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Aldan Borough: Draft Park Design Concepts Presentation

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MINI MUNICIPAL PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE PLAN ALDAN BOROUGH SCAN TO TAKE SURVEY #2! 9/18/2023 PUBLIC MEETING NO. 2 DRAFT PARK DESIGN CONCEPTS 1

SCHEDULE

ENGAGE

ANALYZE

IMPLEMENT

FINAL REPORT

VIRTUAL IN-PERSON MONTHS 7 MAY 14 MAY 21 MAY 28 MAY 4 JUN 11 JUN 18 JUN 25 JUN 2 JUL 9 JUL 16 JUL 23 JUL 30 JUL 6 AUG 13 AUG 20 AUG 27 AUG 3 SEP 10 SEP 17 SEP 24 SEP 1 OCT 8 OCT 15 OCT 22 OCT 29 OCT 5 NOV 12 NOV 19 NOV 26 NOV 3 DEC
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGS KICKOFF SITE VISIT MTG 3 MTG 4 MTG 5 MTG 6 MTG 7 MTG 8 MTG 9 MTG 10 MTG 11 MTG 12 FOCUS / STAKEHOLDER GROUPS RND 1 RND 2 PUBLIC MEETINGS MTG 1 MTG 2 MTG 3 MTG 4 POP-UP / COMMUNITY EVENTS EVNT 1 SURVEYS NO 1 END NO 1 END
PLAN PURPOSE, GOALS, OBJECTIVES 100% INVENTORY & ANALYSIS / TRENDS SITE VISIT 100% RECREATIONAL FACILITIES / PROGRAM ANALYSIS 100% PLAN OPEN SPACE NEEDS, GAPS, EQUITY, 100% PLANNING CONCEPTS & STRATEGIES 50% 75% 90% 100% BUDGET COST ESTIMATES 100%
ACTION PLAN 100%
50% 100% OMNES CLOSED THURS 5/11 MON 5/22 TUES 6/6 TUES 6/13 MON 6/26 TUES 7/4 TUES 7/25 MON 8/14 TUES 8/29 TUES 9/12 TUES 10/10 TUES 10/31 TUES 11/7 TUES 11/14 TUES 11/28 TUES 12/5 MON 9/18
we are here
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MASTER PLAN PROJECT GOALS

LENSES OF STUDY

PLAY & RECREATION

• Enhance recreational use

• More usable recreation space for sports fields and playground equipment

• Increase park safety and usability for spectators at sports fields

• Evaluate and improve playground and park usage

• Expand opportunities for children and families

UTILIZATION & PROGRAMMING

• Consider other recreational uses for the parks

• Consider how park edges can be utilized / offer additional amenities

• Evaluate park system as a whole - are there parks that are over utilized / under utilized?

• Utilize all parks for all residents - expand the park users

• Provide amenities for pet owners - dog park

• Better utilize existing park spaces

• Expand park areas

ECOLOGY

• Enhance environmental use

• Conserve open space and natural features

• Native plantings, increased tree canopy, stormwater management, and BMP’s

• Increase tree cover and improve local ecologies

• Provide beautification through native plants

• Integrate stormwater management through green infrastructure

COMMUNITY / CONNECTIVITY

• Connect communities, their cultural resources, and natural features

• Safe, accessible and connected parks

• Improve pedestrian and bicycle access to parks and playgrounds

• Provide a space where the community can gather and connect with one another

• Create engagement through collective community spaces

FEASIBILITY

• Develop cost and phasing options with a clear and realistic path forward

• Provide spaces for the community to utilize such as community gardens

CO. OPEN SPACE, RECREATION & GREENWAY PLAN GOALS
BOROUGH MINI-GRANT RFP GOALS
BOROUGH PARKS PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE GOALS
DELAWARE
ALDAN
ALDAN
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INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS

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EXISTING PARK SYSTEM

CATALOGUE OF ASSETS

• Eight Borough-owned parks and natural lands

• Four under 1 acre in size and predominately passive in nature with lawn and benches

• Four larger scale parks above one acre with sports fields, playgrounds and walking paths

BOROUGH PARKS INCLUDED IN MASTER PLAN

PARKS NOT INCLUDED IN MASTER PLAN

SURROUNDING PARKS

WOODED AREAS

RECREATION AREAS

UNDEVELOPED LAND TRAILS

SEPTA REGIONAL RAIL STOP

SEPTA BUS STOP

TROLLEY STOP

5’ CONTOURS
240’ 0’ 480’ 960’
SWIM CLUB PARK ALDAN DARBY CREEK AND LOBBS RUN LAND SCHOOL FIELDS TRIANGLE PARK (MAYOR JACK EDMUNDSON PARK) HOPELY ATHLETIC COMPLEX JEFFREY ROAD PARK HISTORICAL PARK FIVE POINTS (VETERAN’S PARK)
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REGIONAL CONTEXT AND THE RESIDENTS OF ALDAN

