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Parks and Recreation Introduction Past versions of the Johnston Comprehensive Plan have addressed parks and recreation in a fairly traditional manner by analyzing the components of the park system and making recommendations to meet future needs. This version of the plan retains this analytical approach while seeking to position Johnston to truly integrate parks and recreation into the daily lives of Johnston’s residents. This integration is known as active living. Active living is integrating physical activity into daily life. This integration is becoming more important than ever given on-going increases in adult and child obesity rates. Adult obesity rates increased in 28 states from 2009 to 2010 and declined only in the District of Columbia according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2010, a report from the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. More than two-thirds of the states (38) have adult obesity rates above 25 percent. In 1991, no state had an obesity rate above 20 percent. Iowa is representative of these statistics for the adult population. From 2007 to 2009, 27.6% of Iowa’s adults were considered obese. The state ranked 22nd in adult obesity. Fortunately, the obese and overweight rate for Iowa’s children aged 10 to 17 was only 11.2% compared to the national average of 31.7%. Iowa was ranked #46 in child obesity. Obesity rates are only one indicator of a society that has become more sedentary. Today, parks and playfields compete with interactive gaming and other media opportunities. “Playing a game” today is far more likely to mean some type of interactive, computer driven competition than it is to refer to baseball, soccer or some other active sporting activity. Active living is not about forcing people to participate in more active pursuits but rather, it seeks to make it possible for people to be more active in their typical daily, weekly and monthly routines. Today, walking and biking are two of the most popular ways to participate in active living. In addition to supporting active living, providing facilities that support walking and biking have a number of social, health, economic, and environmental benefits including: Social and Health Benefits: »» A healthier and more physically active population »» Improved mental health »» Lower health care costs »» Improved quality of life

Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 95 »» Safer streets »» More independent and active seniors and youth »» Increased opportunities for social contact which strengthens sense of community and place Economic Benefits: »» Reduced dependence on fossil fuels »» More options for commuting and daily transportation »» More affordable travel options and reduced dependency on automobile ownership »» Improved livability – a positive factor in attracting residents, businesses and workers Environmental Benefits: »» Walking and biking can reduce energy consumption which results in less pollution and less generation of greenhouse gasses Resident Input At the community meetings held at the beginning of the planning process, residents offered a number of thoughts about the future of Johnston that directly link to active living. They said that Johnston… »» truly needs to be a multi-modal community that includes trails, sidewalks and a transit station. »» needs to be pedestrian friendly. »» needs to add bike and walking trails throughout the community. »» should provide better connections to parks. »» should have a healthy lifestyle – be a community that supports walking. »» should be a gateway to regional trails. »» should preserve natural areas Recreational Trends Recreational trends change over time as a result of demographic, social, economic and cultural changes. Changes in recreation trends affect park and recreation facility needs. A number of significant recreational trends are likely to have an impact on the City of Johnston: »» Trails tend to be the most popular recreation facility of all age groups. Walking, running, biking and in-line skating occur on paved trails. People of all ages and abilities use trails. Natural surface trails are also popular with walkers, hikers, nature enthusiasts and cross country skiers. »» Diversity of park users - As the population becomes more diverse, there tends to be a greater diversity of park users. Use of parks and services differ by ethnic and cultural groups and from traditional users. For example, immigrant groups often have larger families and larger family gatherings, needing larger shelters in parks. »» Active living movement - The rates of obesity are increasing across all age groups and with it the associated health risks, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. As a result, there has been an increased awareness of the benefits of exercise, walking and biking - active living. Local corporations like Hy-Vee fund wellness programs. »» Economic trends include rising health care costs, anti-tax sentiments, increasing

Page 96 - Parks and Recreation Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan fuel and material costs, and expectations of higher efficiencies may affect the resources available to provide park and recreation improvement and upkeep. »» Demand for indoor recreation facilities. In part due, to a desire for quality indoor recreation facilities and a desire for community gathering places, many cities including Johnston are finding residents desiring a community center. Other indoor demands include: gym space, field house, indoor ice, meeting rooms, teen centers and fitness centers, theaters, etc. »» The demand for quality fields and facilities is increasing, i.e., artificial turf fields, year-round sports training, etc. »» Emerging sports such as lacrosse, field hockey, rugby, cricket, and Ultimate Frisbee® are competing for turf field use with more traditional sports. »» Non-traditional recreation and individual sports, such as skateboarding, in- line skating, BMX biking, geo-cashing, and disc golf, are also increasing in popularity. »» Requests for recreation support facilities are growing – i.e., restrooms, concessions stands, batting cages, etc. »» Time constraints on families are impacting recreational choices. This is reflected in part with the decline in golf and tennis participation. People are looking for an efficient close-to-home use of recreation time. Due to time constraints, program offerings that are shorter in duration tend to be more popular. »» More leisure time, especially among youth, is spent enjoying a multitude of media, technology and entertainment options that compete with traditional recreation opportunities. »» Nature deficit - A growing number of people are increasingly alienated from the natural world. »» Participation in adult and senior programs and sports has increased, in part due to the aging of the population. Adult programming such as nature study, gardening and fitness tend to be popular. »» Off-leash dog areas are very popular in many communities. »» The public perception of safety and crime has changed such that some families no longer feel it is safe to send children to parks without parental supervision. »» Increasing sensitivity to ecological issues: use of pesticides, native plants, water, etc., and greater demand for environmental sustainability. »» Climate change. The warm winters and more variable precipitation rates of the past decade have affected outdoor winter sports like skating, hockey and cross country skiing. It has also raised people’s interest in environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Implication of Trends to Johnston The implications of these trends for the city and the parks system are: »» The aging population will result in more adult participation and programming for seniors. »» Demand for passive recreational opportunities, trails, places to sit, interest in the arts, gardening and sustainability will be greater in the future. »» Needs and expectations of adults over the age of 50 will vary greatly depending on health and levels of fitness. There will be a greater need for access to park and recreation facilities by the mobility impaired. »» Increasing numbers of new families moving into Johnston will come from diverse cultural backgrounds. These residents may have larger families with children and may be less involved in recreation programs and are more likely

Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 97 to use the park system differently than traditional park users. »» Demand for playlots and active recreation may diminish over time, however, despite the aging trend, the number of family households with children will remain strong in Johnston over the next 10 years. »» Interest in trail connectivity and looped trails will continue to grow. »» Demand for passive and natural resource based recreation such as hiking, nature study and bird watching will continue to grow, especially as the Baby Boom Generation ages. Access to conservation and natural resource sites will be needed to accommodate these activities. »» Need for additional safety and security measures in parks. »» Need for greater management of natural resources. »» Need for greater environmental sustainability of parks, facilities and operations. »» Need for a dog park in Johnston. »» Need for more nature based programming and access to natural resources. »» Need for new partnerships and other creative ways to increase the quality and quantity of recreational facilities. »» Additional recreation facilities may be needed to meet demands imposed by demographic changes and emerging recreation trends such as large picnic shelters, more shade, added seating areas in parks and parks designed for elderly users. »» The city will need to monitor recreation trends to work with residents and user- groups to provide appropriate facilities. »» Need for additional youth sports fields and adult recreation programs. Park Classifications and Standards Park Classifications Johnston has a variety of different types of parks that are components of the overall park system. In order to examine existing parks and to project future park needs, a uniform classification system is used in this plan. Additionally, the plan uses standards for neighborhood and community parks to assess the adequacy of both the existing and future supply of such facilities. The following provides information on each of the park categories.

