PARKS OPEN SPACE PLAN 2000 "A park's existence demonstrates that some once cared. Its condition demonstrates that someone still does (or perhaps does not?). Its development demonstrates the extent of our sensitivity, our awareness, and our credibility, as resource stewards. Its programs demonstrate our commitment to environmental appreciation. In short, every park, trail, historic site, and natural area is already a "classroom"; teaching its lessons; telling the community what kind of stewards we are."
W. F. LaPage
OpenSp1 2 CONTENTS Introduction...... 3 Community Description...... 4 Glossary of Terms...... 4-6
Planning Process...... 7-8 Continuous Improvement Planning Model...... 9 Park Master Plan Process...... 10
Park Classification...... 11-13
Facility Standards...... 14-17 Recreation Facilities Chart (NRPA)...... 18 Council District Chart...... 19
Classification of Developed Open Space...... 20-24 Kettering Schools Open Space...... 25-26
Open Space Standards...... 27-30
Goals and Objectives...... 31-33
Action Plan...... 34
City-owned Open Space...... 36-97 A DESC Park, 1507 Wilmington Pike O Blackhawk Park, 3005 Blackhawk Road B Kettering Moraine Museum, 35 Moraine Circle P Van Buren Park, 1450 Scottsdale Drive C Indian Riffle Park, 2801 E. Stroop Road Q Oak Creek Park, 2239 Berrycreek D Delco Park, 1845 E. Dorothy Lane R Kantner Park, 1512 Brownleigh E Hills and Dales Park, Patterson Boulevard S Wenzler Park, 3535 Sharewood Court F State Farm Park, 2510 Blackhawk Road T Walther Park, 4421 Overland Trail G Irelan Park, 4532 Marshall Road U Oak Park, 2055 Malcom Avenue H Polen Farm, 5099 Bigger Road V Ernst Park, 1030 E. David Road I John F. Kennedy Park, 5073 Bigger Road W Beavertown Cemetery, 2000 Cemetery Lane J Civic Commons Park, 675 Lincoln Park Boulevard X Government Center, 3600 Shroyer Road K Pondview Park, 2320 Pondview Y Southern Hills Park, 1545 Sacramento Drive L Tait Park, 3750 Tait Road Z Berwin Park, 1400 Berwin at Claybourne M Southdale Park, 3036 Bellflower Street AA Glaser Park, 1851 Doris Drive N Parks Maintenance Center, 3170 Valleywood Drive BB Greenway Bike Trail, Various, See Map
School Board-owned Open Space...... 98-105 A Indian Riffle Elementary School G Orchard Park Elementary B Kettering Middle School H Oakview Elementary School C Fairmont High School I Beavertown Elementary School D Kennedy Elementary School J Greenmont Elementary School E Southdale Elementary School K J. E. Prass Elementary F Moraine Meadows Elementary School L Van Buren Middle School M D. L. Barnes - Kettering Board of Education
OpenSp1 1 Privately owned Open Space...... 106-123 A Community Golf Course, 2917 Berkley Street QBirchwood Swim Club, 2670 Galewood B Southern Boulevard, east side across from Kettering Medical RMarinole Lake, Marinole Circle Center SCemetery, Cemetery lane C Delco Property, Woodman Drive, north of Dorothy Lane TMary Prugh Property, 2740 E. Dorothy lane D Moraine Farm, 1233 W. Stroop Road UGreenmont Village, Central Green E Research Park, Little Beaver Creek Floodplain VBigger Road Baptist Church F WING Radio Towers, David Road WGreenmont Village Park, Forrer Boulevard Playground G Garden Plots, County Line Road XOak Creek Swim Club, 2328 Pondview H Bella Villa Lodge, 2625 County Line Road YThree Large Lots, Wilmington and Brownleigh I Oak Creek Terrace, 2316 Springmill ZArmory, County Line Road J YMCA, 4545 Marshall Road AAMoraine Country Club K Groby's 4301 Far Hills Avenue BBOpen Fields, E. Rahn Road dead end L Undeveloped Open Grass Area, Hewitt and Kentshire CCLittle Beaver Creek Pathway, Wilmington to Galewood M Crestwood Swim Club, 2645 Baylor Court DDDayton Christian School, 2528 Wilmington Pike N Rosewood Arts Centre, 2655 Olson Drive EE Dayton Country Club O Vacant Lot, Dixie Boulevard and Old Lane FF NCR Country Club P Open Grass with Creek, Burchdale and Swigert
Parks and Their User Radius Map...... 124 Schools and Their User Radius Map...... 125 Parks and Schools User Radius Map...... 126
Appendix...... 127 A Trends and Benefits...... 128-132 B The Benefits of Parks and Recreation...... 133-136 C NRPA and SCORP Parks Classification and Facility Standards...... 137-141 D NRPA Suggested Facility Development Standards...... 142-146 E Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department Information...... 147-151 F 1996 Park Assessment Matrix...... 152-153 G 1995 Park Path Improvement Plan...... 154-156 H Capital Improvement Plan...... 157-181
OpenSp1 2 1 INTRODUCTION
OpenSp1 3 COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
The presence of adequate parks is as integral a part of a successful community as streets, water, sewers and safety services. They provide economic benefits by increasing the value and marketability of nearby property. Parks also add to a community's desirability as a business location. The quality and quantity of parks available in a community has been shown to have a positive correlation with the physical and mental health of the community's residents. Parks help shape a city's image and quality of life (See Appendix A).
The quality of life of any city is largely dependent upon its parks and recreation system. Kettering has an extensive system of parks and recreation facilities. Kettering should seek creative ways to provide and maintain parks and recreation facilities that are accessible to all residents. Natural areas of the city should be reserved for passive or active recreational use. This would include areas preserved for their scenic beauty as well as for more active uses, such as ballfields and playgrounds. It will be important to anticipate the recreational needs of an aging population as seniors become more active during the next twenty years. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The following are descriptions of key items used to describe features and/or attributes of the City of Kettering.
LAND: Kettering contains 18.4 square miles of land. The topography is relatively flat with gentle rolling in the eastern portion, with the southeastern areas being the flattest. Western Kettering is rolling to quite hilly, particularly in the northwest. A dividing line could be drawn using Far Hills Avenue south to David Road, then east to Ackerman Boulevard and south on Ackerman to the corporation line, to divide the city topographically. Central and northern west Kettering consist of long sand ridges covered with a sandy loam topsoil. East of Far Hills, most soils have a clay-based topsoil of moderate-to-good tilth. Some of the flatter portions of eastern and southern Kettering have excellent topsoil which is 12 to 18 inches in depth. Clay subsoil would predominate in these areas, with some areas along the Little Beaver Creek having a sandy subsoil. Tested topsoil in Kettering has a pH of 7.2 - 7.4, favoring plants which grow in a basic-type soil.
OpenSp1 4 PARK: Land owned and maintained by the City of Kettering for preservation and recreational enjoyment.
OPEN SPACE: Land publicly or privately owned free from development that provides breathing space for residents, a sense of openness.
SHAPING SPACE: Structured and manicured urban open space areas, required to humanize high density urban development. Spaces resulting from structural decisions involving the location of streets, buildings and utilities.
POPULATION: The 1990 population for Kettering is 60,569. This is down from the 71,864 figure recorded in 1970. The future population is expected to remain stable.
EDUCATION: Education levels in Kettering continue to increase, with 86.8% being high school graduates and 28.6% having obtained a Bachelor's Degree or higher.
INCOME: Median household income also continues to increase, the 1990 level being $34,506. Per capita income is $18,988.
TRANSPORTATION: Kettering is well serviced by internal streets and nearby access to I-75 and I-675. The intersection of Dorothy Lane and Wilmington Pike is the busiest in Montgomery County, but Kettering's computer-timed traffic signals keep the traffic flowing smoothly there and throughout Kettering. New development south and east of Kettering has increased traffic flow within Kettering.
WEATHER: Kettering has an average temperature of 50 F, with annual highs in the mid-90's and lows down to 0 to be expected. Average annual rainfall is 31 inches and average annual snowfall is 26 inches, for a total of 36 inches of precipitation.
OpenSp1 5 WATER RESOURCES: The largest body of water in Kettering is Delco Park Lake. Other ponds of 1.5 acres or less are located in Indian Riffle, Pondview and Civic Commons Parks, as well as in apartment and housing developments. The Little Beaver Creek crosses northern Kettering, flowing east. Wiles Creek flows from central Kettering north into the Little Beaver Creek. Other creeks and drainages have been channelized and tiled as development occurred. Heavy rains have caused local flooding as more area has been developed. Detention basins have been required of developers and built to prevent this type of flooding.
WILDLIFE: The normal urban wildlife can be observed in Kettering, including rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, opossum and chipmunks. Groundhogs and thirteen striped ground squirrels can be seen in selected locations. White tailed deer have been observed a number of times in Delco Park, and have been seen along Dorothy Lane and at Polen Farm. There are several populations of albino squirrels in Kettering which are always of interest when seen. There is still habitat in Kettering to support urban-tolerant wildlife populations. Animals needing larger ranges to survive, such as hawks, owls and fox, are seldom observed.
OpenSp1 6 2 PLANNING PROCESS
OpenSp1 7 PLANNING PROCESS
With the completion of the Open Space Standards in 1991 and the Delco Park Study in 1993, most of the pieces of a comprehensive plan for outdoor recreation and park facilities were in place. The Leisure Facility Study completed in 1988 addressed most of the indoor recreation needs, but it needs to be updated. The department has concentrated on completion of the outdoor plan due to the lack of opportunities for additional open space, pressures for development and availability of local and state funding. This plan will be adopted by the Planning Commission and City Council and become a part of the City's Comprehensive Master Plan.
The Kettering Park & Open Space Plan 2000 is designed to be a working document. The typical 10 - 20 year plan does not easily fit into yearly planning needs. The following goals and planning process was used to complete the plan.
