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Allen County-Hoagland Community Projects

Community Park Improvements Project Description: Centers of Activity, Strategy 4.1 Physically Improve the Hoagland Community
Park as part of the NewAllen Hoagland Strategic Investment Plan, 2016.
The Hoagland Community Park is in the heart of the Hoagland community and is
a place where residents and visitors gather for recreational activities and events Readiness:
such as the Hoagland Days festival. A recent survey shows strong support for • Red Flag Survey: No significant environmental issues.
GRABILL investment into the park, particularly for an enhanced playground, walkability, and • This project will require county and DNR permits as most of the construction is
lighting improvements. in the floodway and flood plain.
• No acquisition is needed.
HARLAN The proposed Hoagland Park Improvement Project includes an accessible playground • Park is owned by the Hoagland Area Advancement Association (501c3)
featured as you drive in to the park, sidewalk improvements and decorative lighting
HOAGLAND from the Hoagland Community Center entrance to the park pavilion. The purpose Budget: $440,000
of these improvements is to improve the quality of life in the Hoagland Community
Park by providing an inviting main entrance with decorative lighting, a well-lit Funding Partners:
LEO-CEDARVILLE sidewalk to the park pavilion and an improved playground for children. Additionally, Allen County Commissioners
the park improvements would increase the park accessibility, providing a safe and
inviting entrance, which would allow the people of Hoagland to enjoy the facilities
MONROEVILLE that the Hoagland Community Park has to offer. TOWN OF HOAGLAND
PARK MASTER PLAN
These improvements would reinforce the amenities that EXISTING FEATURES PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ALLOWANCE BRUICK LN
ESTIMATED
NEW HAVEN the Hoagland Community Park has to offer by providing 1 2 3 BASEBALL DIAMOND 1 2 3 ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND (OWNER INSTALLED) $200,000
MISCELLANEOUS SPORT COURT
$125,000
PARK SIDEWALKS (CONCRETE)
DECORATIVE LIGHTING
$85,000
GRASS & OVERFLOW PARKING
a more family and safe centered approach. The project 4 5 GRAVEL PARKING LOT FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS
PLAYGROUND
scope includes approximately 850 lineal feet of a 5-foot 6 MISCELLANEOUS EVENT ARENA 4 5 PARK DRIVE EXTENSION (ASPHALT)
AMPHITHEATER
WOODBURN wide sidewalk on the west side of the main entrance to the 6 7 COMMUNITY CENTER DRIVE 2 3
PARKING LOT (ASPHALT & STRIPING)
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CHANGING STATION/RESTROOMS
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park pavilion, decorative lighting (approximately 8 total) on 10 9 PRIVACY FENCE & TREES 12 3 3
PARK LOOP (ASPHALT)
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the east side of the main entrance that follows the drive 12 FENCE ALONG RAILROAD CSX TRANSPORTATION INC 5 3 2 3
to the park pavilion, and an owner-installed accessible 3 2
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playground that would be visible from both park entrances. 6
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Impacts: 2A
2B HOUK DITCH
• Enhanced opportunities for park and recreation in East 4 1 HOAGLAND RD SHORT ST
Allen County which is currently underserved. 7A
• Improved accessibility and safety for pedestrians with 11 10 7B 8 9
the addition of lighting, sidewalks, and an accessible 1A
playground.
• Enhanced space for community events, family 1B 7C 1C
centered activities, and exercise opportunities.
• Increased opportunity for civic connection. 5 MC MILLERS AVE
• Implementation of Goal #4: Celebrate Community
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