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Jack Marley Park Master Plan
Public Input Meeting #1
Introductions
Gerry Vincent, ICMA-CM
Town Manager
Derek McLean
Town Parks and Recreation Director
Introductions
Susan M. Hatchell, FASLA, PLA, LEED AP
Susan Hatchell Landscape Architecture, PLLC
Consultant
Design Process to Date:
• Present our findings to date• Get your feedback, comments and
questions to guide the development of the Jack Marley Park Master Plan
Pedestrian Access off N. Willow St.
Jack Marley Park
• Park is already highly developed
• Most recent improvements include: swing set, fitness stations, shelter, skate park, shuffleboard courts, spray fountain in the pond, and softball field renovations
• Currently updating the Angier Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Will seek grant funding for future park development
• Improvements may need to be made in phases
Existing Site• 33-acres• Two park entrances – N. Willow and N.
Hickory (emergency use only)• Both active and passive recreational
facilities• 6.75-acre pond• Existing infrastructure and parking
(approximately 280 spaces)• 0.8-mile long walking path• Park is located within a ½ mile of
downtown, the library, Town Hall and residential neighborhoods
• Park is heavily used by residents of Angier and of neighboring towns
• Charter school uses park for drop-off and pick-ups
• Some programs offered at Angier Elementary School and the Angier Depot due to lack of facilities at the park
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Park
¼ mile radius
½ mile radius
NORTHNOT TO SCALE
Angier Elementary School
Angier Depot
Angier PublicLibrary
Angier Police Station &Town Hall
Angier Pool
CentennialTrail
Existing Facilities and ProgramsExisting Facilities• Baseball, Softball, Tee-ball, Football & Soccer Fields• Disc Golf – 8 holes• Skate Park• Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball Courts• Shuffleboard, Bocce/horseshoe pits • Two Picnic Shelters• Two Playgrounds• Fitness Stations• Walking Trail (0.8 mile)
• Williams Grove School – on the National Register of Historic Places (built 1895)
• 6.75-acre pond (8-9’ deep at center)• Parks and Recreation Office, Concessions• Restrooms
Recreational Programs• Baseball (ages 4-15)• Softball (ages 9-15)• Basketball (ages 6-15 at Angier Elementary)• Soccer (ages 4-13)• Football (ages 7-13)• Cheerleading (ages 5-12 at the Angier Depot)• Community Walking Program (seniors)
Pond
Softball
Softball
Tee-ball
Baseball
Baseball
Soccer
BasketballTennisSkatepark
Volleyball
Shelter
Playground
Shuffleboard
Playground
Football
Walking Trail
Pedestrian Connection
Shelter
Park Entrance
Emergency Entrance
Restrooms
Sidewalk
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Williams GroveSchool
Parks and Recreation Office
Boardwalk
Restrooms Closed Entrance
Fitness Stations
Park Development & Planning
Renovations made in the last 20 years:• Shelter• Skatepark• Shuffleboard• Fitness Stations• Playgrounds• Volleyball Court• Walking Trail
E. Williams St.
Skatepark
Shelter
Shuffleboard
Fitness Stations throughout the park
Swings
Park Entrance
Emergency Entrance
NOT TO SCALE
Priorities from the 2010 Park and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan:• Community Center• Additional sports fields and sport courts• Additional picnic areas• Various heath and fitness facilities (both
indoor and outdoor)• Cultural Arts• Increased senior activities
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Volleyball
WalkingTrail
Playground
Playground
Existing Site
Volleyball Court Skate Park
Pond Walking Trail around Softball Field Historic Williams Grove School
Site Analysis
Site Analysis• The topography of Jack Marley Park has been
terraced to accommodate several ball fields. Some steep slopes occur between the terraces, but the site is mostly flat (less than 4%)
• Soils have been altered due to extensive grading but will accommodate recreational uses.
• Black River requires protective buffers that could limit further development.
Goals• Meet recreational needs identified in the survey• Facilities to appeal to a broad range of users –
ages, activities, and abilities• Design should be flexible• Coordinate future growth of the Town and Parks
and Recreation with Harnett County.
Site Analysis MapsSlope Analysis Map
BlackRiver
30’ StreamBuffer
BlackRiver
Pond
Buffer30’ Stream
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Hydrology Map
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E. Williams St.
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E. Williams St.
Kay Ln.
HighPoint
LowPoint
Pond
Pond has flooded during major storm events
Culvert
Site Analysis MapsSoils Map Vegetation Map
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Mixed hardwood/ conifer forest
Black River
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E. Williams St.