4,244

80-84

75-79

70-74

65-69

60-64

55-59

50-54

45-49

40-44

35-39

30-34

25-29

20-24

15-19

10 to 1 4

85 and over 135 110 134 48 257 127 39 71 49 67 126 189 85 117 177 230 78 102 226 117 139 128 136 305 192 205 125 81 113 93 4 65 5 43 18 78

$75,469 5 to 9

48.7% Male Female 51.3%

Median Household Income

NORTH 6

0’ 1500’ 3000’ LOBBS RUN
Regional context aerial with surrounding parks highlighted in green.
INCOME
National Average: $69,717 POPULATION MEDIAN AGE 44.4 under 5

PARK SYSTEM CATALOGUE

14.6 ACRES OF PARKS

553 RESIDENTS PER PARK

.2 Acres .5 Acres .6 Acres .7 Acres 3.5 Acres 4.5 Acres 1.1 Acres 3.5 Acres Hopely Athletic Complex School Fields Historical Park Triangle Park Veteran's Park Jeffrey Road Park Swim Club Park Darby Creek & Lobbs Run Land Facilities Facility Type Park, Sports Field Sports Field Park Park Park Park Park Natural Area Basketball courts Sport no no no no no no yes no Tennis courts (outdoor only) Sport no yes* no no no no no no Diamond fields: baseball - youth Sport yes yes no no no no no no Diamond fields: softball fields - adult Sport no no no no no no no no Rectangular fields: multi-purpose Sport no yes no no no no no no Diamond fields: softball fields – youth Sport yes yes no no no no no no Multiuse courts - basketball, volleyball Sport no no no no no no no no Skate park Sport no no no no no no no no Playgrounds Leisure yes yes yes no no no yes no Dog park Leisure no no no no no no no no Swimming pools (outdoor only) Leisure no no no no no no yes* no Community gardens Leisure no no no no no no no no Historic resources Leisure no no yes no no no no no Trails Leisure no yes no no no no yes no Restrooms Amenities yes yes no no no no no no Benches/Seating Amenities yes yes yes yes yes no no no Picnic Tables Amenities yes no no no no no no no Kiosk Amenities no no yes no no no no no Shade structure (gazebo, pavilion, etc) Amenities yes no yes no no no no no ADA Accessible Amenities yes no yes no no no yes no Lighting Amenities yes no yes no no no no no Gathering space Amenities yes no yes yes yes no yes no Overlooks Amenities no no no no no no no no TOTAL 10 7 8 2 2 0 6 0
* Indicates facility in need of repair
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PARK SYSTEM BENCHMARKING

Activity Min Residents per Amenity Min. Benchmark for Aldan Based on Data Existing in Aldan Delta Locations Baseball Diamond Fields 2018 2.10 2 -0.10 Hopely Athletic Complex Multipurpose Fields 2454 1.73 1 -0.73 School Fields Pickleball 1701 2.50 0 -2.50 Tennis 4879 0.87 3 +2.13 School Fields Volleyball 5488 0.77 0 -0.77 Basketball 568 7.47 3 -4.47 Swim Club Community Garden Plot 246 17.25 0 -17.25 Cooling Centers 11244 0.38 1 +0.62 Hopely Athletic Complex Dog Parks 17512 0.24 0 -0.24 Drinking Fountains 1264 3.36 0 -3.36 Playgrounds 1490 2.85 4 +1.15 School Fields (2), Hopely Athletic Complex, Swim Club Park Recreation & Senior Centers 8477 0.50 1 +0.50 Hopely Athletic Complex Restrooms 1664 2.55 1 -1.55 Hopely Athletic Complex Skateparks 30399 0.14 0 -0.14 Splash Pads 7971 0.53 0 -0.53 Swimming Pools 9289 0.46 1 +0.54 Swim Club Disco Golf 46607 0.09 0 -0.09 Trails 1070 3.97 0 -3.97 Walking Loops 3918 1.08 1 -0.08 School Fields Fitness Zones 5259 0.81 0 -0.81
SOURCE: 2023 Park Serv Amenities and Facilities Web Data Tables - City Park Facts 2023 AMENITY BELOW BENCHMARK STANDARD AMENITY ABOVE BENCHMARK STANDARD THE PARKS VETERANS PARK (FIVE POINTS) MAYOR JACK EDMUNDSON (TRIANGLE PARK) SWIM CLUB PARK (ALDAN PARK) DARBY CREEK AND LOBBS RUN SCHOOL FIELDS HISTORICAL PARK HOPELY ATHLETIC COMPLEX JEFFREY ROAD PARK 8

