Courtesy Orem metropolis
Rendering of the gymnasium and kitchen from the previous Hillcrest Elementary Faculty.
With just a few tweaks to its design, the Orem Metropolis Council was in a position to get a last take a look at architect’s renderings for the brand new 9-acre Hillcrest Park throughout Tuesday’s assembly.
Work has already begun on the brand new facility, however with these small adjustments the development and demolition can start in earnest subsequent month.
It has been a number of years since Orem began contemplating what to do with the property that was as soon as Hillcrest Elementary Faculty.
With federal funding accessible after having been designated for public makes use of, Orem has begun a journey to construct one of the vital upscale metropolis parks within the county with a number of facilities.
Orem is utilizing a number of the $16 million it’s receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act, given to municipalities and different organizations to enhance and assist areas that will have been affected by COVID-19.
Investments in parks, public plazas and different public outside recreation areas could also be aware of the wants of disproportionately impacted communities by selling more healthy residing environments and outside recreation and socialization to mitigate the unfold of COVID-19.
“Many governments noticed considerably elevated use of parks throughout the pandemic that resulted in harm or elevated upkeep wants,” mentioned Steven Downs, deputy metropolis supervisor, when the funding was introduced.
Hillcrest Park would be the newest addition to a metropolis with 23 parks already. It’ll even be a boon to a neighborhood that’s largely rental housing with tenants of various cultural backgrounds.
The park may have sufficient area to host an indoor competitors or celebration, an outside luau, a soccer recreation and pickleball event . Additionally included within the plans is a much-desired splash pad.
The splash pad may have in-ground nozzles, in order that the area can be utilized for different actions past the 90 days of summer time. It’s anticipated the splash pad space will value about $600,000 or extra, however is throughout the allotted price range.
The most recent portion of Hillcrest Elementary Faculty has been saved and is already in use for indoor sports activities and actions. Along with a gymnasium inside, there’s additionally knowledgeable kitchen.
In accordance with Blu Line Designs of Sandy, there can be 12 pickleball courts and a big open subject for soccer, baseball, lacrosse or simply to play on, plus two playgrounds — one for younger kids and one for older elementary faculty kids. There can be ping pong tables, shaded resting and meditating spots, and pavilions for events and social gatherings. Indoor entry to massive bogs may even be part of the challenge together with two “household” bogs.
If all goes properly, the town is hoping the park can be accomplished by fall 2023.
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