GOALS FOR THE PLAN
• Be practical, flexible and feasible. • Involve the citizens. • Provide improved access to parks for all citizens. • Maximize public-private and area governmental partnerships. • Recommendations should be based on a "benefits" approach. This planning method considers the personal, socio-cultural, economic and environmental benefits associated with outdoor recreation and park visits. • Continue a strong working relationship with the Kettering Schools. • The Kettering Park and Open Space Plan 2000 will form a rational basis for Capital Improvement Program priorities over three-to-five year periods.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLANNING MODEL
The process of improving our parks needs to be continuing and in concert with the city's resources and wishes of the citizens. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department has adopted a planning approach that provides for identification of needs, development of plans to meet those needs and a way to monitor progress. The model on the following page shows how the various planning steps relate to one another and most importantly establishes a model for future park planning.
PARK MASTER PLAN PROCESS
When improvement needs for an individual park are extensive, a master plan is developed. The second chart outlines this process.
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OpenSp1 9 INSERT PARK MASTER PLAN PROCESS CHART HERE
OpenSp1 10 3 PARK CLASSIFICATION
OpenSp1 11 PARK CLASSIFICATION
Park and recreation land classifications describe park and recreation facilities of state, regional and local significance. National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Ohio’s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) each have slightly different descriptions for these facilities (see Appendix C). When recreation property is acquired or developed, the classifications describe the facilities, the clientele and the travel distance according to the size and purpose of the property and its facilities.
The following open space classifications describe NRPA, SCORP, and Kettering’s open space park classifications.
City of Kettering's Park Classifications
Park Types Acres Description
Mini 2-3 5 minute walk, .25 mile service radius, located in high density area, landscaped, easy accessibility, specialized facilities for concentrated or limited population, very intensive recreation, playground, open space, hard surface.
Neighborhood 3+ 5-15 minute walk, .25 - .50 mile service radius, within neighborhood, limited parking, intense and passive recreational activities, usually no organized activities, easy accessibility, family oriented, school-park development, playground, play fields, hard surface, open space, picnic area.
Community 20+ 15-20 minute drive, 1-2 miles service radius, open space with buffers, several neighborhoods, organized activities, natural features with areas suited for intense development, natural buffers for passive recreational activities, diverse environment qualities, playground, play field, shelter, open space, picnic area, parking facilities.
Regional 200+ 30-60 minute drive, several communities, more extensive open space for passive recreation. 80% undeveloped, but useable for passive recreation, one control and entrance.
OpenSp1 12 State 1000+ 1 hour drive, multi-use recreation area, unique natural resources, specialized activities, 80% conservation for preservation and maintenance of the natural resources.
Greenway Open Maintains natural corridors, links population centers with natural areas, used for recreational modes of travel, camping & some intense-use.
Special Use Facilities Open 1 hour drive, specialized or single purpose recreation, areas that preserve, maintain, and interpret buildings, sites, and objects of archeological significance, golf course, outdoor amphitheater, fishing pond.
OpenSp1 13 4 FACILITY STANDARDS
OpenSp1 14 CITY OF KETTERING FACILITY STANDARDS
The following charts illustrate the facility standards recommended by staff for Kettering mini, neighborhood and community parks. These charts show those items needed for a park to function at various levels and to meet the level of quality and play value expected by our citizens. Optional facilities are those that may extend the play value and/or recreational opportunities of a park beyond the minimum level.
MINI PARK MINIMUM OPTIONAL Play equipment Off-street parking Neighborhood street access Half-court basketball On-street parking Drinking fountain Picnic tables (seasonal) Benches
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK MINIMUM OPTIONAL Play equipment Fitness trail Collector street access Shelter Off-street parking Permanent toilets Drinking fountain Pay phone Picnic tables Benches Sports facilities (minimum of one): Tennis Baseball Basketball Chemical toilets (seasonal)
COMMUNITY PARK MINIMUM OPTIONAL Play equipment Supplemental chemical toilets
OpenSp1 15 (seasonal) Collector street access Water feature Off-street parking for all cars Arterial street access Hard-surfaced paths Concession stand Drinking fountains Storage Sports facilities (minimum of four): Tennis Baseball Basketball Sand volleyball Soccer Football BMX Fitness trail Picnic shelter(s) with tables Benches Permanent restrooms Pay phone Passive areas
OpenSp1 16 RECREATION FACILITIES CHART
The Recreation Facilities Chart illustrates the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) standards applied to Kettering. The NRPA standards were used to evaluate Kettering's needs. These standards are relative rather than absolute requirements, and should serve as guidelines to aid in the planning and decision-making process. They point to deficiencies or surplus' in the provision of adequate recreation areas for each district as well as the city as a whole.
The chart shows that the city as a whole has adequate recreation facilities. District #4, however, is deficient in several areas including tennis, softball and baseball.
OpenSp1 17 INSERT RECREATION FACILITIES CHART HERE
OpenSp1 18 INSERT COUNCIL DISTRICT CHART HERE
OpenSp1 19 5 CLASSIFICATION OF DEVELOPED OPEN SPACE
OpenSp1 20 CLASSIFICATION OF DEVELOPED OPEN SPACE
This section will incorporate Kettering’s classification system with its existing park and recreation facilities. The classified areas consist of all major park and recreation facilities within a 50-mile or one-hour drive/service radius from Kettering. Kettering residents also have a wide variety of recreational opportunities locally available. Twenty-seven thousand five hundred and forty-nine acres of park land are within this 50 mile service radius.
Kettering’s park classifications are partially derived from National Parks and Recreation Association and Ohio’s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan references. The NRPA plan was used primarily since NRPA is the nationally recognized professional association concerned with recreational open space. The NRPA was also used as a prime information source for the recent President’s Commission on Americans Outdoors. Many statewide comprehensive outdoor recreation plans and several college curriculums are based on the NRPA plan.
Kettering’s open space classifications are illustrated with city maps. Within the City, different parks have been drawn to show their location, size, user radius, and Council District according to the Kettering classification system. The attached maps are excellent visual aids for relating residential and business locations to open space locations and size. The maps could guide future policy decisions for land acquisitions or development.
Classification of Kettering's Developed Open Space
Kettering Parks Acres Classification
Glaser 0.8 Mini Berwin 1.7 Mini Southern Hills 2.0 Mini Oak Park 3.6 Neighborhood Walther 4.5 Neighborhood Wenzler 4.6 Neighborhood Kantner 5.0 Neighborhood Oak Creek 5.0 Neighborhood (50% leased) Van Buren 5.5 Neighborhood Blackhawk 7.3 Neighborhood Southdale 8.0 Neighborhood Tait 9.1 Neighborhood Ernst 13.6 Community Kennedy 15.0 Community Irelan 16.0 Community State Farm 21.7 Community Delco 66.0 Community Indian Riffle 95 .2 Community
TOTAL ACRES 284.6
OpenSp1 21 Private Special Use Areas
Birchwood Swim Club Marinole Swim and Tennis Club Christopher Swim and Tennis Club Parkview Swim and Tennis Club Kettering Tennis Center Quail Run Racquet Club Oak Creek Swim and Tennis Club Crestwood Swim and Tennis Club Regional Parks Acres
Aullwood Garden 31.04 Carriage Hills MetroPark 888.40 Central Great Miami River Corridor 292.80 Crains Run MetroPark 224.06 Cox Arboretum MetroPark 158.89 Deweese Park 235.00 Eastwood MetroPark 437.00 Englewood MetroPark 1911.97 Germantown MetroPark 1412.33 Huffman MetroPark 368.33 Leland Center 4.81 Mad River Corridor 90.00 MetroParks' Deeds Point 1.20 MetroParks' Island Park 35.00 MetroParks' Wesleyan Nature Center 41.30 MetroParks' Sunrise Park 5.00 MetroParks' Van Cleve Park 1.40 North Great Miami River Corridor 192.50 Possum Creek MetroPark 518.05 South Great Miami River Corridor 530.70 Stillwater Corridor 29.20 Sugar Creek MetroPark 596.11 Taylorsville MetroPark 1293.04 Twin Creek Corridor 124.71 Twin Creek MetroPark 688.25 Wegerzyn/Stillwater Gardens 45.60 Wolf Creek Corridor 25.70 Wolf Creek Rail Trail 53.50 Woodhull Easement (Preble Co.) 330.40
TOTAL ACRES 10,566.29
OpenSp1 22 State Parks Acres
John Bryan State Park 750 Cowan Lake State Park 1,775 Sycamore Lake State Park 2,295 Hueston Woods State Park 3,596 Buck Creek State Park 1,030 Caesar Creek State Park 10,771
TOTAL ACRES 20,217 Local Linear Park Miles
Dayton River Corridor Bikeway 25 Little Miami Bikeway 72
TOTAL MILES 97 Special Use Areas
Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum Cox Arboretum Fort Ancient State Memorial Dayton Museum of Natural History Kings Island Amusement Park Carillon Park Museum Miamisburg Mound Park Aullwood Center and Farm Fort Jefferson The Beach Dunbar House Special Use Areas Maintained by City Acres
Rosewood Arts Centre/Kettering Recreation Complex/Kettering Ice Arena 94.2 (contained within Indian Riffle Park) Kettering-Moraine Museum 1.5 Government Center 3.0 Pondview Park 9.6 Civic Commons 14.0 Polen Farm 15 .0
TOTAL ACRES 43.1
Special Use Areas Maintained by Others Acres
YMCA 8.0 Barnes Stadium - School Board 7.0 Dayton Country Club 121.5 Moraine Country Club 146.0 NCR Country Club 200.7 Community Golf Course - City of Dayton 340.0 Hills and Dales Park - City of Dayton 50 .0
TOTAL ACRES 873.2
OpenSp1 23 Shaping Spaces (*) Acres
Greenmont Housing Corporation 3.0 Rushland Basin 4.5 Marshall Road Basin 3.5 Medians 24.9 Kettering Medical Center 36 .2
TOTAL ACRES 72.1
(*) Shaping Space: “Structured and manicured urban open space areas, required to humanize high density urban development. Spaces resulting from structural decisions involving the location of streets, buildings and utilities.”
OpenSp1 24 KETTERING-MORAINE SCHOOLS' OPEN SPACE
The Kettering-Moraine Board of Education has 217.1 acres of school property. Their properties consist of buildings, parking lots, play fields and hard surfaces with basketball hoops and playground equipment. 144.6 acres of grass area and hard surface playgrounds are accessible to the public. These are classified as open space.
Kettering-Moraine Schools have four schools whose play areas could be developed into mini parks to meet Kettering Standards. These are Greenmont, Prass, Beavertown, and Orchard Park Elementary Schools.
