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Recreation Center Historical Stewardship Committee
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Shaping the Future of Oak Park Parks
Ridgeland Common
An Indoor Ice Arena, Outdoor Swimming Pool and Park Site
Project Description
In January 2007, a request for proposals was mailed to approximately 14 architectural and engineering firms to prepare a comprehensive study of existing conditions at Ridgeland Common, the Park District’s “flagship” recreation center. Ridgeland Common features an indoor ice rink with common areas, registration and staff support offices, programming room, an outdoor swimming pool and a 6 acre park site with sports fields, sled hill and a dog park. The scope of work includes a comprehensive physical evaluation and analysis of the building systems related to safety, security, and code compliance including an assessment of (but not limited to) the current conditions of all of the following systems.
Mechanical Systems
- HVAC
- Sanitary sewer
- Plumbing
- Ice rink
- Swimming Pool
Electrical Systems
- Interior, exterior and sports lighting
- Electrical service and distribution
- Alarms
Civil / Yard Piping Systems
- Storm drainage
- Flood control
- Irrigation
- Parking lot
Structural Systems
- Roof and ceiling
- Structural walls and supports
- Foundations
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Architectural Systems
- Accessibility to facility
- Entrance and circulation
- Current patron flow in and around the facility
- Offices and work rooms
- Flow for movement of equipment and supplies
- Restrooms and Locker Rooms
- Flooring
- Sound systems
- Seating
- Visitor amenities
- Storage space
- Finishes
- Maintenance
- Windows and skylights
- Signage
- Waste
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Project Schedule
The final project schedule will be determined in part through consultation with the Provider of Services. The Park District estimates a schedule similar to the following with project duration of 3-4 months: |
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| Activity |
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| Deadline for RFPs |
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 2pm |
| Finalist Selection |
Wed., Jan. 3 or Thurs., January 4, 2007 |
| Finalist Interviews |
Tues., Jan. 9 & Wed., Jan.10, 2007 |
| Award by Park Board |
Thursday, February 1, 2007 |
| Anticipated Start of Service |
Monday, February 12, 2007 |
| Community Meeting |
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
7pm at Ridgeland Common |
Tentative Draft Report Presentation
to Park Board and Park District Citizen Committee (PDCC)
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Thursday, May 3, 2007
7:30pm at Oak Park Conservatory |
| Community Meeting to Present Draft Report |
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
7pm at Ridgeland Common |
Thompson Dyke & Associates has been contracted to complete
the Ridgeland Common Existing Conditions Study. A Community
Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 to explain
the process that the team of experts, put together by Thompson
Dyke & Associates, will go through to complete this study.
A fact
sheet was distributed at this meeting as well as a questionnaire (in
PDF format) which was available at this website for
residents to complete through March 16, 2007. (Results
of the questionnaire). A Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet has also been developed regarding
this project. On Wednesday, March 7, 2007, a focus group
was held with representatives from various Ridgeland Common
user groups and staff to collect input regarding current
conditions of the facility. (focus
group meeting notes) Meetings with special user groups
were also held on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, to collect further
input. (special
user groups meeting notes) A joint meeting of the Park
Board and Park District Citizen Committee was held on
Thursday, May 10, 2007, at the Oak Park Conservatory at which
Thompson Dyke presented a preliminary report. This meeting
was open to the public however no public comment was accepted.
A community
meeting was held on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 to present
the preliminary findings to residents and gather public comments.
The Board of Park Commissioners accepted
the following reports at the June 21, 2007 Regular Park Board
Meeting submitted by Thompson Dyke & Associates
regarding the Ridgeland Common Existing Conditions Study.
Final
Report
Executive
Summary
Final
Costs Table
Ridgeland
Common Aerial Photo (very large file)
The Park District of Oak Park values public input and feedback. To provide input or for further information regarding the Ridgeland Common Study, please contact Diane Stanke at (708) 725-2022 or dianes@oakparkparks.com
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