2016 Metro Parks and Greenways

Master Plan

October 2016 Public Meeting No. 2

PLAN toplay

SUPPORTING PROJECT PARTNERS

METRO PARKS AND GREENWAYS MASTER PLAN 2016

Agenda

Hawkins Partners

of the residents Presentation: •  Update on Master Planning Process •  Summary of Public Engagement •  Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles •  Value of Parks as Infrastructure •  Needs Assessment Highlights •  Level of Service (LOS) Mapping •  Preliminary Recommendations

o  LAND o  FACILITIES o  PROGRAMS

•  Next Steps o  Operations o  Finance

Interactive Discussion:

•  Open House Stations

MISSION, VISION, GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Mission and Vision Metro Parks

§ Mission Statement:

It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to equitably and sustainably provide everyone in Nashville with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation and conservation.

§  Vision: Nashville’s parks and greenways offer life‐enriching everyday experiences that are central to the city’s identity as a green, active, diverse, creative, thriving, and healthy community.

Guiding Principles Metro Parks

§ Open to All

§  Relevant and Diverse

§  Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

§  Green

§  Strategic and Productive

§  Safe

§  Uniquely Nashville

§  Transparent

§  A Good Investment

VALUE OF PARKS and GREENWAYS

Enhanced Property

Value

Reduced Stormwater

Air Pollution Removal

by Vegetation

Tourism Spending

Improved Health of Residents

Value of Parks and Greenways

Recreational Use by

Residents

Parks and Greenways Value

Benefit Category Total (2016$) Enhanced property value Total additional property value $200,000,000 Additional annual property tax $2,150,000 Stormwater retention value $16,900,000 Air pollution removal value $3,660,000 Tourism value $116,000,000 Recreational use value $69,500,000 Human health value $27,500,000

NEEDS ASSESSMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Changing Demographics Needs Assessment Highlights

§  Issues Identification q  Public Meetings q  Telephone and Web-based Surveys

§  Identify Current and Projected Underserved Areas of Davidson County

§  Recreation Trends Analysis

§  Peer City Benchmarking – Comparing Nashville to Other Similar U.S. cities

Expression of Need Needs Assessment Highlights

EXPRESSED NEEDS

COMPARATIVE NEEDS

NORMATIVE NEEDS

LATENT NEEDS

PRIORITY NEEDS

ü  Review of Peer City Standards

ü  Evaluation of National Recreation Trends

ü  National Best Practices

ü  Existing Use Patterns ü  Agency Partner Interviews ü  Community Meetings ü  Department Interviews

ü  Community Meetings ü  Telephone Survey ü  Community Online

Surveys ü  Demographic Trends

QUANTITATIVE QUALITATIVE

NEEDS ASSESSMENT PUBLIC INPUT EXAMPLES

§  64% visit parks at least once or twice per month

§  15% don’t use parks or facilities for the following reasons:

Frequency of Use Telephone Survey Top Findings

Don't have time

Just not interested

Too far away/not

Physical limitations

Safety/security reasons

Other

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23%

15%

16%

6%

10%

Relax/enjoy nature Walk, run, hike or ride a bicycle

Play golf Sports activity

Swimming Participate in a program

Family outing, such as picnics Dog park

Fitness center/weight training Concert or festival

Other Don't know

22% 43%

2% 7%

1%

2% 8%

4% 2% 2%

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Most Popular Uses of Parks and Greenways Telephone Survey Top Findings

§  21% have participated in a Parks program

§  88% rate the quality as excellent or good.

Programs Telephone Survey Top Findings

§  49% agree that Metro Parks should increase program fees so that specific users are paying a bigger share of costs.

§  77% agree that Metro should provide additional funding to Parks to approach the national funding average.

§  94% support preserving more green space and acquiring additional property for new parks and greenways.

§  65% favored new investment at existing parks and facilities versus developing new facilities.

