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DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL
Joseph J. Bitter, Mayor
C. Robert Justmann Dr. Wayne A. Moldenhauer
Walter A. Pregler Allan T. Thoms
DUBUQUE CITY MANAGER
Gilbert D. Chavenelle
CITY CLERK CITY SOLICITOR
Leo F. Frommelt R. N. Russo
DUBUQUE PLAYGROUND AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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Paul Frommelt, Chairman
Thomas Breitbach
John Coffee
C. Michael Reilly
Gilbert D. Chavenelle
Mrs. Patricia O'Brien
Mrs. -Betty Nugent
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
Richard J. Slattery
DUBUQUE PARK BOARD
Frederick R. Appel, Chairman
Dominic Goodman
Thomas Schrup
SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
Richard Kramer
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STAFF ASSISTANCE
Richard Kramer Superintendent of Parks
Richard Slattery Director of Recreation
Terry Trueblood Asst. Director of Recreation
Daniel Dittemore Development Planner
Lawrence Sommer Asst. Development Planner
Mary Pape Secretary
Loretta Meyer Secretary
GRAPHIC ASSISTANCE
Larry Dunkin Dubuque County Zoning staff
PREFACE
"More and more American municipalities become concerned with
the provision of adequate recreational facilities for their
citizens. Recreation is no longer considered one of life's
luxuries to be enjoyed by a few, but a necessity for all re-
gardless of their economic status. And so, as our American
cities increase in size and population, they need proportion-
ally greater recreational facilities, greater in number as
well as greater in area."
Comprehensive City Plan, Dubuque, Iowa
1936
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION 1
THE PHYSICAL LANDSCAPE
Dubuque's Setting
Local Geography
Climate
Economy
Land Use and Development
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RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE DEMAND 10
Population Trends and Projections 10
Social and Economic Characteristics 14
Participation in Recreational Activities 15
Implications for Dubuque 17
EXISTING FACILITIES 19
Classification 19
Existing Community Facilities 22
ADEQUACY OF EXISTING FACILITIES 30
National Standards 30
Local Area Analysis 33
Community -Wide Facilities 45
Other Facilities and Needs 45
FIVE YEAR OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
Goals
Proposed Projects
Regular Maintenance and Replacement Projects
Additions or Improvements to Existing Facilities
New Development Projects
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PROJECT FUNDING AND PRIORITIES 62
Project Cost Estimates and Priorities • 63
Funding 69
Other Means for Open Space Establishment 69
IMPLEMENTATION 72
Coordination 72
Updating the Plan 74
APPENDIX I: INVENTORY OF EXISTING LOCAL RECREATION FACILITIES . 75
APPENDIX II: REGIONAL RECREATION INVENTORY 102
SELECTED REFERENCES 109
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MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
DUBUQUE'S REGIONAL SETTING
NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION FACILITIES
COMMUNITY -WIDE FACILITIES
GENERAL OUTDOOR RECREATION AREAS
RECREATION PLANNING SUBAREAS
NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION FACILITIES
(1) Less than 1% of subarea devoted to Neighborhood Recreation
Facilities
(2) Less than 2.0 acres per 1000 persons devoted to Neighbor-
hood Recreation Facilities
POPULATION DENSITY
AGE STRUCTURE
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NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION FACILITIES SERVICE AREAS
(1) City of Dubuque Facilities 41
(2) Dubuque Community School District Facilities 42
(3) Archdiocese of Dubuque Facilities 43
AREAS NOT SERVED OR INADEQUATELY SERVED BY NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION
FACILITIES
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NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AND PLAYGROUND DEVELOPMENT 53
TYPICAL NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUND
BIKEWAY DEVELOPMENT
BLUFF CONSERVATION AREAS
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INTRODUCTION
It has been well noted that the outdoors lies deep in America's
tradition. This tradition has had a great impact on the nation and
those who have made its history. When an American looks for the mean-
ing of his past, he seeks it not so much in ancient ruins but more
often in the mountains and forest, by a river or at the edge of the
sea.
Even as the supply of open space in America dwindles, the demand for
outdoor experiences and recreational opportunities is increasing dram-
atically. Whatever the measuring rod, if it is to federal, state or
local recreation areas, number of fishing license holders or number of
outboard motors sold, it is clear that Americans are seeking the out-
doors as never before.
Not only will there be more people, they will have more time and money
for participating in leisure activities. Providing adequate outdoor
recreational opportunities for the next twenty years is a major chal-
lenge that will require large investments of time, money and resources.
Leadership, vision and judgement will be needed to guide this invest-
ment into the most effective channels.
Over the years the City of Dubuque has committed itself to the
development of parks and recreation facilities. Superb Eagle Point
Park has been the focal point of an extensive open space and recrea-
tion system that has generally served the citizens of Dubuque and
surrounding area in a varied and high quality manner. Recent years
have seen increased interest in recreational boating on the Mississippi
River, creation of the Flora Park Barn, a popular multiple use facil-
ity, the mushrooming use of bicycles, and growing concern over the
City's historic and cultural resources. Both public and private inter-
ests have nurtured these developments.,
Despite long-standing efforts to provide recreational opportunities,
deficiencies exist. Lack of, or inadequate size of neighborhood parks
and playgrounds and disorganized development of small institutional
building sites within residential areas are among the priority prob-
lems at this time.
Thought must also be given to future open space and recreation land
needs over a long-term planning period. Natural beauty, undeveloped
land, water and wildlife are still abundant, but as Dubuque expands
these irreplaceable resources will decrease. Indeed, during the sec-
ond half of the twentieth century we are involved in finding entirely
new meanings for the word "conservation". Mere "saving" is no longer
sufficient unless we know what we are saving, why it is worth saving,
or for whom or what purpose it is being saved. We shall continue to
alter the land just as we have done since the discovery of America by
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white men. As the supply of land diminishes and as populations
increase, we must use our land and other natural resources much more
wisely than we have in the past. It is vital and valid that the
beauty and abundance that inspired the first Dubuquers and still im-
presses us today must be equally impressive to those who will follow.
This report will attempt to do several things. First of all it will
inventory and analyze the present recreation and open space base with-
in the City of Dubuque. It will also outline for the next five years
a plan designed to not only correct existing deficiencies but also to
provide major new recreational opportunities for the people of Dubuque.
Finally, it will take a more general look at some of the long range
"conservation" opportunities that exist and that should be considered
while there is still time to do so.
Throughout the preparation of this recreation plan close liaison and
and cooperation was maintained with all of the local departments in-
volved in existing park and recreation activities as well as in
implementing proposed programs. Coordination with the Dubuque County
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, the Dubuque County Conservation
Board and the Iowa Conservation Commission has also been of particular
importance. The City of Dubuque can look forward to continued cooper-
ation with these agencies as the plan is implemented in order to avoid
duplicative efforts and to provide the broadest base of public recrea-
tion and open space opportunities and facilities possible.
Because the Dubuque County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is
preparing a recreation plan for Dubuque County, the planning area de-
fined for this plan is limited to the city itself. Throughout the
preparation of both recreation plans constant cooperation between city
and county staff has assured thorough analysis of existing facilities
and recreation demand as well as coordinated proposals for plan imple-
mentation. The basic concept behind both the city and county plans
has been that the two separate plans should be regarded as complemen-
tary and used jointly.
THE PHYSICAL LANDSCAPE
Dubuque's Setting
Dubuque is Iowa's oldest City. It is located on the western bank of
the Mississippi River at the tri-state corner of Iowa, Illinois and
Wisconsin. The City lies at the center of the large midwestern area
circumscribed by Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis -St. Paul, Omaha, Kan-
sas City and St. Louis. It is almost equi-distant from its surrounding
comparable cities of Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Madison and
Rockford. Dubuque functions as the regional city center for an area
approximately 70 miles in diameter and includes the small towns of
Maquoketa, Dyersville, Guttenberg, Platteville and East Dubuque.
Important deposits of lead drew the first settlers to the area before
1800. The Mississippi River provided the first transportation route
to Dubuque. It brought explorers and later settlers into the region
while lead, lumber, grain and other products were shipped out. Later
a system of railway lines and highways was developed. Today Dubuque's
economic and physical existence depends upon these transportation fac-
ilities, and their relative adequacy is a measure of its prosperity
and the competition it faces. Dubuque is oriented in an eastern dir-
ection toward Chicago. The present regional highway system does not
provide particularly good vehicular connections with any of the sur-
rounding major metropolitan centers. Like most other cities today
Dubuque has no rail passenger service, but enjoys direct mainline rail
connections with Chicago, Minneapolis and Omaha and indirect connec-
tions with Kansas City, Des Moines, St. Louis, and Milwaukee.
Air transportation is provided by a modern airport facility served by
second and third level carriers as well as charter and private aircraft.
The Mississippi River remains a major transportation corridor for a
variety of bulk commodities as well as -for rapidly -growing recreation-
al boating activity.
Local Geography
From its beginning Dubuque's two basic physical features, the
Mississippi River and the high bluffs have shaped its physical develop-
ment. The local geography of Dubuque is characterized by sharp, high
bluffs, deep ravines and rolling farmlands. The City has developed
along the Mississippi Valley floor and on the western bluff tops be-
tween the Little Maquoketa River on the north and the multiple
branches of Catfish Creek on the south. The landscape around the City
is a pattern of small farms, forested bluffs, broken ridges and rav-
ines, scattered settlements and winding rural roads.
While the river provided access to Dubuque, the 300 foot high bluffs
contained development for almost a century. Only since World War II
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has new residential and commercial growth spread westward beyond the
bluffs to any great extent. Not only did the limestone bluffs serve
to contain and shape Dubuque's development throughout most of its his-
tory, they also provided stone for building, were riddled with the
shafts of early lead mines, planted with vineyards and utilized as
spectacular building sites as the City became more affluent. Perhaps
most important, Dubuque's bluffs have served as outstanding scenic and
natural backdrops for the City.
Climate
A varied climate supports a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
During the spring and summer months contrasting masses of cool, dry
air from Canada and warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico provide
measurable rain on 59 of the 180 days of these seasons. The combined
spring and summer accumulation of 22.49 inches is about 60 percent of
the 35.71 inches average yearly total. Skies are clear or partly
cloudy on 105 days during this same period with average high tempera-
tures in the low eighties and average low temperatures in the low
sixties and upper fifties during the prime outdoor recreation months
of June, July and August. It is rarely too hot for the most active
outdoor sports or too cool for swimming during these months.
During the autumn precipitation amounts and average temperatures
decrease as the clear, dry air masses become more dominant. Tempera-
ture extremes still vary over a wide range during late September,
October and November, and the demand for outdoor recreation is revived
sporadically throughout the late fall. The 179 day growing season ends
in October which is perhaps the most scenic month with the hardwood
forests aglow with all the imaginable colors of autumn.
Winter emphasizes the variability of Dubuque's climate even though the
daily temperature ranges stabilize between highs reaching the thirties
and average daily lows dipping into the low teens. Midwinter thaws
occur fairly frequently. The record low during the past twenty years
was minus 32 degrees. Although most recreation has moved indoors dur-
ing these months, the rising popularity of skiing and other winter
sports has focused new attention on the rugged hills in the Dubuque
region. Snowfall for winter sports averages about 42 inches per year.
While artificial snow -making equipment has allowed skiing on a reason-
ably reliable basis, snowmobiles add another dimension to the winter
recreation scene. During December, January and February, it is sunny
on an average of 41 days so that winter recreation is often possible
under ideal conditions.
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Economy
Dubuque serves as the employment center for a multi -county region
within the three states of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Total employ-
ment in the Dubuque area (defined as Dubuque County) is currently
about 45,300 persons out of a total work force of 46,500 persons.
Manufacturing represents the largest single portion of this total.
