Willis V. Carrier Recreation Center

Recreation Park Master Plan

• Develop a Master Plan Design, Phasing Options and Construction Estimate for a new, all-inclusive, multi-field athletic complex.
• Master Plan includes field layout, space requirements, bleacher seating capacities, sports field lighting, scoreboard(s), concession/restroom building sizes and layout, parking layout, storm water management concept, cut/fill analysis and other utility requirements.
• Facility also to include all-inclusive playground, tennis court, basketball courts, picnic pavilion and walking trail.
• Preparation of site plan graphic illustrating the final layout and related site and building improvements.  The graphic plan will include potential phasing, alternates and future development opportunities.
• Preparation of 3-D animation and visual "fly through" of the project area for fundraising purposes.
• Investigation of SEQR documentation as requirements for agency review/approval, identify potential impacts and mitigation measures having cost implications.
• Prepare final cost estimate for each construction phasing option and other project costs to implement the entire project Master Plan.

Implementation began in 2014.

Phase One

• 3,000 s.f. Gateway Building with full concessions, restrooms and meeting space.
• First Phase of parking lot.
• Storm water management including a detention pond.
• Two natural grass baseball fields.
• Green infrastructure including porous asphalt and permeable pavers.

Phase Two

• Synthetic turf infields for baseball fields.
• All-inclusive/ADA playground and three basketball courts.

Subsequent Phases to include:

• Additional parking for a total of approximately 200 vehicles.
• Storm water management including a detention pond.
• Green infrastructure including porous asphalt and permeable pavers.
• Construction of pavilion/press box, restroom and maintenance buildings.
• Two natural grass baseball fields and multi-sport synthetic turf field.
• Bleacher seating for approximately 2,000 spectators, state-of-the-art LED sports lighting.
• Facility also to include picnic pavilion, walking trails designed with sustainable porous asphalt and permeable pavers.