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R-2019-081 City Adopting the Final Version of the Dania Beach Parks and Recreation Citywide Master Plan; Providing for Conflicts; Further, Providing for an Effective Date.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-081 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL VERSION OF THE DANIA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION CITYWIDE MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on April 10, 2018, the City Commission approved an Agreement (pursuant to Resolution No. 2018-083) to be executed with Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc., a Florida corporation("Company") for the Parks and Recreation Citywide Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the Company and City staff have since conducted three (3) community meetings seeking the public's input and recommendations for a final Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and WHEREAS, a final presentation will be made to the public on July 30, 2019; and WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to approve Phase I and Phase II of the final Parks and Recreation Citywide Master Plan as provided by Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to incorporate it into the City's multi-year Capital Improvement Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA: Section 1. That the above "Whereas" clauses are incorporated by this reference and made a part of this Resolution. Section 2. That the City Commission approves and authorizes the proper City officials to execute a final Parks and Recreation Citywide Master Plan, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A", and made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference. Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on July 30, 2019. ATTEST: a� y THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC L L WELLEN CITY CLERK R'� �pb` MAYOR getiSHE�y APPROVED AS TO FO ANT N CORRECTNESS: C'1 �' n — THOMAS Y. A SB O CITY ATTORNEY 2 RESOLUTION 92019-081 '` •' � ,ki ti��.. ��+" ` \ 'a'+ � t ram.. to /All t I. J � + `- CITY OF DANIA BEACH. CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Eli ,.111.. 41 z 'r ' '01�- DANIAEACH FLORIDAFL_. J U LY 2019 rp�',� �II►� PREPARED BY: lie NP, i3/14 NA,f'�1 W1 npm ��a ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CITY OF DANIA BEACH Mayor Prepared for: Lori Lewellen Prepared by: Vice-Mayor Lauren Odman Commissioner B/Nermetto Chickie Brandimarte Commissioner Bill Harris (dETC [b*jc] Commissioner Tamara James City Manager Ana M. Garcia Assistant City Manager Candido Sosa-Cruz Director of Parks and Recreation Eric Brown TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................7 1. 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................9 1.2 Public Outreach Process..................................................................................................................................................................10 1.3 Planning Process................................. ..........................................................................................................................................11 1.4 Master Plan Supporting Documents.................................................................................................................................................13 1. 5 Master Plan Report Organization.....................................................................................................................................................13 2 Urban Context...................................................................................................................................................................................15 2. 1 Context Narrative..............................................................................................................................................................................17 2.2 Land Use Areas.................................................................................................................................................................................18 2. 3 Urban Form Influences.....................................................................................................................................................................18 2.4 Regional Parks..................................................................................................................................................................................19 2. 5 City Of Dania Beach Parks Service Area...........................................................................................................................................21 3 Existing Parks Conditions.................................................................................................................................................................23 3. 1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................25 3.2 List Of City Parks..............................................................................................................................................................................25 4 Needs Assessment...........................................................................................................................................................................57 4. 1 Community Survey Summary...........................................................................................................................................................59 4. 2 Demographic Analysis......................................................................................................................................................................66 4. 3 Summary Of Stakeholder Input ........................................................................................................................................................73 5 Recreation Services And Management Assessment........................................................................................................................75 5. 1 Recreation Services Assessment.....................................................................................................................................................77 5. 2 Management And Operations Practices Assessment......................................................................................................................86 5.3 Operations........................................................................................................................................................................................89 6 Recreation Programs And Services Recommendations...................................................................................................................93 6. 1 Recreation Programs Future Recommendations..............................................................................................................................95 6. 2 Management And Operations Recommendations..........................................................................................................................105 7 Master Plan Development Concept................................................................................................................................................109 7. 1 Master Plan Development Concept ...............................................................................................................................................111 7. 2 Western Neighborhood Sector.......................................................................................................................................................112 7.3 Central Neighborhood Sector.........................................................................................................................................................117 7.4 Eastern Neighborhood Sector.........................................................................................................................................................124 8 Funding Plan...................................................................................................................................................................................131 8. 1 Capital Funding ..............................................................................................................................................................................133 8. 2 Operations Funding........................................................................................................................................................................134 9 Design Principles............................................................................................................................................................................135 9. 1 Guiding Framework.........................................................................................................................................................................137 9. 2 Introduction To Design Excellence..................................................................................................................................................140 AAppendix.........................................................................................................................................................................................155 ---,-, - ,--- ,-,- - - I.-NTRODUCTION � . ( Nk. AI , ilk per' INTRODUCTION coo !' .AIM. •sk am AM. 1. 1 INTRODUCTION In January 2018, the City of Dania Beach embarked on the creation parks and community centers help to bring together all age groups and of its first-ever comprehensive ten-year Citywide Parks Master Plan build a sense of place and community. to address latent community park and recreation needs and provide a professionally prepared roadmap to improve public recreation The Citywide Parks Master Plan is intended to provide a road map and leisure facilities throughout the city. The professional team for the improvement of the City's park and recreation system, with was composed of Bermello Ajamil & Partners (B&A), Ballard King & special emphasis on physical improvements of existing facilities that Associates (B*K),and ETC Institute (ETC).This document outlines the need updating and expansion.The Dania Beach Citywide Parks Master process utilized to arrive at the Citywide Parks Master Plan. Plan is a fluid document that will be further improved,elaborated,and changed as conditions vary over time,new players come into the arena, Today, Dania Beach is undergoing a period of growth and expansion, and more detail is developed for specific park designs and their future with major large-scale commercial and residential projects in the construction. process of construction. Park investments are needed to meet the recreational needs of current residents and future arrivals.The City and The Citywide Parks Master Plan provides an evaluation of existing park its leaders have been proactive in moving to create along-term vision conditions,citywide and neighborhood park needs,park and recreation for tomorrow's Dania Beach and its recreation offerings. development policies, programs, and specific park design where required. A community-driven plan, it places special emphasis on the There are many benefits to creating a Citywide Parks Master Plan. identification of neighborhood-specific and citywide recreational needs Improvements to the recreation offerings of the city can foster the through participation and input by City residents, elected officials, betterment of its children,teens,adults,and seniors.Cross-generational administration, and parks and recreation staff. Its content reflects the DANIA BEACH,FL/9 KH1011111.1WIM CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN findings of community forums convened to gather citizen preferences Provideforthe rational and equitable distribution of recreational and priorities for the improvement of recreation facilities and program facilities throughout the City of Dania Beach and improve offerings along both short-and long-term horizons. accessibility to said facilities The Citywide Parks Master Plan serves as a basis for future investments Plan park and recreation investments to create the greatest in parks and recreation. It is a supporting document for recreation benefit for all citizens of Dania Beach while limiting duplication grant applications and provides a potential capital investment path for of high-maintenance facilities the implementation of the proposed park improvements. These may include varied funding sources and future bond referendums. 1.2 PUBLIC OUTREACH PROCESS Goals The planning process was organized to obtain community input and The Citywide Parks Master Plan comprises three overarching goals: comments through area-specific community/neighborhood workshop meetings and targeted public City Commission Workshop meetings. ■ Improve the citywide system of park and recreation venues to Three major outreach efforts have guided the Master Plan and the meet the needs of the citizens of Dania Beach identification of needs. ■ Provide improvements that enhance the quality of life of all ■ Statistically valid community survey performed by ETC citizens Institute to obtain a citywide perspective on community needs ■ Improve the neighborhoods through investments in the City's and preferences Park System ■ To address the geographic footprint of the City of Dania Beach and the major sector boundaries created by expressways and Objectives major thoroughfares, community meetings in three different To assist in reaching these goals, the following specific guiding sectors of the City were held to obtain community-specific objectives were established. input on recreation facilities/program needs, concerns, and ® Identify perceived and real community recreation needs aspirations. ® Targeted City Commission public workshops to obtain elected ■ Maximize,to the greatest extent possible,the use of available official input to address both sector-specific and Citywide recreation lands and facilities resources recreational issues and investments. City of Dania Beach City • Provide multi-use fields and multi-use spaces in buildings Commission workshops were geared to gather input from all to meet the cross-generational needs of the Dania Beach sectors and areas of the community and to provide a forum for community active discussions with elected officials and City staff. 10/ INTRODUCTION Following is a list of elected officials,community workshops/meetings, 9 Community Workshop No.2 on October 4,2018; and public workshop meetings that were held during the project Community Workshop No.3 on October 4,2018; process. City Commission One-On-One Meetings(December 2018) City Commission Master Plan Update Presentation on February 12,2019; Community Workshop No. 1 on October 3,2018; City Commission/Public Workshop on March 18,2019, 1JPARKS IN MOTION City Commission One-On-One Meetings (July,2019) D!NIABEACH CITY-WIPE PARKS MASTER PLAN City Commission/Public Workshop July 30,2019- Join us in conversation to provide input and creative solutions,as All these workshops/meetings, including the City Commission the City of Dania Beach commences planning and conceptual workshops, were duly advertised, and the public at large Invited to design for our future world-class parks and open spaces. participate in the process, in order to obtain the greatest degree of community participation. • Tuesday,October 2nd,2018 It is important to note that public engagement and community outreach are ongoing processes that do not end with the Master Plan adoption. FROST PARK COMMUNITY CENTER They will continue to take place as individual parks are slated for final 300 NE 2nd Street Dania Beach,FL. design. Prior to the final design of each park, community participation will be solicited to confirm that the final venue to be constructed Wednesday,October 3rd,2018 • 0 0• reflects the needs and aspiration of the immediate community and the THOMAS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER residents of the City. 800 NW 2nd Street Dania . . 1. 3 PLANNING PROCESS The planning process was organized into four major study and P.J.MELI AQUATIC COMPLEX 2901 SW 52nd Street recommendation areas. Dania Needs assessment, comprising a comprehensive analysis FIGURE[- ADVERTISNENT FLYER of the existing parks and recreation system, including the physical conditions of parks, demographics, Levels DANIA BEACH,FL/11 R111001131JIUMM CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN of Service community preferences, recreation services and Parks and Recreation Staff kick-off meeting management assessment, recreation programs and services recommendations, and a statistically valid community survey. One-on-one meetings with elected officials All were geared toward the ultimate objective of understanding ® Statistically valid community survey existing conditions and identifying necessary improvements to the park system to meet latent and expressed community needs ■ Park System resources: inventory and assessment of existing and preferences. park conditions ■ Identification of community priority investments that resulting ■ Evaluation of community composition from the needs assessments findings Identify geographic distribution of parks and community access ■ Recreation services and management recommendations and to recreation facilities recreation programs and services recommendations to address park programming and management ® Clarify neighborhood and sector demographics and how these affects recreational activity demand . Specific master plans for each of the City's major parks Identify recreational Levels of Service (LOS) provided by city An evaluation of existing park facilities and recreation programs provided parks to ascertain that there is enough recreation space to meet the basis to compare how identified needs were being met and the comprehensive plan requirements issues and opportunities presented by the passive and active recreation offerings.Specific park improvement plans are provided where warranted Park and Recreation Department staff needs assessment and for needed new facilities that have been identified. These analyses, meeting recommendations, and designs were done under the mantle of the . Stakeholder meetings public workshops. The resulting capital improvements plan provides the framework for the short-and long-term investments needed to improve ■ Community Workshops No. 1, No. 2,and 3:Scoping Meetings parks and recreation facilities in the short-term (three to five years) and Summary of individual park needs and program long-term (five to 10 years)time horizon. Individual park concept designs and site plans The planning process consisted of fifteen15 consecutive tasks/steps Commission/Community Workshop No. 4: Summary of Needs organize around community outreach, elected officials, and City staff and Concept Park Site Designs Presentation input.These steps were: Cost opinions --proposed parks improvements 12/ INTRODUCTION o Long -range maintenance objectives and park systems goals and objectives;the public outreach process;the planning process; resources evaluation and recommendations Master Plan supporting documents-,and report organization. • Implementation strategy Design principles recommendations • Commission/Community Workshop No. 5 ■ Final City of Dania Beach City Wide Parks Master Plan Commission Presentation 1.4 MASTER PLAN SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS The Citywide Parks Master Plan incorporates the goals and objectives 1 m m identified within the principal goal of the City of Dania Beach - Comprehensive Plan Park and Recreation Element: "to ensure the provision of sufficient parks,recreation facilities,and open space areas 2 Urban Context to satisfy the needs of the City of Dania Beach residents and visitors. This will include a variety of types of recreational and open space uses" Presentation of our understanding of the urban form of the City of Dania Beach and its influences on the City's parks, the location and service The City Commission-adopted Ocean Park Master Plan for the beach area of each park, and regional and neighboring city parks accessible area of Dania Beach is incorporated in the Master Plan by reference.The to Dania Beach citizens.The intent is to clarify geographic and physical site plan and summary are included in the Master Plan Development accessibility to recreational venues. Concept section of the Citywide Parks Master Plan. 3. Existing Park Conditions 1. 5 MASTER PLAN REPORT ORGANIZATION Outline of the Master Plan Team's visit to each park,physical conditions identified, and improvement recommendations. This is a major thrust The Master Plan document is organized into nine chapters that follow of the Master Plan. the Master Plan process, approach, and methodology. The chapters flow as follows: 4. Needs Assessment 1. Introduction This section comprises several analyses to establish recreational facility needs: Statement of the purpose and intent of the Master Plan and its overall DANIA BEACH,FL/13 NUU11311.1V CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Summary of the statistically valid community survey that 5. Recreation Services and Management Assessment presents citizen-identified priority investments Assessment of the current recreation services, management, and Demographic analysis evaluating the effect of population operations practices of the City's Park and Recreation Department characteristics on recreational demand 6. Recreation Programs and Services Recommendations Level of Service Analysis to ascertain that the City meets Recommendations to improve the delivery of recreation programs and the anticipated park acreage as a function of its population services numbers and distribution ■ Summary of needs/issues and opportunities identifying 7. Master Plan Development Concept community priorities for park and recreation facility Summary of the proposed physical improvements to the City's parks improvements. and designs of individual parks 8. Funding Plan Discussion of options for project funding in the short and long term 9. Design Principles Guidelines for facility design excellence in the future implementation of the Master Plan parks improvements recommendations Included in the Appendix are charts and tables that were edited and �►'A► .� condensed for the purpose of Master Plan clarity. The Master Plan includes an accompanying document under a separate cover: City of Dania Beach Community and Opinion Survey,Findings Report prepared by the ETC Institute in January 2019. g ��q H URBAN CONTEXT �r i 2. 1 CONTEXT NARRATIVE FA Dania Beach forms part of the extensive urban area that stretches along the east coast of South Florida from Florida City in the south to the City of Jupiter in the north. It is connected to this conurbation by the major north-south roads. City boundaries align with major streets and roads to define a land area composed of unique sectors and neighborhoods delimited by these manmade features. The City of Dania Beach geographic area spans from Anne Kolb Nature Center along its eastern shore to State Road 7 on the west.A beach sector to =a ' the east is accessed by Dania Beach Boulevard. The City is bordered on the north by Griffin Road, running from South M. Federal Highway on the east westward to State Road 7. Along with Griffin Road,the Dania Cut-Off Canal and Fort Lauderdale International Airport define the City's northern edge The City's southern edge is - defined by Sheridan Street from Anne Kolb Nature Center to U.S. 1, FIGURE2- CITY OFDANIABFACHGFUGRAPHIGBOUNDARY running north to Stirling Road and west nearly to State Road 7.To the south and west,the City of Dania Beach borders the City of Hollywood. The map(Figure 2) illustrates the city boundaries. DANIA BEACH,FL/17 = CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN 4 Ullff�'NMI sow ' � ��r1��JJ _ �•�._i�r '�rM�\�•`'? y J.. A��` r Ra�._. `,. 1J ry. tt r k -A, ; ! FIGURE 3- I" CI: ,I FIGURE 4- CRA AREA AND PARKS 2.2 LAND USE AREAS Recreation demand is generated by the City's residential areas. The Neighborhood Parks and Community Centers are located within the yellow areas(Figure 3)indicate areas of predominantly residential uses CRA: C.W. Thomas Park and Frost Park. Several other mini-parks are and locations of the City's parks. Outlined in red on the map's Land also located in the City's CRA. Use Areas are sectors of the City that are non-residential, either light industrial or predominantly commercial centers. Light industrial and 2.3 URBAN FORM INFLUENCES commercial land uses do not generate parks and recreation demand and are not part of the City's Citywide Parks Master Plan. Recreation Figure 5 shows in yellow the land area of the City of Dania Beach. areas in these sectors,where present, are provided by the commercial Manmade features such as expressways, major roadways, canals, enterprise in their properties. and/or rail lines define the various sectors of the City of Dania Beach. CITY OF DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA(CRA) The north-south 1-95 Expressway bisects two sectors of the City.Areas east of 1-95 are part of early 20th-century city development.The Florida The area defined by the red dotted line (Figure 4) is the City of East Coast Rail Line and S. Federal Highway further subdivide the area Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Area. Two of the City's east of 1-95. 18/ URBAN CONTEXT IT, _ -� { J — - aK µ 1 i , w VAPHIOOISTRIBUTIOPI FIGUREG— HOLMN[j, PARK[ACUITIES 2.4 REGIONAL PARKS West of 1-95 are suburban areas developed towards the latter half of Broward County provides regional parks to serve the City of Dania the 20th century. Beach and other Broward County municipalities. Figure 6 indicates the regional parks in Broward County and the City of Dania Beach East-west major streets further define sectors of the City. Sheridan boundaries. Broward County regional parks offer a variety of Street is a boundary on the south from S.E. 10th Avenue to S. Federal experiences, from nature preserve areas to active parks that include Highway. Stirling Road demarcates the southern border of the City picnic area and sports venues. There are no regional parks within the west the FEC rail line and 1-95.The major east-west thoroughfare Griffin City of Dania Beach boundaries. However, the City is well served by Road helps define sectors of the City's northern area.The Dania Cut-Off bordering State of Florida and Broward County natural areas. Canal defines the City limits west of 1-95. Broward County's Park and Recreation Division manages almost In summary, these manmade features delineate each neighborhood 6,500 acres,of which approximately 3,500 acres are natural areas that and sector with its own unique character. The Citywide Parks Master provide indigenous flora and fauna for the enjoyment of residents and Plan recognizes the influences on the distribution of recreational uses protection of the natural environment. created by the urban form of the City. DANIA BEACH,FL/19 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN The mission of Broward County's Park and Recreation Division is stated DR. VON D. MIZELL-EULA JOHNSON STATE PARK as follows:"The Parks and Recreation Division is dedicated to providing Accessed from Dania Beach via North Ocean Drive,this beachside park a countywide park system with diverse facilities and recreation just south of Port Everglades encompasses an area 310 acres between opportunities, along with natural area conservation and research- the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.The last undeveloped based educational outreach, to enhance the well-being of residents, coastal ecosystem in Broward County,the park is an unspoiled natural businesses,and visitors" haven offering a multitude of nature-oriented activities including a The system comprises regional parks and nature centers,neighborhood nature trail, wildlife viewing, beach, mountain bike trail, scuba diving, parks,and natural areas.The facilities include water parks,campgrounds, swimming,snorkeling,and an interpretive exhibit. (Figure 7) a target range,a stadium, a skate park,an observatory, mountain bike trails,an educational farm with stables,a velodrome,and other sports facilities. In addition to the regional parks, 31 municipalities in Broward County have their own park and recreation agencies. Also within Broward County are two state parks open to the public: Hugh Taylor Birch and John U. Lloyd. Figure 6, indicates regional park and recreation facilities in Broward County.A full listing of activities can be found at the Broward County's Park and Recreation Division web page. Described in the following n paragraphs are the regional parks that are easily accessible from the City of Dania Beach. ADJACENT REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY PARKS Three major natural areas with large nature-oriented parks are adjacent FIGURE]- OR.VON 0.MIZELL-EULA STATE PARK to the City of Dania Beach.These parks are administered by the State of ANNE KOLB NATURE CENTER Florida Environmental Resource Department, Broward County,and the City of Hollywood. Dania Beach residents and visitors have complete On the north side of Sheridan Street and easily accessed from all areas access to these parks and their facilities to meet their nature-oriented of the City of Dania Beach,the Anne Kolb Nature Center is the largest recreational needs. regional park in Broward County.Comprising an area of approximately 1,500 acres,this natural coastal mangrove wetland is a unique habitat 20/ URBAN CONTEXT in the South Florida coastline,featuring a rich variety of plant and animal 2. 5 CITY OF DANIA BEACH PARKS SERVICE AREA life.The park offers a nature trail and biking,jogging,and walking paths as well as boat docks,environmental tours,fishing access,and facilities Three major neighborhood parks-community centers form the core for meetings and exhibits(Figure 8). of the recreation system of the City of Dania Beach. They are Frost Park, C.W. Thomas Park, and P.J. Meli Aquatic Center Park. Illustrated in Figure _ are the location and service radius area of each of the neighborhood parks. As can be seen from the map, most areas north of Stirling Road (S.E. 2nd Street east of S. Federal Highway) are within one-half mile of a neighborhood park and its community center. For the area east of 1-95,the areas south of Stirling Road (S.E. 2nd St.) are over one-half mile from the nearest neighborhood park. Figure 9 shows the service radius of the different mini-parks that serve the City of Dania Beach.The parks east of 1-95—Mullikin Park,Chester Byrd Park, Mildred V. Jones Park,and Star Centennial Park—provide good access j FIGURE 8- ANNE KOLB NATURE CENTER CITY OF HOLLYWOOD WEST LAKE PARK This 65.4-acre park is located at 1200 Sheridan Street,Hollywood,west of the Intracoastal Waterway, along a three-mile strip of mangrove = k�4 i — � \ i J<_ - estuary. The park has more than 47,800 linear feet of waterfront and more than 20,600 feet of mangrove-fringed shoreline along interior waterways. The urban sector of the park is composed of athletic facilities and a marina.Open to all for a minimal charge,the park boasts f` a nature trail and biking,jogging,and walking paths as well as fishing. R ��— FIGU� :K FACILITY DISTRIBUTION DANIA BEACH,FL/21 1 ' i : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN coverage from the surrounding residential areas. Linear Park serves the area east of S. Federal Highway. Immediately north of Sheridan Street,this neighborhood has a substantial number of condominiums and apartments that provide pools, fitness rooms, and other private recreational activities. ¢ ,, West of 1-95 are two parks. North Side Garden Park Melaleuca, located in the Melaleuca Gardens neighborhood, provides tennis courts and ate; . . children's playground. Also west of 1-95 is Dania Cove Park, a small passive park facing the Dania Cut-Off Canal with a beautiful lake, landscaped areas,and walking paths. Q , The City of Dania Beach operate several special facilities with a service radius spanning the entire City area and beyond.Theses special facilities P 9 Y Y P are the I.T. Parker Community Center,a large event venue;Griffin Marine Park, which provides a boat launching ramp and trailer parking on the Dania Cut-Off Canal;and Tigertail Dog Park on Tigertail Lake,offering a - unique water experience for dogs and their owners. i` Dania's Ocean Beach Park, the City's beach, is a natural resource of !; > regional reach. , 1 r r 22 EXISTING PARKS CONDITIONS 3. 