06. 28. 2 0 1 6 Community Meeting Dewey Local Park Montgomery County Department of Parks Maryland – National Capital Park and Planning Commission Meeting Agenda • The Existing Park • Playground Renovation • Court Renovation • Brainstorm Discussion with the Community • Schedule • Next Steps Existing Park Existing Park Dewey Playground Renovation • Ropes and Bridges Themed Play Equipment for 5-12 year olds suggested by students at Veirs Mill Elementary School on 5/26/15 • Hill slide takes advantage of existing topography • Possible covered pavilion with picnic tables • Seat walls and benches for ample seating • Fully accessible Playground Renovation Site Plan 5-12 Play Area with Hill Slide 5-12 Play Area Hill slide with ‘Ropes and Bridges’ Equipment 2-5 Play Area Swing Area Dewey Court Renovation • Studying Possible Recreational Facilities to Replace existing Basketball and Tennis Courts • Possible Facilities Include: - Street/Inline Hockey - Futsal - Dog Park - Skateboard Park - Outdoor Fitness/Gym - Pickle Ball Street/Inline Hockey • Similar to Ice Hockey • Played on hard surface • Uses either a Ball or a Puck • Requires “Boards” and fencing near goal Futsal • Fast-Paced, Five Per Side • Similar to soccer but played on a Hard Surface • Indoor or Outdoor Dog Park • Off-leash Area for Dogs (and people) to Socialize • Can include Dog Play features, Benches, Shade • Many surface options Skateboard Park • Size varies • 40’ min. width • Streetscape features (handrails, stairs, etc.) • No fencing required Outdoor Fitness/Gym • Can Vary in Size • Encourage Fitness • Appeals to a variety of age groups from kids to Adults • Can include Weight Lifting, Cardio and Gymnastics Pickle Ball • Paddle and plastic ball • Similar to tennis, badminton, and ping-pong • Fastest growing sport in America Option 1: Street Hockey, Futsal, Skate Park Option 2: Street Hockey, Futsal, Dog Park Option 3: Street Hockey, Futsal, Skate Park, Pickle Ball or Outdoor Gym Option 4: Street Hockey, Futsal, Skate Park, Pickle Ball or Outdoor Gym Option 5: Street Hockey, Futsal, Skate Park or Dog Park Next Steps………… • Collect Input from Community on Playground and Court Renovation • Continue Coordination with WSSC • Complete Design of Playground and Obtain all Regulatory Approvals • Select Facilities for Court Area and Complete Design • Phased Construction begins FY2018 C o m m e n t s? Please send by August 1, 2016 [email protected].