EVA WALKER PARK MASTER PLAN - warrentonva.gov
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MEETING AGENDA01
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INTRODUCTIONS
PROJECT INTRODUCTION
EXISTING CONDITIONS
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #1 (09.26.20)
NEXT STEPS
Darryl Neher (Execut ive Director, Fauquier Habi tat for Humanity)Frank Cassidy (Director/Act ing Director, Community Development Depar tment, Publ ic Works and Ut i l i t ies Depar tment)Paul Bernard (Assistant Director Publ ic Works/Publ ic Ut i l i t ies) Catherine Zimmer (Assistant Director, Parks and Recreat ion Depar tment)Timothy Carter (Deputy Chief of Pol ice, Pol ice Depar tment)Christine Taylor Lewis (AAHA)Denise Harris (Community Development)Eric Feldman (RHI)Rachel Schneider (RHI)Max Pastore (RHI)
Invited:Robyn Thompson (Eva Walker ’s daughter)Sherrie Carter (Eva Walker ’s daughter)Ashleigh Corrin (Sherr ie Car ter ’s daughter)Rev. Vincent Holland (Pastor of First Bapt ist Church)Haiti Community Liaisons
01 INTRODUCTIONS
MASTER PLAN
• Funded through PATH Foundat ion• Intended to plan for Eva Walker
Park’s future• Special emphasis on the needs/
desires of the Hai t i community
02 PROJECT INTENT & SCHEDULE
EVA WALKER MEMORIAL
• Funded through an AARP grant• Wi l l be incorporated into the
master plan ef for t• Intended to memor ial ize Eva
Walker ’s legacy
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DECEXISTING CONDITIONS & NEEDS
FIELD RECONNAISSANCE / EC MAPS
INITIATE ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
1/2 DAY COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP SUMMARY MATERIALS
PRELIMINARY PARK PROGRAM & CONCEPTS
DRAFT PARK PROGRAM & CONCEPTS
1/2 DAY ONLINE STAFF WORKSHOP
REVISED PARK PROGRAM & CONCEPTS
PUBLIC REVIEW OF PARK PROGRAM & CONCEPTS
COMMUNITY MEETING
POST BOARDS AT REC FACILITY
SUMMARIZE COMMENTS RECEIVED
MASTER PLAN
IDENTIFY FINAL PROGRAM & CONCEPT
DISCUSS FEEDBACK WITH STAFF
FINALIZE MASTER PLAN
MONTHS:2020
TASKS:
EVA WALKER PARK MASTER PLAN | PROJECT SCHEDULE | 07.31.20
KICK-OFF MEETING
EWAC/STAFF MEETINGS
PUBLIC WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS (#1 & 2)
TOWN COUNCIL WORKSESSION OR PRESENTATION
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03 EXISTING CONDITIONS | Park Context
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Hear t of Hai t i Community
• Close proximity to Downtown
• Park entrances along Alexandr ia Pike, Nor th St, Hai t i St , Horner St
• Nor thern por t ion is used most
• Exist ing Eva Walker memor ial p laque at Horner St and N 3rd St
• No on-si te parking, but publ ic parking in lots along Horner St
• Recent park improvements include park pavi l ion, restrooms, playground, t ra i ls
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Liberty St
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Academy Hill Rd
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Town Hall
Habitat for Humanity
First Baptist Church
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Horner St
Erin Dr
Main St
Waterloo St
Horner St
03 EXISTING CONDITIONS | Site Conditions : Entrances and Markers
Horner Street Entrance Steps
North Haiti Street Entrance
Alexandria Pike North East Entrance
South Haiti Street Entrance
Horner Street Entrance
South Haiti Street Entrance- Park Signage
03 EXISTING CONDITIONS | Site Conditions: Amenities
Exercise Equipment
Playground Area Basketball Court and Bleachers
Pavilion Eva Walker Memorial Park Overlook
Play Areas and Alexandria Pike EntranceBasketball Court
Open Lawn and Play Areas
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Precast Concrete Pavers at Horner St. Entry
Asphalt Trails Stamped Concrete at Pavilion
Brick Columns and Granite Curb Steps
EXISTING CONDITIONS | Site Conditions: Vegetation and Materials
Vegetated edge at slope near Horner St. Entry
Sloped Lawn with Specimen Trees Specimen Trees - Black Walnut, Black Locust, Mulberry
Shaded Pathways
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Liberty St
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N 3rd
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North St
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Academy Hill Rd
Winchester S
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Town Hall
Habitat for Humanity
First Baptist Church
Eva
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Haiti C
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Horner St
Main StHorner St
Topography forms a gentle valley
Steep Slope from Horner Street Wet areas near the backyards of Haiti St. houses
Drainage structures along the centerline of the park
03 EXISTING CONDITIONS | Site Conditions: Drainage and Topography
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MORNINGENGAGING WITH HAITI COMMUNITY
• 10AM- 12PM IN THE PARK
04 COMMUNITY WORKSHOP : SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
AFTERNOON ENGAGING WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC
• HAND OUT FLYERS AT THE FARMER’S MARKET IN THE MORNING
• 12:30PM - 2:30PM IN THE PARK
WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES
• FEEDBACK ON EXISTING CONDITIONS
• COMMUNITY INPUT ON DESIRED PARK PROGRAM
• IDEAS FOR EVA WALKER MEMORIAL
POTENTIAL ONLINE SURVEY QUESTIONS
EVA WALKER SURVEY: PRELIMINARY INTRODUCTION FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEEDBACK
The Town has recent ly begun the process of developing a Master Plan for Eva Walker Park. This Plan wi l l help determine the types of improvements needed for the park over the next several years. In addi t ion, the Plan wi l l develop ideas for a way to ef fect ively commemorate Eva Walker and her achievements as par t of the park’s design.
The f i rst phase of th is ef for t wi l l be to understand how the park is current ly being used, and what might be improved in order to better address the needs of both the community surrounding the park as wel l as the Town. PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
04 COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
1. HOW OFTEN DO YOU MAKE USE OF EVA WALKER PARK PRESENTLY?a. Every dayb. Three or more t imes a weekc. Once a weekd. Several t imes a monthe. Several t imes a yearf. Never
2. HOW DO YOU PRIMARILY USE THE PARK? (Check al l answers that apply)a. Walking/Exerciseb. The Playgroundc. The Picnic Tablesd. The Basketbal l Cour te. Si t in the Shadef. BOB Eventsg. Special Community Eventsh. Other uses? _________________________
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3. WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE 3 BEST THINGS ABOUT EVA WALKER PARK? (Number your responses from “1” to “3”, wi th “1” being the BEST feature of the park)a. I ts shady walkwaysb. I ts nearness to the Hait i communityc. I ts picnic tablesd. The playgrounde. The basketbal l cour t and bleachersf. BOB Eventsg. Special Community Eventsh. Other features? ________________________
4. WHAT DO YOU THINK NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED IN THE PARK?
5. WHAT ADDITIONAL FACILITIES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE INCLUDED IN THE PARK?
EVA WALKER SURVEY: PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEEDBACK
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