TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Dave Tuchek
Deputy Director
Parks
Cameron Zapata
Senior Planner
Parks
Darcey Rayner-Shepard
Park Operations Supervisor
Parks
Meg Angevine
Park Operations Supervisor
Parks
Caroline Chapman
Parks Planning Manager
TITLE:
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2024 Plan of Demonstration Dog Park & Community Garden Expansion
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff is working to build on the success of the Demonstration Dog Park at Luke McRedmond Park and the expansion of community garden plots at Juel Park in 2023.
Based on community feedback collected during the Spring and Summer of 2023; an off-leash dog area will return to Luke McRedmond Park and a second pop-up off leash area will be developed at Hartman Park (if feasible). The expansion to Hartman will help assess potential demand and sites outside of the downtown core. These spaces will be open from April to October.
Staff is also evaluating two spaces in the downtown (Edge Skate Park and along the RCC Trail) that could accommodate community garden space, with a goal of opening in Q2 or Q3 of 2024.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Adopted PARCC Plan identifies an off-leash area in the downtown as a near term project, with a permanent facility planned for the mid-term. The PARCC Plan also identifies additional community garden space as a priority amenity within the park system.
2023/2024 Budget includes $102,000 for the implementation of a Demonstration Dog Park and $77,500 for expanded community gardens.
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
Council Retreat Action Items
* Other Key Facts:
The 2023 off-leash dog area was supported by 82% of questionnaire respondents.
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