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter provides an inventory of existing park resources and analyses, the City's parks are organized according to their respective their urban context, conditions, and identified issues. The recreation City of Dania Beach District, designated by B&A for study and report facilities conditions analysis was developed by B&A personnel through organizational purposes. numerous site visits and a detailed evaluation of existing conditions. In addition,each park was the subject of a photographic analysis. 3.2 LIST OF CITY PARKS SUMMARY OF INVENTORY OF RECREATION LANDS AND FACILITIES Western Neighborhood District As part of the existing conditions analysis, a detailed evaluation of ■ P.J.Meli Park ■ Tigertail Dog Park present conditions at each of the City's parks addressed all aspects of ■ Dania Cove Park each individual park's physical conditions. The analysis included park perimeter evaluation;parking at both on-street and off-street locations; Central Neighborhood District present shelters; active recreational facilities/sports fields; existing r C.W.Thomas Park ■ S.W Community Center buildings and their condition; present level of landscaping and general a Chester Byrd Park Park overall condition of the landscape;general urban context and proposed r Mildred V.Jones Park ■ Star Centennial Park City improvements and investments; and the general aesthetic ■ Mullikin Park ■ North Side Malleluca Park conditions of each of the parks. Eastern Neighborhood District The inventory of recreation lands and facilities provided a basis for ® Frost Park ■ Adler Park required improvements and the inclusion of additional activities and ■ Whiskey Creek Park structures within the city's existing park's system. This inventory, the ® I.T. Parker Center analysis that accompanied it, the needs assessment, and community preferences identified during the site surveys formed the basis for the ® Linear Park development of alternative concept designs for selected parks,as well as the basis for the proposed redistribution of sports facilities and uses within the city's park system. The following pages provide a summary of the inventory of recreation lands and facilities. To better illustrate the conclusions, the inventory and analysis includes a summary of the B&A team's findings,illustrated with photos and plans of the existing recreation facilities.As with all the DANIA BEACH,FL/25 : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN DANIA CDVE PARK Park Location and Urban Context Dania Cove Park is a passive park,approximately 4.7acres located in a quiet single-family residential area. It is accessed from Griffin Road via S.W. 25th Terrace, spanning east to S.W. 24th Avenue. The southern s_ edge of the park is S.W. 45th Street, while the north side of the park opens to views of the Dania Cut-Off Canal and Boaters Park. Issues and Opportunities The following issues and opportunities are presented within the park. ■ Community Center is well maintained, and the overall park is heavily used. W � J Building is outdated, has limited parking, and provides substandard amenities. y Current location at the center of a stable residential area offer an opportunity for state-of-the-art facilities. ■ Grounds are well-maintained and the large baseball field is heavily used. Underutilized baseball field can be reprogrammed into a rectangular sports field. Li All sports fields need lighting updates. swasresr ■ Community Center access from surrounding areas is somewhat limited. - Potential to open access into and out of adjacent DANIA ► neighborhoods could be realized through extension of 4480 S.W.25TH TERRACE streets and/or creation of pedestrian connections. BEACH,DANIA FIGURE 10- DANIA COVE PARK AERIt l 26/DANIA BEACH,FL EXISTING PARKS CONDITIONS AVAILABILITY CONDITION PARKINVENTORY YES F "- Al xL BASEBALL FIELD • Le • '� ..................i.................. ..................:..................i.................. BASKETBALL COURT • ..................:......................................................:.................. BIKE RACKS • .................................................................... y BOAT LAUNCH/DOCK • `................ .................:....................................:.................................... z°ars s;l f y COMMUNITY CENTER i • E i U.,: II .� , ,/ ENIRYSIGNS `• • -. a.......:.................................... ..................:.................. EXERCISE EOUIPMENT • ..................:.................. ..................:..................................... FENCING AND WALLS • • ..................................... ...................................................... MELD LIGHTING • ................................... ........................ .... ........... FIELD STORAGE • FGOTBALLFIELO • .......................................................:..................:.................. GENERAL LANDSCAPING • • .......................................................................................... PARKING • • ' ........................................................................................... PARK LIGHTING • ............................................................................................. PARKING LOT LIGHTING E • ' .......................................................i..................i.................. --sail ... , PLAYGROUND EOUIPMENT E • '• i :'"`- .. ......................................................................_;..................PLAYGROUND SURFACES • RQUIETBALLCOURTS • h„ RESTRDOMS • - ..................................... ................................................... ... SEATING AND FURNITURE • • .................:.................. ................:.................:.................. SHADE STRUCTURE ................. ....................................:.................. ................: a SKATING FACILITIES ,•••••..... P t SOCCER FIELD '; • ': ( -0 _ ..................:....................................:..................:.................. ' SOD • • — - - _..................................... ..................................... SWIMMING POOL • ............................................................................................ TENNISCOURTS • - ......................................................:.................. :................. TREE CANOPY • i i • i ^" "'`- ................:...................................:..................:.................. z WALKWAY SURFACES • • ........................................................................................... WASTE RECEPTACLES • • WATER FOUNTAINS ..................:....................................:......... .............. • DANIA BEACH,FL/27 RM011111.1UMM CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN GRIFFIN MARINE PARK Park Location and Urban Context Griffin Marine Park is a specialized recreation area,approximately 1.86 "i acres located between S.W. 30th Avenue on the west and residential development to the east. The primary entrance to the park from S.W. 30th Avenue is located at S.W. 45th Street on the south edge. The northern boundary is established by the Dania Cut-Off Canal, which provides access to the Intracoastal Waterway and open ocean. 71 Issues and Opportunities 9 The following issues and opportunities are presented within the park: There is ample parking for individual vehicles and those towing Q boats. Improve surface and striping of parking, including A+ additional lighting. ■ Provide on-site furnishings, including seating, garbage cans, fountains and lighting. ® Bridge overpass creates visual and noise pollution. Improve screening (structural/landscaping) to reduce bridge impact on the park. k 2987 S.W.45TH STREET DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA FIGURE II— GkIFFIPJPAnSII'.FF1R�'hr�lyd� 28/DANIA BEACH,FL EXISTING PARKS CONDITIONS AVAILAOILITY CONDITIONti PARKINVENTORY YES NO GOOD FAIR POOR BASEBALL FIELD • ................. ............... ...................................................... BASKETBALL COURT • ..................................... ................ ............... BIKE RACKS • ............. .........................I.............................................. BOAT LAUNCH/DOCK ............................ ............. ............... COMMUNITY CENTER .................................................... .............................. ENTRY SIGNS ............................................ EXERCISE ED UIPMENT • ................... • ............................................ FENCING AND WALLS ................... ................................................................ FIELD LIGHTING • ..................................... ................ ..................................... FIELD STORAGE • .......................................... ............................ FOOTBALL FIELD • .................................................................... GENERAL LANDSCAPING • ................................................. .................. PARKING .......... ................................................... PARK LIGHTING ..................-............................ ............. PARKING LOT LIGHTING .................. .............. .................. PLAYGROUND EOUIPMENT • ..................................................................................... PLAYGROUND SURFACES • .............. ........... ....................................................... RAOUETBALL COURTS ........... ........................................................................ t. RESTROOMS • ............. ................. .................................... .......... SEATING AND FURNITURE • ................... .......... .................................... .......... SHADE STRUCTURE • ..................................... ............. ............ SKATING FACILITIES • .......................................................................................... SOCCER FIELD • .................................................................................... Soo • ......................................................................................... SWIMMING POOL • ........................................................................................... TENNIS COURTS .................................................................................. TREE CANOPY ........... .................. ...............................................WALKWAYSURFACES •................................. WASTE RECEPTACLES .................. ............ WATER FOUNTAINS OAN IA BEACH,FL 29 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN P.J.MELI AOUATIC CENTER Park Location and Urban Context P.J. Melt Aquatic Center is an active recreation park of approximately 12.3 m acres located in a single-family residential area.The park's only access comes from Griffin Road,via north-south connections on S.W.27th Terrace,S.W.28th sw 1STST Avenue,and S.W.28th Terrace,which intersect S.W.52nd Street,leading directly into the park/aquatic complex's southern boundary. Issues and Opportunities The following issues and opportunities are presented within the park: r . ■ Community Center building is outdated and provides sub- standard amenities. While there are some negatives, the facility is well maintained,and the overall park is heavily used. .. Lack of dedicated parking area for the building. 1 Current location at the center of stable residential area rip, sw52Nosr offer an opportunity for a state of the art facilities. �` k�, ' ,` ■ Grounds are well-maintained and large baseball field is heavily used. - Underutilized baseball field can be reprogrammed into a rectangular sports field. - All sports fields need updates to lighting. ^ " "�'°"'"� ■ Community Center access from surrounding areas is _ somewhat limited. Potential to open access into and out of adjacent neighborhoods, through the extension of streets and/or 111 133 I FIGURE 12- eJ.MEL]AERW creation of pedestrian connections. 30/DANIA BEACH,FL AVAILABILITY CONDITION PARNINVENTORY I ` f_ YES NO GOOD FAIR POOR dlL- `U. •, Ilk 4 1.• _ =--'.,, .fir � '" 1 1 1 1 1'• 4� i ' I :• i • 1 I�. I r. x � . N EMMEOCITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN TIGERTAIL DOG LAKE Park Location and Urban Context Tigertail Dog Lake is an active recreation facility of approximately 11.9 acres located in an area bound to the west by Anglers Way, a major north-south road, and to the east by the Tri-Rail Line. The Broward College Tigertail Lake Recreational Center operates additional lake area to the northern boundary,with the Ravenswood Bus Terminal and Maintenance Facility and S.W. 53rd Court holding the south edge of the park. Issues and Opportunities 3 The following issues and opportunities are presented within the park: W ■ Water's edge is heavily used and requires updating. Shoreline needs bank stabilization. Base of shelter concrete pads is breaking down and will require reinforcement and rebuild to block access under the pad. `� ■ Park amenities are limited outside of water access. Site furnishings such as benches,picnic tables,and waste .a. receptacles could be installed. F y' _ ■ Parking is limited and restricted. &W.53RDCr Parking lot could be reorganized to be more efficient and simpler to navigate. TIGERTAIL DOG LAKE :0 GULFSTREAM WAY DANIA BEACH,FLORIDAFIGURE 13- TIGERTAIL DDG L AKE AERIAL 32/DANIA BEACH,FL AVAILA CONDITION 2 *' PARHINVENTORY .. YES NO GOOD FAIR POOR WWI w4i At .S 1 x . _ e •111 }� +++ 1 1' 1 1 II Ri nL� RMF1111111.11LIMM CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN CHESTER BYRD PARK s.wiorHsr Park Location and Urban Context Chester Byrd Park is an active recreation park of approximately 1.8 acres,bordered to the east by Phippen Waiters Road (N.Dixie Highway) 10 and to the west by North 22nd Avenue. These roads serve as the primary access from Stirling Road to the north and Sheridan Street on the south. The context around the park also includes a cemetery on the southern boundary as well as the Florida East Coast Rail line, isolating the - - park from the surrounding residential community. The residential community to the west is within the limits of the City of Hollywood,as the park bestrides jurisdiction between the Cities of Dania Beach and Q Hollywood. N R a Issues and Opportunities The following issues and opportunities are presented within the park: ■ Years of wear and tear on the park require general overall update. Playground is antiquated/rusting. Playground could be reconstructed with modern amenities. ■ Park amenities are limited. Updated site furnishings such as benches, picnic tables, and waste receptacles could be installed. ■ Lack of lighting and sight lines into the park is a safety hazard for the community. DANIA BEACH, FLOR10AncueEia- cHrsrERevROPakrnraiai Lighting design could be updated for better security and visibility. ■ Landscape tree canopy is abundant and an asset to park users. 34/DANIA BEACH,FL f 1 i EXISTING PARKS CONDITIONS BILITY CONDITION PARKINPENTORY M 1GOOD FAIR Pll. \.. . . f BASEBALL FIELD • - i BASKETBALLCOURT • • :................. CHESTER BIKERACKS • I Tr BOATLAUNCH/DOCK ......................................................L................. _-u,.:�_�PARK` .................. ...................................................................... 'IA COMMUNITYCENTER • t __ D BEACH ...............................................:_._;.................................... ENTRYSIGNG • • E s t, i EXERCISE EQUIPMENT ; • ` i FENCING AND WALLS • • ' 1 „„ ........................................................................................... FIELD LIGHTING • ..................:.................. ....................................:............_.... FIELD STORAGE • .................................... .............................................. ........ FOOTBALLFIELO • ................. ............................................... ....... ;.:::...GENERAL LANDSCAPING • •'L ................:......... ................, ................................... _ PARKING • ... .... ... PARK LIGHTING ..•... ....................... ..... ......... M: 1� PARKING LOT LIGHTING • "'N � ' K' .................................... ..................1..................`:.............. .... PLAYGROUND EOUIPMENT • • tf PLAYGROUND SURFACES • E E • -- ............................................................................................ RAOUETBALLCOURTS • u ........................ i...... RESTROOMS • I SEATING AND FURNITURE • • ....... ...:.... ............... ..................................:................. SHADE STRUCTURE • • E .._ .............................. ...................................:................ - SKATING FACILITIES • "'- q¢; - `;+ E ........................................................................................ SOCCER FIELD • ` - # Soo • • A ...................................................................................... SWIMMING POOL • ......................................................................................... TENNIS COURTS • ..................:....................................:..................:............... .. TREECANOPY • E • i j - - - ...................................................i..................:.................. _ WALKWAY SURFACES • E i • E y ..................:....................................i..................:.................. a _ WASTE RECEPTACLES '• ¢ • yp� � +•+ ,T q { '+, ¢' .............. ........... I7 WATER FOUNTAINS • y'� z .� DANIA BEACH,FL/35 i + : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN G.W.THOMAS PARK N.W.2N0 ST Park Location and Urban Context C.W. Thomas Park is an active recreation park of approximately 6.05 acres,bordered by N.W. 1 st Street on the south and N.W. 2nd Street on the north. N.W. 6th Avenue sets the eastern boundary of the park and N.W. 10th Court the west.Just north of the park across N.W.2nd Street is Collins Elementary School,with a large multi-use field to complement • those at C.W.Thomas Park. Issues and Opportunities The following issues and opportunities are presented within the park: Q ® Overall,the park is in good condition;however,there is a general 3 S lack of storage within the facilities. z �.. Lack of interior storage space for building, office, and '- flexible activity spaces lowLimited exterior storage space for field equipment x r< ■ Building is disjointed and separate from the outdoor activity spaces. Building could be connected visually with exterior spaces t to take advantage of views and provide security. ""Fes,_ `` ■ Lack of indoor court space and outdoor rectangular field Nsv Indoor basketball courts could be included within new IMF - building program. Trends in this area indicate that a flexible soccer/football field would be better utilized at this location. + Pool is confined within fenced area and in proximity to the lul L,I F.1:W.1 N I I I ' I + FIGUREI5- CW THWAS PARK AERIAL existing building. 36/DANIA BEACH,FL EXISTING PARKS CONDITIONS AVAILABILITY CONDITION PARKINVENTORY YES -zAgj ,,, FA IR POOR r if BASEBALL FIELD • '• � T t F ' „� j i - ....:...................................................................... .. � 'L BASKETBALLCOURT • ..................:......................................................i....._.....,..... ... BIKE RACKS • ........................................................................................... BOAT LAUNCH/DOCK • r,. . ......................................................................... ........_......... ;.. COMMUNITY CENTER • .......................................................:..................:.................. ENTRY SIGNS • ......................... ...........................................:.................. EXERCISE EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... ..:.................. FENCING AND WALLS • .................. .....................................:..................:.................. FIELD LIGHTING • ..................................................................................... FIELD STORAGE • ............................................................................................ .. .. FOOTBALL FIELD • .......................................................................................... GENERAL LANDSCAPING • E ...................................................................... .................. PARKING ....._�........ PARKLIGHTING • ' ............................................................................................ PARKING LOT LIGHTING • - -.. ......................................................?.................................... PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT • ............................................................................................ r PLAYGROUND SURFACES • ............... RAOUETBALL COURTS • ........................................................................:.................. RESTROOMS • ........................................................................................... SEATING AND FURNITURE • ......................................................................... .................. SHADE STRUCTURE • .......................................................................................... SKATING FACILITIES • .................. ......................................................................... SOCCER FIELD • ..................:......................................................................... SOD • .......................................................................................... SWIMMING POOL • I: .....................................I...................................,................. TENNIS COURTS • ..................................._........................._....;..................;............... .- TREECANOPY • .........................................................................:.................. ..:. WALKWAYSURFACES • ..._.............:.............. ......................:.................................... WASTE RECEPTACLES • WATER FOUNTAINS • DANIA BEACH,FL/37 EMMEOGITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN MILDRED V.IDNES PARK N.N.3R(7 ST Park Location and Urban Context Mildred V. Jones Park is a passive recreation park of approximately .65 acres located on N.W. 14th Way from N.W. 2nd Street to N.W. 3rd Street. The western edge of the park overlooks a canal, while the eastern context area includes single-family residential uses. Issues and Opportunities The following issues and opportunities are presented within the park: 444 ■ Seating areas are worn out. All street and park furnishings can be updated to match z the remainder of the park's palette. Bench seating within the park require paved surface access and a paved pad. ■ Parking is informal and structured around the inclusion of a double row of bollards. Parking can be formalized along the street, removing the bollards and opening up the park to the neighborhood. ■ Pedestrian connectivity occurs at the edge. Sidewalk should occur within the park, rather than at the road edge, to help bring people through the park and activate the space. NW.2N�ST ■ Existing dock structure could be improved both structurally and aesthetically to further activate the water front amenity. MILDRED V. JONES 'A' N.W.2ND STREET AND N.W.14TH WAY DANIA BEACH,FLORIDAFIGUREI6- MIEOREOV.JONESPARKAERIA� 38/DANIA BEACH,FL ! AVAILABILITY CONDITION PARHINVENTORY YES NO GOOD FAIR POOR . ' ri ,,'ir � .I �a � T > f Mir AL Hilt 1 • n e. r g�.ALL ,.�.., .�, - � �' >. �:a � ��'VBeurrrg •..� a Z's 1 1 a u d b Qi 1 •III , a- f _ 1� ♦ itn VI °, ,�rK kph` 1 . I� � : ' EMSM111T.J.'11.11WE CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN MULLIKIN PARK Park Location and Urban Context Mullikin Park is an active recreation park of approximately .6 acres, sandwiched between two north-south streets,S.W.1 st Avenue(Federal Highway)to the east and S.W. 1 st Court on the western side.The park is situated to serve as a transition buffer from the predominantly more commercial uses along Federal Highway and the single-family residential to the west. o U � y Issues and Opportunities G] The following issues and opportunities are presented within the park: Present playground is wearing due to extended use and exposure to the elements. Provide structured shading or canopy to protect users from the sun. Update playground equipment to a contemporary design and finish. Replace playground surfaces. t ® Landscape requires additional maintenance. Trim overgrown tree roots to relieve negative impact on park structures and uneven surfaces. a Seating areas are worn out. 4 Updated site furnishings such as benches, picnic tables, and waste receptacles could be installed. Initial park perception lacks curb appeal. 230SWIST COURT Additional landscaping and ground cover would improve I ' 1 FIGURE17- '.111111KR] AFF�hL visual perception from the street. 40/DANIA BEACH,FL EXISTING PARKS CONDITIONS AVAILABILITY CONDITION PARKINVENTORY YES NO GOOD FAIR POOR BASEBALL FIELD ..................................................................................... BASKETBALL COURT .............................................. .................................... BIKE RACKS ......... .................................... ........................ .BOATLAUNCHIDOOK ................................ ........... ........................ COMMUNI TY CENTER ................................... ...................................................... ENTRY SIGNS .......... .................................... ............. ................. .EXERCISE EQUIPMENT ............ FENCING AND WALLS ......................... ................................... ........ ............................................ ............................. FIELD LIG HTING ............................................. FIELD STORAGE .................. .................. ....................... ........... FOOTBALL FIELD ............................................. ................................. GENERAL LANDSCAPING . ..................................................... ............. PARKING .................................................................................. PARK LIGHTING .......................I............ ........... PARKING LOT LIGHTING .................................................. .................................. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT 0 ......................................................................... ........... PLAYGROUND SURFACES .................................................................................. RAOUETBALLCOURIS ..................... .............I....................................... RESTROOMS .................................... ............... SEATING AND FURNITURE ................................................. ................ .................. SHADE STRUCTURE 0 .- W',- I im ........................................ ................................. SKATING FACILITIES .................. .................... ..................................... SOCCER FIELD ................... ................................................................. son ..................................... ........ ................................. SWIMMING POOL • ................... ............................... ................................ TENNIS COURTS L .......................................................................................... TREE CANOPY ................... ........... ................. .................. WALKWAYSURFACES ............................................................................................ WASTE RECEPTACLES ................... ....................................... .......... WATER FOUNTAINS DANIA BEACH,FL 41 9111W1113111-11N CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN sPERiMErERRo _, Y NORTHSIDE MELALEUCA PARK Park Location and Urban Context cRiFri"en Northside Melaleuca Park is an active recreation park of approximately .59 acres at the edge of a well-kept neighborhood between N.W. 8th and 9th Avenue on N.W. 10th Street.The park's primary street frontage, just south of Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, is easily accessible from a western entrance to the neighborhood off of Griffin Road. Issues and Opportunities LLL 2 L�___, The following issues and opportunities are presented within the park: ■ While in fair shape, landscape materials are a bit scarce. W Provide additional trees to increase tree canopy and shade in and around seating/playground areas, including the z swing set area. ■ Small wooden picnic shelter is in poor condition. 9 Replace picnic shelter to match any new site furnishings. 850 N.W.10TH STREET DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA fIGURElB- NDRTHSIDE MELALEUCA PARKAERIA 42/DANIA BEACH,FL EXISTING PARKS CONDITIONS AVAILABILITY CONDITION YES NO GOOD FAIR POOR BASEBALL FIELD • j """'m, x , a.,t air`—=ta .F' - Y BASKETBALL COURT .......................................................':.................. i............... BIKE RACKS ....... ........... L.....,.,...........................5.................................... BOAT LAUNCH/DOCK ........................................................................................ .... COMMUNITY CENTER ............................ ...........................:..................................... ENTRY SIGNS ........................................._.,..........,.................................. ... EXERCISE EQUIPMENT .................................... ....................................................... FENCING AND WALLS ....................................................._:..................:.................. FIELD LIGHTING .. ............................................ ..... FIELD STORAGE O i .....................................................:.................. FDOTBALLFIELD ............................................................................................. GENERAL LANDSCAPING - ...................................................... ................................... PARKING .................E....................................: ,-....�-. PARK LIGHTING ..................:...................................:.................................... PARKING LOT LIGHTING ... ..................................................... _- PLAYGROUND EOUIPMENT ..... .....i.................... ..........i..................i.......... ........ { PLAYGROUND SURFACES RAOUETBALL COURTS i .................. ..................:..................i.................. RESTROOMS ... ........................................... .................................... SEATING AND FURNITURE .... .................................................................................. SHAOESTRUCTURE ,' .............................. ..................i..................:.................. SKATING FACILITIES E +� { c. ..................................................:..................:.................. y SOCCER FIELD 3>a s t "" €' } ,' ..................:....................._........:.................. :.................. �,. Soo i • �� ..............................................:..............s ............... SWIMMING POOL .... ........................................:..................:.............. TENNIS COURTS ....................................................... .... .................. TREECANOPY j ....... ........:....................................i.................................... WALKWAY SURFACES ±............. WASTE RECEPTACLES ................................. .......... ...... ............ ......... WATER FOUNTAINS DANIA BEACH,FL/43 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN STAR CENTENNIAL PARK Park Location and Urban Context Star Centennial Park is a passive pocket park, of approximately .15 acres located in a triangular parcel of land defined by S.W. 3rd Place to the south and a bifurcated S.W. 4th Avenue on the east and west. No Railroad tracks along the western side of S.W. 4th Avenue establish a hard edge, while the eastern edge of the park is accessible to the residential neighborhood. Issues and Opportunities With positive attributes including the following, the park presents no Q immediate issues to be addressed. Q ■ Park is well supplied with furnishings, seating areas, and well- maintained landscaping with tree canopy. ■ Paver surface walkways are provided, connecting through the park. ■ Identification sign at the northwest side of the parcel is well maintained,attractive and visible to the street. S.W.3RD PL STAR CENTENNIAL PARK RO PLACE AND S.W.4TH AVENUE DANIA BEACH, FLORIDAFIGURE 19— STAR CENTENNIAL PARKAERIAL 44/DANIA BEACH,FL t � § 3 t m 1 r ,1 « -' •yCti EM9.11W.J.-IIAN.11 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN S.W.COMMUNITY CENTER Park Location and Urban Context Q The S.W. Community Center is an active community center located on N approximately .53 acres of land on the west side of S.W. 12th Avenue. y The nearest major east-west connector is Stirling Road,about one block I r north adjacent to the City of Dania Beach Public Service Department property. S.W. 2nd Place is the intersecting street at the southern boundary of the community center site. Issues and Opportunities Given the existing conditions of the structure and surrounding property, " there are no major issues/opportunities identified for the building and facilities. BEACH,SA COMMUNITY CENTER 230 SW 12TH AVENUE DANIA FIGURE20- SW CCMMUYNITVCENTERAERIAL 46/DANIA BEACH,FL EXISTING PARKS CONDITIONS CONDITIONAVAILABILITY PARKINVENTORY YES NO ,,, FAIR POOR II BASEBALL HELD .............................. ............... ................ ?... ........BASKETBALL COURT .............................. ...............................:............... BIKE RACKS ...............:............... ............................................... BOAT LAUNCH/DOCK ............................................................................ COMMUNITY CENTER ............................................................................. ENTRY SIGNS ............................. ...............:............................ ... EXERCISE EQUIPMENT ...........................................................................- FENCING AND WALLS _ .............. FIELD LIGHTING ..............................:................. ...... ( .` ............... ...............p..............• ......... FIELD STORAGE ...............:.............................p........................... .. FOOTBALL FIELD — — — ............... ............... ...............................:............ GENERAL LANDSCAPING k PARKING ........................................... .. G PARKLIGHTING .... .................... ............................:.. ...... ,. PARKING LOT LIGHTING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT .... ...................... .............. .:........... ... .......... PLAYGROUND SURFACES • .... .....: .........................:.............._:............... _ RAOUETBALL COURTS ............................ ...............:............ ........ ..... =:.'k a RESTROOMS h SEATING AND FURNITURE .......... .............................................................: ..... SHADESTRUCTURE .......................... .. ...........:........... ........... SKATING FACILITIES ........................ .........................:............... SOCCER FIELD ...........:....... ............. _p......................... SOD .............................. ...............:................I............... SWIMMING POOL i E ....................................................................... TENNIS COURTS ....................................................................... .. TREECANOPY .. ...................... .............................................. WALKWAY SURFACES ................................ ............................. ..:............... WASTE RECEPTACLES ...............:.............. .... ..................................... WATER FOUNTAINS DANIA BEACH,FL/47 : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN I.T.PARKER CENTER Vo Park Location and Urban Context The I.T. Parker Center is an event facility located on approximately "Loss 0 20.11 acres of land within the Harbor Towne Marina,which is accessed As go from the south via Dania Beach Boulevard by way of Gulfstream Road. Traveling through the marina, primary access to the facility occurs where Access Road terminates at the building.To the north,the building is bordered by the Dania Cutoff Canal. Issues and Opportunities The following issues and opportunities are presented within the park: ■ Restrooms are outdated and in need of renovation. ■ Serving kitchen is insufficient for event requirements and w requires renovation improvements. ■ Given the location of the facility within the marina context, wayfinding and signage is not clear for visitors to locate the building. The facility requires a new sign at the entrance of the marina,in addition to wayfinding signage. PARKER CENTER w 901 N.E.3RO STREETOBEACH, - DANIA O' FIGURE21- ITFARKEBCFNTIRAf lAl 48/DANIA BEACH,FL EXISTING PARKS CONDITIONS CONDITIONAVAILABILITY , YES NO GOOD FA IR POOR `, M. BASEBALL FIELD s BASKETBALL COURT :......................................................................................... r - BIKERACKS ........... .................................i..................i.................. ,.. ». BOAT LAUNCH/DOCK COMMUNITY CENTER U ........................................................................................... ENTRYSIGNS • E • s..-. ., �' ........................ .......... .................[.................................... EXERCISE EOUIPMENT ..................:....................................:..................:.................. ...r., f3:...'s:. . FENCING AND WALLS ` FIELD LIGHTING • ............... ........................................................... - FIELD STORAGE • ' FOOTBALL FIELD • =''' ' ........................................................................................ GENERAL LANDSCAPING j - - - ....................................................._1..................:.................. -. PARKING ._............._......................................................p................. PARK LIGHTING ........................................................................................ PARKING LOT LIGHTING .......................................................................................... PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................... PLAYGROUND SURFACES .................. ....................................:..................:.................. RAOUETBALL COURTS ........................................................................................... RESTROOMS ..................:........................................................................ SEATING AND FURNITURE .......................................................:.................................... SHADESTRUCTURE ' ...................................................................................... SKATING FACILITIES ........................................................................... _ t . ......:...... SOCCER FIELD f T ........... ....._:.......................................................,:_.............. 4 SOD :...:...............................:..................:.................. a4R i SWIMMING POOL E • '• '• " - Y' jN�.-� ..................:......................................................:.................. _• :. ,.v++: - TENNIS COURTS • a ............................ ..........................p.................................... -.. TREECANOPY ......... .........:....................................:..................................... .. WALKWAY SURFACES .................................................................................. ........ , WASTE RECEPTACLES ........................................................................................... WATER FOUNTAINS DANIA BEACH,FL/49 1 1 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN FRANK C."TDDTIE"ADLER PARK Park Location and Urban Context Frank C. "Tootie" Adler Park is an active recreation community park located on approximately 1.71 acres on North Beach Road at the ramp for East Dania Beach Boulevard.The eastern edge of the park overlooks the beach and Atlantic Ocean, while the south is edged by Cambridge Street. Issues and Opportunities mThe following issues and opportunities are presented within the park: - z ■ The park suffered significant damage due to Hurricane Irma. Overall condition is substandard, including damaged landscape/tree canopy. ■ Tiki huts are in poor condition due to combination of age and exposure to salt water and the elements. All of the tiki huts require reconstruction. E NANIA BeACH BLVL �.} ■ Playground equipment is antiquated and worn out. Playground can be outfitted with new,updated equipment, CAMBRfOGESi including shade structures, suitable playground surfaces, and additional seating areas. Li Updated site furnishings such as benches, picnic tables, T. and waste receptacles could be installed. ■ Sidewalk space connecting playground/tiki huts to concession FRA II A ` � � � r restaurant and bathrooms is inadequate. � f Network of sidewalks should be redesigned to maximize NORTH ,' connectivity across the totality of the park. DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA FIGURE22— AOLERPARKAFkWI 50/DANIA BEACH,FL EXISTING PARKS CONDITIONS p"N"Or AVAILABILITY T� OND , YES NO GOOD FAIR POOR BASEBALL FIELD • E ;i ......................................................i..................i.................. • t BASKETBALL COURT • x«' �' i ..................:................................................................. ...... BIKE RACKS • • -- .......................................................................................... BDATLAUNCH/DDCK • ....................................1................................................... COMMUNITY CENTER • .................._...................................................................... ENTRY SIGNS • • .................................... ..................:.................................... EXERCISE EOUIPMENT • ......................................................:.................................... FENCING AND WALLS • .................................... .....................................:.................. FIELD LIGHTING • ................_?....................................?................................ .... r FIELD STORAGE • j ..................................... ..................i.................................... a A FOOTBALL FIELD • '�.= ' .................................... ................................ ....:...........—..... r GENERAL LANDSCAPING • E i i • _ ........................................................................................ PARKING • E • '�'T ................:....................................i..................................... PARK LIGHTING • - - I�4� t v ......................................................:..................:.................. PARKING LOT LIGHTING • • - ....................................................................................... PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT • • _ �� I� .......................................................................0................. PLAYGROUND SURFACES • • RAOUETBALLCOURTS • ..................:....................................:.................r................., RESTROOMS • _ ,tl .......................................................................................... SEATING AND FURNITURE • • ..................:....................................:................................... SHADESTRUCTURE .• ................... ................:..................;.................. ... �. SKATING FACILITIES • .,, - - a- F' S-v :.° ..................f........................................................................ SOCCER FIELD • [ [ F - ................:...................................:..................:................. Q� Y SOD • E `. • .�� t ,` t ................ ....................................:.................................... SWIMMING POOL ; • t },_, , ..................:....... ........ ................:..................:................ TENNIS COURTS • j '� , � f t. ................................... ..................:.................:............. ❑ ,.e TREECANOPY I`................. ' ? i I+ •I 3 :I `�^�Z .�, .., .. ..................:. ..................:............... ................. - WALKWAYSURFACES • •i .✓ ..................:........................................................................ WASTE RECEPTACLES • • _ - „•.,��"" II I'I ............................................................................................ WATER FOUNTAINS • • DANIA BEACH,FL/51 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN FROSTPARK Park Location and Urban Context Frost Park is an active recreation community park located on NEW' approximately 8.55 acres east of S. Federal Highway (US1) and north of Dania Beach Boulevard at 300 N.E.2nd Street.The park is accessed from these two major roadways at its edges. The park is bordered to the east,across the Fronton Boulevard parking area, by the Dania Beach Casino.The surrounding neighborhood to the west, east, and south is predominantly composed of one-story single family homes and duplex multifamily buildings. o Issues and Opportunities S U m w I o The following issues and opportunities are presented within the park: o ■ Overall,while the park is in good condition,the building, office, and flexible activity spaces have a lack of interior storage space. ■ The building is disjointed and separate from the outdoor activity spaces. Connecting the building visually with exterior spaces would enhance views and improve security. N.E.ISTSF The open field space does not drain well due to uneven surfaces that collect water during rainstorms. New drainage patterns should be designed and implemented. FROST PARK 300 NE D STREET Lack of a rectangular sports field,underutilized baseball fields, and no pickleball court D A BEACH, FIGURE23- F6'IETPA�'P;A.FF'IA'� Fields should be redesigned and reconfigured to reflect community needs,demands,and utilization patterns 52/DANIA BEACH,FL EXISTING PARKS CONDITIONS AVAILABILITY CONDITION PARKINVENTORY YES NO TTT FAIR POOR '�i➢ , BASEBALL FIELD • • ....... .......:.................. ....................................:.................. BASKETBALL COURT .......................................................................................... . s BIKE RACKS • • .......................................................................................... BOAT LAUNCH/DOCK • .................................... ......................... ....................... _ COMMUNITY CENTER • i • ` �"'�-- — ..................:............... .....................:.................. ................. ENTRY SIGNS • • — ............. EXERCISE EQUIPMENT • • ..................................... ....................................................... ,..,...,. FENCING AND WALLS • • '" ' .....................................................:..................:.................. FIELD LIGHTING • i • i .................:................. .................................................. ,. FIELD STORAGE • ; • '* ..................:. ? FOOTBALL FIELD • ........................................................................;.................. GENERAL LANDSCAPING • • ..................:......................................................................... PARKING • • .......................................................:..................:.................. ._.- PARK LIGHTING • • _ ..................?.................. ................_.................?.................. l PARKING LOT LIGHTING • • PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT • ..................................... ...................................................... . PLAYGROUND SURFACES • • ..................:. RAOUETBALL COURTS ................. ....................................,.................. • • ..................................... ........................................................ RESTROOMS • • ........................................................................................... SEATING AND FURNITURE • • ........ ...........................................j.................. ................ SHADE STRUCTURE • • .-�'��`� %� �'1,, ,. SKATING FACILITIES • • ' .................................... ..................:................................... SOCCER FIELD • ......... ......................................... .................................... f Soo • • ...................................................................................... ...... SWIMMING POOL • .................................... ...................................................... TENNIS COURTS • • ................_t....................................i..................t.................. TREE CANOPY • • .................................... ....................................,.................. WALKWAY SURFACES • • ..................................................................................... ...... WASTE RECEPTACLES • • i i ..................:...................—.................................................. .......: i. WATER FOUNTAINS • , DANIA BEACH, FL/53 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN LINEAR PARK SE10THSI Park Location and Urban Context The Linear Park is an active neighborhood park,approximately 50 feet wide alongside S.E. 5th Avenue, extending the length of four blocks from S.E. 10th Street to S.E. 14th Street. i « ` Issues and Opportunities Given the existing conditions,there are no major issues/opportunities identified for the park. « SE IITH TER e i<I�HST 54/DANIA DFACN.FL AVAILABIUTY CONDITION PARRINVENTORV YES NO G000 FAIR POOR • 1 I 1 f� Y b 'll I �1 'll � I 1 s 1 PIP M NEEDS -IAS-S-ESS-MENT i u 1 7 i NEEDS ASSESSMENT r$ + I I � - 4. 1 COMMUNITY SURVEY SUMMARY ETC Institute administered a needs assessment during the fall of of the survey to make it easy for residents to complete.To prevent people 2018 for the City of Dania Beach to evaluate its parks, recreation, who were not residents of Dania Beach from participating, everyone programs, cultural arts, events, and open space. After conducting who completed the survey online was required to enter their home this comprehensive study, the City will create a Parks and Recreation address prior to submitting the survey. ETC Institute then matched the Master Plan to guide the future of parks and recreation services in the addresses entered online with the addresses originally selected for the community.The results of the study will be used to better understand random sample. If the address from a survey completed online did not the residents'priorities for parks,sports facilities,recreation,social,and match one of the addresses selected for the sample,the online survey cultural programs and services within the community of Dania Beach. was not counted. METHODOLOGY The goal was to obtain completed surveys from at least 400 residents. ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of households This goal was exceeded with a total of 419 residents completing the in the City of Dania Beach. Each survey packet contained a cover letter, survey. The overall results for the sample of 419 households have a copy of the survey, and postage-paid return envelope. Residents who precision of at least+/-4.75%at the 95%level of confidence. received the survey were given the option of returning the survey by This report contains the following: mail or completing it online at www.CityofDaniaBeachParkSurvey.org. ■ Charts showing the overall results of the survey(Section 1) Ten days after the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute sent emails and placed phone calls to the households that received the survey to ■ Priority Investment Rating (PIR) that identifies priorities for encourage participation.The emails contained a link to the online version facilities and programs(Section 2) DANIA BEACH,FL/59 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN r Benchmarking analysis comparing the City's results to national OVERALL PARTICIPATION AND SATISFACTION OF PROGRAMS results (Section 3) Program Participation • Tabular data showing the overall results for all questions on Thirty nine percent (39%) of respondents indicated that, over the last the survey(Section 4) five years, they or members of their household have participated in The major findings of the survey are summarized on the following special events, 16%in fitness activities,and 12%in senior programs. pages. Program Ratings OVERALL PARTICIPATION AND SATISFACTION OF CITY PARKS Ten percent(10%)of respondent households indicated they were"very Park Use satisfied" with the programs offered by the City of Dania Beach, 26% were "satisfied," 24% were "neutral,' 6% were "dissatisfied," and 3% of More than half (64°i°) of respondents indicated that they had visited respondents were"very dissatisfied" Frost Park during the past year. The three parks that respondent households indicated they had visited most often, based on the sum FACILITY/AMENITY NEEDS AND PRIORITIES of respondents'top two choices,were: Frost Park (46%),C.W.Thomas Facility/Amenity Needs Park(12%),and PJ.Meli Aquatic Center Park(12%).Survey respondents indicated that they or members of their household visit parks in the City Respondents were asked to identify their households' needs for 29 of Dania Beach: almost daily (13%), at least once per week (22%), at types of recreation facilities and amenities and rate how well their needs least once per month (17%),a few times per year(24%),and seldom or for each were currently being met. Based on this analysis,ETC Institute never(22%). was able to estimate the number of households in the community that had the greatest unmet needs for various facilities. Park Satisfaction The four recreation facilities identified as needed by the highest The overall satisfaction respondents have with the parks provided by percentage of households were:walking and hiking trails(66°i°),natural the City of Dania Beach Parks Department,as indicated by respondent areas/nature parks (59°i°), paved bike trails (57°i°), and picnic shelters/ households, were fifteen percent (15°i°) as "very satisfied;' 35°i° of areas (51°i°}. ETC Institute estimates that,of the approximately 15,505 respondents were "satisfied," 23°i° of respondents were "neutral;' 6°i° households in the City of Dania Beach, 10,171 households have a need of respondents were "dissatisfied;' and 4°i° of respondents were "very for walking and hiking trails, 9,179 households have a need for natural dissatisfied" areas/nature parks, and 8,884 households have a need for paved bike trails. 60/ NEEDS ASSESSMENT ETC Institute estimates that some7,161 Cityof Dania Beach households a walking and hiking trails(43%), have unmet needs for walking and hiking trails,6,770 households have unmet needs for paved bike trails, and 5,791 households have unmet ■ paved bike trails(29°i°), needs for a fitness center/spa. a natural areas/nature parks (28%),and The estimated number of households that have unmet needs for each a dog parks (19%) of the 29 facilities and amenities that were assessed is shown in Figure 25. The percentage of residents who selected each facility as one of their top four choices is shown in Figure 26. Q12.Estimated wanngsnttkeaex9 I� 1111U11i1NN1�,va Pa9ed bike:raes II�IIIIII�M�f11�1111 �.��Number of ,b,egceae,;spa Y Priorities for Facility/Amenity Investments ss��Il9$ Na6,ra1-41,satura parks ®i 5'., ;, 5.9e 1Jth'1s Households Whose Dutdoorstaeeyams striv^.er 9 ooAoa exercise The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute " ..9n Needs for mcnl.shker'l.reas Q13, walkiq&hI9gtrals IlYI' d Commu^Ity n—tion can erPaved bike frogs 29'% Facilities/Amenities �nd..Pen Facilities/Amenities Na°°a"reae!rat"eMM ze% Are Being C—cygadens a'- Dug park 19% Indoorgymna;mm/g�rearts aaae Most Important to Not Met or Partly ""c'`e"Q1 ssxa sencrxn-a _3% Spray grounda/spash pads alka Households Pknic delters/— .. 13% Met CFhdren's lndom Play— arcs OuA—exercise statism 12% NU IVu-Pose fleas ;e.`t. oya.moerc)rccsw.ves 0.bloor pcolyaquatics x9ao —wed tbetems as Chldren's Dlay3rounds 11%� MsNer 19•Sh Faesehdds se ftheeMp!oxNoees Cutd—pool/aquadcs 11% m mernygoanncad,,�. Do3 Park: L9Fy Indoor po:l 10% Pertalfarbanquets/recep:kns/Fdnhwie'- aept Creklren'splayWourds z,sn Culdaw sbge;amty eard qgo ter .. Godcoures 29t.' Childrer.'s Indoor play area Soda fields LI» hd:o-gvraasium/game:ourG •":;7q Vol'. mnh ua Pentalrorbanquets/rmptl:ns,roriate parties {tS 6% Tennis coins vs9 Tern�scourls `6% Dodson basket6a11 cn'9rL L9» Spray eroands/splasb pads 63S gasSk-bcftballvea s,us Community recrunon— 't6% Sta Di.011ccrse Lsm bidt""'Pox fields IC1':4% PF-tbil<urse La90 DA d—basketball courts "3% Foptbal fie'ds :,x9a Picklebdicpur: Lim gaaebailyso�tbail fields -3% other »a Gpgcs Is, -3% o scap z:wo 9.aa a,poo soon scm e,zro &a Disc30 nurse _.3% Skatebcardelg area 3% •wtna aPmlymt! --e,fields -2% FIGURE 25- ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS WHOSE NEEDS FOR FAOILITIES/AMENITIES ARE BEING NGTMET OR PARTLY MET Vuff4ball—ta '256 Football felds ,2% Fidleballrourt e1% Other -3% Facility/Amenity Importance p% 5% 1p% rs za% Z% aa% % a]% .Non lmpprtan: a2�tl VatlmoertaR gird MatPnp<rtart aM M<4 YnetaDR In addition to assessing the needs for each facility, ETC Institute also FISURE26- FACILITIES/AMENITIESMUSTIMPORTANTTDHDUSEHOLDS assessed the importance that residents placed on each facility. Based on the sum of respondents'top four choices,the four most important to provide organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority facilities to residents were: that should be placed on Parks and Recreation investments. The DANIA BEACH,FL/61 : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Y p 9 ( ) equally 9 ( � P Top Priorities Fi'a dbi na"Priority Investment Rating PIR e uall weights 1 the importance Mlkiq&hikn that residents lace on facilities and 2 how man residents have �r"ala;met—w,h for Investment W,Apa unmet needs for the facility. [Details regarding the methodology for this '4—*0teryaresa for Recreation usdoor e,,,wmums analysis are provided in Section 2 of this report.] Dutd]pr Rage/-Witheater Facilities D=g packs Senbr ttMer Based the PriorityInvestment Rating PIR ,the following four facilities g( ) 9 Based on the Canrrwnity gardens were rated as hi h riorities for investment: <_mh°i„reaeatianee°te- Priority g p Priority "gW—w"g , --a 00""pod/aa�ah- nve st m e n t Chlld—'s playgrounds • Walking and hiking trails (PIR=200) Chkwd ndo:r plaYarea Spraygr_w.ds/splash pa°s Rating Rental hnn�Yuets;te Ept,ms!grha:e."s • Paved bike trails (PIR=162) Fddn-purp_,elKlda Tennlscaor:s G°dc— Saccertkkls w Natural areas/nature parks (PIR=141) ou_d°°ha ketheg cou¢s YdI:Ytagcou..slow Prianty ■ Fitness center/spa (PIR=117) ga eCap'e ggpq x.. Skakeb—NIgarea Foobak Ikkls Figure 27 shows the Priority Investment Rating (PIR) for each of the p'kkbalc° Dke. 29 facilities that were assessed on the survey. 0.0 so.: 1C4.9 251) =0 FIGURE 27— FIR FOR ASSESSED FACILITIES PROGRAM/ACTIVITY NEEDS AND PRIORITIES 8,171 households have a need for special events. Program/Activity Needs ETC Institute estimates that 7,857 City of Dania Beach households have Respondents were also asked to identify their households'needs for 17 unmet needs for adult fitness/wellness programs, 7,214 households recreational programs and rate how well their needs for each program have unmet needs for summer concerts, and 6,124 households were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was have unmet needs for nature programs. The estimated number of able to estimate the number of households in the community that had households that have unmet needs for each of the 17 programs that unmet needs for each program. were assessed is shown in Figure 28. The four programs/activities identified as needed by the highest Program/Activity Importance percentage of households were:adult fitness/wellness (62%),summer In addition to assessing the needs for each program, ETC Institute concerts (57%),special events (53%),and nature programs (48%). ETC also assessed the importance that residents placed on each program. Institute estimates that 9,629 of the approximately 15,505 households Based on the sum of respondents' top four choices, the four most in the City of Dania Beach have a need for adult fitness/ wellness important programs to residents were: programs, 8,776 households have a need for summer concerts, and 62/ NEEDS ASSESSMENT Q15. Estimated Number of Households Whose Needs for Programs are Being Not Met or Partly Met Q16, Programs That Are Most Important to Households Oywmterorhogseoul>v hp6edoni5,50s,to enodaN,xC[y..'J...or,n Ec'rn,r 0✓p—tggeoj-prndenta wrrcse'ntrdHe Yefr.os oreoffhePtopJcurdoue AclulfrtnessJwellress 785' Adulairnessrvaellness a o Surnmerconcerts No ?,1__ Summer 301; Nature programs b,t?4 Special everts Wa:e'fcness programs 5.2 2 3 Nature programs 25b Specialevents - 5.1:1 Senior-rograms Adult scorn programs 4,829 AdtAt spors programs 13% Circuit exercise prog-ans 4,600 Mate,fitness programs 13% Senior prog-ams 4,163 Ycuthsummercamps ..12% Youtha,tJdan:eJperfcrningarts:lasses 03,079 Circuit exercise programs 1236 Youti fitness&well-,ess prog a,is 2,866 youth learn to swim programs 129E Martial ar3 programs 2.854 You:n sports programs ".10% Youti sxrts pro;-ams 2,757 ?efore&after school programs 10% '° Youth summer can_5 2.498 Martialarsarograms '7% Youth team to swim programs ®2,492 Yonh art/daxeJperferm ng arcs classes :-: 7% Teen programs ;.. 6% Before&af[er5ccclprograms Programs for mentallylohysically challenged °t 6% Teeneen pro,ams ® 2.2.115 115 Programs for mentallylphysically chalk^gec BQ You:n fi:aess&wellness prowarns Sk Oche _.4X 17he ®822 0% :% 10% L% 40% 25% 30% )i% 40% 45% 0 LOCO UW 3,M0 4,O)C 5.000 6,000 7,30) 8,010 e,000 ■Mostkapsbnt a 2ad Mast lmpertant girdUoRlmportmt *Mork D.rtart ■riot met ■pardvmet FIGURE 28- ESTIMATED NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS WHOSE NEED',KIP PROGRAMS ARE BEING NOT MET OR PARTLY MET FIGURE29- PROGRAMS THAT ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO HOUSEHOLDS ■ adult fitness/wellness ■ special events(25°i°),and ■ Adult fitness/wellness ■ Nature programs (PIR-200) (PIR-140) (40°i°), ■ nature programs(25°i°). ■ Summer concerts ■ Special events(PIR=128) ■ summer concerts (30°i°), (PIR=165) The percentage of residents who selected each program as one of their Figure 30 shows the Priority Investment Rating (PIR) for each of the top four choices is shown in Figure 29. 