4MRV Parks Master Plan: Site Analysis Lardner/Klein Landscape Architects in association with: RK&K Grimm + Parker Kittelson & Associates Partners for Economic Solutions RIB U.S.Cost Civil Engineering Architecture Transportation Feasibility Cost Control
Profile of Park Users and Neighbors Park Services: Existing amenities and patterns of use Meeting the Neighbors: A profile of residents within half a mile of 4MRV Shaping the Future of 4MRV: Demographic and recreational trends Snapshot: Saturday in the Park at 4MRV Parks Master Plan: Overview
Shirlington Dog Park: Much Loved, Heavily Used Parks Master Plan: Park Services
Shirlington Dog Park: A Regional Draw Parks Master Plan: Park Services
League Baseball and Softball: Heavily Programmed, Increasing Demand Parks Master Plan: Park Services
Barbecue Grills and Picnic Space: High Demand, Limited Availability Parks Master Plan: Park Services
Tennis and Basketball Courts: Opportunities for Drop-In Play Parks Master Plan: Park Services
Strolling and Rolling at 4MRV: Pedestrians and Cyclists on the Trails 9/1 9/2 9/3 9/4 9/5 9/6 9/7 9/8 9/9 9/10 9/11 9/12 9/13 9/14 9/15 9/16 9/17 9/18 9/19 9/20 9/21 9/22 3000 2016 Arlington County Bike/Ped Counts (Pyro) 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Parks Master Plan: Park Services
Four Mile Run: Water Access a Priority Parks Master Plan: Park Services
Adjacent to Community Services Parks Master Plan: Park Services
Adjacent to Neighboring Businesses Parks Master Plan: Park Services
Adjacent to County Facilities Parks Master Plan: Park Services
Adjacent to Community Theatre Parks Master Plan: Park Services Google
Jennie Dean Park Parks Master Plan: Park Services Reserved Hours per annum Total Person Usage Hours per annum Adult softball (regular season/tournaments) 700 21,000 Auxiliary Grass Practice Area 550 6600 Picnic Shelter 100 2000 Tennis Courts (MOSTLY WALK UP) 30 90 Basketball Courts (MOSTLY WALK UP) 2 10 SUBTOTAL 29,700 Youth Baseball (regular season) 408 9380 Youth Baseball (playoffs) 190 570 Subtotal 9950 TOTAL 39,650 *Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation, 2016; PES, 2016
Demographics of a Changing Neighborhood 10/5/201 Parks Master Plan: Demographics
Half-Mile Study Area Census Tracts: 1029.01 1029.02 1031 MAP coming soon Parks Master Plan: Demographics
Population and Households Steady population growth of 1,212 new residents (2000-2010) Over last 6 years population growth of 1,643 new residents Population Households 2000-2010 2010-2016 2000-2010 2010-2016 1/2 mile Market Area Arlington 10.8% 13.3% 11.2% 9.6% 9.6% 9.4% 13.5% 7.5% Current population is 12,639 as of 2015 Estimated future growth of 70 to 80 new households annually Study area is projected to have 13,400 residents by 2025 *Arlington County, MWCOG TAZ projections Round 8.4, PES, 2016 Parks Master Plan: Demographics
Parks Master Plan: Demographics Population by Age within Study Area Popula on Distribu on by Age, 2016 100% 75+ Years 80% 65 to 74 Years 60% 55 to 64 Years 45 to 54 Years 40% 35 to 44 Years 20% 25 to 34 Years 15 to 24 Years 0% Arlington Half Mile 0 to 14 Years 3 large age-based demographic groups of park users Large influx of 25 to 34-year-olds 10% of population under the age of 10 Benefit of groups of 35 to 44 year old households *ESRI, Inc. 2016, PES, 2016
Population Groups of age cohorts that continue to climb Millennials are getting older and are having children later in life *ESRI, Inc. 2016, Census 2010; American Community Survey 2014; PES, 2016 Parks Master Plan: Demographics
Parks Master Plan: Demographics Household Income within Study Area Median household income of $99,000 16% of residents earn more than $200,000 annually 16% earn less than $50,000 annually Household Distribu on by Income, 2016 100% $200,000 or More 80% $150,000 to $199,999 60% $100,000 to $149,999 $75,000 to $99,999 40% $50,000 to $74,999 20% $35,000 to $49,999 $25,000 to $34,999 0% Arlington County Half-Mile Less than $25,000 *ESRI, Inc. 2016; PES, 2016
One Reason Why Parking is an Issue More car ownership in study area compared to countywide average Lower percentage of residents bike or walk to work Increased number of residents in study area working from home Arlington Arlington County County Bicycle, Walked or Other 6% Bicycle, Walked or Other 2% Half-mile Area Worked at Home 4% Drove Alone 42% *ESRI, Inc. 2016; PES, 2016 Public Transport 43% Carpooled 5% Drove Alone 57% Public Transport 32% Carpooled 6% Worked at Home 3% Parks Master Plan: Demographics
Race and Ethnicity within Study Area Historically, Nauck has been an African-American community African-American households represent 23% in contrast to County average of 9% Hispanic households represent 21% in contrast to 6% average countywide *ESRI, Inc. 2016, Census 2010; American Community Survey 2014; PES, 2016 Parks Master Plan: Demographics
Recreation Capacity Issues in Arlington County Facility reservations increased 11% between FY 13 and FY 14 Class registration climbed by 34% over 3 years (FY 11-14) Youth sport sign-ups increased by 33% between FY 11 and 14 DPR waitlist continues to expand, e.g., aquatics/gymnastics has a waitlist of 789 people Fields at capacity: 37 lighted fields 9 diamond 15 rectangle Parks Master Plan: Demographics
Parks Master Plan: Demand Indicators of Demand on Capacity *Arlington County POPS User Survey 2015 +23 +14 +31 +30 +18 +13 +20
