Resolution 1996-32 RESf'-'moN NO.:
R.ESOLUTTON APPROVING THE UN= CITY OF YORKVII.LE PARK
BOARD PARK AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Council of THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
after careful consideration deem it to be in the best interest of the City and the Community to
approve the Park Board Park and Open Space Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Council of THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVTLLE
have carefully considered said Plan and deem it to be acceptable and beneficial to the City:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVTLLE:
1. That the Ciry hereby approves the United City of Yorkville Park Board Paris and
Open Space Master Plan dared 1996, and the accompanying Narrative text to be
used as :he Par's Board's Park and Open Soac. Master Plan antil further review
or modification by the Park Board and City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED hisday of 1996.
MAY
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Law Offices of Daniel J. Kramrr
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Yorkville, Illinois 60560
630.553.9300
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CITY OF YORKVILLE
610 TOWER LANE
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
YORKVILLE CITY COUNCIL
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Bob Johnson, Mayor
Aldermen:
Jeff Spang Jerry Lynch
Kathy Jones Tom Sowinski
Burton Callmer Jeff Baker
Jim Stafford Art Prochaska
PARK BOARD MEMBERS
Sue Swithin, Recreation Director
Steve Bridge Dave Dockstader
Dave Schmelzle John Bradstreet
Julie Bromann
PLAN COMMISSION
Tom Lindblom, Chairman Larry Langford
Sandra Adams Dave Dockstader
Jack Magnuson Anne Lucietto Scheffrahn
Clarence Holdiman Dale Hornyan-Toftoy
Ralph Pfister Michael Crouch
John Barber
This report has been prepared with imput from residents of the City of Yorkville, the
Park Board, the City of Yorkville Plan Commission and City Council, and City Staff members.
Adopted by the City of Yorkville City Council on i .�- 1996.
Plan Preparation by: THE LANNERT GROUP
311 North Second Street
St. Charles, EL 60174
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chayter Page Number
1. INTRODUCTION I
2. MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 4
3. DEVELOPMENT TRENDS 12
4. NATURAL FEATURES 19
5. EXISTING FACILITIES 24
6. CITY OF YORKVILLE OPEN SPACE
COMPARED TO NATIONAL STANDARDS 30
7. POLICIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS 35
LIST OF FIGURES
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1. PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING FACTORS 18
2. NATURAL FEATURES 23
3. PLANNING AREAS 40
4. FUTURE PARK AND OPEN SPACE LOCATIONS 41
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INTRODUCTION
PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING OVERVIEW
The responsibility of providing park facilities and recreation programs within the City of Yorkville
lies primarily with city staff and elected officials. The five person city Recreation board oversees
Yorkville's park facilities and guides park and recreation policy. The Public Works Department
maintains the city owned park and recreation facilities and provides the ongoing operational needs.
Park facilities most recently have been secured through the application of the present land-cash
ordinance during the subdivision review and approval process. Final approval of such park
acquisition and development lies with the City Council. Currently, there are no plans for additional
park acquisitions beyond the neighborhood and sub-neighborhood parks which are components of
approved final plats.
Prior to the initiation of this study, due to Yorkville's relative size and slow growth before 1990, the
City had not engaged in long range park planning. The process of park and open space planning most
recently has been executed through ad hoc project-by-project review. However, as active
development continues throughout the Yorkville region, the City recognizes that long range,
proactive planning is necessary to ensure that vital open space resources are not lost and that
recreation needs of existing and future residents shall be fulfilled.
REPORT SUMMARY
Subsequent to the approval of the 1994 City of Yorkville Comprehensive Plan update, Yorkville has
proceeded with detailed planning and engineering programs to provide specific direction based upon
the general Comprehensive Plan policies. This Park and Open Space Master Plan represents the next,
more detailed step in guiding the evolution of Yorkville's park and open space system.
The purpose of this Master Plan is to:
I. Formulate a Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives which shall guide park
and open space acquisition and development.
II. Analyze land use and development trends within the Yorkville planning area
and identify the influence of these patterns on the need and location of
additional parks and open space.
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III. Identify the natural features and geographic factors which influence the
location and development of additional parks and open space.
parks and open s
IV. Inventory existing pa ace facilities within the Yorkville p p
planning area.
V. Assess deficiencies in the existing park and open space system.
VI. Formulate a classification system which provides criteria for park size,
location and facility development.
VII. Formulate graphic and textual recommendations guiding the location,
development and programming of future facilities.
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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MISSION STATEMENT
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The fundamental statement of purpose of the City of Yorkville's park and recreation system is
expressed in the Mission Statement below. This Mission Statement, crafted as part of the park and
recreation planning process, is the point of reference for all decisionmaking, and the basis for the
following goals and objectives, and the subsequent policies set forth later in this report.
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the City of Yorkville's park and recreation system is to enhance community
appearance and the physical and social well-being of Yorkville residents by:
* providing recreation facilities and programs for residents of all ages.
* facilitating cooperation with public and private entities within the community to expand
available programs and facilities
* providing open space as a foundation of neighborhood development.
* promoting the protection of significant natural features/open space areas.
* sound fiscal planning and equitable resource allocation.
* pursuing excellence in program and facility management.
* maintaining and redeveloping facilities as necessary to be responsive to the recreation
needs of the community.
We shall strive to enhance the image of our community and the quality of life of our residents.
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Planning Goals and Objectives express in general terms the City's values and statements of
intent. Goals and Objectives build upon the Mission Statement to guide the master planning
process. More specifically,
GOALS are defined as broad value statements and represent the general intent and purpose of the
City of Yorkville's park and recreation system.
OBJECTIVES are statements which represent the means by which goals can be achieved and are
addressed generally in a manner which is quantifiable.
