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MASTER PLAN
for the development of
AIRPORT PARK
JANUARY, 1985
Prepared For
THE SALINA RECREATION COMMISSION
SALINA, KANSAS
Ochsner- Hare &. Hare
Planning Consultantsl Landscape Architects
4643 Jefferson. Kansas City MO 64112 (6161753-0770
be treated as a-:fig1d,
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improvements as they
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I. INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES
This report has been prepared by Ochsner, Hare & Hare,
Landscape Architects and Planners, for the Salina Recreation
Commission to outline improvements to Airport Park in Salina,
Kansas.
A well-organized program of recreation activities
occurring within a well-designed park setting can only be
accomplished through cautious foresight and careful planning.
The intent of the Master Plan for Airport Park is to create a
tool which will facilitate the orderly development of that park
over the next 5-10 years.
Currently, Airport Park is a virtually treeless open
space consisting of around 150 acres of grass and concrete,
excluding the golf course. The recent renovation of the former
airport terminal into a first-rate golf clubhouse has improved
the appearance of the golf course part of the park, but the
remainder of the park still looks like what it used to be--an
airport. One objective of this Master Plan is to outline im-
provements to the park which, if implemented, would create the
appearance of a large, pleasant park, not an airport.
Many exciting opportunities exist at the former air-
port. The existing golf course is one of the finest public
courses in the state of Kansas and generates a great amount of
activity during the playing season. This current level of
activity is sure to increase due to the recent expansion of
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Crawford Street, as well as the apparently continuous growth of
Salina to the east (towards and around the park). Among the
many recreation activities which would complement the golf
course, Airport Park is ideally suited to development of tennis
courts and ball fields. 'l'he combination of golf, tennis and
baseball/softball facilities would form the nucleus of a re-
gional recreation center.
Other activities which can enhance the regional char-
acter of the park might include a recreation center with
facilities for a number of sports, activities and classes, and
a camping area for people coming from out of town to partic-
ipate in tournaments or special events. This Master Plan in-
vestigates the potential of the park to accommodate these types
of facilities, as well as the current uses, such as N.S.C.A.R.
racing, go-carts, bicycling, jogging, and bird-watching.
In addition to these very active use areas, some consid-
eration is given to the needs for more passive forms of recre-
ation such as strolling in the park, playing and picnicking.
This will become increasingly important as the large residen-
tial neighborhoods expand around the park, and the need for
family-oriented, outdoor recreation increases. Already the
need for a pleasant park space is greatly increased by the
development of presbyterian Manor adjacent to Airport Park.
A great opportunity exists to reuse the runway pavement
in the park for recreation uses, and save considerable cost on
the extension of Markley Boulevard which is planned to pass
through the park. This report looks at several alternatives
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for layout of the road, all using the existing runway pavement.
Another use for the existing pavement might be for parking to
accommodate the new park users. The paved area near the club
house is an ideal location for tennis courts which could be
built on the existing pavement for a fraction of the cost of
entirely new courts.
The array of potential activities and facilities can be
planned in a variety of locations within the park and developed
over a number of years. This Master Plan investigates the
alternatives for development as well as trying to keep the
greatest degree of flexibility to accommodate any stage of
development as funding is established. Ideally, Airport Park
will now be able to develop in an orderly fashion in response
to the changing needs of the people of Salina.
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JI. SITE ANALY.SIS
Proper~v Description
'.rhe Airport Park consists of approximately 305 acres
bounded on the north by Crawford Street, on the east and south
by agricultural land and the west. by large lot residential
homes and duplex/townhouse residences to the northwest. A
retirement village. is just north of the site across Crawford
Street.
'.rhe land is characterized by the existing airport run-
way and taxi strip concrete surface running almost the entire
north-south 6100' axis of the site. Presently the west portion
of the site is being used as a municipal l8-hole golf course,
including clubhouse, cart storage and maintenance buildings.
'.rhe property is annexed to the City of Salina and is designated
as parks and recreation land. Lands to the east, south and
southwest of the site are not annexed to Salina and are desig-
nated 'as residential by the Saline County land use plan.
(Figure I).
Land Form
'.rhe park is located on an upland ridge between the
Smoky Bill River basin to the west and East Dry Creek, a tribu-
tary to Smoky Bill River, to the east. '.rhe high point of the
site occurs at the south end of the runway. The site slopes
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down gently from the south high point to the north at a con-
sistent grade all the way to Crawford Avenue. The west portion
of the site slopes to the west and the southeast area slopes to
the east, while a small knoll occurs midway along the runway to
the east, providing some site definition. The high point and
ridge provide long views to the south, southwest and west to
the city, while the remainder of the views from the site are
oriented to the north. Conversely, there are many views open
into the park, and there may be a need to screen views of park
activities.
VeCiJetation
The vegetation occurring in the park is character-
istically divided into three categories:
1) The cultivated irrigated golf course includes
the introduced tree and shrub species and lawn
grasses. Established trees are visibly racked
by the prominent southwestern winds.
2) The drainage swales and lowland areas are de-
noted by deciduous tree cover of cottonwood,
maple, elm, persimmon and thick understory
plant material. The most prominent undergrowth
are sumac and poison ivy. These areas, supple-
mented by storm runoff, have established them-
selves quite well anmd create a source of shade
and visual relief across the park. Wherever
possible, all the existing plant material should
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be protected as sources of food and habitat for
almost all forms of wildlife present.
