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FINAL - HRC Materials - Sep 14 2021AVON COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS – PARKS & RECREATION Describe how you use the Avon Recreation Center. • I do not use the Avon Recreation Center: 40.2% • I purchase day passes to the Avon Recreation Center: 11.5% • I have a punch card for the Avon Recreation Center: 35.3% • I have a monthly membership to the Avon Recreation Center: 12.9% Describe why you do not use the Avon Recreation Center. • I use another recreational facility (35.3%) • I don’t like to exercise indoors (29.7%) • Other (22.6%) • The admission fee is too expensive (14.2%) • The facilities or programs I desire are not offered (8%) Describe how often you use the Avon Recreation Center. • 1 – 10 days per year: 48.4% • 1 – 4 days per month: 24.3% • 2 – 4 days per week: 20.4% • 5 – 7 days per week: 6.9% Which areas or programs do you use at the Avon Recreation Center? • Fitness Area (58.2%) • Leisure Pools and Jacuzzi (47.6%) • Shower/Locker Rooms (44.7%) • Lap Pool (38.7%) • Fitness Classes (26%) • Steam Room (22.2%) • Sauna (18.6%) Please check the top five improvements, if any, you desire for the Avon Recreation Center. • Indoor Pickleball/Tennis (22.9%) • I’m satisfied without improvements (19.7%) • Expanded Hours (18.7%) • More Fitness Classes (18.6%) • Full-Size Climbing Wall (17.3%) Please provide any comments, suggestions or questions regarding the Avon Recreation Center. (text response) How often do you visit Harry A. Nottingham Park? Rate your satisfaction with Harry A. Nottingham Park in the following areas: • Overall Park Experience: 85.5% Often or Sometimes Satisfied; 5.6% Often or Sometimes Dissatisfied • Lake & Beach: 76.6% Often or Sometimes Satisfied; 7.8% Often or Sometimes Dissatisfied • Park Restrooms: 45.3% Often or Sometimes Satisfied; 17.8% Often or Sometimes Dissatisfied • Park Picnic Areas: 61% Often or Sometimes Satisfied; 8.2% Often or Sometimes Dissatisfied • Park Playground: 53.1% Often or Sometimes Satisfied; 2.9% Often or Sometimes Dissatisfied Describe the recreational activities you enjoy in Harry A. Nottingham Park. • Walking (84.5%) • Sitting/Relaxing in the Park (not @ Beach) 52.7% • Stand Up Paddleboarding 46.7% • Sitting/Relaxing at Beach 44.5% • Biking 39.3% Describe how you feel the capacity of the lake and beach were last summer (2020). Indicate which statement best describes your opinion on portable toilets in Harry A. Nottingham Park. Indicate which statement best describes your opinion on open container and public consumption in Harry A. Nottingham Park. Indicate the top five improvements or facilities, if any, you desire in Harry A. Nottingham Park. • Full-service restrooms in Nottingham Park North to serve the beach area (52.3%) • Improved parking and pedestrian safety on West Beaver Creek Blvd (49.7%) • More food and beverage opportunities in the park during the summer (46.8%) • Additional restrooms in Nottingham Park East to serve Special Events (26.7%) • Expanded beach area (24.9%) Please provide any comments, suggestions or questions regarding Harry A. Nottingham Park. (text response) Please provide any comments, suggestions or questions regarding Pocket Parks in Avon. (text response) How often do you visit the West Avon Preserve? How do you use the West Avon Preserve? • Hiking: 58.4% • Biking: 57.7% • Dog Walking: 38.7% Question 49 - Please provide any comments, suggestions or questions regarding the Avon Recreation Center Summary: The Town of Avon received 211 responses to Question 49. Locker rooms need improvement. Our youth need fitness and recreational activities. Indoor volleyball and basketball would be amazing as WECMRD already has soccer and a climbing wall. Although I do not play Pickleball, it has become extremely popular. Providing indoor courts would contribute the the vibrancy of the Town. Rec Center staff is amazing Weekend hours should be same as weekday hours so workers can get in their early morning workouts before work or skiing. 10am is too late in the morning to open up a gym. Keep the equipment check out program for day use. Provide bikes for day use Discounts for Eagle County Schools teachers and non-profit workers would be so appreciated! Equipment is lacking. More weight machines & variety needed. Indoor track needed. Pikcleball would be a nice addition Ice rinks are great! Larger yoga studio, add climbing wall(indoor &/out), more info about private weight/cross training classes They do a great job! Seasonal visitors might enjoy temporary memberships. More classes held outdoors would be nice Would be nice if there were doors to the outside from the pool such as garage doors to allow indoor outdoor ventilation. Offer options for people who work in Avon to get the same cost as those who live here. I spend 40+ hrs a week in Avon and my son goes to school here but we are not 'locals' so we don't get the same discounts. I'd join if we did. We need for separate for local and visitors. Especially winter time. So many visitors. I don't mind Eagle county residents. But people who are coming from other place. Would you make more different charges for visitors? We love the Avon Rec Center and are so glad they were able to stay open. When we get swim reservations our kids are THRILLED. Thank you! Avon's Rec Center is great for kids. As an adult I especially enjoy the yoga classes in the park. Staff is competent and helpful. Avon has an incredibly talented swim team that barely gets recognition and has a pool that is too small for competitions. A larger competition pool could host events that could be a draw for visitors. I would workout here more often if the gym had better equipment and maybe an attendant working to limit some of the ridiculous behavior of the people working out there. I go to the Minturn Fitness Center instead. My sons adore the swim team. They'd love to be able to have home meets. Since COVID-19, I have not used the rec center. Outdoor pickleball courts are in need of replacement. Embarrassing to the town. we need more gym locations, and more affordable rates. life is so expensive out here After Covid is over, continue to be able to reserve lap pool lanes in advance. A remodel was postponed due to covid... Keeping the facility clean is necessary throughout the day as well as deep cleaning. Weight room is small and overcrowded, which is why we left. Estaría estupendo la idea de poder hacer una pequeña red de voleibol para niños ya que las que están son para adultos y no hay manera q los pequeños participen It could use more advertising. None Add outdoor aquatic. Either install operable roll up doors for warm and sunny days or add an outdoor pool & hot tub. Glad it exists was a monthly member before Covid, looking forward to returning full time soon Overall the Rec Center is awesome! Yulia at the Avon Rec center is great. Really friendly and helpful. Free fitness classes to monthly paying members Expand the hours plesseeee I'm glad it will open to full capacity soon. As a tennis player, I SO appreciate that the Avon courts are, as far as I know, the only free courts in east Eagle county. I don't know about Eagle or Gypsum, but the outdoor courts in Vail, Eagle Vail, Beaver Creek and Edwards all charge for access. I would not play during the summer if I didn't have access to a free court. THANK YOU! I'd love to see indoor courts in Avon during winter also, which I would of course pay for since I can't play outside. I enjoyed the tennis clinics offered at Avon Elementary in summer of 2019, but more people would need to participate. I answered these question with my pre-covid use. During the covid year I really only used the rec center a few times. However, I will go back to using it again now. They did an excellent job during covid. I personally just didn't feel comfortable using the space. I have not used the rec center since last March when the pandemic took over. Still a little nervous about interacting with general public due to Covid I have not been to the rec center since Covid. I am looking forward to going back. I plan on going back more frequently based on adult options that get added back in. Create more jobs, open earlier and close later please Update locker rooms ASAP! It would be so nice to have any of the mommy/daddy and me programs available later so that parents who work can also experience them. As a mother, it always bums me out that I can't take my daughter to those classes because I'm working. Love the Avon Rec Center! I wish it were open more hours, and there was greater availability of lap pool lanes and better weight room equipment. That