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russell



        majors




        waddell



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          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
                                     South
        PARK DISTRICT:
                                                       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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