2023 Parks and Recreation Aquatics Master Plan

Aquatic Facilities Master Plan FACILITY AUDIT

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Sense of Arrival to Facility from Main Entrance – Vehicular Smith Active Adult Center is located in a dense grid of streets created as part of a mill millage associated with the White Oak Cone Textile Mill. Signs at both vehicular entrances greet visitors to the site, where two parking lots are available to access the center’s amenities. Sense of Arrival to Facility from Main Entrance – Pedestrian Being within an urban setting, street sidewalks allow for pedestrian access on all sides of the facility.Signs at the property corners, as well as the entrances to each facility/amenity inform visitors. Accessibility and Well-Being All paths to and around the center appear to be ADA compliant with adequate ADA parking being within a short walk to the recreation center and indoor pool. Vegetation, although mostly mature, is maintained to keep visibility high. Areas are well-defined and site circulation works well to connect various site amenities. Sustainability There does not appear to be many sustainable elements, aside from the retention of old-growth trees and the inclusion of a community garden, which provides the opportunity for composing. Stormwater features and the introduction of native plantings would enhance the site’s sustainability.

Quality and Physical Condition Located within a former mill village, the recreation center does not match or compliment the architectural style of the mill across the street. The landscaping around the building, as well as the parking lot and all amenities seem to undergo routine maintenance, given the clean and manicured look throughout the site.

Main entry signage

Playgrounds, pickleball courts, and gazebo add to the program ming of the site.

Community Garden

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