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Prepared For:
Town of Vail Community Development Department
Vail Recreation District
Prepared �y:
Design Workshop, I�nc.
Odell Architects, P.C.
Sasaki Associates, Inc.
October 3, 2000
THE DONOVAN PARK MASTER PLAN WAS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 10, SERIES OF
2000, AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1985 FORD PARK AND DONOVAN PARK MASTER
PLAN, AND INCLUDED ATTACHMENT A, WHICH INCLUDES "fHE FOLLOWIIVG
AMENDMENTS TO THE DONOVAN PARK MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT DATED OCTOBER
3, 2000:
The master plan shall include one or more buildings that will be constriacted in multiple phases.
One building shall be included in Phase One and shall be designated as a community pavilion
and include support spaces commonly associated with such use. Any future phase could
consist of 1 or 2 buildir�gs, community recreational uses not requiring buildings, open space or a
combination of some or all of these uses. All buildings shall be constructed within a building
envelope described in the graphic site plan in Figure C of the Donovan Park Master Plan. Final
building footprints and site locations will be reviewed by PEC for a conditional use permit DRB
or conformance to design guidelines and ultimately Town Council for final approval prior to
building construction. All construction shall minimize site disturbance to the extent possible.
DONOVAN PARK MASTER PLAN AME]vDME]vT
I. Introduction
This document is an amendment to the August 6, 1985, Donovan Park Master Plan
Development Final Report. This document updates any portions of the 1985 document
that deal with the lower bench of Donovan Park.
A. Purpose of the Master Plan Amendment
The purpose of this master plan amendment is to provide an updated reflection of
community needs, concerns, and priorities as they relate to the lower bench of Don�van
Park. While seeking to preserve the overall site values and design guidelines of the 1985
Donovan Park Master Plan, this amendment expands and clarifies anticipated and desired
community uses of the property.
B. Masier Plan Amendment Process
In December 1999, the Vail Town Council initiated a study of potential community
facilities for the Town of VaiL This study included multiple sites, among them the 12-
acre lower bench of Donovan Park.
The Donovan Park master planning process, a joint venture between the Town of Vail
and the �Iail Recreation District, has been based on the input of the following:
1. Public Input Process. During the late winter and early spring of 2000, a series of
public input meetings was held to ascertain the public's opinion on overall site values,
critical issues, perceived opportunities and constraints, and the potential uses and
facilities to be developed on Donovan Park.
2. Vail 'I'omorrow Process. The citizen i�itiated Vail Tomorrow visioning process,
which predated this most recent Donovan Park master planning process, resulted in
consensus on a number of site development objectives and program priorities for the
lower bench site.
3. Vail �'own Council. Since the beginning of the master plan process, the Vail Town
Council has articulated what it sees as the most important community facilities that
could potentially be located on the lower bench site. In addition, the Council has
provided direction on overall development issues such as site preservation, site ac�cess
and infrastructure, and the timing and financing of recreational development.
4. Vail Recreation District. As a partner in the Donovan Park master plan process, the
Vail Recreation District has provided programming input documenting recreational
needs and priorities in the district.
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Donovan Park Master Plan Team. The master plan team consists of reprPsentatives
from the Town of Vail Community Development and Public Works departments, the
Vail Recreation District, and the planning/design consultant team of Odell Architects
(Evergreen, CO), Sasaki Associates (San Francisco, CA), and Design Workshop
(Vail, CO). This team was responsible for facilitating the public input process and
conducting the subsequent site analysis and site planning studies that have resulted in
the recommendations of this document.
C. Community Purpose of Donovan Park
The analysis and recommendations made in this master plan amendment are based on the
fundamental purpose of creating a community amenity on the lower bench of Donovan
Park that serves the recreational, edncational, and cultural needs of the residents and
guests of the Town of Vail. The community amenities provided on this site should be
compatible with a"park like setting" and consistent with Donovan Park's inherent
physical and visual characteristics. Based upon this purpose, the general program of
facilities to be located on Donovan Park could include the following:
1. Neighborhood park, including a playground, open turf areas, and support facilities
(parking, restrooms, etc.).
2. Recreation field.
3. Multi-purpose center, able to support existing and future community recreation
programs.
4. Community activity center, able to provide for existing children's programs and
future community uses.
5. Community pavilion, providing space for community meetings, programs, and
cultural events.
