are outlined in the City of Edmonds Streetscape Plan. The Plan suggests additional gateway/entrance intersections that could be enhanced. Beautification Areas Beautification areas include landscaped features located along street right- of-ways, intersections, and medians. Over one hundred thirty hanging flower baskets are also included in beautification areas. The importance of beautification areas, their contribution to creating a pedestrian friendly community, and the opportunities for integration of public art elements is also addressed in the Streetscape Plan and in the Community Cultural Plan. Other Park, Recreation and Cultural Sites In addition to City-owned properties, there are lands owned by other private and public entities that contribute to the recreational and cultural opportunitiesin and around Edmonds. These lands include property owned by the Edmonds School District, Snohomish County, the Edmonds Public Facilities District and State and Federal agencies. Appendix A: Existing System A-3 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Table A-1. Edmonds Parks Inventory Sports CourtsSports Fields Walking Trail / Pathway (mi) Outdoor Performance Space Youth Baseball/Softball (ea)Outdoor Pool or Water Play Hand Boat Launch (ramp)Restrooms - Portable (ea) View Corridor/Point (ea) Community Center (ea) Volleyball - sand (ea) Picnic Shelters (ea) Baseball Adult (ea) Football (ea) Youth Soccer Youth (ea) Softball Adult(ea) Soccer Adult (ea) Gymnasium (ea) Playground (ea) Restrooms (ea) Skate Park (ea) Basketball (ea) Land (acres) Tennis (ea) Ownership Neighborhood Park Elm Street ParkCoE1.85 Frances Anderson Center FieldCoE1.94111 Haines WharfCoE0.6911 Hickman ParkCoE5.60111 Hummingbird Hill ParkCoE1.22111 Mathay Ballinger ParkCoE0.5112 Pine Street ParkCoE1.47111 Seaview ParkCoE6.0510.512111 Sierra ParkCoE5.5210.51111 Subtotal24.8571.0502004005000000015 Community Park City ParkCoE13.962111132 Yost Memorial Park & PoolCoE44.1411.01211 Subtotal58.1031.0102001001002000330 Regional Parks 144 Railroad Avenue TidelandsCoE0.90 Brackett's Landing NorthCoE5.110.511 Brackett's Landing SouthCoE2.220.51 Edmonds Senior CenterCoE2.630.511 Marina Beach ParkCoE3.3710.51113 Olympic Beach ParkCoE2.820.511 Subtotal17.0512.50100000000100015023 Special Use Parks Centennial PlazaCoE0.08 Dayton Street PlazaCoE0.35 Edmonds Library & Plaza RoomCoE1.2911 Edmonds Memorial Cemetery and ColumbariumCoE6.631 Frances Anderson CenterCoE1.621118 Hazel Miller PlazaCoE0.091 Interurban TrailCoE4.88 Lake Ballinger AccessCoE0.191 Meadowdale Community ClubhouseCoE0.99111 Richard F. Anway ParkCoE0.171 Ocean Avenue ViewpointCoE0.201 Point Edwards Scenic OverlooksCoE (easement)0.101 Stamm Overlook ParkCoE0.361 Sunset Avenue OverlookCoE1.140.51 Willow Creek Hatchery & Interpretive CenterCoE1.680.0 Subtotal19.7710.50000000000101250120 Open Space Edmonds Marsh/WalkwayCoE23.370.51 Edmonds Marsh EastCoE0.85 H.O. Hutt ParkCoE4.530.5 Haines TidelandsCoE0.44 Maplewood Hill ParkCoE9.9610.5 Meadowdale Natural AreaCoE1.07 Olympic View Open SpaceCoE0.49 Pine Ridge ParkCoE23.781.0 Seaview ReservoirCoE1.31 Shell Creek Open SpaceCoE1.04 Wharf StreetCoE0.121 Willow Creek ParkCoE2.25 Subtotal69.2112.50000000000000002000 Other Parks and Facilities in the Edmonds System Chase Lake Elementary SchoolESD10.26 Chase Lake Environmental Ed./ESD Natural AreaESD/ Sno Co10.800.2 Civic Center Playfields & Skate ParkESD7.9210.32211112 Edmonds Center for the ArtsPFD2.541 Edmonds Elementary SchoolESD8.58 Edmonds Fishing PierWDFW0.611 Edmonds Underwater Park & Higgins TrailsDNR33.21 Edmonds Woodway High School ESD30.19 Former Woodway High SchoolESD39.75 Log Cabin Visitor CenterCoE0.03 Lynndale Skate ParkCoL4.771111 Madrona Elementary SchoolESD40.77 Maplewood CenterESD7.41 Meadowdale PlayfieldsESD24.0911121 Seaview ElementaryESD8.28 Sherwood Elementary SchoolESD13.19 South County Historical MuseumCoE0.09 Southwest County ParkSno Co118.552.0 Wade James TheatreCoE2.34 Westgate Elementary SchoolESD8.34 Subtotal371.7232.54021210202001000032 Other Parks and Facilities Near Edmonds Ballenger Playfield and Former Golf CourseMLT52.591111 Esperance County ParkSno Co9.5910.211 Meadowdale Beach County ParkSno Co144.342.0 Meadowdale Elementary SchoolESD8.78 Meadowdale High SchoolESD39.56 Meadowdale Middle SchoolESD19.38 Subtotal221.6512.20000010010000000000 Appendix A: Existing SystemA-5 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan City Facilities Frances Anderson Center The Frances Anderson Center is the “home” of the majority of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services programming. The Center has classroom spaces, a drop-in weight room, a gymnasium and dedicated gymnastics space. The Frances Anderson Center also houses six tenants who provide a wide range of activities that augment and enhance the Department’s mission, including a ballet theater and school, youth club, Montessori school, studio space and gallery. Yost Pool Yost Pool is located within Yost Park and was built by the City in 1972. The facility is an ADA-accessible seasonal pool, with a 25 meter x 25 yard pool and spa. Yost Pool is currently open 92 days per year. Capacity for programming is limited due to the short outdoor aquatics season. Park Facilities Within Edmonds park sites and the other park, recreation and cultural sites, the City provides various facilities to support recreation activities. Appendix XX provides a complete list of these resources. Other Public, Private and Non-Profit Facilities Along with City-sponsored facilities, other organizations, neighboring communities and public schools expand the number of park and recreation related benefits available to Edmonds residents. Arts, Museums and Theaters Edmonds Center for the Arts The Center for the Arts is a multi-purpose performing and visual arts facilityowned by the Edmonds Public Facilities District. In addition to the 704-seat auditorium, the center contains several flexible spaces including the theatre lobby, three multi-purpose meeting rooms and a full-size basketball gymnasium available for sporting events and special events. Appendix A: Existing System A-7 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ArtWorks Operated by