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Nelson

c. Crews

Square

SITE LOCATION: 2601 Woodland Ave. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park
Located just to the East of Hwy 71 along E. 27th St. is Nelson C. Crews
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 Square. The park’s newest feature is a nicely fenced and lighted

PARK DISTRICT: QLID basketball court and tennis court located at the northwest corner of
the park along E. 26th St. There is no off street parking, however the
ESTABLISHED: 1902 sports courts are ADA accessible. Two trails run through the park

ACREAGE: 6.29 Acres North to South and there is a significant topograhic change West to
East though the park. Seating opportunities are sparce and outdoor
cooking amenities are outdated. There are no covered seating areas
PARK AMENITIES in the park, however there are mature trees that provide some shade.
Improvements could include:
• Basketball Courts (1) • Additional seating areas, covered
• Benches (1) • Drinking fountain at sports courts
• Bleachers/Grandstands (1) • Updated grills
• Grills (2) • New updated KC park signage
• Old Park Sign (1)
• Park Loop Trail (1)
• Picnic Tables (1) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Rectangular Fields (1) RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
• Sports Lighting (4)
• Tennis Courts (1) UNACCEPTABLE POOR ✓ GOOD EXCELLENT
• Trash Receptacles (2)

Comfort/Character-23

Usability-8

Accessibility-8 Amenities-21 TOTAL SCORE

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