Parks, Recreation, Greenways, and Open Space ... - Town of Apex

Parks & Recreation Plan Update | 2013• Fully implement greenway wayfinding system andmap guide to show residents access points, traillengths, and location of and distance to points ofinterest.• Continue efforts to expand the greenway system,including planning, designing, and developing theBond Park Connector Greenway, and Greenwaysin SE and NW Apex, including Reedy BranchGreenway, and Green Level Church Multiuse Path.• Complete intersection improvements asgreenways are developed.• Seek opportunities to bridge gaps in the pedestriannetwork to improve connectivity.PLANNING FOR OUR FUTURELAND ACQUISITIONLand acquisition is strongly linked to facilities,greenways, and programs. In order to maintain a highquality of life in Apex, more land should be acquiredto ensure improved connectivity, open spaces for playand celebration, and future active recreation facilities.Land should also be sought for underserved areas toaccommodate new facilities. Improving greenwayconnectivity will require the addition of corridors,while increasing program options will necessitatemore space in general.IMMEDIATE NEEDS (0-2 YEARS)• Acquire land for the Beaver Creek Greenway.Easements are already in place for Jaycee Park todowntown and Kelly Road Park to the future ApexNature Park. Easements are needed to connectthe Apex Nature Park to the American TobaccoTrail.• Acquire easements for the White Oak Creek andMiddle Creek Greenways.• Allocate land for downtown space through:• Re-using existing space, such as partneringwith downtown shops, stores, andrestaurants for concerts; or• Re-using the Depot if it becomes available;or• Acquiring additional land• Acquire indoor space for seniors and teens by:• Expanding the Community Center; or• Re-using an existing building(s); or• Developing new facilities• Acquire land for a sports complex (60-200 acres)in an underserved area as indicated on page 1-10.NEAR TERM NEEDS (3-5 YEARS)• Acquire land or easements for the Apex BarbecueRoad multi-use path.LONG TERM NEEDS (5-7 YEARS)• Acquire land and/or easements for greenwaytrails.• Acquire land for an area or community sized parkin one of the underserved sections identified onpage 1-10.FUNDING SOURCESFEDERAL FUNDING SOURCESFederal funding is typically directed through stateagencies to local governments, either in the form ofgrants or direct appropriations, independent fromstate budgets, where shortfalls may make it difficult toaccurately forecast available funding for future projectdevelopment. Federal funding typically requires a local6-8 | Action Steps