2023 Parks and Recreation Aquatics Master Plan

City of Greensboro FACILITY AUDIT

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Sustainability Keeley Park has limited sustainable features which include recycling receptacles, compost locations, wildlife houses, an array of wildlife habitats, as well as a lake which serves as the stormwater feature. The splash pad uses recirculated water sources locally from an on-site well. To further establish sustainable principles, the addition of educational signage would introduce a way to inform visitors of the sustainable elements on site. Quality and Physical Condition The age of Keeley Park and the variety of amenities and uses lends itself to the condition and upkeep of the site. Generally, the landscaping is well-maintained as are the structures and furnishings. On the splash pad, peeling paint and loose fixtures were observed at the time of the visit. Also, the use of well water has caused rust staining on the surface.

Sense of Arrival to Facility from Main Entrance – Vehicular Keeley Park was created in phases starting in in 2012, adding a splashpad, playground (the current all-inclusive playground replacing a phase one playground), shelters, community garden, pump track and shelter/mechanical building adjacent to the splashpad as part of a master plan. Considering the park is one of Greensboro’s newest, Keeley Park is well and consistently signed directing visitors to the splash pad whether on foot or in a vehicle. The splash pad and adjoining structure is immediately adjacent to the parking lot, making assess easy. The park is not located within walking distance from any surrounding destinations. The rural nature of the park and surrounding area lends itself to the need to access the site via road network. The placement of exterior and wayfinding signs directs visitors to the park’s generous offerings of facilities, including the splash pad. Keeley Park has even walking surfaces and the majority of amenities across the expansive site appear to be accessible to all park visitors. As more development occurs in this part of the city pedestrian connections would be easily achievable. Accessibility and Well-Being The Keeley Park splash pad is located on a leveled ground, with the land beyond sloping down to a lake, eliminating the need for ramps or stairs to access the splash pad. There are ramps and steps needed to transverse the site from the playground to the splash pad and beyond, with these features appearing to be ADA compliant with adequate slope and handrails. A variety of seating opportunities are present at different locations withing the immediate area of the splash pad as well as throughout the park, especially around the playground and lake. A decorative fence around the splash pad with limited egress points allow visitors to easily keep an eye on children using the splash pad. The large playground is all-inclusive, making it a destination playground much adore by all who visit it. Sense of Arrival to Facility from Main Entrance – Pedestrian

All-Inclusive playground near sprayground

Bridge and pond near sprayground

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