CONNECTIVITY

SIDEWALKS AND CROSSWALKS

• Constructing missing sidewalk and crosswalk connections adjacent to parks should be prioritized to ensure safe access to parks

REGIONAL TRAILS

• Potential multi-use trail connector along Lobbs Run could connect to the Darby Creek trail network as indicated within the Four Borough Comprehensive Plan

BIKE AMENITIES

• The Four Borough Comprehensive Plan indicates Clifton Ave, Springfield Ave and Providence Road as locations for proposed bike routes that would be designated via ‘Share the Road’ signage but no on street striping

5-MIN WALKING RADIUS FROM PARKS

POTENTIAL MULTI-USE TRAILS

TRAILS

EXISTING SIDEWALKS

PRIORITY SIDEWALK GAPS

SIDEWALK GAPS

ONE-SIDE CROSSWALK GAPS

PRIORITY CROSSWALK GAPS

EXISTING CROSSWALKS

SEPTA REGIONAL RAIL STOP

SEPTA BUS STOP

TROLLEY STOP

BALTIMORE PIKE BIKE ROUTE

BIKE FRIENDLY ROADS

PROPOSED BIKE ROUTES

240’ 0’ 480’ 960’
Proposed and existing connections to Aldan Parks.
BIKE TRAILS R NORTH 9

PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE GREENSPACE

92% PRIVATELY OWNED + INACCESSIBLE GREENSPACE

PRIVATE LAND IS A KEY PLAYER IN ENHANCING THE LARGER LANDSCAPE

8% PUBLIC GREENSPACE*

PRIVATELY OWNED AND INACCESSIBLE GREEN SPACE PUBLIC GREEN SPACE

PRIVATELY-OWNED PUBLIC GREEN SPACE

Map of Aldan Borough Public Vs. Private Greenspace.
*Providence Park is a privately owned public park that is included here.
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POTENTIALS OF PRIVATE GREENSPACE

INCREASE BIODIVERSITY + HABITAT

• Native flower meadows and trees provide food and shelter for insects and birds, and reduces the need for pesticides

PROTECT WATER HEALTH

• Native flower meadows and trees are more effective at absorbing stormwater and preventing polluted runoff and flooding

CELEBRATE NATURAL BEAUTY

• Planting native flower meadows and trees creates beauty that celebrates the local natural landscape of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic

CHEMICAL FREE

• Pesticide-free practices and avoiding nitrogen additives helps to preserve pollinator health and ecological function, and plays a key role in preventing the degradation of water quality

YARD BIODIVERSITY TOOLKIT

MAJOR DECLINES IN POLLINATOR HABITAT AND THE CHANGING CLIMATE REQUIRES DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO MANAGING OUR YARDS

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW

331 RESPONSES (85% WERE ALDAN RESIDENTS)

54-93 VOTES PER PARK (73 AVG. VOTES PER PARK)

ALDAN PARKS & RECREATION SURVEY #1 “DOT” VOTING POP-UP EVENT

SURVEY DATES: JUNE 19-JULY 22, 2023

EVENT DATE: JULY 4, 2023

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN PARKS WHEN YOU VISIT?

BY

26.7% (64

INTEREST

15.8% (38 MENTIONS)

12.9% (31 MENTIONS)

12.1% (29 MENTIONS)

8.3% (20 MENTIONS)

7.5% (18 MENTIONS)

5% (12 MENTIONS)

OTHER

4.6% (11 MENTIONS)

EVENTS

DOGS

2.9% (7 MENTIONS) (240 total mentions)

EXCERPTED PARKS SURVEY #1 FEEDBACK
TO SEE
FULL RESULTS
SURVEY #1 13
SCAN
THE
OF
2023 Aldan Parks & Recreation Survey (June 19–July 22, 2023), write-in responses grouped by category of interest PLAY / CHILDREN ‘S ACTIVITIES RELAXATION EXERCISE & WALKING SPORTS (AYC NOT MENTIONED) NATURE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ALDAN YOUTH CLUB
Source:
MENTIONS)
RECREATION
4.2% (10 MENTIONS) CATEGORY OF

WHAT RECREATION, SPORTS, EVENTS, OR CLASSES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN ALDAN?