the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation and housed in a City owned building, thisfacility provides two warehouse type spaces for arts workshops, special exhibitsand meetings. Wade James Theater Located on City property, the220 seat theater was built and is operated by the nonprofit Driftwood Players. Edmonds Historical Museum Housed in the historic Carnegie Library, the museum building has two floors. The facility features an exhibit gallery, administrative office, work rooms, a local history library and an extensive photography archive. The building is owned by the City of Edmonds and operated by the Edmonds South-Snohomish County Historical Society. Schools Edmonds School District and Edmonds Community College provide a range of recreational opportunities for students and the public. The district offers sports fields, playgrounds, outdoor basketball courts, and gymnasiums. Public access is limited to times when school is not in session and when there are no competing demands from school-related activities. The City has developed neighborhood or community park elements in partnership with several school sites and has developed aconceptual plan for a regional athletic facility at the Former Woodway High School site. Edmonds Community College owns and operates the Edmonds Conference Center in downtown Edmonds. The structure provides space for arts events, community gatherings and private rentals, including art exhibit spaces. The campus also includes a satellite campus of Central Washington University. Youth and Senior Organizations Edmonds Boys and Girls Club and Edmonds Senior Center provide additional recreational options and social activities for area residents. The Edmonds Boys and Girls Club offers before and after school programs for children and youth between the ages of 5 and 18 at its main location, adjacent to the Civic Center Playfields. The organization also offers “super school programs” at five off-site locations. Edmonds Senior Center hosts a A-8 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan broad variety of classes, activities and special events. This facility is owned by the City of Edmonds and operated by an independent non-profit. Other Cities Lynnwood Recreation Center and Pool The Recreation Center and Pool in neighboring Lynnwood offers five different pools at five different temperatures (including a recreation pool, family hot tub, wellness pool, lap pool and adult hot tub) as well as a sauna. The facility offers equipment to make pool use accessible, including an aquatic wheelchair, poolside lift, floating fitness equipment and life jackets. MLT Recreation Pavilion The Recreation Pavilion is Mountlake Terrace's community center. It houses an indoor pool, dance programs, preschool, and before and after-school care programs, and acts as “home base” for MLT’s athletics department. It also features an indoor playground, racquetball courts, spa, sauna, and espresso stand. Programs The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department provides a wide range of recreational, arts and cultural programs. These are held at Yost Pool, the Frances Anderson Center and a network of other locations throughout Edmonds. Arts Arts programs provide recreational opportunities for learning and self- expression through artistic media. Class subjects range from visual arts such as photography, painting and drawing to literary arts such as poetry and autobiography to craft arts such as jewelry-making. Aquatics During the summer months, the Aquatic Program at Yost Pool offers a full schedule of public swim, lap swim, swim team, dive club, fitness classes and swim lessons for ages 6 months and up. The pool is also available for rent. Appendix A: Existing System A-9 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Environmental Education Various environmental education activities and programs are offered to schools, scout groups, community organizations and the general public through the Discovery Programs Office. Discovery Programs provide interpretive and environmental education opportunities for citizens, school-age children, and visitors to our parks and beaches; and promote stewardship of Puget Sound, its shoreline, and the surrounding watershed. Athletics Athletic programs focus on practice and play of organized, competitive sports. Adult competitiveleagues include pickleball, volleyball, basketball, softballand tennis. Youth programs include soccer and summer sports camps. The Athletic Program is responsible for managing and scheduling the City’s thirteen ball fields throughout the year. Fitness Fitness programs focus on physical wellness and health through activity and movement. A variety of fitness classes are offered at the Frances Anderson Center, from gentle movement exercises such as Feldenkrais® to martial arts such as kendo. Drop-in facilities include a weight room and open gym, and patrons can sign up to work with a physical trainer. Children and Youth Children and youth programs focus on education and activities for ages 0- 18. Class types include arts and crafts, nature/science, gymnastics, youth fitness and parent participation classes. Preschool is offered for ages 4-5 and day camps are offered for school-aged children. Outdoor Recreation Outdoor recreation programs include field trips to diverse outdoor learning venues in and around Edmonds. These field classes range from low-impact activities such as backyard bird watching and mason bee husbandry to high-energy outings such as hiking and whitewater rafting. Cultural The Edmonds Arts Commission (EAC) offers programs in visual, literary, and performing arts, youth arts education, technical assistance, and funding for cultural tourism promotion. A-10 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Special Events The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department hosts and supports special events through a variety of means, from sponsorshipand planning to providing venues and facilities. Budget The improvements, services and programs in the parks, recreation and open space system are funded through a combination of investing community tax dollars, State, Federal and foundation grants and private donations. There are two major divisions of the budget: the