Recreation Master Plan

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1 The City of Riverview Department of Parks & Recreation Recreation Master Plan 2017 Adopted February 20, 2017

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3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Mayor...Andrew Swift City Council...Lynn Blanchette, Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Coffey Betty Priskorn Billy Towle Elmer Trombley James Trombley Dean Workman Parks & Recreation Commission...Harmoni Eggert Robert Miller David Mizzi Andrea Mulheisen Lynette Prinz Cherita Rensi Senior Recreation Commission...Kaye Davies Jeri Katai Virginia Kaucher Dominic Monea Peggy Murphy William Singer George Tear Recreation Department... Todd Dickman, Director Assisted by: Carlisle Wortman ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page i

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5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 1 Purpose of the Plan... 1 Planning Process... 1 COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION... 3 Climate... 3 Transportation... 4 Population... 5 Housing...8 Land Use Patterns... 9 Natural Features...12 Related Planning Initiatives...13 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE...18 Administration...18 Funding & Budget...19 Volunteers & Partnerships...20 RECREATION INVENTORY...21 Local Recreation Facilities...21 Mini Parks...24 Neighborhood Parks...25 Community Parks...27 Other Facilities...31 School Facilities...33 Programs and Services...33 Private Recreation Facilities...35 Regional Park Facilities...36 Comparison to Recreation Standards...39 Accessibility Assessment & Grant-Assisted Projects...40 MDNR Grant Fund Status...41 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & NEEDS ASSESSMENT...42 National Recreation Trends...42 Open House...44 Public Review & Public Hearing...45 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page iii

6 GOALS & OBJECTIVES...46 Goals...46 Objectives...46 ACTION PROGRAM...48 Action Plan...48 Project Schedule...53 Implementation Strategies...57 FIGURES 1. Wayne County SEMCOG Region SMART Bus Routes in Riverview Population Change - Wayne County & SE Michigan Population Change - Riverview Riverview Age Distribution Riverview Age Comparison 2015/ Existing Land Use Patterns Natural Features Frank & Poet Drain in Riverview Highlands Golf Course DLGI Proposed Trail Configuration Preliminary Belle Isle Trail Configuration SEMCOG Regional Trail Plan Administrative Structure City of Riverview Parks Regional Park Facilities...37 Page iv City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

7 TABLES 1. Historical Population Data Population Projections Residential Building Permits Existing Land Use Percentage Parks and Recreation Budget Summary NRPA Parkland Classification Standards Riverview Park Facilities Regional Park Facilities Suggested Parkland & Acreage Accessibility Assessment Riverview Grant Funds Received National Sports Participation Project Tasks...53 APPENDICES A. Notices of Draft Plan Availability & Public Hearing...89 B. Parks Commission Resolution...95 C. Minutes of Public Hearing D. City Council Resolution E. Letters of Transmittal F. Public Input Summary G. Park Plans City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page v

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9 INTRODUCTION The City of Riverview Parks and Recreation Master Plan articulates a vision for parks and recreation in Riverview. The most recent Parks and Recreation Master Plan was adopted in It included goals and an action plan, some of which were accomplished in the following years. Examples of accomplishments in the last five years have included the renovation of Memorial Park, addition of new play structures at Young Patriots Park, and renovations to the Community Center. The purpose of the current Parks and Recreation Master Plan update is to guide recreation planning and development efforts of the City of Riverview Parks and Recreation Department over the next five-year period, through Once adopted, the Plan is the official document to be used by the community to guide decisions regarding parks and recreation. The revised and updated Plan is intended to meet state standards for community recreation planning which are necessary to gain eligibility for grant programs. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN The purpose of the current Parks and Recreation Master Plan is to guide recreation planning and development efforts of the Parks and Recreation Department over the next five years. Once adopted, the Plan is the official document to be used by the community to guide decisions regarding parks and recreation. The revised and updated Plan is intended to meet State standards for community recreation planning that are necessary to gain eligibility for grant programs. PLANNING PROCESS The process used to generate the Master Plan consists of three phases: background studies, evaluation, and plan development. The first phase, background studies, involves gathering and updating information from existing documents and plans such as the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data and preparing site inventory and assessments of existing facilities. The information is organized into three main categories: community description, administrative structure of the Parks and Recreation Department, and recreation inventory. The second phase in the planning process involves evaluation and analysis of the gathered data and includes community input to determine recreation facilities and program needs. Community input was sought through a planning fair held early in the process. The third and final phase in the process entails plan development and adoption. Goals, objectives, and an action program were formulated based on the input gathered. The following diagram illustrates the process and the corresponding requirements of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Introduction Page 1

10 BACKGROUND STUDIES Community Description Administration Structure Recreation Inventory MDNR SUGGESTED FORMAT Description of the Planning Process Community Description Administrative Structure Recreation Inventory EVALUATION Recreation Needs Needs Assessment and Public Participation PLAN DEVELOPMENT Master Plan Goals & Objectives Action Program Supporting Documents The Riverview Parks and Recreation Master Plan was developed with input from members of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Parks and Recreation Department staff, City officials, and the residents of Riverview. All meetings were open to the public and input was sought during all phases of the planning process. An open house held on November 9, 2016 and data compiled from an online survey provided a substantial amount of input regarding the needs and opinions of community residents. Page 2 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Introduction

11 Figure 1: Wayne County WASHTENAW COUNTY MONROE COUNTY OAKLAND COUNTY WAYNE COUNTY RIVERVIEWEW Figure 2: SEMCOG Region DETROIT MACOMB COUNTY COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION The City of Riverview is located in the southeast portion of Wayne County in Michigan about 20 miles south of Detroit and 45 miles north of Toledo along Interstate 75. About 4.4 square miles in area, Riverview is located in the Downriver area, which includes the Detroit suburbs located south of Detroit along the River. The Downriver area is bounded by River Rouge to the north, the Detroit River to the east, the county s southern border to the south, and I-275 and I-94 to the west. A number of organizations work to enhance the quality of life in and attract investment to Downriver communities such as the Downriver Community Conference and the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. CLIMATE Riverview receives an average annual rainfall of 31.7 inches, and 29.6 inches of snow. The area sees an average of 176 sunny days each year, and 112 days with measurable precipitation. The average high temperature in July is 86 degrees Fahrenheit, and average low in January is 16.9 degrees. According to the Michigan Environmental Council, climate change may have a significant impact on the state. Temperatures will grow significantly warmer. Overall, precipitation is forecasted to increase, but the majority of the increase will occur in the spring months, with prolonged drought periods possible in summer months. Rain events will be flashy, with heavy downpours, and storm events will grow more severe. The Great Lakes could face a significant decrease in volume, with nearby Lake St. Clair losing up to 20% of its surface area. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description Page 3

12 TRANSPORTATION Riverview s transportation network offers easy connection to surrounding communities and the region as a whole. Fort Street (M-85) bisects the city, connecting with I-75 to the north and south. Fort Street doubles as the City s main commercial corridor, containing a number of restaurants and shopping venues. The main east-west corridor is Sibley Road, which also connects to I-75 a little over a mile west of Riverview s border. Pennsylvania and King roads form the northern and southern borders of the City and provide connections to communities to the west. Riverview is served by two SMART bus system lines, one of which travels into downtown Detroit. A map detail is provided in Figure 3. A ballot proposal which would have created a regional transportation authority serving residents in Wayne, Washtenaw, Oakland, Monroe, and Macomb counties was defeated in the November 2016 election. Detroit Metropolitan Airport, located five miles west of the City, offers direct flights to a number of national and international cities. CN and NS run rail lines through the eastern quadrant of the City, servicing a number of industrial sites in the area. The rails and the heavily industrialized eastern corridor currently serve as a barrier for residents to the Detroit River. Figures 3: SMART Bus Routes in Riverview Figure adapted from map Page 4 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description

13 POPULATION The challenges of population migration from Detroit have been well documented. Population numbers have declined steadily since the 1950s, with the City projected to drop to just over 600,000 residents by 2030, an astonishing loss of two-third of the population at its peak of 1,849,568 in This migration has affected virtually all of the cities in Wayne County, and while departures from the county as a whole has not been as severe as from the city of Detroit, the change has still been dramatic. Wayne County lost 17.3% of her population between 1990 to With the exception of historically rural Brownstown Township to the west, all of Riverview s neighbors have experienced losses, with totals ranging from 9 to 20%. While Riverview s population change has been relatively moderate in comparison, the continued drops in population are cause for concern. Following a period of explosive growth immediately after World War II, the City peaked in population in the 1970s. In each of the subsequent decades, Riverview has lost an average of 4.5% of its population. Despite losses in Detroit and other communities, Southeast Michigan as a whole has remained relatively stable. The region has seen modest growth overall, with significant population gains in more rural areas. One notable exception in Wayne County is Brownstown Township, Riverview s southwestern neighbor, which has experience growth exceeding 50% since Wayne County and her cities may be starting to see a reversal of fortunes, however. Driven in part by the renaissance in downtown Detroit, SEMCOG forecasts modest growth for the county beginning in Riverview is not forecasted to show population growth during that period, but its loss rate should slow from a rate of nearly 6% in 2010 down to just over 3% by Total population losses from 2016 to 2040, forecast to be 9.6%, is significantly better than the 12.2% loss between 1990 and Figure 4: Population Trends, Wayne County & SE Michigan Figure 5: Population Trends, Riverview 6,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 Populaon Change, Wayne County and Southeast Michigan 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 Riverview Populaon Trends, ,000,000 6,000 1,000,000 4, Wayne County Southeast Michigan 2, Source: U. S. Census Bureau / SEMCOG 2015 forecasts City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description Page 5

14 Table 1: Historical Population Data: Riverview & Environs % change # change Riverview 13,894 13,272 12,486 12, % (1,701) Brownstown Twp 18,811 22,989 30,627 31, % 12,271 Grosse Ile Twp ,894 10,371 10, % 231 Southgate 30,771 30,136 30,047 29, % (1,438) Taylor 70,811 65,868 63,131 61, % (9,318) Trenton 20,586 19,584 18,853 18, % (2,046) Woodhaven 11,631 12,530, 12,875 12, % 802 Wyandotte 30,938 28,006 25,883 25, % (5,680) Wayne County 2,111,687 2,061,162 1,820,650 1,755, % (357,086) Region 4,590,468 4,833,368 4,704,809 4,720, % 135,408 Source: 2010 U. S. Census Bureau / SEMCOG 2016 estimates Table 2: Population Projections: Riverview & Environs 2010 SEMCOG estimate 2016 SEMCOG estimate 2040 % change # change Riverview 12,486 12,193 11, % (1,174) Brownstown Twp 30,627 31,082 32, % 1,042 Grosse Ile Twp 10,371 10,012 9, % (529) Southgate 30,047 29,333 28, % (565) Taylor 63,131 61,493 55, % (5,790) Trenton 18,853 18,540 18, % 107 Woodhaven 12,875 12,433 12, % 43 Wyandotte 25,883 25,228 23, % (1,711) Wayne County 1,820,650 1,755,039 1,656, % (163,719) Region 4,704,809 4,720,945 4,742, % 37,274 Source: American Community Survey/ SEMCOG 2015 estimates * = Note: Population decline for region is forecast to bottom out by 2030 and rebound to the number shown in Page 6 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description

15 Children under the age of 18 make up 22.1% of Riverview s total population while seniors age 65 years and over make up 22.6%. Riverview, like Michigan and the rest of the nation, is aging. The percentage of Riverview s population under 18 is projected to drop to 17.5% by 2040, while the percentage of seniors is expected to increase to almost 33%. This aging trend is mirrored in Riverview s median age. The City s median increased from 41.6 years in 2000 to 45.4 years in This trend is in line with the rest of the state and the country as a whole; Michigan s median age increased from 35.5 to 38.1, while the US increased from 35.3 to All of Riverview s neighbors showed an increase as well, with the an average median age of 39.2 years. Figure 6: Riverview Age Distribution, 2010 Age Distribuon % 22.1% 27.9% 27.4% Figure 7: Riverview Age Distribution, Riverview Age Distribuon Comparison % 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% Under Source: U. S. Census Bureau / SEMCOG 2015 forecasts City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description Page 7

