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Agenda 09/13/2011 Item #10A9113/2011 Item 10.A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to review and approve the Parks and Recreation Master Plan prepared by Tindale-O fiver and Associates, Inc. with the addition of citizen input meetings held April 6 and 7, 2011. Objective: To provide planning for fixture Parks and Recreation land acquisitions and facility development. Considerations: The Collier County Growth Management Plan (GMP) recognized the need for a Parks Master Plan and based upon this recognition, within the Recreation and Open Space Element (ROSE), Objective 3.1, required the development of a Parks Master Plan by 2010. As part of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on January 31, 2011, the referenced Objective 3.1 was designated for revision based upon the anticipated approval of the Parks Master Plan. The adoption of the Parks . Master Plan will satisfy the local GMP requirement and the EAR evaluation. As a segment of the MMP, the Parks and Recreation Department provided, a notice to proceed for Tindale -Oliver and Associates, Inc. on June 15, 2010 to guide the development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan which will be folded into the ongoing Collier County Master Mobility Plan. Tindale- Oliver as part of the scope of services reviewed the past AUIR data, Planning and Productivity Committee Joint meetings, Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Study, Growth Management Plan, Recreation and Open Space 'Element (ROSE), East of 951 Horizon Study, Interactive Growth Model, Immokalee Area Master Plan, and Rural Lands Stewardship Program. On October 14, 2010, Tindale- Oliver conducted a focus group of Collier County citizens regarding planning for Parks and Recreation. At the direction of the Board of County Commissioners on February 22, 2011, two citizen input meetings were held to obtain input from the public and to ensure that the residents of Collier County were provided the opportunity to review and comment on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The first meeting was held April 6, 2011, at the South Regional Library and the second meeting was held on April` 7, 2011 at the Collier County University Extension. A summary of the meetings, as well as updated recommendations, are found in Exhibit A. Participants in the citizen review meetings supported the recommendations established by the Master Plan, which included: 1. Development of Big Corkscrew. Island Regional Park 2. Construction of Eagle Lakes Community/Fitness Center & Pool 3. Construction of additional Athletic Fields 4. Development of Manatee Community Park 5. Development of Vanderbilt Extension Community Park 6. Continue to Optimize Inter - local Agreements for School Sites Packet Page -607- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 7: Barefoot Beach Preserve -- construction of inland dock and pier 8. Beach and Boat Access— increase public beach access; pursue provisions in the Land Development Code to permit greater public access; parking and transportation services for greater beach access; review beach parking fees. 9. Expand Boat Launch and Boat Trailer Parking fiscal, Impact: An estimate of construction costs associated with Big, Corkscrew Island Regional Park, Eagle Lakes Community Park, Manatee Community Park, Vanderbilt Extension Community Park, Barefoot Beach Preserve and an estimate of corresponding annual operating I xpenses are listed in the chart below. Estimates are unavailable for recommendations 6, 8 & 9. Park Location / Facility Estimated Development/ Estimated Net Operating Building Cost Cost to the General Fund Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park $9,000,000 - $11,000,000 $600,000 Eagle Lakes- Community /Fitness Center /Aquatic Facility $4,000,000 $750,000 Manatee Community Park $15,000,000 $750,000 Vanderbilt Extension Community Park $9,000,000 $750,000 Beach Access at Vanderbilt Beach $5,600,000 $50,000 Barefoot Beach Preserve Dock & Pier $1,000,000 0 Growth Management: . The GMP requires that a Parks and Recreation Master Plan be conducted by 2010. Lep-al Considerations: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office and does not present any legal issues. This item requires majority vote and is legally sufficient for Board action. - CMG Recommendation: Recommendation to approve the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Prepared Sv: Barry Williams, Director, Parks and Recreation Department 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 10.A. Item Summary: Recommendation to review and approve the Parks and Recreation Master Plan ,prepared by Tindale- Oliver and Associates, Inc. with the addition of citizen input meetings held April 6 and 7, 2011. Meeting Date: 9/13/2011 Prepared' By Name: AlonsoHailey Title: Administrative Assistant Domestic Animal Services 5/25/2011 - 1:04:16 PM Submitted by Title: Director Parks & Recreation,Parks & Recreation Name: WilliamsBarry 5/25/2011 1:04:17 PM Approved By Name: AlonsoHailey Title. Administrative Assistant,Domestic Animal Services Date: 5/25/2011 1:18:40 PM Name: WilliamsBarry Title: Director -Parks & Recreation,Parks &Recreation Date: 5/25/2011 1 :54:40 PM Name: GreeneColleen Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney Date: 5/25/20112:12:52 PM Name: RamseyMarla Title: Administrator, Public Services Date: 6/3/20111 :23:06 PM Packet Page -609 - 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Name: GreeneColleen Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney Date: 6/3/20114:03:12 PM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 6 /7/2011 1:29:57 PM Name: PryorCheryl Title: Management/ Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Management & Budget Date: 7/7/20113:57:37 PM Name: Klat&owJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 7/8/20118:33:45 AM Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager Date: 9/2/2011 11:51:10 AM Wil" 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. .s Al i U PLATED �2 :A , Packet Page -611- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Packet Page -612- �� TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Introduction -_.--...-.-~.'^^1-1 Introduction _ ...... CommunityProfile ...... .......................... --....... ....... .......... .................................... .1,2 ServiceArea ................. .... ............... ............... .... .......... ____ ...... ......................... 1-2 ReportOrganization ............ ----......... —....... ....... .......... ....... ............... .............. 1-Z Section 2: Demographic Analysis ...................................................................................................... 2-2 Purpose of the Demographic Analysis .................... ........... .......... ----....... ..... ........ 2'1 Population Estimates and Growth Projections ... .......... ........... -------...... --.... —2-1 Age......................... ...... ........ ...... — ....... ----....... ...................... --........... ... Z-9 Income........................ ---...... ........ ------.............. —........... .......... .... 2-22 Conclusions of Demographic Analysis .................... ....... .... ........ — ...... ...... ............. 2-27 Section 3: Parks and Recreation Inventory ....................................................................................... 3'1 Existing|nventorY— ........... — ..... ... ...... — ... ..... ........... ____ ......... .......... ---...... 5-1 Planned Park Land Acquisitions ... — ...... ............. — ......... .......... — ... ...... ............ ... 3-lO PlannedCapital Projects_ .... ...... .... ....... ... ... ........ ............ ........... ............. .... —.3'18 Section4: Needs Analysis ..................................... '........ ........................................................... ....... 4-1 Introduction toNeeds Analysis .... --.----...... ---...... ------...... ----..4-1 Park Land Needs Analysis .......... --------.......... _—....... -----------'4-1 Drive-Time Analysis ........ .......... ----...... ...... ---------....... .............. ...... .4-G UtilizationAnalysis ......................... .......... ....... ... ...... --.............. .......... .......... ....... 4-14 FinancialOverview ...................... ........................... --____ ....... ---...... ----4-2O SectionS: Focus Group ..................................................................................................................... 5-1 FocusGroup Purpose ........ ....................... .................................. —....... ...................... 5'I FocusGroup Format ........................... ............................ ....... .......... ........ —............. '5-1 FocusGroup Participants ....................................... --- ........ .......... —........... -----5'2 FocusGroup Resubs-- ............. .................... ....................................... .......... ---... 5-] Summary of Focus Group Findings ................... ............................................ ............ ___ 5-15 Tinda|e'D|iverD' Associates, Inc. i Collier County Parks and Recreation 1O'Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -6l3- Section 6: Citizen Input Meetings ..................................................................................................... G-1 Overview of Citizen Input Meetings .... ......................................................... —.............. 6-1 Summary of Citizen Input Meetings ...................................... ............................ ................ G-I Section 7: Master Plan Recommendations ....................................................................................... J-1 Appendix /\— Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report (May 2O11) Appendix 8— Supplemental Inventory information AppendiuC — ListofFocusGroup|nvitees Appendix D— Example Citizen Input Form ACS = American Community Survey AK8| =Anea Median Income A0R= Annual Update and Inventory Report CAT =CoUierArea Transit CIE = Capital Improvements Bemert E5R\= Environmental Systems Research Institute 'LOS = Level ofService LOSS= Level nf Service Standard LRTP= Long Range Transportation Plan TAZ= Traffic Analysis Zone Tlndale'O|ker&Associates, Inc. ii Collier County Parks and Recreation 1U-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -614- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Packet Page -615- 9/13/2011 Item 1O.A. Packet Page -616- ---- !The Pu- pose of this Executive Summary is to provide an overview of each section of the Collier County IO-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION The Collier County Parks and Recreation Department's focus is to provide the public, both residents and visitors, with unique recreation experiences. The County's parks and recreation facilities contribute to the health of the community's residents, enhance the integrity and quality of the natural environment, and attract visitors to'the community, thereby contributing, to local tourism and economic development. To optimize the County's existing parks and recreation resources and assets, as well astnstrategically plan for the immediate future, the County has retained Tindale-Ciliver & Associates, Inc. T0A\toassist in the preparation of 10-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan (referred to hereinafter as the Master Plan). The results of this short-term Master Plan will be folded into the County's Master Mobility Plan to be conducted in2O1l. The Master Mobility Plan will bea longer-term vision plan for the County, identifying and coordinating infrastructure needs, including those for parks and recreation, necessary to serve the County's projected bui|d-out population, An analysis of demographic conditions is pertinent to the development of the Parks and Recreation ,MasterP|an. The county's demographic and socioeconomic profile provides insight into the composition ofthe county's population, enhancing the understandinaof citizen needs and providinBa framework for the needs and analysis and, ultimately, a list of recommendations, Demographic and socioeconomic variables reviewed as part of this analysis include: • Population estimates and growth projections • *Qe • income The demographic analysis completed for the Master Plan provides the foliowing conclusions: Historically, the majority ofpopulation growth in Collier County has occurred within the traditionally urbanized area. Tma lesser extent, population �rumthvvU|continue |n this area, mainly through infiU and redevelopment; however, the highest concentration of growth and new development over the next five years is projected to occur in the Golden Gate Estates area, then extending into the immokalee and Ave Maria areas in the subsequent five-year period. Although population growth is projected to occur in Collier County, especially east of CR 951, very minimal increases in overall population density are projected over the next 10 years. Tinda|e'O|ker& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -617- ES-1 May 2011 �� Currently, nearly 75 percent of Collier,--ounty's residents are younger than age 65. Based on previous trends, the average a�eof[oUier County res�en�)s to increase in the future, along with the percentage of residents age 6S years and older. However, the overall population of Collier County is projected to continue growing, and there is no supporting data to suggest that this trend will be sustained indefinitely. The trending age increases over the past 2O years are likely attributed to the "baby boomers" reaching retirement age. ° A comparison of age data between 199O and 2ODQ indicates the following: o There is an increased percentage of residents under 5 years of age in the northwest area of the county and a decreased percentage in the urbanized area. o The area northeast of Naples has experienced a decline in the total percentage of residents between 5 and 19 years of age, while The Estates area has maintained a consistently high percentage of residents between 5 and 19years. u The percentage of total population within the 20-64 years a�ecategory has dedined with the exception of the far northeast county, far northwest county, east of Naples, and The Estates area. o The majority of persons within the 65 years or older age category live in the urbanized areas of Collier County, Within the urbanized area, there appears tobeincreased percentages of residents age 65 and older in the central area, while the area east of CR ~°~� 951 maintains the lowest percentage of residents age 6-51 and older. * Collier County's median household income continues to�roweta faster pace than Fkzhda's. In Collier County, the highest rate of growth is observed in household income �reaterthan $75,000. w Areas with median household incomes of $50,ODO or less are mainly located in the greater |mmoka|eeanea, East Naples (in particularly south, ofU641\, and the area surrounding |-75/vvest of[RQ51. These areas also stand out as those with hi8her percentages nf households with an average income of8O percent or less of the AML The residents of and visitors to Collier County are provided a significant selection of parks and recreation facilities and activities, ranging from beach access botrails and open space to active recreation facilities. Current inventories for several different types of parks and recreation facilities are provided, including: Tindole'O(iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -618- ES-2 May 2011 L*111:91AMM7AW.10we� MAW * Water Access • Resource-Based Parks (Federal and State Park Land) • Conservation Land • User-Oriented Parks (Regional and Community Parks) • Undeveloped Park Land/Planned Capital Improvements The purpose of this Master Plan is to identify and prioritize user-oriented type parks, which are provided by Collier County, the School District Board of Collier County (through interlocal agreement), and the municipalities within Collier County. Consistent with the County's planning practices, recommendations for this Master Plan will consider only community and regional parks within Collier County, as neighborhood parks are designed to serve a small geographic area and are being provided more frequently by developers to serve asubdivision. In addition, the current inventory of resource-based park land is likely to remain constant, and the inventory of conservation land may increase incrementally as the county grows towards its estimated build-out population of approximately 95O,OODresidents. As such, the existing resource-based park land will serve not only the current population but the build-out population as well. In May 2011, Collier County released an updated Boat and Beach Access Report, the purpose of which is to assess Collier County's performance in providing beach access and boat launch facilities to County residents and visitors, This report looks at the county's existing boat and beach access inventory, existing and projected capacity needs, and level of service (LOS). |n addition to current projects to expand the access to open water and the beaches, the 2011 Boat and Beach Access Report include several recommendations improvements. Therefore, to not duplicate effort concerning planning Tor boat and beach access cites, the recommendations included in the 2011 Boat and Beach Access Report are incorporated into the Master Plan, Collier County has identified regional park land acquisitions planned over the next 10 years in its 2010 Annual Update and Inventory Report (AU)R). There are no proposed community park land acquisitions identified in the ZO104U|R. It is important to note that the planned regional park land acquisitions are not land purchases, but are an interdepartmental transfer, lease, or developer contribution. Therefore, these acquisitions are not direct expenditures within the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement The County Parks and Recreation Department has identified several capital projects planned for the next 10 years, should funding beavailable. These are major pro,",ects and do not include minor capital Develop Big Corkscrew Island Re�ona|Park Develop Manatee Community Park 7lndale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -019- B-3 May 2011 KOZ Construct Eagle Lakes Community Center and Swimming Pool Complex • Develop Vanderbilt Extension Community Park • Acquire beach and boat access An analysis was conducted to determine the needs of Collier County park land and recreation facilities over the next 10 years, The needs analysis consists of three parts: • Analysis of park land needs • Analysis of driving distance to parks and recreation facilities (drive-time analysis) • Current utilization of recreation facilities The results of the needs analysis are used to develop the Master Plan recommendations. The results of the needs analysis also are compared to the input received from the focus group (discussed in Section 5) to validate the Master Plan recommendations or to determine if additional needs identified by the focus group should beconsidered. Based ona review of the re�ona|park acreage planned tobe acquired bv the County over the next 1D years, as provided in the County's 2010 Annual; Update and Inventory Report (AUIR), it is determined that Collier County will be very close to meeting the required 2020 regional park acreage based on the adopted LOS. Over the next IC years, the County will -continue to exceed the required community park acreage thru its existing inventory. However, the location of the planned park land acquisitions is equally, if not more important than the quantity of land tobeacquired, Of the 3O2.5 acres of regional park, land planned 1obe acquired by2U2O approxnnete|yB3 percent b located in areas of the highest projected growth over the next 1Oyears. This indicates that the County is effectively planning for future population growth by proactively acquiring regional park land concurrent with areas of future growth. in addition, based on a comparison of location of planned parks and recreation capital projects relative to projected population growth, the County has identified capital projects that are consistent with areas of future growth within Collier County, Drive-Time Analysis Collier County's Growth Management Plan, Recreation and Open Space Element includes Objective 3.1 targets aI5-2O minute drive time to community parks, regional parks, and open space within the coastal Urban Designated Area, the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, and Northern Golden Gate Estates. 7lnda|e-O|iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -620- B4 May 2011 To determine if the above currently is being met, a drive-time analysis was completed for the following: • Regional and Community Parks (conmbined) • Athletic Fields 0 Hard Courts • Aquatic Recreation Facilities • Miscellaneous Facilities Because of the extensive parks and recreation system in Collier County, a significant portion ofthe county's current residents and visitors have access to at least one, if not more, parks and associated recreation facilities within a 15-20 minute drive time. As such, for purposes of this Master Plan, the drive-time analysis was expanded to show the differential drive time for several tiers: 0-5 minutes, 5'10 minutes, I0'15 minutes, 15-20 minutes, and greater than ZO minutes. Results of the drive-time analysis indicate the following. � Area of Immediate Need —The drive time analysis indicates that the coverage area of existing community parks relative to existing county population is very good; however, a significant portionof the existing population lacks the presence ofare�iona| park, indudingThe Eststeo, Corkscrew, and |rnmoka|ee. Regional park land planned tobe acquired over the next 1Oyears, including Big Corkscrew island, Pulling Park, and Big Cypress, could address the lack of regional park land in these areas, Area of Future Growth — Population projections indicate future growth along the US 41 corridor. The County is proposing development of a passive park (Manatee Community Park) along US 41 south of CR 951 that would serve many of the existing and future residents along this portion of the US 41 corridor. Coll ier'Sennino|e State Park is located off UG41 south ofCR92;howeve� there are no active recreation facilities U.e, athletic fields, hard courts, aquatic facilities, etc.) at this state park, and future development along this corridor likely will result in a need for additional active recreation facilities in this area, 4s such, the County should evaluate ifthe acreage at Manatee Community Park is sufficient to provide both passive and active facilities, or if additional community park land along the US 41 corridor is needed to provide additional "active" recreational facilities. Area ofFutureGrovvtl — Popu|adon projections indicate future growth in the surrounding Everglades Boulevard. Future regional parks, including Big Corkscrew Island and Big Cypress, will provide park land and recreational facilities in proximity to this area. Tinda|e'D|ker&Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -621- ES-5 May 2011 Athletic Fields and Hard Courts � Area of Immediate Need —The drive time analysis indicates that the coverage area of existing athletic fields and hand courts relative to existing county population is very good. There are few areas with existing population that are not within 15 minutes of an athletic field or hard court. w Area of Future Growth —Athletic fields and hard courts located at future community parks such as Manatee Community Park or another future community park located further south along US 41 will address facility needs related to future population growth along US 41. * Area of Future Growth — Ath|eticfie|ds and hand courts located at future regional parks such as Big Corkscrew Island and Big Cypress will address facility needs related tofuture population growth surrounding Everglades Boulevard and also help to alleviate usage at existing facilities. w Area of Immediate Need — An aquatic facility is needed to serve the existing population of northern Golden Gate Estates. This currently populated area is just outside the urban area of the county and has limited access to any nf the existingpublic aquatic faciUties. The indusionof an Interactive Water Feature or Splash Play Area at the proposed Big Corkscrew Island Regional ~~~~~ Park would provide northern Golden Gate Estates with s local aquatic facility. • Area of Immediate Need — The drive-time analysis indicates that an aquatic facility is needed to serve the residents of Marco island, which would fall under the responsibility ofthe City of Marco island. • Area of Future Growth —An aquatic facility,, such as an Interactive Water Feature or Splash Play Area, located at future community parks such as Manatee Community Park or another future community park located further south along LIS 41 will address facility needs related to future population growth along US 41. � 4reaofFutureGrovvh—Anaqueticfad|itysuchasan|nteractiveVVaterFeatureorSp|ashP|oy Area, a1 future regional parks such as Big Corkscrew Island and Big Cypress will address aquatic faci|ities needs related to future population growth surrounding Everg|adesBoulevard. Miscellaneous Facilities * Area of Immediate Need — Miscellaneous recreation facilities (i.e., recreation centers, playgrounds, multi-use trails, etc.) are needed to serve the existing population of northern Golden Gate Estates. This currently populated area is just outside the urban area of the county ^--` and has limited access to miscellaneous facilities at other parka. The inclusion of facilities such Tinda|e'O|iver& Associates, Inc. ES-6 Collier County Parks and Recreation 1O-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -G22- �� as recreation centers, playgrounds, and multi-use trails at the proposed Big Corkscrew Island Z. Regional Park would relieve this deficit. Area of Future Growth — Miscellaneous recreation facilities (e.g., recreation centers, play-rounds, and multi-use trails) located a1 future community parks such as Manatee Community Park or another future community park located further south along US 41 will address facility needs related tofuturepopulation growth along US41. Area of Future Growth — Miscellaneous recreation facilities, such as recreation centers, p|aygrounds, multi-use trails, etc, at future regional parks such as Big Corkscrew island and 8|Q Cypress will address aquatic facilities needs related tofuture population growth surnounding Everglades Boulevard. Utilization Analysis The drive-time analysis provides information as to whether the inventory of existing user-oriented parks as well as recreational facilities within those parks are located in areas that provide reasonable access to the majorityof County residents, However, the need for recreational facilities should not only be determined by the location of existing facilities, but the extent to which these facilities are currently being used. o exarnine the current utilization of the County's recreational facilities, usage information provided by Collier County Parks and Recreation Department was reviewed. The County currently maintains weekly usage information for athletic fields at County community and regional parks. Therefore, utilization analyses were conducted for base-ba I I/softba I !/little league fields and football/soccer/multi-use fields fOr parks where utilization data are collected and avai|ab|e for analysis. For purposes of the utilization analysis, athletic fields ire defined as being "over-utilized" if usage is at or exceeds 9S percent of available hours. The utilization analysis also looks at usage both ona quarterly as well as annual basis. The results of the analysis indicate the following: a Baseball and softball fields in Collier County are not currently experiencing utilization issues based on annual utilization data, with the exception of softball fields at Vineyards Community Park; however, baseball and softball fields at certain parks were over-utilized based on quarterly Ulm � There are significant annual utilization issues for football/soccer fields throughout Collier Tinda|e-O|ker/&Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -623- B-7 May 2011 SECTION 5: FOCUS GROUP As part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan effort, a focus group meeting was conducted to gain input from a wide range of stakeholders and interested parties. The goal of the focus group was tvvo- fo|d: first, to provide educational information on the Master Plan process to selected participants, and second, for participants to then identify and prioritize the parks and recreation needs of Collier County over the next 1Oyears. A total of 74 individuals were invited to attend the focus group, representing a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and interests, Overall, 27 participants attended the focus group, which was held in the Exhibit Hall at North Collier Regional Park on Thursday, October 14, 2010. The reoccurring themes of the focus group included the following related to parks and recreation: 1. What domewant? ]. Where and when doxve want it? ]. How dom/e get there? Input received from the focus group participants isused to confirm the results of the Needs Analysis discussed in Chapter 4 and to determine if any additional recommendations should be considered for the Master Plan. What do we want? — Focus group participants indicated that they wculd like to see the County maintain ,the high quality of parks, facilities, and programs currently being provided, while maximizing use of existing land for additional active and passive fadUties. While noting that County financial resources are becoming more strained, participants did indicate they would like. to see mnre staff presence atparks and more emphasis on maintaining the existing assets. Where and when domewant it?