City of Kitchener Fischer Park Skatepark Concept Design Brief

City of Kitchener
Fischer Park Skatepark
Concept Design Brief
February 4, 2015
van der Zalm + associates inc.
NEW LINE SKATEPARKS INC
IBI Group
WORKSHOP #1
VISION & BRAINSTORMING
October 23rd, 2014
FEEDBACK FORMS
(23) Workshop Participants completed Feedback Forms
100% of workshop participants were male
48% of workshop participants were ages 20yrs - 29yrs
30% of workshop participants were ages 10yrs - 19yrs
52% of workshop participants were skateboarders
39% of workshop participants were BMX riders
70% describe themselves as advanced skill level riders
26% describe themselves as average skill level riders
78% describe themselves as avid participants
(i.e. riding “every chance they get”)
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TERRAIN PRIORITIES
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TERRAIN PRIORITIES
W O R K S H O P S U M M A R Y – O C T O B E R 23 r d , 2 0 1 4
Figure (1) - Terrain Prioritization
Feedback Forms Participants requested to note top (6) favored possible features (138 possible responses).
Terrain Prioritiy "Dot" Boards A possible (74) large dots were dispersed to identify "1st priority" features.
A possible (128) small dots were dispersed identify "secondary priority" features.
Feedback Forms
Flow Bowl
Quarter Pipes
Ledges and Benches
Rails
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Stairs and Drops
Hips / Pyramid
Mini Ramp
Funbox Feature
Pool-Style Bowl
Snake Run Feature
Gaps
Ditch Feature
Deep-Vert Bowl
Slappy Bank
Large Dots
Smaller Dots
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Manual Pads
Banks
Skateable Art
Flow Bowl
Quarter Pipes
Ledges and Benches
Rails
(15 votes)
(14 votes)
(13 votes)
(12 votes)
Stairs and Drops
Pyramid / Hip
(9 votes)
(9 votes)
Mini Ramp
(8 votes)
Custom Skateable
New Line Skateparks Inc.
Fun Box Feature
(6 votes)
Pool Style Bowl
Snake Run
Gaps
(5 votes)
(5 votes)
(5 votes)
Ditch
Deep / Vert Bowl
Slappy Bank
(4 votes)
(3 votes)
(2 votes)
OTHER
80 Ward Street Studio 214, Toronto, ON, M6H 4A6
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#2
DESIGN ALTERNATIVES
WORKSHOP
November 27th, 2014
FEEDBACK FORMS
(22) Workshop Participants completed Feedback Forms
100% of workshop participants were male
45% of workshop participants were ages 10yrs - 19yrs
23% of workshop participants were ages 20yrs - 29yrs
55% of workshop participants were skateboarders
23% of workshop participants were BMX riders
68% describe themselves as advanced skill level riders
23% describe themselves as average skill level riders
86% describe themselves as avid participants
(i.e. riding “every chance they get”)
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DESIGN ALTERNATIVES
Fischer Park Skatepark ...
Name: ______________________________________________  Male
Feedback Form
 Female
Email: ______________________________________________ Age: _______
Most frequently I would consider myself . . .
 a skateboarder
 a BMX rider
 an in-line skater
 a scooter rider
 a spectator
 other (specify) _________________________
Concept Design #1
How would you describe your skateboarding ability?
 Beginner
 Average
 Advanced
How often do you skate?
 Every chance I get
 A couple times a month
 Once or twice a week
 Not very often
What is your most favourite and least favourite element or aspect of Concept Design # 1 ?
Most Favourite _________________________________________________________________
Least Favourite _________________________________________________________________
What is your most favourite and least favourite element or aspect of Concept Design # 2 ?
Most Favourite _________________________________________________________________
Least Favourite _________________________________________________________________
Overall my preferred design is ...
 Concept Design #1  Concept Design #2
Comments
_________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Please provide your thoughts on the sociability, integration and comfort for the park
(i.e. seating/viewing spaces, landscaping, shade etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Concept Design #2
Please provide your thoughts on the culture, character and appearance for the park
(i.e. local heritage, integrated artwork, colour, materials, programming etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
General comments. _____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Feel free to sketch or make notes.
