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Prepared By:
Ralph J. Holt, Chairman
Bernie Reimer, Director
Nancy Drennan, Member
Ellen Kor2, Member
Joseph Mastroianni, Member
Hugh J. Maurer, Member
Stephen Miller, Member
Donald Rider, Member
Peggy Roe, Secretary
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I . I n t j- c. d LI C t. i c. n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F' g. 1
II. Recreat.ion posit.ion on Land vs Money..........Pg. 2
III. Map of Town displaying recreational parks.
Distinction is made between present useable
and that which is idle. .....................Pg. 3
I....l. 1"1aje.r ",.,-eas elf 1-ec1-eati.e,n ................... .Pg. 4
L Sc.cce1- . . . . . . . Pg.5 6. Summe",- p1-c.gr ams. .. Pg. 10-18
2. Little LeagL\e. . Pg. 6 '7 Sche.e.l P1- C.g1- i':,ms. .Pg. 1.9
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3. Se.ftba 11. . .. .. .. . . Pg .7 8. CCq-,Ce1-ts. . . . . . . .. .Pg. ;~o
it. Tenrd. s. . lit .. . .. .. . . Pg . 8 9. He,liday
Ce 1 eb",- a t i c.ns. ..Pg. 21
5. Bc.at Ramp. . . . . . Pg .9
v. Park Upgrades..................................Pg. 22-3~
VI. Senior Citizen Involvement.....................Pg. 36
VII. Park Maintenance...............................Pg. 37
1 .. F'Ei- E.Cc j-ii-i€' I .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. "F'g.. 37
2. Equipment .................................Pg. 37
VIII.Recreational requirements.......................Pg. 38
1. Swimming Pool..............................Pg. 39
2. Golf Course................................Pg. 40
3. Ice Skating................................Pg. 41
IX. Land Acquisition................................Pg. 42
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1. INTRODUCTION
Over the past 25 years there has been at least two C2}
attempts to spell out what recreational outlets were
ava~lable to our citizens and what additional endeavors
should be planned for.
In the early stages land was seen as
a definite future need and it was plentiful.
The costs to
purchase the land at that time had not witnessed the supply
and demand pressures we are faced with today.
Unfortunately,
the advice given went unheeded and the actions requested were
not taken.
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We are now faced with some very significant
problems and perhaps we will not be able to bring about an
answer.
Land in the quanitity needed is almost lost to us.
Dollars tD buy and build are very high and will excite our
citizens less than it did years ago, however, we feel every
effort should be taken to see if we in the year 1990 can take
steps to provide the future generations of our Town the mllch
needed land resource to allow us and them to provide the
recreational outlets that will be needed.
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II. LAND VS DOLLARS VS WORK
In todays environment every Town when dealing with a
developer is given the option of taking 10% of the land
addressed by the developer or 5900.00 for each lot he intends
te. bui ld ern.
The RFcreation Commission will seek to take the land as
their first option.
There will be times when dollars are
more appropriate~ but this option will be taken only after
close scrutiny of the property being devel?ped and only after
discussions with our Planning Board.
There will also be occasions when the Commission would
prefer to take work from the developer instead of land or
de. II c:d- S.
In all cases the action must be deemed to be what
is best for our Town.
It is hoped that the Recreation
Commission would have the right to choose the option they
prefer and pass this on to the Planning Board as their
recclmmenda t i c.r1.
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1. Robinson Lane
2. Castle Point
3. Spook Hill
4. Quiet Acres
5. Martz Field
6. Schlathaus Park
7. Rockingham Park
B. Montfort Road Building
9. Fleetwood
10. Reese Park
11. Angelbrook
12. Briar Lane
13. Moccasin Lane
14. Tall Trees
15. Arkway (Salem Road)
16. v. Olde Apple Orchard
17. Deer Run Drive
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MAJOR AREAS OF RECREATION
1. Soccer
2. L.ittle Le~gue
3. Softb~ll
4. Tennis
5. Boat Ramp
6u Summer prooran~s
7. School programs
8. Concerts
9. Holiday Celebr~tions
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:I.. SOCCER
The m~in focus for this program is to acquire land in
sufficient quantity that would allow for the continuing
growth of the soccer program.