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II. Site Values and Program Goals
A. Site Values and Suitability Assessment
During the public input process and subsequent site analysis by the master plan team, the
following site values were established. These site values represent inherent site
characteristics (see iigure A) that should be considered prior to any development:
L The Gore Creek Riparian
Corridor. The Gore Creek
corridor is an essential asset
to Donovan Park and the
surrounding neighborhood.
No development or
additional activities snould
occur within this corridor.
2. The "Preserve" Area. This
area is located on the eastern
end of the site between the
Gore Creek corridor on the
south and a steep hillside on
the north. It is characterized
by rock outcroppings, large
spruce and pine trees, and
native grasses. No
development should occur
in this area.
Gore Creek Rzparian Corridor
The Preserve Area
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3. The "Kettle". This
natural depression
contains a stand of
specimen spruce trees
and a larger grouping of
aspen trees. The area
immediately
surrounding the spruce
trees should not be
disturbed, preserving as
much of�the "kettle"
area as possible.
4. Lower Terrace. This
area is relatively flat
and consists of
historically disturbed
and compacted soils. It
is the best location for
higher intensity
recreational fields,
which require larger,
level surfaces.
5. Middle Terrace and
Slopes. This area is
composed of native
grasses, some aspen and
spruce trees, and
steeper hillsides. Any
future development in
this area will need to
respond to the natural
topography of the site,
and any regrading must
minimize steep cut
banks through the use
of stepped retaining
walls and slopes no
steeper than 3:1.
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The Kettle
Lower and Middle Terraces
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6. Upper Terrace. This upper portion of the site forms the visual fareground for
vehicles approaching from the east on the South Frontage Road. Composed primarily
of native grasses, this visual foreground should be preserved in its natural state to the
greatest extent possible.
7. South Frontage Road. The
South Frontage Road is an
east-west arterial that forms
the northern boundary of the
site. It is critical that any
access points into the site
from the frontage road take
into account the road
gradients approaching six
percent in this segment, the
road's design speed (45 mph),
and the present and projected
volume of traffic. Of
particular concern is the
westbound left from the
frontage road to Matterhorn
Circle. As with an access
point into Donovan park, this
South Frontage Road
intersection should provide for left-hand turn lanes so that the westbound traffic flow
is not impeded by vehicles slowing down or stopping to make a left hand turn.
B. Conceptual Land Use Framework
One of the initial tasks undertaken by the master plan team was to analyze the site for
basic land use (program) suitability, in response to the site values described above and the
following basic anticipated programmatic land uses:
� Site access
• Active recreation fields and open park space
• Building program
• Parking
• Preserved site areas
This effort resulted in the following recommended. land use framework (see figure B), on
which potential site development scenarios were based.
1. Gore Creek Riparian Corridor. Development limited to needed repairs or
realignment of the existing recreation path.
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2. Recreation Fields. Given its level topography, size, and general proportions, this
area is recommended for potential higher intensity recreational uses and field sports.
3. Building Program. An area in the central portion of the site is recommended for auy
buildings that may be constructed on the property, such as a community building,
gymnasium, youth facilities, and recreational support facilities (restrooms, lockers,
offices). This area is the optimal place far buildings not only because of its central
location, but also its proximity to the recreational site components and the potential to
step buildings into the hillside, reducing their visual height and presence.
4. Parking. The best area for parking is located on the northeast (uphill) side of the
architectural facility zone (discussed above), giving direct vehicular access to
potential facilities while also providing a buffer between buildings and the South
Frontage Road. The linear nature of this parking area allows for maximum
connectivity to the site as a whole, and minimizes the width and visual impact of the
parking. Locating the parking zone on this st�eper portion of the site will allow
construction of two stacked parking levels that are not visible to vehicles approaching
from the east on the South Frontage Road.
5. Preserve Area. Development should be limited to a possible recreation path along
this area's perimeter.
6. Site Access Point. This central point is the only place that provides the necessary
length for both eastbound and westbound acceleration, deceleration and turn lanes. It
is also where the elevation on the frontage road most closely matches the elevation of
the middle terrace.
7. Matterhorn Circle Intersection. It is not anticipated that any of the proposed
developments on the lower bench of Donovan Park will impact the traffic volume
entering or exiting Matterhorn Circle. However, this intersection is dangerous,
particularly the westbound left-hand turn from the South Frontage Road in icy road
conditions. With the potential construction of the Donovan Park entrance, it is highly
recommended that the Matterhorn Circle intersection be improved.
