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Cooper Park – Parking Lot Redesign and Replacement
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Engagement Update and Timeline
A public input meeting was held on Thursday, June 18th, from 5 to 7 pm, during the Traveling Beer Garden's visit to Cooper Park. The following design was presented to over 60 neighbors and visitors. Overall, people were favorable of the design.
Final designs will be ready by the beginning of 2027. Construction funding will be applied for in the 2027 budget cycle and available to be spent in the 2028 season.
Project Description
The asphalt pavement in the northwest corner of Cooper Park was originally constructed for basketball courts. After the basketball hoops and standards were removed, over time, the court space was converted into a de facto parking lot that supports the wading pool, pavilion, and sports fields. The pavement was last rated in 2018 as an 11/100, the worst asphalt pad in the system, likely due to use other than the original design and its age.
The pavement area only has a single lane for ingress/egress, making vehicular movement very difficult at times of high use (such as a pavilion rental or on election day). Since there is ample street parking on both sides of all adjacent streets, this project would include an evaluation of reducing the pavement to what is necessary to meet the building demand only, and convert the remaining impervious area to green space (included as part of the overall design process). The local Friends group has planted a pollinator garden nearby that would complement this growing green space.
An improved parking lot would also support the 60-person rental hall (used 2 times/week) and the beer garden hosted in the same space. This location is also a voting site for 2 wards.
The scope of work includes planning and design for the parking segment in Cooper Park with a new asphalt parking lot. Size to be reduced to what is needed (original asphalt was of a low-grade quality). Includes new striping, landscaping, storm, curb and gutter, and lighting, building a new shed, and removing the existing shed, parking lot entrance, and exit. A barrier to separate service vehicles and pedestrian access shall be installed. Better ADA accessibility. Signage for entrances to parks and new front entrance signage for the park.
Modification of existing playground fence to extend to the south with pedestrian gates (ornamental/black vinyl chain link – 4 height).
Engagement Update and Timeline
A public input meeting was held on Thursday, June 18th, from 5 to 7 pm, during the Traveling Beer Garden's visit to Cooper Park. The following design was presented to over 60 neighbors and visitors. Overall, people were favorable of the design.
Final designs will be ready by the beginning of 2027. Construction funding will be applied for in the 2027 budget cycle and available to be spent in the 2028 season.
Project Description
The asphalt pavement in the northwest corner of Cooper Park was originally constructed for basketball courts. After the basketball hoops and standards were removed, over time, the court space was converted into a de facto parking lot that supports the wading pool, pavilion, and sports fields. The pavement was last rated in 2018 as an 11/100, the worst asphalt pad in the system, likely due to use other than the original design and its age.
The pavement area only has a single lane for ingress/egress, making vehicular movement very difficult at times of high use (such as a pavilion rental or on election day). Since there is ample street parking on both sides of all adjacent streets, this project would include an evaluation of reducing the pavement to what is necessary to meet the building demand only, and convert the remaining impervious area to green space (included as part of the overall design process). The local Friends group has planted a pollinator garden nearby that would complement this growing green space.
An improved parking lot would also support the 60-person rental hall (used 2 times/week) and the beer garden hosted in the same space. This location is also a voting site for 2 wards.
The scope of work includes planning and design for the parking segment in Cooper Park with a new asphalt parking lot. Size to be reduced to what is needed (original asphalt was of a low-grade quality). Includes new striping, landscaping, storm, curb and gutter, and lighting, building a new shed, and removing the existing shed, parking lot entrance, and exit. A barrier to separate service vehicles and pedestrian access shall be installed. Better ADA accessibility. Signage for entrances to parks and new front entrance signage for the park.
Modification of existing playground fence to extend to the south with pedestrian gates (ornamental/black vinyl chain link – 4 height).
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Cooper Park – Parking Lot Redesign and Replacement has finished this stage
During the planning stage, we complete site surveys, and feasibility studies, and gather additional information to develop project goals, outcomes and budgets.
Envision
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With community input and inform and collect feedback from neighbors and park users for potential project solutions.
Design
Cooper Park – Parking Lot Redesign and Replacement is currently at this stage
We are currently designing the roadway, bike/pedestrian trail and stormwater management ideas. The design stage for this project encompasses several phases including concept development, design options, final design and engineering plans. Once design is complete, we develop technical renderings and construction plan documents.
Final Design
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This stage includes final design and engineering plans. Once design is complete, we develop technical renderings and construction plan documents.
Construction Ready
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During this stage requests for bids are issued and contractors are selected. Sometimes projects may wait in this stage until construction funding is secured.
Construction
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Construction is underway and will follow the construction plan - which may include several phases. During this stage facility and road closures may be needed.
In Use
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The project is open to the public for use.
Close Out
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Construction has ended and final reviews are underway.
