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1.0 Master Plan Process Co nsultants 1.1 Project Summary 3 6.0 Park Program 1.2 Purpose of the Master Plan 3 6.1 Program Considerations 32 ning 1.3 Project Team 4 6.2 Summary Program 32 1.4 Project Steps 5 7.0 Master Plan Alternatives 2.0 Community Participation 7.1 Concept heme 33 2.1 Approach 6 7.2 Concept ‘A’ Alternative 34 2.2 First Public Meeting 6 7.3 Concept ‘B’ Alternative 35 Plan Tennis
2.3 Second Public Meeting 7-8 7.4 Concept ‘C’ Alternative 36 n 2.4 hird Public Meeting 9 2.5 Site Canvassing 10 8.0 Master Plan 8.0 Master Plan 37 3.0 History of Park 8.1 Celebration Zone Recommendations 38-39 3.1 he MacGregor Family 11 8.2 Play Zone Recommendations 40-41 3.2 City of Houston Parks System 11 8.3 Nature Zone Recommendations 42-43 3.3 MacGregor Park Major Improvements 11 8.4 Recreation Zone Recommendations 44 3.4 MacGregor Park Junior Tennis Program 12 8.5 Recreation Zone Recommendations, cont’d 45-46 8.6 Building Program Recommendations 47 4.0 Park Analysis Goode n Engine e rs 4.1 Parks Analysis 13 APPENDIX n 4.2 Land Use 14 A. Site Canvassing Summary 48-49 4.3 Natural Environment 15 B. Meeting No. 1 Exhibits 50-52 4.4 Existing Park Use 16-17 C. Meeting No. 2 Exhibits 53-59 4.4.1 Active Recreation 4.4.2 Special Events 4.5 Circulation and Parking 18-20 4.5.1 Auto Circulation and Parking 4.5.2 Parking RDC Arc RDC hite c ts 4.5.3 Public Transit n 4.5.4 Pedestrian Access, and other Modes of Access 4.6 Infrastructure and Utilities 21-22 4.6.1 Utilities 4.6.2 Storm Water 4.6.3 Existing Storm Water Utilities
5.0 Facilities Analysis MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO
5.1 Homer Ford Tennis Center 23-25 Asso cM2L iate s 5.2 Community Center 26-28 5.3 Aquatics 29-31
Page 2 n n n rent and future of needs its diverse group user and changing community. MacGregor Park master plan has opportunity the to adjust to cur the like today was as aresult of work 60’s inthe performed and 70’s. he ago.tion adecade to park the occurred Much of how park the looks he park is nearly ninety(90) years old and last the signiicant renova 1.2 THENEEDFOR AMASTER PLAN 3 as documented Appendix. inthe 1, 2, and 4. Various constituent smaller meetings were held during stage Stakeholder Committee. A community meeting was held during stages materials were produced by planning the team and by reviewed the he plan’s development was organized into four stages. At eachstage, and were ideas presented to public. the source of information and to provide input as to how and what materials of washe this to purpose Stakeholder utilize the Committee a as both to form the and content of public meetings and community outreach. as possible.nity-based Stakeholder Committee provided guidance as he master plan process was as developed to inclusive be and commu Planner, Justin Bates. and community outreach guidance and was represented by Community Trails, Assistance &Conservation Program provided valuable planning put for master the plan. Additionally National the Park Service’s Rivers, early process inthe to provide community representation in and local Authority, and FoMP. the he stakeholder committee was established ment of master the plan formed by representatives of City, the District, A stakeholder committee was identiied to provide guidance for develop range vision for valuable this community asset. he Friends of MacGregor Park(“FoMP”) saw who for need the along trict”). he planned ten (10) month was fostered planning period by Authority(“he Authority”), and Houston Dis Southeast District(“he Houston(“he City”), he OST/Almeda Corridors Redevelopment ning Consultants. he master plan by inpart was funded City the of assistancethe Architects, Engineers,of and RDC Tennis Gooden Plan of 2015,under leadership the of M2LAssociates Incorporated with he master planning process for MacGregor Park inFebruary began 1.1 PROJECT SUMMARY . MASTER PROCESS PLAN 1.0 ------who havewho had apositive impact on community the and it’s residents. to it’srespectful historic context, it’s and leaders visionaries, and those for community the and it’s surrounding neighborhoods and should be ing recommendations the of plan. this he park is irst and foremost changingever community context have also will an inluence on shap greatly will needs al inluence how future. park inthe the is used he and developments. new with these link Current and future recreation masterthe plan is to strategies identify that allow park the to will grow public and private-sector projects developments. of goal Aprimary he Master Plan for MacGregor Park should respond new to these projects include; thatthose are currently developed and being planned. Afew of these he park future inluenced could use be by recent projects as well as he Master Plan represents; program recommendations. ment of physical site and building improvements andas well as policy dations are intended to provide clear direction for future the develop ciples vision the that for describes park. the he proposed recommen It15 year period. time to create seeks a“framework” of guiding prin comprehensive vision for park’s the and use development over a10to T 1.3 PURPOSE OF THEMASTER PLAN he purpose of Master the he purpose Plan for MacGregor Park is to provide a . Private, density high residential development along OST. 8. 7. 6. Harris Control County Flood Work on Brays Bayou. 5. 4. Intex developed at mixed use and Griggs MLKBoulevard 3. Martin Luther King memorial statue and plaza 2. Houston METRO line and Light Rail station at OST 1. A “framework” that • represents the fundamental goals that the he Community’s “vision” for the park; • Master Plan embodies; Bayou east of MLKBoulevard. City of Houston Tiger Grant hike and bike along trail Brays MLK Boulevard. Houston Parks bridge pedestrian at Board Brays Bayou and of MLKBoulevard. University of Houston development plans for 45acres the east - - - - - the Masterthe Plan and may should encouraged. necessary be be plan’sthe recommendations continue relevant. to be Periodic updates to that plan the pected concepts to reviewed ensure be developed will that ation At needs. each stage Master inthe Plan’s implementation, it is ex continuewill to change around Community’s the park the as will recre and adapt as community the develops. Conditions and circumstances he Master Plan is intended a workingto be document that can grow Recommendations for potential programming and park activi • concepts Design that how describe the “framework” could trans • ties. late into speciic site and building development; and - - - - Page 3
Page 3 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN M2L Asso c iate s n RDC Arc hite c ts n Goode n Engine e rs n Tennis Planning Co nsultants 1.3 PROJECT TEAM (“Stakeholder Committee”) • Judge Zinetta A. Burney, Chair • Walter Davis, Secretary & Treasurer CITY OF HOUSTON • Algenita Scott Davis Segars, Vice-Chair
• Hexter Holiday II, Board Member Co nsultants City Council District D • Franklin D. R. Jones, Board Member • Council Member Dwight Boykins • Brian Smith, Board Member ning Houston Parks and Recreation Department Staf • Jo Turner, Director • heola Petteway, Executive Director • Lisa Johnson, Parks Program Manager • Oletha Miller Jacobs, Executive Assistant/Oice Manager • P. Anderson Stoute, Capital Projects Manager FRIENDS OF MACGREGOR PARK Plan Tennis
NATIONAL PARKS SERVICES n Board of Directors • Joanne Crull, Chair Rivers, Trails, & Conservation Assistance Program • M.K. Dauria, Board Member • Justin Bates, Community Planner • Sheila Jean, Board Member • Dr. Teddy McDavid, Board Member CONSULTANT TEAM: • Raymond hompson Jr., Board Member Lead Consultant • Wilbert Taylor, Board Member • M2L Associates Incorporated Planners and Landscape Architects HOUSTON SOUTHEAST DISTRICT Attn: Michael Mauer, Senior Principal, ASLA Board of Directors 8955 Katy Freeway, Suite 300 Goode n Engine e rs Houston, Texas 77024 • Aland D. Bergeron, Bergeron Management Services n • Sharone Mayberry, Mayberry Homes Tel (713)722-8897 • Hexter Holida, Texas State of Representatives #147 www. M2LAssociates.net • Sadie Rucker, H.I.G. • Jaa St. Julien, St. Julien Communications Group Other Consultants • Jimmy Arnold, Grocers Supply Company • RDC Architects • Cydonii Miles, American Capital, Ltd. Planners and Landscape Architects • Zinetta A. Burney, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 7, Place 2 Attn: Stennis Lenoir, AIA
• Dr. Teddy McDavid, OST Community Partnership 4141 Southwest Fwy #150 Arc RDC hite c ts
• Brian G. Smith, BSCI OST Houston, TX 77027 n • Min. Robert Muhammad, Muhammad Mosque #45 • Robert Combre, MacGregor Area CDC • Gooden Engineers • Janice Sibley-Reid, Hair Gallery Unlimited, Inc. Planners and Landscape Architects • James Donatto, Academy Advertising Specialities and Awards Attn: Stennis Lenoir, AIA 4141 Southwest Fwy #150 Staf Houston, TX 77027 • Hina Musa, Executive Director MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO • Alexandra Lomax, Marketing & Operations Manager • Tennis Planning Consultants Asso cM2L iate s Planners and Landscape Architects OST/ALMEDA CORRIDORS REDEVELOPMENT AU- Attn: Jack Kamrath THORITY 3100 Weslayan, Suite 375 Houston, Texas 77027 Board of Directors Page 4 n n n 1.4 PROJECT STEPS Outreach and Appendix of sections report. this he community park.the he format for Community inthe meeting is the detailed were who als invited to share thoughts, ideas, their and vision for A public meeting was held with community groups and individu park development. available and was identiied as afuture, near-term for need future ment. Acomprehensive topographic for park the survey was not water management, patterns, use park maintenance, and manage buildings, structures, recreational ,site furnishings, utilities, storm tions, including geology, soils, hydrology, vegetation, circulation, Physical information was gathered about park’s the existing condi Bayou, were reviewed. includinghoods, proposed the hike and bike along trail Brays culation within park the and connections to adjacent neighbor futuretheir park vision. Site vehicular, and pedestrian, bicycle cir challenges, environmental constraints, desired improvements, and meetings and/or were interviews conducted to existing discuss site within park. the Potential park groups user were identiied and ation staf park to current review facilities and to activities observe Stakeholderthe Committee and City of Houston Parks and Recre siteings. and Several facility walkthroughs were conducted with project plans, diagrams, sketches, and park improvement draw site assessments were provided by City the along with historic included historic both and more recent information. Facility and chival research as well as site investigative analysis. Data archives he inventory and analysis phase of project the included both Task No. 1-Inventory and Analysis Statue designedbyWilliam Ward Watkins, circa 1938 ar ------two public meetings represented alimited cross of park section us and enlightening, it was understood that participants present at the While datathe during collected public the meeting was informative follow-up questions, and encourage discussion about park priorities. follow-up with community the on program re-occurring themes, ask second public of second he the meeting meeting. was purpose to he program previous data inthe collected task were presented at a drat program. themes andcurring that ideas were development inthe utilized of a not currently available. he program data identiied collected reoc currently ofered and provided at park, the but that those are also was developed. he drat program not on uses only those focused a comprehensive list of potential park and activities improvements observations, site canvassing, and public the surveys, meeting(s), Following comments from Stakeholder the Committee, site/facility Task No. 2-Program Development • and he arts, • Safety, • Parking and circulation, • Landscape, • Site amenities, • Trails, • (basketball, Sports baseball, tennis), • Children’s play, • Facilities(community center, tennis center, pool building), • egories such as; he groups list of possibilities for site the fell into anumber of cat “Senior citizen areas” team” .