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The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a series of public meetings to solicit input from residents concerning the future of Taylor Street Park, 416 N. Taylor St.
The first three meetings occurred on November 21, December 7, and December 10. The PRCR Department will offer additional public input sessions at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m.
Each session will include a brief presentation, followed by an open discussion where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share suggestions. Town staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather public input.
Accessible Parks Grant Program
Discussions will focus on PRCR’s efforts to apply for the Accessible Parks (AP) Grant Program. The Accessible Parks Grant Program provides $3.7 million in matching grants for parks and recreation for the construction of special facilities or adaptation of existing facilities that meet the unique needs of persons living with disabilities or that enable them to participate in recreational and sporting activities, regardless of their abilities. This program is administered through the Division and PARTF. The purpose of the Accessible Parks Grant is to maximize access to recreation. Information gathered during the sessions will help identify and develop the future park redesign.
Community Survey
Through January 31, community members are invited to provide their input via an online survey.
The survey consists of 12 questions and takes less than five minutes to complete.
You're also invited to submit any questions or concerns you have using the "Share Your Feedback" form below.
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a series of public meetings to solicit input from residents concerning the future of Taylor Street Park, 416 N. Taylor St.
The first three meetings occurred on November 21, December 7, and December 10. The PRCR Department will offer additional public input sessions at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m.
Each session will include a brief presentation, followed by an open discussion where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share suggestions. Town staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather public input.
Accessible Parks Grant Program
Discussions will focus on PRCR’s efforts to apply for the Accessible Parks (AP) Grant Program. The Accessible Parks Grant Program provides $3.7 million in matching grants for parks and recreation for the construction of special facilities or adaptation of existing facilities that meet the unique needs of persons living with disabilities or that enable them to participate in recreational and sporting activities, regardless of their abilities. This program is administered through the Division and PARTF. The purpose of the Accessible Parks Grant is to maximize access to recreation. Information gathered during the sessions will help identify and develop the future park redesign.
Community Survey
Through January 31, community members are invited to provide their input via an online survey.
The survey consists of 12 questions and takes less than five minutes to complete.
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I was surprised to see that all of the survey questions are about playgrounds. Has it been decided that this park will be nothing but a playground or that the only improvements considered will be those having to do with a playground? I get the impression that the goal is not really to improve the park as a whole but, rather, is a more narrow goal of trying to win an accessibility grant. I would love to see town staff think more about improvements to the park as a whole and redo the survey so that it provides room for input about what kinds of ideas residents might have for improving the park as a whole. Playgrounds target a very limited demographic of the town. I am not suggesting they are bad. Obviously the new Holding Park accessible playground is incredibly popular and has been a big hit. But, I sure hope that this area of green doesn’t end up similarly turned into a place where nature is replaced with lots of colored plastic and metal. Some Raleigh parks do a good job of promoting “outdoor play areas” that encourage kids to be active, exercise AND learn as they play. These are a little different than a playground consisting of play equipment. What about adding a small teaching garden? I hope the vision will be widened for this park.
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a series of public meetings to solicit input from residents concerning the future of Taylor Street Park, 416 N. Taylor St.
I was surprised to see that all of the survey questions are about playgrounds. Has it been decided that this park will be nothing but a playground or that the only improvements considered will be those having to do with a playground? I get the impression that the goal is not really to improve the park as a whole but, rather, is a more narrow goal of trying to win an accessibility grant. I would love to see town staff think more about improvements to the park as a whole and redo the survey so that it provides room for input about what kinds of ideas residents might have for improving the park as a whole. Playgrounds target a very limited demographic of the town. I am not suggesting they are bad. Obviously the new Holding Park accessible playground is incredibly popular and has been a big hit. But, I sure hope that this area of green doesn’t end up similarly turned into a place where nature is replaced with lots of colored plastic and metal. Some Raleigh parks do a good job of promoting “outdoor play areas” that encourage kids to be active, exercise AND learn as they play. These are a little different than a playground consisting of play equipment. What about adding a small teaching garden? I hope the vision will be widened for this park.