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Description of Proposed Parkland
INTRODUCTION
Two park areas are proposed to be dedicated to the City of San Luis Obispo. At this conceptual stage we
have described them as the Primary Park and the Trailhead. Both areas are adjacent to existing City
owned open space areas, and will provide additional linkages to the existing trail system within the Irish
Hills Natural Reserve.
The Primary Park is located at the terminus of Froom Ranch Way, and is adjacent Home Depot.
The Primary Park will provide much needed trailhead parking and also conveniently link the
project to surrounding commercial land uses and open space.
The Trailhead is located along Froom Creek, at the existing trail connection into the open space
areas. This area will provide trailhead facilities at the base of the Irish Hill Natural Reserve trail
system.
The landscaping for the parks will primarily consist of drought -tolerant trees and shrubs. Landscaping
along creeks and drainages will include native riparian and drought -tolerant plants, located in
naturalistic spacing and groupings to enhance and blend with the surrounding open space. Dense
evergreen vegetation is proposed to screen unsightly existing views such as the Home Depot service
areas and existing basin fencing. Vegetation will also be utilized between the park and residential lots
where needed to provide screening and to soften fence lines and walls.
Paving in the parks will primarily be decomposed granite, with paved plaza spaces in key gathering
areas, and an asphalt parking area. Paved plaza areas are envisioned to be permeable pavers, colored
decomposed granite, and/or colored and scored concrete. Pedestrian pathways will be 6 -feet to 8 -feet
wide, and paved with stabilized decomposed granite surfacing. Trail rest areas are suggested to be
paved with decomposed granite. Wooden bridges are proposed to span across existing drainages, and
will only be utilized by pedestrians and bicyclists. Rail fencing is suggested to delineate the boundaries
of the parks and adjacent open space areas.
Lighting is not currently proposed within any of the parks or open space areas. The park and open space
areas are intended for daytime use only. If lighting is required, it is suggested to be minimal and placed
within the Primary Park at the parking area and historic plaza.
PRIMARY PARK
The Primary Park parcel is approximately 7.4 acres in size, and contains an existing fenced drainage
basin, creek, and wetland. Approximately 4.7 acres will to be dedicated to the City for public parkland,
and approximately 2.7 acres of the Primary Park parcel will remain in open space.
The Primary Park is proposed to include the following areas for recreation and play:
Off -Street Parking
o Approximately 26 spaces, which includes 1 space for ranger parking and 1 space for
handicapped parking.
Historic Plaza
o The plaza would contain a public restroom, the relocated historic main residence, and
the relocated historic bunkhouse. The main residence is envisioned to be utilized as a
park ranger station, and the bunkhouse used for storage.
o The buildings would be surrounded by a plaza containing interpretive and directional
signage, drinking fountain, benches, trash cans, and bike racks.
o The plaza could also contain decorative paving and/ or public art.
o Picnic areas are proposed adjacent to the plaza.
Playground Area (ages 5 to 12)
o The playground would contain informal play features made from natural elements such
as wood, rope, and boulders. The playground area would also utilize the adjacent creek
and contain boulders, sand play, and wood timbers.
o See the Conceptual Park Site Plan for examples of amenities.
Dog Park Area
o Two fenced areas proposed to accommodate both large and small dogs, and contain a
central common entry and plaza. The dog park will contain benches, trash cans, leash
and bag holders, and an area for obtaining water for dogs.
o The dog park may also contain stepped terraces and natural play features such as
tunnels, wood elements, and boulders.
o See the Conceptual Park Site Plan for examples of amenities.
Wetland Overlook
o An overlook area is proposed over the wetland area. The overlook is envisioned to be a
deck with benches, interpretive signs, and/ or kiosk describing the wetlands.
o The overlook could also contain decorative paving and/ or public art.
o See the Conceptual Park Site Plan for examples of amenities.
Trail Rest Area
o Two trail rest areas are proposed in key locations in the Primary Park, and will link with
others proposed along the project's trail system.
o Trail rest areas and will contain benches, directional signage, trail maps, workout
stations, and/ or interpretive signs about the surrounding natural environment and
history of the site.
TRAI LH EAD
The Trailhead is proposed to include the following areas for recreation:
Trailhead Plaza
o The trailhead plaza would contain a directional kiosk, benches, bike racks, and boulders.
o The trailhead may also include a workout station and decorative accent paving.
o Picnic areas are proposed adjacent to the plaza.
o See the Conceptual Park Site Plan for examples of amenities.
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