Quincy Park Playground For All Children

Quincy Park Playground For All Children

Informational MeetingCentral Library

May 4, 2015

Informational MeetingCentral Library

May 4, 2015

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Slide 1

JA1 Add date for meeting,location, time?Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015

Project TeamProject Team

Josh Serck, Project Manager & Landscape Architect

April Rosenthal, Therapeutic Recreation Program Manager

Lyndell Core, Area Park Manager

Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, Landscape Architect

Bernadette Grullón, Landscape Architect

Josh Serck, Project Manager & Landscape Architect

April Rosenthal, Therapeutic Recreation Program Manager

Lyndell Core, Area Park Manager

Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, Landscape Architect

Bernadette Grullón, Landscape Architect

Project Scope:Project Scope: Playground Elements (including Universal Project Features)

Playground Safety Surfacing

Drainage

Fully ADA Compliant Pedestrian Circulation

Site Furnishings

Landscaping

Sand Volleyball Court

Playground Elements (including Universal Project Features)

Playground Safety Surfacing

Drainage

Fully ADA Compliant Pedestrian Circulation

Site Furnishings

Landscaping

Sand Volleyball Court

Public Engagement To-Date:Public Engagement To-Date: July 23, 2014 Project Introduction/Kickoff Meeting

August/September 2014 On-line Survey #1

October 8, 2014 Design Development Meeting

November 13, 2014 Open House

November 2014 On-line Survey #2

May 4, 2015 Informational Meeting

July 23, 2014 Project Introduction/Kickoff Meeting

August/September 2014 On-line Survey #1

October 8, 2014 Design Development Meeting

November 13, 2014 Open House

November 2014 On-line Survey #2

May 4, 2015 Informational Meeting

Quincy ParkQuincy Park

PlaygroundPlayground

Orientation MapSand Volleyball

CourtSand Volleyball Court

SandVolleyball

Court

SandVolleyball

Court

Quincy Park Playground & Sand Volleyball Court

PlaygroundPlayground

SandVolleyball

Court

SandVolleyball

Court

Sand Volleyball Court• Possibility of 2 Courts

SandVolleyball

Court

SandVolleyball

Court

Sand Volleyball Court• Possibility of 2 Courts

• Rotate court orientation• Conflicts with path and playground• Not adequate running and diving

distances• Volleyballs going into playground

and N. Nelson Street• Path would be too close to court• Removal of 2 existing trees• Resident concerns from On-line

Survey #2

SandVolleyball

Court

SandVolleyball

Court

Sand Volleyball Court• Solution

• Re-build Existing Court

SandVolleyball

Court

SandVolleyball

Court

Sand Volleyball Court• Solution

• Re-build Existing Court• High Quality Sand

SandVolleyball

Court

SandVolleyball

Court

Sand Volleyball Court• Solution

• Re-build Existing Court• High Quality Sand• Excellent Drainage

SandVolleyball

Court

SandVolleyball

Court

Sand Volleyball Court• Solution

• Re-build Existing Court• High Quality Sand• Excellent Drainage• Adjustable Net

SandVolleyball

Court

SandVolleyball

Court

Sand Volleyball Court• Solution

• Re-build Existing Court• High Quality Sand• Excellent Drainage• Adjustable Net• Boundary Lines

SandVolleyball

Court

SandVolleyball

Court

Sand Volleyball Court• Solution

• Re-build Existing Court• High Quality Sand• Excellent Drainage• Adjustable Net• Boundary Lines• ‘Edge Guard’

Inclusive/Universal Play???Inclusive/Universal Play???

To create a play environment where children with all abilities can experience parallel play.

“A unique playground where children of all abilities can play side-by-side. It is a playground where every child is welcome.”

Fairfax County, Virginia

To create a play environment where children with all abilities can experience parallel play.

“A unique playground where children of all abilities can play side-by-side. It is a playground where every child is welcome.”

Fairfax County, Virginia

Inclusive/Universal Play???Inclusive/Universal Play???

“Beyond disability, there are abilities; beyond accessibility, there is inclusion.”

Keith Christensen, Ph.D.Faculty Fellow, Utah State University

Center for Persons with Disabilities

“Beyond disability, there are abilities; beyond accessibility, there is inclusion.”

Keith Christensen, Ph.D.Faculty Fellow, Utah State University

Center for Persons with Disabilities

Utah State University, Center for Persons with DisabilitiesUtah State University, Center for Persons with Disabilities

5 Elements5 Elements

1. Social/Emotional• Socially Included• Cooperation, Engagement and Imagination• Place to Feel Emotionally Secure

1. Social/EmotionalCommunity Input:

• Plaques/signs about playground• Inclusive message to community on playground

sign

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1. Social/EmotionalCommunity Input:

• Visible Hiding Places or Soothing Areas

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1. Social/Emotional

Community Input:

• Playground that appeals to all kids

• Features that can be used by all

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JA3 you dont need to use any of these but i think its good to point out that it is accesible and usable for all ability levels from children to adults, to emphasize that it is for the children and caregivers of themJeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015

1. Social/Emotional

2. Physical

• Variety of Development Appropriate Activities• Offer Healthy Risk• Challenge Children of All Abilities

2. PhysicalCommunity Input:

• Berms

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2. PhysicalCommunity Input:

• Variety of Swings

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JA4 Swings or swing and sway experienceJeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015

2. PhysicalCommunity Input:

• Climbers/Nets

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2. PhysicalCommunity Input:

• Climbers/Nets/Bridges

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2. PhysicalCommunity Input:

• Slides

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2. PhysicalJA5

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JA5 same image as slide 21 or something different??Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015

3. Sensory• Sensory-rich environment• Encourage Discovery and Engagement• Tactile, visual, auditory, smells, tastes,

vestibular (spinning), and proprioceptive (movement) experiences

3. SensoryCommunity Input:

• Spinners

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3. SensoryCommunity Input:

• Musical Instruments3

3. SensoryCommunity Input:

• Braille3

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3. Sensory

4. Cognitive• Learn Through Play and Interaction• Problem Solving• Abstract Thought• Develop Cause and Effect Skills• Hands on Opportunities

4. CognitiveCommunity Input:

• Talk Tubes

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4. CognitiveCommunity Input:

• Musical Instruments4

Community Input:

• Braille

4. Cognitive

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5. Communication

• Demonstrate What Children Know and Allow Expression

• Developmentally Appropriate Play Elements• Natural Play Behaviors and Routines

5. CommunicationCommunity Input:

• Talk Tubes5

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Community Input:

• Braille5

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5. Communication

Community Input:

• Musical Instruments

5. Communication

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JA5 same image as slide 21 or something different??Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015

Additional Elements1. Fencing/gates2. Smooth, wide pathways3. Picnic shelter4. Benches5. Picnic tables6. Drinking fountain7. Bike Racks8. Landscaping/Plantings

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JA6 number 3- already on a slide, could likely remove. Is enhancing park vegetation worth mentioning since shade was so well loved?Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015

What’s Next?• Project out to bid (Summer 2015)• Begin Construction (Fall 2015 or

Late Winter/Early Spring 2016)

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JA6 number 3- already on a slide, could likely remove. Is enhancing park vegetation worth mentioning since shade was so well loved?Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015

Josh Serck703-228-7141

jserck@arlingtonva.us

Website:http://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/quincy-park-playground-sand-

volleyball-court-redesign/

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