This land need is approximately 25 acres.
The 1990
registration is 700 girls and boys with a projected increase
tel 900 by :I. <;"'93.
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The acquisition of a sizeable piece of property would
2110w for a steady growth of playing fields to accommdate the
children participating.
The present facility would be kept
r:\s a back-lip unti I the nece5.5.aj-y new 'fields wel-e iTI.:\de
available. This soccer facility would also bring with it~
the need for a building that would house rest room facilities
storage area and a snack bar. Within this park we will also
need to provide for a significant parking lot.
Th i 5. need feq-
soccer ranks very high on the Recreation Commission's
pdod.ty J.i5t.
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2. L I TTl.E LEI~GUE
The m~in focus for this program over the next few ye~rs
is to continue to improve the existing playing fields by.
1. Replace all snow fence with link
2. improve drainage conditions on all fields
3. Provide more adequate parking
4. Continue to pave existing roadways
5. Install field directory as you enter facility.
6. Provide electrical outlets at all fields
7. Continue to improve our water lin~s so more fields
will be serviced
8. ste:,.-t a lc<ndscape p'l-c'g.-am - tCI b.-i'ng Clut the bec<uty
of the park and also to provide a much needed wind
b'l-eak
We must also plan to provide for the continuing growth
of the program by adding some high cost items that in the
long term will be very beneficial to our Town.
1. Provide for 2 lighted fields
2. Increase restroom facilities
3" Attempt to purchase adjacent land
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3. SOFTBALL
SGftball is the fastest growing sports activity we
support. Our main focus in this area is to continue to
maximize the land resource at Castle Point Park. We shoL\ld
plan to do the following over the ne~t few years to keep the
Town in a position to handle softball.
1. Build the #2 and #3 softball fields
2. Build a service road to all fields
3. Build a field house with restroom facilities
4. Plan to provide lights for at least one field
5. Run water lines to the three fields
6. Keep back up fields at Quiet Acres and at Rockingham
ready to handle over-flow.
7. Beautify park with landscaping
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4.. TENNIS
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Courts at Martz Field
(Pye Lane -Montfort Road)
1. Maintain court surfaces
2. Rppair or replace lights and timer
3. Construct a wall for individual play
B. F'n:.g'.- ams
1. CQntinue summer tennis clinics
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See if there is interest in a summer league or
tc,ui'-name'nt
c. Future
Construct new courts. As a first choice try to
construct courts on West side of Route 9 (Castle
PClint). O\Jei- time build at Spc,c,k Hill F'a'.-k, Glliet
Acres and Rockingham.
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5. BOAT RAMP
The installation of the boat dock is nearing cDmpletion.
As satisfying as it will be to many it will also bring about
additional problems.
a. Increased usage
b. Heavier parking demands
The dock will have to be cleaned of debris twice a week.
We will have to lceep watch for the sale of any property in
the near vicinity of the dock. Keep continuous review of our
traffic problem.
Determine if there is any way for us to
make use of the Town road nearest the Yacht Club.
a. Have property surveyed.
b. Will railroad grant permission for us to cross
tracks and extend road into the river?
Explore the possibility of acquiring another piece of
property at Castle Point namely the building housing the old
heating plant for the hospital.
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Tm.JN OF \;JAPPINGER SUMI"1ER F:ECREATnJN
PLAYGROUND PROGRAM OVERVIEW
MASTEF~PLAN
RECREATION COMMISSSION
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REC. COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON
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11AItHENAtK;E - SECF:ETARY - Tm~N REC. DIRECTOR - Et1EF:G.1'1ED TECH
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POOL
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SL.J 1M D I RECTOF:
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DIRECTORS/COUNSELORS
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POINT HUGHSONVILE
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QUIET I'-iCF~ES
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SPOOK HILL
CPISTLE
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ROB I !.JSOhl
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Total Current 1990 Directors & Counselors 26
Total projected need for future growth: 35
(Plus more if additional sites are opened)
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6A. CASTL.E POINT
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A. Per !;,c.nne 1
1 D i i-ec tc.r
2 CCfunse 1 c.j- s
B. Regi~tration
60 ch i 1 di- e'..
