Walker Park Master Plan Community Workshop No. 1 City of Galt June 13, 2014 project specific image(s)

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan Representatives of the City of Galt Ad-Hoc Committee The HLA Group The Glen Price Group Introductions

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan The Process What is a Master Plan? The Design Process Public Involvement

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan Project Overview Location: Orr Road between Sargent Road and Sparrow Drive Size 39.3 acres Current Project Budget

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan Project Overview Existing Conditions 1.Existing Farm Structures 2.Abandoned Residence 3.Abandoned Well 4.Hen Creek Year Flood Zone 6.Multi-Acre Residential Properties 7.Residential Neighborhood 8.Greer Middle School 9.Future Development

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan Mission, Goals and Expectations Mission To create an attractive and distinctive sports park that will meet the anticipated active recreation needs of the City of Galt and provide the community with a valuable amenity that can be enjoyed by all generations

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan Mission, Goals and Expectations Goals and Expectations Facilitate the development of a phased master plan for the 39.3 acre Walker Park site that meets the needs and the desires of the community for youth / adult sports facilities and other community recreation needs Explore partnerships with youth and adult sports organizations and commercial recreation interests to maximize revenues for the development and operation of the park.

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan Mission, Goals and Expectations Goals and Expectations Seek broad-based community participation in the planning process. Develop an attractive and unique park that integrates well into the existing community. Develop an operational plan with funding mechanisms to insure the long-term care and maintenance of the facility.

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan Opportunities and Constraints Opportunities Open Space Hen Creek Existing Wells Future School

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan Opportunities and Constraints Constraints Flat Topography Hen Creek 100 Year Flood Zone Existing Farming Operation Adjacent Land Use Budget

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan Program Needs, Elements and Priorities Ad-Hoc Committee Preliminary Needs Assessment Multiple sport venues Maximum availability for all fields Regulation soccer fields with at least some of the fields lighted Softball diamond complex Little League diamond complex Community center 2-3 acre corporation yard for parks maintenance Playground Shaded picnic facilities

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan Program Needs, Elements and Priorities

City of Galt Walker Park Master Plan Community Workshop #2 – Wednesday Sept. 1, 7pm at the Chabolla Center Community Workshop #3 – Wednesday Oct. 13, 7pm at the Chabolla Center City Council Meeting – Tuesday Nov. 2, 7pm in the Council Chambers Submittal of Master Plan and Grant Application to the State of California – November 5, 2004 Schedule and Key Dates

The vision to anticipate that which may come to be. The creativity to realize what is envisioned.