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MASTER PLAN
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AGENDA

                                1. INTRODUCTION
                                2. CONTEXT & SITE ANALYSIS
                                3. OPEN HOUSE #1 & SURVEYS
                                4. PROGRAMMING ALTERNATIVES
                                5. QUESTIONS / COMMENTS
                                6. STAY INFORMED
                                7. NEXT STEPS

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INTRODUCTIONS

        Jennifer Burbidge       Ashley Smith           Juliet Vong                  Merit Oviir
           City of Lacey        City of Lacey   HBB Landscape Architecture   HBB Landscape Architecture

   With support from the
   City of Lacey:
   Public Affairs
   Public Works
   Parks, Culture & Recreation
   Board of Park Commissioners

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

                                  Acknowledgment for Greg Cuoio
           On March 3, 2011, the City finalized the purchase of 400 acres in north Lacey to be
           preserved for passive recreation, educational opportunities, trails, water resources,
            and ecological habitat. With this acquisition, the City created the largest municipal
           parks system within Thurston County. Shortly after, the City Council honored Greg
              Cuoio upon his retirement by naming the parkland after him in recognition of
             his 24 years of public service and contributions to the community as Lacey’s City
             Manager; Greg was instrumental in negotiating and securing this land purchase,
                          which would eventually become the City’s largest park.

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HOW CAN I STAY INFORMED?

• To sign up for updates and to learn more, visit the project website at: ci.lacey.wa.us/GCPGMP
• There will be a survey link provided at the end of this presentation for you to provide feedback
  for the project
• To be added to the project’s email list or for any other questions, contact:
  Lacey Parks
  laceyparks@ci.lacey.wa.us

                                                                                                PROJECT WEBSITE

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PARK VISION

To provide open space preservation, water quality protection,
and enhancement of the natural environment, balancing the
natural environment with recreation opportunities to create a
place for visitors and residents to experience and learn about this
incredibly unique park.

We will accomplish this vision by:
• Enhancing and protecting the ecological value of this site;
• Providing a balance to proposed amenities between active and passive
  uses, with primarily passive uses near environmentally sensitive areas and
  their associated buffers;
• Being transparent in the community and city expectations for the intended
  use of the park and the on-going maintenance needs for any future
  development;
• Including previous planning efforts for the area and properties in the
  master planning process;
• Considering opportunities for unique recreational activities that aren’t
  currently available in the area; and
• Focusing on sustainability, protection of sensitive areas, phasing of any
  proposed improvements, and educational opportunities throughout the site.

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WHAT IS A MASTER PLAN?

Master plans are about expressing a long-term vision for your parks and greenways. Features shown in a master plan
include the type of activities you might want to experience. Activities might include:
• Hiking
• Having a picnic or playing games
• Attending a community event
A master plan also includes the infrastructure and circulation needed to support those activities like walkways, parking,
lighting, and restrooms. Ultimately, a master plan is intended to guide future implementation, with more detailed
design and funding to follow at a later date.
It’s critical that the master plan reflect your vision, character, and activities you think the park and greenways
should include.

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CONTEXT MAP

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                                         Olympia

                                                       Lacey

                              Project Area Boundary
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                              City of Lacey Boundary

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CONTEXT MAP

Where is Greg Cuoio Park & Greenways?
Greg Cuoio Park & Greenways is located between the Crossroads and Hawk’s Prairie
neighborhoods of Lacey, just north of I-5. Part of the area also extends into the City’s Urban
Growth Boundary, which means it’s not currently in the city limits but could be in the future.

