master plan (50 min)
master plan process review Needs Assessment Community Input: 2 previous CAC meetings Community Open House - June 12 On-line input through June 19
purpose for tonight Review the Needs Assessment Identify areas for focused study Define goals and a framework vision for the future
needs assessment
Needs Assessment process Informed by: CAC Community Open House Online questionnaire participants MPRB Project Advisory Committee (PAC) MPRB and other agency staff at the Technical Charrette Recreation trends Demographics Consultant/staff tour Pavement inventory with staff Review of WPA resources and walls
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43th Street immediate context & Connections Neighborhoods Minnehaha Parkway Cedar Avenue Gateway to Grand Rounds / Intercity City Bikeways 12th Ave LEGEND 13th Ave Walking Path On-street Bike Path Neighborhood Entrance Crosswalks 48th Street 54th Street 54th street Triangle Park 56th Street Study Area (Regional Park Boundary) 14th Ave 14th Ave Edgewater Blvd Bloomington Ave i Bike Path Regional Parking Lot Signals 46th Street Golf Course (Excluded from Study) 17th Ave Minnehaha Parkway 52nd Street Nokomis Pkwy 50th Street 57th Street Cedar Ave Cedar Ave Cedar Ave 44th 4th Street t Longfellow Ave E. Nokomis Pkwy Hiawatha Golf Course (Excluded from study) i i * lake nokomis 21st Ave Nokomis Park Community Center Nokomis Beach 56th Street Hiawatha Park Recreational Center lake hiawatha Woodlawn Blvd 24th Ave i * 54th Street 53rd Street 57th Street 27th * 28th Street Woodlawn 44th Street 49th Street 50th Street 45th Street minnehaha creek Minnehaha Parkway 28th Ave 28th Ave 46th Street 30th Ave 30th Ave 56th Street Nokomis Ave
demographic trends The 7 County Metropolitan Region is changing: Flat to modest population growth Aging segment of the population senior baby boomers Increased diversity The neighborhoods immediately adjacent to park are experiencing: Modest population declines (2000-20) Decrease in 65+ age group (2000-20) Continued attractiveness for families with children Increased diversity
general trends Health & fitness conscious Time constraints Changing climate Interest in transportation alternatives: biking, walking, transit
recreational trends Organized (group/team) sports & activities flat to modest growth Individual/informal recreation activities are increasing walking, bicycling, running, fitness, yoga Rise in non-traditional recreation rock climbing, skate boarding, rugby, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, disc golf, pickleball, off leash dog areas More multi-use of recreation facilities Interest in social gathering and events Desire for more durable and higher quality outdoor fields Interest in nature and wildlife (birding, pollinators, fishing, wildlife viewing)
what we ve learned CAC input Community Open House PAC input Agency input at technical charrette Online Questionnaire
recreation
recreation Select Questionnaire Summary Q2 In what activities have you participated in the last year and how satisfied were you? 48.49% 50.58% 26.63% 20.23% 4.65% Walking / Running 21.55% 17.16%.71% Biking 35.91% 36.86% 21.14% 6.% Beach Recreation 36.99% 27.12% 27.53% 8.36% Picnicking 35.96% 30.01% 24.9% 9.13% Playgrounds Very Satisfied Satisfied needs improvement didn t participate Walking/running, biking, beach use, and picnicking are used by more than 3/4 of all respondants. Q2 In what OTHER activities have you participated in the last year? There is a high amount of interest in improving opportunities for skateboarding, pickleball, and birding.
recreation Select Questionnaire Summary Q3 What amenities have you used in the last year and how satisfied were you? 3.41% 8.57% 3.99% 3.41% restrooms 30.28% 51.50% 57.16% playground at 54th street 20.44% 21.76% 17.99% 17.11% 33.61% restaurant 4.13% 16.74% 60.77% hiawatha wading pool 27.89% 9.58% 7.64% 18.86% 7.49% 40.63% 19.02% parking 64.07% lake hiawatha community center 32.71% 2.23% 4.69% 17.56% 13.99% 19.77% 66.22% nokomis art walk 32.21% 43.34% playground at main beach 2.14% 0.46% 6.20% 28.72% 17.32% 47.76% lake nokomis community center 17.46% vita course 79.94% 11.06% 1.97% 4.24% 82.73% boat launch 23.00%22.85% 6.99% 47.16% playground at lake hiawatha 9.31% 3.36% 1.53% 85.80% boat rentals 2.65% 14.12% 35.44% 47.79% nokomis beach house 9.17% 2.41% 1.05% 87.37% bike rentals 7.78% 20.26% 19.97% 51.98% playground at nokomis beach 6.46% 1.95% 1.95% arboretum 89.64% Very Satisfied Satisfied needs improvement didn t participate
circulation & connectivity
circulation & connectivity Select Questionnaire Summary Q5 How would you rate these aspects of the trails in Nokomis-Hiawatha on a scale of 0-5? (0 = needs imparovemnt / 5 = very satisfied) Q8 If you use the trails to cross Cedar Avenue, how difficult do you find it as a... 45.15% 43.21% surface 1.61 width connectivity safety 1.72 1.81 1.72 On a scale of 0-5, no aspect of trails in the park was given more than 1.81, with an average of 1.7. 14.63% 25.18% pedestrian 9.42% 5.63% always difficult 15.46% difficult at times 21.53% cyclist 4.91% rarely difficult 14.88% signage 1.68 never difficult i don t use this Over half of survey takers report crossing cedar avenue as difficult at times, or always difficult as pedestrians or bikers.