Dubuque's diversified industries employ over 16,000 persons and in-
clude firms ranging in size from the John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works
(6,500 persons) and the Dubuque Packing Company (3,000 persons) on
down to numerous small firms that employ 25 people or less. Non -manu-
facturing employment includes workers in the fields of construction,
transportation, utilities, wholesale and retail trade, finance, govern-
ment and services. These categories employ 21,900 workers at the
present time. Agriculture currently employs 2,900 persons virtually
all of whom are outside Dubuque.
Since World War II Dubuque's economic base and total employment has
shown steady growth with the general exception of agriculture which
has declined consistently following national trends. Major causes for
the growth and diversification of Dubuque's industrial base are the
rapid growth of the Dubuque Packing Company, started in 1931 with 40
employees and now employing over 3,000 persons and the growth of
Dubuque's John Deere plant since its beginning in 1946. During this
same period Dubuque also lost one of its major employers, the Farley
and Loetscher Manufacturing Company, once one of the world's largest
woodworking firms.
The composition and character of the Dubuque labor force indicate the
relative importance of the various economic sectors and the extent of
industrial diversification within the local economy. The economic
ranking highest in terms of employment include manufacturing, services
and trade. Government ranks fourth and agriculture fifth. The manu-
facturing group alone accounts for 36 percent of the total Dubuque
County employment, followed by services (17%), trade (16%), government
(7%), and agriculture (6%).
During the coming decade Dubuque is going to be faced with the problem
of providing substantially more industrial land if this segment of the
local economy is going to continue expanding. The City is virtually
without any readily -developable industrial land at this time. The
next decade may also see changes in the trade and related segments of
the economy with more emphasis on tourism following the completion of
the Five Flags Civic Center, new hotel construction, completion of the
Urban Renewal Project, increased recreational boating, convention busi-
ness encouragement and generally -increased tourist awareness of
Dubuque's and northeast Iowa's attractions.
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Land Use and Development
Dubuque's development pattern has been shaped by the strong influences
of the river and its related bluff topography. Industrial land uses
concentrated mainly near the Mississippi River. Residential develop-
ment occurred first along the valley floor and spread northward along
the terraces. As the City grew, newer residential areas were developed
on the next most available land on top of the bluffs above the City
center and then progressively westward, northward and southward. Com-
mercial land uses clustered first around the original town center and
slowly shifted northward. Small neighborhood stores developed at the
junction of important streets and roads. During the last five years
major new commercial development has occurred in the western sectors
of Dubuque primarily along J.F. Kennedy Road and Highway 20. Today
the extent of this commercial development rivals and in some instances
surpasses the central business district.
Large institutional land holdings were purchased around the periphery
of the City during its various development periods. Today these insti-
tutional holdings form important portions of the City's open space
network although from time to time parcels are sold for development.
Generally, the large sites of the various religious orders, colleges,
high schools and golf courses separate and define residential districts,
give value and stability to neighborhoods and provide a pleasant en-
vironment for quiet, spacious living. Their distribution throughout
nearly every part of the City provides part of the framework for
orderly future development and for improvement of existing neighbor-
hoods.
Public open space includes two large parks and a wide scattering of
other parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities. All of these fac-
ilities will be discussed in detail later in this report. Public,
institutional and open space land comprise a quarter of the total de-
veloped acreage of Dubuque and are one of the principal reasons for
the City's attractiveness and character.
In general Dubuque's development pattern represents a variation on the
concentric ring pattern of development that has resulted from its loc-
ation on the Mississippi River. The City has grown outward in a series
of three clearly -identifiable parts: the industrial district adjacent
to the Mississippi River east of the City center; the central business
district between the industrial area and the bluffs; and the various
residential areas to the west, north and south. Recent commerciali-
zation to the west has altered the historical concentric development
pattern so that two main commerical districts now exist with residen-
tial and institutional land uses between.
A detailed study of Dubuque's land uses has not been undertaken for
nearly a decade so presently available land use statistics can offer
only an approximation of the current situation. Land use statistics
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for 1964, however, do indicate the relative amounts of land used for
different purposes.
Summarized Land Use Statistics
City of Dubuque
Category
Single Family Residential
Two Family Residential
Multi -Family Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Recreation
Public and institutional
Railways, streets & highways
Percent of Total
Acres Developed Area •
2,169
145
78
182
346
579
1,067
1,686
35
2
1
3
6
9
17
27
6,252 100%
Source: Dubuque Development Plan, 1964
Since 1964 significant increases have occurred in the multi -family and
commercial categories as rapid urbanization took place in western
Dubuque. Less dramatic changes have occurred in the other categories.
Several comments should be made regarding the land use patterns in
Dubuque and their implications for outdoor recreation. Although rec-
reation and open space land acreages represent an acceptable standard
of nearly ten acres per 1,000 people, existing parks are concentrated
into large tracts distant from the most heavily populated residential
neighborhoods. Marked deficiencies in -both number and location of
smaller park and playground spaces exist in every portion of the City
but particularly in the older residential areas. The large acreages
of public and institutional land do not indicate the prevailing inad-
equacy of public and parochial school site sizes in most parts of the
city.
The following specific observations may be made:
A. The total acreage of recreational land use in Dubuque
is considerably higher than usual for a City of Com-
parable size. This large total acreage reflects the
existence of large golfing, picnicking and hiking fa-
cilities located without relationship to residential
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density and does not indicate the severe deficiency of
smaller local parks and playgrounds that exists. Dubuque
clearly needs more recreation spaces of the local play-
ground type located within walking distance of the
residential areas they are intended to serve.
B. Recreation is one land use that is directly affected by
public policy responsive to the needs of the citizens.
As Dubuque grows and internal open land areas begin to
vanish, there is a much greater awareness of the need
for additional neighborhood recreation space. The
creation of neighborhood parks and playgrounds can occur
not only through the pre -acquisition of land in the
developing areas to the west but also through the
expansion of existing sites and the creation of new sites
in older neighborhoods through the community renewal
process.
C. The current rate of increase in public land use in the
city has been disproportionately slow compared with
population and development change. As already mentioned,
most residential neighborhoods lack adequate local
recreation facilities, and many existing public build-
ings are due for replacement. An increase in public land
use can therefore be anticipated as lands are acquired
for local playground facilities, new elementary school
sites and other public buildings in older portions of
the city as well as for school, park and playground
sites in future development areas.
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RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE DEMAND
During the 1960's it became apparent that serious shortages of
public parks and recreational opportunities were developing.
Primarily as a result of this so-called "increased demand" for
outdoor recreation serious attempts were made to analyze and
understand recreation demand and needs. On the national level
the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Committee was established
to analyze recreation needs. This group conducted extensive surveys
and issued a series of reports between 1960 and 1963. Their chief
contribution was in the area of "demand analysis" that more clearly
defined what Americans did for outdoor recreation, what social and
economic factors give rise to new recreational needs and how those
needs will affect the current supply of recreation facilities and
programs.
Recreation demand is abstract and somewhat difficult to precisely
measure. It is influenced by a wide range of demographic, economic,
social and physical variables. For example, the general assumption
that the current strain on recreational facilities is caused by an
increase in leisure time is only partially true. Americans today
have only slightly more free time than they did ten years ago. In
Dubuque, the average industrial work week has been nearly stable for
the past decade. The real basis for increased recreation demand
are much more closely related to growing populations, rising incomes
and educational levels and increased mobility.
Population Trends and Projections
The City of Dubuque and surrounding urbanized area have been growing
at a rate comparable to the North Central United States as a whole
and much faster than the State of Iowa.
Population Trends 1940-1970
Percent Increase
1940 1950 1960 1970
1940 1950 1960
1950 1960 1970
United States
131,669,275
150,697,361
178,464,236
207,976,452
14.4
18.4
16.5
North Central States*
40,143,332
44,460,762
51,619,139
56,571,663
10.7
16.1
9.6
Iowa
2,538,268
2,621,073
2,757,537
2,824,376
3,3
5.2
2.4
Illinois
7,897,241
8,712,176
10,081,158
11,113,976
10.3
15.7
10.2
Wisconsin
3,137,586
3,434,575
3,951,777
4,417,731
9.5
15.0
11.8
Dubuque County
63,768
71,337
80,048
90,609
11.9
11.2
13.2
Dubuque Urbanized Area**
45,367
51,368
59,497
65,550
13.2
15.7
10.2
City of Dubuque
43,892
49,671
56,606
62,309
13.2
14.0
10.0
Source: U.S. Census of Pooulation 1940-1970.
*Includes Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas,
Wisconsin,
Nebraska, Illinois, South Dakota, North Dakota, Indiana,
Ohio and Michigan.
**Includes East Dubuque, Illinois
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During the decade from 1960 to 1970 the rate of national population
growth was the second lowest in our history, but the absolute growth
(29.5 million) was the second largest in history. The decline in
the national population growth rate is due to the declining birth
rate that in 1971 was 17.4 births per thousand people, a lower rate
than during the depression of the 1930's.
Population growth in the North Central states has been increasing
at a slower rate than other regions of the United States with the
result that the population of this region is becoming a smaller
percentage of the total United States population. This same trend
is true of Iowa. Iowa's population grew less than 2.5% during the
past decade and dropped to only 5% of the North Central states'
total population.
Within the urbanized portion of Dubuque County population growth
has been influenced by migration from rural areas.
Dubuque County
City of Dubuque
Table Mound Twp.
Growth of Townships
Surrounding Dubuque, 1960-1970
80,048
56,606
(Iowa) 1,736
Mosalem Twp. (Iowa) 782
Dubuque Twp. (Iowa) 3,186
Peru Twp. (Iowa) 980
Dunlieth Twp. (Illinois) 2,443
Jamestown Twp. (Wisconsin) 1,490
90,609 10,561 13.2
62,309 5,703 10.1
2,843 1,107 68.3
1,142 360 46.0
3,798 612 19.2
1,108 128 13.1
3.393 950 38.9
1,965 475 31.8
Source: U.S. Census of Population, 1960-1970
The main implication of these figures for outdoor recreation is that
with the largest increases in Dubuque County's population centered
in and around Dubuque additional urban -oriented recreational facilities
may have to be provided if in fact the forecast population growth
for this area does occurr.
A series of population forecasts for Dubuque and surrounding area
have been prepared for the target year 1990. These include forecasts
made for the 1990 Transportation Plan, forecasts prepared by the Iowa
Office of Planning and Programming and forecasts made recently by the
Dubuque County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. Studied to-
gether these population forecasts can offer a reasonable approximation
of what to expect in terms of population change over the next twenty
years. At best, any forecast is only an educated guess that is
dependent on many different assumptions and variables. Generally,
however, births, deaths and migration are regarded as the three
major components of population change, but other things such as
economic growth are also related.
The forecasts summarized below give figures for Dubuque County's
urbanized area and the remaining rural portion of the County. No
reliable forecast figures are currently available for the City of
Dubuque itself.
Dubuque County Population Projections
1970 1975 1980 1985 1990
Dubuque County 87,400 91,400 97,200 103,000 109,000
Dubuque Urban Area 67,000 70,700 74,500 78,200 82,000
Remainder of County 20,400 20,700 22,700 24,800 27,000
Source: Dubuque County Comprehensive Plan, Green Engineering Company,
1963.
On the basis of these forecasts 1990 population levels in Dubuque
County can be expected to range between 108,000 and 122,000 persons.
The Dubuque urban area will contain from two-thirds to three -fourths
of this total. While These forecasts cannot be regarded as absolute,
it is important to note that each of the five separate forecasts show
continued growth for Dubuque and Dubuque County. One might naturally
expect that the demand for recreational facilities would be proportion-
ate to the area's population. Compared to other factors, however,
rising population levels may prove to be only secondary.
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Iowa Office of Planning and Programming
Population Projections
Dubuque County
Dubuque Urban Area
1970 1975 1980 1985 1990
90,609 95,758 100,617 105,033 108,535
62,309 69,120 65,842 67,457 68,743
Source: Iowa Office of Planning and Programming, 1966.
