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Willis V. Carrier Recreation Center
DeWitt, NY

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.