Four schools already join park property. These are Kennedy, Southdale, Indian Riffle/Kettering Middle School and Moraine Meadows. Moraine Meadows School is in the City of Moraine and Kettering’s standards do not apply to the adjoining Ora Everetts Park. These four school sites could be upgraded to meet Kettering’s park standards or left alone since the adjoining park provides the amenities to meet the standards. Chart 1 provides information about the size and classification of Kettering-Moraine public school facilities.
CHART 1 KETTERING-MORAINE SCHOOL FACILITIES
Schools Acres 2/3(*) Facilities Classification
Indian Riffle Elementary/ 58.5 39.0 Fields, Track, Community Kettering Middle School Tennis, Basketball Fairmont High School 60.0 40.0 Fields, Tennis, Community J.F. Kennedy Elementary 15.2 10.1 Playground, Field Neighborhood Southdale Elementary 6.2 4.1 Playground, Field Neighborhood Moraine Meadows Elementary Neighborhood Orchard Park Elementary 9.1 6.1 Playground, Field Neighborhood Oakview Elementary 9.8 6.5 Playground, Field Neighborhood Beavertown Elementary 26.2 17.4 Playground, Field Neighborhood Greenmont Elementary 4.0 2.7 Playground, Field Neighborhood J.E. Prass Elementary 8.0 5.3 Playground, Field Neighborhood Van Buren Middle School 9.6 6.4 Playground, Field Neighborhood D.L. Barnes Adult 10 .5 7 .0 Field Neighborhood Track
TOTAL ACRES 217.1 144.6
(*) A school’s total acreage includes parking lots, buildings, and play areas. Kettering’s Developed Open Space Standards are concerned with only the open/green space areas; therefore, the acres utilized by Kettering’s residents are calculated at two-thirds of the total school’s property. This two-thirds acreage will be used throughout this report.
OpenSp1 25 Chart 2 provides information about Kettering-Moraine Schools and the amenities they offer to the community. The development potential is listed on the right hand side and present facilities are listed with an “X”.
CHART 2 BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL FACILITIES ALTERATIONS NEEDED TO MEET PARK STANDARDS
Neighborhood Play- Play Hard Picnic Passive Alterations to Schools Parking Ground Field Surface Area Recreation Meet Standards
Oakview X X X X - - Development would alter present use.
Greenmont X X X X - X Picnic area.
Orchard Park X X X X - X Add picnic area and landscaping.
J.E. Prass X X X X - X Add picnic area and landscaping.
Beavertown X X X X - - Add picnic area and landscaping.
Kennedy X X X - X* X* None.
Moraine Meadows X X X X X* X* None.
Southdale X X X X X* X* None.
Natural/ Alterations to Meet Community Play- Play Hard Picnic Passive Diverse Standards Schools Parking Ground Field Surface Area Recreation Environment
D.L. Barnes Adult X ------Adult school not School intended for school/park develop-ment.
Van Buren Middle X - X - - - - Development would School alter present use.
Kettering Middle X X X X X* X* X* Adjacent to Indian Riffle School & Indian Park. Riffle Elementary
Fairmont High X - X X X - - N/A without major School improvements and alterations.
LEGEND - NOT PRESENT at school location. X PRESENT at school location. * Adjacent to existing park.
OpenSp1 26 6 OPEN SPACE STANDARDS
OpenSp1 27 CITY OF KETTERING'S OPEN SPACE STANDARDS
The 1973-1978 Kettering Master Plan used one acre of land per 100 people or ten acres per 1,000 people for its park land development standards. The new City of Kettering standard adopts NRPA's standard range of 6.25-10.5 acres per 1,000 people.
This range is applied to Kettering's present extensive residential and commercial development. Kettering is 90% developed so adopting the range allows flexibility for obtaining quality open space if it becomes available. Only by including public schools, shaping space and special use areas do we exceed the minimum requirement for open space.
Chart 3 illustrates Kettering's standard as applied to the Council District's population and acres.
CHART 3
CITY OF KETTERING STANDARDS
1990 POPULATION: 60,569 Kettering-Owned Open Space Areas Acres 284.6 Parks 32.9 Shaping Spaces (Kettering-Maintained) 47.8 Special Use Areas (Kettering-Maintained) 365.3 TOTAL: Public-Owned Open Space Areas Acres 284.6 Parks 144.6 Public Schools (buildings, play lots, fields) 45.9 Shaping Spaces (public access) 452.8 Special Use Areas 927.9 TOTAL: Acres Required to Meet Open Space Standard
Low Range: 6.25 acres per 1,000 people equals 378.56 acres for 60,569 people. High Range: 10.50 acres per 1,000 people equals 635.97 for 60,569 people.
OpenSp1 28 Voting District's Population and Open Space Acres
Population Standard Range Kettering City and District 1990 Applied to Population Maintained School
District 1--Northeast 15,145 94.7 - 159.0 114.8 144.0 District 2--Southeast 15,212 95.1 - 159.7 121.9 166.2 District 3--Southwest 14,969 93.6 - 157.2 76.7 110.3 District 4--Northwest 15,243 95.3 - 160.1 48.4 502.9
OPEN SPACE STANDARD (6.25-10.5 ACRES PER 1,000 POPULATION) APPLIED TO ALL PUBLIC-MAINTAINED LAND.
Kettering-Maintained City and School Acres Per 1,000 Acres Per 1,000 Population Population
Parks 4.6 4.6 Parks & Public Schools 4.6 6.9 Parks & Public Schools + Shaping Space 5.1 7.7 Parks & Public Schools + Shaping Space + Special Use 5.9 15.1
OpenSp1 29 Kettering is fortunate to have an extensive park system including a wide variety of opportunities. The system encompasses 280.2 acres of parks. Standards have been developed to ensure that this system meets current and projected needs. These standards represent a combination of local and national observations on park needs in urban areas.
Traditionally park acreage requirements have been expressed in acres per 1000 of population. If this standard is applied to Kettering-owned park land, we are deficient. Only by including public school property, shaping space and special use areas do we exceed the acres/1000 standard.
Distribution of parks is as important as overall acreage. While our overall acreage meets national standards, certain districts within the city do not. Some areas on the east side of town have an abundance of parks, while other areas, particularly on the west side, have a significant shortage. Use of overall parkland standards must be balanced with availability and need within individual areas of the city. Additional park location criteria, such as service area population and distance, can be used to ensure all residents are adequately served. These criteria are different for each type of park and may differ from area to area. In dense locations, citywide park standards may be inadequate, while in low density neighborhoods they may be excessive.
OpenSp1 30 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
OpenSp1 31 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Listed on the next several pages are the Goals and Objectives designed to guide parks, recreation and open space in Kettering to the year 2000. These Goals and Objectives were prepared by city staff on the basis of facility analysis and inventory, park user surveys and recommendations from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board and the Planning Commission. The Goals and Objectives are translated into implementation through the recommendations contained in the Action Plan.
Goal #1 To be responsive to citizen needs.
Objectives 1. Conduct park visitor surveys every two years to determine citizen needs and wants. 2. Meet yearly with all park user groups.
Goal #2 Provide new park amenities that are responsive to new concepts and trends.
Objectives 1. Keep informed of new developments in park management. 2. Analyze users' needs to determine new trends. 3. Determine feasibility and longevity of new trends and concepts before implementation.
Goal #3 Maintain parks and facilities to be attractive, exciting, safe and provide a quality leisure experience within the financial resources of the city.
Objectives 1. Maintain all parks to meet established standards. 2. Evaluate the Park Action Plan yearly. 3. Complete all capital improvement projects as outlined in the Park Action Plan.
OpenSp1 32 Goal #4 Increase appreciation for the natural environment through preservation and resource stewardship. Objectives 1. Cooperate with Five Rivers MetroParks and Kettering-Moraine School District to provide outdoor educational opportunities. 2. Communicate the benefits of parks and open space to the citizens. 3. Continue the Citizen Tree and Park Tree Planting Programs.
Goal #5 Protect and expand the open space available in Kettering. Objectives 1. Determine city-wide park needs through the use of Kettering's standards. 2. Determine locations for park expansions based upon population needs within each neighborhood. 3. Provide each park service area with a park commensurate in size and design to the population and special characteristics of the area. 4. Develop recreational facilities so that surrounding residents are not negatively affected by their use. 5. Work cooperatively with Kettering-Moraine Schools to maintain and improve park/school sites.
Goal #6 Expand the Hike/Bike trail system utilizing floodplain land, easements and parklands into areas not currently served. Objectives 1. Continue to apply for federal funds to subsidize right-of-way acquisition and construction of new trails. 2. Support regional agencies in their efforts to expand the regional bikeway system. 3. Provide Hike/Bike linkages between community parks.
Goal #7 Maintain a balance between the natural and manmade environments to preserve and protect natural features while allowing new development. Objectives 1. Continue to enforce the requirement of open space dedication contained in the City's Zoning and Subdivision Code. 2. Work with commercial and industrial developers to maintain open space as enhancements to their property and adjacent property owners. 3. Develop and adopt a new tree ordinance. 4. Develop a Heritage Tree Program.
OpenSp1 33 OPEN SPACE ACTION PLAN
OpenSp1 34 OPEN SPACE ACTION PLAN INTRODUCTION
After analyzing all existing parks, recreation and open space facilities, the goals and objectives were applied and an Action Plan was developed. The Action Plan is a combination open space/recreation facility inventory as well as a set of recommendations for each location.
The Action Plan is divided into three groups: city-owned property, school board property and private property. This inventory contains all property which could be used for open space/recreation purposes. The final part of this section contains the inventory and recommendations of all city parks and recreation facilities.
This Action Plan updates the conclusions outlined in the 1991 Open Space Standards.
OpenSp1 35 7 CITY-OWNED OPEN SPACE
OpenSp1 36 INSERT CITY-OWNED INVENTORY MAP HERE
OpenSp1 37 GENTILE PARK A
ADDRESS: 1507 Wilmington Pike
DISTRICT: 1
ACRES: 15-36 acres, depending upon final development plan
DESCRIPTION: Park with athletic fields, picnic area and restroom.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: High priority to see open space remain in public ownership. Develop as a neighborhood park.