BY CATEGORY OF INTEREST

16.4% (62 MENTIONS)

EVENTS

10.6% (40 MENTIONS)

INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES

8.0% (30 MENTIONS)

PLAY / CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

7.4% (28 MENTIONS)

YOGA

7.2% (27 MENTIONS)

OTHER SPORTS & RECREATION

6.6% (25 MENTIONS)

TENNIS

5.6% (21 MENTIONS)

BASKETBALL

5.0% (19 MENTIONS)

FOOTBALL

4.2% (16 MENTIONS)

PICKLEBALL

4.0% (15 MENTIONS)

BASEBALL / SOFTBALL

SOCCER 4.0% (15 MENTIONS)

BY CATEGORY OF INTEREST

3.4% (13 MENTIONS)

DOGS

3.2% (12 MENTIONS)

WATER PLAY

2.9% (11 MENTIONS)

COMMUNITY GARDENS

2.1% (8 MENTIONS)

NATURE / NATURAL HABITATS

1.9% (7 MENTIONS)

ADULT SPORTS

1.9% (7 MENTIONS)

FOOD / MARKETS

1.9% (7 MENTIONS)

WALKING, RUNNING & HIKING

1.3% (5 MENTIONS)

BIKING

1.1% (4 MENTIONS)

SEATING & GATHERING SPACE

1.1% (4 MENTIONS) (376 total mentions)

VOLLEYBALL

Source: 2023 Aldan Parks & Recreation Survey (June 19–July 22, 2023), write-in responses grouped by category of interest

EXCERPTED PARKS SURVEY #1 FEEDBACK 14

WHAT ELSE DO YOU THINK ALDAN’S PARKS SYSTEM NEEDS?

BY CATEGORY OF CONCERN

19.3% (37 MENTIONS)

SAFETY & MAINTENANCE

10.4% (20 MENTIONS)

PLAY / CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

8.9% (17 MENTIONS)

CONNECTIONS / TRAILS

7.3% (14 MENTIONS)

5.7% (11 MENTIONS)

5.7% (11 MENTIONS)

5.2% (10 MENTIONS)

4.7% (9 MENTIONS)

WATER PLAY ACCESSIBILITY / ADA ACCESS

SEATING / GATHERING SPACE

EVENTS

BATHROOMS / FACILITIES

DOGS 4.7% (9 MENTIONS)

4.7% (9 MENTIONS)

NATURE / NATURAL HABITATS

4.2% (8 MENTIONS)

WAYFINDING / SIGNAGE

3.6% (7 MENTIONS)

3.1% (6 MENTIONS)

2.6% (5 MENTIONS)

2.1% (4 MENTIONS)

2.1% (4 MENTIONS)

BY CATEGORY OF CONCERN

BASKETBALL

TENNIS COMMUNITY GARDENS SHADE WATER FOUNTAINS

1.6% (3 MENTIONS)

BIKING

1.6% (3 MENTIONS)

PICKLEBALL

FOOTBALL 1% (2 MENTIONS) OTHER SPORTS 1% (2 MENTIONS)

.5 (1 MENTIONS)

(192 total mentions)

FOOD

Source: 2023 Aldan Parks & Recreation Survey (June 19–July 22, 2023), write-in responses grouped by category of concern

EXCERPTED PARKS SURVEY #1 FEEDBACK 15

THE PARKS

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VETERAN’S PARK (FIVE POINTS) EXISTING CONDITIONS

• Size: .2 acres

• Cross Streets: Intersection of Springfield Rd. & Woodlawn Ave.

• Primarily open lawn

• Some visitors were noted shortcutting across the corner

• Trolley stop with shelter located at southern edge of park

• Medium sized street trees in good health

• Backdrop of mature evergreens at southern edge of park

• Acts as a gateway park

SITE ELEMENTS

• Trolley Stop Shelter

• Entry Sign

• Two (2) Benches

PROGRAMMING

• Sitting Park

• Transit Station Stop

* * Users cut across lawn & cause erosion Poles/wires interrupt view Named “Veteran’s Park” but memorial is not located here Opportunity for entering/leaving Aldan signage at underpass Open area with great visibility Walkable location Opportunity for sculpture or monumental threshold to Aldan Lawn has no ecological value Mature trees ASSET / OPPORTUNITY CHALLENGE / NEED THRESHOLD * NORTH 10’ 0’ 20’ 40’ LAWN WMARYLANDAVE. NWOODLAWNAVE SPRINGFIELD ROAD N CLIFTON AVE PENNSYLVANIA AVE HEDGE BENCH TROLLEY STOP SIGN A B
B A 17

VETERAN’S PARK (FIVE POINTS)

Add

“Entering

105’ * * 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 9 TROLLEY STOP PROPOSED ELEMENT SIGNAGE/SCULPTURE EXISTING TREE PROPOSED TREE LAWN PAVED PATH EXISTING BENCH PROPOSED BENCH RAIN GARDEN / POLLINATOR GARDEN PERMEABLE PAVING/ STONE FINES THRESHOLD * EX. 5’ CONTOURS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
Iconic entry signage Paved connection between crosswalks Small flowering trees that fit under overhead wires Sculpture by local artist Pervious paving or stonefines path Community-maintained pollinator / rain gardens Mown paths / lawn area with benches Prune / thin existing arborvitae hedge water access for gardens
10’ 0’ 20’ 40’ WMARYLANDAVE.
ROAD N CLIFTON AVE NORTH 18
/ Leaving Aldan” signage at underpass
NWOODLAWNAVE SPRINGFIELD

VETERAN’S PARK (FIVE POINTS) DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Illustrative view of proposed design recommendations for Veteran’s Park (Five Points).

