Papago Park Regional Master Plan
Acknowledgements EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ricardo Leonard Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Councilmember Hugh Hallman - Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell - Tempe Councilmember Frank Granillo - Tempe Parks Board Chair Sal DiCiccio - Phoenix Councilmember Jim Holway - Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board Member (former member) Diana Brooks - Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board Chair Bob Littlefield - Scottsdale Councilmember Tony Nelssen - Scottsdale Councilmember Bob Frost - Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Commission Chair AD HOC COMMITTEE Shane Anton - Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Cultural Preservation Program Supervisor Mark Richwine - Tempe Parks and Recreation Director Jim Holway - Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board Member (former member) Dale Larsen - Phoenix Parks and Recreation Acting Director Bill Murphy - Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Williamson - Papago Salado Representative WORKING STAFF COMMITTEE Tom Wright Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Shawn Wagner - Tempe Parks and Recreation Kathi Reichert - Phoenix Parks and Recreation Don Hadder - Scottsdale Parks and Recreation
A Rich and Colorful History Papago Buttes date back 12 to 30 million years A.D. 1 - A.D. 1450: Hohokam Culture 1500-1900: Akimel O odham (Pima) 1914: Papago Saguaro National Monument 1927: Gary Cooper Western Arizona Bound filmed at park 1930 s: Civilian Conservation Corps 1932: Bass Hatchery, Tempe portion purchased, Hunt s Tomb 1934: Tuberculosis Hospital and Desert Botanical Garden 1943: Papago Park POW Camp 1946: Veteran s Hospital 1953: State Capitol Location Proposed 1959: Phoenix purchased the Park 1960: Rolling Hills Golf Course 1961: Legend City Amusement Park 1962: Phoenix Zoo 1963: Papago Golf Course 1964: Phoenix Municipal Stadium 1974: Sports Complex 1976: 600 foot tall Neon Saguaro Proposed 1984: Arizona Historical Society Museum 2009: LPGA Golf Tournament
Past Plans Prepared 1956 Master Plan (Phoenix) 1960 Master Plan (Phoenix) 1966 Master Plan (Phoenix) 1968 Master Plan (Tempe) 1973 Master Plan (Phoenix) 1980 Sports Complex Master Plan (Phoenix) 1985 Sports Complex Master Plan (Phoenix) 1986 Master Plan (Tempe) 1992 Sports Complex Master Plan (Phoenix) 1996 Environmental Inventory and Analysis (ASU) 1997 Papago Trail Design Concepts (Papago Salado) 1997 Papago Park Trails Plan (ASU) 1998 Master Plan (Phoenix) 1999 Wildlife Habitat Inventory (Phoenix) 2002 Vegetation Management Plan (Tempe) 2002 Papago Green Line Master Plan (Tempe) 2003 Canal Park Master Plan (Tempe) 2005 Master Plan (Urban Land Institute) 2006 Master Plan Update (Phoenix) 2007 Lab Report Study (ASU) 2007 Urban Open Space Plan (Tempe) 2008 Army Defense Environmental Restoration Plan (Military Reservation)
Why are we Preparing the Papago Park Regional Master Plan? 1940 2009 1905 2009
Why are we Preparing the Papago Park Regional Master Plan? - Collaboration of the Papago Park Partners 1911 - Create a cohesive vision and plan that will help position Papago Park as another Great American Park - Comprehensive Master Plan Process - Public Outreach and Involvement - Analysis of Park Context - Analysis of Biological and Cultural Resources - Analysis of Historical Plans and Studies 2009 - Facilities and Programs Analysis - Environmental Graphic Design/Identity Analysis - Development of Alternatives - Strategic Master Plan Element - Final Papago Park Regional Master Plan that provides Short, Mid, and Long Range Goals and Strategies
Site Context/ t/ Analysis
Site Context/ Analysis -Project Boundary
Site Context/ Analysis -Project Boundary -Bordering Municipalities
Site Context/ Analysis -Project Boundary -Bordering Municipalities -Vehicular Transportation Network
Site Context/ Analysis -Project Boundary -Bordering Municipalities -Vehicular Transportation Network -Light Rail
Site Context/ Analysis -Project Boundary -Bordering Municipalities -Vehicular Transportation Network -Light Rail -Multi-Use Trail Systems
Site Context/ Analysis -Project Boundary -Bordering Municipalities -Vehicular Transportation Network -Light Rail -Multi-Use Trail Systems -Major Utilities / Infrastructure
Site Context/ Analysis -Project Boundary -Bordering Municipalities -Vehicular Transportation Network -Light Rail -Multi-Use Trail Systems -Major Utilities / Infrastructure -Sky Harbor Flight Path
Site Context/ Analysis -Project Boundary -Bordering Municipalities -Vehicular Transportation Network -Light Rail -Multi-Use Trail Systems -Major Utilities / Infrastructure -Sky Harbor Flight Path -On-Site Amenities / Facilities
Site Context/ Analysis -Project Boundary -Bordering Municipalities -Vehicular Transportation Network -Light Rail -Multi-Use Trail Systems -Major Utilities / Infrastructure -Sky Harbor Flight Path -On-Site Amenities / Facilities -Spectacular View Corridors