3) The grass lands occur across the park in non-
irrigated and highly exposed areas along the
runway and southern portion of the park. These
areas hold the majority of native species of
wild flowers, grasses and perennials. A fall
session study by the Salina Audobon Society
reveals a complex and intense collection of
plant material worthy of protection and en-
hancement.
Areas off-site in a natural state give evidence of
returning to a cedar/woody shrub environment.
soils and Geol09v
The soils on site consist primarily of silty loams and
silty clay loams. Shrink-swell potential exists throughout the
silty clay loam soils and detailed investigation will need to
be conducted prior to any building foundation construction for
mediating measures. Bedrock near the surface is apparently
limited to the south end of the site around the upland high
point. The limestone bedrock may present some problems for
utilities installation and septic tank sewage lagoon disposal
systems.
Existina Imorovements
The existing public golf course is in good condition
with recent improvements to its irrigation system and extensive
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renovation of the clubhouse building. The trees planted on the
golf course are maturing slowly, but should provide good canopy
and wind-break within 10-15 years. The driving range is lo-
cated too close to the old taxiway if that section is converted
to a public street. One of the two golf course maintenance
buildings is in good condition while the other would be best
replaced or removed.
The old taxiway and runway paving is in excellent con-
dition with virtually no weathering evident. This surface
could be reused for recreation purposes, parking and even as a
slab for some structures.
There is an oil well located north of the golf course,
and a related tank battery is east of the old runway. Both of
these facilities are to remain under a lease agreement.
Existing public utilities (gas and water) occur pri-
marily north of. the park in Crawford Avenue and service the
golf course and clubhouse. utility service to facilities
planned in the southern portion of the park will need to be
extended from the north or from the residential development to
the west.
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III. PARK ACTIVITY PROGRAM
The park program coordinates potential activities with-
in the park. As mentioned previously, the primary acti vi ties
which might occur in the park include tennis, softball/
baseball, camping, jogging, bicycling and any activities which
might occur at a recreation center. The following list of
activities details the elements of each activity and how each
might interact or conflict with another.
Recreation Facilities
1) Golf Course and Clubhouse--The golf course
clubhouse is a logical focal point for tennis
activity as well as golf. The driving range
might be relocated to avoid conflict with
public street. Nightly lighting of the driv-
ing range or other special activities could
create a light pollution problem. The follow-
ing elements could be included in the golfing
activity area:
a) Cart storage
b) Maintenance building
c) Driving range/lighted
d) Chipping/sand & wedge greens, with
lighting (short approaches, 30-40
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yards, putting clock) extra large
greens to be used as turf nursery
e) Miniature golf with lighting
f) Lighting as a design element
g) Golf clubhouse services golf
course, miniature golf, golf
cart storage of course carts, ~
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2) Tennis Courts--If located where they can ~~
be visually controlled by an attendant, the
tennis courts are a perfect complement to the
golfing activity. Some consideration needs to
be given to screening glare if the courts are
night lighted. The following elements need to
be considered to fit the area next to the golf
clubhouse:
a) 8 regulation courts with 4 practice courts
b) Fabric shelter/observation area
c) Bleachers
d) Lighting
e) Golf clubhouse supervision of play
f) Overlay courts on existing concrete runway
g) Surface, fencing, and court hardware
h) Tournament potential
A total of approximately 230 parking spaces
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course and the tennis facilities outlined above.
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3)
Recreation Center--To carry out the regional
character of Airport park, a recreation center
for indoor sports and classes should be con-
sidered. A first-rate recreation center should
include the following elements:
a) Gymnasium with 3 basketball courts/
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f) Locker rooms/showers/with access to
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Baseball and Softball Fields--An acknowledged
need in the City of Salina is for more ball
fields for adult leagues. Airport Park is an
ideal location for a number of fields and
their support facilities:
a) Restrooms
b) Concessions with drinking fountain
c) parking - 40 parking spaces per diamond
d) Playground for children of players and
spectators
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This park is a good location for lighted dia-
monds but care should be taken to screen sur- . ~
rounding residential areas from potential light,! ~
pollution. Parking for players and spectators
could occur on the old runway pavement, if the
fields are located east of the runway. In that
case, some provision should be made to safely
accommodate the pedestrian traffic across the
street to the golf course club-house.
S) passive Recreation Area--Some area(s) should be de-
signed to accommodate passive recreation activities
such as walking, picnicking or just sitting in the
grass. Such an area should have a neighborhood
park atmosphere which would be especially appealing
to both children and the elderly. This type of
area might include a pond, paths, benches, pic-
nic tables, a shelter and semi-active facilities
such as horseshoe pits or shuffleboard.
6) playgrounds--At least one children's play area
should be included to provide for a full range
of family activities. The playground(s) should
be located close to areas of intense adult
activity (ball'fields, recreation center) but away
from the road. possible playground elements
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a) Play equipment (slides, swings, etc.)
b) Sand pit
c) Shaded area
d) Benches
e) Shelter building
7) Bikeway and Jogging Trail--Airport Park is large
enough to support both bicycling and jogging asJ
separate activities. Bicycling could occur along
the roadway, but jogging should be kept separate
from bicycling. Jogging should have appropriate
areas for warm-up and stretching activities, and
it would make sense to have the jogging trail
easily accessible from the recreation center.