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1. LAND ACQUISITION
2. PROGRAMMING
3. COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
4. ADMINISTRATION/ORGANIZATION
5. MAINTENANCE/REDEVELOPMENT
The recommendations which shall ultimately be outlined in the Master Plan effectively serve as the
policies - those specific measures by which the objectives are achieved.
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LAND ACQUISITION
GOAL: Acquire land for park development to meet existing and future recreation needs of
Yorkville residents.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Formulate a development approach and a programming strategy for each acquisition.
2. Acquire land suitable for a variety of active recreation activities.
3. Establish a system of neighborhood parks which are focal points of neighborhoods
and sited generally no greater than one-half mile from neighborhood residents.
4. Develop and enhance open space corridors along the Fox River, Blackberry Creek,
and Rob Roy Creek.
5. Encourage the use of techniques such as conservation easements and land trust
purchase to preserve and protect significant natural areas.
6. Strive to achieve an equitable distribution of parks throughout the entire community.
7. Plan for open space acquisitions which allow for an interconnected open space
network via greenways, trails, and walkways.
8. Identify and encourage potential acquisitions which maximize the resources provided
by the land-cash ordinance.
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PROGRAMMING
GOAL: Provide programs and facilities which most efficiently and effectively fulfill the
recreation needs of the greatest number of Yorkville residents.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Coordinate programming with park acquisitions, development and redevelopment.
2. Coordinate programming with other public and private entities to maximize the scope
and efficiency of recreation opportunities provided to Yorkville residents.
3. Provide appropriate and equitable recreation programs for both sexes and all ages and
skill levels.
4. Co-sponsor specialized groups and programs to expand recreational opportunities.
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COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
GOAL: Establish cooperative relationships with public and private entities to provide the most
effective and comprehensive park, open space and recreation system.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Establish a relationship with the School District in order to coordinate and share
existing and future facility and programming needs and responsibilities.
2. Investigate relationships with the Kendall County Forest Preserve District and private
institutions which may offer opportunities to develop shared facilities on Forest
Preserve District or private land.
3. Work with the Forest Preserve District to further the opportunity to develop linear
greenway systems along the Fox River, Rob Roy Creek, and Blackberry Creek.
4. Seek incorporation of the 1995 City of Yorkville Park and Open Space Master Plan
into the plans of the School District, Forest Preserve District, and the Kendall County
Comprehensive Plan.
5. Coordinate programs and facilities with private institutions and establishments which
can be more effectively and efficiently provide recreation facilities and programs
which appropriately expand the scope of community recreation opportunities.
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ADMINISTRATION/ORGANIZATION
GOAL: Plan and utilize human and financial resources efficiently and equitably to facilitate
future acquisitions, development, maintenance and operations to optimally meet
existing and future recreation and open space of Yorkville residents.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Coordinate acquisitions, development and maintenance with available monetary
sources.
2. Update the Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan on a yearly basis and
update as necessary and appropriate.
' 3. Provide involvement regarding park and open space planning and development at the
early stages of the land development process.
4. Review potential state and federal grants and develop a process for obtaining such
funding.
5. Promote the role of the Recreation Board and the facilities and activities it oversees
within the community,
6. Provide activities which generally are self-sustaining.
7. Provide excellence in professional staff performance and Board leadership.
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MAINTENANCE/REDEVELOPMENT
GOAL: Maintain parks in a safe and aesthetically pleasing manner. Redevelop parks and
facilities as appropriate and necessary to respond to existing and future recreation
needs.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Plan and program facilities which can flexibly and efficiently accommodate a variety
of uses and programs as future needs dictate.
2. Review existing park sites to determine changes in facilities and programs which may
respond to existing and future recreation needs.
3. Redevelop and reprogram existing parks in accordance with available resources to
most efficiently fulfill existing and future facility and programming needs.
4. Implement tree/playground/park adoption programs.
5. Initiate volunteer maintenance programs with service, school, church and
neighborhood groups.
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DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
POPULATION
According to the 1995 U.S. Census Bureau special census, the population of Yorkville is 4,979
persons. This is an increase of 1,144 persons from the 1990 population of 3,925.
Table 1 outlines the anticipated population increases from 1990 to 2010 for the City of Yorkville, as
well as unincorporated Kendall Township, unincorporated Bristol Township and Kendall County.
PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH
TABLE 1 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 TOTAL AVERAGE
INCREASE ANNUAL
1990-2010 INCREASE
1990-2110
YORKVILLE 3925 4,979 6213 7356 8500 4575 229
KENDALL 1770 1656 1542 1428 1314 -456 -23
TOWNSHIP
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BRISTOL 3320 3375 3429 3484 3529 219 11
TOWNSHIP
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KENDALL COUNTY 39,413 45,046 50,681 56,311 61,945 22,532 1127
SOURCE: Kendall County Administrative Service, "M" Trendline Yorkville Community Unit
School District #115 Demographic Analysis, November 1993.
Based upon these projections, the City of Yorkville is expected to almost double in population over
the next fifteen years. By the year 2010, the population of Yorkville is projected to be 9,554.
DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
Figure 1 illustrates the existing land use in Yorkville and its environs. Until construction of the Fox
Hill subdivision commenced in 1994,the Countryside and Wildrose subdivisions represented the only
significant large tract residential developments beyond the immediate city center. With the exception
of those two subdivisions, residential growth in Yorkville has generally occurred incrementally as infill
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development or extensions from existing "in town" neighborhoods. Some large county lot
subdivisions and individual large county lots have also been developed outside Yorkville's corporate
limits.
The approval of the Fox Hill planned unit development marked the beginning of what appears to be
an active period of residential development in Yorkville. The residential activity, both recently
approved and on the community's immediate horizon, is typically large tract master planned
development often consisting of a range of lot sizes and housing types and developed in phases over
' a period of years. These projects are at the periphery of Yorkville rather than extensions of the City's
existing traditional grid streets.
