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Gale Associates, Inc. 163 Libbey Parkways I P.O. Box 890189 I Weymouth MA 02189-0004 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com RECREATION FACILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN Volume 4 Park Evaluations City of Salem, Massachusetts October 2015 Photo taken at Upper Gallows Hill Park ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc. 163 Libbey Parkways I P.O. Box 890189 I Weymouth MA 02189-0004 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com VOLUME 1 – Parks Master Planning and Needs Assessment Report Section 1.1 Introduction, Background and Purpose Section 1.2 Park Assessments – Methodology & Results Section 1.3 Park and Field Inventory and Calculation of Demand Section 1.4 Needs Assessment – Methodology & Results Section 1.5 Field Use Practices – Rest & Inclement Weather Section 1.6 Athletic Field Planning Program Section 1.7 Proposed Park Enhancements Section 1.8 Facilities Management & Maintenance Section 1.9 Overall Master Planning Summary & Conclusions VOLUME 2 – Community Input Section 2.1 Community Survey Summary Report Enclosures & Documentation VOLUME 3 – Park & School Athletics Demand & Programming Section 3.1 Fields & Amenities Demand Methodology Section 3.2 Athletic Field Usage Matrix VOLUME 4 – Park Evaluations Section 4.1 Evaluations: Introduction & Methodology Section 4.2 Parks and Fields Inventory Matrix City Wide Parks Map City Parks Inventory List Section 4.3 Parks Mapping and Evaluation Sheets Individual site mapping/ Evaluation Sheets/Photo Sheets A. City Wide Parks Map B. City Parks and Open Space Inventory List table of contents appendices ---PAGE BREAK--- Volume 4 – Park Evaluations Page 1 of 4 Section 4.0 Park Evaluations Introduction For this Study, each of the 45 actively developed parks listed on the towns website, in addition to schools which had a park or recreation component as well as less formally developed bike paths or city ‘greens’ were visited by Gale staff. Visits initially started in December and January 2014- 2015 and were followed up in March 2015 and again in August of 2015 (as part of the Open Space and Recreation Master Plan Report – ADA accessibility review). The inventory and conditions of the parks, are documented in a number of ways that are included in this volume; as aerial photos that have been modified to show property boundaries, property restrictions and labels, in written assessment forms that itemize park features and conditions in detail, and as a Park Evaluations matrix – which summarizes the individual park features and conditions in table form. Recommendations for improvement to parks are not included in this volume. Assessments and Recommendations for specific parks are included in Volume 1 – Assessment Report, and Assessment and Recommendations specific to athletic fields are included in Volume 3 – Park And School Athletics Demand and Programming. Section 4.01 Park Evaluations Methodology Each park and school listed in the City Inventory was physically visited by Gale staff to review conditions. Some parks were visited two or three times in order to review changing conditions. The parks were rated, generally on 5 general conditions: Safety and Security, (site lighting, play equipment, play surfacing, structures), Appearance, (entrance, upkeep, aesthetics, landscape and usage), General Accessibility (park and parking, condition of walkways, pathways, and types of usage), ADA Compliance; (walkways, accessible ramps, accessible pathways, accessible site elements); and Equipment & Serviceability; (Site elements and furnishings, fencing, water fountains, structures, sports equipment and drainage). These conditions are rated on the individual site evaluations forms and on the Summary Matrix tables. Each park has an ID number assigned that corresponds to the ID numbering on the City Website. The order of the evaluations, and park mapping in this report corresponds to that numbering system. Schools, and parks not previously noted on that list are included at the end of the listing using alphabetical I.D. Numbers. The standardized evaluation forms are an attempt to limit the amount of subjectivity applied to the evaluations by the reviewer. No two persons will review a park the same way, however certain ratings of condition can be standardized to limit variability. Safety and Security provide the rating points with the highest weight. However It should be noted that the large scope of the review did not allow for detailed, standardized Safety and Security rating: Detailed or scientific structural analysis of features, or industry standard (e.g. Consumer Product Safety Commission – play equipment evaluations) were not performed. The intent of the evaluations is to identify locations where more detailed evaluations may be needed. Volume 4 – Park Evaluation Volume 4 – Park Evaluations ---PAGE BREAK--- Volume 4 – Park Evaluations Page 2 of 4 The current City Park Inventory lists 45 separate parks through the city. In addition to these 45 parks there are school properties, small open space ‘greens’ and bikeways. Some of these parks are individual parks. Other Parks may seem like one park to the general public, but are considered two or three parks on the inventory list. It is worth noting that Memorial park, Irzyk Memorial park, and Bentley school fields is one of these ‘composite’ parks as is Gallows Hill and Mansell Park which appear to the public as a single park. Section 4.02 Common & Standardized Features & Conditions The city has wisely developed many of the parks in a similar manner over the years, for example many of the Play structures around the city are of a similar design and manufacture (e.g. metal and plastic play structures, with wood chip mulch safety surfacing). Simplifying maintenance and ordering of materials. Other features are of a standardized design and construction for example: Basketball standards and backstops are most all of the same type of manufacture. The following is summary of those features and their conditions: Play Equipment and Surfacing: Many of the parks have the same type and period of play equipment – the more modern ‘playstructure’ which contains a number of play elements. Most of these structures are newer and are in fair to good condition unless otherwise noted, with only minor defects needing repair. At all but a few parks these play structures are surrounded by a ‘engineered wood chip’ safety surface. The surfacing under play equipment is required by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and is intended to cushion falls from the play equipment. The surfacing is also considered handicap accessible, and allows the less able to reach the ‘transfer station’ which allows wheelchair users to leave their chair and ‘scoot’ around the equipment. However at most every play area visited the wood chip surface has settled significantly, limiting the cushioning effect and limiting accessibility, causing a significant accessibility and safety concern. Not one city park provides a fully accessible (wheelchair, and other disability) play structure. Accessibility: Accessibility for the handicapped was reviewed in detail as part of the separate Open Space and Recreation Master Plan Update. However it should be noted here also that the majority of the parks in the city do not have accessible walkways linking the various elements within the park. Additionally, handicap parking and access is generally poorly marked or absent. Shade structures: A number of city parks have ‘shade structures’ or ‘pavilions’. Construction types range from wood gazebos, to historic pavilions to monumental band shells. The most common type of shade structure in the parks is of the same design: A roughly 20’x20’ structure constructed of masonry block columns with a wood roof structure and asphalt shingles. Generally the condition of this type of structure is that the masonry on the columns is chipped and pitted, with multiple coats of paint and the wood structure and roof is in fair to poor condition with rotting or missing soffits, missing trim and peeling paint. The condition, need and maintenance of these structures should be reviewed individually, but is noted on the Evaluations matrix specifically. Basketball and Tennis Courts: Most of the larger parks have at least one basketball and one tennis court developed on site. Both types of courts are constructed with an asphalt base, which is sometimes color coated/surfaced. Sometimes the courts are surrounded, or bordered ---PAGE BREAK--- Volume 4 – Park Evaluations Page 3 of 4 by 10’ ht. galvanized chain link fencing. Basketball standards are generally a galvanized post with a 6’ offset, metal backstops and metal hoops. Generally the standards are in good condition, with some rust, and are in need of some paint and minor repairs. Many of the tennis courts around the city are abandoned, sometimes completely, and sometimes converted to other uses – most commonly to community gardens, but also for street hockey, parking or just general paved play. Water Fountains: Most parks have a non-functional or abandoned water fountain, unless they have a working one otherwise listed. The most common type of abandoned water fountain is a 15 inch square by roughly 24 inch high piece of concrete with a capped metal pipe sticking out of the top. The second most common type of abandoned water fountain is a PVC pipe, filled with concrete with a capped metal pipe sticking out of the top. Working water fountains range in type from Concrete filled PVC pipe type to ornamental metal, to manufactured precast concrete. Bike Racks: Most all of the parks have been recently (within the past four years) provided with a bike rack. Typically this is a black powder coated metal rack for up to six bikes. These racks are not typically fastened to anything, and have been located randomly from park to park. Benches: Types of benches at city parks vary greatly. The most common types being the older style concrete legs, with wood slats for the seats and back. Within recent years an initiative to provide park benches was undertaken…most of these newer benches are constructed of recycled green plastic and have a dedication plaque riveted to the backrest. Fencing: Fence types vary from park to park, however the most common type of fencing at each park is an older galvanized chain link fence that is deteriorated or rusted. Fence condition and types are noted from park to park in the evaluations. Section 4.2 Park Evaluations and Mapping The following consists of the individual park evaluations. Due to the scope of the evaluations, these are presented in a number of ways, both for clarity and ease of use. The first way is the Parks Inventory and Assessment Matrix Table. The Second is the Fields Inventory and Assessment Matrix table (which only reviews athletic fields) and the third, most comprehensive, are the individual park assessments which form the bulk of this report. The individual park evaluations include evaluation forms for each park, aerial photographs and a photo sheet for each park. assembled as part of this report. The order of the parks corresponds to the Identification numbers the City uses for the individual parks. Most park evaluations include the following: An aerial photo with property boundaries and regulated areas shown Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood & locations mapping A park evaluation summary form, with specialized evaluation form(s) (for play areas, sports fields, etc) as appropriate Park Photo Sheet – showing park conditions at the time of review. It is intended that the Evaluations matrix/tables be used to generally identify conditions and deficiencies at the parks, while the individual evaluation sheets be used to illustrate more specific ---PAGE BREAK--- Volume 4 – Park Evaluations Page 4 of 4 concerns at the city’s parks, and that this volume be used to easily identify specific park features for reference or repair.  C:\00-SALEM\SALEM MASTER FILES -VOLUMES\Volume 4 -Park Evaluations\NA-Volume 4 -REPORT.docx ---PAGE BREAK--- Bridge Street Canal Street Highland Avenue North Street Lafayette Street Jefferson Avenue New Derby Street Boston Street Webb Street Essex Street Liberty Hill Avenue Loring Avenue Jackson Street Washington Street Hawthorne Boulevard Loring Avenue ! 20 ! 13 ! 26 ! 40 ! 31 ! 16 ! 44 ! 14 ! 38 ! 32 ! 33 ! 2 ! 25 ! 29 ! 15 ! 6 ! 1 ! 8 ! 45 ! 36 ! 30 ! 5 ! 41 ! 27 ! 3 ! 9 ! 28 ! 11 ! 7 ! 23 ! 19 ! 22 ! 17 ! 35 ! 43 ! 4 ! 24 ! 12 ! 21 ! 34 ! 10 ! 42 ! 37 ! 18 ! 39 A A B B C C D D E E 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Ma rbl e h e ad R ai l T ra il Text 0 0.5 0.25 Miles ¯ This map shows the location of parks and other publicly accessible spaces in Salem that offer a variety of recreational opportunities. For information on specific activities, facilities, or reservations in city owned parks please contact the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Service at [PHONE REDACTED]. For maintenance of city-owned parks, please contact Department of Public Service at [PHONE REDACTED] or use the SeeClickFix app. Report omissions or updates in the map to Mass in Motion Salem at [PHONE REDACTED]. Updated September 2014. Data contributors: Mass GIS. Map Design Jessica Silveri and John Pelletier. For the digital version of this map and ward specific maps go to www.mimsalem.org and click on "Map Gallery" Parks, Playgrounds, and Open Space Salem, Massachusetts Parks and Playgrounds City Owned Park 1, Bates Elementary School B2 2, Bertram Field B4 3, Broad Street Park B4 4, Cabot Farm B2 5, Camp Naumkeag D2 6, Castle Hill Playground C5 7, Charles R. Curtis Memorial Park C2 8, Collins Cove Playground D2 9, David J. Beattie Park D2 10, Derby Square C3 11, DiBiase Park A4 12, East India Square C3 13, Forest River Park D4 14, Fort Lee E2 15, Furlong Park C2 16, Gallows Hill Park B4 17, Gonyea Park C2 19, High Street Park C3 21, Irzyk at Memorial Park D2 23, Lafayette Park C3 24, Lappin Park C3 25, Leslie's Retreat Park B3 26, Mack Park B3 27, Mansell Park B4 28, Mary Jane Lee Park D4 29, McCabe Park and Marina B1 30, McGlew Park B2 31, McGrath Park A5 32, Memorial Park D2 33, Palmer Cove D4 35, Peabody Street Park C3 36, Pickman Park D6 38, Salem Common C3 40, Salem Willows Park E1 41, Splaine Park B4 42, Swiniuch Park D3 43, Willow Beach D4 44, Winter Island Park E2 45, Heights A4 City Owned Cemetery Privately Owned Park National Historic Site Playground Locations 18, Greenlawm Cemetery B2 37, St. Anne's Park C5 39, Salem Maritime D3 34, Patten Park B2 20, Highland Park B5 (Salem Woods and Salem Golf Course) 22, Juniper Playground E1 ---PAGE BREAK--- Macherel Cove Danve rs Riv er WAT E R S R I V ER Bass R iver Pr oc to r B r oo k COLLINS COVE NORT H RI VER Strongwate r B r o ok G o l d t h wait B r o o k Stro ng w a ter Br ook MEADOW POND PALMER COVE SIDNEYS POND Stro ng wa t e r B r o ok Forest R iver G ND F o r e st R i v e r THOMPSONS MEADOW FROG POND FLOATING BRIDGE POND OLIVER POND FOSTER POND WARE POND Salem Harbor Beverly Harbor P E A B O D Y L Y N N M A R B L E H E A D S W A M P S C O T T B E V E R L Y D A N V E R S CAMP LION SAINT MARY CEMETERY HARMONY GROVE CEMETERY PLUMMER SCHOOL FOR BOYS C St. Peter's Church Cemetery Glendale Cove Beach Highland Park Municipal Golf Course / Salem Woods McGrath Park Forest River Park Gallows Hill Park Ledge Hill Park / Mack Park Winter Island Park Salem Common Salem Willows Park Memorial Park Furlong Park Leslie's Retreat Park Castle Hill Playground McGlew Park Splaine Park Collins Cove Playground Pickman Park Playground Jackman Field Diabiase Park Gonyea Park L Fayette Park ab High Stre t Playgrou Juniper Point Park Lappin Park St. Anne's Park Patton Park BRIDGE STREET LAFAYETTE STREET ATLANTIC AVENUE HIGHLAND AVENUE CANAL STREET LOWELL STREET NORTH STREET WESTERN AVENUE PARADISE ROAD TEDESCO STREET BOSTON STREET ANDOVER STREET MAIN STREET CENTRAL STREET HUMPHREY STREET ESSEX STREET GARDNER STREET FOSTER STREET WASHINGTON STREET MARGIN STREET LORING AVENUE STATE ROAD ESSEX BRIDGE 107 128 1A 35 22 129 128 CLIFTON SALEM NECK Salem Open Space and Recreation Plan Map 6 Legend City Parks Protected and Recreational Open Space Data Sources: City Parks - City of Salem Protected and Recreational Open Space - MassGIS 0 1,800 3,600 900 Feet Open Space Inventory GREENLAWN CEMETERY Curtis Park Carlton School Bentley School Collins Middle School Salem Maritime Historic Site Heights Salem High School Palmer Cove Park & Playground Nathaniel Bowditch School Horace Mann School CONSERVATION LAND Bertram Field Mansell Playground Saltonstall School Schools National Parks City of Salem Open Space and Recreation Plan Update 2015 Peabody Street Park & Harbor Walk Bates School Cabot Farm McCabe / Kernwood Park S KERNWOOD GOLF COURSE e nd a Lead Mills Conservation Area ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Salem 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Volume III Parks Inventory and Assesment 11/3/2015 Park ID Number Park Name Park Address Size (acres) Description Park Inventory Site Evaluations Evaluation Priorities Critical Timeline Evaluation Rating 1 Bates School 55 Liberty Hill Ave. 7.41 Small neighborhood park area on the north end of the Bates School Property Basketball Court Colored Surface & Fence School Playground Areas: NORTH: Asphalt Play Ground / basketball Asphalt Parking (At School), powder coated metal benches, Older wood Playscape, wood edging, wood chip surface, pedestrian lighting, bike rack, chain link fencing. SOUTH: Newer tot size playscape, rubberized safety surfacing, ornamental fencing. Provide benches at basketball Court Backstops in fair condition - usable, some rust Provide Gate at street?(school Access?) Update play equipment and surfacing (North) Repair/Maintain paved play area Update Play Equipment Update wood mulch & wood edging Asphalt repair Accessibility Improvements 2016 New Playscape & surface 2016 Play area Asphalt repairs 2020 court resurfacing 2 Bertram Field / Collins Middle School 1 Powder House Lane 5.50 Bertram Field is a large municipal scale lighted stadium facility with out of date facilities buildings and amenities Collins Middle school has little to no outdoor recreation space. New Lighted turf football/soccer field New premier scale surfaced running track, events and field amenities New black vinyl chain link spectator fencing 2000? seat steel and aluminum frame bleacher w/pressbox Masonry office, restroom, team room building Masonry ticket booth, older galv chain link perimeter fence Asphalt parking at school Renovate for accessibility issues at restrooms and bleachers Update front bleacher rail for safety (guard rail) Poor / broken down to facility Guard at front of bleacher (safety) Building and site accessibility updates Improvements Immediate: Guard at front of bleacher Immediate: accessibility at Restrooms 2018: Bleacher accessibility, Building Renovations Future: Improvements 3 Broad Street Park 24 Jackson Street 0.90 Smaller Pocket park located on the northeast corner of Collins Middle school property. Park area is terraced into surrounding hill, and has steep slopes on all sides including adjacent parking area. Parking generally used by the neighborhood and adjacent school. Basketball Court: Asphalt, unsurfaced Picnic Shelter: approx. 20'x20', masonry columns and wood frame roof Playscape: newer, with wood chip mulch and wood edging Benches: Concrete and wood or metal (varies) Parking: Steep asphalt parking area 20+ cars Walkways: concrete and asphalt Basketball court is cracked, but sound. Backstops are usable, some rust, need nets Picnic shelter columns are chipped and cracked, wood roof and structure is rotted and needs repair. Playscape is newer and in good cond. Wood mulch has settled. Wood edging is damaged and failing on east side. Wood on bench's needs replacement/refurbishment accessibility Improvements. Picnic structure roof, wood bench repair Play scape safety surface and edging renovations Asphalt Pavement crack repair (parking & basketball) Backstop painting Immediate: Picnic structure roof, wood benches Immediate: Play scape safety surface and edging Future: Pavement crack repair (parking & basketball) Future: Backstop painting 4 Cabot Farm Playground 2 Kernwood St. 0.51 Small, isolated park on dead end street with only on street parking on a narrow road. Appears little used and is overgrown in places Basketball Court, Asphalt, faded surfacing, cracked/weeds Playscape, newer style, wood chips and plastic edging Swing set with wood chip surface and plastic edging accessible swing) Older style spring riders Old wood post and beam shade shelter Concrete post and wood rail fence Various benches: metal, concrete and wood, adjacent woods @ golf course Concrete block water fountain - Abandoned/not working This park is isolated with no parking and appears little used. Basketball asphalt is cracked and has weeds Backstops are in fair condition: rusting, nets missing Playscape is in good cond. Wood chips have settled 10-12" Older spring riders do not meet current safety recommendations Playscape area is overgrown, perimeter of park is overgrown Wood/concrete benches, need new wood, are overgrown shade structure needs structural repairs, area is overgrown Concrete/wood fence needs repairs, new rails Renovate Play area wood chips trim/remove overgrowth Repair perimeter fence Immediate: Renovate woodchips at play structure Immediate: Remove overgrowth, trim trees Future: Abandonment**? Future: fix fence & benches 3* 5 Camp Naumkeag 85 Memorial Dr. 4.70 Seasonal Camp run by the YMCA Area slopes steeply toward water, exposed ledge and heavily wooded. Various wood frame and masonry block buildings Various buildings and structures wood frame buildings on blocks, Masonry block utility buildings Open meadow, picnic areas Playscape area - Old equipment, no safety surface Asphalt drives and walkways Walkways: dirt and gravel No public parking or formal drop off benches, concrete and wood and wood buildings in various conditions, many in need of renovation, safety and fire code improvements Few buildings are handicap accessible Play equipment not to current codes, lack of safety surfacing is a safety issue. Benches in various states of repair worn paths indicate areas for paving Renovate or abandon play areas Building code and safety improvements accessibility updates Path and driveway renovations Immediate: Playscape renovations and surfacing Immediate: building code and safety improvements Future: walkways and paving renovations 2 6 Castle Hill Playground 14 Story Rd. 3.77 An open, active recreational park that incudes a popular softball field, playground and basketball. Relatively level site with adjacent residences and wetland areas to the East Softball field with MPR field in outfield Basketball Court, asphalt w/ colored surface. Approx. 