— When removing land acquisition at Vanderbilt Beach from consideration, due to it being funded by a separate dedicated funding source, Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park was the top priority for future capital projects for three out of the four break-out groups. The general consensus of the brcak-out groups indicated that development of Vanderbilt Community Extension and Manatee Community Park is not needed within the next 10 years and these projects have a lower priority than development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park or construction of a community/fitness center and swimming pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park. How do we get there? — The focus groups agreed that the County should continue to leverage existing local revenue sources for parks (i.e., impact fees, tourist development council, and grants/other miscellaneous revenue sources), especially since impact fees are mainly used to pay the County's current parks and recreation debt. The participants had varying support for the potential local revenue sourcespresentedduringthefocus8roup,andeventhosepa/ticipantswhope/sona|iysupportedoneor ^~~� more of the potential revenue sources for parks expressed doubt about any widespread support for a llndake-Oliver 0cAssodates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -624- B-8 May 2011 /~~� new tax or assessment given the current economy. However, the groups did a�reethat the County should pursue user fees and income from sporting events and tournaments to help fund park capital and maintenance needs. At the direction of the Collier County BCC, two Citizen Input Meetings were held toobtain input from the public and to ensure that the residents of Collier County are provided with the opportunity to review and comment on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The first meeting was held on April 6,2O11,et the South Regional Library from 6 to 8 Pm, and the second meeting was held on April 7, 2O11, from Gto Q P&4 at the University ofFlorida (UF) Extension Services building. To maximize the opportunity for participation, the meetings were held during evening hours, with one held in a centralized location in southern Collier County and one held in a centralized location in northern Collier County. Similar to the Focus Group, input obtained during the Citizen Input Meetings is used to confirm the results of the Needs Analysis discussed in Chapter 4 and to determine if any additional recommendations should be considered for the Master Plan. 0 There was clear consensus that the two most desired projects are construction mfthe community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park and development of Big Corkscrew Island Re�inna| Park. • Though the priority of these two projects is influenced [argek/bv where the citizens live, overall participants from both meetings recognized that both projects are needed to serve the nearby fami|ies' youth, and residents. • The majority ofparticipants at the South Regional Library rneeting were not in favor of constructing active facilities at Manatee Community Park, citing the intrusion of lights and loudspeakers, along with a lack of need due to the surrounding adult residential communities. • Participants at both meetings recognized that there is currently little available funding for these parks projects. While the County is actively pursuing a grant 10 help fund the community center at Eagle Lakes Community Park, there are still budgetary issues with 'this project, as well little to no revenue available to begin construction atBig 11-mrkscnevv Island Regional Park. • Participants discussed the need to consider other revenue sources (such as a dedicated millage or&4STU)10 fund these projects sooner rather than tater. However, there was concern over a small number of citizens paying for a park when they have already contributed to other County parks through impact fees and ad valorem taxes. Several participants stated that they would not support increased taxes and should receive a share of what they have already contributed. � Though it was not unanimous, given the interest from some meeting participants to look at alternative funding sources, rather than waiting for impact fees to pick up again, the County may want to consider analyzing countywide millage or MSTJ U scenarios to complete the community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park and development of Big Corkscrew island Regional Park. Tinda|e-O/iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -625- B-9 May 2011 / SECTION 7: MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the results of the demographic analysis and needs analysis, as well as input received bvthe focus group and citizen input meeting participants, the following strategic recommendations are included in the Collier County lO-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. It should be noted that, based on the input and comments received during the Master Plan process from the focus group and citizen input meeting participants, the development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park and construction of a community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park have been identified as the highest priorities. The need for development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park is based on the following. • The development of Big Corkscrew island Regional Park will address the lack ofregional park presence ina significant area of the county, including The Estates, Corkscrew, and {mmoka|ee, which accounts for approximately one-half of the County's current residential population. • This park will serve an area that is projected to have the most significant population growth in the county over the next 10 years. * This park will provide relief to over-utilized football/soccer and multb-use fields as well as help prevent over-utilization of other facilities. * There is currently no aquatic recreation or miscellaneous facilities available within this area. When removing beach land acquisition from consideration, due to it being funded by a separate dedicated funding source, Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park was the top priority for three out ofthe four break-out groups. These three groups cited a need for a reQiona| park in northern Golden Gate Estates to serve both the existing and projected population in this area. This sentiment was shared, by participants at the Citizen Input Meeting held at the UF Extension Services building as well as participants at the meeting held at the South Regional Library (though the majority of those meeting participants ranked the completion of nearby Eagle Lakes as a higher priority) . Input gathered from the focus group and citizen input meeting participants confirm the findings of the Demographic and Needs Analyses that a regional park is needed to serve Golden Gate Estates. Collier County is currently seeking a Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) to help fund the construction of a community/fitness center and swimming pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park. As discussed below, the community/fitness complex and swimming pool have been identified as separate priorities, Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. ES-10 Collier County Parks and Recreation 1O'Year Master Plan Packet Page -626- May 2011 111-11.1 The need for a new community/fitness center and pool complex is based an the following: • A community/fitness center would provide benefit to the current population within the south/east Naples area, Demographic and socioeconomic data were reviewed specific tothe service area of this community center as outlined in the County's CDBG package, • The demographics within the immediate area support the need for a community center. The area to be served by this community center is a lower income area, with a higher person-per- household and younger-aged residents. • While a swimming pool is currently unavailable, there is a splash park located at Eagle Lakes Community Park. Given the need for a community center in this area and lack ofavailable funding both constructing and openatinQ new county facilities, priority for constructing improvements at Eagle Lakes Community Park should be placed on the community/fitness center. It should be noted that the participants of the meeting held at the South Regional Library feel as though the community/fitness center and pool are needed to serve the residents and, in particular, the youth within this area. The results of the utilization analysis indicate that the following: The Imnnoka|ee area isexpehendn�ove�udUza�onof|ht|e league, fomtba| andmnuki- usefie|ds. Additional athletic fields are needed in this area to provide relief, � There isovepub|izadonof football/soccer fields cmontywide. The development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park will provide relief to over-utilized football/soccer fields in the Estates area, In addition, the placement of football/soccer fields at Manatee Community, Park would provide relief to over-utilize fields in the eas�south Naples area, However, as noted later in this ��aster Plan, input ,eoe�edduhngthe C�izenInput K4eeting held at the South Regional Library showed strong opposition to athletic fields at this location. There is over-utilization of football/soccer fields in the north Naples area (north of Pine Ridge Road). Additional football/soccer fields are needed in this area to provide relief, It is recommended that the County collect similar utilization data (as feasible) for other facilities, such as hard courts, aquatic facilities, and community centers, as feasible, to assist in the determination for need of future facilities. /~~~` Collier County Parks and Recreation Department and the School District Board of Collier County currently have interlocal agreements at several school sites to maximize the use of county assets for 7lndale'O|iverQc Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -627- ES-11 May 2011 � both recreation and educational facilities. Althouoh the School District Board of Collier County is not planning to construct any new schools in the near future, it is recommended that when new school construction occurs, each new school site should be evaluated, designed, and constructed to maximize the potential for co-location of recreational and educational facilities. Development of Manatee Community Park Should Manatee Community Park be developed asa passive park, itis likely that projected population growth along the US 41 corridor beyond the 10-Year Master Plan horizon will require additional active recreation facilities, such as athletic fields, hard courts, Splash Park, etc., in this area. In addition, fuotbal|/snccerf1e|ds at the existing parks north along US 41 (i.e., Eagle Lakes and East Naples Community Parks) are currently over-utilized and therefore additional football/soccer fields are already needed in this area. Active facilities are currently not part of the conceptual design and do not appear to be desired by the majority of attendees of the meeting at the South Regional Library. However, based on the needs analysis, additional football/soccer fields are currently needed to serve this area and the need for additional active facilities will increase as population growth in this area occurs. Should athletic fields be constructed at this park, as is needed, the County will need to work closely with local residents to ensure that the park and its facilities are designed in the least intrusive manner possible. Feedback and comments obtained during the focus groups and citizen input meetings indicate 110~1-1 that development of this park is no" viewed as high of a priority as the development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park or construction of a community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park. he development of Vanderbilt Extension Community Park is tied to the extension of Vanderbilt Beach Road. In addition, Vanderbilt Extension Community Park is located on the periphery of a concentrated area of projected population growth. For the next 1U years, 'he cleve|opnnentof Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park should provide park land and recreational facilities needed to serve both existing population and future growth within this immediate area. Given that development ofBig Corkscrew Island Regional Park is a priority, development of Vanderbilt Extension Community Park would be more appropriate once more extensive population growth west of Vanderbilt Extension Community park occurs. Feedback and comments obtained during the focus groups and citizen input meetings indicate that development of this park is not viewed as high of a priority as the development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park or construction of a community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park. Tlndale-O|iver& Associates, Inc. ES-12 Collier County Parks and Recreation 18'Year Master Plan Packet Page -628- May 2011 Recommendations from 2011 Boat and Beach Access Report In addition to current projects to expand the access to open water and the beaches, the 2D11 Boat and Beach Access Report includes the following recommendations, which are incorporated into the Master Plan as follows. 1. Barefoot Beach Preserve Not exceeding the carrying capacity of this park is a primary objective because of its status as a nature preserve. However, a clock and pier can be provided to the inland side of the island to accommodate waterborne visitors while protecting the beach and dunes. This area will also allow provide visitors a better view the mangrove habitat, which presently is only accessible by canoe/kayak. Pickup locations can beat[ocohatchee Park and Conner Park. Beach access can be viewed from two perspectives -- the number and amount of beach access points and the effectiveness of each of those locations. Although no standards exist for the number of public beach access points a County should have, Collier County has been ag�ressive|yvvorkingto increase the nunnberand location of its public beach accesses points, This, however, has met with limited success because of the high cost and low availability of suitable locations. It is recommended that the County continue to pursue its current acquisition policy but at the same time aggressively pursue revisions to the Land Development �odethatpennitsgreater public beach access. 3. Parking and Trapspmrt'ation Service for Beach Access The number of beach parking spaces currently meets the countywide 1:150 parking space to permanent residents recommended ratio suggested by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. If additional parkingis required, at the more popular beach parks or during the busy season, the County should consider providing beach access through a combination of: o Exploring an extended Collier Area Transit ([AT) operation along Gulf Shore Drive to increase service to the beach access points along Vanderbilt Beach. o Developing a business plan to provide tram service during peak use periods between Conner Park and the Vanderbilt Beach �arageto feed our mnostpopular beaches using existing underused public access points. 4. Beach Parking Fees Collier County has adopted a policy of free beach parking with a beach parking pass. If this system were changed to require both residents and visitors alike to purchase daily, monthly, or annual passes, then approximately $1M to $3M.wouid become available to fund the operational needs of meeting existing and future levels ofservice, Tinda|e-O|iver& Associates, Inc. ES-13 Collier County Parks and Recreation 1U-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -829- 5. Boat Launch and Boat Trailer Parking Boat ramp lanes are not adequate for the peak periods of weekends and holidays for the number of boat users in Collier County, Even with the additional new lane at8ayvievv Park, the County is operating with a two-lane deficit in2Ol1. This deficit will grow by one lane in2013to 2O1Gtinnefranne and increase to five additional ramp lanes inZO2O. Boat trailer parking presently is inadequate, and even with programmed parking increases, the County has a significant parking space deficit based on current ramp capacity. This deficit isa county wide average and does not account for peak usage or chronic shortages at popular ramp locations such asBayviexv'Caxambas,orCncohatchee. The County should continue to assertively pursue expanding the existing boat parks, parking, and facilities where appropriate, Additionally, strategic acquisition of desirable boat launch sites should continue. Tindale'O|iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks. and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -630- ES-14 May 2011 � A /1'x/7(11 1 Ifam in A Packet Page -631- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A lll� ME!!= Packet Page -632- INTRODUCTION The Collier County Parks and Recreation Department's focus is to provide the public, both residents and visitors, with unique recreation experiences. The County's parks and recreation facilities contribute to the health of the community's residents, enhance the integrity and quality of the natural environment, and attract visitors to the community, thereby contributing to local tourism and economic development. To optimize the County's existing parks and recreation resources and assets, as well astostrategically plan for the immediate future, the County has retained Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. <TO4\toassist in the preparation of a 10-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan (referred to hereinafter as the Master Plan). The results of this short-term Master Plan will be folded into the County's Master Mobility Plan to be conducted in2O11. The Master Mobility Plan will bea longer-term vision plan for the County, identifying and coordinating infrastructure needs, including those for parks and recreation, necessary to serve the County's projected build-out population. Consistent with the Mission of Collier County's Parks and Recreation Department, the master planning process isdesi�nedto ensure that [oUierCounty's legacy of parks and open spaces vvi|/continue vveH into the future. "To promote health and wellness, alternative leisure activities, community involvement through recreation, sports, awareness of the environment, and prov"dinq special events that bring the Collier County community together ino/un atmosphere. ,—Missionof Collier County Parks and Recreation Collier County, located in southwest Florida along the Gulf of Mexico, was incorporated bv the F!ohda Legislature inI923 from portions of Lee and Monroe counties. There are three municipalities within Collier County: Everglades City, Marco Island, and Naples, which is the County seat. |nZ0Q-9,Collier County was ranked as the 15m most populous -county in Florida, with 1.8 percent of the state's total population. Collier County is the second largest county in Florida, with approximately 2,OIS total acres, although a significant portion of this area is designated as either federal or state park land oras conservation land. Collier County is rich ingeographic diversity, from the beaches 10 the Big Cypress National Preserve and Ever-lades National Park. Collier County's beaches, tropical climate, and rich geographic and biological diversity make it one of the premier tourism and retirement destinations within the United States. Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -633- � 1,1 May 2011 SERVICE AREA Collier County Parks and Recreation provides community and re8ona|podothat are available toaU residents and visitors of Collier County. As such, this Master Plan considers the entire county asasingle service area. In addition to this Introduction, the Collier County 10-Year Pa6s and Recreation Master Plan includes the following sections: Section 2— Demographic Analysis Section 2 provides a demographic and socioeconomic profile of Collier County and includes an analysis of historic and projected trends of variables such as population growth, population density, age composition, and averagehousehold income. Section 3 provides detailed information about the regional and community parks currently available in r~�� Collier County as well as planned parks and recreation capital projects being considered by the County in the near term. Section 4— Needs Analysis Section 4 documents the assets and constraints of the existing system and assesses the current and future needs of the County's Parks and recreation system. Section Sdocuments the results ofa focus group conducted on October 14,2O1O, where a variety of parks and recreation stakeholders provided information relating to the needs and prioritization for incorporation into this master planning process. Section 6 documents the results of 'two Citizen Input Meetings conducted in April 2011 at the direction of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BC[). The purpose of these meetings was to obtain input from the public and to ensure that the residents of Collier County are provided with the opportunity to review and comment on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Input received during these meetings has been documented and incorporated into this master planning process. 7lnda|e-Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -634- 1-2 May 2011 ^1~11\ Section 7— Master Plan Recommendations Section 7 brings together the results of the analysis and public input and presents a set of strategic recommendations regarding short-term parks and recreation planning for Collier County. Tinda|e-O|iver8' Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -635- 1-3 May 2011 A /1'A /gn11 Item 1 n A n Packet Page -636- rA-M- IN I (This page intentionally left blank) Packet Page -637- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. An analysis of demographic conditions ispertinent to the development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, The county's demographic and socioeconomic profile provides insight into the composition of the county's population profile, enhancing the understanding of citizen needs and providing a framework for the needs and analysis and, ultimately, a list of recommendations. However, as part of this analysis, it is important to recognize that certain data sources, such as the U.S. Census, count only Collier County's resident population and do not consider seasonal residents or visitors to the county. Therefore, findings from the demographic analysis include adjustments or assumptions to account for the profile of the county's peak season population, which includes both seasonal residents and visitors. As with the rest of Florida, Collier County experienced tremendous population growth over the past decade, including a 33 percent increase in population since 2000, compared to a 17 percent increase for Florida as a mdho|e. Table 2-1 and Figure 2-1 present the historical and projected permanent population for both Collier County and Florida. While Collier County consistently has had a higher annual growth rate than Florida since 19QO and is projected to continue this trend over the next 10 years, population projections indicate that the differential annual growth between the -county and Florida isdecreasing. Collier County's - popu|stiomispnoJected. | ' v' ` moretManF���� bet�een2OlO 2020L For planning purposes, Collier County uses peak seasonal population to plan for the need of its capital facilities, including parks and recreation, As documented in its Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR), the County develops its peak seasonal population figures by adiListing the Bureau ofEoznomnic and Business Research (BEBR) niedium-ran1ge projections by a 20 percent seasonal adjustment factor, In the AUIR, Collier County uses countywide popu;ation figures to determine the regional park acreage need, based on the adopted level of service (LOS), while using 'the unincorporated county population to determine the community park acreage need. Therefore, for reference, Table Z-2 presents a comparison of the county's historical and projected permanent and peak seasonal population figures for both the entire county and the unincorporated county only. Since the county's peak seasonal population is projected using a constant adjustment factor, the annual growth rates for the county's peak seasonal population mirror those of its resident population. Tinda|e'O|iver& Associates, Inc. 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N -q O O J In 2! ai > O r-i .0 v ro CU V� oj a) 4� M C: 0 Ln L n Ln < ro Co n. O Table 2-2 Collier County Permanent and Peak Seasonal Historical and Projected Population (2000-2020) Source: Cdiier County Comprehensive PlsnningSecdon (June 11,2O1O). The permanent population estimates and projections developed by BEBR are countywide figures, while the peak population projections developed by the County are developed for each municipality and planning area. To analyze population growth ata smaller geographic sub-unit, the socioeconomic data developed for the ongoing Collier County 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) are used, which illustrates the population projections by Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ). Map 2-1 illustrates where the existing (2010) POPU13tion of Collier County is by TAZ, and the projected population growth of Collier County over the next 1O years is illustrated in Maps Z-2 and Map 2-3. 7lnda|e'D|ker& Associates, Inc. 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However, as shown, the highest concentration of growth over the next five years is projected to occur in the Golden Gate Estates area, then extending into the Immokalee and Ave Maria areas in the subsequent five-yea/period. The urbanized area is projected to experience alower population growth during the 18'yearperiod, It is important to look at not only absolute population growth, but also the projected change in population and housing unit densities. Maps 2-4 and 2-S illustrate the existing population density for 2D1O and 2O2O,respectively. Overall, the County does not project a significant increase in its population densities over the next 1Uyears. Between 2O1U and 2Q25, slight increases in densities are projected within pocket areas west of CR 951, as well as within and surrounding Immokalee. |n addition, between 2015 and 2020, slight increases in densities in the Ave Maria and Orange Tree areas also are projected, As part of the demographic analysis, a review of the absolute growth of dwelling units and dwelling unit densities between ZO1O and 2O2O also was completed. 4s expected, the housing unit trends durin�this 10-year period closely mirror the population trends. While the benefits of parks and recreation span every age and demographic component, the age profile ofa community's residents can have a direct impact on its parks and recreation facility needs. To understand this impact, a review of both the historical age trends of'he county, as well as the current age composition mf the county's residents was undertaken. _�e isone��ht,most important dem graphic �c�of�����ir� parks and recreation facility need's, As presented in Table Z-3 and Figure 2-2, the median age in both Collier County and Florida has been trending upward since 1990, with Collier County's median age growing at slightly faster rate than llndale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -646- 2-9 May 2011 �?0_°,N Table 2-3 and Figure 2-2 Median Aze (1990. 2000. 20091 1990 2000 2009 -,#,-Florida -,Wp- Collier County 4s presented in Table Z-4 and Figure 2'Bcurrently the highest percentage of Collier County's residents are between the ages ofZO and G4years. |n Collier County, the most significant shift {na�edistribution since 1990 reflects an exit ofthe "baby boomer" generation from the middle-age into the 65+ age �~~~� Statewide, the percent of total population under 5 years and those 65+ years is declining, while collectively the percent of population between S and G4 years isincreasing. |n Collier County, 'the percent of total population under 5 years mirrors Florida and is showing a slight decline. |n addition, the percent of total population from 5 to 19 years appears to be growing slightly, The percentage of population from 20 to 64 years is declining at an increasingrate� however, the most pronounced growth of residents /sin the category ofG5+ years, Uke|yreflecting the a�1ractionof the county as a premier retirement destination. However, it is important 10 note that, as of 2009, approximately 73 percent of Collier County'sresidents are still younger than 6E Table 2-4 NL btrbutionof Age by Category (2.990,2900,2009) Source: U.S. Census Bureau 199O Census, 2OU0 Census, and 2OO9 American Community Survey Tlnda|e'Dliver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -647- Z-1O May 2011 / | ,--� | The decennial Census provides data in geographic units known as Block Groups, allowing the data to be _ mapped a1 smaller geographic intervals. Although the U.S. Census Bureau develops interim estimates for a number of its decennial Census variables as part of the American Community Survey (ACS), the ACS does not include data for geographic units smaller than Collier County. Therefore, to analyze the distribution of 2009 age data throughout Collier County, the 2009 age data by Census Block Group developed by Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) is used. Maps 2-7 through 2-10, as listed below, present the age distribution in Collier County by Census Block Group as follows: • Map 2-6a: Percent of Population Under S Years Old (1890) • Map 2-6b: Percent of Population Under 5 Years Old (20Q9) • Map 2-7a: Percent of Population Sto19 Years Old (lS9O) • Map 2-7b: Percent of Population 5to19 Years Old (809) • Map 2-8a: Percent uf Population 2O-64 Years Old (199O) • Map 2-8b: Percent of Population 2O-G4 Years Old (28D9) • Map 2-9a: Percent of Population 65+ Years Old (199O) • Map 2-9b: Percent of Population 6S+ Years Old (2DO9) ^�~ ` Tlnda|e'O|iver&Assodates Inc. 2-11 Collier County Parks and Recreation 1O-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -64Q- —7 U1 N Packet Page -649- 9/13/2011 Item IO.A. rN 1-1 yg gg LM all C: 0 L; 4M•+ c (D M -0 0 ro Ln u) to M 06 CL OL- > C: 0 E -6 vi u CD 0 2 —7 U1 N Packet Page -649- 9/13/2011 Item IO.A. rN 1-1 yg gg LM all C: 0 L; 4M•+ c (D M -0 0 ro Ln u) to M 06 CL OL- > C: 0 E -6 vi u ep fl pr N � � � a.. 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The first compares the shift inpopulation distribution since 1990 within a single age category (e.g, comparing Map 2-6a and Map 2-6b illustrates how the distribution of population under 5 years of age has changed since 1990). 0 Maps 2-6a and 2-6b compare how the percentage of Collier County's population under 5 years of age has changed since 199O. Based on these maps, it appears that between 199O and 2OO9, there is an increased percentage of residents under 5 years of age in the northwest area of the county and a decreased percentage io the urbanized area (see map inaet). � Maps 2-7a and 2-7b compare how the percentage of Collier County's population between 5 and 19 years of age has changed since 199Q. Based on these maps during this period, the area northeast of Naples has experienced a decline in the total percentage of residents between 5 and 19 years of age, while The Estates area has maintained a consistently high percentage of residents between 5 and 19years. � Maps 2-8a and 2-8b compare how the percentage of Collier County's population between 20 and G4 years of age has chan�edsince199U� Base6onthesemap�thepercenta8eoftotal population within this age category has declined with the exception of the far northeast county, far northwest county, east of Naples, and The Estates area. � Maps 2-9a and 2-}b compare how the percentage of Collier County's population 65 years and older has changed since 199O. The majority of persons within this age category live inthe urbanized areas mf Collier County (see map inse1). Within the urbanized area, there appears tm be increased percentages of residents age 6-5 and older in the central area of the map, while the area east of CR 951 maintains the 'lowest percentage of residents age -6-5 and older. Second, the four maps illustrating the 2UO9 age data (2'6b,2-7b,2'8b,2-9b) are compared to show the distribution of Collier Count /sexistin�po�u|a1ionv*ithrespect�oaQe. VVhenoornpa�ngthese four maps, there isa clear variation 'in the age- distribution within the county. Census Block Groups located east of CR 951 have a higher percentage of persons age 19 and younger, while the area west of CR 951 have a higher percentage of persons age GS years and older. Golden Gate Estates, the area immediately west uf Golden Gate Estates, Corkscrew, and the area east of|mmnka|ee have the highest percentage of persons between 2D and G4years. As previously mentioned, on an annual basis, Collier County draws a number of seasonal residents and visitors during its peak. By nature, the majority of the seasonal residents *,is likely retirees and would likely faU into the 65 years and older category. This would increase the total percentage ofpeak Tlndo|e'O|iverhkAsxodates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -658- 2-21 May 2011 /~-11 residents ages 65 and older, although the age distribution of the county's seasonal residents has not been quantified. Visitors In 2008, an independent research firm contracted by the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau found that the average age of visitorsl to Collier County is 48.5 years. While visitors to Collier County will impact to the parks and recreation facilities, the majority of this impact most likely isto beach access points. However, at the same time it is noted that a high percentage of these visitors will stay in lodging facilities along the beach and will use the beach access points provided by the lodging Similar to age, the income levels within a community also can directly Growth i1i Collier impact its parks and recreation facility needs. To understand this impact, a nevievvofboththehistorica|househo|dinconnetrendsof�hecountyosvveU as the current distribution of income of the county's residents was undertaken. As presented in Table 2-5 and Figure 21'-4, the median household income in both Collier County and Florida has been trending upward since 1990, with Florida's median household income growing at a slightly hi8berrate than [oUierCounty. Table 2-5 and Figure 2-4 Median Household income (1-990, 2000,2009) dim Effifflifig =01111 1990 T527",4831 534,001 2000 $38,8191 $48,289 2009 $44,73T6 $52,998 U.S. Census Bureau 1990 Census, 2OOO Census, and Z009 American Community Survey. 550,000 $30,000 � $20,000 � $n 1990 2000 2009 --*,-Florida -41—Collier County x Visitor defined asstaying in short-term paid lodging within Collier County. Tindale-O|iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -659- 2-22 May 2011 _____ As presented in Table 2-6 and Figure 2-5, in Collier County the percentage of households with median incomes lower than $50,000 has been decreasing steadily since 1990 while the percentage of households with median inconoeshigher than $SO,000 has been increasing during this same period. This trend also has been occurring statewide in Florida, with the percentage of household incomes lower than $45,OOO declining steadily since 199O and household incomes greater than $4S,OOO increasing during this same period. In 20,019, the percentage 'Of Collie- cuunty households with,/ncomes .a/eater than S15O'DUO was twice that of Florida households. Households with annual income that does not eyceed 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) are defined as being "low income" by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Uniform Act, while households with annual incomes that do not exceed 50 percent of the AMI are defined as being "very low incorne." The 2O1O AM[ figure for the Naples-Marco Island area is$72,3D[\ 80 percent of the 2010 AMI for a four-person household equates to an annual household income of $57,850. Map 2-10 presents the distribution of household income by Census Block Group based on 2009 ESRI data. In general, the highest median household incomes are in the more urbanized western areas of the county, with the median household incomes decreasing as you move east towards the more rural areas of the county. In addition, the east/south Naples area, in particularly south ofUS41, is an area east of CR95I with lower median household incomes. Map Z-11 presents the distribution of households that rneet thechtehafor"low income" with annual household incomes of 80 percent or below the 2010 A%41 for the Na.ples-Marco Island area. Theaneas with lower income houselhoids mirror the loto,/er income areas illustrated on Nellap 2-1_0 7a',-le 2-6 Source: U.S. Census Bureau 1990 Census, 2000 Census, and 1-1-1009 American Community Survey. Tindale-Oliver &Assodates|nc Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -660- 2-B May 2011 77' rx O O M 0 LL O O ca 0 U: tO 0 LL 0 0 C*4 O O 0 U I- T O 0 U O O 0 L) O Packet Page -661- cr� N "I C'l m :T "I m.4 9/13/2011 m Item 10.A. r-4 CN fu 2 C LM C: 0 C: vi 41 4.1 _0 C) ro LA L/) LO CL aj 2! C: O 0 =3 U o U 91 4 N iJS 0 O L9 CM m 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Packet Page -662- rJ Y. .. i Packet Page -662- \ \ \� E k§\ �[2 ®sue �.�� ■ ©m \ (g��� . ± ■m,� . §$ / \\ / ". ) ©Zd[ * } \I �zff>. . ! ! \ 2 k k | zi ± %) ? ¥CIF §v 9/13/2011 Item 1O.A. Packet Page -663 L.0 w t m _ m � / 2 3 % / / _ 0 \ \ z / & � m � \ % / ƒ g a- > / / 2 � 7E u 0 / d .