Tautphaus Park Master Plan

TAUTPHAUS PARK
M A ST E R P L A N
PROJECT LEADERSHIP
CITY OF IDAHO FALLS
Parks & Recreation Department
DESIGN WORKSHOP
Prime Consultant
Park Planning, Landscape
Architecture, Public Facilitation &
Outreach
PROS CONSULTING
Fund Development,
Maintenance, Operations,
Organization Structure,
Programming, Public
Facilitation
JORGENSEN
ASSOCIATES
Engineering, Cost Analysis
PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE
STAKEHOLDERS, CITIZENS
AGENDA
Project Background - 10 minutes
Key Issues and Goals - 10 minutes
Keypad Polling - 30 minutes
Small Group Exercise - 25 minutes
Wrap Up and Next Steps - 5 minutes
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Postcard scene showing early picnic
held at Tautphaus Park near lake
PROJECT BACKGROUND
War Bonnet Rodeo, 1912
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Auto Racing
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Japanese Sumo Wrestlers 1927
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Boat dock at Tautphaus Lake
D E S I G N I N G F O R A G R E AT C O M M U N I T Y A S S E T
THE CHALLENGE
To create a master plan that celebrates a true community
treasure and establishes a guide for the next 10 to 20 years
N AT I O N A L T R E N D S
Most popular recreation activities:
 Fitness Walking (113 million)
 Running/Jogging (51 million)
Rapidly growing over last 5 years:
 Adventure racing (+136%)
 Non-traditional/off-road triathlon (+123%)
 Traditional/road triathlon (+92%)
 Rugby (+77%)
LOCAL TRENDS
Growing population, but at slower rate than state and nation
LOCAL TRENDS
Above average interest in:
 Swimming
 Walking/jogging/running
 Canoeing/kayaking
 Boating / Fishing
 Hiking/backpacking
 Visiting a Zoo
 Softball / Football
 Attending HS sports
CROWD SOURCING WEBSITE
ifparkplans.com
KEYPAD POLLING
When the polling
opens you will select
any key and your
keypad light should
flash green
To change your answer,
press the buttons for
your preferred choice
again. The last choice
you select will register.
0 key= option 10
1. How long have you lived in Idaho Falls?
(select one answer)
10%
10%
15%
22%
42%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Less than five years
Between 5 and 10 years
Between 10 and 20 years
Between 20 and 30 years
More than 30 years
2. My Interest in Tautphaus Park is?
(select all that apply)
30%
14%
8%
6%
25%
10%
7%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
A park user
A neighbor
A parent of child(ren) in organized sport league
A member of an organized sport league
A city resident
A county resident
Other
3. The qualities I like most about Tautphaus
Park today are: (select all that apply)
19%
15%
15%
8%
11%
12%
16%
3%
0%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
A place to recreate and be active
Something for the entire family
Ability to enjoy nature
Quality of amenities
Diversity of park amenities
Community feel
Unique offerings (zoo and amusement park)
Other
None of these
4. How do you feel about the current level of
maintenance and cleanliness? (select one)
20%
36%
34%
8%
2%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Excellent
Good enough
Needs to improve
Needs to greatly improve
I don’t know
5. Choose your top three (3) goals for the master
plan of Tautphaus Park: (select up to three)
18% 1.
18% 2.
11% 3.
19% 4.
13% 5.
6% 6.
12% 7.
1% 8.
1% 9.