Table 2 below identifies the three subdivisions in Yorkville which have recently received final plat
approval and are presently under construction- Country Hills, Blackberry Creek North and Fox Hill.
The corresponding number of approved units is also provided for each development. The phases of
Country Hills and Fox Hill which have received preliminary approval but not final plat approval are
also noted. As this table indicates, 383 units are either under construction or have been approved.
' Another 305 units have preliminary plan or P.U.D. approval.
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SUBDIVISIONS WITH FINAL PLAT APPROVAL/UNDER CONSTRUCTION
SUBDIVISION NAME #OF UNITS PER UNIT TYPE TOTAL#OF UNITS
Country Hills I 34 duplex 85
51 single family
Blackberry Creek North 80 single family 80
Fox Hill 84 townhomes
134 single family 218
TOTAL 383
SUBDIVISIONS WITH PRELIMINARY PLAN APPROVAUP.U.D.APPROVAL
SUBDIVISION NAME #OF UNITS PER UNIT TYPE TOTAL#OF UNITS
County Hills II 87 single family 87
Fox Hill 98 townhomes
120 single family 218
TOTAL 305
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Based upon considerations such as existing land use, current zoning, the City's comprehensive land
use plan, transportation, utility availability, soil conditions and topography, significant future
residential development is likely to occur in seven general areas. These seven areas are illustrated and
labeled on Figure 1 as "Future Residential A" through "Future Residential G". The primary means
to secure park and open space within these future growth areas is through the land-cash ordinance.
Additional developer dedications and conservation easements are other available tools for securing
open space within these future residential developments. Projecting the likely occurrence of
significant future residential development in these areas is a fundamental step in prioritizing locations
which need attention from the Recreation Board.
Summary descriptions below of each future residential area outline the general character and the likely
earliest general future time when additional significant residential development is likely to occur.
FUTURE RESIDENTIAL "A"
' This area contains the City's most extensive new development-Fox Hill. Final plat approval has been
given for a total of 218 units. (including 84 townhomes) and construction is actively underway. A
total of 218 additional units have received P.U.D. approval and await final platting. The park and
open space facilities, including open space preservation of the Rob Roy Creek corridor, have been
negotiated under the Fox Hill P.U.D. agreement.
The character of the undeveloped, unincorporated i orated areas south of Fox Hill is likely to be single family
(12,000 s.f. minimum lot size) and larger lot single family. The comprehensive plan designated this
area as a combination of "single family residential" (2.2 - 3.5 units per acre) and "low density
residential" (0 - 2.1 units per acre).
Likely required future utility extensions could limit, for the near term, the imminent developability of
the vacant land within Future Residential "A" beyond the number of units prescribed for Fox Hill.
Due to the extent and character of potential future residential growth in this area, development will
generate a need for at least one neighborhood park.
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FUTURE RESIDENTIAL "B"
The eastern portion of this area can be immediately served with utilities. A preliminary plan has been
approved for a development of 147 single family units and 32 duplex units (known as Green Briar)
along the triangular parcel along the eastern edge of Future Residential "B". Included with this
preliminary plan is 6.07 acres of park/detention area of which 3.64 acres is above the twenty-five year
storm elevation. The 130 acres on the south side of Fox Road to the north and west of Green Briar
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' is imminently developable. The comprehensive plan designates this area as "single family residential"
(2.2 - 3.5 units per acre). Development of the area south of Green Briar and the 130 acre parcel is
contingent upon completion of the trunkline through Green Briar.
FUTURE RESIDENTIAL "C"
' This sector of the City has seen recent residential development activity with the initiation of the
Country Hills subdivision. Additional residential development is likely in the near future. The
comprehensive plan designates the greatest portion of this area either as "low density residential" or
' "single family residential". A small area along the south side of Route 71 is also noted as "medium
density residential". Limits to the extent of residential development will be the condition and
capacities of current and future sanitary sewer lines, and the extent to which to Facility Planning Area
Boundary expands to the west and south.
Two noteworthy features within this areas which affect the location, distribution and form of open
space are the grove of trees loosely described as Doetchman's Woods, and the Commonwealth Edison
easement. Area "C" will likely provide near-future opportunities to assemble park facilities via the
land-cash ordinance as residential subdivisions are constructed.
FUTURE RESIDENTIAL "D"
' The northern portion of this area is characterized b abundant oversto vegetation and significant
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topographical relief. The resultant residential development oriented along Van Emmon Road has
been large estate lots serviced by well and septic systems. The comprehensive plan designates the
northern portion of Area "D" as "low density residential". The southern half of Area "D" is
undeveloped, but noted as "single family resdential" on the comprehensive plan. Significant utility
extensions are required to the southern half of Area "D" before development could occur which
would require park considerations. Municipally serviced future residential development in Area "D",
albeit long-range, would generate a need for a park.
FUTURE RESIDENTIAL "E"
While the comprehensive plan designates most of this area as "single family residential", large scale
residential developments such as Fox Hill and Country Hills are not likely to appear in Area "E" until
a new sanitary trunk line is constructed extending east along the north side of the river beyond the
existing corporate limits. Opportunities to secure park land through the land-cash ordinance do not
appear to be soon available within Area "E".
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' FUTURE RESIDENTIAL "F"
This area is noted on the comprehensive plan primarily as "single family residential", complimented
by three smaller nodes of"medium density residential". Near-future residential existing build-out of
area "E" is limited somewhat by the available sanitary capacity. Approximately 1000 PE (population
equivalent) of capacity remains available for all areas east of Route 47 (including future commercial
uses), south of Kennedy Road and north of Route 34, until additional costly trunklines are
constructed. The near-term potential residential development would, however, generate park/open
space demand. Moreover, if all the available capacity were allocated for residential development,
under the City's present land-cash ordinance, as many as + 30 acres could potentially be secured
' through required land contribution.
