02-1: Metz Playscape Replacement Recognition Presentation — original pdf
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Austin Parks and Recreation Department Metz Playground Replacement Recognition Parks and Recreation Board, July 22, 2024 Reynaldo Hernandez Jr, PLA, PMP, Park Development Jonathan Haynes, Supervisor, Rudy Mendez Recreation Center Seth Conway, Activity Specialist, Rudy Mendez Recreation Center Background • Council District 3 • Rodolfo “Rudy” Mendez Recreation Center built in 1972 and renovated in 2006. • Existing playscape installed in 2001 • PARD through the playground condition assessment identified this playground to be in poor condition and prioritized for replacement Background cont. Project Goals: • Replace existing playscape to provide enhanced opportunities for play within existing playground area • Increase shade in and around the playscape • Increase accessibility per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • Engage community on play opportunities, theming and nature- based play elements Community Engagement • ROUND #1 (May 23- June 17): • Gathered over 100 responses from online survey and Mendez Rec. Kid's survey • ROUND #2 (July 1 – July 19): • Launched second survey with 45 Mendez Rec. Campers Recognition How can we help?! • Mendez After School Program • Scarlett and Ayden • Mr. Seth • Metz Playscape community engagement survey served as inspiration Creating Community & Opportunity Incorporating planning strategies can be fun! This project created youth opportunities to: • Plan, do, review • Interact and share ideas • Collaborate • Activate Youth Choice • Amplify Youth Voice Round # 1 Engagement Results • 72 paper surveys completed. • 31 online survey responses • Results determined ranked theming and preferred play features Project Participants • PARD Development • Reynaldo Hernandez, PLA, PMP • Katie Kimball, Landscape Designer • Mendez Recreation Center Staff • Jonathon Haynes, Supervisor • Seth Conway, Activity Specialist • PARD Communications and • Mendez Recreation Center Engagement Unit • Adrienne O'Keefe, Community Engagement Specialist Participant Leaders • Scarlett Reyes • Ayden Delgado Questions?