Existing conditions view Summer ‘19

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Rename to “Five Points Park”

• Discuss gardens with the Aldan Garden Club

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SCHOOL FIELDS (DUFFY AND VOLUNTEER’S FIELD) EXISTING CONDITIONS

• Size: 4.5 acres

• Cross Streets: on N. Woodlawn Ave. across from W. Wayne Ave.

SITE ELEMENTS

• Baseball Diamond

• Three tennis courts

• One Soccer / multi-purpose field

• ADA-accessible playground

• Monkey bar play area

• Two junior basketball courts with removable hoops

• Walking track

• Concession / storage sheds

• Signage

Tennis courts underutilized & in disrepair

Walking loop to be expanded to allow for passing on track

Seasonal port-a-potty

Community uses court as fenced dog run

• Port-a-potty ASSET

Field well-utilized by students and youth

Lawn at field edge has low ecological value

One (of two) outdoor b-ball courts in Aldan

ADA-accessible play

Mature trees

/ OPPORTUNITY CHALLENGE
THRESHOLD * SHISLER AVE W WAYNE AVE * *
/ NEED
not legible * * * No crosswalks Seating not shaded No crosswalks SOCCER FIELD N WOODLAWN AVE N CLIFTON AVE MERION AVE TENNIS COURTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAY EQUIPMENT REMOVABLE BASKETBALL HOOPS DUFFY FIELD VOLUNTEER’S FIELD STORAGE SHED CONCESSIONS STAND WALKING TRACK A B
Signage
B NORTH 20’ 0’ 40’ 80’ A 20

SCHOOL FIELDS (DUFFY AND VOLUNTEER’S FIELD)

120’ 120’ 115’ SOCCER
DUFFY
VOLUNTEER’S
Berm
Small
ADA
Large
Walking
for
Fitness
track 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Flexible lawn space,
area ADA pathway connection ADA ramp from sidewalk Shaded buffer with meadow plantings Crosswalk with blinking signal at trolley intersection 11 12 13 14 9 10 PROPOSED ELEMENT SIGNALS SEATING MOWN PATH/LAWN PROPOSED SIDEWALK EX. 5’ CONTOURS SPORTS/PLAY RIPARIAN BUFFER / RAIN GARDENS THRESHOLD * STONE FINES/ MULCH EXISTING TREE PROPOSED TREE PROPOSED 1’ CONTOURS (HIGH LEVEL) *
*
N WOODLAWN
N CLIFTON AVE MERION AVE SHISLER AVE W WAYNE AVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 20’ 0’ 40’ 80’ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NORTH 21
DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
FIELDS
FIELD
FIELD Fill in sidewalk network gaps
with seating Combination tennis / pickleball court
dog park
path connection
dog park
loop to be expanded to allow
passing on track
equipment stations alongside
Expanded play area with swings
potential gaga ball play
*
* *
AVE

SCHOOL FIELDS (DUFFY AND VOLUNTEER’S FIELD) DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Illustrative view of proposed design recommendations at School Fields.

Existing conditions view Summer ‘23

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Utilize key fob for entry at Dog Parks

• Add markings for distances and or games along walking path

• Consider shrub hedge or fencing for balls

• Consider field lights

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HISTORICAL PARK

EXISTING CONDITIONS

• Size: .7 acres

• Cross Streets: Along Providence Rd. and Woodlawn Ave., across from Municipal Building

SITE ELEMENTS

• Trolley Stop Museum

• Veteran’s Memorial

• Clock Tower & sitting area

• Gazebo

• Play equipment

PROGRAMMING

• 4th of July Parade

ASSET / OPPORTUNITY CHALLENGE / NEED THRESHOLD * * Seating not shaded Outdated play equipment; not ADA accessible * * * NORTH 10’ 0’ 20’ 40’ A B FUTURE MUNICIPAL BUILDING EXPANSION TROLLEY STOP MUSEUM ALDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAY AREAS CLOCK TOWER VETERAN’S MEMORIAL GAZEBO OPEN LAWN W PROVIDENCE ROAD N WOODLAWN AVE ALDAN MUNICIPAL BUILDING B A 23

