Paradise Park Master Plan Survey

Survey #1 Results
Survey #1 was conducted in May 2024 to get community input about existing and new park features.

Below are highlights from Survey #1:
Q12 - What do you like most about the park?
Top words mentioned: paths, ponds, close, playground, birds, landscape

Q13 - What do you dislike most about the park?
Top words mentioned: homeless, dirty, unsafe, drugs, dark

Q21 - Overall, what existing features at the park require the most improvement?

Generally, respondents feel that the following features at the park require the most improvements: Pathways, lawn open space, shade and trees, landscaping, furnishings and ponds, covered groups shelters & community gardens & pond overlooks, activity center, outdoor exercise equipment and pedestrian bridge, futsal court, parking lot.


Q22 - What new activities or amenities would you like to have at the park?
Generally, people would like to see walking / running path improvements, dog parks, food trucks, programmed events, and additional benches for sitting quietly / observing:
74% - Walking / running path improvements
56% - Dog park
53% - Food trucks
49% - Programmed events
34% - Expanded activity center building
32% - Social gathering / club gatherings
28% - Additional picnic tables
24% - Pickleball courts
14% - Disc golf
14% - Outdoor exercise equipment

Q23 - What other new activities or improvements would you like to have at Paradise Park that are not listed above?
Generally, people voiced desire for landscape improvements that are advantageous towards wildlife, volleyball courts, safety improvements, basketball courts, bocce ball, soccer, concerts, and unlocked bathrooms.

Concept Plan Plans

The following Concept Plans were developed based on community survey #1 results, site constraints, pond analysis, feedback received from meeting at the activity center in fall 2023 and Reno Parks and Recreation staff input. The program elements including their locations size and location were intentionally varied to garner feedback on community preferences which will help develop a preferred master plan concept. Please provide feedback on your preferences and thank you for your participation.

Concept Master Plans - Pathways

Pathways

• Repave and improve connectivity

Amenities

• Install dog waste stations, drinking fountains, trash receptacles, benches, lighting and mile markers

Concept Plans
Prior to completing the survey below, please view the following:

• View Concept Plan A
• View Concept Plan B

Concept Plan A - View enlarged concept plan

Concept Plan A features include the following, numbers correspond to plan:

1. Repaved walking trails (6,800 linear foot loop) with:

• Decomposed granite running paths
• New dog waste stations, drinking fountains, trash receptacles, benches
• Pedestrian scale lighting and mile markers

2.A Activity Center - Parking lot reconfiguration and repaving

2.B Activity Center - New shade structure, repaved patio with seating

2.C Activity Center - Additional programs, classes, and food trucks

3. New enclosed bocce ball courts
4. Lawn area converted to youth soccer

5. New full court basketball- 2

6. New pollinator garden with interpretive signage

7. Flexible event space in existing lawn areas.

8. New covered group shelters with picnic seating, lighting and group grill stations

9.A. Improve existing pond overlooks with interpretive signage & safety improvements.

9B. New pond overlooks

9C. Improve ponds to prevent flooding and improve capacity.

10A Existing futsal court shifted west.

10B. New restroom building in southeast area.

10C. New sport court

10D. Reconfigure parking lot and repave/re-stripe.

11. Repave and restripe existing parking lots

12. Replace pedestrian bridge near new playground improvements.

13. New pedestrian bridge crossing.

14. New skate plaza with moveable skate features and shade/seating

15. New large and small dog parks with agility and shade/seating

Overall Project:

• New pedestrian scaled lighting with security cameras.
• Landscape management
  • Removal of undesirable tree and shrub species
  • Removal of shrubs that prevent clear sight lines
  • Replace shade trees and low shrubs
  • Replace irrigation where needed

Concept Plan B - View enlarged Concept Plan

Concept Plan B features include the following, numbers correspond to plan:

1. Repaved walking trails (6,800 linear foot loop) with:

• Decomposed granite running paths
• New dog waste stations, drinking fountains, trash receptacles, benches
• Pedestrian scale lighting and mile markers

2.A Activity Center - Parking lot reconfiguration and repaving

2.B Activity Center - New shade structure, repaved patio with seating

2.C Activity Center - Additional programs, classes, and food trucks

3. New sand volleyball courts

4. Existing lawn area to remain

5. New pedestrian bridge crossing

6. New pollinator garden with interpretive signage

7. New informal dog area with seating, lawn and mutt mitt bags

8. New covered group shelters with picnic seating, lighting and group grill stations

9.A. Improve existing pond overlooks with interpretive signage & safety improvements.

9B. New pond overlooks

9C. Improve ponds to prevent flooding and improve capacity.

10A Existing futsal court to remain

10B. New restroom building in southeast area.

10C. New full court basketball

10D. Reconfigure parking lot and repave/re-stripe.

11. Repave and restripe existing parking lots

12. Replace pedestrian bridge near new playground improvements.

13. Community gardens to remain – improve pest management, new fence.

14. New large and small dog parks with agility and shade/seating

15. New skate plaza with permanent skate skate features and shade/seating

16. Bike park/pump track with shade/shelters

17. Flexible event space in existing lawn areas

Overall Project:

• New pedestrian scaled lighting with security cameras.
• Landscape management
  • Removal of undesirable tree and shrub species
  • Removal of shrubs that prevent clear sight lines
  • Replace shade trees and low shrubs
  • Replace irrigation where needed