Hearst Recreation Center ANC3F01 Commissioner David Dickinson Cleveland Park Citizen Association Presentation February 2, 2017

Outline Terminology – Contacts Scope of Project - Details History Survey Results Known Concerns Considerations

Terminology, Contacts, More info Department of General Services (DGS), Jackie Stanley, Jackie.Stanley@dc.gov * Hearst Park and Pool Improvement Project - https://dgs.dc.gov/node/1135096 Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Peter Nohrden, Peter.Nohrden@dc.gov David Dickinson, ANC Commissioner (includes Hearst Park), dickinsonanc3f@gmail.com Architect: Cox, Graae & Spack: http://cgsarchitects.com/ Friends of Hearst Pool - http://friendsofhearstpool.org/ Neighbors of Hearst Park - http://www.neighborsforhearst.org/ Friends of Hearst Park (no longer functions) - http://hearstpark.org/ Northwest Current, Forest Hills Connection, Cleveland Park and Tenleytown Listservs

Defined Scope of Project From DGS website: The project will include design and construction including, but not limited to, new playground area, new tennis courts, renovation or replacement of existing soccer fields, new pool and pool house, ADA renovations to site, storm water management, remediation of site drainage, runoff, erosion issues, landscaping, fencing, site furnishings amenities, signage, and hardscaping. Adjacent to Hearst School. DGS Design Start date  (Park and Pool) –  April 2016; Design Completion Date – Winter 2016; Construction Start date - Park  - Winter 2017; Construction Completion date – Park – Fall 2017; Construction Start Date -Pool – Fall 2018; Construction Completion Date – Pool Spring 2019; Design Architect: Cox Graae + Spack Architects; General Contractor: TBD; Budget: Park - $8 Million in FY15-FY17; Pool - $5 Million in FY19

History Hearst Elementary Renovation and Expansion (including new publicly accessible gym) – 2013-2015 Friends of Hearst Park (FOHP) Survey - 2014 October 2014 Northwest Current, List Serves Public Presentation of FOHP Survey Results to DGS/DPR – Early 2015 2015 Council Appropriation Process DGS/DPR Community Meetings/Charrettes – May, June, September 2016 ANC3F resolution re Hydrology Neighbor of Hearst Park Request(s) for alternative pool sites – Fall 2016 DGS/DPR Survey – November 2016 December 2016 – Sidwell purchases Washington Home on 37th/Upton DPR Presentation of Survey Results to ANC3F – January 2017 DGS/DPR Presentation of Survey Results/Next Steps to Community – Hearst Elementary Gym, February 15, 2017 – 6:30 pm

ANC3F Hydrology Resolution – September 2016 That DPR and DGS formally invite DOEE and any other applicable city agency to participate in the design phase of the design phase for the Hearst Recreation Center Park and Pool Project; That DPR, DGS and DOEE immediately undertake or contract for a hydrology and geologic study to determine the movement, distribution, and quality of ground and storm water around and from the Hearst Recreation Center Park and Pool Project site, the available options to remediating the environmental and property damage that arises or may arise from this ground and storm water, and the effect of this hydrology and geology on the feasibility and environmental impacts of available options for renovating Hearst Park; That DPR and DGS not make any determinations regarding renovation of Hearst Park until the results of this study are complete and communicated to the public.

Survey Results Pool Athletic Field DGS/DPR – 72 % favor, 22.5 % against Option 2 Athletic Field Turf – 34 %, Natural Turf 66 % - not clear on turf/grass combo Amenities – Design and Green features Concerns

Considerations Recommendation to form design team of local experts Year round use of expanded pool house/community rooms if pool is installed – other uses of pool area Soccer field is primarily used Sept-mid Nov and mid March – May, other uses, turf and grass Create broader sense of community within the park, natural community gathering spots – walkable/sustainable Maintain balance between recreational amenities while preserving sense of buffer, trees, and other environmental concerns Maintaining patience in a system of many players and roles, many steps, and varying perspectives