said - for a community our size - the Avon Rec Center is a real prize and the workers there are always super friendly! The Rec Center is a key feature of the Avon community. no comments The staff is fantastic and the programs are already great, but never hurts to keep on adding new programs and a full size gym could help with even more community engagement with team sports etc The staff is very friendly and I find that the fitness center is clean It would be amazing to have indoor tennis somewhere you don't have to have an expensive membership Lower monthly cost for those using weight room access only. I do not use classes or programs (lifeguards or instructors) however pay the full monthly cost just to use the weight room even with the Avon resident pricing. It is a great facility I spotted sing it during at the beginning of Covid, it felt dirty Before COVID hit, I went to the Taiji class twice a week. Have not been back since. Will try some adult fitness classes later in the summer. More water features could help with traffic levels and tourism. Seniors could use more classes for mobility as well as social interaction. Additional fitness classes (I'm interested in yoga) outside of 9-5 for working residents The rec center is a wonderful community amenity. I just happen to exercise outdoors, not indoors. But the facility is awesome and from what I can tell, it is managed very well. I do enjoy the outdoor yoga classes that are offered through the rec center. Any expansion efforts would be beneficial to the community, I think. I don’t use it but it looks nice enough. The gym should be open later close the pool n other services when ever but the Gym/workout portion should definitely have extended hours how is a restaurant worker that goes in at 7/8 am and isn’t done until 8/9 supposed to ever use the facility? Exercise especially at night after work is probably the best way to de stress - also extended hours will make it so the place isn’t so crowded I do t use the Rec center New treadmills Better tv access in gym need more benches for the weight room. half were moved to the secondary weight/fitness room and there are not enough benches during busy times. Mike and the team at the Front Desk are very friendly. Great job Pls add racquetball We love having the pool for our 3 year old Do not use the recreation center. The changing tents to stay permanently. Easier to change than going inside the lockers. Love it ! I am a member at the Westin and am very satisfied with the services offered there. I receive a corporate rate through my business. need more teacher friendly times for zumba-like 4:45 NA I love the rec center and do not use it as much as I would like. We need indoor tennis and pickle ball badly in Eagle County! The only indoor courts are at a private club that does not welcome outsiders!. We love swimming as a family during winter! Racquetball would be awesome Make info about it available for free at the library, post office, groceries and other businesses in Avon. Most fitness classes that I am interested in seem to be offered during the work day, which makes it hard to participate. The pool area/locker rooms could use a little updating. Otherwise it is great! I would also love to see more children's programs such as swim lessons. They are incredibly busy and fill quickly from my experience. Would love an adult soccer league in town I love the price and convenience. Full size climbing wall would be so amazing, then I would stop driving to eagle to climb Frequently the rec center parking is used for events in the park, (eg recent lacrosse tournament,) or as skier parking. This makes it crowded and potentially dangerous for use of regular rec center patrons. Due to over crowding in the parking lot from the lacrosse tournament, I was unable to leave my parking spot. I had to leave my vehicle where it was parked because I could not back out and had no way of contacting the car with TX plates that was blocking my vehicle's exit. The following day, I saw a police officer waiting for the owner of a vehicle into which another driver had backed. The vehicle which had been backed into, also had an extended bike rack attached to the rear of the vehicle which extended the length of the vehicle beyond the parking space allotted by several feet. These types of bike racks should not be allowed in the Avon Rec Center lot. Haven't used it since before the pandemic so can't really comment. Basketball. staff is great! When my children were little, the childcare services were vital to my ability to squeeze in time for working out and to connect with other parents - in short, to my well-being and mental health. Its unfortunate that parents no longer have that opportunity. A return of the Tai Chi and Saturday yoga at the Lake Multi level Tai Chi for Seniors ! add lockers in mens locker room there is great un-met need for indoor racket (tennis/pickleball) courts for locals and visitors. It’s great but expensive for a taxpayer funded facility. Where I grew up larger Rex centers with more options are less than half the price. The pool area is in significant need of updates. Youth Program i.e Schools out and After school programs are pricey for single parents. We onkybuse rec center for swim team since we live down valley It is so underused. We need programs and activities. And stop charging for every event. Why charge for open water swims in Nottingham lake?? Lockers rooms are often dirty. And a more pleasant fun recreation attitude. Encourage and entice Avon residents to participate! Cost for non-resident should be much higher than true Avon residents. They need to have a high school swim team To give a discount/locals price to the people who live in Eagle-Vail. Earlier start time for Saturday morning. Would love to see more organized Pickleball by level. more mirrors and barres in the downstairs fitness room Indoor tennis/pickleball would be great! Extended hours will be my top, for pool use and fitness area we work hard and late schedules sometimes I would like just to workout and relax on the pool. We would love an outdoor pool! The Rec was hit hard by Covid. Everything about their day to day changed and they did a great job with the situation they were in. An approved swimming pool for competitions. It’s just fine Lower the lap pool temperature, it’s like a hot tub! They do a great job! Although I work in Avon, I do not live in Avon, therefore do not get any discounts at the rec center. I think this is ridiculous, as they should be for everyone. It is way too expensive to pay the full price! I used to swim four times a week and I rarely go there now. They should do like what Virginia does with colonial Williamsburg. All the residents get passes, knowing that when people come visit, they will all go and the visitors will pay. Residents shouldn’t have to pay… Especially the gross cost of the passes. None A high use facility The key asset is staff quality The overdevelopment of the area has caused it to become overcrowded. More infant classes I haven't actually used the Avon Rec center but I will be. I gave answers based on my projected future use. Please open ealrier on Sunday. I’ll join the first 24 hour gym that ever opens in the upper valley over rec center Add outdoor Hot springs-pool areas that uses effluent heat system as part of Fire Station, Old Town hall redevelopment The rec center is an awesome amenity Can you make it more affordable The rec center could use a re-fresh Would love/use/pay for drop-in childcare so Mama can get swoll The bikes for the cycling class are worn out and the device that monitors the rides don't work on most of them. They need to be replaced. Need to stop people from taking over the functional training room by turning on a workout video when a class is not in session. Need to also get rid of volume control within the gym spaces or turn off all background music. Some users turn it up way too loud. I used the Avon rec center when I lived in wild ridge 10 years ago and enjoyed it. Live in eagle now I use the Westin, not the Avon Rec Center even though I have a punch card. The Westin was easier to book during COVID and (in my opinion) has better fitness classes at more convenient times for people working M-F 8-5. Would like to see more Pilates and yoga classes. It’s a great place with friendly staff. Any additional improvements are welcome but for now it works We used it a lot as the kids grew up, now our activities tend to be outdoors..hiking, golf, pickle ball, water skiing etc We do have a punch card on file but haven't used it the past few years. Keep it on file for when guests are in town and