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4 5Hackberry Park Master Plan: Executive Summary <br />Master Plan <br />50 STANDARD PARKING SPOTS <br />3 ADA PARKING SPOTS <br />6’ SIDEWALK, TYP. <br />DROP-OFF AREA <br />SHELTER <br />DUGOUTS <br />BLEACHERS <br />PARK BOUNDARY <br />12’ CHAINLINK <br />FENCE, TYP. <br />OVERFLOW PARKING <br />OVERFLOW PARKING <br />SOFTBALL / <br />TEE-BALL FIELD <br />MULTI-USE FIELD <br />(180’ X 300’) <br />EXISTING <br />BASKETBALL <br />COURT <br />EXISTING <br />PLAYGROUND <br />ELM LN <br />MAPLE LN WILLOW DR NHACKBERRY HILLSTORMWATER POND <br />PROPOSED TREE, TYP. <br />LEGEND <br />Coniferous Tree <br />Deciduous Tree <br />Deciduous Tree <br />- Existing <br />* Some proposed deciduous <br />trees represent the replacement <br />of existing ash trees <br />Proposed Improvements <br />Multi-Use Field <br />The open field on roughly the north half of the site is <br />proposed as an open playfield suitable for soccer, foot <br />races, or a myriad of other activities. A 12’ fence is <br />proposed at both the east and west ends of the field. <br />Softball / Tee-Ball Field <br />It is proposed that the two existing ballfields be <br />consolidated into one, complete with dugouts and <br />spectator bleachers. The softball / tee-ball field is easily <br />accessible from the parking lot and shelter. <br />Dugouts & Bleachers <br />Dugouts and bleachers are proposed as part of the <br />softball / tee-ball field in the park’s southeastern <br />quadrant for the safetey and comfort of both players and <br />spectators. <br />Sidewalks <br />Concrete or bituminous walks of a minimum 6’ width <br />will connect the parking lot, shelter, existing basketball <br />court, existing playground, softball/tee-ball dugouts <br />and bleachers, and park entrance on Hackberry Hill. <br />Sidewalks are of lower priority to connect the multi-use <br />field, softball/tee-ball field, stormwater ponds, and the <br />two overflow parking areas; however, additional walk <br />connections could be added in later phases. <br />Tree Replacement / Landscape Plan <br />Many of the existing trees within the park are nearing <br />maturity or susceptible to potential disease. This <br />includes many ash trees susceptible to Emerald Ash <br />Borer. Additional trees should be planted throughout <br />the park to provide future shade. A diverse landscape <br />plan should be used for better resiliency against disease <br />and for different rates of growth to ensure a healthy and <br />continuous tree canopy for future generations. <br />Shelter / Restroom Building <br />The addition of a small, centrally-located shelter is <br />recommended to house restrooms, a drinking fountain, <br />and community gathering space. The facility would <br />provide park users an improved toilet facility, access to <br />drinking water, and a warming area for winter activities. <br />Proposed sidewalks, a crosswalk, a parking lot drop-off <br />area, and surrounding hardscape area make the shelter <br />easy to access by people enjoying all areas of the park. <br />Irrigation <br />Irrigation is proposed for the 2 playing fields to maintain <br />a useable playing surface. <br />Picnic Tables <br />Replacing the existing picnic tables with a more <br />aesthetically pleasing yet vandalism resistant table <br />within the park is recommended. Explore providing a <br />solid concrete picnic table, including at least one that is <br />ADA acciessible. Maintenance and vandalism should be <br />considerations when selecting picnic tables. <br />Bituminous Parking Lot <br />An asphalt parking lot with approximately 60 standard <br />parking stalls and 3 ADA stalls is proposed in the middle <br />of the site to serve parking needs for all of Hackberry <br />Park. The lot is to include a drop-off area near the <br />shelter for park users that need or prefer to travel only <br />short distances as pedestrians. <br />Stormwater Pond <br />In the southeast corner of the site, a stormwater pond <br />is recommended to improve erosion control, stormwater <br />management, and sustainability. The basin will receive <br />roadway runoff from Willow Dr N and could be sized <br />appropriately to treat the stormwater. The native <br />plantings in the rain garden will also support pollinators <br />by providing important habitat and food sources. <br />Bike Racks <br />The installation of bike racks is recommended to allow <br />park users to park bicycles near the restroom facility at <br />Hackberry Park. The addition of bike racks encourages <br />the use of non-motorized transportation and allows the <br />park to serve as a rest stop for cyclist on longer rides. <br />Park Sign <br />The existing park sign can be replaced to give additional <br />information about the park. <br />Existing Basketball Court <br />The existing basketball court shall be utilized as it was <br />previously, but connected to the pedestrian circulation <br />network via walks. <br />Existing Playground <br />The existing playground shall be utilized as it was <br />previously, but connected to the pedestrian circulation <br />network via walks. <br />Existing Resident Mailboxes <br />Mailboxes in the footprint of overflow parking or <br />other enhancements will be relocated as close to the <br />residence which they serve as possibble. Additional <br />mailboxes may be moved as needed to accomodate <br />mail truck operations. <br />303000 6060 <br />NN <br />23