16 HOUSING According to the 2010 Census, there are 5,177 housing units in the City, a drop of 6% since Riverview s housing units consist primarily of single-family detached units (63%) with most of the remaining housing being multi-family apartment units (30%). Attached units/townhomes and duplexes account for the remaining residential units. 94% of Riverview s housing units are occupied, with 59% owner-occupied and 34% renter-occupied. Vacant units have increased from 3% in 2000 to 6% in Residential property values have declined from 2000 to 2010, reflecting the housing declines experienced across the nation during the recent recession. The median housing value in 2010 is $158,200 a 16.9% drop from Gross rent declined by 5.7% during the same period, with the median gross rent at $727 in Building permits for the City have been basically stagnant over the past 16 years. Permits since 2000 have been in the single digits. These declines mirror the housing construction trends in southeast Michigan, but more importantly reflect the built-out nature of the City. Any new housing construction in Riverview will most likely take the form of multi-unit redevelopments due to the lack of available land for single family development. Table 3: Residential Building Permits Year Single Family Two Family Attach Condo Multi Family Total Units Total Demos Net Total TOTAL Source: 2010 U. S. Census Bureau / SEMCOG Page 8 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description

17 LAND USE Approximately 83% of City land is considered developed. I few small wooded parcels in the northwest section and on the east side of Civic Park Drive make up the majority of available open space. A few former industrial parcels along the Detroit River also offer intriguing possibilities for development. Single-family land uses occupy just under 29% the Riverview s land acreage. 1940s and 50s era bungalows in a traditional grid pattern dominate the housing market.multiple family housing is scattered throughout the City, with notable developments including the Greentrees complex on the south-central border with Trenton and the Rivergreen/Pennbrook Place development in the northeastern quadrant near Gabriel Richard Catholic High School. Heavy industrial facilities greatly defined Riverview in its early years and take up roughly 12% of Riverview s space. The uses are confined along Jefferson Avenue and the Detroit River on the eastern portion of the City. Freight rail lines still run through the area and heavy truck traffic regularly runs along Jefferson. Commercial land uses only occupy about eight percent of the City s land area, with the majority of properties centered along Fort Road. The properties tend to be a mix of smaller owner-operated businesses and fast food style restaurants. Open space and recreation land uses account for just over 17% of the City s total land area, totaling almost 485 acres. A large portion of that space is dedicated to the Riverview Highlands Golf Course on Riverview s east side. The largest traditional park is Young Patriots Park in the center of the City. The park is part of a larger civic complex which houses City Hall, police and fire departments, the Riverview Library, Riverview Community Center, and the Riverview Senior Center, as well as the park facilities themselves. Table 4: Existing Land Use Percentages Land Use Acres Percent Agricultural 0 0% Single-family residential % Multiple-family residential % Commercial % Industrial % Governmental/Institutional % Park, recreation, and open space % Airport 0 0% Transportation, Communication, and Utility % Water % Total 2,820.3 Source: 2010 U. S. Census Bureau / SEMCOG City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description Page 9

18 Koester Hamann Hinton Quarry Valade Ford Line Marsha Clark Smith Reno Brookview Fox Glen Yorkshire Ryanwood Wendy Somerset Matthews Matthews Fort Valade Smith Mulberry Brinson Ray Koester Hamann Reno King Service Drive Figure 8: Existing Land Use Patterns City of Southgate City of Wyandotte Perry Georgia Vreeland Huntington Parkway Parkview Electric Stratford Dundee Jefferson Colvin Poplar Mulberry Grant Longsdorf Williamsburg Berkshire Cranbrook Garfield Krause Hale Fort Sibley Foxboro Kennebec Stoneham Riverview Old Town Brookline Valley View Nixon Matthews Ray Brinson Coachwood Civic Park Devonshire Payne Village Shenandoah Library Highland Hampton Tall Oaks Coventry Wedgewood Heritage Greentrees Hamilton Kingswood Maplewood Wellesley Rivergreen Terry Bedford Johanna Ford Voight Chatham High Stonewood Tudor Balmoral Country Oaks Riverview Mulberry Detroit River Ray Chestnut City of Trenton Commercial Industrial Landfill Multiple Family Residential Office Public Recreation Semi-Public Single Family Attached Single Family Residential Vacant City of Riverview, Wayne County EXISTING LAND USE Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 Grosse Ile Township ,750 Feet Country Club Park Homeister Kristin Brentwood Parkridge Cumberland Carroll Golfview Dr Golfview Grange Carriage Church Hill Meadows Hilltop Dr Hilltop Hilltop Dr Grange King Page 10 Brownstown Township Brownstown Township City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description

19 Koester Hamann Hinton Quarry Valade Ford Line Marsha Clark Smith Reno Brookview Fox Glen Yorkshire Ryanwood Wendy Library Somerset Matthews Matthews Fort Valade Smith Mulberry Brinson Ray Koester Hamann Reno King Service Drive Figure 9: Natural Features Georgia Vreeland Huntington Parkway Electric Stratford Dundee Jefferson Colvin Poplar Mulberry Cranbrook Grant Garfield Longsdorf Williamsburg Berkshire Kennebec Riverview Krause Hale Nixon Ray Ray Brinson Parkview Valley View Matthews Civic Park Devonshire Fort Ecorse River Brownstown Creek City of Southgate City of Wyandotte Perry Rivergreen Terry Bedford Johanna Payne Village Ford Riverview Mulberry Detroit River Stoneham Old Town Brookline Shenandoah Voight Chatham High Frank and Poet Drain Sibley Grosse Ile Lake Drainage Township Stonewood Major Watersheds Subbasins Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Riverine Hampton Tall Oaks Coventry Chestnut Wedgewood Heritage Greentrees Hamilton Kingswood Maplewood Wellesley Coachwood Tudor Balmoral Country Oaks Foxboro City of Trenton City of Riverview, Wayne County NATURAL FEATURES ,750 Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 Country Club Park Homeister Kristin Brentwood Parkridge Cumberland Carroll Golfview Dr Golfview Grange Carriage Church Hill Meadows Hilltop Dr Hilltop Hilltop Dr Brownstown Township Brownstown Township Grange King City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description Page 11

20 NATURAL FEATURES Geology & Topography The City of Riverview is characterized by relatively flat terrain. The land surface of the City varies by approximately 30 feet from its lowest point to its highest point. In general, the lowest elevations occur in the east side of the City along the Detroit River and elevations rise towards the west. The lowest elevation is 570 feet (NGDV) along the Detroit River. The highest elevation is 605 feet in the north side of Sibley Road between Fort and Quarry roads. The City drains into the Detroit River by way of the Huntington Creek and the Frank and Poet Drain. There are two major floodplains in Riverview: the eastern floodplain is adjacent to the Detroit River and Huntington Creek while the western floodplain is adjacent to the Frank and Poet Drain. Poorly drained soils that are frequently ponded or flooded are generally present along those drainage ways. The remaining upland soils include mostly Blount loams with some areas of Nappanee silt loams. According to the National Wetland Inventory map, there are a few small wetland areas scattered in Riverview (Figure 3). Woodlands are also found in isolated stands of trees throughout the City. Historically, most of the Riverview area was covered by a beech and sugar maple forest, while a mixed hardwood swamp bordered Huntington Creek. Today, Riverview s woodlands and wetlands are fragmented by roads, buildings, and lawns. They are located and preserved in the City parks and open spaces. Figure 10: Frank and Poet Drain in Riverview Highlands Golf Course Source: golfadvisor.com Page 12 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description

21 RELATED PLANNING INITIATIVES Several significant planning and development efforts have taken place at local levels which have relevance to parks and recreation in Riverview City of Riverview Master Plan The City s Master Plan, last updated in 2009, includes several priorities that relate to parks, pathways, open spaces, and recreation facilities and services in the City. They include the following: Residential Areas Goal #2: Assure the interconnection of residential areas to allow vehicular and pedestrian movement between areas: Policy A: Create a path system throughout the City to link subdivisions, parks, schools, and other key destinations. Residential Areas Goal #4: Maintain and enhance the quality of neighborhood school grounds: Policy A: Create cooperative arrangements with the school to assure public access to the school s indoor and outdoor recreation facilities; Policy B: Consider joint funding options for improvements to school grounds; Policy C: If any schools close in the future, the City should pursue the purchase to assure that redevelopment will occur in a manner that is both compatible with the neighborhood and maintains some outdoor recreation space; and Policy D: Work cooperatively and assist the school district in school improvement plans. Community Facilities Goal #2: Provide sufficient park land in appropriate locations to meet the needs of Riverview residents: Policy A: Prepare a 5-year Recreation Plan according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources requirements, and seek State grant funding for park and recreation improvements; Policy B: The Recreation Plan should be considered an extension of this Master Plan. The Planning Commission should pursue the goals, objectives, and actions of that plan just as diligently as if it were one document; Policy C: Review the Recreation Plan in terms of capital improvement programming; and Policy D: Encourage the use of innovative techniques for land development, such as cluster housing and open space preservation, as a means to create additional land dedicated to recreation and permanent open space. Transportation Network Goals and Policies - Goal #2: Provide an effective non-motorized transportation network to facilitate enhanced pedestrian and bicycle circulation throughout the City: Policy C: Create a multi-use path system to provide access from residential areas to important pedestrian nodes such as parks, schools, and the library. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description Page 13

22 Figure 11: DLGI Proposed Trail Configuration Downriver Linked Greenways Initiative The Downriver Linked Greenways Initiative (DLGI) is a communitydriven regional effort dedicated to coordination of non-motorized transportation efforts in the 18- city Downriver area. DLGI works with communities to design and implement trail projects, including pedestrian, cycling, and water-trail facilities. Recent successes include the addition of linkages that will act to complete a 30-mile greenway from Flat Rock, Michigan, to the Oakwoods Metropark in Huron Charter Township. DLGI s plans for Riverview are relatively limited, but could form the backbone of an interconnected trail system for the community. The DLGI plan calls for a trail running north -south through the Riverview Highlands Golf Course. An east-west trail running along King Road would connect with the I-275 trail in Huron Township. Source: Downriver Linked Greenway Initiative Page 14 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description