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1 Di'l-ectoi-
4. Ce,un!:.ele'i-s
80-100 chi ldn'?n
(1990 average daily attendance: 40)
c.
Facilities/Equipment
Pc.rta- je.hn
l,.,!a te'l- bl'.C.ugh t
i,n daily
Tn.lck bc.dy fe.j-
s tc.j- e<ge
Canop'}l fC'I- ~,Lt"I"l
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T\'o anspcq- tab 1 e
telephc.ne
D. Genel-al
Pej- manent
building ...lith
all facilities
s teq- agE, \0'1':'\ ter .
be< t,:hroc.ms, etc.
I mpi-cl.....ement elf
the gl-e.unds
(Le<ndscC'<p i ng)
Lots of room, picturesque site with potential to be
attractive location for playground.
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6B ~ HUGHSOU'.,l I LLE
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P,. Pei- sc.nne 1
1 Dir-ectc'i-
3 Cc.unr:,elc,rs
B. Registration
175 childl-en
(1990 average daily attendance:
c. Facilities/Equipment
Pc.r ta- jCd-,n
Firehcluse l-Jatei-
Tl'"uck bc.dy
fC;'I- stc,',-age
Fire Co. Pavillion
fc,'I- CClvei-
Fire Co.telephone
for emergency use
D . Gene'l- ':<.1
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1 Dii-ectc<l-
't Cc:.unselors
200 children
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A Town-owned site
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facilities!,
..~atel-. storage!,
b'-::Ith",-c.c<ms. !'
she 1 tel" .
eqLi i pment!' etc.
Number of children attending make it the most
rapidly growing playground over the past two years.
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bC. MARTZ FJELD
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A. Personnel
I Director
5 Counselors
I Director
6 counselors
B. Registration
175 children
200 children
(1990 average daily attendance: 85)
c. Facilities/Equipment
Building with
Water fountain,
bathrooms, etc.
Improvements &
continued
maintenance on
existing
buildings and
grounds
Plenty of room
for storage
Softball field,
swings, basket-
ball court
Grassy areas &
tree cover
D. General
Not a spacious site but an ideal facility due to
location, building and equipment.
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Qt t I ET ACF:ES
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A. Pe',-sc1nne I
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2 Cc.unselc.j-s
B. F:egistration
70 child'i-e'ii
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3.-lj, Cc.un:=,elors
EtO child'l-en
(1990 average daily attendance: 45)
C. Facilities/Equipment
Pc.)- t a ,- j Cd'Yii
t-Ja t.e-I- Fe.unt':l i n
Small Building
fe.j- 5.te'1-age
Picnic Tables
Se.ftball field
Basketball Court
D. Genei-al
Good location - very little traffic
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Pel'.rna'nent
Ba thl-oom
F ac i lit j e s
bE. ROBINSON LANE
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A. Personnel
I Director
3 Counselors
I Director
4 Counselors
B. Registration
. 60 children
80-100 children
(1990 average daily attendance: 30)
C. Facilities/Equipment
rooms
Storage building
with more space
Permanent bath-
Pavillion
Temporary storage
space in little
league owned
trailer
Lots of room
D. General
Wide open space~ controlled vehicular traffic~ good
location.
If adjoining land could be acquired~ would be
excellent loc~tion to build indoor facility (gym) and/or a
swimming pool.
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of. SPOOK HILL
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A. Personnel
I Director
5 Counselors
I Director
6 Counselors
B. Registration
175 children
200 children
(1990 average daily attendance: 75)
C. Facilities/Equipment
rooms
Improvements of
grassy areas
Permanent bath-
Storage building
and drinking
fountain
Basketball Court
Adequate grounds
D. General
Not a large tract of land to accomodate such a large
number of children, but adequate.
