4. Improvement Plan Elements

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1 4. Improvement Plan Elements Detailed description of all elements Leigh Creekside Park Improvement Plan Preliminary Conceptual Time Zone Layout Caveat: in the following plans and descriptions, specific equipment and construction details will be part of the implementation process. The following detailed descriptions of each element in park improvement will provide: Rationale for each element. Maintenance requirements for each element with emphasis on durability. For those areas with possible range of structures and activities, a list of options. A landscaping section describing the proposed modifications to the existing trees and vegetation feet 3. Saclan Time:" Acorn Grinding Heritage Oak 4. Saclan Time:" Huts & Hunting Las Trampas Creek 4th Street Moraga Blvd 6. Pioneer Time:" Town Square 5. Pioneer Time:" Lumber Wagon & Spilled Load 1. Start of time line at Main Gate: Lafayette pushed above ocean 10 million years ago 2. Ice Age Time 13

2 Fencing and Gates F1 " Description Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options Existing repaired cedar wood split rail fence & existing 2x4 wire (by City, creek bank fence only) Posts were set in conc thus have base rot, need to be set in gravel Minimal, for broken rails Existing repaired cedar wood split rail fence & new 2x4 wire (fence repair by City, wire by improvement plan) Posts, see F1. New wire on park side for better child containment. Minimal, for broken rails F3 New cedar wood split rail fence & new 2x4 wire (fence and wire by improvement plan). Architect will work with property owner to north on fencing solution , , , , For full perimeter, match other fencing. Minimal, for broken rails G1 New gate, 3 high, metal frame, self closing hinges, ADA latch. Two of these at entries Need gate for child containment, ADA req d, metal is durable. Minimal G2 New gate, 3 high, metal frame, standard latch (lockable). One of these, to creek bank Existing wooden gate is broken, metal is more durable Minimal Lockable latch or chain with lock F1 F feet Las Trampas Creek G2 4th St F1 F3 F3 G1 Moraga Blvd G1 14

3 " F3 F3 Re-used side-by-side trash and recycle receptacles, location to be approved by Parks Maintenance Staff and PTR Commission G1 F3 F3 Moraga Blvd Main Gate Plan feet Main Gate: view from sidewalk 15

4 " Re-used trash receptacle New bike rack G1 4th St 4th Street Gate Plan feet 4th Street Gate: view from sidewalk 16

5 Pathway " Description Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options P1 Concrete pathway, 4 thick, integral color, #4 rebar at 18" oc each way, on grade and / or on excavated grade. Width of path varies, 6 wide at south, 4 wide at north. If excavation is not allowed then walkway placed on raked grade with earth berm at side , , , Complete the ADA pathway that was shown on the 2000 master plan. Make it durable. Permeable concrete for increased expense. Alternative materials per arborist recommendations. P2 Imprints / items on concrete pathway 3.1.8, , To enhance educational and fun exploratory aspect of park. Minimal, or none. Eliminate feet P1 P2 Example of imprint at SF Zoo of grizzly bear prints & fern," note shallow depth for ADA 17

6 " Boulders Description Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options B1 Boulders, Basalt or Granite: 4-4 x 4 x x 4 x For climbing and sitting, sized appropriately for target age groups, some for use by younger children, others for use by older children. Eliminate feet B1 18

7 Site Furnishings " Description Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options S1 Wood picnic table, existing to remain, one of these On ADA path. Minimal, painting and sanding. S2 Wood picnic table, existing, relocated, one of these S3 Wood picnic table, new, match existing, one of these 3.1.9, S4 Wood bench, existing to remain, one of these S5 Wood bench, existing, relocated, one of these On ADA path with ADA space adjacent S6 Wood bench, new, match existing, two of these 3.1.9, Durable, ADA access Minimal Minimal S7 S8 Trash receptacles, side-by-side, existing relocated by staff, two of these Trash receptacles, single, existing relocated by staff, one of these Minimal Minimal S9 Bike Rack for 6 bikes, new, one of these Durable Minimal Eliminate, have fence only S10 Drinking Fountain, one of these. Keep existing for Phase 1 and Phase 2, replace with ADA Hi-Lo type in Phase Ongoing as vandalism occurs. No fountain. Existing picnic tables, benches, and trash receptacles are repurposed. One additional table and 2 additional benches are shown. These items would be relocated, repaired, & installed by volunteers or City maintenance staff. S feet S6 S5 Locations to be approved by Parks Maintenance Staff and PTR Commission S10 S1 S8 S9 S3 S7 S4 19

