3 Sylvan Springs Park

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1 3 Sylvan Springs Park 300 Halsey Road Parks Master Plan Planning Zone 3 Visit Date: September 2016 Page 1

2 Located in close proximity to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in south, the 70 acres of park land includes a playground, skate park, picnic shelters, comfort stations, tennis courts, and the historic Sylvan Springs. Originally known as Rock Springs, the park was the site of the first bivouac at Jefferson Barracks. This portion of the Barracks remained largely unused until 1939, when the Sylvan Spring area was improved by the 6th Infantry with stone retaining walls and terraces. The Sylvan Springs property was conveyed to the County from the Federal Government in 1950 and was dedicated on October 23, It was one of the most popular parks for many years as the site for numerous school and corporate picnics. Today it is still enjoyed for its natural beauty and park amenities. Historic spring area which the park gets its name. Open wooded area of the park. Site Observation Summary: Sylvan Springs Park is a wonderful natural environment with several unique built elements. Its status is uncertain due to the fact that the south portion (excluding the Spring) may be turned over to the JB cemetery. Boundaries of the park are difficult to determine due to lack of signage on the south edge of the park. Skate Park area is very sunny and has little protective shade. Spring is a unique feature and should be celebrated and renovated as a destination historic feature. Large American Elm tree, which shades seating area of splash pad, is dying and should be replaced to provide shade in the future. Park contains a significant number of reservable picnic sites which will be removed if a portion of the park is turned over to JB Cemetery. Open ditches in park are difficult to maintain. Ditch north of the center road should be placed underground to reduce maintenance. Parks Master Plan Page 2

3 Photos of existing conditions Existing tennis courts. Existing main parking lot near Ordinance Shelter. Ordinance Shelter and paved outdoor space. Bi-State parking Lot. Existing skate Park. Existing splash pad. Parks Master Plan Page 3

4 Photos of existing conditions Existing shade structure. Parks Master Plan Existing playground. Page 4

5 Current Name: Maintenance Building # Base of Operations for maintenance Staff/ Tennis Public Restrooms 1,980 SF Wood structure and siding, and shingle roofing Roof is showing serious signs of aging and will need to be replaced soon Fascia and wood siding are showing signs of deterioration and will need to be replaced soon Restrooms are attached to the building serve the tennis courts nearby. Those fixtures are in fair condition. Lighting in the restrooms will need to be replaced. Will soon be getting wood burning furnace to heat space. Windows are all older and will eventually need to be replaced. Parks Master Plan Page 5

6 Current Name: Storage Lean To (No ID Number) Material/ Vehicle Storage 1,700 SF Wood structure with shingle roofing NA The structure needs to be updated fascia is deteriorating and the roof will need to be replaced Wood structural elements are in satisfactory condition Parks Master Plan Page 6

7 Current Name: Ordnance Shelter # Public Shelter/Restrooms 4,900 SF Stone masonry with steel columns Stone requires tuckpointing Restrooms were closed/abandoned in 2013 Most of the doors are rusted Power is still operational but many lights are broken and not functional Fireplace has been removed Parks Master Plan Page 7

8 Current Name: Grill Shelter # Public Shelter 400 SF Steel roof structure with steel columns Structural elements are rusted and worn down Parks Master Plan Page 8

9 Current Name: Round House # unknown 450 SF Masonry foundation and wooden structure, shingle roof NA Roof and fascia are in bad shape and will need to be replaced soon. Cupola wooden siding is rotten and will need to be replaced This structure currently serves no purpose but can be repurposed as an open shelter. Parks Master Plan Page 9

10 Current Name: Wohlshlager Shelter # Public Shelter 1,050 SF Wooden structure with shingle roofing This roof will need to be replaced in the next 5 years. Parks Master Plan Page 10

11 Current Name: Skatepark Restroom # Public Restroom 450 SF Masonry walls and wood siding, and shingle roofing Facility is in overall poor condition Fascia is run down and will need to be replaced Small amounts of tuckpointing Doors are not aging well and will need to be replaced This building is vandalized frequently Lighting is requested (Interior and Exterior) Toilets are leaking due to corrosion and will need to be replaced soon Water Fountain is shut off Parks Master Plan Page 11

12 Current Name: Artillery Shelter # Public Shelter 720 SF Stone masonry pillars, steel structure and metal roofing Newer shelter built in 2005 Parks Master Plan Page 12