“Regional park –draws on neighborhoods near &far” . . “Future of needs tennis center” .“Consolidated management within park” the .“Better parking…Circulation within park” the “Connect to bayou” the .“Stages for live music” .“Create zones for residents & visitors” . . “Place for ages all and income levels” . “Attention to maintenance” .“Family .“An friendly” attraction areas”kids .“Multiple facesfor park” the .“More . security” for consideration. Afew of comments big” included “hink . . ”More discussionled groups ofered an expansive list of concepts and ideas Park management. - - - ments, programming, maintenance, and much security more. recreational amenities, landscape, circulation, building improve report proposed details the improvements for park the include site plan recommendations. he proposed master plan and master plan cepts for areas several of park the and give more to focus master the sketches Design base. user and plans were prepared to test con the itspasses many features, inluences, history, location, and diverse represents acombined vision for future the of park the that encom Stakeholder Committee. he Master Plan presented report inthis he master inal plan concept was developed ater by review the Task No. 4-Final Master Plan developed further. ternatives, made comments, and alternative inal to be was selected Masterinal Plan alternative. he Stakeholder Committee al the group inorder to obtain comments their before proceeding with a he consultant team presented alternatives these to Stakeholder the ing insite circulation, location of program items, and site access. and plans for MacGregor Park. hree alternatives emerged, vary alternative concepts that illustrated, indiagram form, program the his drat program as basis for the was used developing of aset Task No. 3-Master Plan Alternatives elements favored being more than others. program was generally scope well-received, with diferent program he discussion about programing oten inspired lively debate, the park meetings,smaller and user an was employed. on-line survey ers. 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Page 5 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN M2L Asso c iate s n RDC Arc hite c ts n Goode n Engine e rs n Tennis Planning Co nsultants 2.0 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION Four (4) groups were formed by the attendees that was moderated by a community member with a design team member on-hand to 2.1 APPROACH oversee the discussions. he overall group convened ater the small MacGregor Park is irst and foremost a community park. It can be group session to share their thoughts to the larger audience. he said that, in both its central location and its character, the park is groups gave valuable suggestions on what the park’s key attractions Co nsultants the heart of the community and an essential component of the com- are and what could make it a better park for the community. (SEE
munity’s sense of identity. So, from the beginning, a fundamental APPENDIX B for Public Meeting Documents) ning principle of this planning process has been a determination to elicit public input and to use it as the underpinning of the plan recom- MEETING NO. 1 WISH LIST • Increased park safety (lighting, patrols) mendations. Using feedback gathered in a series of community • New tennis center(courts/building) workshops, Stakeholder Committee conducted surveys, and formal
• Amphitheater / musician area Plan Tennis public hearings, the planning team has endeavored to shape a plan • Indoor Pool
that adheres as closely as possible to the community’s aspirations for • Community meeting rooms n the park. his chapter summarizes the responses received from the • Restroom open year-round • Upgraded playground survey and the public meetings. (Please refer to the appendix for a • Attention to maintenance of site and buildings more detailed summary of results from the community survey and • Increased access for local residents minutes from the community workshops.)he public involvement • Do not displace residents process consisted of several elements, including focus groups, public • Enhanced green space, landscape, gardens • Biking facilities meetings, workshops, and surveys. • Incorporate into bayou and nature center • Public Meetings • Floating bayou stage • User Groups • Change entrances into park • Site Canvassing • Improved itness center, workout facilities Goode n Engine e rs • Dog park • Polling n • Splash pad • On-line Survey • Food trucks/market spaces • Electrical charging stations COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS • Reduce park use fees for local residents • Fishing pond hree (3) community meetings were held during the planning pro- • More pavilions and gazebos cess to ask for community input on their vision for the park, their • Picnic facilities, tables, BBQ pits, pavilions needs and priorities, and to get reactions to the inal master plan. • Trash and recycling stages • Youth Baseball ield Each public meeting had diferent objectives that mirrored the stages Arc RDC hite c ts • Senior citizen facilities. of the planning process. Much of what was expressed in the commu- • Improved basketball courts n nity meetings have been incorporated into the inal master plan in • Kayak launch physical form or through future programming and/or management • Integrate technology recommendations. • New community center • Bike trails • Overhead walkway across OST 2.2 FIRST PUBLIC MEETING • Indoor basket-ball court • More bike racks
he project opened with a public kick-of meeting held on March PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO • Public art Asso cM2L iate s 30, 2015 at the Business Center at Palm Center in hird Ward to ex- • Improved circulation and parking plain the project goals, process and schedule; to introduce the proj- • Historical exhibits ect team; and to explore the current status of the park and the future • Create zones within the park vision. he greater than 100 Participants were given a great deal of • Community Garden • Place for all ages and income levels latitude to discuss what was on their minds and important to them. Page 6 n n n RU JUSTIN GROUP tici by par of identiied thepark Among aspects themost liked well desirable at park. the potential program elements to determine what was desirable or not of sessions. the he second exercise involved placing green/dots on provided conveniently online for could who not those attend one responses.the he polling questions at used meeting this were also in real and time participate then in adiscussion of outcome the of conducted using polling sotware where attendees could respond of 60participants. he format for meeting was the interactive and date diferent users schedules and obligations with atotal attendance (2) meetings were held on that day at diferent to times accommo provements that might considered be as additions to park. the Two dislikes about park, the and formulate awish list of potential im park’s the identify most valued list assets, community’s the likes and ticipate inan charrette design initial to future discuss improvements, Texans YMCA inhird Ward. he community was invited to par On June 1,2015asecond public meeting was held at Houston the 2.3 SECOND PUBLIC MEETING . Outdoor venue (entertainment, public event space, MLKMemo 7. Safety patrols (lighting, security ) 6. 5. Community Center (itness, community rooms, programming Aquatics or pool indoor (new facility) 4. Landscaping and shade 3. Enjoy /relax /family /picnic time 2. Walk /running /jog 1. 8. Circulation and parking (community connectivity, OST en 15. History of park (historic and/or recent) 14. Site programming (youth, seniors, classes ) 13. facilities (restrooms,Baseball bleachers, ield) Playgrounds 12. Restrooms 11. items were; discussed Lesser 10. Facility and site maintenance Tennis building, facilities (new ) court surfaces 9. pants were(in no speciic order);pants were(in nospeciic classes rial) trance, OST walkway connector, parking distribution issue) (SEE APPENDIX C) ------A summary of polling questions the A summary order): (inno speciic . Sidewalks, trails, bicycle facilities and connectivity to neighbor 9. Most considered Calhoun the main entrance into the park and 8. Public access to outdoor restrooms was noted asadeiciency. 7. Priorities for the park improvements included aNew community 6. he majority of the participants did not frequent the baseball, 5. Safety was noted from public meeting no. 1 and it was further 4. he Martin Luther King Memorial was afavorite among those 3. While many indicated that some of the facilities were adequately 2. Very few participants knew much about the parks history. 1. hoods is important. is hoods did not like the existing park loops. service center, Landscaping, Indoor pool, and Parking/circulation ments are in need of renovation or replacement. noted that the physical buildings/facilities of these program ele playgrounds ,tennis, and pool facilities. Participants, however, safer. felt that added security patrols and lighting would make the park with afurther point that it depended on the time of day. Many highlighted asan area of concern in public meeting no. 2,but lowed by the jogging trails, playgrounds, and swimming pool asked about the most desirable feature of the park, closely fol maintained. maintained astrong majority felt like the park could be better .Other………………... J. Swimming………….. I. Fitnessroom……….. H. Disc golf……………. G. Tennis………………. F. Baseball…………..... E. Basketball………….. D. Bicycle……………... C. Walk/jog/run……….. B. Picnic/lunch……...... A. Example Power Pointpollingquestion/response 4. What do you usually do at the park? (pick uptotwo) 24% 33% 18% 9% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6% - - - Page 7
Page 7 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN M2L Asso c iate s n RDC Arc hite c ts n Goode n Engine e rs n Tennis Planning Co nsultants INTERACTIVE SESSION: 5. Game Play An additional exercise was conducted ater the formal polling pre- 6. Non-traditional sentation. Participants were given 10 RED dots, ad 10 GREEN dots to position as they wanted to emphasize those park feature elements F. FITNESS / RECREATION that were the most important to the future of the park. (SEE AP- 1. Kayak Co nsultants PENDIX C) 2. Athletic ields 3. Fitness stations ning Listing of the Boards and Subcategories Presented 4. Fitness center A. GARDEN / FOOD 5. Basket-ball 1. Community garden 6. Tennis 2. Farmers market G. OUTDOOR EVENTS 3. Refreshment stand Plan Tennis
4. Picnic facilities 1. Amphitheater 5. Concession 2. Park pavilions n 6. Food truck 3. Public art 4. Outdoor Classroom B. EDUCATION 5. Outdoor movies 1. Internet access 6. Event lawn 2. Adult education 3. Seniors programs 4. Childrens programs Program items with strong interest based on Second Ex- 5. Environmental education ercise (he Dots)
6. Park history 1. Picnic facilities Goode n Engine e rs
2. Technology, i.e. internet access n C. THE ARTS 3. Seniors programs 1. Public art 4. Childrens programming 2. Art exhibition area 3. Artist market 5. Public art 4. Performance stage 6. Amphitheater, Outdoor Performance stage(s), event lawn 5. Arts programming 7. Outdoor classrooms and movie spaces 6. Sensory art 8. Splash pad and Natatorium (indoor pool) RDC Arc RDC hite c ts 9. Board games D. AQUATICS n 1. Splash pad 10. Athletic Field improvements 2. Shading 11. Fitness trail/stations 3. Zero-entry 12. Tennis center/courts 4. Slides 13. Kayak launch 5. Natatorium 6. Locker Rooms Items that were consistently disliked were: MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO
1. Community garden Asso cM2L iate s E. PLAY 2. Concessions/food truck 1. Sensory play 2. Climbing 3. Climbing play structures 3. Imaginative Play 4. Kayak launch 4. Board games Page 8 n n n was invited preliminary the to review master plan and make addi Palmthe Center Business Center inhird Ward. he community County Justice of Peace, the Judge Burney’s Zinetta at Courtroom, On November 16, 2015athird public meeting was held at Harris the 2.4 THIRDPUBLIC MEETING no speciic order):no speciic of issuesA summary that were brought forward meeting inthe (in proposed recommendations. ofhe meeting the was purpose to present drat the master plan and by Michael Mauer of M2LAssociates. format for meeting was the aformal Power Point presentation made City Members Council and Boykins David Dwight Robinson. he A total of 60participants attended meeting including the Houston tional comments and suggestions prior to submitting Plan. inal the . he residents along Calhoun and neighboring communities need 5. Final decisions for future park improvements should include each 4. Speciic concerns were noted about creating apublic access to the 3. . Additional concerns centered on making sure that future reine 2. Anumber of participants were concerned about project funding 1. in increased. to be considered asthe park developed is and potential park use group. user and group stakeholder level of traic along the corridor. park from Old Spanish Trail speciically asit related to the high ter plan. and the length of time needed to fund various aspects of the mas groups and organizations that utilize the park. ments in the master plan be inclusive of the needs speciic user - - - Page 9
Page 9 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN M2L Asso c iate s n RDC Arc hite c ts n Goode n Engine e rs n Tennis Planning Co nsultants 2.5 - SITE CANVASSING: MACGREGOR PARK INTERCEPT SURVEY May 2015 To compliment the community meetings and online survey, the Stake- 1. How often do you visit MacGregor Park? 5. What do you like about MacGregor Park? holder group led by the FoMP conducted two (2) site canvassing events a. At least once a week ______over two diferent weekends during park hours to explore the park and to b. Once every couple of weeks Co nsultants ______c. About once a month ask visitors their views on the current and future state of the park. Addi- d. A few times a year ______tionally the survey was distributed at several community events through- e. Less than a few times a year ______ning out the hird Ward Area. (SEE APPENDIX A ). A total of 129 surveys 2. How did you get to the park today? were completed during this two (2) month efort. a. Car 6. What improvements would you like to see made in b. Bike MacGregor Park? What does this park need or what is c. Walking lacking? 1. How often do you visit the Park? 2. How did you get to the Park? 3. How long are you staying? d. Bus or light rail ______e. Other: Plan Tennis ______35.7% 35.7% ______77.5% n 25.6% 3. How long are you planning to stay in the park today? ______20.9% 20.9% a. Less than 15 minutes 17.8% 17.1% b. 15‐30 minutes 14.0% c. 31 minutes – 1 hour 7. Which of the following three potential improvements 7.0% 5.4% 7.0% d. 1‐3 hours do you think would do the most to improve Houston 3.9% 3.1% 3.1% 5.4% ONCE A WEEK ONCE EVERY ABOUT ONCE A A FEW TIMES A FEW TIMES A LESS THAN 15 15-31 MINUTES 31 MINUTES TO 1 1 - 3 HOURS MORE THAN 3 e. More than 3 hours parks in general? (ROTATETWO WEEKSanswer choicesMONTH for eachYEAR YEAR CAR BICYCLE WALK BUS LIGHT RAIL OTHER MINUTES HOUR HOURS survey taker). 4. What do you usually do at this park? Check all that a. Maintenance/repair existing facilities at parks apply. b. Develop new facilities at parks LEISURE c. General Park Security Socialize d. Create new biking and walking connections Goode n Engine e rs Family time between 4a.neighborhoods What do youand parksdo at (if the C: Park? 4b. What do you do at the Park? 5. What do you like about the park? Picnic walking, biking, or both?)(Leisure) (Recreation) (top 6 charted) n Playground e. Other:______Sit 28.7% ______20.3% 38.8% 20.2% FITNESS 15.6% 14.0% 13.5% 13.3% Walk/jog/run 9.6% 10.9% 8. What other comments or suggestions do you have 9.0% 7.8% 26.7% 6.3% Bicycle 3.4% 3.4% about MacGregor Park? 1.7% Basketball 19.4% ______15.2% Baseball ______ Tennis Disc golf SOCIALIZE FAMILY TIME PICNIC PLAYGROUND 9. What is your zip code? Fitness room RDC Arc RDC hite c ts
______ Swimming Park‐sponsored programs (youth/adult sports n leagues, community classes…) 10. Would you like to stay informed about MacGregor OTHER Park Master Plan meetings or events in the park? Yes No ______6. What improvements should be 7. Which of the following would a. Name ______8. Other Comments and/or Suggestions: ______made? (Top 6 charted) most improve the park? • Variety of choices • Leisure space Surveyor: ______Date:______b. Email ______14.4% 32.9% • STEM activities • Place to ish c. Phone ______28.6% 7.2% 7.2% 23.6% • Zip line • Park patrols 9.6% 9.6% 9.6% DEMOGRAPHICS 15.0% 6.4% • Cultural festivals
• Baby strollers PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO 1. Sex: Male Female • Attract diversity • More events Asso cM2L iate s 2. Race: Black Hispanic/Latino White Asian Other Mixed Unsure • Youth center • Place for pets • Community Feel 3. Age: 18‐29 30‐39 40‐49 50‐59 60‐69 70‐79 80+ • Make it pretty 4. Observations (Who are they with?): ______Page 10 n n n Elizabeth ‘Peggy’ MacGregorMemorial Plaque Park signdesignedbyarchitect William Ward Watkin Memorial signwalltoHenryF. MacGregor 3.0 PARK HISTORY ways. and MacGregor Park to create and north the South MacGregor Park He Houstonian, married “Peggy” Elizabeth Stevens in1885.Ater Mr. pany, ultimately himinto led real residential real estate development. nel and business ventures such as Galveston the City Com Railroad 1873 through Galveston, Texas. Early on jobs Houston the Ship Chan Hampshire, and an Irish immigrant. arrived Henry inHouston in F.ry MacGregor. MacGregor (1855–1923)was anative of Derry, New the parkthe to 409-1/2acres. Kessler unfortunately in1923and died the of Houston to purchase an additional 122-1/2acres increased which today.as they Excitement about master the plan encouraged City the statuethe of Sam Houston, relecting pond, and McGovern lake much in 1916that depicts Grand, the entrance, axial traic the circle with architect,scape George Kessler master plan developed apartial who mann Park. Maxcey’s work handed was soon of to renowned land City engineer John WMaxcey developed apreliminary plan for Her transferthe of land the upon Mr. Hermann’s of death October 1914, H. Hermann was planning on todeeding City the of Houston. Ater roughly location inthe of 284acres that Houston businessman George It just happened so that location the of Comey’s grand park coincided cated along Brays Bayou at Newly the University opened Rice campus. developed inwhat he “inner” the termed park system was which lo velopment” In his recommended report, Comey alarge urban park be Houston in1913report entitled, “Houston, Tentative Plans for Its De MacGregor Park to was City agit the of Houston by estate the of 3.1 THEMACGREGOR FAMILY Arthur produced Coleman Comey irst the planning document OF HOUSTON3.2 CITY PARKS SYSTEM Henry F. MacGregor Bayou Hermann between Park property on sidesof both Brays donated $150,000 to help acquire husband. In addition estate the Houston as amemorial to her of Hermann Park, to city the of on Brays Bayou, east afew miles nated 108acres land of wooded MacGregor1926 the estate do to manage his estate. In April of wife and two relatives continued MacGregor’s death in1923,his about about Hen ------h 3.3 MACGREGOR PARK MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS Comey’s of goal parks spaces connected by bayou greenways. for MacGregor Park, along Bray’s Bayou, helped to move City the toward parks and open spacemaster plan. he MacGregor estate’s donation of land on eforts the of Hermann Park, but would produce they also City’s the irst architectural of irm Hare and Hare. Not only would Hare and Hare take master planning eforts were given to Kansas the City, Missouri landscape University of Houston. ultimately retained ownership of 47acres the and subsequently it sold to the MLK boulevard and west of Highway the Spur 5.he MacGregor family lawsuit on disposition the of 47acres on east sideof the Park the across City of Houston involved became ina In MacGregor 2001,the family and the rough white granite. hand, relief inbas bronze mounted on young woman with an outstretched statue depicts Mrs. MacGregor as a ‘Peggy’beth MacGregor. he Peggy inadditionkin to statue the of Eliza Houston architect William Ward Wat to MacGregor, Henry rial by designed he Park includes also astone memo program Standards additional $600,000inimprovements of in2009 as part Houston’s Parks To through a$1million dollar Texas Parks and Wildlife Division Grant, and an of current the team. major design Other improvements in2005 occurred clubhouse. is he now Tennis irm called Planning Consultants and is part Elizabeth ‘Peggy’ MacGregor e park has changed over years the to include acommunity center build eight tennis (8)new courts and anew ofirm MacKie &Kamrath designed at park. the In architecture 1961, the ‘Peggy’abeth MacGregor resides which of 1933-1936including astatue of Eliz designs of facilities during the period Ward Watkin was involved early inthe pavilion. Popular architect, William picnic areas, and an outdoor basketball course, hike and 1.25-mile bike trail, room, meeting room, 18-hole golf disc ield,sports swimming weight pool, ing, playground, tennis center, lighted - - - Peggy’s Statue - - Page 11
Page 11 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN M2L Asso c iate s n RDC Arc hite c ts n Goode n Engine e rs n Tennis Planning Co nsultants 3.4 MACGREGOR PARK JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM John Wilkerson built upon the legacy of MacGregor family and the
park through his founding of the MacGregor Park Junior Tennis Pro- Co nsultants gram. In addition to his successful training regimen was his strong
belief that he could make a diference in young peoples lives through ning tennis. His tennis program was all about developing good people, good citizens and high quality tennis was only the by product. From his modest tennis upbringing, Wilkerson sought to expose the black Tennis Plan Tennis
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MacGregor Park Junior Tennis League Goode n Engine e rs
n Zina Garrison, John Wilkerson, Lori McNeil children who lived near the Park to tennis so he started a free chil- dren’s tennis program. Zina Garrison was one of his irst students at age 11. One of his other pupils was Lori McNeil, both of which would go on to be successful professional, tennis players. In 1993, Zina car- Lori McNeil in action ried on the legacy of John Wilkerson by establishing the Zina Gar- rison Tennis Academy in Houston with John Wilkerson serves as RDC Arc RDC hite c ts the Director of Tennis, and Lori McNeil is a member of the Board of n History Footnotes: Directors. MacGregor Park holds the Academy’s annual events.two public meetings represented a limited cross section of park users. • “MacGregor Park, A Gift to Houston”, Houston History Volume 11, (https://houstonhistorymagazine.org/2014/07/ macgregor-park-a-gift-to-houston/), July 29, 2014 by au- A group of program alumni, now successful adults, have formed a thors John Fairchild, Debbie Harwell, and Steph McDougal. non-proit organization to support today’s junior players, continuing • “An Historic Context Narrative”, prepared for the University of to give back to their community, just as Henry and Eliza beth Mac- MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO
Houston Our Town Initiative by Step McDougal, May 2012(com- Gregor did through their git of the Park so many years ago Asso cM2L iate s missioned by Dr. Carrol Parrott Blue, principal investigator for the University of Houston as part of an National Endowment for the Arts funded project, “Our Town Southeast Houston”.)