Neighborhood Parks Description: Neighborhood parks are the basic unit of the park system and will serve as the recreational focus of the neighborhood. Focus is on informal active and passive recreation. Location Criteria: ¼ to ½ mile distance and uninterrupted by non-residential roads and other physical barriers. Size Criteria: Usually between 5 and 10 acres. Standard: 5 acres per 1,000 people Application of the Standard: The City of Johnston’s 2010 population is estimated to be 16,856 which, based on the standard identified above, would require 84 acres of neighborhood parks. Based on the adjusted population projections completed by the Des Moines Area MPO for 2030, the forecasted population of 24,980 will require 125 acres of neighborhood parks. At the present time (2010), Johnston has a total of 40 acres of neighborhood parks

Page 98 - Parks and Recreation Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan resulting in a current deficiency of approximately 44 acres. By 2030, the deficiency rises to 85 acres. A further analysis of the park districts, using the park standards is included in Park and Open Space Analysis and Recommendations section of this plan. Typical Facilities: For general planning purposes, the Johnston Park Advisory Board has established a list of “typical” recreational facilities that may be found in neighborhood parks. This listing contains only potential facilities and does not imply that all of the items listed are appropriate for every park within the city. The locational characteristics and physical properties of each site, combined with the needs of the anticipated users, will determine which facilities are appropriate for specific parks. A typical neighborhood park may include the following: »» Play Equipment »» Baseball/Softball Backstop »» Tennis Courts »» Off-Street Parking »» Open Field Area »» Restrooms »» Trails »» Picnic Tables »» Picnic Shelters (small) »» Basketball »» Volleyball

»» Sledding Typical Neighborhood Park

School Parks Description: Combining parks with school sites can fulfill the space requirements for other classes of parks such as neighborhood, community, sports complex and special use. Location Criteria: Determined by location of school district property. Size Criteria: Variable

Community Parks/Sports Complex Description: Serves a broader purpose than neighborhood parks. Focus is on meeting community-based recreational needs as well as preserving unique open space. Consolidates heavily programmed athletic fields and associated facilities to larger and fewer sites. Location Criteria: Determined by the quantity and usability of the site. Size Criteria: Usually between 30 and 80 acres. Standard: 7 acres per 1,000 people Application of the Standard: The City of Johnston’s 2010 population is estimated to be 16,856 which based on the standard identified above, would require 118 acres of community parks. Based on the adjusted population projections completed by the Des Moines Area MPO for 2030, the forecasted population of 24,980 will require 175 acres of community parks. At the present time (2010), Johnston has a total of 83 acres of community parks resulting in a current excess supply of approximately 35 acres. By 2030, however, the deficiency of community park land is 57 acres. A further analysis of the park districts, using the park standards is included in Park and Open Space Analysis and Recommendations section of this plan.

Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 99 Typical Facilities: For general planning purposes, the Johnston Park Advisory Board has established a list of “typical” recreational facilities that may be found in community parks. Community parks are recreational facilities that serve as focal points of community recreational systems. Activities may include athletic complexes, archery, fishing, nature study, hiking, picnicking and other uses. Community parks commonly contain facilities that are designed to appeal to both active and passive users within one park site. The listing below contains only potential facilities and does not imply that all of the items listed are appropriate for every community park within the city. The locational characteristics and physical properties of each site combined with the needs of the anticipated needs of the entire Johnston community will determine which facilities are appropriate for specific parks. A typical Community Park/Sports Complex may include the following: »» Play Equipment »» Baseball/Softball Fields »» Soccer Fields »» Tennis Courts »» Off-Street Parking »» Open Field Area »» Restrooms »» Trails »» Picnic Tables »» Picnic Shelters (small and large) »» Basketball »» Volleyball »» Sledding »» Concession Stands »» Football Fields »» Amphitheaters »» Swimming Pools/Splash Pads »» Special Use Facilities (Skate Park, Dog Park, etc.) Typical Community Park »» Lighted Athletic Fields

Natural Resource Areas Description: Lands set aside for preservation of significant natural resources, remnant landscapes, open space and visual aesthetics. Location Criteria: Depends on resource availability and opportunity. Size Criteria: Variable

Greenways and Linear Trail Connections Description: Land used to effectively tie park system components together to form a continuous park environment. Location Criteria: Depends on resource and availability and opportunity. Size Criteria: Variable

Page 100 - Parks and Recreation Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Private Park and Recreation Facilities Description: Parks and recreation facilities that are privately owned yet contribute to the public park system. Private facilities can offer either indoor or outdoor recreation opportunities, usually on a membership or fee basis. Location Criteria: Variable, depends on specific use. Size Criteria: Variable

Indoor Park/Recreation Facility Description: Indoor recreational facilities that are open to the general public and operated by a public entity. Location Criteria: Typically located on sites with convenient transportation access. Size Criteria: Variable Existing Park and Recreation System Introduction 21)"0-17 2)"10 Johnston has an extensive park system with over Slater 2)"10 Madrid 900 acres of park land and approximately 32 miles Edgewood Sheldahl Legend Woodward Park of trails along roadways and within greenbelt Major Highway Interstate areas connecting residential neighborhoods Johnston's Parks & Open Space with schools, parks, places of employment and Camp Dodge Big Creek Recreational Amenities Outside of Johnston natural resources. Johnston’s park system has Alleman State Park Water Access been assembled and developed through park )"17 ¨¦§35 dedication requirements, partnerships with )" Elkhart 141 )" the Johnston Community School District, land 69 Polk City Jester 4)"15 donations and land acquisitions. Park Granger Regional Setting Johnston’s location in the northwest portion )" of the Des Moines Metropolitan Area provides 931 Beaver Creek Ankeny convenient access to a number of state, county Golf Course )" and local recreational facilities. Saylorville Lake 160 is owned and operated by the Army Corps of )"44 Engineers. The 26,000 acre lake extends almost Johnston Saylorville 50 miles up the Des Moines River valley from Grimes Margo Frankel Woods State Park ¨¦§6 the dam and spillway in Johnston. Acorn Valley, Walnut Ridge, Lakeview Access and the Northview Urbandale Park 4)"01 Bob Shetler Recreation Areas provide camping Greenbelt Park & )"65 Campbell Park and hiking opportunities within the Johnston )"6 Clive city limits. Other recreational facilities also Waukee Windsor Heights 1)"63 occur around the Saylorville Lake shoreline. ¨¦§235 Jester Park, which is operated by Polk County Des Moines Pleasant Hill

West Des Moines Conservation, is a very popular destination for ¨¦§80 )" )"28 65-69 camping, picnicking and golf. Big Creek State Walnut Woods Ewing ¨¦§35 Water Works )" Park which is within a 20 minute drive from State Park Park Park 46 most of Johnston also offers picnicking, trails Carlisle

0 0.5 1 2 Source: City of Johnston & HKGi and a swimming beach. Saylorville Lake Marina Miles I provides slips and moorings for almost 450 Regional Setting boats. Figure 8.1 Regional Setting Beyond the Saylorville Lake area, a number of other state and county parks are conveniently located in Dallas, Boone and Story counties. These parks offer an array of facilities and natural habitats that are within less than an hour’s drive from Johnston. Area facilities are shown on the Regional Setting map, Figure 8.1.

Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 101 Camp Dodge also needs to be recognized as a major regional resource. Camp Dodge is a 4,300 acre active US Army training facility in the northern portion of Johnston contains hundreds of acres of land which exist as open space providing important wildlife habit. The camp is the home of the publicly accessible Iowa Gold Star Museum also has meeting and reception spaces that can be reserved by individuals or community groups. Existing Parks Johnston’s current park system includes eighteen city parks, six public school sites and two major private recreation areas that operate in stand-alone locations. Ojendyk Fields is the home of the Johnston Soccer Club. The Club operates fields on both sides of NW 66th Avenue with the south side facilities being located on land leased from Mid-America Energy. Leagues operated by the Johnston Soccer Club are open to Johnston residents. The Beaverdale Little League facility is located along NW Beaver Drive at Johnston Drive. It is privately owned and managed. The Beaverdale Little League serves only residents of the Des Moines Area School District; hence, these facilities are not available for Johnston Johnston Soccer Fields residents. Table 8.1 lists the characteristics of Johnston’s city parks and open space areas. Figure 8.2 identifies Johnston’s existing parks and trails.