capital investments that acquire, build and renovate/restore parks, open spaces and facilities and the ongoing operating expenditures that fund the management, maintenance and operation of parks and programs in Edmonds. Operating Budget Over the past five years the overall City budget has experienced a decline and slight recovery. During this time, the share of the general fund dedicated to parks and recreation has remained fairly constant, reflecting City Council’s commitment to these services. The current year’s budget is summarized in Table 6, below showing the amount and percentage of the total Parks and Recreation budget by cost center. Table A-2: 2013 Parks and Recreation Budget by Cost Center Cost Center Total Percent Administration $449,79513% Rec. & Cultural Services $907,87927% Discovery Programs $51,582 2% Aquatics $123,908 4% Athletics $91,362 3% Day Camp $73,849 2% Fitness $72,539 2% Gymnastics $132,290 4% Meadowdale Preschool $32,638 1% Parks Maintenance $1,416,667 42% Flower Program $8,394 0.2% Department Total $2,911,108 100% Appendix A: Existing System A-11 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan The largest portions of department budget are the maintenance of the system and the Recreation and Cultural Services, which is responsible for most of the programming in the system. Offsetting the investment in park and recreation operations, services and maintenance is the revenue generated from Cultural and Recreation programs, which totals approximately $1 million. This translates to an overall cost recovery rate of approximately 30%. Capital Planning With projects taking years to prepare and execute, long-term capital planning is essential to balancing City priorities and limited funding. The City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plans the next five years of projects and funding. Input into the CIP will be one of the critical outcomes of the PROS plan update. As a starting point, it is useful to examine the park, recreation, open space and related projects (such as pedestrian improvements and building maintenance) to understand the magnitude of investment planned across the system. Table A-3: Capital Improvement Plan Projects (selected categories) 2013-2018 Category Planned Investment (5-Year Total) Park Development $3,545,000 City-wide Park Improvements $507,000 Trail Development$30,000 Planning $210,000 Leveraged Grant Funding (secured or sought)1 $12,492,500 5-Year Total in Parks CIP $16,784,500 Non-Motorized Transportation $6,367,000 Building Maintenance –Anderson Center$945,000 Meadowdale Clubhouse $75,000 Senior Center $210,000 Grandstand Exterior and Roof $50,000 5-Year Total Other CIP Categories $7,647,000 1 Approximately $572,000 is secured funding from a variety of granting sources. Large portions of the unsecured (sought) grant funding are targeted to 4Avenue Corridor th Enhancement and the Downtown Waterfront Public Market projects. A-12 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Capital Investments Edmonds invests in new and renovated parks and facilities from several sources. The largest of these sources is the real estate excise tax (REET)— two separate quarters of 1% on real estate transactions (known as REET 1 and REET 2) are divided among several purposes including paying debt service for major facilities and park improvements. REET 1 funds are committed to debt service to repay investments in major facilities, while the park improvement fund receives the first $750,000 of REET 2. Over the past five years, Edmonds has spent nearly $7 million of REET 2 funding, which includes funds accumulated over prior years. Other funds utilized as the City’s contribution to projects include gas tax (for transportation projects such as trails) and the General Fund. City funds are often used as the local matching funding for grant programs that can greatly enhance the total amount of funding invested in the system. In 2011 (the most recent year reporting actual numbers) the total of City, grants and other sources invested in park construction was $1,567,435, over $1,000,000 of which was from grants. This represents nearly a tripling of the City’s investment. Appendix A: Existing System A-13 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Park profiles The following pages provide description and recommendations for each of Edmond’s park sites. The park profiles are organized by park classification established in Chapter 2 of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Each profile includes an air photo of the site as well as recent site photos if available. A-14 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 144RailroadAvenueTidelandsRegionalPark ParkFeatures 0.90 Acres Tidelands access Pedestrian walkway above retaining wall Siteconsiderations Zoned commercial waterfront Site protected as a public park through deed of Snohomish County Conservation Futures Fund Matching Grant PlannedImprovements None A-14 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan BracketsLandingNorthRegionalPark ParkFeatures 5.11 Acres 0.5 miles walking trail/pathway View point (1) Restrooms (1) Tidess lands acce Access point to Edmonds Underwater Park Siteconsiderations Adjacent to DNR Public Waters Zoned Commercial Waterfront Parking impacts ferry patrons 2001 Washington Park & Recreation Landscape Design Award PlannedImprovements Natural Resource/Habitat Enhancement Large Restroom Site Renovation, including parking lot resurfacing and jetty repair Appendix A: Existing System A-15 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan BracketsLandingSouthRegionalPark ParkFeatures 2.22 Acres 0.5 miles of waterfront walking trail View point, beach Access and tidelands Interpretive area and public art Bus stop Siteconsiderations Zoned Commercial Waterfront Marine Protected Area 1997 National League of Cities Urban Enrichment Award Protected as a public park through deed-of-right. Acquired through partnership grants from the IAC/WWRC account, Snohomish County Conservation Futures funds and Community Transit matching grants. PlannedImprovements None A-16 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan CentennialPlazaSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 0.08 Acres Japanese