� / \<113f , ` Packet Page -663 L.0 w t m _ m � / 2 3 % / / _ 0 \ \ z / & � m � \ % / ƒ g a- > / / 2 � 7E u 0 / d � Historically, the majority ofpopulation growth in Collier County has occurred within the traditionally urbanized area. Toa lesser extent, population growth will continue in this area, mainly through infi|| and redevelopment; however, the highest concentration of growth and new development over the next five years is projected to occur in the Golden Gate Estates area, then extending into the Immokalee and Ave Maria areas in the subsequent five-year period. � Although population growth is projected to occur in Collier County, especially east ofCR95l, very minimal increases in overall population density are projected over +the next 10 years. w [urrendy, nearly 75 percent of Collier County's residents are younger than age 65. Based on previous trends, the average age of Collier County residents is expected to increase in the future, along with the percentage of residents age 65 years and older. However, the overall population of Collier County is projected to continue growing, and there is no supporting data to suggest that this trend will be sustained indefinitely. The trending age increases over the past � Collier 'County's median household income continues 1ogrow at faster pace than Florida's. In Collier County, the highest rate ofgrowth is observed in household income greater than S75,000. In the future, Collier County may want to consider conducting a survey of its parks and recreation users to determine the average household income of Its users compared with the * Areas with median household incomes of $_50,000-or-less are mainly located in the greater Immokislee area, east/south Naples hn particuiarly south of US 41', and the area surrounding I- 75/west Tinda|e'O|iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -664- 2-27 May 2011 �1 (This page intentionally Heft blank) Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -665- 2 -28 May 2011 Packet Page -666- (This page intentionally left blank) Packet Page -667- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. �81 MA The residents of and visitors to Collier County are provided a significant selection of parks and recreation facilities and activities, ranging from beach access to trails and open space to active recreation facilities. This section provides current inventories for several different types of parks and recreation facilities, • Water Access • Resource-Based Parks • Conservation Land • UsepOrientedParks • Undeveloped Park Land/Planned Capital Improvements Parks and recreation resources in , �~ Collier County `range. ` from water access sites to conservation land to user'orhsntedparks. Consistent with the 2010 Florida Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, prepared by the Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection, Office of Park Planning, this Master Plan distinguishes between "resource-based" and user-oriented" parks and activities. User-oriented types qf outdoor recreation are those that can be provided almost onywhereƒor the convenience qf the user, This category is the broader of the two and includes activities such as golf, tennis, baseball, basketball, shuffleboard, volleyball, soccer, pool swimming, archery, skeet and trop shooting, and playground activities. Useporien1edoctiv/tips are needed in vast amounts in urban and suburban areas, and as with other services, useporientedrecreoUbn hoc0�es ondProgporns one pri rnar8v provided by local governments. outdoor recreation dffeoƒh7n1 user-oriented recreation /nthat it cannot bepoovided/ustonyvvher�butisdeoendentuponsonneckementorcornbinobonof elements in the natural or cultural environments that cannot be easily duplicated by man. /t may be either active o/ passive /nnature. Examples include hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, backpacking, boating, water skiing, surfing, biking, 11 ature study and visiting historical and arch oeu/ogico/sites. Resource-based recreation lends itself better &o the capabilities of state ond/edeoo/government. An important distinction tomake between user-oriented and resource-based outdoor recreation is that' theformer can always be provided, assuming the availability of space andfundsfor development, while the Ictter can be provided only to the extent that the supporting natural or cultural resources are ovoSob/e.z e 2o1O Florida Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 7lndoke-O{iver/&Assodates,Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -668- 3-1 May 2011 The water access, resource-based, and conservation land acreage and facilities available in Collier County are documented in this section. However, the focus of this Master Plan isto identify existing and future needs related touser-oriented parks in Collier County. As will be discussed }n this section, a similar effort was done recently for water access locations, and the recommendations from that report have been incorporated into this Master Plan. While an abundance ofresource-based park land, including conservation land, is available in Collier County, this type of park /and is not being considered in the recommendations of this Master Plan, as Collier County Parks and Recreation Department is geared towards providing user-oriented parks and facilities. /n addition, the current inventory of resource-based park land is likely to remain constant, and the inventory ofconservation land may increase incrementally as the county grows towards its estimated buUd'outpopu|ationofapproxinnute|y 950,000 residents. As such, the existing resource-based park land will serve not only the current population but the build-out population aswell. Table 3-1 provides the water access inventory for Collier County, which includes both publicly- and privately-owned sites and facilities available to the public. Water access sites identified include both saltwater and freshwater access. Map 3-1 illustrates the locations of the water access sites available to the public in Collier County. llnda|e-Oliver &Assodates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -669- S-2 May 2011 Table 3 -1 Water Access Inventory County Ann Olesky Park (Lake Trafford) N Y 1 County Barefoot Beach Access Y County Barefoot Beach Preserve Community Park Y 1 County Bayview Park N Y 3 County Big Corkscrew Island N Y County Bluebill Beach Access Y County Caxambas Park N Y 2 County Clam Pass Park Y 1 County Cocohatchee River Park N Y 4 County Collier Boulevard Boating Park N 2 County Conner Park N County Freedom Park N Y County Golden Gate Community Park N 2 County Goodland Boating Park N Y 2 County North Gulfshore Beach Access Y County Port of the Island Marina N 2 County South Marco Beach Access Y County Sugden Park Y Y 1 County Tigertail Beach Park Y County Vanderbilt Beach Y Naples 1900 Block Gulf Shore Blvd Beach Access Y Naples Broad Avenue Beach Access Y Naples Central Avenue Beach Access Y Naples Gorden Drive South Beach Access Y Naples Horizon Way Beach Access. Y Naples Loudermilk Park Y Naples Miramar Beach Access Y Naples N 1st Avenue Beach Access Y Naples N 2nd Avenue Beach Access Y Naples N 4th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples N 6th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples N 7th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples N 8th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples Naples Fishing Pier N Y Naples Naples Landing N 3 1 Naples North Lake Drive Beach Access Y Naples Pier Parking Lot Beach Access Y Naples S 10th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 11th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 12th Avenue Beach Access Y Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -670- 3 -3 May 2011 rd-111110 Table 3- 1(continued) Water Access Inventory Naples S 13th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 14th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 15th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 16th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 17th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 18th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples 519th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 1st Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 2nd Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 32nd Avenue Beach Accress Y Naples 5 33rd Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 3rd Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 4th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 5th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 6th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 7th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 8th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples S 9th Avenue Beach Access Y Naples Vedado Public Beach Access Y Private Calusa Island Marina N 2 Private Glades Haven Marina N 2 Private Isles of Capri Marina N 1 Private Moran's Restaurant Marina & Motel N 1 Private Outdoor Resorts N 1 Private Shell Island Road Boat Ramp N 1 State jBaref6ot Beach State Land N State Collier- Seminole State Park N Y 2 State I pelnor Wiggins State Recreation Area Y 2 Source: Collier County Foat and Peach Access Report (May 2011), supplemented with information provided by Collier County{ Parks and Recreation Department. Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -671- 3 -4 May 2011 9/13/2011 It I t? m Q p gS i em 10.A. L� '-f m?'*- 2 A--,- C6 d L v L [B CD _O ro U � U � v v � m fi5 _6 U c O Co Q Y �y L W d L a) Y 0 U is (2) '0 = O h u Collier County Boat and Access Report In May 2011, Collier County released an updated Boat and Beach Access Report, the purpose of which is to assess Collier County's performance in providing beach access and boat launch facilities to County residents and visitors. The full 2O11 Boat and Beach Access Report can be found in Appendix A. The Boat and Beach Access Report looks st the county's existing boat and beach access inventory, existing and pnjiected capacity needs, and level of service (LQ5), The County's Growth Management Plan does not provide a separate LOS for water access acreage (i.e., acreage related to beach access points, beach parking, and boating accesd. Rather, water access acreage is included under the county's regional park acreage for purposes of measuring comprehensive plan concurrency. The Growth Management Plan does not provide a distinction between regional park acreage and acreage reserved for beach and water access. However, the 2Q1OAU{R does provide a Water Access LOS Guideline ofone access point per every 1O,OOO permanent residents. This includes public beach access points, boat ramp lanes, fishing access points, canoe/kayak launches, and any other fresh or saltwater access facilities available to the public. According to the 2O11 Boat and Beach Access Report, the County currently is maintaining an LOS of one water access point per every 4,239 residents, based on a current water access inventory of 79 access points, In addition, based on the projected build-out population of 950,000 residents and LOS Guideline of 1:10,DOO, the county will need a total of 95 water access points. It should be noted that the capacity analyses within the 2011 Boat and Beach Access Report consider only permanent residents and not seasonal residents ortourists. AnanaksisofthecurrentnumbmrofreaisteredvessebinCo8ierCountycornparedtodhenunnberof storage points (i.e., wet slips and dr .y -storage spaces) indicate that at least 13,100 vessels are likely dependent on the County's boat ramps forwater access, Based on the projected number nf vessels and. storage points, there is prolected to be a deficiency of three boat ramps by 2020. One of the most important issues with water access points, especially boat launches and beach access, relates to the level of adequate parking (vehicle and boat trailer) available at parks and other facilities where boat launches/ ramps and access points are located, An analysis of the available parking spaces at these facilities indicates a current deficit of 149 parking spaces at saltwater launch facilities and a deficit of9U spaces at freshwater launch facilities. An analysis of the number of beach parking spaces per permanent resident indicates the current ratio l:1O6 and is projected tobe1:129in]Q20. As such, the County is projected to maintain adequate parking for the next 10 years based on the goal ratio of 1:150 established by the County's Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in 1999. In addition to current projects to expand the access to open water and the beaches, the 2011 Boat and Beach Access Report include several recommendations improvements. Therefore, to not duplicate Tlnda|e-O/iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -673- 3-6 May 2011 �~~~ effort concerning planning forboat and beach access cites, the recommendations included in the 2O11 Boat and Beach Access Report are incorporated into the Master Plan and include: 1. Barefoot Beach Preserve Notexcedina the carrying capacity of this park is P primary oblectivE because of its status as a nature preserve. However, a clock and pier can beprondedto the inland side of the is!andto accommodate waterborne visitors while protecting the beach and dunes. This area will also allow provide visitors a better view the mangrove habitat, which presently is only accessible by canoe/kayak. Pickup locations can beatCocohatchee Park and Conner Park. 2. Beach Access Beach access can be viewed from two perspectives - the nurnber and amount of beach access points and the effectiveness of each of those locations. Although no standards exist for the number of public beach access points a County should have, Collier County has been aggressively worWn�to increase the nurnberand location of its public beach accesses points. This, however, has met with limited success because of the high cost and low availability of suitable locations. Itis recommended that the County continue to pursue its current acquisition policy but atthe same time aggressively pursue revisions to the Land Development Code that permits greater public beach access. 3. Parking and Transportation Service for Beach Access The number o-F beach parkingspaces currently rneets the countywide !.:1-,-)0 parking space to permanent residents recommended ratio suggested by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. If additional parking Is required at the more popular beach parks or during the 'busy season., the County should consider providing beach access through a combination of: o Exploring an extended Collier Area Transit (CAT" operation along Gulf Shore Drive to increase service 10 'the beach access points along Vanderbi|tBeach. o Developing a business plan to provide tram service during peak use periods between Conner Park and the Vanderbilt Beach garage to feed our most popular beaches using existing underused public access points, 4. Beach Parking Fees Collier County has adopted a policy of free beach parking with a beach parking pass. If this system were changed tm require both residents and visitors alike to purchase daily, monthly, or annual passes, then approximately $1M to $3M would become available to fund the operational needs of meeting existing and future levels ofservice. llndo|e-O8iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -674- 3-7 May 2011 E Boat Launch and Boat Trailer Parking Boat ramp lanes are not adequate for the peak periods of weekends and holidays for the number of boat users in Collier County. Even with the additional new lane atBayvievv Park, the County is operating with etwo-|ane deficit in2O11. This deficit will grow bv one lane in2O13to 2D15timnefrarne and increase to five additional ramp lanes in202O. Boat trailer parking presently b inadequate, and even with programmed parking increases, the County has a significant parking space deficit based on current ramp capacity. This deficit is a county wide average and does not account for peak usage or chronic shortages at popular ramp locations such asBayvievv [axannbas,urCocohatchee. The County should continue to assertively pursue expanding the existing boat parks, parking, and facilities where appropriate, Additionally, strategic acquisition of desirable boat launch sites should continue, Approximately one-half of the total land within Collier County is designated as federal or state resource- based park land. Table 3-2 provides an inventory of the resource-based park land and facilities available in Collier County, and Map 3-2 illustrates the locations of the resource-based parks. Tlnda|e-O|iver&Associates,Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -675- 3-8 May 2011 flt �e U Packet Page -676- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. cfL _. G C CL CDL In t4 1 t—q O L; � N U a) a! 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In Collier County, there are nearly 35,000 acres of designated conservation land, as shown in Table 3-3. The majority of this acreage is protected land under the State of Florida. At the local level, Collier County operates Conservation Collier, a program to acquire conservation land. Public access to these sites varies but nnucL be consistent with conservation goals and limited to natural resource-based recreation and education activities (e.g, environmental education, hiking, nature photography, bird-watching, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, hunting and fishing). Map 3'3 illustrates the locations of conservation land |n Collier County. INTIMIRIM Conservation Land inventory 7sct,f 72pies-_____ -hee Slough State Forest 700.0 ty of ty of Na pies N'apies Pre-serve 9.5 Conservation Collier Wo"ods P:-ese;-ve 2&2 1:ier Devoprnen" Corporation aka Gordon River Corserva-ion Collier Al!ii­or Preserve 2. Conservation Collier Park (conservation i3ortion) 11 Total Acrea-e 34,803.2 Source: State nfFlorida Office ofParks Planning Outdoor Recreation Planning Inventory database, and supplemental information provided by Collier County. Tlnda|e'O|iver/& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -678- 3-11 May 2011 ` ��. 9/13/2011 It i I Packet Page -679- em 10.A. N .-f n� O fu N f i t t L Q� LM V'1 c� C L Q) i 0 4- U � U N v N � .5 C O M � Y _Q L W d O 0 N U L co v S� O p U mm As previously mentioned, the put-pose ofthis Master Plan is to identify and prioritize user-oriented type parks, which are provided bv Collier County, the School District Board, cf Collier County (through inter|oca| agreement), and the municipalities within Collier County. Consistent with the County's p|anningpractices,racomnnendadonsforthisK8asterP|onvvU|consideron|ycommunityandregiona| parks within Collier County, as neighborhood parks are designed to serve a small geographic area and are being provided more frequently by developers to serve asubdivision. It is important to note that the user-oriented park 'Inventory provided in I this Master Plan differs from the community and regional park I he Nfiaster Plan considers inventory included in the County's AU|R. The AU|R inventory includes both count�,, and rnunic:pal community I-rnd water access sites considered regional purk|and and land purchased for regional ppr�s. future parks but not yet developed. Water access locations (including those considered to be regional parks in the AUIR) are shown separately, and recommendations concerning water access locations have been documented by the County in the 2011 Boat and Beach Access Report. 4notherdiffenenoeofnotebetvveentheMasterP|anandAU|Risthat,forLDSpurposes the County considers only the regional and community parks owned and operated by the County. However, the Master Plan considers the avai|abiUtyof community and regional parks to residents and visitors throughout Collier County to determine future needs. Therefore, the Master Plan provides a holistic inventory of community and regional parks provided by not only Collier County, but also in Nap|es' ;Alerco Island, and Everglades City. Table 3-4 provides a summary of the acreage and facilities currently provided at the user-oriented community and regional parks 'in Collier County, which also are illustrated on Map 3-4. in addition, 4�pendixB provides detail pe�ainimBto each usepohentedpark com�deredin the K4aster Plan, including park location, park type, acreage, and facilities, Tindale-O|ker& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -680- 3-13 May 2011 /*—IN Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -681- 3 -14 May 2011 � k rD 2, \ \ or y rdd—mklk }/o X\ / \ lllo� c m 3 / @ » § % \ _ 0 \ \ 2 2 3 \ ro \ m m (0 ( / / N 5 )0 _ / / @ � � O D Collier County has identified regional park land acquisitions planned over the next 10 years in its 2010 AU|R. There are no proposed community park land acquisitions identified in the 2010 AUIR. It is important to note that the planned regional park land acquisitions are not 'land purchases, but are an interdepartmental transfer, |eoae,or developer contribution. Therefore, these acquisitions are not direct expenditures within the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan. Map 3-5 presents the locations of regional park land acquisitions, totaling 302.5 acres over the next 10 years. Also shown on this map are two undeveloped park sites (Vanderbilt Beach Extension Community Park and Manatee Community Park) totaling 180 acres for which the County already has acquired the land. The County Parks and Recreation Department has identified several capital projects planned for the next 1O years, should funding beavailable. These are major pro,ects and do not include minor capital projects(e.g, parking lot expansion, additional ,estnoom facility, etc.) These projects include: • Develop Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park • Develop Manatee Community Park y~~~, 0 Construct Eagle Lakes Community Center and Swimming Pool Complex • Develop Vanderbilt Extension Community Park • Acquire beach access at Vanderbilt Beach As listed above, the County iscons|derin�acquis��nof three properbesto provide beach access at Vanderbilt Beach, which is planned to be funded with Tourist Development Council revenue (hotel bed taxes),e funding source specific to beach land and facilities. Map 3-6 presents the locations of planned capital parks and rerreat;on prcll�ects. Tindale-O|ker&Assodates,Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -685- 3-1Q May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 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The purpose of this section is to determine the needs of Collier County park land and recreation facilities over the next 10 years. The needs analysis consists of three parts: • Analysis of park land needs • Analysis of driving distance to parks and recreation facilities (drive-time analysis) • Current utilization of recreation facilities The results of the needs analysis will be used to develop the Master Plan recommendations, The results of the needs analysis also will be compared to the input received from the focus group (discussed in Section 5) to validate the Master Plan recommendations or to determine if additional needs identified by the focus group should beconsidered. For Collier County, the AUIR is a financial management and planning too[ for the annual update of the Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvements Element (OE). The AU|R provides an inventory ofrequired infrastructure that the County can use to determ ine if the adopted LOS is being met and will continue to be met for the next five years. Asa result, the finances necessary tu maintain the LOS are determined, as the AU|Risa five-year financially feasible plan. For the development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the last three AUIRs prepared in 2007, 2008, and 2009 werereviewed. Over the past several years, the County's Parks and RecreationAU|R has recognized the need for delaying park land acquisitlon to respond to decreased levels of gro,,uth and new development. Further, the reduced population 0rowthimpacts the acrear-e needed to maintain the existing LOS, and the lack of new population has greatly impacted impact fee collections, which is the County's primary sources for funding new park land and, facilities. However, at -the same time, the County continues toberesponsive to strategic acquisition of park |and as specific opportunities that make both fiscal and practical sense arise. Planned land acquisitions included in the 2010 AUIR are consistent with the land acquisitions previously presented in Section 3, Map 3'5. As documented in Tab|e4-1, the County continues to maintain a surplus of community park land per the 2010 AUIR but is anticipating a continued deficit of regional park land, based on the adopted LOS. For the County's purposes of monitoring achieved and anticipated LOS, the AU!R includes only community and regional park land owned bv Collier County. The inclusion of County-owned parks makes sense for the AUIR given that that the AUIR is a financially-feasible planning document. However, as previously discussed, the Master Plan is taking a holistic picture of the park land and recreation facilities currently avaiiable to the residents and visitors of Collier County and, as such, is /=~� looking at parks owned by both the County and other agencies (i.e., municipalities of Naples, Marco Tlnda/e'O|iver&Assncates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -690- 4-1 May 2011 Island, and Everglades City) to determine where gaps in recreational needs exiSting and where future park land and facilities are needed. Table 4-1 ]01DAQIRSummary Five-Year Summary (FY 10-15) Available Inventory asnf9/3O/1O 591.54 $136,054200 1,074.68 g247176,480 Required Inventory asof9/3O/1S' 472.15 $108596,800 1,286.24 $295835`200 Proposed AU|RFY1U/11-14/1S (47.00) ($10,810,000) 165.50 $38,065'000 5-Year Surplus or(Deficit) 7238 $I6,647'400 (46.06) <g10,593'800> Ten-Year Summary (FY 10-20) Available Inventory as of 9/30/10' 591.54 $136,054,200 1,07468 �7,176,400 Required Inventory as of 9/30/201 527.05 $121,221,500 1,427.99 $328,437,700 Proposed AUIR FY 10/11 - 19/20 (47.00) (S10,810.000) 302.50 $69'675,000 10-Year Surplus or (Deficit) 17.49 $4,022'700 (50.81) ($11,686300) 'LOS Standard: Communitvpark 12ac/i.UDO (unincorporated cowntyteeriona|Park z9ad1'000 (countywide) zUnhCn,: $230,000/ acre, Source: Collier County 2QlO Annual Inventory and UpdazeReport (September 20I0). Aa shown in Section 3, Table 3-4 based on the current inventory of city-owned park land inventory, 'there is an additional 74.58 acres of municipal community park land and 36.6 acres of municipal regional park land. When the municipal park land is added to the community and regional park land in the 2010 AUIR, the 2020 surplus of community park land increases to 921.0-17 acres, while the 2020 deficit of regional park land decreases to14.21acres. When taking into account only the County-owned existing community park acreage and existing and planned regional park acreage available by 2020 'In Collier County, the County will exceed the required community park acreage based on the adopted LOS standard. in addition, the County will be within 3.5 percent of the required regional park land acreage based on the adopted LOS standard. However, when taking into account the total (County and City-owned) existing and planned regional park acreage available by 2020 in Collier County, the County will be within one percent of the required regional park land acreage based on the adopted LOS standard. llndale'O|iver& Associates, Inc. 4-2 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -G91- Table 4-2 1O-Year Park Land Surplus/Deficit Including K4un|cipa| Park Land ` 10-Year Surplus or (Deficit)"' 17.49 (50.81) Available Municipal Park Acreage (2) 74.58 36.60 Remaining 10-Year Surplus (DefiCit)(3) 92.07 (14.21) (1) Source: Table 4-1. (2) Source: Table 3-4. (3) 10-Year Surplus/Dizficit from 2010 AUIR plus available municipal park acreage. Including the planned regional land acquisitions, the County will be very close 0o meeting the required 2O2D regional park acreage based on the adopted LOS. However, the location of the planned park land acquisitions is equally, if not more important tham the quantity of land to be acquired, As illustrated on Map 4-1, of the 302.5 acres of regional park land planned to be acquired by 2020, approximately 83 percent is located in areas of the highest projected growth over the next 1Oyears. This indicates that the County is effectively planning for future population growth by proactively acquiring regional park land concurrent with areas of future growth. Map 4-2 illustrates the location of the County's planned parks and recreation capital projects relative to pro/ected growth. As shown, the County has identified capital pno;ectsthat one consistent with areas of � future growth within Collier County, |tis recognized that beach access at Vanderbilt Beach is not inan ' area ofp,roJected population growth. However, the location off beach access sites are limited along the -coastal properties and the acquisition of beach access at Vanderbilt Beach will provide additional, beach access that will accommodate future t-_looulation growth las well as visitors and tourists) elsewhere in the county. Additional areas where the County may need to monitor future growth and evaluate the need to purchase park land should the growth occur are circled om Maps 4-1 and 4-2. These areas are chosen both because of high growth and there is longer than a 15'20 minute drive-time to the nearest existing nr planned park. The drive-time analysis used to make this determination is discussed later in the section. Tinda|e'O{ker& Associates, Inc. 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Packet Page -694- k x r fi Packet Page -694- 11� DRIVE-TIME ANALYSIS Collier County's Growth Management Plan, Recreation and Open Space Element includes Objective 3.1, which states: ��y���������c��m��o�������o��m���d Regional Pork Plan to provide larger parks and recrectiono/ os well ospassive open space within p15- to 20-minute drive of residents within the coastal Urban Designated Area, the Immokalee Urban Designated Area, and Northern Golden Gate Estates (this excludes Conservation designated areas, Agricultural/Rural designated areas, Southern Golden Gate Estates, and the outlying Urban Designated Areas of Copeland, Port of the Islands, Plantation Island and [hokm6oskee)." To determine if the above currently is being met, a drive-time analysis was completed for the following: • Regional and Community Parks (combined) • Athletic Fields 0 Hard Courts • Aquatic Recreation Facilities • Miscellaneous Facilities Because of the extensive Parks and. recreation systernin Collier County, a significant portion ofthe county's current residents and visitors have access to at least one, if not more, parks and associated recreation facilities within a 15-20minute drive time. As such, for purposes of this Master Plan, the drive-ime analysis was expanded to show the differential drive tirnefor several tiers: 0-5noinutes, 5-10 m inutes, 10-15 minutes, 1.5-20 minutes, and greater than 20 minutes. The results cfthe drive time analysis, which are illustrated in Maps 4'3thru4-7, are summarized into two categories of potential needs: Areas of Immediate Need and Areas of Future Growth. Areas of Immediate Need are identified based on current pmpu!at|on, while Areas of Future Growth are based on projected population growth from 2O18-2O2D. Tinda|e-O|iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -695- 4-6 May 2011 C � a G � 77i t k � ti i s* _r fit C: a 0 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 4 a 1 F Packet Page -696- C (O d L v G L v O U � C v U Vf O1 .N 'V C O f6 V) QN Y o2S a L O/O� V fu �\� } \L ( - } { ~ \+ feC$■i� \y� �\ 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 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Area of Future Growth - Population pniections indicate future growth along the U642 corridor. The County is proposing development of a passive park (Manatee Community Park) along US 41 south of CR 951 that would serve many of the existing and future residents along this portion of the US 41 corridor. [oUiep5eminoie State Park is located off U541 South ofCR9Z;however, there are no active recreation facilities (i.e., athletic fields, hand cuurts, aquatic facilities, etc.) at this state park, and future development along this corridor likely will result in a need for additional active recreation facilities in this area. As such, the County should evaluate ifthe acreage at Manatee Community Park is sufficient to provide both passive and active facilities, or if additional community park land along the US 41 corridor is needed to provide additional "active" recreational facilities. Area of Future Growth -Populaton projections indicate future growth in the surrounding Everglades Boulevard, Future regional parks, including Big,-Corkscrew Island and Big Cypress, will provide park land and recreational facilities in proximity to this area. m Area of Need -The drive time analysis indicates that the coverage area of existing athletic fields and hard courts relative to existing county popui'ation is very good. There are few areas with � Area of Future Growth -Ath|ebcMe!dsandhardcuurts|ocatedatfutunacommunbyparkssuch as Manatee Community Park or another future community park located further south along US 41 will address facility needs related to future population growth along US 41. � AreaofFutureGroxnth - At,,tNetic fields and hard courts located at future regional parks such as Big Corkscrew Island and Big Cypress will address facility needs related tofuture population growth surrounding Everglades Boulevard and also help to alleviate usage at existing facilities. Tlndale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -701- 4-12 May 2011 Aquatic Facilities w AreaofNeed-Anaquadchad|ityisneededtosenxetheexistngpopo|ationofnorthernGcJden Gate Estates. This currently populated area is just outside the urban area of the county and has limited access to any of the existin8 public aquatic facilities. The|nduaionofanInteractive Water Feature or Splash Play Area at the proposed 8i8 [orkscrew Island Regional Park would provide northern Golden Gate Estates with a local aquatic facility. w Area of Immediate Need - The drive-time analysis indicates that an aquatic facility is needed to serve the residents of Marco island, which would fall under the responsibility of the City of Marco Island. Area of Future Growth -4o aquatic facility, such as an Interactive Water Feature or Splash Play Area, located at future community parks such as Manatee Community Park or another future community park located further south along US 41 will address facility needs related to future population growth along US41. AreaofFuture6rovvh-4naquaticfad|itysuchasan|mteractiveVVaterFeatureorSp{ashPlay Area, atfuture regional parks such as Big Corkscrew Island and Big Cypress will address aquatic facilities needs related to future population growth surrounding Everglades Boulevard. Miscellaneous Facilities Area of Need - Miscellaneous recreation facilities li.e., recreation centers, playgrounds, multi- use trai|s,e1c)areneededtoservetheexistin�popu|ationofnmrthernGo|denGateEstates. This currently populated area is just outside the urban area of the county and has limited access to miscellaneous facilities at other parks. The inclusion offadUt)es such as recreation centers, playgrounds, and multi-use trails at the proposed Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park would relieve this deficit. Area of Future Gruvnth- Miscellaneous recreation facilities (e.g, recreation centers, playgrounds, and multi-use trails) located at future community parks such as Manatee Community Park or another future community park located further south along US 41 will address facility needs related to future population growth along US 4L Area of Future Growth - Miscellaneous recreation facilities, such as recreation centers, playgrounds, multi-use trails, etc., at future regional parks such as Big Corkscrew Island and Big Cypress will address aquatic facilities needs related to future population growth surrounding Everglades Boulevard. Tlnda|e-Oliver @Assocates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -702- 4-13 May 2011 UTILIZATION ANALYSIS The drive-time analysis provides information as to whether the inventory off existing user-oriented parks as well as recreational facilities within those parks, are located in areas that provide reasonable access to the majority of County residents. However, the need for recreational facilities should not only be determined by the location ofexistin8 facilities, but the extent to which these facilities are currently being used. To examine the current utilization oil the County's recreational facilities, usage information provided by Collier County Parks and Recreation Department was reviewed. The County currently maintains weekly usage information for athletic fields at County community and regional parks. Therefore, utilization analyses were conducted for base ba I I/softba I I/little league fields and football/soccer/multi-use fields for parks where utilization data are collected and available for analysis. For purposes of the utilization analysis, athletic fields are defined as being "over-utilized" if usage is at or exceeds 95 percent of available hours; however any utilization over 85 percent is highlighted to visually highlight those fields with higher usage. The utilization analysis also looks at usage both on a quarterly as well as annual basis. |t should, be noted that the uti|izationofa field takes into account aU uses ofthe field, including special events, and not just athletic-reiated usage of the field. The results of the analysis are illustrated in the following maps: * Map 4-8 illustrates the utilization of baseball fields. ^ Map 4-9 illustrates the utilization of softball fields. * K8a| 4-20 iUustratesthe utilization of little |eoguefieids. * Map 4-11 illustrates the ob|badon offnotba|l/sncuerfie|ds� * Map 4-12 illustrates the utilization of multi-use fields. � Baseball and softball fields in Collier County are not currently experiencing utilization issues based on annual utilization data, with the exception of softball fields at Vineyards Community Park; however, baseball and softball fields etcertain parks were over-utilized based on quarterly data. • There are moderate annual utilization issues for little league and multi-use fields. • There are significant annual utilization issues for football/soccer fields throughout Collier County. Tindo|e-Oliver & Associates, Inc. 