Site Context/ Analysis -Project Boundary -Bordering Municipalities -Vehicular Transportation Network -Light Rail -Multi-Use Trail Systems -Major Utilities / Infrastructure -Sky Harbor Flight Path -On-Site Amenities / Facilities -Spectacular View Corridors -Facilities within ¼ Mile
Environmental Analysis
Biological Resources: Relatively large fragment of Arizona Upland and Lower Colorado River Valley Sonoran desertscrub Areas of dense and diverse predominantly native plant/ wildlife communities and native riparian areas 80+ bird, 11 mammal, 11 reptile/amphibian species observed in park in recent times
Actions That Have Affected and May Continue to Threaten Plants and Wildlife: Illicit removal of saguaros over time decreased d plant diversity 1905 2009 Past development, road/canal corridors, and high activity human use areas fragment habitat
Actions That Have Affected and May Continue to Threaten Plants and Wildlife: Exotic/invasive species compete with native species and reduce wildlife habitat Use of unauthorized (or volunteer) trails by hikers and bicyclists extends human disturbance and impacts native plant health/density
Ecological Condition of Undeveloped Portions of Papago Park: Limited Impact/ Undisturbed Limited human impact Predominantly or completely native plant communities
Ecological Condition of Undeveloped Portions of Papago Park: Moderately Impacted Substantial ti recreation use Large contiguous tracts of open desert habitat or Relatively high wildlife habitat value
Ecological Condition of Undeveloped Portions of Papago Park: Highly Fragmented or Impacted Small areas of remaining desert Surrounded development Dominated by non-native vegetation Concentrated Concentrated human/recreational use
Importance to Master Planning Process: Biological resources provide unique opportunities for research, education, and recreation. Ecological condition is one consideration in prioritizing strategies for protection, preservation, restoration, and enjoyment.
Cultural and Paleontological Resources of Papago Park: 44 resources recorded: 1 paleontological l l site 27 archaeological sites 16 historic-age buildings and structures
Prehistoric Artifacts/Features, Including Hohokom Ruins, pre-a.d. 1 to A.D. 1450 Loma del Rio Site Petroglyph Bedrock Mortars Ground Stone, Lithic and Pottery Sherd Artifacts
Hole in the Rock Archaeological Site and Place of Special Significance to Native Americans
Non-native Artifact Accumulations and Campsites, 1880s Military Facilities, early 1900s Frank Hamilton Cushing Salt River Valley Users Association, Cross-cut Canal, 1913
Civilian Conservation Corps, 1930s Amphitheatre Ramada Water Feature Foot Bridge
Works Progress Administration, 1930s Moeur Park Bench Moeur Park Ramada
1930s Architecture Webster Auditorium Hunt s Family Tomb Fish Hatchery Caretaker House Eisendrath House
WWII Prisoner of War Camp, 1940s
Actions That Have Affected and May Continue to Threaten Cultural Resources: Destruction of archaeological sites by development Intentional ti or inadvertent t damage to archaeological sites Neglect/disrepair of historic architectural features Neglect of archaeological sites/historic features due to lack of awareness
Relevance to Master Planning Process: Master planning process can provide road map to support the protection, preservation, restoration, and interpretation of cultural resources.
Facilities/ Program Analysis
Key Findings 1. Management Challenges a) Managed to different Standards b) Little Central Coordination between Stakeholders 2. Identity Challenges a) No Sense of Arrival b) Little Sense of Place c) Few Clear Linkages 3. Perception Challenges Destination First, Park Second a) Attractions are Independent Brands b) Identity of Papago Park is Diluted
Key Findings 4. User-Driven Challenges a) Social Trail Building b) Urban Camping 5. Cultural and Historic Significance Overshadowed a) Strong sense of Natural Resource Interpretation b) Little Cultural/ Historic Interpretation 6. Independent Program Policies and Practices a) Management Policies i differ on different portions of Park b) Daily Oversight differs
Key Findings 7. Differing Strategic Vision of Programs a) Attractions use Programs to Generate Revenue and Visitation b) Municipalities use Programs to Encourage Site/ Facility Use by Public. 8. Budgets Constrain Programs Organized by Municipalities 9. Limited Age Appeal a) Improved Trails b) Youth-Oriented Amenities
Project Identity Analysis
Project Identity Defining the Park Entries: Whether you are in a car, on a bike or on foot Development of a strong identity: Carrying that identity throughout the project
Identity Entry Statement
Identity Ramada Identity
Identity Amenities Identity
Enhanced Experience Entry Statement
Enhanced Experience Interpretive Node
Enhanced Experience Plant Markers
Story Telling Interpretive Wall
Story Telling Historical Timeline
Story Telling Interpretive Column