Pleasant Oak Park Master Plan

Renamed David Smith Memorial Park

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About the Project/Plan:

A Master Plan is a dynamic, long-range planning document that establishes a vision, goals, and recommendations to guide decisions and development 10 to 20 years into the future.

The Master Plan for Pleasant Oak Park (renamed David Smith Memorial Park) will identify opportunities to expand inclusive recreation amenities, enhance natural features, and celebrate the Town’s indigenous history.

The goals of the project are:

  • Design a vibrant, inclusive park through placemaking that celebrates nature and cultural history.

  • Create a regional play destination and neighborhood social hub.

  • Minimize impact on residents in the neighborhood.

  • Complement activities and needs of the adjacent school.

  • Offer a multi-generational recreation space that is inclusive of everyone.

  • Ensure the recreation goals of the community today and in the future are met.

 

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The Process

The final product for this project will be a park-specific planning document to guide the Town in making decisions for Pleasant Oak Park (renamed David Smith Memorial Park) and serve as a tool for the Town to garner funding for future construction.

The Pleasant Oak Park (renamed David Smith Memorial Park) Master Plan will include:

  • an overview of the Town of Windsor and the current context of the park;

  • an assessment of the existing conditions of the park;

  • a summary of community engagement efforts and input;

  • a conceptual design and set of recommendations to guide future designers and developers; and

  • an implementation and funding plan to guide the Town in constructing the improvements.

Creating a comprehensive plan that is successful and realistic while also ensuring the recreational needs of the community are met requires a multi-step planning process. As mentioned above, this process includes a needs assessment to understand existing conditions and areas for improvements, public outreach to hear from the community about park preferences, design options to identify priorities, cost estimates to plan for implementation and construction, and approval of the final master plan by Town Council.  

A Community-focused Effort

The development of this plan relies on thoughtful input from the community! At various stages throughout the planning process, we’ll offer public engagement opportunities to help make Pleasant Oak Park the best it can be for the future of Windsor.