IMPORTANT: The Highland 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. 

Question title

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

Walking
65%
Playground
57%
Passive uses (sitting, lounging, relaxing)
53%
Open playfield (soccer, kickball, etc.)
44%
Picnicking
44%
Closed to responses | 179 Responses

Question title

Which loop trail would encourage more active neighborhood use of the trail?

Variation A - Shorter loop around the sports field and meanders around the playground, open lawn area and sports court.

Variation B - Larger loop around the edges of the park, encircling the sports field, playground, open lawn area and sports court.

B
63%
A
37%
Closed to responses | 176 Responses

Question title

Which parking lot would best balance the need for parking and the need for active park space?

Variation A – Traditional parking lot layout (56 asphalt spaces)

Variation B – Parking layout that accommodates peak demand with optional overflow parking (26 asphalt spaces and 43 grass spaces)

B
55%
A
45%
Closed to responses | 174 Responses

Question title

Which open lawn and sports field layout would be the most versatile for the needs of the neighborhood?

Variation A – Includes the sports field and two smaller open lawn areas on either side of the community hub. Total grass area is 2.5 acres.

Variation B – Includes a large combined sports field and open lawn area on the North and East sides of the park, and a smaller open lawn area on the south side of the community hub. Total grass area is 2.8 acres.

A
55%
B
45%
Closed to responses | 175 Responses

Question title

Which community hub layout would encourage the most usage of the included amenities?

The community hub amenities may include a swing area, a nature play area, sports courts, shade pavilion, fitness area, picnic area, and existing playground.

Variation A – includes the community hub in a concentrated area in the center of the park, with fitness areas dispersed along the trail loop

Variation B – includes the community hub amenities spread out along the central portion of the park and trail loop, encircling the smaller open lawn area. Variation B features a slightly larger nature play area and fitness area

B
60%
A
40%
Closed to responses | 171 Responses

Question title

The proposed scope of Phase 2 of the concept plan implementation anticipates the installation of a loop trail, improved sports fields, and parking. If additional funding became available, what small improvements or amenities would you like to see? (select 2)

Tree and landscape enhancement
53%
Swings
41%
Picnic areas
31%
Low-water crossing (in the park)
30%
Entry/Visibility enhancement
22%
Fitness equipment
20%
Closed to responses | 167 Responses

Question title

What additional thoughts or comments do you have?

Closed for Comments