Community Workshop - Follow-up

Fairview Park Master Plan Update

Background

The City is currently in the process of updating the Fairview Park Master Plan, the first comprehensive update since the City first adopted a Master Plan for the site in 1998. To learn more about Fairview Park, please visit: www.costamesaca.gov/fvpmp. The City has contracted with an interdisciplinary consultant team of subject matter experts to lead the City through this process. Outreach and engagement are critical to this process during the project, the City and project team will be hosting a series of public outreach sessions for the project.

WORKSHOP #1

On August 31, 2023, the City held Community Workshop #1. During this session, attendees had the opportunity to participate in interactive discussions to share input about the visioning for Fairview Park, focusing on key planning elements of the site.

After breaking into small discussion groups, the project team asked participants to discuss and provide feedback on various elements of the site, including trails, fencing, signage, furnishings, play, recreational uses, and an interpretive museum/field house.

If you were unable to attend the first workshop, or wish to provide further responses to the discussion questions, please participate in the survey below. By providing your email, will also notify you of future community outreach opportunities for the Fairview Park Master Plan Update. (Note: contact information will not be shared). Please also use the link to the informational page for the project to learn more: www.costamesaca.gov/fvpmp

During the meeting, the facilitators asked the groups to consider how they navigate through and between areas of the park. Facilitators used the following prompts to gather feedback about existing pathways and their vision for future trails:

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* 1. Trails: How could trails and pathways be designed to accommodate the types of uses you envision at the park? (Select all that apply)

Maintain designated trails and close/restore non-designated trails

Accompany trails with improved trail signage and educational exhibits

Improve access with boardwalks, platforms, other elements

Educate users about the purpose when trails/pathways are closed

Improve enforcement of illicit trail use/trespassing

Other (please describe)

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* 2. Trails: How wide should these be?

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* 3. Trails: Based on your use of the park, what materials work best? (Select all that apply)

Natural materials

Decomposed granite

Native materials

Wood/composite for boardwalks

Other (please describe):

Fairview Park should feel welcoming and safe. Fencing can create improved transitions between the different spaces in the park while improving people’s experiences while visiting the park. Fencing can also be necessary for safety and preserving sensitive habitats and environmental features, and protecting against erosion and degradation.

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* 4. Fencing: How close should fencing be in proximity to paths? (select all that apply)

2’ from path edge

3’ from path edge

Utilize vegetation or other materials to delineate paths, then fencing

Other (please describe):

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* 5. Fencing: What material should be considered? (Select all that apply)

Wood

Stone

Steel/metal for restricted and sensitive areas

Natural materials

Vegetation as fencing alternative

Signage in addition to fencing

Other (please describe):

Signage and furnishing at the park would enhance the visitor experience. Signage can also be interpretive and provide information about the location of amenities or other park features.

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* 6. Signage: What storytelling would be important to integrate into signage? (Select all that apply)

Ecological information

Rare and sensitive species

Protected habitats

Site geology and history of the lower Santa Ana River

Indigenous history and ecology

Biodiversity of birds and other wildlife

Digital/interactive content that can be updated periodically (e.g. QR codes)

Other (please describe):

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* 7. Furnishings: What type of furnishings would you prioritize? Please describe your preference for each of the following:

Benches

View area/platform

Shade structure

Trash receptacles

Improve maintenance of existing elements

Boardwalk/platform over sensitive features

Other

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* 8. Furnishings: Where would these be located? (Select all that apply)

	Benches	View Area/platform	Shade Structure	Trash receptacles	Improve maintenance of existing elements	Boardwalk/platform over sensitive features
Area A	Area A Benches	Area A View Area/platform	Area A Shade Structure	Area A Trash receptacles	Area A Improve maintenance of existing elements	Area A Boardwalk/platform over sensitive features
Area B	Area B Benches	Area B View Area/platform	Area B Shade Structure	Area B Trash receptacles	Area B Improve maintenance of existing elements	Area B Boardwalk/platform over sensitive features
Area C	Area C Benches	Area C View Area/platform	Area C Shade Structure	Area C Trash receptacles	Area C Improve maintenance of existing elements	Area C Boardwalk/platform over sensitive features
Area D	Area D Benches	Area D View Area/platform	Area D Shade Structure	Area D Trash receptacles	Area D Improve maintenance of existing elements	Area D Boardwalk/platform over sensitive features
Area E	Area E Benches	Area E View Area/platform	Area E Shade Structure	Area E Trash receptacles	Area E Improve maintenance of existing elements	Area E Boardwalk/platform over sensitive features
Area F	Area F Benches	Area F View Area/platform	Area F Shade Structure	Area F Trash receptacles	Area F Improve maintenance of existing elements	Area F Boardwalk/platform over sensitive features
Area G	Area G Benches	Area G View Area/platform	Area G Shade Structure	Area G Trash receptacles	Area G Improve maintenance of existing elements	Area G Boardwalk/platform over sensitive features
Area H	Area H Benches	Area H View Area/platform	Area H Shade Structure	Area H Trash receptacles	Area H Improve maintenance of existing elements	Area H Boardwalk/platform over sensitive features
Area I	Area I Benches	Area I View Area/platform	Area I Shade Structure	Area I Trash receptacles	Area I Improve maintenance of existing elements	Area I Boardwalk/platform over sensitive features

Other (Please specify furnishing type and location)

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* 9. Furnishings: What materials should be used?

Stone

Wood

Composite materials

Steel/metal

Materials with minimal maintenance needs

Other (please describe):

During the brief presentation, the facilitators highlighted areas that would be suited for nature play. Facilitators discussed the following questions with their small groups:

Question Title

* 10. Play: What type of play activities would you envision in these locations? (Select all that apply)

Open non-organized play (e.g. in the lawn area)

Nature observation and hiking

New nature-themed play amenities and playground features

Allow the natural scenery to function as an educational playground, instead of creating new play features

Reduce/enforce BMX and off-road bicycle use on park trails to promote passive recreation

Other (please describe):

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* 11. Museum/Field House: What activities should take place? (Select all that apply)

Ecology programs/exhibits

Indigenous history exhibits and storytelling

Native plant restoration demonstrations

Minimal activities within a facility, but provide a meeting point for tours/programs/information

Other (please describe):

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* 12. Museum/Field House: What is your preference for the potential location of the museum/field house?

In manicured lawn, west of Placentia

Near train station/compound, east of Placentia

I prefer an open interpretive amphitheater/gallery instead of a museum or new facility

I prefer a native plant nursery area over a museum/field house

Collaborate further with other entities on an interpretive center

Other (please describe):

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* 13. I would like to be notified of future Community Outreach opportunities regarding the Fairview Park Master Plan Update. If yes, please include your email below.

Thank you for your feedback, and we look forward to seeing you at future Fairview Park outreach activities!