                                 Hawks Prairie Rd NE

                                              Carpenter Rd NE

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     PROJECT BOUNDARY

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GREENWAYS

                                                                           Project Site
                          Hawks Prairie Rd NE
                                                                           This Master Plan encompasses large areas of public
                                                                           open space, including:
                                                                           •   Greg Cuoio Park

                                            Carpenter Rd NE
                                                                           •   Pleasant Glade Park
                                                                           •   Palm Creek Headwaters
             GREG CUOIO                                                    The existing park and greenways is largely undeveloped
                PARK
                                                                           and dominated by mature forests, streams and creeks,
                                                                           wetlands and other natural systems. There is a small
                                                              GREG CUOIO   picnic area and open lawn at Pleasant Glade Park and
                                                                 PARK
                          GREG CUOIO                                       a few informal trails through the park and greenways.
                             PARK
                                                                           There are also open fields from where farming activities
         PLEASANT GLADE
              PARK
                                                                           used to occur.

                                                                           Protected Water Rights Conservation
                                                                           Water quality protection in the Woodland Creek
            PALM CREEK              PROTECTED WATER
            HEADWATERS            RIGHTS CONSERVATION                      watershed restricts direct access to this area to
                                                   Britton Pkwy NE
                                                                           prevent vegetation damage and associated erosion
                                                                           that could occur. Limited access could be available for
                                                                           escorted groups to support education, maintenance, or
                                                                           monitoring activities.

     PROJECT BOUNDARY

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SITE ANALYSIS

                                Wetlands and Shoreline Buffers
                                Wetland buffers = 300’

                                      Site Analysis Included:
                                      • view corridors
                                      • neighborhood connections
                                      • topography
                                      • circulation and access
                                      • availability of utilities
                                      • sensitive areas and buffers
                                      • wetland banking opportunities
                                      • RCO conversion and RCO/WWRP
                                        funding requirement
                                      • water resource protection areas
                                      • wildlife habitat
                                      • vegetation character
                                      • historical / cultural review

     PROJECT BOUNDARY

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OPEN HOUSE #1 SUMMARY

                                PARK CHARACTER:

                                                                     “       I am excited to see the
                                                                                                          “
        98
                                                                             space developed into
                                                                             something fun and useful

       Open House
       Participants                                                  “       we need to conserve the
                                                                             natural environment that
                                                                             remains which includes the
                                                                             ability to enjoy it without
                                                                                                          “
                                                                             destroying it

                                                                     PARK CONCERNS:

     113 “                          connection with parking
                                    next to residential area
                                    will invite crime to those
                                    neighborhoods
                                                                 “    • Increase in transient use
                                                                      • Accessibility for all ages and
                                                                        abilities
          Q&A                                                         • Ability to maintain any

         “
        Comments
                                    we do not want more
                                    traffic down here; it’s a
                                    small neighborhood with
                                    many kids playing we do
                                                                 “      improvements, keep the park
                                                                        clean
                                                                      • Increase in traffic and parking
                                                                        at any access points in the
                                    not need more traffic               neighborhoods

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OPEN HOUSE #1 SUMMARY

HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT THIS?   PARK & GREENWAY PRIORITIES

CONNECTIONS                        INSPIRATION

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OPEN HOUSE #1 SUMMARY

  PREFERRED PROGRAMMING:            OPTIONAL PROGRAMMING:
      • Trails (walking / hiking)    • Mountain biking
      • Nature viewing               • Disc golf
      • Children’s play area         • Off-leash area
        (natural materials)          • Climbing areas
      • Picnic areas                 • Pickleball courts
      • Education                    • Fitness
      • Habitat protection           • Community gardens
                                     • Horseback riding*
                                     • Event space
                                     • Arboretum

                                      * not allowed per current Lacey Parks policies

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ON-LINE SURVEY #1 SUMMARY

                                42% live in the adjacent neighborhoods

      251
                                (majority in Hawk’s Prairie and Pleasant Glade)

                                65% live in the City of Lacey
           Survey
                                35% live outside the City of Lacey
                                (nearly 70% are frequent visitors to Lacey)
         Participants

                                49% included households with children under age 18
                                44% age 55 or older
                                7% Hispanic / Latino and 4% Asian
                                (the largest non-Caucasian respondents; 82% were White or Caucasian)