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PERSONNEL TRAINING
A. Conferences and workshops on motivational
techniques, new games, and leadership needed in Dutchess
County. P~rhaps Wappinger could initiate.
B. Provida 1st Aid/CPR instructional certification for
all site Directots.
C. Orientation meeting with child protection task force
and Sloper Willen personnel in attendance to speak.
8. SWIM INSTRUCTION
During 1st 2 weeks of 1990 swim program over 100
children have attended a pool with capacity of
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We
desparately need a swimming facility to handle
such
a large
enrollment.
During 1991 we could expect 120+ for each
sessiCln.
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6H. PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES
S\"iimming L.essccns
r'111S i c S!-'jCC~'JS
~'1ag:i. c EihCcl,oJS
Bc.~,/.l i ng
Sp 1 c:\!::.hdc<hin
Art.s & Craft.s
F:eptile Sho\l~s
r1 i n i a t. Ln- e G C< I f
Catskill Game Farm
Rc.lle'j- Skating
r1C.\i:i. es
Softball
Stcci-yte 11 ei-
PI z za Pc:ii- ties
Garnes
Pic'nic
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'7. SCHOOL F'F:OGF:PJilS- OTHER t-lDt.J-F'LAVGHOUND ACT 1\:1 TIES
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Adult Volleyball - I
(Myers Corners School)
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40 Participant.s
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Adult Volleyball
( ~.JF JHS )
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40 Participant.s
3. Aerobics/Exercise
(Myers Corners School)
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LtO Pc'....- tic i pa'nt.s.
4. Boys/Girls Basketball
(Sheafe Road School)
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I AS.5i 5tant
50-60 Participants
5_ Boys/GirJ.s Gymnastj,c5 -1
(Wint.er- Myers School)
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3 Ass i s t i:,'rd: s
80 F'c\l-t :i.c ipants
~. Boys/Girls Gymnastics -II
CSummer- Myers School)
I Directc'l-
1 As.s i stant;
40 Partici.pr.::\nts
7. Spring/Fall Golf Clinic
I Dii-ectc.r
20-30 Participants
8. Summer Tennis Clinic
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1 I~s=,is.ta'nt
2 {.;ttendants
60 Pc:.l'. tie. i pants
All indoor activities at above named schools have
restrictions and disadvantages which would not exist if we
h2d our own indoor facility.
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8. SUMMER/WINTER CONCERTS
CljF:FENT
SUGGESTED
~ Performances during
8 Summer concerts
E~L~fnrnet- enel r-ft t-l 5
2 Winter concerts
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Begin a series of appro~imately
3 outdoor Spring concerts late
I Performance during
l'"iay i nt.c:. ,Jl...\"ne
Think of possibility of Holiday
concerts (Memorial Day~
July 4th~ Labor Day.
Cc,ntinu.e to try t.:C' ll\re l.Je=.t
Pc.int Band
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HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS - SPECIAL EVENTS
HALLO!,!.EEN P{-iRTY
A. Event appears to be at the right level.
B. Should try to have indoor site ready in case of inclement
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C. Continue pumpkin and costume judging.
D. Select volunteers to do the judging.
~ Get to our loc;:.l businesses e;:.rly with our request for
1=n- J. :;:;es
F. See that we have some entertainment.
G. Make sure thank-you's go to all people and merchants that
make this the nice community affair that it is.
Ct IS: I ETi1P;S P?-iS:TY
A. Continue to order little gifts for children
B. At this time the size of participation appears to be
"1- ight for c.ur TC'vJ.n's si ze
C. Continue to provide light refreshments
D. Think about providing some sort of weather protection for
performers on stage when it is really cold.