S a Co B Ope n a d v Co s Te Na e P P Re B ke n V re icnic la n a S Fi o nn Fi t P A y s c ll o tba lleyba Trai s ure a cr d She g tr e Fi c e is h rk e A rou o s ce l l o si e l d Co l in A in s rea m on ld r Co S g rea g n s p ll urt lte d s s urts ace Co rs u rts Community Parks 1 Lew Clarkson (formerly Creekside) 56.50 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 Crown Point 7.00 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 3 Johnston Commons Park 19.40 ■ ■ ■ ■ Neighborhood Parks 4 Dewey Park 9.80 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 5 Morningside Park 0.75 ■ ■ ■ ■ 6 Pointe Vista Park 8.75 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 7 Ceres Lake Open Space 2.51 ■ 8 Ray Schleihs Park 10.52 ■ ■ ■ ■ 9 Adventure Ridge Park 5.00 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 10 Providence Point Park 2.60 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 11 Century Trace (Future Park) ■ ■ 12 Crosshaven (Future Park) Natural Resource Areas 13 Terra Lake 35.39 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 14 Beaver Creek Natural Resource Area 160.88 ■ ■ ■ 15 Prairie Pointe Crossing 21.25 ■ Greenways 16 Longmeadow Woods Greenbelt 10.34 ■ ■ 17 Rittgers' Oaks Open Space 3.14 ■ ■ 18 Green Meadows Greenbelt 22.00 ■ ■ ■ Private Park 19 Dover Park (private) 2.00 ■ ■ 20 Windsor Park (private) 0.50 ■ ■ ■ ■ 21 Ojendyk Fields (private) ■ ■ ■ ■ Schools 22 Johnston High/Middle Schools 58.68 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 23 Wallace Elementary 10.01 ■ ■ ■ ■ 24 Lawson Elementary 11.19 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 25 Beaver Creek Elementary 25.09 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Horizon Elementary & Summit 26 37.29 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Middle Schools 27 Timber Ridge (Outside City Limits) 21.37 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

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A r e a s Park and Recreation Policies and Action Steps The following policies and action steps are intended to help guide decisions about Johnston’s park system in the years ahead. Policies and action steps contained within the 1998 Comprehensive Plan and the subsequent 2003 plan update were instrumental in helping to establish Johnston’s current park and open space system. The policies and action steps that follow are intended to build off of past successes and to help Johnston position itself to address future recreational opportunities and challenges. Policies and corresponding action steps have been organized to address planning, parks, natural open space, sustainability, and active living. Policies and action steps addressing trails are found later in this chapter. Planning Policies: PLP1. Implement the recommendations contained within this plan based on the needs of Johnston’s population and sustainable development and management practices. PLP2. Coordinate planning and development of the park and recreation system with other local, county, state and federal governments and agencies. PLP3. Continually monitor and assess changing demographic trends to assess their impact on long-term park system planning and operations. Planning Action Steps: PLA1. Review and update the Parks and Recreation Plan every five to ten years. PLA2. Conduct periodic needs assessments and user studies to ensure that current park operations meet residents’ needs and to expand the base of information for future Parks and Recreation Plan updates. PLA3. Continue to partner with the Johnston Community School District as appropriate in the planning, development and operation of the Johnston park and recreation system. PLA4. Provide park and recreation services and facilities in areas identified as deficient in this plan. PLA5. Collaborate with the private sector where appropriate to provide community recreation services and facilities. Parks Policies: PP1. Provide a park and recreation system that meets the needs of a diverse population. Private Park in Green Meadows West PP2. Provide a park and recreation system that strengthens the image of the city and provides places for social gatherings within neighborhoods and the larger community. Parks Action Steps: PA1. Offer a variety of activities in the park and recreation system including active and passive recreation areas, conservation areas, cultural sites and public art. PA2. Acquire park land and develop existing land into parks at a rate commensurate with the needs of Johnston’s growing population. PA3. Establish and employ high quality design standards in the development of the park system. PA4. Multi-use park and recreation facilities will be encouraged to maximize accessibility and use by area residents. PA5. Operate recreational programs that are accessible to all members of the community. PA6. Continue to coordinate youth athletic programs with local athletic associations. PA7. Encourage the development of recreational programs that meet the needs of the

Page 104 - Parks and Recreation Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan young, seniors, teen and adult populations as well as people with special needs. PA8. Encourage private play areas to be built and maintained by developers of medium and high-density residential developments. PA9. Utilize the city’s website and other outreach methods to provide information on park and recreation opportunities in Johnston. PA10. Strive to make city parks accessible by a variety of means of transportation. Natural Resource Open Space Policies: NRP1. Preserve and protect the natural environment with an emphasis on the conservation of appropriate natural resources for the present and future benefit of the community. NRP2. Incorporate natural resources into the overall park and recreation system. Natural Resource Open Space Action Steps: NRA1. Conserve and protect natural resource areas including wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, streams, woodlands and drainageways where feasible. NRA2. Collaborate with federal, state and county agencies to preserve natural resource areas. NRA3. Integrate natural resource areas as open space in new developments to preserve natural systems and to accommodate wildlife movements. Sustainability Policies: SP1. Johnston will establish a park system that is a leader in sustainability and natural resources management. Sustainability Action Steps: SA1. Use new green building materials and technologies in park buildings where possible. SA2. Promote recycling in all parks and public buildings. SA3. New park facilities and substantial renovations of existing facilities will include a sustainability evaluation of materials, energy use, operating costs and lifecycle replacement costs. SA4. Use traditional and alternative stormwater management techniques in the development of new parks consistent with Johnston’s Watershed Assessment and Stormwater Management Plan.

SA5. Native plants should be used in parks to reduce landscape maintenance Simpson Barn Interior requirements, to provide food and shelter for wildlife and to discourage invasive and nuisance species. SA6. Develop natural resource management plans for natural areas within the Johnston park system. SA7. Encourage community and neighborhood involvement in the maintenance and management of natural areas. Active Living Policies: ALP1. Utilize the Johnston park system to promote active healthy living. Active Living Action Steps: ALA1. Prohibit smoking and tobacco use in parks. ALA2. Promote convenient and equitable access to parks and recreation facilities by generally locating parks within ½ mile of all residents. ALA3. Ensure that park and open space areas are accessible consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities. Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 105 ALA4. Provide park and open space areas that provide shade, seating and trail loops of varying lengths to encourage active living for an aging population. ALA5. Provide safe walking, wheelchair and biking routes to schools from neighborhoods. Promote “Safe Routes to School.” ALA6. Provide bicycle parking at park system destinations to encourage bicycle use. ALA7. Encourage partnerships with federal, state, regional and county agencies as well as for-profit and non-profit organizations and companies to fund active living initiatives. ALA8. Utilize Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles in the Dewey Park planning and design of new park facilities. ALA9. Promote the benefits of active living through Parks and Recreation Department communications.

