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South Fayette Township Parks Master Site Plans Allegheny County, Pennsylvania SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP PARKS MASTER SITE PLANS ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA This project was financed in part by a grant from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund under the administration of the MAY 12, 2005 Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. PASHEK ASSOCIATES SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PARKS MASTER SITE PLANS DCNR PROJECT NUMBER KEY-TAG-9-193 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This project was financed in part by a grant from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. A special thanks goes out to all of the citizens of South Fayette Township for their enthusiasm and input during this study. Also, the contribution and input of the following individuals were important to the suc- cessful development of this plan: SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP Michael W. Hoy, Manager Jerry Males, Parks and Recreation Director Sue Caffrey, President, Board of Commissioners Tom Sray, Vice President David Gardner Robert Milacci Ted Villani COMMUNITY PARK STUDY COMMITTEE Linda Defelipo Deb Whitewood Nancy McKinney Terry Gogarty Regina Lubic Lisa Thompson Amanda Evans Bill Collins Debbie Amelio-Manion Tom Sray Tom Reddy Kim Sahady PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES Mr. Wes Fahringer, Recreation and Parks Advisor Ms. Kathy Frankel, Regional Recreation and Parks Advisor TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary. i-v Chapter 1: Background Data Chapter 3: Recommendations and Implementation Introduction (with Location) . 3 Demographics . 3 Master Plan Recommendations. 89 Existing Parks System. 5 Proposed Recreational Facilities . 89 Public Participation . 9 Master Plan Descriptions . 90 Final Master Plans Chapter 2: Site Inventory and Analysis Fairview Park . 93 Boys Home Property . 99 Inventory . 21 Morgan Park. 105 Base Mapping . 21 Sturgeon Park . 109 Rights-of-Way/Easements. 21 Estimates of Probable Construction Location and Size . 21 Costs . 111 Zoning and Adjacent Land Use. 22 Phasing . 127 Existing Structures and Roads . 22 Funding Sources . 144 Utilities . 23 Design Guidelines . 150 Water Features and Wetlands . 25 Signage . 150 Soils. 26 Landscaping . 150 Topography . 30 Picnic Shelters. 151 Vegetation . 31 Benches, Picnic Tables, and Riparian Buffers . 34 Trash / Recycling Containers . 152 Wildlife . 35 Roadways and Parking Areas . 152 Existing Recreational Facilities. 39 Trail Construction . 152 Site Analysis Plans . 47-54 Park, Athletic Field, and Court Lighting. 153 Analysis . 55 Erosion and Sedimentation Park Programs . 55 Control and Stormwater Facility Design Guidelines . 55 Management . 154 Adjacencies . 57 Athletic Field Design and Parking Standards . 57 Construction . 154 Alternative Master Plan Concepts. 58 Management, Operations, and Individual Park Goals . 58 Maintenance . 154 Narrative Descriptions . 59 Potential Revenue Production . 160 Alternative Master Plans Fairview Park . 61-64 Appendices Boys Home Property. 67-70 Morgan Park . 73-76 One: Property Deeds Sturgeon Park . 79-82 Two: Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Evaluation of Alternatives. 83 Association (SGMA) - Sports Fairview Park . 83 Participation Topline Report Boys' Home Property . 84 Three: Management Practices for Morgan Park . 85 Enhancing Wildlife Habitat Sturgeon Park . 85 Four: Design Standards Five: Meeting Minutes and Public Notices EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Executive Summary recreational activities such as picnicking, thus accommodating park visitors of all ages and abilities. South Fayette Township, in an effort to improve community recreation facilities, contracted Pashek Associates, Ltd. to Boys’ Home Property assist in the preparation of Master Site Development Plans for Fairview Park, The Boys’ Home Property, Morgan Park, and The Boys’ Home Property provides the Township with Sturgeon Park. a unique opportunity for a park facility focusing on conservation. The vision for this park is a design which leaves The recommendations for the park improvements refl ect park visitors with an image of the natural, environmental, the recreational needs of the Township’s residents. Public and agricultural aspects of the site, rather than simply of input into the needs assessment and the site planning process recreational facilities. The master plan strives to preserve the ensures that the plans refl ect the immediate and future agricultural character of the landscape and natural areas of recreational needs of the Township. the site, while incorporating recreational facilities into the site with minimal impact. Differences in individual park character posed a challenge in terms of project goals. To guide the development