GENTILE PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
The closing and reuse of Gentile has offered the city a unique opportunity to develop a new neighborhood park for the residents of the immediate area. The current park has many of the facilities to meet our standards. Several issues will need to be resolved in conjunction with the master plan for the park. Drainage in the surrounding neighborhood has historically been a problem which may require detention basins to be located within the park boundary. The reuse of the base may require some portion of the open space to be used. Access to the park for neighborhood use and security for the new businesses will have to be addressed.
Basic recommendations for the park include development of a master plan to maintain as much as possible of the current open space and existing park facilities while balancing the needs for development.
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OpenSp1 39 KETTERING-MORAINE MUSEUM B
ADDRESS: 35 Moraine Circle South
DISTRICT: 1
ACRES: 4.8
DESCRIPTION: Site of Kettering-Moraine Museum with surrounding city- owned land.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Preserve for present use and future expansion.
OpenSp1 40 INDIAN RIFFLE PARK C
ADDRESS: 2801 East Stroop Road 45420 ACRES: 95.2 LOCATION: East Side: East Stroop Road, just east of Braddock Central: Kettering Recreation Center, 2900 Glengarry Drive West Side: Rosewood Arts Centre, Olson Drive off Braddock
DESCRIPTION: Kettering's largest community park contains athletic fields, pond, pathways, woods, sledding hill, extensive picnic area.
FACILITIES: Picnic Shelters #1 and #2 (30'x 60') (may be reserved) 12 picnic tables (60-100 people) and 1 grill 1 volleyball court (standards only) Picnic Shelter #3 (40'x 52') (may be reserved) 12 picnic tables (80-120 people) and 2 grills 1 volleyball court (standards only) Park Area 10 park benches Restrooms (summer season) 20 picnic tables 2 drinking fountains 3 grills
Par Course Jogging fitness Trail, .9 miles, 18 station course (starts by Junior High track)
Playground Equipment (Play structure is accessible) 1 tornado slide 6 baby swings and 4 adult swings Candy mountain slide Play Structure with: 3 sets of steps 1 horizontal ladder 1 double slide 1 talk tube 3 bridge ramps 1 tunnel slide 1 log roll 2 bubble panels 1 loop arch 1 tic-tac-toe panel 1 spyro slide 1 bubble panel with wheel 1 wheelchair swing
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Athletic Facilities (Seasonal Chemical Toilets) 6 ball fields (available by reservation) with bleachers 2 soccer fields/seasonal-field hockey (available by reservation) 18 hole disc golf course 2 drinking fountains 1 concession stand (open only during athletic events) Restrooms (summer season)
Sledding hill (behind Recreation Center) 2-acre Pond, stocked (behind Recreation Center) All weather walking path
PARKING: 100+ parking spaces. Parking at Rosewood, Recreation Center, Junior High School and lot on Stroop Road.
INDIAN RIFFLE PARK RECOMMENDATIONS Kettering's largest community park hosts youth baseball, field hockey, cross country, picnicking, sledding, fishing, walking paths and contains the Recreation Complex and the Rosewood Arts Centre. The park adjoins 58 acres of school property with a junior high and elementary school.
Construct roads per Master Plan -Dorothy Lane entrance Acquisition -KRC to Rosewood connection To be determined -Expand KRC parking $ 36,000 -KMS lights $ 45,000 -Repave KRC parking lot $ 30,000 -Accessible trails To be determined Additional parking lot at Rosewood $ 81,000 Upgrade curbing at Rosewood $ 10,000 Pave old/new walks and trails $ 4,000 Replace shelter #1 and #2 $ 77,500 each Restrooms at picnic areas To be determined Electric shelters #1, #2, #3 $ 6,000 Playground For All - Refurbish $ 7,300 Playground For All - Wood chips $ 1,400 (avg. cost every 2 yrs) Replace roller hockey fence $ 5,900 Replace grills (3) $ 1,650 Upgrade restrooms per ADA $ 10,000 Acquire 2740 E. Dorothy Lane Acquisition Acquire Rosewood Acquisition Acquire Crestwood Acquisition Repair fencing at KMS $ 7,300 Repair rear parking lot - KMS Complete Color-coat tennis courts - KMS $ 12,500
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OpenSp1 44 DELCO PARK D
ADDRESS: 1845 East Dorothy Lane 45429 ACRES: 66 LOCATION: East Dorothy Lane at Valleywood Drive across from Bob Evans Restaurant DESCRIPTION: Delco Park is our second largest park with wide open spaces, league athletic fields and contains Kettering's largest lake. FACILITIES: Playground Area Picnic Shelter #1 (30'x 60') with electric (may be reserved) 15 picnic tables (120 people) 1 volleyball court (standards only) 2 grills Picnic Shelter #2 (20'x 35') with electric (may be reserved) 8 picnic tables (64 people) 2 grills 1 volleyball court (standards only) 9.3 acre lake Bicycle Motor Cross (BMX) Track Par Course Jogging Fitness Trail 1.1 mile 18 station course starts and ends near park entrance Ball Fields 5 softball (by reservation) 3 drinking fountains 5 bleachers 6 soccer (by reservation) 1 pay phone 7 electric panel boxes for special events 10 Portable Toilets (seasonal) Playground Equipment 1 slide 1 overhand bar 2 baby swings 1 even parallel bar 2 adult swings Play structure 1 Drinking Fountain 4 Sand Volleyball Courts 10 Park Benches
PARKING: 500+ parking spaces
OpenSp1 45 DELCO PARK RECOMMENDATIONS D
When General Motors announced the sale of surplus land including Delco Park, a study was initiated to analyze Delco Park and other locations of similar recreational value for present and future open space needs. This study was a joint project of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and the Planning and Development Department.
The study examined youth and adult sports needs, existing parks, possible park expansions, possible new parks and cost estimates for all land and development options. Study parameters included which park users should be located together and which could be spread over several sites: sports should be grouped; high visibility was desirable; site(s) should be City owned and accommodate community-wide activities such as the July 4th Fireworks.
The study concluded the purchase of Delco Park was the most cost-effective option to meet the current recreational needs. No other park(s) would accommodate current needs and land purchase with development costs exceeding the cost of purchasing Delco Park, which is already developed. Further development at Delco Park, such as lighted diamonds, restrooms, an additional picnic shelter and soccer field improvements, would increase its user potential. Changes in other parks and schools would increase their combined use city-wide.
After completion of the study, negotiations with General Motors resulted in the donation of the park to the City. The architectural firm, NBBJ, was hired in 1995 to complete a master plan. Funds have been approved in the Capital Improvements Program and the first phase of improvements will begin in 1997.
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OpenSp1 47 HILLS AND DALES PARK E
ADDRESS: Patterson Boulevard ACRES: 50 LOCATION: Along Paterson Blvd. between Dorothy Lane and Evelyn Drive. DESCRIPTION: Historic heavily wooded park with rolling topography, owned and managed by City of Dayton. FACILITIES: Various picnic shelters Walking trail John H. Patterson Monument Viewing Tower (closed)
PARKING: Off-street parking throughout park
HILLS AND DALES PARK
Hills and Dales Park is a unique and valuable asset to the urban cities of Kettering and Oakwood. Given to the City of Dayton by John Patterson, the founder of NCR in 1918, the park is managed by Dayton’s Recreation and Parks Department. The contiguous Community Golf Course was also part of Patterson’s gift and is actively managed by Dayton’s Public Works Department. The golf course and most of the park are in Kettering with the northeast edge of Hills and Dales Park being in the City of Oakwood. The responsibility for maintenance and patrol of the park is Dayton’s with the road through the park being Kettering’s or Oakwood’s. None of the golf course or park is in or contiguous to the City of Dayton.
The mix of cities, departments and budget constraints have resulted in Hills and Dales Park being overlooked when it came to proper maintenance. Community Golf Course has fared somewhat better with its ability to generate income.
A historical review and master plan was completed in 1993 by Ball State University, Department of Landscape Architecture. There is continued public interest in returning Hills and Dales to its former beauty and use but none of the three cities are able to step in and actively manage the park. On October 19, 1994, the three cities did sponsor a community work day. Some 360 volunteers, joined by staff and equipment from all three cities, removed litter, cleared trails and cut honeysuckle. Encouraged by the success of this work day, spring and fall work days occurred in 1995 and are planned to continue.
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The master plan and high public interest in the park certainly may help lay the foundation for Hills and Dales return to its former self. This won’t be possible without a significant commitment of finances, management, and labor. A cooperative effort among the cities of Dayton, Kettering and Oakwood and the Friends of Hills and Dales is needed to protect and improve this unique resource.
HILLS AND DALES PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
Refurbish picnic shelters PENDING Twin Oak JOINT Adirondack DEVELOPMENT Paw Paw AND MAINTENANCE Replant Victory Grove as needed AGREEMENT
Close and remove park roads or portions Clubhouse Drive Deep Hollow Park Runnymeade
Renovate Barn Camp Meadow
Repair Patterson Monument
Close and Remove Shelter White Oak Shelter and Drive
Repave drives and parking lots
Repair brick gutters along Patterson
Replace play equipment
Castle Determine historical significance to warrant renovation or removal
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OpenSp1 50 STATE FARM PARK F ADDRESS: 2510 Blackhawk Road 45420 ACRES: 21.7 LOCATION: Blackhawk Road dead-ends into State Farm Park at Vale Drive between County Line Road and Woodman Drive. DESCRIPTION: An active community park hosting youth baseball and youth and adult football. FACILITIES: Park Area 1 picnic shelter (20'x 20') 1 park bench 1 picnic table 2 walk bridges 1 drinking fountain Play Equipment (Play structure is accessible) 2 slides 3 baby and 3 adult swings 1 swing set Play Structure Athletic Facilities 5 ballfields (2 lighted - seasonal, by reservation) 2 football (lighted - seasonal, by reservation) 1 concession stand (during games) 1 restroom (during games) 5 bleachers 1 drinking fountain PARKING: East Lot - 127 spaces West Lot - 34 spaces
STATE FARM PARK RECOMMENDATIONS This community park hosts youth baseball and football and some adult softball and flag football. The only City-owned lighted baseball and football fields are at State Farm Park. The adjoining Armory and Research Park properties are two rare opportunities to acquire some acreage for park use. The garden plots and additional property should be actively pursued for acquisition.
