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Everett Parks and Recreation Parks <br />Mini -Park or Pocket Parks <br />Example, JJ Hill Park and Century Park <br />Description: <br />Mini -Parks are generally located in areas with less available <br />land and may help to provide limited recreation opportunities <br />for concentrated populations. They are often small and quite <br />often have more hard surface area than other parks. The <br />pocket park may serve large numbers of people drawn from <br />the entire community, as well as serving residents and <br />employees in the immediate service area. Facilities can <br />include seating areas, restrooms, ornamental planting beds, <br />sculpture gardens, statues, fountains, gathering or <br />performance areas, and plazas. <br />• Small public space serving a small community or <br />business area. <br />• Size ranges between 2,500 square feet and one (1) <br />acre in size. <br />• These parks may be either active or passive. <br />• Typically includes a gathering space for meeting <br />friends and seating areas. <br />Typical Park User: <br />• Park provides nearby residents with access to basic <br />recreation opportunities. <br />• Length of stay is one-half hour or less. <br />• Provides area for lunches or escape from crowded <br />downtown conditions <br />.A Site Selection: <br />• Service area is % mile radius (within 3 blocks). <br />• Design of landscape and equipment should minimize <br />maintenance needs. <br />• Mini parks may be located adjacent to schools or in <br />downtown area. <br />• Design to enhance community identity or preserve <br />historical artifacts. <br />• Minimum recommended site size 2,500 square feet. <br />• At least 50% of site should be relatively level and <br />usable. <br />• Site should front a public street with at least 50 feet of <br />frontage. <br />• Access to the site should be provided via a local or <br />collector street with sidewalks <br />Amenities: <br />• Mostly hard surface and contained or bordered <br />landscape areas. <br />• ADA accessible pathways connecting park elements <br />Consider: <br />• Interpretive signage <br />• Irrigation <br />• Horticultural and annual plantings, seek partnership <br />with local business, neighborhood or community group <br />• Possible water feature to add visual interest. <br />• Playground equipment or other creative play space <br />• Portable restrooms for special events only <br />Avoid: <br />• Permanent restrooms <br />• Off-street parking <br />34 Everett Parks and Recreation <br />