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Home My WebLink AboutComprehensive Park Recreation and Open Space Plan (6/1/1992) - = - - - - - COMPREHENSIVE PARK - - RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN ..... - - = - = - - - = - = - - - = RENTON, WASHINGTON II - = - ..- ... ... -- - - = - = - = - = - - ::A L on Range Plan for Parks and g : Leisure•Se ry ce V �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII RENTON, WASHINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN A LONG RANGE PLAN FOR PARKS AND(LEISURE SERVICES June 1, 1992 TO: The Residents of Renton FROM: JC Draggoo &Associates SUBJECT: Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan DATE: June 1, 1992 We are pleased to submit this report entitled,"Renton Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan". This plan will help guide the future decisions on recreation services and facilities in Renton. While this document is the end resilt of a lengthy process, it is equally important to recognize the steps and method used to develop the plan. Many people, including the City staff, the Park and Recreation Plan Advisory Committee and Board of Park Commissioners others all worked together to develop this plan. With the City undergoing rapid pressures of growth, the need to acquire park land while it is available is critical. Many excellent park sites have already been lost to development and every week brings fewer opportunities. In fact, it is our opinion that there is very little time left in which to acquire additional neighborhood and community park sites for the future residents of Renton. The City currently has an excellent park and recreation program. It offers a broad range of recreation programs and the existing park system is well planned and maintained. It is now time for the City to branch out from the traditional services it has previously offered and begin to provide unique park facilities and recreation programs. The opportunities exist. This plan provides the direction and describes how it is to be done and how it is to be funded. While the plan may be somewhat bold in terms of its recommendations, it is a plan that is affordable. But it won't develop''on its own. It will take a strong commitment on the part of the City to see it developed. PLANNING TEAM City of Renton Parks and Recreation Department 200 Mill Street, Renton,Washington 98055 Telephone (206)235-2568 MAYOR Earl Clymer CITY COUNCIL Kathy Koelker-Wheeler Council President Bob Edwards Council Member Toni Nelson Council Member -__ Richard M. Stredicke Council Member Jesse Tanner Council Member • Nancy L. Mathews Council Member Timothy J. Schlitzer Council Member BOARD OF PARKS COMMISSIONERS Robert Larsen Commission Member Robert Logue Commission Member Joan Moffatt Commission Member Ronald Regis Commission Member Ester Weathers Commission Member PARK AND RECREATION PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Gary Kohlwes Superintendent of Schools Kay Johnson Renton Chamber of Commerce Ron Snow School Administrator Sam Chastain Renton Park and Rec. Director Robert Logue Chairman Parks Board Jake Zier Senior Citizens Yeer Thompson Citizen Tim and Kim Searing Trails Committee Jerry Edlund Art Commission Gerd Schmidt Soccer Association Sandy Pauley Little League STAFF John Webley Community Services Administrator Sam Chastain Park and Recreation Director Bill Hutsinpiller Recreation Manager Jim Sheppard Facilities Manager CONSULTANT JC Draggoo&Associates 1730 S.W. Skyline Boulevard, Portland Oregon 97221 Telephone (503) 297-1005 � I, TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I INTRODUCTION The Need for Leisure Services I-1 Need for Updating the 1984 Park&Rec Master Plan I-1 Public Involvement in the Planning Process I-2 Environmental Impacts I-2 SECTION II THE SETTING Regional Location II-1 Planning Area II-2 Landforms! II-3 Climate II-6 Fish/Wildlife II-6 Population II-6 Land Use II-8 SECTION III EXISTING RECREATION FACILITIES Introduction III-1 Existing Park Area and Facilities III-3 School Recreation Areas III-15 County Recreation Sites III-17 Private Chibs/Miscellaneous Facilities III-17 Summary of Facilities III-18 SECTION IV PARK OPERATIONS AND SERVICE Organizational Structure IV-1 Administration IV-2 Recreation Service IV-2 Maintenance IV-3 Operating Budget IV-4 Community Center Operations IV-6 Golf Course Operations IV-7 Recreation Programs IV-8 Community Center Activities IV-9 Golf Course Activities IV-10 Senior Center Activities IV-10 SECTION V RECREATION DEMAND Introduction V-1 National Trends in Recreation Participation V-1 Local Random Household Survey V-6 • Public Workshop Meetings V-27 SECTION VI PARK AND FACILITY NEEDS Alternative Approaches to Identifying Demand VI-1 Park Land Needs VI-4 Specialized Facility Needs VI-16 Summary of Facility Needs VI-23 SECTION VII RECOMMENDED SERVICE LEVELS Introduction VII-1 Current Suppliers of Recreation Services VII-1 Recommended Service Levels VII-3 Goals and Objectives VII-4 SECTION VIII RECOMMENDATIONS Introduction VIII-1 Development Policies and Standards VIII-1 Plan Approach VIII-8 Recommendations for Parks, Open Space and Trail Systems VIII-9 North Planning Area VIII-11 1 East Planning Area VIII-19 Central Planning Area VIII-26 West Planning Area VIII-31 Southwest Planning Area VIII-35 South Planning Area VIII-39 Major Facilities VIII-51 Trails VIII-54 Recreation Program Recommendations VIII-59 Administration and Management Changes VIII-60 SECTION IX ACTION PLAN Introduction IX-1 Funding Sources IX-4 Project Priorities IX-7 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Regional Location Map II-1 Planning Area II-2 Landforms Map II-5 Existing Parks Map III-2 Survey Area Map V-6 Neighborhood Park Service Areas VI-7 Community Park Service Areas VI-10 Recreation Service Matrix VII-1 Recommended Service Levels VII-3 Plan Recommendations VIII-10 PREFACE This report outlines a plan for upgrading park and recreation services in the City of Renton. It includes recommendations for new park sites, open space areas, trails, . indoor facilities, recreation programs and administrative actions. Once adopted by the City Council, it will establish policies and directions for improving leisure services in the City. Specifically, the plan covers the following: 1. An analysis of existing facilities and operations in the City 2. An assessment of recreation and facility needs 3. Development and facility standards 4. Recommendation for the park system 5. Summary of the Trails Master Plan 6. Recommendations for iiidoor facilities 7. Recommendations for al dministration and management practices 8. Recommendations and strategies for funding improvements • -, 1 , • ., 06/4n-A::!.,.;_rA,,-.-r...i—.*.t, ....k 13 '(,4*. •;§;.:.±.7:,:,,;jai...,4-L.4-11-*,.---fe-":' ,. . . • • i'..0c,% 8,titp 1'`;W.1.,•'.1',,i;'ili.v; ra •,1. /.,.. t'}l l , i 0: ,i�,�...�- (, Y 1,11 1 ,,1r ' (• {• .: film:' .� p i;4,r AsZ ;vv -41-.. . 1 ' wi---_•e_ii1._ *.,,rtiviNip ---- ------____ - - - ._...--t---;:f.7.2_--,.. . . ..i• � 'r,7 = *$%-''�==�'' _. SECTION I INTRODUCTION SECTION I INTRODUCTION THE NEED FOR LEISURE SERVICES Leisure time is a relatively new concept to Americans. It wasn't too long ago that the average American worked 48 hours a week and children had daily chores. Today, most children do not have chores and people find more time to participate in =�. their favorite leisure activity. 4 l :, However, too much leisure time can be problem if riot channeled wisely. Our rapidly changing lifestyles have brought about many frustratins A • which are frequently manifested into juvenile delinquency, alcohol and drug abuse and other es of leisure time. For the younger generation, • ;5 misuse- s especially those who find it difficult to find gainful f ,. ' �� . and meaningful employment, it is a real challenge to 11 make wise use of leisure time. If Americans are provided with opportunities to use leisure time in socially and personally satisfying ways, such -- �,\l- problems can be minimized. Recreation not only provides a diversion and refreshment from the pace of our complex lives, but it also enriches our physical and mental health. NEED FOR UPDATING THE 1984 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN Since the last Park and Recreation Plan was completed in 1984, Renton has undergone a great amount of change. Large amounts of land that were once undeveloped and vacant are rapidly being converted to housing and other urban spaces. The need to preserve land now for park and open space is critical. At the present rate of growth few opportunities for acquiring public open space will be available in three to four years. The City needs to acquire land immediately. In addition to identifying new park sites, the plan recommends that the City take a new direction in providing park and recreation services. To enhance the present park system and recreation programs that it has now established, the City should begin to offer unique services and facilities that are found in the larger and more progressive communities. This change from the traditional will require more from the staff in terms of innovative planning and programming. However, the end results will be rewarding. Residents of Renton will benefit from the added services and the City will be recognized as an innovative leader in the leisure services area. I - 1 City of Renton Park. Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Introduction PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN THE PLANNING PROCESS Opportunityforpublic participation and input in the planningprocess came in a uber of ays. hey ncluded the formation of a stdy tas rce, a random household survey, public hearings, two community workshop meetings, newspaper articles, distribution of the recreation needs assessments to various libraries and community organizations and a display of the proposed plan in selected areas around the community. In addition, an Environmental Impact Statement was prepared on the plan. This process in itself required another series of meetings and distributions to various governmental and user organizations. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS To access the impacts that this plan could have on the community and the environment, an Environmental Impact Statement was prepared. This document is found under separate cover and covers both the Park and Recreation Plan and the Trails Plan. The Trails Plan is also a separate document but is summarized in this report. t (--, --,.. , - 11,,, t 7\--r-\. 1 1 N ,) \ r/n-,, _,,, lr\ 4,\'1\ .:., ' tillei 0 (VP ji li 1 i "1 : Alikmiti •---t_., - — , 1 f .0 g,r-rE----;- .-. 0, 1 Ai ,. 4 `cr/- ':-. •.A , - ,, (viTIF � ,k.,4../gIE:..i., le , ,.... ... 'Tr'4'0FM.;:.... .....--",,, ....;• , , � 1 � ils 1I . /`1 7 % -" � -arii:.;- ' 1 _ 1. 1 -1 1101- � I 2 SECTION II THE SETTING SECTION II SETTING REGIONAL LOCATION Because of its unique location, Renton serves as a major link in the regional transportation network of the area. The City of Renton is situated at the south end of the lake and provides a transportation route around Lake Washington via Interstate 405. This provides access to Interst tes 5 and 90, as well as several state highways. The geographical setting of Renton has a significant effect upon the types of recreational opportunities available! Lake Washington and the Cedar River corridor are unique natural resources that add to the overall diversity of recreational facilities. Due to the distinct topographic features and location, the city offers a variety of scenic views of Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, Lake Washington, and the Cascade Mountain Range. 1-5 -fir.. 'ur<xYr::r.":,."•:::. ^r-. Q- 1-405 • ;Lake Washington ya= : 4 BELLEVUE ''Www'• SEATTLE 1-90 RENTON KENT FEDERi `VVIXYEcsna cue AUBURN TACOMA . .M :: 1-5 HWY 167 II - 1 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Setting PLANNING AREA The planning area for this study includes all of the existing city limits of Renton plus areas within the influence of the city. The boundaries of this planning area include Southeast 69th Street on the north, Lake Washington, City of Seattle, and City of Tukwila on the west; Southeast 200th Street and Southeast 176th Street on the south; and 131st Avenue Southeast and 148th Avenue Southeast. This area consists of approximately 22 square miles of land area of which 16.1 square miles are in the city limits. • • PLANNING AREA • CITY LIMITS • 4099`� yJ2y4, •••• NE 4TH ST. • • 4f4p4.V4444. ••• -.441111111111°° • • . CITY LIMITS r_m 3 • PLANNING AREA II -2 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Setting LANDFORMS The surface land in the Renton area was shaped primarily by continental glaciers of the last ice age. The glaciers scoured out deep valleys and left irregular plateaus and buttes. These valleys have since been filled by alluvial material deposited by the Cedar River and other streams. Downtown Renton is situated on a floodplain of the Cedar River, 20-30 feet above sea level. This location is where the Cedar River empties into Lake Washington. To the east, south and west, slopes rise to Oevations of 300 to 400 feet above sea level. The buttes are undulating, with slopes generally less than 10%. The area between the valley floor and the buttes are ringed with steep hillsides,which have slopes of 25% to 45%. The City of Renton can be divided into four distinct regions. These are the Valley Basin, West Hills, South Hills and East Hills. Each of these is described below: Valley Basin The Valley Basin consists of the lowlands surrounding the Green River and Cedar River as well as downtown Renton. These areas can be best described as floodplain areas with elevations less than 100 feet above sea level. The make-up of the area is composed of the Green River Valle, Maplewood, and North and South Renton Neighborhoods. The Green River Valley neighborhood is primarily made up of agricultural, industrial and commercial uses,with little land devoted to residential developments. This area is anticipated to be one of the major growth areas of the city, due to the large amounts of undeveloped land. The Maplewood neighborhood is located in the Cedar River Valley, east of downtown. Development inithis area tends to be primarily residential in character with a scattering of industrial and commercial uses. The steep hillsides of the valley are heavily wooded. North and South Renton neighborhoods are physically split by the Cedar River. A majority of the North Renton neighborhood is industrial land, with a small mix of residential uses. On the other hand, the South Renton neighborhood is primarily commercial and retail. It also includes some residential areas, as well as many of the government and service buildings. West Hills The West Hills area begins at Rainier Avenue and extends west to the Seattle city limits. This area is comprised of the West Hill/Earlington Hill neighborhood. A majority of this area is composed of older residential uses bordered by a commercial district along Rainier Avenue. This neighborhood has some undeveloped parcels of land that are expected to infill over time. • II - 3 • City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Setting South Hills The South Hills area is bordered by I-405 Freeway on the north and Highway 167 on the west. These two major transportation corridors physically separate this area from 1 the rest of the city. The South Hills area is composed of the Spnngbrook/Talbot Hill, _ Rolling Hills/Benson Hills, Tiffany Park and Renton Hill neighborhoods. The South Hills region is one of the most rapidly developing areas in the City of Renton. There - are large amounts of undeveloped land that are being rapidly converted to single and multi-family residential housing. East Hills The East Hills area is composed of the East Kennydale, West Kennydale, Glencoe/Sierra Heights, Highlands, North Highlands, President Park/Honeydew and Heather Downs neighborhoods. 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Hillsides _ • .) . . . . . 1 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Setting CLIMATE Renton has a relatively mild and temperate climate,which is heavily influenced by its proximity to Puget Sound. The abubdance of moist marine air keeps the temperature mild year round. The average summer temperatures range in the seventies, and during the winter the temperatures are mostly in the mid-forties. Annual precipitation is moderate and averages about 40 inches a year. Because of the manne influence and low elevation, snowfall rarely occur in the Renton area. FISH/WILDLIFE Fish species found in the Cedar River system and Lake Washington include large numbers of Sockeye and Chinook Salmon. The Cedar River has special significance to the area because it is extensively used for fish passage, spawning and rearing. Fish species that are present in the Renton area include Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout and Whitefish. There are many types of wildlife species found in the Renton area. This includes the Black-tailed Deer, beaver, raccoon, muskrat, fox, opossum, skunk and other small mammals. There is a substantial population of waterfowl that includes Mallard and Pintail ducks and geese. POPULATION According to the State Office of Financial Management, Renton's 1989 population was estimated to be about 38,480. Over the last nine years, the city has grown at an average rate of 800 people per year or about 24% for that period. However, in the last two years the annual rate has been slightly higher with approximately 1500 people added annually. This recent growth trend is expected to continue for the next few years. Most of the growth is attributed to the expanding commercial airline industry. Table 1 found on the next page shows the population growth for the City of Renton as well as for King County. The population growth between 1950 and 1990 grew faster than the County as a whole. II - 6 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Setting Table 1 Historical Population Growth 1910-1990 City of Renton Year City of Per cent King Per cent Renton Increase County Increase 1910 2,740 284,638 1920 3,301 20.5% 389,273 36.8% 1930 4,062 23.0% 463,517 19.1% 1940 4,488 10.5% 540,980 16.7% 1950 16,039 257.4% 732,992 35.5% 1960 18,453 15.1% 935,014 27.6% 1970 25,878 46.3% 1,156,633 23.7% 1980 31,031 19.9% 1,269,898 9.8% 1990 * 40,000 28.9% 1,474,900 16.1% Source: City of Renton Planning Department Source: Estimate Washington State Department of Finance * Estimated population Table 2 shows the population growth by year for the 1980 decade. As can be seen, the greatest rate of increase has occurred after 1987. Overall, the growth rate has averaged about 2.6%per year for the 1980 decade. Table 2 Population Growth 1980-1990 City of Renton Year Population %Change 1980 31,031 1981 32,200 +3.8% 1982 33,100 +2.8% 1983 32,700 -1.2% 1984 33,340 +2.0% 1985 34,030 +2.1% 1986 34,460 +1.3% 1987 35,360 +2.6% 1988 36,940 +4.5% 1989 38,480 +4.2% 1990 40,000 +4.0% Source: City of Renton Planning Department II - 7 City of Renton Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Setting Overall, the demographic profile for Renton is similar to King County as a whole. The distribution of age groups is roughly the same,with over 40%of the population between the ages of 20 and 44. Elderly residents ape 60 and above comprise about 14.7% of the population and 7% are under the age of five. The City's ethnic composition is slightly different. Roughly 91% of the population of Renton is Caucasian,whereas King County as a whole is about 88% Caucasian, the difference being a lower than average percentage of black residents within the Renton area. Renton income levels are slightly lower than in King County. In 1980, the mean household income was $22,316 compared to $24,258 for King County. The median education level of the residents is four years of high school. Education levels often reflect the skill of the work force, as well as income and recreational needs. In 1980, only 16% of the Renton residents had completed four or more years of college. This directly correlates with the occupation distribution. The largest category of employment is manufacturing, followed by wholesale and trade, professional and service. Population Forecast The most important factor that will influence the demand for recreation facilities is new population growth. For forecasting purposes the planning area was used as the population base. Utilizing information from several sources, a forecast of existing and future population for the planning areas is shown below. Table 3 Population Projections 1990-2020 Renton Planning Area Year Population 1990 69,200 2000 84,200 2020 113,600 Source: Puget Sound Council of Governments Source:JCD&Associates LAND USE Renton has an interesting distribution of land uses. The core or central business district of Renton is located south of Lake Washington, along the Cedar River This area is predominantly commercial with a mixture of high and low density residential uses surrounding the CBD. Along the shore of Lake Washington and adjacent to the Renton Airport, is one of the City's major industrial areas. The other area that is emerging as a prime industrial location is the Green River Valley. II -8 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Setting The residential areas are predominantly found on the upland areas surrounding the city along the west, south and east hills. Higher density housing is usually concentrated along the major transportation corridors of the city. In terms of land use, the largest category of acreage is residential followed by vacant lands. Roughly, 76% of the existing land use in the city is developed. However, some of this land is used for public utilities,which have some opportunity for further development. Of the 24% that remains undeveloped, approximately 65%is zoned for residential use and 23% is zoned for industrial use. As a practical point, some of this land is undevelopable because the area is either steep slopes or wetlands. As a result, the land that is suitable for active park land is substantially less. 2 . , 7 -) —� • ,. vi, r,r ._.,y II . 7 to 1,t ir).64, 41 J.,.,r . . -'r i-.^ s— �i-�/f/� • -- _ ilvti ' '/��j�7,N lle .ate'_ 6.'1111164tit, Ns ,--_' ii% ;�)• � ./ / ,' 0./ti..,0 I-.\ ,`-�\ II -9 SECTION III EXISTING RECREATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES SECTION III EXISTING RECREATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES INTRODUCTION The City of Renton is the primary provider of park and recreation services in the Renton planning area. This includes parks, indoor facilities, open space areas and recreation programs. Other suppliers that provide service include King County and several private enterprises. In this section both public and private recreational areas and facilities are identified for the study area. Shown below is a summary of park facilities currently offered in the Renton area: Table 4 Summary of Park and Open Space Areas Renton Planning Area City Facilities Acres Neighborhood Parks 74.46 Community Parks 21.29 Regional Parks 55.33 Open Space Areas 214.32 Linear Parks 25.15 Special Use Parks 255.20 TOTAL 645.75 County Parks Neighborhood Parks 27.50 Community Parks 19.70 Open Space 145.70 TOTAL 192.90 TOTAL PARKS AND OPEN SPACE 838.65 Acres III - 1 • . . , . . . , 1 f/ MERCER 1' 1 IN I �,/ o 'lI ISLAND CY I1 (,1, ,(_ . - \I f` .�.. a IHazlewood Park `\ / . �f� J. ;` ip/ y — . • Kennydale Beach Park ' I-.. : . . , pia . :. _'. /, .: -= , f I- , -,- •Z_Ls`..I. ,May Creek Park • sr • 9 �ti .•"M � _ '�'` Sigma Heights Park , • _ - 'l #' ..Kennydale Lions Park...:4-- r tR` Glencoe Park O '_..I. ,QS.'.a)o u'ta;Y +' ?l .__' , a�:Y -.-._-�'�., .•� H. FL .., Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park l 0,�,u... i_.; j •••��Ullwi�ryi off o;;,�p"i � � �s •"�f ;EL•;1.. Q:. ,-1 ,.. 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[ ..:'' 1 gam ..Ny, • Ypin I I- .- . . t='•:,•;ir-F '1 Renton Park i /• li i i '�p j • ;' 7 6_ •I c--='Ti 1 i', ; . „ — -- -;T:-1- -: 1--,,,,,..i. .,7-';1 q1� . ! • . . ,i( •�: _ , 1 ! 1_ 7, 1 _•_., , 1 , . \ 11I I, I i '.., � . , 1 , 1 . . r CITY OF RENTON ,i E 111_ L COMPREHENSIVE 1 ,, v WF IWO' =Wn' 920E <000' ,I !I r—u---1.. .7-1....J .4+ / , ,-- I PARK RECREATION SCALE M FEET .�J /1 -i L� I l j' ., f -j',II f • i; U - _Springbrook Watershed & OPEN SPACE PLAN • ' JC DRAGGOO 7Cp&ASSOCIATES r L i -� ' gal _I '. �a ,_ �� springbrook Park • 1 i I EXISTING PARK AND , -) ( , OPEN SPACE AREAS • Existing park and open space areas • I • 1 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES PARK AREAS ACRES`:;:::> <;;. This is one of the newest parks in the system, and was acquired and developed by the City in 1980. The site is located on roughly one acre of land adjacent to Burnett Street. This park site was at one time an old railroad right of way. The site is a narrow, linear strip of land. Park improvements have been limited due to the physical constraints of the site. Existing facilities include a children's play area, a picmc area and a paved walkway. Overall, the park is in very good condition. • This 18.50 acre site is located on the north bank of Cedar River,just east of the Interstate 405 bridge. The main access is from the north, off Maple Valley Highway. The park is essentially divided into three distinct areas. The first area, located immediately off the highway, is a large playfield that is used primarily for soccer and youth baseball. Within close.proximity, there is a picnic shelter and restroom facility. The second area is the land surrounding Carco Theatre and the new Renton Community Center. The third area is lowlands adjacent to the Cedar River. Recreation facilities located along the river includes a swinumng beach,picnic area and river access points. Several parts of the park are still undeveloped. With Carco Theatre and the new Community Center, the park has taken on increased importance as an important cultural/recreation center. CEDAR':RIVER TRAIL.... ..:...: 2415 ACRES< ' Cedar River Trail serves as a major link between the civic center complex and other parts of the city. This linear park is a very significant part of the City's park and open space system because of its waterfront access on the Cedar River. The trail is used extensively for walking,jogging and bicycling. With the completion of the riverfront/trail system at the mouth of the Cedar River, the City now has a 1.5 urban trail system that connects Lake Washington with the civic center and Liberty Park. -- There are a variety of opportunities for both active and passive activities along this trail system. Most of the highly developed areas of this trail are found at the northern section of the trail, near Lake Washington. Facilities include a basketball court, exercise stations, boat launch, plaza, picnic area and children's play area. This is a fairly new park area and is well developed and maintained. Upstream from Liberty Park,undeveloped land offers a wide range of trail and open space opportunities. Further development of this trail system in the Cedar River Corridor will provide access to unique scenic areas, rock outcrops, steep cliffs, deep pools and other natural features. • III - 3 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services GENE COULON MEMORIAL' H` BEACP K>`:. 5` ARE Because of the lake frontage and the activities it offers, Gene Coulon Park is one of the most heavily used parks in the entire Seattle Region. In fact, over one million visitors use the park annually. The park was first acquired in 1955 and contained about 22.3 • acres of land. At that time it was known as Lake Washington Beach Park. Since then, the City has acquired additional acreage along the shoreline to bring the park to 55.33 acres. This park contains over 5,800 linear feet of waterfront along Lake Washington. Facilities at this regional park include two tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, boat launch, a major swimming beach and a large children's play area. The park also has several unique facilities including a restaurant and boat rental facility,both of which are leased out to private operators. The park is fully developed. The City is currently developing a plan to connect this park site with the Cedar River Trail via a boardwalk located over Lake Washington. Overall, the park is in excellent condition. .•...;::....:.:..... EARLINGTON` 1:54:ACRFS This 1.54 acre parcel was acquired in 1977 and is located in the west hills, off Thomas Street. For the most part, the park serves as an open space and an area for picnics, walks, children's play and a pick-up game of ball. Facilities at the park include a multi purpose basketball court, a children's playground, a multi-use grass area, and a picnic area. The park is fully developed. Overall, the park is in very good condition. The only exception is a portion of the field that has been damaged from over-use. GLENCOE PARK':';:::< .; :<: 42`ACRES' > • This small .42 acre tot lot is located on the corner of Northeast 24th Street and Anacortes Avenue. Facilities include a small open lawn area and a children's playground. This park is too small to serve as a neighborhood park,but does provide a place for local children to play. Some additional facilities could be added to the site, but it is quite limited due to its size. Some possible additions include a paved court surface and additional landscaping. III - 4 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services Highlands Park is one of the larger neighborhood parks in the city containing 9.4 acres. The park is located adjacent to Highlands Elementary School and is very open, particularly towards the street. It is bordered by single family residential housing on three sides. Facilities at the park include a multi-"use sport field, two tennis courts, a children's playground, a multi-purpose paved court and a large neighborhood center building. With the exception of the playfield, the park is in very good condition. The turf has been overused from soccer play but can be easily rehabilitated. There is room on the site for some additional facilities. JO....::.:5_:.ARK:::.:_.:; :::.:::.:;:<::>>:>;:<>::.:::;.;;:::.. ........... This park was given to the City in 1924 by D.H. Jones. It is located along the Cedar River and serves the immediate neighborhood. The park is essentially a children's playground, but serves as a very small neighborhood park for that area. The small park also serves as a place to stop along the Cedar River Trail. Facilities include river access, a picnic area, children's playground and paved walkways. The site is fully developed and offers no opportunity for further development. Overall, the park is in good condition although landscaping is quite sparse. . :........ .:...::. . :..:: ::<;::: KENNYI)ALE BEACH PARK - ::...:. :<.::::.:::.:::::>;:::>::>::::..::> Acquired in 1963, this park is one of two parks located along Lake Washington. This 1.76 acre parcel is found off Lake Washington Boulevard near the north end of the planning area. Because the site is small,parking for this park is located on an upper level requiring the user to cross Lake Washington Boulevard and the railroad tracks to reach the park. This waterfront park contains a sandy beach, a fishing pier, a bathhouse, a small piece of playground equipment and a small lawn area for picnicking. While the facility is pnmanly a waterfront park, it also serves as a neighborhood park for the surrounding residents. In general, the park is in good condition. Improvements to the park could include additional landscaping, a better railroad crossing and improvements to the bathhouse. - This 3.6 acre park is located at the corner of Northeast 24th Street and Aberdeen Avenue. The park has a nice neighborhood setting and is situated among single family houses. There is some opportunity for further expansion of the park to the north. Facilities at the park include a small activity building, a multi-use sport field, a children's playground, a basketball court and a picmc area. In general the park is in very good condition, the only exception being the parking area,which needs upgrading. III - 5 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services • RE K W This 9.0 acre site is one of the largest neighborhood parks in the city. It is quite open except for a grove of fir trees and offers a wide variety of passive and active uses. The site contains much more parking than is needed. A portion of the parking area on the north could be removed and converted to some other use. Facilities within this park include a children's playground, a picnic area with a shelter building, a basketball court, two tennis courts and a small activity building. Although the park is fully developed, there is some opportunity for other uses if the excess parking area is removed. The park is generally in very good condition, except for some turf areas that need reseeding and the picnic shelter,which needs to be replaced. LIBERTY:PARK :>.