Complete Master Plan $ 7,000 Upgrade restroom to meet ADA $ 10,000 Design concession/storage building $ 8,500 Replace concession/storage building $120,000 Creek bank erosion control $ 5,000 (avg. cost per yr.) Acquire Armory Acquisition Acquire land from Research Park Acquisition Complete playground access $ 2,000 Water tap permit $ 226 Install concession water line $ 1,000 Replace water line to meter $ 3,000 Overlay parking lot $ 25,000
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OpenSp1 53 IRELAN PARK G ADDRESS: 4532 Marshall Road 45429 ACRES: 16 LOCATION: Corner of East David and Marshall to East David and Marstead Circle DESCRIPTION: Irelan Park is named for the Irelan family farm that once featured a polo field, complete with large horse barn. Irelan now caters to youth baseball and football and picnicking. FACILITIES: Picnic Shelter (36'x 36') (may be reserved) 5-6 picnic tables Use Marstead Cir. parking lot 2 grills 1 portable toilet (seasonal) 1 volleyball court (standards only) Ball Fields 4 baseball (by reservation) 1 concession stand/ 1 football (by reservation) restrooms (during games) 3 drinking fountains 6 bleachers 5 park benches Park Area 4 park benches 1 drinking fountain 6 picnic tables 1 pay phone Small Sledding Hill Play Structure with: 1 loop climber 1 tube slide 1 wave slide 1 double slide 1 tic-tac-toe panel 1 bus panel with wheel 1 spyro slide PARKING: 69 parking spaces. Parking lots on Marshall Rd/MarsteadCircle.
IRELAN PARK RECOMMENDATIONS Irelan is a busy community park with youth baseball and football, playground, sledding hill and picnic shelter. The restroom/concession building will soon need resided and upgraded to meet ADA standards. Grade/level football field $ 4,000 Upgrade restroom/concession building to meet ADA standards $ 15,000 Replace grill $ 600 Replace #3 and #4 backstops $ 4,300 Replace practice backstops (2) $ 650 Replace #1 and #2 backstops $ 5,800
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OpenSp1 55 POLEN FARM H ADDRESS: 5099 Bigger Road 45429 ACRES: 15 LOCATION: Bigger Road between Rahn and David DESCRIPTION: The Polen House dates back to the late 1800's and was the home of the Bigger Family. Purchased in the 1950's by Russel Polen, it was his home until it was acquired by the City through a life estate plan in 1979. FACILITIES: Rental only 19th Century Farmhouse Banquet Room/Patio Occupancy: 75 Occupancy: 60 Kitchen Barn 6 Room -Kitchen Restrooms -Upper level occupancy: 125 Gazebo -Upper level occupancy: 175 -Restrooms Excellent Rental Facility For: Weddings Conferences Social Gatherings
Park Area 40 portable park benches 15 picnic tables 2 park grills
PARKING: 200 spaces north and south lots combined
POLEN FARM RECOMMENDATIONS Polen Farm is a house/barn/yard rental facility catering primarily to weddings, receptions, meetings and picnics. Construction ADA/OBBC $120,000 Overlay north lot $ 12,000 Interior decorating $ 25,000 Patio awning $ 7,000 Replace grills (3) $ 1,200 Storm windows $ 12,000
OpenSp1 56 JOHN F. KENNEDY PARK I ADDRESS: 5073 Bigger Road 45429 ACRES: 15 LOCATION: Bigger Road south of David Road or north of Rahn Road DESCRIPTION: Kennedy Park is level lending itself to the athletic facilities located there. FACILITIES: Ball Fields 3 softball fields (by reservation) 3 bleachers 1 soccer/football (in season) (by reservation) Restrooms and concessions during games Park Area 4 tennis courts 1 pay phone 2 drinking fountains 1 concession stand with restrooms (open during softball games) 1 Par Course Jogging Fitness Trail 1.1 miles, 18 station course, starts and ends near parking lot entrance Playground Equipment (Play structure is accessible) 5 slides 2 picnic tables 2 adult swings 2 baby swings 5 park benches 2 metal climber PARKING: 210 parking spaces (both lots)
JOHN F. KENNEDY PARK RECOMMENDATIONS This community park hosts adult softball, youth soccer and a playground and par course fitness trail. The park adjoins John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Polen Farm. On school property are four tennis courts. This park is maintained by the City. Play equipment was new in 1994.
Upgrade restrooms to meet ADA requirements $ 15,000 Color-coat tennis courts $ 9,100 Complete drainage tile $ 26,000 Mill and pave parking lot See Polen Replace fitness trail equipment $ 8,000 Replace tennis fence $ 6,100 Parking lot patch and seal $ 5,000
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OpenSp1 58 CIVIC COMMONS PARK J
ADDRESS: 675 Lincoln Park Boulevard
ACRES: 14
LOCATION: Along and between eastbound and westbound Lincoln Park Boulevard between Shroyer Road and Ackerman Boulevard.
DESCRIPTION: The central public areas for the 110-acre Lincoln Park Center Development. Civic Commons Park contains a 1½ acre pond, natural area, a large patio pavilion area with fountains, walkways, extensive landscaping, seating areas and Fraze Pavilion and the restroom/concession building.
PARKING: On-street parking with limited off street lots. Event parking also uses Fairmont High School, Christ United Methodist Church and nearby businesses.
CIVIC COMMONS PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
This highly visible and visited park is the focal center of the Lincoln Park Center Development. It also serves as the back of the house for the Fraze Amphitheater.
Permanent electric for Christmas lights - Lincoln Park/Shroyer $ 4,000 - West Lincoln Park $ 1,500 - East/West Lincoln Park $ 3,000 - Natural Area $ 1,500 - Additional outside electric outlets $ 10,000 Irrigate turf by pond and parking lot $ 31,000 Enlarge restroom facilities $845,000 Replace weak native trees with large caliper trees $ 20,000 (10 trees at $1,000 each) Install donor plaques $ 20,000 Civic Commons Storage Building $ 10,000 Cover permanent seating To be determined
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OpenSp1 60 PONDVIEW PARK K
ADDRESS: 2320 Pondview 45440
ACRES: 12.5
LOCATION: South on Overbrook Road, west on Pondview Drive by Oak Creek Swim Club
DESCRIPTION: Kettering's only true nature park. Pondview Park is managed to support nature's flora and fauna. FACILITIES: Nature trails 7 park benches Stocked pond (1 acre) Pump house
PARKING: On Pondview Drive
PONDVIEW PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
Pondview Park is managed entirely for passive use and to provide habitat for wildlife and native plants. Pondview received one additional acre from a Centerville development land dedication.
Improve well output $ 6,000 Two small bridges for stream crossings _ $ 1,500 Replace post and rail fencing $ 1,000
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OpenSp1 62 TAIT PARK L
ADDRESS: 3750 Tait Road 45439
ACRES: 9.1
LOCATION: North on Tait Road from West Stroop
DESCRIPTION: Tait Park contains level open areas and a wooded hillside along one of the ridges of west Kettering. FACILITIES: Park Area 1 ballfield 1 basketball backboard 1 tennis court 2 picnic tables 1 small shelter
Play Equipment Play Structure with: 1 metal fire truck 1 corkscrew 1 slide 1 ribbon slide 4 adult swings 1 double slide 1 tunnel slide 1 tic-tac-toe panel
PARKING: On-street parking
TAIT PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
Tait Park has a separate tennis and basketball court. The play equipment was recently improved but needs further upgrades.
Upgrade play equipment $ 7,500 Big Hill Path Acquisition Design accessible pathway Waiting design Install accessible pathway $ 1,000 Street-side sidewalk $ 22,500 Water tap fee $ 494 Drinking fountain $ 3,000 Color-coat tennis court (1) $ 2,700
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OpenSp1 64 SOUTHDALE PARK M ADDRESS: 3036 Bellflower Street 45409 ACRES: 8 LOCATION: West Dorothy Lane, south on Regent, west on Belvoir, north on Bellflower; behind Southdale School. DESCRIPTION: This combination of park and school land provides the best of each for all users. The park is nature-oriented with trails and woods while the school grounds are open with tennis courts and youth baseball diamond. FACILITIES: Park Area, including Southdale School Nature trail/1 small foot bridge1 drinking fountain 2 tennis courts with ball wall 10 parking spaces/3 handicap 4 basketball backboards Restrooms (when Center Picnic tables (is open) 2 grills Play Equipment (Play structure is accessible) 1 tire swing Play Structure with: 2 adult swings 1 double slide 1 horizontal ladder 1 fire pole 1 tunnel slide 1 spiral slide Southdale Center Building with meeting room and restrooms. Use by reservation or rental for scout meeting, classes, day camps and seminars.
PARKING: Two parking lots on Bellflower
SOUTHDALE PARK RECOMMENDATIONS Southdale Park adjoins Southdale School and both are used as one public open space. Much of Southdale is woods with pathways and includes the Southdale Center which is used for Scout meetings and outdoor classes. Upgrade Southdale Center to meet ADA standards $ 10,000 Complete playground access $ 2,000
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OpenSp1 66 PARKS MAINTENANCE CENTER N
ADDRESS: 3170 Valleywood Drive 45429 296-2486 Fax 296-3338
ACRES: 7.6
LOCATION: Dorothy Lane to Valleywood or north off of Wilmington Pike
DESCRIPTION: All of the landscape maintenance personnel and equipment are based at this facility. Most adult sports registrations and adult and youth field use are scheduled here. Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
FACILITIES: Functions performed out of office: Adult sports programs Tree and brush chipping Athletic field rentals Civic Commons maintenance Volunteer median flower beds Facility/park landscaping Beavertown Cemetery Yard debris program Garden plot rental Picnic shelter reservations Citizen tree purchases Picnic kit rental Living tree program Wood chip purchases (seasonal)
PARKING: Parking lot in front of Center.
PARK MAINTENANCE CENTER RECOMMENDATION
The personnel and equipment needed to perform the landscape maintenance for all City- owned buildings, facilities, medians and parks is kept here. A variety of maintenance operations are performed in the shop areas or yard.
