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Cypress

Park

SITE LOCATION: 2943 Elmwood Ave. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park Located in the South Round Top neighborhood, Cypress park is
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 located on 5 acres sandwiched ebtween E. 30th Street and Interstate

PARK DISTRICT: QLID 70. It features notable sculptures by the late Dale Eldred, as well as a
playground and basketball court. While the park is well-mantained,
ESTABLISHED: 1967 it lacks basic amenities such as shade and sidewalk connections

ACREAGE: 5.19 Acres between its amenities. Opportunities for improvement include:
• Shade trees
• Picnic shelter and seating
PARK AMENITIES • Sidewalks connecting park amenities
• Updated playground with inclusive features
• Basketball Courts(1) • Resurfaced basketball court
• Benches (2) • New KC Parks signage
• Grills (1) • Interpretive signage telling the story of this neighbborhood prior to
• Old Park Sign (1) I-70 construction
• Picnic Tables (4)
• Playground (1) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Public Art (1)
• Trash Receptacles (1)
RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
✓
UNACCEPTABLE POOR GOOD EXCELLENT

Comfort/Character-24

Usability-7

Accessibility-10 Amenities-17 TOTAL SCORE

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