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Bayview Park Master Plan City of Pensacola, Florida December 2011 Contents Bayview Park Master Plan City of Pensacola, Florida December 2011 Contents Introduction . 3 History . 5 Existing Conditions . 9 Preliminary Design Concept . 17 Town Hall Meeting [1] . .23 Survey Results [1] . 31 Town Hall Meeting [2] . .35 Survey Results [2] . .51 Proposed Master Plan . 55 quina grundhoefer architects Introduction The City Neighborhood Services Department DQGWKH0D\RU¶V2I¿FHFUHDWHGDQLQLWLDWLYHWR study improving the appearance and function of Bayview Park – one of Pensacola’s most popular parks. Quina Grundhoefer Architects, D ORFDO 3HQVDFROD DUFKLWHFWXUDO ¿UP ZDV commissioned to develop a Master Plan that could be implemented over time as funds become available. An initial analysis of this existing 28 acre site reveals a lack of original cohesive planning and a poor relationship between the pedestrian and the waterfront. Historically considered Pensacola’s “watering hole” because of its past swimming activities in Bayou Texar, Bayview’s infrastructure was designed without consideration for waterway conservation which has contributed to the current poor water quality. Beginning with a basic understanding of the goals of the City, the architects developed a planning method that included both neighborhood and community interaction. Two town hall meetings were conducted with input from over 150 residents. From the comments that were expressed and surveys that were conducted, the architects developed a design concept that not only incorporates the input from the community, but also includes planning features from other successful city waterfront parks. This booklet documents the development of the Bayview Park Master Plan. quina grundhoefer architects 3 History /LVWHGIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHLQLQWKH3RON¶V Pensacola City Directory, Bayview Park is a local landmark with a rich history. quina grundhoefer architects 5 Pensacola held its Independence Day celebration in Bayview Park in 1908. The event was declared: The most successful and largely attended civic enterprise ever given in Pensacola. ,QWKH¿UVWPHQDQGZRPHQ¶VEDWKKRXVH was constructed. quina grundhoefer architects 7 6ZLPPLQJOHVVRQV¿UVWDLGFODVVHVVRFLDOVHUYLFHFODVVHVDQGKHDOWKWDONVZHUHDOOSDUWRIWKH program. Boat races and other “aquatic sports” were staged in Bayou Texar. quina grundhoefer architects 8 Existing Conditions Bayview Park has evolved over time as simply an open space. Like many Pensacola parks, there was no master plan and very little design. Minimal expenditures went into infrastructure and facilities, and when facilities were constructed, mostly in the 50s, there was no relative theme nor architectural design concept. The results were poor planning, little relationship to the water front and no character, especially when the park is compared to the diverse, appealing and somewhat historic character of its East Hill neighborhood. In recent years, in response to neighborhood requests, a large portion of the park has been fenced and functions as a dog beach, a small dog park and a large dog park. While swimming in Bayou Texar from park piers and shores is not allowed for people, it is encouraged for dogs. This alone is an interesting evolution as Bay View has been historically known as Pensacola’s watering hole and has supported boating, skiing and other water sports activities. There still exists, albeit not used, a viewing stadium facing the bayou. quina grundhoefer architects 9 Park infrastructure was designed without consideration for water way conservation as was the case for most of our waterfront neighborhoods. While improvements have been made to retain storm water runoff in the East Hill neighborhood and some work has been done to retain storm water, but areas of runoff continue to spill directly into the bayou. Presently a maintenance approach is to clear cut the water’s edge and to avoid plantings which conceal or hide areas of the park. The result is easier security but very little natural retain-age of storm water. With almost half the water front being two boat ramps and trailer parking, runoff contamination is considerable. AERIAL PHOTO quina grundhoefer architects 11 NORTHWEST ZONE EAST ZONE SOUTHWEST ZONE An analysis of the existing Bayview Park shows three main zones of activities. EXISTING SITE ANALYSIS PLAN quina grundhoefer architects 12 The southwest zone of the park has a large diversity of functions, including two major buildings: the Senior Center and the Community Center. Due to reduced operational funding, the Community Center is used primarily by groups who reserve the center by appointment. The Senior Center remains very active and provides a vital public service. The two buildings share a steeply sloped parking lot for about 80 cars, all located in the southern