Highlight importance and beauty of the park
Ensure there is a diversity of recreational uses and opportunities
Ensure recreational uses and adjacent uses are compatible
Create safe pedestrian, bicycle and automobile access
Improve parking and flow of vehicles
Incorporate ecological sensitivity
Make the park more entertaining and a tourism/visitor draw
None of these
Other
6. Which of these issues do you feel are the
most important to solve? (select up to three)
6%
15%
9%
11%
11%
20%
8%
16%
3%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Not enough parking
Aged park structures need repair or replacement
Maintenance and upkeep needs to be improved
New features should be added to attract people
The look of the park needs to be updated
Existing facilities need to be expanded
Park rules need better enforcement
Improve park lighting
None of these
7. Do facilities for any of these activities need to
be increased in the park? (select all that apply)
7%
15%
13%
11%
16%
12%
23%
3%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sports
Free play (playgrounds and children play areas)
Shelter and small group gathering space
Provide space for programmed events and activities
The amount of natural areas within parks
Add more parking spaces
Multi use paths within the park
Other
8. Which of these programs would you like to see
added to Tautphaus Park? (select all that apply)
11%
15%
15%
14%
8%
8%
4%
12%
7%
5%
1. Gathering places for families and small groups
2. Outdoor water play
3. Expanded zoo offerings
4. New winter activities
5. Second sheet of ice
6. Disc Golf
7. Sand Volley Ball
8. New Mini golf
9. Zip-line
10. Expand skate park
9. What kinds of water play / activities would
you like to see? (select all that apply)
8%
39%
16%
9%
2%
27%
Splashpad
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Bring the lake back
Splashpad
Water park
Fishing
Other
None of the above
Water Park
10. Should Funland? (select one)
10%
28%
31%
7%
25%
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Stay as it is
Be eliminated
Have modest improvements in current location
Be expanded & relocated to another area of the park
Be greatly improved so it becomes a destination
11. Which of these mobility issues are a priority
to improve? (select up to three)
31%
29%
15%
5%
9%
7%
4%
1%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Trails/bike path connecting to the park
Add trails within the park
More parking
Drive access within the park
Wayfinding and signage
Need for an alternative entry
None of the above
Other
12. Which road do you think should be the main
access point into the park in the future?
South Blvd.
Rollandet Ave.
(select one)
20% 1. Rollandet Ave.
29% 2. South Blvd.
38% 3. I don’t think there should be a main access point
13% 4. I don’t know
13. Do any of these safety concerns need to be
address in Tautphaus Park? (select all that apply)
26%
14%
15%
16%
21%
7%
2%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Vehicle conflicts with pedestrians
Poor condition of park features
Dogs off-leash/management
Park rules are not followed
Anti-social activities taking place
No safety concerns to address
Other
14. Should any of these be an environmental goal
for the park? (select all that apply)
18%
23%
14%
34%
3%
8%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Water use conservation
Provide bird or butterfly habitat
Reduced impervious surface for greater rain infiltration
More natural vegetation, trees, gardens
Other
None of the above
15. Which of these should the plan identify as
the greatest focus or investment over the
next five (5) years? (select up to three)
6%
4%
6%
10%
14%
14%
5%
13%
21%
8%
1. Add park trails and connections to the Greenbelt
2. Add more sports fields
3. Expand the zoo
4. Improve car circulation and parking
5. Replace park equipment in poor condition
6. Build a larger vision and support for major renovations
7. Develop a second sheet of ice
8. Improve Funland
9. City should purchase the 4H property
10. Other
16. How should the park be funded / built?
(select top three)
21%
15%
10%
13%
25%
15%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Taxes / General Fund
Public-Private Partnership
Sponsorships
Special Assessment or Bonds
Grants and Donations
Community Volunteers
17. How often do you typically visit Tautphaus
Park? (select one answer)
10%
28%
45%
17%
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rarely
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
18. Tell us about yourself so we better understand
meeting participation. (select one answer)
4%
6%
15%
12%
25%
25%
10%
2%
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
19 years old or younger
20 to 29 years old
30 to 39 years old
40 to 49 years old
50 to 59 years old
60 to 69 years old
70 to 79 years old
80+ years old
19. Tell us more about your household so we
better understand the meeting participation
(select one answer)
25%
16%
38%
21%
1.
2.
3.
4.
Children age 12 or younger live in my household
Teenagers age 13 to 18 live in my household
No children live in my household
Members of your household are age 65 or greater
SMALL GROUP EXERCISES
Instructions:
1. Select a spokesperson and a note taker.
2. Place sticker dots on locations within the park.
3. Use available pens and markers to note specific comments.
Excellent, preserve this use / feature / amenity
Important but needs improvement / attention
Park would be better without this
Location of top desired amenities (write in)
Facilitators are available to answer questions.
WRAP UP / NEXT STEPS
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Compile your valuable feedback
Launch the Tautphaus Park website for additional input opportunities
Prepare goals for the park schematic alternatives
Prepare a Draft Master Plan
Draft Master Plan for public feedback, June 22 7-9 pm, Tautphaus Shelter
Final Master Plan, August
ifparkplans.com