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Broad Channel Parks

Stage 2 Concept

March 27, 2014



1. Broad Channel Parks Stage 2 Concept Katie Lorah, NYC Parks: Planning & Parklands

2. Discussion

March 27, 2014



Rockaway Conceptual Plan:

To be nalized Spring 2014

Community

InputCommunity

Input

Community

Input

CommunityInput



Expanded to Incorporate Broad Channel’s American Park and Sunset Cove



• Preliminary Concept discussion with community February 25

• Incorporate feedback into Stage 2 Concept Plan

• Stage 2 Concept Plan presented to community March 27

• Incorporate feedback into Final Concept Plan

• Final Concept Plan integrated into Rockaway Conceptual Plan, to be releasedSpring 2014

Broad Channel Parks Planning Process



SUNSETCOVE

AMERICANPARK

Two Parcels, One Site



Restore ecological function to animpacted area; build a resilientcommuni ty destination for active play,waterfront recreation, and exploration.

• Improve public access to Jamaica Bay in a low-

impact way

• Improve existing ballfelds

• Relocate and improve access road and parking lot;

address ooding

• Bring a vital coastal ecosystem back into balance

• Promote resiliency of the Broad Channelcommunity: better storm protection, better water

quality

Project Goal



Initial Concept: Presented to thecommunity Feb 2014

Key components of the initial

concept which have remained:

• Focus on restoration and passiverecreation at Sunset Cove, activerecreation at American Park

• Reorganization of access andparking

• Tidal salt marsh restoration at American Park to addressooding and improve resiliency

• New elevated comfortstation and possibly aninterpretive facility

INITIAL CONCEPT



Community CommentsOn the Init ial Concept




Lots of concern aboutW. 20th Rd access





Take community centerinto account



Existing DEP

pumping station






Existing DEP

pumping station




Keep current buildingas maintenance facilityif possible



Existing DEP

pumping station





Access for kayaks



Existing DEP

pumping station





Access for kayaks

Sand nourishment



Existing DEP

pumping station





Provide more shade

Access for kayaks

Sand nourishment





Existing DEP

pumping station




Regulation 90-ftdiamonds, shaded areas,spectator bleachers

No consensus on how manyballelds are needed (2 or 3)


Provide more shade

Access for kayaks

Sand nourishment



Existing DEP

pumping station







Provide more shade

Incorporate NPS land

Access for kayaks

Sand nourishment



Existing DEP

pumping station






Provide activities foryounger children


Provide more shade


Access for kayaks

Sand nourishment



Existing DEP

pumping station






Provide activities foryounger children


Provide more shade


Access for kayaks

Sand nourishment

Differentiate passive andactive uses with signage



Community Comments OnManagement and Enforcement

• Present a range of solutions frominexpensive, quick xes to longer-range

• Station Parks staff at the site formaintenance, programming, and security

• Signage and enforcement is needed tocontrol littering and permitted use ofballelds



Community Comments OnOther Broad Channel Parks*

Veteran’s Park, Broad Channel Park,Seventeen Road Playground

• Lack of adequate playground equipment,especially swings

• Storm-damaged trees and shrubs need

replacing with salt-tolerant varieties

• Maintenance issues include tennis courts,entrance gates, spray showers

• New features could include small skate park,roller hockey rink, small bandshell, running

track, mini-basketball court (some of thesemay be accommodated at American Park)

*Repairs and additions to other Broad Channel Parks

will be addressed through the Community Board.



SUNSET COVE & AMERICAN PARK

Stage 2 Concept:

Overview of Key Changes

Concept would allow for siting

of community center

Access fromCross Bay Blvd

Comfort station and smallinterpretive facility are

combined

Shade and additional activeuses are addedPrimary and secondary

pathways

Ballelds are slightlyrecongured

Kayak access point isdesignated

Fishing area is designated



Access and Parking

W. 22nd Rd Entrance

With community center

• One parking lot and access pointfor Sunset Cove and AmericanPark

• No access from W. 20th Rd

• Consult with trafc engineers andDOT about signage and trafcsafety measures

Current

Trafc studyneeded to determine

signage andsafety measures

Swales forstormwater captureto help mitigateooding



UndergroundInfrastructure

Pumping facilityrecommended forresiliencyimprovement by

DEP

Manholes

Hydrants

8” pipe

16” pipe

• No major conict withexisting infrastructure or

DEP’s plans to elevate pumpstation controls

• Allow access to existinginfrastructure: pump stationcontrols, manholes, andhydrants