garden Public flag plaza, memorial bricks, annual livig Christmas tree Time capsule placed in 1990 to celebrate 100 years for City of Edmonds Siteconsiderations Adjacent to City Hall and Maxwell/McGinness Safety Complex PlannedImprovements None Appendix A: Existing System A-17 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan CityParkCommunityPark ParkFeatures 13.96 Acres Playgrounds (2) Soccer field (1 youth) Baseball/softball field (1 youth) Outdoor wading pool Outdoor performance space Picnic shelters (3), Restrooms (2) Open lawn, horseshoe pits, natural area Siteconsiderations Zoned Public Used for community events, sports and concerts PlannedImprovements Access and entryway improvements Field renovation A-18 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan CivicCenterPlayfields&SkateParkOtherParksandFacilities ParkFeatures 7.92 Acres 0.3 miles of walking trail Playground Basketball courts (2) Tennis courts (2) Football field (1 youth) Soccer fields (1 adult, 1 youth) Skate park Portable restrooms (2) Siteconsiderations Owned by Edmonds School District Operated by City of Edmonds Zoned Public Use PlannedImprovements Acquisition, master planning and development Add large play area Appendix A: Existing System A-19 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan DaytonStreetPlazaSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 0.35 Acres Siteconsiderations Adjacent to water treatment plant PlannedImprovements Redevelop plaza A-20 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan EdmondsLibrary&PlazaRoomSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 1.29 Acres View point Restrooms (1) Public rental event space Bus stop Siteconsiderations Zoned Res Single-family 8,000 sq ft lot (RS-8) Park Department serves as liaison to Edmonds Library Board Library Plaza room is scheduled and maintained by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services PlannedImprovements Landscape rennovation Appendix A: Existing System A-21 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan EdmondsMarshEastOpenSpace ParkFeatures 0.85 Acres Siteconsiderations No developed public access PlannedImprovements None A-22 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan EdmondsMarsh/WalkwayOpenSpace ParkFeatures 23.37 Acres 0.5 miles of interpretive walking trail and boardwalk View point Wetlands, salt and fresh water marsh habitat, extensive bird population Siteconsiderations Zoned Open Space Designated Bird Sanctuary PlannedImprovements Willow Creek daylighting salmon habitat and stormwater management project Appendix A: Existing System A-23 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan EdmondsMemorialCemeterySpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 6.63 Acres Restroom (1) Grave sites Siteconsiderations Zoned Public Managed by Edmonds Memorial Cemetery Board through Parks and Recreation Given to the City in 1982 by Larry Hubbard Historic Independent Order of Oddfellows (IOOF) site PlannedImprovements Cemetery mapping project A-24 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan EdmondsSeniorCenterRegionalPark ParkFeatures 2.63 Acres 0.5 miles of walking trail Community senior center View point Beach access, tidelands Parking Siteconsiderations Zoned Commercial Waterfront Leased by South County Senior Citizen Board of Directors Purchased with federal Neighborhood Improvement Grant PlannedImprovements Replace, renovate or relocate, pending partner funding. Appendix A: Existing System A-25 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ElmStreetParkNeighborhoodPark ParkFeatures 1.85 Acres Open turf area Siteconsiderations Owned and operated by the City of Edmonds Small site PlannedImprovements Access and entryway improvements Gathering area Sports court Natural play area Natural Resource/Habitat Enhancement A-26 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan FrancesAndersonCenterSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 1.62 Acres Gymnasium 64,000 sf community center Park Dept administrative offices Community meeting rooms Daycare Restrooms (8) Siteconsiderations Zoned Res Single-family 8,000 sf lot (RS-8) Hosts recreation programs Serves as part of site for Edmonds Arts Festival PlannedImprovements None Appendix A: Existing System A-27 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan FrancesAndersonCenterFieldNeighborhoodPark ParkFeatures 1.94 Acres Playground Soccer field (1 youth) Baseball/Softball (1 youth) Picnic area, picnic tables Ampitheater and covered stage Basketball court Restroom, public art Siteconsiderations Zoned Open Space Serves as part of the site for the Edmonds Arts Festival PlannedImprovements Access and entryway improvements Large play area (add or expand) Site renovation A-28 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan H.O.HuttParkOpenSpace ParkFeatures 4.53 Acres 0.5 miles of walking trails Old growth timber Siteconsiderations Zoned Public Deed restriction PlannedImprovements Natural play area Natural Resource/Habitat Enhancement Trail development and interpretation Appendix A: Existing System A-29 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan HainesTidelandsOpenSpace ParkFeatures 0.44 Acres Tidelands access Siteconsiderations Zoned Commercial Waterfront Difficult public access due to BNSF railroad crossing PlannedImprovements None A-30 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan HainesWharfNeighborhoodPark ParkFeatures 0.69 Acres Siteconsiderations Developed 2012 PlannedImprovements None Appendix A: Existing System A-31 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan HazelMillerPlazaSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 0.09 Acres Outdoor performance space Art fountain Historic interpretive signage Siteconsiderations PlannedImprovements None A-32 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan HickmanParkNeighborhoodPark ParkFeatures 5.60 Acres Basketball courts (2 half) Picnic shelter Playground Portable restr oom Walking loop Baseball/softball field (1 youth) Fitness stations Siteconsiderations Water/sewer for permanent restrooms available PlannedImprovements Restroom (Small) Appendix A: Existing System A-33 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan HummingbirdHillParkNeighborhoodPark ParkFeatures 1.22 Acres Playground Basketball court (1) Portable restroom (1) Siteconsiderations Limited access points PlannedImprovements Access and entryway improvements Gathering area Resurface sport court Install new asphalt pathway A-34 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan InterurbanTrailSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 4.88 Acres Siteconsiderations Segment of regional trail PlannedImprovements None Appendix A: Existing System A-35 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan LakeBallingerAccessSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 0.19 Acres Hand boat launch (ramp) Siteconsiderations Non-motorized boat access only PlannedImprovements None A-36 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan MaplewoodHillParkOpenSpace ParkFeatures 9.96 Acres 0.5 miles of walking trail Playground Picnic area Siteconsiderations Zoned Public Pedestrian access off Puget Way PlannedImprovements Natural play area Natural resource/habitat enhancement Trail development Appendix A: Existing System A-37 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan MarinaBeachParkRegionalPark ParkFeatures 3.37 Acres 0.5 Miles walking trail Playground Sand vollyball court Hand b oat ranch (ramp) View point Portlable restrooms (3) Shoreline acces, gravel beach Off-leash dog area Siteconsiderations Zoned Commercial Waterfront Marine Protected Area 130 additional parking stalls provide by Port of Edmonds under SEPA/SMP approval permit Likely to be improved by creek daylighting PlannedImprovements Site master plan and implementation Restroom (large) Replace play area (large) A-38 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan MathayBallingerParkNeighborhoodPark ParkFeatures 0.51 Acres Playground Basketball courts (2) Siteconsiderations Limited visibility Limited parking PlannedImprovements Access and entryway improvements Gathering area Restroom (small) New asphalt pathway Appendix A: Existing System A-39 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan MeadowdaleCommunityClubhouseSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 0.99 Acres Playground Community center Community meeting rooms Restrooms (1) Parking North Edmonds preschool Siteconsiderations Zoned Res Sinlge-family 20,000 sf lot (RS-20) PlannedImprovements Replace play area (small) A-40 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan MeadowdalePlayfieldsOtherParksandFacilities ParkFeatures 27.00 Acres Playground Basketball court (1) Lighted sand soccer field (1 adult) Lighted softball fields (2 adult) Restrooms (1), parking Picnic area, public art Siteconsiderations Owned by Edmonds School District Used for City athletic programs Deveoped by Edmonds School District, Snohomish County, and Cities of Lynwood, Edmonds Funded with Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation / Land & Water Conservation Funds PlannedImprovements Update all-weather soccer and softball fields (in partnership with Lynnwood, Snohomish County) Appendix A: Existing System A-41 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan OceanAvenueViewpointSpecialUseParks ParkFeatures 0.20 Acres View point Parking Xxx xxx Siteconsiderations Zoned Res Single-family 12,000 sq ft lot / ROW Street right-of-way PlannedImprovements None A-42 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan OlympicBeachParkRegionalParks ParkFeatures 2.82 Acres 0.05 miles of walking trail View point Restroom (1) Picnic area Parking, public art Access to fishing pier Shoreline access, tidelands Siteconsiderations Zoned Commercial Waterfront Marine Protected Area Aquired with LWCF through IAC (Dayton Beach Park). Protected as a public park through deed-of- right. PlannedImprovements None Appendix A: Existing System A-43 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan OlympicViewOpenSpaceOpenSpace ParkFeatures 0.49 Acres Siteconsiderations No developed public access PlannedImprovements None A-44 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan PineRidgeParkOpenSpace ParkFeatures 23.78 Acres 1.0 miles of walking trail Parking Wetlands, old growth forest, wildlife habitat Siteconsiderations Zoned Public PlannedImprovements Access and entryway improvements Natural play area Natural resource/habitat enhancement Forest management study Resurface parking Appendix A: Existing System A-45 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan PineStreetParkNeighborhoodPark ParkFeatures 1.47 Acres Playground Baseball/softball field (1 youth) Portlable restroom (1) Open lawn Parking Siteconsiderations Zoned Public PlannedImprovements Access and entryway improvements Gathering area A-46 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan RichardF.AnwayParkSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 0.17 Acres Restroom (1) Concessions Lawn, beautification area, public art Siteconsiderations Zoned Business Commercial Site donated to City by Washington State Dept. of Transportation with improvements to ferry holding lane Serves as a resting point for ferry patrons Formerly known as ÑMini ParkÒ PlannedImprovements Partial site rennovation Appendix A: Existing System A-47 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SeaviewParkNeighborhoodPark ParkFeatures 6.05 Acres 0.5 miles walking trail Playground Basketball court (1) Tennis courts (2) Soccer field (1 youth) Baseball/softball field (1 youth) Restroom (1), parking Open lawn, picnic area Siteconsiderations Zoned Public Aquired and developed with LWCF funds through IAC. Protected as a public park through deed-of- right. PlannedImprovements Access and entryway improvements Gathering area Renovate fields Resurface tennis courts Parking improvements A-48 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SeaviewReservoirOpenSpace ParkFeatures 1.31 Acres Public Works underground water tank site Open grass field Siteconsiderations PlannedImprovements None Appendix A: Existing System A-49 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan ShellCreekOpenSpaceOpenSpace ParkFeatures 1.04 Acres Siteconsiderations No developed public access PlannedImprovements Natural resource/habitat enhancement A-50 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SierraParkNeighborhoodPark