• Cite, Spring 1983, “Big Park, Little Plans: A history of Hermann Park” Stephen Fox. Zina Garrison in action Page 12 n n n 4.0 PARK ANALYSIS is to 2-1/2 miles northwest the which covers 10-acres. Emancipation est park that reaches a community level is Emancipation Park which of classiication this surroundingin the community. he next clos Brays Bayou. It is designated as acommunity park and is only the park cluding 17.79 acres to east the of Martin Luther King Boulevard along ly of part planning no. sector 15.he park has atotal of 82.79acres in MacGregor Park is City in the of Houston Parks System and is 4.1 PARKS ANALYSIS 21
FANNIN ST
BISSONNET ST 15 20
C SOUTHMORE BLVD SOUTHMORE HWY 288
HWY 288 23 BLODGETT ST BLODGETT 19
current- 26 ALABAMA ST ALABAMA 25 14 16 18
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OLD SPANISH TRAIL 24 that attract users from as far south as far away City, as League Katy, and numerous tennis and leagues tournaments throughout year the radius there are active men’s adult ield that leagues baseball the use While3 miles. majority the of users come the from within a5mile and Parks Association’s area for acommunity service park is 1/2to facilities Homer inthe Ford Tennis Center. he National Recreation of recreational including uses one of areas the largest public tennis ield, andball swimming MacGregor pool, Park has abroader range Park is similar inthat it has acommunity center, and lighted base TEXAS SOUTHERN A 12 UNIVERSITY 17
13 SCOTT ST ELGIN ST ELGIN
SCOTT ST IH 45 IH
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CALHOUN RD
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD PARK MACGREGOR
IH 610 B GRIGGS RD GRIGGS SPUR 5 4 11 10 3 5
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6 TELEPHONE RD TELEPHONE
amenities. in sizefrom 1-12acres, but have less recreational and building areborhood considered “neighborhood” parks range which and Fort County. Bend he majority of parks within neigh the IH 45 IH 2
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R R 3-MILE RADIUS 3-MILE 1 OUTDOOR VENUE PARKS INVENTORY D C B 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 A 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DISCOVERY GREEN MILLER OUTDOOR THEATREMILLER EMANCIPATION PARK MACGREGOR PARK (FUTURE) ELIZABETH GLOVERPARK BALDWIN PARK PEGGY PARK EMANCIPATION PARK OUR PARK HERMANN PARK FLEMING PARK RIVERSIDE PARK BENNETT MILLSPARK PARKWOOD PARK SOUTHLAND PARK SCHWEPPE PARK YELLOWSTONE PARK SCALES PARK BEECH-WHITE PARK PARK ATSOUTHCREST PARK PALM CENTER GOLFVIEW PARK CULLINAN PARK BROOKLINE PARK FONDE PARK GRAGG PARK COMPLEX DIEZ PARK SPURLOCK PARK EASTWOOD PARK MASON PARK - Page 13
Page 13 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN M2L Asso c iate s n RDC Arc hite c ts n Goode n Engine e rs n Tennis Planning Co nsultants 5.0 4.2 LAND USE. Today, a mix of residential, commercial and institutional land east is a mix of industrial, residential, and commercial property. Im- bridge across Brays Bayou to the east of MLK Boulevard. use encircle the park. he Park is immediately bordered by mediately south and west are well established residential neighbor- he advent of Houston METRO’s light rail along MLK and the train Brays Bayou on the north, Martin Luther King Boulevard, a tran- hoods composed primarily of single-family residential properties. station at Old Spanish Trail is likely to increase non-automobile use Co nsultants sit corridor on the east, Old Spanish Trail, a major thoroughfare Obstructions to circulation into the park is Brays Bayou to the north to the park. he land just to the east of the Park is now owned by the and highly traicked commercial corridor on the south and Cal- and Old Spanish Trail and MLK Boulevard to the south and east. University of Houston and is currently being studied for future uses houn, a major thoroughfare on the west. Texas Spur 5 and IH 45 While there is currently no hike and bike trails along Brays Bayou, such as student housing, parking, and/or educational facilities. Oth- ning are freeways to the east and northeast and IH 610 is to the south. the Harris County Flood Control District, Houston Parks Board, and er residential development projects are being planned along OST he land use to the north beyond Brays Bayou is primarily insti- the City of Houston have three separate projects underway which which could further increase park use. A large multi-use project is tutional with the University of Houston as well as property they will connect MacGregor Park to other surrounding neighborhoods currently under construction at the intersection of MLK and Griggs own across MLK to the east of the park. Additionally, to the
through the use of hike and bike trails, linear parks, and a pedestrian Road to the south. Plan Tennis
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Page 14 n n n Many ofthemature PineTrees were removed MacGregor Park-Pre Drought Arbor DayReplanting atthePark 5 4.3 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 4.3.1 heHouston Drought of 2011-2012 will take many take will years to get to pre-drought conditions, but plant the to nametrict, afew, nearly 2000trees have replanted been on-site. It automated irrigation systems to help mitigate future drought impacts. over trees installed ed last the three (3)years have with installed been ings are irst agood step to restoring site. the Many of plant newly the Trees for Houston, City the of Houston, and Houston the Southeast to generosityDue the of groups, neighborhood and agencies such as and had removedto be permanently altering feel the of park. the drought of 2011and 2012many of large the mature trees died largelybeen inaccessible. Unfortunately during summer the Brays Bayou north is the aprominent edge to park, the but is Pine trees. heir are vegetated or no wild semi-wild areas park. inthe and is mostly non-irrigated. he predominant are tree and type Oaks Most urban community parks, most of park the is manicured, grassed, ational opportunities. Aquiet retreat from urban the city. Like known for it’s large areas, majestic pine trees and recre varied MacGregor Park valued by is highly community the as open space MacGregor Park-Before Drought 2002 Dis - - - - along bayou the to integrate park the into regional the environment. forsecurity site. the Native and grasses wildlowers planted can be to maintain property sight lines and ability the to provide adequate of plantingstypes should carefully be thought out and located so areasural around park the along and bayou. the speciically hese forts. he community has expressed an interest ingarden and/or nat andderstory native plant materials to “complete” replanting the ef at park the should on focus diversity and alimited amount of un resourcesthe to that thrive need and they lourish. Future plantings maintenance program to ensure is necessary that trees have new the planting near inthe is future. not necessary Development of atree With extensive the tree replantings at park, the large tree re scale 4.3.2 Recommendations MacGregor Park- After Drought 2015 - - - - Page 15
Page 15 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN M2L Asso c iate s n RDC Arc hite c ts n Goode n Engine e rs n Tennis Planning Co nsultants 5 4.4 ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK October annually. he ield is one of a few baseball ields that the City of Houston maintains at a competition level. With that in mind, the 4.4.1 Active Recreational Activities City of Houston only allows use of the ield by permit(even for TSU) Many activities take place in the park, varying with the season, day of and use by the general public is not allowed as the gates are locked and Co nsultants the week, and time of day. Most active recreation activities are provided only opened by HPARD personnel.
