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    The document is a site selection and feasibility study for a proposed dog park in Framingham, MA. It evaluates four potential sites: Temple Street Park, Dudley Road North (Compost Facility), Dudley Road Middle (Pine Grove), and Dudley Road South (Skate Park). Each site is analyzed based on characteristics like size, accessibility, adjacent uses, parking availability, and other factors. Case studies of existing dog parks are also presented to inform design considerations. Conceptual site plans are provided for each potential location under consideration. The study will help the city select a preferred location and design for a new off-leash dog park.

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    The document is a site selection and feasibility study for a proposed dog park in Framingham, MA. It evaluates four potential sites: Temple Street Park, Dudley Road North (Compost Facility), Dudley Road Middle (Pine Grove), and Dudley Road South (Skate Park). Each site is analyzed based on characteristics like size, accessibility, adjacent uses, parking availability, and other factors. Case studies of existing dog parks are also presented to inform design considerations. Conceptual site plans are provided for each potential location under consideration. The study will help the city select a preferred location and design for a new off-leash dog park.

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    The document is a site selection and feasibility study for a proposed dog park in Framingham, MA. It evaluates four potential sites: Temple Street Park, Dudley Road North (Compost Facility), Dudley Road Middle (Pine Grove), and Dudley Road South (Skate Park). Each site is analyzed based on characteristics like size, accessibility, adjacent uses, parking availability, and other factors. Case studies of existing dog parks are also presented to inform design considerations. Conceptual site plans are provided for each potential location under consideration. The study will help the city select a preferred location and design for a new off-leash dog park.

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    The document is a site selection and feasibility study for a proposed dog park in Framingham, MA. It evaluates four potential sites: Temple Street Park, Dudley Road North (Compost Facility), Dudley Road Middle (Pine Grove), and Dudley Road South (Skate Park). Each site is analyzed based on characteristics like size, accessibility, adjacent uses, parking availability, and other factors. Case studies of existing dog parks are also presented to inform design considerations. Conceptual site plans are provided for each potential location under consideration. The study will help the city select a preferred location and design for a new off-leash dog park.

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    FRAMINGHAM DOG PARK

    SITE SELECTION AND FEASIBILITY STUDY


    CLIENT
    Framingham Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs
    Parks Commission Members:
     Kathy Hauck, Chair
     David Gudejko, Vice Chair
     Bob Berman
     Joe Kaufman

    DESIGN TEAM
    Radner Design Associates, Inc. – Landscape Architect

    Principal – Michael Radner, ASLA LEEDap


    The Morin Cameron Group – Survey and Civil Engineer

    Principal – Scott Cameron, PE


    DOG PARKS – DOG PEOPLE

    Informal Water Play Turf, seating, fencing, shade, water

    Grassy, open Urban, paved, formal


    DOG PARKS – LOCAL EXAMPLES
    STANTON FOUNDATION

    www.TheStantonFoundation.org

     Available to MA communities only


     10 grants per calendar year granted (Applications open Jan. 1)
     Design grant: $10,000-25,000
     Construction grant: $100,000-225,000 (City must match 10%)
    SITING CONSIDERATIONS