8 Time Zone 2: Ice Age and Fall Zone B " Objectives met: Educational per and Provides play elements for pre-school children, per , in an area that was identified for play features per Development of large motor skills, socialization skills, motion play, accessible play per Durable play elements per 3.1.9, Scale and height of play elements per Phasing per Description Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options 2 Ice Age Time Zone See above. 2.1 Mastodon: Skull, tusks, vertebra, ribs. Child climbs through back of skull, sits and slides down between tusks , , Suitable for ages 9 months-5 years, ADA accessible No moving parts. 2.2 Saber Tooth Cat: Spring rocker with back support, saber tooth cat design , , Suitable for ages 2-5, ADA accessible Minimal, similar to other City owned spring riders. 2.3 Snowball Earth: spinning cup for sitting child , , Suitable for ages 4-12, ADA accessible Fall Zone B TotTurf Pour In Place, 3" thick (6 fall ht), custom color mix, on rock base, with perimeter concrete curb Provides code required fall zone with durable material that harmonizes with setting. Used by City in other parks. Minimal, similar to other City owned spinning cups. Minimal patching and repair Drinking Fountain 24 Oak Fall Zone B Rwd 30 Oak Trash feet 20

9 2.3 Snowball Earth! Spinning Cup 2.1 Mastodon 2.2 Saber Tooth Cat Spring Rider 2.1 Mastodon 21

10 Time Zone 3: Saclan Acorn Grinding Objectives met: Educational per and Provides quiet and contemplative play for wide range of ages and abilities, per , in an area that was identified for serene use per Socialization skills. Complements creek and its view " per 3.1.1, , Durable, natural play elements per 3.1.9, , , Scale and height of play elements per Phasing per Description Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options 3 Saclan Time: Acorn Grinding, Storytelling See above. 3.1 Tree trunk on side, sitting height Suitable for all ages, ADA accessible 3.2 Rock with acorn grinding recess 3.1.9, Suitable for ages 2-12, ADA accessible 3.3 Log bench, children sitting height Suitable for ages 9 months-12 years, ADA accessible Pine Oak Existing Holly Grape bushes to remain feet 22

11 " 4. Saclan Time:" Huts & Hunting 8 Buckeye Oak Cedar Rwd 4.1 Fall Zone A Rwd Rwd 24 Oak 6 Oak 10 Oak 6 Oak 30 Oak Optional picnic table 6. Pioneer Time:" Town Square 5. Pioneer Time:" Lumber Wagon & Spilled Load Time Zones 4, 5, 6 and Fall Zone A feet 23

12 Time Zones 4, 5, 6 and Fall Zone A Objectives met: Educational per and Provides play elements for school-age children, per , in an area that was identified for play features per Development of large motor skills, socialization skills, motion play, accessible play per Complements creek and its view per, 3.1.1, , Durable, natural play elements per 3.1.9, , , Scale, height, and location of play elements allow for view through park per Phasing per " Description Rationale/Objective Met Maintenance Options 4 Saclan Time: Huts and Hunting See above. 4.1 Boulder form for climbing Suitable for ages 5-12, ADA accessible 4.2 Transfer area from wheelchair to 18 high platform 4.3 Fallen Tree tube slide, 48 descent Off the shelf or fully custom 4.4 Bridge to Hunting Observation Platform 4.5 Hunting Observation Platform, Saclan Hut is below. Hut has vertical climbing net on sides for upper body strengthening 4.6 Cargo net hammock suspended under bridge, for swaying If trees fail then play elements still viable. Regular or irregular openings 4.7 "Fallen Tree" tube slide, 96 descent approx 4.8 Cargo net climber up to Hunting Observation Platform 4.9 Rock wall climbing nodules Nodules on surface or in rock itself 4.10 Rock overhang cave 5 Pioneer Time: Lumber Wagon & Spilled Load See above. 5.1 Lumber wagon on spring rockers, approx same size at spring rocker platform at Community Center, back support on one side but wheelchair cannot roll in Suitable for ages 5-12, ADA accessible with transfer from wheelchair Off the shelf or fully custom with wagon wheels, etc 5.2 Spilled Load of Lumber, log scramble Suitable for ages 2-12, ADA accessible with transfer from wheelchair 6 Pioneer Time: Town Square See above. 6.1 Low adobe walls or rock walls for sitting, climbing, and imaginative play Suitable for ages 2-12, ADA accessible 6.2 Anvil, horseshoes, tong, hammer, wagon wheel, proprietor sign; all mounted to adobe" wall 6.3 Grist mill stone, wheat sheaf, sacks of grain, half barrel, wood box, proprietor sign 6.4 Alcove / Outlook / General Store, can have telegraph key set or (non-functional) water pump mounted into stone top, and Commissioner Read s Pony Express artifact. Telegraph key or water pump on plinth Fall Zone! A TotTurf Pour In Place, 3" thick (6 fall ht), custom color mix, on rock base, with perimeter concrete curb Provide code required fall zone with durable material that harmonizes with setting. Used by City in other parks. Minimal patching and repair 24

13 4. Saclan Huts & Hunting Boulder and design depicts rocks" found on Mount Diablo 25

14 " 4. Saclan Huts & Hunting Boulder and design depicts rocks" found on Mount Diablo 26

15 " 5. Lumber Wagon & Spilled Load 27

16 " 6. Pioneer Town Square 28