23 State of Michigan Iron Belle Trail The ambitious project by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) would connect a series of trails from Detroit s Belle Isle to Ironwood in the far west of the Upper Peninsula. The trail includes a 1,273 mile long hiking route winds along the west side of the Lower Peninsula and borders Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula. The 791 mile long biking trail uses existing multi-use trails on the east side of the state and follows US-2 in the Upper Peninsula. The trail is proposed to run along West Jefferson near the riverfront, and would connect between completed trail systems in Wyandotte and Trenton. The potential impact to development along the riverfront is enormous, and provides an opportunity for the City to reevaluate its connection to the waterfront and neighboring communities. Figure 12: Preliminary Iron Belle Trail Configuration Depot Park Trailhead Ironwood * GOGEBIC ONTONAGON DRAFT - Michigan's Iron Belle Trail North Country Trail Miles HOUGHTON US-2 Bike Route 325 Miles Belle Isle to Ironwood - Two Routes, One Trail IRON BARAGA KEWEENAW Iron Mountain DICKINSON MARQUETTE MENOMINEE Marquette Escanaba ALGER DELTA SCHOOLCRAFT BERRIEN Grand Marais North Country Trail Miles LUCE US-2 Bike Route 325 Miles Mackinaw City Petoskey EMMET CHIPPEWA MACKINAC St. Ignace Mackinac Island 7.9 Miles North Central State Trail 63 Miles CHEBOYGAN PRESQUE ISLE CHARLEVOIX North Country Trail Miles OTSEGO MONTMORENCY ALPENA ANTRIM Grayling to Gaylord Bike Path 26 Miles LEELANAU CRAWFORD OSCODA Grayling Area Community ALCONA Pathway 2.7 Miles County Iosco County Non-motorized GRAND KALKASKA BENZIE Roscommon to Road River Pathway 29 Miles TRAVERSE F-28 Grayling 16 Miles 29.7 Miles Oscoda Community Trail MISSAUKEE OGEMAW 1.9 Miles West Branch To IOSCO Sunrise Side Pathway Consumers 10.1 Miles MANISTEE WEXFORD Roscommon 25 Miles ROSCOMMON Energy MDOT M-55 ROW Powerline 4.5 Miles 10 Miles Omer to East Tawas on US Miles GLADWIN ARENAC CLARE Lake State MASON LAKE OSCEOLA Railroad HURON Corridor 17 Miles Lake State RR to Bay City Fraser Township Trail 4.2 Miles State Recreation Area 1.9 Miles Bangor Rail Trail 6.4 Miles Lake State Railroad Corridor OCEANA Easement 6.4 Miles BAY Bay City Riverwalk 2.2 Miles MECOSTA ISABELLA MIDLAND Bay City Riverwalk to Harger Rail Trail 6 Miles Harger Rail Trail 19.2 Miles SAGINAW TUSCOLA Cass River Greenway to MONTCALM GRATIOT NEWAYGO Millington 7.8 Miles Harger Rail Trail to Dehmel Rd 5.9 Miles Frankenmuth Southern Links Trailway 10.3 Miles MUSKEGON Dehmel Rd to Frankenmuth 1.8 Miles SANILAC Cass River Greenway to GENESEE Columbiaville to Genesee Frankenmuth 9.7 Miles Recreation Area 15.6 Miles SHIAWASSEE Flint CLINTON KENT LAPEER ST CLAIR Genesee Recreation Area to Perry OTTAWA Street Path Ending 13.7 Miles Paint Creek Trail Lowell 8.1 Miles Perry Street Path to Polly Ann North Country Trail IONIA Connectors 16.9 Miles Miles Polly Ann Trail & Connectors 12.4 Miles MACOMB OAKLAND LIVINGSTON EATON INGHAM Clinton River Trail ALLEGAN BARRY 1.8 Miles Lakeland Trail Clinton River Trail to Connor 22.5 Miles Creek Greenway 24 Miles Detroit Connor Creek Greenway 9.4 Miles Jackson to Lakeland Trail 10.5 Miles Border WAYNE To JACKSON VAN BUREN KALAMAZOO Border CALHOUN Trail 44.3 Miles WASHTENAW Albion to Concord 17.5 Miles Falling Downriver Linked Greenways Grosse Ile Waters Metro Parks Bike Paths Option 11 Miles Trail 12.3 Miles CASS ST JOSEPH BRANCH 15.7 Miles Downriver Linked Greenways to LENAWEE MONROE Elizabeth Park 12 Miles HILLSDALE * Belle Isle 5.8 Miles Detroit Riverwalk 4.3 Miles SW Detroit Greenlink 5.8 Miles Elizabeth Park to Rouge River 12.3 Miles Legend Biking Trail Biking - Existing Trail Biking - Approved For Construction Biking - Proposed Trail Possible Hiking or Biking Existing Trail Hiking Trail Hiking - Existing Trail Hiking - Approved for Construction Hiking - Proposed Trail Highways Lakes and Rivers City County Boundary State Park Boundary State Land Federal Land ** The illustrated hike and bicycle trail connections will rely upon partnership opportunities. ** Ü January 29, 2015 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest Resources Division Resource Assessment Section Miles Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description Page 15

24 Figure 13: SEMCOG Regional Trail Plan Source: SEMCOG Page 16 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description

25 SEMCOG Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for Southeast Michigan The SEMCOG plan is a joint effort between Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The plan provides recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian facilities across 10 regions and incorporating 60 different action items. SEMCOG s larger regional focus places more emphasis on existing nonmotorized transportation options, and details several larger trail efforts that overlap efforts in the DLGI plan. As with the DLGI effort, plans for Riverview are limited in nature. The major difference between the two plans is the inclusion of the Underground Railroad Bicycle Route, running east-west along Pennsylvania Road. The trail would connect with an expanded I-275 Metro Trail to the west, and a North-South Connector trail along the Detroit River between Belle Isle in the north and the Lake Erie Metropark and Pointe Mouilee State Game Area to the south. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Community Description Page 17

26 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE The City of Riverview Recreation Commission was established in 1978 (City Code, Chapter 42) under Public Act 156 of The thirteen member Recreation Commission includes citizen members that are appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The Commission is an advisory body to City Council. It develops plans for the development and improvement of the City parks, and advises on the management of parks and recreation. ADMINISTRATION The administration of parks and recreation services in Riverview is the responsibility of the Recreation Department and the Department of Public Works. The Recreation Director is responsible for all City park and recreation programs, assists with the Recreation Commission involvement, promotes the role of parks in the City of Riverview, and serves as a liaison between the City Council and the Recreation Commission. Recreation programs are coordinated with the School district under a shared facilities agreement. Special events are coordinated through the Recreation Director, acting as staff liaison to the Special Events Committee. While parks are planned by the Recreation Department, maintenance is the responsibility of the Department of Public Works. The Department of Public Services Director is responsible for all park maintenance. The Parks and Recreation Director and the Department of Public Services Director report to the City Manager who, in turn, reports to City Council. Figure 13, below, illustrates the organizational structure of the City of Riverview as it relates to parks and recreation services. Figure 14: Administrative Structure Mayor Andrew Swift City Manager Recreation Commission Department of Public Works Recreation Director Todd DIckman Maintenance Staff Administrative Technician Senior Citizen Coordinator / Administrative Assistant Part-time Support Staff Page 18 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Administrative Structure

27 FUNDING & BUDGET Funding for parks and recreation is appropriated from the City s general fund. A portion of the Department of Public Works fund is specifically allocated for the maintenance of parks and buildings. A budget summary is presented in Table 4. Revenues also come from user fees, grants, sponsorships, and donations. Table 5: Parks and Recreation Budget Summary Revenues Rec. Activity Fees $24,884 $25,285 $28,222 Rcreation Program Revenues $48,200 $38,000 $42,000 Community Center Rental $ $15,350 $19,075 Corporate Donations $10,450 $15,000 $15,000 SMART Grant $27,558 $27,558 $27,558 Summerfest - $2,675 $2,075 Total Revenue $122,867 $123,868 $133,930 Parks & Building Maintenance Salaries & Fringe Benefits $32,055 $24,590 $28,640 Operating Supplies $2,404 $1,071 $3,000 Maintenance Supplies $$6,976 $2,229 $6,000 Contractual Services $525 $581 $26,570 Capital Outlay - $969 - Total $41,960 $29,440 $64,210 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Administrative Structure Page 19

28 VOLUNTEERS & PARTNERSHIPS The City of Riverview Recreation Department is coordinating programming efforts with neighboring communities including the cities of Trenton and Wyandotte. Area schools, volunteers, service clubs, community groups, government agencies, and private businesses play an active role in supporting parks and recreation in the City of Riverview. Riverview Schools include athletic fields, game courts, and indoor facilities including the pool, gymnasiums, and classrooms which are used for programming by the Recreation Department. The school s athletic teams use some of the City parks for their programs such as the cross-country team at Young Patriots and the baseball team at Lloyd Carr. The active athletic groups providing services in the City are the Riverview Baseball Association, the Riverview Junior Football Association, and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). These organizations use the facilities offered by the City and the schools. Service clubs and community groups have also played a significant role in providing volunteer labor and financial support for park facilities and programs. The clubs and groups include: Civic organizations: Beautification Commission Local service clubs: Riverview Goodfellows Precious Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Other organizations: Kiwanis Club Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts of America Page 20 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Administrative Structure

29 RECREATION INVENTORY The residents of the City of Riverview have a variety of available recreational resources at the local level as well as at the regional, county, and state levels. There are also public and private schools as well as privately-owned facilities in the area. Wayne County boasts almost 27,000 total acres of parkland and other recreation opportunities; The Huron-Clinton Metropark includes an additional 6,200 acres of land, and the state operates nearly 2,000 acres of state-owned parkland in Wayne County. These recreation facilities are considered regional recreation resources. This chapter details the recreation inventory of the City, schools, private, and regional recreation facilities using information compiled from previous recreation plans, a field survey, and City staff. LOCAL RECREATION FACILITIES City Parks and Recreation Facilities The City of Riverview currently operates 14 parks and recreation facilities totaling 538 acres of land. Figure 6 illustrates the parks and community facilities in Riverview. A 1996 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) study recommended placing parks into one of four basic categories: Mini-parks or tot lots, generall one acre or less, with a service area of 1/4 mile, Neighborhood parks, ranging in size from 5 to 15 acres and with a service area of 1/4 to 1/2 mile, Community parks are generally larger (25+ acres), service a larger area (up to 2 miles), and often offer facilities suited for more intense recreation (e.g. swimming pools or soccer fields), and Regional parks, which may be 200 acres or more, and service an area up to one hour s drive away (60 miles). Each park category has an acres per thousand people value attached, providing an easy method for planners and parks staff to determine the adequacy of a park system. The NRPA has moved away from this model in recent years, noting that a park prescription needs to be more sophisticated than a simple chart, and account for a variety of variables. The most important point is to be sure the recreation needs of the community are being met by the parks system. Despite this disclaimer, the report is still widely referenced and offers a general idea of the level of coverage that is considered adequate for a typical park network. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory Page 21

30 Table 6: NRPA Parkland Classification and Standards Park Type Service Area Desireable Size Acres / 1000 Residents Desireable Characteristics Mini & Tot Lots 1/4-1/2 mile 1 acre or less acres Situated within a neighborhood in close proximity to apartments, townhomes, housing for the elderly, etc. Should be able to see the end of a mini-park from any vantagepoint. Neighborhood 1/4-1/2 mile 5-15 acres 1-2 acres Serve the surrounding neighborhoods with open space and facilities such as basketball courts, children s play equipment and picnic tables Community 1-2 miles 25+ acres 5-8 acres May include areas suited for intense recreation facilities such as athletic complexes and large swimming pools. Easily accessible to nearby neighborhoods and other neighborhoods. Regional Several communities 200+ acres 5-10 acres Contiguous with or encompassing natural resources. Specialized No applicable standards Variable depending on use Variable Source: NRPA Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines, 1996 Area for specialized or single purpose recreation activities such as campgrounds, golf courses, etc. Neighborhood parks serve as a social and recreational focal points for neighborhoods and are the basic units of a park system. Mini-parks or tot lots tend to be smaller and often focus on providing amenities for young children or senior citizens. The distinction between the two park classifications is somewhat subjective and for the purposes of this report, is based primarily on physical dimensions of the park in question. Both classes of parks function to provide small pockets of open space in developed neighborhoods. Riverview maintains 4 neighborhood parks and 3 mini-parks/tot lots, each providing open space and playground equipment for neighborhood residents. They are depicted on Figure 9 and described in the following pages. Page 22 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory

31 Hamann Hinton Koester Quarry Valade Ford Line Marsha Clark Smith Reno Fox Glen Yorkshire Ryanwood Wendy Somerset Matthews Matthews Fort Valade Smith Mulberry Brinson Ray Koester Hamann Reno King Service Drive Figure 15: City of Riverview Parks City of Southgate City of Wyandotte Perry Georgia Brookview Kennebec Park Riverview Highlands Golf Course Young Patriots Park Coachwood Park Kingswood Park McShane Park Ray Street Park Memorial Park Vreeland Park Vreeland Huntington Parkview Parkway Electric Stratford Jefferson Colvin Vos Tot Lot Dundee Lloyd Carr Park Poplar Mulberry Grant Longsdorf Williamsburg Berkshire Cranbrook Garfield Jefferson Tot Lot Krause Hale Sibley Fort Foxboro Kennebec Riverview Stoneham Old Town Brookline Valley View Ray Brinson Rivergreen Terry Nixon Matthews Coachwood Civic Park Devonshire Payne Shenandoah Library Highland Hampton Tall Oaks Coventry Bedford Johanna Village Voight Chatham High Stonewood Wedgewood Heritage Greentrees Hamilton Kingswood Maplewood Tudor Balmoral Country Oaks Riverview Mulberry Detroit River Ray Chestnut City of Trenton Recreation Cemetery Government Educational School/Church Church Fraternal Utility Grosse Ile Township City of Riverview, Wayne County EXISTING FACILITIES ,750 Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 Country Club Park Homeister Kristin Brentwood Glens Park Cumberland Carroll Golfview Dr Golfview Grange Carriage Church Hill Meadows Hilltop Dr Hilltop Hilltop Dr Grange King p City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory Page 23

32 MINI-PARKS Jefferson Tot Lot is located on West Jefferson north of High Street. The park includes a swingset, play structure, and benches. Acres: 0.3 Ray Street Park is located on Ray Street just north of Sibley Road. The park features a play structure, swings, seating areas, and picnic tables. Acres: 0.8 Vos Tot Lot is located at the intersection of Colvin Street and Quarry Road. The park includes benches, play and climbing structures, and swings. Acres: 0.5 Page 24 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory

33 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Coachwood Park is located on Coachwood Road south of Sibley Road. The facility includes benches, picnic tables, and a play structure. The park is split diagonally by a branch of the Frank and Poet Drain. Two large (1 acre and 1.5 acre) open fields, one north of the drain and the other west of the playing structure, offer opportunities for programming. Acres: 8 Riverview Glens Park is located west of the northern half of the Riverview Highlands golf course. Situated between Kristin Lane, Brentwood Drive, and Parkridge Drive, the park forms a gathering point for the neighborhood. Featuring a walkway that encircles all of the park s amenities, Glens Park also includes a ball field, a tennis court, basketball court, play equipment, a swingset, benches, and a Little Library. Acres: 1.5 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory Page 25

34 Kennebec Park is located on Kennebec Street between Georgia Avenue and Parkview Street. The park is adjacent to the Pennbrook Place apartments and offers an important open space opportunity for those residents. Kennebec Park currently only includes a basketball court and benches. A playground structure formerly on the site was destroyed by an arsonist and has yet to be replaced. Acres: 1.5 McShane Park is located on Dundee Street in the north-central portion of the City. The park includes a softball field, play equipment, and seating and picnic tables. Like Kennebec, McShane Park serves a nearby apartment complex and acts as important open space. Acres: 1.9 Page 26 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory

35 COMMUNITY PARKS Community parks tend to be larger in size and/or serve as a city-wide focal point. These parks typically include a variety of active-use facilities and sports fields or some other distinguishing feature which makes the park unique. Riverview boasts four such parks, each fulfilling a specific function within the community. Lloyd Carr Park is bounded by Colvin Street to the north, Krause Avenue to the east, Longsdorf Street to the south, and Clark Street to the west. The park acts as one of the main active-use facilities in Riverview. Lloyd Carr contains two baseball and two softball fields with bleachers, a practice football field in the outfield area, a basketball court, a restroom/ concession building, picnic shelter, and play equipment. The main baseball field is lighted. Acres: 8 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory Page 27

36 Memorial Park is located north of Colvin Street between Harmon and Valade Streets in the northeastern section of the city. At 4.7 acres, the park is slightly smaller than a typical community park, but its high usage levels definitely make it a focal point for the community. Memorial Park was recently upgraded to include new play and swing facilities. It includes a basketball court and small wading / splash pool. The pool is approaching the end of its useful life, and is not experiencing the usage it once did. Memorial also includes a picnic area tucked inside a large, mature oak stand. The oaks are remarkable for their size in such a developed area, and would benefit from the establishment of a tree protection and maintenance plan. Acres: 4.7 Page 28 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory

37 Vreeland Park located in the northeast area, is bordered by Vreeland Street to the north and Parkway Street to the south. Quarry Road bisects the park almost evenly. Vreeland features three tennis/pickleball courts, an in-line hockey rink, a picnic shelter, three play structures, play equipment, a sledding hill, large open spaces, and a paved pathway. Some of the equipment, the tennis courts and inline rink in particular, is beginning to show its age. The park is sunken well below the surrounding community and forms two bowls that could be utilized to retain some of the stormwater runoff from the nearby neighborhoods. Huntington Creek, which exits into the Detroit River, is buried underneath the southern edge of the park as well. Acres: 6.2 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory Page 29

38 Young Patriots Park in central Riverview, is the key to the City s park system. At 92.1 acres it is by far the largest of Riverview s parks, and second only to Riverview Highlands golf course in terms of total space. The park includes two parking areas, one baseball field, two softball fields, two soccer fields, four picnic shelters, a reflective pond, a veteran s memorial shelter, a community center (banquet facility), a 40-acre wooded nature area, and paved pathways. Two new play structures were erected in 2015 as a result of grants from Wayne County. City Hall, the Library, Riverview police and fire, and the US Post Office are all located on the property. Acres: 92.1 Page 30 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory

39 OTHER FACILITIES Kingswood Park is located on the City s southern edge, surrounded by Kingswood, Foxboro, Tudor, and Wellesly Streets. The passive use park includes a rustic trail and picnic tables on the north and south ends of the park. Acres: 10.3 The Riverview Boat Launch, located near the bridge to Grosse Ile on the Detroit River, features two boat slips and a 50-car parking lot. Acres: 1.0 Riverview Highlands Golf Course has three nine-hole courses: the Blue Course, designed by Arthur Hills with several water hazards; the Red Course in the wooded areas, and the Gold Course with wide and open fairways. The golf course also includes a parking lot, sledding hill with a warming hut, a picnic shelter, two golf driving ranges, restroom, and a practice facility. A banquest hall, pro shop, and restaurant are also on the premises. Acres: 398 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory Page 31

40 Table 7: Riverview Park Facilities Play equipment Picnic tables / benches Picnic pavilion Hiking / walking paths Splash pad / water feature Restrooms Parking Baseball / softball Soccer / Multi-use field Football Tennis/Pickleball Basketball Gymnasium PARK PROPERTIES Rollerblading / inline skating Volleyball Natural area Open space / fields Little Library Boat Launch SCHOOLS Golf Coachwood S Glens S Jefferson S Kennebec S Kingswood S Lloyd Carr S McShane S Memorial S Ray Street S Vos Tot Lot S Vreeland S Young Patriots Boat Launch Riverview Highlands Forest Memorial Saltz / Huntington Riverview High S = On-street parking Page 32 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory

41 SCHOOL FACILITIES In addition to the City parks, there are schools providing recreation facilities to the residents of the City of Riverview. The schools are shown on Figure 6 and include: Forest Elementary School, a 4.1 acre property with a soccer and multi-purpose field, a basketball court, two volleyball courts, play equipment, and an indoor gymnasium; Memorial Elementary School, a 7.5-acre property with a baseball and multi-purpose field, play structure and equipment, and an indoor gymnasium; Riverview Senior High School, a 20.6-acre property with four baseball fields, one football field, eight tennis courts, an indoor pool, and an indoor gymnasium; and Saltz Junior High and Huntington Elementary, a 22-acre property with 3 baseball fields, one soccer field, one football field, one multipurpose field, a basketball court, play equipment, a play structure, and an indoor gymnasium. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES The City of Riverview offers outstanding youth and adult team and individual sport opportunities and special events to City residents and nonresidents. The programs listed below are offered by the Recreation Department. Special Events: Riverview Summerfest Winterfest run Fishing derby Car cruise show Christmas light show Theater trips Professional sporting events Fall Family Festival Family Bike Run Nerf Wars Santa Breakfast Adult Activities: Open basketball Indoor walking Aerobics Aqua aerobics Yoga Golf lessons Cardio Drumming Fit & Fabulous City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory Page 33

42 Seniors: Senior Club Aerobics Computers Transportation Bingo Nutrition Health seminars Trips Walking indoor Dinners Youth: Basketball (K, 1st, & 2nd Grades) Teen basketball Junior basketball league (3rd - 6th grades) Volleyball classes Swim lessons Competitive swim Tennis lessons Golf lessons Futsal Soccer Preschool programs Sports clinics Floor hockey Rollerblading Summer park programs Trips Fishing Youth dances Holiday specials Lego classes Science classes Arts & craft classes As mentioned in the previous chapter, there are also other organizations providing recreation programs in Riverview. They include the Riverview Baseball Association, the Riverview Junior Football Association, and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). In addition, residents are eligible to participate in the figure skating and ice hockey programs offered by the cities of Wyandotte and Trenton. Page 34 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory

43 PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES A number of privately owned and operated recreation facilities are located near the City. The Trenton Athletic Club, Mighty Warrior Crossfit, 1 on 1 Fitness, LA Fitness, Planet Fitness, Downriver Jiu Jitsu and Fitness, and 3D Fit Arena all offer workout facilities just outside Riverview s borders. Drysdale School of Tae Kwon Do and PKSA Karate Trenton along with Downriver Jiu Jitsu offer training in martial arts, while Dance Specialties and Trenton School of Dance provide dance lessons. A number of other businesses offer up a variety of recreation and entertainment opportunities in or near Riverview as well, including bowling, archery, theaters, and more. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory Page 35

44 REGIONAL PARK FACILITIES In addition to the local recreation facilities, there are a variety of regional recreation facilities and opportunities available to Riverview residents within roughly a one-hour drive. There are over 51,000 acres of state-owned parks and recreation areas, nearly 21,000 acres of Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority (HCMA) metroparks, and over 1,300 acres of Wayne County parks and preserves around the City of Riverview. These regional facilities incorporate large areas and provide opportunities such as swimming, boating, hiking, hunting, camping, and golfing, which are typically beyond the ability of a local municipality to provide. Figure 12 depicts the location of the regional parks and Table 8 lists the recreational activities they offer. Page 36 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory

45 Figure 16: Regional Park Facilities ORTONVILLE RECREATION AREA HOLLY RECREATION AREA SEVEN LAKES STATE PARK BALD MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA 23 INDIAN SPRINGS METROPARK PONTIAC LAKE RECREATION AREA 96 HIGHLAND RECREATION AREA WOLCOTT MILL METROPARK STONY CREEK METROPARK 75 DODGE 4 STATE PARK LAKE ST. CLAIR METROPARK PROUD LAKE RECREATION AREA KENSINGTON METROPARK ISLAND LAKE BRIGHTON RECREATION AREA RECREATION AREA HURON MEADOWS METROPARK MAYBURY PINCKNEY STATE PARK RECREATION AREA WATERLOO RECREATION AREA 96 HINES PARK HUDSON MILLS 23 METROPARK DEXTER-HURON METROPARK DELHI METROPARK ROUGE PARK MIDDLE ROUGE DETROIT PARKWAY MILLIKEN STATE PARK WILLIAM P. HOLLIDAY PARKWAY LOWER ROUGE PARKWAY 14 BELLE ISLE STATE PARK 94 Allen Pa rk Lincoln Park I-75 WATKINS LAKE STATE PARK 23 Taylor Brow nstown WILLOW METROPARK 275 Riverview 75 OAKWOODS METROPARK HAYES STATE PARK Wyandotte LOWER HURON METROPARK DETROIT INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LAKE ERIE METROPARK STERLING STATE PARK 75 LAKE HUDSON RECREATION AREA 1 HOUR DRIVE RADIUS (APPROXIMATE) 23 Regional Recreation Facilities City of Riverview, Wayne County MICHIGAN STATE PARKS HURON-CLINTON METROPARKS WAYNE COUNTY PARKS City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory Miles Source: SEMCOG, Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates September 16, 2016 Page 37

