Kemp Mill Urban Park - Facility Plan
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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 not in compliance with current ADA accessibility guidelines.
Status/Project Update
Three public meeting were held. A preferred alternative was developed based on public comments. The facility plan was approved the Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday, September 15, 2011. The project is proposed in the Parks Capital Improvements Program for final design in FY 2013-2014 with construction in FY 2015-2017.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2009 | Site analysis work 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 community meeting: Concept I Concept II Concept III |
Kemp Mill Elementary School Cafeteria 411 Sisson Street Wheaton, MD |
| January 12, 2011 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
3rd Community Meeting Presented preferred plan in response to input from second community meeting. Presentation given by consultant |
Kemp Mill Elementary School Cafeteria 411 Sisson Street Wheaton, MD |
| Spring 2011 | Refine preferred design alternative. Obtain preliminary permit approvals and develop cost estimate | |
| September 15, 2011 | Planning Board Meeting for approval of Facility Plan Facility Plan Staff Report |
Montgomery Regional Office Auditorium 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: February 14, 2012
Montgomery County Department of Parks