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N v i-� 00 -1 1.4 V--1 40 M ►9 L Q) c� G L C I-q C 0 U M C � U cn 4J v f6 � U C O M V) Ln Ln Q Y 06 d N +� > C = C O v L L� O r U C O N � A CC f t � 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. � ��� � hit ��:. �� � w•- a' k ,gEwi (fl Ln O N fS5 ❑. !A U Qj i ( w O Ln ai r;+ C 1 U V tr (O } O t+ ul N fD O C � O , �Z-4 N 4- ai yyam, L ai f Q: 4- 4" O Z Y Packet Page -708- G G 1- (E M v } O t--I C O U � C N L V N Cu U � O � N Ln L Y �Q L W 0- L U L R� H U Collier County currently relies on three primary revenue sources to fund parks and recreation capital projects, including Tourism Development Council (hotel bed tax) revenue, which is used to fund beach projects; miscellaneous grants; and parks and recreation impact fee revenue, which is used to fund capital parks and recreation proiects necessitate-' by growth and new development. Impact fees for the CountVs regional park system are charged to new residential development within both unincorporated and incorporated Collier County, while 'Impact fees for the County's community park system are charged to new residential development within the unincorporated area only. impact fees are the primary funding source for non-beach access capital parks and recreation projects. Due to the economic downturn and slowed residential development, the County has experienced a decrease in parks and recreation impact fee collections over the past several years, while recognizing a need to delay capital projects asgrowth has slowed. The County currently estimates annual parks and recreation impact fee collections of $1.7 million, although it should be recognized that actual collections for 2010 are expected to be higher due to an unexpected increase in residential building permit activity. The primary impact fee expenditure is the repayment of debt service for North Collier Regional Park, annual payments for which total approximately $3.1 million thru2O26. Therefore, a significant portion of the County's parks and recreation impact fees collected in the immediate future are currently earrnarkedfo[therepaymentofdebt,|eavingafundinggapforneededcapita}projects. As growth and development activity picks up, additional parks and recreation impact fee revenue will be generated beyond that needed to pay the existing debt, providing revenue to help fund needed capital projects. Tlnda|e'O|kmrQ' Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -7O8- 4-ZO May 2011 Packet Page -710- Packet Page -711- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 4a part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan effort, a focus group meeting was conducted togain input from a wide. range ofstakeho|ders and interested parties. The goal of the focus group was tmo- fo|d: first, to provide educational information on the Master Plan process to selected participants, and second, for participants to then identify and prioritize the parks and recreation needs of Collier County over the next 1Oyears. The reoccurring themes of the focusgroup included the following related to parks and recreation: 4. What dowewant? S. Where and when dovvewant it? 6. How do we get there? Input received from the focus group participants is used to confirm the results of the Needs Analysis discussed in Chapter and to determine if any additional recommendations should be considered for the Master Plan. The focus group began with an opening presentation to provide an overview of the master planning '~�^ process, review demographic and inventory data provided to the participants (similar to what is provided in Section 2 — Demographic Analysis and Section 3 — Parks and Recreation inventory), a nd review the three break-out '-roup exercises designed to follow the above themes. Following the opening presentation, the participants were divided intufour break-out groups in which they comp|eted the set ofexercises provided. The focus c-romp wrapped up with a presentation by each group highlighting its discussion ofeachexercise. During these presentations, each �roupvvasasked tudiscuss consensus reached by the group and also to discuss any dissenting opinions ths�group members rnay have had. The agenda for the focus group is provided in Figure 5-1. Tindale-Oliver &Associates, Inc. 5-1 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -712- May 2011 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Opening Presentation 10:00 AIA - 1:30 Pm Break-Out Group Exercises, Exercise 1: What Do tile Want? Exercise 2. Where and When Do We Want It? Exercise 3: How Do We Get There? Summary Discussion of Group Findings 1:45 pm - 2:45 Pro Presentation of Group Findings 2:45 Pm_3s00 pm ^`/' Next Steps Figure S-1 Collier County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Focus Group Agenda A total of74 individuals were invited to attend the focus �ruuArepresend h agencies, organizations, and interests. Overall, 27 participants attended the focus group, which was held inthe Exhibit Hall at North Collier Regional Park on Thursday, October 14, 2010. Participants included- 1. Bill Arthur, Golden Gate Advisory Board 2. Dave Ball, Naples Girls Softball Little League* 3. Julie Bissell, Collier County Lacrosse Association* 4. Philip Brougham, Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board* 5. Barbara Buehler, Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 6. Susan Cone, UpA Creek Kayak Tours 7. Ted Decker, |slesofCapri 8. ]ohn Dina, Optimist Soccer Club of Naples 9. Brandon Dowdy, YMCA of the Palms 1O. Tom Eastman, School District Board of Collier County 11. Doug Finlay, Naples City Council 13. Ann Marie Foley, East Naples Kivvanis 13. Peter Gaddy, Golden Gate Estates Area Civic Association 14. Hunter Hansen, Naples Grande 15. jinnHoppensteadt. Pe|ican 2ayFoundation 16. Gavin Spooner, Naples Youth Soccer 17. Annette Knio|a, Golden Gates Estates Task Force 18. Lesther Nino, k4EX! Soccer 19, Edward "Ski" Olesky, Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 7lndale'O/ker& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -713- S-2 May 2011 2[i John Ribes Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 21. DavidSa|etko, Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 22. Brad Schiffer, Collier County Planning Commission 23, Clarence Tears, South Florida Water Management District 24. Janet Vasey, Collier County Productivity Committee 25. Harold Weeks, NAACP Collier CountyBnanch 26. Margaret Winn, Friends of Barefoot Beach 27. Diana VVorra|L Citizen Representative* *Breakout Group Leader 4 full list of the individuals invited is provided in Appendix [ Those invited but unable to attend due to other commitments were asked to provide input via a follow-up email survey, The remainder ofthis section documents the input received by each break-out group for each exercise completed during the focus group. The goal of Exercise I was to get participants to think about what itisthat they currently like most about parks and recreation in [oUher County aswell os what they would like tuchange. In addition, participants were asked todiscuss standards fortheir ideal community park and regional park. To accomplish this, Exerdse 1vvas divided into three separate exercises. Exercise 1_A: Parks and Recreation Characteristics For Exercise 1'A, participants first were asked to brainstorm about what they like most about parks and recreation in Collier County and 'then about what they would most like tochange. Table 5-1 provides a ' summary ofthe results ofthis brainstorming exercise, highlights ofwhich include: w Quality of the parks facilities and programs, quality and friendliness of the Parks and Recreation Department staff, and facility/program diversity were the most frequent responses for what participants liked most. 0 More staff presence at the County's parks and facilities was the change most desired, followed by improved maintenance, more facilities, and more beach and freshwater access. Tindale'O|iver8' Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -714- 5-3 May 2011 11-1\ /0-IN, Table 5 -1 Summary Results of Exercise 1 -A z�v • Activities /Programs X Xn_- Number of Nature Trails & Open Spaces X Beautification /Landscaping X Environmental Sensitivity X Facility /Program Diversity X X X Free Parking /Free Use X Parks as a Tourist Attraction X Proximity /Accessibility X Quality of Facilities /Maintenance X X X Quality /Friendliness of Staff X X X Water Features X "Green" Park System X Acquisition of Park Land X Formulation of "Best "Practices" Approach; use other parks in Florida or U.S. to develop benchmarks Improved Maintenance X X Improved Marketing Plan (to reach more people) X Maximize Access to All X More Facilities Greenways, Pet Facilities, Athletic Fields, Meeting Rooms, Fitness Centers "Passive" Facilities More Flexibility with Scheduling /Beach Hours X More Relevant Facilities by Location X More Staff Presence /Training X X X Partner with other Agencies /Providers X Smoke Free Environment X Upgrade /Replace Equipment X Maximize Water Access (Beach) X X Maximize Water Access (Fresh) X X Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. 5 -4 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -715- Exercise 1—B: Regional Purk Standards ForExenjse1'B`parddpantsvvenspresentedwithasetofregiona!porkstandards,indudinQtargetpark size (arreage) and population served. |n addition, the standards included a list of baseline facilities ("must-haves") versus optional and premium facilities (preferred to be included if space and funding allow). Participants were asked for input on the desi�nst�ndards�oidentifyanychan�es. The regional park standards provided to the focus group partici ' pants are provided below. Recommended changes to the standards are denoted in italics, Regional Park Standards: Population Sewed: 11 park per 100,00population Optimal Park Size: 50+ acres Recreational Facilities (Baseline): • Sports Complex / Office / Concession /Res rooms(1) • Softball Fields (4minimum) • Multipurpose Field (1) —syntheticfie/ds (Group 2j • Football, Soccer and Lacrosse Fields 14 minimum) — should be 8 minimum (Group 1); should be 5 minimum ((3roup 4) • Playground (1) • Picnic Areas (8minimum)—shmut'd beshoded,/covere (Group 1) • Rental Pavilions (2 minimum) — change to4 minimum (Group 3/ • Restrooms(]) • VVa/kinQPath / Paved (l) • Play Area of Open Green Space (1) • Bike TrE�il (1) — change to bike access and move Pike Trail' to "Op Itional" (Group 1) • Maintenance Building (1) • Parking throughout Park • Park Benches throughout Park • Add boscbo8fiel ds (Group J/ 9 Add basketball courts (Group 2) • Add indoor (Group 22) • Add marquee sign for events and toprovide informution that can be easily read by passing cars (Group 2) • Add /nu/tipurposayhacquetbo0 courts (4) (Group 3U • Allfacilities included under community park "baseline' standard should be present at a regional park (Group 4) 7lndo|e'O|ker&Assocates Inc. 5'5 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -716- Recreational Facilities (OpbonaU: • Swimming Pool /Office /Restmoms(I) —move to "boseline, (Group 4) • IWF (Interactive Water Feature / Splash Play Area) (1) — move to "baseline" (Group 2); move to "baseline" (Groupl) • Gymnasium/ Restromrns (1` —nnuve to ^bose0ne"(Gro4p • FbnessCen1er/Office/Restmoms/LockecRooms(1)—soveto"baseline°(Gmup4) • Dog Park (1)— move 1o"boseline" (Group J) • Amphitheatre (1) • Nature Trail (l)— move to,bose8ne^ (Group 4) • Sports[urnp|exforFootba||,SoccerandLacrosse/Concession/Restrooms/Uffice(1) • Sports Complex for Softball/ Concession/ Reatrooms/ Off ice (l) • 4ddfine pit/movie night J�-�Snoup2> Recreational Facilities (Premium): • Water Park/Other Large Attraction including. Office /Concession / Restrooms (1) • Boat Launch /Water Access (l)— move to^botionay' (Group 3U • Community and Rental Building for Cultural Activitiey/ Nestrooms (1) —move to "baseline" (Soo4o2) • Disc Golf (1) • Ski Lake (1\— Move �a"bosc8ne^/f lake exists (Group 2) • Bridle Paths / Horseback Riding (1) Exercise 2—CCommunity Park Standards For Exercise 1-C, participants were presented with a set of community park standards and asked to provide input on the design standards and identify changes, similar to what was asked for Exercise I-B (regional parks). The community park stan6ards provided to the focus group participants are provided below. Recommended changes 10 the standards are denoted initalics, Community Park Standards: Population Served: 1 park per 5,UOD population — should serve 1L\OJO population due to all the pnmzf-eJocilitiess provided in private subdivisions (Group 3) Optimal Park Size: 20'50 acres (rninimunn 5 acres if adjoined toschool) a Recreation Center/ Kqeeting Rooms/ Restrooms/ Office (1) * Playground (1) Tindole-O|iver&Asuucates,Inc. 5'6 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -717- • Baseball Fields (2) • Softball Fields (Z) • Multipurpose Fie|d (1) • Football / Soccer / Lacrosse Field (2)- change to4 minimum (Group 1) • Tennis Courts (2) • Racquetball Courts (3)-should include handball courts (Group 2); move to "Optional" (Group 4) • Concession Building / Restroorns (1) • Basketball Courts (2) • Picnic Areas (6)- should beshodegycuvered (Group 1/ • Rental Pavilions (2) • Walking Path (1) • Play Area of Open Green Space (1) - may not be necessary with muiti.Durposefield (Group 4) • Maintenance Building (1) • Parking throughout Park • Park Benches throughout Park • Add shading to slides/playgrounds (Group 2) • Add shade structures throughout pork (Group 4) Recreational Facilities (Optional': ^~-� • Swimming Pool/ Office/Resrooms(l) • |VVF (Interactive Water Feature /Splash Play Area) (1) - move to "boseline" (Group 21 � Fitness Center/ Of, ioe/Rest-moms/ Locker Rooms (1) move to `boselline,(Group 4) • Do�Park (1) • Covered Basketball Courts (2)- move &m"bmseline"/1-Gnoup2/; move to"preovi/m^ (Group 4) Recreational Facilities (Pmemmiumm): • Skate Park /Office /Restroonn»(1) • BMX Track /Off ice /Rextroonns(1) • Amphitheatre (1) • Boat Launch (1) - if park is located on water, move to "baseline" (Group 4) The results of Exercises 1-A and 1'B indicate that the participants would like to see modifications to the standards, in particular to the "baseline" facility standards for both regional and community parks. Some comments to note include: • More athletic fields and courts added to the "baseiine" standards, both in type and number provided. • Provide shade structures, in particular for basketball courts, picnic pavilions, and playgrounds, Tinda|e'0ixer& Associates, Inc. 5'7 Collier County Parks and Recreation 1O-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -718- 0 Provide additional si8nage and advertising visible by passing cars. a Increase presence of aquatic facilities, such as swimming pools or interactive water features by moviniz to the "baseline"' standards. 0 Enhance recreation centers included under the "baseline" standards to provide gymnasiums and fitness centers. 41 Desi-n standards to maximize water access at any park when available, Exercise 2—Where and When Do We Want It? The goal of Exercise 2 was to identify and prioritize the parks and recreation needs of Collier County over the next 11Oyears, Participants were provided with the planned land acquisitions and planned capital projects identified by the County and asked to provide input relating to need and priority. Exercise 2-A: Planned Land Acquisitions For Exercise 2'A, participants were asked to review the planned regional park land acquisitions over the next 1O years as identified in the 2O1OAUiR. There are no proposed community park land acquisitions identified in the 2OlO4U|R. As discussed in Section 3, Parks and Recreation Inventory, the regional park land acquisitions identified in the 2010 AUIR are not lanc purchases, but are acquisitions in the form of an interdepartmental transfer, lease, or developer contribution, As such, these acquisitions donot directly impact the Parks and Recreation C�pital innD,,rovement Plan. Figure 5-2 was provided to the participants to illustrate the planned !land acquisitions. input provided bv each break-out group relating to the need to acquire more regiona| park land includes the following. o Quarry in Golden Gate Estztes could provide community park land with water access. o Regional park land needed, in the sou1�east part of Golden Gate Estates. w Group 2: o New park needed south-last of Big Cypress between SR 29 and the Collier/Hendry o New park needed southwestof|mmoka|ee. o New park needed north ofC0Q51 near Lee/Collier county line. o New park needed east ofCRg51 and north of1-75inwest Golden Gate Estates. o Quarry in Golden Gate Estates could provide community park land with water access, o More beachfnont parks needed. o Should consider regional park land in Belle Meade instead of planned land acquisition for Pepper Ranch. Tindale-Oliver &Associates, Inc. 5-8 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -719- � Group 4: o Additional park land needs to be purchased east of US 41 south of the planned Manatee Community Park, as there is project to be high population growth along the US 41 corridor over the next 1Oyears. Exercise 2-B: Planned Capital Projects For Exercise 2-13, participants were asked to provide input on the capital projects planned for the next 10 years as identified bv the County Parks and Recreation Department. These are major projects and do not include minor capital projects (e.g, parking lot expansion, additional restronnnfacility, etc.). Figure 5-3 illustrates these planned capita! projects. In addition, participants were asked to provide input on any capital projects they felt were needed in addition to those identified on the map. To accomplish this, participants were asked to determine which projects were needed based on the demographic data provided, existing inventories, and their own opinions as members of the parks and recreation community. Tinda|e-D|iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -720- S-9 May 2011 Figure 5-2 IT-116—m-6m 54 CqT'Z-ft� WI-0 R#Ov-W Pw,, Tindale-Oliver &Associates, Inc. 5-10 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -721- r -7Oft N, 3.0 Big Corkscrew Island FY 2011/12 Regional Park 62.0 FY 2013/14 Big Cypress 90.0 FY 2017/18 FPL Greenway Trail 37.5 FY 2010/11 Isle of Capri 9.0 FY 2011/12 Pepper Ranch 50.0 FY 2014/15 Pulling Park 4.0 FY 2014/15 Tindale-Oliver &Associates, Inc. 5-10 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -721- Figure 5-3 Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -722- 5 -11 May 2011 Table 5-2 presents the prioritization of the identified capital projects for each break-out group. Table 5-2 Prioritization of Capital Projects X = Group elected to remove project from list of neL d Consensus reach bv each of the four break-out groups provided varying opinions asto the prioritization and need of the planned capital projects. 6 Group 2 participants discussed a need to acquiHre land for several new parks (mentioned under � Group 3 participants felt that development of Vanderbilt Extension Community Park, which is predicated on the completion of the Vanderbilt Road extension project, is not necessary, given ~~~~ the remote park location and availability of other, more accessible parks in the surrounding area. � Group4par�cpantsfebthatacqub��nofbeachfnzntprope�yforaddhiona|beuchaccessst Vanderbilt Beach is not necessary, given the cost to acquire -he land. Group 4 participants did cite the need for a maintenance facility constructed at East Naples Conimi unity Park. In addition, Group 4 participants highilighted the need to maximize the available land at existing community and reQiona| parks to construct additional athletic fields, as the exiytin�ath|etic�e|ds throughout the county are currently over capacity. The County is considering acquisition of three properties to provide beach access at Vanderbilt Beach, which is planned to be funded with Tourist Development Council revenue (hotel bed taxes), a funding source specific to beach land and facilities. Therefore, for purposes of prioritizing the planned improvements, Vanderbilt Beach access should be removed from consideration, as this project has a separate dedicated funding source not available to the other planned improvements. When removing land acquisition atVanderbilt Beach from consideration, due 1oit being funded bva separate dedicated funding source, Big Corkscrew Island Regional ParK was the top priority of three out oy the four break-out groups, These three groups cited e need for a regional park in Golden Gate Estates to serve both the existing and projected population in this area. Group 4 indicated that the County ^0—IN Tindale-Oliver &Associates, Inc. 5-12 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10'Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -723- should finish completing the Eagle Lakes community/fitness center and swimming pool complex prior to starting construction at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. Exercise 3 —How Do We Get There? As part of Exercise 2, participants were provided a matrix showing the park land and recreational facility unit costs from the County's 2OO9 Parks and Recreation Impact Fee Study. 8y providing these costs, participants were able to see the order-of-magnitude costs for the projects they identified as top priorities, In Exercise 3, participants were asked to discuss existing and potential local revenue sources to fund the priority projects identified in Exercise 2. Exercise 3-A: Existing Local Funding Sources In Exercise 3-A, participants were provided information on revenue sources currently used by the County to fund parks and recreation projects. Existing local funding sources include: * Parks and Recreation !mpactFees o Can be used for Capital only o Charged to new residential development only o Existing funding source already in place (currently used to pay down existing debt service) -o Amount of revenue generated is dependent on level ofgrowth o Current fees =$5,]Q7(2,OOOsqft single fami|y); $1,822 (multi-family) u Annual collections estimated tobe~$1.7K8 o Provides funding for beach facilities * Grants and other miscellaneous revenue c) Local match may be required o Often earmarked for specific project nrlocation o Occasional source; may not be consistently available As presented in Table 5-3, all groups agreed that the County should continue pursuing each of these three existing local funding sources. Group 2 was unable tn complete the exercise due totime constraints. Tinda|e-Oliver & Associates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10'Year Master Plan Packet Page -724- 5-13 May 2011 � Table 5-3 Existing Local Fundint, Sources Exercise 3-8: Potential Local Funding Sources In Exercise 3'8, participants were provided information on potential local revenue sources for parks and recreation. The purpose of this exercise was not to promote a specific funding policy, but to gain an understanding of whether there is support for these local funding sources by the focus group participants. Potential local funding sources discussed during this exercise include: w Local Option Sales Tax (example provided was O.25Y6sales tax) o Can be used for Capital and Operation • Enacted bvreferendum • Potential large revenue source u Cost burden shared by residents and non-residents o Use limited to specific programs o Bondable revenues � Municipal Services geneftUnit (non ad-xa|omemnassessment) o Can be used for Capital and Operation o May levy fees and/or assessments • Stable revenue source • Revenues must be spent to benefit assessed properties u Bondable revenue Example: $50 annual assessment per home would generate approximately $9.4Md ~ Municipal Services Tax Unit (ad'xahmnemnbased) ce Can be used for Capital and Operation o Revenues fluctuate with property values o Bondable revenue s2""" Local Government Financial Information Handbook (Local Discretionary Sales Surtax Table) 4 $50 multiplied by the total number of residential housing units per 2010 Tax Roll 7lnda|e-O/iver& Associates, Inc. 5'14 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -725- • Example: [i1 mill would cost $1Q per $10OOOOof property value annually • Example: 0.1 mill from residential only would generate approximately $5.2M annuaU"s � Example: 0.1 mill from all land uses would generate approximately $6.01VIannually" As presented in Table 5-4, the groups had differing opinions regarding support for these potential revenue sources. Other sources identified included user fees (Groups 1 and 3) and tourism revenues generated by the Parks and Recreation Department partnering with outside organizations to bring tournaments and other events to the county (Group 4). fimiladvS. Potential Local Funding Sources r�. What do we want?— Focus group participants indicated that they would like to see the County maintain the high quality nfparks, facilities, and programs currently being provided, while maximizing use of existing land for additional active and passive fad|ities. VVh||e noting, that County financial resources are becoming more strained, participants did indicate they would like tosee more staff presence at parks and more emphasis on maintaining the existing assets. Where and when dowmewant it? — When removing land acquisition at Vanderbilt Beach "nom consideration, due to it being funded by a separate dedicated funding source, Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park was the top priority for future capital projects for three out of the four break-out groups. The general consensus of the break-out groups indicated that development of Vanderbilt Community ExtensionandManatee'CornmunityParkisnotneededvvithinthenex1lUyearsandtheuepnjecLshave a lower priority than development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park or construction of a community/fitness center and swimming pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park. How dumaeget there? — The focus �rnupsagreed that the County shouNco. � continue local revenue sources for parks (i.e., impact fees, tourist development council, and grants/other miscellaneous revenue sources), especially since impact fees are mainly used to pay the County's current parks and recreation debt. The participants had varying support for the potential local revenue 5 Collier County 2010 Tax Roll 6 Collier County 2010 Tax Roll Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -726- 5-1S May 2011 .~ sources presented in Exercise 3-B, and even those participants who personally supported one or more of 1hepctantia|rexenuesnurcesforparksexpresseddoubtaboutaoywideapreadsupportforanevvtaxor assessment given the current economy. However, the groups did agree that the County should pursue user fees and income from sporting events and tournaments to help fund park capital and maintenance needs. llnda(e-O|ker& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -727- S-16 May 2011 3 Packet Page -728- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. M� Packet Page -729- /—*N OVERVIEW OF CITIZEN INPUT MEETINGS At the direction of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), two Citizen Input Meetings were held to obtain input from the public and to ensure that the residents of Collier County are provided with the opportunity to review and comment on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The first meeting was held on April 6, 2011, at the South Regional Library from 6 to 8 Pm, and the second meeting was held on April 7, 2011, from 6 to 8 Pm at the University of Florida (UF) Extension Services building. To maximize the opportunity for participation, the meetings were held during evening hours, with one held in a centralized location in southern Collier County and one held in a centralized location in northern Collier County. The format of both meetings included a presentation by TOA outlining the content of the Master Plan followed by a question-answer period during which citizens asked questions of both TBA and the BCC. Following the question-answer period, participants were provided the opportunity to view four displays of the data analysis and recommendations of the Master Plan. Participants also were asked toprovide input via a Citizen Input Form, an example of which is provided in Appendix D. Input received from both Citizen Input Meetings is documented in the remainder of this section. A total of87 people signed inat the meeting at the South Regional Library, and 24s�nedinatthe ,~~~ meeting at the UF Extension Services. While every effort was made to encourage participants to sign in, there were likely more attendees than formally counted, Citizen input included information provided on the Citizen Input Form, which included a series of four questions and space for general comment� and verbal comments madeduring thequesLion-answer period. Following is a summary of responses for -each of the four questions, followed by -the more general comments and input received. The first question pertains to whether participants agree with the location of future land the County is planning to acquire via interdepartmental transfers or development agreements. Question #1: Do you agree that Collier County will be acquiring land /n the appropriate areas over the next 10 years? Yes No As shown in Figure 6-1,7S percent of respondents agree that the County is planning to acquire regional park land in the appropriate areas over the next 10 years. Tindale-O|iver&Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -730- 6-1 May 2011 I MV MW � ~�~� � Figure 6-1 Question #1: Do you agree that Collier County will be acquiring land in the appropriate areas over the next 10 years? Specific comments pertaining to Question #1 include the following: South Regional Library Yleeting * Better parking and more bathrooms for beaches, particularly on Marco island. * Currently, Collier County has enough large parlks and does not need any more; further acquisition should be only through gifts/donadons. * Park land should be acquired East ofC.R.951onU.S. 41 UF Extension Services Meeting * Manatee Community Park should include activities aimed toward the older community, having Big Corkscrew Island Be�iona|Park focus on youth activities. The second question asked participants their opinion on the planned capital projects identified by Collier County and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, This question included two parts, Please prioritize the following projects (with ^1° being most important) __Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park (develop park-) __ Eagle Lakes Community Park (constructmmmunityjitness centerlpool) Tlnda|e'O|kar&Associates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -731- G-2 May 2011 MI-M--11911 M-Mp Manatee Community Park (develop park) Vanderbilt Beach Extension Community Park (develop park) Are there any parks and recreation capital not listed above that you feel are needed and should bc considered by Collier County? As shown in Figure 6-2, based on the responses received, completion o[ Eagle Lakes Community Park received the most frequent top priority ranking ('T'), with the development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park second. Figure 6-2 Question #2: Prioritization of Planned Capital Projects Nospedfcrornrnentsxvithresper1totheidenti0cationofadditiona|parksandneoreationospita\ projects already not identified by Collier County and the Master Plan, Comnnentspertainin,gtoQuestion #2 include the following: South Regional Library Meeting * A community center/fitness center and pool a¢ Eagle Lakes Community Park is very much needed to serve the area's residents. • Eagle Lakes Community Park should be completed before any other land acquisition or projects. u Eagle Lakes Community Park should include a dog park, community center, and pool. • Manatee Community Park should be developed aaa passive park only; this area is not the right location for active activities. • Additional beach parking and a kayak trail should be considered by the County, Tinda|e-Oliver &Assocates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -732- 6-3 May 2011 50 —10 0 193 Bi- Eaale Lakes Manatee Vanderbilt 1 Corkscrew Community Community B-ach Island Park Park Extension Regional Park Community Nospedfcrornrnentsxvithresper1totheidenti0cationofadditiona|parksandneoreationospita\ projects already not identified by Collier County and the Master Plan, Comnnentspertainin,gtoQuestion #2 include the following: South Regional Library Meeting * A community center/fitness center and pool a¢ Eagle Lakes Community Park is very much needed to serve the area's residents. • Eagle Lakes Community Park should be completed before any other land acquisition or projects. u Eagle Lakes Community Park should include a dog park, community center, and pool. • Manatee Community Park should be developed aaa passive park only; this area is not the right location for active activities. • Additional beach parking and a kayak trail should be considered by the County, Tinda|e-Oliver &Assocates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -732- 6-3 May 2011 UF Extension Services M�� • No other projects should beconsidered. • Sell Manatee Community Park land. Based on the current utilization data for athletic fields in Collier County, the following question was Do you agree that the County should continue tn develop othleticfields due to the current utilization and As shown in Figure 6-3L according 10 the responses received, G5 percent of respondents agree that the County should continue to develop athletic fields due to the current utilization and demand, However, as noted below, several comments were received that the planned construction of fields at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park or other future parks may alleviate some of the athletic field utilization issues at existing parks. Figure 6-3 Question #3: Do you agree that the County should continue to develop athletic fields due to the current utilization and demand? Specific comments pertaining to Question #3include the following: South Regional Library Meeting ° Overcrowding of current fields is a prevalent issue; many would rather use other multi-use Tlndale-O|iver& Associates, Inc. 6-4 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -733- green areas due to over-regulation and crowding of current