water quality & natural resources
water quality & natural resources Select Questionnaire Summary Q In which lakes has poor water quality affected your participation in the following activities... (check all that apply) boating 7.83% 13.31% 83.56% 32.39% walking/running 30.77% 48.18% 51.53% Swimming in s Hiawatha and Nokomis are the activities most affected by poor water quality. swimming 65.43% lake nokomis 18.58% lake hiawatha 16.73% Don t participate in this activity fishing 18.75% 75.81%
water quality & natural resources Select Questionnaire Summary 71.17% Q12 Does flooding ever affect the following park activities? 39.60% 40.03% 38.19% 34.32% 36.59% 32.07% 5.31% 12.48% 4.16% 5.17% 20.48% 2.40% 19.02% 8.51% 4.71% 18.61% 1.84% 7.16% 1.84% use of trails access to amenities use of fields parking never only some years yearly seasonally throughout the year Most respondents report flooding affecting park activities only some years or seasonally.
vision & Goals for the future
vision & goals overview Vision and goals are... Organized by topic: Recreation, Transportation, Natural Resources & Water Quality Based on the input from park users, neighbors and staff Vision and goals are to be a touchstone and a guide for preparation and evaluation of alternatives for key areas and the master plan The goals are a guide to park s role, character, and function
recreation vision & Goals
recreation Vision: Improve upon what s there and add key facilities. Primary Goals Continue to be a top most visited regional park and provide high quality regional-scale recreation experience Continue to ensure quality recreation for everyone Meet neighborhood recreation needs Continue to provide and improve recreation and support facilities including: Aquatics (swimming, boating, beach, etc.) Field based athletics Indoor neighborhood recreation Playgrounds Events Winter skating, cross-country skiing, and walking Tennis, volleyball, pickleball Others? Continue to provide and improve multiple scales of community gathering: Sandcastle Picnicking Events Consider adding key new facilities: New performance space New event center Skate park Disc Golf Off-leash dog area Others?
recreation For discussion... Should park improvements support existing uses/ events or attract more users/larger events?
recreation Proposed Focus Area Studies Main Beach / Athletic Fields Nokomis Community Center & 50th Street Beach Hiawatha Beach & Recreation Area
circulation & Connectivity vision & Goals
circulation & connectivity Vision: Offer a premier lake loop trail experience. Primary Goals Improve Cedar Ave and Minnehaha Parkway crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists Resolve circulation conflicts (trails/rec uses, bike/walk, bike/walk/vehicle) Improve connections to the surrounding neighborhoods Act as a southern gateway to the grand rounds from the Intercity Improve loop trail experience (consistent pavement, art walk, signage) Others? For Discussion... Where should trail improvement priorities focus? (e.g. crossings, widths, designations, signage, etc?
Natural resources & water quality vision & goals
natural resources & water quality Vision: Improve the natural setting and quality of the park. Primary Goals Expand wetland areas and vegetated buffers for habitat and stormwater management benefits Improve habitat for birds, pollinators, and fish Naturalize some commonly wet and/or underutilized turf areas Discourage Canadian Geese Explore solutions for reducing trash input to Hiawatha via Minnehaha Creek Identify stormwater management opportunities with multiple functions Master Plan should recognize the importance of managing stormwater throughout the watershed
natural resources & water quality For Discussion... How natural should the park be? trail informal play lawn street trail informal play lawn naturalized landscape street street street naturalized landscape picnic trail naturalized landscape naturalized landscape picnic trail naturalized landscape lake naturalized landscape lake
open comments ( min) Please limit time to 1-2 minutes per person.
next steps Planned Public Hearing for the 54th Street Play Area Design Concept MPRB Board Meeting Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Where: 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411 CAC Workshop #4 Tuesday, July 29, 2014 (6:30 PM 8:30 PM) Where: Nokomis Community Center 2401 E. Minnehaha Pkwy Minneapolis, MN 55417 Meeting Focus: Review master plan draft concepts