>::: • This is the oldest park in the Renton system and was acquired in 1914. It is also probably the most widely recognized and used by city residents. Currently, the trailhead for the Cedar River Trail originates in this park. Facilities in this park include two baseball/softball fields, three tennis courts, a multi- purpose paved court, an outdoor swimming pool and a children's playground. The library and the office for the Parks and Recreation Department are also located in this park. Overall, the park is in very good condition. The department office is quite old and the outdoor swimming pool is in quite poor condition. MAP EWOOID PARK 2:20 ACRES.., This 2.2 acre neighborhood park is located between Southeast 5th Street and southeast 6th Streets near the Maple Valley Highway. The site is located under the BPA power lines. Facilities at the site include a small multi-use play field, a children's playground and a picnic area. The park is fully developed and surrounded by residential housing. Overall, the site is in fair condition. MAPLE.....00. GOL...::COU12S....::.::::::::.::::::...:.::.:..::::::::::.:::::::.:::::::::::::::::::::::::.::::.:190,OQ:,.AC . . .... .... . . . . ... ......................................................................... ................................... .. ................ ... ................ The Maplewood Golf Course is located along Maple Valley Highway, about three miles upstream from the city center. The 190 acre site is a 18 hole,par 71 course of 5,800 yards. The course was recently expanded to provide additional yardage. In the very near future a new clubhouse will be developed. III - 6 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services ` ' •WOOD:ROADSTDE T' ..:MAPLE..... ...... .. .... . . This 1.3 acre park is located along the Maple Valley Highway and is adjacent to the Cedar River. The park is open to the highway and serves as a wayside stop for traveling motorists. Presently, the site is relatively undeveloped. Some additional facilities and landscaping could be added to make,the site more attractive. The existing parking lot needs to be upgraded. NORTH HTO.f.11 ANDS PARK`.N TGITBORHOOD;:CENTER::::;;:::;:;;;2.b4AC. S ....... ......... ................ ...... .. ....... ..... ..........:.`::1li'%«..;>:::::.:<::.:;:;:::.:iJ:i:';i;o:::;::.>:s>::::;:;<.;.;.;<;;::;:ii; !;::<:os;::<::::::>::'<'G:Ci:r,::Y•;:::.:.::::::;:;::< :;;::..:: - This park is located adjacent to Hillcrest Elementary School and contains about 2.64 acres of land. The site is found at th'e corner of Kirkland Avenue N.E. and Northeast 16th Street. Facilities at the park include two tennis courts, a multi-purpose paved court, a community recreation building, a small open grass play area, and a children's playground. Except for some minor maintenance problems, the park is in good condition. Some suggested improvements include repairing the entry walk to the community center - building and the exterior fence. PHILTP:ARNOLD:P:ART ::;::: .: Philip Arnold Park is located at the op of Renton Hill on a site once owned by Puget Power. The park is named after a 12 year old boy who was fatally injured in an accident • near the park. Facilities include a multi-purpose play field, two tennis courts, a multi- use paved court and a small activity center building. Overall, the ark is ve good condition. Some suggested minor improvements include the reoval of several tre stumps, reseeding turf agreas and upgrading the restroom facility. This small half-acre site is located off Harrington Street and serves primarily as a children's playground. Facilities at the park include a small open lawn area and some limited playground equipment. This park is too small to function as a neighborhood park. Improvements to the site could include additional landscaping and upgrading of the playground equipment. III - 7 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services THOMAS:'TEASDALE:::: : ; : .:1000 ACRES: Formerly called Talbot Hill Park, this park is the largest of all the neighborhood parks in the Renton system. The park is situated adjacent to Talbot Hill Elementary School off S. 23rd Street. Facilities at the park include a multi purpose play field, a basketball court, a multi use paved court, a children's playground, and small activity building. In general, the site is in good condition. Several areas require reseeding and stump removal. The backstop area needs a paved surface between the fence and dugouts. • .T'..` . 'T •ILLO •:.>:.>:ERV:::;Ik.::: > > ' AT,3O:.::.::. .. .....��5. Vf�TR This park is located over a covered water reservoir which is found at the corner of Shattuck and South 19th streets. The site is mostly open with limited landscaping. A small parking area is located nearby. Some additional activities could be accommodated on the site although it is still a small park site. Facilities include three tennis courts, three pickleball courts and a restroom facility. Overall, this park is in very good condition. >>: :::: :: > ::: This seven acre park is located at the corner of Lake Youngs Way and Kirkland Avenue. This park has a nice setting within a residential neighborhood. Facilities at the park include two tennis courts, a multi-purpose play field, a basketball court, a children's playground and a small activity building. The park is in very good condition. Improvements could include the construction of a paved walkway, remodeling of the activity building/restroom, reseeding of selected turf areas, and the removal of several stumps. Tonkin Park is primarily a landscaped area located in downtown at the intersection of Houser and Williams Streets. The,park is named after Silas Tonkin,who started one of the first general stores in the city. It is triangular in shape and contains several old, large trees and a sculpture. III -8 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services <>;This 4.5 acre park is located at Windsor Way and Edmonds Street. It is found in an ideal setting for a small neighborhood park. The site contains two distinct areas: The first is the secluded small flat area,where a majority of the facilities are located. The second area is the wooded hillside which overlook the park. Nature trails are located on the hillside. Facilities at the park include a small multi-use play field, a basketball court, a children's playground area, a picnic area, and a small activity building. One of the elements that makes this park unique is the trail system that meanders through the park. Overall, the site is in good condition. Improvements to the site could include upgrading the activity building, play equipment and backstop. III .9 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services INDOOR FACILITIES • Carco Theatre is a performing arts center which seats about 300 persons. Located in Cedar River Park, it hosts a variety of cultural events including concerts, stage performances and meetings. RENTON COMMUNITY'CENTER:;:::;:.:.;:: This facility is located in Cedar River Park and was opened in 1989. The building contains about 38,000 square feet of floor space and provides a wide variety of both active and passive recreation activities. Specific spaces include a banquet room, a small warming kitchen, a jacuzzi, three racquetball courts, two large gyms, a game room, two arts and crafts rooms, and two meeting rooms. RENT N SENT R>: ENTE `• :: : ': :::: };<.:< :2` The Renton Senior Center is located on a 2.6 acre parcel at North 3rd and Burnett Streets and contains about 18,000 square feet of floor area. The center is used for a wide range of senior activities including a major nutrition program. For a senior center, it is a very large facility and is heavily used. Outside, an outdoor shuffleboard court, fountain/plaza area, a picnic area, and bocce ball court are found. Indoors, the facility has several meeting rooms, a gameroom, a lounge and a kitchen. III - 10 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services Table 5 Summary of City Parks and Facilities by Status City of Renton Site Acres Activity/Facilities DEVELOPED PARKS Burnett Linear Park 1.00 Picnic area, playground Cedar River Park 18.50 Multi-purpose field, beach, picnic area, community recreation building, performing arts center, picnic shelter Cedar River Trail 24.15 Trail system, boat launch, picnic areas, playground, basketball court, plaza, picnic shelter Earlington Park 1.54 Multi-use court, playground, picnic area, open play area Gene Coulon Beach Park 55.33 Tennis courts,volleyball, beach, fishing, picnic area, playground, restaurant, trails, boat rental, open play area, picnic shelters, swimming area Glencoe Park .42 Playground, picnic area, small open play area Highlands Park 9.40 Multi-purpose field,tennis courts, multi-use court, picnic area, playground, community center Jones Park 1.18 Fishing, picnic area, open play area, playground Kennydale Beach Park 1.76 Beach,fishing, picnic area, playground • Kennydale Lions Park 3.60 Multi-purpose field, picnic area, basketball court, playground, activity building I III - 11 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services Kiwanis Park 9.00 Multi-purpose field,tennis courts, picnic area, basketball court, playground, activity building Liberty Park 11.89 Baseball fields,tennis courts, multi-purpose court, swimming pool,fishing, picnic area, playground, trails,grandstand Maplewood Park 2.20 Multi-purpose field, picnic area, playground, multi- purpose court Maplewood Roadside Park 1.13 Fishing, picnic area North Highlands Park 2.64 Multi-use field,tennis courts, multi-purpose court, playground, neighborhood center, picnic area Philip Arnold Park 10.00 Multi-use fields,tennis courts, playground, activity building, picnic area, multi-use court Springbrook Park 16.00 Open play area,trails Sunset Court Park .50 Playground, picnic area, small open play area Thomas Teasdale Park 10.00 Multi-purpose field, picnic area, multi-use court, basketball court, activity building Talbot Hill Reservoir 2.50 Tennis courts, open play area Tiffany Park 7.00 Tennis courts, multi-purpose field, playground,activity building, picnic area Tonkins Park .29 Picnic area Windsor Hills Park 4.50 Multi-use field, basketball court, playground, picnic area, hiking trail,activity building -- Total Developed sites 194.53 acres III - 12 � I City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services UNDEVELOPED SITES Cedar River Natural Area 151.48 "Natural Zone'waterfront, riparian woodlands, steep slopes,wetlands,wildlife habitat Cedar River Property 40.00 Flat site,river frontage Heather Downs Park 4.30 Woodlands Lake Street .34 Wetlands, steep slopes Lower Talbot 4.50 Wetlands,steep slopes Renton Wetlands 20.00 Wetlands Springbrook Watershed 38.00 Woodlands Total Undeveloped Sites 258.62 acres OTHER FACILITIES Renton Senior Center 2.60 Senior facility,fountain, outdoor court, picnic area Maplewood Golf Course i 190.00 18 hole golf course, clubhouse Total Other Facilities 192.60 acres TOTAL CITY PARKS AND FACILITIES 645.74 acres III - 13 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services Table 6 Summary of City Park Areas and Facilities by Type City of Renton Park Acres Status Neighborhood Parks Earlington Park 1.54 Developed Heather Downs Park 4.30 Undeveloped Jones Park 1.18 Developed Kennydale Lions Park 3.60 Developed Kiwanis Park 9.00 Developed Maplewood Park 2.20 Developed North Highlands Park 2.64 Developed Philip Arnold Park 10.00 Developed Springbrook Park 16.00 Developed Talbot Hill Reservoir 2.50 Developed Thomas Teasdale Park 10.00 Developed Tiffany Park 7.00 Developed Windsor Hill Park 4.50 Developed TOTAL 74.46 Community Parks - Highlands Park 9.40 Developed Liberty Park 11.89 Developed TOTAL 21.29 Regional Parks Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park 55.33 Developed TOTAL 55.33 Linear Parks Burnett Linear Park 1.00 Developed Cedar River Trail 24.15 Developed TOTAL 25.15 Open Space Areas 1 Cedar River Natural Area 151.48 Undeveloped Lake Street .34 Undeveloped Lower Talbot 4.50 Undeveloped Renton Wetlands 20.00 Undeveloped Springbrook Watershed 38.00 Undeveloped TOTAL 214.32 III - 14 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services Special Use Parks Cedar River Park 18.50 Developed Cedar River Property 40.00 Undeveloped Glencoe Park .42 Developed Kennydale Beach Park 1.76 Developed Maplewood Roadside Park 1.13 Developed Maplewood Golf Course 190.00 Part. Dev. Renton Senior Center 2.60 Developed Sunset Court Park .50 Developed Tonkins Park .29 Developed TOTAL 255.20 SCHOOL RECREATION AREAS Shown below is a list of school dist ct sites located in the Renton Planning Area. Hazen High School Renton High School 4 tennis courts I 5 tennis courts 1 track 2 baseball fields 1 football field 1 football field 1 indoor pool 1 soccer field 2 baseball fields 2 softball fields 2 softball fields Lindbergh High School ' Dimmitt Middle School 3 tennis courts I 1 baseball 1 track 1 soccer 1 football field 2 tennis 1 indoor pool 1 track 1 baseball field 2 softball fields McKnight Middle School Nelson Middle School 3 baseball fields 4 baseball 1 soccer field 1 football 3 tennis courts ! 2 tennis 2 basketball courts(outdoor) 1 basketball (outdoor) 1 track 1 track Benson Hill Elementary School Bryn Mawr Elementary School 2 baseball fields 2 baseball fields 1 soccer field 1 soccer field Cascade Elementary School Campbell Hill Elementary School 2 baseball field 2 baseball field 3 soccer field ; 1 soccer field III - 15 City of Renton Park.Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services Hazelwood Elementary School Highlands Elementary School 2 baseball field 2 baseball fields 1 soccer field 1 basketball court(outdoor) Hillcrest Elementary School Honeydew Elementary School 1 baseball 2 baseball fields 1 soccer 2 soccer fields '- 1 2 basketball courts(outdoor) Kennydale Elementary School Lakeridge Elementary School 1 baseball 2 baseball fields 1 basketball (outdoor) 1 soccer field Maplewood Heights Elementary School Renton Park Elementary School 2 baseball fields 2 baseball fields 1 soccer field 1 soccer field 2 basketball courts (outdoor) Sierra Heights Elementary School Spring Glen Elementary School 3 baseball field 1 Baseball field 1 soccer field 1 soccer field 1 basketball court 2 basketball courts (outdoor) Talbot Hill Elementary School Tiffany Park Elementary School 2 baseball field 1 baseball field 2 basketball (outdoor) 1 basketball court(outdoor) Thompson Elementary School Renton Stadium 2 baseball fields 1 baseball field 1 soccer field 1 soccer field 1 basketball court (outdoor) III - 16 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services COUNTY RECREATION SITES There are three types of County parks in the Renton Planning Area. Table 7 lists the County facilities by type. Table 7 Summary of County Parks and Facilities by Type Renton Area Park Acres Status Neighborhood Parks Cascade Park 10.70 Developed Hazelwood Park 7.30 Developed Maplewood Heights Park 4.80 Developed Sierra Heights Park 4.70 Undeveloped TOTAL 27.50 Community Parks Skyway Park 19.70 Developed TOTAL 19.70 Open Space Bryn Mawr Park 4.10 Undeveloped May Creek Park 122.60 Undeveloped Renton Park 20.00 Undeveloped TOTAL 146.70 PRIVATE CLUBS/MISCELLANEOUS FACILITIES There are several private clubs and facilities located in the Renton area that provide recreational opportunities. These are listed below. Cascade Athletic Club Lap pool (3 lane),aerobics,weightroom, (4) racquetball courts Cascade Lanes 24 Bowling lanes, lounge Hillcrest Bowl 24 Bowling Lanes, lounge Kiwanis Bicentennial Air Park Airplane viewing area, sculpture III - 17 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services Lions Youth Camp Athletic field, picnic area, children's playground, camping, trails, picnicking Pacific Sports Medicine Center Aerobics,weightroom Renton Athletic Club (4)Tennis courts, (2)racquetball courts, weightroom,aerobics, basketball court SUMMARY OF FACILITIES Table 8 Summary of Existing Sports Facilities Renton Planning Area Facilities Comments BASEBALL FIELDS 2 Benson Hill Elementary School Small Fields 1 Bryn Mawr Elementary School Small Field 2 Campbell Elementary School Small Fields 2 Cascade Elementary School Small Fields 1 Cedar River Park 1 Dimmitt Middle School Small Field 2 Hazelwood Elementary School Small Fields 2 Hazen High School 2 Highlands Elementary School Small Fields 1 Highlands Park 1 Hillcrest Elementary School Small Field 2 Honeydew Elementary School Small Fields 1 Kennydale Lions 1 Kiwanis Park 2 Lakeridge Elementary School Small Fields 2 Liberty Park (2) Lighted 1 Lindbergh High School 1 Maplewood Park 3 McKnight Middle School Small Fields 4 Nelson Middle School Small Fields 1 Philip Arnold Park (1) Lighted 2 Renton High School 2 Renton Park Elementary School Small Fields 1 Skyway Park 1 Thomas Teasdale Park 2 Thompson Elementary School Small Fields 1 Tiffany Park TOTAL 44 FIELDS (3 lighted;28 small fields) III - 18 City of Renton Park,Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services Facilities Comments SOFTBALL FIELDS 1 Cedar River Park 2 Hazen High School 1 Highlands Park 1 Kennydale Lions Park 1 Kiwanis Park 2 Liberty Park (2) Lighted 2 Lindbergh High School 1 Philip Arnold Park (1) Lighted 2 Renton High School 1 Thomas Teasdale Park 1 Tiffany Park TOTAL 15 FIELDS (3 lighted) ' I TENNIS COURTS 2 Dimmitt Middle School 2 Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park 4 Hazen High School 2 Highlands Park (2) lighted 2 Kiwanis Park 3 Liberty Park I (3) lighted 3 Lindbergh High 3 McKnight Middle School 2 Nelson Middle School 1 North Highlands Park 2 Philip Arnold Park (2) lighted 5 Renton High School 2 Skyway Park 3 Talbot Hill Reservoir 2 Tiffany Park TOTAL 38 COURTS (8 lighted) PRIVATE TENNIS COURTS 4 Renton Athletic Club TOTAL 4 COURTS I III - 19 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services Facilities Comments SWIMMING POOLS 1 Cascade Athletic Club Lap pool (3 lane) 1 Hazen High School Indoor pool 1 Liberty Park Outdoor pool 1 Lindbergh High School Indoor TOTAL 4 POOLS SOCCER FIELDS 1 Benson Hill Elementary School 1 Bryn Mawr Elementary School 1 Campbell Hill Elementary School 1 Cascade Elementary School 1 Cedar River Park 1 Dimmitt Middle School 1 Hazelwood Elementary School 1 Highlands Park 1 Hillcrest Elementary School 2 Honeydew Elementary School 1 Kennydale Lions Park 1 Kiwanis Park 1 Lakeridge Elementary School 1 Maplewood Heights Elementary School 1 McKnight Middle School 1 Philip Arnold Park (1) Lighted 3 Renton High School 1 Renton Park Elementary 1 Renton Stadium 1 Sierra Heights Elementary 1 Spring Glen Elementary 1 Thomas Teesdale Park 1 Thompson Elementary School 1 Tiffany Park • TOTAL 27 FIELDS (1 lighted) III -20 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Recreation Facilities and Services Facilities Comments TRACK AND FIELD 1 Dimmitt Middle School 1 Hazen High School 1 Lindbergh High School 1 McKnight Middle School 1 Nelson Middle School 1 Renton Stadium TOTAL 6 TRACKS FOOTBALL FIELDS 1 Hazen High School 1 Lindbergh High School 1 Nelson Middle School 1 Renton High School 1 Renton Stadium 1 Lindbergh High School TOTAL 6 FIELDS BASKETBALL COURTS (INDOOR) 3 Hazen High School 1 Highlands Neighborhood Center 2 Lingbergh High School 2 Renton Community Center 3 Renton High School TOTAL 11 COURTS III -21 SECTION IV EXISTING PARK OPERATIONS AND SERVICES SECTION IV PARK OPERATIONS AND SERVICES ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE The Parks and Recreation Department is found within the Community Services Administration of the City. This division includes Parks and Recreation, General Services, Library, and Housing and Human Services. The Parks and Recreation Department is organized as follows: PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR ———--I SECRETARY RECREATION I FACILITY MAINTENANCE SERVICES SERVICES • The responsibilities of the two divisions within the Parks and Recreation Department are listed below. Division i Responsibility p tY Recreation Services Operation of the following: Carco Theatre, Senior Center, Community Center, Moses Pool, Playgrounds, Recreation Center, Recreation Programs, Sports Leagues Golf Course Facility Maintenance 'Maintenance of the following: Library, City Hall, Fire Stations,Community Center,Senior Center, Carco Theatre, Community Centers, Small Park Activity Buildings, Parks, Sports Fields, Beaches,City Grounds, Landscaping IV- 1 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Park Operations and Services ADMINISTRATION During the year, the City Parks and Recreation Department employs about 59 full time and 56 part time employees to operate the park and recreation program. The greatest number of employees seems to be in the Park facilities. This is broken down as follows: Table 9 Employment Levels for Park and Recreation Services City of Renton Full-Time Part-Time Area Employees Employees (FTE) Administration 7 0 Recreation Services 6 14 Park Facilities 18 11 Senior Center 4 2 Park General Services 17 8 Park Landscaping 2 1 Golf Course 4 6 Community Center 7 7 Carco Theatre 1 6 Capital Improvements 2 0 Open Space 1 0 - TOTAL 69 55 RECREATION SERVICE The Recreation Services Division is headed by the Recreation Services Manager. This division is responsible for the administration of programs and activities at the various facilities and parks. The diagram below helps to illustrate the organization of the Recreation Services Division. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR I I RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER I I SENIOR CENTER RECREATION CARCO THEATRE COMMUNITY GOLF PROGRAMS CENTER COURSE IV-2 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Park Operations and Services MAINTENANCE Maintenance of the park and recreation facilities is divided into two separate functions consisting of parks and buildings. This division is also responsible for maintaining all City buildings including the libraries, City Hall, etc. The diagram below illustrates the organization of the Facility Maintenance Divisions. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR i I I FACILITY SERVICES MANAGER l COMMUNITY ACTIVITY PARKS FACILITIES BUILDINGS - 1 Shown below are staffing levels for the Facility Maintenance Division that only deals with park and recreation facilities. The highest number of employees are in the Park Maintenance Division,which accounts for nearly half of the full time staff. All four sections use part time and seasonal ielp to maintain the park areas and facilities. Keep in mind that the City is responsible for golf course maintenance only. Operations are handled by a private contractor. Table 10 Park Maintenance Staffing Levels City of Renton Full Time Part Time Total Responsibility Employees Employees (FTE) FTE Parks Maintenance 18.i0 11.0 29.0 Parks General Services 17.0 8.0 25.0 Parks Landscaping 2.0 1_0 3.0 TOTAL 37.0 20.0 57.0 IV-3 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Park Operations and Services OPERATING BUDGET Currently the cost of leisure services which includes park and recreation services,park maintenance and indoor facility operations has averaged roughly 11.1% of the total City budget over the last five years. Table 11 shows the percent of the City budget that goes to park and recreation services. Table 11 Operating Budget City of Renton Parks City %of Total Year Budget Budget Budget 1985 3,759,616 35,792,220 10.5% 1986 3,898,179 35,923,579 10.9% 1987 4,060,063 34,563,746 11.7% 1988 4,459,167 38,252,488 11.7% 1989 4,793,539 45,420,983 10.6% As shown in Table 12 below, the overall parks budget has increased 27% from 1985- 1989. The greatest cost increase has been in the area of senior programs and services, which grew 91.6%per year over the last five years. The least amount of increase was in the areas of parks landscaping and recreation services. Table 12 Operating Budgets 1985-1989 Park and Recreation Services City of Renton %Increase Service 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1985-1988 Recreation Administration $306,841 $373,805 $397,211 $419,792 $459,144 49.6% - Recreation Service 528,001 547,732 573,651 564,522 527,298 -.1% Park Facility Maintenance 1,065,656 1,140,752 1,149,069 1,225,476 1,320,174 23.9% Senior Center 173,729 221,847 213,613 219,617 322,921 91.6% Park General Service 1,070,329 1,110,100 1,106,535 1,230,098 1,283,987 20.0% Park Land 90,440 90,517 94,459 95,833 87,884 -2.9% Community Center 347,383 TOTAL $3,759,616 $3,898,179 $4,060,063 $4,459,167 $4,793,539 27% IV-4 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Park Operations and Services Revenue for park and recreation services comes from a number of sources. A breakdown of the revenue for the 789 year is shown on Table 13. Table 13 Revenue Sources for Parks and Recreation Services 1989 City of Renton General Fund $3,587,827 Self Sustaining Programs 288,288 Rent/Leases/Concessions 190,286 Investment/Interest 32,426 Donations/Contributions 9,196 Other Revenue/Sale of Fixed Assets 10,831 Beginning Year Balance $674,775, Subtotal $4,793,539* Golf Course (1) 479,979 Total i $5,273,518 * Includes net revenue from concession fees and beginning year balance. (See Table 16) (1) Excludes golf course operations received directly by concessionaire Table 14, shown below, compares total expenditures and revenues for the 1989 fiscal year. Table 14 1989 FY Expenditures and Revenues for Park and Recreation Services (1) City of Renton C y Per cent Service Expenditures Revenue Revenue Recreation Administration $459,144 $54,106 11.8% Recreation Services - 549,854 59,172 10.8% Park Facilities Maintenance 1,320,174 26,024 2.0% Senior Community Center 332,921 156,135 46.9% Parks General Services *513,599 11,411 0.9% Parks Landscaping 87,884 0 0.0% Community Center 347,383 171,720 49.4% Total (1) $3,610,955 $478,568 10.9% *This figure represents 40%of the total budget that is allocated for park facilities. The remaining 60% is used for maintenace of City Hall,fire stations, etc. (1) Excludes golf course operation IV- 5 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Park Operations and Services It is important to point out the ratio of revenue to the total parks budget. The 10.9% ratio is extremely low. It is surprising to find such a low ratio considering the diversity of programs and facilities. The average ratio for revenue to expenditures is around 25%. One means of analyzing the level of park and recreation services of an agency is to compare operating costs on a per capita basis. The gross cost per capita is the total cost of the services divided by the number of persons in the service area. However, this is not necessarily the true cost to the taxpayer because it does not reflect the net cost after revenue is deducted. Both costs are shown below for Renton. Gross Cost Per Capita: $93.84 Net Cost per Capita: $81.40 Note: Excludes the golf course operation which is operated by a private concessionaire. While Renton does well in revenue production, its overall operations cost is extremely high when compared to other cities that have been studied. COMMUNITY CENTER OPERATIONS Revenue from the Community Center comes primarily from the fitness room use and general recreation programs. The new Community Center was in operation for eight months of the 1989 year. As can be seen by the table below, for the first eight months of operation, fitness area rentals account for the largest single amount of revenue. A majority of this money comes from monthly paid subscriptions. The other major sources of revenue are programs and room rentals. Table 15 Revenue from Community Center Operations 1989 (8 months of operation) City of Renton -- Item Amount Per cent Rental Equipment $690 .4% Room Rental 25,986 15.1% Locker Rental 170 .1% Fitness Area Rental 68,044 39.6% Special Events Rental 812 .5% Racquetball 17,270 10.1% Programs 53,020 30.9% Rental Sales 1,029 .6% Vending/Concession 4,699 2.7% TOTAL $171,720 100.0% IV- 6 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Park Operations and Services Currently the facility is operating at a 51% deficit. This is at a level established by the City Council before the complex was constructed. It may be possible to decrease the deficit but would require changes to the present fees and charges policy. Total Revenue $171,720 Total Cost 347,383 Deficit (-$175,663) GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS The golf course is managed by a private concessionaire who pays the City 85% of the green fees, 6% of the cart rentals and 3% of the merchandise sales and club rentals. The City does not receive any revenue from golf lessons. The City is responsible for all maintenance of the Golf Course. Currently, green fees on the week days are $ 9.00 for nine holes and $ 12.00 for 18 holes. As a point of reference, the green fees for Kent and Auburn are as follows: 9 holes 18 holes Kent $15 $10 Auburn $9; $12 Table 16 Estimated Revenue from Golf Operations 1989 City of Renton Item i Gross Revenue Net Revenue (1) Green Fees $534,633 $454,438 Cart Rental 50,283 3,017 Golf Lessons (2) - Merchandise Sales 78,554 2,357 Club Rental 5,579 167 TOTAL $669,049 $459,979 (1) Amount City receives from concessionaire (2) Concessionaire doesn't report revenue to City IV- 7 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Park Operations and Services RECREATION PROGRAMS Renton offers a wide range of recreation activities utilizing its own building as well as school facilities. Table 17 below summarizes recreation participation levels for the major recreation program divisions. Table 17 Summary of Recreation Participation 1989 City of Renton Participant Number Activity Days Participants Aquatics 27,871 18,822 Special Events 1,902 87 Adult Classes/Activities 16,934 1,848 Youth Classes 8730 1,933 Youth Activities 3,195 80 Adult Individual 78,372 78,372 Adult Softball 58,810 1,330 Adult Flag Football 2,304 192 Adult Volleyball 2,332 160 Youth Sports 6,050 550 Youth Baseball 22,500 1,225 Adult Community Center Activities 51,754 4,685 Senior Adult Classes 11,533 2,966 Senior Special Events 14,533 13,264 Golf 93,635 93,635 TOTAL 400,455 219,149 Note: A participant day is defined as one person conducting one recreation activity in one day The total amount of participants in city sponsored park and leisure activities represents over 5 occasions per capita. It is surprising to see that youth activities represents such a small amount of the overall program. However, the average participation per capita for youth is much higher than it is for adults (7.0 vs 2.6). IV - 8 it City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Park Operations and Services - I Table 18 Recreation Activity by Type 1989 City of Renton Aquatics 7% Special Events - Adult Classes/Activities 24% Youth Activities 3% Sports 23% Community Center Activities 13% Senior Activities 7% Golf 23% TOTAL 100% COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITY The new community center offers a wide range of indoor recreation activities including fitness classes, organized sports, children's classes and arts and crafts. In addition, it provides space for meetings, banquets and large group gatherings. Table 19 Summary of Participation (May-December 1989) Renton Community Center Participant Total Activity Participants Major Building Rental 3,700 Gyms Tournaments 1 650 Drop-in Basketball 15,742 Private Gym Rentals 1,135 Banquet Room Rental 9,724 Game Room 6,811 Fitness Room Orientations 4,502 Individual Users 36,504 Racquetball 12,126 Arts/Crafts j 2,207 Pre-School I 251 Classes (Aerobics, Cultural) 19.492 TOTAL 112,844 IV- 9 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Existing Park Operations and Services GOLF COURSE ACTIVITY Maplewood Golf Course is an existing par 69, 18-hole, 5,100-yard course. Since the City's acquisition in 1986, the course has increased in popularity. Recently, the course was extended some 1,000 yards making it a more challenging course. The 93,635 9-hole equivalent rounds is about average for most 18 hole courses. The table below lists the number of 9-hole and 18-hole rounds played in 1989. Table 20 Golf Play-Renton 1989 Type of Play TOTAL 9 Hole Play 36,217 18 Hole Play 28,709 9-hole equivalent rounds 93,635 SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITY The Renton Senior Center offers a very extensive program to seniors, ages 55 and over. A nutrition program is also provided. A breakdown of senior activities is shown in Table 21. Table 21 Participation in Senior Services 1989 Renton Senior Community Center Participants/ Activity Services Transportation 10,172 Health Services 8,655 Educational Classes/Special Events 2,000 Nutrition No. Meals Served 35.540 TOTAL 56,367 However, for its size we expected more participation. As an example, the City of Lake Oswego,which is a smaller city, has a smaller building but attracts about 56,000 participants annually. Its senior age population is about the same ratio as that for Renton. IV- 10 SECTION V RECREATION DEMAND SECTION V REC EATION DEMAND INTRODUCTION Identifying recreation demand and needs is a very important part of a park and recreation plan. It is also one of the