• Ensure that regrading doesnot interfere with existing

pipes

Potential communitycenter



Facili ties and Activities

• Passive use at Sunset Cove

and along NPS-ownedWestern shoreline

• Active use clustered aroundballelds

• Pedestrian pathways

throughout site; primarypathway serves as 1/4 mile

running loop

• Elevated comfort station/eldhouse for interpretive activities

• Community center to houseadditional activities

Elevated facility

Active zone

Primary pathway

1/4-mile running loop



Ballfelds

• Restoration of existing 90-ftregulation baseball eld

• Conversion of existing soft-ball eld to second regulationbaseball eld

• Smaller multi-purpose turf eldto the north for non-permittedpick-up sports

• Small play area (tot lot) foryounger children

• Small area with skate features

Skate featuresTot lot



Shade

Existing comfort stationrepurposed as shade/storage if possible

New shade structure



Beach Nourishment and Waterfront Activi ties

Entire shoreline is horseshoe crab

breeding ground and habitat formarine/shore wildlife; keep impactlow

Fishing in designated zone;improve signage

Canoe/kayak accessshortest distance fromparking lot

Sand replenishment for habitat and storm protection



Expand Walking Pathwayto NPS Land

• Area to the west of the ball-elds is coastal shrub habitatand nesting ground for shorebirds

• Keep impact to a minimum;walking path for birdwatchingand other passive activities

• Keep ballelds and primarywalkway to the east of theboundary on City

Parkland

Birdwatching atBig Egg Marsh

(NPS)

NYC Parks Boundary



Key Features

1. Oyster Revetment Installation (NY Rising)

2. Salt Marsh Habitat Restoration

3. Scrub-Shrub Forest Trail4. Stormwater Bioswales

5. Location of Possible Community Center

6. Park Entrance from Cross Bay Blvd.

7. Upgraded Parking Lot

8. Elevated Comfort Station and Field House

9. Primary Walking/Jogging Path10. Tot Lot

11. Multipurpose Field

12. Nature Path on NPS Land

13. Skate Features

14. Shade Structure

15. Baseball Field (Upgraded)

16. Baseball Field (Existing)17. Beach Nourishment

18. Designated Fishing Zone19. Access for Canoes and Kayaks

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Broad Channel Parks

DRAFT Conceptual DesignMarch 2014

Goals

Restore ecological function to an

impacted area; build a resilient

community destination for active play,waterfront recreation, and exploration.

• Improve public access to Jamaica Bay in a low-

impact way

• Improve existing ballfelds

• Relocate and improve access road andparking lot

• Bring a vital coastal ecosystem back into

balance

• Promote resiliency of the Broad Channelcommunity: storm protection and water quality



Sunset Cove: $7M• Contaminated ll removal: $2.9M• Clean sand placement and grading: $2M• Wetland and maritime forest/shrubland restoration: $1.3M• Trail/boardwalk: $300K• Oyster habitat construction: $500K (NY Rising)

American Park: $10.75M• Shoreline and balleld restoration: $3.5M• Parking lot and access area: $2M• Tot lot: $500K• Skate features: $1M• Shade Structure: $250K

• Elevated Comfort Station: $2M• Bio-swales and Landscaping $1.5M

Estimated Total: $17.85M(Estimated range: $15M-$20M)

Estimated CostsCost estimates are preliminary and based on costs at similar sites. Costs associated with environmental

mitigation may change depending on types and levels of contaminants found.



Which elements should beprioritized?

Is there enough active use?Passive use?

Other questions?

DISCUSSION



Do you have questions about the conceptual plan?

Want to share your thoughts?

Please email with your questions, comments, and concerns about the plan for the Rockaways:

[email protected]

Visit www.nyc.gov/parks for more information and updates on the Rockaway Conceptual Plan.

Documents

2014 03 27 BC Civic Association Presentation