o Expand the existing parking area
o Open-up east edge for neighborhood access
o Develop a signature entry-
-Remove cedars and replace with Oak Trees?
-Design the entry sign with a water feature theme
o Incorporate a series of Interpretive signs
-Natural History
-Cultural History
-Trail map with distances and size of the park
o The current fence around the playground creates a barrier to the rest of the park
o Create a better transition in the plant materials from the play area to the woods- use more
natives
o Play ground Area
-Develop more of a themed play environment that is more appropriate
to the park
-Maintain visibility from 74th Street
-Select features that would be as equally on interest to adults
-Incorporate an exercise fitness course
-Does the nearby school meet the needs?
-Create an adventure play facility- climbing boulders, tree house,
water-flume
o Incorporate public art
-Use as a gateway feature
-Provide rotating sculptural elements
-Incorporate along the trails to encourage people to walk
o Need a signal at 74th when the trail is constructed
o Develop an outdoor classroom in conjunction with Arlington School
o Provide a picnic area and benches throughout the park
o Restore the borrow-pits to create demonstration areas utilizing native plants
o Restrooms- consider using a composting toilet
o Neighborhood Park Features
-BMX/ Mountain Bike trail
-Off-leash area (potential with future acquisitions?)
o Maintain access to the pump house for water
o Purchase the adjoining property to expand the park
o Trails
-Create a loop trail connecting all the access trails
-Widen the main trail in order to support service vehicles
-Expand the trail along the south edge of the property and provide
access from the adjoining streets (Many points of access vs. limited
entry points?)
-Lighting along the trail, (will be a part of the Water-Ditch trail),
Consider the use of low-voltage
-Consider providing limited access for BMX/Mountain Bikes- check out
Orting facility for method of containment
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