most difficult tasks because so many different variables will influence public recreation participation and demand. What might be right for one community will probably not be right for another. The problem is compounded by the fact that undeilestimating the need can result in over-utilization of facilities whereas overestimating the need can mean spending money for facilities that are not needed. In this section, the demand for recreation facilities and activities are identified and quantifiable statements of need are developed based on existing and future population growth. This process included seven steps. They are: 1. An analysis of trends in recreation participation 2. A study of who is presently providing recreation services in Renton 3. An analysis of the recreation survey 4. Results of the public workshop meetings 5. The development of park and facility standards 6. Identification of park and facility needs 7. Input from the Advisory Committee NATIONAL TRENDS IN RECREATION PARTICIPATION A significant number of shifts have occurred in recreation patterns in our nation. Many of these changes have come about because of changing work habits, concern about our health,population and household composition changes, rising energy costs and other factors. The end result is that the public is demanding access to more facilities and activities. In addition, recreation pattern shifts occur from time to time because of fad activities or new technology. Con'ersely, the old standby activities such as softball, basketball, tennis, etc. go through cycle of interest of their own. Some of these changes are discussed below. A. Interest in exercise: Recreation is viewed as an important factor in maintaining health. However, exercise as an activity appears to be going through a cycle of its own. From a fad in the early 70's, exercise became a way of life for nearly half of the population in the U.S. This was a dramatic increase from 27%in 1961. V- 1 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand B. Travel costs: While the public is generally traveling less than ten years ago,the change is not as dramatic as it was immediately after the first gasoline shortage. We have found that people are still willing to pay for travel costs associated with recreation activities. C. Increase in leisure time: The number of hours worked per week continues to decrease. While just a few years ago the average work week was 48 hours,the number is now down to 40 or less. The concept of flex time also makes it possible to recreate at non- peak hours of the week. This coupled with multiple work shifts means that recreation facilities can be utilized at a more constant level. D. Increased interest in women's sports: With the passage of the Title IX Amendment to the Education Act,women are now offered greater access to sport facilities. The result has been a dramatic increase in recreation interests and a nearly doubling of demand for some type of facilities. E. Changes in population characteristics: The American population is aging. According to the 1980 Census, 15%of the population is over 65 and this figure is increasing. This will mean a demand for more senior activities. Another important change is that nearly one third of the population lives in a household with only one adult (elderly people who live alone, single adults and single parent households). Single parent households now make up 11%of all households. These people need opportunities to meet other people within the limits imposed by their financial resources and time. Also, single parents need nearby recreation activities for their children, especially supervised after-school or summer programs. F. Trends in housing: The rising cost of land, housing and energy are causing a decline in single family housing units in both numbers and size. As densities increase there will be greater need for additional nearby park and open space. Some of this can be supplied by private facilities located within each development. G. Changes in technology: Changes in technology have had a significant impact on recreation participation by making it easier to effectively participate. A good example is skiing where new design in skis, bindings and clothing has made it easier, safer and more comfortable to ski. Tennis has also gone through this same transformation by developing a more flexible and forgiving racket. H. Changes in recreation preferences: On a national scale, recreation interests change. Some are more related to fads whereas others such as tennis and softball maintain a rather constant level. Some of these national changes that are of interest are discussed below. • Physical fitness continues to be a national pastime. According to a recent Gallup Poll, 51%of the adults claim to follow some kind of daily regime aside from their job or daily house work. V- 2 • City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Percent who physical engage a e in h sical fitness activities: 1986 51% 1982 47% 1980 46% 1977 47% 1961 27% Another sign of this fitness trend is the fact that 10%of the adults and 20%of the 18-24 year old group belong to a health club or a fitness center. In general,the young,well educated or affluent, participate the most. Over 30%of the adults over the age of 60 do not participate in any outdoor activity. While physical fitness activity has shown a dramatic rise when compared to 1961, since 1977 the level of interest has not risen as fast. In fact, it is our opinion that this level will remain constant for the next decade. The change we expect to see is that for those who participate,their level of participation will rise. • Jogging is not as popular as when it hit its peak in 1984. Percent who jog 1986 13% 1985 15% 1984 18% 1982 14% 1980 12% 1977 11% 1961 6% Twice as many men jog as women and those who have attended college are more apt to jog. The 18-24 age group has the most joggers. The same results have also been noted in local surveys. V- 3 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand • Swimming continues to be the favorite activity although it shows some decline. More than one third of adults went swimming at least once in 1988. Top Sports Activities 1988 1987 Swimming 36 41 ' Fishing 29 30 Bicycling 24 31 Bowling 21 23 Camping 19 21 Weight training (net)* 19 20 Running,jogging 17 17 Pool, billiards 17 19 Softball 16 19 Hiking 16 22 Aerobics, dancercize 14 15 Basketball 14 17 Weight lifting 14 16 Volleyball 13 16 Hunting 12 12 Motorboating 12 14 Golf 12 13 Bicycle touring, racing 11 15 Calisthenics 11 16 Body building 10 12 Baseball 10 15 *Any form of weight training, including weight lifting, body building, Nautilus, etc. • Fishing is the most popular activity for men. Men's Top Activities 1988 1987 1. Fishing 41 42 2. Swimming 38 43 3. Pool, billiard 26 28 4. Weight training (net) 26 26 5. Bicycling 24 29 6. Bowling 23 23 7. Hunting 23 20 8. Camping 22 24 9. Softball 22 25 10. Weight lifting 21 21 11. Basketball 21 26 Source: Gallup Poll Leisure Audit V- 4 I City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand • Swimming is the most popular women's activity. Wornen's Top Activities 1988 1987 ' % % 1. Swim ing 34 40 2. Bicycling 25 32 3. Aerobics,dancercize 23 24 4. Bowling 20 23 5. Fishing 17 20 6. Running,jogging 16 15 7. Camping 16 19 8. Hiking 13 21 9. Weight training (net) 12 15 10. Calisthenics 11 17 I Source: Gallup Poll Leisure Audit 1 r C o ` C a. • ►ti.,, .. 0. I �_�. 1�N� 6 sib '��:_- "%Z �__ - - I � V- 5 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand LOCAL RANDOM HOUSEHOLD SURVEY Sample Design and Selection A survey of public attitudes, recreation interests and participation characteristics was made in the Renton planning area during late February of 1990. Questionnaires were distributed to randomly selected households that included the City residents as well as portions of King County immediately adjacent to the current city limits. Each member of a selected household age 10 and over was asked to fill out a questionnaire. Computed on an area-wide basis, 379 valid returns were needed to obtain a 95% confidence level. However, because some of the questions were to be answered only by those 18 and over, the sample size was increased so that the number of adult returns would meet the minimum requirement. The actual number of questionnaires returned was 555 with 499 of them being adult returns. For analytical purposes, the survey data was divided into four geographical regions of the Renton planmng area. A map of the four areas is shown below. Area A West Hills , Area B Valley Area C East Hills \ _Ny ' Area D South Hills Lake Washington l S - 4 P ., &o _ <'"1ii AREA C --\ AREA A `::"'r< .,„:,.... 7::::;:,.,..:.,..:: AliNattimmfnaiii '''',„4:;,ii:,;,-::•"7.:,:7...,:... .., , % " '", AREA 0 MittRtiniiiii ems;% ... V- 6 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Based on the random sample method utilized, community-wide results were statistically accurate within an expected maximum error range of approximately 5% (plus or minus) at a 95% confidence level. In other words, if the sample was randomly selected 100 times, 95 times out of 100 the obtained results would vary no more than 5% (plus or minus) from the results if everyone in the Planning Area were surveyed. In cases where information was analyzed by the four geographical areas of the City, the confidence level was lower due to the smaller sample size. Some of the results are compared to the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. This information is derived from past recreation sur ieys conducted by JC Draggoo &Associates (JCD). The NORTHWEST AVERAGE is a weighted average based on population size for the last 15 communities surveyed. A summary of the results for the Renton survey is shown below. P anni.g ea Popu anon , 5 ,700;; :..;. No Questionnaires..-Distributed• ;:` 8 N ::: uestionnaires Returned 555 ' Return::Ratio: <'':': :> ::>'> >::: :< ' > > > :> :<> 74% .•:.: General Overview It was pleasing to see the high rate of response to the survey. In fact, the 74% return ratio was the highest return ratio,of any survey completed by JCD. In general, the response rate was very good, and the questionnaires were filled out correctly and complete. From the general tone of the responses, it appears that the public is very satisfied with current services in the City. No major issues surfaced,which sometimes occurs when this type of survey is conducted. Starting on the next page, the responses to the individual questions on the survey are analyzed. The questions are divided as follows: Opinion/User Characteristics-All age groups Opinion/User Characteristics-Age 18 and over Recreation Participation Levels - Preferred Recreation Activities V- 7 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Opinion/User Characteristics (All Age Groups) a an'ofResidence: > > :>;; <` >:::;::;>>><>: <<>:>:< :::;;><:::::::::>::>::: :: Survey Area No. Returns % of Sample A West Area 47 8.5% B Valley Area 78 14.1% C East Area 280 50.5% D South Area 149 26.9% Total 554 100% e of Respondent: Age Bracket No. Responding % of Sample 10-17 56 10.1% 18-24 62 11.2% 25-34 131 23.6% 35-44 107 19.3% 45-54 75 13.5% 55-64 61 11.0% 65-74 47 8.5% 75+ 16 2.9% 555 100% V- 8 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand 3 ::; >How often in the:last:12:mo ths••have: ou:visited:the::foIlowm arks?;:>::::>::: ;>:::>::>:::>::>::>:: Not at 1-5 6-10 11+ Park All Times Times Times Coulon Beach Park 18.5% 42.3% 16.3% 22.9% Cedar River Trail 45.9% 29.6% 9.4% 15.2% Highlands Neighborhood Center 84.3% 10.2% 3.1% 2.4% North Highlands Neighborhood Center 90.9% 5.1% 1.8% 2.2% Carco Theatre 61.9% 30.7% 4.4% 3.0% The results indicate that Coulon Beach Park is visited by a very high portion of the City residents. It is interesting to note that nearly 40% of the City residents visit the park six or more times a year. It was also surprising to note that about 31% of the residents visit Carco Theatre at least once a year For a specialized facility,we view this number to be very high. We were also interested in how little use the two neighborhood centers receive. The Highlands Center apparently receives more use than the North Highlands Center, but neither one receives a heavy amount of use. ::: ii>>:::.;_::'r::(<a:S:: o-:5:ii;` ::�"Ci :..:.a:'J2:;:%>ii`::i.i sii+;:'isii2 '%::;ii:::: :i:::::`<:::.;<:._;::::;<..i::': r n ::. "4: ;;>If`ou'seldom'useordon t use<Renton s asks;:; Iease: ive:.us: our. ,easo , ; .;.:;;: 40.1% Don't know where they are 23.7% Don't know what is available 17.4% Too crowded 9.5% Not interesting to visit 5.9% Too far away 2.0% Feel unsafe 1.3% Poorly maintained It is of some concern that the top two responses are related to the public's unawareness of park facilities in Renton. Nearly half of the respondents in Renton are not familiar with the location of the parks in the Renton area. The second most predominant answer for not using the parks is that the public doesn't know what is available which seems to indicate that they are not often visited by the public. V-9 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand , It is encouraging to see that so few(2.0%) cited a concern of personal safety while using the parks. This issue has become a major problem in some communities. It is also encouraging to see that only a small percentage (1.3%) of the respondents do not use -, the parks because of poor maintenance. It speaks well of the maintenance program. Under the comments, additional responses given were: 22 Too busy/not enough time 13 New to area . .. :. ".5 ;; What doyou£.eel:arethe three:most important:recreation facilities or activities neededin•Renton?. .... : .::: :.< ::..::::. : .:... .. This was an open-ended question in which the respondents were asked to give answers in their own words. The number and type of responses are as follows: 72 Walking/Hiking Trails 45 Indoor Pool/Swim Facility 36 Athletic Fields 28 Swim Facility 24 Children's Play Equipment 23 Bike Trails 19 Waterfront Parks/Beaches 18 Youth/Children's Activities 18 Lighted Tennis Courts 17 Additional Neighborhood Parks 15 Teenage Facility 13 Basketball Courts 10 Roller-skating Rink 9 Gym Facility 9 Fishing Areas/Piers 8 Racquetball Courts 7 Picnic Area . 7 Volleyball Courts 7 Ice Skating Rink 6 Open Space 6 Bowling Lanes 6 Golf Driving Range 5 Shooting Range Interest in walking and hiking trails is by far the number one interest with an indoor swimming pool a far second. However, 36 responses stated a swim facility but did not II indicate either indoor or outdoor. If this number was added to the indoor pool classification, it would be at the same level as trails. V- 10 , I City of Renton Park,Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand v ofpark;area'or opopi.-§...ace'do you`•feel<is`most ne ed'inthe''City of<><<> In this question, the respondents were asked to prioritize their answers from three choices. The results were analyzed in two different ways: first by counting the total number of first choice responses and a second method by weighting the score. Shown below is the number of first choices given for the three alternatives. No. of 1st Choices Type of Park Area 222 Large multi;use community parks offering a wide variety of passive and active uses and located within two miles of most neighborhoods 188 Small parks located within one half mile of most neighborhoods 96 Natural open space with very limited improvements The results were also analyzed by weighting the answers by giving a value of three to a first choice, a value of 2 to a second choice and a value of 1 to a third choice. The total, with all responses added,was: 1005 Large multi-use community parks offering a wide variety of passive and active uses and located within two miles of most neighborhoods 986 Small parks located within one half mile of most neighborhoods 758 Natural open space with very limited improvements Based on either type of analysis, the larger multi-use community parks are most favored and natural open space the least. Total 10-17 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ Yes 21.8% 44.0% 13.8% 15.5% 30.4% 15.1% 22:0% 22.2% 6.3% ' No 78.2% 56.0 86.2 84.5 69.6 84.9 78.0 77.8 93.8 V- 11 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Based on the responses, it appears a smallportion of thepopulation participate in the recreation programs offered by the City. Is interesting note that the 35-44 age group participates the most in recreation programs. We expect the high ratio of the 55 and over group are participating in senior programs offered at the senior center. y;'the'City > offered b 8:.:;_ :'If''ou>have °.artici"`atedin`recreaton:p ro ams,. >:.>how>drd ou:find out::what:was o�fered.:::::.::;> 43.9% From friends or word of mouth 32.8% From the City's quarterly schedule of programs 8.5% From the local newspaper 1.1% From TV and Radio advertisements 13.8% Other It is interesting to note that a majority of the respondents (43.9%) found out about City recreation programs from friends and word of mouth rather than the City's quarterly schedule of programs. TV and radio advertisements do not appear to be effective. Under the "other" category, responses given were: 4 School letters/flyers 3 Library hR r n or s orts:: ro ams s onsored b t e C> :Tf":ouclonat` .aartict alin ecreat�o. . :... .:: 45.5% Not aware of programs offered by the City 19.7% Too busy; no time 17.1% Not interested in participating 4.9% Held at inconvenient times 4.5% Don't have the activities I'm interested in 2.6% Need child care in order to participate .2% Unsatisfied with instructors .5% Programs conducted in poor facilities 4.9% Other V- 12 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand The answer of"not aware of programs offered by the City"is a very common response in these surveys. However, for the most part, answers in which the City could do something about it were not cited veery often. Under the "other" answer, responses received were: 5 Health/disabled 4 Too expensive 3 New resident Opinion/User Characteristics (All Age Groups) I0 'Wluchi off:one of:the followin °cultural:arts' ro rams:da: :ou feel tie:City 64.9% Concerts in the parks 11.9% Art classes 8.9% Performing arts programs 3.2% Classes teaching drama 2.9% Classes in music 8.9% City should not be involved in cultural arts programs 11<s If>°ou'do'not>'use'the'new Commum Center':located'ad acent to'Carco'Theatre'<>;': ..... .......... ................................ .. ................ ...... ................................................. ............. ............. . .. ........... . ............ ....... ....... ...... .... .................................................................. ...................................................................... . . ... ........... . .......... ........ ................ 45.5% Unfamiliar with programs offered 20.0% Do not know where the center is located 8.3% Don't have programs or activity that I'm interested in 3.8% Too crowded 3.5% Times are inconvenient 3.0% Feel unwelcome or uncomfortable at the facility 2.5% Too far away 0.0% Staff is unfriendly 13.5% Other Based on the response, it appears that a public information campaign is needed for the community center. While the other responses are minor, they all deal with issues in which improvements can be made.' V- 13 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Under the "other" category, the following responses were received: 19 Too Busy/ No Time 5 Too Expensive 3 New to Area om. h f llowin li" f prose t e o st.of: r a::> : n o ects . . g.:::<:::::. .P J � h ch do you'feel is most importa t. nontize' e.answers :::: >: . . No. 1st Choices Facility 92 Riverfront or waterfront parks 72 Develop trail system 69 Indoor swimming pool 64 Children's special playground or theme park 54 Softball/baseball complex 50 Teen center 18 Indoor tennis center 12 Other 5 Lighted all-weather soccer field The results by weighting all the answers follows: Score Facility 2512 Riverfront or waterfront parks 2389 Develop trail system 2266 Indoor swimming pool 2019 Children's special playground or theme park 1950 Teen center 1675 Softball/baseball complex 1239 Indoor tennis center 1022 Other 315 Lighted all-weather soccer field The top four facilities ranked in the same order regardless of the method of analysis. Trails and an indoor pool ranked very high as was the case in question No. 5. From the nine facilities listed, nverfront or waterfront parks rated No. 1 but the lighted all- weather soccer field did not rate nearly as well. V- 14 li - I City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand o Under the "other" category, responses grygiven were: 5 Senior/disabled facilities 4 Golf range 3 Skateboard park 2 Bike lanes 2 Frisbee golf course 2 Boat launch 2 Indoor lighied basketball ch>:one:of;ahe:;:fouorw n ty es:o :.open space:areasdo you::fee:l the:: •i ..should::::;: ;;;�;<>>::::>most:a to reserve.:;;:..;...:....:::: .;::::..::: :.::..<:;::.:; .;::...:.:;:;;::;;:;:;:::.::<.,:.,: :...:. :.:::::::..::::.;::.::.;:;:.;;:;:::: :;;:::::::::;:.; 68.0% Wildlife habitats 19.7% Wetland areas 6.7% Unique vegetation areas 5.7% Other Under the "other" category, responses given were: 9 All 3 Riverfront/Lakefront areas 2 Trails 2 Scenic areas sst n''eded in 1d ' ou feels most e``"`'' f� wrrinn "o ton o 14 <>Which o.:t.::e.:::o.::.o.:::.::.:. ::: �..::::...:..:.....:.. g• :..: ..:;. X::::.::.;,.:::: :>;;:.>;:>::::::;::>;> 62.0% New indoor swimming pool 16.8% None needed 13.1% Swimming beach 8.1% New outdo' r swimming pool The high response to an indoor swimming pool seems to corroborate the results of questions No. 5 and No. 12. v- 15 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand 50.1% Trails for single purpose, such as walking, bicycling or horseback riding 49.9% Multi-purpose trails in which many user groups use the - same trail The above response is so close that no clear indication can be made. 6 . ecogni g that:the a cou d be a cost assoc aced s p.:...,.. ..:n, d••o• •o•u••fe•el th•e• Ci• •••sho•uld ac uue and o erate a small workin •farm ubhc:reczeational; acil� : . . ...:: Total 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ Yes 43.9% 58.8% 57.1 40.7% 30.2% 34.7% 28.6% 42.9% No 56.1% 41.2 42.9 59.3 69.8 65.3 71.4 57.1 The response to this question is quite close, leaving no clear direction. It is interesting to note that the younger age groups most favor the working farm concept. ::>>:>n': :<:n :tr ent;'r l at:: •s`tl e»17�>> If``<><>>ar <«:>:>> ' r'ot err...............................................> ```ae'the>Rento Se o .C e .::� . :You e age<559..; d. :... t:u..... ..:.:...::::.::::........::..:..::..::.:::._. . 56.4% Too busy with other activities 22.3% Not familiar with the center 6.4% Don't feel welcome 6.4% Don't have the transportation 2.1% Too crowded • 1.1% Don't have activities I'm interested in 1.1% Not conveniently located 4.3% Other V- 16 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand The predominant reason for not using the senior center was that the respondents felt that they were too busy with other activities. The second most common answer was a lack of familiarity with the center. There is not much the City can do regarding the first response. However, the second response is one that should be addressed. This response seems to mirror the results as to why the recreation center and parks are not used. Under the "other" category, answers given were the following: 1 Don't know about it 1 New to area 1 Work 1 u>fv"r mr p :: an>>op : isi i n 8.,, .Woulii you. a o a aJo parka_..d openap�ceacquis t o program if it meant raising our property takes by : ? (Please check the highest:;;: you would.su...port:y>::'::» 28,9% Up to $10 annually 11.8% Up to $15 annually 14.9% Up to $20 annually 14.0% Up to $25 annually 12.3% Up to $50 annually 18.0% Won't support When analyzed byarea, the strongest support came from the valleyareas. Y g PP Won't Support West Area 8.5% Valley Area 14.1% East Area I 50.5% South Areal, 26.9% Based on the above results, 53%would favor spending more than$10 annually. The 18.0%who won't support is about average for most communities we have surveyed. Under the "comments" category, the following answers were given: 5 Taxes are high enough 5 Not a property owner 4 Depends on how it is spent 2 If improvements are close by V- 17 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand >19 ;V�fatare;`yaur:suggesttons fo ;�mp:o�ng:l2e�tan>s par and ecrea�on s :9. This was another open ended question. The most prominent comments were: 29 Mail out information to residents 13 Less geese/duck in parks (bird droppings) 9 Clean park areas 7 Need additional parking spaces in parks 4 More Trails 4 Enforce pet ordinance 4 Need additional picnic tables 4 Need park patrols and security Current Recreation Participation Activity Estimating recreation demand is difficult to quantify because of the many factors that influence recreation participation and interests. There have been many approaches tried for identifying this demand ranging from the use of national surveys and standards to measuring actual participant hours. Recognizing this problem,JCD began accumulating recreation participation information on 30 communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Presently, JCD has data on communities representing a combined population of over one million people. The average participation rate in a given 30 day period for all the last 15 communities surveyed is called the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. By comparing participation rates for Renton with the NORTHWEST AVERAGE or other similar communities,we can determine where the City is different from the norm. This then gives us a clue in developing meaningful standards for Renton. At the same time, one must also keep in mind that many factors will influence local participation patterns such as: o Lack of facilities o Climate o Poor quality of facilities and programs o Present recreation trends o Fad activities o Cost of using facilities and programs o Present economic trends o Economic profile of the community The following participation rates are shown for both indoor and outdoor activities. The per capita occasions for a 30 day period refers to the average amount of participation per person in 30 days when the activity is in season. These activities are ranked so that the most popular activities in the Renton area appear first. The survey questionnaire listed 75 activities. However, only the more popular activities are listed. For a - comparison,we have included the NORTHWEST AVERAGE and that.for the City of Puyallup. The Puyallup survey was conducted about three years ago. V- 18 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Table 22 Recreation Participation Rates for a 30-day Period Renton,Washington -Top 52 Activities- Per Capita Occasions per 30 Days Activity City of N W City of Ranking Activity Renton Average Puvalluo 1 Watching TV/Video 10.7 9.5 4.7 2 Reading for Pleasure 6.5 6.7 4.9 3 Walking for Pleasure 5.8 5.0 4.7 4. Gardening I 4.5 4.5 - 5. Exercise/Aerobics j 3.2 2.7 2.5 Nature Walks 3.2 2.5 1.8 7. Driving for Pleasure 3.1 3.4 3.3 8. Swimming (Outdoors) 3.0 3.3 2.4 9. Bicycling for Pleasure 2.9 2.0 1.9 Picnicking 2.9 2.9 2.8 11. Fishing (Freshwater) 2.7 2.4 2.4 12. Camping 2.6 2.8 2.8 13. Attending Sports Events 2.2 4.0 - Boating (Power) j 2.2 1.7 1.0 Tours/Travel 2.2 - - 16. Baseball 1 2.1 1.9 2.1 Swimming (Indoors) 2.1 2.9 2.0 18. Softball 2.0 2.1 2.5 I 19. Jogging/Running 1.8 2.5 1.8 20. Basketball I 1.7 2.0 1.9 Bowling 1.7 1.5 1.8 1 Fishing (Saltwater) 1.7 1.8 1.6 Weightlifting 1.7 1.6 1.2 24. Needlecraft/Sewing 1.6 2.0 1.9 Playing Table Games 1.6 1.7 1.5 26. Golf(Play) 1.5 1.2 1.0 Hiking/Backpacking 1.5 1.7 1.3 Photography I 1.5 1.9 1.4 29. Football 1.4 1.3 1.1 Skiing (Downhill) 1.4 1.2 .9 31. Dancing 1.3 1.6 1.4 Playing Musical Instrument 1.3 2.4 2.0 Tennis 1.3 1.5 1.1 34. Attending Cultural Events 1.2 2.0 - Volleyball i 1.3 1.4 1.5 V- 19 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Recreation Participation Rates for a 30-day Period Renton,Washington -Top 52 Activities-(continued) Per Capita Occasions per 30 Days Activity City of N W City of Ranking Activity Renton Average Puyallup 35. Attending Cultural Events 1.2 2.0 - Billiards/Pool 1.2 1.4 1.2 Gourmet Cooking 1.2 1.4 1.1 38. Water Skiing 1.1 .9 39. Dirt Bike/ATV Riding 1.0 1.2 .9 40. Roller Skating .9 1.1 1.0 41. Golf-Driving Range .8 1.2 - Horseback Riding .8 .8 .8 Sledding .8 1.2 .8 Soccer .8 1.4 1.3 45. Creative Writing .7 1.1 .8 Handball/Racquetball .7 .9 1.0 Instructional Classes .7 1.1 - 48. Painting/Sketching .7 .9 1.0 49. ORV(4 X 4) Riding .6 .4 .6 50. Target/Trap Shooting .6 .6 .5 51. Tubing (Water) .6 .6 - - 52. Bicycling (Touring) .5 2.0 - Boating (Sailing) .5 .7 .3 Skateboarding .5 .4 - Observations from Table 22 (Recreation Participation Rates): • Of the top 20 activities, ten have a higher participation rate in Renton than the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. The most noteworthy are watching TV/Video, bicycling for pleasure,walking for pleasure, and nature walks. • Overall, recreation participation in Renton is about 8% lower than the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. • Out of the top ten activities, eight could be offered by a City recreation program. V-20 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Table 23 Top Ten Recreation Activities 10-17 Age Group Per Capita Occasions Age All Age Ranking 10-17 Groups All Ages 1. Watching TV/Video 17.1 10.7 1 2. Swimming (Outdoors) 7.0 3.0 8 3. Baseball 6.7 2.1 16 4. Bicycling for Pleasure 6.4 2.9 9 5. Reading for Pleasure 6.2 6.5 2 6. Basketball 5.6 1.7 20 7. Football 5.4 1.4 29 Swimming (Indoors) 5.4 2.1 16 9.Attending Sports Events i 5.0 2.2 ' 13 10. Playing Musical Instruments 3.9 1.3 31 Walking for Pleasure 3.9 5.8 3 Observations of Table 23: • Participation rates for the top ten youth activities are about 83% higher than for the population as a whole. • Except for watching Ti', the top ten activities for youth do not correspond to the population as a whole. Competitive sports rank higher among this age group. (Note: We have never seen such a high participation rate for watching TV.) • Participation rates for the top ten youth activities are generally higher than the population as a whble except for reading for pleasure and walking for pleasure. • Out of the top ten youth activities, seven could be offered in a recreation program. V- 21 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Table 24 Top Ten Recreation Activities Senior Population Group (Age 55 +) Per Capita Occasions Age All Age Ranking 55 + Groups All Ages 1. Walking for Pleasure 17.0 5.8 3 2. Watching TV/Video 16.9 10.7 1 3. Reading for Pleasure 13.7 6.5 2 4. Gardening 11.5 4.5 4 5. Driving for Pleasure 6.7 3.1 7 6. Fishing (Freshwater) 5.5 2.7 11 7. Picnicking 5.4 2.9 9 8. Needlecraft/Sewing 5.1 1.6 24 1 9. Nature Walks 4.9 3.2 5 10. Exercise/Aerobics 4.0 3.2 5 Observations of Table 24: • The top three senior activities are the same but differ in order from the overall population. • The level of participation for the senior top ten activities is about 105% _ higher than for the population as a whole. • Eight of the top ten activities could be offered in a recreation program. Table 25 Participation rates for all Trail Related Activities All Age Groups City of Northwest City Ratio Activity Renton Average to NW Av. Walking for Pleasure 5.8 5.0 +16% Nature Walks 3.2 2.5 +28% Bicycling for Pleasure 2.9 2.0 +45% Jogging/Running 1.8 2.5 -38% Hiking/Backpacking 1.5 1.7 -13% Bicycling (Touring) 1.1 2.0 -81% Dirt Bike/ATV Riding 1.0 1.2 -20% Bicycling (Mountain Bike) .3 .8 -166% Horseback Riding .8 .8 - V-22 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Observations of Table 25: ' I • Trail related activities, as a group, are about average when compared to the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. • Bicycle riding is considerably higher in Renton. • Walking for pleasure,jogging/running, and nature walks are above the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. It seems that walking related activities are very popular in Rentonl • Mountain bicycling is considerably lower than the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. This is somewhat surprising considering the recent trends. Table 26 Participation Rates for Competitive Sports All Age Groups City of Northwest City Ratio Activity Renton Average to NW Av. Baseball 2.1 1.9 +11% Softball 2.0 2.1 -5% Basketball 1.7 2.0 -17% Football 1.4 1.3 +8% Tennis (outdoor) 1.3 1.5 -15% Volleyball 1.3 1.4 -8% Soccer .8 1.4 -75% Gymnastics .4 .7 -75% Observations of Table 26: • Overall, the artici atj'on in competitive sports is about 10%lower than the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. • Participation in baseball is slightly higher than the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. • Soccer participation is much lower than the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. V- 23 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Table 27 Participation Rates for Outdoor Nature Activities All Age Groups City of Northwest City Ratio Activity Renton Average to NW Av. Fishing (freshwater) 2.7 2.4 +13% Camping 2.6 2.8 -8% Fishing (saltwater) 1.7 1.8 -6% Hiking/Backpacking 1.5 1.7 -13% Horseback Riding .8 .8 - Canoe/Kayaking .4 .6 -50% White Water Rafting .4 .5 -25% Mountain Climbing .4 .5 -25% Snow Mobile Riding .4 .5 -25% Observations of Table 27: • In general, participation in outdoor nature activities is below average. Table 28 Participation Rates for Swimming All Age Groups City of Northwest City Ratio Activity Renton Average to NW Av. Swimming (outdoor) 3.0 3.3 -10% Swimming (indoor) 2.1 2.9 -38% Observations of Table 28: • Participation in swimming (outdoor) is slightly lower than the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. Swimming indoors is well below average. • With the existence of Coulon Beach Park and a City outdoor pool,we expected outdoor swimming to be much higher. • With two school indoor pools in the area,we expected indoor swimming to be higher. While these pools are open to the public, their available hours are not convenient for most users. V- 24 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Table 29 Participation Rates for Water Dependent Activities All Age Groups City of Northwest City Ratio Activity Renton Average to NW Av. Swimming (Outdoor) i 3.0 3.3 -10% Boating (Power) 2.2 1.7 +29% Fishing (Freshwater) 2.7 2.4 +13% Fishing (Saltwater) 1.7 1.8 -6% Water Skiing 1.1 1.1 - Boating (Sailing) .5 .7 -40% Canoe/Kayaking .4 .6 -50% Jet Skiing .4 .3 +33% Windsurfing .2 .3 -50% Rowing/Sculling .1 .2 -100% Observations of Table 29: • For the most part,water dependent activities are about the same as the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. Activity Preference Respondents were also asked to rank their top nine preferred recreation activities if facilities were available. The activity rankings were then scored with a weighted value by giving a first choice a value of 9, a second choice a value of 8, etc. The total weighted score was then added up for each activity. Shown in Table 30 on the next page are the top 20 preferred activities. The weighted score is shown only for ranking purposes. V- 25 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand Table 30 Top 20 Preferred Recreation Activities Ranking Activity Weighted Score 1. Nature Walks 551 * 2. Walking for Pleasure 537 3. Swimming (Indoors) 476 * 4. Exercise/Aerobics 413 * 5. Camping 402 6. Bicycling (Pleasure) 371 7. Reading for Pleasure 336 * 8. Boating (Power) 331 * 9. Fishing (Freshwater) 330 * 10. Picnicking 311 * 11. Swimming (Outdoors) 290 * 12. Gardening 301 13. Golf(Play) 285 * 14. Softball 279 * 15. Watching TV/Video 240 16. Skiing (Downhill) 233 * 17. Needlecraft/Sewing 219 * 18. Photography 218 * 19. Tours/Travel 214 * 20. Basketball 208 * Observations of Table 30: • Nature walks is the No. 1 desired activi . If nature walks were combined with the No. 2 desired activity,walking for pleasure, it would be by far the most desired activity. • Indoor swimming continues to show up in the survey as a very desired recreation activity. • Softball,which is No. 14, is the first competitive sport to appear on the list. Basketball is at No. 20. In fact, softball and basketball are the only two competitive sports. • Out of the top 20 preferred activities, 15 marked with an * could be offered in a park and recreation program. V- 26 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recreation Demand PUBLIC WORKSHOP MEETINGS Two workshop meetings were held in early February 1990 to encourage the public to participate in a discussion on recreation needs in the city. The issues they were asked to deal with and their responses are shown below. WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE THE GREATEST PARK, RECREATION OR OPEN SPACE NEEDS IN THE CITY? Teen youth activities Sports Complex (fields) Cultural farms Senior rec activities Trails Art- cultural, program, facilities Historical identification Picnic- passive, group, family Amphitheater/performing arts Open water Preservation of open space Recreational pools Indoor soccer/tennis/field house Therapy activities II. WHAT TYPEOF ADDITIONAL SERVICES DO YOU FEEL THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SHOULD OFFER? Art galleries Social service Educational classes Travel Environmental classes Day camps Child care Library III. RECOGNIZING THE ADDED COST, SHOULD THE CITY ACQUIRE NATURAL OPEN SPACE FOR PASSIVE USE AND TRAIL SYSTEMS? All respondents stated 'yes". When asked to prioritize the type of natural open space, the priority in order is shown below. 