fields. • Multi-purpose tracks are recommended for East Naples. • Fields are not needed at Manatee Community Park, • Fields should be built wherever there is need (2comnnents). � Additional parks will decrease current utilization and therefore need should be assessed after the new parks are built, • There should be more fields for children in the Estates. • Additional fields are requested in the Big Corkscrew area. Similar to Question #2, Question #4 was e two-part question. First, participants were asked if they agree with the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan developed to date. Second, participants were asked to provide alternative recommendations as appropriate. Do you agree that each ofthese should be included osa recommendation? • Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park (develop park) _ Yes No • Eagle Lakes Community Park (construct community fitness centerlpool) Yes No • Additional Athletic Fields to Serve Existing Population Yes __,No • Optimize /ntep/oco/Agreement5 for School Sites YES No • Manatee Community Park (develop park including athletic fields) ___ Yes No • Vanderbilt Beach Extension Community park (develop pork) ___ Yes Nb • Incorporate Reconnnnpndotions from 2D1O Boat and Beach Access Report ___ Yes ___No If "nm"tn any of the above, please let us know why you disagree or if youfeel that the'vioster Plo should include o recommendation not currently presented, please let us know what that recommendation b. Figures 6-4 and 6-5 illustrate the responses bv meeting location. The majority of respondents agreed with the development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, the community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park' the use of athletic field utilization data 10 assist in determining need for future field needs, and the continued use ofinterioca| agreements with the School District Board of Collier County for joint school-park sites. As expected, agreement with the Master Plan pn�ectsisin�uencedbv the geographic area ofthe meeting location. Pardcipantsattending the rneetingheld at the South Regional Library principally were |n favor ofcompleting Eagle Lakes Community Park, though the majority also was in favor ofideveloping Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. The majority of participants et the South Regional Library meeting llndale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -734- 6-5 May 2011 were not in favor of developing Manatee Community Park as an active park, citing the intrusion of lights and loudspeakers and a lack of need for additional athletic fields in the area. Figure 6-4 Question #4: Do you agree that each of these should be included as a recommendation? Specific comments pertaining to the Master Plan recommendations received from participants at the South Regional 'Library meetinQ!oce1ion|mc|ude�hefoUovvin�: South Repional Library Meetincr • Residents have been wahing afong timehz have their park (Eagle Lakes) finished and need a community center and pool. • Manatee Community Park is not suitable for a+,,h';etic -I ields and a common concern was opposing w Projects identified for Eagle Lakes Community Park and Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park should be considered priorities. Participants attending the meeting held at UF Extension Services were |ar8e|y in favor ofcompleting Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, though the majority also was in favor of Eagle Lakes Community Park. Slightly more participants a1UF Extension Services were not in favor ofdeve|opin�K4anateeCommunity Park than were infavor. Participants at the UF Extension Services meeting were unanimously in favor of the remaining recommendations. llndale-O|ier& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -735- 6-6 May 2011 KO- ENo ff Yes Big Eagle Lakes Add'I Athletic School Manatee Vanderbilt Boat and Corkscrew Community Fields Interlocals Community Beach Ext. Beach Access Island Park park Community Report Regional Park Park Specific comments pertaining to the Master Plan recommendations received from participants at the South Regional 'Library meetinQ!oce1ion|mc|ude�hefoUovvin�: South Repional Library Meetincr • Residents have been wahing afong timehz have their park (Eagle Lakes) finished and need a community center and pool. • Manatee Community Park is not suitable for a+,,h';etic -I ields and a common concern was opposing w Projects identified for Eagle Lakes Community Park and Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park should be considered priorities. Participants attending the meeting held at UF Extension Services were |ar8e|y in favor ofcompleting Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, though the majority also was in favor of Eagle Lakes Community Park. Slightly more participants a1UF Extension Services were not in favor ofdeve|opin�K4anateeCommunity Park than were infavor. Participants at the UF Extension Services meeting were unanimously in favor of the remaining recommendations. llndale-O|ier& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -735- 6-6 May 2011 =w—~ Figure 6-5 Question #4: Do you agree that each of these should be included as a recommendation? A0F Extension Services) Specific comments pertaining to the Master Plan recommendations received from participants at the UF Extension Services meeting location include the following: le—N • Manatee Community Park may not beneeded. • Areas with no facilities should be provided with some before other areas are considered for additional facilities. |n addition to comments previously noted, participants were given the opportunity to provide more re�ard|n�the Master P|an, both during question—answer period generalized comments and input � Priority should be given tomeeting the needs of the youth in the community above all others. o Lower-income families with children around Eagle Lakes Community Park need somewhere for their children to go that is supervised after school and during summer; children in this area also need a pool to learn how to swim. • Additional facilities for Eagle Lakes Community Park were requested, including swimming pool, as well as other indoor facilities (e.g, community center) to escape the hot weather. • One respondent praised Eagle Lakes Community Park, including its size, well-designed pathways, andp|ayare�� . Tindale-Oliver &Associates, Inc. 6-7 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -736- 4 No Big Eagle Lakes Add'I Athletic School Manatee Vanderbilt Boat and Corkscrew Community Fields Interlocals Community Beach Ext. Beach Access Island Park park Community Report Regional Park Park Specific comments pertaining to the Master Plan recommendations received from participants at the UF Extension Services meeting location include the following: le—N • Manatee Community Park may not beneeded. • Areas with no facilities should be provided with some before other areas are considered for additional facilities. |n addition to comments previously noted, participants were given the opportunity to provide more re�ard|n�the Master P|an, both during question—answer period generalized comments and input � Priority should be given tomeeting the needs of the youth in the community above all others. o Lower-income families with children around Eagle Lakes Community Park need somewhere for their children to go that is supervised after school and during summer; children in this area also need a pool to learn how to swim. • Additional facilities for Eagle Lakes Community Park were requested, including swimming pool, as well as other indoor facilities (e.g, community center) to escape the hot weather. • One respondent praised Eagle Lakes Community Park, including its size, well-designed pathways, andp|ayare�� . Tindale-Oliver &Associates, Inc. 6-7 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -736- • Parking and additional bathrooms for beach parks are needed. • New athletic fields may help relieve some of the current utilization issues, reducing need for them at Manatee Community Park, which was strongly opposed by meeting participants. • There is clearly a lack of available revenue for new parks projects and, while the County is pursuing a grant for the construction of the community center at Eagle Lakes Community Park, there isa shortfall nf needed funding for this project. There was discussion among the participants and the BCC regarding the use of ad valorem (dedicated millage) countywide or a Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) to the residents benefiting from the Eagle Lakes Community Park project. The example of Golden Gate Estates using an K8STU to construct and operate its community center was discussed as an example of this approach, though there was some opposition to having a smaller group pay for a park project when they have also historically paid for other parks used by residents in other areas (equality issue). a Removal of the impact fee deferral program for parks impact fees since those that have impact fees deferred (low income) largely benefit from use of the parks facilities 0 A number of participants agree with implementing user fees to help pay for facilities, while several opposed the use of bonds or higher taxes for any additional parks. 0 Families and children in the Estates must drive a considerable amount of tirne to reach an existing park facility, �� a It was requested that Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park be built, though recognizing that it may need to be constructed in phases to be funded -laster. 0 Other funding options silould be evaluated, such as impact fees and user fees,, prior to any MSTU being created to help pay fOr parks facilities. * Families living in the Estates have paid impact fees and taxes for Parks in other areas of the � Need to identify creative ways to pay for Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. Some suggestions o Sell land being held for Vanderbilt Extension Community Park. o ReduceroadnnaintenanceUandscapingbudQetandputsavin8stovvardsparksproiects. o Hold trash pick-up only once a week (instead of twice) and dedicate savings towards park. o Restructure the utilization of the monies that would be acquired from the Southwest Florida Water Management District in regards to the ATV Park Settlement. � There was clear consensus that the two most desired projects are construction of tile community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park and development of Big 7lnda|e-O|iverO' Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -737- 6-8 May 2011 Corkscrew Island Regional Park. • Though the priority of these two projects is influenced largely by where the citizens live, nveneU participants from both meetings recognized that both projects are ' neededtoservethenearby families, youth, and residents. • The majority of participants at the South Regional Library meeting were not in favor of constructing active facilities at Manatee Community Park, citing the intrusion of lights and loudspeakers, along with a lack of need due to the surrounding adult residential communities. • Participants at both meetings recognized that there is currently little available funding for these parks projects. While the County is actively pursuing a grant to help fund the community center at Eagle Lakes Community Park, there are still budgetary issues with this project, as well little to no revenue available to begin construction at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. • Participants discussed the need to consider other revenue sources (such as a dedicated millage orKASTU) to fund these projects sooner rather than later. However, there was concern over a small number of citizens paying for a park when they have already contributed to other County parks through impact fees and ad valorem taxes. Several participants stated that they would not support increased taxes and should receive a share of what they have already contributed. � Though it was not unanimous, given the interest from some meeting participants to look at alternative funding sources, rather than waiting for impact fees to pick up again, the County may want to consider analyzing countywide rniUa�eor ��STUscenadostm complete the community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park and development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. Tinda|e'D|ker8k Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -738- 6-9 May 2011 Packet Page -739- /—*- This page intentionally left blank) Packet Page -740- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Based on the results of the demographic analysis and needs analysis, as well as input received by the focus group and citizen input meeting participants, the following strategic recommendations are included in the Collier County 1U-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. it should be noted that, based on the input and comments received during the Master Plan process from the focus group and citizen input meeting participants, the development nf Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park and construction of a community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park have been identified as the highest priorities. The need for development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park is based on the following, • The development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park will address the lack of regional park presence ino significant area of the county, including The Estates, Corkscrew, andIrnnnoka|ee, which accounts for approximately one-half of the County's current residential population, • This park will serve an area that is projected to have the most significant population growth in the county over the next 10 years. w This park will provide relief to over-utilized footba|ysoccer and mult-1-use fields as well ashelp prevent over-utilization of other facilities. * There is currently no aquatic recreation or miscellaneous facilities available within +this area. When removing beach land acquisition from consideration, due to it being funded by a separate dedicated funding source, Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park was the top priority for three out of the four break-out groups. These three groups cited a need for a regional park in northern Golden Gate Estates to serve both the existing and projected population in this area. This sentiment, was shared by participants atthe Citizen Input Meeting held at the UF Extension Services building aswell as participants at the meeting held at the South Regional Library (though the majority of those meeting participants ranked the completion of nearby Eagle Lakes as higher priority) . Input gathered from the focus group and citizen input meeting participants confirm the findings of the Demographic and Needs Analyses that a regional park is needed to serve Golden Gate Estates. Collier County is currently seeking a Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) to help fund the construction of a community/fitness center and swimming pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park. As discussed below, the community/fitness complex and swimming pool have been identified as separate priorities. Tindale'O|iver&Associates, Inc Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -741- 7-I May 2011 The need for a new community/fitness center and pool complex is based on the following: A community/fitness center would provide benefit to the current population within the south/east Naples area. Demographic and socioeconomic data were reviewed specific 1othe service area of this community center as outlined in the County's CDBG package. The demographics within the immediate area support the need for a community center. The area tobe served by this community center isa lower income area, with a higher person-pep househo|dandyounger'egedresidents. While a swimming pool is currently unavailable, there is a splash park located at Eagle Lakes Community Park. Given the need for a community center in this area and lack ofavailable funding both constructing and operating new county facilities, priority for constructing improvements at Eagle Lakes Community Park should be placed on the community/fitness center. It should be noted that the participants of the meeting held at the South Regional Library feel as though the community/fitness center and pool are needed to serve the residents and, in particular, the youth within this area. The results of the utilization analysis indicate that, the followin-: The |rnmokalee area is experiencing over-utilization of|ht|e league, footba|!/soccer, and multi- use fie|ds. Additional athletic fields are needed in this area to provide relief, There is over-utilization of football/soccer fields countyvvde. The deve|opnnen1of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park will provide relief to over-utilized flootbalil/soccer fields in the Estates area, in addition, the placement of football/soccer fields at I'Vanatee Community Park would provide relief to over-utilize fields in1he east/south Naples area. However, as noted later in this section, input received during the Citizen Input Meeting held at the South Regional Library showed strong opposition to athletic fleids at this location. There is over-utilization of football/soccer fields in the north Naples area (north of Pine Ridge Road). Additional football/soccer fields are needed in this area to provide relief. It is recommended that the County collect similar utilization data (as feasible) for other facilities, such as hard courts, aquatic facilities, and community centers, as feasible, 1a assist in the determination for need of future facilities. Tlndale'O(iver8c Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -742- 7-2 May 2011 Collier County Parks and Recreation Department and the School District Board of Collier County currently have internoa) agreements at several school sites to maximize the use of county assets for both recreation and educational facilities. Although the School District Board nf Collier County isnot planning to construct any new schools in the near future, it is recommended that when new school construction occurs, each new school site should be evaluated, designed, and constructed to maximize the potential for co-location of recreational and educational facilities. Should Manatee Community Park be developed asa passive park, kislikely that projected population growth along the US 41 corridor beyond the 10-Year Master Plan horizon will require additional active recreation facilities, such as athletic fields, hand courts, Splash Park, etc., in this area. In addition, football/soccer fields at the existing parks north along US 41 (i.e., Eagle Lakes and East Naples Community Parks) are currently over-utilized and therefore additional football/soccer fields are already needed in this area. ^~Active facilities are currently —`�not part of the conceptual design anddm not appear ,o be --'desired the — majority of attendees of the me t Regional However, based on the needs analysis, additional football/soccer fields are currently needed to serve this area and the need for additional active facilities will increase as population growth in this area occurs. Should athletic fields be constructed at this padK, asis needed, the County will need to work closely with local residents tn ensure that the park and its facilities are designed in the least Intrusive nnanner possible. Feedback and cornmnentsobtainedduhn8 the focus groups and c� � meetings that development of this parkis oc� viewed as high of a priority as the development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park or construction of community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park. The development of Vanderbilt Extension Community Park is tied to the extension of Vanderbilt Beach Road. In addition, Vanderbilt Extension Community Park is located on the periphery of a concentrated area of projected population growth. For the next 10 years, the development nfBig Corkscrew Island Regional Park should provide park land and recreational facilities needed to serve both existing population and future growth within this immediate area. Given that development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park is a priority, development of Vanderbilt Extension Community Park would be more appropriate once more extensive population growth west of Vanderbilt Extension Community park occurs. Feedback and comments obtained during the focus groups and citizen input meetings indicate that development of this park is not viewed as high of a priority as the development of Big Corkscrew Tind le-O|iver &Asmdates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -743- 7-3 May 2011 --- ww _� Island Regional Park or construction of a community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park. In addition to current projects to expand the access to open water and the beaches, the 2012 Boat and Beach Access Report includes the following recommendations, which are incorporated into the Master Plan asfollows. 1. Barefoot Beach Preserve Not exceeding the carrying capacity of this park is a primary objective because of its status as a nature preserve. However, a dock and pier can be provided to the inland side of the island to accommodate waterborne visitors while protecting the beach and dunes. This area will also allow provide visitors a better view the mangrove habitat, which presently is only accessible by canoe/kayak. Pickup locations can beat[ocohatchee Park and Conner Park. 2. Beach and Boat Access Beach access can be viewed from two perspectives — the number and amount of beach access points and the effectiveness of each of those locations. Although no standards exist for the y,~~, number of public beach access points 2 County should have, Collier County has been ag�ressive|yvvorkingto increase the number and location nf its pubUcbeach accesses points. This, however, has met with limited success because of the high cost and iow avali'ability of suitable {ocations, It is recommended that the County continue to pursue its current acquisition policy but at the same time aggressively pursue revisions to the Land Development Code that pern-jits preater public beach access. Parking and Transportation Service for Beach Access The number of beach parking spaces currently meets the countywide l:15Q parking space to permanent residents recommended ratio suggested by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. If additional parking is required at the more popular beach parks or during the busy season, the County should consider providing beach access through a combination of: o Exploring an extended Collier Area Transit (CAT) operation along Gulf Shore Drive to increase service to the beach access points along Vanderbilt Beach. o Developing a business plan to provide tram service during peak use periods between Conner Park and the Vanderbilt Beach garage to feed our most popular beaches using existing underused public access points. Tinda|e'O|iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -744- 74 May 2011 4` Beach Parking Fees Collier County has adopted a policy of free beach parking with a beach parking pass. If this system were changed to require both residents and visitors alike to purchase daily, monthly, or annual passes, then approximately $1M to $3M would become available to fund the operational needs of meeting existing and future levels of service. 5 Boat Launch and Boat Trailer Parking Boat ramp lanes are not adequate for the peak periods of weekends and holidays for the number of boat users in Collier County. Even with the additional new lane atBayvievv Park, the County is operating with a two-lane deficit in2Q11. This deficit will grow by one lane in2013to Z8l5timefcame and increase to five additional ramp lanes inZU2O. Boat trailer parking presently is inadequate, and even with programmed parking increases, the County has a significant parking space deficit based on current ramp capacity. This deficit isa county wide average and does not account for peak usage or chronic shortages at popular ramp locations such esBayview/,Caxannbas,orCocohatchee. The County should continue to assertively pursue expanding the existing boat parks, parking, and facilities where appropriate. Additionally, strategic acquisition of desirable boat launch sites should continue. Tindale'O|iver&Associates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -745- 7-5 May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 1O.A. /,-*N This A %21endix has been vzoai'�Cce Boat and Beach Access Report dated May 2011 (formerly September 20101. Updates, changes, or corrections made to the latest version of this document are highlighted in yellow in this Appendix. Packet Page -746- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Packet Page -747- C;1 FrAi 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Public Services Division I i w 40 BOAT AND BEACH ACCESS REPORT Update May 2011 Packet Page -748- Collier County BOAT AND BEACH ACCESS REPORT OBJECTIVE 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. The purpose of the Boat and Beach Access Report is to assess Collier County's performance in providing beach access and boat launch facilities to County residents and visitors. This report will identify the overarching complications involved with providing beach access and boat launch services that keep up with demand, examine current level of service standards adopted by Collier County and the recreation industry, inventory current facilities and update the 1999 and 2003 Reports with regard to options and inventories, and suggest options for future services and facilities. SUPPLY AND DEMAND While the Gulf of Mexico is a vast but not unlimited resource for water - dependent recreation, limited access to it limits the population's ability to use it. Sandy beach, on the other hand, is a finite recreational resource even further limited by the constraints of access, available parking and public facilities. The decreasing availability of adequate n public beach access and increasing cost of beach property exacerbate this issue. The more access that is needed, the more difficult it is to find and afford. The challenge is to provide adequate access to beaches and waterways which includes available parking and public facilities without exceeding the carrying capacities of the resources and thereby decreasing their desirability and worth. LEVELS OF SERVICE The Collier County Growth Management Plan outlines level of service standards (LOSS) for parkland in two categories: community park acreage and regional park acreage. Beach, beach parking and boating access acreage are included in the regional park acreage measure for purposes of comprehensive plan concurrency. The comprehensive plan requires no distinction between park acreage and acreage reserved for beach and water access. Water Access Level of Service is guidance defined in the 2009 AUIR as public beach access points, boat ramps lanes, fishing access points, canoe/kayak launches, and any other fresh or saltwater access facilities and recommended at a service level of 1:10,000 residents. Currently, 79 Water Access points exist throughout Collier County and represent a LOS of 1:4,239 residents (334,837 residents projected in 2010). Based on this Level of Service guidance, Ninety Five (95) water access points will be required for n a build -out population of 950,000 in 2080. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report May 2011 Packet Page -749- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Summary of Existing Boating Facilities and Capacity Needs Boat Ramps Currently 33 boat ramp lanes serve boaters countywide. The Parks and Recreation Department maintains eighteen of these lanes in eight locations; City or State government provides seven lanes in three locations; and eight are privately owned at six locations and open to the public. Table 1 outlines the locations and amenities of these facilities. Table 1. Boat Ramp Facilities Available to the Public %.axarnuas rarK [ 31 0 0 2 31 4 f $5.00 x x x x x Cocohatchee River Park 4 58 O C J _O O L 58 C $5.00 x x x x � _ x r� CL ' v m •7 Collier Boulevard Boating, 2 83 p� C E 3 t6 .i . N 7 ` V r C R t6 Q $5.00 y R Park d H ~ a a a as d y c y = . d fA R O. C V O C H V O R .� � E 'y •� O to u L N +te r 011 L. L a 0) N O O C 0 O d 0 = 2 75 0 0' ' 75 5.2 $5.00 'x x' x x Port of the Island Marina 2 0 0 G1 a M 1 x x V O o Existing Capacity Needs Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -750- 3 May 2011 %.axarnuas rarK [ 31 0 0 2 31 4 f $5.00 x x x x x Cocohatchee River Park 4 58 0 0 4 58 7 $5.00 x x x x x x r� Collier Boulevard Boating, 2 83 0 0 2 83 7.1 $5.00 Park O U Lake Trafford Park 1 8 011 0 1 g' , 2 0 x Goodland Boat park 2 75 0 0' 2 75 5.2 $5.00 'x x' x x Port of the Island Marina 2 23 0 0 2 23 $5.00 1 x x x Golden Gate Boat Ramp 1 2 10 0 0 2 10 0.5 0 x x x a, Naples Landing 3 45 0 0 3 3& $.75 /hr x x x Collier - Seminole State Park 2 25 0 0 2 25 $7.18 x 06 Z Delnor- Wiggins State 2 30 0 0 2 30 $6.12 x x x U Recreation Area Outdoor" Resorts 1 30+ 1' 30+ $10.00 %x x x Calusa Island 'Marina.,.,- Existing Capacity Needs Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -750- 3 May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Twenty three thousand one hundred and seventeen (23,117) vessels were registered in Collier County in 2009 based on information obtained from the Tax Collectors office. From 2002 to 2006 registered vessels steadily increased on average by 485 vessels per year, maximizing out in 2006 with 24,708 vessels. Since then, vessel registration has decreased on average by 530 vessels per year to its current level in 2009 of 23,117. Registered vessels are estimated to continue to shrink in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by an average of 265 vessels per year. This estimate represents half of the actual yearly shrinkage experienced in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The number of registered vessels is estimated to bottom out to 22,322 vessels in 2012 and then expected to increase by 1.5% per year. A summary of vessel registration is listed in Table 2 below. Table 2 - Vessel Registrations in Collier County Total Number of Yearly increase Avg Increase Year Registered Vessels or decrease or decrease 2002 22,770 2003 22,952 182 485 2004 23,244 292 485 2005 24,072 828 485 2006 24,708 636 485 2007 24,458 -250 -530 2008 24,173 -285 -530 2009 23,117 -1,056 -530 2010 22,852 Projected -265 -265 2011 22,587 Projected -265 -265 2012 22,322 Projected -265 -265 For years, it was estimated that less than 6,000 wet slips and less than 3,000 commercial dry storage spaces were available for boat storage. This figure has been revised to 10,013 spaces in 2009 with the recent addition of Hamilton Harbor and permits issued by the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island and Collier County since October of 2004. As a result, at least 13,104 vessels countywide (23,117 registered vessels less 10,013 wet/dry slips) are dependent on boat ramps for water access in 2009. Average and Peak Rate Capacity Analysis Collier County has used on average, 20 launches per vessel per year in calculating the overall county launch demand. This estimate serves as a key assumption in calculating current and future capacity and is supported by the following points: 1. The average boater launches /goes out every other weekend but misses a few weekends/holidays due to poor weather. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report May 2011 Packet Page -751- /—'11 n 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 11-11IN 2. The rule of thumb offered by an experienced Dock Master is that in the marina business, you can expect five percent of your clientele to go out on any given day. This equates to 18.5 trips per boat per year. 3. The 2009 Boater Characterization Study of registered boater within Collier County identified based on 9,359 questionnaires mailed to ramp users; wet and dry slip marina users; and home dock owners that boat usage within a 2,077 response group (22 %) was 3.85 times per month or 46 times per year. This group, we believe represents the most highly motivated boating public in the County and sets the maximum cap for annual usage. At an average of 20 launches per vessel per year, countywide facilities must be able to accommodate 256,780 launches per year to meet demand. In 2011, each lane will average 7,621 launches per year (251,480 launches per year /33 lanes) or 21 lane launches per day. These figures are in accordance with the recommendation of the Florida Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning Guide of 2000, which suggests that a single boat ramp lane can accommodate 36 launches per day (20 minutes total put -in and pull -out time over a 12 -hour period). These calculations are ideal numbers, however, and do not provide for peak use times such as weekends and holidays, they spread usage uniformly across all the boat ramps in the county and don't account for any boats from outside the county. Peak Rate Capacity Analysis The Florida Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning Guide recommends that average peak use be calculated as follows: Total user occasions are multiplied by 55 percent and divided by 111. This formula is derived from state park attendance, where 55 percent of the total annual attendance occurred over 111 days (52 weeks times two weekend days plus seven weekday holidays). Table 3 summarizes Peak Rate Capacity Requirements. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -752- May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Table 3 - Peak Rate Cap ity Requirements Projected Average Estimated Estimated Number Number Launches Launches Number Number of vessels of boat per Day per Peak of of using usages Available per Launches day per registered wet/dry boat per Launches Ramp Launches Ramp per Peak Ramp Year vessels sups rams year per year Lanes per Day Lane Day Lane 2009; „23,`11"% 1{1n0 3� .- 13104x, 20 ;`` °262,08ti 30 718 24 ' , ;1,299.':' "43 24113 ; 22;862„ iU,(i13y ':12,839; 2fl 25b,78fl 32.,.. 704 22 w.1,2 ?2' ` 40',' " . " 2011, , X2;587 1fl;O t3„ o- ;12,574 ^ 20 25 1,480 33 , : b89 , . 21. '`;;1 ;246 2012 , 246,180 " .,# 33 ", =, =674 2013 22,65 ?, _� X0,1 13 ,.12,544; 20 : 250,873 38 " 2014: 22997 ', 10,213a 12,7847 . ,..24 M 255;674 34 ... 700 ,.'`., ' 21:> TM, 1,267 2U1$ 23 342` 10,33 .F.:13,029:,. . 20 260;Sa3. 34 -',714 21. 2016' 23692Y lfl,i3 _13,279.` ZQ 265 ?55 34 728 ,,... 21. k, 1,316 2017. ;'.24,047„ '; 10,513 1." 13,534; 24 2 ?0,683 34 := 742 ;. 22: 1,34 39 2018 24;408 ; `10,63 ;`,,13,795; 20 275;897 , 34 .,.'.! 756 °,.. '.' : ` 22 °; { "1,367. 