Parks
by John M. Zukoski on December 28, 2007 | 
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The construction of Devany Square in the heart of the Villages at Dublin Ranch is well underway. Devany Square will be a 2-acre park on the corner of Finnian Way and Chancery Lane that borders the soon-to-be-built Promenade. Devany Square will be endowed with the following amenities:
- Water play area
- Shaded promenade walking path
- Play area for kids
- Picnic tables
- Rose garden
- An abundance of trees
- Vine covered trellis
- Brick ribbon labyrinth
- Informal performance area and small amphitheater for intimate concerts, etc. This will basically be a small mound.
Devany Square should be completed during the summer of 2008. Please click on the picture above to see an enlarged snapshot of the Devany Square conceptual design.
by John M. Zukoski on December 2, 2007 | No Comments | Topics: Parks
The phase I Fallon Sports Park workshop was this past Wednesday night. Carducci and Associates provided an overview of the design process from the initial proposals to subsequent meetings w/ the city council and residents. Phase I will most likely include:
- 2 softball fields
- 2 little league baseball fields
- 2 soccer fields (most likely artificial turf)
- A BMX track
- 4 tennis courts
- 4 basketball courts
Subsequent phases will include 2 more softball fields, little league fields, and soccer fields. There will eventually be 500 parking spaces. One of the most distinctive highlights will be the tree-lined waterway that will border the west-side of the sports park. At this point, there is an area of open space that has yet to be planned out. This will allow the city council an opportunity to accommodate any “new” interests that the residents of Dublin may have in the future.
by John M. Zukoski on November 23, 2007 | No Comments | Topics: Parks
Dublin is known for having hidden gems sprinkled throughout the community. One such gem is located right in the heart of Dublin – the Alamo Creek-Dougherty Hills loop. The loop starts with the Alamo Creek Bike Path which affords lush views of Alamo Creek, local wildlife and untamed plant life. A meandering stroll along the path provides a view for what a Dublin greenbelt along the Iron Horse Trail could look like.
After trekking the Alamo Creek Bike Path, Dubliners are treated with a visit to Alamo Creek Park. The Alamo Creek Park provides visitors with picnic areas, BBQs, basketball courts, a playground, restrooms, a walking path, and drinking fountains. This can be a great brunch/lunch spot or just a brief sojourn along the loop. You can also find public art at the Alamo Creek Park – “Black Pool” by artist Alan Counihan of Dublin, Ireland serves as a visual link between the landscape of the park and the nearby rolling Dougherty hills.
To get to the third leg of the loop, visitors simply need to walk a few blocks down Shady Creek Road to the 107.5 acre Dougherty Hills Open Space. The Dougherty Hills Open Space provides trekkers with sweeping views of Mount Diablo and the Tri-Valley. Visitors can also view the California Poppies that are sprinkled throughout the park space. All is quiet and the air is pure atop the Dougherty Hills Open Space. To the east, the Dougherty Hills Dog Park. To the west, the sleepy neighborhoods along Stagecoach Road. Either direction will provide a satisfying end to the brief journey.
One of the best features of the Alamo Creek-Dougherty Hills loop is that dogs are welcomed and accommodated along every stop. This is a fantastic way to enjoy a beautiful day in Dublin.
by John M. Zukoski on November 21, 2007 | No Comments | Topics: Parks
The City of Dublin will be hosting a workshop on November 28th at 7pm in the City Council Chambers at City Hall to launch the Phase I development of Fallon Sports Park. Attendees will be provided with the Phase I conceptual plan overview and will also be asked to provide input related to the overall design elements.
Potential elements for the built-out Fallon Sport Park could include the following:
- Children’s play area
- Group picnic facilities
- Basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts
- A BMX track
- A dog park (to complement the immensely popular Dougherty Hills Dog Park and the little-known Bray Commons Small Dog Park)
- Bocce ball courts
- Fountains and reflection pools
- Walking pathways
- Rose gardens
We’re really only limited by our imaginations. The entire park will be about 68 acres. However, Phase I will “only” include 26.5 acres. The park is bordered by Lockhart Street to the west, Gleason Drive to the north, Fallon Road to the east and Central Parkway to the south. The total budget for the entire Fallon Sports Park will be about $20M – so residents will have plenty of funds to work with to bring our collective vision to fruition. Fallon Sports Park will arguably be the most ambitious public works project that Dublin will have undertaken in it’s history. This park will be a testament to the vision and dedication of our City Council, Staff, and residents.