for at speciic locations within the park, such as the Homer Ford Ten- ning MEN’S ADULT BASEBALL LEAGUES nis Center, the outdoor pool, or at the community center. During the winter months, activities in the park are limited to a few recreational • Texas Southern University Baseball activities. • Coastal Baseball he park reasonably accommodates the variety of activities within the • Liga Obrera Tennis Plan Tennis park, but there are noted conlicts during large events at either the ten- he swimming pool is operational from May to September as is typical nis center or the baseball ield that does impact the use of other spaces of all HPARD pools. he MacGregor Park Pool has one of the high- n within the park. Certain areas of the park are used more intensely than est usage levels of any pool in the HPARD pool system. he pool is others. Some areas are strictly passive, while others luctuate from pas- conigured in a 25 yard competition arrangement despite it’s irregular sive to active depending on the type of events and time of year. shape. No competition events are known to be held at the pool. he here are a number of adult men’s baseball leagues that utilize the base- pool building and pool have notable deiciencies which are identiied ball ield during most evenings during the summer and fall leagues. in the facilities analysis section of this report. Additional, the ield is home to the Texas Southern Men’s University baseball team (“TSU”) who use the ield extensively during the college HOMER FORD TENNIS CENTER. baseball season from January to May and then again from September to he Homer Ford Tennis Center(“HFTC”) has an active youth/adult Goode n Engine e rs tennis league, and a devoted list of avid tennis players. he facility
holds numerous adult/youth tennis tournaments throughout the year n ACTIVE RECREATION ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK and is part of the Houston Tennis Association circuit of events that • Jogging • Foot-ball are held at HFTC, the Lee LeClear Tennis Center, and Memorial Park • Biking • Base-ball Tennis Center. Several high school tournaments are also held at the • Fitness • Football HFTC yearly. • Weight training • Softball 2015 Adult/Youth Tennis Tournaments • Basket-ball • Disc Golf January 17 – 20 HTA Houston Super Champ Level 3
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• Tennis February 7 – 8 Houston Tennis Association ZAT #1 • Soccer • Playground n • Children’s parties April 3 – 6 HTA Houston Open Adult Major Zone April 11 – 12 Tennis Express/King Daddy Sports CMZ April 25 Special Olympics Regional Tennis Tournament PASSIVE RECREATION ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK May 16 – 18 HTA Houston Super Champ Level 4 SCMZ 16-18 • Sitting • Walking May 22 – 24 KTSU Tennis Classic • Sunbathing • Playing June 26 – 28 Al Edwards Juneteenth Tennis Classic • Reading • People-watching July 11 – 12 HTA Championship Major Zone MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO • Viewing • Learning September 5 – 6 HTA NJTL ZAT Asso cM2L iate s • Picnicking • Relaxing October 1 – 4 Houston Fall Festival Super Senior Major Zone October 2 – 5 Houston Fall Festival Senior Major Zone & Adult Open October 24 – 25 Houston Junior Fall Festival Page 16 n n n pi Martin Luther King Candlelight Vigil Liver Life Walk National Moment of Silence Sickel Walk Cell Wellness Festival April April Annual Easter Event Fest Annual Liver Walk April April Community Health Festival &Health Fair April February April January Events ofA few theReoccurring at thePark mended, and ultimately implemented ing that master the plan recommendations are developed, being recom on existing the facilities and available parking. It is with understand this increase demandswill and pressure on park the and increasing demands As Park the develops and more venue spaces are provided, events special recreation and/or outdoor classroom use. team is not aware of schools the visiting park the on aregular basis for spite nearby the Peck and School KIPP Elementary Academy design the eventscases, are entertainment, cultural, and educationally De based. Contribute ina major way of to sense the community identity. In some they Collectively, events these are of great signiicance to community, the as Statuerial and of has expanded types events the that at occur Park. the weatherthe is not as hot. he advent of Martin the Luther King Memo year,the but with more and fall inthe spring frequency months when family picnics, and birthday events hese parties. place take throughout family reunions, Corporate events, informal gatherings, birthday parties, below. Numerous other events at occur parks the ive (5)pavilions from that have happened at Park the over past the year are listed chart inthe coordinates within park. activities the events Afew of reoccurring the hrough events its special coordinator, Houston the Parks Department, Events4.4.2 Special - - - - Page 17
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5 4.5 CIRCULATION AND PARKING
4.5.1 Automobile Circulation and Park Access CIRCULATION Based upon user surveys and park observations the majority of visitors arrive at the Park by car. here are several vehicular access points to the Park; Co nsultants 1. One is along MLK Boulevard to the east with a signalized intersection. 2. Calhoun to the west has four (4) curb cuts. 3. here is an inner loop that encircles the swimming pool. ning 4. An Outer loop connects the interior of the Park and connects to MLK to the Brays Bayou east. 5. here are no Park access points along Old Spanish Trail.
Martin Luther King Jr Blvd here is no perimeter, on-street parking although parking along Calhoun has been Plan Tennis
observed during heavy park use. here is a separated parking access loop around n the aquatics facility that has parking that serves both the aquatics facility and the Homer Ford Tennis Center. his inner loop is ineicient and potentially confus- ing to park users and has been the subject of numerous, negative comments during the public input phase. he outer loop has another entrance which is one way onto Calhoun street, but many users have been observed using this as an entrance. he one-way Calhoun exit was designed to prohibit ‘cruising’ at the park and necessary traic low that has previously impacted the surrounding communities. he MLK Calhoun Rd. Boulevard entrance is the only signalized access point into the Park. he timing of
the signals are coordinated with the light rail line along MLK and has long intervals Goode n Engine e rs
between let hand turn lane access from the south. n
Parking As a very heavily used Spaces Existing park, MacGregor Park Occupancy Programs QTY Unit Required Estimate Playground, outdoor courts, would beneit from addi- Park walking trails, disc golf, memorial 82.79 ac 13 208 tional access points. Cur- Communinty Center Fitness Center, Office Space, 10,677 sf 53 47 rently patrons access the Existing Pool & Pool House Pool, locker room 2 Employees 18 69 Picnic Shelters Picnic Table 16 Tables 16 53 park from entrances on Baseball Field, bleachers Sports Complex (Ball Field) 4,170 sf 104 63 Calhoun Road and Mar- Arc RDC hite c ts Tennis Court Tennis Courts, Pro Shop 16 Court 48 49 tin Luther King, Jr. Bou- n Total No. Spaces 252 489 levard (MLK). Residents Old Spanish Trail of the neighborhood west Legend of MacGregor Park have complained of traic congestion related to park events.
Existing Pa rking Area s One possible solution is to move the main entrances to the park onto Old Span- ish Trail (OST). his could be accomplished by a two median cuts (western and Existing Traffi c Flow
eastern, see Master Plan exhibit) on OST which allow eastbound traic on OST PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO
Ve hic ular Ac c e ss Po ints Asso cM2L iate s to turn let into the park. To provide for a safe let turn movement a signal at the Signa lize d Inte rse c tio n eastern median cut could be constructed. A traic signal warrant study must be
0 40 80 160 performed prior to determine whether or not a signal can be constructed in this location. Scale 1”=80’ N
Page 18 n n n MASS TRANSIT ership levels by Route; he following are approximate averages for 2015based on METRO published rid weekday, and weekend boardings. Trail. Route 25-Richmond is consistently top inthe for 10citywide average 25 and 29connect to OST the Transit Center to west the along Old Spanish METRO’s line Purple stops at corner the of MLKand Old Spanish Trail. Routes routesSeveral access park the from east and the west. he MLKstation of here are options several to get to Park the METRO’s via bus and light 4.5.3 Public Transit events. and times afected special during peak high at key the venues have users will access easier and other less be park users will inconvenient for of users types at certain Providing times. certain more parking It is clear, however, that distribution the of parking makes access to the largeport events should considered park users. be to serve best and onto surrounding the grass Concentrated surfaces. parking areas to sup events at tennis the center ield, and parking spills baseball out onto Calhoun and not and times, at use venues. during speciic the peak special high During parking for park, the parking the is spread out along interior the loops roads is nearly as many twice as spaces required. While there appears suicient to be of Houston parking requirements for recreational amenities reveals that there Parking is provided along interior the loop road system. of Areview City the 4.5.2 Parking may cause also inconvenience to patrons restthe of park. the his could relieve congestion inother of parts park the but employedcould be to prevent traic the from OST the entrance from accessing main circulation through park. the An access control sure, mea like a gate, park. Traic from OST the entrances roadway connected could via be to the for tennis ield; the two courts extremely or baseball heavily areas used of the he master plan layout suggests that traic from OST would likely be 4. 3. 2. 1. 600, Saturday -160, Sunday 160 Light Rail/Purple(at MLKStation Only), average weekday boardings - - 3000,Sunday 2000 Route average 80-MLK/Lockwood, weekday boardings -4000,Saturday - 2500,Sunday 1600 Route 29-Cullen/Hirsch, average weekday boardings -4500,Saturday 4500, Sunday 3200 Route 25 - Richmond, average weekday boardings - 8000, Saturday - al lines. rail destined destined park park - - Page 19
Page 19 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN M2L Asso c iate s n RDC Arc hite c ts n Goode n Engine e rs n Tennis Planning Co nsultants 4.5.4 Pedestrian Access, and Other Modes of Access he park will be readily accessible by foot, bicycle, canoe/kayak, and MOBILITY other alternative modes of transportation using existing and proposed Co nsultants recreational trail systems. he parks existing pathways are also heavily
used by recreational users, but are of diferent surfaces and the trail sys- ning tems is not contiguous around the perimeter of the park. here are three (3) mobility projects currently in design and/or construc- tion which will help connect MacGregor Park to other community trails , parks, and open spaces. Tennis Plan Tennis
1. Houston Parks Board Pedestrian Bridge - Located on the east side of the MLK/Brays Bayou Bridge n 2. City of Houston Tiger Grant Trail - Will run along the north side of Brays Bayou connecting to the HPB bridge and extended east- ward. 3. Harris County Flood Control Brays Project - As part of the chan- nel widening and other lood control improvements, the Park side of the channel will be ‘laid’ back to a gentler slope and new Proposed trails will be built connecting to an existing trail system to the
Kayak Launch west towards Hermann Park. Goode n Engine e rs
Additionally a local group has been in contact with the HCFCD about n designing a canoe/kayak launch along the Bayou edge which will further add to recreational opportunities at the Park. RDC Arc RDC hite c ts
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Page 20 n n n INFRASTRUCTURE SanitarySewer Water StormSewer UTILITY LEGEND Line oa 1.4A 18.02AC 2.5AC 10.24AC impervious cover =8* .55=4.4AC/FT which rounded is to 5AC/FT. Detention required by HCFCD Guidelines: .55 AC/FT per AC of increased Increase in impervious cover: 7.78 AC which 1.82AC rounded is of to 8AC. 2.52 AC 2 AC .3AC 11AC DetentionRequired Total Area Proposed (Acres) Area (Acres) Exist. Structures 2.52AC Sidewalk 5.6AC Circulation/Parking Tennis Courts UseLand (Trails –Considered Semi-Pervious –Ignored in this analysis) Cover Impervious Existing/Proposed 4.6.2. Storm Water construct additional the utilities. mayfrastructure required. be he site appears to have ample room to equipment buildings, new inthe power additional installed in electric of part to future be expected can be construction. on Depending the requirewill additional utilities. Additional water lines and lines sanitary Future site and building improvements planned for MacGregor Park tend into park the to allow for cameras. security RO about to allowing utilize six(6)strands District the of cable to ex isSoutheast indiscussion District with City the of Houston and MET Houston METRO’s light rail line along MLKBoulevard. he Houston ofa part future eforts. design optic Fiber cable of as part was installed is not available survey A full of other site utility features and should be approximately 2,000trees that were planted last inthe ive years. irrigation lines associated with park’s the irrigation system that services ity along lines run Street Calhoun to west. the here anetwork is also of lines extending sewer sanitary from Old Spanish Trail. main Other util structure that through passes park the consisting of storm water and accompanyingthe diagram. here are City of Houston existing infra A composite map of existing site storm, sanitary, and water is shown in of planning the efort using City the of Houston GIMSMapping system. Existing and infrastructure utilities park inthe were researched as 4.6.1. Utilities 4.6 INFRASTRUCTURE ANDUTILITIES part part - - - - - Page 21
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he developed area of MacGregor Park is located in Drainage Areas Co nsultants D0051 and D0052. he majority of the park is in D0051 has not been analyzed through the City of Houston’s Comprehensive Drainage Plan for capacity for the 2-year storm event. D0052 has been analyzed and ning has adequate capacity for the 2-year storm.
he park is bordered by a 36” MRC(“monolithic reinforced concrete Tennis Plan Tennis pipe) pipe on the west and east along Calhoun and Martin Luther King,
Jr. Boulevard respectively. A 54” MRC pipe passes through the park n from south to north. here are existing inlets and PVC pipe which even- tually connect to the existing 54” MRC pipe.