Bicycle racks should be provided near major
activity areas.
Special consideration should be given to
pedestrian crossings of Markley Boulevard
both for joggers and walkers.
8) Unsupervised Sports--Soccer, football and other
field sports could occur in any of the large,
open lawn areas in the park, but certain areas
must be kept free of obstructions for these
activities. Volleyball and basketball could be
provided for on some of the paved areas,
especially near a recreation center.
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O\)en Soace Areas
1) Wildlife Areas--Certain areas should be pro-
tected as wildlife habitats by discouraging
much human activity. Some new habitats could
be created with new plantings.
2) Forestation--Trees should be planted throughout
the park. Fast-growing species, such as Cotton-
wood, should be planted to provide cover for
slower growing pines and hardwood trees. An on-
site nursery could be established to support an
on-going forestation process.
3) Camping Area--Campgrounds for both recreational
vehicles and tent-campers could be provided in
the park. This type of activity should be
separated from the more active areas of the park.
Camping would complement the current racing
activities, and should be located in the southern
third of the park near the racing area.
General Use Facilities
Several items have not been mentioned which are an
essential part of the park's programming. These include rest-
rooms, drinking fountains, benches, trash receptacles, light-
ing, picnic tables, barbeque grills, signage and maintenance
facilities, all of which should be developed in response to the
other development in the park.
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IV. ALTERNATIVE PLANS
The elements of the park program have been used as a
guide to the physical plan of the park. Several alternatives
have been explored in an attempt to obtain the maximum rec-
reation use of the park land while achieving the most logical
arrangement of activities.
Alternative A vi
The major difference between the three alternatives is
the location of a recreation center. Alternative A locates the
center due south of the existing parking for the golf course. ~
It is located where parking could be shared easily with golfers
and tennis players. This location provides also maximum vis-
ibility within the activity core.
The ball diamonds are all oriented to the northeast
with bleachers located on the existing pavement.
Tennis courts are located southeast of the golf club-
house. The practice area/driving range has been relocated in
the northwest corner of the park. Three practice holes are
included in this alternative.
A camping area is shown in the furthest southeast
corner of the park. It would accommodate both tent and rec-
reational vehicle camping.
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Alternative B
In this alternative. the recreation center is located
directly south of the Crawford street entry. A secondary entry
off Crawford street is provided for the golf/tennis area. Once
again. the parking is shared for the recreation center and
tennis/golf area.
Alternative B moves and replaces the driving range with
a ball diamond and tree nursery. The other six diamonds are
arranged east of the old runway.
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Alternative C
This alternative locates the recreation center in the
far northeast corner of the park, across Crawford street from
Presbyterian Manor. This location allows for maximum use of
the existing pavement for recreation center parking. It also
creates a dominant identifying feature along the road, which
might detract from the open appearance of the park.
The ball diamonds are developed to their utmost in
this plan with a total of eleven fields. Three fields are
located at the southern end of the park. with an appropriate
amount of parking. The camping area is
these ball diamonds.
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make well as removing the driving
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In all of these alternatives the location of the rec-
reation center had the greatest physical impact on open space
planning. It is important that the building not dominate the
park and break up the sense of openness. In our judgment the
building location shown in alternative -A- provides the best
balance between appropriate activities as well as allowing for
a balance of building masses.
The layout of the ball fields was also judged the best
in Alternative -A-, but, for the sake of more efficient use of
existing pavement the tennis court complex was moved north
somewhat. The access to the golf/tennis area off Crawford
Street was removed.
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The preferred elements of each alternative have been
carefully examined and incorporated in the final Master Plan.
The plan focuses most of the organized activity into the north
end of the park which is referred to as the -Activity Core-,
outlined in Chapter VI.
Each major element of the plan is detailed in the fol-
lowing descriptions. These elements are treated individually
to highlight the fact that each major activity could be de-
veloped without the others. This allows for the greatest de-
gree of flexibility in implementation.
Vehicular Circulation
The circulation system of the proposed Master Plan is
designed to maximize the existing Airport runway paving; ad-
dress the future traffic needs of east salina development;
maintain a park character and be safe with respect to park
users, design speed and sight distances.
To serve the site, a heirarchy of roads has been
designed. Markley Boulevard is the north-south public street
from Crawford to the southern exit off the site and will act as
the spine running through the park. To soften the formal
straightness of the 50 I taxiway and the 100 I runway, Markley
starts from Crawford along the taxiway for the first third,
then jogs to the east for the middle third along the runway,
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and jogs back to taxiway for the final southern third of
Markley Boulevard within the park.
The integrity of the park is maintained by lessening
the visual intrusion and division of the park by meandering
Markley Boulevard.
A 5' bicycle lane is shown on each side of Markley for
one-way bicycle flow in the direction of car traffic. Markley
is proposed to be four-lO' moving lanes, 2 in each direction to
provide a 50' paved road sect ion.
Lane definition between
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Secondary roads intersect Markley at four-way inter-
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crosswalks and limit the number of pedestrian-vehicular inter-
sections.
These roads are planned to be 32' wide at primary
intersections for a left turn lane, and 24' wide at secondary
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Streetsca~e ConceDt
The image perceived of the park will be conveyed ini-
tially by the vehicular road system and adjoining bi-
cycle/pedestrian paths. The roads, entries and intersections
provide the means to portray an image as the traveler moves
through Airport Park. This image can be a major statement to
the overall quality of the park and its facilities.