13 Current Name: Cavalry Shelter # Public Shelter 720 Stone masonry pillars, steel structure and metal roofing Newer shelter built in 2005 Parks Master Plan Page 13

14 Current Name: Playground Restroom # Public Restroom 720 SF CMU block wall and metal roof Newer facility built in 2005 Toilets and partitions are in good condition This facility is well maintained Parks Master Plan Page 14

15 Current Name: Playground Shelter # Shelter Stone masonry pillars, steel structure and metal roofing Newer shelter built in 2005 Parks Master Plan Page 15

16 Improvements listed in the 5 year CIP of the SLC Budget: 1. Extend Mississippi River Trail from Jefferson Barracks to Sylvan Springs 0 5 Yr Recommendations: Est. Project Value Item: Add shade structures for skate park $25,000 - $100,000 Pipe existing drainage ditch north of the Halsey Street (West of Skate Park) $25,000 - $100,000 Ordnance Shelter - Tuckpointing < $5,000 Skate Park Restroom Replace toilets, add interior/exterior lighting, replace doors, tuckpointing and fascia repair $25,000 - $100,000 Round House Replace roof, and fascia and wood siding $25,000 - $100,000 Maintenance Building Replace roof, repair fascia and wood siding, replace lighting in restroom $5,000 - $25,000 Lean-To Replace roof and repair fascia $5,000 - $25,000 Mill and overlay skatepark parking area and lot south of Halsey Road > $250,000 Total 5-10 Yr Recommendations: Est. Project Value Item: Revitalize spring feature including tuckpointing, landscaping, lighting, interpretive signage $25,000 - $100,000 Wohlshlager Shelter Replace roof $5,000 - $25,000 Maintenance Building Replace windows $5,000 - $25,000 Mill and overlay Ordnance Shelter parking area and access roads $100,000 - $250,000 Total Yr Recommendations: Est. Project Value Item: Halsey Road chip and seal $100,000 - $250,000 Total Future Program Items for Consideration: Source Beer Garden Website Parks Master Plan Page 16

17 3 - Sylvan Spring Existing Inventory Lake/Pond Acreage Archery Range 0 0 Athletic Field 0 0 Athletic Field (Lighted) 0 0 Basketball Courts 0 0 Basketball Courts (Lighted) 0 0 Trail Miles - Total Paved Trail - Miles Campsites 0 0 Community Centers/Complexes 0 0 Football/Soccer Field 0 0 Football/Soccer Field (Lighted) 0 0 Golf Courses 0 0 Disc Golf 0 0 Ice Rinks 0 0 Other Park Structures Year Structure Built Est Useful Life 2016 Condition Rating 0-5 Year Cost 5-10 Year Cost Year Cost Budget Subtotals Comments CONCESSION STAND SMALL D 0 Round House MAINTENANCE BUILDING FRAME B 0 Restrooms (Outdoor) COMFORT STATION BLOCK C SS RESTROOM B 0 Restrooms (Portable) 0 0 Picnic Shelters SHELTER FRAME WOHLSCHLAGER D ORDINANCE SHELTER D SS SHELTER B 0 Artillery Shelter SS SHELTER B 0 Calvary Shelter Picnic Shelters (Destination) 1 0 Picnic Sites 8 B 0 Playgrounds 1 SYLVAN SPRINGS PLAYGROUND B 0 Safety surface poured in place Playgrounds (Destination) 0 0 Regional Sport Complexes 0 0 Skate Park 1 A 0 Spray Pools/Wading Pools 1 B 0 Swimming Pools 0 0 Tennis Courts 4 A 0 Replace grate on pathway Tennis Courts (Lighted) 0 0 Equestrian Sites 0 0 Historical Sites 1 B 0 River Access Sites 0 0 Boat Ramps 0 0 Boat/Fishing Docks 0 0 Amphitheaters 0 0 Corkball Fields 0 0 Cricket Fields 0 0 Exercise/Fitness Courses 0 0 Volleyball Courts 0 0 Horseshoe Pits 0 0 Model Airplane Fields 0 0 Handball/Racquetball Court 0 0 Bocce Ball Court 0 0 Road Miles 0.50 C 0 Parking Spots 105 B 0 Bridges 2 C 0 Camping Lodges 0 0 Museums 0 0 Elk & Bison Management Sites 0 0 Natural Resource Management Areas 0 0 Total $0 Parks Master Plan Page 17