CHAPEL HILL PARKS RECREATION Comprehensive Parks Plan Chapel

CHAPEL HILL PARKS & RECREATION Comprehensive Parks Plan Chapel Hill Greenways Master Plan

Components of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan The Current Parks Master Plan was adopted in 2002 The Current Greenways Plan was adopted in 2006 These remain part of the Comprehensive Plan until Council replaces them with updated versions.

Greenways Parks

PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS The master plan public input process included the following steps: Two public workshops Stakeholder interviews Statistically valid mail survey (2, 500 mailed, 400 returned) Informal on-line survey Numerous advisory board review sessions Email requests for input

PROPOSED 2013 UPDATES WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES? Comprehensive Parks Plan Addresses parks & facilities Creates new Town standards Addresses maintenance Recommends $39, 545, 000 in land acquisition, park renovations, and additions over 10 years. Greenways Master Plan Addresses open space and trails issues Proposes changes to planned trail alignments Proposes new trail segments Recommends $8, 500, 000 in new trail construction over 10 years.

POPULATION PARAMETERS The current population of Chapel Hill is 57, 233. For the purposes of the study we did not include the 9, 800 UNC students living on campus. This reduced the study population to 47, 433. We relied on a 2020 projected population of 56, 500. This number also removes from the population all students living on campus.

INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT The plan looked at the Town’s inventory of existing parks and park amenities. The report is a snapshot of what the Town owns in 2012. The plan also provides an assessment of the current park inventory and makes recommendations for improvement.

Community Park Southern Community Park

Neighborhood Park Oakwood Park

Mini Park Burlington Park

RENOVATIONS All Town parks have some renovation needs. These needs vary depending on the age and condition of the individual parks. The draft master plan identifies over $12, 000 in capital level renovation needs for the current parks.

CEDAR FALLS PARK

CEDAR FALLS PARK Opinion of Probable Construction Cost For Improvement Recommendations Field #1 Multi-purpose $1, 452, 996 Field #2 Adult Baseball $140, 963 Field #3 Youth Baseball $152, 748 Field #4 Youth Baseball $173, 513 Tennis Courts $555, 051 Restroom Buildings $569, 820 Park Shelters $110, 534 Parking Lot Improvements $551, 779 Playground Area $77, 247 Nature Trail $21, 282 Park Amenities $53, 240 Total Construction Budget with Contingency & GC $3, 859, 173

ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR CHAPEL HILL There are no “national” standards for development of parks and park systems. The National Recreation and Parks Association recommends that each community develop its own standards based on community needs. The public input process was used in part to establish baseline needs for the development of standards.

Assessment Current and 10 Year Needs Park Sites and Acreage Needs Park Types 2011 Existing Facilities Chapel Hill Standards 2013 Current Demand * Current Need* 2022 Demand** 2022 Need** Mini Parks 2 Parks ± 4 acres 1 -4 Acres/Park (. 1 Acres/1, 000) 3 Parks 4. 75 Acres Needs Met 3 Parks 5. 5 Acres Needs Met Neighborhood Parks 7 Parks 100 Acres 5 -20 Acres/Park (2. 5 Acres/1, 000) + 10 Parks 118. 75 Acres 3 Parks 20 Acres 11 Parks 137. 5 Acres 4 Parks 39. 5 Acres Community Parks 4 Parks 194. 7 Acres 20 -50 Acres/Park (4 Acres/1, 000) ± 4 Parks 190 Acres Needs Met 5 Parks 222 Acres 1 Park 27. 3 Acres Town/County Partnership 50 -100 Acres/Park (2. 0 Acres/1, 000) 1 Park 95 Acres 1 Park 110 Acres By State Parks Over 100 Acres /Park (10 Acres/1, 000) 1 Park 475 Acres Needs Met By State Parks 1 Park 550 Acres Needs Met By State Parks District Parks Regional Parks

Assessment Current and 10 Year Needs Chapel Hill 2002 Existing Facilities 2013 Proposed Standards Current Demand (47, 500 A) Current Need (47, 500) 2021 Demand (55, 000 B) 2021 Need (55, 000 B) Park Amenities Adult Baseball 1/20, 000 2 - 2 - Youth Baseball 1/4, 000 4 1/6, 000 8 4 9 5 Softball 1/4, 000 2 1/20, 000 2 - Football 1/3, 000 1 1/30, 000 1 - Soccer 1/3, 000 8 1/3, 000 16 8 18 10 Basketball 1/5, 000 8 1/5, 000 10 2 11 3 Tennis 1/2, 000 21 1/2, 000 24 3 27 6 Volleyball 1/5, 000 0 1/15, 000 3 2 4 4 Shuffleboard 1/5, 000 0 1/15, 000 3 3 4 4 Racquetball 1/10, 000 0 N/A - - Horseshoe 1/2, 000 0 1/15, 000 3 3 4 4 Fields Courts

Existing Current 2022 Facilities Need Adult Baseball Fields 2 Youth Baseball Fields 4 4 5 Softball Fields 2 Football Fields 1 1 1 Soccer Fields 8 8 10 Basketball Courts 8 2 3 Tennis Courts 21 3 6 Volleyball Courts 0 3 4 Shuffleboard Courts 0 3 4 Horseshoe 0 3 4 Picnic Shelters 8 11 14 Playground 10 6 8 Miles of Hiking/ Jogging Trails 11. 4 5. 7 8. 5 Rec. Center w/Gym 3 1 Rec. Center w/out Gym 1 1 2 Outdoor Swimming Pool 1 1 2 Competition Pool/Indoor 3 Amphitheater 0 1 1 Disc Golf 1 1 1 Skateboard Park 1 Dog Park 2 1 2

PARK DEVELOPMENT The draft master plan recommends that we build one new Community Park, four new Neighborhood Parks, and participate in a joint endeavor with Orange County to build a District Park. The report estimates that full development would cost approximately $11, 000.

FACILITY DEVELOPMENT The draft master plan recommends that the Town invest in new facilities including: Community Center Gymnasium Outdoor Pool Administrative Offices Arts Facility The report estimates that full development would cost approximately $11, 000.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The draft master plan identifies over $48, 000 in improvements to the Town’s park and greenway system: Renovations ($12, 200, 000) Land Acquisition ($4, 500, 000) New Park Development ($11, 000) New Facility Development ($11, 900, 00) New Greenway Development ($8, 500, 000) The report clearly states that an expenditure of this size is unlikely over the next 10 years. The findings are intended to be a guide to the community to help determine the best use of limited resources.

SUMMARY The draft master plan is a 10 year plan for improvement of the Town’s park system. The plan: Establishes new park and facility standards. Establishes an inventory of parks and facilities and recommends improvements. Recommends development of new parks, trails, and facilities. Identifies a cost of over $48, 000 to accomplish the entire program Identifies opportunities for collaboration with other agencies. We recommend that you support the Comprehensive Parks Plan and that you also make recommendations to the Council for any improvements or additions that you believe would improve the document.