17 programs that were rated. Priorities for Program/Activity Investments Based on the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), which was described briefly on Page iv of this Executive Summary and is described in more detail in Section 2 of this report,the following four programs were rated as"high priorities"for investment: OANIA BEACH,FL/63 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Top Priorities for Adult filn Ws d.. of quality programs(16%),and program or facility not offered (16%). Investment for Swturercancets Vatureprrgrams High PriodtvThe highest level of agreement with various statements, based on the Recreation Spe aleen6 _ '' sum of "strongly agree' and "agree' responses among residents who Programs had an opinion,were: It is important to connect parks and open space Senior prcgams in Dania Beach (86%), Dania Beach parks enhance the quality of life Based on the Adult spw-;,eeams Priority ciradtexactwwaams i for residents in the community(74%),and Dania Beach parks increase Ycut-r summe-'amp - Nil) property values in the community(70%). Investment Yaadt Wrta pregrams Rating yuAdeamtcsainprc®ams From a list of 12 various programs/activities currently offered at the Wore&after szkcl prograns •outhan,,dance/aer`orrringar-sclasses P.J. Meli Recreation Center, respondent households indicated which natal am prcgrams ones they were aware of.Thirteen percent (13%) of respondents were Youth fitness&mUneseprcgrams aware of both Movie Night and Griffin civic meetings, and 12% were Teenprugrans Low Prio aware of the swim team.Figure 31 shows the willingness of respondent vrcgrams`a•mentally/ar sicalh,chArged (049)4 �e households that are aware of a specific program/activity to participate 0.0 5U 1W.0 >=:.e a:oa aso.g in that program/activity. FIGURE 30— TOP PRIORITIES FOR INVESTMENT FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS BASED ON PIR From a list of 11 various programs/activities currently offered at C.W. ADUiIIDNALFINDINGS Thomas Park, respondent households indicated whether they were The top sources of information that respondent households indicated aware of the programs/activities that were happening.Thirteen percent they use as their primary source for information about City of Dania (13%) of respondents were aware of the Gracefully Aging program, Beach Parks Department related events and programs were the internet Walk Around the Park, and adult computer classes. Figure 32 shows (31%)and by word of mouth(23%). the willingness of respondent households that are aware of the specific program/activity to participate in each respective program/activity. More than half(52%)of respondents indicated they or members of their household use Broward County for recreation programs and facilities. The facilities/amenities that respondent households indicated they would use most if developed by the City of Dania Beach, based on Fifty-one percent(51%)of respondents indicated that they or members respondents' top four survey choices, were: walking and hiking trails of their household currently utilize Frost Park. (39%), paved bike trails (27%), and natural areas/nature parks (25%). The top three from a list of ten factors that respondent households The programs/activities that respondent households indicated they indicated as the reasons they do not use parks and recreation programs would use most, based on respondents'top four choices, were: adult more frequently were: don't know what's offered/available (49%), lack fitness/wellness (25%), special events (20%), and summer concerts (19%). 64/ NEEDS ASSESSMENT Q18. If"YES,"please indicate how likely you would be to participate in it. RECOMMENDATIONS byve" wge Of resvon0enlc(e.¢swaing'nprvrovHe✓7 Dania Cove HOA(once a month,on Wednesday) 20% To ensure that the City of Dania Beach meets the needs and expectations Basketball pick-up games(Tuesday&Thursday) 14% �: . of the community, ETC Institute recommends that the Parks and Movie Night(Once a month) 23% Recreation Department sustain and/or improve performance in areas Homework help(MondaµFriday) 27% that were identified as "high priorities" by the Priority Investment Softball(Wednesday) % Rating (PIR). The facilities and programs with the notable PIR ratings i Ping pongtournament(Every other Wednesday) 17% <, are listed below. Kickball(Tuesday) 11% p Tennis instruction(Monday-Friday) 14% Facility Priorities Griffin civic meetings(once a month,on Tuesday) 27% Swim team(Tuesday&Thursday) 0 Natural areas/nature parks (PIR=141) Karate(Thursday) 32% Water polo(Monday,Wednesday,&Friday) .12% ■ Fitness center/spa (PIR=117) 0% 10% 20% W% a0% 50% 606 M% 80% 90% 100% ■Willing NOt wre ■Not MIN, aAlraadyp. spate Programming/Activity Priorities FIGURE31— RESPCNENI'1-VILLINGNESS10 PAR IIGIPATEINPRCGRAM/ACTIVITY 0 Adult fitness/wellness (PIR=200) Q19.If"YES,"please indicate how likely you would be to participate in it. ■ Summer concerts(PI R=165) Adult computer classes 11% Walk Around the Park 28% Walkers Club(Monday-Friday,Gpm-7 pm) 24% Gracefully Aging program 29% Operation R.E.A.D 23% R.O.Y.A.L.T.Y INC. 16% New programs(2nd Saturday of every month) 27% E2T program 25% Girl Scouts Chem fTuesday&Thursday) 5% I AM Chosen program 31% 0% SO% 2" .11 .. SOb .1 ]0% 00% 90% 100% ■Willing Notsure •Not MIN,p •AJ,.dVpNtid,a. FIGURE32— RESPCNDENTI'a'ILLI'. VJESCTDPARTICIPATE INPRCGRAM/ACTIVITY OANIA BEACH,FL/65 RRIVAIJUgUaM CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN 4. 2 DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY �¢ POPULATION 2010 CENSUS 29,639' z 2018ESTIMATE 32,014 MI 2023 ESTIMATE 33,614 SW 921dS Arp HOUSEHOLDS 2010 CENSUS 12,B77 ` 2018ESTIMATE 13,653 ache ! _ an,d JJ 2023 ESTIMATE 14,233 I Purk .Mal 2010 CENSUS 7,234 —.W 2018 ESTIMATE 7,70E �+ na: - 2 2023 ESTIMATE B4O30 FIGURE 33— SERVICE AREAS MAP AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD AGE AND INCOME 2010 CENSUS 2.28 2018ESTIMATE 2.32 The median age of residents and household income levels in the City 2023 ESTIMATE 2.34 of Dania Beach are compared with those statewide and nationally, as ETHNICITY NIB ESTIMATE) both factors are secondary determinants of participation in recreation HISPANIC 2B.2% activities. The lower the median age,the higher the participation rates WHITE 65.0% are for most activities. The level of participation also increases as the BLACK 24.5% median income level goes up. AMERICAN INDIAN 0.4% MEDIAN AGE ASIAN 2.5% 2010 CENSUS 2018 PRIVECTION 2023PROJECTION PACIFIC ISLANDER 0.0% OTHER 4.3% DANIA BEACH 41.1 42.7 43.7 MULTIPLE 3.2% STATE OF FLORIDA 40.0 42.3 42.8 NATIONALLY 37.1 38.3 39.0 TABLE2— hlrifilfi L;!G1BIE 1-zoo-zmo Census,Dania Beach experienced a 9.5%increase in population TABLE I— DANIA BEACH DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY 66/ NEEDS ASSESSMENT The median age of residents in Dania Beach (Table 2) is slightly older HOUSEHOLDMEDIAN INCOME than that of residents of the State of Florida and the United States. A lower median age typically reflects the presence of families with r:••rrr ••rr children. DANIA BEACH $48,191 $54,833 STATE OF FLORIDA $52,098 $59,013 HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN NATIONALLY $58.100 $65,727 The information contained in Table 3 further highlights the presence of families with children. As a point of comparison, in the 2010 Census, HOUSEHOLD BUDGET EXPENDITURES 33.4%of households nationally had children present. In addition to median age and median income,it is important to examine household budget expenditures (Table 5). In particular, reviewing HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHIi housing information; shelter, utilities, fuel, and public services along NUMBER OFHOUSEHOLOS WITH CHILDRENOF HOUSEHOLDS ,• with entertainment and recreation can provide a snapshot of the cost DANIABEACH 3,247 252°% of living and spending patterns in Dania Beach. STATE OF FLORIDA 2,209,965 29.8%° The total number of housing units in Dania Beach is 15,671,and 82.2% TABLE3- 110USEHDLDSVlITHCHILDRENTABLE (12,877 units)are occupied.The total vacancy rate for the service area is 6.2%. Of the available units: MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME . For rent(5.7%) Based on 2018 projections for median household income,the following , Rented,not occupied(0.2%) narrative describes the service areas. In Dania Beach, the percentage of households with median income ® For sale(1.9%) (Table 4) of over $50,000 per year is 48.5% compared to 55.9% on a o Sold,not occupied(0.3%) national level. Furthermore, the percentage of the households in the service area with median income less than $25,000 per year is 23.0% ■ For seasonal use(8.0%) compared to a national level of 21.5%. ■ Other vacant(1.8%) While there is no perfect indicator of use of an indoor recreation facility,the percentage of households with more than$50,000 median income is a key indicator.Therefore,those numbers are significant and balanced with the overall cost of living. DANIA BEACH,FL 167 : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN HOUSEHOLD BUDGET EXPENDITURESI 1 POTENTIAL INDEX HOUSING 83 $17.963.72 31.0% FEES FOR PARTICIPANT SPORTS 75 $44.73 SHELTER 83 $13.869.54 23.9% FEES FOR RECREATIONAL LESSONS 80 SOD.46 UTILITIES,FUEL,PUBLIC SERVICE 83 84,094.18 7.1% SOCIAL,RECREATION,CLUB 74 $102.06 ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION 81 82,60348 4.5% MEMBERSHIP STATE OF FLORIDA SPI AVERAGE , EXERCISE EOUIPMENT/GAME TABLES 79 $141.64 HOUSING 91 S19,763.27 30.5% OTHER SPORTS EOUIPMENT 79 $6.05 SHELTER 90 $15,1B8.52 23.5% STATEOFFLORIDA SPI AVERAGESPENT UTILITIES,FUEL,PUBLIC SERVICE 92 $4,574.75 ZI% FEES FOR PARTICIPANT SPORTS 87 $51.45 ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION 91 $2,926.02 4.5% FEES FOR RECREATIONAL LESSONS 84 $115.57 TABLE 5— H(.'u5'HOLJ JCGET'_);PcldG!TiJFr S IA31_ SOCIAL,RECREATION,CLUB MEMBERSHIP 89 $200.65 SPI: Spending Potential Index as compared to the national index of 100. EXERCISE EQUIPMENT/GAME TABLES 67 S49.92 Average Amount Spent:The average amount spent per household. OTHER SPORTS EQUIPMENT 87 S630 TABLE6— RECREATIONEXPENDITURESSPENDINDPOTENUALINDEXTABLE Percent: Percent of the total 100%of household expenditures. Note:Shelter,Utilities, Fuel,and Public Service compose the Housing SPI: Spending Potential Index as compared to the national index of100. Percentage. Average Amount Spent:The average amount spent per household. 2 Consumer Spending data are derived from the 2004 and 2005 3 Consumer Spending data are derived from the 2006 and 2007 Consumer Expenditure Surveys, Bureau of Labor Statistics. ESRI Consumer Expenditure Surveys, Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts for 2018 and 2023 RECREATION EXPENDITURES SPENDING POTENTIAL INDEX POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY AGE Finally, through the demographic provider that B*K utilizes for the Utilizing census information for Dania Beach, the following market analysis portion of the report, we can examine the overall comparisons are possible. The demographic makeup of Dania Beach, propensity of households to spend dollars on recreation activities when compared to the characteristics of the national population, (Table 6). The following comparisons are possible. indicates a larger population in the older age groups,25+,and a smaller population in the younger age groups under 5, 6-17, and 18-24. The greatest positive variance is in the 55-64 age group with +2.0%, while the greatest negative variance is in the 6-17 age group with-2.6%. 6B/ NEEDS ASSESSMENT ETHNICITY AND RACE SPORTS PARTICIPATION SUMMARY Shown below is the distribution of the population by ethnicity (Table PORT NATIONAL RANK' NATIONAL PARTICIPATION(MILLIONS) 7) and race (Table 8) for Dania Beach, based on 2018 population EXERCISE WALKING 1 105.7 projections. These numbers were developed from 2010 Census Data. EXERCISING WITH EOUIPMENT 2 57.1 SWIMMING 3 45.6 DANIA BEACH ETHNIC POPULATION ANI MEDIAN AGE 201BAEROBIC EXERCISING 4 45.6 BUREAUI ESR0 RUNNING/JOGGING 5 44.9 ETHNICITY O' OFPOPIJLATIDN 1OFFL10OPULATIONWORKOUT @CLUB B 37.B HISPANIC 9,034 35.0 2B.2% 25.9% BICYCLE RIDING 9 36.2 TABLET- OAi ,br.C.�.' WEIGHTLIFTING 10 35.6 YOGA 13 29.6 DANIA BEACH BY RACE AND MEDIAN AGE 201B , I BASKETBALL 14 24.6 SOCCER 20 14.3 TENNIS 22 12.3 i ETHNICIrY TOTAL POPULATION MEDIANAGE XOFPOPULATIONBASEBALL 23 12.1 POPULATION WHITE 20,815 481 65.0% 73.0% VOLLEYBALL 24 10.5 SOFTBALL 27 9.8 BLACK 7,852 32.3 24.5% 16.4% FOOTBALL(TOUCH) 28 9.5 AMERICANINDIAN 115 38.8 0.4% 0.4% FOOTBALL(TACKLE) 34 7.5 ASIAN 798 40.1 2.5% 2.8% FOOTBALL(FLAG) 35 7.5 PACIFIC ISLANDER 14 45.0 0.0% 0.1% GYMNASTICS 36 6.0 TABLE 9 ,., OTHER 1,391 31.1 4.3% 4.3% MULTIPLE 1.016 29.4 32% 3.0% National Rank: Popularity of sport based on national survey National Participation: Population that participate in this sport on TABLE B- DANM BEACB BY RACE ANO MEDIAN AGE 2016[ABLE national survey 4 This rank is based upon the 55 activities reported on by NSGA in PARTICIPATION,TRENDS,AND PROVIDERS their 2017 survey instrument Summary of Sports Participation: The following Table 9 summarizes participation for activities utilizing information from the 2017 National Sporting Goods Association survey. DANIA BEACH,FL/69 ��=N CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN PARTICIPATION BY AGE GROUP PARTICIPATION BY AGE GROUP Within the NSGA survey, participation is broken down by age groups ACTIVITY LARGEST SECONDLARGEST , , (Table 10). As such B*K can identify the top three age groups AEROBIC EXERCISING 35-44 25-34 45-54 participating in the activities reflected in this report. BASEBALL 12-17 7-II 25-34 SPORTS PARTICIPATION TRENDS BASKETBALL 12-17 25-34 18-24 EXERCISE WALKING 55-64 45-54 65-74 Table 11 lists several sports activities and the percentage of growth EXERCISING W/EQUIPMENT 45-54 35-44 25-34/55-64 or decline that each has experienced nationally over the last ten years FOOTBALL(FLAG) 7-11 12-17 25-34 (2008-2017). FOOTBALL(TACKLE) 12-17 25-34 18-24 FOOTBALL(TOUCH) 12-17 25-34 7-II HIKING 25-34 45-54 35-44 PILATES 25-34 35-44 45-54 RUNNING/JOGGING 25-34 35-44 18-24 SKATEBOARDING 12-17 18-24 7-II SOCCER 7-II 12-17 25-34 SOFTBALL 12-17 25-34 7-11 SWIMMING 35-44 45-54 12-17 TABLE TENNIS/PING POND 25-34 18-24 35-44 TENNIS 25-34 35-44 45-54 VOLLEYBALL 12-17 25-34 18-24 WEIGHTLIFTING 25-34 35-44 45-54 YOGA 25-34 35-44 45-54 TABLE 10- PARliGiF'ATIONBYAGFUROUPLABLr 70 NEEDS ASSESSMENT TRENDNATIONAL ACTIVITY i LEVEL OF SERVICE ANALYSIS (LOS) ACTIVITY 908 PARTICIPATION 2017PARTICIPATION PERCENTCHANGE Through its Comprehensive Plan, the City has adopted some basic YOGA 130 29.6 127.7% level of service(LOS)figures for parks.Adopted in 2004,the Parks Open GYMNASTICS 3.9 6.0 53.8% Space and Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan establishes RUNNING/JOGGING 30.9 43.8 41.7% recreation levels of service for the City of Dania Beach. The overall AEROBIC EXERCISING 32.2 44.9 39.4% established LOS is three acres per 1,000 populations. EXERCISE WALKING 96.6 104.5 8.2% WEIGHT LIFTING 33.9 36.5 77% CITY DISTRIBUTION OF PARKLAND AREA SOCCER 13.5 14.3 5.9% PARKFACILITY NUMBEROFFARKS , FOOTBALL[TOUCH) 9.3 9.5 2.2% MINI PARKS B 9.76 EXERCISING W/ EQUIPMENT 55.0 55.5 0.9% NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS 3 26.9 SCUBA DIVING(OPEN SPECIAL FACILITIES 35 61.8 WATER) 2.5 2.5 0.096 BEACH FACILITIES 2 29.37 TENNIS 12.6 12.3 -2.4% SUB-TOTAL CITY-OPERATED FOOTBALL(FLAG) 6.7 6.5 -3.0% IB 127.83 FACILITIES BASKETBALL 25.7 24.6 -4.3% NATURAL AREAS 130 BASEBALL 13,3 12.1 -9.0% TOTAL PARK AND RECREATION AREAS 257.83 SWIMMING 53.5 47.9 -10.5% VOLLEYBALL 12.2 10.5 -13.9% TABLE 12- C1TIOI,illt�G SOFTBALL 12.8 9.8 -23A% SKATEBOARDING 9.6 5.5 -43.9% IA,B�EII- The LOS established in the Comprehensive Plan does not further divide the requirements by park type. The three acres per 1,000 population 2017 Participation: The number of participants per year in the adopted LOS for the City of Dania Beach for neighborhood parks is the activity(in millions) in the United States. same as the Broward County mandated LOS standard of three acres 2008 Participation: The number of participants per year in the per 1,000 population.This minimum requirement must be met to have activity(in millions) in the United States. the land use plans recertified by Broward County.Note that,for Broward Percent Change: The percent change in the level of participation County unincorporated areas,there is the requirement of an additional from 2008 to 2017. three acres per 1,000 population for regional parks. DANIA BEACH,FL/71 : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Present distribution of parkland in the City of Dania Beach,as indicated PARK CLASSIFICATION in Table 13, provides a total of 257.83 acres of parks and open space. This area count does not take into consideration Broward County FROST PARK 8.55 Schools sites in Dania Beach nor any private recreation area. C.W.THOMAS PARK 6.05 PJ.MELIAOUATIC CENTER PARK 12.30 There Is no Interlocal Agreement for the after-school hours use of Broward County School recreation areas between the City and Broward CHESTER BYRD PARK LED County School Board. It is not unusual for cities to count school FRANK C.TOOTIE ABLER PARK recreation sites as part of the land area required to meet comprehensive plan requirements. In the case of Dania Beach,there is no need to take LINEAR PARK 1.31 the school sites'land areas into consideration. MULLIKIN PARK 0.60 NORTH SIDE GARDEN PARK(MALELEUCAI 0.59 Projected population for 2019 for the City of Dania Beach by the U.S. DANIA COVE PARK 430 Census established the City's population at 32,2014. The projected population for the City of Dania Beach for the year 2023 is 33,614; for MILDREDV.IONESPARK 0.65 the year 2030, it is 44,573. STAR CENTENNIAL PARK 0.11 SPECIAL FACILITIES LAND AREA(ACRES) Given the overall required LOS of three acres per 1,000 population,the I.T PARKER COMMUNITY CENTER 20.11 City of Dania Beach presently exceeds the required park and recreation S.W.COMMUNITY CENTER 0.53 land requirements established in the Comprehensive Plan. A total of IIGERTAIL DOG PARK 11.90 96.04 acres of neighborhood parks is required for 2019 and is below TIGERTAIL LAKE CENTER 21A0 the present available neighborhood recreation land area of 127.83 acres. This is a LOS of 3.80 per 1,000 population. See City of Dania GRIFFIN MARINE PARK 1.66 Beach Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Open Space element. DEACHIACILITIES LANDARE4[ACRES) OCEAN PARK BEACH 26.50 The available neighborhood recreation lands will be enough to meet LOS MARINA 2.07 requirements to the year 2030 and somewhat beyond.The population TOTAL PUBLIC SPACES 121.83 projected for 2030 will require a total of 100.8 acres of neighborhood NATURALAREAS LAND AREA[ACRES) recreation lands. In a 20-year horizon,the projected population for the year 2040 will require 133.71 acres. Should this growth be realized, it DANIA SALT MARSH 130.00 will generate a deficit of approximately of 5.88 acres. TOTALAND RECREATION TABLEI3- PARK CLASS'IFICATIONSANOAREAS 72/ NEEDS ASSESSMENT There is a surplus of park land in the present and for the future 10 to 15 uses ■ Provide walking areas years.However,the surplus is not evenly distributed overthe geographic ■ Provide indoor spaces/ ■ Increase shade in parks area of the city of Dania Beach. Figure indicates the service radius of Activities ■ Improve accessibility the present City of Dania Beach parks and neighborhood/community The comments gathered at the community meetings are in general centers.Areas west of 1-95 near SR 7 are lacking in available mini-parks consonance with park directors'input and the Community Survey. for neighborhood use.Figure shows the distribution of parks in the City of Dania Beach and the areas that are presently lacking City parks. PARK DIRECTORS'INPUT The City has evaluated the geographical distribution of neighborhood A major thrust of the Master Plan needs assessment was to gather centers to serve the specific areas of the City. As previously indicated, the input of the persons most directly related to the operation of parks, the major highways create specific sectors within the City. The area and the directors of each park. One-on-one meetings were held with south of Sheridan Street and east of U.S.1 is distant and separated from each park director and a workshop was held with the City's Park and Frost Park and its community center. Future park development should Recreation Director for all three park directors to have an exchange consider the inclusion of a new park in this area and a community of ideas on what was needed at each of the neighborhood parks. The center to serve this sector of the City of Dania Beach. needs identified by each parkdirector were as follows: Frost Park 4.3 SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER INPUT ■ More space for exercise ■ Summer camp room COMMUNITY MEETINGS:CITIZEN INPUT and wellness programs (large great room) ■ Racquetball courts ■ Separate summer camp A community meeting was held at each of the City"s neighborhood ■ Tennis is popular for kids is desireable parks:Frost Park, C.W.Thomas Park,and P.J. Meli Park. Holding these ■ Expanded and ■ Game room/arts and meetings at the community centers provided information regarding modernized fitness gym crafts room the specific needs felt by the immediate community served by the ■ Locker rooms ■ Controlled access points neighborhood park. By having community meetings at each of the ■ Showers ■ Indoor and outdoor community centers, input was gathered from the varied demographics ■ Computer room not well storage that make up the City of Dania Beach regarding each park's concerns, utilized at Frost Park ■ Serving kitchen issues and opportunities. ■ Aerobics room (mirrors, ■ No concession areas The community meeting minutes are included in the Appendix.These wood floor),with space are present,but there is participant comments touched on common themes. for 30 people vending ■ Upgrade facilities ■ Expand successful uses ■ Replace obsolete uses ■ Provide water related DANIA BEACH,FL/73 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN C.W. Thomas Park ■ Interior Gymnasium ■ Pool locker room ■ Indoor basketball ■ Basic pool without lap ■ Bleachers lanes ■ Computer room ■ Outdoor storage area ■ Fitness center ■ Administration area ■ Flex rooms (dividers) ■ Basketball and football ■ Multi-purpose room ■ Showers(accessed from ■ Arts and Crafts inside of building) P.J. Meli Aquatic Center ■ Competition pool ■ Major flooding issues ■ Water park playground (Maybe 6'below)1 ■ Senior programs(flex ■ Soccer field only rooms with dividers) ■ 1 basketball,1 pickleball, ■ Group exercise(non-fixed and 2 tennis courts stage) ■ Serving kitchen ■ Bathrooms ■ Indoor shower to serve the pool patrons ■ Restrooms accessible to pool(exterior access) ■ Separate restrooms for the building ■ Fitness rooms with more cardio ■ Open space for stretching ■ Mirrors ■ Storage(outdoor and indoor) 74/ � a t �u _ I k�. Wj �,.. . RECREATION SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT mill li-MYTITHIi'lZi lll , ., � IP1rIPI11Pr1rP1111 � The following section provides an assessment of the City of Dania delivered through the three community centers in the City Beach Parks and Recreation Department's current recreation services, (Frost, C.W. Thomas and PJ. Meli) as well as the park areas management and operational practices. Information documented in that are adjacent to these facilities. this section was gathered through a series of staff interviews, facility and park tours,and a review of information and documents supplied by ■ Many of the recreation programs and services are contracted to other organizations in the City. the Department. ■ The Parks and Recreation Department in 2018 began the 5. 1 RECREATION SERVICES ASSESSMENT process of taking over the management and operation of most The City of Dania Beach currently has a limited offering of recreation youth team sports. programs and services for its citizens(Table 14). ■ Recreation services do not have the benefit of having well- established marketing efforts, a seasonal program brochure, s Like most cities in the United States, Dania Beach faces computerized registration,or the use of credit cards. challenges in the delivery of recreation services in a cost- effective and efficient manner. 0 Most programs and services are low-or no-fee,especially for • The Parks and Recreation Department focuses the majority youth. of its programming efforts on general programs and activities ■ The Parks and Recreation Department has very few including youth sports. performance measures and recordkeeping regarding ■ Recreation programs and services are generally planned and recreation programs and services. DANIA BEACH,FL/77 : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN RECREATION SERVICES ASSESSMENT PROGRAMMING CLASSIFICATIONS AREA FOCUS PROGRAMS The categories below represent the major areas of focus for current YOUTH BASKETBALL,SOCCER,FOOTBALL,BASEBALL/SOFTBALL,T-BALL, Dania Beach Parks and Recreation Department recreation programs SPORTS CHEERLEADING,SPORTS WORKOUTS,GOJU KARATE and services by categories commonly found in parks and recreation ADULTS BASKETBALL,KICKBALL,TENNIS agencies nationally. Program lists are based on a review of program FITNESS YOUTH N/A offerings for 2018-2019 provided by the Department. ADULTS WALKERS CLUB,YOGA,JAllERCISE YOUTH N/A Many of these programs and services are provided by other CULTURAL ARTS ADULTS N/A organizations. YOUTH SWIM LESSONS,SWIM TEAM,WATER POLO,JR.LIFEGUARD CAMP,JR. PROGRAM AREA DEFINITIONS AQUATICS BEACH LIFEGUARD CAMP ADULTS N/A Sports YOUTH YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS,AFTER-SCHOOL,MENTORING MAKES A DIFFERENCE,I AM Team and individual sports such as camps, clinics, and tournaments,, CHOSEN,R.O.Y.A.L.T.YING,GIRL SCOUTS also includes adventure/non-traditional sports YOUTH E2T,OPERATION R.E.A.D.HOMEWORK HELP EDUCATION ADULTS N/A Fitness YOUTH LEARN TO PLAY CHESS,MOVIE NIGHT Group fitness classes,personal training,education,and nutrition GENERALINTEREST COMPUTER CLASSES,KEYBOARDING,LEARN TO PLAY CHESS,CPR.MOVIE ADULT NIGHT,HOA MEETINGS Cultural Arts YOUTH N/A SPECIAL NEEDS ADULT N/A Performing arts classes, visual arts classes, music/video production SPECIAL EVENTS BEACH SAFETY DAYS,CAREER DAYS(BEACH),ARTS G SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, classes and arts events - VINTAGE SHOW,FLEA MARKET OUTDOOR RECREATION - N/A Aquatics GRACEFULLY AGING[ADULT COLORING,ARTTHERAPY,ASK ADOCTOR, Learn-to-swim classes,aqua exercise classes,competitive swimming/ SENIORS BINGO,BRIDGE,DOMINOS,EDUCATION,FITNESS,MOVIES,COMPUTER diving,SCUBA,and other programs (synchro,water polo,etc.) CLASSES,SPECIAL EVENTS,MEAL PROGRAM] TEENS N/A Youth SELF-DIRECTED rams YOUTH DROP-IN FITNESS,DROP-IN SWIMMING,TENNIS,SKATEBOARDING Before-and after-school programs,r0 ,summer/school-break camps and . ADULT LAP/DROP-IN SWIMMING,FITNESS,BASKETBALL,TENNIS preschool SOCIAL SERVICES - SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM TABLE I4- RECREATION SERVICES ASSESSMENT 78 RECREATION SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT Education Social Services Language programs,tutoring,science(STEM) classes,computer skills These may include nutrition and feeding programs, job training, life and financial planning skills training,and other activities such as health screenings. General Interest OTHER PROVIDERS Personal development classes In addition to the recreation programs and services provided directly by the Dania Beach Parks and Recreation Department, a number of other Special Needs organizations provide services at facilities in the City(Table 15). Some Programs for the physically and mentally impaired,as well as,inclusion of these are one-time events or activities. These include: programs ORGANIZATION AND SERVICES Special Events GRACEFULLYAGING Citywide special events that are conducted throughout the year SENIOR PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES Outdoor Recreation FITNESS PROGRAMMING Environmental education,hiking,camping,kayaking,and other activities IEFF ELLIS MANAGEMENT:AQUATIC FACILITY PROGRAMMING AND MANAGEMENT Seniors BROWARD COLLEGE Programs and services dedicated to serving the needs of seniors; MANAGES THE TIGERTAIL LAKE RECREATIONAL CENTER WHICH OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES(PRIMARILY WATER BASED]. can include all of the activity areas noted above plus social service TABLE IS- ORGANIZATION AND SERVICES functions. Teens In addition to the organizations noted above, the Dania Beach area Programs and services focused on serving the needs of teens, which includes a significant number of other providers of recreation, sports, can include all of the activity areas noted above(except seniors). fitness and aquatics services,among them: Self-Directed Opportunities for individuals to recreate on their own, such as open- gym, use of weight/cardio space and lap/recreational swimming. Although not an organized program,time and space must be allocated. DANIA BEACH,FL/79 : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Broward County The role of these many recreation, sports, and fitness providers The County is home to significant number of parks and recreation in the Dania Beach area must be recognized and considered as the facilities for a variety of programs and services in the Dania Beach area. Department establishes its program plan for the next five to ten years. Broward County Public Schools GAPS IN PROGRAMMING Although not a large provider of actual recreation services,the schools' With very limited Dania Beach Parks and Recreation Department based facilities are used by other community organizations for sports and recreation programming available, there are significant gaps in most categories of recreation programming (Table 16). This requires other recreation programs. organizations or providers in the market to fill this need. Moving forward, Other Cities the City of Dania Beach must make a determination as to whether to Communities adjacent to Dania Beach offer a variety of recreation increase the level of recreation programming offered or continue to rely on others for these services. programs and services that are available to residents of the community. This is particularly true of Hollywood. The following chart identifies and summarizes current core programs, secondary programs, and support program areas for the Dania Beach Non-Profits Parks and Recreation Department. The placement of programs into The various non-profit recreation providers in the Dania Beach area, these three categories does not indicate the overall importance of include the YMCA in Hollywood and the Jewish Community Center in these activities in the community but rather the role of the Department Davie. Each has significant recreation program offerings. in providing these programs. Youth Sports Organizations Core Programs are those programs that are a primary responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department to A variety of youth sports organizations in the city provide sports provide as City based activities. leagues,camps,and clinics in a number of different sports. Secondary Programs are those programs that are a lower Private priority to be provided directly by the Parks and Recreation Like most populated areas in South Florida,the Dania Beach area has Department but may be offered by other organizations through