For ease of movement through the park, the hierarchy of
entries, intersections, and road types have been identified for
the traveler by level of importance. The level of importance
is conveyed through the intensity of landscape treatment and
support elements of graphics, signage, street lights, and land-
scape planting.
In support of the circulation system, the
street edge and type of land use along the edge is an important
ingredient to the streetscape.
The filtering of views, pro-
vision for a unified street edge along similar land use and
maximum exposure to major amenities contributes to the
traveler's image of Airport Park.
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The streetscape and landscape program for Airport Park
centers around the circulation system, the arrival/decision
points and the edge types that occur along the system. The
edges have been categorized in the following groups:
1) Recreation Core edge occurs along Markley
Boulevard from Crawford to the proposed recreation
center. To avoid the visual problems of the dif-
fering structures, architecture from one building
to another, the right-of-way provides the unifying
element at street edge. Views are filtered but
not screened allowing for land use exposure.
Within the core elements a more urban landscape is
used for building foundation and parking lot
planting.
2) Golf Course edge occurs wherever the golf course
is adjacent to public roads. The concept is to
allow the open space in the golf course to be
experienced from the street. Native and hardy
tree species planted in swales provide vistas
across the golf course. Where fairways abut
streets, a landscape buffer separates the danger
of golf balls straying from the course. Any main-
tenance areas should be screened by earth berms
and plant material.
3) Open Space areas generally flow across Markley
Boulevard at the southern portion of airport
Park. The concept is to continue the character of
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Markley Boulevard piercing the space through tree
masses that enclose and define individual open
fields. The tree mass .gateway. from one open
area to another cuts Markley Boulevard into
smaller segments from the recreation core to the
southern end of the park. Tree masses
should include small flowering trees, native shade
trees, and evergreen trees and be planted in
masses to form micro-climates for increased water
retention.
Arrival and decision points along the circulation sys-
tem occur in two categories:
l>Entries are the initial exposure of the
development and the best chance to set the initial
image and emphasis of the circulation hierarchy.
The intensity of landscape differs from primary to
secondary entries. The elements included in the
design are vertical tree species at all entries
for a .gateway., park signage, pedestrian movement
and lighting.
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2) Intersections are the decision points along the
circulation system. Directory signage, ease of
pedestrian and vehicular movement and lighting are
the major components for design. This treatment
provides enclosure and signifies an approaching
decision point and land use change. Views at
the intersection are contained to focus attention
on the decision to be made. As the priority of
intersections decreases, the intensity of the
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Joaaina/Walkin9 Trails
One of the greatly appreciated features of any park is
the freedom provided by open spaces to walk or run as one
pleases, through a natural landscape. To accommodate this park
use, a series of trail loops at various lengths are proposed to
allow the park visitor an opportunity to explore and reflect
upon nature. The trail system is designed to accommodate all
levels of users from the casual walker to the marathon jogger.
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This is accomplished by:
1) A one-mile loop is provided at the northern
half of the park to accommodate the less
demanding walker or jogger.
2) A 13,000 foot loop would be a challenge to
either the walker or the runner. It would
not enter the golf course.
3) A 26,000 foot loop that encircles the entire
park, including the golf course. This trail
would be used by more advanced cross country
runners.
All of the trails would be defined by a mowed path and
signage. To better organize the trail system, a warm-
up/cool-down station is proposed near the recreation center.
This would serve as the beginning and ending point for trail
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illustrating the various trails and their ~~
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opportunity to exercise and loosen up, tl/
before using the trail. rY
3) Shade trees, benches and a drinking fountain
provide a place to cool down after exercising.
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Bicvcle Paths
Bicyclists are often forced into the dangerous sit-
uation of being in competition with automobiles for space on
the road. The recommended bikeway system recognizes this fact
and has attempted to minimize the potential conflicts between
the two. The bikeway system involves:
1) Where bicyclers and motorists must share the
roadway, two, one-way bikelanes, one on each side
of the road, should be provided. These lanes
would be a minimum of 5' wide and travel with
the direction of passing motorists. Highly
visible signage and painted bike lanes could
be used to delineate the use.
2) Bicylists will be encouraged wherever possible
to use the large expanses of existing pavement
not part of Markley Boulevard.
Call\Pqround Area
A camping area is proposed at the southern end of the ~
park, past the end of runway pavement. Due to its high elev- .
ation, this area of the park affords excellent views of the."
site into the surrounding landscape. It therefore provides an
ideal setting for passive recreational activities such as camp-
ing, picnicking, sightseeing and nature study. The major
facilities and considerations to be included in this area'
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1) Recreational Vehicle Camping should be con-
tained either to the runway pavement or a minimum
distance off the pavement in order to minimize the
environmental impact often associated with R. V.
campgrounds. This would eliminate much of the
earthwork and paving necessary to get the vehicles
further into the site. A dump station and water
supply is also required for this area.