portion. PaP rking CCommunity Center Senior Center ReR ststroroomms Pierr CoConcncreretet BlBleaeachers Doog Beeaach SOUTHWEST ZONE quina grundhoefer architects 13 The largest portion of the park located on the northwest zone is open space with mature oaks, pines, younger magnolias and some newly planted trees. The ground plane consists of curving asphalt paths, minimal planting beds and closely cut ground cover (some grass, weeds, and sand). The east side of the park includes tennis courts (hard surfaced with lights), the “cross” and the vehicular entrance to the boat Passssivve PaParkrk launch area. The site terraces in a very unique way from the tennis courts down to the water’s edge at the south. Between the PaP rking courts and the two buildings, there are many picnic shelters, a gazebo with restrooms, a children’s playground and a network of asphalt, concrete, and sand paths with steps to access grade changes. DoDog PaParkrk NORTHWEST ZONE quina grundhoefer architects 14 TeT nnnisis Couourtrts Croso s Boat Launch Resttroom PaP viilil on PaPavivililionons Parking SeSerrvvici e DrDrivive Booatat Launch EAST ZONE quina grundhoefer architects 15 Preliminary Design Concepts Sketches of the site plan illustrate the preliminary design concepts. quina grundhoefer architects 17 Goals: Return the waterfront park to the users Build a new community center addition to the existing senior center to maximize hours of operation and utilization of city staff Create accessible pedestrian paths to connect the east zone of park to the west Design a tree-lined vehicular path to connect tennis parking and community/ senior center parking SCHEME A quina grundhoefer architects 19 Goals: Return the waterfront park to the users Build a new community center addition to the existing senior center to maximize hours of operation and utilization of city staff Design and construct three new public restroom pavilions Separate pedestrian and vehicular movement within the park Create accessible pedestrian paths to connect diverse activity zones Design a tree-lined vehicular path to connect the diverse activity zones within the park SCHEME B quina grundhoefer architects 20 Goals: Return the waterfront park to the users Construct an event plaza and add picnic pavilions at the water’s edge Design a new community center addition with “porch” to maximize waterfront views much like that at Sanders Beach - Corinne Jones Community Center Install a disc golf course in current northwest “open” park Build a vehicular path with parking to connect the east zone of park to the west SCHEME C quina grundhoefer architects 21 Town Hall Meeting [1] July 14, 2011 The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation, along with Quina Grundhoefer Architects, conducted a town hall meeting for residences of the East Hill neighborhood to discuss improvements to Bayview Park and its facilities. David Flaherty, City Parks and Recreation Director, opened the meeting and explained that the intent of the meeting was to hear from the community about the future of Bayview Park. Mr. Flaherty introduced his staff, Councilman Sam Hall and then Mr. Carter Quina. Mr. Flaherty also asked all attendees to complete the survey form that was available at the door and to share these with their friends. Carter Quina introduced the Project Team and then shared general information about the history of Bayview Park, the existing conditions of the Park, and information on other City community centers. Photos of Sanders Beach - Corinne Jones and Cobb Community Center were shared as well as sketches of the proposal for the Legion Field Resource Center. The presentation then focused on an explanation of the existing Park plans and facilities which include the Senior Center, Community Center, boat ramp, picnic areas, restrooms, tennis courts, parking lots, walkways, pier, dog park, and dog beach. Preliminary sketchs illustrate the proposed Master Plan. quina grundhoefer architects 23 Mallory Stt DDiisscc Gololf PaParkrkining TTennnnisis OOpen Fieeldd Blount St Boat Ramp DDoog PaP rkrks PPaarkrkiinng SSeenioorr PlPlazaza CeCentntere EExxpapannssioion Bayou Texar Doog BeB ach CONCEPT A quina grundhoefer architects 25 Mallory Stt DiDisscc Gololf PaParkrkining TTeennnnisis Doog PaParkrks OpOpenen Fiei ldd Blountn St BoB at Ramp PPaarkrkiinng SeSeniioror Centn err PPllazaza EExxpap nsnsioon Bayou Texar DoDog BBeeacch CONCEPT B quina grundhoefer architects 26 PROPOSED STREETSCAPE quina grundhoefer architects 27 PROPOSED WATER SIDE BOARDWALK AND PAVILIONS quina grundhoefer architects 28 PROPOSED BOARDWALK quina grundhoefer architects 29 Survey Results [1] Comments made during the meeting and from WKHVXUYH\IRUPVWKDWZHUH¿OOHGRXWLQFOXGHGWKH following areas of concern: Sustainable design for any future improvements are important so that the results of our
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