                                1 person experiencing or at risk of homelessness
                                7% require some support to participate in recreation activities

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ON-LINE SURVEY #1 SUMMARY

                       PROGRAMMING                                                    GUIDING PRINCIPLES
     hiking trails (not paved)                                            protect / restore ecology
               nature viewing                                               ensure safety / security
  picnics / informal activities                                    cost effective / low maintenance
walking / biking trails (paved)                                          inclusive design elements
                    education                                           ease of access / circulation
                 playgrounds                                              new activities / programs
              outdoor fitness                                            historic / cultural features
         community gardens                                               educational opportunities
children’s camps / programs                                         connections to neighborhoods
                      disc golf                                               connections to transit
       events / amphitheater                                                                               Not Important                    Very Important

                      zip lines
             mountain biking
                off-leash area
                                                                          Not Important   Less Important      Moderate     More Important   Very Important
   courts (pickleball / tennis)
  structured group camping
       RC planes, drones, etc
                                  Not Important   Very Important

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ON-LINE SURVEY #1 SUMMARY

   40% of the respondents mention
                                                VALUED PARK ASPECTS
   the importance of nature, and
   their admiration for viewsheds,
   biodiversity, and less developed
   parks.

   24% of the respondents specifically
   discuss disc golf, and describe it as
   their most sought-after feature in a
   park.

   18% of the respondents mention
   paved trails for biking and walking,
   and also unpaved trails for hiking
   and nature viewing.

   11% of the respondents like mixed
   use parks that include playgrounds,
   athletic fields/courts, trails, and picnic
   areas.

   Other items mentioned include:
   Attention to ADA accessibility and
   inclusivity for all ability levels,
   safety, restrooms, and overall
   cleanliness.

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LACEY CARES SURVEY SUMMARY

                                        CITY-WIDE PARK DESIRES
               Programming / Events                                Facilities / Amenities

        • Outdoor theater                                  • Dog park
        • Food growing / gardening classes                 • New skatepark
        • Tree identification                              • Running area
        • Walking / Hiking programs                        • Badminton courts
        • Community garden                                 • Lawn games
        • Family friendly open space                       • Fitness area
                                                           • Garden / Orchard / Greenhouse

“       I’d love to see a community greenhouse built
                                               “
        some day off in the future to teach people about
        horticulture and growing their own food.
                                                           “   Wellness can be increased by having safe,
                                                               clean, and open park areas where kids can
                                                               play and hosting a picnic is an option- not
                                                                                                        “
“          A park like the Japanese gardens
                                                “              just another soccer or baseball field, but a
                                                               safe quiet open area.
           downtown would be a great addition.

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STAKEHOLDER GROUPS

STAKEHOLDER GROUPS INCLUDE:
• Neighborhood Home Owner Associations                    • North Thurston Public Schools
• Senior Services for South Sound                         • Saint Martin’s University
• South Puget Sound Disc Golf Association                 • South Puget Sound Community College
• Pickleball Group                                        • Lacey South Sound Chamber
• South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group              • Outdoor Recreation Businesses
• Thurston County Conservation District                   • Many Trees
• Sustainable South Sound                                 • RC Aerobatics Club
• Black Hills Audubon Society                             • Girl Trek
• Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance                        • Washington Trails Association
• Woodland Trail Association (local trails association)
• Forever Green (Pierce County trails association)

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CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES

    PROGRAMMING ALL CONCEPTS                                                       GUIDING PRINCIPLES

                                                                                   • protect / restore ecology
          hiking trails (not paved)             nature viewing
                                                                                   • ensure safety / security
                                                                                   • cost effective / low maintenance
          picnicking / lawn games               outdoor education
                                                                                   • new activities / programs
                                                                                   • inclusive design elements
          playgrounds                           walking / biking trails (paved)
                                                                                   • ease of access / circulation

