Future Dog Park to MPRCFuture Dog Park
Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission
December 11, 2013
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Introduction
Future Dog Park Location
Level of Effort
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Borup/Bottles Site
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Borup/Bottles Site
Pros
Potentially larger park
Could have water as part of an irrigation pond
Rural setting
Cons
Currently no infrastructure – water, sewer, parking, off-site improvements
Still located
in the County
Park has not been master planned
Not centrally located
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Lanark Site
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Lanark Site
Pros
Correct size
Utilize existing infrastructure
No impact to surrounding neighborhood
Cons
Lack of available parking
Would prohibit construction of a Field House
Currently not funded
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Storey Park Site
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Storey Park Site
Preferred location
Pros
Correct size
Good use of an awkwardly shaped piece of land
Some infrastructure in place
Walkable from downtown
Construction documents are in this year’s budget
Construction
is in our 2015 CIP possibly advanced to FY14
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Storey Park Site (cont’d)
Cons
Development is pending land swap approval
Would need netting to catch softballs hit over the fence
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Level of Effort
Separate small dog and large dog areas
Picnic shelters in each
Restroom
Pathways
Signage
Drinking fountains
Benches
Shade trees
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Thank You!
Questions?
Discussion
Next Steps
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