Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
Project Goals
Schedule
1. Create a schematic design for a new racket court at Lowman Beach Park.2. Ensure access to a new court is ADA accessible.3. Maximize potential use of court with multiple court and park amenities.4. Minimize disturbance to existing park features.
End of August: visioning and analysis
Mid-Autumn (now): 2 to 3 concepts
Near end of year: Final schematic design
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
Lincoln Park
Pelly Place Natural Area
Fauntleroy Way SW
35th Ave SW
Beach Dr SW
Solstice Park EC Hughes Playground
Southwest Athletic Complex (SWAC)
Walt Hundley Playfield
Vicinity MapA.T. Milo Park
Lowman Beach
PUGET SOUND
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
Tennis Court
BEACH DRIVE SW
Trees
11 Trees
Swings
Tennis Court
2
2
3
3
Swings
Existing Paths
Existing Conditions
PUGET SOUND
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
BEACH DRIVE SW
Existing CSO Utilities
PUGET SOUND
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
New Trees
New Trees
New Path andBench Locations
New Seawall
Pelly Creek Pipe Realignment
DaylightPelly Creek
BEACH DRIVE SW
Shoreline Restoration Plan
PUGET SOUND
Beach
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
PUGET SOUND
PREVAILING WIND DIRECTION
SUN PATH
STEEP SLOPES
Opportunity Area
1
Opportunity Area
Beach
2
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
What We Heard:
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What We Heard:What one word or phrase would you use to describe what you like best about Lowman Beach Park?
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Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
What We Heard: Existing FeaturesOn a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means “extremely important” and 5 means “not important at all”, how important is it to provide a new racket court at Lowman Beach Park?
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
What We Heard: New Racket CourtThe following is a list of existing features in the park. Using a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means “extremely important” and 5 means “not important at all,” please tell us how you would rate each feature at Lowman Beach Park. You can also select “don’t know” if you are unsure.
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
A: Full-size tennis court (size may be modified to fit within site constraints)
D: Game striping
B: Pickleball only
E: Trike track on court
C: Tennis and Pickleball combined
F: Alternative court colors
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
What We Heard: Court AmenitiesThe images above show different features for a new racket court. Please rank each of the following elements in order of preference (where 1 is most preferred and 6 is least preferred).
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
D: Fitness equipment
B: Bike rack
E: Open lawn (no court)
C: Benches
F: Swinging benches and/or terrace seating
A: Swingset
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
What We Heard: Park AmenitiesTo provide space for a new racket court, it is likely that the existing swings will need to be removed. The images above show different amenities that could be included at the park to replace the swings. Please rank each of the following elements in order of preference (where 1 is most preferred and 6 is least preferred).
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
LEGEND:Bike Rack
Picnic TableBench
Concept 1: Full Size Multi-Sport Court
NOT TO SCALE
BEACH DRIVE SW
Gravel Beach
ADA Ramp
ADA Path
Swings
Low Retaining Wall
(6”-18” Height)
Fencing
Stairs
Alternative Layout: Tennis Court + Four Pickleball Courts
Low Retaining Wall
(6”-18” Height)
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Concept 2A: Medium Size Court + Swings
NOT TO SCALE
Bike Rack
Picnic TableBenchSwing Bench
BEACH DRIVE SW
Gravel Beach
ADA RampStairs
ADA Path
Swings
LEGEND:
Low Retaining Wall
(6”-18” Height)
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
Bike Rack
Picnic TableBenchSwing Bench
LEGEND:
Concept 2B: Medium Size Court + No Swings
NOT TO SCALE
BEACH DRIVE SW
Gravel Beach
ADA RampStairs
ADA Path
Low Retaining Wall
(6”-18” Height)
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
Bike Rack
Picnic TableBenchSwing Bench
LEGEND:
Concept 3: Lawn and Amenities (No Court)
NOT TO SCALE
BEACH DRIVE SW
Gravel Beach
ADA RampStairs
ADA Path
Swings
Lowman Beach Racket Court New Design | September 2020Proview Meeting #1
Example Court Activites Example Park Amenities
Four Square / Hopscotch
Group Exercise
Tennis Swings
Bench
Bike Rack
Pickleball Swing Bench
Picnic TableYoga