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Description:
The plan recommends renovation of the park in partnership with the City of Takoma Park. Key recommendations include: 1) closer coordination between M-NCPPC and the City regarding maintenance and management of the park; 2) use of volunteers to assist in restoration and maintenance; and, 3) renovate selected park facilities, restore degraded natural areas, and retrofit stormwater management to the site.

An initial project is to place a local skateboard park on the tennis courts. The City of Takoma Park will seek a Maryland Community Parks and Playground grant. The City will construct, staff, operate and maintain the skateboard facility.

MNCPPC Staff Contact:
Tina Schneider, Project Manager
(301) 949-3601

Ellen Masciocchi
(301) 650-2867.

Applicant:
M-NCPPC

Opportunities for Public Participation:
The Plan (March 2002) was prepared during a three-year period and included participation by Park and Planning staff, the City of Takoma Park, the Takoma Park Green Team, and other City residents. The City and Park staff conducted public meetings prior to the staff recommendation to propose a local skateboard facility on the two existing tennis courts.

Planning Board Review Process & Case Number: The Planning Board will review the proposed Facility Plan on August 1, 2005.

Planning Board Action:
The Planning Board was briefed on the proposal on March 7, 2002. Approval to lease two tennis courts to the City of Takoma Park for the purpose of operating a skateboard facility was received on March 14, 2002.

Notes From M-NCPPC Staff Contact:
New fencing is provided around both tennis courts. Initially one court will be used for roller hockey and the other for tennis. In the long run, they will both be used for a skateboard park. The tennis courts at Takoma Park Middle School were just resurfaced so that gives the tennis players more options for courts.

Date of last page update: August 1, 2005

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