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Observation

Park

SITE LOCATION: 2001 Holly St. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park Observation Park is located at the Northeast corner of Holly St. and W.
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 21st St. The Athletic focused park includes a play field, basketball court,

PARK DISTRICT: Central a loop trail and an outdoor exercise facility. With a fitting name, the park
hosts great views of the KC downtown area. The park also includes a
ESTABLISHED: 1899 nice, recently updated playground. The park is in overall good shape,

ACREAGE: 8.88 Acres clean and well maintained. Opportunities for improvement include:
• New KC park signage.
• A larger shade structure or pavilion.
PARK AMENITIES

• Basketball Courts (1)
• Benches (11)
• Diamond Fields (1)
• Drinking Fountain (1)
• Dugouts (1)
• Grills (1)
• Old Park Sign (1) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Outdoor Fitness Equip. (10) RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
• Park Loop Trail (1)
• Regulatory Sign (1) UNACCEPTABLE POOR GOOD ✓ EXCELLENT
• Shade Structures (2)
• Sports Lighting (25)
• Playground (1)

Comfort/Character-27

Usability-13

Accessibility-16 Amenities-23 TOTAL SCORE

79

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