Renovations
Renovations - Implementing the Parks Master Plan
Starting in February, 2012, implementation of the Parks
Master Plan will commence with major renovations occuring in nine
city parks.
Completed earlier this
year and with citizen input, three of the top recommendations
were:
- updating parks and facilities to address changing needs and
desires within the community,
- updating non-performing obsolete park facilities with modern
urban amenities and
- ensuring access for all citizens to quality park
amenities.
Per the recommendations of the Parks Master Plan, nine outdated
parks will be updated, including: Turner, Springdale, Heller,
Franklin, Clark, Manion, Zeigler, Hill and Maxwell.
Press Release Tulsa Parks Master
Plan
Renovations - Interesting Facts
Park Details
Turner - 3503 East 5th Street
Summary Site
Plan
Lighting Plan
Springdale - 2223 East Pine Street
Summary
Conceptual Drawing
Schedule (Estimated)
Heller - 5328 South Wheeling Avenue
Summary
Schedule (Estimated)
Franklin - 1818 East Virgin Street
Summary
Schedule (Estimated)
Concept
Clark - 11440 East Admiral Place
Summary
Schedule (Estimate)
Manion - 3003 East 56th
Street
Summary
Schedule (Estimate)
Concept
Maxwell - 5251 East Newton Street
Summary
Schedule (Estimate)
Hill - 210 East Latimer Place
Summary
Schedule (Estimate)
Zeigler - 3903 West 4th Street
Summary
Schedule (Estimate)
Tulsa World Editorial: 'Major Park Improvements Are Good
News'
By World's Editorial Writers
Published: 11/16/2011 1:43 AM
Last Modified: 11/16/2011 3:04 AM
These days, when the subject of government comes up, it's
usually laced with criticism. But sometimes government does things
right.
Read more from this
Tulsa World article
Neighborhood Meetings
Tulsa Parks Staff will be meeting with those Neighborhood
Associations connected with those nine parks to unveil the planned
changes.
Neighborhhood Association Meeting Schedule
Other Ongoing Projects
Renovation projects include water playgrounds, sports court
resurfacing, and Zoo renovations. Renovations List
As of February 28, 2010, approximately $16.1 million is
available to be spent on voter/Council authorized Park projects.
This is comprised of $1.1 million from the 2001 Sales Tax, $5.8
million from the 2006 Advance Funded Sales Tax, and $9.2 million
from the 2006 Extended Sales Tax. Approximately $3.5 million of
that amount is allocated to improvements at the City's 21
recreation centers. All of the $16.1 million is designated to be
spent on approved projects. An additional $5.3 million is scheduled
to be appropriated in FY's 11-13 from future revenue collections
from voter/Council authorized Parks projects from the 2006 Extended
Sales Tax Program. All of the funds are needed to implement the
projects as promised to the voters during the educational
campaigns.
WaterWorks Art Center
Remodeling and expansion is progressing nicely. Completion
should be in early 2012.
Remodel Photos
Woodward Park
Woodward Park is currently undergoing some tree
removal to combat an erosion problem by the pond which is a problem
with the park landscape, and a major safety concern. Resolving the
erosion will include planting some new trees and azaleas.
After many months, the new playground at Florence Park is
play-ready! Whiteside Playground is completed, and an
additional Water Playground at Whiteside should break ground
soon.
This is just some of the many Park Renovations.
Mohawk Soccer Fields
The 17-field soccer area at Mohawk Park, currently under
construction, will include lighted and non-lighted fields,
Shelters, restrooms, landscaping and concessions. Located at 56th
Street North and H-75, the soccer fields should be completed and
ready for play in the Fall of 2012.
Rendering
Bid Specs
The group or individual managing the Soccer Fields will be
selected through a bidding process. Parties interested in
submitting a bid should register as a
supplier with the City of Tulsa Purchasing Department.