Discussion of Handling Storm water In order to provide zero impact to the outfall channel (Brays Bayou) a signiicant amount of storm water must be detained and discharged in a controlled manner. here are several diferent methods which, in com-
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Page 22 n n n 5.0 FACILITIES ANALYSIS recommended. deiciencies. Itthese life its has and exceeded useful replacement is to diicult renovatebe with an addition that could address and solve facility inadequate. to be In its current location building the would ferred maintenance items and deiciencies that functional cause the he existing MacGregor Park Tennis Center building has many de 5.1.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS -Building velopment tennis programs ater on school adaily basis. occupied at non-prime In times. addition, there are daily youth de occupied at prime and times on weekends and approximately 25% approximately 2tournaments amonth and is approximately 75% he HFTC Manager, Roger White, stated that facility the handles locked’ and cannot increased innumber be due to site limitations. bleachers, fencing, and lighting. he sixteen tennis courts are ‘land are generally condition inpoor including courts, site the furniture, he existing sixteen (16) courts are properly sloped to shed water but assistant. tennis programs. It is managed tennis by time manager afull and active tennis centervery by utilized age all groups including youth tion program and is not formally of part HFTC. the he HFTC is a education program and life that skills is aHouston Tennis Associa pany. Adjacent to tennis the pro shop is that atrailer contains ayouth mix asphalt tennis court system manufactured by Chevron the Com courts and pro shop, locker rooms and rest rooms. Laykold is acold- Houston in 1970 and consists of sixteen (16) lighted Laykold tennis he Homer Ford Tennis Center (“HFTC”) was built by City the of 5.1.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS -Site 5.1 HOMER FORD TENNISCENTER TENNIS - - - - - facility. as parking the is spread out and not organized to close the analysis. Parking an is issue also during tournament times ofscope master the plan didnot allow for facilities adetailed not conducted facility analysis adetailed inrecent years. he adult programs. he City of Houston Parks department has staging areas inside/outside of building the for youth and building, there to was provide aneed additional rooms and nament/meeting rooms. In discussing with staf about the of pro shop, reservation desk, locker rooms/restrooms, tour It is insuicient insizeto accommodate tennis basic needs - M 0 etbl 6 S R.12 Mn 135NSF 19NSF Men 2,374GSF RM.112 1,968NSF 112 NSF Janitor 68NSF 130NSF RM.110 FrontDesk365NSF Storage 55NSF Gross Squarefootage 400NSFRM. RM.108 RM.109 Women Usable FloorSpace 148NSF RM.111 Vestibule 136NSF 16NSF RM. 105 Lobby Mechanical Women’s Lockers184NSF RM.106 RM.107 RM. 104 Shower 127NSF 73NSF RM. 103 Storage Men’s Lockers RM. 103A Men RM. 102 101 Shower RM. 100 EXISTING BUILDINGPROGRAM CLASSROOM PRACTICE PARKING BUILDING 16 COURTS Existing Aerial
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5.1.3 EXISTING PHOTOGRAPHS Page 24 n n n E D Existing Aerial F C B PUBLIC TENNIS FACILIPUBLIC TENNIS LEGEND G D C E B A F MACGREGOR PARK PRIVATE TENNIS FACILITY FACILIPUBLIC TENNIS FACILIPUBLIC TENNIS LEE L FORD TENNIS HOMER ALIEF AMIT HUBBER TENNIS M BEAR C ST EMORIAL TENNIS RAWBERRY TENNIS ECLEAR TENNIS REEK TENNIS Y TENNIS RANCH (12COURTS) CENTER (18COURTS) CENTER (12COURTS) CENTER (6COURTS) TY >8COURTS TY <2COURTS CENTER (26COURTS) CENTER (16COURTS) CENTER (15COURTS) TY A eimIcm $36,101 438,474 84 Project est. #of Tennis market inthis Courts 117(a) Projected market this est. #of courts to serve 39,462 Existing/Potential Tennis Players (9%of Pop.) Medium Income Market Area Population • • • • accommodate current the and future tennis center use. ing building, inaddition condition, inpoor to be is insuicient insizeto mands of entire the site program make to diicult this achieve. he exist site ideal availabilitybe to expand tennis the courts to de east the the of approximately (33) tennis courts. While thirty-three there appears to upon potential the Based demand Houston in the region there is a 5.1.5 TENNISFACILITY RECOMMENDATION thiscourts to tennis service market. on a year-round basis. herefore, the existing/potential Tennis Pop. of 39,462 / 336 168 x 2.0 factor = 336 players at ‘desired’ playing times can be accommod at full capacity. Since most players cannot play except before or ater work or on weeken per court =24players/day for max. court 24players use. x7days per week,-, 168players ( that marketand to serve courts needed are as follows. standard tennis market studies, existing the and potential tennis market tonians Attachment (see A)with amedian income on of $36,101.Based Houston population reach HFTC inthe tennis market to 438,474Hous general traic patterns, team design the has reduced that total to estimate of an existing tennis project. of Houston’s Because freeway designs and onsons standardthe based iteen minute drive time from location the he total Houston population HFTC inthe tennis market is 756,543 5.1.4 TENNISFACILITY ANALYSIS a)Assume 12hrs/day @1.5hrs/play time slot/ay. An average court occupancy of 3players placed asplaced well. Site furniture, including bleachers, are outdated and re to be need presented as an additional idea. In undesirable. eicient as visitors tend to avoid courts that certain are considered of While additional courts are not planned, repair/replacement afull entrancethe to support and times heavy use tournament conditions. park entrances along Old Spanish Trail and ‘clustered’ parking near pionship courts’. provided be access to facility Easier the will by new location and would asecond story allow for of observation a‘cham 5,000 sf. And relocated to south the along Old Spanish Trail. he new It is recommended that built facility two-story be anew at aminimum the existingthe courts would make existing the coniguration more addition , the addition, the of dedicated was also walls/courts practice ated on one court deicit = 117 per- ds, ds, - - - - - Page 25
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5.2 COMMUNITY CENTER 5.2.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS Tennis Plan Tennis he MacGregor Park Community Structure was built in 1967. he
Spanish style Stucco building is of historic signiicance and has re- n ceived several renovations and upgrades over the years. he build- ings main meeting space has seen many uses of its lifetime and is currently being used as a itness Center. For this use it is very much undersized to accommodate the typical number of daily users. Existing Building he attached covered Pavilion, which has contains the basketball Court, gets heavy use on most days. he structure is open on all four sides and features arched arcades with a Mansard type roof fascia and exposed steel trusses. he reinforced concrete loor slab at the EXISTING BUILDING PROGRAM (NSF - net square ft, GSF-gross square ft) Pavilion has some stress cracks and shows signs of minor move- Recreation Area 881 NSF Men’s Restroom 80 NSF ments. Overall the building structure appears to be sound. Storage 390 NSF Women’s Restroom 88 NSF Goode n Engine e rs Vestibule 308 NSF Oice/Storage 94 NSF n Both the Main Building and the Pavilion has deiciencies which need Ofice 136 NSF Mechanical 142 NSF to be addressed in order for both structures to continue their roles Workout Area 318 NSF Kitchen 163 NSF as the focal Park buildings for another 50+ years. Improvements and Crafts/Storage 89 NSF Storage 75 NSF adaptive reuse scenarios should consider both aesthetic and energy Usable Floor Space 2,764 NSF eicient enhancements that will preserve the historic signiicance of Gross Square footage 3,283 GSF the Facility. he City of Houston conducted facility analysis in October of 2012 a summary of which is noted below (SEE APPENDIX B) PARKING RDC Arc RDC hite c ts Parks Pavilion Assessment (10-11-2012) Most of repairs noted were for rooing repairs and interior ceiling and n column inishes Gross Area (SF): 10,800 Year Built: 1967 BASKETBALL ENTRANCE Last Reno: Not Available PAVILION Replacement Value: $1,711,500 Repair Cost: $53,772 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO Parks Community Center Assessment (10-11-2012) PARKING Asso cM2L iate s Mostly for ire protection(i.e.sprinklers)and electrical and HVAC OUTDOOR PATIO Gross Area (SF): 1,486 Year Built: 1967 Last Reno: Not Available Replacement Value: $437,663 Existing Aerial Repair Cost: $45,866 Page 26 n n n 5.2.2 EXISTING PHOTOGRAPHS Page 27
Page 27 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN M2L Asso c iate s n RDC Arc hite c ts n Goode n Engine e rs n Tennis Planning Co nsultants 5.2.3 COMMUNITY CENTER RECOMMENDATIONS 5.2.4 RECREATION CENTER RECOMMENDATIONS he existing building has historic signiicance and has been an he New MacGregor Park Recreation Center Building will have the unique, iconic structure in the park for almost forty years. he build- Program of the building standard HPARD Community Center with ing square footage, not including the adjacent basketball pavilion is several enhancements that are required because of the regional as-
A B C D D1 E F G less than a typical community center. he facility lacks adequate pect of the Park. he proposed placement of the facility is at the Park Co nsultants space for itness, community rooms, and oices that are needed for Center on the north east side of a “Garden Courtyard” that will be
1 a full range of park programs for all ages. Maintaining the existing placed on the entrance side of the existing Community Center/Pa- building structure integrity is important and an addition is not rec- vilion. Designed as a hub facility the new recreation center will have ning ommended. a drop-of entry that is accessible from the Park Center Circle and is KITCHEN STORAGE 117 116 MEETING ROOM 111 3 To accommodate the needs of the community it is the recommenda- on axis with the plaza walkway leading to the MLK Memorial area 115 CHASE and the MLK Boulevard/OST corner entrance Plaza. MULTI-PURPOSE tion of the design team to renovate and repurpose the existing com- 118 STG. 112 munity center. In addition, a new recreation center should be built 4
WOMEN MEN Plan Tennis 114 113 in close proximity to the existing building and accommodate active he new facility will be designed using “Green Building” strategies,
