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4MRV Parks Master Plan: Site Analysis

Lardner/Klein

Landscape Architectsin association with:

RK&K Civil Engineering

Grimm + Parker Architecture

Kittelson & Associates Transportation

Partners for Economic Solutions Feasibility

RIB U.S.Cost Cost Control

Profile of Park Users and Neighbors

• Park Services: Existing amenities and patterns of use

• Meeting the Neighbors: A profile of residents within half a

mile of 4MRV

• Shaping the Future of 4MRV: Demographic and

recreational trends

• Snapshot: Saturday in the Park at 4MRV

Parks Master Plan: Overview

Shirlington Dog Park: Much Loved, Heavily Used

Parks Master Plan: Park Services

Shirlington Dog Park: A Regional Draw


League Baseball and Softball: Heavily Programmed, Increasing Demand


Barbecue Grills and Picnic Space: High Demand, Limited Availability


Tennis and Basketball Courts:Opportunities for Drop-In Play


Strolling and Rolling at 4MRV:Pedestrians and Cyclists on the Trails

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2016 Arlington County Bike/Ped Counts (Pyro)


Four Mile Run: Water Access a Priority


Adjacent to Community Services


Adjacent to Neighboring Businesses


Adjacent to County Facilities


Adjacent to Community Theatre


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Jennie Dean Park

*Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation, 2016; PES, 2016

Reserved Hours

per annum

Total Person Usage

Hours per annum

Adult softball (regular season/tournaments)700 21,000

Auxiliary Grass Practice Area 550 6600

Picnic Shelter 100 2000

Tennis Courts (MOSTLY WALK UP) 30 90

Basketball Courts (MOSTLY WALK UP) 2 10

SUBTOTAL 29,700

Youth Baseball (regular season) 408 9380

Youth Baseball (playoffs) 190 570

Subtotal 9950

TOTAL 39,650


Demographics of a Changing Neighborhood

10/5/2016

Parks Master Plan: Demographics

Half-Mile Study Area

MAP coming soon

Census Tracts:

• 1029.01

• 1029.02

• 1031


Population and Households

• Steady population growth of 1,212 new residents (2000-2010)

• Over last 6 years population growth of 1,643 new residents

• Current population is 12,639 as of 2015

• Estimated future growth of 70 to 80 new households annually

• Study area is projected to have 13,400 residents by 2025

*Arlington County, MWCOG TAZ projections Round 8.4, PES, 2016

Population Households

2000-2010 2010-2016 2000-2010 2010-2016

1/2 mile Market Area10.8% 13.3% 11.2% 9.6%

Arlington9.6% 9.4% 13.5% 7.5%


Population by Age within Study Area

• 3 large age-based demographic groups of park users

– Large influx of 25 to 34-year-olds

– 10% of population under the age of 10

– Benefit of groups of 35 to 44 year old households

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*ESRI, Inc. 2016, PES, 2016


Population

• Groups of age cohorts that continue to climb

• Millennials are getting older and are having children later in life

*ESRI, Inc. 2016, Census 2010; American Community Survey 2014; PES, 2016


Household Income within Study Area

• Median household income of $99,000

• 16% of residents earn more than $200,000 annually

• 16% earn less than $50,000 annually

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HouseholdDistribu onbyIncome,2016

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$50,000to$74,999

$35,000to$49,999

$25,000to$34,999

Lessthan$25,000

*ESRI, Inc. 2016; PES, 2016


One Reason Why Parking is an Issue

• More car ownership in study area compared to countywide average

• Lower percentage of residents bike or walk to work

• Increased number of residents in study area working from home

*ESRI, Inc. 2016; PES, 2016

Bicycle,WalkedorOther

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PublicTransport

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Carpooled5%

WorkedatHome4%

DroveAlone42%

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Bicycle,WalkedorOther

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Carpooled6%

WorkedatHome3%

DroveAlone57%

Half-mileAreaArlington County Half-mile Area

Race and Ethnicity within Study Area

• Historically, Nauck has been an African-American community

• African-American households represent 23% in contrast to County average of 9%

• Hispanic households represent 21% in contrast to 6% average countywide

*ESRI, Inc. 2016, Census 2010; American Community Survey 2014; PES, 2016


Recreation Capacity Issues in Arlington County

• Facility reservations increased 11% between FY ’13 and FY‘14

• Class registration climbed by 34% over 3 years (FY’11 - ’14)

• Youth sport sign-ups increased by 33% between FY’11 and ’14

• DPR waitlist continues to expand, e.g., aquatics/gymnastics has a waitlist of 789 people