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v. PARK --UPGRADE
1. Robinson Lane
4() AC.I-es
e.n F:e.b i nse.n Lane
4,. Quiet P,cn::!s
40 ACl-E's on River F:c.ad Sc<uth
3.4 Ac',-es c.n Spe.c. k Hi 11 F: 0 ad
11 ACi-es c.ff Helen Dl- i \/e
2. Castle Point
3. ~;pc.ok Hill
5. ~1i::1l-tZ Field
2.5 and 3 Acres on Pye Lane
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Schlathc1us Pai-k
5 Acres on All Angels Hil Rd.
7. Rockingham Park
11.49 Acres on Regency Drive
8. Montfort Road Building - 5.9 acres on Montfort Rd.
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2 Acres on Fleetwood Drive
1 ().. F:eE's:.e F1cti- k
40 Acres on Creek Road
11.
Ange 1 bi-c,c, k
4 Acres on Rich Drive
12.
Fh- j, ar Lclne
12.707 and 9.057 Acres on Briar La.
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Moccasin Lane - 13.04 Acres off Boxwood Close
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Tall Trees 1.1 Acre on Amherst Lane
15. t-:;d::~.o,jay (Dutches,s Pa'dd - 3.2 Acres c.n Salem F:c.ad
16. Ve Olde Apple Orchard (Pond) - 5.4 Acres on Kent Rd.
17. Deer Run Drive
6.2 Acres on Deer Run Drive
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1. ROBINSON LANE
This facility presently has.
1. Building with rest room facilities
2. 12 baseball - softball fields
3. Playground equipment
4. Pa~ed road
5. Shelter attachment to bui.lding
In The Future
1. Picnic area with fireplaces
2N Replace all playground equipment
3. Plant trees throughout Park as a wind-break and
as a part of a Park beautification plan.
4. Continue to pave roadways
5. l_ooJ~ into the pc:ssi.bility of adding lights to two
fields.
6. Build parking areas.
7. Park Directory
8. Water to all fields
9. Electricity to all fields
Robinson Lane is the most heavily used Park we have. As
we continue to enhance its potential, its usage will grow.
We should continue to try and acquire land adjoining Town
property for an additional entrance and exit.
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2. CPiSTLE PO If\H
1. Build a playground area.
a. Swings, slide monkey bars
b. Build s,b: ((~) fi-n?places.
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Construct two new softball fields-bring the park
tc.t;,:, I tel th'j-ee.
3. Construct a new road running the length of the
F' a j- k .
~. Construct building (shelter) near the children"s
playground. (Restrooms)
~. Dig well septic system and provide electricity to
build3,ng.
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the F'aj-k.
B. A basketball court
C. Horse shoe pits
D. Tennis Court
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3. SPODK HILL
This f~cility presently h~s:
~. Small building - storage and rest rooms.
b. Playground equipment
c. Basketball court
d. Handball court
We should~plan to do the following in the future:
1. Provide picnic ~rea by clearing out some of the
;"ic,c.ded <::n-t:!a.
2. Replace wooden bridge.
3. Pr"ovide large s~nd box.
4. Continue to maintain fencing-add more to keep
out unwanted vehicles.
5. Build small ball field. To be used by small
children - (up to 12)
6. Provide some park benches.
7. Give some thought to providing lights for
bas:ketbclll.
8. Install two tennis courts.
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4. QUIET ACRES
This facility presently has:
(a) Good size ball field
(b) Basketball court
(e) Playground Equipment
Cd) Small building - storage
As we look forward we should plan the following:
1. Enlarge the building to house rest rooms.
2. Replace gym equipment
3. Build track around perimeter of the park
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5. ~"1P.RTZ F 1 El...D
This fF-<cilitoy' pj-e::oent.ly hi::\s m,::,OI-e tCI c,ffE!O,- o \ \i- citi:;::t=~"i"IS:o
than most of the other parks.
(;:.) Srni:<.ll b;:.ll field (scd'"tball c\nd little le2-que)
(b) Basketball Court
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B'_l i 1 d i n9
used for storage and for rest rooms
(d) Four (4) lighted tennis courts
(e) Play~round equipment
As we look ahead we must maintain and improve on all
it's present capabilities.