would like to swim. Maybe make sure that they actually have their passports visas and paperwork to get in. Holy fuck I need a smoke I better get my I’d card or a beer wtf. Azzholes nazi fuckers get this my mother is German ������� Gypsum Rec center fits our family needs better: pool, tumble tots, bball court, and childcare I think the center is right sized . Other than up dating equipment as needed leave it alone Would love more Zumba. The rec center improvements have been on the town improvement plans for years - I feel it's long over due to prioritize rec center expansion! As long as it is kept clean I don’t believe you need to do any improvements at this time Really wish for an outdoor pool (like Mountain Rec in Eagle). Health Cafe should be leased to Northside or Loaded Joe's and be in the old physical therapy space Earlier opening hours Sunday I love the rec! I would love to see expanded hours since i am a fan of working out late at night. I miss 24-hour gyms back home and we don't have one here in the valley. I would also love to see more basic fitness classes at later hours. I rarely used the classes because they didn't work well with my 9-5 schedule and were often odd fitness styles. It would be great to get some basic classes that focus on parts of the body (abs, legs, cardio, etc) and do them at hours like 6p, 7p, 8p, etc rather than during the day. Especially if they were consecutive so it would make sense to go to the same class every day 5-days a week at the same hour and have the workout change every day to focus on a different area. We could also use more strength machines. These are always taken up and there is only one of each. I feel like avon tripled it's cardio which is now overly available and vacant but when it comes to other machines you're often waiting. When one breaks, there is no alternative (if you're not using free weights). I could see educational programs being very helpful too! Classes on eating right to meet your fitness goals, classes on how to use reps/sets or how to build a workout routine to meet your goals, even recovery and how protein shakes and pre-workout work. Many people just come to the gym and run on the treadmill because they have no idea what they're doing and don't know how to meet their goals outside of the gym either. The bouldering wall, while an awesome idea and addition, is never used! I personally love climbing but even i don't use it. It's awkwardly in the lobby so it feels like you're putting on a show and there are no routes marked or reasons to use it. A full-sized climbing wall would be awesome, especially if someone kept up with it and actually placed routes. Climbing in the heart of the valley is very limited right now and you have to drive out to Eagle for it. Consider placing one on the outside of the building maybe? Chicago Athletic Clubs did this really well at one of their locations. A note about the outoor fitness court....it's great but it has become a playground. So many times i come to the park and kids are just hanging out in there, swinging on the equipt, etc. It makes me not want to use it and i'm sure the wear and tear is going to get bad quickly. There needs to be a way to police that so it's for fitness only. Finally, a towel service would be nice. It's the one thing i often forget and it's also the thing that takes up the most space in my gym bag. It would be a convenience. The new summer mural will look awful in the winter. Would be great if there was an outdoor pool and tennis facilities. I like it when I go but I prefer being outdoors for recreation, personally. Jewel of city Expanded hours. N/A I pay way more to go to the Westin ONLY because of the Pelaton Treadmill. If Avon had a Pelaton Treadmill I would go there. none It's ok Not enough parking because everyone is at the park! Not using the recreation center!! Outdoor pool please Does not apply to me The Avon swim club takes over all of the lanes during peak times then bombard the hottub. Incorporate a racquet ball court in future addition project Long-term capital improvements and additional facilities should be on the agenda for any future plans. Adding sports facilities (ice rink, US swimming-sanctioned competition pool, courts, etc.) could bring athletic events to Avon in addition to the open-lake events at Nottingham Lake. Win-win. An expansion would be wonderful. It NEEDS a full size competition pool. Fighting for lane space is becoming a hassle. Like to see Sunday hours come back; interior needs refreshing but not sure about need for expansion. I'd love to have the rec center open on Sunday mornings Past user and was satisfied More recumbent bikes for seniors I havent been back to the Rec Center since the pandemic. More fitness classes!!!!! More variety and more times What improvements? he locker rooms are disgusting and never clean. Need an adult only locker room. Not a very welcoming place? And so underutilized. Needs programing and events. Bring it back to life! cost for true full time residents should be much less than what non-resident pay. Indoor tennis sounds like a great idea since we only have one in the area Tai Chi, Yoga at times other than the middle of the day I think it needs some fresh leadership Indoor tennis would be fantastic. Also, I think the hours need to be extended on both ends (open earlier, close later). No comments Pilates studio with instruction, outdoor activites of group bike rides or hikes. Would be great if they had a collection of equipment that could be checked out for use (e.g. paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, mountain bikes, tents/camping equipment). I forgot that I had a punch card that I purchased pre-covid and went a couple of times. It seems like a great facility - but I am not ready to go back. We are so thankful for the pool during the pandemic! It was so good for our kids! I like the idea of an expanded climbing wall and childcare options like they had back in the day. I haven't used the rec center much due to COVID None fitness classes on tv are not appealing, why would I leave home? More separation of adults and children would be nice, with a multi-lane salt water lap pool separate of the children's area. make all passes cheaper for avon residents after all we paid for it to be built I think the rec center was a great addition to our town. i often notice that parking for the lake seems to take up parking for the center. The women's locker room could use an upgrade (tile, showers, lockers) teen strengthening program The mural outside is fantastic, such a great move to make the building attractive Wish someone had thought of that 20 years ago, well done Outdoor pickleball courts Basically [was] a resistance/weight trainer Improve locker shower rooms Indoor tennis court is much needed We love it! Gym cleanliness always substandard pre pandemic. I am a long time resident and patron of Avon Rec Center. Spin bikes need to be replaced and not stored in weather conditions. Technology as advances and as a loyal patron speaking for other patrons please place spin bikes on capital improvement list.. I believe the two doors by the pool should be torn out and huge roller garage style doors to provide transition from indoor and outdoor in the summertime During Covid I couldn’t use the pool at all so I joined the Westin. I miss Tyler and the staff at the Rec center but will not return due to the entitled people that pushed me out of the Rec center. The staff is wonderful It’s getting old more yoga options If the pool can be expanded, I would suggest. It is such a great amenity and sets us apart as an upvalley community rec center with an indoor pool. We need new spin bikes. The current ones are close to 10 years old and many are broken. Hoping more fitness classes can be added over time. I would be open to any improvements that gym can make even if I don't personally use them. A full size climbing wall would be great. My kids used the youth programs for many school breaks and summers. Always improving those is important. The hot tub is never hot enough - I work with hot tubs - standard temp should be 104 degrees. My family only uses the rec center for the pool right now but if there was a gym, track, climbing wall we would use it more often Basketball court, and make free please I occasionally use the Rec Center with my TOA pass, I would support a mult-purpose gym/indoor track. it is a great amenity Please lower the price of resident membership. would be great to have the diving pool separated from the lap pool so it could be warmer for water aerobics-too cold to get in there in the shoulder and winter months-which we