Equipment Storage Barn $ 40,000 Install inside wash bay $ 27,400 Install entrance to Woodman Center Drive To be determined Pave rear storage yard $ 7,000 Rebuild front parking lot $ 12,000
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OpenSp1 68 BLACKHAWK PARK O
ADDRESS: 3005 Blackhawk Road, 45429
ACRES: 7.3
LOCATION: From East Dorothy Lane, north on Powhattan, east on Blackhawk
DESCRIPTION: Blackhawk neighborhood park is gently sloping with open and tree areas.
FACILITIES: Playground Area: 2 picnic tables 1 drinking fountain 4 park benches 1 basketball court 1 ball field
Playground Equipment: 2 slides Play Structure with: 5 adult swings 1 track slide 1 baby swing 1 five pole 1 tunnel slide 1 slide (S.S.) 2 adult swings 1 tunnel tube
PARKING: On-street parking
BLACKHAWK PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
Blackhawk is one of our larger neighborhood parks. Its rolling land and trees give it a larger appearance than it really has.
Purchase and install pathway to Comanche Acquisition
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OpenSp1 70 VAN BUREN PARK P
ADDRESS: 1450 Scottsdale Drive 45420
ACRES: 5.5
LOCATION: Oakdale Avenue, west off Smithville Road (south of Patterson Road)
DESCRIPTION: Designed into the surrounding neighborhood, Van Buren Park has level and rolling topography. It also contains two flood control basins for retention of flood water.
FACILITIES: Park Area 2 tennis courts with 2 basketball backboards 1 ballfield 4 park benches 3 picnic tables 3 grills 1 volleyball court (standards only) Small sledding hill
Play Equipment Play Structure with: 1 balance beam 2 slides and 1 roller slide 1 hand walk 2 baby swings 2 adult swings
PARKING: On-street parking
VAN BUREN PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
Van Buren Park was reconfigured and rebuilt when Scottsdale and Oakdale Drives were built. It also serves as a flood detention basin. The original play equipment is ready for replacement.
Replace play equipment $ 27,000 Overlay asphalt walks $ 3,000 Complete playground access $ 2,000 Replace property line fence $ 2,800
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OpenSp1 72 OAK CREEK PARK Q
ADDRESS: 2239 Berrycreek 45429
ACRES: 5
LOCATION: East on Springmill from Bigger Road (behind Oak Creek Terrace)
DESCRIPTION: A neighborhood park with open areas, paved paths, mature trees and play equipment.
FACILITIES: Park Area 1 ballfield 2 picnic tables 1 basketball court 5 park benches
Playground Equipment (Play structure is accessible) Play Structure with: 1 tic-tac-toe panel 1 spiral slide 3 slides 1 log roll 1 climber 3 adult swings
PARKING: On-street parking
OAK CREEK PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
Oak Creek Park is made up of land owned by the City and land owned by Oak Creek Terraces which was Oak Creek School. The City maintains both properties and both are open to the public. The play equipment was new in 1994, and the basketball court was added recently.
Overlay and extend asphalt walks $ 6,000 Tree replacement $ 2,000 Acquire land from Oak Creek Terraces Acquisition Water tap fee $ 664 Drinking fountain $ 3,000 Replace backstop $ 1,600
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OpenSp1 74 KANTNER PARK R
ADDRESS: 1512 Brownleigh 45429
ACRES: 5
LOCATION: Just east of Wilmington on Brownleigh Road
DESCRIPTION: Kantner Park is an active neighborhood park that combines open active areas, tennis courts and trees.
FACILITIES: Playground Area 2 tennis courts with 2 basketball backboards 1 drinking fountain 1 ball field 2 picnic tables (10-16 people)
Playground Equipment (Play structure is accessible) 6 adult swings Play Structure with: 4 baby swings 1 single slide 2 park benches 1 horizontal ladder 2 adult swings 2 tunnel slides
PARKING: Parking lot with 20 spaces
KANTNER PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
Kantner Park is heavily used by the neighborhood youth. The ball diamond attracts little league practices. The play equipment was recently replaced.
Purchase Wilmington Pike frontage Acquisition Overlay tennis courts (2) To be determined Color-coat tennis courts (2) $ 5,100 Replace tennis court fencing $ 6,700 Replace property line fence $ 4,400 Replace backstop $ 1,800 Complete playground access $ 2,000
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OpenSp1 76 WENZLER PARK S
ADDRESS: 3535 Sharewood Court 45429
ACRES: 4.6
LOCATION: Lincoln Park Blvd., just east of Ackerman at the corner of Sharewood and Lincoln Park
DESCRIPTION: Wenzler is an active neighborhood park for preschoolers during the day and tennis and basketball in the evening.
FACILITIES: Park Area 1 small shelter 2 picnic tables 1 ballfield 1 drinking fountain 2 tennis courts with 4 park benches 2 basketball backboards Play Equipment (Play structure is accessible) 5 adult swings 2 baby swings Play Structure with: 1 log roll 1 tic-tac-toe panel 2 tunnel slides 1 spelling panel 1 spiral slide 1 math panel 2 climbers 1 arch bridge
PARKING: On-street parking.
WENZLER PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
Since Lincoln Park Boulevard was connected with the construction of Civic Commons Park, this neighborhood park has increased greatly in popularity. New play equipment was recently installed. Basketball on the tennis courts has caused conflicts because of the popularity of both.
Overlay tennis courts (2) To be determined Color-coat tennis courts (2) $ 5,100 Repair tennis court fencing $ 5,700 Add separate basketball court $ 17,000 Add dirt to diamond $ 1,500
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OpenSp1 78 WALTHER PARK T
ADDRESS: 4421 Overland Trail 45429
ACRES: 4.5
LOCATION: On Overland Trail, west of David Road intersection or south on Overland from West Stroop
DESCRIPTION: Set in an open woods, Walther Park provides a relaxing atmosphere for its users. The tennis courts are popular for daytime games.
FACILITIES: Park Area 2 tennis courts 3 park benches 2 picnic tables 1 drinking fountain
Par Course Jogging Fitness Trail .5 mile fitness course (starts and ends near park entrance) 8 station course
Wood Playground Structure 1 tire swing 1 bridge 1 slide 1 monkey bar
PARKING: Parking lot in park.
WALTHER PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
One of our newest neighborhood parks, Walther was designed with the neighbors and has been enjoyed by them. The design parameters have not changed, so no major changes are needed. Major maintenance will be needed as the park ages.
Additional gabions are needed to be installed in the creek to stop the erosion of the banks.
Add rear entrance _ Acquisition Replace play equipment $18,000 Extend sidewalk to West David Road Pending road improvements Complete playground access $ 4,000 Creek bank erosion control $ 5,000 (avg. cost per yr.) Color-coat tennis courts (2) To be determined
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OpenSp1 80 OAK PARK U
ADDRESS: 2055 Malcom Avenue 45420
ACRES: 3.6
LOCATION: 2100 block Woodman Drive, east to Adventure, left on Malcom.
DESCRIPTION: Tucked in the Oak Park neighborhood, this is one of Kettering's oldest parks. Recently outfitted with new play equipment, this park continues to serve the area residents.
FACILITIES: Park Area 1 drinking fountain 3 park benches 1 ball field 1 volleyball court 1 tennis court with (standards only) 1 basketball court
Playground Equipment (Play structure is accessible) 3 adult swings Play Structure with: 4 baby swings 1 tic-tac-toe panel Play Structure with: 1 chain climber 3 tube slides 1 snake climber 1 double slide 1 corkscrew climber 1 tunnel slide 1 handicap transfer deck
PARKING: On-street parking
OAK PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
This neighborhood park once hosted movies shown by the neighbors. The tennis/ basketball court, play equipment and ball diamond are frequently used.
Replace backstop $ 1,600 Color-coat tennis court $ 2,700 Replace tennis court fence $ 3,800
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OpenSp1 82 ERNST PARK V
ADDRESS: 1030 East David 45429 ACRES: 13.6 LOCATION: East David and Marshall behind Kettering YMCA DESCRIPTION: Ernst Park is a highly used community park serving the league and drop-in user. FACILITIES: Playground Area Picnic Shelter (36'x 36') (may be reserved) 5-6 picnic tables (40-50 people) 2 grills 1 volleyball court (standards only) 1 portable toilet (seasonal) Ball Fields: 3 soccer (by reservation) 2 softball (by reservation) 2 soccer practice fields 2 bleachers 1 soccer kickboard Tennis Courts: 4 lighted 1 drinking fountain Par Course Fitness Trail/Jogging Path (accessible) 1 fitness trail adapted for handicapped 9 station course on .4 miles paved path Playground Equipment: (Play structure is accessible) 1 large slide Play Structure: 2 adult swings 1 double slide 2 baby swings 1 pipe wall with wheel 2 spring animals 2 swings 7 park benches 1 tunnel slide 1 sliding pole
PARKING: 35 parking spaces
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As part of the Delco Park Study, when all parks were reviewed to ensure their most efficient use, it was recommended to convert Ernst to all soccer and eliminate softball. A final decision will be made after completion of the improvements to Delco Park and analyzing future needs for softball and soccer.
Expand and repave parking lot $40,000 Replace accessible fitness course equipment $ 6,000 Convert softball fields to soccer To be determined Overlay tennis courts (4) $18,100 Color-coat tennis courts $ 8,400 Overlay asphalt paths $10,000 Complete playground access $ 2,000 Replace grill $ 600
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OpenSp1 86 BEAVERTOWN CEMETERY W
ADDRESS: 2000 Cemetery Lane (See Valleywood Map)
MAILING ADDRESS: 3170 Valleywood Kettering, OH 45429 296-2486 Fax 296-3338
ACRES: 3.5
LOCATION: At the end of Cemetery Lane off of Valleywood Drive
DESCRIPTION: Historic cemetery owned and operated by the City of Kettering. Cemetery is still active and has lots for sale. Open daily. First recorded burial was in 1803.
PARKING: On-street parking inside and outside of cemetery.
BEAVERTOWN CEMETERY RECOMMENDATIONS
This historic cemetery, dating back to at least 1803, is owned and operated by the City of Kettering. The Parks Division handles the maintenance, interments, lot sales and recordkeeping.
