Comments from the October 10, 2006 Public Meeting: Carter and Gibbs School Zones

Group 1	Group 2
Top Ideas from Future Visions Large complex for families & all ages w/ lots of activities Improve existing locations upgrade & enlarge More athletic complexes Handicap exercise stations Dirt bike and mountain biking facilities Community blue way and park facility at Mine Rd./Mascot Bridge/Eastbridge community. Take Forward (Likes) Several parks in proximity (drives) Parks w/ walking trails & kids facilities (Mascot) Greenways through neighborhoods (Sterchi) Large parks–sports complex & others ( Lovell Rd./Sevier Co. rec. complex & playground) Hiking areas ( House Mountain) Third Creek Greenway Leave Behind (Dislikes) Need more swimming pods Need more waterway parks (Blueways) Not enough play areas for older kids–paved areas/courts Not centrally located for family parks Lack of athletic fields–fields unavailable for non-AYSO organized sports Future Vision (All Ideas) Security for early morning walkers/some lighted trails (Holston Hills/Holston Chilhowee) Rock climbing walls Skateboarding parks Handicap exercise stations & parks Large complex for families/all ages activities (arthritis pool) Improve existing locations upgrade, enlarge Mine Rd./Mascot Bridge/Eastbridge Community Blueway and Park More greenways – safe for bikes (separated from hwy). Funding & management specifically for East County/especially for East Knox. Dirt bike riding Mountain biking More athletic complexes multi-use fields	Top Ideas from Future Visions Development of House Mountain Preservation of Holston River Access Expand greenway network Acquire more land for parks Meeting space Water park/pool Take Forward (Likes) Versatility Hiking trails Biking rails Water parks Playground equipment Opportunities for youth sports Location of parks Preservation of wildlife Trees/shady areas Rubber/foam landing areas Connectability to communities’ greenways/bike trails Par 3 golf course Disc golf Leave Behind (Dislikes) Restrooms Crowded/small Outdated equipment–playground Trash Unsafe Logistics of shelters/layout Maintenance issues/water runoff/drainage No changing baby stations in restrooms Toilet paper stock Lack of pavilions/covered areas Future Vision (All Ideas) New baseball at Carter for youth Acquire land for future development ACD accessible parks Refurbish East Knox. ball field Water park Development of House Mountain Land set aside for park when subdivisions are built–possible credit to developers Preserve Holston River access Multi-purpose building/pavilion Aquatic centers Video surveillance to entrances to parks Expand greenway network Bike areas for safe riding Tennis courts MPC tying into existing structures
Group 3
Top Ideas from Future Visions Large recreation center at House Mountain All facilities ADA accessible Park lighting Open gyms for all ages Restrooms Upgrade East Knox Take Forward (Likes) Sports People that make it work well Families can be together Health children’s activities Kid’s sports Trails: greenways that unite communities: nature (bike trails) Cleanliness Access to sports facilities Children’s education for sports: nature Quality of new playground equipment Leave Behind (Dislikes) Not enough bike trails and safe bike routes Unhealthy activity (drugs, alcohol, after hour usage) County lead organized sports in Corryton Vandalism Litter problems Lack of quality community rec. centers in the smaller communities Discrepancy between East County and the rest of the Count regarding recreation resources ($) Future Vision (All Ideas) More people friendly for everyone More activitie–besides leagues for more open participation–like recreational softball–slow pitch Regular feature in News Sentinel for recreation information Lighting for athletics: security Upgraded field facilities at SYAA: East Knox Community planting program and park beautification Multi-purpose area - (horses) and other equestrian facilities Open gyms for all ages by age group Mandatory bike trails built when development or improvements are required All facilities ADA full compliance Better access to House Mountain from north (Washington Pike) More restroom facilities Large rec. center at House Mountain w/ trails–biking: horses–make it a destination