Proposal for consideration at next meeting

Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 in the large meeting room, Westover library

Parkhurst Park Stormwater Management and Beautification

General Scope of Project:

Stormwater

HPOK seeks funding to address stormwater flowing into Parkhurst Park and install modifications to improve drainage. Various problem areas identified by residents and county staff are causing excess stormwater to collect and pool on park lands and nearby properties during heavy rainfall. A significant issue occurs from a cement ditch in the park adjacent to properties along the half block of 19th Street starting at Madison Street. The ditch is fed by a storm drain inlet on Madison and flows downhill into the storm sewer collector near the 19th Street park entrance, where it backs up during heavier rainfall and pools across a wider area of the park. This project would support stormwater drainage modifications, a possible rain garden to absorb overflow, or other solutions recommended by county staff. Other areas where stormwater accumulates or flows onto bordering homeowner properties would be evaluated and remediated. Proposed modifications must avoid construction impacts to adjacent homeowner properties, rebuild retaining walls disturbed by construction, or add other structures as necessary for soil and water retention.

Beautification and Education
Funding would support development of a landscape plan for the undeveloped areas of the park. This project compliments a current Expanded Project Types proposal to restore the ecological integrity of open space invaded by invasive plants by purchasing and planting native species. HPOK’s Friends of Parkhurst Park is working to remove invasives and restore these areas. Waysides and displays will be designed and installed around native plants and trees to emphasize their ecological values. Areas for passive enjoyment of undeveloped areas of the park will be identified in the landscape plan and benches installed.