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Memorandum
To: Planning and Environmental Commission
From: Department of Public Works
Date: May 27, 2016
Subject: Proposed Donovan Park Picnic Shelter
Donovan Park is one of two "community" parks in Vail and the town's second largest park
facility. It is home to the Donovan Pavilion as well as a soccer field, basketball court and a
large playground. The park is also adjacent to the paved Gore Valley Trail and serves as a
starting point for many who use the trail.
Vail's parks are heavily used throughout the summer by both residents and guests. In
addition to regular daily use, the parks are gathering spaces for birthday parties, family
reunions and neighborhood picnics. Due to its size and easy-to-access location, Donovan
Park is particularly popular. However, the existing picnic shelter is relatively small. Attached
to the restroom facility, it houses two side-by-side picnic tables, with one side of the tables
pushed against the wall. (See attached photos). It accommodates a family lunch by the
playground or small parties; however, there is little functional room under the shelter and little
separation between the tables.
During the course of the summer, the town receives numerous calls and emails requesting a
reservation for a picnic shelter at the various parks around town. These are often for family
reunions or rehearsal dinner gatherings, etc. While there is no reservation system, the
number of requests and the heavy daily use of the park testify to the necessity of shelters for
these types of activities. Currently Stephens Park, Ellefson Park, Ford Park and Bighorn
Park have picnic shelters of adequate size, with Booth Creek Park anticipated to be
completed by fall 2016.
Attached is a concept plan for a three-table shelter that fits the small end of an existing turf
area, south of the playground. The area currently holds two uncovered tables as well as a
grill. The design of the shelter provides separation between the tables for separate users,
but can also accommodate groups. The architecture is designed to complement the existing
restroom/picnic shelter.
The Town of Vail is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of the new picnic
shelter.
Attachments:
1) Photos of existing picnic shelter
2) Conceptual rendering of the shelter
3) Site plan of the shelter
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Above and below: The existing Donovan Park picnic shelter, located adjacent to the
restroom facility. Note that the tables are pushed against the wall.
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Above: Proposed location for the new picnic shelter.
Below: Rendering of the shelter
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