Dubuque Transportation Study Population Projections
1970 1975 1980 1985 1990
Dubuque County 90,609 - 101,075 - 115,825
Dubuque Urban Area 69,527 79,546 92,660
Remainder of County 21,082 - 21,529 23,165
Source: Dubuque Transportation Study, 1970.
Dubuque County Cohort Survival Projection
1970 1975 1980 1985 1990
Dubuque County 90,609
104,075 - 118,825
Source: Dubuque County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, 1972.
Revised Cohort Surival Projection
1970 1975 1980 1985 1990
Dubuque County 90,609 - 103,661 - 122,432
Source: Dubuque County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, 1973.
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Social and Economic Characteristics
Other social and economic characteristics of the area's population
that have a more significant impact on the demand for recreational
facilities and opportunities include:
1. Disposable Family Income. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
studies show that increasing use of recreation
facilities are more closely related to the rise in
disposable income than to any other single factor.
In the Dubuque area the standard of living is con-
tinuing to rise with the result that basic necessities
consume a decreasing portion of the family budget.
2. Spending for Commercial Recreation. In the Dubuque
area recreation spending is increasing faster than
disposable income which indicates that recreation
activities are becoming less a luxury and more a
necessity.
3. Age. The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation found that
age is the most influential factor in the amount
of recreation participation. Young persons engage
in outdoor recreation much more often than middle-
aged and older persons. In the Dubuque area the
median age level is lower than either the State of
Iowa or the nation.
4. Education. Through education people are exposed to
a wider range of choices and more sophistication
in their wants and needs. In Dubuque as well as
across the nation a steadily rising educational
level reflects itself in the growing demand for
more diverse activities.
5. Increased Leisure Time. As the average work -week
decreases in length and as modern technology lessens
the amount of time needed to complete necessary
household chores, added leisure time will become
an increasingly important focus of life. Some
social scientists believe that by the year 2,000
people will work only thirty hours per week, with
thirteen weeks vacation annually.
6. Recreation Activity Participation. A 1966 Iowa
recreation survey study projected that the average
Dubuque resident will increase his participation
in outdoor recreation activities from 30.8 occasions
per year in 1970 to 33.3 occasions per year in 1980.
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Participation in Recreational Activities
The image of outdoor recreation is closely tied to popular concepts
of the "good life." Actual participation in outdoor recreation
activities has been rapidly increasing. By the year 2000 the
nationwide demand is expected to increase threefold. In Iowa
participation is also increasing as illustrated by a study conducted
jointly by the Iowa Conservation Commission and Iowa State University.
This study evaluates the recreation desires of Iowans and was presented
in the 1972 update of a report entitled Outdoor Recreation in Iowa.
The study reveals that:
8 out of every 10 Iowans over
8 out of every 10 Iowans over
6 out of every 10 Iowans over
5 out of every 10 Iowans over
sports events or programs.
4 out of every 10 Iowans over
3 out of every 10 Iowans over
activity.
2 out of every 10
2 out of every 10
1 out of every 10
1 out of every 10
1 out of every 10
Iowans
Iowans
Iowans
Iowans
Iowans
over
over
over
over
over
12
12
12
12
years
years
years
years
of age drive for pleasure.
of age picnic.
of age walk for pleasure.
of age attend outdoor
12 years of
12 years of
12
12
12
12
12
years
years
years
years
years
age swims.
age engages in boating
of age ride bicycles.
of age fish.
of age hunt.
of age rides horseback.
of age plays golf.
These survey findings show that Iowans like to participate in both
active and passive recreational activities. In many cases they are
willing to travel to engage in these activities.
Additional outdoor recreation participation data is available for
northeastern Iowa's region I that includes Howard, Winneshiek,
Alamakee, Chickasaw, Butler, Fayette, Clayton, Bremer, Grundy,
Blackhawk, Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque counties. Because the
socio-economic and physical resources of these counties differ
widely and because the data is regional in scope the regional
data may or may not reflect the exact situation in Dubuque County.
It does, however, provide an indication of regional habits and
trends in outdoor recreation participation.
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Outdoor recreation participation: rates and tota'.
participation, Northeast Iowa: 1966, 1975, and 1980.
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1966 1975
Per -feral Per Total
Activity Person (1,000 Person (1,000
(days) days) Percent (days; days) Percent
Driving for pleasure 7.8 2,680 15 8.5 3,122 -1 T
Bicycling 6.6 2,2.66 12 5.7 2,078 9
Picnicking 6.5 2,221 12 7.4 2,697 12
Walking for pleasure 5.5 1,380 10 6.1 2,202 10
Fishing 3.7 1,270 7 3.9 1,401 6
Sightseeing 3.1 1,070 6 3.8 1,380 6
Pool swimming 2.7 935 5 3.6 1,314 6
Attending outdoor sports events 2.7 9 1 3 5 3.2 1 ,1 55 5
Playing baseball or softball 2.4 813 4 2.6 940 4
Playing golf 2.1 711 4 3.9 1,406 6
Boating 2.1 705 4 2.3 820 4
Motorcycling 1.4 478 3 2.0 710 3
Hunting 1.3 429 2 1.3 470 2
Camping - 1.2 421 2 1.5 548 2
Horseback riding 1.0 327 2 1.0 351 2
Natural environment swimming 0.8 270 1 0.9 318 1
Taking nature walks 0.6 219 1 0.9 330 1
Attending outdoor plays or concerts 0.6 2 1 3 1 0.9 331 1
Bird watching 0.6 200 1 0.9 341 1
Playing volleyball 0.5 1 78 1 0.7 26') 1
Ice skating 0.5 1 78 1 0.7 246 1
Water skiing 0.3 103 1 0.4 139 1
Totals
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1980
Per
Person
(days)
Total
(1,000
days) Percent
8.9
4.7
7.8
6.1
3.9
4.2
3.8
3.3
2.4
4.6
2.3
2.1
1.2
1.7
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.1
0.8
0.7
0.4
3,264
1,731
2,885
2,248
1,431
1,556
1,398
1,231
897
1,707
854
776
459
608
346 1
325 1
387 2
384 1
401 2
282 1
264 1
153 1
14
7
12
10
6
7
6
5
4
7
4
3
2
3
54.0 18,480 100 62.1 22,561 100 63.8 23,587 100
The 1968 Iowa Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation plan
estimated 1966 participation rates in recreation activities for
Dubuque County and made projections for the year 1980. The following
table compares selected recreational activities in the 1966 state
report and the 1968 Dubuque County recreation plan.
PROJECTED INCREASES COMPARISON
1966 - 1980
ACTIVITY
REGION I* %
DUBUQUE COUNTY+ %
Driving for pleasure
Swimming
Picnics
Bicycling
Golf
Walking for pleasure
Motorcycling
Hunting
Fishing
Attending sports events
Horseback riding
Boating
Camping
Ice skating
Attending concerts & plays
Water skiing
Nature walks
+22
+35
+30
-24
+140
+20
+62
+ 7
+13
+35
+ 6
+21
+44
+48
+80
+49
+77
Sources: * Outdoor Recreation In Iowa -
Conservation Commission
1972 update, Iowa
+ Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation - 1968,
Dubuque County Conservation Board
+37
+59
+43
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+163
+31
+66
+ 9
+24
+48
+16
+33
+58
+41
+97
+52
+94
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The differences in the figures indicate substantial socio-economic
differences between Dubuque County and the remainder of northeast
Iowa's Region I. Dubuque County has a higher urban and rural non-
farm population than the majority of the counties in the region it
is included in. Median family income is higher; the number of
professional and skilled workers is higher; and the county's median
age is much lower. This situation implies that residents of Dubuque
County have a higher potential for outdoor recreation participation
than the majority of the counties in Region I. The demand for
recreational opportunities should therefore be expected to be
greater.
Implications For Dubuque
In summary, the following statements outline the recreation planning
implications for Dubuque:
1. Substantial general increases in outdoor recreation
activities can be expected. The rate of increase
for Dubuque County is higher than for other north-
eastern Iowa counties in Region I.
2. Past state and county 1980 projections for partici-
pation in selected outdoor recreation activities
have already been surpassed by 1970 actual increases.
3. The facilities required for swimming golfing, out-
door sports events and other activities that are
expected to show large increases in participation
often require substantial capital expenditures
that often must be programmed several years in
advance.
4. Although the participation projections for bicycling
show a decrease in this activity, participation
has actually skyrocketed since the projections were
made. Dubuque already has nearly half as many
bicycles as cars registered (over 10,000) and sales
are continuing to rise.
5. Rising educational levels and the effects of mass
communication enlarges individual interests and
sophistication by providing greater awareness of
recreational choices. The local effect is reflect-
ed in a growing demand for more specialized
recreational and cultural activities.
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6. Increased personal mobility, as indicated by the decreasing
ratio of population to licensed automobiles, will provide
generally easier access to community recreation so that
specialized recreation facilities will attract users
from a widening region.
7. At the same time that demand for recreational opportunities
is increasing, the availability of land for outdoor
recreation is decreasing because of other urban pressures.
Steps to reserve future open space should be a high priority.
8. Merely keeping pace with the demand for recreational
activities may not be enough for that will only assure
that things do not become worse. The quality as well
as the quantity of outdoor recreational opportunities will
both need improvement.
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EXISTING FACILITIES
Classification
The Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission and the Bureau
of Outdoor Recreation have developed a uniform standard classifica-
tion system for listing and evaluating different types of recreation
facilities. The following categories are utilized:
Class I - High Density Recreation Areas
Ia - Neighborhood Facilities: Neighborhood facilities include small
parks and miscellaneous urban open spaces with none or with only
limited facilities. They also include tot lots, playgrounds and
other small to medium size recreation areas used for a variety of
purposes. Equipment may include playground and games equipment,
ball fields and possibly picnic equipment. These facilities are
designed primarily for local neighborhood use.
Ib - Community -Wide Facilities: Community -wide recreation areas
and open spaces are usually medium to large, highly -developed areas
that serve a broad range of functions for the entire City. Examples
include picnic areas, swimming pools, organized playfield and game
facilities, golf courses, skating rinks, etc. These facilities are
subject to substantial development and are intended for intensive
use.
Class II - General Outdoor Recreation Areas
General outdoor recreation areas are large, open space -oriented
facilities located in rural areas or adjacent to urban areas.
They are usually substantially developed and equipped for a variety
of activities such as picnicking, camping, swimming, games, hiking,
trail riding, boating, etc.
Class III - Natural Environment Areas
These are usually large areas with a minimum of man-made facilities.
The user is encouraged to use the area in its natural state with a
minimum of man-made development provided for access and sanitation.
Scattered use is typical and may include such activities as picnicking,
camping, hiking, fishing, bird -watching, canoeing or snowshoeing.
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Class IV - Unique Natural Areas
These areas are unique in scenic splendor, natural wonder or scienti-
fic importance. Recreation activities are strictly limited to those
which will not affect the unique value of the natural features.
Class V - Primitive Areas
The natural, wild and undeveloped features are distinguishing charac-
teristics of primitive areas. The natural environment has not been
disturbed by development, and mechanized transportation is non-existent.
Primitive areas must be sufficiently large to remove the user from
the sights, sound and smells of civilization and provide the recreation-
al user with a feeling of true wilderness experience. There are no
primitive areas in the State of Iowa.
Class VI - Historic and Cultural Sites
These are sites associated with the history, tradition or cultural
heritage of an area and are of sufficient significance to merit
preservation or restoration. Management is directed to restoration,
preservation and interpretation for sightseeing, enjoyment and study
of the historic and cultural features. Limited day -use facilities
may be provided if they do not detract from the primary purpose and
value of the site.
