Comprehensive Park & Rec Study
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COMPRRHENSIVE PARK AND RECREATION STUDY
SALINA, KANSAS
STUDY
OUTLINE
Prepared By
WILSON & COMPANY, ENGINEERS & ARCHI1~CTS
Salina, Kansas
SECTION I
BACKGROUND STUDIES
Relevant data will be collected and studies will be made of two
principal factors having a direct bearing on a park and recreation
system for the City of Salina. These two factors acc (a) Population
Study and Forecast and (b) Economic Base Study and Forecast.
A.
Population Study and Forecast. Data shall be collected, analyzed,
and projected regarding population in the City of Salina, Saline
County, and the possible contributing area in and adjacent to
Saline County. The regional contributing area shall be assumed
to include McPherson, Rice, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Ottawa, Dickinson,
and Marion Counties. The population, by age groupings, shall be
determined for the population in the City of Salina and the con-
tributing area.
Population forecasts for the City of Salina and the contributing
area shall be made. These forecasts shall be projected for 20
years in the future. Population projections for persons within
. the City shall further be identified by age groupings.
B.
Economic Base Study and Forecast. Dáta shall be collected, analyzed,
and projected regarding certain aspects of the basic econany of the
City of Salina and Ihe adjacent contributing region. Personal
income of persons within the area shall be studied in an attempt
to forecast the anticipatedmedian income of persons in the area
20 years hence.
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Employment statistics shall be analyzed to detennine, and to
project for 20 years, the number of persons in the City and region
employed in basic employment categories.
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SECTIUN 11
PARK AND RECREATION AREA INVENTORY - SALINA
An inventory shall be made of park and recreation facilities available
in the City of Salina. Included in the inventory shall be the following:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Public
(1)
(2)
Facilities provided in existing parks
Facilities provided at public schools
Quas i-Public
(l)'. Facilities at colleges
(2) Golf courses
(3) Other organizations such as YMCA and YWCA
Private and Commercial
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Bowling alleys
Amusement parks
Roller rinks
Theaters
Inventory to Include
(1)
Map showing, by symbol
recreation area in the
Table showing the type
each site. Categories
and number, the location of each
City.
of recreation facilities provided at
to be limited to the following:
(2)
(a)
Passive Recreation Facilities
Arts and crafts
Picnic spaces
Shelter buildings
Outdoor theaters
Assembly halls, theaters
Botanical gardens
Community gardens
Nature trails
Arboretums
Museums
(seating capacity)
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Active Recreation Facilities
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Swilllluing pools
Wading pools
Tennis courts
Golf courses
Recreation Buildings (seating capacity)
Tracks (run - skate - bike) ,
Bike trails
Bridle trails
Boating
Camping
Playground facilities for small children
SECTION III - PARK AND RECREATION AREA INVENTORY - REGIONAL
An inventory shall be made of park and recreation facilities available
in the region surrounding Salina. These facilities shall be limited
to the following:
A.
B.
C.
E.
Federal Reservoirs
County and City Lakes
Roadsite Parks
Historic Monuments
A map shall be prepared indicating the location of each facility
listed in A to E above. A list shall be prepared indicating the
facilities available in each of the areas listed in A to E above.
SECTION IV - DEMAND AND USE STUDY
A demand and use study shall be made of park and recreational facilities
within the City from data collected by interviews with representatives
of the following:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Salina Park and Recreation Department
Salina Public Schools
Kansas Wesleyan University
Marymount College
Scout Executives
YMCA
Yl.JCA
Owners or Operaters of Commercial Recreation Establishments
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oSl!:C'l.'lUN v
ESTABLISHMENT OF PARK AND RECREATION STANDARDS
From information collected and studied in Sections I through IV above,
park and recreation standards shall be established for various types
of passive and active activities within the City.
These standards shall be compared to those established by the National
Recreation Association and the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.
A comparison shall be made between the established need standards and
the facilities currently available in Salina and deficiencies in the
existing park and recreational facilities system shall be noted.
Additional facilities required to serve the community needs for the
next 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, and 20 years shall be identified
and described.
SECTION VI
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Based on all previous study information, a 5-year park and recreation
system improvement program shall be established. Proposed improvements
to be developed within the first 5 year period shall be defined and
estimates of cost shall be prepared. Priorities for improvements shall
be suggested and methods of financing these improvements shall be
explored.
SECTION VII - STUDY REPORT
A comprehensive park and recreational plan report shall be prepared
at the completion of the study. This report shall present the results
of all studies and shall include charts, graphs, maps, drawings, and
written narrative material, all in sufficient detail to establish the
basis for future park and recreation facility improvements in the
Community.
A.
Preliminary Draft. 30 copies of a bound preliminary draft of the
report shall be prepared for distribution to and review by all
interested parties.
B.
Final Draft. 100 copies of the final draft of the report shall be
prepared. These books shall be 8!"x 11" in size, plastic bound,
and developed with graphic arts techniques compatible with the
intended overall use of the report.
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SEctION VIII - INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE
An informational brochure or leaflet shall be prepared for wide dis-
tribution to community citizens. One fhousand copies shall be printed.
This document, either in the form of a 4-page brochure or fold-out
leaflet shall indicate existing and proposed local and regional
recreational facilities in drawing and marrative form. The graphic
arts and printing techniques to be used shall be compatible with the
intended use.
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