Park and Open Space Analysis and Recommendations Neighborhood Parks by District

NW B ea Introduction ve r D r. In 1998, the Johnston Park Advisory Board separated the community into four park districts for the basis of planning and financing park improvements. The East, Central, West and Northridge Districts were established to correspond to the existing city boundaries as of 1998. In the 2003 Park Plan update, the Park Advisory Board further separated the community into seven park districts by splitting the West district into the Northwest and Acorn Valley Southwest Districts, the Northridge District into the North and Northridge District and Campground adding the Westridge District. Expansions of the Westridge District and West District accommodate both past and future land annexations. Additionally, this plan establishes a new NW Saylorville Drive District which has been identified as a future growth area in the next 10 to 20 years. Eagle Crest Drive Walnut Eagle Pointe Dr. Johnston’s neighborhood parks and the service areas that they cover are shown

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Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 107 Total Recreational Neighborhood Proposed Sites Regional Facilities Northridge Facilities Facilities Saylorville Lake-Walnut Ridge 200.00 200.00 Saylorville Lake-Lakeview 75.00 75.00 Access Saylorville Lake-Bob Shetler 240.00 240.00 Total: 515.00 0.00 0.00 515.00

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Picnic Shelter at Walnut Ridge Access area at Saylorville Lake does not include many park amenities but it does include a large parking area and boat launching area for water access onto Saylorville Lake. There are also numerous campground facilities around the west and south sides of Saylorville Lake including more than 170 recreational vehicle camping stalls and 100 tent sites. While the city does not have control of the Saylorville facilities, the improvements within the areas Northridge are serving neighborhood park functions for the residents of the Northridge District. Person Dwelling Units (D.U.) 2.69 Table 8.3 identifies the population and dwelling units in the Northridge Park District and Projected Future Population 0 includes projections. Based on these projections, and the standards referenced earlier in Estimated Existing Population 568 this plan, it is estimated that a total of 3 acres of neighborhood park facilities are needed Total Estimated Build Out in the district consistent with future growth projections. Due to the regional Saylorville Population 568 facilities located adjacent to this park district, the city is assuming these areas are serving

Neighborhood Park Needs at 5 the neighborhood park needs. Thus, while there is a deficiency in the number of city park 3 acres/1,000 persons in acres facilities, the recreational needs of the residents are being served by the Saylorville Lake Existing Neighborhood Parks in facilities. 0.00 Acres Proposed Improvements Deficient Neighborhood Parks in -3 Acres The linear nature of the residential development along NW Beaver Drive and the pattern of existing development reasonably precludes additional neighborhood park development. Table 8.3 - Northridge District Population Thus, the city is not proposing to construct additional park facilities in this district. The city should explore the possibility of a partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers to work cooperatively to provide recreation facilities for the residents of the district. Should a parcel of land become available, the city would consider developing a neighborhood park in the area providing that safe connections to the park from nearby neighborhood areas . t C

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0 650 1,300 2,600 N D t. Ashland Pl. Source: City of Johnston & HKGi D am r. C h Feet n e at de t h Lin r. a C D v . e i ir bin r C m Somerset Pl. P m lu a Co rh Beaver Creek u D I approximately 415 acres of Camp Dodge (including the Camp entrance), and approximately 240 acres of Army Corps of Engineers property (including a portion of the Bob Shetler Campground). The existing park facilities in the district are shown in Table 8.4. The most significant public park/open space in this district is the Johnston Commons Park. Johnston Commons is the home of the Johnston Public Library and the Johnston (Station) Historical Society Century House and the Simpson Barn. It is also the site of Johnston’s Green Days celebration. In the future, a portion of the park is likely to be used for a new city hall and/or public safety building. If, and when that occurs, the area will no longer be large enough to host the Green Days celebration. Museum and Barn - Johnston Commons The barn and historical museum are unique community facilities not often found in community parks. The barn is available to the community for a variety of meetings and receptions.

Total Recreational Neighborhood Regional Proposed Sites North Facilities Facilities Facilities Corps of Engineers 242.25 Johnston Commons 19.42 2.00 17.42 Rittgers' Open Space 3.14 2.00 Greenbelt - Morningside Park 7.72 0.75 Simpson Barn at Johnston Commons Private Open Space 0.66 Hyperion Field Club (Private) 171.41 Total: 444.60 4.75 0.00 17.42 Table 8.4 - North District Facilities The park includes trails, ponds and other amenities. While most of the improvements in the Johnston Commons Park are meeting the community park facility needs, the open space, trails and other amenities provide neighborhood park facilities, which have been estimated at 2 acres. Also included in this district is public open space in the Rittgers’ Oaks development, as well as an extensive greenbelt system through the Northglenn Simpson Barn development, which includes Morningside Park. The Rittgers’ Oaks open space is currently just over 3 acres in size but has limited use as an active recreational facility due to the configuration of the property, its adjacency to NW Beaver Drive and the presence of an established trail segment. Table 8.5 identifies the population and dwelling units in the North Park District and includes projections for population and dwelling units. Based on these projections, and the standards referenced earlier in this plan, it is estimated that a total of 25 acres of neighborhood park facilities are needed in the district based on the anticipated future growth. Rittgers’ Oaks Park Proposed Improvements The developed nature of the North District will make it difficult to add neighborhood park land. One of the most pressing needs is for playground equipment within the district. North Morningside Park is the only location in this district to offer playground equipment and it Person Dwelling Units (D.U.) 2.69 is separated from much of the nearby housing by Merle Hay Road and NW 70th Avenue. Projected Future Population 4,252 In addition, trail connections are planned in this area, to expand the trail system around the Johnston Commons Park, and to extend a trail along NW 70th Avenue. Estimated Existing Population 1,654 Total Estimated Build Out 5,906 If Johnston Commons becomes the home of a future municipal building, the site should Population still be sufficient for a smaller community park use. Future facilities might include a public Neighborhood Park Needs at 5 30 square or gathering place used to link the library to a new city hall. If and when such a acres/1,000 persons in acres change occurs, Johnston will need to find a new home for the Green Days celebration. Existing Neighborhood Parks in 4.75 Acres Deficient Neighborhood Parks in -25 Acres Table 8.5 - North District Population Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 109 East District Overview The East Park District which includes some of Johnston’s earliest neighborhoods lies east of Merle Hay Road, south and west of NW Beaver Drive, and north of the southern Johnston corporate limits. The area includes approximately 40 acres of Army Corps of Engineers property, the Johnston Soccer Club, mountain bike trails in the green belt along the Des Moines River, the Beaverdale Little League complex (private) and Lawson Elementary School. The existing park facilities are identified in Table 8.6. The most developed park in the East Park District is Dewey Park, one of Johnston’s most popular parks, located between NW 64th Place and NW 66th Avenue. Dewey Park includes two shelters, sports play fields, playground equipment, restrooms, trail and a basketball court. Prairie Point Crossing Park is located south of Johnston Drive adjacent to the Interurban Trail and greenbelt. The park is currently planted in native vegetation, is undeveloped and is likely to remain as open space due to frequent flooding of the property. Ray Schleihs Park, a 3.48-acre parcel , is located adjacent to the Johnston Interurban trail. Table 8.7 identifies the population and dwelling units in the East Park District and includes projections for the future population and dwelling units. Based on these projections, and the standards referenced earlier in this plan, it is estimated that a total of 30 acres of neighborhood park facilities are needed in the district based on anticipated future populations. Table 8.7 identifies a total of 17.28 acres of existing neighborhood park facilities. Proposed Improvements Other than a new shelter, Ray Schleihs Park has had minimal improvements to date. A plan for the park will need to be developed to identify needed improvements, which most likely will include play equipment and other amenities. Due to the terrain, a portion of the park will need to be left undisturbed and not developed. The city will also work to acquire additional land, which is currently undeveloped around Dewey Park. The expansion of this popular neighborhood park, will serve the residents of the East Park District as well as the Neal Smith Trail at Saylorville nearby North Park District. The future Merle Hay Road redevelopment area lies in both the East and Central Districts. This mixed use area will have opportunities for small pockets of potentially both private and public recreation areas. Plazas, fountains and other features; either privately or publicly owned and operated could add vitality to the area and further expand the scope of the Johnston park system. The East District contains one of the most interesting future park and open space opportunities in Johnston. Extending northward from Johnston’s southern boundary is