8. The Kettle. Development in this area must preserve and protect the stand of
specimen spruce trees.
9. Views Into Site. The west end of the site is the most visible portion of the property
from the South Frontage Road. The site plan should preserve the quality of this area
as the visual foreground to the rest of the park.
10. Parking Connection to Buildings. There should be a strong point of connection
linking the larger parking area to the buildings. Likely functioning as the primary
arrival and drop-off point for vehicular traffic, this area will act as the gateway into
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the architectural facilities. In addition, the parking lot should provide parking for
linkage to the outd�or recreational components of the park area.
11. Connection Between B�aildings and Recreation Fields. An important functional
relationship exists between the buildings and the adjacent outdoor recreation areas.
This relationship requires a strong pedestrian linkage between these two site
components.
12. Connection Between Buildings and the Gore Creek Riparian Corridor. Visual
connection to the Gore Creek riparian corridor is a significant design goal of the
buildings, particula.rly those that function as community meeting space.
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III. Donovan Park Master Plan
The site master plan for the lower bench of Donovan Park was developed by the master plan
team during the spring and summer of 2000. This plan represents the general program of uses
based on the input and direction from all the stakeholders described earlier in this document.
A. Conceptu�al Plan
All the points of the following narrative reference the Donovan Community Park
Conceptual Master Plan, shown in figure C.
Gore Creek Riparian Corridor. The only proposed impact in this area of the site is
a minor realignment of the existing recreation path on the western end of the property.
This realignment will allow for a stepped retainage system along the steep and semi-
eroded fill slope on the north side of the existing recreation path. No trees should be
impacted by this adjustment.
2. Preserve Area. This area should be preserved in its existing cond.ition, with only a
recreation path running along the toe of the existing slope on its nor�h edge.
3. The Kettle. The existing Aspen stand in this area will likely be reduced in size by
the park development, but the existing stand of mature spruce trees should not be
disturbed.
4. Open Turf Area. This area on the western end of the site is to function as a passive
recreation area of open turf, walking paths, picnic equipment, and. landscaped areas.
5. Playground. This area is reserved for a tot-lot playground similar in size and activity
to other playgrounds in existing Town of Vail community parks. To provide safety
and convenience for parents and children visiting the park, the playground is located
adjacent to the multi-purpose center and community activity center (which will
include public restrooms), the recreation field, the outdoor basketball court area, and
the parking lot.
6. Outdoor Basketball Court Area. This area contains a regulation size high school
basketball court, adjacent plaza and turf area. It is located immediately west of the
building that will house community youth prograrns. This location provides an
adjacent outdoor recreation area for the children and is close to the indoor public
restrooms and the playground.
7. Recreation Fxeld. With a regulation surface of 150' by 300', this fielrl will support
regulation play for youth league soccer, a need strongly articulated by the Vail
Recreation District. The field, located on the most level portion of the site, also
contains sideline setbacks consistent with accepted national youth soccer standards.
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Multi-Purpose Center. The multi-purpose center will have a 25' clear ceiling height
and provide a state-of-the-art facility for youth gymnastics, along with lockers and
office spaces. A common lobby space connects both the multi-purpose center and
community activity center. This facility will be approximately 15,000 gross square
feet.
9. Community Activity Center. The community activity center will be used by
children ages 2-15 years for a large variety of programs on a year round basis for
youth activities. The heaviest use will occur during summer when Youth Services
operates Camp Vail, Pre-Kamp Vail and Planet Fun. It will also provide several
multi-purpose / multi-generational activity rooms that could be used by the
community in the evening with planned courses such as aerobics, marital arts, dance
class, photography courses and art. This facility will be approximately 13,000 gross
square feet.
10. Communi.ty Pavilion. The community pavilion is a one-story building with a small
entrance tower. It will be a world-class beacon for the community both
architecturally and functionally. The pavilion will provide a public gathering space
for multi-purpose community oriented activities. The large multi-purpose space can
be transformed into a theatre space with retractable seating for up to 200 people.
When weather permits the building can open to the Gore Creek riparian corridor and
use the hard-surface terraces as additional outdoor program area. This facility will be
approximately 7,800 gross square feet.
