Lombard Park District

Lombard Park District 112 Chapter Six Observations Natural Resources and Environmental Conditions • Portions of the park are located within the 100 year fl ood plain. • No wetlands are present in this park. • A detention basin lies on the northern half of the park. • Park features rolling topography and the playground is built upon a steep hillside • Park landscape consists of 2-3 mature oak trees and turf. Site Design and Aesthetics • The playground includes a 2-5 play structure, 5-12 play structure, 2 belt swings, 2 tot swings, and poured-in-place play surfacing. • Site furnishings include benches, trash receptacles, picnic tables, and street lighting. • The park is well maintained and free of litter. • Park identifi cation signs are not present. • Parking is not provided at the park. Health, Safety, and Compliance • The playground does not appear to be compliant with current playground safety guidelines and CPSC/ASTM standards. • The playground environment does not appear to meet ADA accessibility requirements for play environments. • The playground does not have adequate separation from busy Crescent Boulevard to the south. • The park does not have security lighting. • The park's street frontage allows for adequate surveillance. • Rules and age appropriate notifi cation signs are present. • Lift station and detention basin appear dangerous. Users and Context • Playground receives drop-in visitors from adjacent multi-family dwellings. • Multi-family residential is immediately adjacent to the park. Commercial land uses are located on the southern side of Crescent Boulevard. • The park does not have any internal walkways, however the adjacent walkway north of the park is connected to the neighborhood walk system. • Adjacent Village sidewalk is in poor condition. • Detention basin and lift station is shared with Village. Recommendations and Considerations □ PLAN: new benches and picnic area □ PLAN: connections to multi-family residential context □ DESIGN: master plan, consider buff er plantings, accent plantings, interpretive signage Crescent Tot Lot Crescent Boulevard east of Finley Road ELE WATER STORM SAN GAS TEL Utilities available: Mini Park Classifi cation Mini Acres 1.28 Tax Number Leased Acquired Leased from Village (2005) Quantity Year Built .01 2005 Trails-Multi-Use (miles) Trails-Nature(miles) Trails-Fitness (Stations) Restrooms Concessions Storage Faclity/Building Picnic Shelter Picnic Area 1 2005 Playground Sand Play Baggo Basketball Baseball Batting Cages Bocce Disc Golf (holes) Driving Range Football Golf (holes) Roller Hockey Skate Park Sledding HIll Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball Fishing Fishing Dock Ice Skating Swimming Pool Splash Pad Irrigation Lighting Parking (spaces) Floodway 100 Year Floodplain Water Wetland

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