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2) The tent camping and picnic areas are combined
together to allow dual use of the picnic tables,
barbeque grills, fire pits, playground equipment
and restrooms. They are to be walk-in facilities
with parking on the runway pavement. It is, there-
fore, desirable to locate and contain the facili-
ties near the very southern edge of the old run-
way. Landscape improvements would include
shade trees to provide relief to campers and pic-
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Nature Preserve Area
This informal, unorganized area of the park is cur-
rently characterized by native grasses and wild flowers with a
few trees and shrubs located in fence rows and down in the
drainage swale basins. The area roughly encompasses the land
south of where Cloud Street will enter the park. Recreation
opportunities include bird watching, photography, plant identi-
fication, nature walks, sketching, painting and other forms of
nature study. Due to the wide range of vegetation and wildlife
currently existing in this area, it is proposed that it remain
a wildlife refuge and be further enhanced with trees and shrubs
that have wildlife attracting capabilities. There is a small
pond located just. south of Cloud Street and west of the park
property line that is currently providing a valuable source of
water for wildlife in the area. It is recommended that the
city consider acquiring this pond and the 3.7 acre watershed
that surrou.nds it, to further enhance the park's wildlife habi-
tats. This natural zone will complement the camping and picnic
areas also proposed for this area.
VI. ACTIVITY CORE
The ball fields, recreation center and tennis courts
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activity in the park. These high-use areas will often attract
people to use more than one facility such as the recreation
FIGURE 12 - ACTIVITY CORE
center and ball diamonds. By locating them as close together
as possible, parking can be shared for activities, and users
can walk from one facility to another with relative ease. This
activity core is illustrated in Figure 13, and each main area
is described below.
Golf Course/Clubhouse/Tennis
The hub of the golf course, miniature golf and tennis
court complex is the existing golf course clubhouse. It is
centrally located between the three activities, and both ser-
vices and supervises play in those areas.
It will need a detailed signage plan to insure users
are directed to the area of the clubhouse designated for their
use. It will also need to be somehow renovated to allow all
three activities to function without conflict. Also important
is a visual linkage provided between the person supervising the
activity within the clubhouse and the activity itself.
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parking for 230 cars is provided in a parking lot
located south of the clubhouse on existing runway pavement.
Pavement treatment to the parking lot is to be similar to the
baseball/softball complex.
The tennis court complex could be the premier tennis
court facility in the City of Salina. It consists of the fol-
lowing:
1) Eight regulation courts and four practice half
courts are on existing pavement, which provides
an excellent sub-base and the other half are on
the existing soil sub-base. They will be
located a little over 100' from the clubhouse
to allow a good visual and functional relation-
ship. They could also be lighted for night time
use.
2) A custom-designed portable shelter is proposed
for the leisure space between courts. This
brightly colored tensile structure provides a
festive quality to the area and also provides
shade and shelter to the spectators. It also
provides an excellent meeting place for tennis
classes that could be offered at the park.
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3) To enhance the pedestrian spaces of the tennis
court complex, it is recommended a treated
concrete be used for all pavement leading to
and from the clubhouse and in the leisure space
between courts. Landscaping with trees, shrubs
and flowers could also help the overall appear-
ance of the area.
The la-hole golf course that currently exists at the
park is a fine public course that serves the community needs
very well. There are, however, several golf course related
activities that should be included in the Park Master Plan.
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To complement the existing golf course and to improve
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east of the proposed maintenance facility.
The maintenance
building and the driving range share the same entry drive off
Crawford street with approximately 20 parking spaces provided
for practice range users.
A coin-operated ball machine and
lighting is recommended to increase the revenue producing poten-
tial of the practice range.
A putting green and a chip-
ping/sand wedge green are located nearby. It is desirable to J
have one of these greens oversized to provide a turf nursery to
supply turf to the golf course if needed. Landscape improve-
ments for this area include planting of evergreen trees and
shrubs to screen the existing oil well and use of the large
shade trees to screen possible light pollution from the driving
range onto the surrounding residential areas.
To provide recreation opportunities for the younger or
more casual golfer, a lighted miniature golf course is proposed
northwest of the existing golf course clubhouse. Due to the
need for adult supervision in this area, it is recommended that
a separate facility be set aside from the golf course pro shop,
which could allow better visual access into the miniature golf
area. This could possibly be located in the very northwest
corner of the existing clubhouse building. It is also im-
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portant that the miniature golf course be an attractive and in-
viting facility as viewed from Crawford Street. This could be
accomplished by extensive landscaping with large trees, shrubs
and flowers, extensive earthwork with earth berms and a sophis-
ticated night time lighting plan.
Other improvements of concern are the cart storage
building and the golf course maintenance area. It is recom-
mended that the maintenance area be moved from its current
highly visible location near the park entry to a less visible
location at the very northwest corner of the park. The new
maintenance facility would include a 5400 square foot (plus or
minus) structure to house the following:
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7) On-site underground fuel storage tanks ./
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9) 12' security fence (
Once the maintenance area is constructed in the new
location, it is recommended that the old maintenance building
be converted to accommodate cart storage for privately owned
golf carts. The building provides adequate space for the cur-
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sive electrical wiring will need to be added- to provide re-
charging capabilities to golf carts. Landscaping with large
shade trees and evergreen trees could help the overall appear-
ance of this area as viewed from Crawford Street and the club-
house.