Kitchener, ON
November 27th, 2014
(22) Workshop Participants completed Feedback Forms
73% of workshop participants preferred Concept Design #1
27% of workshop participants preferred Concept Design #2
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#3
PREFERRED DESIGN
WORKSHOP
January 8th, 2015
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FEEDBACK COMMENTS
& DESIGN RESPONSE
comment / request
Given the feedback was provided by approximately
30% BMX riders, the BMX user group requested all grindable ledges and rails be
set minimum 14” high so that BMX pegs can grind also.
design response
Most all ledges and rails in the park are set high
enough for BMX pegs to grind. The manual pad within feature H (now feature I)
has intentionally been set lower to be more accessible for skateboarders.
comment / request
It was requested that the transition radius on feature A
not be “too mellow” and that additional standing space could be provided up top.
design response
The profile curve radius has been set at 6’-6” (feature
is 3’-6” high) and some additional standing space has been provided up top.
comment / request
It was requested that the design dimensions on feature
C be well-proportioned with the height and angle of the bank and not be “too easy”.
design response
The design dimensions reflect the ‘up-gap’ at the Father
David Bauer Drive Park in Waterloo, as was requested.
comment / request
It was requested that feature F have a small lip of
concrete provided on top and that the ledge portion be high enough for BMX pegs.
design response
The feature (formerly F, now G) provides a small lip of
concrete on top. The ledge portion is just high enough for BMX pegs.
comment / request
Some workshop attendees were concerned that feature
G (now feature H) appeared “too easy” and there might not be enough space
between feature G (now feature H) and feature H (now feature I).
design response
The horizontal gap on feature G is 3 feet. The length of
feature H has been shortened to provide more space between features G and H.
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FEEDBACK COMMENTS
& DESIGN RESPONSE
comment / request
The BMX user group requested all grindable ledges on
feature H (now feature I) be set minimum 14” so that BMX pegs can grind also.
design response
The two “out-ledges” on feature H (now feature I) are
set high enough for BMX pegs to grind. The manual pad has intentionally been left
lower so as to be more accessible for skateboarders.
comment / request
Feature I (now feature J) was well received.
design response
The design revision retains this feature.
comment / request
The BMX user group requested the Flat Rail feature J
(now feature K) be set minimum 14” high so that BMX pegs can grind also.
design response
The Flat Rail feature is just high enough for BMX pegs.
comment / request
It was requested that feature K (now feature L) have a
small lip of concrete provided up top to facilitate taps and stalls.
design response
This has been provided.
comment / request
Bowl enthusiasts appreciated the deeper bowl provided
in the January 8th draft concept drawing. Preference was expressed for a layout
more similar to Australia’s “Bondi Bowl” as opposed to the “skull bowl” configuration
provided. It was also requested that the stairs be omitted from the shallow end.
design response
this feedback.
The bowl feature design has been modified based on
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FINAL CONCEPT MODEL
February 4th, 2015
Fischer Park Skatepark
Final Concept Model - Site Plan and Context
Context Plan
Existing Site
Site Plan
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Scale:
EXISTING BERM WITH
SEATING/VIEWING AREA
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BL
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EXISTING BUS STOP
ALONG FISCHER
HALLMAN ROAD
SKATEPARK
LOCATION
C
+3’
-3’
FIS
D
EXISTING
SIDEWALK
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AN
LM
+0’
RD
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FOREST HEIGHTS
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
POOL AND LIBRARY
B
PROPOSED
PATHWAY
F
+2’
Skatepark Features
A - 3’6” DROP-IN/TURNAROUND TRANSITION WITH HIP
B - WEDGE-TO-WEDGE WITH ROOFTOP LEDGE AND RAIL
C - BUMP TO MANUAL PAD FEATURE
D - FLAT LEDGE/BOWL SEATING/VIEWING
E - BOWL FEATURE WITH 6 AND 9 FOOT DEPTHS
F - 6 STAIR SET WITH HUBBA LEDGE AND HANDRAIL
G - SLAPPY BANK WITH INSET LEDGE
H - WEDGE-TO-WEDGE WITH GAP
I - LEDGE MANUAL PAD COMPLEX
J - ANGLED MANUAL PAD FEATURE
K - FLATBAR FEATURE WITH FLAT GAP
L - 4’ CANTILEVERED BANK/TURNAROUND FEATURE
+3’
-6’
L
CENTRAL GREEN SPACE
+0’
J
A
+3’6”
K
G
H
+0’
I
Kitchener, ON
February, 2015
www.newlineskateparks.com
www.vdz.ca
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Fischer Park Skatepark
Final Concept Model - Overall Render Views
Inspiration
Kitchener, ON
February, 2015
www.newlineskateparks.com
www.vdz.ca
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Fischer Park Skatepark
Final Concept Model - Detail Render Views
Inspiration
Kitchener, ON
February, 2015
www.newlineskateparks.com
www.vdz.ca
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