46 Table 8: Regional Park Facilities Winter Sports Nature Area Golf Fishing Field / Court Sports Swimming Boat Launch Canoeing / kayaking Marina Camping Playscapes Picnic areas Wave pools / splash pads Disc golf Hiking trails / riverwalk Hunting Wayne County Parks Huron-Clinton Metroparks Michigan State Parks & Recreation Areas Bell Creek Crosswinds Marsh Detroit International Wildlife Refuge Elizabeth Park Hines Parkway Wm. P. Holliday Parkway Lola Valley Park Lower Rouge Parkway Middle Rouge Parkway Delhi Dexter-Huron Hudson Mills Huron Meadows Indian Springs Kensington Lake Erie Lake St. Clair Lower Huron Oakwoods Stony Creek Willow Wolcott Mills Bald Mountain Rec Area Belle Isle Brighton Rec Area Dodge 4 Highland Rec Area Island Lake Rec Area Maybury Milliken Pinckney Rec Area Pointe Mouillee Pontiac Lake Proud Lake Seven Lakes Sterling Page 38 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory

47 COMPARISON TO RECREATION STANDARDS The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has classified parks and recommended a minimum amount of desired parkland for a given population size. Although these guidelines are useful in pointing out minimum requirements, a community s recreation system should be tailored to meet the needs of the community and not based on national guidelines. According to the NRPA, parks and open spaces are categorized either close-tohome or regional parks. Mini, neighborhood, and community parks are closeto-home parks, designed to satisfy the recreational needs of local communities within a service radius of up to two miles. All of Riverview s parks are considered close-to-home parks. According to NRPA standards, the amount of close-tohome parkland recommended is 6.25 to 10.5 acres for every 1,000 residents. Regional parks and preserves are parks that serve a broader area (a service radius of about 40 miles) than community parks and focus on meeting the recreation needs of the region as well as preserving unique landscapes and open spaces. This would include the state-owned, HCMA, and County parks and recreation areas described in the preceding pages. Other types of parks including school sites, greenways, and private recreation facilities, which can also contribute to the local park and recreation system. According to these suggested parkland acreage standards, Riverview parks exceed the required minimum acreage for total close-to-home parkland. Residents of the area are also well-served by the regional park facilities provided by the state, HCMA, and Wayne County. Adjacent township and city parks, private, and school recreational facilities are also available. Table 9: Suggested Parkland Acreage Type of Park NRPA Standard (Per 1000 pop.) Required (Based on 12,193 pop) Existing Close-to-home Parkland acres acres 139 acres Regional Parks acres acres 73,000 ac. Riverview Schools - 54 acres City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory Page 39

48 ACCESSIBILITY ASSESSMENT & GRANT-ASSISTED PROJECTS A critical component in planning for recreation facilities is providing barrierfree access in order to accommodate the needs of all people, including those with disabilities. The ranking system suggested by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment Guidelines (2006) was used to evaluate the parks. The ranking system ranges from 1 to 5 and is described as follows: 1. None of the facilities meet accessibility guidelines, 2. Some of the facilities/park areas meet accessibility guidelines, 3. Most of the facilities/park areas meet accessibility guidelines, 4. The entire park meets accessibility guidelines, and 5. The entire park was developed/renovated using the principles of universal design. Each of the parks was evaluated using this ranking system. The specific elements considered include parking, paths of travel from parking to activity areas, activity areas themselves, support facilities such as restrooms, and surfacing. Table 9 provides the results of this assessment. The primary challenge meeting Riverview s park system is providing direct access to amenities. Most of the existing playground structures are ADA compliant, but few have an accessible pathway leading to the structures, or accessible safety surfacing underneath the structures. The City will continue its work towards bringing their playgrounds up to compliance as they make improvements over the coming years. Table 10: Accessibility Assessment Park Rank Comments Coachwood Park Jefferson Tot Lot McShane Park Ray Street Park Riverview Glens Park Vos Tot Lot 2 Playground equipment designed for accessibility, but no accessible paths to park amenities. Swing sets have no accommodations for disabled users. Safety surfacing does not accommodate wheelchair access. Kennebec Park 1 No accessible path to basketball court or benches. Kingswood Park 1 Rustic trails not accessible. Lloyd Carr Park 2 Memorial Park 3 Vreeland Park 2 Young Patriots Park 3 Accessibility limited to park amenities. Restrooms not accessible. Bleachers not accessible. Playground structures ADA compliant, but lack accessible paths and surfacing. New playground equipment ADA compliant, but have barriers prevent that prevent access. No accessible pathway to picnic facilities or splash pad. Playground equipment designed for accessibility, but paths to amenities are not compliant. Swing sets have no accommodations for disabled users. Safety surfacing does not accommodate wheelchair access. Trails throughout the park are accessible, but access to playground equipment, picnic shelters, and playing fields is limited. Page 40 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory

49 Table 11: Riverview Grant Funds Received MDNR GRANT FUND STATUS Grant Number Year Amount Source Description / Status $47,100 LWCF $60,444 LWCF $12,571 LWCF $22,500 RP n/a 2015 $55, WC n/a 2015 $5,051 RAP The City of Riverview has received several grants from the MDNR and other sources for park land development since A list of grants and their status is detailed in the table below. Young Patriots Park: Development of fencing and bleachers, three ball diamonds, one restroom, three water fountains, five tennis courts, one basketball court, two picnic shelters and equipment, and landscaping. Most of the facilities are in fair condition, although many could use refurbishment after 40 years of use. Young Patriots Park: Ball diamond lighting. Lighting still exists and is useable, but equipment is outdated and needs replacement. Kingswood Park: Path through wooded area. The path has been removed. Young Patriots Park: Fishing Pier Development. The pier is in good condition. Wayne County Millage Funding Allocation, Young Patriots playscape. Equipment in good condition. Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority Risk Avoidance Program (RAP) Grant for digital cameras and security. In use. n/a 2015 $74,371 CDBG Memorial Park Playscape. Excellent condition. n/a 2016 $75,000 CDBG Jefferson Tot Lot Playscape. In progress n/a 2016 $17,000 CDBG Vreeland Park In-line Skate Rink Improvements. In progress City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Recreation Inventory Page 41

50 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & NEEDS ASSESSMENT An essential task in the recreation planning process is to determine the needs of the community as a basis for an action plan to improve the parks and recreation system. The needs provide the rationale for the goals and objectives and identify areas for future improvement. To assess needs, consideration was given to current recreation trends, park talks, a public meeting with public officials, staff, and residents, and other identified needs. NATIONAL RECREATION TRENDS Recreation trends on a national level provide insight into activities that show the greatest growth in popularity and may affect the future direction of parks and recreation. According to the 2013 Sports and Fitness Industry Association Survey, overall participation in sports remained steady; Fitness and outdoor sports had the highest participation rates across age groups with median scores of and percent. Michigan is comparatively active with percent of its population individuals shown to be active to a healthy level. According to the National Sporting Goods Association, Michigan residents are more than twice as likely as the average American to participate in water skiing, in-line roller skating, snowboarding, play softball, or hunt with a bow and arrow. Swimming for fitness was the most commonly listed aspirational sports, or sport which most interest non-participants. Camping and bicycling were highly rated across all age groups. Table 12: National Sports Participation, 2013 Activity Participation (in thousands) 5 year growth rate Walking for fitness 114, % Running/jogging 51, % Treadmill 50, % Bowling 48, % Free weights (hand weights) 46, % Bicycling (road) 39, % Fishing (freshwater) 39, % Weight/resistance machines 38, % Free weights (dumbbells) 36, % Stretching 35, % Source: 2013 Sports, Fitness and Leisure Activities Topline Participation Report Page 42 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Public Input

51 Outdoor, individually oriented sports tended to be among the fastest growing activities. Telemarking, a form of skiing which mixes Nordic and Alpine methods was the fastest growing sport over the past five years. Adventure racing and triathlons rounded out the top three. One of the common themes of these activities is the relative lack of equipment and facilities required. Traditional outdoor team sports, such as baseball, football, and soccer, conversely demonstrated negative growth. It should be noted, however, that total participation in the fastest growing sport groups is still comparatively low, and the combined number of participants in these activities do not begin to approach the total participants in the traditional team sports. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration have published a list of future trends compiled from different sources that will influence the direction of recreation planning and programming. These trends include an increase in: Environmentally sensitive lifestyles, natural areas management and water quality protection, Concerns for personal and family security, in the importance for wellness activities and a desire to preserve and maintain cultural heritage, Public costs, in the provision of leisure services through the public and private sectors and partnerships, a greater recognition of the economic value of parks, open space, and green infrastructure, and Senior citizens, fewer traditional family households, greater number of smaller households and an increase in cultural diversity of residents. Monitoring parks and recreation trends is important in determining how parks and recreation services should evolve. Conclusions regarding the implication of the trends noted combined with the demographic and physical characteristics of the City of Riverview are summarized below: As population increases, demand for recreation will likely increase; Recreation facilities and programs should respond to the expected increase of seniors; There is and will continue to be a need for more linear parks along corridors to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian pathways for recreation and nonmotorized transportation; With the increased popularity of exercise walking and fitness related activities, there will continue to be an increased importance on recreation contributing to walkable, livable, and sustainable communities; and The continued collaboration and partnerships between public, private, and non-profit agencies as well as with adjacent local municipalities for the provision of parks and recreation programs and facilities will continue to be critical to the future success of Riverview Parks and Recreation. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Public Input Page 43

52 OPEN HOUSE The public was invited to attend an open house held at Riverview City Hall on November 9, The fair was an opportunity for the community to discuss topics related to park facilities, programming, and the master plan process. A notice was published on the City s website and the Riverview Parks and Recreation Facebook page, and flyers were posted at City Hall, the Community Center, and the Riverview Library. The open house included boards situated around the room for attendees to study and comment. The boards detailed the layout of the park system, possible trail connections as proposed by SEMCOG, DLGI, and the state, individual park descriptions, and a potential new riverfront development. City staff and Parks Commission members were on hand to lead discussions. The meeting was open ended, and participants were free to discuss their thoughts and ideas about the park system as they saw fit. While the discussions were wide ranging, a few concepts stood out from the others: Young Patriots Park: Young Patriots Park is viewed as the premier park in the system, and participants noted that they did not want it to become just another sports complex. The new play structures funded by Wayne County are popular, but highlight the need to upgrade other facilities in the park to make it truly exceptional. Replacement of dated facilities / park programming / Accessibility Issues: Most of Riverviews parks are in relatively good condition, but many of the park amenities are beginning to approach the end of their useful lives. As amenities are replaced, it will be important to continue to focus on accessibility and ADA compliance. Trails: Connectivity to neighboring communities and new trail systems were popular points of discussion. Riverview will need to work closely with regional planning groups such as SEMCOG and DLGI as well as neighboring communities to ensure their trail system is well thought out and acts to connect Downriver communities into a cohesive whole. Riverview should also continue to look at a variety of funding sources (TAP grants, MDNR grants, private sources, etc.) to make the trail vision a reality. Page 44 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Public Input