ParkFeatures 5.52 Acres 0.5 miles walking trails Playground Basketball court (1) Soccer field (1 youth) Baseball/softball field (1 youth) Portable restroom (1) Picnic area Braille interpretive trail Parking Siteconsiderations Zoned Public PlannedImprovements Access and entryway improvements Install ballfield drainage system Renovate park for the blind Appendix A: Existing System A-51 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan StammOverlookParkSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 0.36 Acres View point (1) Parking Siteconsiderations Zoned Res Single-family 12,000 sq ft Residential neighborhood PlannedImprovements None A-52 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan SunsetAvenueOverlookSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 1.14 Acres 0.5 miles walking trail View corridor Picnic area Siteconsiderations Zoned Residential Single-family 6,000 sf lot Owned by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad with annual lease to the City of Edmonds Illegal access across railroad PlannedImprovements Walkway and viewpoints Appendix A: Existing System A-53 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan WharfStreetOpenSpace ParkFeatures 0.12 Acres View point Siteconsiderations Zoned Res Single-family 12,000 sq ft lot / ROW Illegal access across railroad PlannedImprovements None A-54 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan WillowCreekHatchery&InterpretiveCenterSpecialUsePark ParkFeatures 1.68 Acres Siteconsiderations Volunteer operated fish hatchery PlannedImprovements Natural resource/habitat enhancement Utility work Connected to Edmonds Marsh projects Appendix A: Existing System A-55 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan WillowCreekParkOpenSpacePark ParkFeatures 2.25 Acres Wetland Trail Stream corridor Siteconsiderations Zoned Res Multi-family 1,500 sf lot No developed public access PlannedImprovements Natural resource/habitat enhancement A-56 Appendix A: Existing System City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan YostMemorialParkandPoolCommunityPark ParkFeatures 44.14 Acres Playground (1) 1.0 miles of walking trail Tennis courts (2) r p Outdooool (1) Restrooms (1) Meeting area Creek corridor Parking Siteconsiderations Used for environmental education programs PlannedImprovements Access and entryway improvements Sports courts Natural play area Natural resource/habitat enhancement Site master plan and renovation Appendix A: Existing System A-57 APPENDIX B: COMMUNITY INPUT PROCESS City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan APPENDIXB:COMMUNITYINPUTPROCESS The integrated planning process for the Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and Community Cultural Plan included multiple methods for community members to provide input about their preferences, needs and priorities. This appendix summarizes the outreach opportunities and key themes drawn from the aggregated data. Under separate cover, a Technical Supplement includes a compilation of individual summaries from each outreach opportunity. OutreachOpportunities The Project Team designed, facilitated and recorded a wide variety of outreach activities specifically designed to maximize representation of the community and provide useful direction in guiding the future of the park, recreation, open space and cultural system. AdvisoryTeams The PROS Advisory Team (PAT) served as a steering committee throughout the plan update process, and coordinated with the Community Cultural Advisory Team (CCAT) who served in a similar role for the update of the Community Cultural Plan. The PROS Advisory Team convened four times during the planning process. WebPage The City hosted a project web page throughout the process on the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services home page where any interested party could check in on the project. The web page content was regularly updated and included a description of the project, the latest meeting and analysis summaries, contact information and the link to the online questionnaires (during the collection period). EdmondsArtsSummit The Arts Summit, convened on June 29, 2013 at the Edmonds Arts Center, provided a unique opportunity to discuss the future of arts in Edmonds, through informative presentations and interactive discussions among different organizations and interests. The all day event allowed participants to identify some of the opportunities, issues and challenges facing the future of arts in Edmonds. Appendix B: Community Input Process B-1 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan InterceptEvents Intercept events capture information and ideas from the public by going to where people are, such as to community events, and asking for quick participation. During August and September 2013, the City of Edmonds brought five interactive display boards to popular public events to gather information for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan and the Community Cultural Plan. The boards posed questions and provided answer choices that participants selected using colored sticky dots. There were seven events held: Yost Pool Ï August 21, 2013 City Park Ï EAC Concert, August 25, 2013 Waterfront Ï Olympic Beach, August 26, 2013 Edmonds Senior Center Ï August 27, 2013 Main Street Ï September 10, 2013 Frances Anderson Center Ï September 13, 2013 Art Walk (Main Street) Ï September 19, 2013 FocusGroups The City held three drop-in focus group meetings on August 15, 2013. The structure of each meeting included introductions; a brief description of the overall PROS Plan and Community Cultural Plan update process; a facilitated group discussion to consider favored parks and programs, challenges, opportunities, potential partnerships, and ways to increase participation in the Parks System; an around the table opportunity for participants to provide final thoughts; and a brief overview of the next steps in the planning process. To tap into the extensive knowledge of the system of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff, the planning team also convened a focus group for all City department staff on October 17, 2013. OnlineQuestionnaire The questionnaire served as a tool for broadening