We should also plan to utili::::e
some existing space to build a picnic area and an outdoor
volleyball and b;:.dmitton court.
We should also replace the
present lighting system used at the tennis courts. There is
presently being offered by Central Hudson a low cost~ more
efTlclent svstem.
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6. SCHLATHAUS PARK
I. Provide rest rooms for people using park for
concerts or any event.
II. Dig new well.
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Provide new septic system.
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Improve drainage in Park area.
V. Put ln place a long term plan for use of the
building.
VI. Pave driveway
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Construct picnic area
a . F i n?p I ac e
b. Horseshoe pits.
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7. ROCKINGHAM PARK
This park presently has:
ta) Two softball fields
can use only I activity
Cb) Three + soccer fields
,;:,t a time
ec) Playground equipment
Cd) Small pond - Ice Skating
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Soccer will be moved to its own facility.
This ~'muld
allow us to develop the Park further to provide:
(a) Basketball court
~b) Te:'nnis
>,c) Picnic A'i-ea
Cd) Keep one (1) softball field
Ce) Construct building to house restrooms
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d.
MONTFORT ROAD BUILDING AND LAND
The Recreation Department's maintenance build~ng is
located on Montford Road.
This building is the result of
much effor.t that re-claimed a structure that was close to
bei n9 de!:.t....-c'.'led.
It now houses most of our equipment and provides an in-
house area that allows for the up-keep and repair of this
equipment.
The building has rest-room facilities, it has heat, and
to help protect the assets stored here it has an installed
a 1 a',-m s;.ys;.tem.
We lntend to re-seal and paint the roof and possibly
paint the outside of the building. This would protect us for
at least 5 years.
We propose to continue fencing in all Town owned
property at this site.
~.Je propose to staj-t a s;.mall tree nursej-y fClj- flttur-e
needs at playground sites.
We propose to build a picnic site.
t,.~e j:"1l-0pCIS;e tc. clc,s.e up the le.?\n-to buildj.ng se.
additional equipment can be stored.
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j o. PEESE PAPI<
At the present time this is a little used facility. It
]s a 40 acre parcel of land located off Creek Road. Its
terrain is well dotted with trees and there is an access to
the Cn?c+"
It has been set up to be used primarily for its
value as a nature trail. Not much has been accomplished to
make this a desireable recreational park other than the above
mentioned nature trails.
L..!e ha\,'l? bui It a pa'.-king area at tr'le E"nt'.-.;:lnce that. als.cl
serVES 2S one more deterant to those that wish to use the
park ille(]all'y'.
t.'J~? she'l,ll d :
1. Open all nat.ure trails
2. Provide fencing as appropriate to keep out R.V."s
from tearing up the trails.
3. Construct a building that would house rest room
f ae i, 1. it i es.
if. Pllblici;;e t.he a.....i:<ilability elf the pCiTk and ~..:hat it
CO'I'" be u!::.ed
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1 :I. {4t,.lGELBPODK
This property is 4 acres in S12e.
It had a small ball
field but did not receive the utilization expected. You
enter the park off of Rich Drive.
Its future use could be a
small basketball court and perhaps some tennis courts.
12. BF; I AR LAt..IE
This piece of property is the geographic center of the
Town of Wappinger (between Myers Corners~ All Angels and
Widmer Road). It is basically flat terrain with a very high
water level. It presently has a man made p~nd of very clear
v.! a t. E"T .
It possibly could be used as a water supply for the
TC<~'in..
We see this area as t.he potential site for the Town
swimming pool and for a number of other recreational
activiti.es.
This is an excellent resource.
13. MOCCASIN LANE (Boxwood Close)
This land is rocky~ wooded and is quite hilly (13. 4
;:Ic"(-es) .
We have not as yet been able to come up with an
acceptable plan for its use. Entrance to and exit from do
not
add to the potential
use
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the prope'l- ty.
t.JatUi-e t',-ai Is
may be a possibility.
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1 L.. TALL TF:EES
This is 1.1 acres off of Wheeler Hill Road.