Class VII- Reserved Open Spaces and Undeveloped Lands
Lands and waters in this classification are those desirable recreation
sites that are acquired, pending eventual development, to preserve
them from loss to undesirable uses. They may be located anywhere and
acquired through several methods ranging from easement agreement to
fee simple title. When finally developed, such areas would be class-
ified under the appropriate category.
Wildlife Areas
Wildlife areas include lands and waters specifically developed and
managed for wildlife purposes. Areas in this class may be open to
hunting or closed as in the case of refuges,. Other recreational
facilities may be available although the ma'n intent is for wildlife
management.
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Water Access
This category includes those relatively small areas developed to
provide boating or hunting access to the waters of the State. Other
facilities may or may not be present as secondary uses.
Rest Areas
These are highway -oriented areas specifically developed to provide the
traveler with a place for rest, relief and relaxation from driving.
They are generally small and not intended for overnight use. Rest
areas are considered incidental and serve to facilitate travel to
other destination -type recreation areas.
Private and Other Facilities
This general category includes a wide variety of recreation facilities.
Areas included tend to be organization or facility oriented rather
than being dependent upon any particular natural resource attributes.
Examples include such things as clubs, camps, resorts, vacation farms,
ski areas, miniture golf, race tracks and the like. This broad cate-
gory includes any private and other recreation facility that cannot
be grouped elsewhere.
Existing Community Facilities
Within the City of Dubuque existing park and recreation facilities
can be classified into the following Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
classifications:
Class I
Ia
Ib
Class II
Class VI
Class VII
High Density Recreation=Areas
Neighborhood Facilities
Community -Wide Facilities
General Outdoor Recreation Areas
Historic and Cultural Sites
Reserved Open Spaces and Undeveloped Lands
Water Access Areas
Private and Other Facilities
In order to evaluate Dubuque's park and recreation facilities in terms
of generally accepted standards of adequacy as well as in terms of
specific local deficiencies and needs, the inventory lists all facili-
ties by both type and by ownership or control. Refer to the appendix
of this report for detailed inventory tables.
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With one or two exceptions no facilities outside the City are included
in this inventory. A detailed analysis of Dubuque County facilities
can be found in a separate recreation plan prepared in 1973 by the
Dubuque County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. This County
recreation plan should be regarded as a complementary document to
this City plan, and both should be referred to.
Existing Community Facilities
The following inventory lists existing recreation facilities in the
City of Dubuque. It is arranged by type of facility and by owner-
ship or control. The numbers refer to site locations on the
accompanying maps. Detailed information on site size, condition,
use and equipment provided at each facility is listed in the appendix
to this report.
Neighborhood Facilities - Dubuque Park Board
Map No. Name and Location
1. Cleveland Park: end of Cleveland Avenue
2. Jackson Park: 15th and Main Streets
3. Washington Park: 7th and Locust/Bluff Streets
4. Madison Park: end of North Main Street
5. University Park: Asbury Road and Clarke Drive
6. Caledonia Playground: Caledonia and West 8th
7.- Frith Playground: Queen and Regent Street
8. Jefferson Park: Walnut and University Avenue
9. Flat Iron (Phoenix) Park: Main and Jones Streets
10. Grant Park: Bluff and 15th Streets
11. Oakwood Park: north of 32nd Street
Neighborhood Facilities - Playground and Recreation Commission
12. Booth Tennis Court: Booth and Dodge Streets
13. Burden Playground: Windsor and Burden Streets
14. Falk Playground: Ideal Lane and Earl Drive
15. Gay Playground: Gay and Primrose Streets
16. Peter Cooper Playground: Sycamore and 14th Street
17. Valley High Playground: N. Grandview and Cerro
18. Waller -Cooper Tot Lot: Cooper Place
19. Hillcrest Tot Lot: Hillcrest Road
20. Hilltop Playground: Caledonia and Wilson Streets
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45. St. Patrick's School /
21. Audubon School
22. Bryant School
23. Fulton School
24. Irving School
25. Jackson School
26. Kennedy School
27. Lincoln School
28. Marshall School -\-
29. Prescott School =,�
30. Hoover School
31. Eisenhower School
1. Cleveland Park
2. Jackson Park
3. Washington Park
4. Madison Park
5. University Park
6. Caledonia Playground
7. Frith Playground
8. Jefferson Park
9. Flatiron Park
10. Grant Park
11. Oakwood Park
12. Booth Tennis Court.
13. Burden Playground
14. Falk Playground
15. Gay Playground
16. Peter Cooper Playground.,.
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18. Waller -Cooper Totlot
19. Hillcrest Totiof >"
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46. Resurrection School
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33. Washington School
34. Marshall Playground
35. Valentine Playground
36. St. Raphael's School
37. Holy Ghost School
38. Holy Trinity School
39. Nativity School
40. Sacred Heart School
41. St. Anthony School
42. St. Columbkille's School
43. St. Joseph School
44. St. Mary's School
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Neighborhood Facilities - Dubuque Community School District
21. Audubon School: 535 Lincoln Avenue
22. Bryant School: 1280 Rush Street
23. Fulton School: 2540 Central Avenue
24. Irving School: 2520 Pennsylvania Avenue
25. Jackson School: 715 West Locust Street
26. Kennedy School: 2135 Woodland Street
27. Lincoln School: 1101 West Fifth Street
28. Marshall School: 1450 Rhomberg Avenue
29. Prescott School: 1249 White Street
30. Hoover School: 3259 St. Anne Drive
31. Eisenhower School: 3170 Spring Valley Road
32. Jefferson Junior High School: 1105 Althauser
33. Washington Junior High School: 900 Alta Vista
34. Marshall Playground: Rhomberg and Whittier
35. Valentine Playground: Valentine Drive
Neighborhood Facilities - Archdiocese of Dubuque
36. St. Raphael's School: 223 Bluff Street
37. Holy Ghost School: 2931 Central Avenue
38. Holy Trinity School: 1703 Rhomberg Avenue
39. Nativity School: 1001 Alta Vista Street
40. Sacred Heart School: 2212 Queen Street
41. St. Anthony School: 2175 Rosedale Street
42. St. Columbkille School: 1198 Rush Street
43. St. Joseph School: 2105 St. Joseph Street
44. St. Mary's School: 1600 White Street
45. St. Patrick School: 180 West 15th Street
46. Resurrection School: 4300 Asbury Road
47. Immaculate Conception School: 1001 Davis Street
Neighborhood Facilities - Miscellaneous
48. St. Elias Church Playground: 1075 Rockdale Road
49. St. Peter's Lutheran Church Playground: 3200
Asbury Road
Community Wide Facilities - Dubuque Park Board
1. Allison -Henderson Park: Loras and Grandview
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Community -Wide Facilities - Playground and Recreation Commission
2. Bunker Hill Golf Course: Bunker Hill and
Fairway Drive
3. Municipal Swimming Pool: 1800 Hawthorne
4. Petrakis Stadium: East Fourth Street
5. Comiskey Field: 2400 Jackson Street
6. McAleece Recreation Area: Kerper Boulevard
and Hawthorne Street
Community -Wide Facilities - Dubuque Community School District
7. Dubuque Senior High School: 800 Clarke Drive
8. Stephen Hempstead High School: 3715 Pennsylvania
Community -Wide Facilities - Archdiocese of Dubuque
9.
Wahlert High School: 2005 Kane Street
Community -Wide Facilities - Miscellaneous Private and Other
10. Dubuque Country Club: Randall Place
11. Dubuque Marina: Hawthorne and Waterfront
12. Dubuque Yacht Basin: City Island
13. Schmidt Harbor: City Island
14. Senior Citizens Centre: 1099 Iowa Street
15. Creslanes Bowl: 255 South Main Street
16. Dubuque Bowling Lanes: 10291 Main Street
17. Fischer Bowling Lanes: 880 Locust Street
18. Holy Trinity Bowling Lanes: 1703 Rhomberg
19. Riverside Bowl: 1860 Hawthorne Street
20. Imperial Lanes: Stoneman Road
21. Eagle Point Funland:. 2705 Rhomberg Avenue
22. Skate Country: Highway 20 West
23. Dubuque Shooting Society: Highway 52 North
24. Dubuque Water Ski Club: City Island
25. Dubuque Flatboat Club: City Island
26. Dubuque Conservation Society Park: City Island
27. Dubuque Boys Club: 1299 Locust Street
28. YMCA -YWCA: Dodge and Booth
29. Roberts River Rides: Hawthorne at River
30. Clarke College: Clarke Drive
31. Loras College: Loras and Alta Vista
32. University of Dubuque: University Avenue
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1. Allison -Henderson Park
2. Bunker Hill Golf Course
3. Municipal Pool
4. Petrakis Stadium
5. Comiskey Field
6. McAleece Recreation Area
7. Senior High School
8. Hempstead High School
9. Wahlert High School
10. Dubuque Country Club
11. Dubuque Marina
12. Dubuque Yacht Basin
13. Schmidt Harbor
14. Senior Citizen's Center
15. Creslanes Bowl
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21. Eagle Point Funland
22. Skate Country
23. Dubuque Shooting Society
24. Dubuque Water Ski Club
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25. Dubuque Flatboat Club
26. Conservation Society Park
27. Dubuque Boy's Club
28. YMCA -YWCA
29. Robert's River
30. Clarke College
31. Loras College
32. University of Dubuque
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General Outdoor Recreation Areas - Dubuque Park Board
1. Eagle Point Park: Shiras Avenue
2. Louis Murphy Park: Grandview Avenue
3. Flora Park: Pennsylvania and Green
4. Maus Conservation Park: Huff Street
5. Franklin D. Roosevelt Park: North Cascade Road
General Outdoor Recreation Areas - Playg.round and Recreation Commission
6. Veteran's Memorial Park: Carter and West 32nd St.
Natural Environment Areas - U.S. Government
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge (1,290 acres
bordering Dubuque County).
Unique Natural Areas
(None in Dubuque or nearby vicinity).
Primitive Areas
(None in Iowa).
Historic and Cultural Sites
Present day Dubuque probably has more historical and architecturally sig-
nificant structures than any other community in Iowa. The educational,
cultural, aesthetic, environmental as well as the simple historic value
of these structures should not be overlooked by any recreational or other
planning program for the City.
During the spring of 1973 a street by street survey of Dubuque was made
in an attempt to inventory the City's historical and architecturally sig-
nificant structures. Over 600 separate structures were inventoried, map-
ped and photographed by City Planning and Zoning Commission staff in co-
operation with the Dubuque County Historical Society and the State of Iowa.
On the basis of information supplied by the field survey it was possible
to numerically grade and rank each structure relative to every other one
and to its impact on the Dubuque scene. Using nationally accepted cri-
teria, four categories were defined for grouping the structures surveyed
on the basis of their individual scores. For the purposes of the present
study the categories used may be defined as follows.
Group I (60 or more points): The landmark structures of Dubuque.
These exceptional structures of major significance are worthy of
maximum protection and continued preservation. The 24 structures
that scored 60 or more are listed on the following page.
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Group II (41-59 points): These outstanding buildings of much sig-
nificance are worthy of protection and should be preserved.
Group III (26-40 points): This group includes structures of signi-
ficance that contribute to the overall character of Dubuque. They
are worthy of protection and preservation if possible and particu-
larly in groups.
Group IV (0-25 points): These minor structures and background build-
ings are generally of little significance but often have details wor-
thy of note. In groups they may be of some special interest or sig-
nificance that would warrant protection.
Dubuque Structures Scoring 60 or More Points on Basis of 1973 Field Survey
(not listed in order of significance)
Shot Tower, East 4th Street
Star Brewery, East 4th Street
Rhomberg House, 508 W. 7th Street
Cooper House, 504 Bluff Street
Dubuque City Hall, 13th & Central
F. Stout summer house, 2790 Asbury'
St. Mary's Church, 15th and White
Lacey House, 1640 Main
Ryan House,1375 West Locust
F. Stout House, 1145 West Locust
Dubuque County Jail, 7th & Central
Ham House, 2241 Lincoln
Langworthy House, 1095 West 3rd Street
Bissell House, 325 Alpine
Orpheum Theater, 4th and Main Streets
Fenelon Place Elevator, West 4th St.
