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Broad Channel Parks
Stage 2 Concept
March 27, 2014
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1. Broad Channel Parks Stage 2 Concept Katie Lorah, NYC Parks: Planning & Parklands
2. Discussion
March 27, 2014
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Rockaway Conceptual Plan:
To be nalized Spring 2014
Community
InputCommunity
Input
Community
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CommunityInput
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Expanded to Incorporate Broad Channel’s American Park and Sunset Cove
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• Preliminary Concept discussion with community February 25
• Incorporate feedback into Stage 2 Concept Plan
• Stage 2 Concept Plan presented to community March 27
• Incorporate feedback into Final Concept Plan
• Final Concept Plan integrated into Rockaway Conceptual Plan, to be releasedSpring 2014
Broad Channel Parks Planning Process
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SUNSETCOVE
AMERICANPARK
Two Parcels, One Site
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Restore ecological function to animpacted area; build a resilientcommuni ty destination for active play,waterfront recreation, and exploration.
• Improve public access to Jamaica Bay in a low-
impact way
• Improve existing ballfelds
• Relocate and improve access road and parking lot;
address ooding
• Bring a vital coastal ecosystem back into balance
• Promote resiliency of the Broad Channelcommunity: better storm protection, better water
quality
Project Goal
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Initial Concept: Presented to thecommunity Feb 2014
Key components of the initial
concept which have remained:
• Focus on restoration and passiverecreation at Sunset Cove, activerecreation at American Park
• Reorganization of access andparking
• Tidal salt marsh restoration at American Park to addressooding and improve resiliency
• New elevated comfortstation and possibly aninterpretive facility
INITIAL CONCEPT
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Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
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Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access
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Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access
Take community centerinto account
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Existing DEP
pumping station
Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access
Take community centerinto account
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Existing DEP
pumping station
Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access
Take community centerinto account
Keep current buildingas maintenance facilityif possible
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Existing DEP
pumping station
Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access
Take community centerinto account
Keep current buildingas maintenance facilityif possible
Access for kayaks
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Existing DEP
pumping station
Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access
Take community centerinto account
Keep current buildingas maintenance facilityif possible
Access for kayaks
Sand nourishment
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Existing DEP
pumping station
Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access
Take community centerinto account
Keep current buildingas maintenance facilityif possible
Provide more shade
Access for kayaks
Sand nourishment
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Existing DEP
pumping station
Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access
Take community centerinto account
Regulation 90-ftdiamonds, shaded areas,spectator bleachers
No consensus on how manyballelds are needed (2 or 3)
Keep current buildingas maintenance facilityif possible
Provide more shade
Access for kayaks
Sand nourishment
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Existing DEP
pumping station
Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access
Take community centerinto account
Regulation 90-ftdiamonds, shaded areas,spectator bleachers
No consensus on how manyballelds are needed (2 or 3)
Keep current buildingas maintenance facilityif possible
Provide more shade
Incorporate NPS land
Access for kayaks
Sand nourishment
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Existing DEP
pumping station
Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access
Take community centerinto account
Regulation 90-ftdiamonds, shaded areas,spectator bleachers
No consensus on how manyballelds are needed (2 or 3)
Provide activities foryounger children
Keep current buildingas maintenance facilityif possible
Provide more shade
Incorporate NPS land
Access for kayaks
Sand nourishment
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Existing DEP
pumping station
Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept
Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access
Take community centerinto account
Regulation 90-ftdiamonds, shaded areas,spectator bleachers
No consensus on how manyballelds are needed (2 or 3)
Provide activities foryounger children
Keep current buildingas maintenance facilityif possible
Provide more shade
Incorporate NPS land
Access for kayaks
Sand nourishment
Differentiate passive andactive uses with signage
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Community Comments OnManagement and Enforcement
• Present a range of solutions frominexpensive, quick xes to longer-range
• Station Parks staff at the site formaintenance, programming, and security
• Signage and enforcement is needed tocontrol littering and permitted use ofballelds
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Community Comments OnOther Broad Channel Parks*
Veteran’s Park, Broad Channel Park,Seventeen Road Playground
• Lack of adequate playground equipment,especially swings
• Storm-damaged trees and shrubs need
replacing with salt-tolerant varieties
• Maintenance issues include tennis courts,entrance gates, spray showers
• New features could include small skate park,roller hockey rink, small bandshell, running
track, mini-basketball court (some of thesemay be accommodated at American Park)
*Repairs and additions to other Broad Channel Parks
will be addressed through the Community Board.
