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4-4 Pond Edge Focus Area Gravel Parking Lot Concept
Site Recommendations picturesque beauty of the existing site. The area was well designed by the original B. Relocated and reoriented batting cage facility
The design approach to the Pond area centered around maintaining the natural,
Proposed gravel parking lot accommodating +/- 25 vehicles
A.
C.
Proposed Fitness Trail Map and Pond Overlook
landscape architect, William L. Monroe, Sr. Mostly, this focus area has fallen into disrepair
and is in need of some attention and rejuvenation.
The one area that did need some specific design attention was the existing gravel
parking area and batting cage facility (see Figure 4-5: Gravel Parking Lot Concept).
Currently, there is a pedestrian / vehicular conflict zone as children must cross an
unmarked gravel parking area to reach the batting cage from the recreation ball fields.
Our design team recommends relocating the batting cage to the north, and orienting it
in an ENE direction . This creates adequate space for a well planned gravel parking lot
along the southwestern property-line. Pedestrians are now only to enter the designated C
parking area when arriving or leaving the facility. A proposed Fitness Trail Map and
Pond overlook is located just north of the relocated batting cages.

As mentioned before, the design team recommends renovations and repairs to the B
remainder of the Pond Edge Focus Area. Much of the original granite pond edge wall
has fallen into disrepair and needs to be rebuilt. The design team did notice steep Pond Edge Concept Pond Edge Hardline
grades on the west side of the path circling the pond. Granite rubble walls should be
constructed along this edge to prevent further erosion and to help stabilize the slope. A
The slopes surrounding the pond, specifically the southeastern slope, have become
overgrown with invasive species. These species should be removed and replaced with
suggested native species (see page 4-8 for a recommended Plant List).

One additional item suggested is the construction of a pier or dock off of the existing
island. Community leaders who attended the Charrette brought this need to our
group’s attention. Rather than create a separate pier on the north end of the pond, the
designers decided that incorporating this element at an existing intrusion into the water Figure 4-5: Gravel Parking Lot Concept
would help the pond feel less crowded.

Please see the Pond Edge Focus Area Plan on page 4-5 for the location of these specific
elements.

Charles Sears hardlining the Pond Edge Concept.

Red & Green Scene Volunteer Design Charrette 2010
Plans are conceptual and subject to change