CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Fiscal Year 2019 MISSION & VISION

Mission: to enrich through quality recreational activities, stewardship of public parks and spaces, and inclusive community engagement.

Vision: to inspire and engage our communities with recreational experiences that support the overall wellness of the mind, body and environment. AGENCY OVERVIEW

• Recreation Center Operations (40 recreation centers) • Therapeutic Division • Aquatics Division • Youth and Adult Sports Division (20 programs) • Programming & Training Division • Senior Citizens Division • Forestry Division • Horticulture Division • Parks Maintenance • Capital Development & Planning PARK ASSETS THE IMPORTANCE OF RECREATION

• Recreation programming offers quality of life benefits. • Benefits include enhanced self-esteem, improved feelings of self-worth, confidence, personal growth, and feelings of satisfaction from one’s personal, neighborhood, and community life. • Recreation Centers offer safe, fun, and educational activities to youth outside of the classroom. • Recreation is a positive option for youth and adults outside of work or school. It is generally held that recreational activities are effective in reducing crime. THE IMPORTANCE OF PARKS

• Parks provide intrinsic environmental, aesthetic, and recreation benefits to our cities. • They help to manage storm water, reduce the urban heat island effect, clean our air, and protect natural ecosystems. • For city residents, parks create a greater sense of community, lend to mental health, and allow for exercise that leads to physical well being. • They are also a source of positive economic benefits. • Parks enhance property values, increase municipal revenue, bring in homebuyers, workers, and attract retirees. RECENTLY COMPLETED CAPITAL PROJECTS • Stony Run Pedestrian Bridges (FY13,14) • Gwynns Falls Park Entrance and Roadway Improvements (FY13, 15) • Outward Bound Challenge Course (FY15) • Roosevelt Skatepark – Phase II (FY15, 16) • Crimea Stone Wall repair (FY17) • Carroll Park Signage (FY13) • Radecke Comfort Station (FY15) • Canton Waterfront Parking Lot (FY14, FY15) STONY RUN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES

Part of the Greater Roland Park Master Plan to link a 3 mile path along the Stony Run and connect to the Trail in . GWYNNS FALLS PARK ENTRANCE & ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

First phase implementation of the park master plan. New vehicular circulation and parking area to serve the athletic fields and community garden in Gwynns Falls/ Leakin Park. OUTWARD BOUND CHALLENGE COURSE

Challenge Course, located in Gwynns Falls/ Leakin Park, consisting of 10 new elements will allow Outward Bound to offer specialized outdoor programming. SKATEPARK OF BALTIMORE PHASE II

In partnership with the Skatepark of Baltimore, BCRP completed a custom- designed concrete street course to complete the previously built bowl. CARROLL PARK SIGNAGE

Directional signage, ball field numbering, and directory maps were installed throughout Carroll Park and along Washington Boulevard. UNDER CONSTRUCTION

• Druid Hill Neighborhood Access (FY07) • Jones Falls Trail Phase V (FY07, FY10) • Union Square and Gwynns Falls Comfort Stations (FY15) • McKim Park Playground (FY14) • Vincent St. and Hanlon Park Playgrounds (FY16) • Cheswolde Pocket Park (FY15) • 30th & Miles Playlot (FY16) • Ambrose Kennedy Park Improvements (FY16, 17) Jones Falls Trail – Phase V DRUID HILL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS

Improved pedestrian access to Druid Hill Park through the modifications of three park entrances. Completion in early 2018. JONES FALLS TRAIL PHASE V

The Jones Falls Trail route follows the JF stream valley through north / central Baltimore. Phase V runs from to Mt Washington Light Rail Station. Completion Spring 2019. PLAYGROUNDS

