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russell

majors

waddell

park

SITE LOCATION: 8231 State Line Rd. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park The Russell Majors Waddell Park is situated on the former property of
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 Alexander Majors, one of the founders of the Pony Express. The park
houses a historic museum, originally constructed in 1856, and is located
PARK DISTRICT: South
west of a neighborhood consisting of single-family residential homes.
ESTABLISHED: 1983 To the north and south lie commercial properties, and to the west is a

ACREAGE: 3.75 acres church. This park boasts exceptional usability and revenue-generating
opportunities. It’s visually appealing setting contributes to a sense of
safety. Positioned between State Line Road and Ward Parkway, the
PARK AMENITIES park offers opportunities for improvement of multi-modal connectivity
and the implementation of safer crosswalks between the park and the
• Benches (2) neighboring western communities. Opportunities for improvement
• Landmark (1) include:
• Old Park Sign (2) • Updating park signage and prioritizing accessibility for active
• Parking Lighting (1) transportation.
• Parking Lot (1)
• Picnic Tables (6) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Restrooms (Permanent) (1)

RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
✓
UNACCEPTABLE POOR GOOD EXCELLENT

Comfort/Character-25

Usability-12

Accessibility-11 Amenities-19 TOTAL SCORE

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