    PROGRAMMING VARIED FOR ALTERNATIVES

    • mountain biking       • community gardens               • connections to
    • disc golf             • event space                       neighborhoods
                                                              • connections to
    • off-leash area        • group camping
                                                                transit
                                                                                                 ACHIEVE BALANCE
    • zip lines /           • children’s programs
      climbing                                                • and others . . .
                            • RC planes, etc.
    • pickleball courts     • cultural / historic features
    • outdoor fitness

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PARK & GREENWAY PRECEDENTS

               TOLMIE STATE PARK

                                       “        We love Tolmie and Watershed park
                                                hiking with our kids. Would like to see
                                                another option to do family hiking,
                                                interpretive trails, bird watching,
                                                maybe the occasional resting bench.

                                   “
                                   I appreciate close interaction “
                                   with local species and nature like
                                   Tolmie State Park.

                                       “     Burfoot Park, Tolmie and Priest Point
                                             Park are great examples of mixed use
                                             with somewhat low footprint. Lacey
                                             needs a park like this, not another
                                             recreation area like Rainier Vista. Given
                                             that this area is crucial habitat for
                                             salmon and other species, I’d love to
                                             see only 10-15% developed maximum,
                                             setting an example for green space and
                                                                               “
                                             habitat protection like nowhere else in
                                             Lacey, or even Thurston County.

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PARK & GREENWAY PRECEDENTS
         BILLY FRANK JR. NISQUALLY
         NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

                                                           “        I enjoy Nisqually Wildlife
                                                                                         “
                                                                    Refuge for the diverse
                                                                    plants and wildlife.

                                     “
                                     Nisqually Wildlife Refuge “
                                     is pristine, full of nature,
                                     and animals.

                                             “        Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, Woodard
                                                      Bay and Priest Point are by far my“
                                                      favorite family walks, though I would
                                                      love something closer to home.

                                     “   As a female, I’m very choosy of the
                                         parks that I go to on my own. I prefer
                                         open spaces to take my kids to, like
                                         Nisqually Wildlife Refuge.... I prefer
                                                                           “
                                         plenty of mature trees trimmed up
                                         about 8+ feet from the ground.

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PARK & GREENWAY PRECEDENTS

  WOODARD BAY CONSERVATION AREA

                                  “      I love the large trees/ forested areas, wetlands
                                         and any natural spaces I can retreat to. A few
                                                                                  “
                                         of my favorite places are Priest Point, Woodard
                                         Bay, Tolmie State Park- woods and wetlands!

                                “ ... Woodard Bay and Priest Point are by
                                  far my favorite family walks, though I
                                                                        “
                                  would love something closer to home.

                                    “       Burfoot Park and Woodard Bay are some
                                            of my favorite places because they feel
                                            like there is so much space that it doesn’t
                                            feel crowded and busy. We enjoy walking
                                            through the open spaces with pathways and
                                                                                  “
                                            the opportunity to take in the scenery of the
                                            area. Also, there is plenty of parking!

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PARK VISION

To provide open space preservation, water quality protection and enhancement of the
natural environment, while balancing recreation opportunities to create a place for visitors
and residents to experience and learn about this incredibly unique park.
We will accomplish this vision by:
• Enhancing / protecting the ecological value of this site;
• Providing a balance to proposed amenities between
  active and passive uses, with primarily passive uses
  near environmentally sensitive areas and their
  associated buffers;
• Being transparent in the community and city
  expectations for the intended use of the park and
  the on-going maintenance needs for any future
  development;
• Including previous planning efforts for the area and
  properties in the master planning process;
• Considering opportunities for unique recreational
  activities that aren’t currently available in the area;
• Focusing on sustainability, protection of sensitive
  areas, phasing of any proposed improvements, and
  educational opportunities throughout the site.

