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PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
4.3
TO: Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission May 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Diablo Vista Park Renovation Final Conceptual Design Review
BACKGROUND
At its December 2022 meeting, the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission
(Commission) received an update detailing how the Diablo Vista Park
Renovation Project would be moving forward and that it will be designed to
create a unique space, providing a harmonious design encompassing a renovation
of the existing children’s play areas and the incorporation of a multi-sport skate
park. The Commission also reviewed and provided feedback on the draft
community survey.
At its March 8, 2023, joint meeting, the Commission and Arts Advisory Board
(AAB) reviewed the play area renovation and skate park concept options which
were created by the O’Dell Engineering and Spohn Ranch Skate Parks
(Consultants) based on Commission feedback, community feedback through the
survey and staff input. Furthermore, the project’s design and review process
reflect a recognition of cost constraints and rigid timelines associated with its
federal funding source provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
The design concepts provided utilized the general playground footprint. The skate park
concept was shown in an underutilized location within the park just south of the
playground and had a serpent theme. The playground concepts included the following:
Concept A
• Modern theme materials and play equipment
• Renovated main plaza area
• Skate Park entry on the west side
• Separated playground and skate park
• Picnic area on top of the hill with views of the playground and skate park
• Preservation of existing trees
Concept B
• Natural theme materials and play equipment
• Renovated main plaza area
• Skate Park entry through the main plaza
• Connected playground and skate park
• Views of the playground and skate park from an overlook
• Remove and replace existing trees that are unhealthy
The Commission and AAB provided feedback and recommendations for the
conceptual design options for the Diablo Vista Park play area renovation and
multi-sport skate park. Feedback and recommendations included: utilizing play
equipment featured in Concept B with a natural contemporary look and ensuring
there were artistic elements where appropriate.
DISCUSSION
The Consultants have developed a final conceptual design based on the feedback
received from both the Commission and AAB. Attachment (A) reflects the changes
made and incorporated into the final conceptual design of the play area (5,200
square feet), multisport skate park (11,000 square feet), and passive/seating area
(4,650 square feet). These park renovation components further reflect the desire of
the community to retain the recognizable features of the park (i.e., the ‘snake’), to
retain the hill (due to cost constraints and taking advantage of the view), as well as
maximizing the available space by thoughtfully incorporating a new multi-sport
skate park at a location that is furthest away from the adjacent residential
properties.
Design considerations include:
• Height of existing hill – up to 10’ elevation change
• Maintaining serpent feature
• Providing a buffer between the skate area and the picnic areas
• Maintaining views of the hillside
• Pathways to be accessible to all
• Shading
Reflected changes include:
• Main entrance plaza renovated
• Entry to skate part through west (separate from the playground)
• Playground and skate park connected
• Views into the skatepark are connected
• Views into the skatepark from the amphitheater/overlook
• Replace existing trees
• Contemporary nature theme
• Maintain the overlook
NEXT STEPS
Staff requests a review of the Diablo Vista Park Renovation Final Conceptual Design
and feedback. Feedback should also include determining the need for the lighting of the
skate park.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Diablo Vista Park Renovation Final Conceptual Design presentation and
provide feedback as needed.
Prepared by:
Henry Perezalonso
Recreation, Arts & Community Services Director
Attachment: A- Diablo Vista Park Renovation Design Concept Presentation