40 ' 2019 24,774 t3" 281,219'- 2020 25,146 =,° ~10,813 ` 14,331 `20, " - r 286651,- 34 785 ;':- 23 , 1;420 ; 42 Note — 1. Registered vessels are estimated to continue to shrink in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by an average of 265 vessels per year. This estimate represents half of the actual yearly shrinkage experienced in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The number of registered vessels is projected to bottom out in 2012 to 22,322. Vessel growth after 2012 is projected at 1.5% per year. 2. Wet/Dry slip projections are constant at 10,013 through 2012 and then increase by 100 per year. This projection is in anticipation of stronger environmental law and decreased availability of undeveloped waterfront property from the annual historic increase of 140 Wet/Dry slips per year from 2004 through 2008 based on the average number of permits issued by Collier County, Naples and Marco Island. As can be seen from Table 3, the recommended carrying capacity of 36 launches per lane per day is exceeded during the peak times of weekends and holidays. In 2010, current demand requires that 36 lanes be available for peak periods (1,272 daily launches divided by 36 launches per day per ramp). Our current capacity in 2011 is 33 ramp lanes. Growth Considerations The growth of boating countywide is a further consideration with regard to the level of service County boaters can expect to experience. For the six years leading up to 2002, the number of registered vessels in the county grew steadily at 1000 boats per year. From 2002 to 2006 the average vessel growth rate slowed to 485 boats per year. In 2007, growth turned negative and shrank on average by 530 vessels a year to where it currently stands at 23,117 registered vessels in 2009. Registered vessels are estimated to continue to shrink in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by an average of 265 vessels per year. This 10-11, estimate represents half of the actual yearly shrinkage experienced in 2007, 2008 and Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report May 2011 Packet Page -753- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 2009 and attempts to account for a difficult but improving economy within Collier County. The number of registered vessels is projected to bottom out in 2012 to 22,322. Vessel growth after 2012 is projected at 1.5% per year. Table 4 projects peak boat ramp lane deficiencies for the next ten years. As can be seen, at 20 launches per boat per year the county is short 3 ramp lanes required to handle the projected registered vessel volume in 2010. The ramp lane deficit decreases to 2 in 2011 with the addition of an additional ramp at Bayview Park. The projected number of vessels using public boat ramps is expected to begin to increase in 2013. Currently, few solutions exist for finding homes for these additional boats in dry storage or wet slips. They will most likely become ramp users. Again at 20 launches per boat per year, they will begin to require additional boat ramp lanes in 2013 to 2015 timeframe. Note — 1. Registered vessels are estimated to continue to shrink in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by an average of 265 vessels per year. This estimate represents half of the actual yearly shrinkage experienced in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The number of registered vessels is projected to bottom out in 2012 to 22,322. Vessel growth after 2012 is projected at 1.5% per year. 2. Wet/Dry slip projections are constant at 10,013 through 2012 and then increase by 100 per year. This projection is in anticipation of stronger environmental law and decreased availability of undeveloped waterfront property from the annual historic increase of 140 Wet/Dry slips per year from 2004 through 2008 based on the average number of permits issued by Collier County, Naples and Marco Island Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -754- May 2011 Table 4 - Projection of Boat Ramp Needs Projected Estimated Number of Number of Number of Estimated vessels Number ramp lanes Ramp registered Number of using boat of Lanes Needed lane Year vessels —wet/dry slips ramps available countywide deficit 2009 23,117 50,013 :. 13,104 30 36 6 " 2010 � 22,852 - 30,013, ;� 12,839 ' 32 ;", 35 3 1 2011 22,587, '; 10,013 °~ :. 12,574 33 ° 35 2 2012 22,322 10,013 12,309 3Y '; 34� 1 2013 22,657.: 10,113 12,544 33 ` z 35 '. 2 2014" 22,997;`.. � 10;253 ��" � � 12,784 34':' 35 �1 2015.,. 23,342 10,313 13,029 34 " 36 2" 2016, 23,692' ". 10,413 13,279 ,:, 34 r 37' _:3 201 .. x'.24,047;' 37, . 3 " `24,408 13,795 34'., 2019 .10,713., u" ,,. " v 14,061 34 ` 2020 25,14t? 10;813 f4,33 34 39, Note — 1. Registered vessels are estimated to continue to shrink in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by an average of 265 vessels per year. This estimate represents half of the actual yearly shrinkage experienced in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The number of registered vessels is projected to bottom out in 2012 to 22,322. Vessel growth after 2012 is projected at 1.5% per year. 2. Wet/Dry slip projections are constant at 10,013 through 2012 and then increase by 100 per year. This projection is in anticipation of stronger environmental law and decreased availability of undeveloped waterfront property from the annual historic increase of 140 Wet/Dry slips per year from 2004 through 2008 based on the average number of permits issued by Collier County, Naples and Marco Island Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -754- May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 3. Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Boat launch facility is expected to be operational in 2014 adding an additional boat ramp lane. Consequences of Adequate Parking Observations reveal that where Collier County —run boat ramps are concerned, 36 launches per lane per day offer a generous launch and retrieval time. The problem resides not in the carrying capacity of the ramp but of the parking area. County boat ramp users can maximize a ramp's capacity with adequate boat trailer parking. Table 5 illustrates the extent of parking available at some County facilities. Bayview Park, at the end of its anticipated expansion in FY2012 along with Caxambas Park ramp and Cocohatchee Park ramp are all parking limited facilities. Specifically Bayview Park after expansion could accommodate 108 launches per day, but will offer only 68 trailer parking spaces on -site. Inadequate parking at these parks limits the effectiveness of these facilities. In Summary, Saltwater boat ramp parking deficit is 149 spaces while the Freshwater parking deficit is 90 spaces. Table 5 - Parking Space Deficit at County -Owned Boat Launch Facilities Ramp Current Add'I Total Daily Parking lanes Parking spaces Parking Launch space Spaces anticipated Spaces Capacity deficit by 2011 Bayview 3 96 52 68 108 -40 Park -- Caxambas 2 `' 31 0 31 72 -41 Park Cocohatchee 4 58 0 58 144 -86 River Park Collier Boulevard 2 19 64. 83 72 +11 Boating Park Goodland Boat Park 2 0 75 ' 75 72 +3 Port of the Islands 2 23 17 40 36 +4 Saltwater' Totals 15 147 208! 355 504 -149 Lake Note — 1. ( ") Denotes fresh water boating access. 2. The parking space deficit assumes no turnover in daily boat ramp parking. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -755- s May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Currently Lake Trafford and Golden Gate are the only freshwater boating ramps available throughout the County. Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Boat launch facility will be a fresh water facility expected to come on line in 2014 and tailored to very shallow draft vessels requiring no more than 4 feet of water. More access to fresh water may alleviate some of the burden on existing saltwater facilities and, as the County population grows may generate increasing demand of its own for freshwater facilities. Beach Access throughout the County Existing and Committed Beach Access The State of Florida recommends a distance of one half -mile between sites for the spacing of beach access points for state - financed beach restoration projects. Collier County beaches offer a wide range of choices with regard to the frequency of access points along its beaches. In general, State and County beach parks have more sparsely spaced access points to maintain lesser density and a more natural beach environment and experience. The City of Naples, on the other hand, maintains 34 of its 37 access points within a five -mile stretch of beach, allowing for a more urban beach experience. County residents and visitors are well served by this variety, but to keep up with demand the County should continuously seek ways to improve access, amenity, and parking at its beaches. Table 6 is a summary of the public access available along the county's shoreline, from north to south (facilities operated by Collier County Parks and Recreation are highlighted): Table 6. Public Access Along Collier C nty Shoreline Linear Description Parking Amenities feet Barefoot Beach 5 -acre beach access adjacent to picnic shelters Access 650 Bonita Beach Park, which offers 96 amenities - Lely Barefoot private residences, 63% none Beach 7100 inaccessible to the general public* 0 Development Barefoot Beach 342 acres of undeveloped, coastal nature trail, interpretive Preserve ' 7500 barrier island, ,intender! for low " center, programs, density public enjoyment 362 showers, picnic area; concession, rest rooms Delnor- Wiggins 160 acres of preserved area, interpretive programs, State Recreation 5900 amenities 355 picnic areas, concession, Area showers, rest rooms Conner Park- Beach Access and future Restroom restrooms Beach access 20 Facilities at the end of Bluebill Road 155 (via B1ueb111 :. with Parking at Conner Park Road ) a roximatel .4 miles away Vanderbilt Beach 6 walkway easements allow for none Accesses 6 850' public access be residences , i0 , and condominiums' Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -756- May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Pelican Bay Collier County owns a significant none Development portion of the adjacent upland 12,000 property, the rest is private; 89% 0 inaccessible to public* Clam Pass Park',,-, 35 acres of preserve area and,.: boardwalk with tram Park Shore 3 City of Naples accesses are Included in none Accesses (City) 13,000 available amid North Gulf Shore the City of condominiums Naples totals City of Naples 34 accesses stretch from north of variable Accesses The Beach Club to 32nd Avenue 30,000 South; Lowdermilk Park and 1,305 total accesses near Naples Pier offer full amenities; select others have showers and foot showers Keewa din Island 40,000 water access only 0 none Hideaway Beach Private residences and single public bathroom Development 5280 condominiums, 100% inaccessible 0 pending for 2010 to the walking public* Water access only. Tigertail Beach 3900 31 acres of preserved area, 245 concession, picnic area, 'round, amenities la rest rooms Marco Island 13,000 condominiums, hotels, 80% 0 none inaccessible to the general public* South Marco 1200 1 -acre walkway easement between 70 rest rooms Beach Access condominiums Total 153,325 3,159 Note — 1. Accessibility calculated by subtracting'/ mile from the total linear footage for each contiguous publicly accessible beach. Beach Parking Even more than for boaters, a beachgoer's enjoyable day at the beach is only as attainable as the nearest available parking space. Since the 2003 Boat and Beach access report, Collier County has added 278 beach parking spaces to its inventory. Fifty -eight (58) net spaces were added (75 added at Conner Park offset with the loss of 17 spaces at the Bluebill access) and 220 at Vanderbilt Beach access with the addition of the parking garage. Total spaces at County beaches with the completion of the Conner Park parking addition will be 1,499. Spaces for the City of Naples have been verified at 1,305 and the State of Florida beach parking has remained static at 355. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -757- 10 May 2011 T11 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Table 7 outlines the number of beach parking spaces per capita over the next ten years. These population figures are for year round residents and do not reflect seasonal residents. A 1:150 space -to- resident ratio was established as a goal by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in 1999. This ratio compares the number of public parking spaces to the population of the county. Revised population growth along with recent parking additions satisfies parking needs until 2020 based on this ratio. Note — 1. Year round permanent population projections were only considered in the calculations. Seasonal resident's usage, holidays and weekend demand have not been taken into account and will likely tax parking availability especially at the county's most popular beaches. There will be times within certain communities and certainly at the county's most popular beaches when beach and parking capacity will be exceeded and parking closed. However, a number of considerations improve the outlook where the County's ability to provide sufficient parking for beach access is concerned. • Some of the areas listed in Table 6 as partially inaccessible to the general public nonetheless do serve a portion of the population. Residents of Pelican Bay, Hideaway Beach, and Marco's Resident Beach enjoy a higher level of service than the general public due to the semi - private nature and access of their beaches. However, even these areas report inadequate capacity during peak use times. • Additionally, thousands of residences in Collier County live west of Lely Barefoot Boulevard, Gulf Shore Drive, Gulf Shore Boulevard, Gordon Drive, and Collier Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 11 May 2011 Packet Page -758- Table,71- .Projectetl Beach Parking Spaces per Capita "., Year. Yearly o Population`° ". parking spaces " 2009 „s 332,06.4. 3159 " " 1:106 2010: 334,837. 3159 1:10T, 2011. 340,966 " 3159.. 2012",,:, 347,207 7, " ' 3159 ", 1:111 : 2013 - 353,563 3159 . , . ." 1:113 2014"' 360,035 " "" 3159 1:115= 20115,1:- 366,895 3159 1:117. 2016 374,156 3159 1:119! 2017 ? 381,560 3159 1:121! 2018 389,111 3159 1:124: 20119,1 396,812 3159 1:126. 2020 404,243 3159 1:129 Note — 1. Year round permanent population projections were only considered in the calculations. Seasonal resident's usage, holidays and weekend demand have not been taken into account and will likely tax parking availability especially at the county's most popular beaches. There will be times within certain communities and certainly at the county's most popular beaches when beach and parking capacity will be exceeded and parking closed. However, a number of considerations improve the outlook where the County's ability to provide sufficient parking for beach access is concerned. • Some of the areas listed in Table 6 as partially inaccessible to the general public nonetheless do serve a portion of the population. Residents of Pelican Bay, Hideaway Beach, and Marco's Resident Beach enjoy a higher level of service than the general public due to the semi - private nature and access of their beaches. However, even these areas report inadequate capacity during peak use times. • Additionally, thousands of residences in Collier County live west of Lely Barefoot Boulevard, Gulf Shore Drive, Gulf Shore Boulevard, Gordon Drive, and Collier Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 11 May 2011 Packet Page -758- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Boulevard (Marco Island). The people who live in those residences do not need r� parking accommodation because they live within walking distance of the beach. Other Recreation A final topic in assessing the County's levels of service with regard to beaches and boating is the introduction of alternative recreational activities. • Sugden Regional Park is home to the 60 -acre Lake Avalon, which supports a swimming beach and opportunities to participate in boating activities such as canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, water skiing and sailing classes. • Clam Pass Park, Margood, Golden Gate Community Park (future), Bayview, Barefoot Beach Preserve and Gordon River Greenway Park offer canoe/kayak launches. • The North Collier Regional Park provides a water park with slides, a lazy river, and children's activity pools —a perfect alternative to the beach for cooling down on a hot day. • The existing Golden Gate Aquatic Center, Immokalee Sports Complex, Splash parks at Vineyards and Eagle Lakes Community Parks provide more choices, as well. The County should continue to diversify the recreational activities it offers. Variety builds the participant base and alleviates the burden on traditional resources such as beaches. ^. PLANNED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The following is a summary of capital projects that have been approved by the Board and are either in the planning, design or construction phases: Boat Access Projects • Bayview Boat Docks – This project will add an additional 52 boat trailer spaces to this facility bringing the on -site total parking to 68 spots. Operational startup is expected by the end of calendar year 2012. • Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park – This Park will accommodate canoes, kayaks and very shallow draft boats with trolling motors. This park is expected to be completed in 2018 with lake access in 2014. • Gordon River Greenway Park – This Park will accommodate canoes and kayaks and will be commissioned and open to the public in 2012. • Margood Park - This Park will accommodate canoes and kayaks and will be commissioned and open to the public in 2011. • Cocohatchee Boat Parking Expansion - Aqua Development as part of its Planned Unit Development is required to add 20 boat parking spaces and 7 regular car parking spaces to this park. The site plan was approved and the permit issued for this work in 2007. Completion timing of this work is currently being discussed with the developer. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 12 May 2011 Packet Page -759- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. /,-,,%N Beach Access and Beach Park Facilities • Bluebill Road Beach Access and Bathrooms — This project will provide public bathrooms and beach access at the end of Bluebill Avenue. Parking will be provided from Conner Park. This project should be completed in 2011. • Vanderbilt Beach Road Restroom & Concessionaire — This project is in design/permitting and will replace the existing restrooms at Vanderbilt Beach with a new facility that would expand the restrooms and concession capabilities. This project is expected to be completed in 2013. • New Beach Park Facility at Clam Pass - A new facility is in the planning stages that would provide passive shade structures and restrooms facilities 1,000 feet to the south of the existing Clam Pass Facility. This facility would be accessed by tram similar to the existing facility and provide additional beach access to the public. This facility will require 3 years to plan, permit and construct. • Tigertail Dune Walkover & Restrooms- This project will add an additional bathroom facility at Tigertail Beach as well as a mangrove walkover. The dune walkover is expected to be complete by 2011. The bathroom construction is dependent on revised FEMA flood maps. CONCLUSIONS In summary, the levels of service that today's residents and visitors enjoy can be summarized as follows: 1. Current boat ramp lanes provided within Collier County meet the non -peak level of service capacity demands of the boating public through 2020. This assumes that all of the public and private ramp lanes regardless of location, popularity or weather accommodate the same daily volume throughout the year. 2. Thirty -three boat ramp lanes cannot handle the current peak day boat traffic generated within Collier County. Thirty -six boat ramp lanes are required to handle the county's current boater needs. Boater demand will require an additional lane be added in 2013 to 2015 timeframe. Demand will require five additional ramp lanes to be added by 2020. 3. Inadequate boat trailer parking is further reducing the capacity of our launch facilities. Currently, we have a 149 trailer parking space deficit at our saltwater launch facilities. Acquisition of desirable boat launch sites with adequate trailer parking should continue. 4. The number of beach parking spaces currently meets the 1:150 parking spaces to permanent yearly resident ratio recommended by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. 5. Over the next ten years, and especially on weekends and holidays, facility demand will negatively impact the level of service that is currently provided. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 13 May 2011 Packet Page -760- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. There will be times especially at the County's most popular boat ramps and beaches when parking capacity will be exceeded and facilities closed unless new facilities and parking are developed. 6. Reductions in population growth projections along with support and funding from the Board of County Commissioners to expand existing and provide new boating/parking facilities have improved or at the very least maintained the Level of Service to the residents of Collier County. RECOMMENDATIONS The following are areas within Collier County where improvements can be made in addition to current projects to expand the access to open water and the beaches: 1. Barefoot Beach Preserve Not exceeding the carrying capacity of this park is a primary objective because of its status as a nature preserve. However, a dock and pier can be provided to the inland side of the island to accommodate waterborne visitors while protecting the beach and dunes. This area will also allow provide visitors a better view the mangrove habitat, which presently is only accessible by canoe/kayak. Pick up locations can be at Cocohatchee and Conner Parks. 2. Beach Access Beach access can be viewed from two perspectives; the number and amount of beach access points and the effectiveness of each of those locations. Although no standards exist for the number of public beach access points a County should have, Collier County has been aggressively working to increase the number and location of its public beach accesses points. This however, has met with limited success because of the high cost and low availability of suitable locations. Staff is recommending that the County continue to pursue its current acquisition policy but at the same time aggressively peruse revisions to the Land Development Code that permits greater public beach access. 3. Parking and Transportation Service for Beach Access The number of beach parking spaces currently meets the countywide 1:150 parking space to permanent resident recommended ratio suggested by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. If additional parking is required at our more popular beach parks or during season the County should consider providing beach access through a combination of: o Explore an extended CAT operation along Gulf Shore Drive to increase service to the beach access points along Vanderbilt Beach. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 14 May 2011 Packet Page -761- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. o Develop a business plan to provide tram service during peak use periods between Conner Park and the Vanderbilt Beach garage to feed our most popular beaches using existing underutilized public access points. 4. Beach Parking Fees Collier County has adopted a policy of free beach parking with a beach parking pass. If this system were changed to require both residents and visitors alike to purchase daily, monthly or annual passes then approximately $1M to $3M would become available to fund the operational needs of meeting our existing and future levels of service. 5. Boat Launch and Boat Trailer Parking Boat ramp lanes are not adequate for the peak periods of weekends and holidays for the number of boat users in Collier County. Even with the additional new lane at Bayview Park, the County is operating with a two lane deficit in 2011. This deficit will grow by one lane in 2013 to 2015 timeframe and increase to 5 additional ramp lanes in 2020. Boat trailer parking is presently inadequate and even with programmed parking increases the County has a significant parking space deficit based on current ramp capacity. This deficit is a county wide average and does not account for peak usage or chronic shortages at popular ramp locations like Bayview, Caxambas or Cocohatchee. The County should continue to assertively pursue expanding the existing boat parks, parking and facilities where appropriate. Additionally, strategic acquisition of desirable boat launch sites should continue. 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Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -778- B -13 May 2011 Classification: • Community Acres: • 21 Acres Agency: • County Existing Facilities: • Basketball court • Multiuse field • Playground • Skate park Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -779- B -14 May 2011 Classification: • Community Acres: • 35 Acres Agency: • County Existing Facilities: • Baseball field • Basketball court • Bocce /shuffleboard court • Little league field • Playground • Picnic pavilion • Swimming pool • Tennis courts Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. B -15 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -780- Goodland Boat Ramp Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. 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Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -790- B -25 May 2011 Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -791- B -26 May 2011 ?'�N /0"11" Tony Rmbough Communky Park gerKt3 _ _ s Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. B -27 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -792- irex.G":' ..,. ,. d,.:xn1+:v Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -793- B -28 May 2011 Classification: • Community Acres: • 35.50 Acres Agency: • School Board Existing Facilities: • Basketball court • Bocce /shuffleboard court • Multiuse field • Paved multiuse field • Picnic pavilion + Playground • Tennis courts Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -794- B -29 May 2011 Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -795- B -30 May 2011 n t� - ..t.3n.KF�.u�,�su:,.�.b7 .< .� �'�- ..��a'�.• ,a.,,� w.. ,..* �...�- �w:.,u'+,t� .. ,�.5� :rsm .,�z�x 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Packet Page -796- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. n Packet Page -797- WMarm The following is a list of individuals invited to attend the Master Plan Focus Group. A list ofindividuals who were able to attend and participate, as well as a summary of the focus group discussion is provided in Section 5. 1. Bill Arthur, Golden Gate Advisory Board 2. Dave Ball, Naples Girls Softball Little bearue 3. Ted Beis|er, President — East Naples Civic Association 4. Stella Benitez, Super Class User 5. Bernardo Bezos, President — Marco Island Civic Association 6. Julie Bissell, Collier County Lacrosse Association 7. Joe Bonness, Pathway Advisory Committee 8. Peter Brockman, Park Ranger — Collier Seminole State Park 9. Denin Brooks, Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board lQ. Philip Brougham, Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 12. Pam Brown, |rnmoka|eeCitizen 11 Andy Browne, United Arts Council of Collier County 13. Barbara Buehler, Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 14. Laurel Butler, East Naples Kivvanis 15. Susan Cone, Up A Creek Kayak Tours 16. Jeff Curl, Conservation Collier and Golden Gates Estates Land Trust 17. Ted Decker, Isles ofCapri 18. Lisa DeNove, North Naples Little League 19. Dan Dent/no' Ave Maria 20� John Dina, Optimist Soccer[|ubofNap/es 31. George Dondanvii|e, Naples On The Run 22. Brandon Dowdy, Yk4[Aof the Palms 21 Tom Eastman, School District Board of Collier County 24. Don Farmer, GG Homes Owners Association 25. Doug Fee, North Naples Civic Association 26. Doug Finlay, Naples City Council 27. Ann Marie Foley, East Nap/es Kieanis 28. Peter Gaddy, President Golden Gate Estates Area Civic Association 29. Kerry Geroy' Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 30. Carolyn Graham, School District Board of Collier County —Teacher 31. Tim Guerrette, Collier County Sheriff's Office (Youth Reiationship0 32. Sammy Hamilton, Mayor —Everglades City 33, Hunter Hansen, Naples Grande 34. Peggy Harris, Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board 35' Wilbur Hawk, PresidentofFami|yNetwork - Disabilities 36 Jim Hoppenateadt'President Pelican Bay Foundation llnda|e-Oliver &Assodates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -798- C'1 May 2011 37. Dave Jackson, 8ayshone CRA 30. Steven Jones, Super Class User 39. Jim Klug, Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board 40. Annette Knio|a, Golden Gates Estates Task Force 41, Ellie K,ier, Gordon River 42. Dawn Monteca|vo, Naples Children Education Foundation 43. Veronica Montoya, Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber ofCommerce 44. Bob &4u|here,KXu|here and Associates 45. Mike Nelson, Collier County Sheriffs Office 46. Lesther Nino, K8EX|Soccer 47. Edward "Ski3O|esky, Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 48. Mike O'Reagan, Chamber ofCommerce 48. Penny Philippe, |nnmoka|eeCR4 SO. Bill Poteet Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee 51, John Ribes, Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 52. Nancy Ritchie, [ityofMarco — Environmental Specialist 53. Leo Rodgers, President — |rnmoka|ee Civic Association 54. David 3a/etko, Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 55. Brad Schiffer, Collier County Planning Commission 56. Tony Scott, Golden Gates National Little League 57, William Shafer, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 58. Rick Sims, President — Gm|den Gates Area Civic Association 59. Gavin Spooner, Naples Youth Soccer GO. Penny Taylor, Civic Leader 61� Clarence Tears, South Florida Water Management District 51 Virginia Traver, Ave Maria 63. Kayclee Tuff, Golden Gate Community Center Advisory Board 64. Janet Vasey, Collier County Productivity Committee GS. Jim Waterman, Schenk|eB^Schultz 66. Harold Weeks, NAACP Collier County Branch 67, Christine Wheeler, Hodges University 68. Kris Whipple, Park Planner and Faci||tator 69. Susan Whitney, Super Class User 78, Curt VVhhthoff, School District Board of Collier County Teacher 71. Margaret Winn, Friends of Barefoot Beach 72. DianaVVorral|, Citizen Representative 73. Joe Zaks,Northside Naples Kivvanis 74. Bart Zino, Youth Sports Tindo|e'O|iver& Associates, inc Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -799- [-2 May 2011 | : n'"^�ec�'�' ,.. .: ^' r:: M.. 7 &..., F "��•:."�" � ..�. _ "mow '^*"�' _. �,sr!