11. Parking. The proposed parking configuration takes advantage of the topography of
the site to allow for a two-level parking structure on the east end of the site, where it
can be visually screened by the north hillside. When a final development plan for
Donovan Park is submitted, the total number of parking spaces should be based on an
analysis of parking at comparable facilities, the potential program of activities that
could occur at the park, and the following principles:
a. Efficiency. All parking on the site should be laid out in a manner which provides
maximum flexibility and convenience of use far park visitors, while remaining
spatially efficient in layout.
b. Operational management. Parking lot capacity should reflect normal park
usage, and provide for the largest event anticipated at the community pavilion. It
is anticipated that the community pavilion will be the largest single parking
generator. It will be the responsibility of the park management to schedule events
so as to avoid severe parking problems.
c. Transit. It is not anticipated that a large number of park users will arrive via the
Town of Vail transit system, and an intemal bus-stop at Donovan Park is not
recommended (see section III.B.8). However, transit ridership should be
encouraged as a means of accessing the park, reducing the need for parking.
d. Pedestrian and Bicycle Access. Strong connections must be provided between
the park elements and the existing recreation path, enabling the local community
to access th� park easily and safely via this recreation path.
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The conceptual parking layout shown in figure C provides the following parking
areas:
• Uncovered on-grade parking
• On-structure parking
• Below-structure parking
• Short term parking
• Curbside drop-off parking
12. Garden Wa1L An important visual element of the conceptual master plan is the wall
that forms the northern edge of the parking lot and structure. This wall is slightly
higher than the top of existing grade, providing a consistent visual line and screen
between the parking lot and the South Frontage Road.
B. Circulation
All the points of the following narrative reference the conceptual site master circulation
plan, shown in figure D.
Site Access Point. The designated site access point allows for the construction of full
eastbound and westbound acceleration, deceleration, and turn lanes. The intersection
design should provide for the unobstructed passage of through-traffic.
2. Internal Vehicular Circulation. Internal vehicular circulation will be restricted to
the parking areas and facilities arrival point. The vehicular circulation layout should
emphasize pedestrian safety, logic of circulation, and aesthetic quality.
3. Emergency Vehicle Access. The vehicular circulation plan must permit emergency
vehicles to access all buildings and the recreation fields.
4. Service and Deliver� Access. Service vehicle access (which includes trash removal)
is provided on the east end of the community pavilion and on the west end of the
recreation building. Dual service points are recommended due to the physical
separation of these buildings and the possibility that the recreation building and youth
center may not be constructed in the initial project phase.
5. Existing Recreation Path. It is likely that the western portion of this trail will be
slightly realigned to allow space for retaining walls on the north side of the path.
Other than this potential adjustment, no changes to the path are recommended.
6. Internal Pedestrian �Circulation. Walkways are to conne�ct all elements of the park.
Important elements of the pedestrian circulation system are connections to the
existing recreation path at both east and west ends of the park to form a continuous
loop trail.
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7. Pedestrian Bridge. A pedestrian bridge over Gore Creek is provided to connect the
park and existing recreation path to Matterhorn Circle. The purpose of this pedestrian
bridge is:
a. To provide a safe pedestrian and bicycle crossing for the residents of the adjacent
neighborhoods to the existing recreation path on the south side of Gore Creek.
The current crossing is on the Matterhorn Circle bridge, which is narrow and
considered unsafe by neighborhood residents.
b. To provide a direct and safe connection between Donovan Park and the Town of
Vail transit stop on Gore Creek Drive.
c. To provide a utility crossing structure connecting the park to Matterhorn Circle.
8. Town of Vail Transit Access. The issue of whether or not to locate a transit stop
within Donovan Park was closely studied during the master planning process. The
final decision was not to locate a new transit stop within the park, but rather to
provide a quality connection to the existing transit stop on Gore Creek Drive. This
decision was based primarily on the follow�ing:
a. A transit bus turnaround is at least 120' in diameter, including the adjacent
walkways and shelter requirements. This would have a significant negative
impact on the quality of adjacent spaces in the park, and would consume too much
space.
b. Adding a transit stop would bring a significant number of buses into the park, but
with a low ridership into Donovan Park.
c. The gradient of the South Frontage Road at the site access point is in excess of
five percent, making it extremely difficult for the large transit buses to make a
safe and undelayed right-hand turn into the eastbaund traffic lane of the South
Frontage Road. The only way to make a bus lane viable would be to create a one-
way loop that enters the park at the main access point and exits the park at its west
end, south of the Matterhorn Circle/ South Frontage Road intersection. This
would significantly increase the amount of paving in the park, reduce the amount
of open park space on the west end of the property, and cause traffic congestion at
ihe intersection.
d. A safe, well signed access route from the Gore Creek Drive transit stop into the
park will adequately meet the transit access needs of Donovan Park.