Top Priorities for Recreation Countywide Priorities: How 4MRV Differs: Outdoor Facilities Hiking Trails, Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats, Paved Multi-Use Trails Indoor Facilities: Swimming Pool Exercise and Fitness Equipment Programs and Activities Nature, Fitness/Wellness Programs Special Events/Festivals Higher demand for indoor facilities Higher demand for outdoor rectangular and diamond fields Higher demand by parents and caregivers for additional playgrounds Parks Master Plan: Demand
Public Recreation Areas Serving Study Area Parks Master Plan: Supply 22 21 1 20 11 10 9 2 5 8 6 19 12 13 7 3 4 18 14 15 16 17 1 Lucky Run Park 2 Fort Reynolds 3 Utah Park Fairlington Community Center & 4 Park 5 Shirlington Park 6 Shirlington Dog Park 7 Jennie Dean Four Mile Run Community 8 Garden 9 Fort Barnard Park 10 Fort Barnard Dog Park 11 Allie S Freed Park 12 Charles Drew Community Center 13 Drew Park 14 Fort Barnard Heights Park 15 Fraser Park 16 Troy Park 17 Gunston Park 18 Nauck Park Walter Reed Community & 19 Senior Center & Park 20 Douglas Park Barcroft Sports and Fitness 21 Center 22 Wakefield Stadium
Public Facilities within Study Area Parks Master Plan: Recreational Supply 12 10 10 8 8 6 6 5 4-2 1-1 - - 1
Private Facilities within Study Area Parks Master Plan: Recreational Supply 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1-7 1 7 2 1
Saturday in the Park Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire
Transportation to Saturday in the Park How did you get to the park Personal car Walking 23.3% 75.1% Bicycle Bus 2.6% 1.1% 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% How many people were in your car? 23.0% 25.0% 1 2 How often do you visit? At least: 7.1% 12.5% Once a day Once a week 52.0% 3 or more 24.5% 56.0% Once a month Once a year or less Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire
Demographics of Saturday in the Park Visitors Which phrase Phrase best describes that best you? describes you: 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 41.4% 47.5% 20.0% 17.2% 10.0% 0.0% What is your age? 70 or above 50-69 30-49 19-29 Under 18 Single Married Parent(s) with children 0.0% 1.1% 15.1% 21.6% 62.2% 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 17.7% 16.1% 57.0% 0.0% Multi-family household Number of Children at Home? 9.1% 0 1 2 3 or more Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire
Dog Park Baseball Walking Relaxation Playground Visiting local Jogging Picnic Bicycling Family/social Softball Special events Other (please Tennis Basketball Primary Reason for Visiting on Saturday in the Park 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire
What to Keep Saturday in the Park: What Amenities Should Be Retained at 4MRV? # of responses Dog Park (including individual elements/upgrade ideas) 79 Ballfields (including upgrade) 22 Multiple Features (ballfield and other features) 12 Keep the park as it is; no changes 7 Multiple Features (dog park and other features) 5 Passive Areas (picnic, playground, open areas, stream) 5 Trails/Bike Paths 5 Multiple Features (dog park, ball fields and other features) 4 Don t keep anything 3 Other 2 Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire
Saturday in the Park: What to Change Overall Parking Upgrade restrooms More trees/shade Better walking paths, lighting, trash cans, benches Better drainage/runoff plan Clean up Four Mile Run Concession stand Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire
GENERAL Size and shape SAFETY AND QUALITY Saturday in the Park : What to Change in Shirlington Dog Park Control dust, litter, sanitation Address conflicts between dogs and runners/cyclists ACCESS CONTROL Four Mile Run fencing/access AMENITIES Agility type obstacles More water, hose wash off Benches, lights, picnic tables, trees Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire
Add: Soccer field Volleyball Fieldhouse Bicycle skills park Splash parks Upgrade or add: Saturday in the Park: What to Change in Active Park Areas Baseball/softball fields Batting cages Basketball Exercise stations Refurbish or Modify: Add backboard and/or pickleball to tennis Lighting (add timers and address the glare) Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire
Saturday in the Park: What to Change in Passive Park Areas Add more green space and open areas Add, enlarge or upgrade grilling areas and picnic pavilions Improve/add pathways along Four Mile Run Clean up Four Mile Run Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire
Saturday in the Park: What to Add or Upgrade on Playground Add or upgrade playground Add equipment for different ages Add baby/toddler swings Restrooms and water fountain closer to playground Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire
Saturday in the Park: Additional Ideas and Suggestions Shoreline trail/boardwalk Promenade or elevated walkway with programming and links to nearby businesses (e.g. New York City High Line) Combine an indoor field house with a parking structure Combine parking structure with turf field on top floor Open community areas (farmer s market, etc.) Public art incorporated into park design Space for food trucks and taqueria Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire
Saturday in the Park: Takeaways from Park Users ¾ of all users drive to the park with two or more passengers Younger, more diverse users Strong support for dog park and diamond fields Interest noted in Active indoor uses Creating a shoreline promenade An elevated outdoor space Walking paths and quality passive green spaces Integrate parking structure with potential active uses Parks Master Plan: Questionnaire