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westwood
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SITE LOCATION: W. 47th St. & Wyoming St. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES
CLASSIFICATION: Park Westwood Park is a neighborhood park that provides visitors with
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 several amenities for entertainment. The park is generously sized and
Central
PARK DISTRICT: offers a paved park loop trail around the property. Additionally, there is
a diamond field, shaded playground structures, and 3 picnic shelters - 1
ESTABLISHED: 1948 of which has a large fire pit. Overall, the park appears in good condition,
ACREAGE: 9.33 acres though there was standing water and heavily muddy conditions around
the playground equipment from recent rain. With good size, multiple
picnic shelters, a diamond field and convenient location, this park has
PARK AMENITIES several opportunities for revenue through small to mid-sized events and
tournaments. Opportunities for improvement include:
• Benches (5) • This park would benefit from more shade near seating areas
• Bicycle Racks (9) • To enhance usership, programming based around this park should
• Bleachers/Grandstands (2) be prioritized and consistent
• Diamond Fields (1)
• Drinking Fountain (1)
• Dugouts (2) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Grills (1)
• Old Park Sign (1) RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
• Park Loop Trail (1)
• Pedestrian Lighting (8) UNACCEPTABLE POOR ✓ GOOD EXCELLENT
• Picnic Shelter (3)
• Picnic Tables (10)
• Playground (1)
• Regulatory Sign (3)
• Shade Structures (2)
• Trash Receptacles (8) Comfort/Character-25
Usability-12
Accessibility-15 Amenities-20 TOTAL SCORE
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