Lake Ellyn Park 2013 Master Plan

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3. the vision Phase One improvements The initial phase of implementation of the master plan for Lake Ellyn Park includes several preparatory items, and is contingent upon funding allocation as discussed above. These preparatory items include: 1. Continue to coordinate and collaborate closely with the Village as the planning, design, engineering, and construction of Lenox Road as it proceeds over the next twelve months. Participate with the Village in the planning and design of the proposed Essex Road reconstruction. 2. Obtain a complete boundary and topographic survey of the entire Lake Ellyn park site. Work with the Village to share survey data already in existence to minimize costs. 3. Incorporate the existing tree survey data onto the park survey data; set up an electronic file with multiple layers of data. 4. Maintain close dialogue with the Village and School District and share intended capital improvement plans. 5. Continue community and neighborhood dialogue and communication and share intended capital improvement plans. Based upon the phasing priorities, an initial phase of the master plan is likely to include: Trails Trail improvements that are most imminent are those associated with pending Lenox Road reconstruction and related to the renovated playground. Estimated costs: $85,000 - $135,000 Lake shoreline and restorers The lake renovation concepts are likely longer-term items. An initial phase could include an initial, investigatory floating restorer prototype that would allow the GEPD and others to investigate and analyze a very small restorer element before committing to large-scale application of this green technology. This step could also help inform and support the effort to seek additional funding for water quality/lake enhancements. Estimated costs: $132,000 - $176,000 Landscapes The GEPD is already performing some of the recommended landscape enhancements, including turf reseeding and repair and selective thinning of invasive woody shrub layers in several areas. Additionally a small area of native/adapted sedge garden understory plantings could be explored in a few areas to help restore soil health and root zone before implementing these strategies throughout the park. This would allow the concept to be better priced and fine-tuned before implementing in larger portions of the park. Estimated costs: $75,000 - $250,000 Play/use features The playground is at the end of its intended design life and is in need of replacement. An initial phase of construction should include replacement of the existing playground and surrounding landscape, as well as the reconfiguring and design of the playground, an in accordance with this master plan. Estimated costs: $405,000 - $608,000 Site furnishings/lighting A prototype of the site furnishings and elements associated with the Southwest portion of the park could be installed as part of an initial phase of development. Estimated costs: $5,000 - $10,000 Boathouse and restrooms An initial phase of the boathouse/structure could include all interior and exterior improvements to the structure. Later phases could include the site and deck surrounding the boathouse and additional restroom facilities. Estimated costs: $581,000 - $820,000 70 Glen Ellyn Park District
3. the vision 2. Maintenance, operations, and stewardship Even the most durable, resilient park construction will require perpetual maintenance, and eventual replacement certain elements over time. A part of the sustainable approach and priority of this master plan is to maximize long-term maintenance and operational cost savings, and to promote a more “maintenance-friendly” park setting. This can be done in part with long-term replacement of built elements with more durable, low-input materials as is proposed in this plan. It can also be done through adaptation of the living landscape to one that thrives on renewable resources (rainwater, compost, etc.) and stewardship, and reducing mowing, pruning, fertilizing, and other maintenance inputs. Maintenance and operations costs are also somewhat contingent upon programs and use. The proposed master plan as it is realized will evolve Lake Ellyn Park into a more fully utilized and dynamic park landscape. The approach to maintenance costs is similar to that of the capital costs- they must be identified and budgeted for prior to committing to incurring them. Each capital project should be planned and designed with long-term maintenance and operations in mind, and implemented along with appropriate resources (funding, staff, volunteers, etc.) aligned to ensure fiscal sustainability. stewardship and maintenance example photos Lake Ellyn Park Master Plan 71
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