Total Recreational Neighborhood Regional Proposed Sites East Facilities Facilities Facilities Dewey Park 9.90 9.90 Lawson Elementary School 11.19 4.00 Ray Schleihs Park 3.48 3.48 Prairie Point Crossing 20.29 20.29 Greenbelt - Des Moines River 140.43 Private Recreation (Beaverdale Little 55.69 League & Johnston Soccer Club) Total: 240.98 17.38 0.00 20.29 Aerial photo of quarry area Table 8.6 - East District Facilities Page 110 - Parks and Recreation Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan a series of quarries that are adjacent to the Des Moines River. Although no specific data is East yet available, it is generally thought that some or all of these quarry areas are nearing the Person Dwelling Units (D.U.) 2.69 end of their productive lifespan. The ponds that remain at the conclusion of the mineral Projected Future Population 2,800 extraction operations could provide a backdrop for a truly unique park. Given the size of Estimated Existing Population 3,290 the area and its potential to attract regional users, Johnston should look to partner with Total Estimated Build Out Population 6,090 agencies like Polk County Conservation to explore long-term acquisition and development Neighborhood Park Needs at 5 of the quarry sites. 30 acres/1,000 persons in acres The city has identified various future trail connections throughout the east district to link Existing Neighborhood Parks in Acres 17.38 the existing trail connections. Also identified is the need for a pedestrian/trail crossing Deficient Neighborhood Parks in Acres -13 at NW 66th Avenue that would tie the city’s trail system into the Neal Smith Trail, which runs from Big Creek State Park into downtown Des Moines. The NW 66th Avenue bridge Table 8.7 - East District Population is scheduled for reconstruction affording an opportunity to secure this important trail link. The city anticipates acquiring additional park land as currently vacant land develops. NW

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0 395 790 1,580 Source: City of Johnston & HKGi Feet ¦¨§35/80 Total Recreational Neighborhood Proposed Regional I Central Facilities Facilities Sites Facilities Crown Point 6.97 2.00 4.97 Wallace Elementary School 10.01 4.00 Terra Lake 35.39 2.00 33.39 Ceres Lake Park 2.50 2.50 Beaver Creek Natural Resource Area 160.88 160.88 High School and Middle School 68.84 20.00 Green Meadows Greenbelt 40.25 High School Tennis Courts 2.07 2.07 Other Public Open Space 21.07 Total: 347.98 10.50 194.27 27.04 Table 8.8 - Central District Facilities Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 111 Central Proposed Improvements Person Dwelling Units (D.U.) 2.69 Due to the large amount of community park space and the small amount of remaining Projected Future Population 2,287 development potential in the Central Park District, the city does not anticipate acquiring Estimated Existing Population 1,254 additional neighborhood park facilities. Future improvements in the Central Park District Total Estimated Build Out Population 3,541 may include the conversion of existing passive recreation areas to more active recreation Neighborhood Park Needs at 5 uses at the Crown Point Community Center, which may include the addition of play 18 acres/1,000 persons in acres equipment or other neighborhood park amenities and improvements to Terra Lake. Crown Existing Neighborhood Parks in Acres 10.50 Point is undergoing interior improvements that will further serve the general public as well Deficient Neighborhood Parks in Acres -7 as the senior citizens who regularly use the building for meals and programs. A plan has Table 8.9 - Central District Population been developed for improvements at Terra Lake. The city is also in the process of completing a management plan for the Beaver Creek Natural Resource Area. The management plan may change some future uses of the site.

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The Longmeadow Greenbelt follows a drainage way through the Greenwood Hills Subdivision. While most of the greenbelt is not suitable for uses beyond its current open Southwest space and trail use, there are areas that may allow for improvements such as play equipment Person Dwelling Units (D.U.) 2.69 or park benches. It is estimated that four acres of this greenbelt area contribute to meeting Projected Future Population 351 the area’s neighborhood park needs. Horizon Elementary School and Summit Middle Estimated Existing Population 5,270 School have a combined open space area of almost 24 acres. The facilities associated Total Estimated Build Out Population 5,622 with both of the schools are available for neighborhood use during non-school hours. Neighborhood Park Needs at 5 28 Adventure Ridge Park contains a shelter, picnic area, playground, a trail and open field acres/1,000 persons in acres area. Existing Neighborhood Parks in Acres 17.27 Deficient Neighborhood Parks in Acres -11 Table 8.11 identifies the population and dwelling units in the Southwest Park District and includes projections for the population and dwelling units. Based on these projections, Table 8.11 - Southwest District Population and the standards referenced earlier in this plan, it is estimated that a total of 28 acres of neighborhood park facilities are needed in the district based on the anticipated future growth. The table identifies 17.27 acres of existing neighborhood parks. Thus, there is a deficit of 11 acres of neighborhood park facilities, based on the anticipated growth by 2030. Proposed Improvements The Southwest Park District has seen major park improvements over the past 10 years. In addition to the existing neighborhood facilities, the plan identifies the addition of a canoe launch at Lew Clarkson Park. Trail connections have been identified to connect the existing trails to other developments in the trail network. The city has development agreements with the property owners of the Windsor Office Park development, ensuring that those future park sites will be acquired within the next few years. Other future neighborhood Adventure Ridge Park park sites may need to be acquired as development occurs in the area to ensure that the neighborhood park needs are met within this district. Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 113 C t .

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e r y W d . C t . s t f a o t h try n t h i r t h t h e wo e a shelter, picnicking as well as a small pond. Facilities are shown on Table 8.12. Stonecrest Drive n t u g B r e 7 t u r y W 8 B r i s t o l L n a

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d w Ct. Drive C t . o e Johnston n e er B bridg 2 th e n N W 1 n a Sto C i r c Table 8.13 identifiesHe the population and dwelling units in the West Park District and wy WindsoWr inPdskorw Pkywy. Windsor Pkwy. NW 1 r Pk s t o Horizon Summit so n d r b l e Win N W 9 n Pl. Weybridge ir. ro 0 M a Middle School u 4 Summit Dr. C Tib th S G l e Agate Lane Elem. ld S t .

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L Lew Garnet Ln. n imb h Me 8 an d T g ow L Ha a S Hig n ad Ironwood Ln. t. o g Me rdwicke Ch L neighborhoodLon park facilities are needed in the district based on the anticipated future Hardwicke Dr. Clarkson Maple Ln. NW 9 Oakdale Dr. Blvd. Ct. Newburn Cir. 0 500 1,000 2,000 Source: City of Johnston & HKGi ry Feet e NW 9 3 rd mb a Fo West Blvd S Ch xb Park t. growth. The table identifies 12.75 acres of existing neighborhood parks. Thus, there 6 k w y th o

Ridgeview Dr. t . ro R S S s t P t. I e

t h d . 6 W is a deficit of 11 acres of neighborhood park facilities, based on the anticipated future N W 8 growth.

Total Recreational Neighborhood Regional Proposed Sites West Facilities Facilities Facilities Pointe Vista Park Beaver Creek Elementary 25.09 4.00 Pointe Vista Park 8.75 8.75 Private Open Space 9.45 West Total: 43.29 12.75 0.00 0.00 Person Dwelling Units (D.U.) 2.69 Table 8.12 - West District Facilities Projected Future Population 2,207 Proposed Improvements Estimated Existing Population 3,888 Total Estimated Build Out Population 6,095 Due to the future potential growth in the West Park District, there will continue to be park improvements in this district as well as the acquisition of additional park/open space. Neighborhood Park Needs at 5 30 acres/1,000 persons in acres Providence Point Park will be developed in the near future. Based on neighborhood input, Existing Neighborhood Parks in Acres 12.75 likely improvements will include a trail, playground area, and a basketball court. Due to Deficient Neighborhood Parks in the small size of the park, all parking associated with the site will be on-street. As land -18 Acres develops north of Providence Point Park in the future, the city will have opportunities to Table 8.13 - West District Population either expand the park or provide a northern trail connection to other new park facilities. Additional trail connections have been identified linking the existing trails and park facilities to future developments and the city’s trail network. A park site or sites will need to be acquired west of NW 100th Street as development occurs as NW 100th Street will create a barrier between the development and some of the other existing parks in the district. Westridge Westridge District Person Dwelling Units (D.U.) 2.69 Projected Future Population 945 Overview Estimated Existing Population 831 The Westridge area is located north of NW 70th Avenue extending from Camp Dodge to Total Estimated Build Out Population 1,776 Johnston’s western border. Land within this area is some of the most recently annexed Neighborhood Park Needs at 5 9 property in Johnston. The density of residential development in the Westridge area is acres/1,000 persons in acres some of the lowest in the city due to platting practices that occurred primarily prior to Existing Neighborhood Parks in Acres 0 annexation. However, in the future, the overall density in the area will remain relatively Deficient Neighborhood Parks in Acres -9 low. Recent development has been in the form of conservation subdivisions which create Table 8.14 - Westridge District Population smaller lots with larger public open space areas.

