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SALEM FOREST RIVER PARK PRELIMINARY POOL AREA ASSESSMENT & MASTER PLAN STUDY For the City of Salem 6-13-17 ---PAGE BREAK--- This process undertaken by Weston & Sampson is to outline preliminary ideas only of what possibilities exist for upgrades to the various facilities at the Forest River Park, but primarily focused on the pool facility and the parking area and the connections between them. This process is intended to solicit input and comment from the City and its residents on the direction and scope of desired renovations prior to the initiation of an Request for Proposals for design services. ---PAGE BREAK--- Other improvements are already underway at the park, as part of the Canal Street Flood Mitigation Project Include: • Drainage – Plunge Pool, Swale, Pond Outlet and Parking Lot BioRetention System • Park – Relocated/New Basketball Court, Raised Baseball Field, Access to Pioneer Village, Access Road Pavement ---PAGE BREAK--- Also underway are improvements to the public restroom building: ---PAGE BREAK--- EXISTING CONDITIONS ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Parking Area Existing Conditions ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Pool Area Existing Conditions ---PAGE BREAK--- OVERALL MASTER PLAN POSSIBILITIES ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS MASTER PLAN STUDY POSSIBILITY 1 APPROXIMATELY 160 SPACES (NOT INCLUDING POOL AREA) ---PAGE BREAK--- Pros: Easy access to playground, fields and beach from parking area Opportunity for formal upper lawn Seawall designed for added protection by parking while allowing room for overflow into the pond Minimizes pedestrian and vehicular conflicts Clean pathway layout leaves little room for confusion MASTER PLAN STUDY – POSSIBILITY 1 Cons: Large parking area takes away from park space? Parking area divides park into two ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS MASTER PLAN STUDY POSSIBILITY 2 APPROXIMATELY 112 SPACES (NOT INCLUDING POOL AREA) ---PAGE BREAK--- MASTER PLAN STUDY – POSSIBILITY 2 Pros: Open lawn areas for active/ passive recreation Pathway brings users along the edge of the waterfront providing more views Seawall designed for added protection by parking while allowing room for overflow into the pond Provides one main entry point to the park, reducing confusion and directing traffic flow Ties existing concrete slide into playground Cons: Large parking area takes away from park space? Parking area divides park into two Playground is farther from parking area ---PAGE BREAK--- ZONE 1 PARKING CONCEPT PLANS ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS PARKING AREA CONCEPT 1 APPROXIMATELY 162 SPACES ---PAGE BREAK--- CONCEPT 1 Pros: Maximized parking Two planting zones allows for terraced parking grading Cons: One way angled parking might be confusing/difficult for guests Limited area beyond baseball for viewing/grading. FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS PARKING AREA CONCEPT 2 APPROXIMATELY 191 SPACES ---PAGE BREAK--- CONCEPT 2 Pros: Maximized parking area Good pedestrian connections to pathways Drop off for Pioneer Village Cons: Limited ability to deal with grading resulting in sloped parking areas FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS PARKING AREA CONCEPT 3 APPROXIMATELY 206 SPACES ---PAGE BREAK--- CONCEPT 3 Pros: Maximized parking area Drop off area for Pioneer Village Cons: Pedestrian connections not as strong FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- ZONE 4 POOL AREA CONCEPTS & POSSIBILITIES ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS POOL AREA CONCEPT 1 APPROXIMATELY 20 SPACES ---PAGE BREAK--- CONCEPT 1 Pros: • One pool= fewer systems: 8 lane lap pool zero depth entry leisure area with a slide learn to swim area • Splash deck available even if pool area closed • Building located with views out to water • Large green space with loop path at point • Parking limited but good drop-off area • Separation of vehicular from pedestrian pathways Cons: • Spray pad far away from kids in pools • Limited parking • No direct vehicle access to building • No views of ocean from pool FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS POOL AREA CONCEPT 2 APPROXIMATELY 24 SPACES ---PAGE BREAK--- CONCEPT 2 Pros: • One pool= fewer systems: 8 lane lap pool zero depth entry leisure area and learn to swim area. • Splash deck within pool area • Building located with patio overlooking water • Leaves large green space with loop path at point • Parking limited but better drop off • Separation of vehicular from pedestrian pathways Cons: • Expensive large building • Limited parking • Limited green space & pedestrian paths FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- ZONE 4 POOL AREA POSSIBILITIES ---PAGE BREAK--- Pools FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Mixed features Lap pool (with ramp) Learn to swim Water aerobics Beach entry ---PAGE BREAK--- Activity Pools Slides Spray structures Climbing walls Water Volleyball Lazy rivers Basketball FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Spray Deck FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Themed spray elements Dumping Buckets Ground sprays Rings ---PAGE BREAK--- ZONES 1 PARKING AND ARRIVAL AREA POSSIBILITIES ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Bioswales LED Lighting Solar Panels Pedestrian Walkways ---PAGE BREAK--- Existing Park Entrance Sign…(if you can find it.) Zone 1 – Park Signage FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Zone 1 –Park Signage FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Signage hierarchy ---PAGE BREAK--- ZONES 2 & 3 OVERALL PARK AND PLAYGROUND POSSIBILITIES ---PAGE BREAK--- Pedestrian & Vehicular Separation FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Multi-Use Path FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Playgrounds FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Boardwalks FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Beach Restoration FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Wayfinding Signs FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Pavilions FOREST RIVER PARK SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Q&A Thank you! Please send comments and questions to: [EMAIL REDACTED]