Nc. plans
have been maae at present for its USE.
If \,...e lover e t e.
encounter problems at the Hughsonville Firehouse property~ we
would definately look at this as an emergency answer to our
Summer Program needs in that area.
The fact that it is only
1.1 acres is a draw back.
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(Dutchess Park-Salem Road)
Arkway is a piece of property 3.2 acres in size.
It lS
located off Salem Road.
Access to its use is difficult.
"'Ii ell I
must leave the Town and enter via Fishkill.
L,Je have ne.
planned activity for this area.
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16. YE OLDE APPLE ORCHARD (POND)
At the present time this property is causing us much
cC<j-u-:ei- ji..
In the winter when it freezes, a crowd of older
children use it as a hang out.
At times we believe cars have
been driven on to the ice.
Complaints about its cleanliness
i,,'he'n this g'("CIUP makes it it's headqua;-te',-s ,:'I;-e f;-eq\leI-,t. I'n
the Summer the~problem is different.
We are faced with all
kinds of growth that is difficult to control and the algea is
tRking over the pond.
Once again we have complaints.
Ue are
trying to come up with a plan that will help remedy both
s;. i tLla t. i Ctl-t=..
~'.!e ..Jill
be putting
in place a large gate
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t.he
only entrance to the pond owned by the Town.
The net elf th i 5,
is that perhaps the taking over of this pond was not in our
bpst interests at this time.
Pe;-h.::~ps in the fld:Lli-e it \..,li 11
prO'Je to be a real asset
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the TC'~\ln.
1'7. DEEF=: RIIN DF=~ I VE
This property is 6 acres in size located otf Pye Lane.
It is wooded and its not being used as a park is due mostly
tC. t.he fact that just dCI\.'rn the rc.ad \.-Ie t--":'Ive t"1a',-tz Field CII".f?
of our larger parks.
This could be a very useful piece of
property in the future.
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VI. SENIOR CITIZEN
The present Recreation budget contains a minimal amount of
resourCES directed to Senior Citizens activities.
:1.. We suppc.j-t 4 bus tj-ips a Yt?ay- fc.j.- a total e.f $2,::~()O.
2. We support an exercise program that we cover for
.$1 ~ 000 .
~t the present time we do not have a leadership role but
teel that somewhere in the Town plan this should be covered.
he belleve the Towns program should be enhanced to
include some of the following:
A. Employ a full time co-ordinator who will plan,
schedule and direct a full program designed for
Senic.r
Citizens using where possible volunteers.
BA The following list suggests the initial prograR}s:
1.
COHip\.Ite".- classes
Bcq..ll. i. ng
nr.<nce Classes
Di- i....1 i ng COUj- S.E
Golf
Music Appreciation
7.
8.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
Chc.j-uS
Senic.j- Olympi.cs
Trips
E(i 11 aj-ds
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3.
i+.
6.
St.r: i rnfi'l i "1-19
Aj-ts & C".-afts
Pic'nics
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C. Many of theSE activities can be carried out by
cont.r ac tl.18 I agreeme"nts ~'i"i th pr i \lat:<:o c'"J-t}ani za t ions such as
bowling alleys, Sports World for swimming, golf clubs, etc.
D. Several activities also require space/ facilities
that presently are non existent.
Also funds for equipment
and slipplies must be budgeted.
E. Questic.ns:
1. Can additional space be available at the Town Hall?
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Should the Schlathaus Estate be developed for Senior
Citizens?
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1. MAINTENANCE - PERSONNEL
Group should be m~de up of
(C?) Supervis:.c,",-
(b) Lj. adults*
(c) 3 SUiiHTH?l- s.tudE?:rlts
* As workloads increas9 continue to monitor. Consider 2
of the 4 to become full time employees.
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MAINTENANCE - EQUIPMENT
1. keep all equipment in best possible workinq order
2. Cont i nue to t".-y and add a needed piece of equ i pment
to our inventory yearly.