Page 114 - Parks and Recreation Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Table 8.14 identifies the population and dwelling units in the Westridge )"141 Park District and includes projections for future population and dwelling units. Based on these projections, and the standards referenced earlier . t S

h t 0 in this plan, it is estimated that a total of 9 acres of neighborhood 0 1

W kj N park facilities are needed in the district based on the anticipated NW 80th Ln. .

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1 NW 74th Pl.

W N Proposed Improvements NW 74th Ave. Two additional planned facilities will supply future park and open space opportunities Pl. 2nd W 7 NW 72nd Cir. N

V a l le for the Westridge District. Johnston Community School District has acquired a site for y P kw y.

NW 71st Ave. N o r t h . D t w S a new elementary school in the area, one that will be constructed in the future as r o i v o m e d a h . k t c C e P th 5 9 the residential population in the western part of Johnston continues to grow. As a W N NW 70th Ave. NW 70th Ave. . t C

h t 5 part of the Crosshaven subdivision, the city will be gaining a new neighborhood park, 9 Can d . le t rid W

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r i C e r F h d n N R Pointe u a B R N C W i C d N l m N W N l t g Overview e t . W . W e r S Beaver t 9 9 o t C Ashton Dr. . 7 5 9 n . t Ct . t Vista 4 t ge h h C Rid t Creek Prairie

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l t C . . t am Dr. Laguna PDr. ark . Lenh Elementary . . r N . r D . . r t D e W ta at t t D S s g s i C w r t Westfield orV e u p 9 . Providence h N N h w ir. r h C t e ord d N 3 elf D l. The NW Saylorville Drive District is not currently in the City of Johnston but is expected to be t T n P W W mley

. o 9 N y h Br r Cir. t 4 0 500 1,000 2,000 t L r C Source: City of Johnston & HKGi d 9 o 9

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W W N use area and a significant new business park area. The NW Saylorville N Drive District is also expected to include a new elementary school. Two factors are expected to influence park development in the area. The primary factor is the presence of a number of drainageways that will allow greenbelt connections between parks and other land uses. These “fingers” of green space generally radiate out from the southeast

r. NW D B to the northwest. Another factor influencing open space in the area e e ill av rv er lo D y r. a is the presence of Camp Dodge. The 2030 Land Use Plan shows a S W N significant amount of open space adjacent to Camp Dodge, due to the presence of drainageways and stormwater features as well as interest in creating an additional buffer between future development and the existing boundary of Camp Dodge.

Table 8.15 shows that in the future, the NW Saylorville Drive District is likelyN to need approximately 33 acres of neighborhood parks. If development of the area proceeds as shown on the 2030 Land Use Plan, that amount of new neighborhood parks can be easily accommodated.

NW Saylorville Drive Person Dwelling Units (D.U.) 2.69

0 600 1,200 2,400 Source: City of Johnston & HKGi Projected Future Population 6,546 Feet Estimated Existing Population 100 I Total Estimated Build Out Population 6,646 Neighborhood Park Needs at 5 acres/1,000 persons in acres 33 Existing Neighborhood Parks in Acres 0 Deficient Neighborhood Parks in Acres -33 Table 8.15 - Northwest District Population

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A c e re a s Johnston 2030 Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Future Park and Trail System Johnston’s future park and trail system is shown on Figure 8.5. Community Parks Introduction Information presented in the Park Classifications and Standards section of this chapter concluded that Johnston has an oversupply of approximately 35 acres of community park land at the present time. By 2030, the community expects to have a deficiency of at least 57 acres. In 2009, members of the community attempted to address Johnston’s long-term community park needs in a comprehensive manner by seeking voter approval of a bond issue for acquisition and development of a new community park as well as other system- wide improvements. The new community park in the West District at a site immediately west of NW 100th Street would have included baseball fields, softball fields, basketball, volleyball, play areas, shelters, concessions, trails, off-street parking and other facilities. The park would have had a direct connection to Providence Point Park. A proposed new elementary school site was located adjacent to the park. The initiative failed to receive the level of voter support required for approval.

Figure 8.6 - 2009 Referendum-Community Park Concept Plan

Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 117 Failure of the 2009 referendum effort does not erase the need for more community park land and facilities in Johnston. Two options are available to address the future community park need: 1) seek voter approval at some time in the future for needed community facilities when there seems to be more public support for such an initiative or 2) incrementally, over time, work to acquire land through required dedications and or donations to construct future facilities. A third option may actually combine the first two. Based on future development, the city could acquire land for a scaled down community park through a combination of dedication and land purchase. Then, using funding from a mix of sources potentially including a scaled down referendum development effort, the city could add community park facilities that could at least move it closer to meeting the long-term needs. Ideally, a new community park could contain enough open space to accommodate Johnston’s Green Days celebration which may need a new home due to future development at Johnston Commons. The 2030 Land Use Plan shows a substantial new park west of NW 100th Street generally at the location of the referendum site but reduced in size. As this area develops in the future, the city should make every attempt to acquire as much land as possible for park purposes at this location. Another location that might be considered for an additional new community park is the land presently outside of Johnston’s city limits north of NW 70th Avenue and west of NW 86th Street across from Camp Dodge. When land in the Northwest District is developed in the future, this location will feel more connected and centralized within the City of Johnston and may be a candidate location for a new community park.