Extend Cemetery Drive $ 800 Purchase 1920 Cemetery Lane 1.5 acres Acquisition Purchase railroad property Acquisition Renegotiate BP Gas Line Easement The purchase of the railroad right-of-way and large lot at 1920 Cemetery Lane would ensure the integrity of the cemetery and make lots available for the foreseeable future. This purchase would also act as a buffer between the residential area on Valleywood Drive and the commercial area on Woodman Center Drive. See Parks Maintenance Center for site plan (page 69).
Gas line easement along west edge of Cemetery is preventing the sale of graves in this area.
OpenSp1 87 GOVERNMENT CENTER X
ADDRESS: 3600 Shroyer Road (See Civic Commons Map)
ACRES: 3
LOCATION: Shroyer Road at Lincoln Park Boulevard.
DESCRIPTION: Complex and grounds housing City of Kettering administrative offices, police department and jail, and courts.
FACILITIES: City Manager's Office City Council Police and Jail Administrative Offices Courts
PARKING: Off-street parking lot
GOVERNMENT CENTER RECOMMENDATIONS
The Government Center is only being listed as it is maintained by the Parks personnel and, as such, must be included in their capital improvement process. See Civic Commons Park for site map (page 61).
Irrigate Government Center Phase II $ 14,000 Irrigate Shroyer medians Phase II $ 25,000
OpenSp1 88 SOUTHERN HILLS PARK Y
ADDRESS: 1545 Sacramento Drive 45409
ACRES: 2
LOCATION: South Dixie Drive, east on Sacramento, behind Firehouse #1
DESCRIPTION: This park was the playground for Holt School until it closed. Now owned by the City of Kettering, it serves the Southern Hills neighborhood.
FACILITIES: Park Area 2 tennis courts with basketball backboard 1 drinking fountain 1 youth ball field Play Equipment Play Structure with: 3 adult swings 1 track slide 1 baby swing 1 roller slide 1 picnic table 1 double slide 2 4-square courts 2 tunnel slides 1 hopscotch court 1 bridge 2 park benches
PARKING: On-street parking
SOUTHERN HILLS PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
Replace trees (10 at $200 each) $ 2,000 Design accessible path Waiting design Install accessible path $ 1,000 Complete playground access $ 4,000
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OpenSp1 90 BERWIN PARK Z
ADDRESS: 1400 Berwin at Claybourne 45429
ACRES: 1.7
LOCATION: Berwin off Wilmington or Claybourne off Marshall.
DESCRIPTION: Designed and built with the Rose E. Miller neighborhood, Berwin Park is a very popular mini-park for younger children.
FACILITIES: Playground Area: 2 picnic tables 1 covered picnic table 1 basketball court/backboard 1 covered park bench 1 small tricycle track 2 park benches
Playground Equipment: 2 transfer deck 1 wave slide 1 double slide 1 stair bridge 2 stair bridge 1 climbing pole 1 loop climber 1 tic-tac-toe panel 1 pipe wall with wheel 1 letter panel 1 cyclone slide 1 twister slide 1 "L" slide 1 double "L" rail climber
PARKING: On-street parking
BERWIN PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
This mini-park is used by walk and drive-in visitors. The park functions as developed but needs several improvements to ensure its aesthetics and usability in the long term.
Purchase 3848 Claybourne To be determined Purchase railroad property $20,000 Claybourne curb & parking lot Acquisition Again, Parks crews mow the railroad right-of-way because it is very unsightly otherwise. It appears to be part of the park but is not. Purchasing the lot next to Berwin Park would provide more open space and allow for limited off-street parking. Cars currently park in the grass, causing ruts and partially obstructing the street.
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OpenSp1 92 GLASER PARK AA
ADDRESS: 1851 Doris Drive 45429
ACRES: 0.8
LOCATION: Woodman Drive, west on Doris to dead-end or Stroop Road, north on Kingswood, west on Doris Drive
DESCRIPTION: Glaser Park is a mini park frequented by preschooler and neighborhood children.
FACILITIES: Playground Equipment: (Play structure is accessible)
2 park benches Play Structure with: 1 picnic table 2 baby swings 1 basketball court 2 adult swings 1 vertical ladder 1 log roll 1 spiral slide 2 tunnel slides
PARKING: On-street parking
GLASER PARK RECOMMENDATIONS
This mini-park is well used by neighborhood children. Its small size precludes any extensive development beyond its present status. Items that would benefit Glaser include:
Water tap fee $ 564 Drinking fountain _ $ 2,500 Park grill _ $ 600 Purchase railroad property Acquisition Complete playground access $ 2,000 The fountain, railroad and grill were all requested by the neighbors. Purchasing the railroad right-of-way would add greatly needed space. Parks crews mow the railroad right- of-way which now appears to be part of the park but is not. The railroad from Wilmington to Cemetery Lane or Woodman Center Drive would make a needed neighborhood bike trail connection.
_ Items requested at neighborhood meetings.
OpenSp1 93 INSERT GLASER PARK MAP HERE
OpenSp1 94 GREENWAY BB (Bike/Hike Trail)
LOCATION: Various, see map.
DESCRIPTION: Paved trail for walking, biking, in-line skating, skiing.
PHASE I: Begins at intersection of Wilmington Pike and South Smithville Road and follow Wilmington Pike south. The trail will then follow the Beaver Creek through Delco Park and cross Woodman Drive between Aragon Avenue South and Vale Drive. It continues along Beaver Creek through State Farm Park and the Miami Valley Research Park to Research Boulevard. It continues north beside Spaulding Road to its terminus on the CSX railroad right-of-way or H-Connector Spur coming down from the north. (Linden Avenue). Approximate length is 5.6 miles.
PHASE II: Begins at Delco Park and follows abandoned railroad south across Dorothy Lane and parallels Valleywood Drive ending near the intersection of Stroop and Wilmington. Approximately length is .7 miles.
FACILITIES: Paved trail Access parking lots
PARKING: Off-street at access points, including Delco Park, State Farm Park and Spaulding Road.
PROJECT COSTS: Design 80,000 Environmental Study 65,000 Acquisition Construction 725,000 (80% paid by ODOT)
OpenSp1 95 INSERT BIKEWAY MAP HERE 2.1
OpenSp1 96 INSERT BIKEWAY MAP HERE 5.1
OpenSp1 97 1 SCHOOL-OWNED OPEN SPACE
OpenSp1 98 INSERT SCHOOL-OWNED INVENTORY MAP HERE
OpenSp1 99 INDIAN RIFFLE ELEMENTARY/ A/ KETTERING MIDDLE SCHOOL B ADDRESS: 3090 Glengarry Drive
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 58.5, 25 acres of athletic fields
DESCRIPTION: Extensive athletic fields used by the public, including tennis, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer and football fields and track and cross country course.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: High priority to retain for public use through joint use agreement with Board of Education.
FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL C
ADDRESS: 3301 Shroyer Road
DISTRICT: 4
ACRES: 60.4
DESCRIPTION: Extensive athletic fields, including soccer, basketball, tennis, field hockey, football, track, baseball, soccer and gravel walking path.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: High priority to retain for public use through joint use agreement with Board of Education.
OpenSp1 100 KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL D
ADDRESS: 5030 Polen Drive
DISTRICT: 3
ACRES: 15.2
DESCRIPTION: Open grass areas behind Polen Farm and Kennedy Park. Used extensively by the public as if it was a public park land including tennis courts.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: High priority to keep greenspace surrounding school open to the park through agreement with the Board of Education.
SOUTHDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL E
ADDRESS: 1200 W. Dorothy Lane
DISTRICT: 4
ACRES: 6.2
DESCRIPTION: The playground and youth baseball field are located behind the school. A double tennis court with basketball and a ball wall are on school property but maintained by the city.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Southdale School is bordered on two sides by Southdale Park. Both properties function as one. High priority to retain public greenspace with Board of Education.
OpenSp1 101 MORAINE MEADOWS F
ADDRESS: 2600 Holman Street
DISTRICT: City of Moraine
ACRES: 7.5
DESCRIPTION: Open space playground area with play equipment.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Work with Kettering-Moraine Schools to develop master plan for playground.
ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL G
ADDRESS: 600 E. Dorothy Lane
DISTRICT: 4
ACRES: 9.1
DESCRIPTION: Large open playground area and site of summer traffic safety program.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: This area is not serviced by a city park. The site should be improved to meet neighborhood park standards and kept as public greenspace.
OpenSp1 102 OAKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL H
ADDRESS: 4001 Ackerman Blvd.
DISTRICT: 3
ACRES: 9.8
DESCRIPTION: Well situated school with playground, youth baseball and soccer field.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Oakview is a heavily used summer play site for the neighborhood.
BEAVERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I
ADDRESS: 2700 Wilmington
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 26.2
DESCRIPTION: Open grass area behind school bus garage and Beavertown School owned by Board of Education. Two soccer fields were developed by City and Board.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: High priority to retain joint use and public greenspace with Board of Education.
OpenSp1 103 GREENMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL J ADDRESS: 1 East Wren Circle
DISTRICT: 1
ACRES: 4.0
DESCRIPTION: Small school site with playground. Open greenspace, owned by Greenmont Village, surrounds the school, giving it more playground than the school owns.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Critical that greenspace around school is not lost. This neighborhood is not serviced by any city park. It is critical that ample portions of the Greenmont School lands are kept as open space. Playground should be improved to neighborhood park standards.
J. E. PRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL K
ADDRESS: 2601 Parklawn
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 8.0
DESCRIPTION: A rolling landscape with two separate playground areas.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Prass area is not serviced by a neighborhood park. Need to improve playground to neighborhood park standards and retain as greenspace.
OpenSp1 104 VAN BUREN MIDDLE SCHOOL L
ADDRESS: 3775 Shroyer Road
DISTRICT: 4
ACRES: 9.6
DESCRIPTION: Very tight school layout with one softball and one baseball field.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Athletic fields need renovation but are not used by city youth or adult leagues. Some Christian Youth Organization teams play there in the summer.
D. L. BARNES M Kettering-Moraine Board of Education
ADDRESS: 3750 Far Hills
DISTRICT: 4
ACRES: 10.5
DESCRIPTION: Originally the High School, then Junior High, now the Adult School with various administrative offices and Board office. Foreman Field Stadium is behind Barnes.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Foreman Field is the only stadium facility in Kettering and is used as the home field for Alter High School. Stands and dressing rooms are in need of replacement and/or major repairs. Enclosed track is undersized by metric standards.
