JA1 Quincy Park Playground For All Children Informational Meeting Central Library May 4, 2015
Slide 1 JA1 Add date for meeting,location, time? Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015
Project Team Josh Serck, Project Manager & Landscape Architect April Rosenthal, Therapeutic Recreation Program Manager Lyndell Core, Area Park Manager Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, Landscape Architect Bernadette Grullón, Landscape Architect
Project Scope: Playground Elements (including Universal Project Features) Playground Safety Surfacing Drainage Fully ADA Compliant Pedestrian Circulation Site Furnishings Landscaping Sand Volleyball Court
Public Engagement To-Date: July 23, 2014 Project Introduction/Kickoff Meeting August/September 2014 On-line Survey #1 October 8, 2014 Design Development Meeting November 13, 2014 Open House November 2014 On-line Survey #2 May 4, 2015 Informational Meeting
Playground Sand Volleyball Court Orientation Map Quincy Park
Quincy Park Playground & Sand Volleyball Court Playground Sand Volleyball Court
Sand Volleyball Court Possibility of 2 Courts Sand Volleyball Court
Sand Volleyball Court Possibility of 2 Courts Sand Volleyball Court Rotate court orientation Conflicts with path and playground Not adequate running and diving distances Volleyballs going into playground and N. Nelson Street Path would be too close to court Removal of 2 existing trees Resident concerns from On-line Survey #2
Sand Volleyball Court Solution Re-build Existing Court Sand Volleyball Court
Sand Volleyball Court Solution Sand Volleyball Court Re-build Existing Court High Quality Sand
Sand Volleyball Court Solution Sand Volleyball Court Re-build Existing Court High Quality Sand Excellent Drainage
Sand Volleyball Court Solution Sand Volleyball Court Re-build Existing Court High Quality Sand Excellent Drainage Adjustable Net
Sand Volleyball Court Solution Sand Volleyball Court Re-build Existing Court High Quality Sand Excellent Drainage Adjustable Net Boundary Lines
Sand Volleyball Court Solution Sand Volleyball Court Re-build Existing Court High Quality Sand Excellent Drainage Adjustable Net Boundary Lines Edge Guard
Inclusive/Universal Play??? To create a play environment where children with all abilities can experience parallel play. A unique playground where children of all abilities can play side-by-side. It is a playground where every child is welcome. Fairfax County, Virginia
Inclusive/Universal Play??? Beyond disability, there are abilities; beyond accessibility, there is inclusion. Keith Christensen, Ph.D. Faculty Fellow, Utah State University Center for Persons with Disabilities
5 Elements Utah State University, Center for Persons with Disabilities
1. Social/Emotional Socially Included Cooperation, Engagement and Imagination Place to Feel Emotionally Secure
1 1 1 1 1. Social/Emotional Community Input: Plaques/signs about playground Inclusive message to community on playground sign
1 1. Social/Emotional Community Input: Visible Hiding Places or Soothing Areas
1. Social/Emotional Community Input: Playground that appeals to all kids Features that can be used by all JA3
Slide 22 JA3 you dont need to use any of these but i think its good to point out that it is accesible and usable for all ability levels from children to adults, to emphasize that it is for the children and caregivers of them Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015
1. Social/Emotional
2. Physical Variety of Development Appropriate Activities Offer Healthy Risk Challenge Children of All Abilities
2 2 2 2. Physical Community Input: 2 2 Berms 2 2
JA4 2. Physical Community Input: Variety of Swings 2 2 2
Slide 26 JA4 Swings or swing and sway experience Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015
2. Physical Community Input: 2 2 Climbers/Nets
2. Physical Community Input: Climbers/Nets/Bridges 2
2. Physical Community Input: 2 Slides 2
JA5 2. Physical
Slide 30 JA5 same image as slide 21 or something different?? Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015
3. Sensory Sensory-rich environment Encourage Discovery and Engagement Tactile, visual, auditory, smells, tastes, vestibular (spinning), and proprioceptive (movement) experiences
3 3. Sensory Community Input: Spinners
3. Sensory Community Input: 3 Musical Instruments
3. Sensory Community Input: 3 3 3 Braille
3. Sensory
4. Cognitive Learn Through Play and Interaction Problem Solving Abstract Thought Develop Cause and Effect Skills Hands on Opportunities
4. Cognitive Community Input: 4 Talk Tubes 4
4. Cognitive Community Input: 4 Musical Instruments
4. Cognitive Community Input: 4 4 4 Braille
5. Communication Demonstrate What Children Know and Allow Expression Developmentally Appropriate Play Elements Natural Play Behaviors and Routines
5. Communication Community Input: 5 Talk Tubes 5
5. Communication Community Input: 5 5 5 Braille
5. Communication Community Input: 5 Musical Instruments
JA5
Slide 44 JA5 same image as slide 21 or something different?? Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015
JA6 Additional Elements 1. Fencing/gates 2. Smooth, wide pathways 3. Picnic shelter 4. Benches 5. Picnic tables 6. Drinking fountain 7. Bike Racks 8. Landscaping/Plantings
Slide 47 JA6 number 3- already on a slide, could likely remove. Is enhancing park vegetation worth mentioning since shade was so well loved? Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015
JA6 What s Next? Project out to bid (Summer 2015) Begin Construction (Fall 2015 or Late Winter/Early Spring 2016)
Slide 48 JA6 number 3- already on a slide, could likely remove. Is enhancing park vegetation worth mentioning since shade was so well loved? Jeanette Ankoma-Sey, 05/01/2015
Contact Information Josh Serck 703-228-7141 jserck@arlingtonva.us Website: http://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/quincy-park-playground-sandvolleyball-court-redesign/