Community Park Facilities Assessment and Commentary Baseball - Softball: Johnston currently has 8 baseball fields and 7 softball fields, exclusive of those located on school property, provided principally by two private organizations, the Johnston Little League and Johnston Girls Softball Association. All of the fields are located in Lew Clarkson Park. Together, these two organizations provide the facilities and administration of all local baseball and softball programming. The City of Johnston partners with Johnston Little League and the Johnston Girls Softball Association in the maintenance and improvements to the facilities at Lew Clarkson. The Johnston Little League and the Johnston Girls Softball program have been experiencing rapid growth-growth that they expect will continue over the next ten years. In the near term, there is a need for additional youth baseball fields. Any additional land acquired for community park use should be used to help meet the future demand for baseball/ softball. Tennis: The city currently has 10 tennis courts, eight of which are located at the high school/middle school campus and two at Crown Point. The courts at Crown Point are a long-term community facility and will be maintained and improved as needed. Since Crown Point became the home of the senior meal site, use of the courts by members of Johnston’s senior population has increased. Given the public’s current level of interest in tennis, the current supply of courts should be adequate to meet the community’s needs throughout the planning period. Volleyball: Interior volleyball courts are currently available at the high/middle school. The city does not anticipate adding additional volleyball courts in the near future but would likely do so when additional land is acquired for another community park. Basketball: At the present time, indoor basketball courts are available in the school gyms, however, most usage is for school activities. An outdoor basketball court is located in Dewey Park and a half-court basketball court is located at Pointe Vista Park. The city will likely add new basketball courts in future when additional land is acquired for another community park. Play Areas: Areas containing play equipment for use by young people ranging in age from 2 through 12 will be needed in a number of locations as the city continues to grow. Because Page 118 - Parks and Recreation Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan of the age of the users, location and barriers such as major road crossings are important determinants in the placement of play areas. At the present time, play equipment is located on all of the elementary school sites and in many of the neighborhood parks. As additional neighborhood parks are constructed in the future, additional play areas will be necessary. Soccer: Nationally, soccer has been growing at a tremendous rate. Johnston has echoed this trend and soccer is extremely popular. Soccer is currently organized and operated by the Johnston Soccer Club at Ojendyk Fields. The city currently has very little organizational involvement in the sport. The most significant current need is for more space to support soccer practice. Additional land for fields as well as lighting improvements would help the soccer association by accommodating tournaments which can be a significant revenue source. As the community continues to grow, even more soccer fields are likely to be needed or at least, providing multi-use turf areas that can accommodate team practice sessions. Swimming Pool: Johnston residents continue to express interest in expanded swimming and water play opportunities in the community. Johnston will continue to examine the feasibility of swimming facilities within a community center or the possibility of a freestanding splash pool. Picnic Areas: Johnston has an abundant supply of picnic areas that are accessible to community residents. Neighborhood and community parks can and will offer picnic areas for use by people either as a freestanding activity or in conjunction with other recreational activities such as attendance at baseball or softball games. The facilities in eastern Johnston within the Saylorville Reservoir property offer convenient, abundant and attractive group picnic sites. As a result, implementation of additional picnic areas in the future will be small-scale facilities in neighborhood and community parks. Other Activities: Other, less “mainstream” recreational activities may be needed in Johnston. Activities such as horseshoes and disk golf appeal to a smaller audience of users and are generally available at the present time. At some point in the future, Johnston will likely be in a position to consider construction of a skate park facility, the most likely location of which will be within a city park. The city also needs to find a location for a dog park.

Additional Park and Recreation Plan Recommendations Based on the analysis of information presented in the previous sections, input from the general public and the Johnston Park Advisory Board and considering the direction provided by the policies and action steps in this plan, additional plan recommendations have been formulated to guide the future development of the overall park system. They include: 1. Continue to seek the active support of private organizations and civic organizations in providing and maintaining the Johnston park system. The Johnston Little League, Johnston Girls Softball Association, Johnston Soccer Club and the Johnston Community Education Department of the Johnston Community School District are major partners in providing recreational opportunities for Johnston’s youth. The interest shown by these and other groups should be encouraged since it directly involves residents in running the programs and removes some of the financial burdens that would otherwise fall on the city in offering such programs. 2. Develop an overall master plan and planting plan for all park facilities. 3. Work cooperatively with Polk County, state, and federal agencies on providing recreational opportunities that serve Johnston residents. Fa- cilities owned and operated by the school district and Corps are essential elements of Johnston’s park system.

Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 119 4. Implement a trail system that provides pedestrian and bicycle connections throughout the community with links to adjacent regional facilities. 5. Continue to assess the needs for a community aquatics center. 6. Continue to monitor the changing needs of the population. Planning for the needs of diverse groups of all ages will be the challenge of the park system. 7. Continue to work with developers to ensure that sufficient parkland and trail easements are provided as development occurs in order to ensure the parks and recreation policies and needs identified in the plan are fulfilled. 8. Develop a community park/sports complex that will better meet the needs for youth facilities and will allow for the development of adult recreational activities such as slow pitch softball. 9. Address the needs of the park department as a whole. Implement strategic planning to accommodate growing the parks department staff in order for them to adequately meet maintenance and recreational the needs of the diverse population of Johnston including providing equipment, maintenance facilities and vehicle storage in the western section of the city. 10. Direct the Johnston Park Advisory Board to review the 2030 Comprehensive Projects Plan annually to insure timely implementation of all parks and trails projects. 11. Be prepared to take advantage of opportunities to expand existing parks with additions of land. Keep strategic plans updated and ready for grant submittals. 12. Develop a canoe water trail along the portion of Beaver Creek extending from the intersection of NW 70th Street and NW 86th Avenue to Lew Clarkson Park and possibly beyond to the Des Moines River.

Trails, Bikeways and Sidewalks Introduction During the community meetings held at the beginning of the comprehensive planning process, one of the most frequently mentioned comments was the need for more trails. The popularity and demand for trails and bikeways has increased with community interest in health, fitness and sustainability. Johnston also has a substantial sidewalk network in place serving many of the newer neighborhood areas. Expansion of Johnston’s sidewalk network was also identified as a future community need. The discussion of trails in Johnston has been included within the Parks and Recreation chapter of the comprehensive plan but it also has a strong relationship to the Transportation chapter of the plan. The transportation plan addresses the roadway needs of the community while the trail plan focuses on the non-motorized means of travel throughout the community, as well as connections to the greater Des Moines area and beyond.

Multi-Use Trails Johnston’s present trail system is well established in some existing developed areas, NW 70th Avenue Trail particularly in the West, Central and Southwest Park Districts. Most trails are multi-use facilities accommodating walking, biking and in-line skating. Trails are also important

Page 120 - Parks and Recreation Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan components used to provide access for the mobility impaired (motorized and non- motorized wheelchairs) to parks, recreation facilities and natural areas. For most locations, multi-use trails provide an adequate level of safety and service. In some locations that are very popular, the type and amount of use may increase to the point that the city will need to consider options for improving safety. When existing trails are reconstructed, consideration should be given to widening heavily congested trails to accommodate increases in demand.

Sidewalks Johnston has an established network of sidewalks primarily in the West and Southwest park districts, largely in neighborhoods constructed since the 1980s. Citywide, 70 miles of sidewalks are presently in place. Figure 8.6 identifies gaps in the existing sidewalk system. The largest concentration of gaps in the sidewalk system occurs east of Merle Hay Road extending from Beaver Creek on the south to the Saylorville Dam area on the north. Other gaps occur on the west side of town between NW 62nd Avenue and NW 54th Avenue and north of NW 70th Street. Gaps in the residential sidewalk network also occur along NW Beaver Drive in the northern portion of Johnston abutting Saylorville Lake. City policies require sidewalks in most new residential areas. Retrofitting existing neighborhoods with sidewalks is challenging due to cost and space constraints. Adding sidewalks to existing neighborhoods is best done in concert with the reconstruction of local streets. Portions of the East District lack city utilities and may be programmed for street reconstruction in the near future. As utility lines are put in to serve the neighborhood and as roads are replaced, the City will have an opportunity to expand the sidewalk system. In the East District, enhancing neighborhood connections to Lawson Elementary is particularly important. Figure 8.6 Major Sidewalk Gaps Bike Rider Needs Travel by bicycle reflects recreation, fitness and transportation needs. Johnston’s existing trail system offers significant segments of what will eventually be an overall system that can effectively serve the needs of local bike riders. Bicycle users of the trail system fall into three basic categories: »» Advanced or experienced riders. These riders operate their bicycles as they would a motor vehicle. They ride for speed and convenience, seeking direct access to destinations with a minimum of detours or delay. Frequently, they use a bicycle as a primary means of commuting from home to job. They are typically comfortable riding with motor vehicles traffic but require sufficient operating space on the roadway to eliminate the need for either themselves or a passing motor vehicle to shift position. On busier streets, many advanced or experience riders will still prefer bike lanes or wide paved shoulders. »» Basic or less confident adult riders. This category uses bicycles for recreation, fitness and transportation. Basic riders are comfortable riding on neighborhood streets and off-street trails. On busier streets, they prefer designated facilities such as off-street trails or striped bike lanes.

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Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 121 »» Children. Children use trails for recreation, play and for travel within neighborhoods and to community destinations such as schools and parks. Residential streets with low motor vehicle speeds and off-street trails are preferred by this group. Although less desirable, on-street bikeways with clear pavement markings will also be used by older children.