FUTURE RESIDENTIAL "G"
With the exception of scattered farmsteads, this areas is void of residential development. The
1 majority of the likely future incorporated residential development within Area "G" is subject to an
annexation agreement, executed in 1995, which provides for a potential mix of townhomes and single
family detached residential.
' The extent of future residential growth in this area will be defined by (1) the amount of acreage
which may be developed as either residential or industrial in accordance with the terms of the
aforementioned annexation agreement; and, (2) the future limits of possible Facility Planning Area
expansion.
Assuming that sanitary sewer lines are provided to future residential areas growth within Area "G"
and sanitary sewer plant and trunkline capacity is available, the scenario which would result in the
' fewest number of units would nevertheless generate a need for a neighborhood park. This is based
on predicted ultimate population and the pedestrian barriers which would isolate residential
development from available neighborhood parks in other neighborhoods.
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FUTURE RESIDENTIAL "H"
Future Residential Area "H" includes both a portion of the existing Bristol community, and vast
undeveloped areas which could potentially convert to residential uses in the future. The most
significant obstacle to imminent residential development is sanitary sewer and municipal water service
availability. Therefore,the need for parks within this area is not likely in the near future. However,
the potential long term residential build-out of this area could, depending upon sanitary system
' capacity, generate the need for one or two neighborhood parks.
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NATURAL FEATURES
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OPEN WATER
Fox River: The Fox River, which bisects the city, is the most
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within the Yorkville planning area. While the Fox Rive
of the downtown and the older neighborhoods on the River'north icentenn al Park.the only
public open space within the City's corporate limits is the
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While the Fox River is a significant visual and recreational
Fox River horeline properties.
opportunities appear to exist for City acquisition of additional
Long-range opportunities for additional City parkland may be available either through:
* land donation via the land-cash ordinance as vacant property develops on the
north side of the river east of the existing corporate limits; or,
* negotiations with small riverfront property owners as they may, on a case-by-
' case basis, present development petitions before the City.
Blackberry Creek: Figure 2 illustrates the location and extent tof thlackberry Creek
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corridor within the Creek. The opportunity to preserve much of
accessible open space facility along Blackberry
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Fox River due to the position of the significant P.N.A. Camp
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Rob Roy Creek: The Rob Roy Creek, which extends through the northwest quadrant of
the Yorkville planning area, is not as visually or environmentally significant as either the Fox
River or Blackberry Creek. However, the Rob Roy Creek corridor offers the opportunity to
develop a virtually unbroken publicly accessible linear greenway as none of the agricultural
parcels north of Route 34 have yet developed. Indeed, the only development within the Rob
Roy Creek corridor - Fox Hill subdivision - has preserved the Creek corridor as park and
open space.
100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN
As illustrated on Figure 2, the 100 year floodplain areas within the Yorkville planning area are
generally associated with either the Fox River or Blackberry Creek. Due to the channelization of Rob
Roy Creek, the floodplain does not extend beyond the Rob Roy Creek banks.
As a result of development restrictions within 100 year floodplain areas, intense development along
the Fox River and Blackberry Creek has been somewhat limited. Private property issues may restrict
pedestrian access along vast sections of the banks of these watercourses. However, as development
occurs along parcels which abut the Fox River or Blackberry Creek, the opportunity to associate
park/open space area with protected floodplain areas should be reviewed. In addition to or in lieu
of public open space along the floodplain areas, visual and/or public access to such areas should also
be considered.
WETLANDS
Wetlands within the Yorkville planning area are both associated with the Fox River and Blackberry
Creek and scattered throughout the undeveloped parcels around the City's periphery. Large wetland
areas, as well as poor soil conditions, particularly exist in the immediate Bristol vicinity.
Wetlands generally require protection and, therefore, become elements of an open space system as
development occurs. Parks associated with wetlands offer the opportunity to expand such publicly
accessible open space areas.
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OVERSTORY VEGETATION
Existing overstory vegetation is another influence upon the distribution of parks and open space. This
Master Plan encourages the protection of quality existing overstory vegetation, (1) as part of a future
City park; (2)if a quality vegetated site is not appropriate for park acquisition, through private open
space designation; (3) through the application of conservation easements, or (4) through donation
to and/or maintenance by land trusts. Hedgerows, which can provide opportunities for linear
greenway linkages, should also be protected where feasible and appropriate.
DRAINAGE/TOPOGRAPHY
Characteristic of Yorkville's landform south of the Fox River are the numerous swales and small
streams which feed into the Fox River. Protection of these swales and small streams which feed into
the Fox River is encouraged based upon environmental, ecological and visual considerations. In
addition, these streams and swales provide potential greenway linkages among future park and open
space facilities.
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INVENTORY OF EXISTING PARK AND OPEN SPACE FACILITIES
An initial step in providing a framework for long range planning is an inventory and assessment of
existing open space facilities. This Master Plan recognizes that the City of Yorkville is one of a
number of public and private entities which own, provide and/or manage lands dedicated primarily
to recreation and/or open space protection and management. Therefore, the inventory of existing
facilities described in Table 3 on the following pages lists and describes facilities in accordance with
the following categories: City Owned Parks and Facilities; School District #115 Facilities; Kendall
County Forest Preserves; and Privately Owned Facilities.
The second table, Park and Open Space Master Plan Summary of Parks and Facilities, lists eleven
major park facilities, the corresponding park locations and the number of such facilities within each
park.