1 River corridor 2 Wildlife habitats 3 Wetlands/drainage 4 Steep hillsides 5 Utility V-27 SECTION VI PARK AND FACILITY NEEDS SECTION VI PARK AND FACILITY NEEDS ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO IDENTIFYING DEMAND There are several approaches to estimating demand for park and facility needs. They include participation ratios,user trend analysis, results of surveys,public meetings, goals and participation models. Since we will be using a combination of them, each is briefly described below. 1 Participation Ratios Participation ratios are guides by which a community can estimate in quantifiable terms the number of acres or facilities required to meet the population demand. By attaching a standard to a population variable it is easy to forecast future needs as the population grows. Standards were first established nationally based on"Standard Demand" and have been modified at state and local levels to meet their demand. These standards were first established by committees of recreation professionals who set down in an easily understood format what"seemed"to be right based on practical experience in the field. These standards were felt to be most useful in quantifiable terms, i.e. 10 acres of park land per 1,000 population served. The most recognized standards are those developed by the National Recreation Park Association. In 1983 they published a report titled "Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards" that is well recognized in the recreation field. Over the years we have perfected the standards approach by comparing participation levels of a specific community or area with the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. This average is a weighted average of the last 16 surveys completed and represents well over one million people. Using this information plus a comparison of facility ratios to participation levels, the NRPA standards are then modified to meet local needs. User Trend Analysis I Under this approach, facility demand estimates are developed by extrapolating historical use statistics for each facility. If local statistical information is used, the results can be reasonably accurate because they reflect use in the specific community. However, the trend analysis approach can be influenced by local conditions or current trends in recreation interests. As an example, if one charts tennis playing over the last twenty years, a cycle of interest and level of play emerges. Also, operating conditions such as quality of the facility, its location,user fees and hours of operation can all play an important role in the level of use. VI - 1 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Recreation Surveys Using the questionnaire approach, future facility needs are developed from survey information on user characteristics,participation patterns, opinions and perceived needs. If the questionnaires are drawn from a statistically valid sample, a good reliable sampling of information can be derived. The difficulty with surveys is converting the information to quantifiable terms. As an example, if 1,000 persons expressed an interest in playing tennis, how many tennis courts will it take to satisfy that expressed need? It is also difficult in the survey approach to measure future recreation participation because it is impossible to accurately forecast how much use an individual would make of a facility if it were available. There are just too many variables to base need solely on survey results. Public Meetings Some communities rely quite heavily on input from the general public to assess the needs. This approach may not reflect the true community need because special interest groups often do not represent the true community's interest. Also this approach has the same problem of not being able to quantify the needs. Goals In some instances, community goals are expressed as the need without quantifiable or statistical analysis to support the goal. An example might be, "It is our goal to acquire as much saltwater shoreline as possible". Goals reflect a community's desire. While this approach is not the most ideal, in some instances it is the only option possible. In the above example, it would be very difficult to come up with a statistically valid standard such as X lineal feet of shoreline per 1000 population. It is a valid approach if the goal can be supported by a true evaluation of community values and desires. Participation Models Participation models are refined statistical formulas for establishing a quantifiable standard. They are based on actual participation characteristics taken from individual users. When a large sampling is taken, a fairly accurate statistical profile can be made. The most accurate participation models are developed for a specific area and facility. Unfortunately, these models are very costly to develop because of the survey information needed. VI - 2 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Population Characteristics One of the elements that affects recreation demand is new population growth. For forecasting purposes we shall use the planning area as the population base. We have estimated the population for the planning area today and in the future. These figures are listed below. Year Population 1990 69,200 2000 84,200 2020 113,600 Source: Puget Sound Council of Governments Source:JC Draggoo&Associates Identifying Park Needs Developing a statement of land needs for park areas and open space is the most difficult of all types of needs analysis because it is dependent upon so many community values and variables. In fact, even the definition of park and open space is hard to establish. For instance, should one count school playgrounds, private golf courses, commercial landscaped areas, roof top patios, etc. as park and open space? The list can go on for ever. To keep from getting into this trap,we have made a policy of only counting public recreation land and not considering private landscape areas and other similar open space. When applying a standard of open space, one must take into account the current inventory and the likely prospect of acquiring future park land. For instance, if a community is fully developed, it would be unreasonable to recommend a much higher standard than what already exists. To determine specific land needs for Renton, several analytical methods were used. These included a comparison to the NRPA Standards, comparison to other similar communities, an analysis of existing and potential park land, and a look at areas of Renton that are not now being served. Starting on the next page, recommended standards for specific types of park areas are given. In many cases comparisons to the NRPA Standard or other communities are given. This information is provided to give the reader some indication of what other communities are providing but should not be used by itself to establish a standard. One step used to identify neighborhood and community park needs for Renton was to analyze the current service areas of existing parks and identify those neighborhoods not currently being served. The service area of a neighborhood park is generally VI - 3 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs considered to be about a one half mile radius and that for a community park at a one mile radius. There are of course, many factors that will influence the service area such as physical boundaries, population densities, etc. Once the areas were identified that are currently not being served, it was then a matter of forecasting the number of park sites (under ideal conditions) needed to fill the voids. An average of seven acres for neighborhood parks and twenty acres for community parks was used. Establishing standards for other park types was more difficult. The process must take into account current demand which is derived from the NORTHWEST AVERAGE, as well as national trends, financial feasibility and land availability. It should be noted that even with all the statistical information available, a certain amount of subjective analysis and professional experience must be used to quantify the standards. Identifying Specialized Facility Needs Establishing needs for specialized facilities such as sport fields, trail systems, swimming pools etc. was also derived from several analytical approaches. This included the present recreation participation levels and needs expressed in the survey, from the NRPA Standards, from input from user groups, from trends identified in national surveys, from sport field team levels and play requirements and from mathematical models developed over the years from other JCD studies. PARK LAND NEEDS Existing Inventory There are 40 park, open space areas and specialized facilities within Renton's planning area. Most of them are managed by the City although there are some County park sites as well. Out of the 838.65 acres of public recreation land, only 51% or 429.63 acres is developed. While a large amount of park land is undeveloped, most is designated as open space or lineal parks. The land is classified as follows: Table 31 City of Renton Planning Area Existing Park Inventory No. of No. Acreage Park Type Sites Acreage Dev. Dev. Neighborhood Park + 17 101.96 14 85.66 Community Park + 3 40.99 4 40.99 Regional Park 1 55.33 1 55.33 Lineal Parks 2 25.15 2 25.15 General Open Space + 8 360.02 0 0.00 Special Use Areas 9 255.20 8 215.20 TOTAL 40 838.65 29 429.63 + Includes County park land (See page III-15 for a breakdown) VI - 4 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Neighborhood Park Needs Definition: Neighborhood parks are small park areas (usually 5-10 acres in size) utilized for passive use and unstructured play. They often contain a multi-use open space for field sports, a children's playground, a multi-purpose paved area, a picnic area and a trail system. For heavily wooded sites, the amount of active use area is substantially reduced. Analysis: Currently, there are 17 park areas that fit this category including one undeveloped City site and four County sites. While the average park size is 5.9 acres,which is adequate, there are a number of very small sites which are inadequate for the neighborhood park function. These are listed below: Cascade Park(County) 10.70 Ac. Developed Earlington Park 1.54 Developed Hazelwood Park(County) 730 Developed Heather Downs Park 430 Undeveloped Jones Park 1.18 Developed Kennydale Lions Park 3.60 Developed Kiwanis Park 9.00 Developed Maplewood Park 2.20 Developed Maplewood Heights Park(County) 4.80 Developed North Highlands Park 2.64 Developed Philip Arnold Park 10.00 Developed Sierra Heights Park(County) 4.70 Undeveloped Springbrook Park 16.00 Developed Talbot Hill Reservoir! 2.50 Developed Thomas Teasdale Park 10.00 Developed Tiffany Park 7.00 Developed Windsor Hills Park 4.50 Developed — I On the next page, an analysis of neighborhood park service areas is shown. The service area of a neighborhood park is considered to be a one half mile radius. The analysis does not take into account physical boundaries such as freeways, topographic features, etc. that may influence the actual service areas.As one can see, there are several areas of the City that are not presently being served. VI - 5 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs While it is sometimes difficult to compare communities in terms of existing park standards, a look at other cities does help to show the range that is possible. When the ratio of neighborhood parks to population is analyzed, Renton is above average. Table 32 Existing Neighborhood Park Standards Selected Park Agencies City Acres per 1000 Population Renton 1.5 Auburn 6.0 Kent 0.8 Puyallup 0.4 Mountlake Terrace 3.0 Vancouver 1.6 Lynnwood 0.9 NRPA Recommendation 1-2 Recommendation: (Neighborhood Parks) R >......:: :<:;;:::Recommended:Standard.:::><:.::::: ;..:::::::> ;1:.2;:Acr..es .1000'Po...ulation::° Comments: The City has a substantial number of developed parks, especially neighborhood parks. However, there are several areas that are in need of a neighborhood park. The above standard means that the present amount of neighborhood park acreage is adequate until the year of 2000. 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A I- . ..• r-C4 ta , .. . •- Ii L i Spring brook Park ! Y . rid 1 i 1 i I I ( _ NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SERVICE AREAS 1 1 ) (iir Circle represents 1/2 mile radius • . . ) . .. 1 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Community Park Needs Definition: Community parks are larger sites developed for organized play and contain a wider range of facilities._They usually have sport fields or other major use facilities as the central focus of the park. In many cases, they will also serve the neighborhood park function. Commumty parks average about 15-25 acres in size with a substantial portion of them devoted to active use. Analysis: There are three community parks in the planning area including one County park site. These are listed below. Highlands Park 9.40 Developed Liberty Park 11.89 Developed Skyway Park(County) 19.70 Developed Compared to other communities, Renton has a much lower ratio of communityparks. Based on a comparison of the present standards for neighborhood and communty parks in Renton, it appears that the emphasis in the past has been on acquiring neighborhood park sites. Table 33 Existing Community Park Standards Selected Park Agencies C' Acres .er 1000 Po s ulation Renton 0.6 Auburn 3.2 Kent 3.8 Puyallup 2.5 Mountlake Terrace 15.0 Lynnwood 2.6 Vancouver 1.3 NRPA Recommendation 5-8 VI -8 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Recommendation: (Community Parks) ; . ; :isi: :;iii:: ::. :i><;iisi : :iiiiiiii4r?iii:Eiii i: : >; .' : >NRPA:Standard�::»:::;>:<::;::.»:.>;:>:>::::::,>::;::;::::;:::;:.:;.::5.-.8:acre :.1,000:population:::>::;>;:;<:;::>:::.. <:>::>;<: la i:::::>:>::>::�xis >: tan a ..::>::>::»>::>::::>::::: ::>:::;:::>.;:::::::::::;::>::;< 00 : o tt ton. :< ><:>:<..:<::«: :.::;:: >::>::><>::<:>>:::<::;: ..........taua :S. .. d..rd...:::::.:::.::: ::::: :::O.b acres :I:....Q. >:;:Recommend...d:;Statx r ::::<::::>::: :: : : 9°ac es'/ 000 o ulatio>•:><>:::<>;:><< : <:::> ><> :: .. . da .d........... .... 1 z 1 4 Comments: The community park service area analysis shown on the next page reveals that the north, east and south areas of Renton n have the greatest need for community parks. The results of the survey also indicated that community parks were favored over other types of park areas. The recommended standard of 1.1 acres per 1,000 population means that the City presently needs about 35 acres of community park land to meet the present demand. __ By the year 2000 the demand will increase to about 52 acres. Based on the average size of 20 acres each, nearly two additional community parks are needed today with this number rising to almost three by the year 2000. , . , . ,�-- ...„ '� - ter. - .' _ _ I f ' "s ue. - mot :" _ "%- , frI ��i • :4 Jam11► � ` �— I • i4.1et:' w VI -9 I rl MERCER 0 I ti ISLAND 0 1 %tom /, -."�;:__• `.. - I s r ` r y- i C� 4 .2t.. .,-5iftp.ii.., ,,-• ‘, j(J.;' / .1 At - _••17'" " •-4, _ • :tc, : 'alit n ��' ,�; • .�_ - \ L " I�..II.....1..,, Cgkl�. -i•it t\;.jr• -_-«.. Fi'i'I'I' ]• ' AR • '♦_ �7 ":•;"✓.: uuM J-,j 1 w,:,::.: _•. ^i: r'�'--. 'F'`T""l-' •Y i J �i"� \//j��4N ��, \1 lam- ry ;, ':, ,,' / 1:- Cc , , _l. 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VII; ©__ ( �, mil. i _ i =1 — - - ..,.� If,, � T %�J' • • 7 a i I.1 '; I��I I a ) �I V ,1I IIO lull 1 1 uRO� Illf + -•`Y�_• I ij I \F 1��a '� -i - - r "I = ' CITY OF RENTON. T • I/ . _ i, COMPREHENSIVE • __ ,t - _C . PARK RECREATION 0' 1 0' 1000' 2400' 3200' 4000' _ _ - • ItCN.[IN rcen 15I t' 1 1 9 1-� i1_1 & OPEN SPACE PLAN JC DRAGGOO•Cp&ASSOCIATES �1 0. ' -t _ ski_,_ j i- , L iii El 1..1.7'0'; 1 i In.- eli 1 CO M M U N ITY P AR K ) Circle represents 1 mile radius ( - • . ' _ SERVICE AREAS • . ) , City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Regional Parks Needs Definition: Regional parks are large park areas that serve an entire region. Sometimes they serve a single purpose but also may offer a ride range of facilities and activities. In many cases they also contain large areas of undeveloped open space. Most regional parks are acquired because of unique features found on the site. Analysis: Currently, there is one regional park in the planning area. It is Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, which is one of the few waterfront parks owned by the City of Renton. Because of the limited access to Lake Washington, it receives very high use. Last year over one million visitors were attracted to the site. In fact, it is sometimes closed because visitation exceeds the capacity of the park. The recreation survey revealed that local residents use the park very extensively. In Renton, currently one site fits this category. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park 5533 Developed Acres Recommendation: (Regional Parks) .10 acre /.. ,000 population. ........ :. >::. acres 1,000 Comments: Renton has the potential for developing another regional park. The site would be located along the Cedar River Corridor. The recommended standard of 11.1 acres per 1,000 population recognizes this potential. Currently, the City owns roughly 400 acres of land which consists primarily of undeveloped land and steep hillsides. The City also has restrictions on land development on steep slopes. This means that both hillsides that overlook the Cedar River may Femain undeveloped. The above standard reflects a present need for 768 acres of regional park land,which is 713 acres more than what now exists. By the year 2000 this need will rise to about 879 acres. • VI - 11 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Linear Parks Definition: Linear parks are open space areas, landscaped areas, trail systems and other land that generally follow stream corridors, ravines or other elongated features, such as a street, railroad or power line easement. This type of park area usually consists of open space with development being very limited. Trail systems are often a part of this type of area. Analysis: In Renton, this classification includes two park sites. They are: Burnett Linear Park 1.00 Acres Developed Cedar River Trail 24.15 Acres Part.Dev Recommendation: (Linear Park) "Existin .Standard:' 4 g. acres 1,000 Po ulation/ P ul`"tiou Comments: The present ratio of.4 acres per 1,000 population represents about 25 acres of land. The majority of the land is found along the banks of the Cedar River. The City has recently acquired an old railroad right of way from Cedar River Park up to the eastern edge of the City. When completed it in itself will become a major lineal park. In addition, there are many other opportunities for lineal parks utilizing utility corridors. The above standard reflects this potential. The standard of.9 acres/1,000 population means that 37 acres are presently needed and this number will rise to about 51 acres by the year 2000. Open Space Needs Definition: This type of park area is defined as general open space, trail systems, and other undeveloped natural areas that includes stream corridors, ravines, easements, steep hillsides or wetlands. Often they are acquired to protect an environmentally sensitive area or wildlife habitats. In other cases they may be drainage corridors or heavily wooded areas. Sometimes trail systems are found in these areas. VI - 12 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Analysis: In the Renton area, a significant portion of land (360.02 acres) is devoted to open space. It includes: Cedar River Natural Area 151.48 Acres Undeveloped Bryn Mawr(County) 4.10 Undeveloped Lake Street 34 Undeveloped Lower Talbot 4.50 Undeveloped May Creek(County) 122.60 Undeveloped Renton Park(County) 19.00 Undeveloped Renton Wetlands 20.00 Undeveloped Springbrook Watershed 38.00 Undeveloped In addition to this present inventory a significant amount of land has been identified by the City as an open space resource such as wetlands, steep hillsides, drainage ways and other significant areas. Recommendation: (Open Space) ::. ::, Comments: The 12.7 acres per 1,000 population is a substantial increase over what now exists. This figure represents what should be preserved. Amajority of this type of land is wetlands and other open space that is not suitable for development. The standard of 12.7 acres per 1,000 population means that 520 additional acres should be currently preserved. By the year 2000 this number will increase to 709 acres. The survey also revealed that wildlife habitats were the number one type of open space that the City should try to preserve. Wetlands areas were also considered an important resource. Special Use Areas • Definition: Specialized facilities include areas such as small landscaped parcels, mini-parks, specialized single purpose parks, and land occupied by major structures. VI - 13 City of Renton Park,Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Analysis: In Renton, this classification includes the golf course, the Senior Community Center, mini-parks and other special use parks. These sites include: Cedar River Park 1850 Acres Developed Cedar River Property 40.00 Undeveloped Glencoe Park .42 Developed Sunset Court Park S0 Developed Kennydale Beach Park 1.76 Developed Maplewood Roadside Park 1.13 Developed Maplewood Golf Course 190.00 Part.Dev. Renton Senior Center 2.60 Developed Tonkins Park .29 Developed Recommendation: (Special Use Areas) : Existing;Standard: 3 acre: :::.:. '" ; : :: : : . :: s 1; population:... Recommended Standards.. .8 acres 1,000'population Comments: The standard of.8 acres per 1,000 population is a substantial reduction in the current ratio. This reduction is a result of the inclusion of several facilities in the Cedar River Regional Park. Cedar River Park, Maplewood Roadside Park, Maplewood Golf Course and Cedar River Property are included within this regional facility. The standard of.8 acres per 1,000 would mean that an additional 50 acres are presently needed. By the year 2000, 62 acres will be needed. �- .._ • 1 ;i1I1.i1; -..411111111111HUl1IIIl - o — — _ - II VI - 14 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Total Park Land Presently, Renton has less park land than most surrounding communities but more than most communities as a whole. A comparison is shown below. Table 34 Existing Total Park Land Ratios Selected Park Agencies City Acres per 1000 Population Renton 12.1 Auburn Kent 19.7 Puyallup 8.7 Mountlake Terrace Vancouver 10.5 Lynnwood 5.2 Lake Oswego,Oregon 7.1 Gresham, Oregon 5.5 NRPA Recommendation 15-20 Recommendation: (Total Park Land) 15-20 acres 1`000'po-'ulation :;> R istin Park<.Standard • : • : 12.1:acres •1,000 Po ulati••ori; <:;< Re om • ''de'd'Stan` • :; r . >> <:• ':' c < :• :>.• 0 1 .....<>: ::.:::>: ....:.:.:::..::: :::::::; .::;:.::. :....:...:..a d.....:..:,.:. ..:::..:::27:.8 a res :1,40••• • .u•ati.off.:.:..::....:. :... • • • Comments: While the recommended standard of 27.8 acres per 1,000 population seems very high, most of the acreage is in the open space and regional park categories. In both categories, open space is the major feature that contributes to the high standard. Most of this land is undevelopable as steep hillsides,wetlands or environmentally sensitive - areas and will come to the City through the land development process. - VI - 15 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs SPECIALIZED FACILITY NEEDS Current recreation participation rates in Renton are lower than the NORTHWEST AVERAGE. This type of information derived from the survey and the workshop meetings was taken into account when standards were developing for specific types of recreation facilities. Also taken into account were existing private facilities. While private facilities satisfy a certain need, they do not satisfy 100% of the public need. As a result, only a portion of their credit was given when counting the existing inventory. Starting below are recommendations for specialized recreation facilities. Tennis Courts A .tan- ar4 court.per' . ... .....popu ExistingPartici ation 15:%be ow ave a Existing Facility Ratio 1'court`per 1 n: pope anon' 1 court' er 1700` o ulation The existing participation rate is lower than average,which we found to be the case in the Seattle Metropolitan area. Based on past surveys and research,we have found communities with similar participation rates easily get by with a smaller ratio. With this in mind,we feel that a standard o_f one court per 1,700 persons (indoor and outdoor) will satisfy immediate and future needs. This standard means that the present inventory is adequate but 9 additional courts will be needed. • VI - 16 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Softball Fields 275-300'outfield for slow pitch;225'for men's fast pitch and 250'outfield for women's slow pitch. :".::::.:::::::i::::i::::i::::.,::..:..:: :.: :.i:'.:::' �•::.ii:::ii::i:::ii;:i;:ii;:!'':::i:::i::l: 'ii .:. .. ..:......:...:.:..:.....:..:...i::.;'.: :.:'. >;;:Faustx Pa c� a o v a Exis io =Inv n g '::i::i:::::i::is:i::t:i:i::::i:i:i::.:'��',::"�:": i::.i:•i:::i:::i�'::::::::::':.i:i'�v ::::i'•:::::::::::::::.:::::: ':.::� Reco <>:> tn. r c e ed to `::1.fi : :;' : : <mm.: .:;:::..;:.::::::.:..::... a..;: e::.::;;per 3,.. OOopu There are currently fifteen softball fields used for league play in Renton. While we found softball participation to be slightly lower than average,we found the number of teams to be considerably below average. This, at least on the surface, suggests that there is not that much interest in softball play in Renton. As a means of comparison, we list the ratio of teams per population for the following cities. Renton 1 team per 541 population Auburn 1 team per 214 population Kent 1 team per 175 population Olympia 1 team per 175 population Mountlake Terrace 1 team per 222 population When comparing teams per field,we find that Renton has a very low ratio. In other words, Renton has fewer teams per field than most communities. For this type of. analysis,we must use the concept ofi equivalent fields, based on the concept of lighted fields. Two games per night can be played on an unlighted field but 3 games can be played on a lighted field. In order to be able to compare communities, one must compare in terms of either lighted or unlighted fields. For our discussion and analysis we use the unlighted field as the equivalent field. Renton currently has 15 fields but three are lighted. Therefore, Renton has 16 equivalent fields. VI - 17 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Renton 8 teams per equivalent field Auburn 22 teams per equivalent field Kent 17.1 teams per equivalent field Olympia 11.8 teams per equivalent field Mountlake Terrace 14.5 teams per equivalent field The above analysis suggests that Renton has more fields for the number of teams than most communities. As a means of comparison, if one team plays once a week, an unlighted field can accommodate about 30 teams per field 15 games). Another means of analysis is to compare the number of teams to the size of the population. In this comparison, Renton is about the same as the surrounding communities of similar size. As an example: Renton 1 field per 4,325 population Auburn 1 field per 4,762 population Kent 1 field per 3,000 population Olympia 1 field per 2,059 population Mountlake Terrace 1 field per 3,214 population However,just comparing other communities is not a justification of need because in most cases, other communities are also short of fields. The best approach is to compare the present demand for play on a weekly basis by the existing number of fields. As an example: The 72 adult teams and 10 youth softball teams in Renton play an average of 82 games per week based on a pre-season and play-off schedule. However, the youth baseball program overlaps the softball season and utilizes the same fields. Between the softball and baseball programs the demand exists for 128 games per week. The nine unlighted and three lighted fields can accommodate 145 games per week, which means the fields are operating at near capacity. 1 VI - 18 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Youth Baseball/Softball Fields Little league,pony league and T-ball;200'foul line r: 044 : ulat o : :::NRPA:>Standard. >;> >><: .»r::;;::>:;:>::::>:::;>::>::::::>:::<:1::f e . . . ..... ....:::..... <<<:": >« >' Existin ::Partici anon.:;:;.:::;::;.;..,.;.