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Home My Public Portal AboutMASTER PLAN UPDATE riotti GREENCASILE l‘ id '` Q Q AND RECREATION f"' 1998-2002 GREENCASTLE PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN January 1998 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update 1998-2002 S oak al 1 . INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LARRY D. MACKLIN, DIRECTOR Division of Outdoor Recreation 402 W. Washington St., Rm. 271 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 317-232-4070 January 21, 1998 Dr. Kent Menzel, President Greencastle Park and Recreation Board 405 South Bloomington Street Greencastle, IN 46135 Dear Dr. Menzel: We have reviewed the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Master Plan and are pleased to report that the plan meets the Department of Natural Resources' local planning recommendations for participation in the Division of Outdoor Recreation grant programs. This approval extends through 2002. Your agency will be able to apply for grants under this plan up to April 15, 2003. To apply /'N for grants in 2003, a new five-year master plan should be submitted by January 15th, 2003. We also have on file the ordinance establishing your park board. The park board appears to be legally established under Indiana law and the ordinance will remain on file in the Division of Outdoor Recreation. If the ordinance is amended, please forward the changes to the Division of Outdoor Recreation. The park board may request grant project application packets from the Division of Outdoor Recreation beginning January 1st of each year. Each of the different grant programs has its own rating and approval cycle, so the various application packets will be available throughout each calendar year. We emphasize that competition for funds is usually keen, and the approval of your long range plan does not guarantee funding for applications. The Greencastle Park Board is to be congratulated for its dedication and concern displayed for the future of parks and recreation in your city. Completion of the master plan and its implementation will insure recreation facilities and opportunities for the citizens of Greencastle for many years. If you require further information, do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Emily ess, Director Division of Outdoor Recreation "EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER" i City of Greencastle Greencastle, Indiana Prepared for: Greencastle Parks & Recreation Board 405 S. Bloomington Greencastle, Indiana 46135 Prepared by: Greencastle Parks & Recreation Board Kathy S. Staton, Director Greencastle Parks & Recreation Department Leslie Hanson, Community Volunteer January 1998 CONTENTS RESOLUTION 1998-1 5 PARK BOARD MEMBERS 6 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 7 FORWARD 8 INTRODUCTION 9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 9 METHOD OF APPROACH 10 PARK BOARD/DEPARTMENT 10 KEY ISSUES 11 Existing Park Facilities 11 Additional Park Properties 11 Biking and Hiking Trails 11 Communications 11 Recreational Programming 12 Staffing 12 Infrastructure 12 Budget/Finance 12 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC FACTORS 13 HISTORY 13 AGENCY PROFILE 14 Board of Commissioners Function 14 Progress Evaluation 15 GROWTH TRENDS 16 NATURAL FEATURES 17 MAN-MADE FEATURES 17 CITY MAP 21 OUR MISSION 22 INVENTORY UPDATE Robe-Ann Park 23 Jaycee Park 27 RESOLUTION 1998-2 (ADA) 31 ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE 32 Checklist Part I, II, III 33 PARK DEPARTMENT 42 FISCAL RESOURSES 42 FISCAL PLANNING 43 1998 BUDGET SUMMARY 43 EXISTING PARKS AND FACILITIES 44 Robe-Ann Park 44 Jaycee Park 44 City Schools 44 DePauw University 45 Big Walnut Sports Park 45 Additional Facilities 45 CHECKLIST OF PARKS AND FACILITIES Robe-Ann Park 46 Jaycee Park 46 Jones Elementary 46 Tzouanakis Elementary 47 Ridpath Elementary 47 Greencastle Middle School 47 Greencastle High School 47 DePauw University 48 Big Walnut Sports Park 48 Old Hickory Golf Club 48 Windy Hill Country Club 48 State Parks 49 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING 50 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES 51 INDIANA OUTDOOR RECREATION 1989 52 Environmental Quality 52 Natural and Cultural Resources 52 Funding and Financing 52 More Land for Recreation and Natural Resource Conservation 53 Local Public Park and Recreation Issues 53 Managing Public Recreation Lands 53 Conservation Education and Outdoor Ethics 53 Access to Water 53 Trail Opportunities 54 Economic Development, Tourism, & Outdoor Recreation&Natural Resources 54 Responding to the Future 54 ACTION PLAN 55 Parks and Recreation General Budget 55 Non-Reverting Account Funds 55 Gifts and Donations Fund 55 General Obligation Bond 55 Land and Water Conservation Fund 55 Indiana Water Grant 56 Hometown Indiana Grant 56 1998-2002 ACTION PLAN 57 1998-2002 COST BREAKDOWN 59 FIVE YEAR BUDGET PLANNING 60 MASTER PLAN (how to use) 61 ISSUES 62 QUESTIONNAIRE 63 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 64 APPENDIX ORDINANCE 1990-24 (Establishing the Parks & Recreation Department) 66 CITY CODES (Park Information) 73 REQUEST FOR ELIGIBILITY 77 5 Greencastle Parks & Recreation Board 405 S. Bloomington Greencastle, IN 46135 RESOLUTION 1998 - 1 WHEREAS, the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Board is aware of the park and recreational needs of the residents of the City of Greencastle, and WHEREAS, the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Board is desirous of providing esthetic and functional park and recreational facilities and programs to the residents of the City of Greencastle to meet their needs, and WHEREAS, the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Board realizes the importance of sound planning in order to meet the needs of its residents, and WHEREAS, the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Board is continually aware of the value and importance of leisure opportunities and recreational programs and facilities to the future of the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department and its programs, and to the residents of the City of Greencastle, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE GREENCASTLE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD, by unanimous declaration, does adopt the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Master Plan 1998 to 2002 as its official plan for the growth and development of parks and recreation opportunities in Greencastle, Indiana over the next five years. The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Board is committed to an annual review and update of the goals and objectives of this Master Plan. Passed and signed the 7th day of January, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Eight. GREENCASTLE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD President Vice-President Secretary Member Attested: Superintendent 6 CITY OF GREENCASTLE, INDIANA Board of Park Commissions Name Address Phone, Appointed By Term Ends Mark N. Hammer 720 Ravenwood 653-3536 Council Rep. Jan.1, 2000 Kent Menzel, PhD Comm. Arts& 658-4492 Mayor Jan.1, 1999 (President) Sciences-Depauw Bonnie Nealon 128 Edgelea Drive 653-2129 Library Board Jan.1, 1998 (Ex Officio) Ruth Ralph 310 East Hanna 653-4074 School Board Jan.1, 1998 (Ex Officio) Mike Rokicki 803 East Franklin St. 653-6025 Mayor y Jan.1, 2002 Darrel Thomas 405 Vale Street 653-8411 Mayor Jan.1, 2001 Open-Board Member Mayor Jan.1, 2000 Mayor appoints 4 members, Library Board appoints one of its own members, School Board appoints one of its own members. Term of office is four years for regular members and one year for ex officio members. Meets first Wednesday of month.