and validating the input received in other public involvement activities. The questionnaire was available on the CityÔs website from August 19 to September 15, 2013. This questionnaire was designed to be open and self-selecting to allow anyone interested to respond and collect the largest number of responses and ideas. There were 1,161 responses to the online questionnaire, comprising 968 complete questionnaires and 193 partials. The overwhelming number of participants provided broad insight into the opinions of the community and allowed for far more participation in the planning process than traditional workshop meetings typically draw. B-2 Appendix B: Community Input Process City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan CommunityWorkshops The City of Edmonds held two community workshops as part of the update of the PROS Plan and Community Cultural Plan. The workshops were held on consecutive days, at different times and in different locations, to provide two options for Edmonds residents to participate. Building on the earlier broad public outreach, these workshops were designed to get public input on preferences around the character of development and renovation of Edmonds parks, including how art can be integrated into public places, as well as public priorities for services. The workshops included a Visual Preference Survey, allowing participants to evaluate a series of potential park element images, and a sustainable priorities exercise which asked participants to provide feedback on parks, recreation and open space services. PlanningBoardVisualPreferenceSurvey The City of Edmonds Planning Board members participated in the PROS Plan and Community Cultural Plan Visual Preference Survey following the community workshops, at their regularly scheduled meeting. TelephoneSurvey At the end of the plan development process, the project team fielded a statistically valid telephone survey to validate directions and provide some additional guidance to the draft plan review process. The survey was thth administered between November 20 Ï 25 2013 by EMC Research and covered topics such as rating the functions and services provided by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, ranking potential projects and testing the interest in alternative funding. KeyThemes Reviewing all of the public involvement activity results, the planning team synthesized a set of themes that describes the attitudes and beliefs of Edmonds residents. These themes, along with supporting statements from input activities, are presented below. ArtisticandCulturalExpression Public involvement results indicated that arts and cultural related opportunities are highly valued by the Edmonds community. Exiting arts and cultural programs and events have high participation rates, and the public desires more of these types of activities. Appendix B: Community Input Process B-3 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Members of the PAT and CCAT felt strongly that arts and culture are critical to community identity. This character contributes towards the local economy and makes Edmonds a destination for visitors. According to questionnaire responses, artistic or cultural expression (music, theatre, visual arts, public art, etc.) is the top rated activity desired by respondents. Results also indicate that arts and culture presentations or events have the highest participation rate. This pattern was consistent with findings from the intercept results. Results from multiple activities indicate that art in public spaces and free, publicly accessible arts and culture events are important elements of the public realm in Edmonds. WalkingandBiking,HealthandWellness There is a high level of interest in walking and biking, especially for health and wellness reasons. Community engagement results confirm that walking and biking are popular activities among Edmonds residents, consistent with regional and national trends. In addition, safety appears to be a key concern in developing the character and design of trail system improvements. Walking and biking are popular, according to the questionnaire, and are the types of activities that respondents participated in most frequently. Respondents ranked expanding the trail network, including bicycle and pedestrian connections to trails as the highest priority project or service. There is a high level of interest in expanding the trail network, including bicycle and pedestrian connections to trails. SocialGathering Participants expressed a desire for more opportunities to gather as a community. Popular gathering options include galleries and exhibits, performances and arts or cultural festivals. Social gathering had one of the highest participation rates according to the questionnaire responses, and was also one of the most popular of additional activities desired by respondents. Focus groups participants noted that they value a variety of park space and recreation opportunities, including spaces for unstructured activities and community gatherings. B-4 Appendix B: Community Input Process City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan YouthandSeniorEngagement Focus group participants and members of both Advisory Teams indicated that youth and seniors are under-utilized as volunteers and creative assets, and that these populations would also benefit from improved facilities and programs. Questionnaire respondents identified the highest priorities for arts and culture services as engaging more youth and young adults in the arts and having free publicly accessible arts and culture events. According to focus group outcomes, youth and seniors are under- utilized as volunteers and creative assets, and would benefit from improved facilities and programs. MaintenanceandStewardship Participants indicated that they prioritize renovating existing parks, upgrading existing facilities, and protecting more open space over developing new parks and facilities. The PAT members indicated that stewardship should be promoted and expanded. Based on focus group outcomes, more environmental education would support this value. Volunteers could be recruited and deployed more effectively with improved communication networks. A majority of questionnaire respondents indicated that they prioritize renovating existing parks and upgrading existing facilities over developing new parks and facilities. Similarly, focus group participants noted that aging infrastructure represents a significant challenge facing the system. According to intercept event outcomes renovating existing parks and improving maintenance of existing parks are high priorities. Based on results from city staff focus group, maintenance resources for parks and facilities and aging structures limit what staff can accomplish. 