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Sheila

Kemper

dietrich

Park

SITE LOCATION: 9098 N. Oak Trfwy. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park lies just east of memorial Hill and Union
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4 Cemetery at the northeast corner of E. 27th Street and Gillham Road.

Central
PARK DISTRICT: The park is well known for its inclusive playground themed around
a large ship and sea creatures. The playground was first created in
ESTABLISHED: 1899 1999 and renovated in 2012. The playground is still in good condition
ACREAGE: 2.57 acres but sees lots of activity. The park also features tremendous pedestrian
access with an emphasis on ADA compliance. The tennis courts in
the northwest corner are in usable condition. The plaza spaces and
PARK AMENITIES multiple shelters create numerous opportunities for visitors to linger
and enjoy this urban park. Opportunities for improvement include:
• Benches (15) • Renovating the playground equipment and safety surfacing
• Grills (1) • Resurfacing the tennis courts
• Old Park Sign (1)
• Outdoor Fitness Equip. (4)
• Picnic Shelter (2)
• Picnic Tables (8) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Playground (1)
• Regulatory Sign (2) RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
• Tennis Courts (2)
• Trash Receptacles (7) UNACCEPTABLE POOR GOOD ✓ EXCELLENT

Comfort/Character-29

Usability-12

Accessibility-16 Amenities-23 TOTAL SCORE

80

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