DRAFT CONCEPTUAL LAYOUTS JUNE 2017 Jackson Park & South Shore Golf Course Design Update January 31, 2018 LEGACY COMMUNITY GUIDED ADAPTATIONS FOLLOWING INTRODUCTORY DESIGNS IN JUNE 2017 Relocation of Golf Pavilion from northwest corner toward center of golf course • Better Accommodate 9 Hole Play • New gathering point with food & beverage amenities; now more closely connected to South Shore and Jackson Park Highlands neighborhoods • Improved accessibility via Lake Shore Drive, Jeffery Blvd, and Richards Drive; rather than positioned near Hayes, Cornell, and Stony Island st • Closer proximity to South Shore’s commercial corridors on Jeffery Blvd and 71 Street Enhanced Pedestrian Trail Connectivity • East-West trail through Jackson Park to preserve Marquette trail connecting Woodlawn to the harbors th • New Pedestrian Entrance to South Shore Cultural Center at 67 Street leading to natural areas, Cultural Center, and beach • Preserving edge trails, sidewalks and playgrounds pASSION vISION Increased acreage of natural areas across the golf course • Improve ecology and habitat throughout the parks for enjoyment of all park-goers • More native grasses along shoreline Additional Special Event Driveway to Exit South Shore Cultural Center st • Crossing golf course from south parking lot to 71 Street Reconfiguration of Driving Range within Framework Scenarios “It is awesome that Tiger Woods is designing our golf course. Jackson Park and South Shore are really cool locations in the city. I would appreciate it if the course was more up to date, and more challenging.” -Raquel Simpson, 2016 & 2017 Winner of Chicago Junior Girls Championship at Jackson Park. fUTURE Golf Course Conceptual Design Routing South Shore and Jackson Park Renovations January 31st, 2018 63rd St. Stony Island Ave. Proposed Underpass Statue of the Republic Dr. ards Rich Multi-Use Trail 1 Playground 2 4 Cart Path, typ. Golf Cart Path 41 Partee Building Cor n e l l D r . Legend Hayes Dr. 6 6 3 3 Natural Area Family Short Course 5 Secondary Rough Primary Rough 7 Multi - Use Trail, typ. Multi-Use Trail, typ. 4 5 Fairway Green 2 Tee P Burnham Building 12 11 1 8 18 9 10 67th St. 67th St. South Shore Dr. Jeffery Blvd. New Golf Pavilion 17 Natural Area, typ. Public Beach Beach House 13 41 16 South Shore Cultural Center 15 Additional Special Event Exit Driveway 14 71st St. Scale: 1” = 125’-0” 125 0 125 250 THE VISION THE PRINCIPLES Open: a place where people can go to do any activities A beneficial site in the neighborhood and community that brings everyone together Access to the harbors A family-based harbor that encourage generations of sailors/boaters that are involved in the community Free and inspiring Park filled with active physical activity Open area, respecting space A progressive model for community-nature integration Epicenter for pickleball tournaments and lessons Fulfilling the Olmsted ideal of relieving tension Facility for education 59th Street Harbor as an extension of the OPC mission of community engagement, training, youth outreach, boating and beyond A place for people to visit from around the world An inclusive park that reflects and supports the diverse cultures of its users and neighbors; a park that supports the community and inspires the world. A perfect balance of culture and nature Recognized as one of the last natural areas along the lake A case study for natural/ social healing Renewing; building better communityhuman and ecological A park with spaces for people that are integrated with natural ecological richness and a full range of activity - active and passive - balanced, and in-tune with and in-service of its community. Inviting to nature and the neighboring community New state of the art indoor and outdoor multi-use multiplex Indoor/ outdoor sports multi-plex Serve the local community through a balance of diverse programmatic spaces: active to contemplative; athletics to arts. Strengthen connections within the parks and with the community through improved programming, access, and engagement. STEWARD ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY & BEAUTY Establish healthy ecosystems supporting a diversity of green spaces and water systems. Integrate buildings and landscapes to shape beautiful parks that provide an enhanced quality of life for their users. New state of the art music court Outdoor concert area for classical and popular concerts Underscore the many natural assets of the lakefront park landscape. Celebrate and reconnect with the water. Fun space near Lake Michigan A place for fitness, art, culture, special events New and up-graded field house Two football fields, baseball complex, turf field, seating, lights, concession stand Natural areas are enhanced and access to them developed to provide healing experiences Leverage infrastructural improvements and catalytic projects to springboard the parks to another century of greatness. Draw on historic use, character, and design philosophy to inform the future. Reinvigorate the parks as a global attraction through cultural destinations and historically significant landscapes. A space where people can access nature balanced with community needs Upgraded field house Wonderful natural areas supporting birds, butterflies, and elderly walkers Nature and quiet open space Integrate nature stewardship, local communities, and historic heritage RENEW & MAINTAIN PARK LEGACY Combined recreation and nature Ecologically-rich Facilities to provide more programs, leagues, tournaments, and special events Maximize recreational and leisure opportunities for children and families. Community treasures Increased boats and revenue A balance of activities/recreation and green space; an urban park Natural areas that have volunteers working daily to maintain SERVE THE COMMUNITY, INSPIRE THE WORLD Natural and bird-friendly A Balance of Activity & Nature Richness; needs of people and nature; a jewel for the city Business and security in the neighborhood Local and regional destination that supports the safety, operations and economics of the area The new Millennium Park South Parks as crown jewel of Chicago Sustainable Community awareness, engagement The cultural center as a strong focus on cultural activities representing the community/neighborhood Draw people to the beautiful park Community horse riding days Meeting: Scenarios A place for children to learn, play, live An economic engine and link for schools to Museum of Science & Industry, Obama Library, and University of Chicago A Beacon of the Community Welcoming, inviting An environment for children, adults, families, even pets for the 21st century and beyond Natural Positive park activity in every part of the park Revitalize the community A home for many users, diverse communities Quality, maintained facilities, spaces at all times Awesome pickleball courts to share with friends People-friendly lakefront park Safe; beautiful; child-focused Safe, family-oriented for outdoor sports/activities (golf, boating, picnics, basketball, etc) with amenities (restaurants, etc) Increased boating access for kids Track and field with storage and equipment to run full meets Build community A park that will serve people from near and far, across generations; open and welcome to everyone. Accessible for everyone “Wow” for visitors from out of town Natural, open, democratic A Place for All, Welcoming Open, available, democratic A beacon for the people of the world to come to the South Side A guide for the next generation Accessible, inviting, community centered Welcoming Vegetation around athletic fields to cut back on high winds Open, green, active, space for people Increased public access Accessible, safe Fun, active, natural harbors A recreational resource for everyone Kids Days every day on the harbors; As much activity as possible!!! Lakefront café with table and chairs with umbrellas to enjoy coffee, snacks, food A dog park on the lakefront Exhibit hall classes December 2017 Meeting: Scenarios December 2017 SCENARIO 1 Coastline ACTIVE RECREATION & EVENTS SOUTH SHORE BEACH AND BEACH HOUSE LEGEND Building Basketball Courts 4 LAKEFILL SOUTH SHORE CULTURAL CENTER Lawn & Trees Naturalized