71% of telephone survey respondents indicated they would somewhat or strongly support the creation of a Metropolitan Parks District as a stable funding source for parks, recreation and open space. Appendix B: Community Input Process B-5 APPENDIX C: CAPITAL COST MODEL City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan APPENDIXC:CAPITALCOSTMODEL The capital cost model presented below is a snapshot of a flexible tool that is designed to be useful during the plan development and review process but also as the situation in Edmonds changes over the life of the plan. Cost assumptions can be modified and project selections can be changed easily to update the model to current realities or to run scenarios for capital planning. For each project type, the number of instances (facilities, allowances) is indicated. The model calculates the total project cost based on the assumptions for each project type. The assumptions sheet describes the project types and assigns the planning level cost for capital and operations impacts. Appendix C: Capital Cost Model C-1 CostAssumptions:EdmondsPROSPlanCapitalCostModel AnnualOperations DescriptionCapitalUnitImpactUnit Signage,entranceimprovements,vegetation, AccessandEntrywaysfencing,etc.$50,000/Site Allowanceforplazatypefeaturesorasmall GatheringAreashelterfor1530$150,000/Each Oneallowancewouldpurchaseasmallcourt, suchasahalfbasketball,petanque,etc.2 allowanceswouldpurchaseafullcourtand4a pairoftenniscourts.Somesitesmayrequire SportsCourtAllowanceadditionalgradingtoaccommodatecourts.$35,000/Allowance Playgroundequipmentages25andages612, includingavarietyoffeaturessuchasclimbing apparatus,swingsandsurfacing.Assumesthe replacementofanexistingplayarea,newsites PlayAreaReplacement(Small)willlikelyrequiremoresitepreparation.$125,000/Each Largesizedorcustomizedplayenvironmentfor PlayAreaAdd/Expand(Large)community,regionalorothersignaturesites.$500,000/Each$10,000/Each Naturalfeaturesincorporatingclimbing,hiding, balancing,etc.Smallscale,couldbeaddedto NaturalPlayAreaotherplayarea$75,000/Each$5,000/Each Allowanceforgeneralprojectsimproving habitatareasorotherwiseenhancingthe naturalenvironment.Couldincludeinvasive speciesremoval,nativeplantings,waterquality NaturalResources/projects,etc.Multipleallowancescanbeused HabitatEnhancementtorepresentlargerefforts. $10,000/Allowance 2singleoccupantunitrestroom,pricemaybe reducedifutilitiesalreadyexist.Maintenance RestroomSmallassumeslowuseandonceweeklycleaning$250,000/Facility$5,000/Facility 5singleoccupantunits,forcommunityor regionalpark,couldbereducedifutilitiesarein place.Maintenanceassumeshighuseanddaily RestroomLargecleaningduringhighseason. $500,000/Facility$30,000/Facility Fullsiteplanningeffortwithsitespecificpublic outreach.Constructiondocumentstobe SiteMasterPlanincludedwithproject.$150,000/Site Replacementofsitefurnishingsandrenewalof groundsandvegetationincludingsystemssuch asirrigation.Fieldturfrenovationwouldalsobe covered.Thisvalueismodifiedbythe percentageofthesiteanticipatedtobe SiteRenovationimpacted(primarilythedevelopedportion).$150,000/Acre Allowanceforaninvestmentinpartnersites, assumesownerretainsmaintenance responsibility.Maybecompletedinseveral Partnersitecontributionsmallstepsoverthelifeoftheproject$150,000/Site Oneofformajorinvestmentswithunique OtherdescriptionandcostN/AN/A $320,000$5,000$0$250,000$5,000$0$480,000$5,000$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$300,000$5,000 $700,000$10,000$25,000$960,000$20,000$1,055,000$20,000$760,000$30,000$2,150,000$40,000$2,910,000$70,000$1,050,000$5,000 O&M CapitalTotal $0 $0$220,000$200,000improvements$450,000$187,500$95,000$0$0$0$0$0$150,000$100,000$100,000$0$0$0$125,000$75,000$0$0$0$200,000 $2,807,500 Total Edmonds master new blind until for pending funding the repair with courts work Pathway pool for parking associated jettypartner park utility allowance tennis maintain Asphalt lot, renovate plan, courts, resurface pending parking project to improvements master exchanger new tennissystem, relocate, Installresurface developed, Major pathway following resurface viewpoints Drainage work, heat court renovation Additional or includes asphalt boiler, renovate development DescriptionIs Project utility fields, Sport center Ballfield and Renovation Additional restroom.Landscape newnew Resurface Renovate Walkway Replace, Mapping aquatics InstallInstallInstall Marsh O&MOther plan. Site CapitalOther $20,000$30,000$250,000$100,000$500,00011100%$100,000$1,000,000$100,000$100,000$200,000$50,000 Other contributionsitePartner 100%100% 25%30%150%50% RenovationSite 11 PlanMasterSite LargeRestroom 111 SmallRestroom 1.851111144.141214 EnhancementHabitat Resources/Natural AreaPlayNatural 11 (Large)Add/ExpandAreaPlay 1 (Small)ReplaceAreaPlay AllowanceCourtSports 1.22110.51111.47116.0511 AreaGathering 1.9415.52113.961 EntrywaysandAccess 24.8558.1017.0519.77 0.695.600.905.112.222.633.372.820.080.351.296.631.620.094.880.190.990.170.20(easement)0.100.361.141.68 (acres)Land Ownership CoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoEColumbariumCoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoECoE CenterCoE Interpretive Clubhouse and Overlooks Tidelands FieldRoom Cemetery Pool Viewpoint CenterCenter Community Plaza NorthSouthOverlook& Center Hatchery Park Park Park Park &AccessScenic Avenue Memorial Park Park ParkPlaza Park & LandingLanding Hill Parks AndersonAnderson Plaza Ballinger Anway Park Library Overlook SeniorPlaza Trail Park Park Memorial Parks Avenue Beach Neighborhood Edwards Avenue StreetBallinger Wharf Beach ParkHummingbird Creek Park Meadowdale Railroad Miller Community Use StreetCentennial Park Street Interurban F. 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