3. Continue to work hand in hand with OIJr Highway
Department for the best utilization of Town
res.c'IJces.
3. EO! j I Pr1ENT
1971 Ford Tractor 4200 Ser C283346
1975 Ford Tractor 4300 Ser C470650
1988 Ford Tractor Model 2910
1989 Ford Yard Tractor Model YT16H
1979 Ford Loader KD314K Ser. Cbl0442
1987 GMC Dump Truck
1988 Dodge 0150 Pick up Truck
1989 Starlite Trailer Model blOT
1987 International Trailer
1984 Ford Flail Mower Model 917 A
1984 Ford Flail Mower Model 917-8
1985 Ford Model 917A Mower
1987 Vicon Rotary Disc Mower Model 216
1985 Stihl Brushcutter
1987 Vicon Seed/Spreader Model 302
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VIII. RECREATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Swimming
2. Golf
3. Ice S~ating
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We are without a swimming facility in the Town. We
lease the Deer Hill C6nference Center pool to cover our
S.UITliTlE"- P ',- C< gram.
We have conducted some preliminary
investigations into the construction of a swimming facility.
W3 started with the premise that we would use the 22 acres of
Town owned land located off of Briar LAne.
t.Je beli.e\iE ,;:..n
i?2.rlie',- study done by the Tell'H) Engineer (F:. L2po;'Ii-) looh'2d
int.o the US.'2 of t.his land 'fe'j- a similial- purpose.
tJe mu!:.t
recognize that even if we were to build an outside pool (not
covered and used only in the summer) t.he cost. would exceed
$1.0 million dollars. That would be if the Town contracted
with a pool construction firm for the complete job.
If it
w?re possible to take in steps the construction effort and to
seek local support we are confident the cost would be lower.
The q\.12stion we must al15wer is:
Should our Town have a swimming facility and are we
prepared to gather up our resources to m2ke it happen?
This would be a major undertaking and would require a
great deal of planning on our part and perhaps the services
of a consultant to help guide us.
The one thing we all know
is the cost of building this will not get smaller as tlmi?
<:.~ed:;;S by.
We seek direction from the Town Board.
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We feel we must address even though this activity might
already be beyond our means.
Land. required for an 18 hole
course is an estimated 100 acres. Parcels of that si2e are
almost gone from our Town.
Even if we had the land the cost
to construct a course would be over $3.0 million.
We will keep this on our wish list and should we acquIre
land in sllfficient quantity and should we ever receive
resources (dollars -labor-equipment) we; the Town can re-
look.
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ICE SKATING
We have two ponds located on Town (recreation) land.
1. Rockingham Park
2. Ve Olde Apple Orchard - Kent Road
Of the two the water at Rockingham is the shallowest and
1S the most used.
We do not~intend to build an outside rink as in the
paEt.
We will, however, do ~ore with what we have and will
take steps to make everybody aware that skating is available,
when and where.
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LAND ACQUISITION
When and if possible, we should try to acquire:
1. DiPalma Estates Lots #18 & 19 of 117+ acres
Location - Robinson Lane
2u
Mr. Sung"s
Location -
Property -
Widmer Road
Estimat2d
50 acres
3. Charboro Realty Property - 2-3 Acres
Location Robinson Lane (adjoining present Town
Land)
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Metzger Subdivision Property 6 Acres
Location - Old Myers Corners Road (Tennis)
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Buyokowski
Location
Property
Route 376
20 acres
near airport
(Soccer)
6. Herrington Hills 20 Lots
Location Diddell Road
(Playground)
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In todays fast paced world the need tor recreational
outlets is r~eeded more than ever.
Our task is to continue to
try and make these available.
This will be accomplished by
enhancing the existing and by the creation of new
recreational activities.
In order for us to meet the demands of the future~ we
should look to the resources we presently own and most
important take steps to acquire land resources~ either by
taxing the developer or by the purchase of land, where it is
possible and feasible.
Land is, and will continue to be the
key ingredient ln allowing us to provide the recreation~l
O'..\t: lets.
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