Park plan tries to please

Here is the conceptual plan for a 3.5-acre park slated for Madrone Avenue if the city receives a state park grant. The initial design incorporates the best and most popular ideas of nearby residents.

According to park designer Bob Mueting, the top five features the community requested based on surveys were: playground, picnic areas, restrooms, basketball court and barbecue areas. Mueting managed to squeeze in some other features, too: spray play, trail, exercise and skating areas.

It was a tough task. Each resident who participated in workshops and meetings concerning the possible park had their own ideas of a perfect play space. One student wanted a roller coaster. Another student wanted three playgrounds. One resident drafted a plan that Mueting called "the man plan," which featured three barbecue areas and a baseball diamond.

Read more about the park proposal here.