Funding + Investment Telephone Survey Top Findings

COMMUNITY SURVEY Qualitative Needs Categories

COMMUNITY SURVEY Qualitative Needs Categories

FACILITY USER SURVEYS Qualitative Needs Categories

§  71% of respondents visit the facility weekly or daily

§  People participate most frequently:

•  Walk, bike, bike, or run on trails or greenways (44%)

•  Programs or classes (39%)

•  Exercise / work out (29%)

§  72% rate the quality of programs above as excellent.

§  What would they change? The top theme was to have more programs/classes offered at more times.

FACILITY USER SURVEYS Qualitative Needs Categories

§  94% said user fees have not prohibited participating in a program.

§  92% usually drive to the facility they visit. They said they live too far to walk or bike.

§  The 4 most important public services provided:

•  Fitness, health, and wellness opportunities •  Recreation opportunities

•  A safe place for kids and teens

•  Public education (nature classes, homework help, etc)

GREENWAY SURVEYS Qualitative Needs Categories

§  Top ways people use greenways:

•  Exercise (93%)

•  Enjoy nature (80%) •  Spending time with friends (45%)

§  62% would use a combination of cycling or walking plus public transit if more greenways connected to transit stops.

§ What are obstacles that limit or prohibit use as transportation:

•  Lack of sidewalks and/or bikeways to get to a greenway (60%) •  No greenway route to where I need to go (55%) •  No greenway close to my house (51%)

Public Meeting Input: Spending Priorities Expression of Need

Athletic Facilities

Arts Programs & Facilities

Outdoor Recreation

Fitness Classes & Workout Facilities

Natural & Open Space Preservation

Historic Resource Preservation

Greenways & Trails

Community & Nature Centers

Outdoor Facilities

Golf

Pools & Spray Parks

Special Events Spaces

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LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) MAPPING

LOS – “by the numbers” Level of Service

Arrived at preliminary goals by:

•  Looking at how well the system is already doing

•  Comparing against benchmarking cities

•  Analyzing public input and identifying priorities

•  Looking at projected growth rate of the population

•  Examining level of recreation experience

LOS – “by the numbers” Level of Service

§  Park Categories – based on function and service areas

•  Pocket Park – up to 3 acres

•  Neighborhood – 3 to 20 acres

•  Community – 20 to 100 acres

•  Regional - 100 + acres

•  Specialty and Signature Parks

§  2016 = 678,413 population

§  2026 = 774,310 population

Park Type 2016 Nashville Current Service Level based upon population Peer Cities Current Service Level based upon population

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playgrounds):< 3 acres 0.12 acres per 1,000 Austin Denver

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Neighborhood Parks: 3 - 20 acres 0.83 acres per 1,000

Austin Charlotte/Mecklenburg

Denver Louisville

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acres per acres per acres per acres per

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Community Parks: 20 - 100 acres 1.77 acres per 1,000

Charlotte/Mecklenburg Denver

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Regional Parks: 100 + acres 28.10 acres per 1,000

Austin Charlotte/Mecklenburg

Denver Louisville

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Signature Parks 0.26 acres per 1,000        

Special Use Park (incl. sports) 1.09 acres per 1,000 Austin Denver

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LOS Mapping: Pocket Parks Level of Service

LOS Mapping: Neighborhood Parks Level of Service

LOS Mapping: Community Parks Level of Service

LOS Mapping: Regional Parks Level of Service

LOS Mapping: Multi-Purpose Paved Trails Level of Service

LOS Mapping: Unpaved Trails / Hiking Trails Level of Service

LOS Mapping: Downtown Park Pressure Level of Service

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pressureBicentennial Capitol Mall State Park 51.40 6919 7.43 moderateChurch Street Park 0.28 5483 0.05 very highCommerce Center Park 0.31 5005 0.06 very highCumberland Park 12.94 357 36.25 moderatePublic Square Park 6.01 6632 0.90 very highRiverfront Park 21.99 7066 3.11 highWalk of Fame Park 2.67 5442 0.49 very highPopulation figure includes a 2.14 multiplier to take into account weekday commuters who work in downtown Nashville.