Vincent Street Playlot

Hanlon Park Wyman (30th and Miles) Worn out equipment will be removed and replaced at Vincent St, Hanlon Park and Wyman. Playgrounds will be renovated to include new safety surfacing and paths in compliance with all safety and accessibility guidelines. AMBROSE KENNEDY PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Park renovation will include a renovated Basketball court, new splash pad, comfort station and improved circulation in compliance with all safety and accessibility guidelines. Project is in partnership with Parks & People. Completion in Summer 2018. LONG TERM CAPITAL NEEDS

• Implementation of BCRP’s 2015 Recreation and Aquatics Capital Facilities Plan (est. $165M - $180M) • Modernization of Existing Recreation Facilities • Improvement of Playgrounds, Athletic Courts and Playing Fields • Implementation of Master Plans (Neighborhood Parks, Middle Branch, Canton Waterfront, Clifton, Patterson etc. ) • Park Building Renovations and Upgrades (Comfort Stations, Pavilions, Historic Buildings) • Replacement of Mimi DiPietro Ice Rink • Trail Enhancements and Major Repairs • Long Term Park and Recreation System Master Plan ROUTINE CAPITAL NEEDS $8 Million Annually $2.4 Million (12/yr x $200,000 ea) – Renovate 10% Park Playgrounds per year $1.6 Million (22/yr x $75,000 ea) – Renovate 10% Basketball/Tennis courts per year $2.4 Million (6/yr x $400,000) – Renovate 3% Athletic fields per year $1.6 Million (3,368+/yr x $460 ea) – Trees needed to replace tree loss per year ------$8 Million Total / year LONG TERM CAPITAL NEEDS $333 + Million

Rec & Aquatic Plan $112 Million (Build 7 New Fitness & Wellness Centers) $20 Million (Renovate 5 Existing Rec Centers) $20 Million (Upgrade 4 outdoor Athletic Complexes) $13 Million (Renovate 4 outdoor Pools + 3 Spray pads) $165 + Million Total Rec and Aquatic Plan Park & Facility Improvements $90 Million (9 x $10M) – Major Park Master Plan Implementation $60 Million (20 x $3M) – Neighborhood Park Master Plan Implementation $ 5 Million (5 x $1M) – Maintenance Yard Renovations $ 6 Million (30 x $200,000) – Maintenance Structure Renovation $ 7 Million (35 x $200,000) – Comfort Station Renovations $ ??? Historic and Special Facilities – Unknown costs for unique situations $168 + Million - Park & Facility Improvements FY19 CIP REQUESTS

• Cherry Hill Fitness and Wellness Center • Bocek Park Athletic Center • Park Rehabilitation Program (Burdick, Latrobe) • Fred B. Leidig Recreation Center • Community Park and Playgrounds (Dewees, Violetville) • Waterway Improvement Program (Middlebranch) • Shake and Bake Recreation Center • Walter P. Carter Pool • Park Trail Networks • Druid Hill Park Pool and Bathhouse • Federal Hill Slope Stabalization • Historic Park Facility Renovation (Conservatory) • Park Roadway Improvements (Clifton, Druid) FY19 CIP REQUESTS (cont’d)

• Lakeland Recreation Center Windows • Canton Waterfront Park

• Dypski Park Improvements • Park Facility Assessment & ADA Audit • Clifton Mansion Site Improvements • Historic Park Facility Renovations (Cylburn) • Druid Hill Reservoir Improvements • Cylburn Arboretum Formal Gardens • St. Leo’s Bocce Park Improvements • Chick Webb Rec Center Expansion • St. Mary’s Park Land Acquisition Greenmount Rec Center • Tree Baltimore Program FY 19 •

• Athletic Field Renovations (GF, Riverside, Clifton, Druid Hill)

• Park Building Renovations

• Winans Meadow Nature Center Site Improvements

• Patterson Park Masterplan Implementation CHERRY HILL FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER 474-784 $8,500,000 City Bonds, Table Games, LDC, SBGP, & Reallocated Funds