have more of-and divers won't care if it's a bit warmer-in fact, probably no one would make the lazy river deeper so can be used for partial non weight bearing exercise-we have a lot of folks recovering from surgery up here who would appreciate that Providing child care would 100% make me want to go there Facilidad para los residentes obtener membresia más barata todo el año I hardly used it this year because of the reservation system and needing to pick an activity. In the past I used it a lot because I would go do a workout, take a shower, go to the hot tub, and then take another shower. This year it was like you had to pick an activity and time slot so I just gave up. I assume it is back to normal now. A climbing wall would be awesome. An elevated running track around the pool area would be nice in the winter, although the treadmills are probably fine. No additional comments. I prefer to exercise outdoors or at home. Lower rate for residents of Avon. I don’t use it. Clubs for young adults/young professionals to meet new people like hiking or biking clubs It would be nice if there was a way to have an outdoor pool, whether year round or not to compete with the Westin memberships and add value to the Rec Center. More lap lanes Because we don't use the Rec Center, I'm not comfortable giving any suggestions for improvements. Wish you can bring back the black and white changing tent from covid time. Super convenient. Maybe bring one on each side of the pool? Would love to see continued improvements to the local rec center. My kids love the pool but often it is so crowded! See earlier comment. Rec Ctr pool & locker rooms are BOTH dated, often dirty and too small for the number of patrons who use them. Rec center staff is the best! We enjoy the range of classes! I don't use the Avon Rec Center and am comfortable with the services it provides. Question 54 - Please provide any comments, suggestions or questions regarding Harry A. Nottingham Park Summary: The Town of Avon received 246 responses to Question 54. Common themes were: • More public restrooms • Skate park • Lack of parking/restrictions on street parking Create a maximum number of people on the lake, charge tourists to use it. Often smells of sewage on the south side path by the treatment center. I assume that smell will disappear when construction ends. If not any further investment in the park is a waste, no one wants to hang out in poo scented air. Bathrooms are a must near the beach area. I also think expanding the beach and adding concession options would be great for the space and community. A skatepark somewhere in Avon would be a huge addition! I think the Beach has been a huge success. It could be expanded to accommodate more people. There needs to be more parking in that area and I am all FOR PARKING ON WEST BEAVER CREEK BLVD. It is an extremely short season and, in the absence of a larger parking lot, parking should be allowed on the street. I have dropped kids off on the street there and also parked on the street. Put in a painted cross walk and a sign that says "Stop for Pedestrians". NO PARKING ON WEST BEAVER CREEK BLVD. I do not use it but am glad it is there. Great amenity- use frequently in the summer to swim and relax. Limit number of events that restrict usage I strongly believe open container should be allowed in Nottingham. move the boat rental to the south side, actively discourage the geese, bathrooms are a must, put on more low key events. Please consider bringing back the disc golf course. If the holes were slightly adjusted, the homeowners/pedestrians wouldn't get frustrated and it would help spread people out around the entire park. Allow for a bar or something fun. Open container was great! Unfortunately, after a few negative experiences at Nottingham this past summer, we chose not to use the beach/park areas. Foul language, inappropriate behavior, lack of clothing & overcrowded. We have enjoyed the new park, paddle boarding & peace/quiet while relaxing during the week at the Nottingham area in the past. I hope to return to that in the future. Thank you We love it! No Porta Potties please! Need to build real ones. I thought the ice skating was great to bring back but the lighting needs to be worked on as it was left on overnight sometimes and it was aimed directly at my house lighting it up like a fishbowl. Also, couldn’t see the fireworks in beaver creek as usual since it polluted our dark night sky with light The boats should be moved to where the docks are & dog on leash policy strictly enforced Continuing the open container or in designated areas would be nice or within reasonable hours (not too late). I enjoyed spending time after work with friends and kids and had a glass of wine which was great. Never experienced people abusing it. We love Nottingham but the parking and the bathrooms need improvements due to the increased attendance. Please don't just remove the parking on West Beaver Creek Blvd without another alternative (and no, parking at the rec center is NOT sufficient because there is no enough of it). Super crowded this summer with unsupervised preteen and teen kids. Hopefully, that will decrease now that the pandemic is coming to an end. The youth and the young at heart deserve a well designed concrete skate park in Nottingham park. beautiful gardens would be a very welcome upgrade, too! Great park, beautiful area. Worried how I will paddle board there as parking along street has been taken away. I think there are a lot of opportunities for outdoor dining whether it be food trucks or local restaurants having "pop up" venues near the stage. Take up the tree branches 10 feet off the ground around the north side of the lake/beach area to limit public urination and nudity. It is ashame the public cannot act appropriately when using a public park. Move the cargo box...it is an eyesore. We brought the property for the view of the lake and for the last several years, all we look at is the cargo container. Camflouging the cargo box is not a solution either. Ugly. I want to look at the lake not a box. Why is the vendor valued over the taxpaying homeowners? How much money does the town get to keep from the vendor's business. Conflict of interest? Move the box!!!! Lindsay gets it! I do not think last year's summer usage was an anomaly. Each year, the usage of the park has increased. It is great to see people using the park, but what are the costs vs. benefit. Control the public Marijuana use in the park. Bigger issue than open containers. more portable bathrooms if anything. handicap size so people are able to change clothes It’s completely lame to give out tickets for letting your dog swim. Make more reasonable dog hours off leash. Would like to see more benches around the park I would like to see the stage used more Beer garden! More summer music Dogs and lease laws need to be monitored. The police could do this from bicycles. add more parking options or move some of the activities away from the north side of the park since you took away street parking. Parking on the north side of the lake for beach users. The current proposal does not seem to be thought out and pushing the users to the south lot will just make it harder for locals to be able to utilize the lake as these seems to be where most of us parked. Best part of living in Avon. Water park on east part more volley ball courts Mejor el estacionamiento para visitantes It would be nice to have a Farmer's Market of our own. It would be nice to have a fenced in dog park with a water area for the dogs to play in similar to Fort Collins Horsetooth Reservoir park. Absolutely expand the beach & lake. The best thing is Colorado stand up paddle board company at the beach. Allow food carts near the parking, bring back north parking area, expand on actual beach and more sand volleyball Control animals at West end living in tunnels they are spreading rapidly & causing erosion I think it’s great as is. The restroom near the playground should be enough. Perhaps people just don’t know it’s there? So add signage? Perhaps build one near where the construction is on those buildings now on the north side of Nottingham lake where the swing is and where the other port-o-potty used to be. Add a wave pool in the center of the lake please. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eCmfaxIjjc A great experience! Bathrooms I loved the disc golf but understand they needed to go for safety. I would have tried to put them in the Wildridge open space if possible. More parking! Great park overall More recycling containers I think the concert syage is being underutalized. I love seeing all the activity at the park. Seeing everyone enjoying the park. Parking/access is an issue. But without putting a large parking area, give us back the parking on the road. You made the park great, don't restrict us when we want to use it. It seems like all the park money gets spent here, instead of the pocket parks It was great to be able to enjoy a cocktail at the park last summer, as well as help local businesses by permitting to-go alcoholic beverages not just at the park, but along the art walk and pathways (i.e. between Bob's and the park). Have not been to the park in since pandemic It's great to have the lake open to various uses, but those uses should be in designated areas, with other shoreline space dedicated to habitat. Need more parking Keep the rif raf out Open container Parking along road isn't dangerous more year round semi-permanent food trucks like Rocky taco. Bathrooms!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And a bigger sand beach Another swing! (The adult kind) Everyone loves them I wish there were a way to provide more regular swimming opportunities in the lake, for triathletes. There is a need to have an off leash dog area throughout the day ( not just before 9am) The open container change was welcomed and helps get more local people out using the space. Events in this space should prioritize community engagement more and less strict rules which make it not fun. Support your local valley businesses during events instead of large brand name beers etc Dog waste needs to go to a specified dog waste container. Those mixed garbage containers are disgusting with the smell of feces. It takes 5 minutes to recover from the horrid scent. People need to understand that they cannot take up the whole width of the path. Motorized skateboards, bikes et al should not be allowed. Build a skatepark Parking and getting to the beach is a problem. The concerts are a nightmare. The music can be heard for miles away, ruining the limited summer nights we have. I can't imagine that businesses feel they add to their revenues. Please consider an actual solution to allow people to park and enjoy the beach. Considering parking enhancements only to take away what parking there was was confusing and frustrating. This is a gem, one of the best places to gather in eagle county. There is already a parking issue anytime there is an event. A parking shortage strains local businesses and restaurants who then see their parking taken up. Please be thoughtful about an actual solution on W. BC Blvd. A wonderful park....continue to make it even better! Bring back much more parking closer to old boat dock, best place to Launch paddle board!! near construction of old town hall and log cabin, Nottingham has fare more scheduled activities such as lake side concerts but fare reduces parking!!!!!! I suggest boat launch parking even with some type of pass holder from town of avon, two hour parting is not monitored, people use 2 hour parking to come drink all day lake front. far to much intoxication in park. could police please monitor the heavy drinking close to fishing pier?! Expanded time for dog area play time in lake. More parking - the lake of parking is starting to become an issue at Beaver Creek West. Special events held at the park should allow for more parking. The Avon Municipal parking lot should be available for kayak, and SUP drop off at least Why is the municipal building parking lot closed during the summer sunday concert series? You host and encourage us to use the water and 20+ people with watercrafts had to park at the rec center and haul everything to the dock ramp. I use the park/lake multiple times per day. Love it. You could do a better job of landscaping, yard maintenance, etc. The grass is way too dry, straw-like and dying. The biggest improvement you could make is to exterminate and rid the park of all of the damn ground squirrels. They are a menace and they need to be exterminated... not managed, not moved, not mitigated, but killed off by any means necessary. Death to the Richardson squirrels! Parking is terrible and needs serious help! The concerts and events in the park are great but there should be better communication regarding all of the activities. Perhaps a specific calendar or section in the Vail Daily. Great job Pleas allow us to swim freely in the lake. The designated area is not enough. Also please consider an off lease police for dogs that can prove they are well behaved (similar to Boulder’s green tag program) Great Community amenity would like to see live music come back for summer 2021 Keep working on it to always make it better. We often avoid the park knowing how busy it may be More doggie poop bags and cans. We always see dog pools not picked up by owners. I rarely get to enjoy the Nottingham Park or beach because of parking. If there was a bus service to Wildridge I would utilize the facilities. Year round toilets !!!!!!11 Tough call to serve variety of users/age groups and also be an economic driver of larger events. It would be hard to "live," at Redrocks. I realize tourism is the top regional economic driver. Sometimes difficult to balance with quality of life. Sound volume always hard to get right. It is the one item that invades privacy in homes. You can close the curtains, but it doesn't stop the sound. Maybe some "artful," sound / acoustic directing wall structures? Top priority- tennis court and pickle ball resurfacing. At least you could put in new net straps, ball curtains between courts and fill the cracks!!! More bands and general shows. More information about the facilities at the park need to be available at the library, post office, groceries and other businesses in Avon. Keep the casual music and entertainment options coming! Don't overbuild this area. Keep it simple. Make minor infrastructure support changes with restrooms somewhere and safer parking near the beach. Keep it a recreation park not an amusement park. If the town is going to put up no parking signs in West BC Blvd then those rules need to be enforced I love the park but the beach area does get very crowded I don't feel that there should be grills at all, (and smoking should be under advisory of restriction based on safety.) This sends a very mixed message to guests, who sometimes are not local and do not always understand fire restrictions. I have heard of people attempting or requesting to use grills when the county is under Red Flag Warning. Perhaps at the very least we could have signage that explains our drought and fire restrictions and what a Red Flag Warning means. no more parking on west beaver creek blvd please FREE PARKING STREET PARKING A MUST !!! RETURN TO LAST YEARS FORMAT AND EXPAND !! I like Nottingham Park, but the grass is worn out in the high traffic areas. Surprised to see the softball field go away. Restrooms closed early, by the park and our friend’s daughter pooped her pants while standing BG the locked bathroom door. It was sad and very unpleasant. It seemed odd that at 7pm, sun still up and lots of families at the park, that she couldn’t used the restroom. Take steps to ensure park isn't degraded due to overuse, including investments and upgrades in maintenance and bathroom facilities. Do not expand parking - park use is already at capacity. Finish demo of old town hall and expand green space/passive rec/picnic area; build bathrooms and modest facilities to support events. Make better use of log cabin; Create and maintain xeriscape demonstration/education gardens Manage ground squirrel and thistle. Es un lugar super limpio muy cuidado y excelente para caminar y hacer ejercicio.....me encanta! Not a skater, never been a skater. But Nottingham screams for a skate park!!! Beach needs a top off on sand. Getting thin. Some trees along the south path near old fence line. Interfrate city hall site into park for special events. Maybe repurpose soccer field into tiers for events. Concert viewing Bathrooms needed to stop public urination under the trees. Remove the lower branches to stop this behavior. Improvements must continue to be made to keep up with the park's growing popularity. it's great cheaper paddle board rentals To many people smoking. parks need parking and bathrooms! Keep improving the park incrementally. It is Avon's most valuable asset. Bring back the disc golf course. Put in an actual fenced dog area. I’m shocked that there was little or no consideration for required parking. No private developer would be allowed to get away with this. It’s an abuse of power. Needs to be more family friendly in regards to access/parking/facilities/shade Parking near beach for families. It’s