Eagle Point Park Pavilion
Seminary Hill steps, 17th & Madison
Loras Academy Buildings, Loras Blvd.
Fischer House, 1389 West Locust
H. Stout House, 1105 West Locust
Dubuque County Courthouse, 7th & Central
Dubuque Brewing & Malting Co., 3000 Jackson
Julien Dubuque Grave and Mines of Spain
Reserved Open -Space and Undeveloped Lands - Dubuque Park Board
1. Twelfth Street Hillside: along 12 Street
2. Montrose Terrace Hillside: adjacent to Montrose Ter.
3. Eighth Street Hillside: Along 8th Street
4. Grandview Avenue Blvd: South Grandview Avenue
Private and Other Facilities - U.S. Government
1. Lock and Dam #11: Mississippi River at Eagle Point
General Outdoor Recreation Facilities Located Within Dubuque's Zone of
Influence
A separate appendix lists seventy regional outdoor recreation facilities
located in the counties surrounding Dubuque. Nearly all of these facili-
ties are federal, state or county controlled.
While local recreation planning work would probably not recommend construc-
tion of facilities that would duplicate those listed in this regional in-
ventory, it is important to be aware of potential opportunities for joint
development of multi -purpose trails, open space reservations, scenic roads,
parkways or campground facilities where more than purely local interest in
involved.
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ADEQUACY OF EXISTING FACILITIES
National Standards
It is customary to appraise the adequacy of existing park and recreation
facilities according to a number of standards including site size, num-
ber, location relative to population served, facilities and the like. The
table below summarizes select standards as recommended by the National
Park and Recreation Association and the Athletic Insitute. These stand-
ards should be utilized simply as a test of adequacy of Dubuque's park
and recreation facilities in relation to nationally desirable guidelines.
While such standards may be regarded as desirable, it should be remember-
ed that local variations in topography, population density and patterns
of community development affect the applicability of these standards.
Desirable Park and Recreation Standards
Location (area served)
Ages Served:
Site Sizes:
desirable:
minimum:
Acres per 1000 persons
Class Ia
Facilities
1/8 - 3/4 mi.max.
varies with facility
3 - 6 acres
2500 sf
1/4 - 1.25
Class Ib Class II
Facilities Facilities
3/4-14 mile
all
30-80 acres
15-30 acres
2.00
30 min.travel time
all
80 acres & up
30 acres & up
4.50 - 12.00
Note: Figures given are for selected categories. Source: National Park and
Recreation Association and the AthJetic.Institute.
There are two other general "rule of thumb" standards that are widely
recognized for measuring the overall adequacy of an entire community's
park and recreation facilities.
1. Ten percent of the land in a community should be used
for recreational and open space purposes.
2. There should be ten acres of easily -accessible develop-
ed recreation space and one acre of additional park re-
serve available for every 1,000 persons.
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The following tables summarize Dubuque's park and recreation facilities
in terms of these nationally used size standards.
Class I - High Density Recreation Areas
Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
Total Maximum Minimum Average Acres per
Acreage Size Size Size 1000 persons
City Parks 26.26
City Playgrounds 33.71
Public School Grounds 44.97
Parochial School Grounds 20.58
20.00
8.50
15.00
0.14
0.30
0.50
5.25 0.30
2.25 0.50
3.21 0.60
4.80 1.71 0.30
Totals: 125.52 20.00 0.14 2.72 1.80
Notes: Figures given are from inventory of facilities. "City" categories
include both Park Board and Recreation Commission facilities broken
down by type.
Ib - Community -Wide Facilities
Total
Acreage
City Facilities 127.35
Public School Facilities 39.90
Parochial School Facil. 12.80
Misc. Private Facilities 224.00
Maximum Minimum Average Acres Per
Size Size
Size 1000 persons
105.00 1.35 21.22 1.80
20.00 19.90 19.95 0.50
12.80 12.80 12.80 -
150.00 - 3.30
Totals: 404.05 150.00
1.35 - 6.00
Note: Figures given are from inventory of facilities. Average figure for
"misc. private facilities" category includes only the 9 uses listed
for which acreages were provided. The Dubuque Golf and Country Club
accounts for 150.0 acres of that total.
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City Parks
W/O FDR Park
Class II - General Outdoor Recreation Areas
Total Maximum Minimum Average Acres Per
Acreage Size Size Size 1000 persons
570.90 210.00 8.90 95.15
360.90 164.00
8.90 72.18
8.50
5.30
Note: Franklin D. Roosevelt park is presently undeveloped so the smaller
figures more accurately reflect the current situation.
Summary
Total Maximum Minimum Average Acres Per
Acreage Size Size Size 1000 persons
Class Ia-Neighborhood Fac. 125.52 20.00 0.14
Class Ib-Community-Wide Fac. 404.05 150.00 1.35
Class II-Gen.Outdoor Recrea-
tion Areas
570.90
210.00 8.90
Totals 1100.47 210.00 0.14
2.72
95.15
1.80
6.00
8.50
15.95 16.30
If we examine merely these acreage figures and compare Dubuque to the
desirable national park and recreation standards, the following situ-
ation is noticeable:
Class Ia
Neighborhood Facilities
Class Ib -
Community -Wide Facilities
Class II -
General Outdoor Recreation
Areas
Desirable
Acreage
Desirable
Acres/1000
3 - 6 acres 0.25-1.25
30-80
80 +
2.00
Dubuque
Average Dubuque
Acreage Acres/1000
2.72
4.50-12.00 95.15
1.80
6.00
8.50
Source: National Park and Recreation Association and Dubuque Planning
and Zoning Commission staff
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By using acreage analysis alone as a means of evaluating the adequacy of
Dubuque's park and other recreation facilities, it is apparent that the
City fully meets generally acceptable standards. In fact the total Du-
buque figure of 16.30 acres park and recreation space per 1,000 persons
exceeds by 6 acres per 1,000 persons the national standard of 10 acres
per 1,000 persons. Even this figure may be misleading because none of
the Dubuque figures include the substantial amounts of college campus,
institutional grounds and bluff areas within the City. Adding these
acreages to the total would more than double the amount of open space
per 1000 persons population.
Local Area Analysis
While acreage analyses provide an overall picture of park and recrea-
tion facility adequacy, such analyses fail to directly address the
crucial question of how well existing facilities actually serve the
community. As already mentioned such diverse things as topography,
population density, community development patterns, neighborhood socio-
economic characteristics and even street patterns all affect utilization
of existing facilities and demand for additional ones. In the case of
Dubuque these are of major importance.
The table below summarizes select socio-economic data for eleven sub-
areas within the City. The sub -areas used are based on census tracts
and are outlined on the accompanying map.
1. The sub -areas with the highest population density
(Areas IV, VI) generally rank low in terms of re-
creation space per 1,000 persons and as a percen-
tage of total area.
2. The sub -areas with more than 3.0 percent of the total
population under age 14 (Areas II, IV, V, VII, X, XI)
generally have moderate to serve deficiencies in terms
of adequate neighborhood recreation facilities.
3. If only City of Dubuque facilities were included, the
total acreage of neighborhood recreation facilities
per 1,000 persons would be as follows.
Area I
Area II
Area III
Area IV
Area V
Total
1.7
1.0
1.0
1.0
2.7
City Only.
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AREA I. AREA II AREA III AREA IV AREA V AREA VI AREA VII AREA VIII AREA IX AREA X AREA XI
Census Tract Census Tract Census Tract Census Tract Census Tract Census Tract Census Tract Census Tract Census Tract Census Tract Census Tract
1, 2, 2.99 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Total Population 3,724 4,031 3,586 7,066 4,856 10,485 7,592 5,540 849 5,369 9,201
Persons under age 14 730 1,239 1,048 2,272 1,477 2,887 2,477 1,455 34 2,190 3,757
Median years of school completed 9.6 11.5 12.1 10.6 12.0 12.3 12.7 12.4 17.1 12.4 12.5
Median income $ 3,563 $ 8,759 $ 7,934 $ 7,204 •$ 9,145 $ 4,348 $ 10,320 $ 7,050 $ 909 $ 11,503 $ 7,711
Mean income $ 4,212 $ 9,606 $ 7,640 $ 7,406 $ 9,033 $ 5,795 $ 12,892 $ 7,779 $ 1,662 $ 11,799 $ 8,486
Total size of area (acres) 476.8 565.0 457.2 379.5 505.4 654.7 2126.7 500.0 379.2 1805.4 1630.0
Population density (persons per acre) 7.81 7.13 7.84 18.61 9.60 16.01 3.57 11.08 2.23 2.97 5.64
Class Ia - Nbad Recreation Facilities
City (total acres) 4.33 2.00 0.75 12.25 3.38 4.07 6.00 20.00 10.69 2.50
School District (total acres) 0.50 3.80 )1.83 2.78 1.20 1.40 0.86 3.60 15.00 14.00
Archdiocese (total acres) 1.80 0.50 3.99 1.38 5.65 2.46 4.80
6.63 4.30 3.83 7.52 13.45 6.16 10.58 12.06 20.00 30.49 16.50
Total acres per 1,000 persons 1.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.7 0.5 1.3 2.1 2.4 5.6 1.7
Percent of area
1,3 % 0.7 % 0.8 % 1.9 % 2.6 % 0.9 • 0.4 % 2.4 % 5.2 % 1.6 % 1.0 •
Area VI
Area VII
Area VIII
Area IX
Area X
Area XI
Total
0.5
1.3
2.1
2.4
5.6
1.7
City Only
0.3
0.5
1.0
2.4
1.9
0.2
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It is evident from these figures that Dubuque relies heavily on neigh-
borhood recreation facilities that are supplied by the Dubuque Commun-
ity School District and the Archdiocese of Dubuque Schools.
A comment should be made about Area IX. This area includes primarily
the Bunker Hill Golf Course and a number of institutional land uses.
The twenty -acre figure includes only University Park which is not ade-
quately equipped for neighborhood play purposes.
The following three maps graphically illustrate what could be called
the "service area" of each neighborhood -type recreationa facility.
Only Class Ia, neighborhood recreation facilities (as listed in the
inventory), are mapped. The maps separately show City of Dubuque fa-
cilities, Dubuque Community School District facilities and Archdiocese
of Dubuque facilities. Service area boundary lines were determined by
the following parameters:
1. Topographical and other natural barriers
2. Heavily -traveled arterial streets that tend to act as barriers
3. Sub -area population
4. School enrollments and areas served
5. Size, condition and use of existing facilities
In analyzing these maps it is important to note that other park and re-
creation areas not inventoried as Class Ia facilities also serve local
neighborhood park and recreation functions. Examples would be Flora
Park, Allison -Henderson Park, Murphy Park, Veteran's Memorial Park and
the Dubuque Senior High School. In addition the Bunker Hill Golf Course,
Dubuque Golf and Country Club and the various institutional campuses and
grounds provide neighborhood open space that may or may not be used ac-
tively by local residents.
The mere presence of a neighborhood park or school playground does not
necessarily mean a particular neighborhood is adequately served by neigh-
borhood park and recreation facilities. Some indication of the overall
inadequacy of neighborhood recreation facilities in Dubuque is shown on
the map that outlines area not served or inadequately served by these fa-
cilities. One should note that if only City park and recreation facili-
ties were included, the amounts of unserved area would be significantly
large. The role played by the Dubuque Community School District and the
Archdiocese of Dubuque Schools in providing neighborhood recreation fa-
cilities cannot be regarded lightly, and continued cooperation by the
City with these other agencies is necessary to provide a balanced base
of park and recreation facilities.
NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION FACILITIES
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Besides a total lack of local neighborhood facilities in several parts
of the City, many other existing facilities are inadequate in terms of
size, facilities or condition. This is true of both City and school
facilities. In another section of this report proposals for correct-
ing deficiencies at the neighborhood level will be outlined.
Community -Wide Facilities
The strong points in Dubuque's overall park and recreation system are
the large, well-equipped and expertly maintained community -wide parks.
Eagle Point Park ranks among the finest in Iowa and is generally re-
garded as the cornerstone of the City's park system. Murphy Park, Flora
Park and Veteran's Memorial Park are the other major parks that enjoy
widespread useage. When fully developed, Franklin D. Roosevelt Park has
the potential for being another one of the state's finest City parks.
Perhaps the major problem being faced with regard to these park facili-
ties is intensive use, particularly at Eagle Po-int where in excess of
450,000 persons annually use the facility. With the exception of Flora
Park which is used by over 230,000 persons annually, more people use
Eagle Point Park than all of the other City park and recreation facili-
ties combined. Total attendance at Dubuque's parks was 1,221,483 in
1972. This figure included 96,483 reservations of shelter buildings at
Eagle Point and Murphy Parks, up nearly 10,000 persons from 1971. In
addition to developing Roosevelt Park during the next several years, it
will be necessary to expand and provide additional facilities at Eagle
Point Park or else limit use. Additional facilities will also be need-
ed at the other large parks as well as at Bunker Hill Golf Course, the
swimming pools and other community -wide recreational facilities.
Other Facilities and Needs
Other open space and recreation -related needs of Dubuque include such
things as:
1. Development of ways and means to protect and preserve
vital open space including bluffs, creek valleys, ra-
vines and flood plains. .
2. Development or promotion of a transient -type campground
facilities in or near Dubuque.
3. Implementation of a local bikeway system and cooperation
with other governmental units in developing a regional
multi -purpose trail system.
4. Cooperate in preparing and implementing plans for the use
and redevelopment of City Island and other remaining water-
front areas of the City.
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5. Assist however possible in the preservation and use
of Dubuque's significant buildings and through pro-
grams of tree planting and other landscape design
improvements.
6. Cooperate with county, regional, state and federal
agencies in providing a balanced system of park and
recreational facilities for serving both the citi-
zens and the increasing number of tourists and other
visitors coming to northeast Iowa.
FIVE YEAR OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
Goals
"Recreation is an emotional condition within an individual that flows
from a feeling of well-being and self satisfaction. It is character-
ised by feelings of mastery, achievement, exhileration,acceptance,
success, personal worth and pleasure. It reinforces a positive self-
image. Recreation is a response to aesthetic experience, achievement
of personal goals or positive feedback from others. It is independent
of activity, leisure or social acceptance.
Recreation improves awareness, deepens understanding, stimulates appre-
ciation, develops one's powers and enlarges the sources of enjoyment.
It promotes individual fulfillment. It encourages self-discovery. It
helps give meaning to life."
David E. Gray, "Exploring Inner
Space", Parks and Recreation Mag-
azine, December 1972,
The values and importance of all types of recreation programs cannot be
underestimated. Major responsibility for the direction and implementa-
tion of the public aspects of recreation in Dubuque is given to the Du-
buque Park Board and Recreation Commission. The program goals of these
agencies may be stated in three parts as follows:
I. Leisure Time Opportunities Program
A. To provide for all citizens, to the extent that is
practical, a variety of year-round leisure oppor-
tunities that are accessible, safe, physically at-
tractive, and provide enjoyable experiences. These
opportunities should contribute to the mental and
physical health of the community as well as to its
economic and social well-being. In addition they
should permit outlets that might help decrease in-
cidents of anti -social behavior such as crime and
delinquency.
B. The leisure time opportunities program includes:
1. Unsupervised outdoor recreation
2. Supervised recreation and physical activity
3. Cultural programs
4. Special events
5. Administrative support
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II.
Recreation Department
A. To serve people of all ages throughout the year
with a variety of recreational opportunities for
enriching their lives through the use of areas
and facilities, leadership resources and special
guidance in assistance services for individuals
and groups.
B. The range of programs is almost unlimited and in-
cludes all of the means by which a recreation de-
partment normally works. These programs reflect
the leisure -time needs of the citizens, community
resources and the growth of persons as individuals
and members of groups.
C.
Programs and activities can be classified into three
categories and include:
1. Provision of recreation area, buildings and
facilities.
2. Furnishing of professional leadership or or-
ganized individual or group activity.
3. Provision of assistance to individuals in self -
determining groups who wish to enjoy recreation-
al pursuits through their own continuing member-
ship.
Park Department
A. Under the direction of a three -member elected Park
Board, the Dubuque Park Department is responsible
for the development and maintenance of the City
park system, the direction of the tree trimming
program, and removal of snow from the downtown
Plaza and parking ramps.
Proposed Projects
The projects described below can be grouped into three catgories:
1. Regular maintenance and replacement projects
2. Additions or improvements to existing facilities
3. New development projects
Many of the proposed projects are of a routine nature to be accomplished
in the normal year to year operations of the park, recreation and other
agencies involved. Others such as swimming pool or ice rink construction
and neighborhood park development will require expensive land acquisi-
tion and substantial capital expenditures that must be planned several
years in advance. An attempt has been made to outline project develop-
ment and funding priorities in the five-year capital expenditure tables
that follow the proposed project descriptions.
Regular Maintenance and Replacement Projects
Eagle Point Park Improvements: Programmed improvements to Eagle
Point Park include:
1. Tennis court resurfacing
2. Park road blacktopping &
3. Outdoor lighting
4. Repair Riverfront Pavilion
5. Toilet facilities
6. Play area improvement
7. Bandshell improvement
sealcoating 8. Bleachers
9. .Re -roof Indian Room
10. Wading pool
11. Miscellaneious painting
Flora Park Improvements: The following improvements should be made at
Flora Park during the next five years:
1. Construct new tennis courts 6.
2. Bleachers
3. Park road blacktopping & sealcoating 7.
4. Air condition the Barn
5. Recreation building and warming house
improvements
Repair and paint swimming
pool
Remodel entrance and dress-
ing areas at change -house
for swimming pool
Louis Murphy Park Improvements:
Programmed improvements to Louis Murphy Park include additional light-
ing and tennis court improvement.
Municipal Swimming Pool Improvements:
Planned improvements include installation of new filters, repair and
painting of the pool tank.
Allison -Henderson Park Improvements:
In addition to painting the park building at Allison -Henderson Park
other planned work includes re -surfacing the interior floors.
Comiskey Park Improvements:
Planned work for Comiskey Park at this time includes remodeling and
repair of both the exterior and interior of the park building as well
as relocation of the recreation workshop to Bunker Hill.
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Veteran's Memorial Park Improvements: Improvements planned for Veter-
an's Memorial Park include:
1. Construct bridge, pave road and parking lot.
2. Install lighting at softball fields, baseball diamond and
tennis courts.
3. Move bleachers.
Bunker Hill Golf Course Improvements: Planned improvements for Bunker
Hill Golf Course include:
1. Painting exterior of building
2. Replace furnace
3. Re -roof portion of building
4. Blacktop parking lot and path areas
5. Storm drainage system improvement
6. Re -build trees and greens
7. Fairway improvement
Park Greenhouse Operations
Necessary improvements to the Park Board's greenhouse operation includes
replacement of the present inadequate heating system, expansion of the
present greenhouse and construction of a new potting shed.
Equipment Acquisition
The following pieces of equipment are needed by the Park Board and
Recreation Commission and should be programmed for purchase during
the five-year planning period:
1 heavy duty truck
2 automobiles
1 bus
greens mower
pressure spray system
sound system for Barn
misc. program equipment
2 jeep vehicles
1 end loader
1 program van
mowers -
leaf blower
chairs
3 pick-up trucks
1 tractor/loader
1 piano
fairway mower
soil shredder
portable toilet facility
Tree Trimming Operations
During the next five years Dubuque's continuing tree trimming and dis-
ease control program will require a new truck, a truck loader, new saws
and other trimming equipment.
General Urban Beautification
The importance of continued tree and flower planting and general land-
scape improvement to the streets, parks and other spaces throughout the
City cannot be underestimated as a positive contribution to Dubuque's
well-being. The Park Board's urban beautification is among its most
significant work and deserves strong annual support.
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Additions or Improvements to Existing Facilities
Maus Park Development: Continued improvement and development of the
Maus Park area over the next several years will include:
1. Construction of toilet facilities
2. Additional tree planting and landscape design work
3. Continued improvement of Maus Lake shoreline
4. Access road and parking area surfacing
Franklin D. Roosevelt Park Development:
Development of F.D.R. Park to its full potential could cost several
hundred thousand dollars. While planning the different stages of
development for this 210 acre tract special consideration should be
given to some of the unique opportunities that exist.
In addition to the usual types of park development and activities, the
much discussed children's zoo will provide a totally new recreational
experience for Dubuque area residents. Perhaps even more important, a
portion of the proposed park offers an exceptional opportunity for cre-
ating interpretative exhibits and possible reconstructions related to
the lead mining history of Dubuque. These opportunities should be stud-
ied in planning for the development of this park.
Washington Para Improvement:
Major redevelopment and landscaping of this important downtown open
space is proposed following the loss of nearly all of the elm trees
in the park. Completion of this redevelopment work would greatly
enhance the popularity of Washington Park as a major downtown focal
point.
McAleece Recreation Area: Programmed improvements
tion area include:
1. Installation of bleachers
2. Lighting system improvement
3. Construction of ice rink and warming house
4. Sealcoating of play areas
5. Parking lot improvement
for McAleece Recrea-
University Park Development:
Minimal development and improvement for day use activities is planned
at this time.
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Grant Park Development:
Work on this small downtown open space is to include general land-
scape design improvements, tree planting and placement of benches.
Gay Playground Improvement:
Planned work at Gay Playground includes moving the skating rink and
construction of a warming house/playground building.
Petrakis Park:
If Dubuque is going to continue maintenance of a baseball stadium,
consideration must be given in the near future to either relocat-
ing Petrakis Park to a new site or undertaking extensive improve-
ments at the present East Fourth Street location. A detailed study
of the alternate possibilities and a final decision on what to do
should be made before 1975.
Floodwall Development and Maintenance:
Completion of Dubuque's new floodwall assures reasonable flood pro-
tection, but many opportunities exist for floodwall beautification,
fishing and general public access to the river, hiking and bicycle
trails. The Dubuque Dock Commission will have primary responsibil-
ity for floodwall maintenance and should actively seek support from
the Park Board and other agencies in implementing the full range of
possibilities for ultimate floodwall development.
New Development Projects
Neighborhood Park and Playground Development:
Dubuque's most pressing park and recreational need is to provide ad-
ditional neighborhood park and playground facilities in many parts
of the City. Several existing neighborhood parks should also be sub-
stantially upgraded or redeveloped to better serve their intended
function. Areas of deficiency throughout the City have already been
generally identified. Possible target areas for first and second
priority neighborhood parkland acquisition and development are shown
on the accompanying map. In the immediate future actual sites for
new neighborhood parks within the first priority target areas should
be located and detailed design work undertaken so that land could be
purchased and two or three new facilities could be completed within
a five year planning period.
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The basic purpose of neighborhood park and recreation facilities
are twofold. First of all, neighborhood parks provide an attrac-
tive setting for passive recreation use by people of all ages.
Secondly, neighborhood playgrounds provide primary recreation op-
portunities for five to fifteen year old children. While local
conditions will influence the actual size, layout and equipment
required for a neighborhood park or playground, a typical facility
may be two to six acres in size and include space for softball,
touch football or other field games, play apparatus and perhaps
tennis court and separate tot's play area. Depending on the neigh-
borhood conditions and available space it might also be feasible
to incorporate passive recreational uses into the same developement.