Area AUXILIARY EGRESS Dune/Shoreline Area Senior Baseball Diamonds 3 Beach Soccer/ Football Fields 6 Concrete Revetment Stone Revetment NEW BREAKWATER PARKLAND VIA LAKEFILL (6.5 ACRES) Trails LAKEFILL Bowling & Croquet Greens 1 SEE SHORELINE SECTION Track and Turf Field 400m Track w/ Football Field Existing Bicycle Route New Bicycle Route BURNHAM PAVILION Athletic Field and Lightpoles Athletic Courts Field House Renovate & Expand Existing LA RABIDA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LAKE MICHIGAN Roads WATER USE & QUALITY Parking Lot Existing Underpass Columbia Basin Paddle Boats 63RD STREET BEACH AND BEACH HOUSE New Lakefill Boundary Golf Course Boundary OUTER HARBOR COAST GUARD BUILDING New Fishing Areas 2 Inner Harbor Non-motorized & Power Boats INNER HARBOR EAST MEADOW 57TH STREET BEACH AND BEACH HOUSE DRIVING RANGE 59TH STREET HARBOR NEW MARINA BUILDING EXPANDED BOBOLINK MEADOW IOWA BUILDING EAST LAGOON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY NEW BUILDING FOR BOAT RENTALS AND WATER EDUCATION HAYES FIELDS COLUMBIA BASIN OSAKA GARDEN WEST LAGOON Picnic Groves 16 CONNECTIVITY Regional Bike Trail 4.9 miles 59th STREET METRA STATION Paths & Sidewalks 21.0 miles 0 250’ 500’ 1,000’ NORTH PASSIVE RECREATION & ECOLOGY Outer Harbor Slips 92 Inner Harbor Slips 149 Spray Pads 2 55th, 56th, 57th STREET METRA STATION Dog Park Harborside La Rabida Shoreline Breakwaters with naturalized beach Beach House at South Shore New WOODED ISLAND Special Events Driving Range, Hayes Fields, Museum Lawn Breakwater Piers 1 Boat Launch Current Location CECIL PARTEE OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER Meeting: Scenarios Tennis (Pickleball) Courts 11 (4, dedicated) Formal Gardens 2 Natural Area 66.2 acres Play Areas 6 Restrooms at Comfort Stations and Community Buildings 14 HISTORY, ARTS & CULTURE New Music Pavilion at Cornell & Midway South Shore Cultural Center Renovated New Underpasses 3 December 2017 SCENARIO 2 ACTIVE RECREATION & EVENTS Meadows SOUTH SHORE BEACH AND BEACH HOUSE LEGEND Basketball Courts 4 Building Tennis (Pickleball) Courts 10 (8, shared) SOUTH SHORE CULTURAL CENTER Lawn & Trees Naturalized Area Dune/Shoreline Area STABLES REUSED LAKEFRONT TRAIL AMENITY: CAFE OR SHOP Beach Concrete Revetment Stone Revetment Soccer/ Football Fields 5 Bowling & Croquet Greens 2 Multi-Use Trails Existing Bicycle Route Track and Turf Field 400m Track w/ Soccer Field SEE SHORELINE SECTION New Bicycle Route Athletic Field and Lightpoles Field House New BURNHAM PAVILION Athletic Courts LA RABIDA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LAKE MICHIGAN Roads Special Events Driving Range, Hayes Fields, Museum Lawn Parking Lot Existing Underpass 63RD STREET BEACH AND BEACH HOUSE New Lakefill Boundary Golf Course Boundary COAST GUARD BUILDING WATER USE & QUALITY OUTER HARBOR Columbia Basin Paddle Boats New Fishing Areas 2 EAST MEADOW 57TH STREET BEACH AND BEACH HOUSE INNER HARBOR HAYES FIELDS 59TH STREET HARBOR NEW MARINA BUILDING EAST LAGOON BOARDWALK MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY WOODED ISLAND COLUMBIA BASIN OSAKA GARDEN T WEST LAGOON Breakwater Piers 2 Formal Gardens 3 Water Taxi Stops 1 Beach House at South Shore New INFORMATION AND MAP KIOSK OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER PASSIVE RECREATION & ECOLOGY Inner Harbor Non-motorized & Power Boats Outer Harbor Slips 115 Inner Harbor Slips 75 CECIL PARTEE Dog Park Existing Location La Rabida Shoreline Stone revetment with naturalized upland shoreline Picnic Groves 20 Lagoon/Harbor Connection Riverine T IOWA BUILDING Natural Area 59.5 acres Play Areas 6 Restrooms at Comfort Stations and Community Buildings 14 Spray Pads 1 CONNECTIVITY 55th, 56th, 57th STREET METRA STATION Regional Bike Trail 4.8 miles 59th STREET METRA STATION 0 250’ 500’ 1,000’ NORTH Meeting: Scenarios Senior Baseball Diamonds 3 Paths & Sidewalks 21.3 miles New Underpasses 3 HISTORY, ARTS & CULTURE New Music Pavilion at Music Court South Shore Cultural Center Renovated Driving Range Building Restaurant/Cafe December 2017 SCENARIO 3 