Rainier Playfield Improvements Pro Parks Project Information
3700 S Alaska St
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Toby Ressler
800 Maynard Ave S. 3rd Floor
Seattle, WA 98134
206-615-1482
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Thank you, Seattle. This Pro Parks Levy project is complete!
The pathway improvements, signage and landscaping were completed
in 2004.
| LOCATION |
3700 S Alaska St
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| BUDGET |
The Pro Parks Levy provides $67,015 project
costs of planning, design and construction.
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| SCHEDULE |
Planning:Spring 2004
Design:Summer 2004
Construction:Fall/Winter 2004
Completion:In December 2004
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| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
Develop trails down to fields and landscaping
improvements. Which shall include but are not limited to:
1. Key Pathway Improvements – Replace or rebuild existing trails
and ramps that have become overused or are in need of repair.
a. Southwest Corner (Rainier Ave S and S Alaska St.) – Provide a sidewalk
surface extension with signage, attractive and informative for both pedestrians
and vehicle operators at this intersection. Include way-faring information
and direction signs to lead pedestrians along the safest most accessible
and convenient route, the sidewalk, from the corner along S Alaska St.
to the southeast playfield entry and the community center immediately
beyond to the east.
b. Southeast Access (S Alaska St. and 38th Ave S) – Repave the gravel
service access drive for a convenient and attractive ballfield access
route. Provide fill and regrade to improve the slope to an average of
12% or less. Install asphalt for a firm, stable surface with a minimal
cross slope (2.5% or less). Connect the driveway to the paving behind
Ballfield #1’s backstop with a smooth transition. Re-install bollards
and gates as needed. Provide ramp signage to inform any disabled users
of slope grade, assuming it will be greater than 1:20.
2. Important Path Improvements
a. Close Ramps (east side and west side) - Remove gravel and replace with
properly graded soil and ground cover. Add temporary fencing and irrigation
as needed to support interim period for establishing new growth.
b. Improve Paths/Ramps – Widen to a 36” minimum of graded sloped path/ramp,
the west/northwest path and north/northwest path leading from the sidewalks
along the northwest perimeter down to Ballfield #3 and the tennis courts
respectively. Ensure that the stone path material provides a firm, stable
and uniform surface with direct connections to hard surface path or pavement
below.
3. Key Signage for Paths & Entries
Provide directional signs indicating the route of travel to the playfield
and community center beyond. In particular these will orient new or infrequent
visitors to accessing Park facilities. For ramps that do not comply with
ADA access guidelines, install an information sign at the top and bottom
of the ramp to describe the slope and cross slope percent in addition
to the destination. Once on the playfield, provide route destination signs
that guide visitors along paths. Some signs appear obvious but the Department
is responsible for way finding directions that also serve to keep pedestrians
on the safe playfield paths and not to wander across fields or courts,
especially during play. See typical sign wording below for mounting on
a plastic wood sign bollards and metal enamel painted sign on posts.
a. ADA
i. Notification of ramp grades and cross slope
ii. ADA accessible ramp
b. Way Faring – Provide directions to and from the playfield and community
center. This will be a visual orientation (and encouragement) to use designated
paths. These signs will help both pedestrians and vehicle operators locate
main routes to the playfield and community center. Some proposed locations
include, but may not be limited to, the following:
i. S Alaska and Rainier Ave S, (to PF and CC sign)
ii. 38th Ave S and S Alaska (to PF and CC signs)
iii. Conover St. and 38th Ave S (to PF and CC signs)
iv. S Oregon St. (see below ADA sign with arrow)
c. Destination
i. Playfield - Provide destination description via a Rainbow Park sign
for the Playfield, at Rainier Ave S and S Oregon St.
ii. Community Center - Provide destination description via a rainbow Park
sign for the community center at Rainier Ave S and S Alaska St.
4. Landscape Improvements to Support Path Renovation
a. Remove small social trails along slopes, especially along the east
and south embankments. Add soil, ground cover and landscape obstacles,
as appropriate, to restore the damaged areas and discourage further use.
Improved signage at remaining trails may also lessen misuse.
b. Relieve standing water and mud that impedes access along the asphalt
apron behind field #3.
c. Revise irrigation as needed to support landscape restoration work.
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