<;.:>::::.;.:. .;.; .;> . 14: .%:;adbeo v .a.::>:>:: .>.:.:.:: ::<o::..: .;:.;. ..;::.:::: ::: ;:.;:.: >;:;::.: ::>:::::;:::;Fxi&tin ;� vento iii:::> > :: ; .,.;;:i: 16d >: ><::::>:: ::: Existm Eac atto:;:. : :<>">: :>>::1fid r:.43:25. .p ulaio :. ::::>:< :::::; .:>::..:: Recommeded na :::::<.:'': 1 fied pe :.4.:,.;:.:. . Puato :na * Small fields were excluded for purposes of evalustion Currently the youth baseball and softball program is run by a private group. For the last three years, the program has averaged about the same number of teams and is divided as follows: 17 teams T-ball 33 teams Youth baseball 10 teams Youth softball 13 teams Jr/Sr high leagues The analysis of field needs presented under softball indicated that the fields are operating at capacity. However, there are more than enough fields available for the youth program. The problem occurs in those brief times when the various programs overlap in the summer. , . .„it r.‘j*-i. 1 ,..is :ill is d . Cam` lrr, ei \ VI - 19 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Soccer Fields Field Dimensions: youth soccer 55 x 100 yards; adult soccer 65 x 110 yards;championship soccer 75 x 120 yards. 000: o ulation::: :.'NRPA.St�ndaxd.>::>::::.: .:. :<:::>::>:::::>:::>:..:.::.<.;::<:::<�::�<.:�: :�>::?;...>:::P: P.:: :;.::'..;>::«: . ::;. .:.:i: ::< : ::;i::i':;:;<:.:;::.;.:tLi: v ra a<: .. Ex� ttzl ,f'articr below g::: ; :. ::::::::<<> Existing:Invento ' :::> : :< : :< :.>:;::: :.:< 27 .e......:.:::.:::::.: Existin 1~acili „ ` 1 field; erg 563: o elation ;: lation P ;;: Recommended`Staridard: ;000 P'o u P • Soccer is different from softball and baseball in that almost any level grass area will do. Once considered a fall sport, the problem is that soccer has become a year-round recreation. On a national scale, soccer has become a very popular activity, but for some reason participation in Renton is significantly below average. However, play is increasing. The trend in Renton is as follows: 1987 1,690 teams 1988 1,720 teams 1989 1,750 teams The above teams represent an area much larger than the Renton planning area. Assuming that one game per week (Monday-Thursday) and 5 games on Saturday can be played per week, the 27 fields can accommodate 243 games per week. Also assuming that each team plays one game and practices once per week, the present demand is for 200 games per week. This indicates a surplus of soccer fields. The 200 games represents a current demand for 23 fields. . , 44, li VI - 20 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Walking Trails : Existing >::>«».>:;;:::»:< . ...................2.45.:rriiles 'off=Street :' : ::> :> :>:>: > >:>::: > :>:> 20:miles:. er 1000 .o ulatran<>:; • Currently, there are only 2.45 miles of off-street paved trails in the City. Most of this amount is pedestrian oriented although about one half mile is for mixed use. The following analysis and recommendations are for off-street pedestrian and bicycle paths. All of the trail-related activities rated very high in terms of existing participation and was one of the most desired type of recreation facility. The formula w.e have developed for identifying the quantitative need for trail related activities is shown below. The total annual occasions shown are for nature walks, walking for pleasure and bicycling. A. Total participation: 596,230 occasions B. 1% of use on average peak day: 1.9% C. %who wish to use trail: 15% D. Occasions per mile: 12 E. Turnover rate: 10 Formula: A x B x C = 14.2 miles of trail presently needed DxE Standard: .20 mile per 1,000 population VI - 21 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and Facility Needs Swimming Pools (indoor) 25 meters 6 lane pool = 3,608 sq.ft.water area;25 yards x 25 meters ell pool = 4,996 sq.ft. water area;50 meters x 8 lane pool = 8,610 sq.ft.water area. <.::. .: ;::. .; ::::.:::;: :::.::;:>:<.;>:a. ool: er::20 OQ. << .' ... aton ;:::::.::::: .;;.::: •sttn artc�..ation:: ::::><: e... Fxistin :Inventor .::;.; Fxistin Facile Ratio:::.:: 5.7 3' s ft s r ace.; ate. er 1;000::population::.. Recommended Standard:::::::<:;,;:: :. 99.1 SF 1,000:pope anon:: * Assumes that 16% of the Hazen High School Pool and 70% of the Lindberg Pool is available for public use. At first glance, one may think that with the existence of the indoor pool at Hazen High iall of the indoorpool needs in Renton. However, out of a School, it would satisfy potential 93 hours per week, the high school pool is only available to the public a total of 15 hours per week or 16% of the time. Therefore, this factor must be taken into account when calculating need. Our experience has shown us that a swimming pool should be designed to accommodate about 60% of the average daily attendance. This standard will comfortably meet peak hour demand. Based on the recreation survey, annual per capita, indoor swimming is 2.1 occasions. This, multiplied by the service area population of 69,200, gives us an annual demand at 145,320 occasions. From past research,we know that a peak winter demand month is about 15% of the total annual demand and that 75% of the total swimming activity will occur in shallow water (5 feet or less). This then gives us: 21,798 PEAK MONTH SWIMMING DEMAND From this demand we can then calculate the shallow water and deep water demand. Shallow Water Demand Multiply 21,798 monthly swims x 75% = 16,348 shallow swims Divide by average of 30 days per month =' 544 daily swims Multiply by the 60% peak load factor = 326 peak swimmers Multiply by 12 sq. ft. per swimmer = 3,912 sq. ft.water area demand VI - 22 CityofRenton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Park and FacilityNeeds P P Deep Water Demand Multiply 21,798 monthly swimsx 25% = 5,450 deep water swims Divide by average of 30 daysper month = 181 daily swims Multiply by the 60%peak load factor = 108 peak swimmers Multiply by 27 sq. ft.per swimmer = 2,943 sq. ft.water area demand Therefore, the total demand for indoor swimming is currently 6,855 square feet of water area. Subtracting the existing inventory equivalent of 3,965 square feet gives a present need for: 2,890 SQUARE FEET WATER AREA SUMMARY OF LAND AND FACILITY NEEDS Shown below is a summary of present and year 2000 needs for the Renton Area. Table 35 Summary of Park and Facility Needs Renton Area Recommended Adjusted Demand(1) Additional Need , Park Area or Facility Standard Inventory 1990 2000 1990 2000 Neighborhood Parks 1.2 Ac./1,000 Pop. 101.96 Ac. 83.88 Ac. 101.04 Ac. (18.08)Ac. (0.92) Ac. Community Parks 1.1 Ac./1,000 Pop. 40.99 76.12 92.62 35.13 51.63 Regional Parks 11.1 Ac./1,000 Pop. 456.44 768.12 934.62 311.68 478.18 Lineal Parks .9 Ac./1,000 Pop. 25.15 62.28 75.78 37.13 50.63 General Open Space 12.7 Ac./1,000 Pop. 188.54 878.84 1069.34 690.30 880.80 Specialized Areas .8 Ac./1,000 Pop. 25.57 55.36 67.36 29.79 41.79 TOTAL PARK LAND 27.8 Ac./1,000 Pop. 838.65 1924.60 2340.76 1085.95 1502.11 Tennis Courts 1 per 1,500 Pop. 38 (2) 40 49 2 11 Softball Fields 1 per 3,800 Pop. 15 18 21 3 6 Youth Baseball Fields 1 per 4,070 Pop. 16 17 19 1 3 Soccer Fields 1 per 3,000 Pop. 27 23 27 - - Trails-Walking/Hiking 0.20 miles/1,000 Pop. 2.45 Mi. 13.84 MI. 16.84 Mi. 11.39 Mi. 14.39 Mi. Indoor Pool Area 99.1 SF/1,000 Pop. 3,965.00 SF 6,855.00 SF 8,344.00 SF 2,890.00 SF4,379.00 SF (1) Assumes 1990 population of 69,200 and a year 2000 population of 84,200 (2) There are four additional private courts in the City. (3) Assumes 16%of Hazen Pool Is available for public use. VI - 23 SECTION VII RECOMMENDED SERVICE LEVELS SECTION VII RECOMMENDED SERVICE LEVELS INTRODUCTION I An important element in the study was the determination of service levels and types of services that should be offered by the City. To effectively and efficiently satisfy all park and recreation needs, many levels of government,private clubs and commercial -- suppliers must meet their individual responsibilities. The City of Renton cannot and should not attempt to meet all the needs demanded by its residents. The issue is then, what services and at what level should the City offer? CURRENT SUPPLIERS OF RECREATION SERVICES One of the first steps in analyzing service needs was to identify who provides recreation services in the Renton area and node where voids and overlaps occur. From this type of analysis, a determination was made as to what services should be provided. To easily identify where the voids and overlaps occur, the following recreation service matrix was prepared. This illustrates the role each agency in the area currently assumes. Primary responsibility is defined as a leadership role. A secondary role is considered a supportive role. While this analysis may be somewhat subjective and -I subject to challenge, it, nevertheless, does help identify current roles. PRIVATE RECREATION AREA SCHOOLS/ ENTERPRISE/ OR ACTIVITY COUNTY' RENTON COLLEGE CLUBS COMMENTS 112i3 .05 1I2131415 121314I5 1121314I5 Neighborhood Parks CC • III I III i See Note No.1 Community Parks cc • • I I I *coo See Note No.1 Regional Parks I I i I N••• 11 . i I I See Note No.2 General Open Space Se 0 N I i I 1 MI I I See Note No.3 Sport Fields CO I I .0004000C CI HI I See Note No.4 Swimming(Indoors) NON I I I i IW Cc01C, See Note No.5 Swimming(outdoors) I • I I I I I I I I See Note No.8 Waterfront Access I I ,•• I See Note No.7 Non Urban Trolls I I I I I ill I I I I Urban Trails I I 1 IMPI ID. I I I I I I See Note No.8 Historical I C ,OIO 11 I I Cultural 1 ••••• I I I I I I I See Note No.9 Golf Courses I See Note No.10 N00• I I I CCC:CC • Indoor Rec.Activities I I NC C CCCCC See Note No.11 Recreation Programs 1 I NON 1 I I Mn See Note No.11 11 Senior Activities I �•• I I I ,See Note No.12 Developmentally Disabled I See Note No.13 Programs 1 I I _ I • PRIMARY C PARTIAL O SECONDARY 1 Land Acquisition 2 Development and/or Operation 3 Programming 4 Funding 5 Planning I VII - 1 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommended Service Levels Observations of the Recreation Service Matrix 1. Both the City of Renton and King County provide neighborhood and community parks in the Renton area. However, the County parks are not developed to the level of those managed by the City of Renton. 2. The City owns and operates the only regional park facility in the area (Coulon Beach Park). This facility attracts over one million people annually. 3. The City is very limited in the amount of general open space it presently has but there are many open space opportunities. The County provides some open space in the Renton area. 4. Renton, King County and the Renton School District provide sports fields. However, the County is the only public agency that operates a sports field complex in the Renton vicinity (Fort Dent). 5. Access to indoor pools in area is somewhat limited. There are two public indoor pools located in the Renton area. The school district owns and operates the Hazen High School Pool. The Lindbergh High School Pool, which is just outside the planning area, is owned and operated by the King County Parks Department. There are also several private indoor pools. 6. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Kennydale Beach Park provide opportunities for outdoor beach swimming. Both are extensively used. Henry Moses Pool, located at Liberty Park, is the only outdoor swimming pool facility. 7. The City is the only agency that provides public waterfront access areas. 8. The City provides limited urban trails, such as the Cedar River Trail. Hiking and nature trails are also very limited, although there are great opportunities to develop trails in the Renton area. 9. Cultural and performing arts are provided by the City. 10. Golf courses are provided by both the City and by private clubs. 11. Indoor recreation classes and programs are offered by several agencies including the City, private health clubs and Renton schools. 12. The City of Renton provides an extensive program for seniors. 13. The City and King County provide some programs for the developmentally disabled. VII -2 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommended Service Levels RECOMMENDED SERVICE LEVELS • The recommended service levels were developed after reviewing the information developed on the previous two pages plus discussions with City staff and the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. The results of this effort are shown below in the recommended service level matrix. Present Recommended Service Service Service Notes Facility and Services Neighborhood Park Areas • • Community Park Areas • • Regional Parks • • General Open Space 0 • Sports Fields • • Swimming(Indoors) O Swimming(outdoors) • Waterfront Access • • Non Urban Trails C 4 Urban Trails • • Historical Cultural • • Golf Courses • • Indoor Recreation Facilities • • Senior Activities • • Facility Service Level No Service Partial Service • Full Service 0 Offered 0 Offered Offered Recreation Programs Aquatics(outdoor) 5 5 Aquatics(Indoors) 3 Cultural Arts 3 4 Adult Programs/Classes 3 4 Youth Programs/Cla Ices 3 4 Adult Sports 4 5 Youth Sports 4 5 Fitness/Health 4 5 Senior Programs 5 5 Special Events 4 4 Developmentally Di(bled 3 3 Programs Outdoor Recreation 3 3 Program Service Level 1 Low Service 5 Full Service Offered VII - 3 City of Renton Park Recreation and Oven Space Master Plan Recommended Service Levels GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Goals and objectives are statements which an agency wishes to achieve. They provide direction for providing services. They can also be a means of evaluating the success of a _ program. Shown below are goals and objectives for the City's Parks and Recreation Department. DEFINITIONS Goal: .:.:...:....::...: ..::.:::.::::::.:..::....:.:: A'goal'is; ":i ietrient of tbCci.y s aspirations:t it re i:.:th p ,. :and recreation services It is the desirable qualitywhich the City wishes to`achieve'A'goal'must fie realistic and_flexible:enough to;; > allowa`discussion°of liow it isto be:achieved. Goals are long range and usually remain unchanged thro•ughou•t:the pr•actical life of the plan. •• . Objectives: Objectives ace worinng and measura6le'statements w ic6 ... a y. ,. :.specific steps needed to achieve the stated goal Often one goal wil::::, have numberrof objectives . :.: .. ::: :co mm.t ,; > h hborhoodarid ;.a :: ; u h:q uaaY rg ::.:.;:.::. .: . .Pr ovaea:Sem... . . .<: ;»>>>::>::>: >:GOAI�;1 >.. .: . :<:<:: : :: :> :;>. <ak : ;Objectives: • Maintain compliance with the Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan and Capital Improvement Program for acquisition and development of park and recreational facilities to the extent feasible and cost effective. • Develop existing and new park lands to provide a variety of types of recreation serving personal growth and values, as well as offering multi- use opportunities for more than a single activity or user group. • Maintain parks and recreation facilities in such a way as to make them attractive and aesthetically pleasing environments. • Acquire and reserve land for parks and recreational use well in VII -4 City of Renton Park Recreation and Oven Space Master Plan Recommended Service Levels advance of development of an area to ensure affordable land prices and a choice of sites -- even though limited financial resources may delay actual park development. • Acquire developed properties where appropriate as urban development or redevelopment occurs in an area. • Encourage intensive development of parks and recreational facilities in vacant land in existing urban areas. GOAL , Conserve,.ezihanee.a, d mpOye, ec eat on and cnitu a:::..>;>;;::::_::: : : ;; • Provide a broad, diverse, flexible and challenging program of recreation services to meet the leisure needs of the people of Renton. • Utilize to the maximum extent possible the variety of recreation opportunities presented by existing and new parks and recreation facilities. • Conserve areas with critical or unique natural features -- such as stream corridors, wildlife habitats, shorelines and wetlands -- especially if endangered by development. • Support limits to u#ban development in locations where critical or unique natural features are threatened to ensure preservation of natural values. • Improve public access to, and use of, special natural features -- such as shorelines --where the environments are capable of supporting more intensive use. • Increase public awareness of, and appreciation for, special natural features through education and interpretative measures. • Protect acquired recreation lands from uses other than those which are park or recreation related so that recreation values will be maintained. • Support a city-wide network of open space and greenbelts to protect sensitive lands (suoh as stream corridors,wetlands and steep slopes) to serve as urban connectors and dividers and to provide for passive recreation. • • Provide facilities and opportunities for cultural recreation in arts, dance, drama, and music (such as theater, historical sites, and museums). VII - 5 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommended Service Levels • Encourage special private use of public facilities where it is shown that this is appropriate to the enhancement or support of Parks and Recreation Department goals. Charge reasonable fees for special services and special privileges related to the use of public facilities. • Make park facilities and recreation programs available to non-residents where this will not restrict or will enhance enjoyment of recreation opportunities by City of Renton residents. Maximize ubhc access to:and involvement m,recreation Objectives: • Distribute park facilities throughout City of Renton neighborhoods so that all citizens will have equal opportunity for recreation participation, so far as it is practical. • Provide for park facilities and recreation programs that meet the general needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnic backgrounds, and physical capabilities, especially the elderly and handicapped. • Strengthen public relations and publicity efforts to better inform citizens of the recreation opportunities available city-wide and in local neighborhoods. • Develop neighborhood recreation facilities within walking distance of all residential areas. • Encourage equitable distribution of recreation resources --programs, funding, maintenance -- among Renton neighborhoods, as far as it is practical. • Encourage public transportation service to city-wide or community facilities so that equal opportunity for involvement in park programs and facilities will be available. -- • Provide adequate on-site conditions -- such as off-street parking, handrails, ramps, lighting-- so that all members of the community have equal opportunity for safe and satisfying recreational experiences. VII - 6 Open City of Renton Park Recreation and Space Master Plan Recommended Service Levels :.4.;:.: crease::;o ortunities for ublic involvementin the .ark;and; <<;:> ` ;<:<�;« :>re reation .larrniri Objectives: • Obtain citizen responses to specific programs, facilities and policy considerations as an integral part of the decision-making process. • Monitor park and recreation preferences, needs and trends through questionnaires, surveys and public hearings. ; • Encourage citizen involvement-- questions, comments, reactions --in Park Board matters. • Provide public review stages in planning decisions which affect the public interest. • Utilize Parks and Recreation Department personnel as neighborhood liaisons to encourage decentralized recreation planning. :i:; _ii;<:;::<;.: >.GOALS >prorigte< artici .aEion>:andcoo eration . ........ .................. ... ..... Objectives: • Work closely with Renton School District to make optimum use of school district recreation facilities, to provide an effective recreation program, and to coordinate development and maintenance of joint facilities. • Encourage and assist King County, the State of Washington and the U.S.government to acquire and develop major regional parks and open space near the City of Renton and to participate in regional projects within the City. • • Support the adoption of City guidelines that require the provision of areas for recreation purposes within large scale residential and employment developments or participation in the development of public recreational facilities. • Support the adoption of City regulations that require large residential developments to meet a minimum standard for on-site recreational • facilities or equivalent in lieu of provisions. • Involve existing special interest groups in acquisition and development of special use facilities.il VII - 7 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommended Service Levels IP Cooperate with neighboring jurisdictions in order to promote understanding of the goals, objectives and proposed actions set forth in the Renton Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan. VII - 8 SECTION VIII RECOMMENDATIONS SECTION VIII RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION This section of the report recommends changes to the Leisure Services Program offered by the City of Renton. These recommendations are divided into the following categories: 1. Development of policies and standards 2. Recommendations for park areas, open space and trail systems 3. Recreation program recommendations 4. Suggested administrative and management changes DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND STANDARDS The following policies and design standards apply to the acquisition and/or development of parks, open space areas, trail systems and specialized facilities. Once adopted by the City, they will provide direction to the Board of Parks Commissioners, Planning Commission and City Council regarding acquisition and development decisions. Tot Lots Definition: Tot lots, mini-parks and children's playgrounds are small single purpose playlots of less than one acre in size. Their primary focus is a piece of playground equipment and often supplemented with a small open grass area and several picmc benches. On a square foot basis they are very expensive to construct and maintain and generally the amount of use is very low. Sometimes they become the convenient local hangout for older children. Glencoe Park fits this category. Policies and Development Criteria: It is recommended that no additional parks of this type be acquired or developed. Private developers should be encouraged to develop and maintain these types of facilities. VIII - 1 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Neighborhood Parks ' Definition: Neighborhood parks are a combination playground and park designed primarily for non-supervised, non-organized recreation activities. They are generally small in size (5- - 10 acres) and usually serve a radius of approximately one half mile. At average residential densities, this amounts to about 5,000-7,500 residents. Since these parks are located within walking and bicycling distance of most users, the activities they offer become a daily pastime for the neighborhood children. While it is not necessarily the rule, neighborhood parks sometimes provide space for organized community events. Often neighborhood parks are located adjacent to or on school property. If this is the case, a smaller park site will be adequate. In general, facilities recommended for a neighborhood park include a children's playground, picnic facilities, trails, open space and nature areas, tennis courts and a -- multi-use open field for soccer, little league, etc. While restrooms are often located in neighborhood parks, it is recommended that they only be provided in the larger parks where users may come from an area beyond the immediate neighborhood. In many ' , instances, single-occupancy restroom units should be considered. Policies and Development Criteria: 1. A neighborhood park should be developed when the area it serves reaches 60% --' developed (measured by either l n d mass orpopulation). diiiiIii]iIiiiiiiiiillaineniiiii:?:•;'. .:::w:ii::i:;ii ii;i '::::::. ::.:,::::::.:::::::.:.::::... . 2. If located separately, the should < ::<i .:::a:a:ii>::' i!iii:•:'.plcnlc area iE i# :rr :a i'`:ii;' -- be no smaller than five acres in size ><:::i::::::<><: :::�<<::>:::<_::»:<::>:;:»::<::<:i<::>:<>:.;....�..... :i:;r ':''' ')3,+;f E'tll•S;:2ii.,??: ::• with seven acres beingthe optimum. :>::>-,>:;;<::>:::»>:::.;,,3�1:{:::i::ir:: r'••!?.�,.�:?:<<i:::>::: see P <:::.:.....,'.;:.:.„4....,,:::i::::i::i:::?:i::;:::.:;.:•: <>:>::>::::::: If located adjacent to a school, they ::>>: w' •_i:Vi:::i*i:»: can be as small as three acres. •: i<;i _ However, as a practical point, the = a oitizdult&senior S. en recreation area ::>::::i:.. City may be forced to accept smaller :h*<` '> parcels for neighborhood parks in _ :< < : i playground ! iiii::*?:'iitiil:' areas where little vacant land is left. _ >�<.>:: ::::::><.>> J 4%i: 3. At least 50% of the site should be parking <!t:; i; flat and usable and provide space _ children's open ><">h i � bwfor both active and passive uses. Iv. '' '\\ the 4. Appropriate facilities include: '" ;.„ <. • Practice fields for softball, _ multi-purpose play area iiiir. soccer,youth baseball, etc. . `'�' 'i'' • Children's playground « t<::>:<:::<.;:.. . ....<:. ;�<:>::<:::::<::< P Yg :;::f, xi:4i�f Efklttv,..: ':''j'd!�iiiii ::ii:* :..;i#?:t;:::•::•:::ifi::::i:;:?!tp:.;;` •, :;%''tSi:#:::?:it:: iii:i:i:'. VIII -2 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations • Unstructured open play area for pick-up games • Paved games court • Picnic area • Shelter building • Trail system • Natural open space • Drainage corridors 5. Parking requirements: Minimum of 3 spaces per acre of active park area. The design should encourage access by foot or bicycle. 6. Site selection criteria: • The site should be central to the area it serves. • The site should be adjacent to a green belt or trail system if possible. • If possible,walking distance should not exceed one half mile for the area it serves and the need to cross major arterial streets or other physical barriers should be discouraged. • The site should be readily visible from adjoining streets. • Access to the site should be via a local residential street. If located on a busy arterial street, appropriate fencing and other safety steps should be taken. Community Parks Definition: A community park is planned primarily to provide active and structured recreation opportunities for young people and adults. In general, community park facilities are designed for organized activities and sports, although individual and family activities are also encouraged. Community parks can also provide indoor facilities to meet a wider range of recreation interests. Where there are no neighborhood parks, the community park can also serve this function. Community parks serve a much larger area and offer more facilities. Their service area is about a one mile radius and will support a population of approximately 12,000-15,000 persons depending upon its size and nature of its facilities. As a result, they require more in terms of support facilities such as parking, restrooms, covered play areas, etc. They usually exceed 20 acres in size and often have sport fields or similar facilities as the central focus of the park. Liberty Park is an excellent example of a community park. VIII -3 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Policies and Development Criteria: 1. Acquisition of community park sites should occur far in advance of its actual need. 2. A community park should be developed when the area it serves reaches 70% developed. 3. Minimum size should be 15 acres with the optimum being 2 re about 5 acres. 4. At least ten acres of the site parking should be usable for active ��I��I'I1li/llr/ :?it':`s:rt:' : i • recreation use. i t}::;•::::::::.::: ::::.*:: •:: 5. Appropriate facilities include: _ at: :: nural area tennis • Formal ballfields - softball, baseball, soccer, etc. `" "` `�''! IIIUI‘t�� J • Tennis courts recreation ;: >: ;o center 3:i::;: iiiii %::::. • Open free play area _ ^X; ::>. • Restrooms y '" y parking '::. • Picnic facilities i iii ``� general recreation ^: :' • Trail systems .,,',//''l/l, ,,,,, � T'i:. • Outdoor basketball courts = """""""'"' : . • Children's playground (if field sports needed to also serve the •.•..•`o neighborhood) ' ,, k '/ ///ll!/ ... \ ! ::• Natural open space /II!llllflt . '1►t :4 ' : :;parng • Indoor recreational areas • Outdoor sand volleyball courts • Space for special outdoor events 6. Parking requirements: dependent upon the activities. Use 50 spaces per ballfield or 5 spaces per acre of active use. VIII -4 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations 7. Site selection criteria: • The site should be reasonably central to the area it serves. • The park should be located on an arterial or collector street. • If possible, some of the site should have a natural area or heavy landscape setback to help buffer active uses from residential areas. • Heavily wooded sites are acceptable but will require considerable clearing to accommodate the active uses. • Environmentally sensitive sites can be a part of this type of park if protected from active visitor use. • Site should have approximately 10 acres of relatively flat or gently sloping land. Regional Parks Definition: Regional parks are large recreational areas that serve an entire city or region. They can be large and often include one specific use or feature that makes the park unique. If possible, they should be developed around a unique or significant resource to emphasize regional recreation interest. They also can serve as a buffer or separation between communities or other large urban areas. They should be designed to accommodate large numbers of people. While small in size, Gene Coulon Memorial Park fits this definition. Policies and Development Criteria: 1. The Regional Park can be designed to meet a wide range of activities and interests but should emphasize the one feature that makes it unique. 2. If the site will attract large volumes of traffic, access should be via a collector or arterial street. 3. Possible facilities include: • Viewpoints • Trail system • Picnic areas VIII - 5 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations • Open play areas • Nature interpretative areas • Group picnic areas • Restrooms 4. Parking requirements dependent upon the activities offered. 5. Location criteria: • Location is most often determined by the features it can offer. • Access should be from an arterial street if traffic volumes are expected to be high. • Heavily wooded sites can be appropriate. • Environmentally sensitive sites are appropriate if protected from active visitor use. Linear Parks Definition: Linear parks are land areas that generally follow a stream corridor, ravine or some other elongated feature, such as a powerline or railroad right-of-way. This type of park area often contains various levels or types of trail systems. The Cedar River Trail fits this category. Most generally they remain in their natural state as generalized open space but can be highly developed such as the Cedar River Trail. Policies and Development Criteria: 1. Activities should be generally passive in nature. 2. Parks should generally follow drainage corridors, natural vegetation or other elongated strips. - 3. If possible, linear parks should be at least 100'wide. 4. The natural vegetation should be maintained. 5. Paved pathways should be designed to accommodate maintenance and patrol vehicles. (See trail standards) VIII - 6 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations General Open Space General open space is land left in its natural state that mayor maynot be used bythe public. In Wes ern Washington, open space generally contains heavy vegetation. In many cases, environmentally sensitive areas are considered as open space and include wetlands,wildlife habitats, stream and creek corridors, steep hillsides, forested areas or unique or endangered plant speciesi Policies and Development Criteria: 1. Where feasible,public access into these areas should be encouraged with environmentally sensitive arias protected from public intrusion. 2. Improvements should be kept to a minimum with the natural environment emphasized. 3. The City should place its emphasis on acquiring open space that is environmentally sensitive. 4. Prior to acquiring an open space site, a thorough site analysis should be made to determine if unique qualities and conditions exist that warrant the open space designation. 