Comments from the September 28, 2006 Public Meeting: Bearden and West School Zones

Group 1	Group 2
Top Ideas from Future Visions Maintenance of Parks–Funding Recycling @ Parks Forest preserves Additional park acreage Partnering field purchase Parks commission–sponsor act. Take Forward (Likes) Athletic Facilities–maintenance Already parks present Walking trails Parks with variety Neighborhood parks–passive Greenway pedestrian safety Community—joined Unique nature parks–passive Convenience Leave Behind (Dislikes) Greenway–pedestrian safety Litter, graffiti, and vandals Open to more diverse sports – rugby Absence in some areas Lack of picnic areas Lack of maintenance Connection between parks Future Vision (All Ideas) Tennis courts–maintenanc–plan for re-surfacing Functioning restrooms in parks Park fundraisers–“adopt a___” Pocket park “where short on space” More “green” parks–less equipment Added sportsfields for various sports–rugby Develop county parks More senior programs/facilities Park commissions sponsor sports activities Add park acreage Partnering fields purchase Maintenance of park–funded Recycling @ parks Forest preserves Concession/vending	Top Ideas from Future Visions Comprehensive connected greenways Open space parks More natural areas Senior act. Parks Giant park & recreation centers Better maintenance Developer set aside for parks Take Forward (Likes) Greenways Third Creek Waterfront parks Getting input ADA access (Tyson) Open spac–RC planes Fort King Natural areas–Ijams Small play areas–tots Convenience Leave Behind (Dislikes) Tennis courts–poor maintenance General maintenance Lack of neighborhood parks Litter and pollution along greenways Lack of greenway connections Greenway safety–streets Lack of information–who to contact Amenities–restrooms Info. on existing plans–website Future Vision (All Ideas) Ponds/water in parks Playgrounds for older kids 8-10 years Cleaner restrooms Unique identities for parks 16 tennis courts @West Hills Developer set aside for park space Better maintenance Senior activities parks (bocci, shuffle, etc.) Comprehensive connected greenways Open space parks More natural areas (greenbelts) (wildlife corridor) Giant park and recreation center
Group 3	Group 4
Top Ideas from Future Visions Connected greenways Better maintenance plan for existing parks More mountain bike trails Put as much money in parks as industrial areas More focus on alternate types of transportation More restrooms Take Forward (Likes) Length of greenways/use for transportation Diversity of Park system Victor Ashe Park–planned well w/diverse rec. option Mixed use throughout parks Like open space parks Location of greenways Water along greenways Remoteness of Seven Islands Leave Behind (Dislikes) Trash–too much Unclear regulations on dogs Water quality issues ( creeks) Too few restrooms (West Hills) Old courts in disrepair–West Hills and Whitlow Inadequate playground equipment Poor maintenance of what we have Too little parking at heavily used parks Lack of skate park Lack of multi-purpose fields (ult. Frisbee) Unconnected portions of greenways Lack of acreage within parks Inability to access parks w/out getting in car Lights on greenways/soccer fields (lack of) Vandalism (Nicholas) Too few unpaved greenways/running trails Parks are not first thought when building/expanding   Future Vision (All Ideas) Access and useability of equipment/parks for handicap/disabled (children) Connected greenways Better education of rules at each park—post rules—post easy to see Lighting at Ned. McWhorter Park—better & more secure ights Can we get security at I.C. King Park Need more nature centers Tree markers (tree identification—name and type) Distance markers on greenways Better maintenance plan for existing parks Large, lighted soccer complex More sand volleyball courts Adopt-a-parks Real pet safe dog parks More mountain bike trails Better quality and access to water for pets Skate parks Put as much money in parks as industrial areas More focus on alternate types of transportation More restrooms	Top Ideas from Future Visions More natural areas Land acquisitions Rails to trails projects Large soccer complex Restore creeks Dog pick up bags   Take Forward (Likes) Accessibility Safety (West Hills) Size/scope Natural surface trails (Sequoyah Hills) Natural beauty/maintenance (West Hills) Passive parks Lakeshore greenway trail (Third Creek) Diversity of activities Connectivity Conservation (corridors along greenways) Diversity of park types Greenways Concord Park improvements – water access Leave Behind (Dislikes) Field overuse (soccer, rugby, lacrosse, football) Erosion Remove non-native plants Better lighting/water fountains Better connectivity/safe transportation alternatives More bike-friendly streets Inadequate soccer facilities (not enough) Large, late night, loud events ( 10 p.m. would be acceptable) Not enough natural areas Pick-up after dogs/not enough dog parks Inadequate children’s area @ West Hills Park – safety More children’s facilities Future Vision (All Ideas) Better reservation system/supervision More athletic field accessibility (more lighting @Lakeshore) More natural areas Better stroller/handicap accessibility Railt to trails (ns/ More connectivity Need large soccer complex (Coster Shop) (brownfield sites) Sunday concerts More benches/seating Restore creeks/improve H20 quality More dog poop dispensers Better playgrounds Land acquisition (catch-up with other communities) Eliminate on-street parking during events Safety (Third Creek) Communication with neighbors re:events