Kemp Mill Urban Park
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Project Description
This project develops a facility plan to renovate an existing 2.7 acre park, located on Arcola Avenue at Lamberton Drive in Wheaton. The scope of the facility planning includes preparing a site analysis, 30% design, determination of regulatory feasibility, and a cost estimate for the project. Upon completion of facility planning, the project will be proposed in the parks Capital Improvements Program to obtain funding for final design and construction.
Background
Kemp Mill Urban Park was originally developed during the 1960’s and received awards and acknowledgements for innovative design. Its key feature is a man-made pond which covers about one-fourth of the park. The existing park also includes a playground, half basketball court, gazebo, pedestrian bridge and trails around the pond. The park receives heavy use from nearby residents, patrons of the adjacent shopping center, and parents with children using the playground. The original infrastructure of the park has seriously deteriorated over the years and accessibility is inconvenient for parents with strollers.
Status/Project Update
The 30% Facility Plan drawings will be completed by late Winter 2010/2011.
Calendar and Meeting Notes
Opportunities for public participation are shown below. Links to review meeting notes and Planning Board memos will be attached to each applicable calendar event as it is scheduled and completed.
DATE/TIME |
DISCUSSION AND MEETING NOTES |
LOCATION |
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| Spring 2009 | Site analysis work being conducted | |
| May 20, 2009 | 1st Community Meeting Discuss possible park renovations. Suggestions taken from this meeting to develop Facility Plan |
Kemp Mill Elementary School Cafeteria 411 Sisson Street Wheaton, MD |
| Oct. 7, 2009 | 2nd Community Meeting Review design alternatives with the community, obtain input and comments. Concept designs based on input from first meeting |
Kemp Mill Elementary School Cafeteria 411 Sisson Street Wheaton, MD |
| Date to be determined Summer 2010 |
3rd Community Meeting Develop and present alternative designs which addresses SSI (sustainable site initative) principals. Kemp Mill Urban Park was selected as an SSI pilot program late last fall in this national program. |
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| Fall 2010 | Develop preferred design alternative. Obtain preliminary permit approvals and develop cost estimate | |
| Winter 2010/2011 | Planning Board Meeting (open for public testimony) for approval of Facility Plan | M-NCPPPC 8787 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD |
M-NCPPC Staff Contact
CJ Lilly, Project Manager
Clark.Lilly@MontgomeryParks.org
301-495-3589
Date of last update: May 4, 2010
Montgomery County Department of Parks