In such cases plenty of shade trees, landscape plant materials,
tables, benches, pools and fountains would be desirable features.
Lyon's Trust Parkland Acquisition:
Using local matching funds from the E. B. Lyon's Trust, acquisition
of the thirty-four acre Marjorie D. Reed property just south of Du-
buque should occur before the end of 1973. It is the stated intent
of the Lyon's trustees to either purchase or obtain options on ad-
ditional land surrounding the Reed property. Because the purchase
of this property has occurred as a "bonus" for the City, develop-
ment of any recreation facilities in this area has not been consid-
ered in any planning work for Dubuque. The future potential of the
property as a natural area or open space preserve, however, is great.
Planning for the potential use of this property should be closely co-
ordinated with the Dubuque County Conservation Board and the state
to avoid duplication of similar facilities in the same general area.
If at all possible, the Park Board should work closely with the
Lyon's Fund trustees 'in an attempt to direct use of a least a por-
tion of the trust money for acquisition of high priority open space
and recreation lands within the developed portions of Dubuque. Some
of the potential project areas have already been listed above.
Indoor Multi -Purpose Facility:
Consideration is currently being given to the feasibility of con-
structing a multi -purpose facility that would provide year-round
indoor ice skating and swimming. An indoor year-round swimming
pool would dramatically increase the opportunities for recreation-
al swimming as well as for expanded programs of swimming instruc-
tion, life saving courses and competitive swimming activity. Con-
struction of an indoor ice skating facility with an artificial
ice surface would offer far reaching possibilities for year-round
recreational skating, ice hockey, skating classes, curling and ice
show activities. Skating opportunities in Dubuque are currently
quite limited and wholly at the mercy of the weather.
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Swimming Pool Development:
In addition to an indoor swimming facility consideration should
also be given to the construction of two small (25 meter) out-
door pools, one in the older residential areas and the other in
the western portion of Dubuque. These facilities might best be
located near schools. Making them heated would expand by one
month the useable swimming season.
Dubuque Waterfront Improvement:
Completion of Dubuque's new flood protection system has dramatically
increased the value and developmental potential for the Mississippi
River waterfront in general and the East Fourth Street area in par-
ticular. Preliminary studies for the possible redevelopment of this
area have already been completed, but further planning and implemen-
tation of a number of specific projects would serve as the catalyst
for major public and private redevelopment efforts. Again the Park
Board and Recreation Commission should participate jointly with other
local agencies to accomplish such things as:
1. Floodwall landscape work and maintenance
2. Creation of an access and viewing point near the Dock
Commission office and Pillsbury terminal utilizing the
old stone levee and overlook already in place.
3. Landscape design improvements in the vicinity of the
Shot Tower, one of Dubuque's most important and popu-
lar historic landmarks. The Pillsbury Company should
also be encouraged to improve the exterior appearance
of their terminal facility.
4. Start re -developing the north shore of the Ice Harbor
for a variety ofpublic access and commercial uses.
5. Preparation of an overall redevelopment plan for the
entire East Fourth Street area.
City Island Development Plan:
Pending closure of the present Dubuque landfill site on City Island
in 1975, a final plan for the use of the property should be prepared
for implementation after that time. Among the developmental possibil-
ities might be a tourist campground near the Dubuque Yacht Basin.
Such a facility could be leased to a private operator. Other develop-
mental possibilities include multi -purpose trails and picnic areas in
addition to adoption of necessary flood plain control regulations.
Bikeway Development:
In cooperation with other City departments and local agencies a final
plan for City-wide bikeway development should be prepared and imple-
mented during the next five years. Dubuque already has half as many
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bicycles as automobiles and the importance of this transportation
mode for both recreational and commuter use will continue to in-
crease. The accompanying map is based on the 1972 Bikecology re-
port prepared by the Dubuque Playground and Recreation Commission
and outlines a basic system that would serve all of Dubuque.
Five Flags Center:
Support and encourage early completion of the Five Flags
ter project. The importance and potential impact of thi
multiple use cultural facility is too great to postpone
than absolutely necessary. Concerts, theater, art displ
tions, banquets and multi -media presentations represent
of the possible uses this facility could be put to.
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Bluff Conservation, Maintenance and Protection:
Along with the Mississippi River, Dubuque's greatest natural assets
are the rugged and scenic limestone bluffs that have shaped the City's
development since its beginning over a century and a half ago. In or-
der to assure the continued preservation of Dubuque's bluffs in their
present natural state a joint effort by all City departments and other
local interest groups should be made to implement a program for estab-
lishing legal protection, scenic enhancement and regular maintenance
of these areas. At present there are no legal tools to control bluff
development. In many parts of the City the bluffs are being destroyed
by gravel pits, quarrys and various developments along the bases. Large
numbers of dead and dying trees, thick brush and other dense foliage
pose serious fire hazards at certain times of the year. All of these
conditions need attention.
Metropolitan Open Space System:
The reservation of park and recreation lands during various phases of
Dubuque's development has provided the City with natural landscape
areas of great value. The availability of local recreation and open
space has a direct bearing on the character and liveability of the
City's residential neighborhoods. The Victor Gruen Plan of 1964 pro-
posed a comprehensive open space program for the preservation of the
Dubuque area's dominant natural features. This plan encompassed the
following elements both within the City as well as in the surrounding
metropolitan area.
1. Public acquisition and preservation of the river bluffs
from Julien Dubuque Park on the south to Eagle Point on
the north, encompassing the present municipally -owned
spaces of Louis Murphy Park, Cleveland Park, the Eighth
Street hillside, the Eleventh Street stairs, the Mont -
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rose Terrace hillside, the North Main Street stairs and
Madison Park.
2. Preservation of the bluffs, and ravines along Catfish
Creek, Julien Dubuque Drive, Rockdale Road, Southern
Avenue, Valley Street, Lower Dodge Street, West Third
Street, West Fifth Street, Hill Street, University
Avenue, Lower Loras Boulevard, West Locust Street,
Kaufmann Avenue, Central Avenue, Pinard Street and
Thomas Place.
3. Preservation of the following topographical, natural
or geographical areas:
a. Nine Mile Island in the Mississippi River
b. Granger Creek from Catfish Creek to Key West
c. Swiss Valley from New Melleray Abbey to Rockdale
d. Furnace Hollow from Asbury to the Little Maquoketa River
e. Union Park Hollow from Couler Valley to Kennedy Road
f. Sageville Road Ravine from Couler Valley to Kennedy Road
g. Yellow Hill Road ravine from Sageville Road to the Little
Maquoketa River
h. Little Maquoketa River valley from Durango to Peru Flats
i. Couler Valley bluffs from 32nd Street to the Little Ma-
quoketa River
Mississippi River bluffs from the Menominee River to
Sinnipee Creek in Grant and Jo Daviess Counties.
k. Plum Hollow and Boatyard Hollow to the Mississippi River
in Grant County
1. Menominee River Valley in Grant and Jo Daviess Counties
m. Permanent farm land open space around the runway approaches
to the Dubuque Municipal Airport.
3.
Since the Victor Gruen studies of 1964, some of the areas listed above
have already been lost to development or misuse of one type or another.
In order to reasonably assure preservation of the remaining portions
consideration should be given to utilizing easements, conservation zon-
ing, donations, tax encouragement and other.means besides direct public
acquisition in order to minimize the total cost involved.
Preservation of Dubuque's natural environment will be a principal deter-
minant of the City's future character. Natural preserves can be used to
define and border residential neighborhoods, to enhance their long-term
value and stability and to provide the basis for a system of continuous
open spaces.
Besides preservation of the predominately natural areas outline above,
additional open space land acquisition for both immediate and future
use is necessary within the older residential areas as well as in the
rapidly -developing fringe areas to the west, south and north. Coordin-
ated acquisition and development of school, park and playground sites
can go far toward minimizing the economic burden involved. Similarly,
coordination with parochial school location and institutional land pur-
chases can assist in extending the open space land network.
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Scenic Drives, Parkways and Trails:
Long-range efforts should be directed toward developing and desig-
nating an expanded system of scenic drives, parkways and trails.
This would have to be done in cooperation with the state and county.
The key national link in this proposed system in the Great River
Road, already a major tourist route. In Dubuque County a number of
roads offer potential for designation as scenic drives. The Dubuque
Tourist Trail and the Grandview Avenue parkway are popular local
attractions. The development of bikeways and other multi -purpose
trails should be given high priority both within the City as well
as in the County.
Historic Resources Development:
Active participation of the Park Board, Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion, Recreation Commission, Housing and Redevelopment Department,
Dubuque County Historical Society and other local agencies is need-
ed to jointly develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the
continued preservation and use of Dubuque's historic resources.
This plan should be realistic in assessing actual preservation needs
and should relate to overall community needs in terms of older neigh-
borhood renewal, adaptive use of old buildings, changing patterns of
living, tourism development, and general maintenance and enhancement
of the local urban environment. Historic preservation should be re-
garded as much more than creating museums out of old buildings. Ra-
ther, it is really a part of keeping Dubuque a pleasant place in
which to live and work. Historical and architecturally interesting
buildings are diverse elements in our rapidly moving and constantly
changing modern world. They are educational, and they provide a
sense of "place" and awareness of Dubuque's history. For these rea-
sons alone they are worth preserving, and fortunately, with few ex-
ceptions old buildings can adapt well_to performing modern functions.
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PROJECT FUNDING AND PRIORITIES
Implementation of the many proposals outlined in this plan report
will require the cooperation and combined efforts of several City
of Dubuque department staffs, the Park Baord, the Recreation Com-
mission, the Dock Commission, the Dubuque County Conservation Board,
the Dubuque County Historical Society, local business and community
organizations and many private individuals. Many of the specific
projects listed above are within the scope of regular annual work
by the Park Baord and Recreation Commission, Others, such as develop-
ing a plan for City Island, bluff protection and development of a
metropolitan open -space system will require a concerted multi -agency
effort to complete.
For some of the larger and long-term projects described earlier it
has been difficult at this time to pin -point the actual costs that
may be involved because the specific scope of the project has not
yet been defined. The costs and priorities for projects that are
projected into the future are understandably subject to uncertain-
ty and fluctuation. Such projects, however, should not be disre-
garded or "put off" if they are desirable for the best interests
of the public.
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PROJECT COST ESTIMATES AND PRIORITIES
Proposed Projects
Agency
Total Cost
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
Long Term
Eagle Point Park Improvements
Flora Park Improvements
Murphy Park Improvements
Municipal Swimming Pool Improvements
PROJECT COST ESTIMATES AND PRIORITIES
Proposed Project
Agency "
Total
Cost
. 1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
Long
Term
ALLISON-HENDERSON PARK IMPROVEMENT
Rec. Comm.
painting
4,000
4,000
recover floors
8,000
8,000
COMISKEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Rec. Comm.
remodeling
20,500
20,500
move workshop
25,000
25,000
VETERAN'S PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Rec. Comm.
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bridge, road, parking, bleachers
25,000
25,000
lighting
85,000
85,000
BUNKER HILL GOLF COURSE
Rec. Comm.
painting
4,000
4,000
replace furnace
5,000
5,000
re -roof building
2,500
2,500
blacktop parking lot
15,000
15,000
storm drainage improvements
50,000
50,000
re -build greens and tees
3,500
500
3,000
fairway improvement
17,500
1,500
16,000
PARK GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS •
Park Board
improvements
111,000
111,000
PARK BOARD EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Park Board
truck
3,400
3,400
2 jeeps
6,300
3,100
3,200
mowers
10,300
1,700
4,500
1,600
2,500
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Proposed Project
Agency
Total
Cost
'1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
Long
Term
PARK BOARD EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Park Board
tractor loader
6,500
6,500
end loader
35,000
35,000
2 pick-up trucks
7,000
7,000
pressure spray system
1,575
1,575•
patrol cars
6,000
1,500
3,000
1,500
soil shredder
2,500
2,500
used truck loader
5,000
5,000
saws
truck
700
700
RECREATION COMMISSION EQUIPMENT
Rec. Comm.