not an option to drop kids and park. To haul all the beach gear to the beach when you have babies is close to impossible. It has caused us to hardly use the beach this summer. We have been very disappointed. Parking needs to be addressed, it has been an issue most of the time is full of dog poop, you have to watch where you are stepping or sitting. Is unbelievable in winter. Owners need to pay fines for not pick up after their dogs or for having them without a leash. Overall an excellent space, just overcrowded sometimes. Additional restrooms and trash/recycling would be beneficial. Also, maybe options for area food trucks to set up space during lunch hours. Lack of enforcing dog control is a huge problem. Love that place Nice area We need to have trash patrol earlier in the morning, when I go there around seven 8 AM there’s trash everywhere especially at the volleyball beach area. Need to hire a crew that goes in early in the morning 5 AM and picks up trash Resume parking on west Beavercreek blvd Nottingham Park is my favorite place in the world. The lake, walking path, and stage are my church. It doesn’t have the fun family feel anymore like it used to. Too many groups that just hang out and become bothersome. A great community asset Open swim on more than one evening per week Expand the swimming area. Put some beach on the side by the amphitheater. Have more shade The huge stage is an eyesore and I preferred the park before they built it. It was a big waste of taxpayer money and overpriced. Slow bikes, skateboards,etc down! A child or dog on leash even is going to get hurt by the speed of them flying around the path Love the concerts Prairie dog/ground squirrel eradication Keep on improving and tweaking as you receive feedback. Nice job balancing events and quiet time. This one of Avon's greatest assets. I love the park, but real bathrooms should be the focus first. I haven't lived here long enough to have an informed opinion. Need restrooms but I don't know where it would be best to put them. More gardens Park is one of our most valuable amenities Parking is hard. Carrying a SUP from the post office area is inconvenient. Especially due to the Loss of town hall and West BC Blvd parking at the same time The park is fantastic unless you have to go to the bathroom. And the portable toilets are an eyesore to an otherwise beautiful scene. They need to go. Love this space, just wish it was easier to get to in a parking standpoint More parking!!! The fisherman can get a little testy when a paddle boarder or kayaker gets too close. They need to be able to share the lake calmly as it is a small and very limited space. Love this park, please don't change too much Nottingham Park is the Jewel of Avon. I am always happy to see how heavily it is used by all Avon residences. I think that town sponsored events (concerts) should be more dog friendly. This is among Avon's greatest assets and Nottingham Park is well maintained, offers balanced activities, and is well attended. The new "sand" this year gets much too hot. Kids feet are burning and it is difficult to play volleyball. Bathrooms are VERY much needed. More parking, more bathrooms Love the park!! This is such a wonderful asset to Avon. Bring back disc golf Park is amazing. Could use some specific areas designated for activities and learning. Love the sound stage Read the last comment no bathrooms by the owners homes your a freak fuck your bullshit your worse than nancy polosi Bathrooms near the beach and more parking is needed the most. Needs to stay kid friendly. Too many drunk people and the police officers on duty do not do anything about it. Also, dogs not on leashes. My kid was bit at the park from a dog not being on a leash West Beaver Creek Blvd. is too busy to allow parking for park access! I am VERY pleased the town is no longer allowing people to park on that street. It was unsafe for people to be parking & running across the street to the park. It was also scary driving down W. Beaver Creek Blvd. with people dodging traffic, opening car doors and pulling in and out of traffic. I frequently use the volleyball courts; I would love to see a competitive rec league at the courts eventually! More signage/monitoring jumping from the stage/dock areas into the lake. Lots of teens jumping from the cement pillars on the back of the stage. Just keep what we have now and improve on it!!!! Water more and clean and weed more!!!! Please bring back street parking at the beach! Beach needs real bathrooms. A Tiki Bar would be really fun at the beach. Playground restroom need to be open year round. Add LOTS of permanent restrooms Love the place. Additional trees would be valued. More picnic areas would too. Dogs need to be monitored as they are often not on leashes & not confined to dog areas The parking on Beaver Creek Blvd was just fine and absolutely needed! If it was a danger then signs should have been put up but removing it was a terrible idea. If you put in actual parking spaces...you should try to match the original number and not aim for less spaces. The park needs more parking, especially on the beach side! Carrying a heavy cooler and picnic supplies from the Library to the beach in multiple trips because there is no parking is discouraging to even use the park at that point. Public access to paddle boards and kayaks Dog park! Please put in more new sand, kind of turning into dirt. Allow Dogs in the lake and accommodate more dog friendly policies. Kids love amenity Being back open container please. Please build a skatepark I really enjoyed the open container change. I have yet to see any belligerent behavior. In the past, it seemed like police were overly diligent and it became an annoyance when a bike cop was riding by surveying you every 20 minutes. I think ticketing people after an incident has occurred is a better system than making everyone feel like they are being held under a microscope while they try and relax. I would love to see additional events during the weekends. It seems like most of the free events (movie nights, concerts, etc.) occur during the weekdays. It's splendid Improve pickle ball and tennis courts The stage is an eyesore and a ridiculous waste of money. Easier and more parking options need to be addressed. Utilize the stage. Sometimes it feels like it's just sitting there with no acts. Again the amphitheater is in a bad place, such a waste of money. Never used and blocks the lake view. When it is used the sun is in the eyes of the audience. It should be built facing north or south on that field. Spend it all on this park. It is the best thing we have. parking sucks and super far from the popular beach area. Building more restrooms and creating more parking are the worst ideas. The lake water is already so filthy and the park is already way over crowded on the weekends not allowing locals to enjoy our community in peace. Instead the focus should be on maintaining & preserving the park vs destroying it. Open container is completely unnecessary. There are many people using marijuana and over consuming alcohol In the beach area- additional education and enforcement would be helpful. If it gets overdeveloped, it won't be enjoyable for anyone. Need parking! Allow parking on west beaver creek blvd(except winter for plowing). It was just stupid you took it away. The events are at park, but no one can park to get to them. We need real bathrooms and parking !! No more portable toilets at events. And stop telling everyone to take public transportation to park. It doesn't go to the park? We need parking How abut a very big underground parking venue and auditorium where the old town hall was just knocked down, not just more park. We have a big park that is underused because no one can get there! WE NEED MORE FREE PARKING! AND PARKING NEAR THE BEACH !!!OPEN THE ROAD BACK UP. I do feel we need additional parking for the beach and park in general Tennis, please! Full service restrooms are needed desperately. More parking closer to the volleyball courts I do not like people parking on West Beaver Creek Blvd. It's too dangerous. I'm glad you are not allowing that. People need to find somewhere else to park than West Beaver Creek Blvd. The newly proposed rec area being constructed (old town office) should consider putting as much storage and restrooms below ground to maximize viewing, picnic, and seating that allows for stage viewing as well as viewing and enjoying views of Beaver Creek. I would also encourage bike parking over car parking in this area which would be helpful to alleviate congestion after major events at n the park. bmx bike dirt track Bring