15'x15' picnic structure with masonry block columns and wood frame roof Newer playscape and 4 place swing set with plastic edging and wood chip surface Bike rack, metal picnic bench Wood bollard fencing asphalt parking area, approx. 30 cars Water fountain: abandoned, Conc. Filled PVC pipe Wood bollards need repair Picnic Structure wood needs aesthetic repairs and paint Basketball crack and settling repairs Playscape: add mulch, repair edging Asphalt parking renovations, crack repair, ponding water at south end of parking Water Fountain repair or removal Renovate playscape mulch & edge (safety) Renovate lip at infield (playability) renovate parking and ponding water renovate basketball paving & surface renovate picnic structure & water fountain Immediate: Renovate playscape mulch & edge (safety) Immediate: Renovate lip at infield (playability) Future: renovate parking and ponding water Future: renovate basketball paving & surface Future: renovate picnic structure & water fountain 2 7 Charles R. Curtis Memorial Park 19 March St. 0.55 A stand alone, isolated neighborhood park. Relatively flat with access to adjacent bikeway Basketball Court, Asphalt, no coloring Playscape, newer Open Space, concrete walkways Link to adjacent bike path Parking (On Street) Benches and picnic benches (wood & metal and metal) Basketball court is cracked, but sound. Basketball pavement in good condition, no coloring Backstops in good condition, some rust, needs nets, Playscape newer and in good condition, mulch has settled and is under standard thickness, and inaccessible Pavements in good condition, Benches have some minor graffiti, wood needs replacement on some. Add playscape mulch, Fix benches (wood) Repair or abandon water fountain Immediate: Playscape Mulch: Safety & accessibility Wood bench planks and paint Paint at shelter. 2 PARK DATA Site Evaluations Park Evaluations Salem City Parks & Open Parks Inventory and Assessment Page 1 of 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Salem 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Volume III Parks Inventory and Assesment 11/3/2015 Park ID Number Park Name Park Address Size (acres) Description Park Inventory Site Evaluations Evaluation Priorities Critical Timeline Evaluation Rating PARK DATA Site Evaluations Park Evaluations Salem City Parks & Open 8 Collins Cove Playground 31 Collins St. 3.67 A medium size waterfront neighborhood park on the edge of the cove. This park is mostly level in grade is a popular softball field Softball Field with Galv. chain link backstop, fencing and 5 row bleacher Basketball Court, Asphalt with color surfacing, metal backstops Tennis Court, asphalt surfacing, with color coat, perimeter curb and galv. chain link fence Playscape newer plastic and metal with wood chip surface and plastic edging Older 6 place swing set, galvanized with wood chip surface Water fountain Concrete (abandoned) 20x20 shade shelter (painted masonry block columns with wood roof structure) Open Lawn Areas Bike Rack, Metal Picnic benches, metal benches with backs, Chain link fencing (galvanized) Stone masonry columns and Galv CLF fence at street On street parking Seawall/waterfront beach Stone columns at street need repointing/repair Chain link fence between columns in poor condition, needs replacement Basketball court asphalt in poor condition, cracked and faded, backstops rusted in fair condition Tennis court in poor condition, abandoned, Fence rusted, and damaged. Asphalt cracked and overgrown, nets missing Play equipment in need of repairs, parts replacements, swing missing. SAFETY MULCH SETTLED, BELOW REQUIRED DEPTH. Shade structure wood in poor condition, in need of repairs and paint Lawn cover and landscape in fair condition...lawns need fertilizer, over seeding and weed control Chain link fence at seawall, rusted, with bent posts and missing rails - poor condition. Playscape: RENOVATE SAFETY MULCH/WOODCHIPS Repair play equipment/Swings Tennis: Complete Renovation, Install new court and fence Basketball repair pavement and resurface, replace backstops Fence and Columns at street: Replace fence with new, repair columns. Immediate: Play area SAFETY MULCH/WOODCHIPS Immediate: Play equipment & swing repairs/safety improvement Immediate: Tennis Court Repair/Abandonment Near Future: Fencing upgrades for whole park Near Future: Repairs and paint to shade structure Future: Bench Repairs 2 9 David J. Beattie Park 4 Fort Ave. 0.76 Small Neighborhood 'pocket park' or 'garden park' that does not contain any active recreational elements. Park has a water easement running through its length Open Lawn areas Ornamental Landscape Garden areas and Flagpole Benches, Plastic, Wood & Concrete, Granite. Picnic Bench Memorial / Monument Dog Park: On-Leash Off street parking (gravel) for 5-6 cars Perimeter Fence: Pressure treated lumber, 2 rail. Walkway: Stone dust Lawn cover and plantings are in generally good condition Benches and Tables are in good condition Wood rail fence is in good condition, could use minor repairs and paint Off street parking area is mud and gravel and could use pavement and striping Gravel path is in good condition Off Street Parking Repair Near Future: Off street Parking renovations 3 10 Derby Square 32 Front St. 0.13 A paved urban pedestrian square and gathering space that is part of Salem's Historic Downtown Corridor, and includes Salem's Old City Hall. Parts of the square include old alley spaces, and the southern portion of the square is developed as a informal amphitheater/seating/performance space. Old City Hall Building Benches, Seating and tables, various, both fixed and loose. Metal & Metal & wood. Walkways: Mostly Brick some concrete Informational Kiosk - for flyers. Trash receptacles, Bike Racks Pedestrian Lighting No Parking (On Street) Brick and concrete has some heaving, some missing brick. Concrete accent panels are spalled in places and need repair. Trees have girdled root systems - need arborist evaluations. Ramp at amphitheater (south) does not have rail, is steeper than code. Ramp at old town hall entry may present tripping hazard (no rail) Some existing tree pits are empty Install trees at tree pits. Consider hand rails at ramps Replace missing trees Repair damaged brick and concrete walkways Immediate: Repair brick and concrete walks Future: Replace missing trees Future: Consider rails at ramps 3 11 Dibiase Park 46-48 Dell St. 0.47 A small, isolated, Neighborhood park on a dead end road, that appears little used. Basketball Half Court: Asphalt surface Open Lawn areas, moderate slopes, some exposed ledge rock Older playscape with wood chip mulch and plastic edging. Bench: concrete with wood slats Water fountain, Concrete, Abandoned. Play mulch is settled and needs replenishment (SAFETY ISSUE) Park sign is broken down, and needs to be reinstalled Basket ball backstop in good condition, but rusting, needs paint. Lawns in good condition, good cover, few weeds No fence at street. No parking SAFETY: Playscape Mulch Repair Sign Water Fountain? Consider fence at street? Immediate: Playscape Mulch: Safety & accessibility Repair Sign 3 12 East India Square 158 Essex St 0.19 A popular urban square/park that is part of the popular Essex Street Pedestrian mall. The historic square was developed in 1976, and contains a large fountain (shaped after the City) as well as bordering shops and restaurants. Paved open areas and ornamental gardens Walkways: brick with concrete accent panels Benches: Metal with wood slats Fountain and pool (stone, concrete, cobbles Pedestrian lighting: Metal, historic Trash receptacles Ornamental bollards Interpretive/Historic Plaque. The existing fountain is a popular summertime destination, and is in fair condition, Some minor masonry repair and cleaning is needed, Fountain structure has some exposed reinforcement/cracks Brick surface has few missing/cracked bricks that need repair, settling has caused minor grade changes between concrete accents and bricks, especially east. Ornamental lighting poles are in need of paint, rust control. Planting beds are compacted, missing plantings and are in need of general rejuvenation. Walkways: Repair settling in walkways that cause tripping hazards, repair spalled concrete. Immediate: Walkways: Repair tripping hazards at concrete and brick Near Future: Fountain: Make minor repairs to prevent continued damage. Future: Planting Beds: General rejuvenation/replanting 3 13 Forest River Park 38 Clifton Ave. 30.37 A large, waterfront destination park that contains a variety of year round uses, open spaces, mature trees, walking paths, water views, athletic facilities, play areas and walkways for every type of citizen. A Little League baseball field, lighted, fenced with pressbox & dugouts Forested open lawn areas, varied terrain, flat and sloped Basketball Court, Asphalt with colored surface, metal backstops Pool: Olympic size public pool, shallow pool and 30's era concrete pool building facilities Tennis courts: Asphalt, with surfacing, cracked, with old, rusting chain link fencing Various benches: Plastic, Concrete & Wood, Metal, and aluminum Walkways, Asphalt, root heaving in places. various conditions Waterfront: Sandy beaches north and south, small rock bluffs elsewhere Wood bollard fence/access control Building: Masonry block NW, with restrooms and storage Parking, Asphalt aisle with dirt stalls, no striping, Play equipment: Large newer playscape with wood mulch chips Smaller newer tot playscape with wood chips Swing set 4 place with woodchips Swing set 4 place with pea stone surface Historic stone and concrete slide structure. Water fountain at baseball (concrete filled PVC pipe) Operable Water fountains (2 adjacent) at park central (concrete block) Abandoned. Water fountain at pool (concrete filled PVC pipe) Operable Bike Racks at pool and at little league Parking areas: Poor condition: are unorganized with some large rocks: consider reworking and paving. Walkways: Asphalt is in generally Good condition, some root damage/heaving that needs repair. Benches: Various conditions, generally good, some paint and board replacement needed. Picnic benches: Good to fair condition: Need new wood and paint. some in very poor condition, in danger of collapse. North Beach: good condition, no swimming, ramp too steep for accessibility, asphalt at seawall settled & uneven. South Beach: good condition, no swimming, on grade access to walkways General trees: Many large mature trees, some dead trees and large dead branches. Landscape in general needs rejuvenation/upgrades for future health Historic Slide: good condition, but very hazardous: consider closing/reuse. Play equipment: Good condition. Update mulch, remove pea stone surface. Pool building: Poor condition, needs complete renovations, updates & upgrades Pool: recently renovated, perimeter chain link fence rusting & in fair condition. Tennis Courts: Poor condition, cracked, overgrown with broken fencing and nets (abandoned) Maintenance building & restrooms: Poor condition, vandalized and outdated fixtures & access. Baseball bleachers (various 5 row portable bleachers) in various conditions, hazardous, not on level grade. Basketball in fair condition, asphalt cracked, but repairable, faded surfacing. Rusting, but usable backstops. Entry walls and masonry: In need of repairs and masonry work. Consider opening roadway and parking adjacent to pool building Close/Reuse Historic Slide Play surfacing and Play equipment repair Parking renovations Maintenance and Pool Building Renovations Picnic Bench Repairs Immediate: Historic Slide closure/reuse Immediate: Play equipment surfacing updates Immediate: Picnic Bench Repairs Near future: Maintenance & Pool building Renovations Future: Parking area renovations Future: South beach Access renovations 1 Parks Inventory and Assessment Page 2 of 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Salem 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Volume III Parks Inventory and Assesment 11/3/2015 Park ID Number Park Name Park Address Size (acres) Description Park Inventory Site Evaluations Evaluation Priorities Critical Timeline Evaluation Rating PARK DATA Site Evaluations Park Evaluations Salem City Parks & Open 14 Fort Lee 100 Memorial Dr. 16.03 An wooded open space park with little to no developed amenities. Fort Lee is an overgrown historic fort site with single width foot trails, and ruins of old earthworks. The fort once had panoramic views of the entry of Salem harbor. Gravel parking area for 60+ cars, unstriped and unorganized. Dirt paths and historic stone stairs and earthworks Mature forest with areas of overgrowth/invasive species. Adjacent Fields and amenities are part of Salem Willows Park Parking Area used as Salem Willows overflow and winter snow storage. Existing woods are overgrown with thick underbrush and invasive species Existing single track dirt trails are only passible by foot or all terrain vehicle. Consider clearing east to restore historic views. Existing stairway/path east could be restored for access. Invasive species removal Potential park development None. 3 15 Furlong Park 20 Franklin St. 5.50 Furlong park is a medium size, waterfront neighborhood park with a popular softball field that draws users from throughout the city. Furlong was recently fully renovated, with landscape, facilities and interpretive signage and is in generally excellent condition. Basketball Court- Asphalt, color coated, newer Tennis Court -Asphalt, color coated, newer surface & galv. CL fence Shade Structure - Newer prefabricated metal park structure Benches and picnic benches, newer powder coated metal, and metal and wood Walks and Pavements -Asphalt and concrete Play Equipment, newer with wood chip mulch, concrete edging & perimeter galv. Chain link fence. Open Lawn areas with views of harbor. Stairs/access to rocky waterfront 'beach' Fixed Galv. bike rack Interpretive signage along perimeter asphalt walkway On street parking Basketball Court- newer and in great condition Tennis Court - newer surface & fence in great condition Shade Structure - Newer prefabricated metal park structure in great condition Benches and picnic benches, newer some chips in powder coating, good condition Walks and Pavements - newer in good condition Play Equipment, newer with wood chip mulch, Mulch has settled Consider widening street for additional parking width Play area-Amend Safety Mulch Improve on street parking Immediate: Amend Safety Mulch 2 16 Gallows Hill Park 53 Hanson St. 21.83 Gallows Hill is large varied terrain neighborhood and destination park that is basically split in two by a steep wooded slope. The upper park contains an older picnic structure, play equipment and open fields. The lower park contains two baseball diamonds, a play area, a skate park and a 40-50 car parking area. The lower park is immediately adjacent to Mansell Park. Picnic structure: approx. 50x30 older ornamental conc. Columns with wood roof and frame (upper park) Basket ball court, asphalt surface, metal backstops (upper) 2 sets of 2 place swings, no safety surface (upper) Play equip. monkey bars, no safety surface (upper) Water fountain, concrete (abandoned)(upper) Asphalt walkways, narrow, with heaving and cracking (steeps slopes, upper to lower) Softball Field, overgrown, lower field Baseball field and backstops, lower field Asphalt and gravel parking area Security Lighting on utility poles Chain link fencing, rusted, bent missing panels Skateboard park, asphalt w/precast concrete events, older poor skate design Play scape, newer with wood mulch and stone edging Basketball and field (lower - See Mansell Park) Play equipment (swings and monkey bars) at upper park should be provided with safety surfacing or removed. Picnic Shelter: columns need paint and repair, roof needs full renovation. Historic structure. Asphalt walkways: widen, clear overgrowth and repair heaves and dips. Basketball court (upper) repair cracks, paint/maintain backstops Parking: repair asphalt, repair perimeter fence and rocks to prevent driving on fields Provide decorative safety/use lighting in lieu of utility lighting Playscape: Restore, add wood chip mulch Consider renovating skate park to more modern, usable design. Playscape Safety Mulch Remove outdated play equipment (upper) Athletic Field Fencing Athletic Field restoration Immediate: Remove outdated play equip or add safety surface Immediate: Playscape: Renovate wood chip Mulch Near future: replace athletic chain link fencing Near Future: renovate upper picnic structure Future: renovate Skate park 2 17 Gonyea Park 41 Northey St. 0.43 Very small, isolated, neighborhood park/open space at the end of a dead end street. Surrounded by multifamily housing. This park has some newer elements and 6 off street parking spaces which appear to be used by adjacent residences. Open lawn area Bike rack Playscape (tot size) with wood chip mulch and wood edging Concrete walkways Plastic bench with back Picnic Bench: Metal and Plastic Water fountain, newer precast, inoperable Asphalt off-street parking at street Playscape in good to fair condition, missing event, needs repair Wood chip mulch settled, needs renovation Benches, in good condition Water fountain, Repair or abandon Concrete walks, cracked and settled - repair tripping hazards lawn areas, weeds and crabgrass - renovate and over seed Woodchip Safety Surface renovation Repair Playscape Lawn area repairs Water Fountain Immediate: Safety Mulch Renovation Immediate: Playscape repair Near Future: Water fountain, repair or abandon Future: Lawn Restoration Future: Conc. Walk repairs 3 18 Greenlawn Cemetery 57 Orne St. 55.80 A large, historic and active cemetery with mature trees and monuments that is popular with walkers and joggers. Historic Masonry Chapel Building Small masonry office building Various large maintenance barns Cast Iron ornamental perimeter fence and grand entry gates Walkways & Drives: Asphalt and gravel Various monuments and ornamental landscapes Mature and specimen trees Benches (Various, concrete and wood) Parking - off street: 5 or six cars near office entry Asphalt and gravel walks in generally good condition Many mature trees in need of pruning/tree work Perimeter fence needs repair or paint in locations Benches need wood replaced, painted. Chapel building appears to need renovations (not evaluated in detail) Great location for historic/interpretive signage screen maintenance yard areas Tree work fence and gate repairs chapel renovations Bench renovations Immediate: Tree work Immediate: fence and gate repairs Near future: chapel renovations Near future: Bench renovations Future: interpretive historic signage 3 19 High Street Park 2 High Street Ct. 0.51 High Street park is a medium sizes urban 'back lot' park that is fully developed. It is located between adjacent multifamily housing, a church and adjacent businesses. Basketball Court - asphalt faded surface, heavily sloped Picnic structure: 20x20, masonry columns and wood roof structure Play structure and swings, newer large with wood chip mulch surface and wood edging Chain link perimeter fencing, galvanized and vinyl coated Tennis court-asphalt, heavily sloped, abandoned, used for parking Site lighting - utility pole mounted. Benches wood and metal Bike Rack Water fountain, Concrete field PVC pipe - Abandoned. Parking ±12 Spaces, asphalt (on former tennis) Playscape in good cond. Safety mulch settled, needs renovation Walkways, asphalt, needs crack repair, and root repair in locations Chain link fencing, needs repair, bent and bowed (plowing?) Basketball backstops rusted, and bent, needs repair and paint Picnic Shelter in poor shape. Remove or full renovation. Trees: trim up for security and air circulation Playscape Mulch Renovation Shelter removal/Restoration Ornamental lighting in lieu of utility Fencing repair and renovation Walkways and Edging repairs Backstop repair and tree trimming Immediate: Safety Mul Immediate: Picnic Shelter renovate/Abandon Near Future: fence and walk repairs Future: Backstop repairs, Tree Trimming 3 20 Highland Park/Salem Woods 75 Willson St. 270.63 Highland Park/Salem is a large, natural wooded open space park with a primitive dirt trail and board walk system adjacent to Salem Woods Golf course. Open Space, varied environments, wooded and wetland Bike Rack Trail head sign, map panel and map box dirt trails of varied terrain and topography Parking-Adjacent Golf Course Lot Primitive trail and boardwalk system. Multiuse trails used by pedestrians and some mountain bike use Continued trail maintenance Interpretive signage? Invasive species removal None. 3 Parks Inventory and Assessment Page 3 of 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Salem 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Volume III Parks Inventory and Assesment 11/3/2015 Park ID Number Park Name Park Address Size (acres) Description Park Inventory Site Evaluations Evaluation Priorities Critical Timeline Evaluation Rating PARK DATA Site Evaluations Park Evaluations Salem City Parks & Open 21 Irzyk at Memorial Park 17 Fort Ave. 0.89 Memorial park, Memorial Park and Bentley school are all the same site and are indistinguishable as separate parks to all but city staff. SEE BENTLEY SCHOOL EVALUATION SEE BENTLEY SCHOOL EVALUATION SEE BENTLEY SCHOOL EVALUATION SEE BENTLEY SCHOOL EVALUATION SEE BENTLEY SCHOOL EVALUATION 22 Juniper Park and Playground 28 Beach Ave. 0.50 Juniper park is very small isolated neighborhood park, that you wouldn't know about unless you knew where it was. Adjacent buildings abut right against park boundaries. Basketball Half-Court, Asphalt, faded striping, partially painted Metal basketball standard and backboard Shade Structure: small 10x10 cedar/wood structure on concrete pad Small Open Lawn area, ornamental garden spaces Picnic benches, concrete and wood Benches, plastic and concrete and wood Playscape (newer) on wood chip surface with wood edging Swing set (6 place galvanized) Walkways: concrete Water fountain, newer precast concrete, - inoperable Parking - None (On Street) Basketball in fair condition: Asphalt needs minor crack repairs, backstops need paint and nets. Shade structure is in fair condition, in need of trim and roof repairs Playscapes are in newer, good condition, Wood mulch has settled, and needs restoration, Wood edging is heaved, needs minor adjustments Benches, wood/concrete benches need wood pieces replaced, paint. Water fountain: repair or remove Playscape Mulch Renovating Shade structure repairs bench wood repair basketball pavement repair Immediate: Wood Chip Mulch renovation Near Future: bench Wood repair Near Future: Shade structure repairs Future: basketball pavement & cosmetics Future: water fountain, remove or repair 3 23 LaFayette Park 124 Lafayette St. 0.49 Lafayette Park is a highly groomed, urban 'green', with passive recreation uses, lawns, mature landscape trees and multiple memorials. The park is surrounded by three intersecting streets with on street parking on the park side of the street. Landscaped and open lawn open space Multiple memorials and monuments Pedestrian street lighting Multiple benches, metal and wood, Concrete and wood, metal interpretive signage Walkways - concrete at perimeter, stone dust interior Parking on street Bus shelter Concrete and wood benches: various wood slats need replacement Metal and wood benches: One bench metal end needs replacement Stone dust paths need trimming and weed removal Tree trimming and possible removal/culling 3 Near future: Tree trimming and repairs Near future: Bench Repairs Future walk improvements 3 24 Lappin Park 112 Washington St. 0.11 Lappin park is a small urban square at the intersection of Essex street and Washington street that is probably the most recognizable park in the city to outside visitors. Open lawn spaces, and mature shade trees Bike rack Surrounding restaurants use some adjacent patio areas Walkways: Concrete and brick with brick edging Pedestrian ornamental site lighting Monument 'Bewitched' Sun dial monument Water fountain-newer cast iron - Operable On street parking Garbage receptacles Irrigation Bike racks Highly used park. Some bare spots in turf west Some brick curbing damaged, missing Ornamental light poles: paint and cosmetics various fixed and non fixed seating Constant maintenance Water fountain operation Constant maintenance 1 25 Leslie's Retreat Park 71 North St. 6.36 Leslie's retreat is a newer (2010) large linear passive open space park that is constrained by the railroad ROW and the adjacent North river. Leslie's Retreat is known for its popular dog park as well as it the walking/ jogging route it provides. Grassed and landscaped areas Picnic structure: wood with concrete floor Many Benches: wood and metal, each with a trash receptacles Pedestrian Lighting, Ornamental Walkways: Asphalt Pedestrian bridges (wood) over north river Dog park: fenced, small dog area, separate large dog park, water supply Parking ±12 Spaces, striped, with Handicap spaces Irrigation (inoperable?) Walkways: Asphalt, heaving at picnic structure, settling/holes at bridge abutments Dog park gates: too narrow for wheelchair access Dog park lighting: Replace miss aimed lights with ornamental lighting Repair damaged bench slats (various) Irrigation: abandoned system intended for landscape establishment Remove heaved/exposed irrigation pipe. Excessive trash receptacles: remove many to reduce maintenance. Remote areas of park appear to be a favorite spot for homeless - improve patrol car access. Improve tree maintenance, discourage weed whacker tree girdling. explore opportunities for littoral plantings in north river Dog Park accessibility Walkway repairs Bench Repairs Trash receptacle culling Immediate: Walkway repairs Immediate: Dog park access Near Future: bench and picnic structure repairs Near future: Dog park lighting renovations Future: abandon irrigation Future: trash receptacle culling 1 26 Mack Park/Ledge Hill Park 29-37 Grove St. 25.80 Mack park is large, mostly open space park on the top of prominent hill in central Salem. The perimeter of the park is noted by steep wooded slopes, exposed ledge and adjacent residencies. The center of the park contains the former Mack estate, various utility/out buildings and a softball field utilized mostly by the high school girls softball team. Softball Field: Fully fenced, lighted, pressbox, dugouts, portable bleachers and amenities Basketball Court: Asphalt, metal standards and backstops, 4' chain link fence Open space: grassed and wooded, varied topography, some very steep Bike Rack Historic estate residence (former park and recreation office) Community Garden Ornamental stone masonry entry columns and walls (east and west) Water fountains concrete, abandoned (at playscape and softball) Benches: concrete and wood, aluminum, metal Athletic Field Lighting, Musco, recent Playground, newer, wood chip mulch, wood edging Parking 53 Spaces, asphalt paved Metal guard rail, painted, concrete bollards Repair Stone masonry entry columns east and west Basketball, renovate, add 8' fence at NW perimeter to prevent balls down slope Renovate playscape mulch and edging Replace guard rail/bollard system with park appropriate materials Renovate athletic field access /facilities Repurpose buildings to active use or demolish Tree work: maintain trees, remove dead and dying repair irregular outfield grades, maintain turf Provide Batters eye? Repair benches repair water fountain Consider pedestrian/access lighting Near future: Repair irregular outfield grades, Near future: Maintain/renovate turf and infield Future: pedestrian lighting, batters eye 2 27 Mansell Playground 50 Proctor St. 1.20 Mansell park is a street side open grass field of varied topography, with a basketball court which is generally considered as the eastern part of Gallows Hill Park. Open Lawn areas (uneven, varied topography) Basketball court, Asphalt, color coating, few cracks, metal backboards, rusting Lawn Area has 3-4 exposed sanitary manholes/drainage structures Water Fountain (concrete filled PVC pipe) (SW, Abandoned) Wood bollard fencing at Mansell Parkway Fence, ornamental metal at Proctor street Adjacent Gallows hill: Playground, Parking and Skate Park Wood bollard guard: repair and replace Basketball surface and Backstop aesthetic improvements, crack repair Exposed utility manholes: adjust and bury Water Fountain: repair or remove None Near future: bury exposed manholes Future: repair guard bollards Future: consider water fountain renovation Future: basketball improvements 3 28 Mary Jane Lee Park 41 Palmer St. 0.73 Mary Jane Lee Park is a small, excessively popular urban neighborhood park in the Point section of Salem. This park provides shade, adult gathering areas and youth active areas and is truly a gathering center for the Point community Water park/splash pad (new 2015) Water fountain, newer, metal Playscape, and swings, newer, on sand surface, no edging Basketball Court, asphalt, undersized, metal uprights and backstops, rusting Perimeter ornamental and chain link fence in good condition Benches Metal and concrete, metal, in various conditions Parking for 8-10 cars, jersey barriers No parking - on street Playscape surface: replace sand with safety surfacing Playscape repair and graffiti maintenance Bench repairs and maintenance needed trim trees for visibility/security Poorly lit. Provide additional pedestrian lighting walkways: Asphalt Playscape surfacing Playscape Repairs Improved lighting Immediate: Playscape Surfacing Immediate: Playscape Repairs Near Future: Improved Lighting 1 Parks Inventory and Assessment Page 4 of 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Salem 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Volume III Parks Inventory and Assesment 11/3/2015 Park ID Number Park Name Park Address Size (acres) Description Park Inventory Site Evaluations Evaluation Priorities Critical Timeline Evaluation Rating PARK DATA Site Evaluations Park Evaluations Salem City Parks & Open 29 McCabe Park and Marina 24 Kernwood St. 4.90 McCabe Park & Marina is a popular, and well accommodated boat launch on the North End of the City. It also has a undeveloped path and little known open space/park area north of the boat launch. The boat launch and adjacent open space areas are steeply sloped and exposed ledge rock as well as panoramic views of Danvers River. Boat launch, docks and transient slips (north) Dock space (35 boats ) Parking 34 (asphalt) spaces including trailer parking and accessible parking Open park spaces, treed and open (south & east), benches grills, open lawn Security/access booth Flagpoles and memorials (North and South) Site Lighting (utility pole mounted) Pathways: gravel, and asphalt, steep and uneven Benches, Concrete & Wood Boat launch: a good boat launch with steep slopes and accessible (but steep) grades due to tide differences. Parking: Asphalt, cracked, and patched, signs of settling/sink holes. Too steep to meet accessible code. Edge of parking east, if developed as walks or deck would be a popular waterfront access. This park is most popular as a quality boat launch that can be used at all tides. Park areas South & east: unmaintained walks and benches. This area has great potential if developed further as a park, and made accessible Develop park/open space access South and east Pavement maintenance Waterfront/bluff access on east side of parking area Near Future: Repave parking areas Near Future: Pier and slip dock renovations Future: develop east edge of parking Future: develop access and park areas south and east. 3 30 McGlew Park 201-1/2 North St. 2.40 McGlew park is a medium size neighborhood park, surrounded by residences, in the north west side of the city. Use of the park is largely restricted by poor access as the result of its back-lot location and lack of parking, on site, and on neighboring streets. Softball Field with Galv chain link backstop & out field fencing, bleachers and players benches Basketball Court: Asphalt, faded color coat, metal backstops and uprights Water Fountain: Concrete filled PVC pipe, Abandoned. Access from street, asphalt with vehicle gate on interior Tennis/street hockey court, Asphalt with chain link fencing, mostly abandoned Play equipment, older, no safety surfacing Play Equipment-very poor condition, no safety surfacing Basketball court: asphalt in fair condition, some cracks, faded surface. Uprights rusting, needs nets and paint Tennis/street hockey court: Very poor condition, pavement cracked and heaved, fencing broken, overgrown. Determine what should be removed (Tennis? Playscapes?) Playscape renovation and safety surfacing Access at vehicle gate: formalize for accessibility renovate or abandon tennis Immediate: Determine what should be removed (Tennis? Playscapes?) Immediate: Playscape renovation and safety surfacing Immediate: Access at vehicle gate: formalize for accessibility Immediate: renovate or abandon tennis 1 31 McGrath Park 46 Marlborough Rd. 22.77 McGrath park is a popular park for youth soccer uses, because of off street parking and field layout. The park was recently renovated and has current playscapes, fencing and parking areas, as well as undeveloped (and largely inaccessible) wooded/wetland open spaces to the east and south Rectangular, multipurpose fields Basketball Court, asphalt, colored surface, metal uprights and backstops Playscapes, newer, wood chip surface, wood or plastic edging Walkways, Asphalt, concrete and stone dust Parking: 104 spaces, asphalt, striped, newer Dumpsters, Porta-potties, Accessible and regular Wooded open space / wetland areas Fencing, newer, chain link. Park is newer and is in generally good condition except for a few notable items. Fields are graded correctly, but are uneven with some divots, compacted areas repair uneven-ness and divots in field that present a safety hazard Immediate: Renovate uneven-ness and divots in field that present a safety hazard 3 32 Memorial Park 17 Fort Ave. 7.40 Memorial Memorial park, and Bentley school are all the same site and are indistinguishable as separate parks to all but city staff. SEE BENTLEY SCHOOL EVALUATION SEE BENTLEY SCHOOL EVALUATION SEE BENTLEY SCHOOL EVALUATION SEE BENTLEY SCHOOL EVALUATION 33 Palmer Cove Park and Playground 30 Leavitt St. 7.20 Palmer cove park is a larger, downtown, waterfront neighborhood park, devoted mostly to active recreation, that also serves as Salem High School's varsity baseball field facility. Baseball Field, lighted, fenced, dugouts and spectator seating Basketball court, asphalt, color coated, lighted(informally), spectator seating Tennis court (used as street hockey rink), Asphalt, color coated, chain link fence, lighted (informally) Waterfront walkway, asphalt, links to adjacent private walkways Community Gardens (large) including former batting cages Benches: Concrete and wood Parking, asphalt, ±10 Spaces Walkways; asphalt Picnic benches: Powder coated metal Walkways; Asphalt Palmer cove has a prime location in the city and is heavily utilized for both its passive and active recreation elements. Tennis courts/Street hockey: asphalt and fencing are in poor condition, Asphalt is cracked, surface faded, various markings on pavement. This is a popular street hockey venue that is maintained by a passionate, but loosely organized group of users. Fencing is rusted, with bent and rusting posts, missing hardware and bowed, and rusting fabric Basketball: Asphalt surface and backstops in good condition. Some cracks in asphalt. backstops are rusting, need nets. Waterfront walk: Fair condition, with heaving and some erosion/storm damage. Benches (concrete & wood) need new wood/slats Waterfront walk: Improve/formalize, provide pedestrian lighting Street hockey court: formalize Baseball field: upgrades to fencing, lawns and irrigation Baseball field: Renovate/improve spectator seating and access. Immediate: Pedestrian/security lighting Near Future: Street hockey improvements Immediate: Baseball Renovations (Aesthetic) near future: Waterfront/Walkway renovations 1 34 Patten Park 41 Buffum St. 0.08 Patten park is a very small street corner park, with mature shade trees, lawn, landscape planting and four older benches. Lawn areas (under trees) Shade trees and landscape plantings Benches concrete with wood slats Garbage receptacles (precast concrete) Walkways: Stone dust with metal edging Water access pit with hose Abutting neighbors have landscaped edges at adjacent residences No parking - on street Lawn cover and plantings are in generally good condition Benches and Tables are in good condition Wood rail fence is in good condition, could use minor repairs and paint Lawn areas: Fair condition some bare spots/thin-ness Shade trees: pin oaks could use some pruning Benches: fair condition, replace wood slats, repaint Garbage receptacles...poor condition, uneven, remove?? Walkways: fair condition, could use touch up bench Repair Garbage receptacles? Repair or remove? Walk touch up Tree pruning/maintenance Immediate: Repair benches Future: Garbage receptacles? Future: walk touch up Future: Tree pruning/maintenance 3 35 Peabody Street Park 15 Peabody St. 0.38 Peabody park is a new (2013) harbor front park that was constructed off of the new harbor walk. The new park is provided with portion of the harbor walk as well as a small play area, shade structure, trees, landscaping and benches. Metal cantilever shade structure with corrugated trans fiberglass roof Landscape beds and lawn areas Picnic Benches: Metal, powder coated Benches: Metal with wood slats Walkways: Asphalt, concrete and concrete tile Bike rack: Metal Water fountain, metal, newer Garbage receptacles, solar Seating Walls, random, concrete Pedestrian lighting newer Irrigation: Landscape Playground: Newer, small tot size, rubberized safety surface No Parking - On street Landscape maintenance needed: trim grasses, reset or replace bent and damaged trees. Skateboard damage (waxing) on concrete walls - add 'skate stoppers' Repair Shade structure roof Repair/replace decorative tiles on concrete walls. Water Fountain: Repair Ornamental grass bed West: consider relocating overgrown benches, lighting and bike rack out of this landscape bed. Maintenance and repair Immediate: landscape and tree maint. Immediate: Shade structure repair Near Future: Skate stoppers 3 Parks Inventory and Assessment Page 5 of 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Salem 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Volume III Parks Inventory and Assesment 11/3/2015 Park ID Number Park Name Park Address Size (acres) Description Park Inventory Site Evaluations Evaluation Priorities Critical Timeline Evaluation Rating PARK DATA Site Evaluations Park Evaluations Salem City Parks & Open 36 Pickman Park Playground 20 Lincoln Rd. 3.01 Pickman is a medium size neighborhood park on the south end of town that abuts the Forest River with an informal beach area, playscape, basketball and lawn areas Basketball Court Asphalt, colored with metal backstops Tennis courts: converted to community garden, with raised beds, chain link fence Shade structure: masonry columns with wood roof and structure Open Lawn areas, Small, swampy beach Playequipement, newer with wood chip mulch and wood edging Swing set Picnic tables metal with wood slats Benches: concrete with wood slats Monument Wood retaining wall at beach Concrete post fence with wood rails Water fountains concrete, inoperable. No Parking - On Street Basketball, fair condition, cracked, faded, east backstop is out of plumb, needs nets Tennis: poor condition, cracked, fencing rusted with missing hardware. Structure: Fair condition: wood needs repair and paint Play equipment's: wood mulch has settled, wood edging rotting in places, exposed metal stakes Tables and benches: poor condition, wood slats and paint needed Fence at street: Replace damaged posts and wood rails water fountains, 2, inoperable Playscape Safety Mulch Tennis removal/fence Structure repairs Basketball repairs Fence at street Immediate: Playscape mulch and damaged edging and exposed metal Future: Tennis repairs/Removal Future: Structure repairs Future: Basketball and fence renovations 1 37 Saint Anne's Park 279 Jefferson Ave. 0.15 St. Anne's Park is a small triangular shaped public green/park space in a residential area. Open Lawn areas Benches Concrete with wood slats Monument (WW I) Walkways: Asphalt No Parking - On Street Mature shade trees Chain link fence- green vinyl coated Open Lawn areas too small for all but informal uses, some exposed rock/ledge Bare lawn areas Garden/monument area - Empty? Walkways, Asphalt in fair condition, some root heaving Benches, some wood slats need replacement/painting Tree work needed pre-emptively Chain link fence: Remove or replace Bench Repairs Tree work Lawn Restoration Chain link Fence Near Future: Benches & Tree work Future: Fence replacement, Lawn repairs 3 38 Salem Common Washington Sq. 9.30 Salem common is a large New England green that is the heart of the city. The park hosts various events during the year and includes mostly passive recreation uses, with a large playscape and basketball court area. Open Lawn areas Walkways: Asphalt, stone dust, brick pavers, cobbles Monuments, various, WWII, Historic Band shelter (historic) stone and concrete Water fountains newer metal, ornamental SW operable. Benches ornamental metal with wood slats, many styles No Parking - On Street Mature shade