5. General open space should not be acquired just for the reason of offsetting land development opposed by adjoining neighbors. Special Use Areas Special Use Areas are public recreation lands occupied by a specialized activity that do not fit into any of the other categories. Some of the present facilities that fall into this classification include special landscaped area, the Maplewood Golf Course and the Renton Senior Center. Policies and Development Criteria: 1. Prior to the addition of any special landscaped areas, the City should prepare a detailed maintenance cost analysis to determine its impact upon the maintenan a system. Trail Systems - I The City recently completed a trails plan that was prepared as a separate study. The following policies and development criteria should be followed when developing the trails system. VIII - 7 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Definition: Pathways and trails are designed to provide walking,bicycling and other non-motorized means of linking various parts of the community. The proposed trail plan is intended as a recreation oriented system that utilizes stream corridors, easements and other non- street means to develop its linkage system. The recreational trail system is designed to connect park sites with the various parts of the community. In addition to the recreation trails plan, the City has also prepared an on-street bicycle plan. Trails that affect the park system include unpaved foot trails and paved multi-use bicycle trails. Multi-use trails are designed for more of the following activities: bicycle riding, mountain bike riding,walking and hiking and horseback riding. Unpaved footpaths are primarily used for walking and hiking. Policies and Development Criteria: 1. Trails should be interesting and attractive to the user. Trails which follow natural water courses, traverse interesting scenery, or cross areas of outstanding beauty provide interesting and enjoyable experiences for the trail user. 2. Trails should be looped and interconnected to provide a variety of trail lengths and destinations. Informational markers should be provided to show layout and distances. 3. Trail routes should take into account soil conditions, steep slopes, surface drainage and other physical limitations that could impact the area from over-use. 4. Bicycle trails should provide opportunities for the recreation rider as well as the touring and commuter bicyclist. 5. Bicycle routes and paths should minimize the conflicts between motorists and bicyclists. 6. Hiking trails should have a variety of lengths and grades for the casual stroller as well as the serious hiker. 7. Trails routes should be designed to be handicapped accessible. GENERAL APPROACH TO THE PLAN Planning for recreational areas and facilities should be a joint effort between the various public agencies in the Renton Area. Three of the key agencies will be King County, the School District and the City. Wherever feasible, the joint use of public land should be considered when developing park and recreation facilities. In locations where the County currently owns park land, it is assumed that, upon annexation, the City will take over the maintenance and operation of these sites. The park plan described in this section is designed to achieve four primary objectives: VIII - 8 City of Renton Park,Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations • Promote the Cedar River corridor for recreation access and use • Offer unique and specialized recreation areas • Preserve open space areas and significant environmentally sensitive areas o Develop a city-wide trail system Promote Cedar River Corridor Access and Use: The Cedar River and the surrounding hillsides are an important natural resource that should be reserved for public use. This unique open space corridor could become the most important recreation area in the entire Renton park system. Recognizing its importance, the plan makes a strong commitment to expanding the public ownership and recreation use of the Cedar River Corridor. Offer Unique and Specialized Recreation Areas: In the Nast, the City's emphasis has been to develop community and neighborhood park areas. ow that a strong foundation of park areas has been established, it is recommended that the City looks towards developing some unique and interesting park facilities and areas. With this in mind, the plan recommends new and different types of facilities such as a working farm, a nature center and an outdoor performance center. Preserve Open Space and Significant Environmentally Sensitive Areas: The Renton area is presently undergoing strong development pressures. Lands that were once undesirable and unsuitable for development are rapidly being converted to housing and other urban spaces. As a result, the need to preserve land for open space is becoming increasingly critical. Unless land is Inquired in the next several years,very little additional public land will be available. Recognizing this need, the plan emphasizes the preservation of open space areas such as wetlands and significant wildlife habitats. Develop a City-wide Trail System: With the existence of many utility easements and steep hillsides, the City of Renton has the opportunity to develop a comprehensive trail system that will serve the entire community. A trails plan has been completed, and portions of the Cedar River Trail are already developed. The Park and Recreation Plan recognizes the importances of trails as a recreation element and utilizes them as major linkages to the park system. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARK AREAS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAIL SYSTEMS: In this section, a plan for parks, open space and trails is presented. These recommendations are divided into the following park categories: 1. Neighborhood 2. Community Parks 3. Regional Parks 4. Linear Parks 5. Open Space Areas 6. 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St i �JTFiWEsT ' NI G AREA riI jI �11 pp5 C + 1 - p zr- .: , a �_ - i 56 I I � a • • 44 .. rr'.L, ..,o c,. 1I 'c • II AC 5T-N , !II • CITY OF RENTON ( Ile number is for ioentificatiop purposes only.See tecbnicahreport for discussion on specific sites) '• • i t-n 71....77....._1--L__J 4• :T-21' i rCOMPREHENSIVE •• • �.. �. PARK, RECREATION e aoe SCALE IN MT - t - 1C DRACt:IX) 1C 6 ASSOCIATES l' •r'• • r ' - ig .. •rt:� II & OPEN SPACE PLAN f ^ao�� I I LEGEND EXISTING PARK AND OPEN SPACE AREAS N NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROPOSED ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY PLAN C COMMUNITY PARK PROPOSED OPEN SPACE AREAS R REGIONAL PARK S SPECIAL USE AREA ••• TRAILS(T) L LINEAR PARK 1 / REGIONAL PARK BOUNDARY OS OPEN SPACE AREA •••• PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES NORTH PLANNING AREA (Includes W. K nn dale, E. Kennydale, N. Highlands and Glencoe/Sierra Heights Neighborhoods) Summary of Recommendations s Existing Proposed Type Acres Sites Acres Sites -- -•, Neighborhood 182 4 10.0 2 `p'� Community 0.0 0 30.0 1 14 Regional 553 1 0.0 0 • Open Space 122.0 1 888.0 4 Linear 0.0 0 0.0 0 Specialized 2.7 3 17.0 1 1 Pc.—--'4% t r . Alb s I : uy 5 �Ttt, i V t' , Si. AREA -Y :` LOCATION '� , ' 3-c .,-1 4 i a '', .. , � '.J. '' - Fes' { OS w iy"' & l►# Y ry£,.t °� •... .:T-16 -.. > a- - s.. •a•► sit•,.4 s •. ••..•••••••••• • • ,_ ••• u..,, . •• y • 5-N • . - . 4 'kl.- 7 :• . •••••••••••• 3-x;a f 'VI, F ,: i�4..=Z .* ' ,:. N TH Pl: NG°AREa`1 T 3 "�: •, . - .. 16-N .� $ •It• -15: • . J 9��• `N 15-S,, VIII - 11 NORTH PLANNING AREA POPULATION: 1990 Population (estimated) 13,089 2000 Population(estimated) 16,000 Growth Potential High CHARACTER: The majority of this area consists of single family residences. North of May Creek, the character is more rural in nature,with single family residences on large lots. It is expected that the neighborhood will experience substantial amounts of growth due to the large amount of undeveloped and vacant land in this area. Many homes in the Glencoe area are semi-rural in character; however, this is rapidly changing due to the increase in recent development. This has brought about a significant increase in the amount of multiple family housing, especially near Sunset Boulevard N.E.. Along Sunset Boulevard, the land uses can be characterized by a mixture of high intensity commercial and multiple family housing. TOPOGRAPHY: This area is unique due to the variety of natural features. The terrain in this area consists of rolling hills and level plateaus; however, there are several areas that contain steep hillsides. This primarily occurs along the drainage corridors of May and Honey Creeks and along the shoreline of Lake Washington. EXISTING PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AREAS: Name Type Acres Hazelwood Park Neighborhood Park 73 Kennydale Beach Park Specialized Park 1.8 Kennydale Lions Park Neighborhood Park 3.6 May Creek Park Open Space Area 122.0 Sierra Heights Park Neighborhood Park 4.7 Glencoe Park Specialized Park .4 Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Regional Park 553 North Highlands Park Neighborhood Park 2.6 Sunset Court Park Specialized Park .5 PARKLAND NEEDS: (Acres) Existing 1990 2000 Type (Standard) Acres Need Need Neighborhood Park(1.2 Ac/1000) 182 (2.5) 1.0 Community Park(1.1 Ac/1000) 0.0 14.4 17.6 Regional Park(11.1 Ac/1000) 553 90.1 1223 Open Space Areas (12.7 Ac/1000) 122.0 44.4 81.2 Linear Park(.9 Ac/1000) 0.0 11.8 14.4 Specialized Park Areas (.8 Ac/1000) 2.7 7.8 10.1 VIII - 12 I'- City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations North Planning Area SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS Hazelwood Park (County) Site 1 Neighborhood Park The site is a 7.3 acre coulnty park located in the Newcastle neighborhood. It is located adjacent to the Hazelwood open space site. The proposed park is relatively flat, which offers opportunities for active recreational use. Recommended facilities should include: • Children's playground • Multi-use paved court • Open multi-Purpose lawn area • Picnic area/Shelter • Trail connections along utility easements • Tennis courts (2) Kennydale Beach Park Site 2 Special Use Area This 1.76 acre park is located on Lake Washington and is only one of two parks in Renton with access to Lake Washington. Without any other parks in this neighborhood, it also serves as a neighborhood park. This creates some operational conflicts because of its size and specialized use. This park contains a sandy beach, a fishing pier, a bathhouse, a small piece of playground equipment and an open grass area. One of the problems associated with the park is accessibility. Because the site is so small, parking for the park is located on the east side of Lake Washington Boulevard. This requires the users to cross a heavily used road along with a set of railroad tracks in order to reach the park. A vacant parcel of land is found adjacent to the south property line of this park. The City should try to acquire this parcel for expansion of the park. Overall, the park is in very good condition. Only minor improvements are recommended for the park. These include: • Additional landscaping and buffering from railroad and street • Renovation of bathhouse • Improvements to railroad crossing • Additional parking VIII - 13 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations North Planning Area Proposed North Kennydale Park Site 3 Community Park This proposed 30.0 acre park site is located north of May Creek and includes a large wetlands area. Proposed facilities should include: • Wetland interpretive area/boardwalk/trail system • Softball fields (2) • Youth baseball field • Soccer fields (3) • Picnic area • Parking area (100 spaces) • Trail system • Tennis courts (4) • Multi-use open grass area • Shelter/restroom Proposed Hazelwood Open Space Site 4 Open Space Area This proposed 200 acre open space area is located north of May Creek and consists of steep forested hillsides. Once acquired, it will become part of the May Creek Open Space Area. Proposed Lake Washington Vista Park Site 5 Neighborhood Park This 2 acre neighborhood park site is proposed for the West Kennydale Neighborhood and is one of the areas in the City that is not presently being served by a neighborhood park. Locating a park in this area will be difficult because a majority of this neighborhood is already developed. One possible site is south of N. 28th Street in an area of steep hillsides. However, there is enough level land for the development of a small neighborhood park. This park should provide a trail system that connects to the proposed Pacific Railroad Trail. Proposed facilities at the site should include: • Children's playground area • Paved multi-use court • Open multi-purpose lawn area • Parking (5-10 spaces) • Trail system VIII - 14 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations North Planning Area Kennydale Lions Park Site 6 Neighborhood Park This 3.6 acre park is located at the corner of N.E. 24th Street and Aberdeen Avenue N.E. The park has a nice neighborhood setting and is situated among single family homes. There is some opportunity for further expansion of the park to the north. Facilities at the park include a small activity building, a multi;use sport field, a children's playground, a basketball court and a picnic area. In general, the park is in very good condition. The only exception is the parking area,which needs some upgrading. Recommendations for the site include: • Parking lot improvements • Removal of stumps and additional landscaping • Passive development to north of site May Creek Open Space Site 7 Open Space Area This proposed open space area could consist of approximately 650 acres of land and is located on both sides of May Creek. The boundary of the park would generally follow the top of the hillsides and encompass the entire creek basin. The May Creek open space area consists primarily of steep wooded hillsides. Currently, King County owns about 122 acres of this area. The County recently passed an open space bond measure that would provide funding for further open space acquisition in the May Creek area. It is recommended that the City and County work together to acquire further land in this area. Proposed Honey Creek Open Space Site 8 Open Space Area This proposed open space area will contain roughly 100 acres of steep terrain along the Honey Creek Basin. Honey Creek,which is a tributary of May Creek, provides several opportunities for trail development. The City is currently acquiring parcels in this area as they become available. Proposed Coal Creek Park Site 9 Special Use Area The proposed 17 acre park site is located on the north side of SE 95th Way between two existing utility rights-of-way. The land,which was once a gravel extraction site, has since been reclaimed. It is currently owned by the Washington State Department of Transportation and King County Public Works Department. Because of the flat terrain of this reclaimed site, it could be used for many different types of recreation activity. However, because of its remote location, most uses would need to be specialized in order to attract various user groups. Based on this fact, any use for the site should capitalize on the remote and natural setting. One possible use is as a major trailhead. VIII - 15 City of Renton Park. Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations North Planning Area Sierra Heights Park (County) Site 10 Neighborhood Park The site is a 4.7 acre undeveloped county park located in the Sierra Heights neighborhood. It is located adjacent to Sierra Heights Elementary School and is bordered by two utility right-of-way easements on the east and west. This is one of the areas in the City that is not presently being served by a neighborhood park. The proposed park is relatively flat,which offers opportunities for active recreational use. It is recommended that the City encourage the County to develop this site. Recommended facilities should include: • Children's playground • Multi-use paved court • Open multi-purpose lawn area • Youth baseball field • Tennis courts (2) • Picnic area/shelter • Trail connections along utility easements Glencoe Park Site 11 Special Use Area This .42 acre tot lot is located on the corner of Northeast 24th Street and Anacortes Avenue N.E. Facilities include a small open lawn area and a children's playground. This park functions only as a playground for the local area. Some consideration should be given to the possibility of selling the site. If this occurs, the money received should go into upgrading a park in that neighborhood. No recommendations are made for improving the site. Proposed West Kennydale Open Space Site 12 Open Space Area This proposed open space site is composed primarily of steep hillsides and is west of I-405. This open space area offers several opportunities for viewpoints and trail development. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Site 13 Regional Park Because of the lakefront and the types of facilities it offers, Gene Coulon Park is one of the most heavily used parks in the entire region. Facilities at this regional park include two tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, boat launch, a major swimming beach and a large children's play area. The park also has several unique facilities including a restaurant and boat rental facility, both of which are leased out to private operators. VIII - 16 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations North Planning Area The park is fully developed and little potential exists for additional expansion. The City does plan on developing a lakefront trail that will connect this park with the Cedar River Trail. It will be located in front of the Boeing buildings on the lake. Overall, the park is in excellent condition. Because of heavy use, the City should discourage facilities and activities that could be located at other locations. North Highlands Park Site 14 Neighborhood Park This 2.64 acre park is found adjacent to Hillcrest Elementary School. Facilities at the park include a tennis court, a multi-purpose paved court, a community recreation building, a small open grass play area, and a children's playground. There is some possibility that the elementary school may be designated as surplus in the future. If this occurs, the City should make every effort to acquire the land for expansion to North Highlands Park. It is recommended that:he east end of the community recreation building be remodeled to offer senior programs and activities for special populations. (See the Specialized Facilities Section for more discussion on this item.) The park is situated in relatively close proximity to Honey Creek. This connection offers many passive recreational opportunities. Except for some minor maintenance problems, the park is in fair condition. Improvements to the park should include: • Repairs to entry walkway and fences • Upgrade children's playground • Remodel of community recreation building • Add additional parking (15-20 spaces) Sunset Court Park Site 15 Special Use Area This small .5 acre site serves primarily as a children's playground. Facilities at the park include a small open lawn area and children's playground equipment. Improvements to the site should include additional landscaping and upgrading of the playground equipment. VIII - 17 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations North Planning Area Proposed Duvall/Glencoe Park Site 16 Neighborhood Park This proposed 8.0 acre neighborhood park would be located east of 138th Street and north of N.E. Sunset Boulevard. This is one of the areas in the city that is not presently being served by a neighborhood park. It is rapidly developing, and it is critical that acquisition of a site in this area occur immediately. The proposed site is relatively level,which offers opportunities for active recreational use. Because this neighborhood is relatively undeveloped, this park should have trail connections to the upper end of May Creek. Proposed facilities at the site should include: • Children's playground • Multi-purpose grass area • Picnic area/shelter • Multi-use court space • Parking area (10-15 spaces) • Soccer field • Youth baseball field • Softball field • Tennis courts • Passive use area VIII - 18 EAST PLANNING AREA (Includes Highlands, President Park/Honeydew, Heather Downs and a portion of Maplewood Neighborhoods) Summary of Recommendations '_ Existing Proposed Type Acres Sites Acres Sites Neighborhood 24.6 5 0.0 0 ( Pr--'ul•- Community 9.4 1 25.0 1 M-' Regional 0.0 0 280.0 1 4Pa ti Open Space 0.0 0 30.0 1 • y' Linear 0.0 0 20.0 1 Specialized 230.0 2 0.0 0 Agtel `a .1 ol_ •• 4;_ -=�.i I - AREA . ; y LOCATION s'•s'' ,;. EAST PLANN NG ARE < , r ='23-N - 3..... .' °,- 22-L ice..• ,#, ` .t. 6 f f ¢��jJ4 �If . ate. kf �/}F. r.r / i 24 , , „,,r_g.,... .:, , , , . I' '14.4 4.,-.711 7 if.e 4 'W: il ! -1 fry )/s i s a j�� -- .11 - ' f„v41yri"/! • / i.• 'fir - VIII - 19 1 EAST PLANNING AREA POPULATION: 1990 Population(estimated) 18,404 • 2000 Population(estimated) 23,000 Growth Potential High CHARACTER: This area is a mixture of commercial, single family and multi-family housing,with the majority being single family. The higher density housing is concentrated along the major arterials, such as N.E.4th Street and Sunset Boulevard. East of Union and Duvall, the land is sparsely populated. It is anticipated that undeveloped areas to the east and south will continue to grow as the vacant land is developed. Maple Valley is predominantly single family housing with some industrial land. TOPOGRAPHY: The terrain in this area consists of rolling hills, however, there are several areas that contain steep hillsides. The most notable is along Maple Valley, where the Cedar River has created a small valley. EXISTING PARK AND OPEN SPACE AREAS: Name Tyne Acres Heather Downs Park Neighborhood Park 43 Maplewood Heights Vista Park Neighborhood Park 4.8 Highlands Park Community Park 9.4 Windsor Hills Park Neighborhood Park 43 Maplewood Park Neighborhood Park 2.2 Maplewood Golf Course Specialized Facility 190.0 Cedar River Sport Complex Specialized Facility 40.0 Kiwanis Park Neighborhood 9.0 PARKLAND NEEDS: (Acres) Existing 1990 2000 Type (Standard) Acres Need Need Neighborhood Park(1.2 Ac/1000) 24.6 (2.5) 3.0 Community Park(1.1 Ac/1000) 9.4 10.8 15.9 Regional Park(11.1 Ac/1000) 0.0 204.2 2553 Open Space Areas (12.7 Ac/1000) 0.0 233.7 292.1 Linear Park(.9 Ac/1000) 0.0 16.6 20.7 Specialized Park Areas (.8 Ac/1000) 230.0 (2153) (211.6) VIII -20 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations East Planning Area SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS Proposed Sierra Heights Wetland Site 17 Open Space Area This proposed 30.0 acre open space area consists mostly of wetlands. The site is located along the south side of Sunset Boulevard. No improvements are recommended for the site. Proposed Honeydew Park East Site 18 Community Park This proposed 25.0 acre community park should be located in the vicinity of Duvall Ave. N.E.,between NE 4th and NE Sunset Blvd. Based on a service area analysis, this is an area of the city that is currently lacking adequate community park faciliti 's. The proposed community park would serve the needs of the eastern sec ion of the city. The land is relatively flat and would be easy to develop. Proposed facilities should include: • Parking area (50-75 spaces) • Children's playground • Paved multiuse court • Trail system • Preservation of some natural areas • Picnic area • Tennis courts (4) • Soccer fields (2) • Softball fields (2) • Youth league baseball field • Shelter/restroom Kiwanis Park Site 19 Neighborhood Park This 9.0 acre site is one of the largest neighborhood parks in the city. The park is quite open except for a grove of Fir trees and offers a wide variety of passive and active uses. The entire western edge of the park,which is underneath the power li es, is devoted to parking. This is much more parking than is needed, I nd some of this space should be converted to other uses. Facilities within this par; include a children's playground, a picnic area with a shelter building, a basketball court, two tennis courts and a small activity building. Although a majority of the park has been developed, there are some opportunities for additional uses,particularly the old parking area. The park is generally in very good condition. Improvements to the site could include: • Removal of a portion of the present parking area and conversion to a frisbee golf course • Turf improvements VIII -21 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations East Planning Area Highlands Park Site 20 Community Park Highlands Park is one of the smaller community parks (9.4 acres) in the City. The park is adjacent to Highlands School and is very open, particularly towards the street. It is bordered by single family residential housing on three sides. Facilities at the park include a multi-use sport field, two tennis courts, a children's playground, a multi-purpose paved court and a large neighborhood center building. It is recommended that the old abandoned school found directly south of the site be acquired to make room for additions to the existing community center building. These changes are discussed in the Specialized Facilities Section. Overall, the park is in very good condition. Additions to this park site should include: • Additional landscaping • New addition to gymnasium • Upgraded drainage in the athletic field Windsor Hills Park Site 21 Neighborhood Park This existing 4.5 acre park is located at Windsor Way and Edmonds Avenue N.E. It is in an ideal setting for a small neighborhood park. The site contains two distinct areas: The first is the small level area at the base of the ravine. This is where a majority of the facilities and active uses occur. The second area is the wooded hillside which overlooks the park. A nature trail is found in this area. Facilities at the park include a small multi-use play field, a basketball court, a children's playground area, a picnic area, and a small activity building. One of the elements that makes this park unique is the location and setting of the park. Overall, the site is in good condition. Improvements to the site could include: • Replace recreation building • Upgrade play equipment • Replace backstop and renovate field VIII - 22 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations East Planning Area Proposed Puget Power Pirk Site 22 Linear Park ' park wouldfollow the existingPuget Power This proposed 20 acre hear o g ROW. The intent of the park is to provide a 100'-150' strip of land that could be developed for a multi-purpose trail system. Proposed facilities at this site could include: • Trail system that would connect Cedar Crest Trail with Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. • Viewpoints • Seating area Heather Downs Park Site 23 Neighborhood Park This existing 4.3 acre park site is currently undeveloped. The site is located off Union Avenue N.E., ear Northeast 3rd Street. It is recommended that the site be developed as a neighborhood park. Suggested facilities for the park should include: • Picnic area • Children's p ayground • Multi-use pa ed court • Trail system • Youth base all field • Tennis courts • Parking area (10 spaces) Maplewood Heights Vista Park Site 24 Neighborhood Park This is an existing 4.8 acre county park with very few facilities. The City should encourage the County to upgrade the park and add other facilities. These suggestions include: • Additional landscaping • Children's playground equipment • Multi-purpose play field • Youth base all field VIII - 23 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations East Planning Area Maplewood Park Site 25 Neighborhood Park This existing 2.2 acre neighborhood park is located between Southeast 5th Street and Southeast 6th Streets near the Maple Valley Highway. The site is located under a power line easement. Facilities at the site include a small multi-use play field, a children's playground and a picnic area. The park is surrounded by residential housing,which limits the opportunity for further expansion. Only minor recommendations are made for the site. These include the following: • Additional landscaping • Renovate multi-use field • Upgrade playground equipment Proposed Cedar River Regional Park Site 26 Regional Park The Cedar River drainage corridor east of the 405 Freeway has the potential to become a premier major regional park. With the wooded steep hillsides on both sides of the valley, the Cedar River, existence of several park sites and the potential to create a major trail system, this area offers many active park areas and open space opportunities. The river itself should not be overlooked as a recreation resource. Some of the activities it can offer include fishing,wading, floating, salmon viewing and general riverfront access. The intent of this plan is to create a major regional park within this area that would tie all the various activities and spaces into one cohesive park and open space unit. By developing a uniform signage system, the area should be easily recognized as a regional park. Because the Cedar River Corridor is an unique area of the City, special development conditions should be placed on all lands that overlook the valley. As an example, the heavy wooded hillsides should be preserved and grading kept to a minimum within the valley itself and along the Maple Valley Highway. Special landscaping and signage controls need to be imposed in order to create and preserve an image of the area. VIII - 24 City of Renton Park,Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations East Planning Area Since this proposed regional park is located in two different planning areas, please refer to additional descriptions starting on page VIII-40. The following three sites in the East Planning Area are: Proposed North Slope Maple Valley Site 26-C This proposed 280 acre open space area consists mostly of steep hillside and 'cliffs along the north slope of Maple Valley. Most of this area is subject to erosion and landslides. Because this area is physically unstable, improvements should be limited to activities that are passive in nature. Any trail development should take into account the erosion and unstable soils condition. Maplewood Golf Course Site 26-H The golf course is located in Maple Valley and has recently undergone expansion. The 190 acre site is an 18 hole, par 71 course of 5,800 yards in length. The long range master plan which was recently completed suggested some other improvements. They include: • Development of a driving range with low level lighting • Upgrading or construction of a new clubhouse • Addition of another restroom • Addition and upgrading of parking area Cedar River Sports Field Complex Site 26-I This proposed special use site is about 40 acres in size and is located adjacent to the golf course. This site was recently acquired from King County and is to be used as a sport field complex. Suggested facilities include a lighted 4-field softball complex, four soccer fields, six tennis courts and the necessary support facilities. VIII -25 i CENTRAL PLANNING AREA (Includes North andSouth Renton Neighborhoods) Summary of Recommendations Existing Proposed Type Acres Sites Acres SitesClr- Neighborhood 1.2 1 0.0 0 Community 11.9 1 0.0 0 - „1, Regional 0.0 0 0.0 0 Open Space 0.0 0 0.0 0 ", , Linear 25.2 2 0.0 0 9. �' Specialized 2.9 2 33 1 ' • i 1 ....i. 4'1 — .... ... .. ,_ , .• s • �,.. • \ 1:1-4 60E/MG / • \ •• i N Y \ . •, a AREA ' LOCATION CEN AI_PIN `G AREAS ' „n -/C!£:s b��t 1 i I. ':'11 !...qri j2vt:W-,://' '42 . • .I• E.1 • ; Ili•,. .