Funds will be used to construct the Fitness & Wellness Center. This facility, the second of its kind, includes an indoor pool, gymnasium, fitness area, multipurpose rooms. This request will fully fund the project. BOCEK PARK ATHLETIC CENTER 474-079 $1,757,000 POS & City Bonds

Design and construct upgrades to the outdoor athletic facilities at Bocek Park, including the existing field house, 2 softball fields, 2 multipurpose fields (1 with artificial turf), lighting, spray pad, playground and site improvements. Part of a multi-year funding request. PARK BUILDING RENOVATIONS 474-119 $1,330,000 City Bond & SBGP

Replacement of basic operating systems, roofs, kitchen upgrades and other improvements to meet current standards and ADA compliance, including DuBurns Arena, Mary Rodman, Gardenville, Parkview, Carroll Cook, Ella Bailey Recreation Centers. As well as Riverside field house, Middle Branch Piers, Mt. Clare Stable. Multi-year request. DRUID HILL POOL & BATHHOUSE RENOVATION 474-779 $1,000,000 City Bonds

Renovate the Druid Hill Park Pool to a “waterpark” outdoor pool model. Bathhouse improvements will include restrooms, locker rooms, staff offices, and concession space. Pool improvements will include new pool configuration, water-play and spray features. Funds are for additional costs related to incorporating a water slide feature, lighting and green building code requirements. This request will fully fund the project. PATTERSON PARK MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 474-085 $1,000,000 City Bonds

Implement priority short term park improvements – lighting, community garden expansion, secondary park entrance renovations in support of recommendations in the Patterson Park Master Plan (March 2016). Perform a feasibility study for the relocation of the Mimi DiPietro Ice Rink. Multi-year request. ATHLETIC FIELD RENOVATION 474-064 $1,300,000 State POS & City Bonds

Renovate athletic fields at Druid Hill Park, Clifton Park, Gwynns Falls/ Leakin Park, and Riverside Park. Upgrades to include sports lighting, scoreboard, fencing, ADA compliant pathways, bleachers, and synthetic turf at Clifton. Multi-year request. HISTORIC PARK FACILITY RENOVATIONS 474-111 $1,100,000 City Bonds & State POS

Renovate the Howard Peter Rawlings Conservatory and Cylburn Mansion including deteriorating window frames and wood repairs, roof replacement and lead paint and asbestos removal and abatement. Multi-year request CANTON WATERFRONT PARK 474-080 $1,000,000 City Bonds

Initiate detailed design tasks and begin to implement park improvements identified by the Canton Waterfront Park Master Plan currently underway with strong collaboration between BCRP and the Canton community. Multi-year request. WALTER P. CARTER POOL 474-116 $1,800,000 City Bonds & State POS

Partner with 21st Century Schools to build a new outdoor pool alongside of the school expansion. This one-time request will fully fund the project. SHAKE AND BAKE RECREATION CENTER 474-117 $1,000,000 City Bonds

Renovate the closed facility to be operational. Large ticket items include roof replacement and HVAC upgrades. Multi-year request. CLIFTON MANSION SITE IMPROVEMENTS 474-110 $1,000,000 City Bonds & State POS

Renovation of the area surrounding the mansion. Improvements to include circulation enhancements and landscaping. This request will fully fund the project. DYPSKI PARK PLAYGROUND 474-773 $270,000 City Bonds

Renovate Dypski Park to include an expansive playground, shade structures, site furnishings, and a water feature. This request will fully fund the project. WINANS MEADOW NATURE CENTER 474-051 $750,000 City Bonds

Construct a nature/visitor center that will include visitor reception space, a multi-use space, office, restrooms, and educational exhibits. Additional funds are needed to create a bus turnaround, remove an existing inoperative restroom structure, and renovate a historic storage building. This request will fully fund the project. PARK FACILITY ASSESSMENT & ADA AUDIT 474-101 $270,000 City Bonds

First in a multi-year initiative to audit all of BCRP’s parks and facilities for ADA compliance and Capital Maintenance Program. Multi-year request. ST. LEO’S BOCCE COURT IMPROVEMENTS 474-120 $250,000 City Bonds