MOVABLE PARTITION RECEPTION Energy Eicient Systems, high percentages of Local/Regional mate- 110 recreation and itness activities. n LOBBY rials, water eiciency, and minimum maintenance exterior materials. STG. 101 5 109 OFFICE 108 102 he basic Program elements for the proposed new MacGregor Park JANITOR CORRIDOR STG. Design and renovations of the existing historically signiicant Com- 107 FURNITURE 102 STORAGE 106 munity Center might include the following strategies: Recreation Center Building are as follows:
6 • Move the Fitness Room to the New a new Recreation Center and • Gymnasium/Multi-Purpose SERVERY MECHANICAL MEETING ROOM 104 105 103 repurpose the existing space back to a small meeting Room or • Fitness Center 7 Exhibit area displaying the Park history. • Arts/Crats Classroom A B C D0 D D1 E F G • Create space within the building to present temporary and/or • Entry/Reception Kingwood Community Center permanent historical exhibits. Coordination with Texas South- • Administrative Oices ern University, or some other entity, to present, collect, and store valuable community information is needed. • Toilet Rooms Goode n Engine e rs
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Page 28 n n n AQUATICS he existing MacGregor Park building pool has many deferred main 5.3.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS 5.3 AQUATICS earCs: $1,300,098 Not Available 1953 $3,932,718 Repair Cost: Replacement Value: 2 Reno: Last Year Built: 6,249 1 Number of Pools: Number of Buildings Gross Area (SF): rooing, pool equipment, and general pool deck and amenities. Signiicant renovation requirements identiied such asinterior inishes, Parks Pool Building Assessment (6-03-2014) $87,531 $34,559 Total $1,300,098 $100,826 UtilitiesSite $215,188 Electrical $183,854 $54,311 Site Mechanical Utilities $106,082 Site Improvements Furnishings $103,288 Equipment $382,649 Electrical Plumbing $31,810 Interior Finishes Interior Construction Rooing of items thethose are:A summary analysis 2014(SEE APPENDIX deiciencies. these identify B)which he City of Houston Parks department conducted facility a detailed outdatedalso and of inneed signiicant repairs and/or replacement. dition of exterior the amenities and interior building mechanical is intended for infants, with area asurface of 240square feet. he con area of 7,257square feet and with wading ashallow the pool depth or areas of wasted space. he main swimming with asurface pool, It is of asuicient size, but is not eiciently laid out with unusable more than 30%of facility anew and replacement is recommended. inadequate. It life itshas exceeded and useful cost the of repairs is tenance items and deiciencies that functional cause facility the to be - - M 0 ob 400NSF Lobby RM. 100 EXISTING BUILDINGPROGRAM M 1 Mn 0 S R.19 Po qi. 158NSF Pool Equip. RM.119 154NSF Chemical 809NSF 6,249GSF RM. 118 5,220NSF 1,813NSF Equipment 19NSF 157NSF RM. 117 11NSF 9NSF Toilet 18NSF Gross Squarefootage RM. 116 Storage Storage Usable FloorSpace Men RM. 115 175NSF RM.114 821NSF RM. 111 Chase 381NSF RM. 110 Storage RM. 109 Chases RM. 104/6 Women RM. 102 Guard RM. 101 Calhoun Street ENTRANCE BUILDING Existing Aerial POOL SHADE (NSF -netsquareft,GSF-grossft)
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5.3.2 EXISTING PHOTOGRAPHS Page 30 n n n Jonnie MeansNatatorium(HarrisCountyPrecinct 2) Jonnie MeansNatatorium Jonnie Means Natatorium education facilitiessuchas TSU andtheUniversityofHouston. ist are generally tied to independent school districts or higher the year foronly 3 monthsofuse. The natatoriums that do ex Parks poolsareoutdoorsandmanaged12monthsoutof cinct 2 theonlypublic facility. All of the CityofHouston area, with the Jonnie Means facility for Harris County Pre There are currently only a few natatoriums in the Houston eas, Toilet Rooms/shower areas,andEquipment storage areas. oti Amnsrtv Oie ut, okr ad hnig ar changing and lockers Suite, Ofice Administrative contain sign aswellforthesupportBuildingFacility whichwill all of the City of Houstonstandards for Swimming Pool De mately 25,000 – 28,000 square feet. The facility will contain Space requirements for theNatatorium would beapproxi deferred maintenance items andisattheendofitsusefulLife. torium would replace the existing Pool Facility which hasmany Workshops concerningtheMasterPlanforPark. The Nata is one of the ideas that came out of one of ourPublic Meeting Park entrance Drive into the Park. This exciting new facility Calhoun Street just northoftheproposednewCalhoun Street The MacGregorParkNatatorium involves anewFacility along FACILITY5.3.3 POOL RECOMMENDATIONS 4 2 1 7 ------5 6 3 ceiling insulation will add to the energy eficiency of the Natatorium. tures in the Facility. A relective solar roof barrier and high R-value ixtures as well as the number of operation hours required for the ix crease the building energy eficiency by reducing the number of light SunDeckwithlarge glass dooropenings • LapPool(25meterlong/6-8lanes) • SplashPad • Shallowslide • Water Playfeatures forallagegroups • Wading Pool • Water Slide • The designofthepoolareamight include the followingamenities: structure. Day lighting design principals will make it possibletoin an enjoyable experience as they move from place to place within the imize Indoor and theStaffAir QualityinthisFacilityprovidingusers interior Pool areas. Green Building strategies should be used to max Park settingsuchthatexterior plazaareasbecomeextensionsofthe Designed forsafetyandsecuritythebuildingshouldblendinto ational Poolorasaseparateadjacent facility space. in itsown The 25 meter pool could be designed adjoining the Recre NATATORIUMS 7 6 5 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 MACGREGOR PARK (HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 2) JOHNNIE MEANSNATATORIUM UNIVERSITY OFHOUSTON NATATORIUM TEXAS SOUTHERNUNIVERSITY NATATORIUM MACGREGOR PARK (HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 2) JOHNNIE MEANSNATATORIUM UNIVERSITY OFHOUSTON NATATORIUM TEXAS SOUTHERNUNIVERSITY NATATORIUM DON COOKNATATORIUM (FORT BENDISD) AND NATATORIUM CITY OFPEARLANDRECREATION CENTER STEVEN LLOYDNESSNATATORIUM SPRING BRANCHISD - - - - Page 31
Page 31 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN M2L Asso c iate s n RDC Arc hite c ts n Goode n Engine e rs n Tennis Planning Co nsultants 6.0 SITE AND BUILDING PROGRAM NATATORIUM- NEW BUILDING Locker Rooms – Men’s & Women 6.1 CONSIDERATIONS Storage he development of a site and building program for MacGregor Park is Front Desk a starting point, and not a static review of what the park is and should Oices be in the future. It is a working document that should evolve and adapt Conference Room Co nsultants as needed to continually address the needs of the community. he pro- Spectator Spaces Mechanical/Chlorination gram developed by the design team relects our understanding of the ning goals and objectives of the master plan as relayed by the stakeholder s of CONCESSIONS/PRESS BOX- NEW BUILDING the park. Restrooms – Men’s & Women he program recommendations cover both the existing and proposed Storage
indoor and outdoor spaces. he design teams strategy was to main- Kitchen (Warming) Plan Tennis
tain existing park uses, repurpose or reconigure where necessary, and Vending add expanded and/or new spaces as needed. Not all recommendations Announcer’s station n and comments received by the stakeholders were incorporated into the program. Consideration of existing uses, demand, space limitations, OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL – ACTIVE potential use, and afect on the overall master plan were reviewed and Adult Baseball Field – Existing to be renovated factored into the inal program. Little League Field - New Basketball Court – To be relocated Fitness Stations - New 6.2 SUMMARY PROGRAM; he following is a list of program Walking Fitness Trail - New elements to be included; (See building program for more detail) Playground - New/relocated
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OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL – PASSIVE n Multi-Purpose Meeting Room Picnic Shelter(s) Storage Vendor Spaces Outdoor Patio MLK Memorial/Monument Garden/Wall/Pavilion Men’s Restrooms - Men’s & Women Outdoor classrooms Native systems wayinding signage TENNIS CENTER - NEW BUILDING Locker Rooms – Men’s & Women
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Page 32 n n n RECREATION PLAY . MASTER ALTERNATIVES PLAN 7.0 selected diagram asthe served basis for developing master plan. Many more diagrams were produced during the master plan process and the inal within the park through diferent applications of circulation, acce three (3)conceptual diagrams look to organize and interconnect the diferent zone terpreted in astrict manner asfunctions and act ivies within the park overlap. he he attached map depicts the various zones. he zones are not intended to be in character zones; the master plan recommendations, the park was organized into four (4)diferent park and community perspective. For the purposes of structuring and organizin design team could focus on the objectives for each zone as well as a and not impact other park uses. By breaking out recommendations by zone, the also how they interact together that so multiple events can happen simultaneousl he intent of the master plan to is addresses each speciic zone and activity need, but zones are more utilized on aday-to-day basis and others peak during special events. more amenities that appeal to kids, while others tend to draw more adults. Some more active than others and some are isolated within the park. which has distinctive a unique set of activities and group user MacGregor Park not is amonolithic space; rather, it amosaic is of zones, each of 7.1 CONCEPTUAL THEME CELEBRATION • • NATURE • RECREATION • PLAY NATURE CELEBRA- ss and connectivity. s. Some zones are Some zones ofer broader, global y g s - Page 33
Page 33 MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN M2L Asso c iate s n RDC Arc hite c ts n Goode n Engine e rs n Tennis Planning Co nsultants 7.2 CONCEPT ‘A’ ALTERNATIVE CONCEPT ‘A’ ALTERNATIVE Concept ‘A’ Alternative reorganizes the park entrances, interior circulation, and adds access from Old Spanish Trail. he tennis center and baseball ield functions
remain in their present location and functions. he existing pool is relocated Co nsultants along MLK Boulevard and is reconigured as a natatorium. A little league and