53 Programming: Riverview has a good relationship with neighboring communities in terms of programming options and should continue to develop those relationships to help ensure the widest possible variety of recreation programs is available to Riverview residents. Similarly, the City and school district should continue to develop their mutually beneficial relationship. In addition to the open house, a public survey was advertised and made available through November 23, Respondents echoed many of the same subjects as open house attendees, with a dedicated gym/recreation center with swimming facilities frequently mentioned. Trails, dog parks, and a new splash pad were also popular topics. In general, respondents were satisfied with the parks near their homes, although many mentioned the need to continue maintaining and upgrading the facilities. A complete set of open house and survey responses are included in the appendices to this report. PUBLIC REVIEW & PUBLIC HEARING Following the open house and survey, a draft plan was made available for public review for one month beginning on December XX, Copies were placed at the Community Center, Library, and City Hall. The Plan s availability for public review was posted in the News Herald, on the City s website, and on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page. An electronic copy of the plan was also made available for download on the City s website. Following the review period, the Parks Commission recommended adoption of the Plan by City Council at a meeting held on January XX, 2017 (Appendix B). The public input into the Plan culminated in an advertised public hearing held at the City Council meeting of February XX, 2017 (Appendix A & C). After the hearing, the Council adopted the plan (Appendix D). The central parks and recreation issues considered by the Parks Commission focus on existing park maintenance and upgrades, administration, funding, and communication. These issues helped to formulate the goals and objectives of the Riverview Parks and Recreation Master Plan. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Public Input Page 45

54 GOALS & OBJECTIVES The City of Riverview Recreation Commission has formulated the following goals and objectives for the next five-year planning period. The goals and objectives are broad enough to encompass the needs expressed from the public, City officials, and staff, as well as respond to the observed deficiencies in the recreation resources. They also consider demographics, current growth and forecasted development, the area s physical resources, and recreation trends. GOALS The City of Riverview should provide outdoor recreational opportunities for persons of all ages and all abilities that are clean, safe, functional, and attractive. The focus of parks and recreation in Riverview should continue to be on the maintenance and improvement of community and neighborhood parks, the establishment of a community-wide bike/walkway network, and maintaining and improving recreation programs. OBJECTIVES 1. Maintain and improve existing parks There is a need to ensure that existing park facilities are maintained and upgraded to a high quality standard. Facilities that are safe, functional, and well-maintained are essential to Riverview s parks and recreation system. This would include upgrading aging existing facilities, removing barriers to accessibility, and maintaining the parks. There is also a desire to continue improving park facilities to respond to the changing needs of residents such as developing more activity areas in Young Patriots Park and other park upgrades and improvements at other existing parks. 2. Establish a continuous city-wide bike/walkway system The establishment of a network of bike/walkways to form a continuous system tying parks, schools, neighborhoods, commercial areas and community facilities is recognized as a priority for Riverview. This city-wide system should be tied to the regional greenway system planned for the area. 3. Continue to improve recreation services, communications, and partnerships The Recreation Department strives to provide quality and diverse recreation programs which respond to residents desires and interests. Over the last five years, the program offerings and staff have been reduced concurrently to allow the Recreation Department to maintain a high level of services that is well appreciated by residents. Page 46 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Goals & Objectives

55 The continued coordination with the schools, civic groups, and business organizations, is important to maximize the City s recreation potential. The Recreation Commission should play a role in the coordination of such services by focusing on increasing public awareness and support for park development projects and meeting community recreational needs for recreation programs. 4. Provide for the efficient administration and funding of parks and recreation A quality park and recreation system is dependent on available funds. Park improvements and operations have been funded through the City s general fund. A means of generating revenues through grants and fundraising where possible must be a priority to provide capital improvement projects. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Goals & Objectives Page 47

56 ACTION PROGRAM The action program details the manner in which the goals and objectives will be met. It includes a list of specific projects, as well as suggested improvement projects, timing, and strategies for implementation. ACTION PLAN The following outlines a list of specific projects and actions which are recommended for accomplishment during the planning period. 1. Maintain and upgrade existing park facilities (All parks) This action includes removing or replacing old play equipment which is in a state of disrepair, is outdated or dangerous. It also includes improving the appearance of the City parks through appropriate landscaping and maintenance. All upgrades must be in compliance with the ADA and efforts should be taken to remove any barriers to universal access. Proposed actions include: Remove/upgrade outdated play equipment at all parks Upkeep safety surfaces under play structures to regulated depth and fall zone Maintain athletic field surfaces Refurbish parking area and walkway pavement surfaces Replace/add park furnishings such as benches, trash receptacles, and signs Prepare a stewardship plan for the protection, management, and enhancement of the wooded areas in both Young Patriots and Kingswood parks Manage existing landscaping with removal of dead trees and tree/shrub replacement Add attractive landscaping by park signs, park entries, and other locations General maintenance of buildings and picnic shelters including roof repair, exterior painting, and other Justification: These items were identified by the public in the survey and at the meeting, and by observation of the parks and economic trends. Page 48 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program

57 2. Improve Young Patriots Park as the primary community park for the City of Riverview Because of its size and function as the primary location for communitywide events, Young Patriots Park is a high priority for future park improvements. The preparation of a park master plan to guide the development of the park is recommended. Proposed improvements are described below. Resurface and expand basketball court Replace/upgrade lighting of ball fields Resurface and rearrange parking areas Add large picnic shelter with volleyball court and/or horseshoe pits by the pond Install a band shell to use as staging area for community events Formalize nature trails with interpretive signs in the wooded area Upgrade existing and/or install new restrooms Justification: These items were identified by the survey, at the public meeting, by observation of the park, and respond to current environmental and social recreation trends. 3. Improve Memorial, Vreeland, and Lloyd Carr parks These three community parks are judiciously positioned in part along the Huntington Creek Drain to form a continuous linear park centrally located within the northeast area of Riverview. Proposed improvements are described below. Develop a wide continuous multi-use pathway from Riverview High School, through Lloyd Carr Park, along Clark Street, through Vreeland and Memorial parks, to Memorial Elementary School, terminating at Williamsburg and Fort and including safe pedestrian road crosswalks Replace/upgrade concession/bathroom building at Lloyd Carr Park Resurface tennis/pickleball courts at Vreeland Park Replace the spray pool with an upgraded splash pad at Memorial Park Add accessible path to picnic area and tables at Memorial Park Resurface basketball court at Memorial Park Justification: These items were identified in the survey, at the public meeting, by observation of the parks, and respond to current environmental and social recreation trends. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program Page 49

58 4. Improve Riverview Glens, McShane, and Kennebec Parks Proposed improvements to the three neighborhood parks located in the northwest part of Riverview are described below. Install a concrete floor and a connection to the walkway for the picnic shelter at Riverview Glens Resurface asphalt walkway at Riverview Glens Remove ball fields (infield and backstop fence) at both Riverview Glens and McShane parks Add a soccer field at McShane Park Add a second basketball court at Kennebec Park Justification: These items were identified in the survey, at the public meeting, by observation of the parks, and respond to current environmental and social recreation trends. 5. Improve Coachwood and Kingswood parks Proposed improvements to the two neighborhood parks located in the southwest part of Riverview are described below. Develop a dog park on the north side of Coachwood Park along Sibley Road with parking available on Coachwood Street Justification: These items were identified in the survey, at the public meeting, by observation of the parks, and respond to current environmental and social recreation trends. 6. Develop a riverfront park system Potential improvements for the riverfront area are described below. Work with the Planning Commission and other sources to help acquire and develop former industrial land for use as park space. Work with regional planning authorities and neighboring communities to develop a bike trail network along Jefferson Avenue. Work with regional planning authorities to develop a riverfront walk connecting between Wyandotte and Trenton. Develop a fishing pier adjacent to the Riverview boat launch Develop a kayak launch and park at the juncture of Huntington Creek and the Detroit River. Justification: These items were identified at the public meeting and Page 50 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program

59 respond to current environmental and social recreation trends. 7. Investigate opportunities for a multi-use gym and swimming facility Investigate location, requirements, and financing options for development of community gym facility with competitive gym with swimming amenities. Justification: These items were identified in the survey and at the public meeting, and respond to current environmental and social recreation trends. 8. Develop a continuous city-wide bike/walkway system There is a need for more biking and walking paths within the City. Priority should be placed on the development of bike/walkways connecting the parks to form a continuous park system tying community facilities, schools, neighborhoods, and commercial areas. This includes: Develop multi-use pathways within parks Install and repair sidewalks as needed along all City streets Provide a pedestrian activated signal to cross from the northeast to the northwest areas at Williamsburg and Fort streets Provide a pedestrian activated signal to cross from the northwest to the southwest areas at Young Patriots/Coachwood parks. Work with City Council and Planning Commission in the review of development proposals to ensure bikeways, sidewalks, and walkway connections are built in conjunction with new developments Install site amenities along the bike/walkway system including benches, trash receptacle, mile markers, and interpretive/ directional signs Develop a marketing strategy for the bike/walkway system to attract support and sponsors including the development of a walking map brochure and a walking club Justification: This action was identified as an important goal of the City s Master Plan and by the survey of residents. It is also a significant City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program Page 51

60 priority when considering national and regional recreation trends. 9. Continue to improve Riverview recreation services Facilitate and promote the use of City parks and recreation facilities by community groups including seniors, youth groups, and others. More specific actions include: Evaluate and monitor recreation programs Develop new community events at Young Patriots Park Expand the use of web-based communication tools such as Facebook, Twitter, blasts, or other online services for registration and communications Provide opportunities for volunteers such as park stewardship projects Justification: This need was identified by the survey of residents and by observation of the parks and recreation system. 10. Continue to forge partnerships with other recreation providers Continue to increase coordination and involvement with other recreation providers. Proposed actions include: Continue to coordinate the shared-use of facilities and programs with area sports organization, public schools, adjacent communities, regional recreation providers, and other private recreation groups Justification: This need responds to recreation trends towards increased collaboration and partnerships. 11. Administration and finance The Recreation Department and Commission must become champions of the Riverview park system. Aggressive marketing and community outreach are critical in ensuring the continued success of the parks and recreation programs and amenities. Tactics the City should pursue include the following: Increasing revenues must become a priority to support the desired park improvement projects and to maintain the existing park facilities to a high quality standard. Aggressively seek grants, sponsorships, and donations from a variety of both governmental and private sources. Recreation Commissioners must become advocates and promote the social, economic, and environmental values and benefits of parks and recreation by reaching to the community and the region. Continue to develop update park brochures and pamphlets. Page 52 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program

61 Continue to expand the use of web-based communication tools such as the City s website, Facebook, and Twitter. Continue to provide opportunities for volunteers and community stewardship projects. Continue to evaluate fees and charges for programs and services and work to increase program cost recovery. Participate in state and regional recreation planning organizations. Hold park talks to seek input on resident desires for park improvements. Communicate the goals, objectives, and action plan outlined in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Justification: This action was identified by observation of the park and recreation system. PROJECT SCHEDULE Table 12 lists individual projects along with the specific tasks to be accomplished, the project objective reference, a cost estimate, and potential funding sources. In addition, a time frame for completion has been assigned. Short term projects (ST) are recommended for completion within one to two years, medium-term (MT) within two to five years while long-term projects (LT) may take longer to complete, within five to six years. There are also tasks that are ongoing (OG). Table 13: Project Tasks PROJECT GENERAL PARK UPGRADES Continue to upgrade park facilities to ensure ADA compliance including pathways to park amenities and proper safety surfacing under play equipment COST ESTIMATE FUNDING SOURCE $90 - $100,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Continue to upgrade outdated play equipment at all parks $250,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Refurbish safety surfaces under play structures and equipment $20 - $30,000 Local Funds OG Refurbish athletic field surfaces $20 - $40,000 Local Funds OG Refurbish pavement surfaces To be determined Local Funds, Donations OG Add park furnishings including benches, picnic tables, and trash receptacles at all parks Prepare a stewardship plan for the wooded areas located in Kingswood and Young Patriots Park $50,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations $10,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations OG = Ongoing, ST = short term, MT = medium term, LT = long term, TBD = to be determined TIME FRAME OG OG OG ST City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program Page 53