Renovate the bocce courts in Little Italy. This request will fully fund the project. LAKELAND RECREATION CENTER 474-059 $250,000 SBGP

Completion of STEAM upgrades with the installation of new windows. This request will fully fund the project. FRED B. LEIDIG REC CENTER 474-097 $300,000 State POS

Renovate the Field and Field House for enhanced multi-sport play as well as undertake initiatives to replace basic operating systems to maintain operations at the Fred B. Leidig Rec Center. This request will fully fund the project. MD COMMUNITY PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS FY19 474-108 $435,000 State CPP

Install new safety surfacing and playground equipment at Dewees and Margaret Brent Playgrounds. All renovations will include ADA related improvements. Renovate athletic courts and pathways at Violetville Park. Multi-year request. DRUID HILL PARK RESEVOIR IMPROVEMENTS 474-106 $100,000 State POS

Design park amenities to the additional 12 acres of park land and recreational lake that will be created once the DPW tank project is completed. Multi-year request. ST. MARY’S PARK LAND ACQUISITION 474-113 $230,000 State POS

Purchase land adjacent to St. Mary’s Park to allow for park expansion, improved circulation, and an additional pedestrian entrance. This request will fully fund the acquisition. GREENMOUNT REC CENTER 474-105 $100,000 City Bonds

Funds for assessment and design of improvements of Greenmount Recreation Center in line with priorities of the Greenmount Ave LINCS corridor. Improved connection to Mund Park will also be addressed. Multi-year request. WATERWAY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 474-109 $99,000 State Waterway Funds

Upgrade Middle Branch Park parking lot and piers to be ADA compliant. CHICK WEBB REC CENTER 474-114 $100,000 City Bonds

Feasibility study and conceptual design for expansion of the existing recreation center. Multi-year request. TREE BALTIMORE PROGRAM FY19 474-115 $500,000 General Funds

Funds will continue the program’s goals to identify high priority planting areas citywide and achieve a healthy tree canopy through coordinated planning, planting, and maintenance. The will also allow for improvement of Forestry’s tree nursery and synchronization of current resources and future fundraising efforts. Multi-year request. PARK ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS 474-074 $700,000 City Bonds, General Funds, & POS

Clifton Park Druid Hill Park

Clifton Park Druid Hill Park Renovation of roads, curbs, sidewalks, lighting, and stormwater infrastructure at Druid Hill Park and Clifton Park. Multi-year request. PARK TRAIL NETWORKS 474-081 $250,000 City Bonds & State POS

Funds are needed to supplement the construction of the Jones Falls Trail – Phase V, construct bioswale on the Stony Run Pathway, and repair damaged sections on the Herring Run and . Multi-year request. PARK REHABILITATION 474-118 $200,000 State POS

Provide general park improvements and support renovations at Latrobe Park and Burdick Park. Designs will include a variety of park features and be based on community developed plans. Multi-year request. CYLBURN ARBORETUM FORMAL GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS 474-112 $200,000 City Bonds

Renovate the historic formal gardens next to the mansion and carriage house. Improvements to include construction of hardscape walkways. Multi-year request. FEDERAL HILL SLOPE STABILIZATION 474-078 $600,000 City Bonds, State POS, & SBGP

Repair several areas of slope failure and slumping along the full length of the eastern slope of Federal Hill. Correct the drainage and erosion issues that are undermining the sidewalk and damaging the slope. Multi-year request. FY19 CIP TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTS • General Fund $400,000 • HUR $600,000 • City Bond $10,170,000 • Program Open Space $7,557,000 • MD Community Parks & Playground $435,000 • Casino Impact Funds $1,000,000 • Table Games $2,000,000 • South Baltimore Gateway Partnership $3,130,000 CIP FUNDING FY19 TO FY23 CIP Funding FY19 to FY23 45

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