Phase I development of Doc Hageman Park is scheduled to proceed in 2010 with design development and construction documents. Construction of the first phase is anticipated to begin in the fall.
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Doc Hageman Park Master Plan
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Funding
In 2009 this neighborhood park development project received a $500,000 grant from the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, and $500,000 in matching funds from the City of Lynnwood, for the first phase of development. The former farm site was purchased by the City of Lynnwood with Snohomish County Neighborhood Improvement grant in 2002.
Location
The 7.69-acre park site is located in a rapidly growing single family neighborhood on 178th Street SW (Maple Road) in unincorporated Snohomish County within Lynnwood’s Municipal Urban Growth Area.
Neighborhood Planning
In early 2008, the City conducted public planning meetings with the neighborhood where participants expressed their visions for the park. The neighborhood focus was clear in the desire to preserve the site’s farm character, save the trees, build picnic shelters, game courts (tennis, basketball), play areas and trails, and create a community pea patch.
Master Plan and Scope
The City’s design consultant, JGM Landscape Architects Inc., prepared the Master Plan for the park based on neighborhood input. A site survey and site analysis were prepared based on the natural and cultural determinants. Three master plan alternatives were developed and a preferred alternative was selected for refinement. The Draft Park Master Plan was presented to the Parks and Recreation Board, further discussed with residents, and a Final Master Plan was developed.
The overall character of the Master Plan follows an agricultural theme, inspired by the current and previous land uses on and in the site vicinity. The park, named for Doc Hageman who farmed the property for over 50 years, has a rich agricultural history which is incorporated into the Master Plan. The existing small barn and the silo will be retained and renovated for park uses. The existing vegetable garden will be transformed into a community pea patch. Trees from the existing Christmas tree farm will be transplanted to form a portion of the park’s buffers. Play areas, restrooms, picnic shelters, sports courts and a small parking lot will be sited in a manner and order that relates to the agrarian theme. The former pasture on the southern half of the site will be transformed into a large passive meadow-suitable for a wide variety of passive and “unstructured” activities.
Phase I Design Elements – Estimated Cost: $1,000,000
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Small children’s play area |
| Demolition |
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Pedestrian paving and trails |
| Frontage improvements |
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Site furniture |
| Utilities |
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Signage |
| Entry drive and parking |
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Fencing |
| Restroom building |
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Rain garden |
| Community p-patch |
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Landscaping |
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Phase II Design Elements – Estimated Cost: $1,200,000
| Picnic shelters |
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Large children’s play area |
| Historical renovations |
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Tennis courts |
| Interpretive displays |
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Basketball court |
| Open meadow play lawn |
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Landscaping |