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Developable Areas MapDevelopable Areas:
E. Williams St.
BlackRiver
Developable Areas• Areas identified as “developable” include those with
gentle slopes, no stream buffers, suitable soils• Determine which types of park and recreational
facilities can fit here
Conclusions
• Existing park is already highly developed
• Some small areas are available for development along the edges of the property; no large developable areas
• Stream buffers may limit types of park development south of E. Williams St.
• Historic school site limits development south of Williams St.
• Unless a Community Center is built here, we do not recommend opening the park entrance to allow traffic through E. Williams St.
• Some facilities may need to move or relocate to accommodate new park facilities
Area #2:0.63 acre
Area #1:0.3 acres
Existing park already highly developed
NOT TO SCALE
Historic Site –1.24 acres
Town of Angier Parks and Recreation Survey - 2020
27501
HARNETT COUNTY
Angier
LillingtonCoats
Dunn
SpringLake
2759227526
27540
27546
27505
27521
283342833928339
28390
27332
27326
260 Respondents – Great!
• Most respondents:• 72% reside in Harnett County • 59% reside outside of the Town of Angier • 78% reside in zip code 27501• 59% have participated in the Town of
Angier Parks and Recreation programs in the last 12 months
Town of Angier Parks and Recreation Survey - 2020
Population of respondents and families:• Are under age 18 (83%)• Ages 18-24 (12%)• Ages 25-34 (32%)• Ages 35-44 (43%)• Ages 45-54 (31%)• Ages 55-64 (13%)• Over 65 (6%)
Town of Angier Parks and Recreation Survey - 2020
Does the Town of Angier need a Community Center for indoor recreational activities?
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
No
Yes
(6%)
(94%)
Town of Angier Parks and Recreation Survey - 2020
Top five preferred active activities:1. Swimming2. Basketball3. Fitness trail4. Baseball5. Soccer
Top five preferred passive activities:1. Walking2. Playing on a playground3. Outdoor concerts4. Playing in a sprayground5. Wildlife observation
Please rate your interest in the following athletic activities:
(49%)
(42%)(41%)
(41%)
(27%)
(66%)
(57%)(56%)
(47%)
(46%)
Town of Angier Parks and Recreation Survey - 2020
Top five preferred classes and programs:1. Educational trips2. Swimming lessons3. Music classes4. Cooking classes5. Arts and Crafts classes (tie)5. Day Camps (tie)
Top five preferred special events:1. Parades and festivals2. Farmers markets3. Food truck rodeo4. Outdoor movies5. Performance/Concerts
Please rate your interest in the following events and activities:
(44%)
(43%)
(41%)
(38%)
(36%)
(66%)
(62%)
(57%)
(49%)
(48%)
Town of Angier Parks and Recreation Survey - 2020
0 50 100 150 200 250
No
Yes
Would you be willing to pay higher fees for more recreational programs and/or improved facilities?
(27%)
(72%)
Town of Angier Parks and Recreation Survey - 2020
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Preserve non-motorized trails
Develop more passive recreation
Develop more active recreation
Improve and enhance existing facilities
Develop more indoor recreational facilities
Top 5 Town of Angier initiatives for future implementation:
(35%)
(24%)
(19%)
(8%)
(6%)
PARTF Funding
1) The Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) provides dollar-for-dollar matching grants to local governments for parks and recreational projects to serve the general public.
2) Funding through PARTF requires a demonstration of public support.
Putting it all Together!
Site Analysis - Opportunities• Opportunity to increase Parks and Recreation participation• Redevelop underutilized spaces • Upgrade/replace heavily used facilities
Site Analysis - Constraints• Site has a limited amount of developable area • Stream buffers on small southern parcel limit size of development
Public Survey• Lack of indoor facilities• 94% of respondents believe a Community Center is needed• Future park development - majority ranked developing indoor recreational
facilities as the highest priority
We Need Your Feedback!
1. Is Jack Marley Park the best location for a Community Center? Why or why not?
2. If a Community Center can’t be located at Jack Marley Park, would you support acquiring land for it?
3. What other specific amenities would you like to see at Jack Marley Park?
4. Do you support seeking PARTF matching grant funding for this project in the future?
Please email us at:Veronica T. Hardaway [email protected]
Next Steps
• Gather feedback from you!!
• Prepare a Preliminary Master Plan and Cost Estimate based on public input received to date.
• Present the plan at Town Board Meetings and to other Civic Groups