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TABLE 3
INVENTORY OF EXISTING PARK AND OPEN SPACE FACILITIES
WITHIN THE LIMITS OF YORKVILLE'S PLANNING AREA
CITY OWNED PARKS AND FACILITIES
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PARK# NAME DESCRIPTION AREA IN ACRES
1 CITY PARK Gazebo in center with radial sidewalks,picnic tables,benches, 1.0
statue
2 VAN EMMON 1 baseball field 2.0
BASEBALL FIELDS
3 PRAIRIE PARK Playground equipment,picnic tables,detention basin 1.63
4 BICENTENNIAL PARK Scenic river shoreline,playground equipment,5 picnic tables, 2.0
benches,fishing.
5 BEECHER Multi-room facility for meetings,gatherings,recreation 24.0
COMMUNITY programs,includes kitchen facilities. 4 baseball fields(2 formal,
CENTER 2 informal),open grass field,playground equipment.
6 JAYCEE PARK Picnic facilities,access to Mill Pond&Blackberry Creek .79
7 COBB PARK Undeveloped .2
8 FOX HILL I Under construction;park part of larger open space area +8.5
including stormwater detention.
9 COUNTRY HILLS PARK Under construction 2.1
10 BLACKBERRY CREEK Under construction .28
NORTH PARK
TOTAL 42.50 ACRES
SCHOOL DISTRICT#115 FACILITIES
PARK# NAME DESCRIPTION 1
AREA IN ACRES
11 YORKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 1 football field with running track,grass practice field,6 14.0
tennis courts,3 baseball fields (High School
and Grade School
12 YORKVILLE GRADE Open grass field,playground equipment
combined)
SCHOOL
13 CIRCLE CENTER SCHOOL 3 baseball fields,3 half-court basketball court,3 swings,
1 jungle gym,large open play field. 20.0
14 BRISTOL SCHOOL 2 baseball fields,hardcourt with basketball goals,play
equipment 2.3
TOTAL 36.3 ACRES
1 Total Acres includes open space only. Area covered by buildings and associated parking and driveways,ect.
has been excluded.
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PARK# NAME DESCRIPTION AREA IN ACRES
15 LYON FOREST PRESERVE Heavily vegetated,extensive flora and fauna,hiking trails, 16.0
benches
16 HARRIS FOREST PRESERVE 8 picnic shelters,wooded and open areas,nature trails, 85.0
sledding hill,fishing in pond,ice-skating on pond,toilets,
electricity
17 RT. 47 REST AREA Parking,rest stop at Galena Rd. and Rt. 47 along Rob Roy 6.3
Creek
TOTAL 107.3 ACRES
PRIVATELY OWNED FACILITIES
PARK# NAME DESCRIPTION AREA IN ACRES
18 LYON HISTORICAL FARM Historic farmstead,home of Kendall County Historical 14.0
Society
19 PARKVIEW SCHOOL Open field north of building 1.70
20 LION'S/Y.M.C.A. SWIM 3 Swimming pools,bath house,snack bar,l full court 1.87
CLUB basketball, 1 half court basketball
21 BLACKBERRY OAKS GOLF 18 hole golf course,driving range,clubhouse with bar, 170.0
COURSE full service restaurant,and banquet room.
22 HOOVER OUTDOOR Camp with cabins,campsites,dining hall,indoor 406.0
EDUCATION CENTER swimming pool and education building. Offers aquatics,
arts and crafts,activities and nature study.
23 P.N.A. CAMP Private Polish National Alliance Camp 168.6
24 AMERICAN LEGION FIELD 1 formal softball/pony league field with lights 3.5
TOTAL 765.67 ACRES
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TABLE 4
CITY OF YORKVILLE
PARK AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
SUMMARY OF PARK FACILITIES
FACILITY LOCATION NUMBER
BASEBALL FIELDS Beecher Community Park 5
Van Emmon Baseball Fields 2
Yorkville High School 3
Circle Center School 3
j Bristol School 2
American Legion Field 1 (with lights)
TOTAL 13
TENNIS COURTS Yorkville High School 6
SOCCER FIELDS Beecher Community Park 4
PLAY EQUIPMENT Prairie Park
Bicentennial Park
Beecher Community Center
Circle Center School
Bristol School
Yorkville Grade School
BASKETBALL Circle Center 3 half courts
Bristol School
Lion's/Y.M.C.A. Swim Club 1 half court
MULTI-PURPOSE Yorkville High School
PLAY FIELDS Yorkville Grade School
(unstructured) Circle Center School
Beecher Community Center
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SWIMMING POOLS Lion's/Y.M.C.A. Swim Club
Hoover Outdoor Education Center
(Boy Scouts of America)
HIKING Lyon Forest Preserve
Harris Forest Preserve
Lyon Historical Farm
SLEDDING Harris Forest Preserve
ICE SKATING Harris Forest Preserve
(on pond)
RUNNING TRACK Yorkville High School
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CITY OF YORKVILLE
OPEN SPACE COMPARED TO NATIONAL STANDARDS
The National Recreation and Park Association(NRPA)produced the report in 1983 entitled National
Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines which established a park and open space
planning classification system and standards relative to "local developed open space".
The NRPA classification P g uidelines resent a three tier system - mini-park, neighborhood park, and
community park. The classification systems relates primarily to park facilities serving the recreation
demands within a neighborhood or several neighborhoods. These are generally characterized as
"active" play areas, although the NRPA does suggest that areas of its community park category may
include natural areas more appropriately suited for walking, viewing, sitting and picnicking.
The guidelines for mini-parks, neighborhood parks, and community parks, as defined by the NRPA,
are as follows:
Mini-parks
Use:
Specialized facilities, within neighborhoods,that serve a concentrated or limited population or specific
groups.
Service Area:
One-quarter mile or less
Desirable Size:
1.0 acre
Acres per 1000 population:
0.25 to 0.50 acres
Neighborhood Parks
Use:
Park area roughly geographically centered in the neighborhood, developed for more intensive
recreational activities such as field games, court games, skating, picnicking, playground areas, etc.
