Brownie Neighborhood Park Concept Plan Implementation Phase 2 Community Survey

Austin Parks and Recreation Department is is beginning Phase 2 of the concept plan implementation for Brownie Neighborhood Park. The concept plan for the park was completed in 2018 through input from stakeholders and provides a vision for future development. Please review the questions below and share your feedback. Answers are automatically saved when completed.

Together with PARD and the neighborhood, Art in Public Places (AIPP) will launch a public art process for the park in June. This process will be a separate project from the current Brownie Neighborhood Park Phase 2 Concept Plan Implementation, however PARD is seeking feedback in this survey. This summer, AIPP will work with neighbors and park users to set goals for the project. These goals will guide the selection of an artist and the concept for the eventual artwork. Please let AIPP know if you would like to be part of the art conversation! Contact Susan.Lambe@austintexas.gov or visit the AIPP webpage to learn more about this process.

IMPORTANT: The Brownie Neighborhood Park Phase 2 Concept Plan Implementation process currently includes two possible Schematic Designs. Please review the PDF images of Variation A and Variation B. Use this document as a reference point for questions refering to the various park elements of Variation A and Variation B.

What do you like to do when you are at the park? (Select all that apply)

Walking/ jogging

81%

Picnicking

67%

Playground

63%

Sports field (recently opened)

56%

Passive uses (sitting, lounging, relaxing)

44%

Community Orchard

37%

I currently do not use the park

19%

Closed to responses | 27 Responses

What is your preferred playground style? (select up to 3)

Net climbers

52%

Swings

44%

Adventure play

40%

Advanced climbing

36%

Dynamic fitness

28%

Platform play

24%

Nature play - Unstructured

24%

Nature play - Structured

20%

Closed to responses | 25 Responses

Which park circulation route would encourage more active use of the trail by the community?

Variation A - A linear trail that links activity areas from the IDEA school to Brownie Drive with smaller loops at either end.

Variation B - A curvilinear loop trail that links activity areas in between the IDEA school to Brownie Drive.

Variation B

46%

Variation A

38%

Either

15%

Closed to responses | 26 Responses

Which flexible lawn space would be the most versatile for the needs of the neighborhood?

Variation A – A large open area near the North end of the main parcel and nearby picnic areas.

Variation B – A large formal lawn area on the North end and smaller lawn with picnic areas throughout.

Variation B

50%

Variation A

33%

Either

17%

Closed to responses | 24 Responses

Which location of the community gathering area would encourage the most use of the included amenities?

The community gathering area may include a large picnic pavilion, tables, grills, and playground equipment for a variety of activities.

Variation A – Amenities are grouped together toward the south end of the park near the IDEA School.

Variation B – Amenities are grouped together toward the north end of the park closer to Brownie Drive.

Variation A

46%

Variation B

42%

Either

13%

Closed to responses | 24 Responses

Which activity layout would best activate the park?

Variation A - Locate the playground equipment closer to the IDEA school with the sports court and older age group activities centrally located.

Variation B - Locate the playground equipment centrally with the sport court closer to the IDEA school.

Variation B

46%

Variation A

42%

Either

13%

Closed to responses | 24 Responses

If additional funding is available, what amenities or features should be prioritized for the community? (select up to 3)

The proposed scope of Phase 2 of the concept plan implementation anticipates the installation of a loop trail, playground, pavilion and parking. Additional features and amenities shown in the concept plan will be implemented in consideration of Phase 2 budget limitations.

Picnic areas

48%

Tree and landscape enhancement

48%

Fitness equipment

48%

Event Plaza

32%

Sports Court

28%

Entry/Visibility enhancement

24%

Closed to responses | 25 Responses

Together with PARD and the neighborhood, Art in Public Places (AIPP) will launch a public art process for the park in June. This summer, AIPP will work with neighbors and park users to set goals for the project. These goals will guide the selection of an artist and the concept for the eventual artwork.

What words would you like the artist to be inspired by in creating artwork at the park?

Closed for Comments

What additional thoughts or comments do you have?

Closed for Comments

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Brownie Neighborhood Park Concept Plan Implementation Phase 2 Community Survey

Brownie Neighborhood Park Concept Plan Implementation Phase 2 Community Survey

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What do you like to do when you are at the park? (Select all that apply)

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What is your preferred playground style? (select up to 3)

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Which park circulation route would encourage more active use of the trail by the community?

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Which flexible lawn space would be the most versatile for the needs of the neighborhood?

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Which location of the community gathering area would encourage the most use of the included amenities?

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Which activity layout would best activate the park?

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If additional funding is available, what amenities or features should be prioritized for the community? (select up to 3)

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What additional thoughts or comments do you have?