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PARK ALTERNATIVES

                                Preferred Concept:
                                A combination of aspects from all three concepts

         Concept A

         Concept B

         Concept C

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PARK ALTERNATIVES

A                                                     B                         C

                                Scale: Not To Scale       Scale: Not To Scale       Scale: Not To Scale

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PARK ALTERNATIVES

                           Simplified matrix of vision & goal elements

                Protect / 		      Ensure 			          Ease of access   New activities   Inclusive design Cost effective /
Concept         restore ecology   safety / security   / circulation    / programs       elements         low maintenance

A                    +                 +                +                +                  +               ++

B                    +                 +                ++               ++                 +               +

C                    +                 +                ++                ++                 +              +
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PARK ALTERNATIVES

                                PROGRAMMING CATEGORIES

                    Access &                          Trail
                 Circulation                   Programming

        Informal Passive
              Recreation
       (family activities)                        Education

           Environmental
             Protection /                        Recreation
              Restoration                      Programming

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - ACCESS & CIRCULATION

                                                    PRIMARY PATHS
                                Primary paths serve as the main form of circulation for users
                                within the park. These paths could vary in width between 8
                                and 12 feet, and could be paved with asphalt, crushed stone,
                                or mulch. Primary path level of accessibility may vary with path
                                location and material.

                                                  SECONDARY PATHS
                                Secondary paths serve as an alternative route through the park
                                to add length to a walk/hike, or to link various programmed
                                activities throughout the park. These paths could vary in width
                                between 4 and 6 feet, usually with a soft surface material, such
                                as gravel or mulch.

                                                      PARK ACCESS
                                Access to the park can include pedestrian only access, or may
                                also include some level of parking. They are design to support
                                ADA guidelines, and may include kiosks, small play areas,
                                seating and picnic tables, and signage for wayfinding.

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - ACCESS & CIRCULATION

A                                                     B                         C

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - TRAIL PROGRAMMING

      MOUNTAIN BIKING                                   HIKING
    Mountain biking trails could          Primary and secondary
     vary in width and difficulty.        paths could be used to
   These trials could be shared,           create hiking paths of
  or designated bike only trails.    varying difficulty and length.

                  DISC GOLF
    An 18-hole disc golf course                TRAIL EVENTS
  could be positioned in a loop           Primary and secondary
     supported with secondary        paths could be used to host
      paths to encourage use. A       various trail events such as
gold-level course would include         cross country meets and
                 up to 36 holes.                         fun runs.

                                           BIRD / WILDLIFE
INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE                              VIEWING
     Opportunities to highlight            Opportunities to view
     habitat or environmental           the unique wildlife, could
features, systems, and ecology              include bird blinds or
          throughout the park.                    other features.

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - DISC GOLF PROGRAMMING

A                                                     B                                         C
          disc golf                                       disc golf
                                                                                                    disc golf

                                                                       18-hole                                   18-hole
                                                                      expansion                                 expansion

  18-hole expansion

                                Scale: Not To Scale                       Scale: Not To Scale                       Scale: Not To Scale

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - MOUNTAIN BIKE / ROPES COURSE

A                                         HAWKS PRAIRIE RD
                                                                     B                    HAWKS PRAIRIE RD
                                                                                                                           C                          HAWKS PRAIRIE RD

                                                                                       mountain bike                                             mountain bike
                                                                                         & zip line                                              & ropes course
                   mountain biking
    CARPENTER RD

                                                                                                                           CARPENTER RD
                                                                     CARPENTER RD

                                               Scale: Not To Scale                                   Scale: Not To Scale                                        Scale: Not To Scale

                               Restroom                         Environmental Learning Space                        Picnic Area           Play Area

                                                Pedestrian Access Only                   Mountain Bike Trailhead

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WARM UP

                                How did you find out about
                                    this open house?

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - LIVE POLL

                      ACCESS, CIRCULATION, TRAIL PROGRAMMING

The trail system can be designed with a single
 primary loop that connects Pleasant Glade
Park and the new 31st Avenue extension to the
 central programming area of park, OR there
 can be multiple primary trail loops within
          each major area of the park.

       Which do you prefer most?