of the The fi nal Master Site Plan consists of two separate areas park master plan, a simple and realistic goal was established of recreational development on the site, each with its own to encompass all four Township parks being master planned. vehicular access. These areas will provide access to the This goal was to provide a wide variety of high-quality interior of the site through pedestrian and equestrian trails, recreational facilities for South Fayette Township residents of while minimizing disturbance of the existing agricultural all ages and abilities, as well as local recreation organizations fi elds and natural areas. This will reduce development and and other community groups, while protecting the character maintenance costs while promoting environmental health. and amenities of each park site. Only select areas immediately adjacent to recreational facilities, such as athletic fi elds and picnic areas, should be VISIONS FOR THE PARKS maintained as lawn. Having four park sites with different characteristics presents Morgan Park the Township with valuable opportunities to provide a wide variety of recreational facilities to its residents. The potential Morgan Park offers a unique opportunity for the Township of each individual site resulted in distinct visions for the to develop a fi rst-class facility primarily for one sport. The design or rehabilitation of each park. addition of a girls tee-ball fi eld at Morgan Park will provide facilities for nearly all levels of youth baseball and softball Fairview Park in the Township. The park’s central location also logically supports its use as a venue for large events and its choice as a The vast open spaces and mostly gently-sloping topography at demonstration project displaying improvements possible at all Fairview Park present the Township with its best opportunity South Fayette Township Parks. for development of larger active recreational facilities, such as sports fi elds and associated support facilities. The intent of The fi nal Master Site Plan proposes the rehabilitation of the master plan is to maximize potential development while existing facilities, such as: baseball fi elds, basketball and preserving a portion of the site for natural succession, as well tennis courts, and play areas. Township employees, in as taking advantage of the outstanding views to the north and combination with county service workers, have already east. The park road extensions will wind through an open removed most of the damaged facilities. Safety in the fi eld, providing access to the several recreation activity areas park will be increased with redevelopment, and support within the park. facilities will be developed to accommodate all park visitors. Morgan Park will be the center of the park and recreation Proposed park improvements include facilities for both active improvements in South Fayette Township. recreational pursuits for groups and individuals, and passive S OUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP PARKS MASTER SITE PLANS I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sturgeon Park Given the adjacency of the Park to developable land owned by Mayview State Hospital, the Township should continue to Although smaller in area than the other Township Parks, monitor the status of the aforementioned property. Acquisition Sturgeon Park plays an important role in Township recreation. of this land may prove benefi cial to site access and to This neighborhood park is one of few Township-owned development of additional recreational facilities. recreational facilities in the northwest portion of the Township. The master plan strives to improve existing facilities while Boys’ Home Property upgrading the overall quality of the park through development • Upgrades to the existing Creighton Hogan Soccer Field of new facilities. The existing little league baseball fi eld, • Renovation of Existing House into Park Offi ces, along with other existing facilities, should receive upgrades to Maintenance Facility, Storage, Restrooms parallel those to be implemented at other Township Parks. • Upgrades to existing site access from Battle Ridge Road • Site access from Thoms Run Road MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS • 2.4 Miles of Equestrian Trails • 1 Mile of Accessible Walking / Jogging Trail (in two Based on the inventory and analysis of the site, public input separate sections) received throughout the park master planning process, and • Scenic Overlook Deck prior design experience, Pashek Associates recommends the • Open Space for spontaneous recreational pursuits development of the following recreational opportunities in the • Archery Range with movable targets Township Parks: • Basketball / Tennis Court (Shared Use) • Picnic Grove #1: Shelter with 48-person capacity, Fairview Park horseshoe courts (2) • Upgrades to existing picnic
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