①  Land (Parks and Greenways)

②  Facilities

③  Programs ④  Operations & Maintenance (Part 4) ⑤  Funding (Part 4)

Preliminary Recommendations System-wide

PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS:

LAND

Update Park Typologies Preliminary Land Recommendations

§  Size o  Pocket Parks: up to 3 acres o  Neighborhood Parks: 3 to 20 acres o  Community Parks: 20 to 100 acres o  Regional Parks: 100+ acres o  Specialty Parks: n/a o  Signature Parks: n/a

§  Service Area and Access §  Facilities and Amenities §  Maintenance and Operations

Church Street Park (Mini Park)

Shelby Bottoms Park and Greenway (Regional Park)

Park Land Recommendation by Type Preliminary Land Recommendations

      2026 Facility Standards

Park Type Recommended Service Levels: Revised for Local Service Area

Additional Facilities/ Amenities Needed

              Pocket Parks (incl. school

playgrounds):< 3 acres 0.15 acres per 1,000 37 Acre(s)

Neighborhood Parks: 3 - 20 acres 1.00 acres per 1,000 226 Acre(s)

Community Parks: 20 - 100 acres 2.00 acres per 1,000 379 Acre(s)

Regional Parks: 100 + acres 28.10 acres per 1,000 3,187 Acre(s)

Signature Parks 0.40 acres per 1,000 141 Acre(s)

Special Use Park (incl. sports) 1.50 acres per 1,000 440 Acre(s)

Greenway corridors 1.00 acres per 1,000 130 Acre(s) Total Park Acres 34.15 acres per 1,000 4,541 Acre(s)

Land Bank 2.53 acres per 1,000 290 Acre(s) Total Acres 36.68 acres per 1,000 4,830 Acre(s)

Additional acreage target 2026:

§  Pocket Parks: 37 acres

§  Neighborhood Parks: 226 acres

§  Community Parks: 379 acres

§  Regional Parks: 3,187

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Park Land Service Areas Preliminary Land Recommendations

Greenway System Infrastructure Preliminary Land Recommendations

§  Increase Connectivity for Multi-Modal Transportation

§  Increase Access to Outdoor Recreation for

Health and Wellness §  Protect Open Space, Natural Resources, Wildlife

Habitat and Waterways §  Utilize Greenways, Trails and Open Space

System as an Economic Generator §  Develop New Tools to Acquire Land and Right

of Way for Expansion of Greenway Network

Greenway System Infrastructure Preliminary Land Recommendations

§  Establish New Corridors: Transportation connections and new generators

o  Downtown Loop o  Mid-Town Loop o  Tourism & Cultural Trails

§  Make Key Connections: Major bridges and boardwalks

o  Opry Mills Connector (Shelby Bottoms & Stones River) o  Brookmeade Park to Bells Bend: Ped bridge and/or ferry o  Neely’s Bend to Stones River: Ped bridge and/or ferry

§  Finish the Water Corridor Trails: Segments to fill gaps and improve recreation & transportation

o  Cumberland River o  Mill Creek o  Harpeth River o  Richland Creek

o  Seven Mile o  Stones River o  White Creek

o  Regional Connections

o  Underserved Areas

PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS: FACILITIES

Top Unmet Needs Preliminary Facility Recommendations

1.  Paved multi-use trails 2.  Unpaved trails 3.  Picnic shelters 4.  Recreation / Fitness Centers 5.  Playgrounds 6.  Dog parks 7.  Aquatic facilities 8.  Historic sites 9.  Community gardens 10. Canoe / kayak access 11.  Park cafes and concessionaires in parks 12. Multi-purpose fields

Current Service and Highest Needs Preliminary Facility Recommendations

Amenity: 2016 Inventory - Developed Facilities Recommended Service Level 2026 Facility Standards

Nashville Nashville Current Service Level based upon population

Recommended Service Levels: Revised for Local Service Area

Additional Facilities/ Amenities Needed

OUTDOOR AMENITIES:                   Reservable Shelters 60 1.00 site per 11,014 1.00 site per 10,000 17 Sites(s)