multi-purpose ield is provided for in the original location of the pool facility and ning playground. A new recreation center is located adjacent to the existing communi- ty center with a new loop road surrounding the recreation center complex. A new playground is provided for adjacent to a large event lawn on axis with the existing Tennis Plan Tennis MLK memorial statue. A lake is provided for around the event lawn. Brays Bayou
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league ield is located in an under utilized part of the park. A new recreation cen- ning ter is located adjacent to the existing community center adjacent to a new traic circle on axis with the MLK Memorial Statue. A new natatorium is provided for in the same location as the previous pool facility. An adjacent multi-purpose ield is located to the north of the proposed natatorium. A new playground is pro- vided for adjacent to a large event lawn on axis with the existing MLK memorial Plan Tennis
statue. Brays Bayou trail access points are provided for adjacent to new parking n spaces. 7.4.1 PREFERRED OPTION Concept ‘C’ was chosen because of it’s clarity of circulation, parking, and park functions. he strong, central axis from the MLK Memorial inward to the park created a strong sense of recreational ‘gravity’ for which to organize the rest of the park zones, functions, and interconnect them to one another. he MLK Memo- rial becomes a much needed ‘front door’ to the park. he tennis center building located along OST allows for a more ‘active’ park edge that otherwise was not Goode n Engine e rs active. Much needed open spaces, little league ield, and multi purpose ields are
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MEMORIAL TREE a performance stage along MLK Boulevard. Provide site electrical n and lighting suficient for outdoor performances. 3. Provide a continuous loop sidewalk with potential, temporary ven- PAVILION dor spaces. Train 4. Provide a dual-purpose restroom/pavilion nearby to serve both event Station and playground use. 5. Provide parking options around the event lawn for major events. ENTRANCE PLAZA MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO
MEMORIAL 6. Provide a new entrance along Old Spanish Trail to provide easier Asso cM2L iate s MLK GARDEN access. MEMORIAL 7. Create an entrance plaza for event staging. PARKING MEMORIAL WALL
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vantage of the rebuilt, natural slopes and historically under utilized n Brays Bayou CANOE LAUNCH PARKING part of the park. 5. Provide permanent canoe/Kayak parking and staging areas. TRAIL HEAD AMPITHEATER 6. Provide picnic pavilions, tables, and BBQ pits in the natural areas for family activities. PICNIC AREA 7. Provide recreational sand volleyball courts MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO M2L Asso cM2L iate s
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RECREATION n 8.4 “RECREATION” ZONE RECOMMENDATIONS RECREATION MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER 1. Repurpose existing community center for community and cultural FIELD activities and relocate itness activities to new recreation center (see building program recommendations). No exterior building modi- TRAFFIC CIRCLE ications proposed in order to maintain the buildings historic char - acter. NATATORIUM PARKING 2. Provide new recreation center with a shared courtyard with com- RDC Arc RDC hite c ts
EXIST. munity center to provide indoor recreation amenities and meeting n COMMUNITY rooms (see building program recommendations) CENTER 3. Remove existing pool facilities and relocate aquatics to a new indoor pool (“natatorium”) in the same location to allow for year round rec- reational use. (see building program recommendations) Calhoun 4. Provide a large, share-use parking area between the proposed nata- torium and recreation center. MACG REGO R PARK MASTER PLAN MACG MASTER PARK R REGO
5. Include a new multi-purpose play ield to the north of the proposed Asso cM2L iate s natatorium for soccer, foot-ball, and recreational use. 6. Re-organize interior park circulation roads and parking and provide drop-offs at each building facility for easier access and convenience.
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Old Spanish Trail RECREATION PROPOSED 2-STORY TENNIS CENTER ENTRANCE NEW OST TENNIS CENTER 2-STORY PROPOSED COURTS TENNIS RE-BUILT DROP-OFF 11.Include anewentrance alongOST toprovide easieraccesstopark. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. Providestadiumcourtsadjacenttotenniscenter 3. Providetwo(2)claycourtsadjacenttothetenniscenter 2. 1. 8.5 “RECREATION” ZONERECOMMENDATIONS RECREATION COMPLEX baseball team tomaximizeresources. Further developtherelationship withthe Texas SouthernUniversity the adult baseball ield. Provide a new concessions and press box. Rebuild existingbleachers, dugouts,fencing,andsiteamenities for an historicallyunderutilized partofthepark. Provide a new youth baseball ield at corner of Calhoun and OST in ing fortennisandbaseballfacilities. Re-organize parking and loop road to provide more convenient park and tournamentusetoconvenientpublicaccess. groups andlevels.Review usagefeesandaccess fornon-league Review currenttenniscenter program andactivities to reachall age other sitefeatures. Upgrade siteamenities such aslighting,benches,shade, tables,and OST Demolish and relocate existing tennis center to the south along crete underlayment. Re-build tennis courts tocurrent standards withpost-tension con (see buildingprogram recommendations) - - Page 45
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8.5.1 POTENTIAL IMAGES Page 46 n n n ehncl 30NF 300NSF 16,000 GSF 11,580 NSF 1,200NSF 250 NSF 400NSF Gross Square footage Usable FloorSpace Mechanical Break Room Fitness Room Janitorial Ofice(s) Lobby Storage Women’s 8,000NSF 6,000GSF Room Locker 5,000 NSF Men’s Room Locker Basketball Court/Multi-Purpose 169NSF Gross Squarefootage 3,283GSF 2,764 NSF Usable FloorSpace 136 NSF NSF 318 6,000NSF Outdoor CoveredBasketballCourt 390NSF Gross Squarefootage Usable FloorSpace Storage Kitchen -Warming Only Workout Area Mechanical Ofice Vestibule/Exhibit Space Storage etn om 881NSF Women’s Restroom Men’s Restroom Meeting Room PROGRAM BUILDING 8.6.2 RECREATION CENTER-NEW CENTER-RENOVATED8.6.1 COMMUNITY 8.6.1 COMMUNITY CENTER-REPURPOSED 8.6.1 COMMUNITY 8.6 BUILDING PROGRAM 300NSF 80NSF 142NSF 88NSF 400NSF 397NSF 400NSF 80NSF 163 NSF 250 NSF trg 300NSF 1,750 GSF 1,370 NSF Gross Squarefootage Usable FloorSpace 300 NSF Janitorial Kitchen(warming) Storage 300NSF Women’s 6,100GSF Restroom 4,470 NSF Men’s Restroom Announcer’s Room 400 NSF 400NSF Gross Squarefootage Usable FloorSpace Mechanical Break Room Meeting/Class Rooms 1,500NSF 1,200NSF Janitorial Ofice(s) Lobby/Check in Storage 1,000NSF Women’s 28,000GSF Room Locker 19,070 NSF Men’s Room Locker Observation Deck 400 NSF 200 NSF Gross Squarefootage Usable FloorSpace 600NSF Mechanical 15,000NSF Break Room Conference Room Janitorial Ofice(s) Lobby Storage/Chlorine Women’s Room Locker Men’s Room Locker Pool Space 8.6.4 CONCESSIONS/PRESS BOX 8.6.4 TENNISCENTER 8.6.3 NATATORIUM 500NSF 70NSF 120NSF 120NSF 600NSF 500NSF 100NSF 400NSF 500NSF 100NSF 400NSF 500NSF 250 NSF 250 NSF Page 47
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1. How often do you visit MacGregor Park? 5. What do you like about MacGregor Park? a. At least once a week ______MACGREGOR PARK MASTER PLAN INTERCEPT SURVEY SUMMARY Co nsultants b. Once every couple of weeks Combined Events Summary ______c. About once a month Session Name d. A few times a year ______Combined 10-16-2015 ning e. Less than a few times a year ______Date Report Created No. of Surveys Total Participants 10/16/2015 11:10:49 AM 129 129 2. How did you get to the park today? a. Car 6. What improvements would you like to see made in Average Score Questions b. Bike MacGregor Park? What does this park need or what is 0.00% 10
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e. Other: n ______3. How long are you planning to stay in the park today? 1. How often do you visit the Park ? (Multiple Choice) ______a. Less than 15 minutes b. 15‐30 minutes Responses 40.0% c. 31 minutes – 1 hour 7. Which of the following three potential improvements Percent Count 35.0% d. 1‐3 hours do you think would do the most to improve Houston At least once a week 25.6% 33 e. More than 3 hours parks in general? (ROTATE answer choices for each Once every couple of weeks 17.8% 23 30.0% survey taker). About once a month 7.0% 9 25.0% 4. What do you usually do at this park? Check all that a. Maintenance/repair existing facilities at parks A few times a year 14.0% 18 apply. b. Develop new facilities at parks 20.0% Less than a few times a year 35.7% 46 15.0% LEISURE c. General Park Security Goode n Engine e rs Totals 100% 129 10.0% Socialize d. Create new biking and walking connections
Family time between neighborhoods and parks (if C: 5.0% n Picnic walking, biking, or both?) 0.0% Playground e. Other:______At least Once every About once A few Less than a Sit once a couple of a month times a few times a ______week weeks year year FITNESS
Walk/jog/run 8. What other comments or suggestions do you have Bicycle about MacGregor Park? 2. How did you get to the park today?(Multiple Choice) Basketball ______ Baseball Responses ______80.0% Tennis Percent Count
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n Fitness room Bicycle 3.9% 5 60.0% ______ Swimming Walk 5.4% 7 50.0% Park‐sponsored programs (youth/adult sports Bus 3.1% 4 leagues, community classes…) 10. Would you like to stay informed about MacGregor Light rail 3.1% 4 40.0% OTHER Park Master Plan meetings or events in the park? Yes No Other 7.0% 9 30.0% ______a. Name ______Totals 100% 129 ______20.0% Surveyor: ______Date:______b. Email ______10.0% c. Phone ______0.0%
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hd adcp .%10 7.8% /Landscape Shade More aife ihpr .%6 4.7% with park Satisfied Location/proximity rnigfutis64 8 6.4% fountains Drinking euiy/lgtn .%12 9.6% Security lighting / aiyfinl .%6 4.7% Family friendly
parking/plants/seating/VB/wifi/picnic ogn ri .%9 7.2% Trail Jogging lyrud96 12 9.6% Playground etom .%9 7.2% Restrooms aktal63 8 6.3% Basketball ihig56 7 5.6% Lighting oas10 140 100% Totals oas10 128 100% Totals oas10 125 100% Totals te .%9 6.4% Other te 41 18 14.1% Other te 40 30 24.0% Other events/classes/longer entertainment, more HPARD responsive ecn Count Percent ecn Count Percent ecn Count Percent 03 26 20.3% Responses Responses Responses
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