more world class entertainers and festivals. I have only been there once or twice over six years. Put a nice restaurant with a rooftop deck and some small commercial spaces where Muni building was, and tear down the old fire station. This would really tie the area in and make it a family destination. Utilize underground parking or try and utilize the open space that exists along the train tracks for the parking issues. Would love a restaurant by the music venue More safety. Including cameras and security. The park has become a nice gathering place and a great venue for special events. I am so glad Town Council decided to discontinue parallel parking along W. Beaver Creek Blvd.; that was absolutely terrifying. The flower gardens along the backside of the old town hall and police station have fallen by the wayside; that could be a fun community volunteer project to fix them up. Stage is under utilized The beach area has been not so family friendly due to people rage partying and too much weed in the air! We are generally concerned about the overuse of the park. The lake is not that large and the numbers of visitors is quite high. We are very happy with the elimination of parking on West Beaver Creek Blvd. This year when the parking was eliminated the trespassing has stopped. When parking was allowed the number of trespassers was ridiculous. We had rude groups of inviduals constantly cutting through the Buck Creek COndos at all hours - many druck and disorderly. Also, when people were crossing West Beaver Creek Blvd it was very unsafe. The road now allows for the use of the bike paths and the trespassing is eliminated. Thank you for making this necessary change. I rarely go to the park anymore. It used to be such a nice space to go and sit and read. Today, of course, it has been ruined with too many people; too many events. The worst thing about the park is the loud and intrusive noise/music in the summer. Turn. Down.The. Sound. Stop forcing every Avon resident and guest to listen to the concerts. The sound is so loud that it pounds our homes/apartments for hours on end. Sometimes the sound can be heard as far east as Walmart. More people would willing to attend the concerts if the sound was reasonable - and sane. The louder the sound - the less people want to attend. Stop trying to make Avon - Telluride. Telluride has the loudest concerts in the state. The residents are now rising up and demanding laws be enacted regarding sound that destroys quality-of-life. Event restrooms should be locked/unavailable to general public, and only available during an event/s. The swing zipline at the playground needed oil and was not working well last weekend . The playground could use some shade. We need a dog park honestly, i have lived here for over 30 years and have never used the park/lake. Wider paths or bike only paths separate from the walking paths. Board rentals should be reloaded to cabin or at least minimized in size so less of an impact on the beach, why do the rentals get permission to take the entire west side of the swim area for their boards and boats, this is not beach user friendly and others should be able to use this area as well Support additional permanent restrooms 1-2 places around the park The canned beverages are dismal Any additional park areas for the town of Avon would be wonderful. All the new landscaping around the tennis, pickle ball, basketball & bus stop areas is lovely. Nice job!! Parking and loading unloading is a nightmare. I live right next to the current parking lot. Parking was removed on Beaver Creek Blvd [ good it was a zoo] but replaced with nothing, so library & rec center parking is now always full. No one in their right mind is going to bring their picnic and paddleboard stuff on a bus so public transportation is not the answer Well this spring and last spring thaw there were a lot of dead rainbow trout floating on the lake i call parks and Wildlife to investigate Some things for tweens and teens would be great. They could use outdoor ping pong or cornhole. An improved sledding hill would be awesome! Please no consuming drug allowed. Like has ben happened. im not sure what the restroom ordeal is...didn't we just redo the restrooms a couple years ago? I think that is enough...no need for restrooms on every corner. We walk to events, but they might be better attended with better parking options. Please provide parking in old municipal building area again Best park ever (playground) Better sand! The stand up paddle board business on the beach is full of rude employees that treat the locals and visitors like trash. If people want to paddle board they should rent and bring to the beach and not be forced to only use one company that has no customer service and seems entitled to that beach. The lake is littered with people on rented boards and there is no room for the people that own a board to walk up. There are often people with dogs off leash at Nottingham Park, regardless of the fact that that is not allowed. It would be nice to have a dedicated fenced in dog park area for those that want to have their dogs off leash. More hours on the dog park. All day dog park. Great Recycling options in new rubbish containers!! Make a skate park/ pump track by EVERGREEN SKATE PARKS fence in dog area that leads to the lake so they can swim When are the pickleball courts going to open? Crazy suggestion but build up the ground level in front of the main stage. Kinda like the Ford Amphitheatre. Probobly not feasible but what the heck. I think Town Council should really reconsider parking along Benchmark (?) that was denied this Spring. While I can see why residents were upset I think a dedicated and even fenced path from the street to the beach could be done. This parking could also be incorporated with a coordinated bus route in Winter for ski traffic. I think Avon should take over the paddleboard business (is the current vendor located in Avon). It seems like Avon is taking over other areas in the park for added revenue resource, maybe they should consider this too. Utilize the existing cabin (with some remodeling) to provide food/beverages like in years past. Again Avon is not utilizing a possible revenue resource. Please continuing upgrading the experience Real assescible handicap parking near venue for events. More parking NOT on W BC Blvd. What happened to the grills??? More opportunities for hand washing. bring in more events like art shows, etc... I was never there when it was super busy so not sure how busy it got. End the fireworks show permanently. It would be great to get some major events again similar to “Cover Rock” I don't use the park much, but believe it is a great place for others to enjoy park and water activities. It seems like a great resource and attraction for the community. More concerts. More use of the stage for big name concerts. Way to much music, need a break from that. If you live near the Lake, it’s unbearable ! Rubber flooring instead of mulch in the playground. Those things can be sharp. An off leash dog area would be great...I am thrilled that you got rid of the parking on West beaver creek blvd. It was really dangerous and inconvenient for traffic flow Full services restrooms near docks Beach bathrooms! Lack of parking is the biggest problem. Increased trash pickup on the weekends. It gets bad! We really need a off leash dog area in the park, where local pet owners can legally play fetch with their dogs. Thank you for the portapotties, but we could always use more bathroom opportunities! Question 59: Please provide any comments, suggestions or questions regarding Pocket Parks in Avon Summary: The Town of Avon received 150 responses to Question 59. Some respondents said they would welcome more pocket parks in Avon, while others said there are currently enough. Respondents asked for more maintenance or more amenities like trees, seating and kids’ activities. Many respondents said they were not aware of the parks or were aware of them but did not use them, but many others expressed that they felt the parks were a valuable community asset Need more in Wildwood, they were once proposed but have been ignored. Please just keep them clean and maintained Pocket parks are a huge amenity. There should be more on the valley floor. There need to be more dog poop signs and waste containers. If it is so easy it is stupid proof, that is the only way to get the dog poop situation under control. Not enough time for me to use them. Do not even know where they are. Improve location maps? Wildridge/Fire House Park needs improvement. Wildridge parks need updating, more opportunities for young