May be developed as a school-park facility.
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Service Area:
One-quarter to one-half mile radius, to serve a general population of 2,000 to 5,000.
Desirable Size:
15 + acres
Acres per 1000 population:
1.0 to 2.0 acres
Community Parks
Use:
Communi ty p arks are of diverse nature. They may include areas suited for intense active recreational
facilities, such as athletic complexes, large swimming pools, and game fields. This classification also
includes those park sites designed to serve more passive needs, such as walking, picnicking, and
nature observation. Community parks may incorporate a combination of the above activities
depending on community needs and site suitability.
Service Area:
One to two miles
Desirable Size:
25.0 acres or more
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00 Table 3 on page 34 organizes Yorkville's parks generally according to the NRPA guidelines. Notes
that due to the limited number and small size of existing facilities, this Master Plan has grouped the
Yorkville's equivalent of mini-parks and neighborhood parks together as "Sub-
neighborhood/Neighborhood Park".
The National Recreation Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines provide both the
fundamental classification system and recommended minimum park area allocations based upon
population. According to this report, (the)NRPA suggests that a park system, at a minimum, be
composed of a'core' system of parklands, with a total of 6.25 to 10.5 acres of developed open space
per 1,000." The NRPA breakdown of this recommended developed open space ratio by park type
is as follows:
mini-park 0.25 acres to 0.5 acres
neighborhood park 1.0 acres to 2.0 acres
community park 5.0 acres to 8.0 acres
TOTAL 6.25 acres to 10.5 acres per 1,000 residents
Table 4 provides a comparison of existing City of Yorkville parks to NRPA standards. As this table
indicates,the area of existing City-owned sub-neighborhood/neighborhood parks slightly exceeds the
NRPA standard. However, the area of existing City-owned community parks is nearly at the NRPA
recommended minimum.
rThis comparison reinforces the need felt by the Recreation Board to accommodate a demand for
facilities typical of community parks.
Three conclusions of this Master Plan based upon review of present and future facility and program
demand, the inventory of existing facilities, and the comparison provided in Table 4 are that:
1. Adequate sub-neighborhood park and neighborhood park area exists to serve existing
residents. (However, Circle Center School is needed to geographically accommodate
the neighborhoods immediately south of the river.
2. Based upon existing area available, reprogramming and/or adding facilities to existing
sub-neighborhood/neighborhood parks can address the demand for additional
neighborhood park facilities.
3. Additional neighborhood parks should be developed as future populations warrant.
4. Additional community park facilities are needed.
5. The current land-cash ordinance donation requirement of 10 acres per 1,000
population is appropriate to adequately address the City of Yorkville's existing and
future park and open space needs.
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TABLE 3
CITY OF YORKVILLE
LOCAL DEVELOPED OPEN SPACE SUMMARY
EXISTING DEVELOPED
PARK AREA
PARK CLASSIFICATION
Sub-neighborhood/Neighborhood Park
• Blackberry Creek North Park 0.28 Ac.
• City Park 1.00 Ac.
• Country Hills Park 2.10 Ac.
• Fox Hill Park 8.50 Ac.
• Prairie Park 1.63 Ac.
• Cobb Park (undeveloped) ---
• Van Emmon Baseball Field 2.00 Ac.
15.51 Ac
Community Park
• Beecher Community Center 24.00 Ac.
• Bicentennial Park 2.00 Ac.
• Jaycee Park 0.79 Ac.
26.79 Ac.
TOTAL ACRES 42.30 ACRES
TABLE 4
CITY OF YORKVILLE LOCAL DEVELOPED ACTIVE OPEN SPACE
COMPARED TO NRPA STANDARDS
Existing Park Area
NRPA Recommended Existing Including School District
Park Classification Standard Park Area* Park Area* Active Open Space
Sub-Neighborhood/ 1.25 Ac.-2.5 Ac./ 6.22 Ac.- 15.51 Ac. 38.11 Ac.
Neighborhood Park 1,000 Population 12.45 Ac.
Community Park 5.0 Ac.-8.0 Ac./ 24.90 Ac. - 26.79 Ac. 40.00 Ac.
1,000 Population 39.83 Ac.
TOTAL 41.51 Acres 78.11 Acres
* Based on Yorkville's population of 4,979
Recommended local developed active open space for the City of Yorkville(population 4,979) based on NRPA guidelines
=31.12 acres to 52.28 acres.
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POLICIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The following policies and recommendations are grouped below under two headings - facilities
strategy and siting strategy. The facilities strategy uses the NRPA guidelines as a basis for the
formulation of facility definitions and criteria for Yorkville community parks and neighborhood
parks. This is followed by specific recommendations which address facility deficiencies. Lastly, the
facilities strategy defines the focus of Yorkville's recreation facilities and programs, and briefly
identifies the role of other providers of recreation facilities.
The siting strategy consists of recommendations which address future parks and the protection of
open space. These recommendations are organized by planning area. Figure 4 graphically illustrates
the division of Yorkville and its environs into eleven planning areas. These planning areas have been
determined based upon existing land use, development trends identified in Chapter 3, pedestrian
barriers, and other geographical edges of existing and future contiguous residential areas. Organizing
the siting strategy by planning area ensures an appropriate geographic distribution of parks and
provides a systematic delineation of recommendations.
The planning area-by-planning area outline of siting recommendations is followed by Figure 5,
"Future Park and Open Space Locations", which graphically depicts the location and organization
of existing and future parks and open space.