     Size – desired size ranges from 0.25-2 acres


     Is the site available?
     Are you losing active or passive recreation space?
     Is the site accessible by vehicles and pedestrians?
     Are there environmental or regulatory considerations?
     Are adjacent uses compatible?
     Is there access to power and water?
     Is the site flat or hilly?
     Is it shady or sunny (or both?)
     Is there existing parking, or the ability to create or expand parking?
    POTENTIAL LOCATIONS
    POTENTIAL LOCATIONS – TEMPLE STREET PARK
    SITE INVENTORY – TEMPLE STREET PARK
    POTENTIAL LOCATIONS – TEMPLE STREET PARK
    CHARACTERISTICS
     Temple Street
    • Large
    • Flat
    • Open/sunny
    • Good pedestrian access
    • Available
    • Loss of active recreation space
    • Located on the north side of town on a well-travelled road
    • Difficult vehicular entry
    • Adjacent to wetlands
    • Adjacent to playground
    • Abutters are close by
    • Existing gravel parking is small; needs to be expanded
    • Access to water
    POTENTIAL LOCATIONS – DUDLEY ROAD NORTH (COMPOST FACILITY)
    SITE INVENTORY – DUDLEY ROAD NORTH (COMPOST FACILITY)
    POTENTIAL LOCATIONS – DUDLEY ROAD NORTH (COMPOST FACILITY)
    CHARACTERISTICS
     Dudley North (Compost Facility)
    • Small footprint due to physical restrictions
    • Flat
    • Open/sunny
    • Excellent pedestrian access (Rec Path)
    • Not immediately available
    • No loss of active recreation space
    • Centrally located in the City on a well-travelled road
    • Good vehicular access
    • No adjacent wetlands
    • Close to Cushing park
    • No close-by abutters
    • Existing gravel parking is small; needs to be expanded
    • Access to water
    POTENTIAL LOCATIONS – DUDLEY ROAD MIDDLE (PINE GROVE)
    SITE INVENTORY – DUDLEY ROAD MIDDLE (PINE GROVE)
    POTENTIAL LOCATIONS – DUDLEY ROAD MIDDLE (PINE GROVE)
    CHARACTERISTICS
     Dudley Middle (Pine Grove)
    • Larger footprint available
    • Mostly flat
    • Shady – will need to cut some trees (Oak and Pine)
    • Excellent pedestrian access (Rec Path)
    • Available
    • No loss of active recreation space
    • Centrally located in the City on a well-travelled road
    • Good vehicular access
    • No adjacent wetlands
    • Close to Cushing park
    • No close-by abutters
    • Existing gravel parking is small; needs to be expanded
    • Access to water
    POTENTIAL LOCATIONS – DUDLEY ROAD SOUTH (SKATE PARK)
    SITE INVENTORY – DUDLEY ROAD SOUTH (SKATE PARK)
    POTENTIAL LOCATIONS – DUDLEY ROAD SOUTH (SKATE PARK)
    CHARACTERISTICS
     Dudley South (Skate Park)
    • Largest footprint
    • Rolling topography
    • Mostly sunny with some existing trees for shade
    • Excellent pedestrian access (Rec Path)
    • Available
    • No loss of active recreation space
    • Centrally located in the City on a well-travelled road
    • Good vehicular access
    • May be adjacent wetlands
    • Close to Cushing park
    • No close-by abutters
    • Access to large existing paved parking area (36 spaces)
    • Access to water
    • Adjacent to skate park
    PRECEDENTS - BURLINGTON
    PRECEDENTS - BURLINGTON
    PRECEDENTS - BILLERICA

    CASE STUDIES

     Plans of dog park in Billerica


    PRECEDENTS - BILLERICA

    CASE STUDIES

     Plans of dog park in Burlington


    PRECEDENTS - DANVERS

    CASE STUDIES

     Matrix comparison of 3 existing dog parks


     Size, location, cost, issues, and hurdles
    PRECEDENTS - DANVERS

     Plans of dog park in Burlington


    SITE PLANS
    DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
     Size – desired size ranges from 0.25-2 acres
     Lighting and power
     Waste management
     Play elements
     Seating
     Fence type and entry design
     Irrigation
     Shade
     Water access
     Parking
     Surface materials
     Signage
     Rules and regulations
     Maintenance and life cycle costs
    SITE PLAN – TEMPLE STREET PARK
    SITE PLAN – DUDLEY ROAD NORTH (COMPOST FACILITY)
    SITE PLAN – DUDLEY ROAD MIDDLE (PINE GROVE)
    SITE PLAN – DUDLEY ROAD SOUTH (SKATE PARK)
    FRAMINGHAM DOG PARK
    SITE SELECTION AND FEASIBILITY STUDY

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