Oakes Estates Advisory Inc "For the Betterment of our Community"
Oakes Estates Advisory, Inc.
PO Box 111046
Naples, FL 34108-1146

Oakes Neighborhood Park Timeline
Park Information

The land was secured from the Golden Gate Land Trust
The BCC (Board of County Commissioners) approved the deed change to Parks and Recreation this summer.
The budget for this project is $250,000 for the design, permitting and construction costs
Budget approved by BCC this summer of 2005
October 1, 2005 - A committee can now be formed of citizens and staff to begin the conceptual plan process
An engineering firm will be hired to do the actual design
It will then go to SFWMD (South Florida Water Management District) County, ACOE and take a year to eighteen months
After the permits are approved, the project can be bid out and then building will be 3-6 months
Survey map of Oakes Neighborhood Park - HERE

Also see the satellite view of the property to be used as the park - HERE

Survey map of a neighborhood park on Isle of Capri - HERE - (another park is located in Willoughby Acres at 16 Mentor Dr.)
-- Below is the County Policies and Procedures manual that pertain to neighborhood parks.
COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION EFFECTIVE
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL DATE
SUBJECT: CREATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS PAGE
CATEGORY: NUMBER
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this policy is to create a means by which a neighborhood in Collier County may obtain a neighborhood park. The policy will establish standards for size, facilities and maintenance of neighborhood parks.

POLICY:

The Recreation and Open Space Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan states that neighborhood parks shall be provided primarily by the private sector and City of Naples with the County's focus on larger type parks.

1. Location and Land Criteria:

A. Definition of Neighborhood Park

  1. The park is a minimum of three acres and less than five acres in size.
  2. The service area is designated for residents within the immediate vicinity of the park.
  3. The park is within walking or biking distance of homes.
  4. The majority of the service area is not within walking distance if any other similar County maintained recreational facility.
  5. The site is not for environmental or other reasons cost prohibitive.

B. Definition of Service Area

  1. An area is within a 1.5 mile radius of the park location.
  2. An area that is not separated by major arterial roadways or artificial/natural barriers.

2. Neighborhood Park Facility Standards

Below is a list of amenities that will be included in the basic neighborhood park package as the standard. These include:

a. Neighborhood park playground equipment
b. Landscape to code - Xeriscape
c. Walkway if needed
d. Fencing, if needed for safety reasons
e. Picnic tables and benches
f. Other items as dictated by safety

Any additional amenity requested by the service area community will have to be funded either by private donations or a locally supported Municipal Benefit and Service Taxing District.

3.  Maintenance Standard - Exhibit A:

Upon adoption of this policy, an additional maintenance crew of three (3) people will be added for every five neighborhood parks constructed. This crew will be added during the construction of the second park in this rotation. Park maintenance will comply with the adopted maintenance standard.

4. Steps in Creating and Implementing the Neighborhood Park Plan

A. Planning Outline

  1. Parks and Recreation Department must receive a request in writing from the community by November 30.

  2. Select the location of park

  3. Determine if the park will be built to the neighborhood park facilities defined standard or if additional amenities or maintenance will be desired.

  4. Determine the estimated construction cost and operating maintenance according to above guidelines.

  5. Determine cost and complete PARAB Agenda Request Form for January meeting.

  6. Present proposal to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for recommendation using established point system (Exhibit B).

  7. Staff and Advisory Board recommendation presented to Board of County Commissioners as part of the annual budget process.

  8. Once the Board of County Commissioners approves the project, financing and construction will occur in the next budgeted fiscal year.

5. Funding

  • Initial land acquisition shall be funded by private donations or the County general fund.

  • Construction of facilities based on the defined standard level of service shall be funded by either impact fees or general fund dollars

  • Any facilities constructed beyond the neighborhood park facilities standard shall be funded by either private donations or a Municipal Benefit and Service Taxing Unit.

EXHIBIT A

  1. Turf Care - Cut once every ten working days. Normally not aerated unless turf quality indicates a need, or in anticipation of an application of fertilizer. Reseed or re-sod when major bare spots appear.

  2. Fertilizer - Apply only when turf vigor appears to be low. Low level application once per year.

  3. Irrigation - None

  4. Litter Control - Once per week

  5. Pruning - As required for the health or to keep appearance reasonable. With most tree and shrub species, this will not be more than once every two or three years.

  6. Disease and Insect Control - Required only on epidemic or serious complaint basis. Control measures may be put into effect when the health or survival of plant materials are threatened or where public's comfort is of concern.

  7. Lighting - None

  8. Surfaces - Cleaned as required. Repaired or replaced as budget allows.

  9. Repairs - Should be done whenever safety or functionality is in question.

  10. Inspections - At least once each week.

  11. Floral Planting - Only perennials or flowering trees/shrubs.

  12. Restrooms - None

  13. Special Features - Minimum allowable maintenance for features present with function and safety in mind.