Courtesy Vineyard City
Vineyard Park proposal shows one mile long park through center of town.
The public comment period is ending soon for Vineyard residents to make their voices heard on the design of a one mile – almost 90 acres — park down the center of the city.
The public input period runs through Oct. 21. Upon completion, consultants and staff will gather all of the resident suggestions, desires and questions, make modifications to the plan and present it to the planning commission and city council in early 2023.
That modified plan would become an appendage to the Vineyard General Plan. The plan would be implemented in stages depending on funding. Some parts could be immediate, in the next 1-3 years, others would take place over the next 5-10 years, according to Kathryn Newman, city spokesperson.
In the meantime, Vineyard is collecting input from residents via survey and public input meetings about the Central Corridor Master Plan.
After collecting nearly 500 responses and holding two public engagement events in the past week and a half, the participation and engagement has given valuable insights and feedback from residents, Newman said.
To learn more about the plans, Vineyard residents can visit http://vineyardutah.org to see the Central Corridor Master Plan, view a recording of a Facebook Live held on Oct. 4 on the Vineyard City Government Facebook Page or attend a public input event from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the Vineyard City Council Chambers.
At the public input event, residents are able to talk with members of the Vineyard City Council and Staff to answer questions and receive feedback. Wetland preservation was at the top of the mind for a handful of Vineyard residents.
“The wetlands have been studied, and through this proposal we are working to create healthier wetlands,” said Ezra Nair, Vineyard City Manager.
The wetlands are preserved and regulated by the Army Corps of Engineers. The proposal offers information on what was studied and explores how to create healthier wetlands.
“The city is not seeking an alternative designation, rather following the designations offered. Everything being done in the wetlands will conform to the regulations approved by the Army Corps of Engineers,” said Vineyard Mayor Julie Fullmer.
Comments from the public surveys have given valuable insight as to what residents want to see come into Vineyard, Newman noted. The city has shared some of those ideas below:
- Dog Park: “Being a senior with a dog, it would be nice to have a place to take your dog off leash to play with other dogs.”
- Community Center: “I love the community center and would love to keep access to a playground at this park. Also please keep as many old growth trees. Shade is desperately needed.”
- Bike/Pump Track: “We need a bike/pump track (something for kids 8-14) to do more than another path or playground.”
- Trails: “Connecting all the trails together would be awesome for our family outings and walks.”
“Disc golf offers something we don’t already have,” one resident said. Some residents feel a pond might attract bugs and another water feature is not necessary with such close access to Utah Lake.
Resident sentiment seems in favor of additional pickleball courts and adding an all-abilities park while keeping open space and a natural feel.
Respondents wanted to see additional information about a proposed community center and what features it would include. Several residents expressed hesitancy about parking issues and overcrowding.
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