-3a� '-, , .28- •, , $1q •f -'.'0*.!,..w'I': ii '-=- J 1 1 VIII -26 CENTRAL PLANNING AREA POPULATION: 1990 Population (estimated) 3,487 2000 Population (estimated) 4,000 Growth Potential Low CHARACTER: This neighborhood contains the central business district and the Boeing industrial area. The residential areas are a mixture of older single family homes, duplexes and small scale apartments. Since the neighborhood is fully developed, any increase in population densities will come from conversion of single family homes to higher density housing types. TOPOGRAPHY: The terrain in this area is relatively level, due to erosional and depositional forces of the Cedar River. As a result, this area emerged as a prime location for downtown. The Cedar River has since been dammed and diked, but still remains the central focus of the downtown core. EXISTING PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AREAS: Name Type Acres Liberty Park Community 11.9 Senior Center Specialized Facility 2.6 Cedar River Trail Linear Park 24.2 Burnett Linear Park Linear Park 1.0 Tonkins Park Specialized Facility 03 Jones Park Neighborhood Park 1.2 PARKLAND NEEDS: (Acres) Existing 1990 2000 Type (Standard) Acres Need Need Neighborhood Park(12 Ac/1000) 1.2 3.0 3.6 Community Park(1.1 Ac/1000) 11.9 (8.1) (7.5) Regional Park(11.1 Ac/1000) 0.0 38.9 44.4 Open Space Areas (12.7 Ac/1000) 0.0 44.5 50.8 Linear Park(.9 Ac/1000) 252 (22.1) (21.6) Specialized Park Areas (.8 Ac/1000) 2.9 (0.1) 03 VIII -27 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Central Planning Area SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS Sartori School Site 27 Specialized Facility This 3.3 acre site is located between N. 3rd and N. 4th Street and between Garden and Park Avenues. The site is presently being used by the Renton Vocational/Technical Institute. The intended use for this site is developing a daytime recreation area for employees who work in the North Renton industrial area. It is recommended that the City work with the School District to develop a portion of the site for this purpose. The intent is to provide a children's playground,paved areas, landscaping,picnic areas and some open play areas for employees. Facilities could include: • Picnic area • Landscaped areas • Basketball court • Formal seating areas • Multi-purpose open grass areas • Children's playground • Indoor recreational areas Liberty Park Site 28 Community Park This 11.89 acre park is the oldest of the parks in the Renton park system and is also probably the most widely recognized and used in the city. Currently, the trailhead for the Cedar River Trail originates in this park. Facilities in this park include two baseball/softball fields, three tennis courts, a multi-purpose paved court, an outdoor swimming pool and a children's playground. A small old recreation building is found on the site and should be replaced. The office for the Parks Department is also located in this park. Thel park is fully developed and no major changes are needed. At some point soon, the outdoor pool will be beyond repair and needs to be removed. This will create a space for some other activity. It is recommended that ligh ed volleyball courts be located here. Tonkins Park Site 29 Special Use Area Tonkins Park is primarily a landscaped area located in the downtown at the intersection of S. Houser and S. Williams Streets. The .29 acre park is named after Silas Tonkin,who started one of the first general stores in Renton. It is triangular in shape and contains several large trees and sculptures. No changes other than minor upgrading is recommended. VIII - 28 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Central Planning Area Burnett Park Site 30 Linear Park This downtown site is located on roughly one acre of land adjacent to S. Burnett Street. It was at one time an old railroad right-of-way. The site is a narrow, linear strip of land, roughly 100'wide and extends about three city blocks. Park improvements have been limited due to the physical constraints of the site. Existing facilities include a children's play area, a picnic area and a paved walkway. It is recommended that the City try to extend this park northward through the downtown area. This may mean the removal of some parking areas but would provide an important park in the downtown area. Jones Park Site 31 Neighborhood Park This small neighborhood park is located on the Cedar River and serves the small neighborhood west of the downtown. The 1.18 acre park is essentially a children's playground, but also serves as a very small neighborhood park for that area and as a place to stop along the Cedar River Trail. Facilities include river access, a picnic area, children's playground and paved walkways. The site is fully developed and offers no opportunity for further development. No changes are suggested for this park. Renton Senior Center Site 32 Specialized Facility The Renton Senior Center is located on a 2.6 acre parcel at North 3rd Street and Burnett Avenue and contains about 18,000 square feet of floor area. The center is used for a wide range of senior activities. Existing facilities at the site include an outdoor shuffleboard court, fountain/plaza area and a picnic area. Indoors, the facility has several meeting rooms, a _ gameroom, a lounge and a kitchen. No specific recommendations are made for this site. VIII -29 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open S ace Master Plan Recommendations Central Planning Area Cedar River Trail Site 33 Linear Park Cedar River Trail serves as a major link between the civic center complex and other parts of the City. This 24.15 acre linear park is a very significant part of the City's park and open space system because of its waterfront access on the Cedar River. The trail is used extensively for walking, jogging and bicycling. With the completion of the riverfront trail system at the mouth of the Cedar River, the City now has a 1.5 mile urban trail system that connects Lake Washington with the civic center and Liberty Park. There are a varietyof opportunities for both active and passive activities. Most of the highl developedp area of this trail system is found at the northern section, near Lake Washington. Facilities found here include a basketball court, exercise stations, boat launch,plaza, picnic area and children's play area. Further development of the park is possible. Upstream from Liberty Park is undeveloped land that will offer a wide range of trail and open space opportunities. Development of the trail system will provide access to many unique scenic areas, rock outcrops, steep cliffs, deep pools and other natural features. VIII - 30 WEST PLANNING AREA (Includes Earlington Hill and West Hill Neighborhoods) Summary of Recommendations Existing Proposed 'I'ype Acres Sites Acres Sites Neighborhood 1.5 1 6.0 1 . 1 Community 19.7 1 0.0 0 - Regional 0.0 0 0.0 0 r Open Space 4.1 1 145.0 4 ` Linear 0.0 0 0.0 0 Specialized 0.0 0 0.0 0 II ____ ) y:u47 T , ,, . tea. r,. . - = . AREA - 34-0S- g LOCATION S_ -96-O y a Yyggo WEST"P1 A1JNIN t REA` ._•��•••�y i ..'e.• .,'e,`-- --1.` ,...as- "-.'.. `_ • • VIII -31 WEST PLANNING AREA POPULATION: 1990 Population(estimated) 10,577 2000 Population (estimated) 11,000 Growth Potential Low CHARACTER: This area is split into two distinct single family areas,which is divided by the Renton Avenue Ravine. Both the West Hill and Earlington Hill neighborhoods are predominantly single family housing. However, there is a large concentration of commercial development along Rainier Avenue. TOPOGRAPHY: This area consists of gradual to steep hillsides. There are no unique natural features present in this area. The most prominent physical characteristics of this area are the close proximity to Lake Washington and the Cedar River. EXISTING PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AREAS: Name Type Acres Earlington Park Neighborhood 1.5 Skyway Park Community 19.7 Bryn Mawr Park Open Space 4.1 PARKLAND NEEDS: (Acres) Existing 1990 2000 Type (Standard) Acres Need Need Neighborhood Park(1.9 Ac/1000) 15 11.2 11.7 Community Park(1.5 Ac/1000) 19.7 (8.0) (7.6) Regional Park(18.2 Ac/1000) 0.0 117.7 122.1 Open Space Areas (21.0 Ac/1000) 4.1 1305 135.6 Linear Park(1.5 Ac/1000) 0.0 95 9.9 Specialized Park Areas (1.1 Ac/1000) 0.0 8.5 8.8 VIII - 32 City of Renton Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations West Planning Area SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS: Proposed Bryn Mawr Open Space Site 34 Open Space Area This proposed 8 acre opn space area presently includes a 4.1 acre county park site. The land is primarily steep hillsides. Portions of this area have outstanding views of Labe Washington and downtown Renton. It is recommended that the city acquire about four additional acres of open space adjacent to this park site. Skyway Park (County) Site 35 Community Park This 19.7 acre site is a developed county park site and contains a ballfield, two tennis courts,playground and multi-use open play areas. While its visibility and access is poor, it is well developed and serves the neighborhood well. No pecific changes are recommended for this site. Proposed West Hills Open Space Site 36 Open Space Area This 30 acre open space area is adjacent to Rainier Avenue and consists of steep hillsides that overlook the Municipal Airport. It is recommended that the City acquire this area for cultural open space. Improvements to the site could include trail systems and viewpoints. Proposed West Hills Park Site 37 Neighborhood Park This proposed 6 acre neighborhood park is located off 84th Ave. S., near the top of the West Hills. This location is one of the areas in the city that is not presently being served by a neighborhood park. The proposed site offers spectacular views over downtown and Green River Valley. Proposed facilities should include: • Picnic area • Trail system with viewpoints • Open multi-use grass area • Multi-purpolse court area • Youth baseball field • Tennis courts (2) • Parking (10-15 spaces) Proposed Rainier Open Space Site 38 Open Space Area It is recommended that the City acquire about 25 acres of land for open space. This area primarily consists of steep hillsides and will offer many opportunities for views f the valley and downtown Renton. VI- II - 33 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations -- West Planning Area Earlington Park Site 39 Neighborhood Park This existing 1.54 acre parcel is located in the west hills, off Thomas Avenue S.W. and is very small for a neighborhood park. For the most part, the park serves as an open area for various kinds of activities and place for picnics, walks and children's activities. Facilities at the park include a multi- purpose basketball court, a children's playground, a multi-use grass area, and a picnic area. The park is fully developed. No changes or improvements are recommended. Proposed Empire Ridge Open Space Site 40 Open Space Area This open space area is located north of the Pacific Coast Railroad right-of- way. It consists primarily of steep hillsides. It will eventually become part of a much larger open space area (see Site 41 on page VIII-36). VIII - 34 SOUTHWEST PLANNING AREA (Includes Green River Valley Neighborh od) ! 1 Summary of Recommendations Existing Proposed Type Acres Sites Acres Sites Neighborhood 0.0 0 0.0 0 j! Jca, , Community 0.0 0 0.0 0 Regional 0.0 0 0.0 0 , Open Space 20.0 1 60.0 1 Linear 0.0 0 16.0 2 Specialized 0.0 0 30.0 1 - 1 ,......---,..L.,.:, 04-,i':" .;-41,:,Itti . ., 4ii.t I . --- 1 , , ISPOSA 0 • AREA , A 7 '7_7 . ', '-- ''.t LOCATION.. ' 4t,:.;,.------:=7:7--j.' --e...- e 42-L it • ..--'', y , '. • ! 1 Ttilli:, •'I • 1 L, • 1 I , i 4 -1: .: •, 7 1 : „... • • •i "4• ) I • •1 I —1 g f.A. ,.:'. f-, 4-S •1 1 . .I ! , aingeg. ., --- v •.V22 •1 • , I rif.•'`EIR t• - -Yo tiL,i:1 1 1 •* -4 T , ..,TrEsT NIT G AREA ?0,t • •- I--: "...$4 .' - - ---. - *--.- .-__._r ,..,,ir- 4 • f il,1 '‘. ' '' '4 i .' ., l:: 1‘ 1:,0,Sf,, 1 7,r1: Xj• , ._ ORD. '.1 N )1 , II via' - 35 1 SOUTHWEST PLANNING AREA POPULATION: 1990 Population (estimated) 264 2000 Population (estimated) 264 Growth Potential Very Low CHARACTER: This is a rapidly developing area for industrial,manufacturing, and office. It is anticipated that this area will continue to experience growth, primarily in non-residential uses. TOPOGRAPHY: The terrain in this area is relatively level. This area is located on a broad floodplain of the Green River. It consists of rolling hills and level plateaus; however, there are several areas that contain steep hillsides. EXISTING PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AREAS: Name Type Acres Renton Wetlands Open Space 20.0 PARKLAND NEEDS: (Acres) Existing 1990 2000 Type (Standard) Acres Need Need Neighborhood Park(1.2 Ac/1000) 0.0 0.4 0.4 Community Park(1.1 Ac/1000) 0.0 03 03 Regional Park(11.1 Ac/1000) 0.0 33 33 Open Space Areas (12.7 Ac/1000) 20.0 (16.2) (16.2) Linear Park(.9 Ac/1000) 0.0 03 03 Specialized Park Areas (.8 Ac/1000) 0.0 0.2 0.2 VIII - 36 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Southwest Planning Area SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS: Proposed Black River Open Space Site 41 Open Space Area This open space area will eventually consist of land exceeding 70 acres and is located north of the abandoned Black River Channel. The land consists primarily of wetland area and is comprised of an unique vegetative complex of emergents, shrubs, old growth hardwood species and a noteworthy stand of old growth Oregon Ash. This wetland area serves as an important habitat to several specie's of wildlife, including herons. The presence of a heron rookery and vario4is sources of wildlife are valuable assets to the community should be protected. It is recommended that the City acquire enough land around the existing rookery to ensure its protection. In addition to land acquisition around the rookery itself, it is recommended that a second boundary be formed to restrict uses that create disturbances during the critical nesting season of the year. Because of the interest by both public and private groups to preserve this site and make it available for educational purposes, a major interpretive center is now being proposed. This site is part of a much larger open space area found to the north (see Site 40 on page VIII-33). Proposed Springbrook Creek Park Site 42 Linear Park This proposed park contains about 13 acres of land along Springbrook Creek within the south industrial area of Renton. It is recommended that the property along the creek be developed with a continuous trail system that connects to several activity nodes or "mini-parks" at select points. These areas would be developed with picnic areas and/or exercise stations. The primary users of this area would be industrial employees who work in the area. Most of the use would occur during the daytime hours. Facilities along this linear park could include: • Paved trail system • Picnic areas • Landscaped areas • Exercise stations • Trimmed grass areas Proposed Cascade Waterline Park Site 43 Linear Park This proposed 17 acre linear park site follows the existing Cascade pipeline right-of-way. The park extends from the east city limits to Springbrook Creek. The proposed site links several existing park and open space areas and would contain a trail system only. This site also extends into the South Planning Area. VIII -37 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Southwest Planning Area Industrial Recreation Site Site 44 Special Use Area It is recommended that the City acquire about 50 acres of wetlands and surrounding property for the purpose of developing a daytime recreation area for employees who work in the South Renton industrial area. The City currently owns about 20 acres in this area. The intent is to enhance these wetlands and provide paved walkways,landscaping,picnic areas and some open play areas for employees. Facilities could include: • Picnic area • Paved trail system • Wetland enhancement • Landscape areas • Basketball court • Formal seating areas • Multi-purpose open grass areas VIII - 38 SOUTH PLANNING AREA (Includes Talbot Hiil/Springbrook, Rolling Hills/Benson Hill,Tiffany Park, Renton Hill and a portion of Maplewood Neighborhoods) 4pr,.. 4, :,;7::',. / `•4* 4i, --'•• '•- - - • • *r ,I iz ir ,-,,,t)/ .6";f:,4 4*,`,..,.., &...._ — 5 - jC f i7 . . ",''".C ?",.. 'i ' thrt t is yi .TY1y % j`,sm: ,. w ,+ +�►,W °if"w , , 4 *,. -OS %- •T•• r.. - _.:;,<'i, • 52 \ r/10 . - -*,, _- .__,._..._._ SO►TH;PLANNING.ARE4:.__:_;::_ .• AREA :, 55-OS .F LOCATION fp 54-C s b , - I*56-S Summary of Recommendations *57=W a,'v Existing Proposed M9. N 1e Acres Sites Acres Sites 4.1 Neighborhood 56.2 6 20.0 2 4'_y:: Community 0.0 0 25.0 1 44' Regional 0.0 0 530.0 4 :' *i•`. rt - Open Space 212.8 5 167.0 3 '•, se-op Linear 0.0 0 44.0 2 , 4 Specialized 19.8 2 18.0 1 VIII -39 SOUTH PLANNING AREA POPULATION: 1990 Population (estimated) 23,415 2000 Population (estimated) 31,000 Growth Potential High CHARACTER: The majority of this area is single family housing. However, recently multi family housing has rapidly grown along Talbot Road and Puget Drive. South of the city limits, land uses are more rural in nature,with larger parcels with single family houses. Land along the south and east edges of this neighborhood is available for further development. TOPOGRAPHY: The terrain in this area consists of rolling hills and level plateaus, however, there are several areas that contain steep hillsides. The most prominent features in this area are Springbrook and Panther Creeks. - EXISTING PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AREAS: Name Type Acres Cedar River Trail"Natural Zone" Open Space Area 151.0 Cedar River Park Specialized Facility 183 Maplewood Roadside Park Specialized Facility 13 Philip Arnold Neighborhood Park 10.0 Springbrook Park Neighborhood Park 16.0 Teasdale Park Neighborhood Park 10.0 Talbot Hill Reservoir Neighborhood Park 2.5 Springbrook Watershed Open Space Area 38.0 Lake Street Open Space Open Space Area 3 Lower Talbot Open Space Open Space Area 43 Tiffany Park Neighborhood Park 7.0 Renton Park(County) Open Space Area 19.0 Cascade Park(County) Neighborhood Park 10.7 PARKLAND NEEDS: (Acres) Existing 1990 2000 Type (Standard) Acres Need Need Neighborhood Park(1.2 Ac/1000) 56.2 (28.1) 10.0 Community Park(1.1 Ac/1000) 0.0. 25.7 34.1 Regional Park(11.1 Ac/1000) 0.0 259.7 344.1 Open Space Areas (12.7 Ac/1000) 212.8 84.4 180.9 Linear Park(1.1 Ac/1000) 0.0 21.1 27.9 Specialized Park Areas (1.1 Ac/1000) 19.8 (1.1) 5.0 VIII - 40 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations South Planning Area SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS Proposed Cedar River Regional Park Site 26 Regional Park The Cedar River drainage corridor east of the 405 Freeway has the potential to become a premier major regional park. With the wooded steep hillsides on both sides of the valley, the Cedar River, the existence of several park sites and the potential to create a major trail system, this area offers many active park areas and open space opportunities. The river itself should not be overlooked as a recreation resource. Some of the activities it can offer include fishing wading, floating, salmon viewing and general riverfront access. To help create this image and to also help in the administration of the regional park, a park headquarters building is recommended. The suggested site is near the entrance of Cedar River Park (Site No. 26-A). The rest of this proposed regional park is described on page VIII-24. The existing and proposed sites for the Cedar River Regional Park that are located in the South Planning Area include: Cedar River ark Site 26-A This existing 18.5 acre park site is located along the Cedar River,just east of the Interstate 405 freeway. The main access to the park is from the north, off Maple Valley Highway. The park is essentially divided into three distinct areas. The first is the large open grass field that is currently being used for soccer and baseball. Within close proximity is a picnic shelter and restroom facility. The second area is the land surrounding Carco Theatre and the Renton Community Center. The third area is the lowlands adjacent to the Cedar River. Recreation facilities located along the river include a swimming beach, picnic area and river access points. Because Cedar River Park is located at the entrance of the proposed Cedar River Regional Park, a small park headquarters/information center is proposed. The suggested location is at the northeast corner of the site adjacent to the Maple Rive Highway. In addition to a place to house a park ranger and distribute information on the regional park, the location would also be suitable for distributing other park and recreation information. VIII - 41 11 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations South Planning Area With the existence of Carco Theatre and the completion of the new recreation center, the park has taken on increased importance as an important specialized cultural/recreational facility. It is recommended that a creative arts center and an indoor pool be added to complete the cultural/recreation complex. These new indoor facilities are discussed further under the section called "Specialized Facilities". With the addition of these new buildings to the site, the existing baseball and soccer field should be moved to another location. Within Cedar River Park some changes are recommended. They include: • Elimination of the soccer field • Construction of an arts and crafts building • Construction of an indoor pool at the community center building • Extension of the Cedar River Trail system • Creation of a large paved area for special events, art shows, etc. • Parking (75 spaces) Proposed Cultural/Recreational Complex Site 26-B This proposed 11 acre park site is located across the Cedar River from the existing Cedar River Park. The proposed site would be linked together by a pedestrian foot bridge and in essence become part of a major cultural recreational complex with Cedar River Park. Because of the close proximity to the Carco Theatre, one of the intended uses of the site is for an outdoor performance center. Music and theatrical performances could be conducted on an outdoor stage. The idea is to carry the cultural/recreation theme of Cedar River Park across the River. Other intended uses for the site would include a memorial or botanical gardens and group picnic area. Proposed facilities could include: • Outdoor performance area/stage • Botanical/memorial gardens • Large group picnic area • Parking area (100-150 space) • Restroom/shelter building • Internal trail systems VIII - 42 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations South Planning Area Proposed Nature Center Site 26-D This 8.0 acre site is better known as the Jordan LaRue Property. The site is loicated on the south side of the Cedar River,just off Maple Valley Highway. Because of the unique location on the River and within the Maple Valley open space area, the site presents an excellent opportunity for environmental studies. The site could include a place for salmon viewing, interpretive trails,wildlife and plant observation points and a building to house classrooms and indoor displays. Proposed facilities could include: • Trail systems • Viewing areas for fish and wildlife • Interpretive facilities • Outdoor display areas • Indoor interpretive center • Parking (30 spaces) South Slope (Maple Valley Open Space Site 26-E This proposed open space area includes about 600 acres of land consisting of steep hillsides and power line easements. The City currently owns about 151 acres of this land which is located along the south side of the Cedar River. Maplewood Roadside Park Site 26-F This existing 1.3 acre roadside park is located along the Maple Valley Highway and is adjacent to the Cedar River. The park is open to the highway and serves as a wayside stop for traveling motorists. Some minor improvements to this site should include: • Additional landscaping • Picnic area • Parking lot improvements (paving and curbs) • A trailhead for the Cedar River Trail VIII - 43 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations South Planning Area Proposed Royal Hills Park Site 26-G This proposed 62 acre park site is located off Royal Hills Drive. A significant portion of the park is situated under utility powerlines and is part of the Cedar River Regional Park. Issues related to the safety and health affects from exposure to utility powerlines are discussed the EIS. The suggested site is relatively flat but contains many overhead power lines runnin&in many directions. Because of its different levels, many activities could occur on the site simultaneously. Suggested facilities for this park site could include: • Soccer fields (4) • Open play area • Picnic area • Mountain bike riding area • Separated area for neighborhood park functions • Trail systems • Group picnic areas • Shelter/restroom • Parking (150 spaces) Philip Arnold Park Site 45 Neighborhood Park Philip Arnold Park is a 10.0 acre park located at the top of Renton Hill. Facilities at the park include a multi-purpose play field, two tennis courts, a multi-use paved court and a small activity center building. The park is in good condition and only needs minor improvements. They include: • Removal of stumps and turf reseeding -- • Upgraded restroom facility • Construction of a sign identifying the site VIII - 44 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations South Planning Area Talbot Hill Reservoir Site 46 Neighborhood Park This 2.5 acre park is located on a covered water reservoir and is located at the corner of Shattuck Ave. S. and South 19th Street. The site is mostly open with a small parking area. Some additional activity spaces could be accommodated on the site although it is still small. This site was recently developed. Facilities include three tennis courts, three pickleball courts and a restroom facility. Overall, this pa 1k is in very good condition. Only minor improvements are recommended. These include: • Additional landscaping • Creation of a picnic area Thomas Teasdale Park Site 47 Neighborhood Park This existing park is one of the largest neighborhood parks (10.0 acres) in the Renton system. It is located adjacent to Talbot Hill Elementary School off S. 23rd Street. Facilities at the park include a multi-purpose play field, a basketball court, a multi;use paved court, a children's playground, and a small activity building. Only minor improvements are recommended for the site. These include: • Removal of stumps • Renovation/reseeding of field • Upgrade of backstop Proposed Spring Glen Open Space Site 48 Open Space Area This site is a deep ravine that begins at Spring Glen Elementary School and runs northward for about a mile. It is heavily wooded and contains some wetlands. Proposed Rolling Hills Park Site 49 Neighborhood Park This proposed 13.0 acre neighborhood park site is currently occupied by a city water reservoir. This is an area of the City that is not presently being served by a neighborhood park. In general, the site is relatively level and is heavily wooded. Proposed facilities at the site should include: • Children's playground • Picnic area • Trail system • Open play area • Multi-use court area • Tennis courts VIII - 45 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations South Planning Area • Youth baseball fields • Softball fields • Parking (10-15 spaces) Proposed Lake Youngs Park Site 50 Linear Park The proposed 30 acre park site follows an existing utility right-of-way. The Lake Youngs linear park follows a Seattle waterline easement that extends from the east down through downtown Renton. However, only a portion of the waterline easement is suitable for development. The proposed site extends from the east City limits to its intersection with I-405. The site is approximately 150'-200'wide and would be developed with a paved trail system. Tiffany Park Site 51 Neighborhood Park This existing 7.0 acre park is located at the corner of Lake Youngs Way and Kirkland Avenue S.E. It has a nice setting within a residential neighborhood. Facilities at the park include two tennis courts, a multi- purpose play field, a basketball court, a children's playground and a small activity building. It is recommended that the City acquire land to the south for the purpose of connecting Tiffany Park with Cascade Park. This proposed parcel of land contains a small creek and a fairly steep eastward facing slope. Within this new parcel of land should be a paved trail with limited open grass areas. The slopes should remain in their natural state. Improvements to Tiffany Park itself should include: • Trail system (paved walkways) • Removal of stumps • Renovation/reseeding of turf • Renovation of activity building/restrooms Cascade Park (County) Site 52 Neighborhood Park This 10.7 acre park is an existing neighborhood county park. Once this neighborhood is annexed to Renton, the City should take over the operation of this park site. At that time, significant improvements should be made to the park. See also the discussion on Tiffany Park. Renton Park (County) Site 53 Open Space Area This 20 acre park site is owned by King County and is adjacent to Lindberg High School. The site consists primarily of steep hillsides and remains in a natural state. No changes are recommended. VIII - 46 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations South Planning Area Proposed Benson Hill Park Site 54 Community Park This 25 acre proposed park site is located in the vicinity of SE 176th St. between 100th Ave. and 116th Ave. The neighborhood is fairly well developed, and as a result, there are very few opportunities for park land acquisition. This proposed site is one of the few remaining parcels that is undeveloped. It presently contains a large wetland area. Facilities at the site should include: • Wetland interpretive area/boardwalk/trail system • Softball fields (2) • Youth baseball field • Soccer fields (3) • Picnic area/shelter • Parking area (100 spaces) • Satellite senior center • Trail system • Tennis Courts (3) Proposed Panther Creek Open Space Site 55 Open Space Area The Panther Creek open space area consists of 85 acres of wetlands and steep hillsides. The area is located directly east of the freeway,which extends from I-405 to South 200th Street. The City's Public Works Department has plans to develop this area into a water retention area. The development plans include increasing the depth of the wetlands area, forming islands and introducing wetlands species. This development creates several opportunities for passive recreation. Proposed facilities at the site could include: • Boardwalk/interpretive trails • Viewpoint areas/vistas • Trail systems Proposed Farmstead Site 56 Special Use Area It is recommended that the City acquire an old farmstead to preserve a part of history and maintain a farm environment for future generations. One proposed site is found off of S.E. 176th Street and currently consists of an old farm with two houses, an old barn and some pasture land. This is one of the few sites left in Renton,where a working farm of some historical significance can be found. The pasture, barn and other out-buildings could be used to house variou's farm animals. VIII - 47 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations South Planning Area The existing farmhouse could be remodeled and upgraded to accommodate meetings, special events, receptions and classes. A small portion of the site should be devoted to group picnicking and other outdoor uses. Once in. operation, the site could be used fora wide range of activities, all centered around a historical/educational/interpretive theme. If the subject site cannot be acquired, there are several other options available. Proposed Panther Creek Park Site 57 Neighborhood Park This proposed 7 acre park site is located on the bluff overlooking the Renton industrial area. The site will serve that narrow strip of incorporated area that extends south towards the City of Kent. Proposed facilities for this park should include: • Multi-use ballfield • Picnic area • Parking (10-15 spaces) • Tennis courts (2) • Children's playground • Soccer field • Paved multi-use court Proposed Springbrook Open Space Site 58 Open Space Area This proposed 90 acre open space area includes the 38 acres of an old city watershed. The site consists of a creek basin surrounded by heavily wooded slopes. The intended use of this site is for passive recreation. Minor improvements could include: • Trail system • Interpretive facilities • Trail head Springbrook Park Site 59 Neighborhood Park This 16.0 acre neighborhood park site is undeveloped and is located adjacent to the Springbrook Watershed. Because of its size and proximity to the Springbrook Watershed, the park site has many opportunities for unique recreation use. Some of the recommended facilities could include: • Trail system • Children's playground • Picnic area • Paved multi-use court • Tennis courts (2) • Youth league baseball fields (2) • Parking (10-15 spaces) VIII - 48 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Table 36 Summary of New Park Sites Renton Park and Recreation Plan Current Site Acres Ownership Type 3 North Kennydale Park Site 30.00 Private Community 4 Hazelwood Open Space 200.00 Private Open Space 5 Lake Washington Vista Park 2.00 Private Neighborhood 8 Honey Creek Open Space 100.00 Private Open Space 9 Coal Creek Sites 17.00 State/County Special Use 12 West Kennydale Open Space 60.00 Private Open Space 16 Duvall/Glencoe Park 8.00 Private Neighborhood 17 Sierra Heights Wetlands 30.00 Private Open Space 18 Honey Dew Park Site (East) 25.00 Private Community 22 Puget Power Park Site 20.00 Private Linear 26 Cedar River Regional Park Regional 26C N. Slope Maple Valley Open Space 280.00 Private/City 26B Cedar River Cul./Rec. Complex 11.00 Private 26D Nature Center 8.00 City 26G Royal Hills Park 62.00 Private 27 Sartori School 3.30 Private Special Use 36 West Hills Open Space 30.00 Private Open Space 37 West Hills Park 6.00 Private Neighborhood 38 Rainier Open Space 25.00 Private Open Space 40 Empire Ridge Open Space 86.00 Private Open Space 41 Black River Open Space 40.00 Private Open Space 42 Springbrook Creek Park Site 13.00 Private Linear 43 Cascade Waterline Park Site 17.00 Private Linear 44 Industrial Recreation Park 30.00 Private Special Use 48 Spring Glen Open Space 30.00 Private Open Space 49 Rolling Hills Park 13.00 City Neighborhood 50 Lake Youngs Waterline Park Site 30.00 Private Linear 54 Benson Hill Park Site 25.00 Private Community 55 Panther Creek Wetlands 85.30 Private Open Space 56 Farmstead Site 18.00 Private Special Use 57 Panther Creek Park 7.00 Private Neighborhood Parks Operations Shop Special Use Indoor Shooting Range Special Use VIII - 49 Ciry of Renton Park,Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Table 37 Summary of Land Acquisitions Renton Park and Recreation Plan No.New Approximate Area Type Sites* Acres Neighborhood Parks 5 36.00 Ac. Community Parks 3 