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - LIVE POLL

                      ACCESS, CIRCULATION, TRAIL PROGRAMMING

  Disc golf is proposed along the primary and
  some secondary trails in the central activity
 area of the park with up to 18-holes identified.
However, there is a long-term desire to expand
the course to include an additional 18-holes for
              a full gold-level course.

 Do you prefer this expansion area
 to occur along the proposed trails
 within Pleasant Glade Park, OR or
      east of Carpenter Road?

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - LIVE POLL

                      ACCESS, CIRCULATION, TRAIL PROGRAMMING
 In addition to the secondary trails proposed,
   the trail system in the northeast corner of
    the Park & Greenways will include some
  opportunity for mountain biking, generally
    geared towards families and individuals
  who may not yet be comfortable with more
    technical trails. However, this could also
    include a zip line and/or ropes course in
 the canopy above the trails, which would be
 developed ONLY in partnership with another
     agency or organization to operate and
      maintain the zip line or ropes course.

  In addition to the primary and
  secondary trails shown, which
  activities would you also like to
     see included in this area?

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - INFORMAL PASSIVE RECREATION

       PICNICKING                     LAWN GAMES
            Open green                 Open green space
      space in the park                  could allow for
         could allow for                    passive lawn
      picnics and social                 games such as
       time with family                  frisbee, soccer,
            and friends.                 spikeball, etc...

       PLAY AREAS                          SEATING/
                                         GATHERING
    Small playgrounds                         AREAS
          could include
   nature themed play                         Seating and
       structures or be                  gathering areas
     created as natural                could be found at
  play areas using only               regular or irregular
 rocks, logs, and other                   intervals along
      natural elements.               paths / open areas.

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - INFORMAL PASSIVE RECREATION

A                                                       B                                             C
              family activities                             family activities                             family activities

                                  Scale: Not To Scale                           Scale: Not To Scale                           Scale: Not To Scale

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - LIVE POLL

                                INFORMAL PASSIVE RECREATION

  For each of the secondary access
   areas, please let us know how
  much of each activity should be
      included at each location:

       31st Avenue Extension access
   Woodland Creek / Covington Court access
            Pleasant Glade Park
         Hawks Prairie Road access.

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - EDUCATION

                                        INFORMAL
                                    OUTDOOR EDUCATION
                                Outdoor classrooms could include
                                informal seating and space for
                                small gatherings. The outdoor
                                classroom could be used for a variety
                                of programmed events and/or be
                                specifically tied to outdoor classes.

                                SMALL MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE
                                This space could vary in size depending
                                on cost and partnership opportunities,
                                and could be an open pavilion or a
                                series of configurable spaces within a
                                building. Events could include company
                                retreats, weddings, school outings, or
                                education opportunities.
                                       ENVIRONMENTAL
                                       LEARNING CENTER
                                An Environmental Learning Center
                                would typically be one story, with
                                an entry/reception room and 1-2
                                small offices. Connection to outdoor
                                spaces, canopy bridges, and elevated
                                boardwalks can expand opportunities
                                for different size groups and/or events.
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PARK ALTERNATIVES - EDUCATION

A
Informal outdoor learning
                                                      B
                                                      Small multi-purpose space
                                                                                                        C
                                                                                                        Environmental learning center

                                Scale: Not To Scale                               Scale: Not To Scale                                   Scale: Not To Scale

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - LIVE POLL

                                EDUCATION

       What scale and type of
 educational programming best
 fits the scale and opportunities
desired at the Park & Greenways?

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION / RESTORATION

                     PROTECTION                                                             RESTORATION

                                                      Scale: Not To Scale
                                                                                                                             Scale: Not To Scale

        Environmental protection, restoration and enhancement can occur throughout the park and along all of the trail corridors. The
        areas shown here have been identified as added protection zones with significantly limited access in the PROTECTION image, or
        in the RESTORATION image, they are areas of lower quality habitat where improvements will allow the city a greater opportunity
        to improve the environmental value of these systems.