Soccer Fields 67 1.00 field per 9,863 1.00 field per 8,000 30 Field(s) Multi-Purpose Fields (Football, Cricket,

Lacrosse) 16 1.00 field per 41,302 1.00 field per 15,000 36 Field(s)

Adult Ball Fields 52 1.00 field per 12,708 1.00 field per 12,000 13 Field(s) Youth Ball Fields 34 1.00 field per 19,436 1.00 field per 10,000 43 Field(s) Basketball Courts 28 1.00 court per 23,601 1.00 court per 7,000 83 Court(s)

Tennis Courts 147 1.00 court per 4,495 1.00 court per 4,495 25 Court(s) Playgrounds 156 1.00 site per 4,236 1.00 site per 3,500 65 Site(s) Dog Parks 7 1.00 site per 94,405 1.00 site per 50,000 8 Site(s) Skate Park 2 1.00 site per 330,418 1.00 site per 70,000 9 Site(s)

Sand Volleyball 5 1.00 site per 132,167 1.00 site per 30,000 21 Site(s) Paved Multi-Use Trails 80 0.12 miles per 1,000 0.25 miles per 1,000 114 Mile(s)

Unpaved Trails/ Hiking Trails 66 0.10 miles per 1,000 0.12 miles per 1,000 27 Mile(s) Mountain Bike Trails 23 0.03 miles per 1,000 0.05 miles per 1,000 16 Mile(s)

Equestrian Trails 17 0.03 miles per 1,000 0.04 miles per 1,000 14 Mile(s) Outdoor Pools 4 1.00 site per 165,209 1.00 site per 50,000 11 Site(s)

INDOOR AMENITIES:                  

Community Center/Recreation/Gymnasium/Fitness Facility (Square Feet) 750,069.00 1.14 SF per person 1.50 SF per person 411,396 Square Feet

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§  Install picnic shelters in prioritized areas of Unmet Need

§  Install in existing parks to align with types of amenities recommended within park types, as well as in linear parks (greenways), and new parks.

Rec Service Level: 1site / 10,000 residents 2026 target: Add 17 picnic shelters

#3 Picnic Shelters Preliminary Facility Recommendations

Preliminary Facility Recommendations

§  Update Recreation Center categories Updates to:

o  Square footages o  Amenities at centers

§  Improve efficiency and productivity of square footage in existing centers.

** Additional centers must be strategically placed and be financially sustainable.

#4 Recreation Centers

Rec Service Level: 1.50 sf per resident 2026 target: Add 411,396 sf

Update Kinds of Recreation Centers Preliminary Facility Recommendations

§  Neighborhood Recreation Centers

§  Community Centers

§  Multi-generational Regional Centers

§  Field House/SportsPlex

§  Nature Centers

§  Specialty Centers o  Senior Centers o  Art Centers o  Performing Art Centers

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#5 Playgrounds Preliminary Facility Recommendations

§  Utilize schools to fill gaps in playground service.

§  Revisit agreement

with schools to ensure it’s a win-win.

Rec Service Level: 1site / 3,500 residents 2026 target: Add 65 playgrounds

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Transect Dog Parks

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#6 Dog Parks Preliminary Facility Recommendations

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Rec Service Level: 1dog park / 50,000 residents 2026 target: Add 8 dog parks

§  Need for more cost effective ways to deliver these facilities.

§  Build regional indoor pools that accommodate flexible and diverse uses.

§  Implementation must be strategic and financially sustainable.

§  Build facilities that accommodate tournaments

#7 Aquatic Facilities Preliminary Facility Recommendations

Recommendation: 1site / 50,000 residents 2026 target: 11 facilities

§  Establish goals for each historic facility:

•  Visitation

•  Programmatic

•  Operational

§  For each specific facility determine the operations and maintenance costs. Align with level of service identified from the goals.

§  Explore adaptive reuse at certain facilities to expand offerings.