Recreation Center
The recreation center provides a major indoor rec-
reation facility for the City of Salina, offering a wide
variety of recreational opportunities. It is located on the
west side of Markley Boulevard and south of the parking lot for
the golf course/tennis complex. The major features contained
within the Rec center building are listed in the Park program
chapter of the text. The other major components of the center
as it relates to the park include:
1) A pedestrian overpass could be considered
for a connection between the east and west
sides of Markley Boulevard. This overpass
would provide the activities on the east
side of the park such as baseball, softball,
and the children's playground, safe and
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2) A small spray pool fountain could extend
outside of the recreation center near
Markley Boulevard. It will be a highly visible
location from Markley Boulevard, therefore would
be a definite focal point and entry statement
to the recreation center. In addition to be-
ing aesthetically pleasing, the spray pool
would also provide recreational 'opportunities
for informal play and relaxation. It would
require fine detailing of landscape plant-
ings, pavement layout, signage and of the
fountain itself, to make this area a real
statement and symbol of Airport Park.
3) parking for the recreation center is provided
partially by the existing parking lot serving
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the golf course/tennis complex and by a new
100-car parking lot to be constructed
directly south of the building. Lighting
for area parking should be 14' downcast..
light standards to control glare to off-site
uses.
Baseball and Softball Fields
A baseball and softball complex is proposed for the
park, between the eastern property line and the old airport
runway. This is a relatively flat area, approximately 300' to
325' wide which could support one regulation baseball field,
four large softball fields, and two small softball fields.
The regulation baseball field proposed for the park
could be the premier baseball facility for the City of Salina.
Its location near Crawford Street affords good visibility and
easy access. It has dimensions from home plate of 310' to the
left field foul pole, 350' to the center field home run fence
and 295' to the right field foul pole. A pre-game warm up area
is provided directly south of the first base dugout. Bleachers
and lighting are also provided.
The six softball fields are located directly south of
the proposed baseball field. The third base side backstops
abut the runway pavement. This allows for the maximum use of
the runway by placing bleachers on top of the pavement right
behind the backstop. The two smaller softball fields are loc-
ated where more extensive grading may be required to level the
fields. Lighting could be provided for all of the ba1lfields.
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FIGURE 16 - BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL COMPLEX
Although there is adequate space to locate six soft-
ball fields and one baseball facility, there is a possible
conflict concerning the noise and light pollution produced by
night ball games. If the property directly east of the park is
developed for residential use, as recommended by the Saline
County land use plan, it could be adversely affected by the
park. It is, therefore, recommended that the city consider
acquiring a 100' buffer zone to the east of the eastern pro-
perty line. This additional property would provide the oppor-
tunity to plant trees and shrubs between the park and any de-
velopment thus screening any possible adverse effects created
by the park.
With the softball and baseball facilities bordering
the eastern edge of the runway, parking can be easily provided
on the existing 150' wide slab of pavement. There is a prob-
lem, however, of providing too much pavement for the amount of
parking required. Forty parking spaces per ball field are
considered adequate. Thus, it is necessary that the concrete
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be treated or strategically removed where necessary, to somehow
contain and define the vehicular boundaries of the new parking
lot. By removing the concrete pavement and forming tree and
shrub islands, the vast scale of the airplane runway can be
returned to a more human scale, with a cool and shady canopy of
leaves. Also by removing the concrete at strategic locations,
traffic can actually be manipulated to travel at slower and
safer speeds. Concrete curb stops and painted parking stall
lines are also needed to further contain and define the parking
area.
Where pedestrian crosswalks occur, the concrete could
be textured and/or painted bright colors to encourage slower
and safer speeds. The concrete could also be treated in the
30' strip of pavement between the parking area and ball fields.
Concrete paint and/or stain could be applied in a festive,
colorful way to enhance the pedestrian space and further sep-
arate it visually from the parking area. This pedestrian space
links all the ball fields on a north/south axis and also pro-
vides access to the concessions and restroom building, the
playground area, 'and the pedestrian overpass over Markley Boule-
vard without crossing any vehicular roadways. Ideally, enough
of the concrete runway can be punched out and removed, stained,
painted and textured, that in this section of the park the
rigid linear form of the airport runway will no longer be
noticeable.
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A concessions and rest rooms facility is proposed as a
central hub for the softball and baseball fields. This ped-
estrian use area could have shade trees, benches, and picnic
tables providing a pleasant, casual area to sit and relax.
Concrete paint and/or stain can also be used to add color and
interesting form to the concrete pavement in this area.
To serve young families visiting the park, a 600' by
150' .playscape. area is proposed.
This area is centrally
located and allows access without crossing dangerous roadways
and parking lots. There is a shelter building provided to al-
low parents supervision. The .playscape" is divided into four
play zones to provide a variety of activities.
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1) A Group Play Zone can be located on existing
runway pavement. Some of the pavement may be
painted in bright colors or textured to layout a
particular game. This area would generally be
used by older children for organized activities.
2) A Platform Play Zone would also be used by older
children who are more physically advanced. It
will provide bridges, slides, tunnels, beams and
nets. This zone encourages physical and percep-
tual coordination.
3) A Sand Play Zone provides a play area for younger
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children (ages 1-3). A sand base provides a fun
yet safe material for play. Additional equipment
such as swings, small platforms, half submerged
rubber tractor tires and balance beams can be
provided here.
4) A Nature Play Zone provides children with an area
of natural elements, such as trees, boulders,
plants and flowers. The ground can be molded into
earth berms with tunnels that allow children to
crawl under and explore through. This zone can
provide a quite reflective area for resting.