PARK

130’ 130’ 130’ 130’ Open lawn for school pick-up / drop-off and community events
play court with painted games
ADA play area with trolley-inspired play element Learning garden pockets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Add more lights and winter interest
Picnic
new building Outdoor
9 * * * TROLLEY STOP MUSEUM CLOCK TOWER VETERAN’S MEMORIAL GAZEBO PROPOSED ELEMENT MOWN PATH/LAWN PROPOSED SIDEWALK / PVMT EX. 5’ CONTOURS GAMES/PLAY FURNITURE RIPARIAN BUFFER / RAIN GARDENS THRESHOLD * STONE FINES/ MULCH EXISTING TREE PROPOSED TREE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10’ 0’ 20’ 40’
FUTURE MUNICIPAL BUILDING EXPANSION ALDAN MUNICIPAL BUILDING W PROVIDENCE ROAD N WOODLAWN AVE NORTH 24
HISTORICAL
DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
Activated
New
plants around Christmas tree Sensory Garden
area Rain garden for runoff from
classroom
ALDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HISTORICAL PARK DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Illustrative view of proposed design recommendations at Historical Park.

Existing conditions view Summer ‘23

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Add lighting in play areas for public events at night (tree lighting, etc.)

• Fill in sidewalk gaps to the east

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HOPELY ATHLETIC COMPLEX EXISTING CONDITIONS

• Size: 3.5 acres

• Cross Streets: Carr Memorial Field located at end of Bonsall Ave.; Schwenke Field located at end of N. Sycamore Ave.

SITE ELEMENTS

• Community Center

• Parking Lot

• Baseball Field diamond

• Tee-ball field diamond

• Play area

• Gazebo

• Picnic area (by play)

• Picnic grove (under trees)

• Picnic area (by Community Center)

• Walking path

PROGRAMMING

• 4th of July Parade

THRESHOLD *

ASSET / OPPORTUNITY CHALLENGE / NEED

Path not connected to rest of the park
Confusing parking configuration Narrow street
Back of field feels disconnected & less safe next to industrial lot
entry
Existing retaining wall
drain Disconnected path system / intersection with drive aisle Updated community facility with multipurpose use
picnic
with mature trees Charming historic scoreboard * * * * NORTH 20’ 0’ 40’ 80’ A B PARKING LAWN COMMUNITY CENTER CARR FIELD PLAY AREA PICNIC AREA PICNIC AREA GAZEBO MERION AVE N SYCAMORE AVE PRISCILLA LN BONSALL AVE SHISLER AVE
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY B A 26
Blocks views across park
and stormwater
Shaded
grove
SCHWENKE FIELD

HOPELY ATHLETIC COMPLEX DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Expanded play areas with winding path and play pockets nested within pollinator gardens

Rain garden for stormwater management with bridge connection

Dog-friendly walking loop

Planted buffers

Combined parking / basketball area with painted court and portable basketball hoops

Potential splash pad location

Flexible community plaza with games (four square, gaga ball, shuffleboard, ping pong, cornhole, etc.

Add sidewalks to fill gaps

Natural play to activate grove

Potential batting cage locations

Adjust bleachers/dugout/fence to accomodate path

125’ 125’ 125’ 125’ 125’ BONSALL AVE N SYCAMORE AVE
PROPOSED ELEMENT MOWN PATH/LAWN EX. 5’ CONTOURS GAMES/PLAY RIPARIAN BUFFER / RAIN GARDENS THRESHOLD * EXISTING TREE PROPOSED TREE PROPOSED SIDEWALK/ PATH STONE FINES/ MULCH * * GAZEBO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 10 8 8
1 2 3
4
6 7 8 * CARR FIELD EX PLAY AREA SCHWENKE FIELD 9 10 11 9 5 20’ 0’ 40’ 80’ MERION AVE PRISCILLA LN SHISLER AVE W WAYNE AVE NORTH 27

HOPELY ATHLETIC COMPLEX DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Illustrative view of proposed design recommendations at Hopely Athletic Complex.

Existing conditions view Summer ‘23

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MAYOR JACK EDMUNDSON PARK (TRIANGL E PARK)

EXISTING CONDITIONS

• Size: .6 acres

• Cross Streets: On W. Providence Rd. at Ridley Ave.