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PARK AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
FACILITIES STRATEGY
COMMUNITY PARKS
Community parks by definition provide diverse recreation opportunities including both intense athletic
fields and passive activities such as walking, picnicking and nature observation. The National
Recreation and Park Association recommends a minimum of 25 acres as the desirable size for
community parks. The recommended service radius for community parks is one to two miles.
The following facilities are recommended typical elements within a Yorkville community park.
1. Baseball//softball fields (consider lighted fields for future community parks)
2. Basketball courts
3. Tennis courts
4. Formal soccer fields
5. Play equipment
6. Ice skating
7. Trails
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
Neighborhood parks provide areas for recreation at the neighborhood level. The typical service
radius for a neighborhood park is 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile. The City of Yorkville has adopted a range of
4 acres to 10 acres as the preferred neighborhood park size.
The following facilities are recommended typical elements within a Yorkville neighborhood park.
1. Play Equipment
2. Multi-purpose unstructured play fields
3. Baseball/softball fields (smaller children)
4. Practice soccer fields
5. Basketball (if significant barriers and/or distance prevents access to basketball
available at community parks).
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REPROGRAMMING EXISTING FACILITIES
In order to adequately and efficiently serve the recreation needs of Yorkville residents, the following
reprogramming of existing facilities is recommended.
A. Beecher Community Park
Formulate a Beecher Community Park Master Plan which shall increase the amount and
diversity of facilities. Facilities to be provided should include:
1. additional baseball/softball fields
2. basketball (near high school parking)
3. additional parking
4. soccer fields
5. ice skating (either adjacent to play equipment and/or in conjunction with
basketball)
6. restrooms/concessions/pavilion
B. Van Emmon Field
1. Possible addition of soccer fields
LC. Circle Center School
1. Possible addition of baseball/softball field
STRATEGY FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS
1. Reprogram Beecher Community Park per master plan.
2. Investigate additional fields at Circle Center School.
3. Acquire and develop new fields on future park sites acquired via the land-cash
ordinance through the subdivision process.
4. Work with the school district to provide fields when the new high school is
built.
5. Investigate possible lease agreements.
6. Lights at Beecher Community Park.
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PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE CITY OF YORKVILLE'S RECREATION FACILITIES AND
PROGRAMS (for the next 5 years)
1. Provide an adequate number of youth baseball and softball fields.
2. Administer youth baseball and softball programs.
3. Consider adult softball.
4. Provide formal and informal soccer fields.
5. Expand the Yorkville youth soccer program.
6. Provide outdoor tennis courts and associated programming.
7. Provide existing and expanded indoor and outdoor basketball programs for
all ages.
8. Provide aerobic programs.
9. Provide senior activities.
RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY OTHERS
A. Kendall County Forest Preserve
1. Hiking/nature observation- Lyon Forest Preserve, Lyon Historical Farm, Harris
Forest Preserve, Silver Springs State Park.
2. Sledding - Harris Forest Preserve.
B. Private
1. Swimming/aquatics
2. Roller hockey
3. Gymnastics
4. Wrestling
5. Exercise equipment/weightlifting
6. Golf
7. Other
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PARK AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
PARK AND OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION AND
SITING STRATEGY
PLANNING AREA 1
1. Establish the Rob Roy Creek Greenway Corridor
• Minimum of 100 feet wide
• Pedestrian/bicycle trail along at least one side of Creek
• Preserve/protect/acquire the Rob Roy Creek Greenway corridor through easements
and/or the application of the land-cash ordinance as residential development occurs.
' 2. Acquire and develop a neighborhood park on the Inland parcel south of Corneils Road.
• Acquisition via land-cash ordinance during the residential subdivision process.
• Park size and facilities based upon the ultimate population of the Inland property and
any other residential areas within the 1/2 mile service radius.
• Site the park roughly in the center of the future neighborhood adjacent to or connect
to the Rob Roy Creek Greenway Corridor.
• Consider facilities in addition to typical neighborhood park facilities which may not
be easily accessible to neighborhood residents (i.e. basketball and tennis).
3. Monitor the need for a neighborhood or sub-neighborhood park north of Corneils
Road.
4. Encourage the protection of the swale extending northwest from Rob Roy Creek.
PLANNING AREA 2
1. Locate neighborhood and subneighborhood parks as illustrated on plan.
• Neighborhood park north of Corneils Road, south of Galena Road and east of Route
47. Connect park via paths/greenway system to both Bristol School and Route 47.
• Neighborhood park along Blackberry Creek corridor between Galena Road and
railroad tracks.
• Sub-neighborhood park between Corneils Road and railroad tracks east of Route 47.
• Acquire all three parks via land-cash ordinance during the residential subdivision
process.
2. Establish the Blackberry Creek Corridor Greenway Corridor.
• Establish/preserve/protect the Blackberry Creek Corridor through mechanisms such
as drainage and conservation easements.
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PLANNING AREA 3
1 1 Establish a Community Park roughly in center of Kennedy Road-Bristol Ridge Road -
Route 34 future residential area.
• Acquire via land-cash ordinance during the residential subdivision process.
• Overlap the park site across multiple property owners to increase contiguous land
contributions.
• Consider combining park site with stormwater management to increase park size and
amenities.
i2. Monitor the need for a neighborhood park east of Bristol Ridge Road.
3. Establish the Blackberry Corridor
• Establish/preserve and protect the Blackberry Creek Corridor through mechanisms
such as drainage and conservation easements.
PLANNING AREA 4
1. Establish a neighborhood park north of Countryside adjacent to the Blackberry Creek
' Corridor.
• Acquire via the land-cash ordinance during the residential subdivision process.
• Combine high-dry neighborhood park site with the Blackberry Creek Corridor to
increase acreage and to provide access to Creek.
2. Protect the Blackberry Creek Corridor and provide public access along the Creek north
of Countryside.