#8 Historic Sites Preliminary Facility Recommendations

§  Very popular in other parts of the country and also scored high in the needs assessment

§  Partnerships with NGO groups; study

further to better understand need and capacity

§  Focus on areas where neighborhood

interest and organizational support is high.

#9 Community Gardens Preliminary Facility Recommendations

§ Develop a Blueway Plan to guide and prioritize water access, and identify adventure recreation as a core service.

§  Prioritize access points along existing and future greenways & parks.

§  Expand the access network through partnerships (TDOT & USACE).

§  Seek opportunities to meet adventure recreation needs through outside providers & partners.

#10 Canoe & Kayak Access Preliminary Facility Recommendations

§  Identify existing spaces in parks for early implementation.

§ Opportunity to further activate and promote parks.

§  Food services attract visitors to the parks and also add a social element.

#11 Park Cafes & Concessionaires in Parks Preliminary Facility Recommendations

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#12 Multi-Purpose Fields Preliminary Facility Recommendations

Rec Service Level: 1site / 15,000 residents 2026 target: expand by 36 fields

Field House / SportsPlex Add 1 field house in the county to expand service. Recommended size: 150,000 sf.

Golf Courses Improve productivity of select courses by diversifying programs and amenities.

Wave Pool Increase visitation by adding a new feature/amenity every 3-5 years.

Field Sports Complex Add 1 regional tournament complex.

Specialty Facilities Preliminary Facility Recommendations

PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS: PROGRAMS

Recommendations Overview Preliminary Program Recommendations

§  Focus on expanding programs: •  Expand hours and days available

including more opportunities over the weekend.

§  Expanded program offerings are directly

linked to available funding for staffing, operations, and facilities.

§  As funding capacity is increased raise

program awareness through promotion and marketing

1.  Outdoor Recreation programs

2.  Exercise / Work-out classes

3.  Health & Wellness programs

4.  Art programs

5.  Summer Enrichment programs

6.  After school programs

Highest Unmet Needs Preliminary Program Recommendations

§  Expand existing outdoor recreation program offerings:

•  Offer programs across Nashville’s

diverse geography

•  Continue to expand focus on outdoor recreation youth programming

•  Expand program delivery methods through partnerships, outreach, equipment rentals, outfitters and off-site trips.

Outdoor Recreation Preliminary Program Recommendations

Nature Programs Preliminary Program Recommendations

§  Increase outreach programming by bringing nature programs and environmental education out and into communities (i.e. facility extension programs)

§  Engage volunteers and partner with outfitters / contractors to expand and optimize services

Community Program Improvements

§  Increase capacity (with funding) and then promotion of program offerings

§  Focus on: •  Exercise/Workout classes •  Health & Wellness classes •  Summer Enrichment •  After school programs

§  Fully utilize existing spaces to expand programs to meet user demand

Preliminary Program Recommendations

Senior Programs Preliminary Program Recommendations

§  Launch a senior programs initiative with dedicated staff and dedicated funding.

§  Provide active and passive program options to address the diverse needs of seniors spanning a 40 year age range.

Visual & Performing Arts Programs Preliminary Program Recommendations

§  Expand arts programming into more recreation centers in the community.

§  Where strong interest exists, provide programming in available space.

§  Broaden the use of partners/contractors to deliver programs.

B-Cycle Program

§  Expand the B-Cycle program in parks and along greenways to encourage recreation and transportation:

•  Set a goal to have a B-Cycle station on every major greenway route.

•  Work with the Downtown Partnership and other Metro Agencies in increasing B-Cycle by fourfold by 2017 as recommended in GU 2020.

Preliminary Program Recommendations

§  Partner with Not-for-Profits, volunteers, and third parties to program and activate downtown parks.

§  Increase intentional program space for

passive, self-selecting programming (such as table tennis, bocce, food service, board games, etc.), and a variety of seating types.

§  Develop a strategy to include

opportunities for more refreshments (food and drink) in urban parks.

Urban Park Programming Preliminary Program Recommendations

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