trees Ornamental cast iron perimeter fence and gates Playscape (newer) rubberized surface with wood edging Swing set (4 place powder coated) rubber surface Basketball court, asphalt, colored surface, metal uprights and backstops Playscape: some damaged events/exposed fasteners Walkways/high wear areas need more regular maintenance Unify materials and equipment styles Perimeter fence: repair and replace (in progress) Tree work: regular maintenance Lawns: aerate and over seed to alleviate compaction Walk and bench maintenance Curb cuts/access from street maintenance Monument and feature maintenance Immediate: Playscape maintenance Near Future: curb cuts/access from street repairs Future: Walk maintenance and tree work Future: bench and features maintenance/repair 1 39 Salem Maritime/Derby Wharf Nat. Hist. Site 193 Derby St. 6.41 Salem Maritime Historical site a former waterfront wharf and commercial center of early Salem. It is run by the National park service and provides an important link to Salem's Maritime Heritage Historic customs house, wharf and maintenance buildings restroom and orientation buildings Waterfront Open lawn areas Walkways, Asphalt, stone dust, brick and stone Water fountain Picnic Tables, benches (metal powder coated and wood) Stone Seawall, wharf, lighthouse Interpretive signage Self-guided Audio Tour no Parking On Street Many of the park elements are newer, well maintained and in good conditions Seawall shows some erosion/storm damage from the previous winter Some high-wear areas that are compacted and bare of turf Near Future: Seawall repair Future: pave or restore high wear areas No critical Improvements needed 3 40 Salem Willows Park 200 Fort Ave. 24.62 Salem Willows is a large, very diverse waterfront park that has previous history as an amusement park with various arcade, marine and food vendor leased buildings. Salem Willows also has beaches, wharfs, open lawn areas and is a very popular spot for summer picnicking. Buildings: Vendor buildings at parking Vendor: snack bar, harbor cruise and marina shacks wood, historic picnic shelters, Wood restroom building Band shell: Concrete, painted Open lawn Areas, rock bluffs & harbor views Beaches south Dead Horse Beach (large) and Main beach: North (smaller) Bike racks (north and south), newer powder coated, and older galvanized Picnic tables, Wood, Concrete and wood, metal and wood, Benches, Metal and wood. Concrete and wood, Plastic Pedestrian lighting: ornamental Wharf: Pressure treated wood Open lawn area /Field south Parking - Multiple Locations 100+ Tennis courts, asphalt, color coated, chain link fence, lighting Basketball court, Asphalt, metal standards and backboards Seawalls, stone, stone and concrete Walkways: asphalt, concrete, stone dust, pavers water fountains, ornamental, metal north (operational), abandoned concrete south Picnic structures: repair wood, repaint & maintain Vendor shacks: various conditions of repair Restrooms: older and not to current codes Seawall/access middle/south is unsafe and needs remediation Wood pier will need renovation within 5 years Vendor buildings (arcades) in need of renovations Asphalt walks Good condition, cracked and heaved in places Benches: Various conditions, some wood slats need replacement Tennis: poor condition, asphalt heaved, cracked, fencing rusted, bowed Basketball: Fair condition, some minor pavement cracking, faded surfacing. Backstops need paint, maintenance. Seawall and bluff safety rails/improvements needed, especially south Structures and Building maintenance and repair Bench Slat repair Wharf repairs, and safety improvements. Tennis renovations Parking Improvements Immediate: Start building renovations to prevent determination, and safety Immediate: Improve beach access/boat launch, mid south. Near Future: Pier renovations Near Future: parking Improvements Near future: walkway improvements and updates Future: Athletic field improvements Future: Tennis court improvements/lighting 1 41 Splaine Park 23 May St. (rear) 1.85 A medium sized isolated, recently renovated, neighborhood park with both active and passive recreation elements. Basketball Court, asphalt, metal standards and Plexiglas backstops Shade structure, concrete columns, wood structure and roof Tables, powder coated metal Benches metal and wood slats Flagpole, Pedestrian lighting Community Garden Little league baseball field, chain link backstop and fencing Playground, tot lot, rubber surfacing Slide built into slope No Parking- On Street 2 Designated on street, HC Spaces Swing set, 4 place, wood chip surface Splaine Park was recently renovated and is in good condition Wood chip surfacing at swings, settled, divots. Wood chip surfacing maintenance Immediate: Surfacing maintenance 3 42 Swiniuch Park 128 Derby St. 0.03 Swinich Park is a very small postage stamp size park on a street corner in historic maritime district of Salem Stone benches Walkways: Brick and stone dust, cobble curbs Plantings and landscaping Ornamental Garbage receptacle Park has few amenities other than stone benches and brick walks. Appears to be a water fountain base? - abandon properly to avoid tripping hazard. Repair pavement at former water fountain{?} base to eliminate tripping hazard. Immediate: Fix tripping hazard 1 43 Willow Beach 24 Willow Ave. 0.16 Willow beach is a waterfront access beach on the inner harbor that is not provided with lifeguards or amenities. No above-tide line areas are available, the beach is defined by a high seawall and adjacent residences and businesses. At high tide,95% of the beach is underwater. Parking - On Street Chain link Fence concrete/stone stairs from street to beach Memorial, granite & brass (Swinich) Former water fountain? (Base only?) No Parking - On street Beach is isolated, and little known except to immediate neighbors. No amenities. Access to beach level is not to code (no rails or accessible ramps) Repair fence at street, provide accessible stairs or ramp to beach level Near Future: Stair and rail repairs 3 Parks Inventory and Assessment Page 6 of 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Salem 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Volume III Parks Inventory and Assesment 11/3/2015 Park ID Number Park Name Park Address Size (acres) Description Park Inventory Site Evaluations Evaluation Priorities Critical Timeline Evaluation Rating PARK DATA Site Evaluations Park Evaluations Salem City Parks & Open 44 Winter Island Park 50 Winter Island Rd. 27.10 Winter Island Park is a large, varied water front open space park that offers a popular beach and boat launch as well as camping, a historic fort, and a former coast guard station. Winter Island facilities are commonly rented for events and weddings on and off season, and the pier provides some of the best views available of Salem Harbor, Marblehead, and portions of Massachusetts bay. Picnic Pavilion: newer, wood with concrete floor Gazebo, prefabricated wood Harbor master's shack, wood Former coast guard buildings: concrete and metal and masonry good, to v. poor condition Restroom/shower building: masonry with wood roof & structure Guard shack, various outbuildings in various states of repair Open lawn areas, Camp sites for RV's and tents, benches, fire pits Beach (Waikiki beach), guarded, seasonal access Bike Racks: Powder coated Picnic benches, wood, metal and wood benches: Plastic, metal powder coated, concrete and wood, metal and wood. Walkways: Asphalt, stone dust, dirt Monument (fort Pickering) Light house - Historic Playground - larger, newer, wood chip surface and wood edging Marina/piers 12+ boat slips Boat Launch, newer, concrete and floating docks Parking ±101 Spaces Event hall, Masonry and wood Former Coast guard hanger Former coast guard buildings are in v. poor condition and are in need of renovations. Beach and camp areas are well appointed and are very popular. Fort Pickering is largely overgrown with invasive species. Coast Guard building renovations or demolition Camp ground maintenance and amenities Beach maintenance Immediate: Building renovations Immediate: Campground improvements to hookups, layout and amenities Near Future: Restroom and shower accessibility improvements 2 45 Heights 1 Frederick St. 15.00 Heights is an elementary school that has a popular softball/baseball field as well as typical elementary school amenities such as play equipment and a paved basketball court. Softball/ baseball field (north)(no mound), Only base areas skinned, galv. Chain link fence and backstops, Players benches, irrigated. Basketball Court (south) asphalt, colored surface, metal backstops Large PlayStructure, wood chip mulch, wood edging Walkways, asphalt and stone dust Parking 106 Spaces (At Adjacent School) Lighting: Parking at school Playscape mulch is settled and divoted Basketball court and field in good condition Galvanized chain link fencing in good condition Playscape mulch surface Accessible curb cuts Softball improvements Immediate: Playscape safety surfaces Near future: accessible curb cuts north and south Future: softball maintenance/improvements 2 A Salem High School 77 Willson St 61.50 Salem High School site is varied and topography and shares its property with Bowditch school and 5 asphalt tennis courts are on the NW corner of the site, and two natural turf rectangular fields are located on the south end of the site with a asphalt basketball court. Bowditch school and field is located to the north and east of the existing high school building. Tennis courts asphalt, color coated, 10 galv. Chain link perimeter fence Basketball court asphalt, color coated, metal uprights and backboards Natural grass multipurpose field (Southeast - lower field) 10'+ perimeter chain link fence Natural grass multipurpose field (north east - upper field) 10' perimeter chain link fence Parking areas and drives, asphalt, 200+ cars Tennis courts, Very poor condition, Unusable. asphalt is severely cracked with weeds growing. Net posts are bent. Fencing is rusted and missing hardware. Basketball court. Fair condition, faded surfacing, cracks in asphalt, rusted fencing Tennis court complete renovations SE field complete renovations & irrigation NE field renovations? Immediate: Tennis court renovations Future: NE and SE field renovations 1 B Bowditch School 79 Willson Street _ Bowditch School is part of the Salem High School Campus property. Bowditch School, its field, play areas and building are NE of the high school building adjacent to Willson St. Natural Grass multipurpose rectangular field, Surrounded by 6-9' ht. galv. Chain link fence, Playstructure and paved play areas (asphalt) with wood and concrete edging. Natural grass field is sized for middle school play. Fencing limits use. Grass surface is in good condition, properly graded with some wear spots at goal mouths and centerline of field. Playscape is newer in need of minor repairs. Wood chip surface has settled and needs touch up. Renovate playscape Mulch, Make repairs to play structure. Immediate: Playscape mulch touch up 3 C Bentley School / Memorial Park / Irzyk Memorial Park School: 25 Memorial dr. Irzyk and Memorial: 17 Fort ave. Approx. 40 acres Bentley school shares it property with memorial an Irzyk Memorial parks. The school occupies the Northern parts of the property, and includes a full size baseball/multipurpose field and playground, while the portions of the site adjacent to Fort Ave, contain the park components, included play equipment, a basketball court and a memorial, military armored tank. Baseball Field: 90' base path, with multipurpose field in outfield. Galvanized backstop and safety fence (first base line only). Play area (tot lot at school) Fully fenced, galv. Chain link, wood chip surface, concrete walks, older play equipment Basketball court, recently resurfaced, metal standards and backstops, lighted, 5 row aluminum portable spectator bleachers Ornamental stone columns with chain link fencing between at Fort ave and Memorial drive Grassed berms Play Equipment and swings: Older, out of date, wood chip surfacing, wood edging Paved (asphalt) play area Memorial (Irzyk) and Military Armored Tank Bike Rack, newer, powder coated. Older, out of date play equipment, fair condition, usable. Wood chip surface settled, poor condition, exposed concrete footings, changes in grade Stone column perimeter columns & fence, fair condition, some columns missing, no gate. Renovate play surfacing Renovate play equipment Immediate: safety surfacing, exposed concrete Near future: replace play equipment Near future: athletic field renovations Future; perimeter fence and columns 1 Collins Cove Beach and Tracy walking/bike path Webb St. and Collins cove between Collins and Sxetela ln _ Tracy walking path is a east-west spur of the route 107 bike path that includes open water front and (non lifeguard) beach alonge southern Collins Cove. Asphalt bike/walking path, Senic Harbor views Benches, metal with wood slats Pedestrian lighting: ornamental Open lawn areas, (limited) Parking: None, on street Water fountain: concrete filled PVC pipe, abandoned Sea wall, concrete Asphalt and gravel walks in generally good condition Lawn areas, fair condition some shore erosion, weeds, bare spots Beach, sandy, no life guard, Sea wall, concrete, needs aesthetic/preventitive maintenance Pedestrian lighting, taller, not dark sky compliant, glare Beach and Lawn Maintenance Immediate: Lighting Repair Immediate: Formalize beach access 2 Ayube Memorial Drive (aka Bridge st. By Pass) Bike Path Parrallel on the east side of Ayube Memorial drive from Bridge Street north to March St. Linear park adjacent to the bypass with a 10' wide asphalt off street bike path and accent park areas at streets that dead-end along the path. Bike path: Asphalt, striped and signed Landscaping and crosswalks, Landscaped areas at dead end / access points Bollards/vehicle access control at intersections Landscaping/shade trees Path and elements are newer and in good condition. Additional links and continuations are the best potential for these paths Additional linkages none 3 Canal Street bike path Off street bike path that parrallels Salem State between Canal Street and Lafayette street continuing into Marblehead Linear park, former rail bed with a 10' wide asphalt and stone dust bike path with continuation into Marblehead along Salem harbor. Bike path: Asphalt, striped and signed Landscaping and crosswalks, Landscaped areas at access points Bollards/vehicle access control at intersections Landscaping/shade trees Path and elements are newer and in good condition. Additional links and continuations are the best potential for these paths additional linkages none 3 Parks Inventory and Assessment Page 7 of 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Salem 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Volume III Parks Inventory and Assesment 11/3/2015 Park ID Number Park Name Park Address Size (acres) Description Park Inventory Site Evaluations Evaluation Priorities Critical Timeline Evaluation Rating PARK DATA Site Evaluations Park Evaluations Salem City Parks & Open Hawthorne Boulevard Hawthorne Boulevard Islands between Essex St and Derby St. Large open boulevard Island with open lawn, landscaped trees, memorials and walkways Walkways: Concrete and Asphalt Bike share station Memorials, north, middle and south Benches: metal and wood Garbage receptacles (solar) Interpretive signage Walkways and monuments in good conditionx Lawns in good condition South portions of boulevard heavily traffic'd Pedestrian lighting - ornamental Update curb cuts Maintenance None 3 ADA Access Notes: 1. Master plan recommends abandoning/removing some of the elements of this park, which are listed as needing access updates. 2. Existing park either has no facilities to be made accessible, or a major renovation is proposed. Any ADA Improvments would occur as part of proposed renovations Parks Inventory and Assessment Page 8 of 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco LIBERTY HILL AVE GREENLAWN CEMETERY KERNWOOD COUNTRY GOLF COURSE ST MARY CEMETERY BATES SCHOOL USE: SCHOOL ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) & RESIDENTIAL ONE FAMILY (R1) AREA: 7.41 ACRES FACILITIES: BASKETBALL COURT BENCHES PLAYGROUND PAVED PLAY AREA PARKING (AT SCHOOL) WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: YES (NORTH) ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.2 1-Bates Elementary School Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.60 1 = Inadequate 3.29 2 = Poor 2.80 3 = Good 3.23 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X X X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. Table and Chairs 4/24/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: SOME HEAVING OF CONCRETE AT ENTRY STAIRS Date of Evaluation FENCE AT STREET NEEDS REPAIRS Score 3.6 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Overall Grade: Playground Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 55 LIBERTY HILL AVENUE 7.41 Acres Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH LARGER PLAYGROUND WITH STRUCTURE, INDEPENDENT PIECES, PAVED PLAY GAMES AND TWO BASKETBALL COURTS TO THE NORTH AND A SMALL PLAYSCAPE TO THE SOUTH OF THE SCHOOL Open Space ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 3.3 1-Bates Elementary School N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X X X X 3.3 Comments Recommendations FENCING ALONG SIDES NOT CONTINUOUS NORTH BASKETBALL NOT ACCESSIBLE FROM STREET - MUST CUT THROUGH PLAYGROUND PROVIDE BENCHES AND ACCESS GATE CHAIN NETS Typical age of users Type of Structure Type of Surfacing ASPHALT, ONE WITH COLOR COATING Length: Width: Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/24/2015 Type of Court: BASKETBALL POTENTIAL FOR BALLS TO GO INTO STREET REPAIR/REPLACE FENCE AT STREET Number of Courts: 1 Playing Dimensions Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 2.8 1-Bates Elementary School N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X 2.8 Depth of Surfacing: Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/24/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: Type of Surfacing: WOOD FIBER Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Average Score = Comments Recommendations NO ADA ACCESS FROM PAVEMENT TO PLAY SURFACE REMOVE PART OF TIMBER TO CREATE FLUSH WOOD TIMBER EDGING OBSTRUCTS ROUTE OLDER WOODEN STRUCTURE, BUT IN GOOD CONDITION SEVERAL NEWER PIECES CONDITION MAINTAIN WOOD CHIP SURFACING MAINTAIN WOOD EDGING POST STANDARD SIGN REQUIREMENTS CLIMBER SAFETY ZONE TO FENCING VERIFY ZONE PER MANUFACTURER NO SIGNAGE REGARDING AGE OF USER, SAFETY South playscape with rubber surfacing in good cond. ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 P c) P P P P P P P P P P X P P x P d) P P 2 a) P e) P P P P P P P P P x b) P P P P 29 x 46 0.63 29.0 = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 1-Bates Elementary School Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. ---PAGE BREAK--- Bates Elementary School 1 of 1 Overall view of playground area Stairs from school to playground Timber play structure Timber border and accessible rubber surface Play area pavement Basketball court fencing All pictures April 24, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco BERTRAM FIELD USE: SCHOOL ZONE: RESIDENTIAL ONE FAMILY (R1) AREA: 5.5 ACRES FACILITIES: RECTANGULAR FIELD BUILDING / STRUCTURE FIELD LIGHTING REST ROOMS PARKING (AT SCHOOL) WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO BERTUCCIO AVE SPAULDING HOSPITAL FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL CARE NORTH SHORE POWDER HOUSE LN PARKING ATHLETIC FACILITIES: LIGHTED FIELD TURF 360 x 210+ GAME FIELD 6 LANE TRACK 8 LANE STRAIGHT BLEACHERS FOR 1,000+ PRESS BOX ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.4 2-BERTRAM FIELD Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.20 1 = Inadequate 3.50 2 = Poor 3.35 3 = Good 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X X X X X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X x x x Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure STADIUM WITH NEW (2013) ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD AND RUNNING TRACK, SMALL FIELD HOUSE BUILDING, ATHLETIC LIGHTING, LARGE BLEACHER AND PRESSBOX Open Space Overall Grade: Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Multi-Purpose Rectangular Field Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 1 POWDER HOUSE LANE 5.5 Acres Table and Chairs 4/24/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: Renovate facility entry and parking to be accessible and match quality of field and track Date of Evaluation Renovate ticket booths and field house/restrooms for accessibility and code improvements Renovate bleachers for minor accessibility improvements PROVIDE GUARD AT FRONT DECK OF BLEACHER AT WALL Score 3.2 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Bleachers Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Athletic Field Evaluation Form 3.5 2-BERTRAM FIELD Length: N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X X X X RENOVATE PERIMETER FENCING AND ENTRY SEQUENCE field and track like new PROVIDE GUARD FENCE AT FRONT DECK OF BLEACHER RENOVATE SPECTATOR FACILITIES. CODE & ACCESS Comments Recommendations Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Drainage Average Score = 3.5 Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, gates, etc.) Irrigation (condition, coverage, reported adequacy) Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (goals, players benches, etc.) Geometry Stand of Turf 8 LANE TRACK W/8 LANE STRAIGHT Field Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/24/2015 Type of Field: TRACK & ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD Number of Fields: 1 Typical age of users: MPR Field Dimensions: Width Run-Out ---PAGE BREAK--- Bertram Field Pictures 1of 2 Overall view of stadium field Entry, restroom building, storage sheds Track detail, public use lane notice Entry ticket booth, storage shed Regulation sign Re-dedication sign ---PAGE BREAK--- Bertram Field Pictures 2of 2 Restroom access Ramp and Stair Bleacher deck and Accessible Seating area Track Entry and Bleacher Office/Team Rooms Access to back side of track Narrow entry at ticket booths Pictures April 24, 2015 and July 21, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco COLLINS MIDDLE SCHOOL FRANCIS ST BROAD STREET PARK USE: ACTIVE PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AREA: 2.2 ACRES FACILITIES: BASKETBALL COURT BUILDING / STRUCTURE TABLES BENCHES DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PLAYGROUND PAVED PLAY AREA PARKING (AT SCHOOL) WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO JACKSON ST ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 2.8 3‐BROAD STREET PARK Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 2.60 1 = Inadequate 3.17 2 = Poor 2.60 3 = Good 2.79 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X X X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X Address: Dog Park (On‐Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure SMALL PARKING LOT, PLAYGROUND AND BASKETBALLCOURT ADJACENT TO COLLINS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND BERTRAM FIELD Open Space Overall Grade: Playground Dog Park (Off‐Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 29 HIGHLAND AVENUE 11.6 Acres Table and Chairs 4/24/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: NO ADA ACCESS FROM PAVEMENT, OR STREET TO PLAY SURFACE Date of Evaluation X NO PROTECTION BETWEEN PLAY AREA AND ADJACENT PARKING (VERY STEEP DOWNHILL) SWING SET HAS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS ADJACENT PARKING IS TOO STEEP TO BE MADE ACCESSIBLE. Score 2.6 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 3.2 3‐BROAD STREET PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X x X X x x x x 3.2 COURT LINES & GAME LINES (4 SQUARE) VERY WORN RESTRIPE Number of Courts: 1 Playing Dimensions Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface ‐ lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run‐outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/24/2015 Type of Court: BASKETBALL Typical age of users Type of Structure Type of Surfacing Asphalt with color coating Length: Width: Comments Recommendations MNOR SURFACE CRACKING maintain backstops (rust) SEAL CRACKS ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 2.6 3‐BROAD STREET PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X 2.6 IS STEEP TO STREET ALTHOUGH SWING SET 'PASSES' ON SAFETY CHECKLIST SWING SET HAS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS BOLTS ON STRUCTURE SHOULD BE FLUSH ALL BOLTS SHOULD HAVE NO MARE THAN 2 THREADS EXPOSED TIMBER WALL ON OUTSIDE EDGE TALL & STARTING TO FALL OVER GOOD DISTANCE FROM PLAY AREA TO PARKING, BUT LOT RECONSTRUCT WALL, CONSIDER BLOCK WALL PROVIDE FENCING ALONG THIS EDGE Average Score = Comments Recommendations NO ADA ROUTE FROM WALKS TO PLAY SURFACE CREATE ADA CONNECTION Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Depth of Surfacing: Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/24/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: 12‐May Type of Surfacing: WOOD FIBER ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 P c) P P P P P P X P P P P P x P d) P P P P 2 P a) P P e) P P P P P P P P P x b) 28 46 0.609 28.0 Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non‐slip surfaces Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 3‐BROAD STREET PARK Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S‐hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure ---PAGE BREAK--- Broad Street Park 1 of 1 Overall view of park Shade structure Basketball Court pavement Timber wall at play structure Entanglement hazard at swing set Older table and benches All Pictures April 24, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco DOG PARK: ON-LEASH ORNE ST KERNWOOD COUNTRY GOLF COURSE ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 2.5 4-Cabot Farm Playground Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 2.25 1 = Inadequate 2.17 2 = Poor 3.00 3 = Good 2.47 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X x X X X X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Water fountain (abandoned, conc) Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Shade structure THIS SMALL ISOLATED PARK CONSISTS OF A SHADED PLAYSCAPE, BASKETBALL COURT AND PICNIC SHELTER LOCATED ON A DEAD END STREET APPEARS LITTLE USED AND IS OVERGROWN IN PLACES Open Space Overall Grade: Playground Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field Orne Street 0.51 Acres Table and Chairs 1/23/2015 Consider abandonment and removal of shade structure and play area RECOMMENDATIONS: Shade structure and playscape are overgrown and appear little used Date of Evaluation X Score 2.3 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 2.2 4-Cabot Farm Playground N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X X X X 2.2 Maintain surfacing and backstops Number of Courts: 1 Playing Dimensions Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/23/2015 Type of Court: Basketball Typical age of users 12 & up Type of Structure Type of Surfacing N/A Asphalt Length: Width: 84' 42' Comments Recommendations Court has been neglected Maintenance need ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 3.0 4-Cabot Farm Playground N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X 3.0 organic litter. Supplementation of wood chip surfacing needed. Average Score = Comments Recommendations Some bare topsoil areas, lack of surfacing in some areas Requires maintenance to remove leaves and organic litter. Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Depth of Surfacing: 1-inch Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/23/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: Juniors (3-6 Years) Type of Surfacing: Wood Chips, plastic edging ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 c) P P P P P P P P P P P P P x P d) P P P P 2 P a) P P e) P P P P P P P P P P x b) P P P P 35 x 46 0.761 35.0 Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 4-Cabot Farm Playground Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure ---PAGE BREAK--- Cabot Farm Park Pictures Page 1 of 1 Shade Structure and Bench Overgrown play area Fence Condition at street Overgrown Bench Basketball Court Weeds in play scape surfacing Pictures August 8, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco CASTLE HILL PLAYGROUND USE: PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AREA: 3.77 ACRES FACILITIES: BASEBALL FIELD BASKETBALL COURT BUILDING / STRUCTURE OPEN SPACE BIKE PARKING TABLES DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PLAYGROUND PAVED PLAY AREA PARKING WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: YES FLOOD ZONE: NO LAURIER RD STORY ST OLD SALEM GREENS GOLF COURSE ATHLETIC FACILITIES: 60' BASEBALL LINE SOFTBALL FIELD 200'OUTFIELD ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 2.8 6-CASTLE HILL PLAYGROUND Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 2.80 1 = Inadequate 2.70 2 = Poor 2.86 3 = Good 3.00 4 = Excellent 2.84 Site Inventory: X X X X X X X X X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Water fount. (abandoned) PVC conc Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure NEIGHBORHOOD PARK WITH PLAYGROUND, BASKETBALL COURT AND WELL USED COMBINATION SOFTBALL FIELD/ MULTIPURPOSE FIELD Open Space Overall Grade: Playground Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts Baseball/Softball Field Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 14 STORY ROAD 3.77 Acres Table and Chairs 4/24/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: SHADE STRUCTURE IN GOOD CONDITION, NEWER ROOF, NEEDS PAINTING, ESP. TO PROTECT WOOD Date of Evaluation No accessible route to site elements Parking area used for snow storage, has drainage issues Score 2.8 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Athletic Field Evaluation Form 2.7 6-CASTLE HILL PLAYGROUND 1st & 3rd Base L Field FH FH Backstop 60' BL 270 100 N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X X X X X X REPAIR LIP AT OUTFIELD MAINTAIN SPECTATOR SEATING Weeds and some bare spots in outfield INFIELD / OUTFIELD LIP HOLDS WATER, 2ND BASE NO ADA ACCESS FROM PARKING TO BLEACHERS BACKSTOP RUSTED NO PLAYER BENCHES Field Grade: Comments Recommendations Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Drainage Geometry Stand of Turf Average Score = 2.7 Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Infield Condition (Infield material, base paths, etc.) Baseball/Softball Dimensions: 4/24/2015 Softball/Multipurpose (Thomas Dubiel Field) 1 Youth & adult OUTFIELD USED FOR HS. FIELD HOCKEY Date of Evaluation Type of Field: Number of Fields: Typical age of users: Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, dugouts, batting cages, players benches, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Irrigation (condition, coverage, reported adequacy) ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 2.9 6-CASTLE HILL PLAYGROUND N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X x x x x 2.9 MAJOR CRACKING AROUND PERIMETER "SKIRT" maintain stardards and backstops Number of Courts: 1 Playing Dimensions Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/24/2015 Type of Court: BASKETBALL Typical age of users Type of Structure Type of Surfacing Standard Salem galv standard,metal backstop Asphat with color coating Length: Width: Comments Recommendations LIMITED MINOR CRACKING ON PLAY SURFACE Plan for renovation of asphalt and color coat ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 3.0 6-CASTLE HILL PLAYGROUND N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent x X X X X 3.0 NO SIGN, BUT AGE STICKERS ON POSTS ONE BUCKET SEAT, HARDWARE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY Safety surface has settled maintain equipment/edging Provide accessible route Average Score = Comments Recommendations NO ADA ROUTE TO PLAY SURFACE Maintain/supplement safety surface Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Depth of Surfacing: Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/24/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: 5-12 Type of Surfacing: Wood Fiber with plastic edging ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 P c) P P P P P P P P P P P x P d) P P P P 2 X a) P P e) P P P P P P P P P x b) 27 46 0.587 27.0 Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 6-CASTLE HILL PLAYGROUND Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure ---PAGE BREAK--- Castle Hill Playground Photos Page 1 of 2 Shade structure, water fountain, tables, bike rack Basketball backstops Basketball court pavement Basketball court pavement Play structure, slide exit zone, edging Play structure edging ---PAGE BREAK--- Castle Hill Playground Photos Page 2 of 2 Swing hardware Ball field player entrance and bleachers Swings Playscape Parking lot drainage & Ball field entrance 1st base line bleachers All Photos April 24, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco CURTIS PARK USE: PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL TWO FAMILY (R2) AREA: 0.55 ACRES FACILITIES: BASKETBALL COURT OPEN SPACE PLAYGROUND PAVED PLAY AREA PARKING (ON STREET) WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO MARCH ST SERGEANT JAMES AYUBE MEMORIAL DRIVE ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.2 7-Charles R. Curtis Memorial Park Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.40 1 = Inadequate 3.00 2 = Poor 3.20 3 = Good 3.20 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: x X x x X X x x General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X x x Maintain play surfacing RECOMMENDATIONS: Maintain wood on benches Date of Evaluation Open Space Inadequate Table and Chairs Score 3.4 Tennis Courts Lighting Designated Parking Average Score = Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. Overall Grade: Playground Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 19 March Street A small relatively flat neighborhood park with basketball, play grounds and a small open field, This park serves as the northern terminous of the Ayube Bikeway. 1/23/2015 0.55 Acres Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 3.0 7-Charles R. Curtis Memorial Park N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X X x x 3.0 Comments Recommendations Minor Renovations Minor maintenace of backstop and pavement Typical age of users 12& up Type of Structure Type of Surfacing Standard galv. Uprights with metal backstops Asphalt Court, no surfacing Length: Width: 84' 50' Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/23/2015 Type of Court: Basketball Court Number of Courts: 1 Playing Dimensions Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 3.2 7-Charles R. Curtis Memorial Park N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X x X 3.2 Depth of Surfacing: 3+ inches Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/23/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: Multiple Age Groups Type of Surfacing: Wood Chips Wood edging Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Average Score = Comments Recommendations Some minor graffitti maintain play equipment and edging Newer equipment Supplement safety surfacing ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 P c) P P P P P P P P P P P P P x P d) P P P P 2 P a) P P e) P P P P P P P P P P x b) P P P P 35 x 46 0.761 35.0 = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 7-Charles R. Curtis Memorial Park Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. ---PAGE BREAK---              Curtis Park ---PAGE BREAK---               " #   $    Curtis Park All Pictures April 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco COLLINS COVE PARK & PLAYGROUND USE: PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AREA: 36.27 ACRES FACILITIES: BASEBALL FIELD BEACH BASKETBALL COURT BUILDING / STRUCTURE OPEN SPACE BIKE PARKING TABLES BENCHES TENNIS COURT DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PLAYGROUND PARKING (ON STREET) WETLANDS: YES NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: YES COLLINS ST CONNERS RD BEACON ST E COLLINS ST BEACON AVE ATHLETIC FACILITIES: TENNIS COUNT BASKETBALL COURT 60' BASELINE SOFTBALL FIELD 170' RF / 190' RF ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 2.7 8-COLLINS COVE PLAYGROUND Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 2.40 1 = Inadequate 2.78 2 = Poor 3.00 3 = Good 2.80 4 = Excellent 2.74 Site Inventory: X X X x X x X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Beach Water fount. (abandoned) conc. Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Structure Masonry/wood PLAYGROUND, BASKETBALL AND TENNIS COURTS, BALL FIELD, BEACH Open Space Overall Grade: Playground Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts Baseball/Softball Field Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 31 COLLINS STREET 36.27 Acres Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: NO ADA ROUTE FROM CITY WALKS TO ELEMENTS IN PARK Date of Evaluation X STONE COLUMNS AND CHAIN LINK ALONG STREET NEED REPAIR/REPLACEMENT FENCE AT SEAWALL RUSTED NEEDS REPLACEMENT SHADE STRUCTURE OLDER MASONRY/WOOD NEEDS RENOVATION/TLC Score 2.4 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Athletic Field Evaluation Form 2.8 8-COLLINS COVE PLAYGROUND 1st & 3rd Base L Field R Field C Field Backstop 60'bl 170 190 200+ N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent x X x x X X x X x x x X X REMOVE LIP ALONG INFIELD / OUTFIELD RENOVATE WARNING STRIP AREAS REMOVE ENTIRE PLANT, INCLUDING ROOT INFIELD / OUTFIELD EDGE OVERGROWN WARNING TRACK AT FENCE OVERGROWN BACKSTOP RUSTED, BOWED, PLANT MATERIALS INGROWN LIP AT EDGE OF INFIELD Aluminum 5 row bleachers Field Grade: Comments Recommendations Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Drainage Geometry Stand of Turf Average Score = 2.8 Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Infield Condition (Infield material, base paths, etc.) Baseball/Softball Dimensions: 4/23/2015 REALE FIELD' SOFTBALL W/MPR IN OUTFIELD 1 MULTIPURPOSE approx 190' x 145' Date of Evaluation Type of Field: Number of Fields: Typical age of users: Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, dugouts, batting cages, players benches, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Irrigation (condition, coverage, reported adequacy) ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 3.0 8-COLLINS COVE PLAYGROUND N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X x X X x X X x x x x 3.0 PAINTED SURFACE / STRIPING FADED AT MINIMUM, RE-LINE COURT Number of Courts: 1 Playing Dimensions Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Type of Court: BASKETBALL Typical age of users Type of Structure Type of Surfacing Standard galv. Standard with metal backstop Asphalt with Color coating Length: Width: Comments Recommendations MANY SURFACE CRACKS, BUT NO HEAVING PAINT BACKBOARD, INCLUDING SUPPORTS BACKBOARDS RUSTED, BUT OTHERWISE GOOD CONDITION SEAL CRACKS, RE APPLY COLOR COAT ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 2.0 8-COLLINS COVE PLAYGROUND N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X X X X 2.0 FENCING RUSTED, SOME SECTIONS LEANING MAJOR SURFACE CRACKS, UNUSABLE SURROUNDED BY BIT LIP CURB, POOR DRAINAGE RELATED TO PAVEMENT FAILURE TOTAL RECONSTRUCTION FENCE, PAVEMENT BASE AND COLOR COATING COURT APPEARS TO BE OUT OF SERVICE, NO NET POSTS Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Average Score = Comments Recommendations Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Playing Dimensions Length: Width: Typical age of users Type of Structure GALV. CHAIN LINK PERIMETER FENCE Type of Surfacing ASPHALT WITH COLOR COATING Number of Courts: 1 Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Type of Court: TENNIS ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 2.8 8-COLLINS COVE PLAYGROUND N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X 2.8 SOME SWING HARDWARE NEW, SOME S-HOOKS SURFACING SETTLED, INADEQUATE DEPTH CONTINUE REPLACING SEAT AND HANGER HARDWARE CONSIDER RUBBERIZED SURFACING TO TRANSFER POINT FOR ACCESSIBILITY Average Score = Comments Recommendations NO ADA ACCESS FROM PUBLIC WAY TO SURFACE MAINTAIN SURFACING, AND EDGING Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Depth of Surfacing: Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: Type of Surfacing: WOOD FIBER WITH PLASTIC EDGING ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 P c) P P P P P P P P P P X P d) P P P P 2 P a) P P e) P P P P P P P P P X b) 27 46 0.587 27.0 Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 8-COLLINS COVE PLAYGROUND Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure ---PAGE BREAK--- Collins Cove Playground Shade structure, table, bike rack Swing s-hooks Play area edging, fence at tennis court Play area surfacing and edging Basketball court pavement Basketball backstop ---PAGE BREAK--- Collins Cove Playground Tennis court pavement & Fence Perimeter fence and pillars Ball field warning track/safety fence at seawall Ball field players bench and bleachers Ball field backstop Access to beach area All Pictures April 24, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco DAVID J BEATTIE PARK USE: PASSIVE RECREATION ZONE: RESIDENTIAL TWO FAMILY (R2) AREA: 0.756 ACRES FACILITIES: OPEN SPACE BENCHES MONUMENT DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PARKING 1 SPACE (HC) WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: YES FORT AVE WEBB ST DERBY ST COUSINS ST ALLEN ST ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.1 9-DAVID J BEATTIE PARK Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.00 1 = Inadequate 3.17 2 = Poor 3.08 3 = Good 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 DESIGNATED (GRAVEL) PARKING SPACES, NO HC SIGN RECOMMENDATIONS: FENCING ALONG NEW DERBY STREET SIDE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED Date of Evaluation PATHWAY EDGING OVERGROWN, KILL GROWTH AND ADD STONE DUST TO PATH LOW SPOT TOWARDS CENTER OF PARK HOLDS WATER ON PATH FLAGPOLE WITH GARDEN (APPEARS MAINTAINED YEARLY) Score 3.0 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Overall Grade: Open Space Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 4 FORT AVENUE 0.756 Acres Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure SMALL URBAN POCKET PARK WITH GARDENS, FLAGPOLE MEMORIAL, BENCHES, GRAVEL PATH Open Space ---PAGE BREAK--- Open Space Evaluation Form 3.2 9-DAVID J BEATTIE PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X 3.2 Total Size General Description of Use PASSIVE RECREATION PARK Open Space Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Address 4 FORT AVENUE Maintenance (well-maintained, mowed, paths cleared, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping, special element, e.g. monument, gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of hours/uses, trip hazards) Safety and Security (site lighting, clear visibility, fencing, etc.) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, seating areas accessible) Adequate Seating Areas (benches, landscaped seating, tables, etc.) Recommendations Consider replacing wood rail fence with heavier duty guard rail Average Score = Comments Regularly maintain path gravel and benches Regrade center park areas to eliminate puddling ---PAGE BREAK--- David J. Beattie Park 1 of 1 Pedestrian entrance and path Designated parking and fencing Path, benches, memorial trees Path, benches, receptacles Flag pole, garden Path, benches, flag pole All pictures April 23, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco DERBY SQUARE USE: URBAN PARK ZONE: CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT (B5) AREA: 0.13 ACRES FACILITIES: BUILDING / STRUCTURE BIKE PARKING BENCHES LIGHTING DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PARKING ON STREET WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: YES FRONT ST SALEM MAIN STREET INITIATIVE J. BARRETT & COMPANY MARIA'S SWEET SOMETHINGS ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.4 10-DERBY SQUARE Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.40 1 = Inadequate 3.40 2 = Poor 3 = Good 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: x X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X TREE PITS - REPLACE MISSING TREES, SOME GIRDLED ROOT SYSTEMS. SOME HEAVING OR MISSING BRICKS - REPAIR Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 TRASH / RECYCLING RECEPTACLES AT ONE END OF SQUARE RECOMMENDATIONS: RAMP AT AMPHITHEATER AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, NO RAIL. Date of Evaluation REPAIR SPALLING CONCRETE STRIPS BETWEEN BRICK PAVEMENT DETERIORATED / CRACKED / BROKEN IN SOME LOCATIONS ONE SMALL BICYCLE RACK/LOOP TIERED CONCRETE STAIR SEATING / AMPHITHEATER AREA/INFORMATIONAL KOISK Score 3.4 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Overall Grade: Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 32 FRONT STREET 0.13 Acres Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Koisk - informational/flyers Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure A paved urban pedestrian square and gathering space that is part of Salem's Historic Downtown Corridor. Southern portions include an informal paved amphitheater space for performances. Includes Old City Hall and surrounding alley spaces. Open Space ---PAGE BREAK--- Derby Square 1 of 1 Entrance from pedestrian mall Walk pavement, trees Curb and handicap access Brick pavement and concrete South plaza area Stairs / amphitheater seating All pictures April 22, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco DIBIASE PARK USE: PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL ONE FAMILY (R1) AREA: 0.468 ACRES FACILITIES: BASKETBALL COURT OPEN SPACE DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PLAYGROUND PAVED PLAY AREA WETLANDS: YES NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO CIRCLE HILL RD DELL ST ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 1.9 11-Dibiase (O'Leary) Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 2.00 1 = Inadequate 1.50 2 = Poor 2.20 3 = Good 1.90 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X x X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X Appears little used. Average Score = Inadequate Table and Chairs 1/20/2015 ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. Sign, on ground, needs to be reinstalled RECOMMENDATIONS: Site requires some renovations ot formalize site walkways and access to site Date of Evaluation X Score 2.0 Tennis Courts Lighting Designated Parking Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) Overall Grade: Playground Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Court Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 48-49 Dell St. (end of Circle Hill Road) 0.468 Acres Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Water fount. (abandoned, conc.) Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court (1/2 court) Building/Structure A small isloated nieghborhood park at the end of a dead end street that appears little used. Open Space ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 2.2 11-Dibiase (A.K.A. O'Leary Playground) N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X x X x x x 2.2 Depth of Surfacing: Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/20/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: 6-12 Years Old Type of Surfacing: Wood Chips/Plastic Edging Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Average Score = Comments Recommendations No accessible route to amenities, steep site Maintain play surfacing and equipement Safety surface is settled/inadequate no formal or signage (sign on ground) No fence at street, no parking Provide accessible route to amentities Consider formalizing park entry at street Consider Fence at street Play equip. is overgrown, appears little used Repair, Reinstall sign ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 P c) P P P P P P P P P P P P P x P d) P P 2 a) P e) P P P P P P P P P P x b) P P P P 32 x 46 0.696 32.0 = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 11-Dibiase (O'Leary) Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. ---PAGE BREAK--- Diabiase Park 1 of 1 Park Sign Play Equipment Site Half court, water fountain, bench (Left) (to right) lawn and play equipment Play equipment Park frontage at dead end. All photos July 21, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco EAST INDIA SQUARE USE: URBAN PARK ZONE: CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT (B5) AREA: 0.194 ACRES FACILITIES: OPEN SPACE BIKE PARKING TABLES & CHAIRS BENCHES LIGHTING MONUMENT DOG PARK: ON-LEASH WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO ESSEX ST RED LINE CAFE ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.6 12-EAST INDIA SQUARE Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.60 1 = Inadequate 3.60 2 = Poor 3 = Good 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X x X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X x X X x Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 Maintain water fountain inlet (arch - spalling concrete) and ornamental lighting (rust) RECOMMENDATIONS: WATER FEATURE & POOL IN CENTER OF SQUARE (STONE, CONCRETE, COBBLES) Date of Evaluation INTERPRETIVE PLAQUE/ SIGNAGE BIKE RACKS, BENCHES, LITTER / RECYCLING RECEPTACLES SOME DETERIORATED / BROKEN / CRACKED CONCRETE STRIPS BETWEEN BRICK PAVEMENT Score 3.6 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Overall Grade: Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 158 ESSEX STREET 0.194 Acres Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Ornamental fountain & pool Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure OPEN URBAN PLAZA WITH LARGE FOUNTAIN/POOL ALONG ESSEX STREET PEDESTIAN MALL Open Space ---PAGE BREAK--- East India Square 1of 1 Overall view of square Water fountain and pool Brick and concrete pavement Memorial bench in cut-out Recycling receptacles/light pole base Historical information signage All pictures April 22, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco FOREST RIVER PARK USE: PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AREA: 30.37 ACRES FACILITIES: LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD POOL BASKETBALL COURT BUILDING / STRUCTURE OPEN SPACE TABLES & CHAIRS BENCHES LIGHTING DOG PARK: ON-LEASH REST ROOMS PLAYGROUND PARKING - MANY, UNDESIGNATED BEACH WETLANDS: YES NAT. HERITAGE AREA: YES (PIONEER VILLAGE) FLOOD ZONE: YES ATHLETIC FACILITIES: 60' BASEBALL LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD LIGHTING/ FENCING/ BLEACHERS PRESS BOX, DUGOUTS, BATTING CAGE 80' RF 180'LF ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 2.8 13-FOREST RIVER PARK Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.00 1 = Inadequate 2.80 2 = Poor 3.42 3 = Good 3.00 4 = Excellent 1.86 2.80 2.60 2.60 3.00 2.67 2.77 Site Inventory: X X X X x X X X X X X X x X x x X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X Upgrade and maintain all pedestrian and park lighting Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Renovate pool building. Consider opening public vehicle access to pool area. (in season) RECOMMENDATIONS: Pave unpaved parking stalls at parking (north) - improve parking. Date of Evaluation Score 3.0 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Open Space Benches Average Score = 30.37 Acres Hard Courts - Tennis BEACH 2 Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 Building/Structure LARGE WATERFRONT DESTINATION PARK THAT CONTAINS A VARIETY OF USES, OPEN SPACES, MATURE TREES WALKING PATHS, WATER VIEWS, ATHLETIC FACILITIES, PLAY AREAS FOR EVERY TYPE OF CITIZEN BEACH 1 Overall Grade: Playground POOL Open Space Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts - Basketball Little League Field Multi-Purpose / T-Ball Field Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 38 CLIFTON AVENUE Maintain/prune trees Renovate North maintenance/Restroom building for accessiblity and code Consider formalizing park (e.g. welcome arch, or sign) Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Water fountains (conc & PVC) Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Beach Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court ---PAGE BREAK--- Athletic Field Evaluation Form 3.4 13-FOREST RIVER PARK 1st & 3rd Base L Field R Field C Field Backstop 60' BL 185' 185' N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X x x X X X X X x X X Replace water fountain/formalize/pave fountain area Repair and formalize spectator/bleacher areas Fix leaking water fountain (conc. Filled PVC pipe)…or…. Repair lip at Infield Fix batting cage, provide netting to prevent richochets Renovate spectator areas (pavement?) and dugouts Dugouts concrete & wood in fair cond. Athletic lighting: newer generation MUSCO system Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, dugouts, batting cages, players benches, etc.) Irrigation Assumed Bleachers in poor condition/uneven ground Provide Accessible route to facilities Weeds/ overgrowth at batting cage Galv. Chain link fence and backstop in good cond. Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Irrigation (condition, coverage, reported adequacy) Baseball/Softball Dimensions: 4/23/2015 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL (Stephen M. O'Grady Field) 1 Date of Evaluation Type of Field: Number of Fields: Typical age of users: -6 pole system Field Grade: Comments Recommendations Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Drainage Geometry Stand of Turf Average Score = 3.4 Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Infield Condition (Infield material, base paths, etc.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Athletic Field Evaluation Form 2.8 13-FOREST RIVER PARK 1st & 3rd Base L Field R Field C Field Backstop 60' BL N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X X X X X X Informal infield for practice Repair/maintain adjacent wall USER CREATED BASES Comments Recommendations WALK / WALL AND SLOPE USED FOR VIEWING Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Irrigation (condition, coverage, reported adequacy) Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, dugouts, batting cages, players benches, etc.) Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Drainage Average Score = 2.8 Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Typical age of users: Baseball/Softball Dimensions: Geometry Stand of Turf Infield Condition (Infield material, base paths, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, etc.) Field Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Type of Field: OPEN LAWN AREA, USED FOR INFORMAL T-BALL Number of Fields: 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 3.0 13-FOREST RIVER PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X x X x x X x X 3.0 Comments Recommendations A FEW LARGE SHRINKAGE CRACKS Maintain lighting (not evaluated) PLAYER BENCHES ADJACENT COURT SEVERAL PICNIC TABLES IN VICINITY BLEACHERS IN FAIR CONDITION W/ BIT PAD IN FRONT Fix cracks and resurface courts. Typical age of users Type of Structure Type of Surfacing Galv. Standards, Metal Backstops. Lighted (3 pole) Asphalt base with Colored surface Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Type of Court: BASKETBALL (AKA: MCKENNA COURT) BACKBOARDS AND SUPPORTS RUSTED Maintain uprights and bleachers Number of Courts: 1 Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 1.9 13-FOREST RIVER PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X x x X X X X X X X X 1.9 REMOTE LOCATION IF VEHICLE ACCESS IS NOT OPENED FENCE RUSTED, LEANING, LARGE HOLES IN FABRIC OR ABANDONMENT DUE TO REMOTE LOCATION FENCE IS OVERGROWN IN PLACES CONSIDER IMPROVING ADJACENT PARKING AREAS BIT CURB ALONG SOME EDGES INSIDE FENCE Appears Abandoned: LARGE CRACKS with weeds CONSIDER COMPLETE RENOVATIONS WITH LIGHTING Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Average Score = Comments Recommendations Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Typical age of users Type of Structure Galv posts, green vinyl coated chain link Type of Surfacing Asphalt base with colored surfacing Number of Courts: 2 Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Type of Court: TENNIS COURTS ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 2.8 13-FOREST RIVER PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X x X 2.8 Depth of Surfacing: Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: TWO SEPARATE AREAS, 2-5 AND 5-12 Type of Surfacing: WOOD FIBER & PEASTONE, NO EDGING Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Average Score = Comments Recommendations HEAVILY USED DURING VISITS PROVIDE EDGING AND MAINTAIN SURFACING NO DEFINED EDGE AROUND SAFETY SURFACING DEPTH & TYPE OF SURFACING INADEQUATE NO ACCESSIBLE ROUTE TO SWINGS MAINTAIN PLAY EQUIPMENT Historic stone slide is a attractive hazard. CONTINUE REPLACEMENT WITH NEW HARDWARE IMMEDIATELY REMOVE OR ABANDON SLIDE BUCKET SWINGS HAVE PEA GRAVEL SURFACING CLOSE UNTILL PROPER SAFETY SURFACING IS INSTALLED S-HOOKS AND NEWER SWING HARDWARE INDEPENDENT PIECES IN GOOD CONDITION TABLES AND BENCHES IN VICINITY ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 P c) P P P P P P P P P P P X P d) P P P P 2 P a) P P e) P P P P P P P P P P X b) 29 46 0.63 29.0 = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 13-FOREST RIVER PARK Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. ---PAGE BREAK--- Open Space Evaluation Form 2.7 13-FOREST RIVER PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X 2.7 VARIETY OF NEWER AND OLDER BENCHES AND Enhance/pave worn/dirt paths and bench areas TABLES OVERLOOKING WATER, FAIR TO GOOD MAIN DRIVE THROUGH PARK IN GOOD CONDITION Continue to maintain trees, cull invasives PATHS IN LAWN TO EDGE OF WATER, BENCHES Replace/maintain wood and concrete access bollards WORN FROM FOOT TRAFFIC, BUT GOOD Maintain wood and concrete benches -replace wood slats ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, seating areas accessible) Adequate Seating Areas (benches, landscaped seating, tables, etc.) Average Score = Comments Recommendations Maintenance (well-maintained, mowed, paths cleared, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping, special element, e.g. monument, gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of hours/uses, trip hazards) Safety and Security (site lighting, clear visibility, fencing, etc.) Total Size General Description of Use Open Space Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Address 38 CLIFTON AVENUE ---PAGE BREAK--- Beach Evaluation Form 2.6 13-FOREST RIVER PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X x x x X X 2.6 Total Size General Description of Use BEACH 1 (North) Open Space Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Address 38 CLIFTON AVENUE Maintenance (well-maintained, mowed, paths cleared, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping, special element, e.g. monument, gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of hours/uses, trip hazards) Safety and Security (site lighting, clear visibility, fencing, etc.) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, seating areas accessible) Adequate Seating Areas (benches, landscaped seating, tables, etc.) Recommendations No Safety rail at seawall Maintain Seawall & adjacent walkways Average Score = Comments Walkways at seawall cracked/heaving Provide accessible ramp and rails Ramp railings are inadequate non-lifeguard beach ---PAGE BREAK--- Beach Evaluation Form 3.0 13-FOREST RIVER PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X x x x X x 3.0 Non-lifeguard beach Relatively remote from parking Accessible walk to beach Continue to maintain beach access WALLS ALONG BEACH IN GOOD CONDITION BENCHES, TABLES, RECPTACLES IN VICINITY ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, seating areas accessible) Adequate Seating Areas (benches, landscaped seating, tables, etc.) Average Score = Comments Recommendations Maintenance (well-maintained, mowed, paths cleared, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping, special element, e.g. monument, gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of hours/uses, trip hazards) Safety and Security (site lighting, clear visibility, fencing, etc.) Total Size General Description of Use Beach 2 (South) Open Space Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Address 38 Clifton Avenue ---PAGE BREAK--- Pool Evaluation Form 2.7 13-FOREST RIVER PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X x 2.7 FENCE GOOD BUT RUSTED Remove abandoned walkways (south) Building interior is in poor condition Consider formalizing sunbathing areas/lawn and is out of date. pool itself was recently renovated (2009) Mechanical farm/filters south of pool Building is not ADA accessible Renovate pool building and changing rooms Perimeter fencing is in fair condition Consider providing car access and parking to pool vicinity INTERIOR CONCRETE DECK SHOWS CRACKING Improve drop off and access. (remote location) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, seating areas accessible) Adequate Seating Areas (benches, landscaped seating, tables, etc.) Average Score = Comments Recommendations Maintenance (well-maintained, mowed, paths cleared, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping, special element, e.g. monument, gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of hours/uses, trip hazards) Safety and Security (site lighting, clear visibility, fencing, etc.) Total Size General Description of Use LARGE, OLYMPIC SIZE OUTDOOR POOL Open Space Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Address 38 CLIFTON AVENUE ---PAGE BREAK--- Forest River Park 1 of 6 Main Parking Area Main Parking area Open field area and wall at Clifton Drive entry Access drive to Little League and basketball Lighted basketball court, tables, bleachers Basketball court pavement ---PAGE BREAK--- Forest River Park 2 of 6 Tables at Little League Little League field drainage pipe Little League outfield wall and fence Little League Pressbox and concession Little League Dugouts Little League – typical bleacher ---PAGE BREAK--- Forest River Park 3 of 6 South Maintenance/restroom building Paved Parking Northeast North Beach Ramp and Wall Shoreline north east Walkway and benches east South Beach at pool building ---PAGE BREAK--- Forest River Park 4 of 6 Pool Building Pool Building / Main Entry Gate Water fountain and bike rack at pool building Pool area North Pool area middle Pool area South ---PAGE BREAK--- Forest River Park 5 of 6 Tennis courts Tennis courts Parking at tennis courts Playscape and surfacing Playscape and surfacing ‘tot’ Playscape and surfacing ---PAGE BREAK--- Forest River Park 6 of 6 Newer swings Older swings – no surfacing Historic Stone Slide View of pool from North Access Drive and gate to pool and tennis Entry to open space & picnic areas Winter photos April 23, 2015, Summer photos August 8, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco FORT LEE USE: PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AREA: 16.03 ACRES FACILITIES: RECTANGULAR FIELD BASKETBALL COURT OPEN SPACE TABLES TENNIS COURT DOG PARK: ON-LEASH REST ROOMS (NEARBY) PARKING - MULTIPLE, ADJACENT WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: YES FLOOD ZONE: YES (NORTH) MEMORIAL DR FORT AVE VICTORY RD CAMP NAUMKEAG ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 1.0 14-FORT LEE Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 1.00 1 = Inadequate 2 = Poor 3 = Good 1.00 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure LARGE WOODED OPEN SPACE, GENERALLY UNDEVELOPED Open Space Overall Grade: Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts Multi-Purpose Rectangular Field Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 100 MEMORIAL DRIVE 16.03 Acres Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: Gravel parking is in poor condition, left in unfinished condition Date of Evaluation X Historic earthworks and stairs foot trails only Score 1.0 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. X ---PAGE BREAK--- Open Space Evaluation Form 1.7 14-FORT LEE N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent x x x x x x 1.7 some historic earthworks, overgrown Possible development as open space park Parking east, in poor condition, left in develop trails and clear trees to restore historic views of unfinished condition (snow storage) harbor. ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, seating areas accessible) Adequate Seating Areas (benches, landscaped seating, tables, etc.) Recommendations Open space park. Dirt trails only, Average Score = Comments Maintenance (well-maintained, mowed, paths cleared, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping, special element, e.g. monument, gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of hours/uses, trip hazards) Safety and Security (site lighting, clear visibility, fencing, etc.) Total Size 16 Acres General Description of Use Open Space/Undeveloped Open Space Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Address 100 Memorial Drive ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco FURLONG PARK USE: PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AREA: 5.50 ACRES FACILITIES: BASKETBALL COURT BUILDING / STRUCTURE OPEN SPACE BIKE PARKING TABLES & CHAIRS BENCHES TENNIS COURT LIGHTING MONUMENT DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PLAYGROUND PARKING - ON STREET WETLANDS: YES (WEST) NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: YES FRANKLIN ST HAYWARD ST ORBORNE ST WALTER ST ORCHARD ST FOSTER ST FRANKLIN CT ATHLETIC FACILITIES: TENNIS COURT BASKETBALL COURT 60' BASELINE SOFTBALL FIELD FENCED, BLEEACHERS ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.5 15-Furlong Park Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.80 1 = Inadequate 3.00 2 = Poor 3.83 3 = Good 3.86 4 = Excellent 2.60 4 3.52 Site Inventory: x x X x x X X X x x x General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X Consider widening adjacent street for off street parking Average Score = Inadequate Table and Chairs ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. Settled Play surfacing needs to be maintained RECOMMENDATIONS: Site is in excellent condition Date of Evaluation Score 3.8 Tennis Courts Lighting Designated Parking waterfront Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) Overall Grade: Playground Open Space Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts - Tennis Hard Courts - Basketball Baseball Field - 60' Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 20 Franklin Street 5.5 Acres Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure Furlong is a medium size waterfront nieghborhood park with a popular softball field that draws users from throughout the city. Furlong was recently renovated with facilities, Open Space ---PAGE BREAK--- Athletic Field Evaluation Form 3.0 15-Furlong Park 1st & 3rd Base L Field R Field C Field Backstop 60' 200' 200' 200' Yes N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X x X x X X X X X Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, dugouts, batting cages, players benches, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Irrigation (condition, coverage, reported adequacy) 1/23/2015 60' Softball Field 1 Softball Date of Evaluation Type of Field: Number of Fields: Typical age of users: Field Grade: Comments Recommendations Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Drainage Geometry Stand of Turf Average Score = 3.0 Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Infield Condition (Infield material, base paths, etc.) Baseball/Softball Dimensions: 36" hieght outfield fence is a safety hazard (flipping) Galv. Chain link fencing 5 row bleachers, no back fence Consider installation of taller outfield fence 48" ht min. 60" preferred ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 3.8 15-Furlong Park N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X X X X 3.8 Court is in good condition, Repair of cracks and surfacing is recommended. Minor site rehabilitation Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Average Score = Comments Recommendations Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Playing Dimensions Length: Width: 94' 50' Typical age of users All Ages Type of Structure N/A Type of Surfacing Acrylic colored asphalt surface Number of Courts: 1 Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/23/2015 Type of Court: Basketball ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 3.9 15-Furlong Park N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X X X X 3.9 Comments Recommendations There are shallow divots in the asphalt surface on one side of the court (from apparent misuse of the space?) Typical age of users 12 & up Type of Structure Type of Surfacing N/A Asphalt surface with color coating Length: Width: 80 40 Number of Courts: 1 Playing Dimensions Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/23/2015 Type of Court: Tennis Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 2.6 Name of Venue N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent x X X x X 2.6 Depth of Surfacing: 3+ inches Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/23/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: 3-6 years old Type of Surfacing: Wood Chips Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Average Score = Comments Recommendations One gate does not open properly (opens into grade). Very Amend/maintain safety surface Safety surface is settled, making structure inaccessible Playscape is completely fenced / Enclosed ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 x c) P P P P P P P P P P P P P x P d) P P P P 2 P a) P P e) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P x b) P P P P 42 x 46 0.913 42.0 = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 15-Furlong Park Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. ---PAGE BREAK--- Open Space Evaluation Form 4.0 15-Furlong Park N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X x 4.0 Total Size 5.5 Acres General Description of Use Walks and Landscaped areas Open Space Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/23/2015 Address 20 Franklin Street Maintenance (well-maintained, mowed, paths cleared, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping, special element, e.g. monument, gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of hours/uses, trip hazards) Safety and Security (site lighting, clear visibility, fencing, etc.) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, seating areas accessible) Adequate Seating Areas (benches, landscaped seating, tables, etc.) Recommendations Site is in excellent condition Average Score = Comments ---PAGE BREAK---              Furlong Park ---PAGE BREAK---              "    Furlong Park ---PAGE BREAK---                    Furlong Park ---PAGE BREAK---  #     Furlong Park All Photos April 23, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco GALLOWS HILL PARK USE: PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AREA: 21.83 ACRES FACILITIES: BASEBALL FIELD SOFTBALL FIELD BASKETBALL COURT OPEN SPACE BIKE PARKING SKATE PARK SITE LIGHTING DOG PARK: ON-LEASH DOG VALET PLAYGROUND PARKING 42 SPACES WETLANDS: YES NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO WITCH HILL RD MANSELL PLWY ALMEDA ST W SOUTH ST LANGDON ST ATHLETIC FACILITIES: 60' BASELINE SOFTBALL FIELD 200'+ RF 200'+ LF 90' BASELINE BASEBALL 310' RF 310' LF (OVERLAPS SOFTBALL)   ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 2.0 16-Gallows Hill Park Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 1.50 1 = Inadequate 2.00 2 = Poor 1.89 2.33 3 = Good 1.50 4 = Excellent 2.80 2.00 Site Inventory: X X x x X x X X X x x x x General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X x Maintain play equipment/transitions and fencing Maintain/amend wood chip safety surface Remove outdated play equipment & swings (upper) Parking area is in need of renovations. Designated Parking Pathways require clearing, repair walkways. RECOMMENDATIONS: Site is generally outdated. X Renovate baseball diamonds, fencing and facilities Average Score = Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. 1.5 Skate Park Inadequate Score Open Space Tennis Courts Lighting X ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Overall Grade: Playground Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts - Basketball Upper Softball Field - 60' Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field Witch Hill Road & Handson Street Baseball Field - 90' Large Park hosting several active and passive rec areas. The upper park area is separated by a steep forested corridor. Trails connect the upper and lower area. Mansell Park is immediately adjacent to the park and is considered by many to be the same park Date of Evaluation Hard Courts- Skate Park 1/20/2015 Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Water fount. (abandoned, conc) Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court 21.83 Acres Table and Chairs Building/Structure ---PAGE BREAK--- Athletic Field Evaluation Form 2.0 16-Gallows Hill Park 1st & 3rd Base L Field R Field C Field Backstop 60' 220' 200' 220' Poor Condition N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X x X X X X X X X X X X X Complete renovation, fencing, field and facilities Comments Recommendations Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Irrigation (condition, coverage, reported adequacy) Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, dugouts, batting cages, players benches, etc.) Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Drainage Average Score = 2.0 Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Typical age of users: Youth Softball Leagues Baseball/Softball Dimensions: Geometry Stand of Turf Infield Condition (Infield material, base paths, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, etc.) Field Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/21/2015 Type of Field: 60' Softball Field Number of Fields: 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- Athletic Field Evaluation Form 1.9 16-Gallows Hill Park 1st & 3rd Base L Field R Field C Field Backstop 90' 283' 333' 340' Yes N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X X X x x X Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, dugouts, batting cages, players benches, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Irrigation (condition, coverage, reported adequacy) Baseball 90' baseline 1 Date of Evaluation Type of Field: Number of Fields: Typical age of users: Field Grade: Comments Recommendations Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Drainage Geometry Stand of Turf Average Score = 1.9 Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Infield Condition (Infield material, base paths, etc.) Baseball/Softball Dimensions: 1/21/2015 Complete renovation, field, fencing and facilities Outdated, marginal facility w/ poor solar orientation. Fencing and backstop in poor condition ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 2.3 16-Gallows Hill - Upper N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X x X X X X 2.3 Cracked, failing asphalt Comments Recommendations Appears court could be shifted to eliminate Court Requires complete renovation safety concerns. Typical age of users All Ages Type of Structure Type of Surfacing Galvanized uprights with metal backstops Asphalt Length: Width: 90' 50' Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/21/2015 Type of Court: Basketball Court (upper park) Number of Courts: 1 Playing Dimensions Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 1.5 16-Gallows Hill Park N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X x x X x X x X X X X 1.5 Older type park, lips and settling at transition between concrete and asphalt Maintain lips at pavement transitions lips at concrete/asphalt transition make park unusable Minor maintenance needed to pick up trash and repair Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Average Score = Comments Recommendations Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Playing Dimensions Length: Width: N/A N/A Typical age of users All Ages Type of Structure N/A Type of Surfacing Asphalt with precast concrete 'events' Number of Courts: 1 Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/21/2015 Type of Court: Skate Park ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 2.8 16-Gallows Hill Park N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent x X X x X 2.8 Safety surface (wood chips) have settled and are Maintain/supplement wood chip surface inadequate both from a safety and accessiblity standpoint Comments Recommendations Depth of Surfacing: 3+ Inches Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Average Score = Type of Surfacing: Wood Chips, stone edging Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/21/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: 6-12 ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 x c) P P P P P P P P P P P x P d) P P P P 2 P a) P P e) P P P P P P P P P P x b) P P P P 32 x 46 0.696 32.0 Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure Smooth surfaces Grading Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Free of loose handholds/rails Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Free of metal rust/wood rot Adequate non-slip surfaces Equipment is Stable/secure Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of head entrapment Free of electrical equipment nearby Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Smooth surfaces Spray Parks / Water Features Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts General Equipment continued… Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Slides = Feature not present (blank box) Playground Safety Evaluation Form 16-Gallows Hill Park Legend: = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition ---PAGE BREAK--- Gallows Hill 1 of 2 Pavilion at upper Gallows Pavilion and basketball - upper Out of date swings- upper Basketball upper Parking on street – Upper Concrete pad and flagpole - upper ---PAGE BREAK--- Gallows Hill 2 of 2 Ball Fields - lower Skate Park - Lower Parking looking west - lower Parking looking east - lower Playscape - lower Playscape – lower All pictures April, 2015 and July 21, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco GONYEA PARK USE: NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ZONE: INDUSTRIAL AREA: 0.43 ACRES FACILITIES: OPEN SPACE BIKE PARKING TABLES BENCHES TENNIS COURT DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PLAYGROUND PARKING - ON STREET WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO NORTHEY ST WOODBURY CT BRIDGE ST ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 2.8 17-GONYEA PARK Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 2.80 1 = Inadequate 3.20 2 = Poor 2.50 3 = Good 2.83 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X x X X x General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Water fount. Precast, abandoned? Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure A very small, isloted nieghborhood park on the end of a dead end street, surrounded by multifamily housing, This park has some newer elements, and 6 off street parking spaces, which appear to be used by adjacent residences. Open Space Overall Grade: Playground Open Space Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 41 NORTHEY STREET 0.43 Acres Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: Newly planted trees and landscape will eventually provide shade Date of Evaluation Water fountain newer, but not functional Patrol for encroachments by nieghboring properties. Score 2.8 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 3.2 17-GONYEA PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X 3.2 CONCRETE WALKS CRACKED WALK TO SURFACE ALSO HAS TIMBER EDGE, ONLY ADA COMPLIANT IF SURFACING MATERIAL UP TO WALK ELEV. Average Score = Comments Recommendations ONE PIECE OF STRUCTURE TAPED OFF FOR REPAIRS Maintain surfacing, equipment and wood edge Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Depth of Surfacing: Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: 2-5 Type of Surfacing: WOOD FIBER, wood and concrete edging ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 P c) P P P P P P P P X P X x P d) P P 2 a) P e) P X P P P X X P P x b) 19 46 0.413 19.0 Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 17-GONYEA PARK Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure ---PAGE BREAK--- Open Space Evaluation Form 2.5 17-GONYEA PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X 2.5 TURF IN POOR TO FAIR CONDITION LAWN APPEARS ONLY RECENTLY ESTABLISHED-MAINTAIN ADJACENT CONCRETE WALKS CRACKED REPAIR WALKS (IF NEW, UNDER WARRANTEE PERIOD?) ONLY ONE BENCH ADJACENT TO PLAY STRUCTURE Consider additional seating, tables, benches ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, seating areas accessible) Adequate Seating Areas (benches, landscaped seating, tables, etc.) Recommendations WINTER DAMAGE TO PLANT MATERIALS PRUNE DAMAGED PLANTINGS Average Score = Comments Maintenance (well-maintained, mowed, paths cleared, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping, special element, e.g. monument, gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of hours/uses, trip hazards) Safety and Security (site lighting, clear visibility, fencing, etc.) Total Size General Description of Use OPEN LAWN AREA Open Space Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Address 41 NORTHEY STREET ---PAGE BREAK--- Gonyea Park page 1 of 1 Overall view of playground area Play equipment taped off for repair Concrete walk, timber edge, surfacing Entry walk, timber edge to safety surfacing Open space Water Fountain Pictures taken April 23, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco GREENLAWN CEMETARY USE: OPEN SPACE ZONE: RESIDENTIAL ONE FAMILY (R1) AREA: 55.80 ACRES FACILITIES: BUILDING / STRUCTURE OPEN SPACE BENCHES MONUMENT DOG PARK: ON-LEASH REST ROOMS PARKING - ON STREET / DRIVE WETLANDS: YES NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO LIBERTY HILL AVE APPLETONS ST ORNE ST SARGENT ST UPHAM ST WALTER ST ORCHARD ST LEE ST ROOSEVELT RD LARCHMONT RD ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.1 18-Greenlawn Cemetary Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.20 1 = Inadequate 3.00 2 = Poor 3.10 3 = Good 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: x x X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X x X X Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure PUBLIC CEMETARY, DRIVES USED FOR WALKING PATH, 2 PONDS, OFFICE, MAINTENANCE AND CHAPEL BUILDINGS Open Space Overall Grade: Open Space Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Average Score Skate Park Rectangular Field 51 ORNE STREET 55.8 Acres Table and Chairs 4/24/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: Accessibility improvements to office and chapel buildings Date of Evaluation Perimeter fence maintenance Tree maintenance Score 3.2 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Open Space Evaluation Form 3.0 18-Greenlawn Cemetary N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent x x X x x x 3.0 SUCH AS AROUND POND DAMAGED TREES APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SCREENING OF EQUIPMENT AND OUTDOOR STORAGE / MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS SOME DEAD, DECAYING, DAMAGED TREES ON-GOING MAINTENANCE AND REMOVALS OF HAZARDOUS AND ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, seating areas accessible) Adequate Seating Areas (benches, landscaped seating, tables, etc.) Recommendations FEW BENCHES AND RECEPTACLES OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE BENCHES AT COMMON, OPEN AREAS Average Score = Comments Maintenance (well-maintained, mowed, paths cleared, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping, special element, e.g. monument, gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of hours/uses, trip hazards) Safety and Security (site lighting, clear visibility, fencing, etc.) Total Size General Description of Use OPEN SPACE Open Space Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/24/2015 Address 51 ORNE STREET ---PAGE BREAK--- Greenlawn Cemetery page 1 of 2 Entrance pillars and ornamental fence Regulation sign Benches along interior drives Occasional dead trees Pond Signage along interior drives ---PAGE BREAK--- Greenlawn Cemetery page 2 of 2 Maintenance building and yard Maintenance building Office building Chapel garden Chapel Access Typical Path/roadway Pictures taken April 24, 2015 and August 8, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco HIGH STREET PARK USE: NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AREA: 0.505 ACRES FACILITIES: BASKETBALL COURT BUILDING / STRUCTURE TABLES BENCHES SITE LIGHTING DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PLAYGROUND PAVED PLAY AREA WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO PRATT ST HIGH ST MARGIN ST ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 2.5 19-HIGH STREET PARK Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 2.60 1 = Inadequate 2.88 2 = Poor 2.00 3 = Good 2.49 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X X X X X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure NEIGHBORHOOD PARK WITH PLAY STRUCTURE, BASKETBALL COURT AND SHADE STRUCTURE Open Space Overall Grade: Playground Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 2 HIGH STREET COURT 0.505 Acers Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: ADJACENT PARKING DOES NOT HAVE DESIGNATED HC SPACE / too steep Date of Evaluation SHADE STRUCTURE IN POOR CONDITION. ROTTED WOOD