82.00 Ac. (1) Regional Parks 1 808.32 Ac. Linear Parks 4 80.00 Ac. Open Space 9 1266.50 (2) (3) Special Use Parks 3 68.30 Ac. (4) 25 2,341.12 At. (1) Includes 2 acre addition to Highlands Park (2) Includes expansion of existing open space sites (3) Includes expansion of existing county open space sites (4) Includes expansion of an existing wetland site * Excludes county park sites Table 38 Summary of Park and Open Space Recommendations Renton Parks and Recreation Plan No. Approximate Area Type Sites Acres Neighborhood Parks 22 * 137.96 Community Parks 6* 122.99 Regional Parks 2 1,265.33 Linear Parks 6 105.15 Open Space 14* 1454.47 Special Use Parks 9 93.87 59 3,179.77 * Includes county park sites VIII - 50 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Major Facilities MAJOR FACILITIES uL ool S eciahzed Facile • The existing outdoor swimming pool located in LibertyPark is reaching the end of its useful life. It is expected to very soon reach a point ere it will cost more to repair than to replace. At that point, it is recommended that the pool be removed and • replaced with an indoor pool. See the next item on a discussion of an indoor pool. indoor:Swimming Pool Specialized:`Facility The existing Renton Community Center building was designed to accommodate an indoor pool at a later time. It is recommended that this facility be constructed when the existing outdoor pool ceases to function. The indoor pool should be multi-functional and used for lap swimming, teaching and general recreational use. Competitive swimming should be discouraged. To meet these needs, a leisure pool complete with fountains, slides, etc. is recommended. A separate training tank for children should also be provided. . Creative and Cultural Arts Ce, ter - eciahzed Facih S A new building is proposed in Ceda-River Park that would be used primarily for creative arts such as arts and crafts, painting, sculpturing, etc. This building should have classrooms,work rooms and a galley. Outside should be a large paved area that could be used for outdoor displays and activities. North Hi lands.Center: :: >::::: S ecialized Facile The west end of the North Highlands Center is currently undergoing a general upgrade and remodel. It is recommended that the east wing also be upgraded to house administration and programs for the disabled. <:Satellite•:Se• nior Center :::.;;::::::::<:> The current senior center is operating at near capacity and further expansion of this building should be discouraged. It is recommended that a smaller senior center be constructed that would serve South Renton. The most likely location is at a proposed community park site (Benson Hill Community Park Site No. 37). VIII - 51 City of Renton Park,Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations- Major Facilities The current community center at Highlands Park was upgraded a few years ago but is still not meeting all of the needs of the area. The Renton School District is willing to sell the old school site located directly south of the community center building. This site contains about two acres of land. It is recommended that this land be acquired so that further expansion of the community center building can occur. Some of these - changes should be: • Addition of a standard sized gym • Add a showers/dressing room • Add meeting rooms (2-3) • Upgrade the weight training room is " d ace Lions Ca.. <:: <z S ct P: The Lions Camp is a day and overnight camp run by the Lions Club. It is located on the Cedar River but is about five miles east of Renton's planning area. The City utilizes the facility for some programs, and the club has expressed some interest in having the City take over its operation. It is recommended that the City continue to help out on a minor scale. Park:and Facili .:'Operations Shop The City's park and facility operations are currently operated out of a central location found near the Renton Senior Center. Satellite shops are located at Gene Coulon Park and Cedar River Park. It is just a matter of time before operations at the central location will need to be moved. The City should begin immediately to look for another central site. Because it stores fuels and other hazardous materials, locating a site may be somewhat difficult. The City, in conjunction with Boeing, is building a trail system on pilings that will connect the end of the cedar River Trail where it dumps into Lake Washington with Gene Coulon Park. As part of this development,an existing building suitable for a boathouse is available. It is recommended that it be remodeled to house a small office, classroom and storage space essentially for small non-motorized boats. Activities that could be offered from this building could be classes for sailing, rowing, sculling, etc. and rentals of boats on a daily or hourly basis. VIII - 52 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Major Facilities . Based on the recreation survey, it is estimated that about 2,000 people in the Renton area shoot target or trap-skeet Many of these shooters currently belong or use private club facilities. In addition to this inherest, the City's Police Department has expressed a need for a place for shooting practice and training. It is recommended that the Cityls Department of Parks and Recreation pursue the idea of constructing and operating an indoor shooting range for small caliber weapons. Because of the unique site requirements that this type of facility requires, a comprehensive site location study will be required. VIII - 53 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommedations Trails TRAIL SYSTEMS The following is a summary of the recommended trail systems taken from the City Trails Plan. Table 39 Recommended Trail Systems Renton Park and Recreation Plan Surface Type No. Trail Name Unpaved Paved On-Street Off-Street Length (Miles) T-1 Lake Washington • 0 7.6 T-2 May Creek • • 3.6 T-3 Honey Creek • • 1.1 T-4 Airport Perimeter • • 2.4 (1) T-5 Union Avenue • • 2.9 T-6 Cedar Crest • • 1.4 T-7 Cedar River System • • 4.5 (2) T-8 Lake Youngs Waterline • • 2.4 T-9 Cascade Waterline • • 3.6 T-10 Springbrook • • 2.7 T-11 Interurban • • 2.0 T-12 Black River • • 2.1 T-13 Burnett • • 1.3 T-14 Puget Power • • 2.0 T-15 Pacific Coast RR • • 0.9 T-16 Lake Washington Vista • • 0.8 T-17 Devils Elbow • • 2.6 T-18 Bonneville • • 1.7 T-19 Grant Creek • • 1.4 T-20 Panther Creek • • 1.9 T-21 Springbrook Wetlands • • 1.7 T-22 P-1 Channel • • 1.5 T-23 Empire Ridge • • 1.4 (1) Also included under T-1 (Lake Washington Trail) (2) Also includes 1.1 miles of T-4(Airport Perimeter Trail) VIII - 54 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommedations Trails 1.: :<;:::>::::::: >_.:: e :.. ashx�n -mL atl::<:::::> ::::>::::>::::>::>:,:;,::i>::»:•:i$::::«:><:.:u:: :<::«::< >:nj:::.,: ::3::: ::.:>; The Lake Washington Trail connects Bellevue, Renton, and Seattle. The trail links several park areas and open space areas along the route. Generally,the terrain in the area is fairly flat or gently rolling. 1 e route offers several opportunities for view of the lake and surrounding area. ' a __fee .... raal ::: ..:..........:...:.:....:.:::::.::..::.:...:.„„:.:.:::.::::::„„„,„„;,„::::::::: .fi.:Miles' This is a continuous east-west natural zone trail that extends from Lake Washington Boulevard to Coal Creek Parkway. The route has connections to Honey Creek and .. Union/Seattle Waterline Trails. The trail passes through a steep, heavily wooded open space area rich in fish and wildlife. 3: :;; : :; ::Hone" :Ciee :: :: .1 :>:...::.......... :::: :.: :.:::::::::::::.:.::::::::: .. ..:::::::::::.::.:.::.:::::::::.:::.::.: ile :<:»::> <'::: ::�. . .. . ....... k.Tra 1. .... .: ...:. :: . .�:.�::.:: : :::::. �::......::::.:.:1...1.: .. s..::::..::::. Honey Creek Trail extends from the confluence of Honey and May Creeks in a southeasterly direction until it reaches Union Avenue, approximately one block north of Sunset Blvd. The trail follows the course of the creek, passing through dense vegetation along the steep slopes of the ravine. Ai ort.Perimeter Trails:< ::::<:'!::: :::> >:>.: > :> <::<:< < <:> > > < < ><<«:>2 4 Miles >> The trail follows the Cedar River Trail to Airport Perimeter Rd., continues around the airport out to Rainier Ave., S., leaving through the north gate to the airport, proceeding northbound around the lake. »5> :::< : :: > >YJ'riio...,, ...enue':: ail ... ..... .. ......... .. .......................................... ... ...... ........ il :>:: :::<:: Union Trail is a continuous north-south urban trail along the eastern side of the city. The Union Trail begins just above Maplewood Golf Course and proceeds north ending its urban portion at SE 96th Way. It then continues north across May Creek along the unpaved Seattle Waterline right-of-way. The trail connects to Cedar Crest Trail and Honey Creek Trail. CedarCrest rail:.>:>>.;:>:::<<.:::::;:.::.: <:::::..::.:..::.:::.:.::>:::.;;:: .;::.;::::.;:.;:. ; .:;.;.:.;:.;::.;:.;:.;::::.:::: .. :: Cedar Crest Trail follows the crest of the ridge above the Cedar River Valley from the Monterey Terrace development out to Jones Road. It begins at the base of the slope on the west side of Monterey Terrace, ascending the ridge in a southeasterly direction. It follows the crest eastward up to the Union Trailhead. Smaller trails extend out to Jones - Rd. VIII - 55 City of Renton Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommedations Trails et;Trail > > es e ..Trail`S"ste «`> '>> >> <> < < << '<><`< �< <' > < >' ........... ...Ml Cedar River Trail combines existing and proposed trails into a 15 mile network of trails that follow the Cedar River from the Industnal Zone, through the Civic Center, the large natural zone conservancy area, out to the new city limits at Jones Rd. This trail system follows the Seattle Waterline Right-Of-Way from the base of Renton Hill, southeasterly through Tiffany Park and Fairwood neighborhoods out to Lake Youngs. This is an extension of the Seattle Waterline Right-Of-Way trail due west through Cascade and Victoria Park neighborhoods and across the valley. This trail will access Tom Teasdale Park, the Panther Creek Wetlands, the P-9 and P-1 Water Channels, and the King County park land just west of 126th Ave., SE. 10: S nn brook:Trail<< :<<` '> '`:> >>': <`:> : ::;<»:"';:;.`: Springbrook Trail follows the course of Springbrook Creek from Monster Rd. to SW 43rd St. This separated Class I pedestrian/bicycle trail will provide a major north-south passage through the heart of the valley,which has become a thriving office and industrial park area. 11: .....:::<::::::...: 2. s.:..:...::. This is a north-south trail running along the eastern edge of Tukwila. This trail will follow the abandoned Interurban electric railroad-right-of-way. The trailhead will be located at Fort Dent Park. . a11: :: ::.:::::::.:: ::.::: ::: Black River Trail passes through the Black River Riparian Forest from Monster Rd. to the intersection with the Empire Ridge Trail. The present 600 ft. protective buffer zone surrounding the rookery precludes trail development within the limits of this area. VIII - 56 City of Renton Park.Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommedations Trails 1 Burnett Trail begins at the Cedar River Trail directly across from the Senior Center, continuing down to.S. 2nd along Burnett Ave.where it passes through downtown Renton. From S. 2nd to S. 5th it is presently a linear parking lot which needs to be improved for pedestrians. From S. 5th to its terminus at S. 7th St., the trail passes through the Burnett Linear Park. • :.......:..... 4. Pu et. .....:••••.. :::::•.... :::::::::::::::..:::::::::::::::::.:.:::<.:;.::.::::.;:;.;::;:::'.;::::.;:.;:::.;:.;;;::;:.:.;: • • This trail follows the Puget Powerline Right-Of-Way from the Cedar Crest Trail to NE Park Drive. . ..:..::::.:.......... ..... .: .....:.::::.... This trail follows the abandoned Pacific Railroad Right-Of-Way through the open space area above Lake Washington. It begins near the Park Ave. freeway off-ramp and continues up to NE 24th St. Various points offer great views out to Lake Washington, the Olympic Mountains and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Lake Washington Vista Trail passes through the open space area above Lake Washington Blvd. It begins at Ke ydale Creek and follows sewer utility right-of-way. • • vil s::Elbow<Trail .:;> :;:;:.::_:<:. 1..6:.. Devil's Elbow Trail is a continuous icross town route running east-west from Lake Washington Blvd. N.,up NE 30th, Kennewick Pl., NE 27th, through Devil's Elbow, along SE 96th, out to Coal Creek Parkway. The Devil's Elbow Rd. section passes through the open space of Honey and May Creeks. This steep,landslide prone road has been closed to auto traffic for the past few years. Reopening this road to motorized traffic would make the trail too dangerous to accommodate pedestrians. Bonneville Trail follows the Bonneville Powerline Right-Of-Way from the Cedar River Natural Zone to Grant Creek Trail. VIII - 57 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommedations Trails 5 Grant Creek Trail follows Grant Creek from the Cascade Trail extending north to I- 405. It then proceeds to lower Renton Hill where it connects with the Lake Youngs Trail. : � ::::::i:.Y iii::::::::i:!:i::iiiiiiii:: :::is:::i::`.:i:.:i::;:i:>:i::::::ii?i::::::iii:v:::isi:.:'..':.::}::i:::::::::::i':;:,::L:}::.++..�•'..::::::::.::i::::::::<:::::i::::i' i .. ;-. :.iiiiiii:.iiiiiiiiiiii:4iii::•iii:v:::}'.isi•:^iii:.iii?i:.i?i:.iii:i.ii::.::<.::.:i?�ii:i.ii:.i:.:.i This trail extends through the Panther Creek wetland which runs along the east side of SR 167, between I-405 and the Valley Medical Center. ds:Trail : :`::> > > > <><<» This trail extends from Panther Creek Wetland southeasterly to the City of Renton Springbrook Watershed. >:> 1`Cla«.:::elT:aiT: : : : :: : ::>; >< < :: :: <> :<> <' 5.M es This trail follows the course of the proposed P-1 drainage channel from the intersection with the Springbrook Trail at SW 43rd St.up to the intersection of the Cascade and Springbrook Trails. 23'' '::'; ;''lm ire Rid e'Trail'":':> This trail passes through the Empire Ridge greenbelt between the Black River Riparian Forest and Empire Way (SW Sunset Blvd. -- SR 900). This is a densely wooded area with very steep slopes. Rich birdlife is found in the ponds along the eastern half of the open space area. VIII - 58 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommedations Recreation Programs RECREATION PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS The City currently offers an extensive amount of recreation programs. Many are centered around the use of the new community center. Some of the additions and changes that should be considered in the recreation program are: 1. Add an aquatic program after the new indoor pool is constructed. Specific programs should be offered in: • lap swimming • general recreation swimming • swim lessons • water aerobics • therapeutic and rehabilitation activities • leisure aquatic activities 2. Offer more programs for the developmentally disabled. These programs could be managed out of the North Highlands Community Center. (See discussion on North Highlands Center, page VIII-50.) 3. Offer more programs in creative arts. These programs would be initially provided out of existing facilities and eventually moved to the new proposed creative and cultural arts center. (See discussion on the Cultural and Creative Arts Center, page VIII-50.) 4. Expand special events programs such as music festivals, art shows, major children's programs, etc. 5. Offer outdoor recreation programs such as hiking, skiing, etc. VIII - 59 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommedations Administrative and Management SUGGESTED ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT CHANGES Several suggestions for managing the Parks and Recreation Program are made. Each is discussed below. Budgeting f;,. .::.:>::>:;::>: ::::<`< or The whole budgeting process needs to be reviewed. Currently it is difficult to get any idea of costs or the status of budget items as the year progresses. This can become very critical when operating budgets are tight. Some of the changes needed are: • Cost reporting information should be made available immediately after the I- close of the month so that the staff can adjust their monthly budgeting process accordingly. • A cost reporting system should be developed for each program so that each one can be evaluated as to its financial impact and benefit. • A cost reporting system should be developed for park maintenance and operations so that an evaluation can be made of where the costs are occurring related to each park site and each type of function. 2 Go u e erat o The City should seriously consider taking over the operation of the golf course or at the very least create a better contract with the concessionaire. It is our opinion that the City should receive a higher ratio of the earnings and in some cases require the concessionaire to better document the gross earnings. Before making a final decision, a thorough audit and analysis should be made to determine which alternative would be most beneficial to the City. VIII - 60 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommedations Administrative and Management The Park and Facility Operations Division should begin to develop a maintenance and - operation plan. Once in place it could significantly improve managing the budget and scheduling of maintenance activities. The basic elements of a maintenance plan are: • Complete inventory of all sites and facilities maintained • Development of park a*d facility maintenance levels • Development of maintenance time standards • Creation of a cost reporting system • Development of a time schedule to spread out the work tasks evenly ;4 :::<::: sun m r aff':: F St at d ana e e o Current City requirements stipulate that existing employees have first right to jobs created above entry level positions. The end result is that it limits the ability of the City to recruit and consider qualified people outside the system for important positions. Without the competitive process that allows considerations of outside people, there is no incentive for existing employees to improve their qualifications or upgrade their work performance. It is our opinion that eliminating this requirement and creating a more competitive environment would result in better employee performance. The end result would be better service to the residents of Renton. A comprehensive training program for both employees and management should be developed. The first step would be to select a qualified consultant to review employee needs and develop a program for u grading performance levels at both the management and employee levels. In addition, money for training in specific areas of • park and recreation services should be allocated so that individuals may upgrade their qualifications and skills. >:<Initiate:a Develoment'Fee Ordinance:Basedon Tm act Miti ation:: > :::>:::>:::>:: > : : >::»:::: In order to maintain the present level of park and recreation services in Renton, the City should adopt a park and recreation growth impact ordinance that would require dedication of park land in lieu of fees. Because of the large daytime employment population, the City should consider this mandatory dedication for commercial and industrial projects as well as residential development. Authority for establishing a growth impact ordinance comes from the State Subdivision Law (Chapter 58.17 RCW). The proposed ordinance would estimate the impact of each new development on park an recreation facilities in the area and make provisions for setting aside park land, facilitie or monies to offset the projects impacts. VIII - 61 City of Renton Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Recommendations Administrative and Management The developer should be given the option of choosing land dedication, cash or a combination as long as they meet the design and location criteria established in the park and recreation plan. In addition, a developer should be given some credit for park and facility improvements made within the subject property. Each year at the beginning of the budget process, the Parks and Recreation staff should set goals and objectives for the forthcoming year. This type of strategy will give the staff a source of direction of what is to be accomplished for the year. At the end of the year an evaluation should be made to determine the effectiveness of the staff in meeting the goals. • 7.. An.. The parks department should prepare an annual report describing the activities, participation levels and changes and other operating information that occurred over the past year. This document should be prepared in a professional manner and widely distributed. This is an important document to have available at budget time. $. Increase Promotion.:of::Pro rams: • The survey revealed that a significant portion of Renton's residents are unaware of the programs and services offered by the City. In order to aggressively promote and market its programs, a comprehensive marketing plan should be developed. This plan should include increased advertisements, a brochure on special facilities and programs and special mail-outs to promote activities. 9 1p: :, ;; ::;: : " k "<< `'. Department Policy:Ma.<u. . :: To help maintain a level of consistency, a policy manual should be prepared that deals with the various operations managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. Once in place, it will help the staff to administer the various programs and eliminate small issues becoming big ones at the City Council level. VIII - 62 SECTION IX ACTION PLAN i I SECTION IX ACTION PLAN INTRODUCTION The recommendations contained in this section are intended to implement the plan described in the previous section. Resources to develop the plan will come from many sources and are also discussed in this section. Listed below in Table 40 are all of the projects and actions required to complete the entire plan. PARK AND FACILITY DEVELOPl1ENT Table 40 Projects required to Implement the Park and Recreation Plan City of Renton Site# Planning Acq. Dev. Upgrade Other NORTH PLANNING AREA 1 Hazelwood Park • 2 Kennydale Beach Park i • 3 Prop. North Kennydale Park ! • • • 4 Prop. Hazelwood Open Space • • 5 Prop. Lake Wash.Vista Park • • • 6 Kennydale Lions Park • 7 May Creek Open Space • • 8 Prop. Honey Creek Open Space • • 9 Prop. Coal Creek Site • • • 10 Sierra Heights Park • 11 Glencoe Park 12 Prop.W. Kennydale O.S. • • 13 Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park 14 North Highlands Park • 15 Sunset Court Park I • 16 Prop. Duvall/Glencoe Park • • • EAST PLANNING AREA 17 Prop. Sierra Hgts.Wetlands • • 18 Prop. Honey Dew Park I • • • 19 Kiwanis Park • 20 Highland Park • 21 Windsor Hills Park • 22 Prop. Puget Power Linear Park • • 23 Heather Downs Park • 24 Maplewood Heights Vista Park • 25 Maplewood Park • 26 Cedar River Regional Park 26-C North Slope Maple Valley • • IX- 1 City of Renton Comprehensive Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Action Plan Site# Planning Acq. Dev. Upgrade Other 1 26-H Maplewood Golf Course • 26-I Cedar River Sports Complex 0 • 1 CENTRAL PLANNING AREA 27 Prop.Sartori School Park • • • 28 Liberty Park • 29 Tonkins Park • 30 Burnett Park • 31 Jones Park • 32 Renton Senior Center Site • 33 Cedar River Trail Linear Park • WEST PLANNING AREA 34 Prop. Bryn Mawr Open Space • • 35 Skyway Park • 36 Prop.West Hills Open Space • • 37 Prop.West Hills Park • • • 38 Prop. Rainier Open Space • • rli t 39 E a n on Park • 9 40 Prop. Empire Ridge Open Space • • SOUTHWEST PLANNING AREA 41 Prop. Black River Open Space • • 42 Prop.Springbrook Creek Park • • • 43 Prop. Cascade Waterline • • • 44 Industrial Recreation Sites • • • SOUTH PLANNING AREA 26-A Cedar River Park • • - 1 26-B Cedar River Cul./Rec.Complex 9 • • 26-D Prop. Nature Center Site • • 26-E South Slope Maple Valley • • 26-F Maplewood Roadside Park • 26-G Prop. Royal Hills Park • • • 45 Philip Arnold Park • 46 Talbot Hill Reservoir Site 47 Thomas Teasdale Park • 48 Prop. Spring Glen Open Space • • - 49 Prop. Rolling Hills Park • • 50 Prop. Lake Youngs Linear Park • • • 51 Tiffany Park 0 52 Cascade Park • 53 Renton Park • IX-2 City of Renton Comprehensive Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Action Plan Site# Planning Acg. Dev. Upgrade Other 54 Prop. Benson Hill Park • • • 55 Prop. Panther Creek O.S. • • 56 Prop. Farmstead • • • 57 Prop. Panther Creek Park • • 58 Prop.Springbrook Open Space • • 59 Springbrook Park • • TRAIL SYSTEMS Trail# Trail Name Planning Acq. Dev. 1 Lake Washington Trail , • 2 May Creek Trail • • • 3 Honey Creek Trail • • , • 4 Airport Perimeter Trail • • 5 Union Avenue Trail • • • 6 Cedar Crest Trail • • • 7 Cedar River System Trail • • • 8 Lake Youngs Water Line Trail • • 9 Cascade Water Line Trail • • 10 Springbrook Trail • e • 11 Interurban Trail • 12 Black River Trail • • • 13 Burnett Trail • • • 14 Puget Power Trail • • 15 Pacific Coast RR Trail • • • 16 Kennydale Creek Trail • • • 17 Devils Elbow Trail ! • • • 18 Bonneville Trail • • 19 Grant Creek Trail • • • 20 Panther Creek Trail • • • 21 Springbrook Wetlands Trail • • • 22 P-1 Channel Trail • • • 23 Empire Ridge Trail • • • IX- 3 City of Renton Comprehensive Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Action Plan MAJOR FACILITIES Facility Planning Acq. Dev. Upgrade Outdoor Swimming Pool • Indoor Swimming Pool • • Creative and Cultural Arts Center • • North Highlands Center • Satellite Senior Center • • • Highland Community Center • 0 Lions Camp • Park Operations Shop • • • Non-motorized Boating Center • • Indoor Shooting Range • • • Renton Senior Center FUNDING SOURCES 1) Washington Wildlife and A special fund created by a coalition of Recreation Coalition Fund recreation and wildlife groups with the intent of preserving wildlife habitats and open space and developing recreation areas. Approximately $58 million was allocated for the 1990 year. It is hoped that this amount will be budgeted each year for the next ten years. Local agencies must match the grant amount. 2) Property Transfer Excise Tax A tax assessed on the sale of property and administered by local counties and cities. Currently neither King County nor Renton has this measure in place. 3) City General Fund General City funds allocated to the Park and Recreation Budget. A significant amount of the Department's budget comes from this source. 4 Capital Improvement Fund Moneyallocated from the City's General Fund p p to finnce major capital projects. The City currently does not have such a fund. 5) Park Impact Fees Development fees imposed by the City for park land acquisition and development. Fees charged to the developer are based on a set amount per residential unit. IX-4 City of Renton Comprehensive Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Action Plan 6) Short Term Special Levy A property tax for construction and/or operation levied for a set number of years. It is usually 1-3 years. A special level requires a 60%voter approval. 7) General Obligation Bond A property tax for the sale of construction bonds. The tax assessment can be levied up to 30 years. Requires a 60%majority approval of 40% of the voters who voted at the last election. 8) Revenue Bonds Revenue from the operation of the facility pays for the capital cost and debt service. Does not require a vote of the people unless except by local ordinance. 9) Councilmanic Bonds Bonds issued by the City Council. Does not require a vote of the people but must be paid out of the City's annual operating budget. 10) LWCF Grants distributed from the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. Grants pay 50% of the cost of acquisition and development. At one time, this was a major funding program for recreation programs. Under the present administration, the program has been cut severely. The program is administered locally by the Washington State Interagency Committee on Outdoor Recreation. 11) Park Revenue Revenue from park operations can be used to pay for capital improvements. 12) Department of Ecology Grants are from the Coastal Zone Management Account and pay up to 50%. They are primarily used for shoreline acquisition and public access. 13) HUD Grants Grants form the Federal Department Of Housing and Urban Development for a wide variety of projects. Most are distributed in the lower income areas of the community. Grants can be up to a 100%. IX- 5 City of Renton Comprehensive Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Action Plan 14) Aquatic Land Enhancement Fund This program, funded by the State Department of Natural Resources,will fund up to $80,000 for acquisition and development of waterfront parks,public access and environmental protection. 15) Initiative 215 Boating Funds Funds recieved from boating gas tax are allocated to marine related projects. Up to $150,000 per project is available but a 50% match is required. 16) State Bicycle Funds From a portion of state gas taxes distributed to each city. The amount is minor and is often used to help finance local street improvements. 17) Certificates of Participation A lease-purchase approach in which the City sells Certificates of Participations (COP's) to a lending institution. The City then pays the loan off from revenue produced by the facility or from its general operating budget. The lending institution holds title to the property until the COP's are repaid. This procedure does not require a vote of the public. 18) Volunteer Efforts Volunteers can be quite effective in terms of contributing cash, materials or labor. Some playgrounds have been developed in this manner. 19) Transfer of Development Rights A process wherein the development rights of a specific parcel of desired open space land is transferred to a second parcel of land more suitable for development. The second parcel is then permitted a higher level of development. If the two parcels are owned by two different land owners, the increased value of the second parcel is given to the owner of the first parcel. 20) Work Release Program An alternative to jail time by providing community services such as working on a park maintenance crew or providing other recreation services. IX- 6 City of Renton Comprehensive Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Action Plan 21) Conservation Futures Levy Counties can levy up to $.065 per $1,000 assessed valuation for the acquisition of shoreline and open space areas. The money cannot be used for development or maintenance. Cities can apply for a share of this money through the Open Space Program. PROJECT PRIORITIES Table 41 Priority of Park Development City of Renton Funding Page No. Name 1 Action Cost Source (1) Year 1 1 VIII-24 Cedar River Sports Complex Dev. $3,500,000 3,6,7 2 VIII-36 Black River Open Sp J(Phase 1) Acq. 4,300,000 1,2,5 3 VIII-36 Black River(Phase 2) Acq. 3,500,000 1,2,5 4 VIII-18 May Creek'hail/Duvall-Glencoe Site Acq. 750,000 1,3,4,5 Year 2 5 VIII-23 Heather Downs Park(Phase 1) Dev. 400,000 3,5 - 6 VIII-54 Lake Wash.Trail (Boeing-Phase 2) Dev. 1,000,000 4,15,Private 7 VIII-57 Springbrook Wetlands Trail Acq. 450,000 1,3,4,5,14 8 VIII-16 West Kennydale Open Space Acq.. 2,100,000 1,3,4,5 VIII-56 Kennydale Creek Trail Acq. (2) VIII-14 Lake Washington Vista Park Acq. (2) 9 VIII-56 Pacific Coast Railroad Trail Acq. 100,000 1,3,4,5 10 VIII-36 Springbrook Creek Park Acq. 195,000 1,2,5 Year 3 11 VIII-18 Duvall/Glencoe Site Dev. 650,000 3,5 12 VIII-55 Black River Trail Acq. 400,00 1,5,12,14,21 13 VIII-37 Valley Industrial Park Acq. 750,000 1,2,5 14 VIII-54 Lake Washington Trail Dev. 3,000,000 4,15 15 VIII-51 Non-motorized Boating Center Dev. 200,000 3,15 Year 4 16 VIII-51 Park Shops ' Dev. 2,500,000 3 17 VIII-54 Honey Creek Trail - Dev. 250,000 1 18 VIII-15 Honey Creek Open Sp. (Phase 2) Acq. 50,000 1,2 (1) Refer to Pages 4.6 (2) Part of West Kennydale Open Space Project IX- 7 City of Renton Comprehensive Park Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Action Plan Funding Page No. Name Action Cost Source (1) Year 5 19 VIII-54 Lake Wash.Trail (Boeing-Phase 3) Dev. 750,000 4,15,Private 20 VIII-46 Farmstead Site Acq. 990,000 1,7,18,19 21 VIII-44 Rolling Hills Park Acq. 2,100,000 1,2,4,18 22 VIII-42 Nature Center Site (LaRue Site) Dev. 500,000 1,3,12,14 23 VIII-21 Honey Dew Park(East) Acq. 1,375,000 1,2,5,7,19 24 VIII-36 rin br kCreek Sp g oo Park Dev. 250,000 5 25 VIII-21 Honey Dew Park(East) Dev. 2,000,000 1,3,5 26 VIII-44 Rolling Hills Park Dev. 1,000,000 3,5 27 VIII-43 Royal Hills Park(Phase I) Dev. 500,000 3,5,18 28 VIII-56 Pacific Coast Railroad Dev. 100,000 4,21 Year 6 29 VIII-36 Black River Nature Center Dev. 1,000,000 30 VIII-50 Creative and Cultural Arts Center Dev. 1,500,000 31 VIII-50 Indoor Pool Dev. 3,000,000 32 VIII-54 Airport Perimeter Trail Dev. 168,000 4,16 33 VIII-42 South Slope Maple Valley Open Space Acq. 1,800,000 1,2,3,19 34 VIII-24 North Slope Maple Valley Open Space Acq. 1,120,000 1,2,3,19 Note: Costs do not include EIS Preparation or mitigation cost IX-8