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION / RESTORATION

          EXISTING CONDITIONS              WETLAND CREATION

                                       Example - Magnuson Park

                                       Example - Magnuson Park

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                       Restroom                               Environmental Learning Space                                     Picnic Area                  Play Area

A                                                                  B                                      3
                                                                                                                                    C
                                         3
                                                                                                                                                                                  3

             4
                                                                            5                                                                 5
     5                                         7                                                                      7
     1
                                                                        1                                                                 1
                                                                                                                                                                                      7
          6                                                                         6                 1                                                                1     2
                                                                                                                                                    6

                        2                                                                  4
                                     1                                                                2                                                                          4

                                             Scale: Not To Scale                                              Scale: Not To Scale                                                 Scale: Not To Scale

 1 Parking             5    Small Community /                      1   Parking             5   Environmental                        1   Parking                5   Environmental
                            Event Space                                                        Learning Center                                                     Learning Center
 2 20 AC                                                           2   Pickleball                                                   2 Pickleball
                       6    Flexible Event Space                                           6   Flexible Event Space                                            6   Flexible Event Space
   Botanical Garden
                            (Open Lawn)                                                        (Open Lawn)                                                         (Open Lawn)
                                                                   3   18 Hole Disc Golf                                            3   18 Hole Disc Golf
 3 18 Hole Disc Golf
                       7    Off Leash Dog Area                                             7   Multi-Use Fitness /                                             7   Off Leash Dog Area
                                                                   4   Open Lawn               Adventure Trail                      4   Open Lawn
 4 Event Camping /
   Tree Houses

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                                          PLAYGROUND
                                Small playgrounds at trailhead
                                locations could include nature themed
                                play structures or be created as natural
                                play areas using only rocks, logs,
                                and other natural elements. A larger,
                                inclusive play area supporting all ages
                                and abilities would be located in the
                                primary programmed space of the park
                                off Carpenter Road NE.

                                      PICKLEBALL COURTS
                                Pickleball courts could vary from
                                4 - 12 courts total to support regional
                                tournaments or future expansion.
                                Courts can also double as spill over
                                play space for summer camp type
                                events with kids or striped for other
                                temporary court uses depending on
                                future needs or interests.

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                                     BOTANICAL GARDENS
                                A botanical garden could serve a wide
                                range of visitors to the park and help
                                promote a message of conservation and
                                naturalism for the park. A mix of trails
                                could meander through a botanical
                                garden providing multiple points of
                                connection for other trails throughout
                                the park. A portion of the garden could
                                be used as a community garden.

                                 COMMUNITY / FOOD FOREST
                                A community garden or food forest
                                could serve Lacey residents and
                                park visitors, enhancing the sense of
                                community and providing its caretakers
                                with a nurturing objective. Food grown
                                could be harvested and enjoyed by the
                                community or donated to support
                                social services.

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                                           EVENT SPACE
                                This event space would be a flexible
                                lawn and spill over area that could
                                provide space for trail events or meet
                                ups also serving as overflow parking if
                                needed. This area could also provide
                                space for larger informal gatherings or
                                performances in the park.

                                    STRUCTURED CAMPING
                                This could include event camping
                                spaces, special tree houses, or yurts
                                available for rent only in conjunction
                                with events. This structured camping
                                would be an opportunity for visitors to
                                stay in the park in a controlled format
                                where supervision, maintenance, and
                                security is part of the rental agreement
                                for this space.

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                                      MULTI-USE FITNESS /
                                       ADVENTURE TRAIL
                                This loop could have a set mileage, with
                                training equipment placed at regular
                                intervals along the path. It could also be
                                used as an adventure trail for families
                                with younger kids.

                                     OFF-LEASH DOG AREA
                                An off-leash dog area could consist of
                                open field or grass areas along with
                                forested conditions as well. This space
                                would be enclosed and would have
                                designated safe points of entry with a
                                separate safe space enclosed for small
                                vs. large dogs. Agility training, weather
                                protection and gathering spaces could
                                also be included to support social
                                interactions within the off-leash area.