62 Table 13: Project Tasks, cont. PROJECT COST ESTIMATE FUNDING SOURCE GENERAL PARK UPGRADES, cont. Prepare vegetation management plan for all park facilities - Local Funds MT Remove dead tree limbs and add/replace trees and shrubs $10,000 - $15,000 Local Funds, OG Donations Plant attractive landscaping by park signs, park entries, and other park locations. $20 - $25,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Update / upgrade signs as needed $30 - $40,000 Local Funds, CDBG Fund YOUNG PATRIOTS PARK Prepare a park master plan to guide future development of the park $5,000 - $10,000 Local Funds, CDBG Fund Resurface and expand basketball court $50,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Resurface and rearrange parking areas $100,000 - $125,000 Add large picnic shelter with volleyball court and/or horseshoe pit area by reflective pond Local Funds, Grants, Donations $75 - $150,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Install band shell / amphitheater to facilitate community events $40 - $60,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Replace / upgrade lighting of ball fields $50 - $75,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations MEMORIAL, VREELAND, & LLOYD CARR PARKS Develop a continuous multi-use pathway from Riverview High School to Williamsburg and Fort intersection by way of Lloyd Carr Park, Clark Street, Vreeland Park, Memorial Park, and Memorial Elementary School with safe pedestrian road crossings $20 - $30,000 Local Funds, CDBG, Grants, Donations Replace spray pool at Memorial $150 - $200,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Add accessible path to picnic tables at Memorial $5,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations OG = Ongoing, ST = short term, MT = medium term, LT = long term, TBD = to be determined TIME FRAME OG OG ST MT MT OG LT LT ST ST ST Page 54 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program

63 Table 13: Project Tasks, cont. PROJECT MEMORIAL, VREELAND, & LLOYD CARR PARKS, cont. COST ESTIMATE FUNDING SOURCE Resurface basketball courts $25 - $35,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Resurface tennis/pickleball courts $25 - $35,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Upgrade in-line skating rink at Vreeland. TBD Local Funds, Grants, Donations RIVERVIEW GLENS, McSHANE, & KENNEBEC Remove backstop fence and infield from Riverview Glens and McShane $5,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Resurface walkway at Riverview Glens $41,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Add soccer field at McShane $5,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Add second basketball court at Kennebec $25 - $35,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations COACHWOOD & KINGSWOOD PARKS Develop a dog park along Sibley Road in Coachwood Park $100 - $125,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations Develop plan for removal of invasive species and ongoing maintenance at Kingswood Park $5,000 Local Funds, Grants, Donations RIVERFRONT PARK & TRAIL DEVELOPMENT Work with City Council, Planning Commission, regional planning authorities, and neighboring communities to investigate land - - MT - LT acquisition opportunities for park and trail development Work with City Council and Planning Commission to develop riverfront park and kayak launch at juncture of Huntington Creek and Detroit River - - MT Develop fishing pier adjacent to Riverview boat launch TBD Local Funds, Grants, Donations OG = Ongoing, ST = short term, MT = medium term, LT = long term, TBD = to be determined TIME FRAME MT MT OG ST MT MT ST ST MT MT City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program Page 55

64 Table 13: Project Tasks, cont. PROJECT RECREATION CENTER DEVELOPMENT Investigate opportunities for recreation center development with focus on placement, financing, and logistics CITY-WIDE CONTINUOUS WALKWAY SYSTEM COST ESTIMATE FUNDING SOURCE - - LT Develop multi-use pathways within parks TBD Local Funds, Grants, Donations Install pedestrian activated signals to cross Fort Road at Williamsburg Street, for crossing Sibley at Young Patriots/Coachwood Park, and for crossing Civic Park Drive Work with other City departments to ensure sidewalks are installed and repaired along all City streets Work with City Council and Planning Commission to plan and implement bike/walkways connecting neighborhoods to parks and schools Work with CIty Council and Planning Commission to ensure bike/ walkways are built in conjunction with new developments Attract sponsors and donations for installing benches, trash receptacles, drinking fountains, mile markers, and signs along the bike/walkway system TBD Local Funds, Grants, CDBG, Donations TIME FRAME MT MT - - OG - - OG - - OG TBD Local Funds, Grants, Donations Develop a walkway club and brochure $2,000 Local Funds MT RECREATION SERVICES Complete a Promoting Active Communities assessment from the State of Michigan with other City departments ( - - ST Evaluate and monitor recreation programs and work to increase - - OG participant base Develop additional community events at Young Patriots Park - - OG Expand the use of online communication tools and marketing - - OG Maintain and develop volunteer opportunities - - OG PARTNERSHIPS Coordinate the shared use of facilities and programs with area sports organizations, public schools, other community groups, and neighboring communities - - OG ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Identify fund raising opportunities and potential grant seeking opportunities as an on-going task OG - - OG OG = Ongoing, ST = short term, MT = medium term, LT = long term, TBD = to be determined Page 56 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program

65 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES In order to accomplish the recommended actions during the next five years, it will be necessary to secure adequate funding. The current budget provides only a limited amount of funds for park development and improvements. The amount is well short of the projected expenses involved in the project schedule. Therefore, the following strategies are recommended to proceed as planned. Apply for Federal Funding At the federal level, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) funds Transportation Enhancements (TE) activities for community-based projects that expand travel choices and enhance the transportation experience by improving the cultural, historic, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the transportation infrastructure. To be eligible, a project must fall into one of the TE activities. Activities which may apply to the City of Riverview include: 1. Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles such as walkways, curb ramps, bike parking, off-road trails, bike and pedestrian bridges and underpasses; 2. Educational programs for pedestrians and bicyclists designed to encourage walking and bicycling by providing potential users with education and safety instruction through classes, pamphlets, and signage; and 3. Preservation, conversion, and use of abandoned railway corridors for acquisition, development, planning, design, and construction of multi-use trails, as well as purchasing unused railroad property for reuse. A minimum 20 percent local match is required for proposed projects and applications are accepted online on an on-going basis. The Safe Routes to School program is a national movement to make it safe, convenient, and fun for children to bicycle and walk to school. When routes are safe, walking or biking to and from school is an easy way to get the regular physical activity children need for a healthy lifestyle. In Michigan, the program is sponsored by the Michigan Governor s Council on Physical Fitness and has gained momentum over the past few years. With the passage of the federal transportation legislation in 2005, Michigan s Safe Routes to School program will make schools eligible for transportation enhancement funds, providing for infrastructure improvements and education campaigns. The purpose of the program, as defined in the federal legislation, is to: 1. Enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; 2. Make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age; and 3. Facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in schools areas. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program Page 57

66 The program authorizes $612 million over the five fiscal years which began in The Michigan Department of Transportation estimates that Michigan s total apportionment over the five years will be roughly $19 million. Schools must be registered, attend a day-long training session and develop a Walking Audit in order to be eligible to apply. SR2S funding is 100 percent federal; no match is required. Seventy percent of the funding must be used for infrastructure projects, 10 percent for non-infrastructure projects, and 20 percent for either. Apply for State Funding At the state level, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) continue to be the primary funding sources for parkland acquisition and development. The MNRTF provides funding for the purchase and development of parkland for natural resource based preservation and recreation. Goals of the program are to: 4. Protect natural resources and provide for their access, public use and enjoyment; 5. Provide public access to Michigan s water bodies, particularly the Great Lakes and facilitate their recreation use; 6. Meet regional, county and community needs for outdoor recreation opportunities; 7. Improve the opportunities for outdoor recreation in urban areas; and 8. Stimulate Michigan s economy through recreation related tourism and community revitalization. Grant proposals must include a local match of at least 25 percent of the total project cost. There is no minimum or maximum for acquisition projects. For development projects, the minimum funding request is $15,000 and the maximum is $500,000. Applications are due in April and August for acquisition projects and April (only) for development projects. The LWCF is a federal appropriation to the National Park Service, who distributes funds to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment for development of outdoor recreation facilities. The focus of the program has been on trailway systems and other community recreation needs such as playgrounds, picnic areas, skate parks, ball fields, soccer fields and walking paths. Minimum grant requests are $30,000 and maximum grant requests are $75,000. The match percentage must be 50 percent of the total project cost. Applications are accepted throughout the year, but must be in by April 1 to be considered for the following years grant funds. Other funding conducted in partnership with the MDNR is available through other state government divisions, such as the Fisheries Division (Inland Fisheries Grant Program) or the Forestry Division (Detroit Edison Tree Planting, Forest Stewardship Program). Page 58 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program

67 The Detroit Edison Tree Planting program began as DTE joined the US Department of Energy s voluntary Climate Challenge Program to address greenhouse gas emissions. Cost-share funds are available to municipalities in the Detroit Edison s service area on a competitive basis for tree planting projects. A total of up to $4,000 may be granted to eligible tree planting projects on public and school property with a 50 percent local match. Applications are typically due in February. Apply for Other Grant Funding There are also a variety of smaller grant programs available for the establishment of greenways/pathways or greenway-related facilities such as Bikes Belong Coalition. The Bikes Belong Coalition is sponsored by members of the American Bicycle Industry. Their mission is to put more people on bikes more often. The program funds projects in three categories: Facility, Education and Capacity Building. Requests for funding can be up to $10,000 for projects such as bike paths, trails, lanes, parking, and safe routes to school. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Access to Recreation is a grant program available for universal access of people of all abilities to a wide variety of recreation opportunities, such as nature viewing and photography areas, hiking trails, scenic outlooks, waterfalls and water activities of all kinds, beaches, fishing and boating, playgrounds, picnic areas, campgrounds, and much more. There are two primary grant programs under this source of funding: 1. Recreation Access Matching Grant provides up to 50 percent matching funds (up to $10,000) for the purchase of universally accessible recreation equipment and materials such as all terrain hiking wheelchairs, pool lifts, accessible playground surface, transfer systems, beach access mats, trail surface enhancements, and accessible picnic tables that enhance recreation participation by people with disabilities; and 2. Accessible by Design Awards is designed to stimulate the development of creative universally designed recreation experiences that invite, welcome, and support the inclusion of people of all abilities. Winning designs demonstrate how going above and beyond the minimum requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act can create greater access and usability for people of all abilities in the community. Winning designs are awarded cash prizes to build the projects up to $250,000 with 25 percent minimum match. The Wayne County Parks and Recreation Commission allocates grant funds to communities on a case-by-case basis to assist with development of parks facilities. Funds are disbursed on a percentage basis as determined by millage dollars collected in the community. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program Page 59

68 Increase Support for Parks Public support for parks and recreation will be crucial in determining the level of services the City will be able to provide in the future. A specific park or project millage over a limited period could be considered in the future for particular projects such as park or trail acquisition, development, or maintenance. Seek Other Sources of Funding The Riverview Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks Commission should investigate additional sources of funding. Seeking donations, attracting sponsors, holding fund-raising events and seeking out other revenue sources are methods that should be pursued aggressively to raise funding for park acquisition and development. Page 60 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Action Program

69 APPENDICES A. Notices of Draft Plan Availability & Public Hearing...89 B. Parks Commission Resolution...95 C. Minutes of Public Hearing D. City Council Resolution E. Letters of Transmittal F. Public Input Summary G. Park Plans City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 61

70 City of RIVERVIEW Parks & Recreation Open House Riverview City Hall, Civic Park Drive, Riverview, MI The Riverview Recreation Department and Recreation Commission is in the process of updating the City s 5-Year Recreation Master Plan. The Master Plan is an outline which identifies resident desires for recreation opportunities and acts as a guide to help the Department manage the City s recreation programs and facilities. A Public Meeting to receive resident input on Parks and Recreation over the next 5 years will be held at Riverview City Hall in the Recreation Activity Rooms on Wednesday, November 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All are welcome! We also invite you to complete a short survey at Wednesday November 9 6:30-8:30 p.m. Page 62 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