PLANNING AREA 5
1. Establish a neighborhood park as illustrated on future facilities plan.
• Acquire via land-cash ordinance during residential subdivision process.
• Locate adjacent to the Rob Roy Creek Corridor.
• Consider combining park site with stormwater management to increase park size.
• Consider facilities in addition to typical neighborhood park facilities which may not
be easily accessible to neighborhood residents (i.e. basketball and tennis).
2. Establish Rob Roy Creek Greenway Corridor
• Minimum of 100 feet wide.
• Pedestrianibicycle trail along at least one side of Creek
• Acquisition via both land-cash ordinance contribution and easements.
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PLANNING AREA 6
1. Establish a neighborhood park as illustrated on future facilities plan.
• Acquire via land-cash ordinance during the residential subdivision process.
• If possible and necessary to achieve appropriate neighborhood park size, overlap the
park site across multiple property owners to increase contiguous land contributions.
• Connect park via paths and greenways to Fox Hill greenways, Blackberry Creek
Corridor, and Eldamain Road Corridor.
2. Encourage an Eldamain Road Corridor which promotes extensive setbacks,
landscaping and a bicycle/pedestrian trail.
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PLANNING AREA 7
1. Work with the school district to provide ballfields/recreation facilities as the future high
school site is developed.
2. Preserve, protect and enhance the Blackberry Creek Corridor.
• Establish a bicycle/pedestrian trail on at least one side of the Creek.
• Establish a trail head park along Blackberry Creek west of the future high school site.
3. Monitor the status of the P.N.A. Camp.
PLANNING AREA 8
1. Establish a neighborhood park as illustrated on the future facilities plan.
• Acquire via the land-cash ordinance during the residential subdivision process.
• If possible and necessary to achieve appropriate neighborhood park size, overlap the
park site across multiple property owners or combine with the existing private open
space.
PLANNING AREA 9
1. Establish a community park roughly north of the Route 71/Route 126 intersection.
• Primary acquisition means via the land-cash ordinance during the residential
subdivision process.
• Overlap the park site across multiple property owners to increase contiguous land
contributions.
• Consider combining with stormwater management to increase park size.
' Purchase of additional land may be necessary to provide significant community park
size.
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2. Encourage protection of the Swale extending from the future community park north to
the Fox River.
3. Work with the Kendall County Forest Preserve District to provide a trail connection
on the south side of the Fox River between Bicentennial Park's future "Riverwalk" and
the existing Fox River trail extending toward Yorkville from Oswego.
PLANNING AREA 10
1. Establish a neighborhood park as illustrated on future facilities plan.
• Acquire via the land-cash ordinance during the residential subdivision process.
• If possible and necessary to achieve appropriate neighborhood park size, overlap the
park site across multiple property owners.
• Provide north and south greenway corridor connections.
• Consider facilities in addition to typical neighborhood facilities which may not be
readily accessibleto neighborhood residents (i.e. basketball and tennis).
2. Encourage protection of the swale extending north from the likely future Greenbriar
Park.
3. Work with the Kendall Coun ty Forest Preserve District to provide a trail on the south
side of the Fox River from Bicentennial Park's future "Riverwalk" to Silver Springs
State Park.
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PLANNING AREA 11
1. Establish a trail along the Commonwealth Edison easement which ultimately will
connect to the Fox River Trail.
2. Locate neighborhood and subneighborhood parks as illustrated on the future facilities
plan.
• Sub-neighborhood park which includes a portion of or connects to Doetschman's
woods.
• Sub-neighborhood park southeast of Country Hills Subdivision.
• Neighborhood park overlapping Doetschman/Davidson parcels. (Note that the
general location of this neighborhood park is sited with the understanding that a golf
course may be part of future development on the Davidson parcel. Should future
residential development plans for this parcel change, the location of this park may be
subject to review and slight modification.)
• Acquire these parks via land-cash ordinance during the residential subdivision process.
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GREENWAYS
In addition to locating existing and future sub-neighborhood, neighborhood and community parks,
Figure 4 on the previous page delineates greenway corridors. The protection and enhancement of
greenway corridors promotes environmental well-being, reinforces natural corridors for wildlife
migration, and enhances the visual quality of the community.
Greenways indicated on Figure 4 must not necessarily eventually consist of publicly owned lands.
Where available and consistent with this Master Plan, public land is connected with public land to
maximize public benefit, and provide environmental protection. However, private land (golf courses,
conservation easements, pedestrian easements, drainage easements, floodplains, and stormwater
detention facilities, for example) can provide greenway connections. Where possible and feasible,
public access and trails should be provided. When pedestrian connections through "green" open
space are not possible, sidewalks should be utilized to facilitate connections between open space
areas. The three most prominent greenways indicated on Figure 4 include:
Fox River Greenway:
The greenways indicated along the Fox River indicated on Figure 4 represents primarily that, as much
as possible, the environmentally significant river corridor should be protected. This Master Plan is
not formally designating future neighborhood or community parks along the Fox River. However,
should future development occur which would provide for an opportunity to preserve river shoreline
as publicly accessible open space, this Master Plan endorses examining all available techniques,
including city acquisition via the land-cash ordinance.
In addition, this Master Plan endorses the implementation of a Fox River Trail on the south side of
the river which would extend from Oswego to Silver Springs State Park.
Blackberry Creek Greenway:
The position of this Master Plan realtive to the reinforcement and enhancement of a Blackberry Creek
Greenway corridor is similar to the above position regarding the Fox River Greenway corridor.
However, opportunities are available to potentially site neighborhood parks (see planning areas 2 and
4) adjacent to Blackberry Creek.
Rob Roy Creek Greenway:
This Master Plan advocates the development of the entire Rob Roy Creek Greenway corridor as an
unbroken ribbon of pedestrian accessible open space along its entire length through the Yorkville
planning area.
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