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - LIVE POLL

                                RECREATION PROGRAMMING

  You have a total of 100 points to use in your
design for this area. Please allocate your points
for each activity based on the amount of space
 each activity should have in the central area of
 the park. You can mix and match any or all of
 the activities with more or less space given to
each activity, or add your own activity to the list.
       Your answer must add up to 100.

  How would you like to allocate
  your points to design your own
 park improvements for this area?

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - CONCEPT A

                                                                  This concept has a focus on social gatherings and
                                                                  event hosting. With event camping, event space,
                                                                  and flexible outdoor event space, this concept
                                                                  can accommodate visitors day and night, while
                                                                  still providing recreational opportunities such as
                                                                  trails, picnic areas, and a disc golf course.
                                    6

               3
         4
                                        7
         1

              5

                                            2
                            8
                                1                                 1   PARKING AREA                   7   OFF-LEASH DOG AREA (6-8 AC)

                                                                  2   MAINTENANCE FACILITY           8   20 AC BOTANICAL GARDEN

                                                                  3   EVENT CAMPING/ TREE HOUSES

                                                                  4   SMALL COMMUNITY/ EVENT SPACE

                                                                  5   FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE

                                                                  6   18 HOLE DISC GOLF

                                            Scale: Not To Scale

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - CONCEPT B

                                                    This concept has a focus on active recreation
                                                    and exploration. Pickleball, disc golf, fitness
                                                    loop, and rope courses are only a handful of the
                                                    active opportunities found in this park. Passive
                                                    recreation can still be enjoyed in the open lawn
                                        6
                                                    and trails, while curiosity can be sparked in the
                                                    Environmental Learning Center.

                  3
                                            8

              1

                      5             1

                                                2
                                4

                                    7               1 PARKING AREA                    7   PICKLEBALL

                                                    2 MAINTENANCE FACILITY            8   MULTI-USE FITNESS LOOP/
                                                                                          ADVENTURE TRACK
                                                    3 ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

                                                    4 OPEN LAWN

                                                    5 FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE

                                                    6 18 HOLE DISC GOLF

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PARK ALTERNATIVES - CONCEPT C

                                                    This concept, similar to concept B, has a focus on
                                                    recreation with a few additional features, such
                                                    as an off-leash dog park. In this concept, open
                                                    space is divided by programmed activities and
                                                    trails, separating different spaces.
                                    6

                  3

              1
                                            8
                      5             7

                                1               2
                                                    1   PARKING AREA                    7   PICKLEBALL

                                        4           2   MAINTENANCE FACILITY            8   OFF-LEASH DOG AREA
                                                                                            (6-8 AC)
                                                    3   ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

                                                    4   OPEN LAWN

                                                    5   FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE

                                                    6   18 HOLE DISC GOLF

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      Background and
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           Vision and
        Programming

    Schematic Design

  Prefered Master Plan
                                                  Visioning Workshop

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HOW CAN I STAY INFORMED?

• To sign up for updates and to learn more, visit the project website at:
  ci.lacey.wa.us/GCPGMP
• To be added to the project’s email list or for any other questions, contact
  laceyparks@ci.lacey.wa.us

PROJECT WEBSITE

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Your Input is Important to Us!                                 Survey Link:
The survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes to           https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GCPGMPOH2
complete and will help guide our master planning process.
You can also find out more information on our master
planning process on the City’s Parks & Recreation website at
Parks and Recreation Department Home | City of Lacey,
Washington, USA. We will continue to post progress and
updates there.

                                MASTER PLAN
                                                               Stay informed with project updates, visit:
                                                               ci.lacey.wa.us/GCPGMP

                                                               Questions? Contact:
                                                               Lacey Parks
                                                               laceyparks@ci.lacey.wa.us

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