• Fields at capacity:

– 37 lighted fields

– 9 diamond

– 15 rectangle


Indicators of Demand on Capacity

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Parks Master Plan: Demand

*Arlington County POPS User Survey 2015

Top Priorities for Recreation

How 4MRV Differs:

• Higher demand for indoor facilities

• Higher demand for outdoor rectangular and diamond fields

• Higher demand by parents and caregivers for additional playgrounds

Countywide Priorities:

Outdoor Facilities• Hiking Trails, • Natural Areas and Wildlife

Habitats, Paved Multi-Use TrailsIndoor Facilities: • Swimming Pool• Exercise and Fitness EquipmentPrograms and Activities• Nature, Fitness/Wellness

Programs• Special Events/Festivals

Parks Master Plan: Demand

Countywide Priorities How 4MRV Differs

Public Recreation Areas Serving Study Area

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Parks Master Plan: Supply

1 Lucky Run Park

2 Fort Reynolds

3 Utah Park

4Fairlington Community Center & Park

5 Shirlington Park

6 Shirlington Dog Park

7 Jennie Dean

8Four Mile Run Community Garden

9 Fort Barnard Park

10 Fort Barnard Dog Park

11 Allie S Freed Park

12 Charles Drew Community Center

13 Drew Park

14 Fort Barnard Heights Park

15 Fraser Park

16 Troy Park

17 Gunston Park

18 Nauck Park

19Walter Reed Community & Senior Center & Park

20 Douglas Park

21Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center

22 Wakefield Stadium

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Parks Master Plan: Recreational Supply

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Parks Master Plan: Recreational Supply

Saturday in the Park

Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire


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How often do you visit? At least:

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Transportation to Saturday in the Park

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Demographics of Saturday in the Park Visitors

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Saturday in the Park:What Amenities Should Be Retained at 4MRV?

What to Keep # of responses

Dog Park (including individual elements/upgrade ideas) 79

Ballfields (including upgrade) 22

Multiple Features (ballfield and other features) 12

Keep the park as it is; no changes 7

Multiple Features (dog park and other features) 5

Passive Areas (picnic, playground, open areas, stream) 5

Trails/Bike Paths 5

Multiple Features (dog park, ball fields and other features) 4

Don’t keep anything 3

Other 2


• Parking

• Upgrade restrooms

• More trees/shade

• Better walking paths, lighting, trash cans, benches

• Better drainage/runoff plan

• Clean up Four Mile Run

• Concession stand

Saturday in the Park: What to Change Overall


Saturday in the Park :What to Change in Shirlington Dog Park

GENERAL

– Size and shape

SAFETY AND QUALITY

– Control dust, litter, sanitation

– Address conflicts between dogs and runners/cyclists

ACCESS CONTROL

– Four Mile Run fencing/access

AMENITIES

– Agility type obstacles

– More water, hose wash off

– Benches, lights, picnic tables, trees


Saturday in the Park:What to Change in Active Park Areas

• Add:

– Soccer field

– Volleyball

– Fieldhouse

– Bicycle skills park

– Splash parks

• Upgrade or add:

– Baseball/softball fields

– Batting cages

– Basketball

– Exercise stations

• Refurbish or Modify:

– Add backboard and/or pickleball to tennis

– Lighting (add timers and address the glare)


Saturday in the Park:What to Change in Passive Park Areas

• Add more green space and open areas

• Add, enlarge or upgrade grilling areas and picnic pavilions

• Improve/add pathways along Four Mile Run

• Clean up Four Mile Run


Saturday in the Park:What to Add or Upgrade on Playground

Add or upgrade playground

• Add equipment for different ages

• Add baby/toddler swings

• Restrooms and water fountain closer to playground


Saturday in the Park: Additional Ideas and Suggestions

• Shoreline trail/boardwalk

• Promenade or elevated walkway with programming and links to nearby businesses (e.g. New York City High Line)

• Combine an indoor field house with a parking structure

• Combine parking structure with turf field on top floor

• Open community areas (farmer’s market, etc.)

• Public art incorporated into park design

• Space for food trucks and taqueria


Saturday in the Park: Takeaways from Park Users

• ¾ of all users drive to the park with two or more passengers

• Younger, more diverse users

• Strong support for dog park and diamond fields

• Interest noted in

• Active indoor uses

• Creating a shoreline promenade

• An elevated outdoor space

• Walking paths and quality passive green spaces

• Integrate parking structure with potential active uses


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