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SUNSET COVE & AMERICAN PARK
Stage 2 Concept:
Overview of Key Changes
Concept would allow for siting
of community center
Access fromCross Bay Blvd
Comfort station and smallinterpretive facility are
combined
Shade and additional activeuses are addedPrimary and secondary
pathways
Ballelds are slightlyrecongured
Kayak access point isdesignated
Fishing area is designated
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Access and Parking
W. 22nd Rd Entrance
With community center
• One parking lot and access pointfor Sunset Cove and AmericanPark
• No access from W. 20th Rd
• Consult with trafc engineers andDOT about signage and trafcsafety measures
Current
Trafc studyneeded to determine
signage andsafety measures
Swales forstormwater captureto help mitigateooding
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UndergroundInfrastructure
Pumping facilityrecommended forresiliencyimprovement by
DEP
Manholes
Hydrants
8” pipe
16” pipe
• No major conict withexisting infrastructure or
DEP’s plans to elevate pumpstation controls
• Allow access to existinginfrastructure: pump stationcontrols, manholes, andhydrants
• Ensure that regrading doesnot interfere with existing
pipes
Potential communitycenter
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Facili ties and Activities
• Passive use at Sunset Cove
and along NPS-ownedWestern shoreline
• Active use clustered aroundballelds
• Pedestrian pathways
throughout site; primarypathway serves as 1/4 mile
running loop
• Elevated comfort station/eldhouse for interpretive activities
• Community center to houseadditional activities
Elevated facility
Active zone
Primary pathway
1/4-mile running loop
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Ballfelds
• Restoration of existing 90-ftregulation baseball eld
• Conversion of existing soft-ball eld to second regulationbaseball eld
• Smaller multi-purpose turf eldto the north for non-permittedpick-up sports
• Small play area (tot lot) foryounger children
• Small area with skate features
Skate featuresTot lot
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Shade
Existing comfort stationrepurposed as shade/storage if possible
New shade structure
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Beach Nourishment and Waterfront Activi ties
Entire shoreline is horseshoe crab
breeding ground and habitat formarine/shore wildlife; keep impactlow
Fishing in designated zone;improve signage
Canoe/kayak accessshortest distance fromparking lot
Sand replenishment for habitat and storm protection
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Expand Walking Pathwayto NPS Land
• Area to the west of the ball-elds is coastal shrub habitatand nesting ground for shorebirds
• Keep impact to a minimum;walking path for birdwatchingand other passive activities
• Keep ballelds and primarywalkway to the east of theboundary on City
Parkland
Birdwatching atBig Egg Marsh
(NPS)
NYC Parks Boundary
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Key Features
1. Oyster Revetment Installation (NY Rising)
2. Salt Marsh Habitat Restoration
3. Scrub-Shrub Forest Trail4. Stormwater Bioswales
5. Location of Possible Community Center
6. Park Entrance from Cross Bay Blvd.
7. Upgraded Parking Lot
8. Elevated Comfort Station and Field House
9. Primary Walking/Jogging Path10. Tot Lot
11. Multipurpose Field
12. Nature Path on NPS Land
13. Skate Features
14. Shade Structure
15. Baseball Field (Upgraded)
16. Baseball Field (Existing)17. Beach Nourishment
18. Designated Fishing Zone19. Access for Canoes and Kayaks
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Broad Channel Parks
DRAFT Conceptual DesignMarch 2014
Goals
Restore ecological function to an
impacted area; build a resilient
community destination for active play,waterfront recreation, and exploration.
• Improve public access to Jamaica Bay in a low-
impact way
• Improve existing ballfelds
• Relocate and improve access road andparking lot
• Bring a vital coastal ecosystem back into
balance
• Promote resiliency of the Broad Channelcommunity: storm protection and water quality
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Sunset Cove: $7M• Contaminated ll removal: $2.9M• Clean sand placement and grading: $2M• Wetland and maritime forest/shrubland restoration: $1.3M• Trail/boardwalk: $300K• Oyster habitat construction: $500K (NY Rising)
American Park: $10.75M• Shoreline and balleld restoration: $3.5M• Parking lot and access area: $2M• Tot lot: $500K• Skate features: $1M• Shade Structure: $250K
• Elevated Comfort Station: $2M• Bio-swales and Landscaping $1.5M
Estimated Total: $17.85M(Estimated range: $15M-$20M)
Estimated CostsCost estimates are preliminary and based on costs at similar sites. Costs associated with environmental
mitigation may change depending on types and levels of contaminants found.
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Which elements should beprioritized?
Is there enough active use?Passive use?
Other questions?
DISCUSSION
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Do you have questions about the conceptual plan?
Want to share your thoughts?
Please email with your questions, comments, and concerns about the plan for the Rockaways:
rockawayconceptualplan@parks.nyc.gov
Visit www.nyc.gov/parks for more information and updates on the Rockaway Conceptual Plan.