a vast number of private recreations, sports, and fitness providers. contract with the City. This includes a large number of private health clubs, dance studios, . Support Programs are programs that are not a priority for martial arts studios, and other facilities. Most of these are located in provision by the Parks and Recreation Department but that the Hollywood or further north in Ft. Lauderdale. City may support through facilities and promotion of activities for other organizations. BO/ RECREATION SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT The Dania Beach Parks and Recreation Department will need to Core determine whether the focus on the core program areas should Youth Sports: Over the last year, the City has started to take continue into the future or move in another direction. The following is a on the responsibility of providing most of the youth sports general assessment of the major program areas. programs for the community. This scenario is likely to continue into the future. GAPS IN PROGRAMMING Youth: The Department has a small summer camp program PR `GRAMS CORE SECONDARY SUPPORT and relatively informal after-school programming based at YOUTH SPORTS ■ ❑ ❑ the community centers. This is usually a primary area of ADULT SPORTS ❑ ■ ❑ emphasis for recreation for most urban parks and recreation FITNESS/WELLNESS ❑ ❑ ■ departments. CULTURALARTS ❑ ❑ ■ General Interest:Even though there are relatively few programs AQUATICS ❑ ■ ❑ in this area,these services are generally offered directly by the YOUTH ■ ❑ ❑ City. GENERALINTEREST ■ ❑ ❑ Self-Directed:Even though they are not formal programs,these EDUCATION ❑ ❑ ■ activities do require that the Department provide opportunities SPECIALNEEOS ❑ ❑ ■ and time in facilities. With community centers, pools, tennis courts, and other facilities, self-directed activities remain a SPECIAL EVENTS ❑ ■ ❑ significant program area. OUTDOOR RECREATION ❑ ❑ ■ SENIORS ❑ ■ ❑ Secondary TEENS ❑ ❑ ■ p Adult Sports:The City is just starting to provide some limited SELF-DIRECTED ■ ❑ ❑ adult sports programs, primarily in basketball and kickball. However, most programming in this area is still provided by SOCIAL SERVICES ❑ ❑ ■ other sports organizations in the community. TABLE 15- PROGRAMMING GAPS Aquatics: Despite the presence of two outdoor pools, aquatic programming is limited. The pools are managed by Jeff Ellis Management,so programming is more difficult to control. DANIA BEACH,FL/BI CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Special Events: The Parks and Recreation Department offers Support only a few special events on a Citywide basis. Many Citywide ■ Fitness/Wellness: Though the Parks and Recreation events are conducted by the CRA or by other organizations on Department has three community centers,there has been little a permit basis with the City. Some small special events are fitness programming (due in part to limited fitness amenities), done on an individual center basis. and a lack of emphasis on more general wellness issues. ■ Seniors: The Parks and Recreation Department has a limited ■ Cultural Arts:This is a program area f that receives very little number of programs and services that are focused on seniors. emphasis. Facilities to support this type of programming are Most of these are provided by Gracefully Aging rather than the limited. parks and recreation staff. ■ Education: Currently the Department does not really have an educational focus in its programming other than what occurs as part of the youth after-school program. Most specialized programming in this area is provided by local school districts, education-based non-profits,or private providers. ■ Special Needs: The Department does not currently have any programming for individuals with special needs. Outdoor Recreation: Currently there is very little emphasis given to this program area by the Department. ■ Teens: Virtually no programs are offered in this area. In the future, additional services and programs will likely need to be targeted to this age group, by both the City and other providers t with experience with this age group. Social Services: The Department does not currently provide any direct social service programs other than the summer feeding program at the three community centers s r1 RECREATION SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT CURRENT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT ■ Senior programming is limited. The following is an overall assessment of the current level of recreation ■ Cultural arts offerings are virtually non-existent. programming that is offered by the Dania Beach Parks and Recreation Department. ■ Social service and education opportunities do not appear to be integrated with basic recreation services. Strengths: The Department is committed to developing a strong youth sports program. ■ There is an emphasis on youth activities and programs, especially after-school and summer camp. ■ A number of general interest programming options are available. There are strong opportunities for self-directed activities, especially in fitness and aquatics. Weaknesses: Aquatic programs are limited despite the presence of two , . aquatic facilities in the city. ■ There are no special needs programs offered. I 1 ■ There are virtually no outdoor recreation programs. - ■ Teen programming is almost non-existent. ■ A limited amount of fitness programming is in place,even with small fitness centers in C.W.Thomas and Frost Park. ■ There is very little intergenerational programming or family- .::. based programming available. DANIA BEACH,FL/83 &RUIIIIIII.IUMM CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN r —� ■ The Department does not have a program evaluation system for use by patrons and program participants. �_ ». ■ A significant number of programs are provided by other �. organizations who use (and often dominate) City facilities. There is no consistent rationale for what is offered in-house n_ - - -` and what is provided by others or how these questions could 1 \ — — ✓. be addressed. --� — ASSESSMENT OF FACILITIES THAT SUPPORT RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OTHER RECREATION PROGRAMMING CONCERNS The City has a number of parks, aquatic facilities, community centers Beyond what is noted above, a number of other operations and and other facilities that can support a variety of recreation services. administration issues and concerns have an impact on the current ■ Parks: The City has three large parks (C.W. Thomas, Frost, delivery of recreation programs and services. Among them: Meli) with a significant number of athletic fields that are ■ There is no formal recreation program plan in place for the utilized for youth and adult sports leagues. Most of these are rented to outside organizations that limit use for City-based Department. programming. There are also outdoor basketball courts that ■ No program registration software program is being utilized, can support youth and adult leagues and tennis/pickleball and credit cards cannot be used as a form of payment for courts. most services. While the parks are anchored by community center buildings, there ■ There are few fee-based programs. are not always good sight lines (C.W. Thomas) to the fields and other amenities. Many of the fields need to be updated and better-maintained, ■ There is very little diversity in program offerings. and there is a demand for more rectangular fields than diamond fields. ■ Despite the number of parks, community centers, and pools, ■ Community Centers: The City has three primary community available,a low level of programming is being offered. center buildings,all located in larger parks. The centers in C.W. ■ There is limited staff available for programming, especially on Thomas and Frost Park are essentially the same buildings with a Citywide basis. a large multipurpose space, smaller activity room, computer room, and small fitness centers. Both of these centers suffer B4/ RECREATION SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT from limited active space, and neither has a gym that could o Ocean Park Beach/Whiskey Creek Park:These two parks greatly increase recreation programming. However, the support beach-based activities as well as fishing from the buildings are in relatively good condition. The third community pier. The pier is managed by Westrec. center (P.J. Meli) is a small building with only one open o Frank C."Tootie"Adler Park:This park next to Ocean Park room. The center thus has limited potential for recreation Beach provides for a number of self-directed activities. programming. It is in relatively poor condition and should J Skate Park: Located in Frost Park, this is an older park ultimately be replaced. that is in disrepair and not well utilized. It should either be updated to a more state-of-the-art facility or replaced with There is also the S.W. Community Center, a very small building a different recreation amenity. with limited parking available on site and thus limited recreation E Tigertail Lake Center:This City-owned park is operated by programming capabilities. Broward College and provides a location for water-based sports as well as other land-based adventure sports. This ■ Aquatic Centers:The City has two outdoor pools,one at C.W. is a great facility to support a variety of less traditional Thomas which is a rectangular pool and the other is a 25 yard recreation activities. by 25 meter pool at Meli (there is also a small wading pool). Both of these pools are designed to serve the more traditional swim lesson,lap swimming,and swim/water polo team needs of the community. However, these do not meet the more recreational swimming needs of the community, as they have too much deep water and no real fun appeal. Both of these pools need to have renovations to their tanks and mechanical systems. s 4 ■ Other: , • IT Parker Center: This is designed to support rentals to outside groups and community members. It is well utilized 'r for this purpose,but it does need to continue to be updated and it is not easy to find. There is also limited parking for larger events. o Dania Beach Marina: The City's marina is managed by Westrec, but it does provide a location for self-directed water-based sports activities to occur. DANIA BEACH.FL/85 I � : � CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN It is important to note that the Department does not have an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to use Broward County School facilities. MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS ASSESSMENT Essential to supporting a strong recreation program and service plan is a well-conceived marketing and promotions effort. It is important to realize that recreation facilities and programs provides a discretionary use of people's time and resources. - Currently the Dania Beach Parks and Recreation Department has minimal marketing and promotions activities in place. Most information 5.2 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS PRACTICES comes from the City's website and/or flyers on display at the individual ASSESSMENT community centers. The web site needs to be upgraded and improved to better convey program information. There is good use of QR codes The Dania Beach Parks and Recreation Department for 2017-2018 is to provide more specific information about certain programs, and this comprised of 14 full-time staff plus 5.23 FTE in part-time staff. Despite needs to continue. However,there is no printed or electronic seasonal its name, this is really a recreation services department, as parks and (two to three times a year) program catalog or brochure. For most facilities maintenance is the responsibility of Public Services. agencies,this is still the lifeblood of their marketing efforts. There is also PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION no effort to organize and present programs by interest area (aquatics, fitness, etc.), no recognition of the need for seasonal changes, or age The Parks and Recreation Department has four basic areas of or market focus. So it is difficult for potential users to truly understand responsibility,although these are not formally recognized divisions. what programs and services are available on an annual basis. Administration Most Parks and Recreation Departments now have annual marketing This area is made up of the Director of Parks and Recreation as well as plans in place that outline the marketing efforts for the year, the the Administrative Coordinator. responsible party, and the financial resources that will be necessary. If Dania Beach Parks and Recreation is going to increase the level of ® These two positions are responsible for the administration of programming offered to the community,there must be a much stronger the Department including personnel, budgeting, operations focus on marketing and promotion. and other functions. The permitting for special events that occur in the city are 86/ RECREATION SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT handled by the Administrative Coordinator. Approximately 50 Athletics events are permitted a year. This is a new program area for the Department, with one full-time ■ These two positions are housed in a small building across the athletic director. street from City Hall that is shared with Dania Beach Chamber ■ This program is responsible for transitioning most of the youth of Commerce. team sports from local youth sports organizations to Dania Community Centers Beach Parks and Recreation. These facilites are the largest area of focus in the Department. This ■ As more sports activities migrate to the City,additional staffing area is staffed by three recreation program managers,three recreation (both full-time and part-time)will be required to manage these assistants,and part-time summer camp staff. programs. ■ The three recreation program managers each operate a Ocean Lifeguards community center (Frost, C.W. Thomas, and Meli) and the This area has a chief ocean lifeguard and four beach lifeguards as well park areas (and the two pools). They are responsible for the as part-time beach lifeguards. recreation programming at each of these centers and parks. ■ This area is responsible for lifeguarding the beach at Ocean ■ The three recreation assistants are new full-time positions Park Beach and Whiskey Creek Park. that were upgrades from part-time positions. Each of these positions is assigned to a community center and assist with ■ The beach is guarded 365 days a year from 9 am until 5 pm. recreation programming and facility operations. ■ Custodial services for the restrooms, previously handled ■ Part-time summer camp staff members are responsible for by part-time Parks and Recreation Department are now the operation of the youth summer camp program at a number contracted out. of locations in the City. CONTRACTED SERVICES ■ While Public Services is responsible for overall building The Parks and Recreation Department, in addition to its own in-house maintenance,custodial services are the responsibility of Parks operations,does contract for a number of services. and Recreation and each full-time community center's staff. ■ Many recreation programs are either contracted outright to Recreation Programming other organizations or are provided on a contract basis. Only a limited number of programs are actually provided directly by City staff. Most of the programming is handled either on a contract basis DANIA BEACH,FL/87 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN or by outside organizations. PARKS MAINTENANCE ® Contract program providers receive a percentage (between Beyond the Parks and Recreation staff, Public Services is responsible 70%and 80%)of any revenue collected for the program. for the maintenance of all parks, built facilities in parks, and the community centers. There are 13 full-time staff positions in the Parks ■ Some programs are a direct rental of space or are permitted and Landscaping Division. The Facilities Division has three full-time for certain activities(athletic field use). positions. This is a rather traditional structure for parks and facilities o Contract users tend to dominate use of certain park amenities maintenance. and other facilities,limiting use for other activities operated by ■ The parks crews are responsible for the ongoing maintenance the Department. of all parks,public grounds,beaches and parking lots. They are Aquatics also responsible for trees and trash removal. The Department has a contract with Jeff Ellis Management for the ■ Facilities maintenance is responsible for all City buildings operation and management of the two outdoor pools in the City. and structures. This limits the personnel resources that are available for maintenance of recreation facilities. ■ For FY 2017-2018, the City paid Jeff Ellis Management $290,000 for the management/operations for the two pools. ■ There is no specialized crew to handle athletic field maintenance. ■ The City is still responsible for nearly all pool maintenance;this is paid out of the Department's budget. ■ Vehicle maintenance is handled by fleet maintenance in Public Services. • A low level of aquatic programming is offered at the two pools. GENERAL Marina The following are general comments regarding the organization and Westrec Marina Management manages the City's marina operations as staffing of the Parks and Recreation Department (Figure 34). well as the pier at Ocean Park Beach. ■ The job descriptions for all full-time and part-time positions in The City pays Westrec monthly fees of$14,000 to manage the the Department do not reflect the true roles and responsibilities pier and $15,000 to manage the marina in a revenue sharing of the positions. agreement. ■ The Department has no dedicated marketing staff. ■ There is very limited administrative staff for finance and performance measurements. 88/ RECREATION SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT • Part-time staff cannot work more than 28 hours per week. ADMINISTRATION There is a limited number of part-time staff that is utilized in CATEGORYr• r r• r 1BUDGET the Department. PERSONNEL SERVICES 453,419 402,311 47B,948 615,101 a Building custodial services does not have any dedicated full- OPERATING EXPENDITURES 369,753 411,882, 619409 521,235 time staff and is the responsibility of each center or facility. CAPITALOUTLAY 162,972 0 85,300 98,000 TOTAL $986,144 $814,193 $1,174,657 $1,234,336 5.3 OPERATIONS TABLEI7- ADMINISTRATION BUDGET ACCOUNTS *PARKRANGERS(21 BEACH DIRECTOR O '+' AND RECREATION 1•Y ?OI6ACFUAL 2017ACTUALIr BUDGET 191 PERSONNEL SERVICES 500,717 525,597 641,279 658,325 OPERATING EXPENDITURES 170,364 149,847 164,735 17B,785 ADMINISTRATIVEIN PROGRAM DIRECTOR CAPITAL OUTLAY 0 15,926 43,344 42,900 ATHLETIC t 't COORDINATOR TOTAL $679,081 $691,370 S049,358 $880,010 TABLEIB- BEACH BUDGET ACCOUNTS **PARK CU61// +N 7-AICAEA177MA MA TEMP SUMMER ,� , COUNSELORS LIFEGUARD , CATEGORYr, r r,BUDGET 2019BUDGET *2 New Park Ranger positions part time-removed from budget PERSONNEL SERVICES 95,246 20,092 152,964 124,849 **3 Park Custodian positions part-time-added to budget REACHLIFEGUARD OPERATING EXPENDITURES 92,41E 29,070 106,976 103,720 FIGORE34- PARFS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CRGANI2ATICNALCNARi 1 CAPITAL OUTLAY O 0 0 28,000 TOTAL $107,662 $49,162 $259,940 $256,589 The current operation of the Dania Beach Parks and Recreation TABLE 19- CW THOMAS PARK BUDGET ACCOUNTS Department has been assessed with a focus on the operating budget FROST PARK for the Department,the fee philosophy and policy, operational policies CATEGORY r,-CTUAL 2017ACTUAL 2018: r rBUDGET and procedures,and maintenance plans and procedures. PERSONNEL SERVICES 208,096 260,110 405,711 319,063 OPERATING EXPENDITURES 89,892 90,863 85,166 104,163 CAPITAL OUTLAY 0 1O,730 21,235 0 TOTAL $297,988 $361,763 $522,112 $423,246 TABLE 20-FROST PARK BUDGET ACCOUNTS DANIA BEACH,FL/B9 i 1 r ' ; CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Public Services CATEGORYIT PARKER '16ACTUAL 2017ACTUAL 2018BUDGET ' ' ' The budget for parks maintenance is contained in one budget account PERSONNEL SERVICES 19,204 20,092 21,015 22,001 and is shown below. OPERATING EXPENDITURES 34,895 29,070 52,365 43,930 CAPITAL OUTLAY 9,853 0 0 D GENERAL TOTAL $63,952 $49,162 $73,380 $65,931 The following are general comments regarding the operating budgets TABLE21- IT PARKER BUDGET ACCOUNTS of the Parks and Recreation Department. CATEGORYr,ACTUAL 2017ACTUAL 2018BUDGErr rGET CATEGORY 201BACTUALr r;BUDGET 2019BYDGET OPERATING EXPENDITURES 348,090 318,060 415,550 404,474 PERSONNEL SERVICES 663,164 734,090 698,000 707,545 TOTAL $340,090 $318,060 $415,550 $404,474 OPERATING EXPENDITURES 248,644 203,848 465,85E 413,303 TABLE23- PJ MELI AQUATICS BUDGET ACCOUNTS CAPITAL OUTLAY 19,673 0 201,000 90,000 TOTAL $932,081 $937,938 $1.364,858 S1,288,848 SUMMER PROGRAM TABLE 25-PARKS MAINTENANCE BUDGET ACCOUNTS CATEGORYr16ACTUAL 2017ACTLIAL 2018BUDGETrBUDGET PERSONNEL SERVICES 83,156 85,254 132,033 118,740 ■ The Parks and Recreation Department has broken down Its OPERATING EXPENDITURES 4026 37,276 59,095 60,OB7 operating budget into a suite of basic cost centers that help to CAPITAL OUTLAY o 0 15,000 D isolate expenses and revenues by facility and type of service. TOTAL $47,058 $50,692 $73,933 $96,582 However, more detailed breakdown will likely be needed in the TABLE22-SUMMER BUDGET ACCOUNTS future(athletics budget,etc.)to efficiently administer expanded programs. PARKS 1 RECREATION TOTAL ® In the last two budget years the Parks and Recreation CATEGORY '16ACTUAL 2017ACTUAL 2018BUDGET2019 BUDGETDepartment has seen a significant increase in its operating PARKS AND RECREATION TOTAL I S2,737,957 I $2,585,801 1 $3,575,056 $3,539,975 budget, primarily in personnel services. TABLE 24-PARKS O RECREATION TOTAL ■ The Department's operating budgets include minor capital OPERATIONAL BUDGETS expenditures but do not contain equipment replacement The Parks and Recreation Department has several budget accounts. schedules. 90/ RECREATION SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT ■ The Public Services-Parks and Landscaping Division has seen procedures,and many of the individual areas thus do not have a steady increase in operating costs in the last several budget specific plans. years. ■ The overall Department has general lack of general operating ■ There are relatively few budget performance measures in place policies and procedures. Basic policies cover temporary that quantify the benefits that are derived for the public. employment and the use of City credit cards. FEE PHILOSOPHY AND POLICY ■ Ocean Rescue does have a division policy manual. Although there are currently very few fees for parks and recreation ■ Frost Park Community Center has basic opening and closing services, it is important for a successful parks and recreation procedures in place. department to have a well-defined fee philosophy to guide fee-setting policies. ■ A key aspect of operational policies and procedures is a comprehensive emergency action plan. At this point the ■ Affordability for the general public and especially youth is a Department does not have such a plan in place. There is only primary goal. a hurricane action plan. ■ With an emphasis on affordability,there is very little emphasis ■ Virtually no performance measures are being tracked. on a fee-for-service concept for most programs and services. ■ There is very little use of technology to help with management ■ Rental rates are more aggressive and are designed to generate and operations of the Department. This includes staff hours stronger revenues. tracking,financial transactions,and systems tracking. • Credit cards are not accepted for service, and there is no way MAINTENANCE PLANS AND PROCEDURES to pay for services online(rentals,etc.) To effectively maintain parks and recreation facilities,it is critical that a OPERATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES department has detailed maintenance plans and procedures in place. Parks and Recreation best practices call for departments to have ■ The fitness center at Frost Park has a cleaning checklist. comprehensive operational policies in place that are updated on a regular basis. These procedures deal with everything from staff/ ■ Although the City's parks and facilities are reasonably well supervisor policies,financial transactions,customer service,and safety maintained, they do not appear to have actual maintenance and security to emergency action plans. plans in place for parks or indoor facilities. ■ The Department is deficient in general operating policies and DANIA BEACH,FL/91 RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS � k _ t _ , RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS 6. 1 RECREATION PROGRAMS FUTURE RECOMMENDATIONS This section provides future recommendations for key aspects of Future Recreation Program Recommendations the City of Dania Beach Parks and Recreation Department's current Based on the analysis of existing programs and the input received from operations. These recommendations were based on community input the public, following are basic recommendations for future recreation gathered through the master plan process,staff interviews,and parks programs and services. and recreation industry best practices. Establish a Programming Philosophy Public Input Summary The Parks and Recreation Department should develop an overall basic The overall master plan utilized a statistically valid survey of residents programming philosophy with the following objectives: to gain input from the community regarding parks and recreation needs. Key survey findings focused on recreation programs including: ■ Provide recreation program and service opportunities to all Program/Activity Priorities ages,incomes,abilities,and ethnic groups. ■ Adult fitness/wellness ® Nature programs 6 Provide recreation program and service opportunities in areas ■ Summer concerts ■ Special events of interest identified as needs in the community. ■ Partner with other providers to bring a full spectrum of recreation programs and services to the community. DANIA BEACH,FL/95 : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN ■ Deliver recreation program and service offerings should be o Sensitive: Programs and services that are appropriate for delivered on both a citywide and community center level. the cultural orientation and heritage of area residents. ■ Respond to identified community needs for recration and ■ To accomplish these priorities, the following program areas program service offerings in a cost-effective and efficient will need continued focus: manner. o Youth:After school and summer camp Develop a Program Plan o Sports:Youth o General interest Utilizing the Programming Philosophy as a base, development of Self-directed a program plan for the overall Department that includes the general direction of recreation programming for the next five-plus years should ■ The following program areas will need an increase in focus: be undertaken. This would include the following areas of programming 0 Adult fitness/wellness focus: o Outdoor recreation-nature based programming ■ Priorities for general programming to include: o Special events-summer concerts o Adult fitness/wellness o Aquatics o After-school and summer camp programs for youth F1 Seniors o Youth and adult sports ■ Other issues: o Outdoor recreation/nature programming El Increasing the overall level of programming that is offered o Special events including summer concerts in each community center. ■ Priorities for demographic specific programming to include: EJ Adding more fee-based programs; these often have more value to residents, and there is often a willingness to pay o Youth: Programs that serve a variety of interest areas for quality programs and services, beyond just sports,after-school and camps. o Teens: Activities designed specifically for teens that are From this framework, each of the three community centers and other both organized and drop-in in nature. facilities would then develop its own five-year plan with a specific and a o Seniors:Programs and services that serve a wide range of detailed implementation plan for each year. ages and also have an appeal to the younger more active based senior. As funding is limited, the program plan should be developed o Intergenerational/Multigenerational: Programs and incrementally, in a manner that does not require significant staff or services appeal to multiple generations and families. budgetary resources to accomplish. 