OpenSp1 105 2 PRIVATELY OWNED OPEN SPACE
OpenSp1 106 INSERT PRIVATELY OWNED INVENTORY MAP HERE
OpenSp1 107 COMMUNITY GOLF COURSE A ADDRESS: 2917 Berkley Street
DISTRICT: 1
ACRES: 340
DESCRIPTION: 36 hole course with rolling hills and mature trees
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Very high priority to retain for public recreation. City of Dayton-owned land that is currently restricted by deed but any proposed changes should be monitored and development controlled through development regulations.
SOUTHERN BOULEVARD B ADDRESS: East side across from the Kettering Medical Center
DISTRICT: 1
ACRES: 40
DESCRIPTION: Large open grass area with mature trees.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: See KMC Master Plan which is part of comprehensive plan of the City.
OpenSp1 108 DELCO PROPERTY C ADDRESS: Woodman Drive, north of Dorothy Lane
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 33
DESCRIPTION: Gently rolling grassed field. Planned for commercial development in 1997.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Work with developer to complete Woodman Center Drive and landscaping.
MORAINE FARM D ADDRESS: 1233 W. Stroop Road
DISTRICT: 3
ACRES: 26
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful expanse of land on which the Moraine Farm Homestead sits.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Retain as greenspace in cooperation with NCR. Possible combination of acquisition and development regulations may be required.
OpenSp1 109 RESEARCH PARK E ADDRESS: Little Beaver Creek Floodplain
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 21 acre corridor
DESCRIPTION: Wide open valley through Research Park including Little Beaver Creek and ponds owned by Research Park.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority to be retained as greenspace. Moderate priority to become accessible to the public through development regulations and/or easements. Proposed location for greenway trail to connect to spur/H-Connector.
WING RADIO TOWERS F ADDRESS: David Road
DISTRICT: 3
ACRES: 11.5
DESCRIPTION: Open grass area with radio towers
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Moderate priority to retain greenspace through development regulations.
OpenSp1 110 GARDEN PLOTS G ADDRESS: County Line Road
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 11.5
DESCRIPTION: Garden plots adjoining State Farm Park. Acts as a buffer between Research Park and neighborhood.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority to purchase for addition to State Farm Park. Potential loss of access off County Line Road may require purchase of right of way.
BELLA VISTA LODGE H ADDRESS: 2625 County Line Road
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 10.2
DESCRIPTION: Open area with lodge building and mature trees in park.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Access needed for greenway trail through to County Line Road. Could be assessed by development regulations or right-of-way lease.
OpenSp1 111 OAK CREEK TERRACE I ADDRESS: 2316 Springmill
DISTRICT: 3
ACRES: 10.1
DESCRIPTION: Open greenspace with mature trees currently used as part of Oak Creek Park under a maintenance agreement.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority to add land behind Center to Oak Creek Park. Park function would be severely limited if this land was not open to the public. Continue agreement or acquire if possible.
YMCA J ADDRESS: 4545 Marshall Road
DISTRICT: 1
ACRES: 8.5
DESCRIPTION: Open grass area, athletic fields and YMCA building adjoining Ernst Park.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Preserve and acquire greenspace if building and lot are sold.
OpenSp1 112 GROBY'S K ADDRESS: 4301 Far Hills Avenue
DISTRICT: 4
ACRES: 8.4
DESCRIPTION: Open areas with several buildings and other greenhouses, etc.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:It would be a high priority to acquire some of the Groby property when its present use changes.
UNDEVELOPED OPEN GRASS AREA L ADDRESS: Hewitt and Kentshire
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 8
DESCRIPTION: Undeveloped open grass area with second growth trees.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Retain some open space through Planned Unit Development Regulations. This area is not within the service radius of any existing park.
OpenSp1 113 CRESTWOOD SWIM CLUB M ADDRESS: 2645 Baylor Court
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 7.2
DESCRIPTION: Open area with mature trees including small pool, bath house and parking lot.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority to acquire as an addition to Indian Riffle Park; surrounds three sides of Crestwood. Presently used for recreation and should remain for recreational use.
ROSEWOOD ARTS CENTRE N ADDRESS: 2655 Olson Drive
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 7.1
DESCRIPTION: Open grass area with Arts Centre and parking lot.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority for greenspace to be added to Indian Riffle Park which presently surrounds it on three sides. Arts Centre and land presently used by public, and this use should be retained through purchase or long-term lease with Board of Education.
OpenSp1 114 VACANT LOT O ADDRESS: Dixie Boulevard and Old Lane, southeast corner
DISTRICT: 4
ACRES: 6.5
DESCRIPTION: Vacant lot with grass and trees
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority to retain some of this greenspace on an otherwise heavily developed street through development regulations. Could be developed using a Planned Unit Development which would keep 20% as greenspace.
OPEN GRASS WITH CREEK P ADDRESS: Burchdale and Swigert
DISTRICT: 3
ACRES: 4.6
DESCRIPTION: Open grass and brush with creek.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Part of Planned Unit Development. Land is in flood plain.
OpenSp1 115 BIRCHWOOD SWIM CLUB Q ADDRESS: 2670 Galewood
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 4.4
DESCRIPTION: Open grass area along Little Beaver Creek and adjoins State Farm Park.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority if present use changes to add to State Farm Park and route for greenway trail along Little Beaver Creek through acquisition, lease or trail easement.
MARINOLE LAKE R ADDRESS: Marinole Circle
DISTRICT: 4
ACRES: 3.8
DESCRIPTION: Small lake in neighborhood of Marinole Circle.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Low priority while maintained in present use and condition by homeowners. Could be preserved through an easement if the present use changes. Public access would be difficult.
OpenSp1 116 CEMETERY S ADDRESS: Cemetery Lane
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 3.5 in cemetery
DESCRIPTION: Open grass area and woods surrounding very historic cemetery.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority to preserve a buffer around cemetery through development regulation and to purchase lot at 1920 Cemetery Lane.
MARY PRUGH PROPERTY T ADDRESS: 2740 E. Dorothy Lane
DISTRICT: 1
ACRES: 3.5
DESCRIPTION: Land on all three sides is currently owned by the City. Critical addition to Indian Riffle Park. Included in Indian Riffle Master Plan. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Should be acquired by the City if at all possible to control development of Indian Riffle Park along Dorothy Lane and allow access to Dorothy Lane.
OpenSp1 117 GREENMONT VILLAGE U ADDRESS: Central Green
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 3.3
DESCRIPTION: Open grass area in center of Greenmont Village. Adjoins Greenmont School property.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Low priority while controlled by Greenmont Housing Corp. and remaining undeveloped. High priority to keep open to the public through development regulations or control with a lease agreement.
BIGGER ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH V
DISTRICT: 3
ACRES: 3.3
DESCRIPTION: Open area beside the church that was an orchard.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority to maintain some greenspace through development regulations. Planned Unit Development would require dedicated greenspace.
OpenSp1 118 GREENMONT VILLAGE PARK W ADDRESS: Forrer Boulevard Playground
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 3
DESCRIPTION: Wooded playground, picnic area
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Low priority while controlled by Greenmont Housing Corp. and remaining undeveloped. High priority to keep open to the public through development regulations or control with a lease agreement.
OAK CREEK SWIM CLUB X ADDRESS: 2328 Pondview
DISTRICT: 3
ACRES: 2.8
DESCRIPTION: Open greenspace with pool, bath house, tennis court and parking lot. Adjoins Pondview Park.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority to keep greenspace and outdoor recreation through development regulations or acquire for addition to Pondview Park if present use changes.
OpenSp1 119 THREE LARGE LOTS Y ADDRESS: Wilmington and Brownleigh, southwest corner
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 1.6
DESCRIPTION: Three large lots with older homes adjoining Kantner Park.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority to acquire as it becomes available to enlarge Kantner and improve aesthetics of Wilmington Pike. Key opportunity for City to set the tone for the rest of Wilmington Pike and future development.
ARMORY Z ADDRESS: County Line Road
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES:
DESCRIPTION: Developed and undeveloped land, including large parking area, armory building, wooded hillside and ravine.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:No interest while used by National Guard. Moderate priority to acquire access and parking for State Farm Park, greenway trail and garden plots. High priority to acquire if additional Research Park land is added to State Farm Park.
OpenSp1 120 MORAINE COUNTRY CLUB AA
ADDRESS: 4075 Southern Blvd.
DISTRICT: 3
ACRES:
DESCRIPTION: Golf Course
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority to maintain greenspace along Stroop Road through development regulations, acquisition or easement.
OPEN FIELDS BB ADDRESS: E. Rahn Road dead end at Greene County Line
DISTRICT: 3
ACRES: Optional
DESCRIPTION: Large open field areas
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Moderate priority to acquire and hold for future park or other city use. A rare opportunity to obtain land that will soon be developed.
OpenSp1 121 LITTLE BEAVER CREEK PATHWAY CC ADDRESS: Wilmington to Galewood
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: Pathway
DESCRIPTION: Mix of trees, grass and variable topography.
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority for pathway easement along creek for greenway trail.
DAYTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DD ADDRESS: 2528 Wilmington Pike
DISTRICT: 2
ACRES: 10
DESCRIPTION: Sports field behind school
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:High priority to retain open space and sports field if school closes. New development master plan has been submitted by school and approved.
OpenSp1 122 DAYTON COUNTRY CLUB EE ADDRESS: 555 Kramer Road
DISTRICT: 4
ACRES: 121.5
DESCRIPTION: Private Golf Course
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Maintain greenspace appearance and prevent any impact on Hills and Dales Park.
NCR COUNTRY CLUB FF ADDRESS: 4435 Dogwood Trail
DISTRICT: 3
ACRES: 200.7
DESCRIPTION: Private Golf Course
MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:Maintain key areas of greenspace.
OpenSp1 123 INSERT PARK AND THEIR USER MAP HERE
OpenSp1 124 INSERT SCHOOLS AND THEIR USER MAP HERE
OpenSp1 125 INSERT PARKS AND SCHOOLS MAP HERE
OpenSp1 126 3 APPENDIX
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