C. Phasing
Near the conclusion of the planning process, the master plan team was directed to
demonstrate how the proposed development plan could be phased over time.
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If at all possible, construction phasing should avoid a scenario where the initially
constructed components are damaged or shut down during latter construction phases.
However, it is likely that at least some portion of the recreation field, if constructed in the
initial project phase, will be required for construction staging during subsequent
construction phases.
As it is likely that the entire park program will not be constructed at the same time, the
following two phases are recommended based on direction from the Vail Town Council.
Phase one
1. Site Infrastructure. In order to maximize project efficiency and minimize
disruptions, it is strongly recommended that all site utilities and infrastructure be
completed during the initial construction phase.
2. Parking. If possible within the project budget, all site parking should be constructed
during the initial construction phase.
3. Park and Playground. Throughout the master planning process, it was clear that all
stakeholders want the park and playground elements to be part of the initial
construction phase.
4. Recreation Fields. The recreation field emerged as a high community priority and is
recomm�nded to be in the initial construction phase.
5. Community Pavilion. The Vail Town Council has directed that the community
pavilion be part of the initial construction phase.
Phase Two
If financing considerations require the park to built in phases, it is recommended that the
multi-purpose center and coinmunity activity center be delayed to phase two. These
facilities will likely be in a single structure and thus will need to be constructed at the
same time.
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Master Plan Amendment- Appendix
The following paragraphs, dealing with the property history and park design guidelines, are taken
from the 1985 Donovan Park Master Plan.
In February of 1980, a 51 acre parcel of land in the Matterhorn area of West Vail was acquired
for $3,875,000 and designated by Council resolution as John F. Donovan Park,
"Whereas, John F. Donovan has served on the Town Council for fourteen years; has
long been a supporter of a strong recreation program for residents and visitors; the
Town Council hereby commends John F. Donovan for his leadership and dedication to
insuring the future of the Town of Yail, and designates the recently acquired public park
in the Matterhorn area John F. Donovan Park. "
The landscape of Donovan Park includes native plant communities typical of the valley, such as
sagebrush, yucca, mountain common juniper, creeping mahonia and stands of quaking aspen.
The Gore Creek, which winds through the park from East to West, is lined with Colarado spruce
and subalpine iir.
Donovan Park is actually two separate parcels of open space separated by residential land uses to
the southeast of the Gore Creek. The two parcels are commonly referred to as the upper bench
and lower bench. The lower bench is comprised of approximately 12 acres. Gore Creek located
to the south is most predominant as a landscape feature with its natural barrier of spruce and fir.
The adjoining land uses to the east and west are residential in character with very little natural
buffering. Matterhorn Circle and a residential area lie to the south of the site and is separated and
buffered by Gore Creek. Once again, to the north and adjacent to the park site is the Frontage
Road and eastbound lanes of Interstate 70.
The lower bench of Donovan Park is a 12 acre parcel of land. Two terraces step down the site
towards Gore Creek, of which the small upper terrace affords � grand view of the entire site and
Creek bottom. Access to the lower portion is limited to the northwestern corner of the site where
Matterhorn Circle and the Frontage Road connect. There is no development currently existing
on Donovan Park.
Plant associations and communities are similar to those found in Vail's Ford Park, however, the
patterns of vegetation on the lower portion of Donovan Park are more interesting and complex,
suggesting that many factors have played a role in shaping them. Recent history of this area
reveals that human actions related to adjacent development have destroyed some plant
communities and introduced others. This is evident when one visually inspects the site from
west to east.
The lower bench of Donovan park has the best opportunities for development affarding easy
access and protection to its developed recreational facilities. Like Ford Park, it also provides
Vail residents and visitors with a beautiful backdrop of the Gore Creek, a natural amenity to be
enjoyed by all.
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PARK DEVELOPMENT AND LANDSCAPE CHARACTER
The planning of Donovan Park should carefully consider the preservation and retention of the
Gore Creek and its natural character, in contrast to the creation and maintenance of a totally
manicured landscape. A careful blend of maintained active recreational areas and natural passive
areas should be achieved to accommodate the diverse pleasures and interests of the mountain
community.