Passive Recreation Area
A small neighborhood park type area is located in the
northeast corner of the park. Surrounding a small lake, this
area is designed for passive recreation activities such as
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strolling. picnicking. sunbathing and games of shuffleboard or
horseshoes.
A path wanders around the lake with a few benches
located intermittently. This path is connected to the only
planned pedestrian entry to the park adjacent to the main drive
entry on Crawford street. A pedestrian crosswalk is indicated
leading across Crawford to the Presbyterian Manor.
This area should be planted with groups of deciduous
trees for shade as well as some additional ornamental trees and
shrubs (pigure 14).
The pond could be stocked with fish and/or ducks.
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PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
The Airport Park Master plan improvements are speci-
fied in general definitions as to use and quality, not specific
manufacturer' s products. For cost estimating purposes, the
improvements and facilities are better than average for quality
of construction and durability.
Unit costs are based on estimated 1985 local construc-
tion costs. Any specialty elements, i.e., fabric structure,
pedestrian bridge, have been costed from specific manufac-
turers.
The
as follows:
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C)
D)
E)
F)
improvements for Airport Park recreation areas are
Recreation Center
Clubhouse/Tennis/Golf Course
Baseball/Softball/Complex
Crawford Streetscape, Park Entry
Passive Recreation Area
R. V./Tent Camping
Total cost plus 10% contingency
$2,206,350
855,562
547,315
116,590
295,064
41,821
$4,468,972
Costs for the Airport Park Master Plan improvements
are described in detail in the following table.
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Item
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RECREATION CF.NTER
1. Recreation center
building
Spray pool
Units
Quantity
S.F. 50,700
L.S.
2. Parking lot (100 cars) S.F. 32,000
Concrete curbs
3. Sidewalks
L.F.
S.F.
Entry plaza (bomanite) S.F
4. 20' lighting fixtures Each
14' lighting fixtures Each
5. Trees 1.5-2- caliper Each
Shrubs
Seeding around bldg.
6. Signage - secondary
Signage - service
750
7,500
1,600
5
4
30
Each 100
S.F. 45,000
Each
Each
Subtotal - Recreation center
GOLF COURSE/TENNIS/CLUBHOUSE
1. Practice range
- Earthwork L.S.
- Irrigation L.S.
- Ball machine, equip-
ment, etc. L.S.
2. Practice chipping
green
3. Sand and wedge green
4. Miniature golf
5. Renovation work to
change maintenance
bldg to cart storage
S.F. 12,000
S.F. 4,000
L.S.
L.S.
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Unit
Price
40.00
2.50
7.00
2.00
1
2
4.00
2,000.00
1,200.00
100.00
20.00
0.03
250.00
150.00
2.00
2.00
Total
$2,028,000
50,000
80,000
5,250
15,000
6,400
10,000
4,800
3,000
2,000
1,350
250
300
$2,206,350
12,000
8,000
15,000
24,000
8,000
80,000
12,000
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Quantity
Golf Course/Tennis/Clubhouse (continued)
6. Cart and walking paths L.S.
7. Landscaping L.S.
8. New maintenance bldg
9. 3" crushed gravel
parking lot
10. 8' chain link fence
11. Tennis courts on
existing pavement
Tennis courts on
existing subgrade
Fabric tent (50'xl15')
12.
13.
Entry plaza
(50% bomanite)
(50% concrete)
14.
Bleachers (5 row,
50 seater)
15.
Additional pavement in
parking lot
Concrete curbing with
new pavement
Concrete curb stops
Parking lot marking
lines
16. 20' light fixtures
14' light fixtures
17. Concrete demolition
Concrete removal
(2-mile round trip)
18,000
S.F. 5,400 25.00
15,000
135,000
S.Y. 3,444 3.35
S.F. 3,000 11.50
11,500
34,500
Each 5 12,000.00
60,000
Each
5 15,000.00
75,000
126,500
S.F 5,750
22.00
S.F 13,000
S.F 13,000
4.00
2.00
52,000
26,000
Each 2
1,300.00
2,600
S.F. 9,000
2.50
22,500
L.F. 300
7.00
2,100
632
Each 55
11.50
L.F. 4,600
Each 6
Each 7
0.13
600
2,000.00
1,200.00
12,000
8,400
20,000-
S.F. 20,000
C.Y. 500
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4.00
2,000
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Golf Course/Tennis/Clubhouse (continued)
18.
1.5-2- caliper trees
Shrubs
19.
Benches
20.
21.
Trash receptacles
Signage-Secondary
Signage-Directional
Signage-Identification
22.
Clubhouse renovation
Each
Each
50
250
Unit
Price
Total
100.00
20.00
110.00
5,000
5,000
Each
4
2
2
3
12
440
240
120.00
250.00
150.00
50.00
25.00
500
450
600
60,000
Each
Each
Each
Each
S.F.
2,400
Subtotal - Golf Course/Tennis/Clubhouse
$855,562
2. Softball field (rough
& fine grading with
backstop) Each
Lighting for softball
field Each
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL AREA
1. Regulation baseball
field with lighting
L.S
1
6
6
Bleachers (5 row
50 seater) Each
3. Concessions building
with rest rooms
4. Restroom building
5. Concrete demolition
Concrete removal
6. parking lot marking
lines
Curb stops
7. Concrete stain
12
S.F. 900
S.F. 600
S.F. 35,000
C.Y.