�� Tindale- Oliver & Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan Packet Page -800- C -3 May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Packet Page -801- (This page intentionally left blank) Packet Page -802- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Station 1: Planned Land Acquisition and Projected Population Growth Station 1 illustrates the land acquisitions planned for the next 10 years compared to the projected population growth. Question #1: Do you agree that Collier County will be acquiring land in the appropriate areas over the next 10 years? Yes _ No If "No, "please explain, including whether you believe there are areas where land acquisition should be considered but are not shown on this map. Station 2: Planned Capital Projects and Projected Population Growth Station 2 illustrates the capital projects planned for the next 10 years compared to the projected population growth. Question #2: Please prioritize the following projects (with "1" being most important) _ Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park (develop park) _ Eagle Lakes Community Park (construct community fitness center /pool) _ Manatee Community Park (develop park) _ Vanderbilt Beach Extension Community Park (develop park) Are there any parks and recreation capital project(s) not listed above that you feel are needed and should be considered by Collier County? Packet Page -803- 9/13/2011 Item 1O.A. Station 3: Field Utilization Graphics Station 3 illustrates utilization data for athletic fields in Collier County. Question #3: Do you agree that the County should continue to develop athletic fields due to the current utilization and demand? Yes No If yes, at what location(s) would you like to see future athletic fields developed. If no, please explain. Station 4: Master Plan Recommendations Station 4 describes the current recommendations included in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Question #4: f Do you agree that each of these should be included as a recommendation? • Big Corkscrew island Regional Park (develop park) _ Yes No • Eagle Lakes Community Park (construct community fitness center /pool) _Yes No • Additional Athletic Fields to Serve Existing Population _ Yes No • Optimize Inter -local Agreements for School Sites — Yes No • Manatee Community Park (develop park including athletic fields) _ Yes No • Vanderbilt Beach Extension Community park (develop park) _ Yes No • Incorporate Recommendations from 2010 Boat and Beach Access Report _ Yes No If "no" to any of the above, please let us know why you disagree or if you feel that the Master Plan should in- clude a recommendation not currently presented, please let us know what that recommendation is. Packet Page -804- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Please Provide Contact Information Below (optional) Name: Phone Number /E -Mail Address: Please Provide Any Additional Comments Below: For additional Information, contact: Barry Williams, Director, (238) 252 -4000 or Barr Packet Page - 805- #ov.net (This page intentionally hall left blank) Packet Page -806- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. '100� Packet Page -807- MORM 111� This page intentionally left blankl' Packet Page-808- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. OVERVIEW OF CITIZEN INPUT MEETINGS At the direction of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), two Citizen Input Meetings were held to obtain input from the public and to ensure that the residents of Collier County are provided with the opportunity to review and comment on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The first meeting was held on April 6, 2011, at the South Regional Library from 6 to 8 PM, and the second meeting was held on April 7, 2011, from 6 t 8 Pm at the University ofFlorida (UF) Extension Services building. To maximize the opportunity forparticipation, the meetings were held during evening hours, with one held in a centralized location in southern Collier County and one held in a centralized location in northern Collier County. The format of both meetings included a presentation by TOA outlining the content of the Master Plan followed by a question—answer period during which citizens asked questions of both TOA and the BCC. Following the question—answer period, participants were provided the opportunity to view four displays of the data analysis and recommendations of the Master Plan. Participants also were asked toprovide input via a Citizen Input Form, an example of which is provided in Appendix D. Input received from both Citizen Input Meetings is documented in the remainder of this section. A total of 87 people signed in at the meeting at the South Regional Library, and 24 signed in at the meeting at the UF Extension Services. While every effort was made to encourage Participants to sign in, there were likely more attendees than formally counted, Citizen input included information provided on the Citizen Input Form, which included a series of four questions and space for general comments, and verba|comments made during tile question—answer period. Following is a summary of responses for each of the four questions, followed by the more ggener�| comments and input received. The first question pertains to whether participants agree with the location of future land the County is planning to acquire via interdepartmental transfers or development agreements. Question #1: Do you agree that Collier County will be acquiring land in the c.ppmpriate areas over the next 10 years? Yes No As shown in Figure 6'1,76 percent of respondents a�raethat the County is planning to acquire re�ona| park land in the appropriate areas over the next 1Dyears. Tindale-Oliver &Associates, Inc. 6-1 Collier County Parks and Recreation 1U-Year Master Plan Packet Page -809- May 2011 _ Figure 6-1 Question #1: Do you agree that Collier County will 6e acquiring land in the appropriate areas over the next 10 years? Specific comments pertaining to Question #1 include the following: South ReRional, Library IVeeting • Better parking and more bathrooms for beaches, particularly un Marco island, • Currently, Collier County has enough iarge parks and does not need any more; further acquisition should be only throuQh�|fts/donations. • Park land should be acquired East ofC.R. 95IonU.S.41 UF Extension Services Vi�e w Manatee Community Park should include activities aimed toward the older community, having Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park focus on youth activities. The second question asked participants their opinion on the planned capital projects identified by Collier County and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This question included two parts. Please prioritize the following projects (with `1, being most important) Big Corkscrew Island Regional Pork (develop park) Eagle Lakes Commun������ctmmm�/�f�e�om��o� 7lndale'D|iver& Associates, Inc. 6-2 Collier County Parks and Recreation 1O'Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -81C- Manatee Community Park park) Vanderbilt Beach Extension Community Park (develop park) Are there any parks and recreation capitol not listed above that you feel are needed and should be considered bv Collier County? As shown inFigure 6-2, based on the responses received, completion of Eagle Lakes Community Park recei ved the priority with 8i� Corksc Corkscrew Island Regional Park second. Figure 6-2 Question #2: Prioritization of Planned Capital Projects No specific comments with respect to the identification of additional parks and recreation capital projects already not identified by Collier County and the Master Plan. Comnnentspertaining toQuestion #2 inclucle the following: South Regional Library Meeting ° A community center/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park is very much needed to serve the area's residents, • Eagle Lakes Community Park should be completed before any other land acquisition or projects. o Eagle Lakes Community Park should include a dog park, community center, and pool. • Manatee Community Park should be developed as a passive park only; this area is not the right location for active activities. • Additional beach parking and a kayak trail should be considered by the County. Tinda|e'O/iver/& Associates, Inc. 6'3 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -811- Big Earyle Lakes Manatee Vanderbilt orkscrew Community Community Beach Island Park Park Exension Regional Park Community Park No specific comments with respect to the identification of additional parks and recreation capital projects already not identified by Collier County and the Master Plan. Comnnentspertaining toQuestion #2 inclucle the following: South Regional Library Meeting ° A community center/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park is very much needed to serve the area's residents, • Eagle Lakes Community Park should be completed before any other land acquisition or projects. o Eagle Lakes Community Park should include a dog park, community center, and pool. • Manatee Community Park should be developed as a passive park only; this area is not the right location for active activities. • Additional beach parking and a kayak trail should be considered by the County. Tinda|e'O/iver/& Associates, Inc. 6'3 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -811- UF Extension Services IVleeting • No other projects should beconsidered. • Sell Manatee Community Park land, Based on the current utilization data for athletic fields in Collier County, the following question was Do you agree that the County should continue to develop othleticfields due to the current utilization and As shown in Figure 6-1 according to the responses received, 65 percent of respondents agree that the County should continue to develop athletic fields due to the current utilization and demand. However, as noted below, several comments were received that the planned construction of fields at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park or other future parks may alleviate some of the athletic field utilization issues atexisting parks. Figure 6-3 Question #3: Do you agree that the County should continue to develop athletic fields due to the current utRycaCon and demand? Specific comments pertaining to Question #3 include the following: South Regional Library Meeting 0 Overcrowding of current fields is a prevalent issue; many would rather use other multi-Lise Tindake-O|iver& Associates, Inc. 6'4 Collier County Parks and Recreation 1O-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -813- green areas due to over-regulation and crowding of current fields. • Multi-purpose tracks are recommended for East Naples. • Fields are not needed at Manatee Community Park. • Fields should be built wherever there is need (2cornnnents). UF Extension Services Meeting * Additional parks will decrease current utilization and therefore need should be assessed after the new parks are built. There should be more fields for children in the Estates. w Additional fields are requested in the Big Corkscrew area. Similar to Question #2 Question #4 was a two-part question. First, participants were asked if they agree with the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan developed to date. Second, participants were asked to provide alternative recommendations as appropriate. Du you agree that each ofthese should be included as 7 a Big Corkscrew island Regional Park (develop park) Yes No • Eagle Lakes Community Park (construct community fitness cem __ Yes No • Additional Athletic Fields to Serve Existing Population __ Yes No • Optimize /ntep6oco/Agreementsfor School Sites Yes No • Manatee Community Pork (develop park including othleticfields) Yes No • Vanderbilt Beach B�nsion Community park (develop park) __ Yes Nu • Incomorcte Recommendations from 2010 Boat and Beach Access Report — Yes —No If "no"to any of the above, please let usknow why you cismareeorifpmf6el that the Master Pion should include a recommendation not currently presented, please let us know what that recommendation is. Figures 64 and 6-5illustrate the responses by meed�|��on.T�ma�h��nsponder���d with the development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, the community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park, It-he use of athletic field utilization data toassist in determining need for future field needs, and the continued use ofinter|oca| agreements with the School District Board of Collier County for joint school-park sites. As expected, agreementvxbhtheMasterF1anprojectsbin#uencedbythegeoQraphioareaofdhe meeting location. Participants attending the meeting held at the South Regional Library principally were in favor ofcompleting Eagle Lakes Community Park, though the majority also was in favor of developing Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. The majority of participants at the South Regional Library meeting Tinda|e'O|ker&Associates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -813- 6-5 May 2011 -- /~~~� were not in favor cfdevekooin�k8anateeCon�munhy Park asanact�e park, ddngthe intrusion of|�hts and loudspeakers and a lack of need for add�iona|athletic �e/dsin the area. - Figure 6-4 Question #4: Do you agree that each of these should be included as a recommendation? 50 2 31 KNo Yes Big Eagle Lakes Add'I Athletic School Manatee Vanderbilt Boat and Corkscrew Community Fields Interlocals Community Beach Ext. Beach Access Island Park park Community Report Regional Park Park Specific comments pertaining to the Master Plan recommendations received from participants atthe 3outh Regional Library meeting location include the following: South Reziona.1 Library Mefling * Residents have been mpaUdn8a long time to have their park (Eagle Lakes) finished and need a community center and, pool, * Manatee Community Park is not suitable for athletic fields and a common concern was opposing the use of speakers and bright lights in the area (several commen1s). * Projects identified for Eagle Lakes Community Park and Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park --hould be considered Priorities. Participants attending the meeting held at UF Extension Services were largely in favor of completing Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, though the majority also was in favor of Eagle Lakes Community Park, Slightly more participants at UF Extension Services were not in favor of developing Manatee Community Park than were infavor. Participants at the UF Extension Services meeting were unanimously in favor of the remaining recommendations. Tlnda|e-Oliver &Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page +014- 6-6 May 2011 MMMM MOM "MA-41 Figure 6-5 Question #4: Do you agree that each of these should be included as a recommendation? /UF ExtensionServces Specific commentspertaining to the Master Plan recommendations recekedfrompartid[antsattheUF Extension Services meeting location include the following: UF Extension Services Mtfting • Manatee Community 'Dark maynctbeneeded, • Areas with no facilities should be provided with some before other areas are considered for additional facilities. |n addition to comments previously noted, participants were given the opportunity to provide more ,generalized comments and input re�ardingthe k4asterPlan, both during the question—answer pehod and on the Citizen Input Form. A summary ofcomments received is provided below. South Regional Library Meeting 0 Priority should be given tomeeting the needs of the youth in+the community above all others. o . Lower-income families with children around Eaole Lakes Community Park need somewhere for their children to go that is supervised after school and during summer; children in this area also need a Pool to learn how toswim. w Additional facilities for Eagle Lakes Community Park were requested, including swimming pool, as well as other indoor facilities (e,g., community center, to escape the hot weather. � One respondent praised Eagle Lakes Community Park, including its size, we|l-designedpathxvays and play areas. llnda|e'O|ivcr&Assndates Inc. 6'7 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -815- 2 in No IF Yes Big Eaale Lakes Add'l Athletic School Manatee Vanderbilt Boat and Corkscrew Community Fields Interlocals Community Beach Ext. Beach Access Island Park park Community Report Regional Park Park Specific commentspertaining to the Master Plan recommendations recekedfrompartid[antsattheUF Extension Services meeting location include the following: UF Extension Services Mtfting • Manatee Community 'Dark maynctbeneeded, • Areas with no facilities should be provided with some before other areas are considered for additional facilities. |n addition to comments previously noted, participants were given the opportunity to provide more ,generalized comments and input re�ardingthe k4asterPlan, both during the question—answer pehod and on the Citizen Input Form. A summary ofcomments received is provided below. South Regional Library Meeting 0 Priority should be given tomeeting the needs of the youth in+the community above all others. o . Lower-income families with children around Eaole Lakes Community Park need somewhere for their children to go that is supervised after school and during summer; children in this area also need a Pool to learn how toswim. w Additional facilities for Eagle Lakes Community Park were requested, including swimming pool, as well as other indoor facilities (e,g., community center, to escape the hot weather. � One respondent praised Eagle Lakes Community Park, including its size, we|l-designedpathxvays and play areas. llnda|e'O|ivcr&Assndates Inc. 6'7 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -815- y~~~� * Parking and additional bathrooms for beach parks are needed. m New athletic fields may help relieve some of the current utilization issues, reducing need for them at Manatee Community Park, which was strongly opposed by meeting participants. 0 There is clearly 2 lack Of 2Vai!able revenue for new parks projects and, while the County is pursuing a grant for the construction of the community center at Eagle Lakes Community Park, there isa shortfall of needed funding for this project. There was discussion among the participants and the BCC regarding the use of ad valorem (dedicated millage) countywide or a Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) to the residents benefiting from the Eagle Lakes Community Park project. The example of Golden Gate Estates using anK4GTUto construct and operate its community center was discussed as an example of this approach, though there was some opposition to having a smaller group pay for a park project when they have also historically paid for other parks used by residents in other areas (equality issue). • Removal of the impact fee deferral program for parks impact fees since those that have imnpact fees deferred (low income) largely benefitfrom use of the parks facilities. • A number of participants agree with implementing user fees to help pay for facilities, while several opposed +the use mf bonds mr higher taxes for any additional parks, UF Extension Services Meeting 6 Families and children in the Estates must drive a considerable amount of time to reach an existing parkfacility. * It was requested that Big Corkscrew island Regional Park be built, though recognizing that it rriay need tobe constructed in phases tnbe funded faster. w Other funding options should be evaluated, such as impart fees and User fees, prior +0 any MSTU being created to help pay for parks facilities. 0 Families /king in the Estates have paid impact fees and taxes for pmrl"s in other areas of the � Need to identify creative ways to pay for Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. Some suggestions o Sell land being held for Vanderbilt Extension Community Park. o Reduce road maintenance/landscaping budget and put savings towards parks projects. o Hold trash pick-up only once a week (instead of twice) and dedicate savings towards pork. o Restructure the utilization of the monies that would be acquired from the Southwest Florida Water Management District in regards to the ATV Park Settlement. * Partial repaym ent of impact fees deferred under the County's impact fee ordinance. m There was clear consensus that the two most desired projects are construction of the community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park and development of Big llndale'O/ker&Assodates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -B1G- 6-8 May 2011 MA Corkscrew Island Regional Park. / �--. � Though the priority of these two projects is influenced largely by where the citizens live, overall participants from both meetings recognized that both projects are needed to serve the nearby families, youth, and residents. • The majority of participants at the South Regional Library meeting were not in favor of constructing active facilities at Manatee Community Pad, citing intrusion of lights and loudspeakers, along with a lack of need due to the surrounding adult residential communities. • Participants at both meetings recognized that there is currently U11|e available funding for these parks projects. While the County is actively pursuing a grant to help fund the community center at Eagle Lakes Community Park, there are still budgetary issues with this project, as well little to no revenue available to begin construction at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. • Participants discussed the need to consider other revenue sources (such as a dedicated millage orMSTU)to fund these projects sooner rather than later. However, there was concern over a small number of citizens paying for a park when they have already contributed to other County parks through impact fees and ad valorem taxes. Several participants stated that they would not support increased taxes and should receive a share of what they have already contributed. • Though it was not unanimous, given the interest from some meeting participants to look at alternative funding sources, rather than waiting for impact fees to pick up again, the County may want to consider analyzing countywide rni|La�eorK8STUscenahostocun�p|etethe community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park and develociment of Big �~~� Corkscrew Island Regional Park. Tlnda|e-O|iver&Associates,Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -817- 6-9 May 2011 Packet Page -818- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. /,-*N In=, rld-M-1 Packet Page -819- —' 11� COLLIER COUNTY 10-YEAR MASTER PLAN STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the results of the demographic analysis andneedsanaksis,asvveUasinputrecekedbvthe focus group and citizen input meeting participants, the following strategic recommendations are included in the Collier County IO-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. It should be noted that, based on the input and comments received during the Master Plan process from the focus group and citizen input meeting participants, the development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park and construction of a community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park have been identified as the highest priorities, The need for development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park is based on the following. • The development of Big QCorkscrew island Regional Park wiUaddress the lack of regional park presence ina significant area of the county, including The Estates, Corkscrew, and|mrnoka|ee, which accounts for approximately one-half of the County's current residential population, • This park will serve an area that is projected to have the most significant population growth in the county over the next 1Oyears. • This park will provide relief to over-utilized football/soccer and multi-use fields as well as help prevent over-utilization of other facilities. • There is currently noaquatic recreation or miscellaneous facilities available within this area. When removing beach 'land acquisition from consideration, due to it being funded by a separate dedicated funding source, Big Corkscrew island Regional Park was the top priority for three out ofthe four break-out groups. These three groups cited a need for a regional parkin northern Golden Gate .states to serve both the existing and projected population in this area. This sentiment shared by participants at the Citizen Input Meeting held at the UF Extension Services building as well as participants at the meeting held at the South Regional Library (thou'gh the malJ ority of those meeting participants ranked the completion of nearby Eagle Lakes as higher priority) . Input gathered from the focus group and citizen input meeting participants confirm the findings of the Demographic and Needs Analyses that a regional park is needed to serve Golden Gate Estates. Construction of Community/Fitness Center and Pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park Collier County is currently seeking a Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) to help fund the construction of a community/fitness center and swimming pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park. As discussed below, the community/fitness complex and swimming pool have been identified as separate Tindale'O|ker0'Assocates Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -820- 7-1 May 2011 The need for a new community/fitness center and pool complex is based on the following: � A community/fitness center would provide benefit to the current population within the south/east Naples area. Demographic and socioeconomic data were reviewed specific to the � The demographics within the immediate area support the need, for a community center. The area to be served by this community center is a lower income area, with a higher person-per- w While a swimming pool is currently unavailable, there is a splash park located at Eagle Lakes Community Park. Given the need for a community center in this area and lack ofavo|ab|e funding both constructing and operating new county facilities, priority for constructing improvements at Eagle Lakes Community Park should be placed on the community/fitness center. It should be noted that the participants of the meeting held at the South Regional Library feel as though the community/fitness center and pool are needed to serve the residents and, in particular, the youth within this area. The results of the utilization analysis indicate that the following: e The|mmuka|eeaneaisexpehencingover'uti|izationofUtt|e|eague,foctba|l/succer,andnou|ti- � There b over-utilization offootba|ksoccer fields countyvvicie. The development of Big 'Corkscrew Island Regional Park will provide relief Yo civer-utilized football/soccer fields in the Estates area, In addition, the placement of football /soccer fields at Manatee Community Park would provide relief to over-utilize fields in the east/south Naples area. However, as noted later in this section, input received during the Citizen Input Meeting held at the South Regional Library showed stron��ppositiomto athletic �eids at this |oostion. * There is over-utilization of football/soccer fields in the north Naples area (north of Pine Ridge Road). Additional football/soccer fields are needed in this area to provide relief, It is recommended that the County collect similar utilization data (as feasible) for other facilities, such as hard courts, aquatic facilities, and community centers, as feasible, to assist in the determination for need of future facilities. Tindole-O|iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -821- 7-2 May 2011 ������ Continue to Optimize Interlocal Agreements for School Sites Collier County Parks and Recreation Department and the School District Board of Collier County currently have interlocal agreements at several school sites to maximize the use of county assets for both recreation and educational facilities. Although the School District Board of Collier County isnot planning to construct any new schools in the near future, it is recommended that when new school construction occurs, each new school site should be evaluated, designed, and constructed to maximize the potential for co-location of recreational and educational facilities. Should Manatee Community Park be developed asa passive park, it is likely that projected population growth along the US 41 corridor beyond the 10-Year Master Plan horizon will require additional active recreation facilities, such as athletic fields, hard courts, Splash Park, etc, in this area. In addition, football/soccer fields atthe existing parks north along US 41 (i.e., Eagle Lakes and East Naples Community Parks) are currently over-utilized and therefore additional football/soccer fields are already needed inthisarea. Active facilities . ~'^ ^~''^''^',.'~`ea'` the conceptual design Land qo not appear tobe desired 'b* the -majority o^fett�=e-nt^`=�r"e_=-t'` "s-°-` -the_Souu-/ `Regional^ Library. However, H ow-e-ve r, based on the needs analysis, additional footbali/soccer fields are currently needed to serve this area and the need for additional active facilities will increase as population growth in this area occurs. Should athletic fields be constructed at this park, as is needeud, the County will need to work closely with local residents to ensure that the park and its facilities are designed In the least intrusive manner possible. Feedback and comments obtained during the focus grou' ps and dtizeninput rneetingsindicate that development of this park is not vievvedas high ofa priority as the deve|opnnentof Big Corkscrew island Regional Park or construction ofa community/fitness center and pool atEa�|eLakesCommuni�y Park. The development of Vanderbilt Extension Community Park is tied to the extension of Vanderbilt Beach Road. In addition, Vanderbilt Extension Community Park is located on the periphery of a concentrated area ot projected population growth. For the next 1O years, the development ofBig Corkscrew island Regional Park should provide park land and recreational facilities needed to serve both existing population and future growth within this immediate area. Given that development of Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park is a priority, development of Vanderbilt Extension Community Park would be more appropriate once more extensive population growth west of Vanderbilt Extension Community park occurs. Feedback and comments obtained during the focus groups and citizen input meetings indicate that development of this park is not viewed as high of a priority as the development of Big Corkscrew Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. 7-3 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -822- Island Regional Park ur construction ofo community/fitness center and pool at Eagle Lakes Community Park. In addition to current projects to expand the access to open water and the beaches, the 2011 Boat and Beach Access Report includes the following recommendations, which are incorporated into the Master Plan as follows. 1. Barefoot Beach Preserve Not exceeding the carrying capacity of this park isa primary objective because of its status asa nature preserve. However, a dock and pier can be provided to the inland side of the island to accommodate waterborne visitors while protecting the beach and dunes. This area will also allow provide visitors a better view the mangrove habitat, which presently is only accessible by canoe/kayak. Pickup locations can beat[ocohatchee Park and Conner Park. Beach access can be viewed from two perspectives — the number and amount of beach access points and the effectiveness of each of those locations. Although no standards exist for the number of public beach access points a County should have, Collier County has been aggressively working to increase the number and location of its public beach accesses points. This, however, has met with limited success because of the high cost and low availability of suitable locations, itisreconnanendedthatthe[ountyconbnuetopuouehscurrentacquisitionpoUcybototthe same time aggressively pursue revisions 10 the Land Development Code that permits greater public beach access. 3. Parking and Transportation Service for Beach Access The number of beach parking spaces currently meets the countywide 1:150 parking space Lo permanent residents recommended ratio suggested by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. |f additional parking is required at the more popular beach parks orduring the busy season, the County should consider providing beach access through a combination of: o Exploring an extended Collier Area Transit kCAT\ operation along Gulf Shore Drive to increase service to the beach access points along Vanderbilt Beach, o Developing a business plan to provide tram service during peak use periods between Conner Park and the Vanderbilt Beach garage to feed our most popular beaches using existing underused public access points. Tinda|e'O|iver& Associates, Inc. Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan Packet Page -823- T4 May 2011 _ 4. Beach Parking Fees Collier County has adopted a policy of free beach parking with a beach parking pass. If this system were changed to require both residents and visitors alike to purchase daily, monthly, or annual passes, then approximately $1M to $31VI would become available to fund the operational needs of meeting existing and future levels of service. 5. Boat Launch and Boat Trailer Parking Boat ramp lanes are not adequate for the peak periods of weekends and holidays for the number of boat users in Collier County. Even with the additional new lane at8ayview Park, the County >s operating with a two-lane deficit in2D11. This deficit will grow by one lane inZOI3to 2U15timefrenne and increase to five additional ramp lanes in2O2O. Boat traiks parking presently is inadequate, and even with programmed parking increases, the County has a significant parking space deficit based on current ramp capacity. This deficit is county wide average and does not account for peak usage or chronic shortages at popular ramp locations such asBayview,Cexambas,orCocnhatohee. The County should continue to assertively pursue expanding the existing boat parks, parking, and facilities where appropriate. AddhionaUY, strategic acquisition of desirable boat launch sites should continue. Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc. 7-5 Collier County Parks and Recreation 10-Year Master Plan May 2011 Packet Page -824- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. fM most M-CeNcTersion OT I ^ is u Boat and Beach Access Report dated May 2011 (formerly September 2010). Updates, changes, or corrections made to the latest version of this document are highlighted in IELIZZIIGEIOIIi.. !. - s! Packet Page -825- 1*0111.1 Packet Page -826- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 0 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Public Services Division Coastal Zone Management BOAT AND BEACH ACCESS REPORT Update May 2011 Packet Page -827- Collier County BOAT AND BEACH ACCESS REPORT OBJECTIVE 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. The purpose of the Boat and Beach Access Report is to assess Collier County's performance in providing beach access and boat launch facilities to County residents and visitors. This report will identify the overarching complications involved with providing beach access and boat launch services that keep up with demand, examine current level of service standards adopted by Collier County and the recreation industry, inventory current facilities and update the 1999 and 2003 Reports with regard to options and inventories, and suggest options for future services and facilities. SUPPLY AND DEMAND While the Gulf of Mexico is a vast but not unlimited resource for water - dependent recreation, limited access to it limits the population's ability to use it. Sandy beach, on the other hand, is a finite recreational resource even further limited by the constraints of access, available parking and public facilities. The decreasing availability of adequate public beach access and increasing cost of beach property exacerbate this issue. The more access that is needed, the more difficult it is to find and afford. The challenge is to provide adequate access to beaches and waterways which includes available parking and public facilities without exceeding the carrying capacities of the resources and thereby decreasing their desirability and worth. LEVELS OF SERVICE The Collier County Growth Management Plan outlines level of service standards (LOSS) for parkland in two categories: community park acreage and regional park acreage. Beach, beach parking and boating access acreage are included in the regional park acreage measure for purposes of comprehensive plan concurrency. The comprehensive plan requires no distinction between park acreage and acreage reserved for beach and water access. Water Access Level of Service is guidance defined in the 2009 AUIR as public beach access points, boat ramps lanes, fishing access points, canoe/kayak launches, and any other fresh or saltwater access facilities and recommended at a service level of 1:10,000 residents. Currently, 79 Water Access points exist throughout Collier County and represent a LOS of 1:4,239 residents (334,837 residents projected in 2010). Based on this Level of Service guidance, Ninety Five (95) water access points will be required for a build -out population of 950,000 in 2080. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -828- May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Summary of Existing Boating Facilities and Capacity Needs Boat Ramps Currently 33 boat ramp lanes serve boaters countywide. The Parks and Recreation Department maintains eighteen of these lanes in eight locations; City or State government provides seven lanes in three locations; and eight are privately owned at six locations and open to the public. Table 1 outlines the locations and amenities of these facilities. Table 1. Boat Ramp Facilities Available to the Public Bayview Park ; 2 1 16 1 H � N 68 4 1 $5.00 x, I x Collier - Seminole State Park Caxambas Park 2 3111, 0 t0 J O C O 41, C x x X ', U Deinor- Wiggins State Recreation Area 2 Cocohatchee River Park . ,.- 4 58 0 0 CL 0 V d y V 0 x z x x 30+ .3 2 83 0 0 .. 2 83 O M N w M Q Calusa Island Marina,: ' 11 2 32 1 d 2 32 $5.00 x (A C H H L 0 r O 1 8 0 L :+ 1 8 co M o. l0 00 U o y O o E M N E Cn V t6 2 N 5.2 O. N 0)N C 0.2 111 N a 0 y V V ca .V 1= '� = y 'B •C �O = Y 'a t0 V L C w tl1 C •C y W X 0 M l6 tll 'B C N w L fq M N w w O .+ R O Q_ �? R N O V O �0 O Port of the Island Marina 2 23 0 0 2 23 $5.00 x x x Golden Gate Boat Ramp 2 10 0 0 2 10 0.5 0 x x x 2 Naples Landing 3 45 0 0 3 35 $.75 /hr x x x Bayview Park ; 2 1 16 1 52 . 3 68 4 1 $5.00 x, I x Collier - Seminole State Park Caxambas Park 2 3111, 0 0 2 31 41, x x x X ', U Deinor- Wiggins State Recreation Area 2 Cocohatchee River Park . ,.- 4 58 0 0 4 58,,' 7 $5,00 x z x x x 30+ Collier Boulevard Boating:, 2 83 0 0 .. 