96/ RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS PROGRAM CLASSIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS may also be opportunities to offer youth sports camps and Thefollowing chart identifies and summarizes proposed core programs, clinics to support sports run both internally as well as by other secondary programs, and support program areas for the Dania Beach organizations. This program will need to continue as an area Parks and Recreation Department. The placement of programs into of emphasis well into the future. these three categories does not indicate the overall importance of Fitness/Wellness: This area will need special emphasis and these activities in the community but rather the role of the Department must include more than fitness classes. There should be a in providing these programs. strong focus on wellness and healthy living activities and Core Programs events. This effort should focus on adults and seniors. These programs are a primary responsibility of the Parks and Recreation PROGRAM Department to provide as City-based activities. PROGRAMSr r r, SIIPPDRT Secondary Programs YOUTH SPORTS ■ ❑ ❑ These programs are a lower priority to be provided directly by the Parks ADULT SPORTS ❑ ■ ❑ and Recreation Department,but may be offered by other organizations FITNESS/WELLNESS ■ ❑ ❑ through contract with the City. CULTURALARTS ❑ ❑ ■ Support Programs AQUATICS ❑ ■ ❑ These programs are not a priority for the Parks and Recreation YOUTH ■ ❑ ❑ Department to be provided directly to the community,but the City may GENERALINTEREST ❑ ■ ❑ provide support through facilities and promotion of activities on behalf EDUCATION ❑ ❑ ■ of other organizations. SPECIAL NEEDS ❑ ❑ ■ The Dania Beach Parks and Recreation Department will need to SPECIAL EVENTS ❑ ■ ❑ approach the major program areas in the following manner. OUTDOOR RECREATION ❑ ■ ❑ CORE SENIORS ❑ ■ ❑ 39 Youth Sports:Currently the City is starting to provide programs TEENS ❑ ❑ ■ for a number of team sports. It may be necessary to add SELF-DIRECTED ■ ❑ ❑ programs for individual sports in the future as well. There SOCIAL SERVICES ❑ ❑ ■ TABLE 26-PROGRAM CLASSIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS DANIA BEACH,FL/97 911110112111HEM CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Developing partnerships with prominent healthcare providers in the continue to be offered by the City, but it is not anticipated market will provide important expertise and credibility to this effort. that there will be much growth in the offerings in this area in This effort will likely require improved amenities at the existing three the future. Future programming should be offered by otherorganizations. community centers. Special Events: Residents have expressed a strong desire for ■ Youth:With the Department's after-school and summer camp more of these types of activities. The primary responsibility for program,youth programming is a primary area of emphasis for providing special events on a Citywide basis should continue to recreation. It is anticipated that this will remain so well into the reside with the CRA or other organizations,but the Department future. The ability to integrate education, social services, and will need to assist with the identification of the types of events even fitness/wellness into these programs will be important that would meet community needs,such as a summer concert for the future. The Department should assume a more active series. The Parks and Recreation Department should still host role in directly providing these services. at least two(if not three)community-wide special events. ■ Self-Directed: With community centers, pools, beaches, ■ Seniors:With an older population basethat is expected to grow and other facilities, self-directed activities will remain as a substantially in the coming years, the level of programming significant program area. available for seniors must increase. There will also need to SECONDARY be a greater focus on more active, younger senior (Baby Boomers)— This is a significant market segment that is not Adult Sports: The City is a limited provider of adult sports being adequately served at this time. It should be expected that leagues, primarily in basketball and kickball. In the future Gracefully Aging will take on the responsibility of expanding these activities may need to expand to include sports such senior programming;however if they are unable to do this,the as pickleball as well as individual sports such as tennis and City should be prepared to take this on itself. pickleball. Much of the programming in this area is expected to continue to be provided by other providers besides Parks ■ Outdoor Recreation:This program area has been identified and Recreation. by the community as a new area of focus. The provision of a variety of programs in the areas of outdoor education, ■ Aquatics:With the existing pools in the City, a strong effort is and conservation is recommended. Most of these activities needed to increase aquatic programming offered by Jeff Ellis are likely to be provided by organizations that have a strong Management in the future. Swimming lessons, lap swim and background in outdoor programs. water exercise classes should be top priorities for aquatics. General Interest: Some of the programs in this category will 9B/ RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS SUPPORT ROLE OF OTHER PROVIDERS ■ Cultural Arts:The Department has a very limited involvement Going forward, Dania Beach Parks and Recreation should realize that in cultural programming. Enhanced programming in the area of it does not have to be the actual provider of all recreation programs summer concerts is being specifically requested by the public. and services even on a citywide level. A great deal of programming Other community arts groups should be major contributors to is now being conducted by specialized youth sports organizations, programming of this type. adult sports associations, nonprofit groups and other social service organizations,as well as the private sector. This will need to continue ■ Education: Currently the Department's educational focus is if the City's financial obligations for recreation programming is to be primarily in the area of youth. Any future programming in this properly managed. area should be provided by the school district,specialized non- profits,or private providers. To compliment its limited resources, the City of Dania Beach will continue to rely on other groups and organizations to provide recreation ■ Special Needs:The Department is not providing programming programs and services for the community. in this area at the present time. It is often difficult for cities on their own to take on this type of service due to the specialized ■ The Departmentcan function asa"clea ring house'for recreation facility and staffing requirements. As a result, a regional programs and services provided by others. This should involve consortium of agencies will often work together to provide promotion of these activities,coordinating of some programs, special needs services, or partnerships, formed with other and permitting of facilities. This process needs to be closely community agencies that specialize in this area. Consequently, managed to be successful. the City is not seen as being a direct provider of special needs services moving forward. ■ The Parks and Recreation Department will continue to be a provider of many of the facilities (especially centers, pools, ■ Teens:There are hardly any programs currently offered for this parks and athletic fields)for other organizations to use. population. Any future programs and services targeted to this age group will likely be the responsibility of other providers with ■ Partnerships with other organizations and entities will continue experience in this area. to be necessary to develop and expand recreation programs. All partnerships should be backed by a memorandum of ■ Social Services: Some social service functions are being understanding or contract to formalize the relationship. This integrated into youth programs. The incorporation of social should clearly identify specific roles and expectations as well as services with ongoing recreation programs for both youth and limits to facility scheduling,fees,and operations. Partnerships seniors will need greater emphasis in the future; this should with organizations should reflect the needs and culture of the be undertaken through partnerships with other organizations. specific markets for which they will be providing the services for. DANIA BEACH,FL/99 EMEEMEIL CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN The City can forge effective partnerships with the following tactics: o Youth Sports Organizations: Should continue to be o Actively pursue and sell the benefits of the partnership. responsible for providing a limited number of specialized team sports for youth. However, the Department will o Weigh the benefits vs.the cost of the partnership. still need to provide most if not all the facilities for these o Adhere to the original vision and mission of the Parks and activities. Recreation Department. Broward County: Utilization of Broward County parks o Establish a shared partnership vision. and facilities as potential sites for recreation programs o Expect compromises to meet different needs and and services should be fully explored as a way to expand expectations. resources for Dania Beach residents. This includes the Secret Woods Nature Center, which can assist with o Clearly define development and operations requirements. providing nature-based programming. Before determining which programs and services to contract or have o Broward County Public Schools: Coordination with the provided by others, an assessment of the specific pros and cons of school district to provide some youth-based programs and services, education classes for youth (and even each prospective arrangement must be completed. A major aspect adults),as well as youth sports(location for practices and of this analysis should be a detailed determination of the financial games), will need to be enhanced. The School facilities impacts and quality of the services that will be provided. Key questions can serve as sites for some recreation programming. An to be asked include: intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City and o Will this be the most cost-effective method to obtain the schools will ensure some use in the future. program,service,or function? o Other Government Organizations:Strong efforts topartner with other governmental agencies in the area to develop n Does the Department have the knowledge and equipment programs and services will continue to be important. These to provide the program,service,or function? are most likely to occur with neighboring communities o Will the quality of the program,service,or function suffer if such as Hollywood or Ft. Lauderdale. Program areas it is contracted to other organizations? that could be provided by other organizations through a o Are there other more qualified organizations that should partnership include special events, outdoor recreation, provide the program,service,or function? special needs,and cultural arts activities. o Is the service, program, or function only available from a Non-Profit Providers: Coordination with a variety of contract provider? nonprofit providers to deliver recreation services should continue to be pursued. Organizations such as the o Are the safety and liability risks too high to provide the Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, Jewish Community Center, program or service in house? sports groups, cultural arts groups, and others. should Other organizations that could or should provide recreation activities be encouraged to continue to provide programs in DaniaBeach; there may be opportunities to partner on programs (or provide assistance in this effort)include: and facilities. 100/ RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS o Private Providers:There are not many private recreation, sports, health clubs, dance, or fitness providers located in Dania Beach proper, but these entities could provide specialized activities that are more challenging for the public sector to operate. They may also be able to help provide fitness and wetness services. El Faith-Based Organizations: The significant number of churches and other faith-based institutions in the community often provide some recreation services for their congregations and community. These organizations should be seen as potential providers of some basic community-based recreation services and facilities as `s` well. o Colleges and Universities: A number of colleges and a universities in the Dania Beach area could be potential program partners. The City has an existing partnership with Broward College for the operation of Tigertail Lake Center, where a variety of water-based and adventure sports are available to the public. Identifying similar opportunities should be an important focus for the Department. as well as facilities. Such partners could also be sponsors. El Medical Providers: As has been previously mentioned, if the Department is going to truly focus on fitness and Business and Corporate Community: It is important wellness in the future,to expand partnerships with one or to approach the corporate community with a variety more medical providers will be essential. of sponsorship opportunities to enhance the revenue ❑ Social Service Agencies: There is a definite trend prospects of the Department's programs and facilities. with parks and recreation departments in Florida and FUTURE PROGRAMMING CHALLENGES throughout the country to integrate social services with recreation services. This is particularly true for youth, In summary, the future challenges to improving and increasing the teen,and senior activities. To expand social services,there delivery of parks and recreation programs and services in Dania Beach should be a renewed effort to grow partnerships with other are: agencies in the area. o Community Organizations: Developing working ■ Funding:TA commitment to increasing operational funding to relationships with community organizations and service expand recreation programming is needed. clubs could provide much-needed support for programs DANIA BEACH,FL/101 R"1011211.11LIM M.11 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN ■ Staffing:A commitment from staff to implement and manage Seniors: Varied spaces are needed to support senior the program plan is needed to ensure success. Adequate services. These include passive use spaces such as multi- staffing on the administrative, supervisory, and delivery levels purpose rooms, classrooms, computer rooms, kitchens, will be essential to implement the plan. Staff must also be and social spaces. Active-use areas can include fitness trained and committed to increasing overall program and areas,gyms,tracks,and even therapy pools. service growth. o Teens: Spaces for teen social/activities may include space, video/music production studios, multi-purpose Facilities: In order to increase programming in the areas noted rooms,gyms and cafe or food service area. above,the following types of spaces are needed: Facilities Maintenance: Facilities to support programs and Fitness Amenities: Beyond the small fitness equipment services must be maintained at a high level to attract program spaces that are available at Frost Park and C.W.Thomas users. This requires a well-defined maintenance plan for the Community Centers, group exercise space and larger Public Service's Parks and Landscaping division as a whole fitness equipment areas are needed. Other support spaces include classroom space(wellness education)and and for each individual park or facility. teaching kitchens. Performance Measures: The department musy make a o Sports Facilities: From outdoor athletic fields and sports concerted effort to implement program performance metrics. courts (tennis, pickleball, etc.)to indoor gym space,there will need to be adequate space to support youth and adult sports programs. o Cultural Arts: Outdoor concerts will require outdoor lawn space or a formal amphitheater. o Outdoor Recreation:Much of the programming in this area does not require any special facilities. However, utilizing ■, the County's existing Secret Woods Nature Center or at least having space at one of the community centers that a' f can function as an outdoor education classroom would help. Also,the use of Tigertail Lake Center for water based . outdoor sports should continue. Special Events: Most Citywide special events require an w,._ outdoor festival/event area. L. Aquatics:Utilization of teaching and therapy pools as well - as recreation pools. , 102/ RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS �r and promote available recreation programs and services. This can best be accomplished by having a Department marketing plan for recreation programs and services. This document needs to be a simple,easy-to-implement document that serves as a guideline for specific marketing efforts. A more visionary five-year plan, as well as a very specific yearly plan, should outline areas of focus, specific marketing tools and tasks, as well as the responsible staff member for implementation, . financial resources required, and a thorough evaluation v � III R process. The marketing plan should focus on the following areas: Li Website enhancement to better promote programs and services These will need to include year-over year comparisons and to El Development and publication of a two to three times per be updated on a seasonal basis. Recreation programming year program catalog performance measures should include: Utilization of a registration, point-of-sale, and rental Rates of fill for programs and activities(capacity vs.actual tracking software program. Ultimately, this will need to numbers) include on-line registration and payments for rentals and o Participation numbers and comparisons to past years/ permits seasons Acceptance of credit cards for any and all financial Rate of program cancellations (should be between 15% transactions,with no up-charge for the service. and 20%) D Program options available Citywide and in each community Financial performance,including cost per participant. center Participant evaluations El Programs and services offered by other providers Annual report for recreation programs and services that ■ Support Issues: Other important issues that can support and utilizes the same format and reporting methods for all enhance recreation program offerings include: program areas. 0 Registration Software: It is imperative that the Department Marketing: To maximize the program offerings by the Parks purchase a registration software program that handles and Recreation Department, as well as other providers in the all program and service registrations, allows for online community,a strong marketing effort will be required to inform registration, point of sale, and remote on-site use. All programs (regardless of whether a fee is collected or not) DANIA BEACH,FL/103 1 : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN should have all participants registered for the activity. tracked and reviewed on a seasonal basis. Programs o Fee Policy: A document that outlines how fees are should be slotted into the following categories: established for facility use,programs,and services,as well New: programs in the start-up phase that are just as facility rentals. A fee assistance program for those that starting to build in popularity. without the financial means to access programs or use Mature: programs that have consistently high facilities. levels of registrations and are still growing in • The requirement that any contract program pay at least popularity. 30%of all revenue collected back to the City is an essential Old: programs that are seeing a decline in component of a fee policy. popularity. o Policies and Procedures: Having comprehensive policies Safety and Security: Critical to growing recreation in place provides a framework for program administration, programs and services is the assurance that participants' development, and implementation. Some examples of safety and security are being addressed on an ongoing policies could include: basis. • Every new program or service must develop a Cl Evaluation and Adjustments: One of the keys to a program proposal form to determine the direct cost of dynamic program plan for recreation programs and offering the activity as well as the minimum number services is the establishment of an internal and external of registrants needed to conduct the program. This proposal form should also evaluate the need for the program,its market focus,and the ability to support the program plan and priorities of the Department. • Follow-up when each program or service is completed should include a program report that itemizes the exact cost (and possible revenues) generated by the program and the number of individuals served. This will determine whether the program or service met its financial and service goals. ` • All in-house programs should have strict minimum - x numbers of registrants, ensuring that the enrollment, +. 1 �I n1 budget,and revenues are adequate and there is optimal use of space and time at Department facilities. 4 • A lifecycle analysis of the Department's recreation i programs and services needs should be undertaken in which program registrations by interest area are 104/ RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS evaluation process. The evaluation of the overall plan on ❑ Sports a Citywide basis as well as by each community center n Aquatics must be outcome-based. The process must integrate staff assessments with those of the users and the general o Seniors community. The results of the evaluation process can ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES then be utilized to adjust the programming process as well as individual programs. The following are recommended additions to the organizational Trends Analysis - The Department should track program structure. trends on a regional and national basis to ensure that program offerings are current and reflect all available As has been previously noted, Parks and Recreation is not the most opportunities. accurate name for the Department. Strong consideration should be given to renaming it as the Recreation Services Department. 6.2 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS New Full-Time Positions RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Administrative Assistant; to handle the registration software In order for the City of Dania Beach Parks and Recreation Department system and performance measure tracking; would report to to support the mission of the organization and the vision that has been the Administrative Coordinator. outlined as part of this master plan, there will need to be a dynamic organizational structure that can meet the needs of the community in ■ Fitness/Wellness Coordinator; responsible for developing a an effective and efficient manner. Citywide fitness/wellness program;would report to the Director of Parks and Recreation. Dania Beach Organizational Structure Goals: Special Events Coordinator; would be responsible for ■ The organizational structure must have the ability to grow with organizing Citywide special events,coordinating special events the Department. with the CRA,and managing permits for other event providers. ■ Support an increase in the number of recreation programs . Athletics Specialist; reporting to the Athletic Director would and services that are offered, with a focus on the following help with the expansion of both youth and adult sports program areas: offerings. • Youth • Adult fitness/wellness New Budget Implications for Implementing the Master Plan n Outdoor recreation/nature based programming ■ Plan for significant growth in the recreation programming o Special events/summer concerts accounts over the next five years to reflect the expansion of programs and services. DANIA BEACH,FL/105 WIWI 1 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN ■ Recognize that recreation is a discretionary use of an Operational Policies and Procedures individual's time and money and, as a result, there must be ■ Committ to updating the basic policies and procedures of an adequate budget and staff commitment to marketing and the organization, including staff/supervisor policies, financial promotions on an annual basis. transactions, customer service, safety and security, and ■ Sound financial practices require good budget monitoring emergency action plans. procedures and strong recordkeeping. The operational ■ Create a comprehensive staff and operations manual for the budgets must be monitored on at least a monthly basis, with Department,based on general operations requirements of the any possible deviations or modifications noted at that time. City in general. ■ Deferred maintenance items for facilities need to be prioritized ■ Develop policies and procedures that deal specifically with on a five-and ten-year plan forfunding and ultimate completion. safety and security of parks, facilities, and programs. This The list should be updated and reprioritized on a yearly basis. must include a comprehensive emergency action plan for the ■ Ensure that each community center building has adequate Department as a whole as well as for individual facilities in the custodial services available by increasing the part-time staffing City. level or contracting for this work. ■ Update job descriptions for full-time and part-time staff to ■ Continue to develop a five-year Department-wide CIP budget adequately reflect the actual duties of each position. Thesejob with breakdowns for major park and facility areas. descriptions should clearly delineate job tasks and functions as well as required education, work experience, and skills ■ Increase the number of budget performance measures and necessary for the position. develop five-year budget comparisons. Maintenance Plans and Procedures ■ Complete an annual report for all aspects of the Department's operation. This document should summarize yearly financial ■ The Public Services Department's Parks and Landscaping statistics and utilization rates and compare them with previous Division must develop a comprehensive maintenance years. Each area should utilize the same format, and the management plan for parks and facilities. It should include information should be compiled into a single document for the specific required maintenance functions, their frequency, Department. methods) for delivery, required resources, and tracking of work and budget. This plan should also focus on preventive maintenance and should include not only the growing environment but buildings and structures as well. Ideally,each 106/ RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Develop an asset inventory within all city parks and recreation facilities with provisions for a yearly update. ■ Consider the establishment of lifecycle cost estimates for all major capital assets in the Division. ■ Conduct formal park/facility inspections on a weekly basis. ■ Fully automate staff schedules,maintenance plans,tracking of inventories, facility inspections, and actual maintenance time and materials records with the ability to make entries from the field on tablets or other hand-held devices. This effort is currently underway. ■ Consider development of additional sub-budget areas within major park,trail,streetscape,or recreation facility should have the existing overall Parks and Landscaping budget, based on its own maintenance plan specific to that location. either geographic areas within the community or by types of ■ The maintenance management plan will need to take into parks and recreation facilities (athletic fields, regional parks, etc.). This will make it easier to identify and track budget consideration any additional future parks and facilities that will expenditures more accurately and should ultimately facilitate require changes and updates to the plan. tracking of maintenance costs by individual parks and facilities. ■ Once the maintenance management plan is in place, the ■ Make a renewed commitment to staff training and certification, process needs to continue to develop to the point that actual including a formal annual training program, to ensure long- time and resource allocations are utilized to validate the term success in parks maintenance. planning numbers used. It could take several years until enough real-world numbers are available to adjust the existing standards. From implementation of specific benchmark standards can be determined (cost per acre, per square foot, etc.). This will require a maintenance management software system to manage work orders and the overall process. DANIA BEACH,FL/107 MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT k y^ I.o► _ s... ! r'r_ -\ ►T_ 1 � J ` r _ �777 , v, MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT li'ijjrjjjrjjjl.j All i I •.m e¢ e 7. 1 MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT One of the principal thrusts of the Citywide Parks Master Plan is the Two parks will require a moderate amount of investment: Dania Cove identification of facility needs for City parks. The Analysis of Existing Park,where a new pedestrian bridge is proposed;and Mildred V.Jones Conditions, the community meetings, and the workshops with Park,which needs shoreline stabilization,on-street parking,and a new individual park Directors identified a series of improvements needed sidewalk. for the various parks. Although the Needs Assessment indicates that there is enough park The Proposed Park Improvements table identifies parks that will need land area and facilities to meet Comprehensive Plan Levels of Service, limited investment and those that will require a total redesign and new the evaluation of the geographic distribution of parks identified a need construction to make them state-of-the-art facilities responsive to for mini-parks in the western area of the City. This area, separated community needs and desires. from the main land body of the City of Dania Beach by a section of the City of Hollywood, is not served by any park, as can be seen in The parks to be reconstructed are: P.J. Meli Aquatic Center, C.W. Figure 35. The inclusion of one or more mini-parks to include covered Thomas Park, and Frost Park. Additionally, Chester Byrd Park is playground is proposed. proposed to be reconstructed to create an attractive new park anchored by an interactive water feature, and provided with on-site parking and The following pages outline the proposed park improvements that form a new playground. These new park designs are presented in the part of the Citywide Parks Master Plan. following pages under each specific sector. The Dania Beach Ocean Park Revitalization Master Plan adopted by the City of Dania Beach Commission in 2014 is included as part of the Master Plan. DANIA BEACH,FL/III CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN 7.2 WESTERN NEIGHBORHOOD SECTOR The Western Neighborhood Sector includes the City parks located west of 1-95. They comprise a Neighborhood Center that serves this sector of the City,the PJ. Meli Aquatic Complex; Griffin Marine Park a specials facility for the launching of small boats into the Dania Cut-Off Canal " that allows access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean . to the east; Tigertail Dog Lake, a park facility for dog owners that is adjacent to a lake;and Dania Cove Park a beautiful canal-front passive " r park. A description of the proposed park improvements is outlined in this section of the report. Four parks comprise the Western Neighborhood Sector: Griffin Marine Park, a special marine facility for the launching of small vessels; Dania Ap Cove Park,a beautiful passive park; Tigertail Dog Lake a special facility FIGURE 35-' that provides a unique venue for bringing dogs to a lake front park; and the P.J. Meli Neighborhood Park. A detailed evaluation of each park's existing condition is included in the Section 3 of this report. 112/ MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT I� y ' MINI PARKS AND SPECIAL PARKS PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS The evaluation of existing conditions indicates the following µ recommendation for three of the mini-parks and special parks: ■ Griffin Marine Park: Improve surface and stripping of parking p f and include additional lighting;continued maintenance. r ■ Dania Cove Park: Complete pedestrian path circuit with a pedestrian bridge over the inlet leading to the interior lake from the Dania Cut-Off Canal. Provide additional parking area. r Manage landscaping and further embellish the park; update and improve furniture;provide water fountain. _, ■ Tigertail Dog Lake: Improve the water's edge; improve parking FIGURE 36- 0ANIA 0UVL PARK FIGURE38- GRIFFIN MARINE PARK area;provide site furnishings. P.J MELI AQUATIC CENTER PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION The PJ.Meli Community Center,an old building adapted for community use,is outdated and too small.It has just one single space and provides ■ ,f veryfew amenities.The building needs to be replaced by anew structure } designed as a functioning community center. The pool has had problems since it was constructed. It is so deep that it is used for diving lessons. It is not a good competition pool and lacks s relationship to the community center building. Like the Community Center building,the pool needs replacement. P.J. Meli Park fields can be better designed and organized to create more efficient use of the land. The existing baseball field is in good FIGURE37- 11GERiAIL EGG LAKE FIGURE39- P.LMELIAOUATIGUOMPLEX condition and is heavily used. On the west is an old field that is not used and the dog park is extremely large and underutilized. There are no rectangular fields in the park. DANIA BEACH,FL/113 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Access to PJ. Meli Park is limited to the entrance on S.W.28th Terrace. ■ Outdoor Play Areas It is thus cut off from the surrounding community. Additional access Baseball field can be provided from S.W.29th Avenue and 29th Way. Softball field The park has major flooding issues that must be addressed in the Soccer field (optimal for neighborhood demographics) reconstruction of the park. Minimum of one basketball court, two tennis courts, one pickleball court Park Director's Program Needs Input Multi-use rectangular field (soccer and football) As part of the Master Plan process, meetings with each neighborhood Aquatic Center park director were carried out to obtain information from those who are Basketball courts(2) in daily contact with park users.These directors understand the market u Tennis courts(2) for and needs of the facility. 