Lagoon SOUTH SHORE BEACH AND BEACH HOUSE LEGEND Building SOUTH SHORE CULTURAL CENTER Lawn & Trees Naturalized Area Basketball Courts 4 Tennis (Pickleball) Courts 10 (8, shared) Senior Baseball Diamonds 2 Dune/Shoreline Area Beach Soccer/ Football Fields 4 LAKEFILL Concrete Revetment Stone Revetment Trails Bowling & Croquet Greens 0 LAKEVIEW PAVILION RELOCATED BURNHAM PAVILION Existing Bicycle Route Track and Turf Field 400m Track w/ Football Field SEE SHORELINE SECTION New Bicycle Route Field House Renovate Existing Athletic Field and Lightpoles Athletic Courts LA RABIDA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LAKE MICHIGAN Roads Special Events Driving Range, Hayes Fields & Museum of Science Parking Lot Existing Underpass 63RD STREET BEACH AND BEACH HOUSE New Lakefill Boundary Golf Course Boundary WATER USE & QUALITY OUTER HARBOR LAKEFILL New Fishing Areas 2 Lagoon/Harbor Connection Lagoon with Islands RELOCATED COAST GUARD BUILDING RELOCATED “GOLDEN LADY” STATUE EAST MEADOW 57TH STREET BEACH AND BEACH HOUSE REUSE DRIVING LAGOON RANGE CONNECTION BUILDING AS COMFORT STATION T 59TH STREET HARBOR NEW DRIVING RANGE BUILDING NEW MARINA BUILDING EAST LAGOON IOWA BUILDING MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY COLUMBIA BASIN BOARDWALK INNER HARBOR T HAYES FIELDS CECIL PARTEE T NEW COMFORT STATION OSAKA GARDEN WEST LAGOON Inner Harbor Promenade Harborwalk Breakwater Piers 2 Picnic Groves 17 Formal Gardens 2 Outer Harbor Slips 130 Natural Area 77.7 acres Water Taxi Stops 2 Play Areas 6 Beach House at South Shore New Restrooms at Comfort Stations and Community Buildings 16 Regional Bike Trail 4.1 miles 55th, 56th, 57th STREET METRA STATION Paths & Sidewalks 20.8 miles 59th STREET METRA STATION 0 250’ 500’ 1,000’ NORTH PASSIVE RECREATION & ECOLOGY Inner Harbor Non-motorized Craft Only CONNECTIVITY MAINTENANCE BUILDING Dog Park near Iowa Building La Rabida Shoreline Stone revetment with naturalized upland shoreline Spray Pads 1 OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER Meeting: Scenarios ACTIVE RECREATION & EVENTS New Underpasses 3 HISTORY, ARTS & CULTURE Statue of the Republic Relocated Coast Guard Building Restaurant/Cafe South Shore Cultural Center Renovated December 2017 EXISTING LEGEND BEACH HOUSE Building SOUTH SHORE CULTURAL CENTER Lawn & Trees Naturalized Area Basketball Courts 4 Tennis Courts 20 Senior Baseball Diamonds 2 Dune/Shoreline Area Beach Junior Baseball/Softball Diamonds 6 Concrete Revetment Stone Revetment Soccer/ Football Fields 5 Trails Existing Bicycle Route Bowling & Croquet Greens 2 Athletic Field and Lightpole BURNHAM PAVILION Athletic Courts Roads Track and Turf Field 400m Track w/ Football Field LA RABIDA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LAKE MICHIGAN Parking Lot Field House Community Rooms, Fitness Center, Gymnasium Existing Underpass 63RD STREET BEACH AND BEACH HOUSE WATER USE & QUALITY OUTER HARBOR New Fishing Areas 1 Casting Pier COAST GUARD BUILDING 59th Street Harbor 125 Slips, Power Boats only INNER HARBOR Inner Harbor 149 Slips, Power Boats only EAST MEADOW DRIVING RANGE 57TH STREET BEACH AND BEACH HOUSE Outer Harbor 92 Slips, Sailboats 59TH STREET HARBOR MARINA BUILDING HAYES FIELDS COMFORT STATION IOWA BUILDING MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY COLUMBIA BASIN Boat Launch Inner Harbor CECIL PARTEE EAST LAGOON Spray Pads 1 OSAKA GARDEN WEST LAGOON COMFORT STATION CONNECTIVITY GOLF MAINTENANCE Regional Bike Trail 2.5 miles WOMEN’S GARDEN Paths & Sidewalks 19.8 miles 55th, 56th, 57th STREET METRA STATION 59th STREET METRA STATION 0 250’ 500’ 1,000’ NORTH Meeting: Scenarios ACTIVE RECREATION & EVENTS Existing Underpasses 4 Special Events East Meadow, Hayes Fields, Cornell Fields and Museum Lawn PASSIVE RECREATION & ECOLOGY Picnic Groves 12 Formal Gardens 3 Natural Area 61.9 acres Play Areas 6 Dog Park at repurposed Tennis Courts Restrooms at Comfort Stations and Community Buildings 9 HISTORY, ARTS & CULTURE Statue of the Republic In Hayes, Richards traffic circle South Shore Cultural Center Planned Renovation December 2017