HomeMy WebLinkAboutFOSSIL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK - PDP - 44-00 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - PLANNING OBJECTIVEScrosses under both Fossil Creek Parkway and Lemay Avenue thereby establishing a safe
and convenient link to other parts of the community. A transit stop is proposed on Lemay
Avenue just south of the park entrance. Pedestrian connections are provided to the
adjacent neighborhoods as well a potential pedestrian signal at the intersection of
Murfield and Lemay just north of the site. This signal will allow people to cross Lemay
Avenue safely. Bicycle racks are conveniently located near most of the activity areas
within the park. The majority of the park is barrier free and accessible. Automobiles can
easily access the site from Lemay Avenue and from Fossil Creek Parkway.
The park amenities are intended to provide activities for a wide range of the population.
The uses range from passive to specific programmed recreational activities.
The design is sensitive to the surrounding neighborhoods and uses, with lighted facilities
and the higher noise generating uses generally located internally to the site. Fossil Creek
and the ponds within the park site provide attractive and generous buffers to the adjacent
uses.
The park is designed with a cohesive `.`Fossil' theme that is apparent in the architecture,
the landscape, and within the various play elements in the park. The forms are intended to
be playful, inspirational, educational and inviting. Plants have been selected that convey
feelings and imagery for the various elements of the park.
What a fantastic piece of land this is. The existing site features (such as the topography,
Fossil Creek, wetland, and the ponds) have been carefully integrated into the park design.
We believe this will be an exciting new adventure for the people of Fort Collins to
discover.
Fossil Creek Park
Statement of Planning Objectives
Project Description
Fossil Creek Park is one of the most exciting projects to be developed as a community
benefit in Fort Collins in some time. This park is planned as a Community Park that
represents one of the best opportunities to create a truly meaningful outdoor space for the
residents of Fort Collins. Our city's parks are community treasures and are some of the
most popular recreation areas in the city. The park will function as the social center in
southern Fort Collins.
The park program includes the following design elements:
• Trail System (including Fossil Creek Trail)
• The Oval Green w/ 2 Soccer Fields
• 5 Lighted Tennis Courts
• 2 Lighted Basket Ball Courts
• 2 Large Pavilions w/ Restrooms
• 1 Small Pavilion
• 2 Lighted Ball Diamonds
• The "Tar Pits" Playgrounds
• Roller Hockey Rink
• Skate Park
• Adventure Island
• Dog Park
• Interactive Water Feature
• Wetlands
• 3 Ponds
• "Natural" Areas
• Park Maintenance Facility
• Lemay Trail Underpass (to be constructed with Lemay realignment)
• Recreation Center (future phase)
• Water Play Area (future phase)
• Ice Skating Area (future phase)
• . Parking Areas
Fossil Creek Park is located within the Public Open Lands (POL) zone district. "The
Public Open Lands district is for large publicly owned parks and open lands which have a
community -wide emphasis". Parks, recreation and open lands are permitted uses within
this district
Fossil Creek Park will serve the entire community so it must be inviting and accessible.
Automobile, bicycle, pedestrian and transit amenities are incorporated in the plan to
support these modes of transportation. Fossil Creek Trail extends through the park and