11 Pickleball courts (2) P.J. Meli Aquatic Center's park director corroborated the findings of the o Walking path with exercise stations evaluation team that a totally new facility with the following features is Children's playgrounds(2) needed. P.J.MELI AQUATIC CENTER PARK CONCEPT PLAN ■ New Community Center Building The concept plan illustrates the distribution of open-space activities New Community Center Building and new building construction proposed for the P.J. Meli Aquatic and New gymnasium with elevated walking/jogging track Community Center Park.The Master Plan proposes a total redesign of Group exercise room (non-fixed stage) the park to include the amenities previously identified. Fitness room with exercise machines and free weights The new PJ. Meli Community Center building (Table 27)will be located o Cardio room in the center of the park. It will have direct access to the Swim Center Room for senior programs and be visually connected to the baseball and multiuse rectangular field Adequately equipped serving kitchen (for soccer and football),as well as the basketball,tennis,and pickleball Competition pool courts. Water park/playground A walking path outfitted with exercise stations will line the perimeter of Indoor showers and lockers for pool patrons the redesigned P.J. Meli Aquatic and Community Center Park.Two new U Separate restrooms covered playgrounds to serve the needs of children of different ages will be provided. The playgrounds will have direct visual contact with the new Community Center. 114/ • ° .� _ _ K 1 .•i �',,. S c '/11M' 1{1 -1'R !!ice AWIT• "lllV , f1 Al Ale- PROPOSEDRESTROOMS FOOTBALL FIELD � i •"� j I ±� PROPOSED SWIM CENTER I """" PRDP05E0 PARKING I , BASEBALL FIELD Aw- 4 EXERCISE PATH/DOG FRIENDLY WALK #' ` PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTER e , PLAYGROUND(5-12) lK PLAYGROUND(2-53 s t BASKETBALL COURTS Y 'V ,a �* TENNIS COURTS: g imp PROPOSED PARKING AREA 11 u . .. PICKLEBALLCOURTS _ , w CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Parking areas will be reconfigured to have a direct relationship to the COMMUNITY CENTER PRELIMINARY PROGRAM* Community Center building,the playfields,and the courts,as illustrated P.J.MELI PARK in the site plan. New access will be provided from S.W. 29th Avenue and 29th Way to ease access from the surrounding community, both SUPPORTUSE vehicular and pedestrian.Additional parking spaces will be provided for LOBBY 1 250 250 patrons of the Aquatic Center and park. OFFICE SPACE CADMIN,CONFERENCE ROOM,WORK SPACE) 1 450 450 OUTDOOR RESTROOMS 2 200 400 In all,the new design proposes a more efficient use of the site,responds SUB-TOTAL SUPPORT USE 1,100 to identified needs, provides more venues for the users, and expands ACTIVE USE access to the different venues of the park. GYMNASIUM(I HS COURT OR 2 50174'CROSS COURT) 1 11z24 11224 GYMNASIUM STORAGE I 600 600 Access from Areas South of the Park WEIGHT/CARDWAREA 1 1,600 1,600 At present there is no access, vehicular, pedestrian, or bicycle to PJ. STORAGE 1 600 600 Meli Aquatic and Community Center Park from the areas south of ELEVATED WALK/JOG TRACK TIN GYM,1/ID MILE) the park. This is a concern expressed by several citizens during the RESTROOM/LOCKER ROOMS 2 600 1,200 community meeting. Any proposal to make a connection from these SUB-TOTAL ACTIVE USE 15,224 areas will need to be presented to area residents and discussed in a ACTIVITY ROOMS public forum. CLASSROOMS 3 BOO 2,400 COMMUNITY STORAGE ROOMS 1 500 500 At present,the City's street system and Broward County street system KITCHEN/CATERING 1 400 400 at S.W.27th Avenue come together but are not connected.There is the YOUTH/AFTERSCHOOUSUMMER CAMP ROOMS BOB 000 potential to connect these two streets to allow pedestrian and bicycle YOUTH AREA STORAGE 3 200 600 access.Another possible approach is to acquire a residence to connect YOUTH AREA RESTROOMS 2 300 600 the streets and allow better access to P.J. Meli Aquatic and Community SUB-TOTALACTIVTTYROOMS 5,300 Center. The City of Dania Beach should explore these options to allow PROGRAM SUB-TOTAL 29 29,971 21,624 better access to the park from areas south and east. NET TO GROSS 20% 4,325 FINAL TOTAL 25,949 `WILL REOUIRE FURTHER ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMUNITY INPUT AND DETAILD PROGRAM ANALYSIS PRIOR TO BUILDING DESIGN CONTRACT TABLE27- P.1.MELI PARK COMMUNITY CENTER PRELIMINARY CONCEPT PROGRAM 116/ MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT 7.3 CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD SECTOR The Central Neighborhood Sector comprises the parks east of 1-95 and west of S. Federal Highway(U.S. 1). The Central Neighborhood Sector has the highest concentration of parks in the City of Dania Beach. The sector has several mini-parks. Mildred V Jones Park is a canal- d.,. 'J front park facing the C-10 Canal that runs north-south from the Dania " Cut-Off Canal. North Side Melaleuca Park serves the area of Melaleuca J '� raa, Gardens north of the Dania Beach Cut-Off Canal and south of Griffin Road. Mullikin Park mini-park; Star Centennial Park, a small triangular .:N shaped mini-park; the S.W. Community Center, a small community center located on S.W.12th Avenue adjacent to the City of Dania Beach a Services Facility; Chester Byrd Park, a small mini-park; and the C.W. Thomas Park. NTRALNEIGHBORHOOOSECTOR A description of the proposed park improvements is outlined in this section of the Master Plan Report. DANIA BEACH,FL/117 CITY OF DANIhVil.,10:0 EITYVVIDEPARKS A ' PLAN ' � ■ ■ ■_ as �� . ■ 1 e . �. �N ■e. i14�.r�., ■ 1 ■.. ■...■ 1 J 1• 1• MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT MINI-PARKS AND SPECIAL PARKS PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS Cardio room, Indoor showers and The evaluation of existing conditions indicates the following 3 classrooms for STEM lockers to serve the pool recommendation for four mini-parks and a special facility community and senior programs Separate restrooms center: Equipped serving kitchen Competition pool • Star Centennial Park Park Water ark/ la round • Mullikin Park Mildred V.Jones Park North Side Melaleuca S.W. Community Center The improvements to one of the small parks, Chester Byrd Park, and SUPPORTUSE the neighborhood park C.W.Thomas Park are as follows. LOBBY 1 250 250 OFFICE SPACE(ADMIN,CONFERENCE ROOM,WORK SPACE) 1 450 450 C.W.THOMAS PARK PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION OUTDOOR RESTROOMS 2 200 400 Park Director's Program Needs Input SUB-TOTAL SUPPORT USE 11,000 ACTIVE USE As part of the Master Plan process, meetings with each neighborhood GYMNASIUM(IHS COURT OR250174'CROSSCOURT) 1 11,224 11,224 park director wereas carried out to obtain information from those who GYMNASIUM STORAGE 1 600 Boo. are in daily contact with park users. Directors who understand the WEIGHT/CARDIOAREA 1 1.600 1,600 market and needs of the facility. STORAGE 1 400 400 RESTROOM/LOCKER ROOMS 2 600 1.200 Based on the Analysis of Existing Conditions, evaluation of the Community Center building and playfields functionality a decision was ACTIVITY ROOMS SUB-TOTAL ACTIVE USE 15,024 made to provide a plan for the total reconstruction of C.W. Thomas CLASSROOMS 4 BOO 3.200 Park. COMMUNITY STORAGE ROOMS 1 500 50D Following is the Community Center preliminary concept program and KITCHEN/CATERING 1 400 400 the playfields program developed from the input of the park director, YOUTH/AFTERSCHOOUSUMMER CAMP ROOMS I Goo Boo the community meeting and our professional recommendations. YOUTH AREA STORAGE 1 200 200 RESTROOMS 300 SOO Community Center Building SUB-TOTAL ACTIVITY ROOMS 5400 New gymnasium with Fitness room with PROGRAM SUB-TOTAL 21,524 20°r.; 4,GROSS 305 FIN TOTAL 25 305 O G elevated walking/jogging exercise machines,and NET TO track free weights -WILL REOUIRE FURTHER ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMUNITY INPUT AND DETAILD PROGRAM ANALYSIS PRIO BUILDING DESIGN CONTRACT TABLE 2B—C.W.THOMAS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER PRELIMINARY CONCEPT PROGRAM DANIA BEACH,FL/119 I : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN The preliminary building space demands translate into a new facility pool are located on N.E.2nd Street. This location will also relate better of approximately 25,829 square feet. THis plan will undergo changes to the Collins Primary School across the street. There will be a drop-off once a more detailed, for the facility is developed during the facility areafrom N.E. 2nd Avenue to access both the Community Center and design phase. the Aquatic facility. It should be noted that this program is conceptual and preliminary and The Community Center building location provides total visual access to done for Master Plan purposes. Once a decision is made to proceed the Aquatic facility,and the playfields,playgrounds and exercise area. with actual park design, new analyses, community outreach, and evaluations will be undertaken to provide a final, detailed building and As with the other parks, a walking path with exercise stations, will line site design program. the perimeter of the redesigned C.W.Thomas Park. The walking path will connect all park venues.Two new covered playgrounds to serve the Outdoor Play Areas needs of children of different ages will be provided. The playgrounds Taking into consideration community-identified recreation needs, will have direct visual contact with the new Community Center. A new recreation needs identified by the park director, and the Master Plan covered exercise area is provided in the park design. team's professional recommendations, the following features are The new pool will be designed to meet the needs of all age groups. proposed for C.W.Thomas Park. Adequate exterior storage will be provided for the pool and field ■ Multi-use rectangular field ■ Walking path activities as well as conveniently located restrooms. (soccer and football) ■ Covered exercise area ■ Aquatic Center ■ Covered children's A new parking area is located within the site and will be accessed from ■ Basketball court playgrounds (2) N.E.8th Avenue. With adequate parking spaces,this new parking area will help alleviate the parking congestion that presently exists and allow C.W.THOMAS PARK CONCEPT PLAN easy,direct access to all the park venues. The concept plan (Figure 49) illustrates the distribution of open space activities and new building construction proposed for C.W. Thomas Anew football field will be constructed on the west side of the park Park. The Master Plan proposes a total redesign of the park to include providing a needed venue to serve the children and young adults of the venues previously identified. the neighborhood. A limited number of bleachers will be erected on the west side of the field. A walking path along the fields'east side will The Park Master Plan has been designed to better respond to program connect to N.E. 1 st Street. demands, site conditions, and the need to phase construction so that the park is operational while being reconstructed. Reflecting the geometry of the site,the Community Center and the new 120/ n,¢.a IXT lie— -- RETAIN ON-STREET PARKING _ - ., ..,. ,.g n, per. �� Ir C i t.� �.a.1f=n� ,sd NU . ;� Lr 'l �� �y ' PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTER _ RECREATION POOL 400000 r� %aqqmmw RETAIN ON-STREET PARKING 3 � RECREATION POOL j1 e' 'PLAYGROUND[2-51 = , 1 PLAYGROUN 5-121 s COVERED EXERCISE AREA T11111-i H-11 - E - JJ ► 1 I k<, x i � � I I ►, PROPOSED PARKING ARE = Ill. Ill' I ' I SMALL ODG PARK v BASKETBALL COURT F �11►. �11F +Cur`•-�inM� .A IL 1if '��►r e Vf o x �s 9. , b. I : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN CHESTER BYRD PARK CHESTER BYRD PARK CONCEPT PLAN Chester Byrd Park is a small-mini park located between S.W. 12th The Chester Byrd Park Concept Plan (Figure 50) proposes to take Avenue and Phippens Waiter Road (W. Dixie Highway). The park has advantage of the site's two-street access to create an internal parking frontage on both streets.Despite its excellent access and exposure,the area that will allow total exposure to the park from both streets. The park's restricted design and layout isolate it from the community.There construction of a splash pad/water feature will attract families with is little visual connection between the street and the park. children and become a focal point of the area. Restroom facilities are indicated on the plan. A playground area designed for various age At present, the park comprises a covered exercise area, a basketball groups will be located on either side of the splash pad/water feature. court,and a playground. An exercise path for teens and young adults,connecting all venues of Among its identified deficiencies, the park requires very high levels of the park,will be constructed.A new basketball court will be located on maintenance due to user abuse.The playground needs updating.While the S.W. 12th Avenue side of the park. the park has good tree canopy and shade, additional park furniture, such as benches and waste receptacles,and lighting are needed. The tree canopy will be preserved, and the park will be provided with The Chester Byrd Park site offers an opportunity to construct a facility additional landscaping, irrigation, and park furniture such as benches,trash receptacles,and bicycle racks. in this area of Dania Beach that will attract families with children,young adults,and seniors. 122/ v EXERCISE PATH PLAYGROUND(5-12) PLAYGROUND[2 5) PICNIC SHELTER BASKETBALL COURT Vol NMI tjr s rt I a -- r k 10, SPLASH PAD RESTRODMS PROPOSED PARKING(321 i 1 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN 7.4 EASTERN NEIGHBORHOOD SECTOR The Eastern Neighborhood Sector includes all the arks east of P _ South Federal Highway (U.S. 1). This sector comprises one mini-park Linear Park; a special facility, the I.T. Parker Center a meeting facility; a Neighborhood Park and Community Center, Frost Park; and Dania Beach's Ocean Park,the City's Beach on the Atlantic Ocean. A description of the proposed park improvements is outlined in this section of the report. FlGURE51- EASTERN NEIGHBORHOOO SECTOR 124/ MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT EASTERN NEIGHBORHOOD PROPOSED PARK IMPROVEMENTS . Three parks comprise the Eastern Neighborhood Sector: Frost Park, a neighborhood park; Linear Park,a mini-park;and the I.T. Parker Center, r s� a special-use event facility. A detailed evaluation of each park's existing condition is included in the Appendix Section of this Document. The evaluation of existing conditions leads to the following recommendation for two of the parks: ® Linear Park:Continued maintenance and upkeep. • I.T Parker Center: Restrooms renovation; serving kitchen renovation and improvements to serve large events,improved FIGURE 52- LINEAR PARK FIGURE54- 11PARKERGENTER wayfinding to more easily access the facility; continued maintenance and upkeep. FROST PARK Frost Park is in overall good condition,with a building of approximately : ..i 7,400 square feet in surface area. The community center building is relatively new construction dating from 2007 and multi-use rectangular m fields for soccer and football are available. The evaluation team found several deficiencies.The building is visually disjointed from the playfield, thus lacking both views and the security provided by visual access.The = existing skateboard court is in disrepair and needs to be removed,and the open fields have drainage issues. Park Director's Program Needs Input FIGURE53- FROSiP/;RK As part of the Master Plan process meetings with each Neighborhood Park was carried out to obtain information from those who are in daily contact with park users. Directors who understand the market and needs of the facility. DANIA BEACH,FL/125 I t A : I CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN The Frost Park director indicated that the present building square FROST PARK PRELIMINARY PROGRAM* footage does not meet its users'needs and demands. The community building is extensively used by young adults during afternoons and PROGRAMS SPACE #OFSFACES AREAISPACE(SH TO FA L AREA(SF) evening hours. Present spaces within the building must be expanded SUPPORT USE and new venues created. As the computer room is not well used, LOBBY 250 250 this space can be repurposed. Usage of the venue does not warrant OFFICE SPACE[ADMIN,CONFERENCE ROOM,WORK SPACE) 450 450 an indoor gymnasium. Following is a summary of the park director's OUTDOOR RESTROOMS 2 200 400 recommendations for improvements to the community center building. SUB-TOTAL SUPPORT USE 1,100 ACTIVE USE Community Building WEIGHT/CAROIOAREA 1 2,000 2,000 Enlarged and expanded fitness gym to include lockers and GROUP EXERCISE/DANCE ROOM 0 0 showers STORAGE 1 600 600 ❑ Additional space for exercise and wellness programs RESTROOM/LOCKER ROOMS 2 600 1.200 Aerobics rooms with wood floors and 30-person capacity SUB-TOTAL ACTIVE USE 3,800 Racquetball court(s) to serve potential demand for this CLASSROOMS ACTIVITY ROOMS4 Boo 3,200 sport COMMUNITY STORAGE ROOMS 1 500 500 Increased indoor and outdoor storage KITCHEN/CATERING 1 400 400 Enlarged and upgraded serving kitchen YOUTH/AFTERSCHOOL/SUMMER CAMP ROOMS 0 Large great room for summer camp YOUTH AREA STORAGE 0 Game room YOUTH AREA RESTROOMS 0 Arts and craft room SUB-TOTAL ACTIVITY ROOMS 4,100 Vending area PROGRAM SUB-TOTAL 9,000 NET TO GROSS 20% I,800 Controlled access points FINAL TOTAL 10,800 The preliminary building space demands translates into an expansion EXISTING TO BE REMODELED AND INTEGRATED 1 7400 7,400 of the existing facility of approximately 10,400 square feet. With the TOTAL NEW BUILDING IB,200 WILL REOUIRE FURTHER ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMUNITY INPUT AND DETAILD PROGRAM ANALYSIS PRIOR TO incorporation of the existing building of 7,400 square feet, the facility will be a total of 18,200 square feet approximately. Note that square BUILDING DESIGN CONTRACT TABLE29—FROST PARK COMMUNITY CENTER PRELIMINARY CONCEPT PROGRAM footage needs and activities could undergo changes once a more detailed program for the facility is developed during the facility design phase that follows a Master Plan. 126/ MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT Outdoor Play Areas Frost Park Concept Plan Reflecting the community-identified needs,the needs identified by the The concept plan (Figure 55) illustrates the distribution of open-space community,the park director,had the Master Plan team's professional activities and building expansion on the Frost Park site. The present recommendations,the following enhancements are proposed for Frost area with the tennis court, basketball courts, and handball courts will Park's outdoor areas. remain in place. Two new pickleball courts will be added immediately to the south and outside the play field area of the south ball park. A • Reduction of the present four baseball diamonds to two new walking path will be provided along the perimeter of the park and ones:a large softball field and a small diamond for Little League connected to the proposed venues. A covered outdoor exercise area and a splash pad are shown on the site plan immediately south of the : A multi-use rectangular field within the baseball outfields to community center building. The number of baseball diamonds will take advantage of the open space and provide a venue that be reduced to two and a multi-use field will be provided between the can alternate with softball diamonds. The playground will be improved and expanded to include ■ Redesign of park to meet drainage needs areas for different age groups. Picnic shelters will be provided in areas that can be easily visually controlled. • Lighting for nighttime use of fields The present building will be expanded to the east, where the present e Two pickle ball courts to meet growing demand for this sport skate park is located. The building will be redesigned to provide ■ Outdoor exercise area and splash pad on the south side of the adequate access and connections between the existing structure and building,to be redesigned to take advantage of field views the proposed expansion. ■ Retention of tennis, basketball, and handball courts,which are well used by community members ■ Playground expansion on current site to provide areas for different age groups ■ Visible and easily policed picnic shelters DANIA BEACH,FL/127 CITY OF DANIA BEACH IT : . GINALCOMMUNITYCENTE ORI R COMMUNITY CENTERADDITION PLAYGROUND(5-I2) EXISTING COURTS w t.',.li ►' \'s -11 II alb Ar. a PLAYGROUND(2-5] s fit �nr mvfor - SPLASH PAD 01 COVERED EXERCISE J ` PICKLEBALL COURTS ..� PICNIC SHELTERS y� ' v rI I_- WALKING TRAIL ! BASEBALL DIAMOND MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD Sh A�t a•J_ �!`t 1 MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT DANIA BEACH OCEAN PARK REVITALIZATION PLAN The Dania Beach Ocean Park Master Plan adopted in January 2014 proposes improvements to Dania Beach Ocean Park. The purpose of this initiative is to develop a plan for the rehabilitation and enhancement of the Ocean Park as a community asset for residents, G families, and guests, with a strong focus on beach restoration and preservation, beautification,functionality,safety,environmental quality and sustainability amid climate change and storm activities, public :.aM0 education,and connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists. The City of Dania Beach has begun implementation of Phase I, with a primary focus on cleaning up the site,organizing signage,and creating x i, S1144 r a sense of place for Dania Beach Ocean Park. Phase II will consist of lersd DAN[A BEACH OCEAN PARK beach enhancement and arrival sequence improvements. Phase III,the revitalization plan's final phase,will build on the progress FIGUREss— DANIA BEAU OGLAN PARK REVITALLAT ION PLAN REPORT accomplished in previous phases with new construction including a parking garage to accommodate visitors during high season and a banquet hall for local events.The existing FAU facility will be reworked and transformed into a retail village, offering shopping, multiple restaurant opportunities, and several residential units for lease. A new connection under the bridge will link the west parcel to the beach and showcase an iconic waterside restaurant that will surely become every boater's favorite hot spot. Landscape improvements within the Dania Beach Boulevard circle and along the intracoastal waterway will enhance sight lines to the beach and transform this stunning oceanfront asset into a truly magnetic destination. DANIA BEACH,FL/129 L : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN Final Conceptual Revitalizat • ' , Legend OL Pier&Restaurant 2O North Beach 3Q Marina O Institutional/Mixed Use 5O Tootie Adler Park Beach Oi Beach Portal ®Dania Beach Grill 9O Sunset Bar/Restaurant 10 Landmark Opportunity QParking QEntry Feature O 13 �- Retail/Restaurant/Banquet Hall to Pedestrian Walk ar ,' .. 15 Kayak Rental Kiosk V• ©Interactive Water Feature v Playground 'O LB Event Lawn/Bandshell c- to Drop-Off Area ..: ®Pier Shaded Cleaning Stations 41 ay I t .a Wok 11 � •r � ��J,f t J r; FIGURE 51- DANIA BEACH OCEAN PARK REVITALIZATION PLAN MASTER PLAN 130/ r FUNDING PLAN 8. 1 CAPITAL FUNDING will limit the number of these types of partners that can be established for a project.A more detailed partnership assessment will be necessary One of the major challenges for the City of Dania Beach is determining to determine a realistic level of financial support. a method for funding the capital development costs as well as the anticipated annual operating requirements of expanded parks and recreation facilities, programs, and services. As a combination of funding sources may be needed to realize these goals,several possible funding sources were investigated. Though not an exhaustive list the below does indicate possible available funding sources.These include: CITY OF DANIA BEACH If the City is going to be the primary funding agent for new parks and recreation facilities,several options to acquire the necessary tax dollars will need to be evaluated. ■ General Tax Dollars: The utilization of any existing non- allocated tax dollars for a project. This will result in the slow development of new facilities by simply allocating existing tax funding when possible. ® Capital Improvement Fund: Establishing a dedicated funding source for capital projects from either a percentage of existing tax revenues or through a tax increase established for that purpose. Fundraising Bond Measure: A voter passed tax initiative to fund specific A possible source of capital funding could come from a comprehensive capital projects. For the larger and high dollar projects, this fundraising campaign in the City. Contributions from local businesses, may be the only realistic way to develop these facilities. private individuals,and social service organizations should be targeted. To maximize this form of funding,a private fundraising consultant may Partnerships be necessary. The possibility of including equity (primary) partners in parks and Grants/endowments recreation projects should be explored. Possible competing interests Several grants and/or endowments are available for parks and DANIA BEACH,FL/133 R"IF1113111UMM CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN recreation projects.It is more difficult to fund active recreation facilities Sponsorships than parks and open space from these sources,but an effort should be It is possibleto secure sponsorships for different programs and services made to acquire funding when available. Key areas to be targeted for as well as funding for different aspects of a park or facility's operation. grants are those serving youth,teens,seniors,and families. In most cases, however,this provides a relatively low revenue stream Naming Rights and Sponsorships for funding day-to-day operating costs for parks and recreation. Although not nearly as lucrative as for stadiums and other large, high- profile facilities,the sale of naming rights and long-term sponsorships could be a source of some capital funding as well.It will be necessary to hire a specialist in selling naming rights and sponsorships to maximize this revenue source to its fullest potential. Rather than lifetime naming rights,20-year rights should be the longest contract duration possible. Determining the level of financial contribution necessary to gain a naming right will be crucial—for example,a contribution for up to 25% of the total cost of an entire project for overall facility naming rights or 50%to 100%the cost of an individual space within the park facility. 8. 2 OPERATIONS FUNDING For the City to add new facilities or programs,the level of operational funding will also have to be increased. As a result, a funding plan for operations will be necessary. Partnerships As new facilities are developed through partnerships with other organizations,it should be expected that the operating and maintenance costs will also be shared with the other partners. Detailed partnership assessments will be necessary to determine a realistic level of financial support. 134/ DESIGIN PRINCIPLES �! � � +. _ r 4' DESIGN PRINCIPLES 1221 9. 1 GUIDING FRAMEWORK The City of Dania Beach Citywide Parks Master Plan establishes a D Adequate storm water design to limit the disruption of guiding framework for the design and development of City of Dania natural hydrology by reducing impervious cover and Beach Parks.These design principles are intended to guide future park increasing on-site infiltration design decision-making and serve as a reference for the evaluation of 0 Efficient use of water through landscaping practices such parks designs.These guiding design principles are as follows. as the use of native species and xeriscaping with drought- resistant plants PARK SUSTAINABILITY o Efficient design of irrigation systems to maximize available New construction and rehabilitation of City of Dania Beach Parks will water resources, using captured rain water or recycled be based on accepted sustainable design and sustainable construction water wherever possible practices and will include as a minimum the following principles: ■ Reducing Urban Heat Island Effect ■ Protection, enhancement, and sustenance of the natural Use of low-albedo materials in paved surfaces environmental resources of existing and new parks through: Provision of adequate shade for paved surfaces Best possible utilization of the recreational land resources ® Park Energy Efficiency of the City of Dania Beach Use of best operational practices for the upkeep and 0 Implement energy-efficient lighting that, in keeping with maintenance of park facilities CPTED standards, reduces the risks associated with potential park evening use ■ Rational Use of Water Resources 0 On-site power generation for lighting where possible and economically feasible DANIA BEACH.FL/137 = CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN PARK BUILDING DESIGNS resource conservation, and ecosystem monitoring, research Designs of City of Dania Beach new park buildings will meet,wherever and enhancement possible and economically feasible, the highest standards of PARK ACCESSIBILITY sustainable building design as identified by the United States Green Maximize public access and use of park lands and activities by: Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Design and Construction LEED Reference 0 Providing for parks that are physically,visually, and universally Guide of 2009. Given the varied nature of the buildings,the following is accessible recommended by the Citywide Parks Master Plan: ® Providing for parks that act as central community spaces Buildings under 10,000 square feet of new or existing construction will meet the requirements of sustainable designs ■ Providing for user comfort through the inclusion of substantial shaded areas and the protection of cover over all children Buildings over 10,000 square feet of new construction area will playground areas. be built to be eligible for United States Green Building Council Gold LEED Building Certification PARK SIGNAGE BEST PARK LANDSCAPE PRACTICES Signage on all City of Dania Beach parks shall be uniform in design and appearance and meet the following signage requirements: Landscapes for the City of Dania Beach will be of the highest quality and will provide City park users with a healthy, enjoyable, and sustainable ■ Identification: Park identification signs environment. Landscape design will reflect and incorporate practices . Direction: Directions to park users identifying location of that conserve water, reduce nutrient loading, minimize costs, and activities and other requirements sustain plant life. The Citywide Parks Master Plan recommends the following principles for landscape design. ■ Regulation: Park use regulation signs Provideforthe useof native,drought-tolerant,low-maintenance ■ Information: Park history and name origin information plant materials CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN(CPTED) ■ Encouraging cooling through the provision of shade and The designs of all City of Dania Beach parks will adhere to the principles channeling of breezes of CPTED and provide for the four basic elements of CPTED: Promote sustainable development by implementing leading- Natural surveillance: Keeping intruders under observation, edge programs and technologies for pollution control, and creating visual connections to prevent unacceptable 138/ DESIGN PRINCIPLES and unlawful activities from taking place. This is the much- mentioned concept of"eyes on the street"to control activities, intruders, and users. The adequate location of activities within the park; the location and definition of open spaces; lighting and landscape;all play a major role in creating natural surveillanceof public and privateareas and is a basic principle of "defensible space".Additionally,natural surveillance addresses the elimination of built environment elements that facilitate hiding,block visibility,or provide for unsafe conditions. Natural access control: Careful location of entrances and exits, using fences, gates, shrubs, access control devices, control or limit access to potential target areas and to delineate to intruders and offenders that there is a risk in selecting this place as a target.Through the use of physical means including locks, bars and fences, provide a supplement to other access control devices. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY POLICIES All new construction and park improvements shall be in alignment with City of Dania Beach policies. PARK DESIGN EXCELLENCE The City of Dania Beach will strive to provide park designs that incorporate the highest standards to meet user needs and have functional, creative and aesthetically pleasing designs that provide for enhanced public image and identity of the City of Dania Beach recreational lands through the adequate linkage to surrounding urban fabric. Within thefollowing pages in Section 9.2are included recommendations for achieving design excellence for the future design and construction of City of Dania Beach parks. DANIA BEACH,FL/139 : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN 9.2 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN EXCELLENCE At the request of the city commission,city manager and parks director, a specific section illustrating art in parks has been included. Highlighted The City of Dania Beach Citywide Parks Master Plan (DB-CWPMP) is a as well is the need to create cross-generational, multi-use spaces and design-driven document oriented to the enhancement and expansion of areas to expand the reach of the park system and provide a daylong the City's parks. The City of Dania Beach Commission, in its proactive utilization of the City's Park resources: seniors in the working hours, participation in the development of the Citywide Parks Master Plan, children in the afternoons, young adults in the evenings. Presented in promoted the inclusion of descriptive park design actions to enhance the following pages are examples of park design venues to promote not only the functionality of parks,but their aesthetics and relationship functionality and excellence in future city park designs. to the Dania Beach community. The community survey carried out as part of the DB-CWPMP identified a number of community priority investments in future City park improvements and design. These priority items were: w Walking paths; ■ Natural areas/nature parks; ■ Fitness centers; ■ Picnic shelters/areas; ■ Outdoor exercise stations; ■ Outdoor stage amphitheater; ■ Dog park/dog friendly areas; ® Active adult centers/multi-use spaces As a guiding document the Citywide Parks Master Plan addresses the inclusion of these venues and to promote their excellence in design as a guide to future park designers implementing the specific park designs included as part of the Master Plan. Examples are presented to illustrate the design intent for the future venues to be included in each park. 140/ DESIGN PRINCIPLES T w INCORPORATING ART IN PARKS " _ M Art elements in parks create a sense of place and uniqueness. Incorporating and highlighting the work of local artists in park design serves to not only create a point AEL s of interest but to promote community's appreciation of art. Many communities require the inclusion of art in public places II (li for major public and private building investments. Requiring the incorporation of art into the City's park system can highlight local artists, and local museums while promoting a sense of cohesion among the different City parks and neighborhoods. It can create opportunities for expression and educational enhancement. The Dania Beach Creative Arts Council promotes local artists. The City's Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts, a world-class museum celebrating fired arts of ceramics and glass,and presents a singular opportunity to expand art from the enclosure ~.. of walls to the heart of the community and its children. Illustrated in these pages are rg " examples of art in parks. w - ,4+ DANIA BEACH,FL/141 i , : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN WALKING PATHS Promoting passive recreation through the inclusion of walking paths in the City's parks is a priority. Well-designed, activity- integrated paths in the City's parks serve not only to link different park venues but F— to foster cross-generational use of parks -.. through walking and exercise activities. The ':j J walking path design should spur pedestrian - movement, meander through the park space, integrate with open spaces, reveal park vistas, and provide shade to make walking a pleasant experience. As illustrated in the proposed park designs included in this Master Plan, the walking paths serve to define the perimeter of the park and include picnic and exercise structures where applicable. Where appropriate, walking path should be lighted where appropriate in keeping with each specific ark's use hours. The photos present different walking paths — - designs. s 142/ DESIGN PRINCIPLES FITNESS CENTERS Exercise and physical activity provide a multitude of health benefits. Ranked high in r .. the community survey is the need for fitness centers. Within the City of Dania Beach, i s the popularity of fitness centers varies and reflects to a certain extent the different age groups, and the intensity of cross generational use of the specific community center facility. A pleasant space,adequately designed, is also a major use intensity determinant. A well-designed fitness center can increase community center use increase facility revenue. Any fitness center to be included in future 77community center buildings should be open -, to views,both interior and exterior if possible, and feature enough space to house all the - 4 p -- required equipment and activities. The exercise spaces should be linked to multi- use rooms where different active exercise activities can take place. Care should be t = given to the selection of designers who are experienced in this type of space. i DANIA BEACH,FL/143 O"IrIIIIIIIIII.IUMM CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN PICNIC SHELTERS/AREAS = The community survey indicated residents' desire for picnic shelter structures and -r , picnic areas in the future development ; of the City's parks. A picnic shelter can s" provide multiple uses within its open-roofed pad. Well located and oriented toward - open areas, a picnic shelter can serve as a stage for informal entertainment events where insufficient ground space for an amphitheater exists. Adequately regulated and maintained, picnic shelters can be venues for private use generating income to the park system. Shelter design can serve to create design cohesion within the ,r�t43 City's park system. Care should be taken ' to locate picnic shelters where they can be easily supervised to conform with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design t (CPTED) principles. Presented in this page " are photos of constructed picnic shelters ; that can serve as stage venue when needed _'III _-..••+�. and examples of picnic shelters of different scales and designs. - r 144/ DESIGN PRINCIPLES OUTDOOR EXERCISE STATIONS The City of Dania Beach has a very successful outdoor exercise venue at Linear Park, � located on S.E. 5th Avenue from S.E. IIth Street to Sheridan Street. The integration of the exercise station with the walking paths of the park, the landscape surrounding a the exercise stations, and the quality of i the covered structure create an attractive, enticing environment to stop and exercise. The exercise stations are open and highly visible from the street and the pedestrian � path.Attention to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles are incorporated into the design of these venues. Outdoor exercise stations can serve a multitude of age groups. They can be a integrated into the walking paths to create * distinct spaces within the park design. The selection of well-designed,durable,minimal- maintenance exercise equipment is crucial to limit replacement and maintenance costs. DANIA BEACH,FL/145 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN OUTDOOR STAGE AMPHITHEATER The Community Survey identified a desire for . an Outdoor Stage Amphitheater for events in . i the City of Dania Beach.As Dania Beach is a fully built city, it can be challenging to locate such venues either in existing parks or on a �� new site. However, there are many ways to create a performance venue. Rather than a - dedicated facility,it can be a multi-uses ace co-located with other open-space uses. The design of the stage can be a creative element within the landscape. The use of multi-use structures can also create a venue in an open space. For example, a picnic shelter can be designed in a way that allows it to also serve as a performing area oriented to the play spaces of a park. Care should be taken to ensure that the location of any future outdoor stage r.. amphitheater is optimized for high-quality -.... .- sound and accessibility. -' a — - --- - 146/ DESIGN PRINCIPLES r r DOG PARK/DOG-FRIENDLY AREAS yr �. {,. The City of Dania Beach Ordinance "Sec. 6-9. -Animals on beaches, beach parks and in parks" states: "It shall be unlawful for any e , i�� person to bring any animal(defined to mean 3 any living nonhuman creature) upon the beaches, parks or parking areas owned by the city or on sand beach areas designated = - on the zoning map; provided, however, that dogs are permitted in a park if on leashes, unless leashes are not required in certain park areas as posted pursuant to signs erected by the city. This section shall not be enforced against persons using service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Dog parks should be creatively designed to separate small dogs from large dogs. Doggie waste stations should be provided in locations selected by the City to allow the presence of dogs on leashes as indicated by City statutes. 9i r.: :.�... DANIA BEACH,FL/147 : CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN ACTIVE ADULT CENTERS/MULTI-USE SPACES 4 Seniors are one the fastest-growing demographic group in the United States. The inclusion of multi-use spaces in the • . v 4 design of community centers will ensure ► "j, available activity venues to address the needs of all users. Spaces that are used during the morning for seniors can be used for children after school and young adults at night. These multi-use spaces can be linked with fitness centers and classrooms or exist as open spaces in the community 4- r center complex. The City of Dania Beach's y '- senior population represents a significant percentage of the overall citizens of Dania Beach. These spaces should be airy, rt naturally lit, and surfaced with materials s that will accommodate a wide variety of activities. r # I' .. jq w�. 148/ �— — - DESIGN PRINCIPLES MULTIPURPOSE FIELDS/MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMS " . AT COMMUNITY CENTERS u` Multi-purpose rectangular fields for soccer and football allow sports play during - different seasons and maximize the limited valuable available park lands,especially in a ,N..�=• built-out city like Dania Beach. Community centers serve a varied age group. The centers' multi-purpose rooms provide cenues for afterschool, weekend, and nighttime educational activities such as STEM programs and classroom-based educational offerings. The incorporation of multi-purpose facilities within the park system enables the City to respond to the latest park trends. As demand for a certain activities grow or shift over time,the City can provide these services t with minimal impact on existing facilities. r DANIA BEACH,FL/149 ROOM= CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN INDOOR GYMNASIUMS/GAME COURTS Indoor gymnasiums are multi-use spaces that can be combined with other uses to : create venues for services to all age groups. Multi-use spaces can contain walking and II jogging tracks on an up per level and combine _ s � • � _; spaces such as exercise stations that are M- i natural complements to the walking track. While basketball and volleyball are the sports � a most identified with indoor gymnasiums, the large size and sports flooring of these NOW venues are ideal for gymnastics as well as communal activities, especially when bleachers are included in the design. — ; Zia 'r f (r r � 3 150/ DESIGN PRINCIPLES SPRAY GROUNDS/SPLASH PADS/ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Spraygrounds are a popular park attraction for families with young children. This park t feature should be a focal point that is easily visible from all areas.Restrooms are required near a sprayground and splash pads. These venues are ideal places for the inclusion of art-in-public-places. For example, the floor area of the sprayground/ splash pad can be a work of art created by the community, high school students, or a local artist. Waterspout elements can be r sculptures that allow children to play and dot the place with art.These water features offer a magnetic park destination with powerful branding potential. ' t pd oil'ail: n,#01111"p,OtI W. G' 110 , llllll p�6' Off Op flip' poll 1 8� pi I DANIA BEACH,FL/151 RHIVIII 1 , OhVICININ CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUNDS _ �_ - ;• s. r An array of excellent innovations can be A-- found in design concepts for children's playgrounds. New playgrounds include themes and functional designs to address the interests of varied age groups. Studies indicate that playing is an important contributor to the development of a healthy brain and body, and playgrounds that are engaging,challenging,and attractive play an important role in this process. Today's available playground components _ highlight analytical activities, music , " concepts, and a myriad of other cool, beautiful, challenging elements. Design excellence will require a thorough analysis of available playground equipment to select the �- most attractive, engaging, and challenging options. Playgrounds can also be venues for art in the park.All new playgrounds in City of Dania 1 Beach parks should embrace the potential 1�` ► Y to include art as part of these engaging, - • ,° J'• ' �'' JN'� stimulating, and safe playgrounds. These ' new playgrounds should also conform to ADA(American Disabilities Act)accessibility . guidelines. ' 9 152/ DESIGN PRINCIPLES >� � ` ��._. OUTDOOR POOLS&AQUATICS TheCityof Dania Beach's two Aquatic Centers ' (pools)are recommended for reconstruction in the Master Plan. The new pools should not only address the competition design elements that presently exist but incorporate features oriented toward a multitude of activities, ages, visitor demographics, and needs, making these community assets ff more appealing and inviting to all. HJam E 14, . yry 4 4Y f' DANIA BEACH,FL/153 APPENDIX APPENDIX MEETING MINUTES:PUBLIC WORKSHOP(EASTERN NEIGHBORHOOD SECTOR) Dania Beach 6tty-Wide Perks Master Plan Page 2 of 2 Public Workshop:Easter Neighborhood Sector Minutes Meeting Date.October 2,2018 Minutes Distribution Date:October 3,2018 B/1—cl.—jamit&Partners C. Introduce aquatic exercise programs for all ages,including more specifically,the elderly. 4. Presently,Frost Park offers very good amenities to the community. -- a. The Park needs some general update and improvements. rage 1.1 2 b. The skate park is only being utilized by people from other communities,but not from residents. MEETING MINUTES - C. Members of the community walk around Frost Park at all times/dates of the year.A more improved network of sidewalks/walking paths must be included in any redesign. To: Eric Brown-Dania Beach,Director of Parks and Recreation Department - 5. Event parking is important at Frost Park - ---- ---- -.1 a. Programming for the park should include parking for art shows,flea markets and motorcycle shows. From: Alfredo Sanchez-B&A Project Manager B. The City must protect the arks that the currently have.Ownership should be retained b people and I _ _ _ _ tY P P Y Y P Y P P CC: Randy Hollingworth-B&A,Director of Landscape Architecture and Planning included in the City's charter. - 7. The City lacks waterfront parks to facilitate resident needs. Project: Dania Beach City-Wide Parks Master Plan 8. Modern park programming should include STEM programs. RE: Public Workshop:Eastern Neighborhood Sector -1 a. Interests and programs for aerospace engineering has been neglected and there are opportunities - - --- ---- to partner with NASA for funding and programming to include such activities in the parks. Meeting Date: October 2ntl,2018 _ 9. Preserve as much park space as possible. Location of Meeting: Frost Park Community Center a. Any expansion to building facilities can occur on multiple floors to maintain park open space. ------ -- .- - ------ - 10. The City's parks lack shelter to accommodate large outdoor areas for festivals. Distribution Date: October 3'a,201 a a. Shade structures should be added and be able to house large groups of people. C BA Project No.: 18048.00 Dania Beach City-Wde Parks Master Plan 11. The Olsen Middle School Site is a candidate to have the old vacated building demolished. —-- Manager Program Recreation Beach, Dan ia a. The City should work With the school board to redevelop the site for a City park. Eric Brown-Dania Beach,Director of Parks and Recreation Department b. The City should work with the County School Board to build a new public pool facility that can be Katie Bordy-Dania Beach,Public Information Officer shared for school programs and City Park and Rec.programs. Rafael Acosta Dia Bh,Rtion P M Punts: 12. Since the beach area is shared by people of Broward and Dade Counties,the City should explore funding Randy H Sanchez- -A Pr Director of Landscape Architecture and Planning programs With the Counties to help improve and maintain the beach parks. ' Alfredo Sanchez-B&A Project Manager Joshua Rak=B&A Senior Planner 13. While athletic programs are very important,Frost Park should incorporate programs for theater and the ---- -- - ------ arts. The Public Workshop for the Dania Beach City-Wide Parks Master Plan(Eastern Neighborhood Sector)was 14. Indoor recreational facilities,i.e.football,soccer,tennis should be constructed because of Florida's harsh held at Frost Park Community Center,on October 2,201 B.Below is a summary of the presentation and input summer and hurricane seasons. from participants that was offered at the workshop: 15. Any newly programmed rooms should be designed as multi-purpose,for flexibility,to respond to evolving - park programming trends and community needs. 1. The project team,including staff members of the City and B&A were introduced to the attendees of the workshop. At the end of the discussion,Eric Brown concluded the meeting and offered the final comments that The City 2. B&A made a Community Workshop Presentation that covered the following information: has no plans to remove any existing park lands from the City.Through the Master Planning process,he stated a. Firm Profile and Introduction the City only wants to enhance and add to the Parks and Rec.Department.The community has been encouraged b. Summary of relevant project experience related to B&A's park master planning portfolio to participate in this process to better determine what their needs are and are encouraged to continue C. Parks existing conditions evaluation for the Eastern Neighborhood Sector,which included the participating in the meetings and workshops. following parks: • Frost Park Community Center A conscientious effort has been made to accurately summarize discussions topics and direction given. • Linear Park If for any reason it is deemed that the summary is inaccurate,unclear or inaccurately misrepresents • I.T.Parker discussion topics, it was unintentional. To correct any misrepresentation, the author should be Frank C.Tootie Adler Park contacted in writing within five business days from the date of original distribution as stated above. d. Project schedule and milestones Since the topic and nature of this summary is important to the successful completion of the project, recipients are encouraged to forward the minutes to any and all interested parties. Following the presentation,public discussion commenced,and the following comments were made: 3. Frost Park would be a good location for a pay-to-use community swimming pool facility. a. The neighboring community is composed of young adults,families and working people,within walking distance to the park. b. Replace the underutilized skateboard park with the new pool. - www.bermelloajamlLcom 2501 South Bayshore Drive Suite 1000 Miami,Florida 33133 USA (phone)+1305.8592050 www.bermelloajamil-com 2601 South Bayshore Drive Suite 1000 Miami,Florida 33133 USA (phone)+1 305.859.2050 DANIA BEACH,FL/157 t iV 3 CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN MEETING MINUTES:PUBLIC WORKSHOP(CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD SECTOR) ............. Dania Beach Clty-Wide Parks Master Plan Page 2 of 3 Pudic Workshop:central Neighborhood Sector Minutes w [NGMCCRING Meeting Date:October 3,2018 PLANNING Minutes Distribution Date:October 4,2018 2)/Bkmello Alamil&Partners LaNuSCAPE aarNnrcrDRE INTERIOR DESICN b. The physical appearance of designed gates that remain open during the day and closed at night, CONSTRt.CTION SERVICES rather than chain link fencing,which promotes a negative sense of enclosure helps also. 4. The community's fondest memories of the park were days that social gatherings revolved around a trip raripa 1 of a to the park. MEETING MINUTES a. Hair braiding parties b. Softballtbaseball games T. Eric Brown-Dania Beach,Director of Parks and Recreation Department C. Splash parties in the summer ;. �- --------- 5. While it cannot be expected to have a pool at all parks,please introduce water features/fountains so that From: Alfredo Sanchez-B&A,Project Manager neighborhoods have a place to cool down. Cc: Randy Hollingworth-B&A,Director of Landscape Architecture and Planning 6. While police presence is important around the parks,the youth only see police when something negative is happening.The City's police force should try for positive interaction with the community and their Project: Dania Beach City-Wire Parks Master Plan children. RE: Public Workshop:Central Neighborhood Sector a. The neighborhoods should build a sense of family and community around the parks and the police should be a positive part of that family. Meeting Date: October V,2018 7. The community sees the need for 24-hour security at Chester Byrd Park. Location of Meeting: CW Thomas Park a. While 24-hour security seems like the only solution,the City and Parks/Rec.Department feel that Distribution Date: October 4l,2018 through this process,improvement to the park and its programs Will change the perception of the park and make it an unsuitable place for the negative activities to persist. BA Project No.: 18D48.00 Dania Beach City-Wide Parks Master Plan B. There should be"peace parks"incorporated into the new programming of the parks. Eric Brown-Dania Beach,Director of Parks and Recreation Department a. This concept reserves very naturaV highly landscaped areas for passive activities, such as Katie Bordy-Dania Beach,Public Information Officer meditation so that people can improve their inner peace and also,peace amongst themselves in Participants: Randy Hollingworth-B&A Director of Landscape Architecture and Planning the community. ABredo Sanchez-B&A Project Manager b. These pants should have special landscaping,benches and seating areas,more serene lighting _ Joshua Rak-B&A Senior Planner and limited active uses. 9. In the past,CW Thomas Park occupied the NE 2nd ROW to the north,With basketball courts. The Public Workshop for the Dania Beach City-Wide Parks Master Plan(Central Neighborhood Sector)was a. The community would like to see an expansion of the park to occupy that area today, held at CW Thomas Park,on October 3,2018.Below is a summary of the presentation and input from 10. CW Thomas Park should receive the same opportunities and resources dedicated to the other parks in participants that was offered at the workshop: i the City. 11. All of the parks in the City should be programmed with very advanced park amenities that push the limits 1. The project team,including staff members of the City and B&A were introduced to the attendees of the of the user and challenges them,which builds physical and other motor skills. workshop. a. Climbing apparatus,zip lines(Not just monkey bars and swings) 2. B&A made a Community Workshop Presentation that covered the following information: 12. Facility at CW Thomas should incorporate indoor basketball courts,to provide relief from heat and rain a. Firm Profile and Introduction season. b. Summary of relevant project experience related to 88A's park master planning portfolio 13. Parks should incorporate more family-oriented programs. C. Parks existing conditions evaluation for the Eastern Neighborhood Sector,which included the a. Spaghetti Night following parks: b. Mother/Son Dances • CW Thomas Park C. Father/Daughter Dances • Mildred V.Jones Park 14. The City envisions CW Thomas evolving to include Indoor courts,child activity rooms and also senior • Northside Melaleuca Park multi-purpose rooms,all overlooking the park fields. • Mullikin Park 15. It is imperative that everyone in the city participates in the survey. • SW Community Center a. Have your voice be heard and ideas incorporated into the future of the parks system. • Chester Byrd Park 16.Improved playing surfaces should be installed on all fields(preferably turf) d. Project schedule and milestones a. Rain/hurricane season make the fields unplayable and the kids slip in the mud. 17.The City would like to see a space reserved for a full-sized competition running track,where it can be Following the presentation,public discussion commenced,and the following comments were made: incorporated. a. Install walking trails and tracks within the park or above new gymnasium. 3. How does the City change the perception of a park,so that people find it safe again and come back to 18.With the City in a good place financially,it is the intention to make sure that 2-3 parks/year are budgeted use it? for improvement. a. Redesigned lighting,furnishing,amenities and new programs will change the perception of a park. a. Improvements should be equal and impactful for all neighborhoods the same. IN —bermelloajamil.com 2601 South Sayshore Drive Suite 1000 Miami,Florida 33133 USA (phone)+1305.859.2050 B- wwe.bermelloajaml4wm 2601 South Bayshore Drive Suite 10DO Miami,Florida 33133 USA (phone)+1305.859.20SO MINN.111,111 I'm IN 158/ APPENDIX Dania Beach City-Wide Parks Master Plan Page 3 of 3 Public Workshop:Central Neighborhood Sector Minutes Meeting Date:October 3,2018 Minutes Dlstrlbutlon Date:October<,2018 At the end of the discussion,Eric Brown concluded the meeting and offered the final comments that The City assuring attendees that the City is committed to improving the park system and that working with the residents is the best way to ensure that they do something positive in the community. A conscientious effort has been made to accurately summarize discussions topics and direction given. If for any reason it is deemed that the summary is inaccurate,unclear or inaccurately misrepresents discussion topics, it was unintentional. To correct any misrepresentation, the author should be contacted in writing within five business days from the date of original distribution as stated above. Since the topic and nature of this summary is important to the successful completion of the project, recipients are encouraged to forward the minutes to any and all interested parties. va—bermettoa)amil.com 2601 South Bayshore Drive Suite 1000 Miami,Florida 33133 USA (phone)+1305.859.2050 DANIA BEACH,FL/159 I t t CITYWIDE PARKS MASTER PLAN MEETING MINUTES:PUBLIC WORKSHOP(WESTERN NEIGHBORHOOD SECTOR) AR Dania.each Chy-Wlde Parks Master Plan Page 2 of 3 Public Workshop:West Neighborhood Sector Minutes CNGINEEFING Meeting Date:October 4,2018 PLANNING Minutes Distribution Date:October 54,201A i3pBr—i,ll.Alamit&Partners LANDSCAPE FRCHITEOUTIF INTERIOR DESIGN 4. There is a need to create an entrance from the south to the street that accesses the park.It is very CONSTRUCTION SERVICES difficult to access the park from the south as one has to go all the way around to the major streets;to WS 401h Ave or SW 31st Avenue,go on Griffin Road and then access south to 28-Terrace.. ra 1 of s a. A pedestrian/bicycle access could suffice MEETING MINUTES 5. Same situation with the area to the north where the street abuts the park but the neighbors have to go to Griffin Road and then down 281h Terrace to reach the park. TO: Eric Brown—Dania Beach,Director of Parks and Recreation Department 6. Dania Cove Park—Noise of airplanes landing creates a difficult situation. a. Constructing abridge across the canal entrance would connect the two halves of the park which From: Alfredo Sanchez—BBA,Project Manager are now segmented and do not allow a completed circuit for pedestrians. CC: Randy Hollingworth—BBA,Director of Landscape Architecture end Planning b. There is an Indian mound on the northeast end of the park. A cultural/educational opportunity exists. Project: Dania Beach City-Wide Parks Master Plan RE: Public Workshop:Central Neighborhood Sector At the end of the discussion,Eric Brown concluded the meeting and offered the final comments that The City Meeting Date: October 41',2018 assuring attendees that the City is committed to improving the park system and that working with the residents Location of Meeting: P.J.Meli Aquatic Center is the best way to ensure that they do something positive in the community. Distribution Date: October 511,2018 A conscientious effort has been made to accurately summarize discussions topics and direction given. BA Project No.: 18048.00 Dania Beach City-Wife Parks Master Plan If for any reason it is deemed that the summary is inaccurate,unclear or inaccurately misrepresents Eric Brown—Dania Beach,Director of Parks and Recreation Department discussion topics, it was unintentional. To correct any misrepresentation, the author should be Katie Bordy—Dania Beach,Public Informatlon Officer contacted in writing within five business days from the date of original distribution as stated above. Hakeem Ismail—Recreation Program Manager CW Thomas Park Since the topic and nature of this summary is important to the successful completion of the project, Participants: Mark Jensen—Recreation Program Manager P.J.Mali Aquatic Center recipients are encouraged to forward the minutes to any and all interested parties, Randy Hollingworth—B&A Director of Landscape Architecture and Planning Alfredo Sanchez—B&A Project Manager The Public Workshop for the Dania Beach City-Wide Parks Master Plan(West Neighborhood Sector)was held at P.J.Mali Aquatic Center,on October 4,2018.Below is a summary of the presentation and input from participants that was offered at the workshop: 1. The project team,including staff members of the City and B&A were introduced to the attendees of the workshop. 2. B&A made a Community Workshop Presentation that covered the following information: a. Firm Profile and Introduction b. Summary of relevant project experience related to B&A's park master planning portfolio C. Parks existing conditions evaluation for the Western Neighborhood Sector,which included the following parks: Is P.J.Mali Aquatic Center •Griffin Marine Park •Dania Cove Park •Tiger Tail Dog Lake d. Project schedule and milestones Following the presentation,public discussion commenced,and the following comments were made: 3. What goes into a dog par? a. 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