Snitz Creek Park Expanded
Park amenities requested by the public are listed in the green boxes below. Review the two proposals, scrolling down to see the detail, then tell us what you like or don't like by using the orange button to the right. Or write to us using the "Contact" tab to the upper right.
Alternative One formalizes the gravel parking lot, providing up to 120 parking spaces. The parking lot is divided by a crosswalk for access from the picnic/splash pad area to the existing restroom building. The parking lot access drive at Freeman Drive is narrowed to a typical access drive width, allowing for sidewalks. These sidewalks are are connected to the south side of Snitz Park by crosswalks and additional pedestrian walkways that extend through the wooded area to the west of the access drive.
There are pickleball courts added to the southern portion of Snitz Park as shown below. Pedestrian walkways and picnic areas are proposed, as well as a restroom/pavilion area for convienence for those on the south portino of hte park. The final design will include bike racks, benches, and restoration of eroding sections of Snitz Creek.
WALKING PATH
EXISTING BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL FIELDS
EXISTING RESTROOM & CONCESSION BUILDING
PARKING FOR
120 VEHICLES
SPASH PAD AND PICNIC PAVILION
COMMUNITY
GARDENS
WALKING PATH
EXISTING
PEDESTRIAN
TUNNEL
EXISTING BASEBALL FIELD
Alternative Two reduces the existing gravel parking area but still allows for 85 parking spaces. The pedestrian access is enhanced as persons walking from the community garden/splash pad area don't walk through the parking lot. The existing access drive to the parking lot from Freeman Drive narrowed to a typical access drive width, which allows room for sidewalks to connect to Freeman Drive. These sidewalks are are connected to the south side of Snitz Park by crosswalks and pedestrian walkway and trail extensions.
There is a bike pump track in the available space north of the existing baseball/football field.
There are pickleball courts added to the southern portion of Snitz Park as shown below. Pedestrian walkways and picnic areas are also included. The final design will include bike racks, benches, and restoration of eroding sections of Snitz Creek.
BIKE PUMP TRACK
EXISTING BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL FIELDS
EXISTING RESTROOM & CONCESSION BUILDING
PARKING FOR
85 VEHICLES
SPASH PAD AND PICNIC PAVILIONS
COMMUNITY
GARDENS
WALKING PATH
EXISTING
PEDESTRIAN
TUNNEL
EXISTING BASEBALL FIELD
Existing Conditions
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4.43 Acres owned by Cornwall Borough, & 14 acres of Cornwall Lebanon School District available for recreation use.
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Existing Tennis Courts, Ballfield, Multipurpose field, Concession Building & Restrooms, Maintenance Building
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Floodplain Open Space
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Potential to Rail Trail Connection