1,296
L.F. 13,500
Each
384
S.F. 132,600
50
250,000
3,750.00
22,500
5,000.00
30,000'
1,300.00
15,600
40.00
15.00
1.00
4.00
36,000
9,000
35,000
5,184
0.13
1,755
11.50
0.50
4,416
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Baseball/Softball Area (continued)
8. Playground equipment
9. Wood shelter bldg
10. Earth berms
L.S.
Each
C.Y.
3,000
Seeding of playground S.F. 96,600
11. Sidewalks in play-
ground
12. Benches
13. Drinking fountain
14. Trash receptacles
15. Trees
Shrubs
Signage-pr imary
Signage-secondary
Signage-service
16. Miscellaneous fencing
17. Miscellaneous lighting
S.F.
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
1,200
15
100
500
7
6
8
Subtotal - Baseball/Softball Area
CRAWFORD STREETSCAPE AND PARK ENTRY
1. . Pond
2. Shelter building
3. 5' concrete sidewalk
L.S.
Each
S.F.
7,000
Sidewalk along Craw-
ford street S.F. 10,000
Street and park trees Each 200
Small ornamental trees Each
Ornamental shrubs
Each
40
50
51
10,000
1
5,000.00
1.50
0.03
5,000
4,500
2,900
2.00
2,400
6
110.00
660
2
500.00
1,000
120.00
1,800
10,000
10,000
8,400
1,500
1,200
8,000
4,200
100.00
20.00
1,200.00
250.00
150.00
$547,315
1
30,000
4,800
14,000
4,800.00
2.00
2.00
20,000
20,000
3,000
100.00
75.00
35.00
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Crawford Streetscape and Park Entrv (continued)
Annual and perennial
flower maintenance
L.S.
Seed, mulch and
fertilizer
S.F. 135,000
5. Grading
L.S.
6. Concrete demolition
S.F.
6,000
325
Concrete removal
C.Y.
7. Horseshoe pits
L.S.
Shuffleboard base
and paint
8. Trash receptacles
L.S
Each
9. Benches (wrought iron) Each
10. Signage-primary
Signage-secondary
Each
Each
200
0.03
4,050
3,000
6,000
1,300
1,000
1.00
4.00
2
6
2
1
1,800
240
120.00
200.00
2,000.00
250.00
1,200
4,000
250
Subtotal - Crawford Streetscape and Park Entry
PASSIVE/RECREATION AREA
1. Jogging/walking trail
-signage Each
-Mowing/maintenance L.S.
-warm-up/cool-down
area with directional
map, rubber surface,
stretching posts L.S.
2. Bike lane painting
L.F.
5,600
4
2
Road cautionary signs Each
3. South entry signage
Each
52
$116,590
6
150.00
900
100
1
5,000
728
200
0.13
50.00
2,000.00
4,000
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Passive/Recreation Area (continued)
4. Earth berms & grading L.S.
Seeding & mulch
5. Tree planting-
initial (remainder
to be phased-in from
tree nursery)
6. Trash receptacles
picnic tables
7. Future land acqu-
isition
8. Pedestrian underpass
9. pedestrian overpass
S.F. 92,200
Each
Each
Each
L.S
L.S.
200
10
10
Subtotal - Passive/Recreation Area
CAMPGROUND AREA
1. R.V. dump station
R.V. road
-grading
-gravel 3" deep
-lighting 14 I
-picnic tables
2. Restroom facility
Playground equipment
Tent camping
-fire pits
-picnic gr ills
-picnic tables
-bark mulch path
Each
L.S.
L.F.
S.Y.
Each
Each
L.S.
Each
Each
Each
Each
C.F.
600
1,600
2
12
2
12
12
600
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Total
6,000
0.03
2,766
100.00
120.00
417.00
20,000
1,200
4,170
Cannot be determined
150,000
100,000
$295,064
1
5,000.00
5,000
3.35
1,200.00
417.00
4,000
5,360
2,400
5,004
2,500
2,000
1
2,000.00
156.00
193.00
417.00
1.25
312
2,316
5,004
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Camoaround Area (continued)
3.
4.
Native trees Each 75 75.00 5,625
Wildlife attracting
shrubs Each 40 25.00 1,000
Signage-secondary Each 1 250.00 250
Signage-service Each 2 150.00 300
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Future Propertv Acauisition
There are two areas adjacent to the existing park land
which should be considered for acquisition by the Recreation
Commission. Both areas would add significantly to the rec-
reation potential of Airport Park as outlined in this report.
Along the eastern edge of the park, a parcel approx-
imately 100 feet wide and 5400 feet long (over 12 acres) would
provide a buffer zone between the proposed ball fields and the
adjoining property. This acquisition would be especially advan-
tageous for screening glare if the fields are I ighted (Figure
4) .
The other parcel which should be considered for acqui-
sition is due west of the southern end of the runway (Figure
4). This approximately four-acre parcel encompasses the upper
portion of the watershed which flows through the park. This
area, including a small pond, is an ideal addition to the nat-
ural/wildlife area and, more importantly, would control most of
the surface drainage into the park.
Neither of these acquisitions is essential to the
success of the Master Plan, but both would enhance the overall
character of Airport Park.
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