Park visitors should notice that care has been taken to conserve natural areas, plant communities,
slopes and creek edges. Where new construction. of trails, buildings, roads and play facilities will
disturb natural areas, the creaiive blending of grades, and the use of trees, shrubs and �round-
cover native to this area should be used to revegetate the disturbed areas. Dense planting buffers
should be designed to insure privacy and protection within park developments by screening
adjacent public road-ways and non-compatible land uses.
Planting buffers should be us�d to protect and separate adjacent use areas within the parks where
potential conflicts are present. Existing slopes and changes in grade should be integrated into the
master plan to enhance separations between activity areas, minimize the verticality of proposed
structures, define spaces, and to provide new viewsheds into the park and surrounding
mountains.
DESIGN CRITERIA
Considerations of conservation, maintenance, and park development led to the design criteria
discussed in the following pai•agraphs:
Site Preservation. The quality of the existing site in regard to Gore Creek and existing plant
communities can be reinforced through the removal of creek debris, undesirable man-made
elements, scrub undergrowth, diseased and damaged plan specimens. Extending these
preservation programs into projected development helps to keep future maintenance costs low by
preventing un�iesirable growth and park user practices.
Revegetation. Natural areas that are cleared or disturbed during construction, and are not
subsequently developed, should be replanted to encourage plant associations that develop
naturally under these specific site conditions.
Activity Transition. Screen plantings soften the edge between developed park areas, natural
sectors, and conflicting adjacent land uses. Such plantings unify developed and natural areas as
well as providing a protective buffer where the adjacent land uses conflict with recreational
activities.
Definition of Activity Space�. Spaces for different recreational activities should be defined by
landforms, structures, or plantings. By defining these spaces and creating mass and contrast,
visual landmarks are formed to assist visitors in movement on the site.
View. Plantings and landform manipulation direct views by framing interesting and attractive
features such as distant mountain ranges, ponds, or the Gore Creek corridor. Visual screens of
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plant materials serve to close off undesired views to interstate, frontage roads or neighboring
development.
Energy Conservation. Due to the unique wind and sun patterns within the valley, open spaces,
play areas, and buildings should be oriented to take advantage of warm winter exposures and
buffering from wind. Vegetation can be implemented as an energy conservation measure,
providing recreational spaces with a protective wind buffer and shade in the summer. Snow
accumulation by wind drifts can be directed through the use of wind channels formed by planting
masses active as a snowfence.
Accent. In areas of special interest or activity, and in pedestrian areas, plantings provide color,
texture, form and scent to highlight and emphasize the special character of these places. Vertical
architectural elements such as shade structures and play apparatus should be colored to blend
harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. Horizontal groundplane textures such as native
shrubs, groundcovers, colored pavers, and smooth boulders also can be used to compliment the
environment. Major architectural structures should be designed and accented to attract visitors
without becoming a distracting visual element to the valley.
Accessibility. Areas with d.ifficult access routes should be improved through the add.ition of well
planned systems of bike paths, bridge crossings, and pedestrian trails. Parking areas should be
sensitively planned to provide needed parking without impactin� natural or recreational use
areas, and should be visually screened. Vehicles should be prohibited from park areas except for
periodic maintenance and service visits.
Separation/ Integraiion. Landforms and massed plantings can be used to separate conflicting
recreational/ cultural activities. Noise generating and active play areas should be integrated
together and placed away from passive or natural areas. Needed service facilities, such as
restrooms, drinking fountains, etc., should be located in or adjacent to activities with a high use
demand.
SITE GUIDELINES
Alternative building materials and construction techniques which would be used to achieve a
park-like mountain theme should be investigated. The resulting vocabulary of designed elements
should be considered a"family" of materials and details which are in harmony with the
environment. During construction phases, materials should be chosen and construction methods
used which adhere to the following general guidelines:
Appropriateness. Materials and detailing fit into the Yark's environment and are both inviting
and functional.
Compat�bility. Construction materials should be expressive of rAatural and native material, not
contrasting.
Flexibility. Materials and techniques should be able to adapt to future expansion needs and
programs.
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Continuity. Common materials should have interrelated forms and colors.
Maintenance. Maintenance should be reasonable but realistic in cost with ease of
accomplishment, and consideration of long-term maintenance expenditures.
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