8.1. SR 07-17-2017Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 8.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date
Prepared by
July 17, 2017
Regular Business
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description
Reviewed by
Orono Park Master Plan
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, the Orono Park Master Plan.
Background/Discussion
Initial discussion with the Parks and Recreation Commission on the Orono Park Master Plan started in
April and continued with work sessions in May and June. The Plan was again reviewed and then
recommended at the July 12, 2017, Commission meeting.
The design review included new and future park elements that have occurred since the master plan was
approved two years ago. This includes adjustments to the skate park location as well as the integration of
the new MnDOT-planned trail. The review of conceptual storm water management to integrate into the
plan was also important as staff reviews costs of needed capital improvements such as parking lots and
trails within the parks.
Financial Impact
Staff will review the park features in the Orono plan to develop an overall park capital improvement plan.
Attachments
Original Orono Park Master Plan 2015
Proposed Orono Park Master Plan 2017
45 City of Elk River - Parks and Recreation Master Plan Chapter 5: How We Get There
Signature Park Concepts
Signature park concepts illustrate desired improvements. They are provided to
give a sense of the type, scale, and location of future improvements. Concepts are
presented for Woodland Trails, Orono Park, Dave Anderson Athletic Complex,
Youth Athletic Complex, Lion John Weicht Park, and Rivers Edge Commons.
Orono Park and Dave Anderson Athletic Complex
Orono Park and Dave Anderson Athletic Complex will build on the current
success and momentum as a destination park in Elk River.
• Nature play features and a splash pad will be added next to the existing
playground to create a play zone for children of all ages.
• Fitness machines will be nearby for use by parents watching their children.
• Trail loops will connect different features of the park and allow for a strolling
experience for park users.
• A skatepark will be constructed at the north end of the park and will connect
to the rest of the park by trail.
• Kayak and canoe rentals will allow beachgoers to get out on the water.
• Concessions and flush restrooms will serve Orono Park users and athletes
and spectators at Dave Anderson Athletic Complex.
• The off-leash dog area will expand to incorporate more varied open and
shaded areas for dogs and owners.
• Parking will be expanded and configured to separate boat and playground
uses and to provide additional parking.
The transition of the existing ball field in the north to a miracle field will welcome
people of all abilities to Elk River. Miracle fields are rubber, wheelchair and walker
accessible fields. The shorter dimensions of the field will also allow trail loops,
which are desired features, throughout the park instead of simply providing out-
and-back trails.
The County Fairgrounds play an important role for Orono Park and Dave
Anderson Athletic Complex, both as an open space and as parking support for
the ballfields. It is an important partnership to the city and future development
should consider the potential for shared parking and incorporation of expanded
park and recreation opportunities.
Chapter 5: How We Get There 46 getting thereSkate park
Move Power Lines if possible
Relocated fishing pier
Miracle field
Beach House/Concessions/Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Pickleball Court
Refurbish Picnic Shelters
Basketball
Close road to separate boat
uses from playground/beach
and to improve picnic/passive
area
Expand Beach Sand
Dog Park / Expansion
Additional parking to
support Dave Anderson
Athletic Complex,
playground, beach, and
dog park
Relocate Sand Volleyball Courts
YMCA
Dave Anderson
Athletic
Complex Fields
Nature Based Play Area in Trees
Splash Pad
Provide exercise features for
parents along path
Concessions/ New Shelter/ Flush Toilets
Playground
Develop trail loops
Develop trail loops
Playground Expansion Area
Figure 5.1 Signature Park Concept Orono Park/ Dave Anderson Athletic Complex
To trail connection at Hwy 10 Bridge
0’ 300’ 600’
Orono Park Master Plan
Draft 7.12.2017 - For Park Board Approval
Dave Anderson Athletic Complex
with expanded fencing where
feasible given property lines,
lighting and scoreboard locations
Future parking needs to be considered
Ex. Dog Park
Dog Park
ExpansionGeothermal
Well Area
Lighted Pickleball & Basketball
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290’
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300’
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300’
Sherburne County
Fairgrounds
Existing Playground
Existing Lights & Scoreboards
Fitness Area
Reserve for Dropoff s
Existing Shelters
Relocated Sand Volleyball
with Lights
Splash Pad Expansion Area
Relocated Parking (+/- 75)
Splash Pad
Park Pavillion with Restrooms
& Kayak/SUP Rentals
Open Recreation Lawn
(Kuss Field Relocated in Elk River)
Refurbished Shelter
Expand Beach Area
Boat Ramp Picnic Shelter
Reconfi gured Boat Ramp
(14 Trailer, 11 Car, Overfl ow)
and DNR AIS Stations
Skate Park
MNDOT Pond With
Prairie Plantings
Highway 10 Trail Trail Connection
over Bridge
Gary StreetYMCA
City HallPolice
Fire
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