SITE ELEMENTS

• Bench

• Little Library

• Open Lawn

• Mature Trees

Visible threshold into the Borough Traffic is noisy & incompatible with active recreation No crosswalks No crosswalks No crosswalks Walkable streets Flat open area with full sun Berm at edge helps to separate from busy road * * * LAWN PROVIDENCE PLACE RIDLEY AVE WPROVIDENCEROAD LITTLE FREE LIBRARY BENCH LITTER BIN PARK SIGN A B ASSET / OPPORTUNITY CHALLENGE / NEED THRESHOLD *
NORTH 10’ 0’ 20’ 40’ B A 29

MAYOR JACK EDMUNDSON PARK (TRIANGL E PARK) DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

130’ 130’ 130’ PROPOSED BENCH PROPOSED ELEMENT SIGNAGE EXISTING TREE PROPOSED TREE LAWN RAIN GARDEN / POLLINATOR GARDEN THRESHOLD * EX. 5’ CONTOURS PROPOSED 1’ CONTOURS (HIGH LEVEL) PROPOSED SIDEWALK/PATH 3 4 2 2 6 5 1 * * *
Flashing pedestrian crosswalk crossing Crosswalk Update park signage
1 2 3
5 6 7 7 7 8 9 8 9 4 10’ 0’ 20’ 40’
Berm at edge with planted garden buffers to separate from busy road and protect children
Civic gardens with winding paths Open area for stage / movie screen Additional seating Relocated Little Free Library Traffic-slowing bumpout / shortened crosswalk
PROVIDENCE PLACE WPROVIDENCEROAD NORTH 30
RIDLEY AVE

MAYOR JACK EDMUNDSON PARK (TRIANGL E PARK)

DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Existing conditions view Summer ‘23

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Discuss gardens with the Aldan Garden Club

• Rename to Triangle Park

Illustrative view of proposed design recommendations at Mayor Jack Edmundson Park.
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JEFFREY ROAD PARK (ALDAN BOROUGH PARK)

EXISTING CONDITIONS

• Size: .5 acres

• Cross Streets: Intersection of on Jeffrey Rd. and W. Providence Road

• Open lawn area, relatively flat with a few mature trees

• Adjacent to parking lot at the apartment complex

Open Lawn • Mature trees Flat open area with full sun Mature trees Private drive Private drive Remote access No dedicated parking / access * * LAWN PARK RULES SIGN APARTMENTS JEFFREY ROAD W PROVIDENCE ROAD ACCESS ALLEY HEDGEROW PEDESTRIAN ACCESS A B B A 32
SITE ELEMENTS •

JEFFREY ROAD PARK (ALDAN BOROUGH PARK)

Add sidewalks for access Parking with ADA spots

Sensory lawn with string lights (thyme and other low-growing, steppable herbs, clover and sedges)

Harvest table and pavilion for small events and gatherings

Fruit tree guilds (permaculture companion planting technique)

Community-maintained pollinator / rain gardens with sensory plants and bird watching

Walking loop with fitness pockets

Yoga deck or lawn surrounded by flowering trees

Mown paths / lawn area

Berry hedge

Fruit and nut trees added to existing hedgerow

Loading / drop-off access

130’ 130’ * EXISTING TREE PROPOSED TREE PROPOSED ELEMENT PARK SIGN + RULES SENSORY LAWN PROPOSED SIDEWALK EX. 5’ CONTOURS FURNITURE OUTDOOR FITNESS ELEMENT RAIN GARDEN / POLLINATOR GARDEN THRESHOLD * PERMEABLE PAVING/ STONE FINES * * 1 3 5 4 6 7 9 11 12 2 10 8
DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10’ 0’ 20’ 40’
APARTMENTS
NORTH 33
JEFFREY
ROAD W PROVIDENCE ROAD ACCESSALLEY

JEFFREY ROAD PARK (ALDAN BOROUGH PARK)

DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Existing conditions view Summer ‘23

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Add rain barrels to apartments or pavilion (no water access currently)

• Discuss gardens with Aldan Garden Club

• Stress free zone! Utilize sensory play/plants, habitat for birdwatching

Illustrative view of proposed design recommendations at Jeffrey Road Park.
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SWIM CLUB PARK (ALDAN PARK)

EXISTING CONDITIONS

• Size: 3.5 acres

• Cross Streets: 315 Birchwood Rd, Aldan, PA 19018

SITE ELEMENTS

• Swim Club

• Basketball Courts

• Parking Lot

• Woodland Path along Lobbs Run

• Play Area

ALDAN BOROUGH BOUNDARY RAILROAD TRACKS

Pool & grounds have maintenance items that need to be addressed on site

Portion of site falls within the floodplain

Parking lot is very large & impermeable

One-way streets & do-notenter signage create confusion over Swim Club access

* *
play
Litter & invasive species
along
creek Dense woodland & access to Lobbs Run Newer
area with shade Visual access to Lobbs Run
Sloped
* *
LOBBS
500-YEAR FLOOD 100-YEAR FLOOD
FLOODWAY N ELM AVE
W MARYLAND AVE WOODLAND PATH PLAY AREA ACCESS DRIVE
One (of two) outdoor b-ball courts in Aldan
hillside
SWIM CLUB PARKING
RUN
REGULATORY
BIRCHWOOD ROAD
SWIM CLUB POOL B A B 35
BASKETBALL COURTS A

SWIM CLUB PARK (ALDAN PARK) DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Refurbished maintenance truck access

Portable/temporary outdoor games - gaga ball pits, shuffleboard, ping pong, etc.