71 APPENDIX A Notices of Draft Plan Availability and Public Hearing The Riverview Parks and Recreation Department utilized multiple platforms to connect with residents during the planning process. For the Open House, the notice of plan availability, and the notice of public hearing, advertisements were published in the Downriver News Herald, on the City website, and on the Parks Department s social media platforms. Additionally, flyers were posted at the Community Center, Riverview Library, and City Hall. Copies of the plan were available on the City website for download; hard copies were made available at the City Hall and the Riverview Library. KEY DATES: Open House: 11/9/2016 Advertised: 11/1/2016 Plan Availability: 12/1/2016 Available through: 1/4/2017 Advertised: 12/1/2016 Public Hearing: 2/6/2017 Advertised: 1/30/2017 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 63

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83 APPENDIX F Public Input Summary SummaryofDiscussionsatRiverviewParksandRecreationOpenHouse,November9,2016 BathroomsatYoungPatriot sparkanissue. o Currentlyabathroomavailableonthewestsideoftheparkwhichhasbecome somewhatrundown o Previousimprovementsattheparkweredueinparttoagenerousdonationfromalocal resident.thefundswereusedtohelpmeetthematchrequiredformdnrgrants.total pricefortheimprovementscameinwellbelowquotedlevels. o UseofbathroomsatCommunityCenterandattheLibraryisproblematic;CCrentersnot comfortablehavingstrangerswalkinduringthetimetheyhaverentedthespace; Libraryinsimilarsituationwheretheydonotwantparkuserscominginonlyforthe restrooms.possiblesolutioncouldbetoputbathroomsrightatthemainentranceto thelibrarysousersdonotcomeinanddisturbpatrons. ShareduseagreementwithschoolsnotasequitableasParkswouldlike;theydosharefacilities, butschoolsrequiresthatparkspayfor incurredexpenses (staff,supplies),whileparksdoes notholdthesamerequirementforschools. WouldliketoseeParksusedasclassroomspace. Thereisabigdemandforcompetitiongyms(i.e.gymwithmultiplecourts) fewfacilities availableinthearea. o Suggestiontosetupculinaryfacilities,possiblyagymwithculinaryfacilitiesonsiteso thegymgetsusedaily. o MetroCityChurchhasabigcommunitycenterthathostsbasketballleagues.The leaguesaregrowingandlookingforspaces. RiverviewSchoolsconsideringbuildinganewfootballfacility.Possibleopportunitytosplitcosts andsharefacilities. GeneralconsensusisthatYoungPatriot sparkshouldnotbecomeahugesportsfacility,but moreofacentralgatheringpointforthecommunity. o Possibleriverfrontparkdiscussed.Couldholdplayingfields,acttocontrolstormwater priortoenteringriver. o ConnectortrailbetweenWyandotteandTrentonalongJeffersonAvenuediscussed. Couldtieinwithriverfrontdevelopment,bothhousingandparkfacilities. o Riverwalkalsoapossibility;wouldagaintieinbetweenWyandotteandTrentonand couldconnectallthewaynorthtodetroitandthenewriverwalkthere. KennebecParkhadaplaystructurethatwasburneddown.Basketballisverypopularthere,and thereisasignificantamountofspaceavailableforasecondcourt. McShaneParkispopularfordogwalking.Adogparkwasdiscussed,butitwasagreedthe propertyistoosmallandthereisnoavailableparking. o Wyandottejustputinanewdogpark,althoughitislimitedtoWyandotteresidents. o Coachwoodisstillthelogicalplaceforadogpark.Plentyofroomtoputinparkingand haveadecentsizedfencedinfacilityconstructed. Splashpad/wadingpoolatMemorialisoutdatedandattractsveryfewusers.Costtomaintain andoperatethepoolisroughly$3,000persummer,withonly300visitorslastsummer. o PossibilityofinstallingasplashpadatoneoftheparkswithFreonunderneathsoit couldbeusedasaskatingrinkinwinter. City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 75

84 o RayStreet,Vreeland,andKennebecallpotentiallocationsforfloodedskatingrinkin winter. Signageatparksneedstobeupdated.Theylookgoodfromadistancebutarestartingto crumble.oldsignssolidwood;othermaterialusespossiblefornewsigns. Atelephonepolehadfallenupstreamfromtheboatrampandhadbeenactingasanimpromptu seaweeddeflector.mdeqremovedthepole,andnowseaweedisaproblemintheramparea. Possiblefishingpiersetupstreamfromthelaunchcoulddodoubledutyasdeflectorandpark amenity,especiallyiftiedinwithriverwalkidea.couldalsotieinshelterareasforfish,forming habitatandspawningareas. Mostoftheparkequipmentisagingandwillneedreplacementsoon.Notapressingissueyet, butonethatneedstobeaddressed. Possibleobstaclecourse/crossfitproposedforYoungPatriot spark.couldtieinwithathletic organizationslikethedetroitlionstohelpmarketandfundtheamenity. FundingcontinuestobeachallengeforallDownrivercommunities.Riverviewneedstocontinue lookingforpublic/privateopportunitiesandlookatopportunitiestoformregionalrelationships forparkprogramming. StronginterestinaddingelectronicinformationalsignmostlikelyattheintersectionofFort StreetandSibley.ThesigncouldbeusedtoadvertiseParkevents,emergencyalerts,orother messagesandcouldbecoveredbythecity sgeneralfund. Page 76 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

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109 W JEFFERSON APPENDIX G Parks Plans ENTRANCE PLAY STRUCTURE BENCH ENTRANCE BENCH PARK SIGN SWINGSET Jefferson Tot Lot City of Riverview, Wayne County Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 101

110 Brookview Georgia OPEN FIELD PATH TO APARTMENTS BASKETBALL COURT BENCH KENNEBEC Kennebec Park City of Riverview, Wayne County Feet Parkview Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 Page 102 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

111 OPEN FIELD BENCH PLAY STRUCTURE PARK SIGN SWINGSET Ray PICNIC TABLE Ray Street Park City of Riverview, Wayne County Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 103

112 QUARRY ENTRY & PARK SIGN PLAY STRUCTURE BENCH CLIMBING STRUCTURE SWINGSET BENCH Vos Tot Lot City of Riverview, Wayne County Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 Page 104 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

113 Library Sibley OPEN FIELD (~1.5 acres) Huntington Creek Huntington Creek LAND BRIDGE PICNIC TABLES SWINGSET PLAY STRUCTURE BENCH PARK SIGN Huntington Creek OPEN FIELD (~2 acres) Coachwood Coachwood Park City of Riverview, Wayne County Coventry Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 105

114 Parkridge Kristin TENNIS BASKETBALL PARK SIGN BENCH SWINGSET PLAY STRUCTURE BENCH PARK SIGN LITTLE LIBRARY & BENCH BENCH SOFTBALL DIAMOND PARK SIGN Brentwood James Ryanwood Riverview Glens Park City of Riverview, Wayne County Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 Page 106 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

115 Bedford Berkshire Dundee ENTRY SIGN BENCH SWINGSET PLAY STRUCTURES PICNIC TABLES SOFTBALL DIAMOND BENCH McShane Park City of Riverview, Wayne County Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 107

116 Parkway Vreeland Clark Vreeland Quarry Brinson CLIMBING STRUCTURES Brinson TENNIS COURTS & BENCHES Parkway ROLLER HOCKEY RINK & BENCHES Matthews Matthews Reno Reno PICNIC PAVILION BENCH Smith PLAY STRUCTURES Smith PLAY STRUCTURE SWINGSET East West Page 108 ENTRY SIGN Quarry Vreeland Park City of Riverview, Wayne County Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

117 Colvin BASEBALL / SOFTBALL BASEBALL / SOFTBALL PICNIC PAVILION SWINGSET Grant OPEN FIELD / SOCCER BASKETBALL PLAY STRUCTURE SOFTBALL LIGHTED BASEBALL Garfield Krause Longsdorf STORAGE CONCESSIONS & REST ROOMS RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Lloyd Carr Park City of Riverview, Wayne County Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 109

118 Hamann Vreeland Parkway RIVERVIEW CO-OP PRESCHOOL Valade PLAY STRUCTURE BASKETBALL PICNIC TABLES NEW PLAY STRUCTURE SWINGSET WADING POOL Memorial Park City of Riverview, Wayne County Feet Colvin Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 Page 110 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

119 Mulberry Civic Park Poplar Devonshire Williamsburg Williamsburg Young Patriots Park City of Riverview, Wayne County Cranbrook Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 CITY HALL & SENIOR CENTER Village SOCCER FIELDS US POST OFFICE NATURE TRAILS Brookline NEW PLAY STRUCTURES SWINGSET FIRE DEPARTMENT Shenandoah PICNIC PAVILIONS COMMUNITY CENTER BASKETBALL PICNIC PAVILION LIGHTED BASEBALL / SOFTBALL FIELDS PARKING RIVERVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY Library SCENIC OVERLOOK VETERANS MONUMENT MONUMENT Sibley Stonewood City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 111

120 Kingswood PICNIC TABLES Kingswood Nature Park City of Riverview, Wayne County Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 Foxboro PICNIC TABLES Tudor boro Page 112 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

121 ENTRANCE PROPOSED KAYAK LAUNCH LOCATION PROPOSED OPEN SPACE / PARK Huntington Creek PROPOSED FUTURE RIVERWALK Riverview Riverview Boat Launch City of Riverview, Wayne County Detroit River Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 113

122 Fox Glen Parkridge Yorkshire Mulberry Library Foxboro Somerset Maplewood Fort Ray Kristin Homeister Rivergreen Brookview Georgia KENNEBEC PARK Parkview Mulberry Riverview Highlands Golf Course Poplar Devonshire Dundee Cranbrook Huntington Stratford Berkshire Perry City of Riverview, Wayne County Bedford Vreeland ,000 Feet Source: Wayne County Carlisle/Wortman Associates October 25, 2016 Colvin RIVERVIEW GLENS PARK Brentwood Longsdorf Williamsburg Village Ray Stoneham Kennebec Voight Cumberland Carroll Golfview Dr Country Club Valley View Chatham Old Town Brookline Shenandoah YOUNG PATRIOTS PARK Hale Hilltop Hilltop Dr Golfview Hilltop Dr Hilltop Dr Meadows Grange Church Hill Civic Park Ray RAY STREET PARK Highland Sibley COACHWOOD PARK Stonewood Fort ENTRANCE SPORTSMENS DEN ORLANDO FAMILIA BANQUET CENTER Chestnut Coventry Thornwood Hampton Tall Oaks Wedgewood Heritage Greentrees Brandywine Hamilton Kingswood Coachwood KINGSWOOD NATURE PARK Wellesley Tudor Balmoral Grange King Service Drive Country Oaks King Page 114 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan

123 SOLAR FARM BUFFERED BIKE LANE PROPOSED UNDERGROUND RAILROAD BIKE TRAIL BASF W.F. WHELAN WYANDOTTE RTRR Property POSSIBLE KAYAK LAUNCH / CANOE LIVERY SITES GREEN SPACE / RESTORATION AREA PROPOSED SOLAR FARM HAWKINS TRUCKING WAYNE COUNTY SEWER DISPOSAL NEW DEVELOPMENT CITY-OWNED LOTS: POSSIBLE RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES PARKING POSSIBLE CONNECTOR TO RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL / LLOYD CARR PARK JONES CHEMICAL PLANNED NORTH-SOUTH JEFFERSON CORRIDOR TRAIL EVENT AREA: FOOD TRUCKS / MARKET PARKING CONSTRUCTED WETLAND / PROMENADE / STORMWATER TREATMENT ADDITIONAL EVENT SPACE RIVERFRONT PARK RIVER WALK WITH CONNECTION TO WYANDOTTE AND TRENTON PARK PROMENADE CONSTRUCTED WETLAND MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING JEFFERSON TOT LOT PLANNED NORTH-SOUTH JEFFERSON CORRIDOR TRAIL TRENTONN POTENTIAL STREAM RESTORATION RIVERVIEW BOAT LAUNCH GROSS ILE TOLL BRIDGE RIVERWALK Riverfront Development Proposal presented at Open House, November 9, 2017 City of Riverview 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Page 115