2 83 7.1 $5.00 Calusa Island Marina,: ' 11 2 32 1 Park 2 32 $5.00 x x 0 Lake Trafford Park 1 8 0 0 1 8 2 0 x Goodland Boat park : 2 75 0 0 2 75 5.2 $5.00 x x x x Port of the Island Marina 2 23 0 0 2 23 $5.00 x x x Golden Gate Boat Ramp 2 10 0 0 2 10 0.5 0 x x x 2 Naples Landing 3 45 0 0 3 35 $.75 /hr x x x larini MEN Existing Capacity Needs Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -829- 3 May 2011 V) 06 Collier - Seminole State Park 2 25 0 0 2 25 $7.18 x ', U Deinor- Wiggins State Recreation Area 2 30 0 0 2 30 $6.12 x x x Outdoor Resorts, 1 30+ 1 30+ $10.00 x x Calusa Island Marina,: ' 11 2 32 1 2 32 $5.00 x x larini MEN Existing Capacity Needs Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -829- 3 May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Twenty three thousand one hundred and seventeen (23,117) vessels were registered in Collier County in 2009 based on information obtained from the Tax Collectors office. From 2002 to 2006 registered vessels steadily increased on average by 485 vessels per year, maximizing out in 2006 with 24,708 vessels. Since then, vessel registration has decreased on average by 530 vessels per year to its current level in 2009 of 23,117. Registered vessels are estimated to continue to shrink in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by an average of 265 vessels per year. This estimate represents half of the actual yearly shrinkage experienced in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The number of registered vessels is estimated to bottom out to 22,322 vessels in 2012 and then expected to increase by 1.5% per year. A summary of vessel registration is listed in Table 2 below. Table 2 - Vessel Registrations in Collier County Year Total Number of Yearly increase Avg Increase Registered Vessels or decrease or decrease 2002 22,770 2003 22,952 182 485 2004 23,244 292 485 2005 24,072 828 485 2006 24,708 636 485 2007 24,458 -250 -530 2008 24,173 -285 -530 2009 23,117 -1,056 -530 2010 22,852 Projected -265 -265 2011 22,587 Projected -265 -265 2012 22,322 Projected -265 -265 For years, it was estimated that less than 6,000 wet slips and less than 3,000 commercial dry storage spaces were available for boat storage. This figure has been revised to 10,013 spaces in 2009 with the recent addition of Hamilton Harbor and permits issued by the City of Naples, the City of Marco Island and Collier County since October of 2004. As a result, at least 13,104 vessels countywide (23,117 registered vessels less 10,013 wet/dry slips) are dependent on boat ramps for water access in 2009. Average and Peak Rate Capacity Analysis Collier County has used on average, 20 launches per vessel per year in calculating the overall county launch demand. This estimate serves as a key assumption in calculating current and future capacity and is supported by the following points: 1. The average boater launches /goes out every other weekend but misses a few weekends/holidays due to poor weather. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -830- May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 2. The rule of thumb offered by an experienced Dock Master is that in the marina ,^ business, you can expect five percent of your clientele to go out on any given day. This equates to 18.5 trips per boat per year. 3. The 2009 Boater Characterization Study of registered boater within Collier County identified based on 9,359 questionnaires mailed to ramp users; wet and dry slip marina users; and home dock owners that boat usage within a 2,077 response group (22 %) was 3.85 times per month or 46 times per year. This group, we believe represents the most highly motivated boating public in the County and sets the maximum cap for annual usage. At an average of 20 launches per vessel per year, countywide facilities must be able to accommodate 256,780 launches per year to meet demand. In 2011, each lane will average 7,621 launches per year (251,480 launches per year /33 lanes) or 21 lane launches per day. These figures are in accordance with the recommendation of the Florida Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning Guide of 2000, which suggests that a single boat ramp lane can accommodate 36 launches per day (20 minutes total put -in and pull -out time over a 12 -hour period). These calculations are ideal numbers, however, and do not provide for peak use times such as weekends and holidays, they spread usage uniformly across all the boat ramps in the county and don't account for any boats from outside the county. Peak Rate Capacity Analysis The Florida Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning Guide recommends that average peak use be calculated as follows: Total user occasions are multiplied by 55 percent and divided by 111. This formula is derived from state park attendance, where 55 percent of the total annual attendance occurred over 111 days (52 weeks times two weekend days plus seven weekday holidays). Table 3 summarizes Peak Rate Capacity Requirements. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report May 2011 Packet Page -831- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Table 3 - Peak Rate Capacity Re uirements Projected Average Estimated Estimated Number Number Launches Launches Number Number of vessels of boat per Day per Peak of registered of wet/dry using boat usages per Launches Available Ramp Launches per Ramp Launches per Peak day per Ramp Year 1 vessels slips I rams I year per year Lanes per Da Lane Day Lane Note — 1 . 2. Registered vessels are estimated to continue to shrink in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by an average of 265 vessels per year. This estimate represents half of the actual yearly shrinkage experienced in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The number of registered vessels is projected to bottom out in 2012 to 22,322. Vessel growth after 2012 is projected at 1.5% per year. Wet/Dry slip projections are constant at 10,013 through 2012 and then increase by 100 per year. This projection is in anticipation of stronger environmental law and decreased availability of undeveloped waterfront property from the annual historic increase of 140 Wet/Dry slips per year from 2004 through 2008 based on the average number of permits issued by Collier County, Naples and Marco Island. As can be seen from Table 3, the recommended carrying capacity of 36 launches per lane per day is exceeded during the peak times of weekends and holidays. In 2010, current demand requires that 36 lanes be available for peak periods (1,272 daily launches divided by 36 launches per day per ramp). Our current capacity in 2011 is 33 ramp lanes. Growth Considerations The growth of boating countywide is a further consideration with regard to the level of service County boaters can expect to experience. For the six years leading up to 2002, the number of registered vessels in the county grew steadily at 1000 boats per year. From 2002 to 2006 the average vessel growth rate slowed to 485 boats per year. In 2007, growth turned negative and shrank on average by 530 vessels a year to where it currently stands at 23,117 registered vessels in 2009. Registered vessels are estimated to continue to shrink in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by an average of 265 vessels per year. This estimate represents half of the actual yearly shrinkage experienced in 2007, 2008 and Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -832- May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 2009 and attempts to account for a difficult but improving economy within Collier County. The number of registered vessels is projected to bottom out in 2012 to 22,322. Vessel growth after 2012 is projected at 1.5% per year. Table 4 projects peak boat ramp lane deficiencies for the next ten years. As can be seen, at 20 launches per boat per year the county is short 3 ramp lanes required to handle the projected registered vessel volume in 2010. The ramp lane deficit decreases to 2 in 2011 with the addition of an additional ramp at Bayview Park. The projected number of vessels using public boat ramps is expected to begin to increase in 2013. Currently, few solutions exist for finding homes for these additional boats in dry storage or wet slips. They will most likely become ramp users. Again at 20 launches per boat per year, they will begin to require additional boat ramp lanes in 2013 to 2015 timeframe. 111� Note — 1. Registered vessels are estimated to continue to shrink in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by an average of 265 vessels per year. This estimate represents half of the actual yearly shrinkage experienced in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The number of registered vessels is projected to bottom out in 2012 to 22,322. Vessel growth after 2012 is projected at 1.5% per year. 2. Wet/Dry slip projections are constant at 10,013 through 2012 and then increase by 100 per year. This projection is in anticipation of stronger environmental law and decreased availability of undeveloped waterfront property from the annual historic increase of 140 Wet/Dry slips per year from 2004 through 2008 based on the average number of permits issued by Collier County, Naples and Marco Island Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -833- 7 May 2011 Table 4 - Projection of Boat Ramp Needs Projected Estimated Number of Number of Number of Estimated vessels Number ramp lanes Ramp registered Number of using boat of Lanes Needed lane Year vessels wet/dry slips ramps available countywide deficit 2flD'9 23,117:.. 10,013 - 13,104 30 36: ! 6 2fl1fl 22,852' 10,013'. 12,839�� 32_ 35 3 201f,-,:' ,' 22,5$,7-,",' 10,013 12,574, 33 `. 35" <. 2 201 ; ` 22,322, 10,013, 12,309 _` =, 33`; 201 ; '_ '22,b57 10,113 12,544 ` 33: 35 2 _2014. 22,997; 10,2 i3 12,784, ° 34 ! 35 1 -� 201:5 <� 23,342, 10,3,13 .. 13,p29 ,p �,. 34.x:' ' 36 �- �. ' 2 , . 2fl I6 w� 23692', 10,413 13,2 34: :' 37 201 fi... ,..,,24,047a , " 10,51 ; " ` 93,534 34 " 37 a 2618 24,408: =' 13,795 r _ 34.';. 2fl 1fl � ,-24;774 10,713 , _° , ° ,14,069 202 ©t," "25;346 °'10,$13 34` ". '.; 39'r 111� Note — 1. Registered vessels are estimated to continue to shrink in 2010, 2011 and 2012 by an average of 265 vessels per year. This estimate represents half of the actual yearly shrinkage experienced in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The number of registered vessels is projected to bottom out in 2012 to 22,322. Vessel growth after 2012 is projected at 1.5% per year. 2. Wet/Dry slip projections are constant at 10,013 through 2012 and then increase by 100 per year. This projection is in anticipation of stronger environmental law and decreased availability of undeveloped waterfront property from the annual historic increase of 140 Wet/Dry slips per year from 2004 through 2008 based on the average number of permits issued by Collier County, Naples and Marco Island Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -833- 7 May 2011 /1� 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 3. Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Boat launch facility is expected to be operational in 2014 adding an additional boat ramp lane. Consequences of Adequate Parking Observations reveal that where Collier County —run boat ramps are concerned, 36 launches per lane per day offer a generous launch and retrieval time. The problem resides not in the carrying capacity of the ramp but of the parking area. County boat ramp users can maximize a ramp's capacity with adequate boat trailer parking. Table 5 illustrates the extent of parking available at some County facilities. Bayview Park, at the end of its anticipated expansion in FY2012 along with Caxambas Park ramp and Cocohatchee Park ramp are all parking limited facilities. Specifically Bayview Park after expansion could accommodate 108 launches per day, but will offer only 68 trailer parking spaces on -site. Inadequate parking at these parks limits the effectiveness of these facilities. In Summary, Saltwater boat ramp parking deficit is 149 spaces while the Freshwater parking deficit is 90 spaces. Table 5 - Parking Space Deficit at County -Owned Boat Launch Facilities Ramp Current Add'I Total Daily Parking lanes Parking spaces Parking Launch space Spaces anticipated Spaces Capacity deficit by 2011 Bayview Park rk Park 3 16 521" 68 108 -40, Caxambas Park 2 31 0 31 72 41 Cocohatchee` River Park 4 58 01- ! 58 144 -86 Collier Boulevard 2 19 64, 83 72 +11 Boating Park Goodland Boat Park 2 p 75 75 72 +3 Port of the Islands 2 23 17 ' 40 36 +4 Saltwater - Totals 15, 147; _ 208 >., 355` 504.. -149 Lake '! Trafford , 1 8„ 01 8 36' - -28. Golden Gate Boat #3am * 2 10 t), �. , 1{l 72 -62 Freshwater Totals 18 . 108 -90 Note — 1. ( *) Denotes fresh water boating access. 2. The parking space deficit assumes no turnover in daily boat ramp parking. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -834- 8 May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Currently Lake Trafford and Golden Gate are the only freshwater boating ramps available throughout the County. Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Boat launch facility will be a fresh water facility expected to come on line in 2014 and tailored to very shallow draft vessels requiring no more than 4 feet of water. More access to fresh water may alleviate some of the burden on existing saltwater facilities and, as the County population grows may generate increasing demand of its own for freshwater facilities. Beach Access throughout the County Existing and Committed Beach Access The State of Florida recommends a distance of one half -mile between sites for the spacing of beach access points for state - financed beach restoration projects. Collier County beaches offer a wide range of choices with regard to the frequency of access points along its beaches. In general, State and County beach parks have more sparsely spaced access points to maintain lesser density and a more natural beach environment and experience. The City of Naples, on the other hand, maintains 34 of its 37 access points within a five -mile stretch of beach, allowing for a more urban beach experience. County residents and visitors are well served by this variety, but to keep up with demand the County should continuously seek ways to improve access, amenity, and parking at its beaches. Table 6 is a summary of the public access available along the county's shoreline, from north to south (facilities operated by Collier County Parks and Recreation are highlighted): Table 6. Public Access Along Collier County Shoreline Linear Description Parking Amenities feet Barefoot Beach 5 -acre beach access adjacent to picnic shelters Access'' 650 Bonita Beach Park, which offers 96 amenities Lely Barefoot private residences, 63% none Beach 7100 inaccessible to the general public* 0 Development Barefoot Beach. 342 acres of undeveloped coastal. , nature trail, interpretive . Preserve 7500 barrier island, intended for low 362' - center, programs;" density public enjoyment showers, picnic area, concession, rest rooms Delnor- Wiggins 160 acres of preserved area, interpretive programs, State Recreation 5900 amenities 355 picnic areas, concession, Area showers, rest rooms Conner Park .,. Beach Access and future Restroom restrooms Beach access 20 Facilities at the end of Bluebill Road {via Bluebill with Parking at Conner Park ; " , 155 . Road app roximatel .4 miles away Vanderbilt Beach 6 walkway easements allow for none Accesses 6850 public access between residences 0 and condominiums Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 9 May 2011 Packet Page -835- /_\ 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Pelican Bay Collier County owns a significant none Development 12,000 portion of the adjacent upland 0 property, the rest is private; 89% inaccessible to public* Park Shore 3900 3 City of Naples accesses are Included in none Accesses (City) 13,000 available amid North Gulf Shore the City of playground, rest rooms Marco Island 13,000 condominiums Naples none inaccessible to the general public* totals City of Naples 1200 34 accesses stretch from north of 70 variable Accesses The Beach Club to 32nd Avenue Total 30,000 South; Lowdermilk Park and 1,305 total accesses near Naples Pier offer full amenities; select others have showers and foot showers Keewa din Island 40,000 water access only 0 none Hideaway Beach Private residences and single public bathroom Development 5280 condominiums, 100% inaccessible 0 pending for 2010 to the walking public* Water access only. I igertail Beach 3900 31 acres of preserved area, 245 concession, picnic area, amenities playground, rest rooms Marco Island 13,000 condominiums, hotels, 80% none inaccessible to the general public* 0 South Marco 1200 1 -acre walkway easement between 70 rest rooms Beach Access condominiums Total 153,325 3,159 Note — 1. Accessibility calculated by subtracting'/ mile from the total linear footage for each contiguous publicly accessible beach. Beach Parking Even more than for boaters, a beachgoer's enjoyable day at the beach is only as attainable as the nearest available parking space. Since the 2003 Boat and Beach access report, Collier County has added 278 beach parking spaces to its inventory. Fifty -eight (58) net spaces were added (75 added at Conner Park offset with the loss of 17 spaces at the Bluebill access) and 220 at Vanderbilt Beach access with the addition of the parking garage. Total spaces at County beaches with the completion of the Conner Park parking addition will be 1,499. Spaces for the City of Naples have been verified at 1,305 and the State of Florida beach parking has remained static at 355. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 10 May 2011 Packet Page -836- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Table 7 outlines the number of beach parking spaces per capita over the next ten years. n These population figures are for year round residents and do not reflect seasonal residents. A 1:150 space -to- resident ratio was established as a goal by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in 1999. This ratio compares the number of public parking spaces to the population of the county. Revised population growth along with recent parking additions satisfies parking needs until 2020 based on this ratio. Note — 1. Year round permanent population projections were only considered in the calculations. Seasonal resident's usage, holidays and weekend demand have not been taken into account and will likely tax parking availability especially at the county's most popular beaches. There will be times within certain communities and certainly at the county's most popular beaches when beach and parking capacity will be exceeded and parking closed. However, a number of considerations improve the outlook where the County's ability to provide sufficient parking for beach access is concerned. • Some of the areas listed in Table 6 as partially inaccessible to the general public nonetheless do serve a portion of the population. Residents of Pelican Bay, Hideaway Beach, and Marco's Resident Beach enjoy a higher level of service than the general public due to the semi - private nature and access of their beaches. However, even these areas report inadequate capacity during peak use times. • Additionally, thousands of residences in Collier County live west of Lely Barefoot Boulevard, Gulf Shore Drive, Gulf Shore Boulevard, Gordon Drive, and Collier n Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 11 May 2011 Packet Page -837- Table 7 - Projected Beach Parking Spaces per Capita Year.: Yearly. Number of Ratio', Population parking spaces 2009 = 332,064.. 3159 ' ..1:106 ' =2010 , .:334,837 . 3159. : , _, 1:107. .� 2011: 340,966-Y 3159 1:109_1. . 347,207. 3159 353,563 3159-: 2014 360,035 3159 1 :115' 2015 366,895 3159 1:117 2016 _ 374,156 3159 1:119 2017 381,560 3159 1:121 2018 389,111 3159 1:124 2019 396,812 31,59, 1:126 2020 404,243 3159 1:129, Note — 1. Year round permanent population projections were only considered in the calculations. Seasonal resident's usage, holidays and weekend demand have not been taken into account and will likely tax parking availability especially at the county's most popular beaches. There will be times within certain communities and certainly at the county's most popular beaches when beach and parking capacity will be exceeded and parking closed. However, a number of considerations improve the outlook where the County's ability to provide sufficient parking for beach access is concerned. • Some of the areas listed in Table 6 as partially inaccessible to the general public nonetheless do serve a portion of the population. Residents of Pelican Bay, Hideaway Beach, and Marco's Resident Beach enjoy a higher level of service than the general public due to the semi - private nature and access of their beaches. However, even these areas report inadequate capacity during peak use times. • Additionally, thousands of residences in Collier County live west of Lely Barefoot Boulevard, Gulf Shore Drive, Gulf Shore Boulevard, Gordon Drive, and Collier n Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 11 May 2011 Packet Page -837- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Boulevard (Marco Island). The people who live in those residences do not need parking accommodation because they live within walking distance of the beach. Other Recreation A final topic in assessing the County's levels of service with regard to beaches and boating is the introduction of alternative recreational activities. • Sugden Regional Park is home to the 60 -acre Lake Avalon, which supports a swimming beach and opportunities to participate in boating activities such as canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, water skiing and sailing classes. • Clam Pass Park, Margood, Golden Gate Community Park (future), Bayview, Barefoot Beach Preserve and Gordon River Greenway Park offer canoe/kayak launches. • The North Collier Regional Park provides a water park with slides, a lazy river, and children's activity pools —a perfect alternative to the beach for cooling down on a hot day. • The existing Golden Gate Aquatic Center, Immokalee Sports Complex, Splash parks at Vineyards and Eagle Lakes Community Parks provide more choices, as well. The County should continue to diversify the recreational activities it offers. Variety builds the participant base and alleviates the burden on traditional resources such as beaches. PLANNED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The following is a summary of capital projects that have been approved by the Board and are either in the planning, design or construction phases: Boat Access Projects • Bayview Boat Docks – This project will add an additional 52 boat trailer spaces to this facility bringing the on -site total parking to 68 spots. Operational startup is expected by the end of calendar year 2012. • Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park – This Park will accommodate canoes, kayaks and very shallow draft boats with trolling motors. This park is expected to be completed in 2018 with lake access in 2014. • Gordon River Greenway Park – This Park will accommodate canoes and kayaks and will be commissioned and open to the public in 2012. • Margood Park - This Park will accommodate canoes and kayaks and will be commissioned and open to the public in 2011. • Cocohatchee Boat Parking Expansion - Aqua Development as part of its Planned Unit Development is required to add 20 boat parking spaces and 7 regular car parking spaces to this park. The site plan was approved and the permit issued for this work in 2007. Completion timing of this work is currently being discussed with the developer. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 12 May 2011 Packet Page -838- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Beach Access and Beach Park Facilities • Bluebill Road Beach Access and Bathrooms — This project will provide public bathrooms and beach access at the end of Bluebill Avenue. Parking will be provided from Conner Park. This project should be completed in 2011. • Vanderbilt Beach Road Restroom & Concessionaire — This project is in design/permitting and will replace the existing restrooms at Vanderbilt Beach with a new facility that would expand the restrooms and concession capabilities. This project is expected to be completed in 2013. • New Beach Park Facility at Clam Pass - A new facility is in the planning stages that would provide passive shade structures and restrooms facilities 1,000 feet to the south of the existing Clam Pass Facility. This facility would be accessed by tram similar to the existing facility and provide additional beach access to the public. This facility will require 3 years to plan, permit and construct. • Ti2ertaf Dune Walkover & Restrooms- This project will add an additional bathroom facility at Tigertail Beach as well as a mangrove walkover. The dune walkover is expected to be complete by 2011. The bathroom construction is dependent on revised FEMA flood maps. CONCLUSIONS In summary, the levels of service that today's residents and visitors enjoy can be summarized as follows: 1. Current boat ramp lanes provided within Collier County meet the non -peak level - of service capacity demands of the boating public through 2020. This assumes that all of the public and private ramp lanes regardless of location, popularity or weather accommodate the same daily volume throughout the year. 2. Thirty -three boat ramp lanes cannot handle the current peak day boat traffic generated within Collier County. Thirty -six boat ramp lanes are required to handle the county's current boater needs. Boater demand will require an additional lane be added in 2013 to 2015 timeframe. Demand will require five additional ramp lanes to be added by 2020. 3. Inadequate boat trailer parking is further reducing the capacity of our launch facilities. Currently, we have a 149 trailer parking space deficit at our saltwater launch facilities. Acquisition of desirable boat launch sites with adequate trailer parking should continue. 4. The number of beach parking spaces currently meets the 1:150 parking spaces to permanent yearly resident ratio recommended by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. 5. Over the next ten years, and especially on weekends and holidays, facility demand will negatively impact the level of service that is currently provided. n Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 13 May 2011 Packet Page -839- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. There will be times especially at the County's most popular boat ramps and beaches when parking capacity will be exceeded and facilities closed unless new facilities and parking are developed. 6. Reductions in population growth projections along with support and funding from the Board of County Commissioners to expand existing and provide new boating/parking facilities have improved or at the very least maintained the Level of Service to the residents of Collier County. RECOMMENDATIONS The following are areas within Collier County where improvements can be made in addition to current projects to expand the access to open water and the beaches: 1. Barefoot Beach Preserve Not exceeding the carrying capacity of this park is a primary objective because of its status as a nature preserve. However, a dock and pier can be provided to the inland side of the island to accommodate waterborne visitors while protecting the beach and dunes. This area will also allow provide visitors a better view the mangrove habitat, which presently is only accessible by canoe/kayak. Pick up locations can be at Cocohatchee and Conner Parks. 2. Beach Access Beach access can be viewed from two perspectives; the number and amount of beach access points and the effectiveness of each of those locations. Although no standards exist for the number of public beach access points a County should have, Collier County has been aggressively working to increase the number and location of its public beach accesses points. This however, has met with limited success because of the high cost and low availability of suitable locations. Staff is recommending that the County continue to pursue its current acquisition policy but at the same time aggressively peruse revisions to the Land Development Code that permits greater public beach access. 3. Parking and Transportation Service for Beach Access The number of beach parking spaces currently meets the countywide 1:150 parking space to permanent resident recommended ratio suggested by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. If additional parking is required at our more popular beach parks or during season the County should consider providing beach access through a combination of: o Explore an extended CAT operation along Gulf Shore Drive to increase service to the beach access points along Vanderbilt Beach. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report Packet Page -840- 14 May 2011 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. o Develop a business plan to provide tram service during peak use periods n between Conner Park and the Vanderbilt Beach garage to feed our most popular beaches using existing underutilized public access points. - 4. Beach Parking Fees Collier County has adopted a policy of free beach parking with a beach parking pass. If this system were changed to require both residents and visitors alike to purchase daily, monthly or annual passes then approximately $1 M to $3M would become available to fund the operational needs of meeting our existing and future levels of service. 5. Boat Launch and Boat Trailer Parking Boat ramp lanes are not adequate for the peak periods of weekends and holidays for the number of boat users in Collier County. Even with the additional new lane at Bayview Park, the County is operating with a two lane deficit in 2011. This deficit will grow by one lane in 2013 to 2015 timeframe and increase to 5 additional ramp lanes in 2020. Boat trailer parking is presently inadequate and even with programmed parking increases the County has a significant parking space deficit based on current ramp capacity. This deficit is a county wide average and does not account for peak usage or chronic shortages at popular ramp locations like Bayview, Caxambas or Cocohatchee. The County should continue to assertively pursue expanding the existing boat parks, parking and facilities where appropriate. Additionally, strategic acquisition of desirable boat launch sites should continue. Collier County Boat and Beach Access Report 15 May 2011 Packet Page -841- /0-NI Packet Page -842- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Packet Page -843- This page intentionally left blank, Packet Page -844- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Station 1: Planned Land Acquisition and Projected Population Growth Station 1 illustrates the land acquisitions planned for the next 10 years compared to the projected population growth. Question #1: Do you agree that Collier County will be acquiring land in the appropriate areas over the next 10 years? _ Yes _ No If "No," please explain, including whether you believe there are areas where land acquisition should be considered but are not shown on this map. Station 2: Planned Capital Projects and Projected Population Growth Station 2 illustrates the capital projects planned for the next 10 years compared to the projected population growth. Question #2: Please prioritize the following projects (with "1 "being most important) Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park (develop park) _ Eagle Lakes Community Park (construct community fitness center /pool) Manatee Community Park (develop park) _ Vanderbilt Beach Extension Community Park (develop park) Are there any parks and recreation capital project(s) not listed above that you feel are needed and should be considered by Collier County? Packet Page -845- r 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. Station 3: Field Utilization Graphics Station 3 illustrates utilization data for athletic fields in Collier County. 1 Question #3: Do you agree that the County should continue to develop athletic fields due to the current utilization and demand? Yes No If yes, at what location(s) would you like to see future athletic fields developed. If no, please explain. Station 4: Master Plan Recommendations Station 4 describes the current recommendations included in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Question #4: Do you agree that each of these should be included as a recommendation? • Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park (develop park) _Yes No • Eagle Lakes Community Park (construct community fitness center /pool) _ Yes No • Additional Athletic Fields to Serve Existing Population _ Yes No • Optimize Inter -local Agreements for School Sites _ Yes No • Manatee Community Park (develop park including athletic fields) _ Yes No •. Vanderbilt Beach Extension Community park (develop park) _ Yes No • Incorporate Recommendations from 2010 Boat and Beach Access Report _ Yes No If "no" to any of the above, please let us know why you disagree or if you feel that the Master Plan should in- clude a recommendation not currently presented, please let us know what that recommendation is. Packet Page -846- 9/13/2011 Item 1O.A. Please Provide Contact Information Below (Optional) Name: Phone Number /E -Mail Address: Please Provide Any Additional Comments Below: For additional Information, contact: Barry Williams, Director, (239) 252 -4000 or Bari Packet Page - 847- 1ov.net n Packet Page -848- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A 9/13/2011 Item 10.A. To summarize the activities associated with the development of the Parks and Recreation Master n Plan please consider the following table: December 16, 2003 BOCC Meeting at BOCC Board a N/A I Room - (BOCC Agenda posted on County Website) The 2010 Date I was added to the ROSE on I December 16, 2003 by Ordinance No. 2003 -67. �Y June 30, 2010 Master Plan Kick off meeting at € 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 3 NCRP - Staff and Tindale- Oliver & } Assoc. October 14, 2010 Focus Group Meeting at NCRP - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. i 3 Tindale- Oliver & Assoc. (Notice of meeting sent out to ! community members, Press I Release completed by John Torre and listed on website both the County and the Parks and _ I Recreation website) . February 2, 2011 PARAB Meeting at NCRP 7 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Master Plan Presentation (PARAB Agenda posted on Parks Website) February 22, 2011 BOCC Meeting at BOCC Board 11:00 a.m. Room - Item 10 B (BOCC Agenda posted on County Website) March 16, 2011 ` PARAB Meeting at NCRP -� 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Master Plan Up Date (PARAB Agenda posted on the Parks Website) April 6, 2011 Community Meeting - Held at 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. South Regional Library (87) Citizens Attended (Notice of public meeting posted on Parks and Recreation Website and County Website March 14, i 2011 and then update again on March 30, 2011 with additional information) i (Press release notice of public meeting posted by John Torre i March 14, 2011 and then updated March 30, 2011 with additional agenda information_) April 7, 2011 ; Community Meeting - Held at 1 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. p Extension Services (24) Citizens Packet Page -849- Attended (Notice of public meeting posted on Parks and Recreation Website i and County Website March 14 2011 and then update again on March 30, 2011 with additional information) € (Press release notice of public meeting posted by John Torre March 14, 2011 and then updated March 30, 2011 with ;additional agenda information) Packet Page -850- 9/13/2011 Item 10.A.