Proposal 1

The first proposal features the fewest changes to Veterans Memorial Park of the three options. It provides for roadway improvements to join the existing park property with the Veterans Sports Complex to the northeast, allowing for easy access to all amenities, parking lots, entries, and exits. Walking paths also connect all park areas with path lighting and security lighting included along the paths and in the parking lots.

Other additions in this proposal include:

• An extension of The Cove’s patio and diving well area to allow for additional amenities such as cabanas, rentable party spaces, and possibly a splash pad water park.
• A well feeding the irrigation system for Veterans Memorial Park and the Veterans Sports Complex.
• Two new ramadas by the Skate & Bike Court that would provide rentable spaces for entertainment, birthday parties, and other gatherings.
• A Parks Maintenance Office and storage facility for parks maintenance equipment located north east of the Skate & Bike Court.
• A new, modern playground would be constructed in the southeast portion of the park.
• The existing football field at the Veterans Park Sports Complex would be restored and improved to playable condition. Lights, bleachers, a concession area, and restrooms would also be added.
• The gym located southwest of the football field would be renovated and extended to twice its size, allowing for two full-size basketball courts that could be used for indoor events, bazaars, concerts, meeting space, and other sports programming. The second floor of the gym would provide additional meeting rooms, staff offices, and classroom space. A new parking lot would be added for the gym.
• The six tennis courts east of the gym would receive surface improvements, lighting, and a new parking lot to the east.
• The softball field in the northeast of the complex would be re-orientated as shown to avoid hazards with traffic. The field is in need of a total renovation and lighting.
• A three-court lighted sand volleyball area would be constructed in the northeast of the complex.
• The Little League Baseball located on the east side of the complex needs an outfield rehabilitation.