Keep existing wall for flood resistance

Greenway riparian buffer with pathway

Condensed parking with added trees to reduce heat island and temporary permeable event parking adjacent to creek

Additional nature trails though existing forest

Dual racing slides embedded into hillside

Additional sidewalk for pedestrian access

access drive

70’ 70’ 80’ 80’ 80’ 80’ 75’ 75’ 75’ 70’ 80’ 85’ 90’ 90’ 85’ 85’ 85’ 85’ PROPOSED ELEMENT MOWN PATH/LAWN PROPOSEDPATH EX. 5’ CONTOURS GAMES/PLAY RIPARIAN BUFFER / RAIN GARDENS THRESHOLD * EXISTING PATH EXISTING TREE PROPOSED TREE * * * 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Basketball
courts
Buffered
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LOBBS RUN EX. PLAY AREA ACCESS DRIVE SWIM CLUB POOL N ELM AVE BIRCHWOOD
W MARYLAND
NORTH 25’ 0’ 50’ 100’ 36
REGULATORYFLOODWAY
ROAD
AVE ALDAN BOROUGH BOUNDARY RAILROAD TRACKS

SWIM CLUB PARK (ALDAN PARK) DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Existing conditions view Summer ‘23

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Open the space behind the Swim Club to the public in the off-season when Swim Club is closed

• Min 15’ required buffer from stream in ordinance, but more is recommended for climate resilience

• See grant opportunities related to riparian restoration

Illustrative view of proposed design recommendations at the space behind the Swim Club.
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DARBY CREEK AND LOBBS RUN LAND EXISTING CONDITIONS

• Size: 1.1 acres

SITE ELEMENTS

• Natural / wooded lot

• Mature trees

• Stream access

• Views toward bridge

ASSET / OPPORTUNITY CHALLENGE / NEED THRESHOLD * NORTH 20’ 0’ 40’ 80’ Limited parking / access Poison ivy and invasive species Steep slopes Potential to connect to existing trail network Beautiful view of railroad bridge Existing, wellused park Semi-cleared trail * B
A B A E.
SEPTA
LOBBS RUN SCOTTSDALE ROAD HOFFMAN PARK DARBY
REGULATORY FLOODWAY 100--YEAR FLOOD 500-YEAR FLOOD WILLOWSLANE ALDANBOROUGHBOUNDARY 38
MARYLAND AVE.
REGIONAL RAIL
CREEK

DARBY CREEK AND LOBBS RUN LAND DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

ADA parking at trailhead

ADA walking trails / nature trail

Non-ADA trails

Flexible overlook platforms

Elevated boardwalk

Bridge and creek view platform

Connection to Hoffman Park trails

Primary parking at Hoffman Park (consider in parking needs)

ADA path and crossing from Willows Lane

Trailhead

100’ 90’ 90’ 80’ 70’ 60’ 60’ 50’ 80’ 70’ 60’ 50’ 50’ 50’ 60’ SEPTA
PROPOSED ELEMENT MOWN PATH/LAWN PROPOSED SIDEWALK EX. 5’ CONTOURS GAMES/PLAY RIPARIAN BUFFER / RAIN GARDENS THRESHOLD * STONE FINES/ MULCH EXISTING TREE PROPOSED TREE EX.SIDEWALK * 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10
REGIONAL RAIL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SCOTTSDALE ROAD
LOBBS RUN
E. MARYLAND AVE.
WILLOWSLANE
HOFFMAN PARK
ALDANBOROUGHBOUNDARY REGULATORY FLOODWAY 100--YEAR FLOOD 500-YEAR FLOOD 20’ 0’ 40’ 80’ NORTH 39
DARBY CREEK

DARBY CREEK AND LOBBS RUN LAND

DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

Existing conditions view Summer ‘23

Illustrative view of proposed bridge connection to Upper Darby’s Hoffman Park across Darby Creek
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VETERANS PARK (FIVE POINTS)

SCHOOL FIELDS

HISTORICAL PARK

HOPELY ATHLETIC COMPLEX

MAYOR JACK EDMUNDSON (TRIANGLE PARK)

JEFFREY ROAD PARK

SWIM CLUB PARK (ALDAN PARK)

DARBY CREEK AND LOBBS RUN

THE PARKS SUMMARY

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