kids to gather...community pool, pump track, trees for slack lines, winter ice rink, tennis courts, etc They are fine Love O’Neal spur park and fog park located there Many dogs owners don't care dogs waste... Actually it's not only park. Especially hiking trails. I am living at Buffalo ridge. Behind the apartment.there is hiking trail. Many dogs owners come to there with dog. But they really don't care dogs waste. Please come to check. It's really so many dogs waste. Also bike road as well. I report to apartment office. But they don't care as well. Both office. Polar stars apartment should no pets but every one have pets. The office is do not care. Please tell them something.please I didn't know these existed! Don’t need anymore love the parks We should maintain and keep these parks! None idk what a pocket park is Would like to see more pocket parks around town Don't use these If there was more public transit, parking wouldn't be such a big issue. Needs improvement Dog waste has to be monitored. Disrespectful owners have overrun the pocket park next to the old firehouse with unleashed dogs and unpicked up dog waste. Remove the cottonwoods. I didn't even know there were additional pocket parks beyond the one in Wildridge. Maybe some more awareness? I do not have an opinion on these. None There have been complains about the pocket pack in the winter. Great idea! No comment The Wildridge fire house park needs a little work. The ground is so pitted that there are often large puddles. Since that is the one I use, I would love to see a few more "things" for the kids to play on. It is still nice! Just could use some sprucing up! The Park at June Creek Trail is not maintained or landscaped and is neglected most of the year. The Dog park needs a refresh and needs to be maintained more often I did not know about any of these pocket parks, but that's lovely. only familiar with eaglebend dr playground. I rarely see this get any use. Like the clean up work around the old fire station. Those junipers were out of control! Add a pocket park in wildwood. These are great! These pocket parks are too small to have any real impact on the community. Honestly, I'm not familiar with these parks more trees in the Eaglebend park to the North and East. This may provide better shade for the residents and give the grass a chance to survive Love to see the continuation of the pocket parks and even add more if possible. Very nice ....continue to improve use for families and kids Love the pocket parks. Well maintained. can town on Avon please assist with dog poop pick up in Wildridge pocket parks more often? when snow melts on basket ball court near fire- station there is always disgusting amount of dog waste. Haven't used any except for the dog park in Wildridge, It is great. Wish it was still an active FD house in Wildridge, especially with the increasing drought conditions and fire danger. The neighborhood pocket parks are great there should be more of them It looks good, thanks. Nice to have in walking distance to our home Do not use It’s often frustrating hearing people are driving up to our neighborhood in Wildridge to use the parks. I feel as though they are for Wildridge residents. It also doesn’t seem “green” to have/encourage people to come up to the Wildridge parks Didnt realize that the playground at East End of Eaglebend Drive was for the public. Have not heard of the other 2 pocket parks. The pocket park in Wildridge is a nice park Tasteful, well maintained; thank you Love the Wildridge Fire House park! We have had our vacation home for 21 years and I know nothing about these parks. I would love to see improvements at both parks in Wildridge. Newer structures would be wonderful, but even something small like weeding, fresh filler would be a great improvement! Perhaps a porta potty for all the families with kids and dog walkers at each park? Love all these pocket parks They are forgotten about. Poor shape. These are important to the area. The Wildridge Fire House Park could use an upgrade! NONE More parks are always wonderful in my mind. My dog likes to hang out with buddies at the Wildridge dog park. They could use some love but absolutely great for the communities. Need landscaping . Eaglebend has NO plants or trees?? it has one swing set, hardly a park? None Am not aware of any! i don't know what's a pocket park? wildridge is well maintained Used to use very regularly when we had young kids. Great convenient playgrounds. Don't use at all now that kids are grown. No concerns There should be a smoking ordinance. Huge fines to be used for beautification of TOA. Leave as is I was not aware of pocket parks in town. Fenced dog park in Wildridge is awesome I didn’t know where two of these were. None I wasn’t aware of any of these parks I don't use any of the pocket parks I haven't lived here long enough to have an informed opinion. I love the ONeal Spur park especially for my dog. Softer ground materials and outdoor mats for the play ground safety Baby swing to fire house park. Pocket parks are nice to have. Not familiar I think Wildwood needs a pocket park. The pocket parks are wonderful and I think they are messengers of 'community' None Can we please get a bench or two for parents at the Wildridge playground? And also some benches at the Nottingham playground? Fire House Park could use an upgrade. Are toddlers taking advantage, and could otters age groups be serviced by enhanced offerings? Not sure More pocket parks across Avon would be wonderful Decide if you want to water them or not. Patches at Eaglebend are dead. Wildridge pocket park needs to be updated with new equipment and the basketball court is overdue for a fix up as well. I’ve never used these but think they’re a wonderful idea. Would be in favor of more. Pocket Parks need to be updated and sand cleaned (or a better/more sustainable base layer) They are getting worn down and some are now dangerous. Should be cleaned daily The Wildridge Pocket Parks are always immaculate. Not familiar with pocket parks Eaglebend park could be improved We love to walk our dogs in the Eaglebend park and lake. the Wildridge Fire House Park is a lovely spot for our neighborhood. The firehouse itself needs to be re-thought/re-purposed. Need to locate The more the merrier! N/A OK do not use O,Neil Spur and Fire house park need a lot of work ,landscape, sand paint etc. What exactly is a pocket park? These need better upkeep and maintenance Nice spaces Some signage needs updated. Pocket park in Wildridge is great. Also the dog park is very popular. have never used O Neil spur park needs some updated equipment. Firehouse park is barely used and could use updates too. Wildridge parks are great- well maintained. A small ice rink at O’Neal springs would be incredible as there are so many families that would use it! We could use one on Nottingham Rd. There is still open space. there is nothing in the parks? I have been unable to use the Park in the last year. I No comments The firehouse pocket park is an embarrassment-needs TLC. Sand around the play equipment; fence around b'ball court needs repairs; the firehouse needs to be painted. Why the neglect? Eaglebend Pocket park is horribly maintained and looks BAD How about a pocket dog park? Or even something larger than a pocket park? Love them. Please put a real bathroom O’Neal Spur park Why there isn’t one does not make any sense! Also a tennis court in Wildridge would be nice maybe by the dog park out of the wind! Great None Some benches or additional seating at O’Neal spur park. A place to wash your hands as well. I think they are well kept. Create ice rink in the tennis courts at Wildridge firehouse in winter. Great little parks Where is the West Avon Preserve? Don't use them South side of the lake has no trees we need more trees to combat climate change love me oneal spur dog park! now bring that idea to the floor of the valley. More parks please!!! Lots of kids use them The park is huge, why more parks? No comment Not in my neighborhood though I have gone to the dog park in Wildridge, but it is not convenient. Nice to see them None at this time Only use the dog park in Wildridge and only occasionally so not sure about the others. Dog park is great. No comment. I don't use them and don't know anyone who uses them. Don’t use them. Don’t use them We don't really use them, but it's nice to have a bit of green space or the playground. Would love to see the Wildridge Fire House Park cleaned up and updated! Would love to see it become more of smaller community center Nice to have/use. I don't frequent the pocket parks, therefore I don't have any comments.