Regional Trails Residential Neighborhoods Johnston has great proximity to a number of area School/Public Building regional trails. Some of the significant area trails

Commercial Area include: the Trestle to Trestle Trail that connects from the Interurban Trail in Johnston, south to the City Park / Recreational Area of Des Moines; the Sycamore Trail and Neal Smith Land Use Barriers Trail that lie on the east side of the Des Moines River

Significant Barrier and Saylorville Lake; and the Raccoon River Valley Trail that heads west through Dallas County and then meanders north to Jefferson. In addition to these trails, the Iowa DNR has established a trail that connects Big Creek State Park, Ledges State Park and Springbrook State Park. This trail, which is primarily but not exclusively an on-road route, covers 91 miles passing over Saylorville Lake on the Mile-long bridge.

Connectivity NW 70th Ave. NW Beaver Dr. Within the developed portion of the city, gaps exist in the current trail system that need to be filled to provide city-wide connectivity and connections to adjacent communities. New trails in future NW 62nd Ave. growth areas are needed to connect to existing trail corridors, to provide access to new neighborhoods and to create connections to community facilities. In the future growth areas, there may be opportunities to create trails in greenway corridors. Trails in NW 54nd Ave. greenways provide access to natural resources while Merle Hay Road providing designed community connections.

Wayfinding Figure 8.7 Local Connections Diagram With an existing and future trail system that meanders through natural resources separated from roadways, trail identification and wayfinding improvements are important. A wayfinding system is a coherent, easily understood system of trail names, maps and kiosks that build awareness, identity, safety and east of use. The city has begun providing some signage in more remote locations like the Beaver Creek Greenbelt Trail as part of the Trail Emergency Access System (TEAS). Additional signage and possibly information kiosks will be needed as improvements of the existing trail system continue and as the system is expanded.

Influencing Factors The Johnston trail system has been designed to reflect existing and planned land uses and other local and regional influences. The Local Connections Diagram (Figure 8.6) illustrates major connections between different land uses. Factors influencing trails in Johnston include: Landscape Features: Topography, vegetation and floodplain areas have been considered in determining the locations of trails. The trail system allows access through a number of

Page 122 - Parks and Recreation Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan different environments in order to provide a diverse recreational experience. In the Beaver Creek floodplain area, trails will meander through the flat lands of the floodway fringe. Trails connecting to the northeast portion of Johnston will rise from the floodplain areas to the higher bluff elevations that provide broad vistas over the western and southwestern portions of the community. Existing Development Patterns: Placing trails within existing developed areas requires careful review and consideration. Adding trails in areas that were not originally designed to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian movements may require modification of “typical” trail standards. For example, in the neighborhood areas east of Merle Hay Road, future trail connections may need to be on-street, with signage delineating various roadways as bike routes. Off-street trails in existing neighborhood areas may not be feasible because of narrow rights-of-way and existing development obstacles. Development Trends: As development continues to occur in Johnston, right-of-way and/or easements will be acquired to accommodate the eventual completion of the community- wide trail system. Trail alignments identified in the comprehensive plan need to be accommodated during subdivision design and platting for new development areas. Existing and Proposed Recreation Areas: The policies contained in the plan stress the need to connect residential areas with existing and future parks. Therefore, existing and future park locations have been identified and trail access to them has been planned. Linkage with Adjacent Community and Regional Trails: Urbandale and Polk City have existing and planned trail segments. In order for the Johnston trail system to become part of a larger trail network, the identified Johnston trails provide connections to regional trails and trails in adjacent communities. The trail in Johnston that follows the old Interurban Railroad right-of-way forms a spine that will provide connections to Jester Park on the north and to the City of Des Moines to the south.

Trail Policies and Action Steps The following policies and action steps are intended to help guide decisions about Johnston’s trail system in the years ahead. Trail Policies: TP1. Promote safe, convenient and coordinated facilities for alternative means of transportation throughout Johnston. Trail Action Steps: TA1. City-wide trails will act as coordinating elements for the Johnston park system. TA2. The city will plan bicycle and pedestrian access to parks, open space areas, schools and neighborhood commercial areas to accommodate and encourage use of these non- Greenbelt Trail in Green Meadows West motorized forms of transportation. TA3. Johnston will encourage utilization of utility easements and transportation rights- of-way and greenways for trail development. TA4. Trails will be integral to larger scale development and will be installed at the developer’s expense. These trails will connect to the existing and proposed extensions of the Johnston trail system. TA5. The Johnston trail system will be coordinated with the trail systems of Polk County, the Corps of Engineers and surrounding cities. TA6. Traffic signal timing will allow adequate time for pedestrians, wheel chairs and bicyclists to safely cross streets.

Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation - Page 123 Trail Types In Johnston, trails are expected to accommodate a variety of users. Walking, jogging, in- line skating, bicycling and cross-country skiing are some of the uses accommodated on Johnston trails. Trail segments are likely to be one of the following four types: Sidewalks: Sidewalks compliment the larger trail system by providing connections for pedestrians and light bicycle traffic. Sidewalks are not specifically shown on the trail plan because they require detailed and specific site considerations that are not within the scope of a comprehensive plan. Sidewalks should be planned and developed along with roadway construction and reconstruction projects. On-Street Trails: In areas where right-of-way and other factors preclude the construction of off-street trails, on-street trails will need to be used. On-street trails can consist of street signage identifying various roadways as bicycle paths or in some cases, an actual designated bicycle lane can be delineated on the paved roadway when paving widths can safely accommodate such uses. Primary Trails: Primary trails are major trail segments that are expected to carry a significant number of users. Primary trails should be constructed of bituminous surfacing and have a total width of 10 to 12 feet. Secondary Trails: Secondary trails are significant components of the overall trail system but are those routes that may carry less traffic than the primary trails. Secondary trails should have a minimum width of 8 feet. Nature Trails: Nature trails are trails intended to provide pedestrian access to natural areas. The surface type and width of nature trails are variable depending on terrain and other factors. In most cases, surfacing is either mowed turf or compacted wood chips. Trail Design Standards Trail alignments are shown on the overall Park and Trail plan map. In order to ensure consistency, trails should be designed and constructed using a set of uniform standards. The following standards should be considered in future trail design: 1. Trails should range in width from 8 to 12 feet depending on the anticipated volume of users. In areas of extremely heavy anticipated pedestrian use, pedestrian and bicycle traffic may need to be separated. 2. Where feasible, trails should be constructed as separate facilities. Because of existing conditions, on-street trails will need to be built in some areas. 3. Long, steep grades should be avoided where possible. A 6% maximum slope is preferred, an 8% maximum can be used where unavoidable due to existing terrain. 4. Grades at intersections should not exceed 2% to allow adequate ability to stop. 5. Provide positive drainage away from trails with shallow drainage swales or ditches, culverts, and/or storm sewers as required. 6. Avoid sharp or sudden changes in horizontal and vertical alignments. Provide adequate sight distance for bicycles at intersections and on vertical changes in alignment. 7. Bicycle trails should be marked and signed in accordance with the latest edition of the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and should assist users, by using uniform signage, in understanding they are on a comprehensive trail system which traverses several Polk County communities

Page 124 - Parks and Recreation Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan Johnston 2030 Comprehensive Plan 8. Minimum standards should conform to current granting authority standards and existing trails should be brought up to current standards as routine maintenance is performed. 9. Grade-separated crossings should be considered, particularly involving roadways with high traffic volumes, high speeds and/or high pedestrian volume. Trail System Plan The Future Parks and Trail System map (Figure 8.5) contains existing and proposed trails throughout Johnston and surrounding areas. As areas develop in the future, trails should be planned for and built to provide local connections to the central trail system or to provide access to unique land uses or natural resource areas. The Future Parks and Trail System map identifies approximately 32 miles of existing trails within the comprehensive planning area of the city. The map also identifies approximately 34 miles of proposed trails.

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