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Resolution Adopting the City of Greensboro Peeler Community Park Master Plan
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Department: Parks and Recreation
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: n/a
Advertising Date/By: n/a
Contact 1 and Phone: Nasha McCray, 433-7360
Contact 2 and Phone: Shawna Tillery, 373-7808
PURPOSE:
City Council approval is requested to approve the Peeler Park Master Plan completed in June 2018.
BACKGROUND:
Through previous planning efforts, Peeler Community Park was identified in the 2016 Bond referendum as a location for renovation of tennis courts and additional park improvements. A master planning process began during a site visit in October, 2017 with center staff to discuss current operations and possible site improvements. Based on the discussion, a preliminary plan was developed to start conversations with the community. In November 2017, an overview of the project was presented to the Concerned Citizens of NE Greensboro (CCNEG). Comments from the CCNEG and staff were used to develop a draft master plan. In February 2018, these comments were used to present the draft master plan to the community in a drop in session where residents could provide additional feedback. The comments received were positive and the plan was finalized.
The master plan includes expanded parking, relocated playground, relocated basketball, conversion of tennis court to multi-sport court, renovation of one tennis court, installation of outdoor fitness equipment, field renovation including lighting and improvements to ADA access through the park. Phased development of the improvements are detailed in the master plan.
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the submission of the master plan to City Council at its June 13, 2018 meeting.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There are no immediate costs associated with adoption of the master plan. However, Parks and Recreation has existing 2016 Tennis Improvement bond funds (482-5001-04) and 2016 Land Acquisition bond funds (482-5001-05) which will a...
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