SOFFIT & ROOFING TIMBER EDGE AROUND PLAY AREA LIMITS ADA ACCESS POINTS FROM SURROUNDING WALKS TO ONLY TWO POINTS SECURITY CAMERA TURNS LIGHTS ON, TAKES PHOTO AND ANNOUNCES IT IS AFTER HOURS, PARK IS CLOSED Score 2.6 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 2.9 19-HIGH STREET PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X X X X 2.9 COURT STRIPING GOOD; FOUR SQUARE STRIPING FADED Number of Courts: 1 Playing Dimensions Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Type of Court: BASKETBALL Typical age of users Type of Structure Type of Surfacing COLORED ASPHALT Length: Width: Comments Recommendations LARGE CRACKS COURT SLOPES TO SOUTH MORE THAN TYPICAL ADJACENT COURT CONVERTED TO PARKING (TOO MUCH SLOPE FOR A COURT) BACKBOARDS RUSTED ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 2.0 19-HIGH STREET PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X 2.0 TIMBER EDGE BETWEEN WALK AND SURFACE LIMITS ADA ACCESSIBILITY SURFACING INADEQUATE ANCHORS AT NET CLIMBER EXPOSED - HAZARD FENCE FABRIC ALONG NORTH BORDER HAS BEEN REMOVED MAINTAIN WOOD CHIP SURFACING Average Score = Comments Recommendations EXPOSED FOOTINGS & ANCHORS SAFETY Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Depth of Surfacing: Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: 5-12 Type of Surfacing: WOOD FIBER ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 P c) X P P P P P X P P P P P P X P d) P P P P 2 P a) P P e) P P P P P P P P P P X b) P P P P 33 X 46 0.717 33.0 Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 19-HIGH STREET PARK Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure ---PAGE BREAK--- High Street Park page 1 of 2 Shade structure Basketball court pavement Missing fence fabric adjacent to play area Timber border between walk and safety surface Entrance, receptacle, damaged fence Exposed footings ---PAGE BREAK--- High Street Park page 2 of 2 Slide exit chute Exposed net anchor Lighting and security Security camera / annunciator Fence and Walk Basketball, and abandoned court (right) All pictures April, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco HIGHLAND PARK / SALEM WOODS USE: PASSIVE RECREATION ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) & CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT AREA: 270.63 ACRES FACILITIES: OPEN SPACE BIKE PARKING DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PARKING - ADJACENT GOLF COURSE LOT WETLANDS: YES NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: YES CASTLE HILL PARK OLD SALEM GREENS GOLF COURSE FOREST RIVER CONSERVATION AREA ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.3 20-HIGHLAND PARK, SALEM WOODS Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.50 1 = Inadequate 3.00 2 = Poor 3.25 3 = Good 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. Table and Chairs 4/24/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: INFORMATION BOARD AT TRAIL HEAD HAS VERY GOOD INFORMATION AND EXCELLENT TRAIL MAP Date of Evaluation TRAILS HAVE PROPER AND EASILY VISIBLE BLAZES MAKING IT EASY TO NAVIGATE HIKE MUCH MORE DIFFICULT HIKE THAN I THOUGHT. SHOULD BE SOME EXPLAINATION TO THIS EFFECT AT TRAIL HEAD. SHOULD BE A STANDARD CITY PARKS SIGN AT ENTRANCE ON WILSON AVENUE, OTHERWISE NO WAY TO KNOW IT'S THERE Score 3.5 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Overall Grade: Open Space Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 75 WILSON STREET 270.63 Acres Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure OPEN SPACE WITH HIKING TRAILS Open Space ---PAGE BREAK--- Open Space Evaluation Form 3.0 20-HIGHLAND PARK, SALEM WOODS N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X 3.0 Total Size General Description of Use Hiking Open Space Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/24/2015 Address 75 Wilson Street Maintenance (well-maintained, mowed, paths cleared, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping, special element, e.g. monument, gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of hours/uses, trip hazards) Safety and Security (site lighting, clear visibility, fencing, etc.) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, seating areas accessible) Adequate Seating Areas (benches, landscaped seating, tables, etc.) Recommendations TRAIL MAINTENANCE TO WIDEN GROWN-IN APPEARS TO BE AN ON-GOING EFFORT TO KEEP TRAILS Average Score = Comments TRAILS NEEDED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS WELL MAINTAINED ONLY NOTICED ONE "SITE" MARKER DURING DO THESE MARKERS TIE INTO A MAP / DESCRIPTION OF WHAT HIKE (BUT WASN'T LOOKING FOR THEM EACH ONE MEANS? SOME VERY STEEP, ROCKY SECTIONS PROVIDE SECONDARY, EASIER ROUTE TO GET AROUND ---PAGE BREAK--- Highland Park / Salem Woods page 1 of 2 Trail head information, bike rack, receptacles Trail map Trail blazes along all routes Boardwalk across stream, off its piers Trail along golf course border Some narrower trails ---PAGE BREAK--- Highland Park / Salem Woods page 2 of 2 Trail information marker (only saw one) Typical interior trail Water crossing Steep, rocky portion of trail Open areas at highest elevations Overlooking adjacent wetlands Pictures April and August, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco IRZYK PARK USE: PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AREA: 0.89 ACRES FACILITIES: BASKETBALL COURT BIKE PARKING TABLES BENCHES DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PLAYGROUND PAVED PLAY AREA PARKING - ON STREET WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: YES FORT AVE LEE FORT TERRACE DERBY ST MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL DR ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 2.7 21-IRZYK PARK Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 2.20 1 = Inadequate 3.88 2 = Poor 2.00 3 = Good 2.69 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X X X X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: REPLACE ALL S-HOOOKS Date of Evaluation X MAINTAIN WOOD FIBER SURFACING PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE ROUTE / ACCESS Score 2.2 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Overall Grade: Playground Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 17 FORT AVENUE 0.89 Acres Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ADJACENT TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH PLAYGROUND, BASKETABLL COURT AND ADJACENT FIELDS (32-MEMORIAL PARK) THIS PARK IS CONTIGUOUS WITH MEMORIAL PARK AND BENTELEY SCHOOL Open Space ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 3.9 21-IRZYK PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X X 3.9 Comments Recommendations VERIFY COURT LIGHTING ENTRANCE TO PLAY AREA AND TO COURT Typical age of users Type of Structure Type of Surfacing Colored surfacing over asphalt (new 2014) Length: Width: Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Type of Court: BASKETBALL NO ADA ROUTE TO COURT PROVIDE PATH FROM PAVED GAME AREA AT Number of Courts: 1 Playing Dimensions Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 2.0 21-IRZYK PARK N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent x X X X X 2.0 Depth of Surfacing: Inadequate Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: 2-5 AND 5-12 Type of Surfacing: WOOD FIBER Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Average Score = Comments Recommendations NO ADA ACCESS FROM WALKS TO SURFACE REMOVE TIMBERS TO CREATE ACCESS POINTS MIX OF OLDER AND NEWER INDEPENDENT PIECES SAFETY SURFACE INADEQAUTE, EXPOSED FOOTINGS AND SUBGRADE / FABRIC S-HOOKS AT SWINGS, ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD MAINTAIN SAFETY SURFACING ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 P c) P P P P P P P P P P P X X P d) P X P P 2 P a) P e) X b) 18 46 0.391 18.0 = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 21-IRZYK PARK Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. ---PAGE BREAK--- Irzyk Park page 1 of 2 Pedestrian entrance paved play area, bike rack Timber border between path and surfacing Swing hardware (correct) Swing hardware (s-hook, entanglement) Exposed footings Safety surface under swings ---PAGE BREAK--- Irzyk Park page 2 of 2 Basketball court Bench and table at basketball court Typical pillar and chain link fence Monument Tank Monument (South east) Typical Pillar and fence (leaning pillars) Photos April 23, 2015 (see also Bentley School) ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco JUNIPER PARK AND PLAYGROUND USE: NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL ONE FAMILY (R1) AREA: 0.497 ACRES FACILITIES: BASKETBALL HALF-COURT BUILDING / STRUCTURE OPEN SPACE TABLES BENCHES DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PLAYGROUND PAVED PLAY AREA PARKING - ON STREET WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: YES JUNIPER AVE HOSMER AVE CHEVAL AVE BEACH AVE ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.0 21-JUNIPER PARK PLAYGROUND Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.40 1 = Inadequate 3.14 2 = Poor 2.60 3 = Good 3.05 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X X X X X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure NEIGHBORHOOD PARK WITH PLAYGROUND, HALF BASKETBALL COURT Open Space Overall Grade: Playground Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Hard Courts Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 28 BEACH AVENUE 0.497 Acres Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 RECOMMENDATIONS: SHADE STRUCTURE HAS SOME FIRE DAMAGE Date of Evaluation VERIFY SAFETY ZONES, ESP. AT SLIDES ADDITIONAL SAFETY SURFACE MATERIAL NEEDED Score 3.4 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Hard Court Evaluation Form 3.1 21-JUNIPER PARK PLAYGROUND N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent X X X X X X X 3.1 COLOR AND STRIPING FADED Number of Courts: 1 (HALF COURT) Playing Dimensions Geometry Condition of Structure and Surfacing (cracks, delamination, etc.) Planarity (playing surface - lack of dips, heaves, holes, correct slopes, etc.) Striping (Completeness, visibility, condition) Fencing (Perimeter fencing, backstops, outfield fencing, etc.) Court Hardware Safety (Run-outs, lack of obstructions, etc.). Support Equipment (bases, batting cages, goals, players benches, etc.) Average Score = Athletic Lighting (reported adequacy, lack of spill / glare, general condition, etc.) Site Lighting Spectator Seating (condition, size, accessibility, etc.) Court Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Type of Court: BASKETBALL (1/2 COURT) Typical age of users Type of Structure Type of Surfacing COLORED BITUMINOUS Length: Width: Comments Recommendations SOME MINOR CRACKS LARGE "SCREEN" ON WALL FOR "MOVIE NIGHT" ---PAGE BREAK--- Playground Evaluation Form 2.6 21-JUNIPER PARK PLAYGROUND N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent x X X X X 2.6 SAFETY SURFACE MINIMAL DEPTH ADA ACCESS FROM WALK TO SURFACE INADEQUATE ADD SURFACING MATERIAL MAINTAIN SAFETY SURFACE Average Score = Comments Recommendations EXIT ZONE AT SLIDES MARGINAL VERIFY DISTANCE WITH MANUFACTURER Equipment Serviceability (play structures, spray parks, seating, etc.) Safety and Security (see attached check list) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, restrooms, and equipment accessible) Depth of Surfacing: inadequate Playground Grade: Date of Evaluation 4/23/2015 Intended Age Group of Users: 2-12 Type of Surfacing: WOOD FIBER ---PAGE BREAK--- P X 1 X c) P P P P P P P P P P P P X P d) P X P P 2 P a) P P e) P P P P P P P P P X b) P P P P 31 X 46 0.674 31.0 Equipment is Stable/secure Free of head entrapment Free of loose handholds/rails Free of excessive slopes / slip hazards Free of electrical equipment nearby Free of sharp objects / broken glass, etc. Adequate Shade / Sun protection Free of exposed footings Smooth surfaces Free of metal rust/wood rot Spray Parks / Water Features Adequate non-slip surfaces Good play area visibility Free of loose screw/bolts Adequate perimeter fencing Free of broken parts Adequate Lighting Free of entanglement hazards Legend: Playground Safety Evaluation Form 21-JUNIPER PARK PLAYGROUND Slides Free of broken glass/litter Free of loose steps or rails Good drainage / free of ponding Adequately smooth surfaces General Equipment continued… Free of trip hazards (holes, rocks) Free of loose nuts/bolts Good visibility for supervision Free of loose step/ring/rung Free of standing water of 2” or greater Hardware in good condition Adequate surfacing below Capped ends / Free of sharp ends Swings Free of pinch, crush, or shearing points S-hooks are closed Free of equipment greater than 7ft high Adequate chains/seats/hangers Equipment Free of broken parts Composite Play Structures Equipment is stable Free of missing/broken parts Free of mold / signs of bacteria Free of protrusions Adequate lubrication Smooth surfaces Free of worn/frayed cables Adequate surfacing Climbing Apparatus Grading = Passing Condition = Inadequate Condition = Feature not present (blank box) % Score (Passing / Total) shown as decimal Score out of 4 Score X 4) Adequate handhold size # Of Passing Items Adequate Surfacing # of Total Items Free of loose nuts/bolts Anchors and footings are secure ---PAGE BREAK--- Juniper Park Playground Page 1 of 1 Park entrance, benches and receptacles No access from walk, timber edge to surfacing Shade structure vandalism Slide exit zone Swing s-hooks Basketball court pavement & screen on wall ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco LAFAYETTE PARK USE: PASSIVE PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AREA: 0.49 ACRES FACILITIES: OPEN SPACE BENCHES SITE LIGHTING MONUMENT DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PARKING - ON STREET WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO LAFAYETTE ST HARBOR ST ROPES ST MA ROUTE 114 ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 2.8 23-LAFAYETTE PARK Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 2.80 1 = Inadequate 2.80 2 = Poor 3 = Good 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X X x X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure TRAINGULAR PARK BOUDED BY CITY STREET WITH MONUMENT, PATHS, BENCHES Open Space Overall Grade: Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 124 LAFAYETTE STREET 0.49 Acres Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 MAINTAIN TREES TO KEEP CANOPY RAISED; REMOVE ONE DEAD TREE RECOMMENDATIONS: OLDER BENCHES, SOME ROTTED, MISSING WOOD PLANKS Date of Evaluation NEWER BENCHES (ONE BROKEN) STEEP GRADE BEHIND CUT-OUTS STONE DUST PATHS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL MATERIAL TO GRADE WITH STEEL EDGING INSTALL PATH AT NORTH END WHERE PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC HAS WORN A PATH Score 2.8 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lafayette Park Page 1 of 2 South entry North entry Path with exposed edging Edging and gravel pathways Older bench, missing seat board Newer bench, damaged, erosion ---PAGE BREAK--- Lafayette Park Page 2 of 2 Path worn at crosswalk Dead tree Newer bus shelter and receptacles Artwork on utility boxes ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco LAPPIN PARK USE: URBAN PARK ZONE: CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT (B5) AREA: 0.105 ACRES FACILITIES: OPEN SPACE BIKE PARKING TABLES & CHAIRS BENCHES SITE LIGHTING MONUMENT DOG PARK: ON-LEASH REST ROOMS - ADJACENT BUSINESSES PARKING - ON STREET WETLANDS: NO NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO WASHINGTON ST ESSEX ST FLYING SAUCER PIZZA COMPANY ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.4 24-LAPPIN PARK Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.40 1 = Inadequate 3.40 2 = Poor 3 = Good 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: X X X X X X General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X X X X Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure DOWNTOWN CORNER PARK WITH SHOPS ANS RESTAURANTS ON TWO SIDES, PATHS, BENCHES, PRIVATE OUTDOOR EATING SPACE, "BEWITCHED" STATUE Open Space Overall Grade: Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field 112 WASHINGTON STREET 0.105 Acres Table and Chairs 4/23/2015 LAWN AREAS VERY COMPACTED, AERATE TO LOOSEN SOIL RECOMMENDATIONS: INTENSIVELY USED PUBLIC STREET CORNER PARK Date of Evaluation LAWN ADJACENT TO BIKE PARKING WORN, PEOPLE CUT ACROSS RATHER THAN STAY ON WALK MURDOCK WATER FOUNTAIN FUNCTIONS - NOT ADA ACCESSIBLE Score 3.4 Tennis Courts Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Lighting Designated Parking Benches Average Score = Inadequate Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- Lappin Park 1 of 1 Overall view Outdoor patio areas at restaurants Border along walks, irrigation head Receptacles Water Fountain Bewitched” statue Artwork on utility box All pictures April, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco LESLIE'S RETREAT PARK USE: PASSIVE PARK ZONE: BUSINESS PARK DEVELOPMENT (BPD) AREA: 6.136 ACRES FACILITIES: OPEN SPACE BUILDING / STRUCTURE BENCHES LIGHTING DOG PARK:ON-LEASH WETLANDS: YES NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: YES NORTH ST COMMERCIAL ST BRIDGE ST LYNN ST RIVER ST MASON ST ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Grove St Area - New Developments Mack Park Neighborhood Presentation April 8, 2014 ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary Form 3.4 25-Leslie's Retreat Park Size: General Description: Facility Type and Grades: Grading Legend 3.50 1 = Inadequate 3.33 2 = Poor 3.42 3 = Good 4 = Excellent Site Inventory: x X x X x x General Site Conditions: N/A Marginal Good Excellent X X x X Average Score = Inadequate Table and Chairs General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of rules, trip hazards, bike corrals) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA Parking, gates restrooms and equipment accessible) Equipment & Serviceability (furnishings, play structures, water fountain, buildings, restrooms, furnishings, trash and recycling bins, sports equipment, site drainage, athletic lighting. Formalize rain shelter and seating within enclosed dog park RECOMMENDATIONS: Improve ADA Signage and parking, Modify gates at dog park for access Date of Evaluation Consider removing every other trash receptacle (or more)- not needed, added maintenance Score 3.5 Tennis Courts Lighting Designated Parking Safety and Security (site lighting, fencing, play surfacing/structures, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping/natural surface, special element, e.g. spray park, social gathering space, etc.) Overall Grade: Open Space Dog Park (Off-Leash) General Site Conditions Skate Park Average Score Rectangular Field North Street 6.36 Acres 1/21/2015 Address: Dog Park (On-Leash) Baseball / Softball Field Pool Dog Valet Restrooms / Porta Potty Playground Community Garden Spray Park Bike Parking Monument Basketball Court Building/Structure Linear open Park & enclosed dog park Open Space ---PAGE BREAK--- Open Space Evaluation Form 3.3 24-Leslie's Retreat Park N/A Inadequate Poor Good Excellent x X X X X X 3.3 Total Size 6.1 Acres General Description of Use Linear Waterfront Park & Dog Park Open Space Grade: Date of Evaluation 1/21/2015 Address North Street Maintenance (well-maintained, mowed, paths cleared, etc.) Appearance (Welcoming entrance, landscaping, special element, e.g. monument, gathering space, etc.) General Accessibility (condition of walkways, legibility of signage, clarity of hours/uses, trip hazards) Safety and Security (site lighting, clear visibility, fencing, etc.) ADA Compliance (walkways, ramps at appropriate grades, ADA parking, gates, seating areas accessible) Adequate Seating Areas (benches, landscaped seating, tables, etc.) Recommendations Gates at Dog park too narrow for wheelchairs Restore wetland plantings in adjacent river Average Score = Comments Lighting at dog park produces glare and spill Improve / encourage jogging/walking loop Back areas appear popular with homeless benches and trash receptacles require maint. Improve police vehicle access/circlulation Settled walks/holes at bridge abutments Abandon irrigation system, remove exposed pipe exposed irrigation pipe ---PAGE BREAK--- Leslie’s Retreat Page 1 of 2 Parking area East Root damage to walkway View of Dog Park Park structure Walk Root damage/heaving ---PAGE BREAK--- Leslie’s Retreat Page 2 of 2 Typical weed whacker damage Typical bench / garbage can Looking East along River Rusting garbage receptacle Main Path (central) Settlement at bridge abutment (West) All pictures August, 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Gale Associates, Inc . Engineers Planners 163 LIBBEY PARKWAY I WEYMOUTH, MA 02189 P [PHONE REDACTED] F [PHONE REDACTED] www.gainc.com Boston Baltimore Orlando San Francisco MACK PARK USE: PARK ZONE: RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION (RC) AREA: 25.8 ACRES FACILITIES: SOFTBALL FIELD BASKETBALL COURT OPEN SPACE BIKE PARKING COMMUNITY GARDEN BENCHES FIELD LIGHTING DOG PARK: ON-LEASH PLAYGROUND PARKING 53 SPACES WETLANDS: YES (NORTH) NAT. HERITAGE AREA: NO FLOOD ZONE: NO JAPONICA ST MASON ST GROVE ST HARMONY GROVE RD FRIEND ST OAK ST FLINT ST PHILLIPS ST HARMONY GROVE CEMETERY SYLVAN ST CHURCHILL ST ATHLETIC FACILITIES: 60' BASELINE SOFTBALL 200' RF 200'LF FENCED, LIGHTED, DUGOUTS PRESS BOX, IRRIGATED ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Grove St Area - New Developments Mack Park Neighborhood Presentation April 8, 2014