PURCHASE
program equipment
22,750
4,000
4,250
4,500
5,000
5,000
bus
35,000
15,000
20,000
pick-up truck
5,500
2,500
3,000
program van
8,000
8,000
piano
1,000
1,000
sound system/Barn
3,000
3,000
fairway mower
9,000
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greens mower
3,750
750
750
750
750
750
leaf blower
800
800
car
2,500
2,500
chairs
4,000
4,000
misc. maintenance equipment
10,000
1,000
3,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
TREE TRIMMING OPERATIONS •
(include in equipment purchase)
Park Board
GENERAL URBAN BEAUTIFICATION
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regular landscape design work
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125,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
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Total
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1975' :
1976
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1977
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Proposed Project
Agency
Cost
MAUS PARK DEVELOPMENT t,,
toilet facilities -�l
Park Board
3,075
.3,075
F.D.R. PARK DEVELOPMENT
Park Board
initial work
completion
40,000
5,000
10,000
10,000
15,000
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WASHINGTON PARK DEVELOPMENT
Park Board
redevelopment
40,000
17,000
23,000
McALEECE RECREATION AREA
Rec. Comm.
bleachers
6,000
6,000
lights
13,500
13,500
ice rink and warming house
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19,000
19,000
sealcoating
4,000
4,000
parking lot
Park Board
10,000
10,000
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GRANT PARK DEVELOPMENT
Park Board
general work
2,500
2,500
GAY PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT
Rec. Comm.
move ice rink
3,000
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building construction
15,000
15,000
PETRAKIS PARK
relocate or redevelop
Rec. Comm.
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PROJECT COSTESTIMATES AND PRIORITIES
Proposed Project
Agency
Total
Cost
• 1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
Long
Term
FLOODWALL DEVELOP & MAINTENANCE
Multi -agency
maintenance and improvement
125,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
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NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUND DEVELOPMENT
Rec. Comm.
minimum 3 new facilities
75,000/per
facil-
15,000
75,000
75,000
75,000
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land and
development
LYON'S TRUST PARKLAND PURCHASE
Park Board
Project #1
28,000
28,000
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INDOOR MULTI -PURPOSE FACILITY
Multi -agency
planning and design
200,000
25,000
75,000
100,000
construction
2,000.000
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SWIMMING POOL DEVELOPMENT
Rec,Comm.
construct 2 outdoor pools
500,000
250,000
250,000
CITY ISLAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Multi -agency
develop plan
15,000
5,000
10,000
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BIKEWAY DEVELOPMENT ;
Multi -agency
implement system
25,000
15,000
5,000
5,000
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Multi -agency
BLUFF CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION
Multi -agency
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Multi -agency
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Funding
In planning for the financing of the proposed projects, the City of
Dubuque must give first priority to use of its own annually -appro-
priated funds for park and recreation purposes. These local tax
funds are used for the regular operations and maintenance of exist-
ing facilities as well as for a limited amount of capital improve-
ments each year. Local tax funds for park and recreation purposes
are, of course, limited and must be supplemented by other funds in
order to undertake major capital projects.
For acquisition of future park and open space lands, the City of
Dubuque will be able to utilize funds from the E. B. Lyon's Trust.
Acquisition of one 34 acre parcel near Dubuque is now being final-
ized using these trust funds. With proper planning and coordina-
tion it will be possible for the City to make significant addition-
al acquisitions using these trust funds.
Land and Water Conservation (LAwCON) funds from the Bureau of Out-
door Recreation have proved beneficial to Dubuque and Dubuque County
in the past. LAWCON funds can be used for both acquisition and de-
velopment purposes but are intended to supplement rather than replace
regular local funds. Several of the proposed projects outlined above
could potentially utilize LAWCON funds. It should be noted at this
time, however, that Iowa's proposed 1974 B.O.R. allocation of LAWCON
funds is significantly less than in previous years and therefore may
affect scheduling of these funds for a number of years.
In addition to regularly -budgeted local funds, Lyon's Trust funds and
LAWCON matching funds, the City of Dubuque can also utilize federal
revenue sharing funds, other private donations and bond issues to fi-
nance various park and recreation projects.
Other Means for Open Space Establishment
In addition to direct public acquisition and development of park and
open space lands there are a number of other means and techniques for
the acquisition or preservation of recreation lands and public open
space. Each technique has a specific application and purpose accord-
ing to the results desired and relation to an overall comprehensive
plan. The techniques that will be discussed here include (A) acqui-
sition of full ownership; (B) acquisition of rights, and (C) regula-
tion.
A. Acquisition of Full Ownership: Outright acquisition of lands
either through negotiated purchase or eminent domain enables
the City to exercise the greatest flexibility in developing
park and recreation facilities to suit the general community
needs.
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B. Acquistion of Rights: The purchase of easements can be used
to acquire rights for certain purposes including:
1. Retention of land in its natural state.
2. Maintain open space around airports.
3. Preservation of woods, bluffs, hilltops and other scenic
areas.
4. Hunting, fishing, hiking and other active uses.
Easements allow the land to remain in private ownership, can per-
mit continuity of use, retain it on the tax rolls and yet provide
conservation or recreation use and value at less cost than out-
right acquisition and ownership.
Leases, salebacks and leasebacks are other means of providing re-
creational and open space opportunities. Such rights may be ac-
quired for either a set length of time or in perpetuity depending
on the circumstances.
C. Regulation: Various forms of municipal
regulat,ons can e cant benusedd
for conservation, open space and,
r-
poses.
1. Flood Plain Zoning can assure that valleys, ravines and
other drainage areas are not used for unsafe development.
This technique is a health, welfare and safety regulation
that controls building in areas that are subject to perio-
dic flooding. The specifics of different flood plain or-
dinances vary but all generally control substantial or in-
tensive land uses that would be severely damaged by flood-
ing. Agricultural and recreational uses, on the other hand
are generally permitted uses. In the case of Dubuque, much
of the area outlined as part of the suggested open space
network could be secured through the application of flood
plain development regulations.
2. The Establishment of Encroachment Lines is another means
of preventing development along existing water courses in
the path of possible flood run-offs. The use of encroach-
ment lines in a recognition of the requirements of exces-
sive urban area run-off due to large areas of hard surfac-
ed streets, roofs, and other non -porous areas.
3. Agricultural Zoning protects and enables existing agricul-
tural uses to continue in operation without encroachment
by urban development. Such zoning, if properly applied,
also offers direct and permanent protection for the op-
eration of part-time farms, large residential estates and
various forms of private recreational and institutional
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4. Cluster Zoning and planned -unit -development provisions
can be used to achieve a more attractive and efficient
sub -urban development pattern while providing recrea-
tion and open space land at the same time. This plan-
ning concept usually requires modification of the exist-
ing zoning regulations relative to residential develop-
ment provided that the average population density and lot
coverage in an areas as a whole does not exceed that
which is permitted in the residential zoning district in-
volved and provided that the surplus land area obtained
is designated and maintained as a recreation area either
for the exclusive use of a residential cluster or else
as a part of the public open space system for the City.
The purpose of residential clustering is to create a
more desirable living environment, to encourage better
land use practices, to achieve more imaginative resi-
dential area design and to integrate residential build-
ing sites with parks and recreation areas.
5. Incentive Zoning procedures allow the City to extend an
incentive to a residential developer by permitting an
increased density where two or more smaller parcels are
developed for one multi -family garden apartment and ex-
tra land is provided as increased open space. Incen-
tive zoning is intended for application to existing
residential areas where land is already platted in nar-
row lots within a multi -family residential zoning dis-
trict.
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IMPLEMENTATION
Coordination
Primary responsibility for implementing the proposals outlined in this
plan is given to the Dubuque Park Board and the Dubuque Playground and
Recreation.Commission and their respective staffs. Nearly all of the
regular maintenance and replacement projects and improvement to exist-
ing facility projects listed in the cost estimate and priority tables
are the responsibility of one of these agencies. In addition a number
of the new development projects listed will also be undertaken by the
Park Board or Recreation Commission.
The following multi -agency projects will require the coordination and
joint effort of the agencies listed in order to accomplish the project
goal
1. General Urban Beautification:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Park Board
Street Department
Planning and Zoning Commission
Dock Commission
2. Floodwall Development and Maintenance:
a.
b.
c
Dock Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
3. Indoor Multi -Purpose Facility:
a. Recreation Commission
b. Planning and Zoning Commission
c. Civic and private interests
4. Dubuque Waterfront Improvement:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Dock Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
Street Department
Engineering Department
Health Department
Civic and private interests
5. City Island Development:
a.
b.
c.
Park Board
Recreation Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
d. Engineering Department
e. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
f. Iowa Natural Resources Council
6. Bikeway Development:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Recreation Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
Police Department
Engineering Department
7. Five Flags Civic Center:
a. Civic and private interests
b. City of Dubuque
8. Bluff Conservation and Protection:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Park Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Dubuque County Conservation Board
Dubuque County Metropolitan Area Planning
9. Metropolitan Open Space
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
System:
Park Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Dubuque County Metropolitan Area Planning
Dubuque County Conservation Board
Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa Natural Resources Council
10. Scenic Drives, Parkways and Trails:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g•
h.
Commission
Commission
Park Board
Planning and Zoning Commission
Dubuque County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
Dubuque County Conservation Board
Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa Commerce Commission
Great River Road (U.S. Government)
Civic and private interests
11. Historic Resources Development:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Dubuque County Historical Society
Planning and Zoning Commission
Iowa State Preservation Program
U.S. Government
Civic and private interests
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Besides the joint efforts needed to carry out the specific projects
listed here, general recreation planning coordination will be neces-
sary on a continued basis among the following governmental jurisdic-
tions and agencies:
1. City of Dubuque
a. Park Board
b. Playground and Recreation Commission
c. Planning and Zoning Commission
d. Other agency staffs as needed
2. Dubuque County
a. Zoning Commission
b. Conservation Board
c. Other agency staffs as needed
3. Dubuque County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission
4. Iowa Conservation Commission
Updating the Plan
In order to keep the plan current and to reflect changes in project
priorities, availability of funds or new developments that may occur,
the plan will be reviewed on an annual basis. In this way a perman-
ent five year recreation facility improvement program can be maintain-
ed and sufficiently funded.
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APPENDIX I
Detailed Inventory of Existing
Local Recreation Facilities
BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION:
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Dubuque Park Board
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Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
NAME: Cleveland Park
LOCATION: End of Cleveland Avenue
SIZE (acres): 4.07
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Light
FACILITIES: 2 fireplacesil
. 2 picnic tables
2 swings
1 piece misc. play equip.
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NAME: Jackson Park
LOCATION: 15th and Main Streets
SIZE (acres): 2.11
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION. Moderate
FACILITIES: benches0
1 softball diamond
misc. play equipment
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NAME: Washington Park
LOCATION: 7th and Locust/Bluff Streets
SIZE (acres): 1.29
CONDITION: -Gfled
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: benches
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NAME: Madison Park
LOCATION: End of North Main
SIZE (acres): 3.75
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Light
FACILITIES: 1 swing
1 basketball hoop
2 picnic tables
1 open air shelter
2 piece misc. play equip.
NAME: University Park
LOCATION: Asbury and Clarke Drive
SIZE (acres): 20.00
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATIO\ :-L4ght
. FACILITIES: 1 tennis court
picnic tables
fireplaces
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Dubuque Park Board
NAME: Caledonia Playground
LOCATION: Caledonia and West 8th
SIZE (acres): 0.33
CONDITION: -FaPir-
UTILIZATION: Moderate
NAME: Frith Playground
LOCATION: Queen and Regent
SIZE (acres): 0.75
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Jefferson Park
LOCATION: Walnut and University
SIZE (acres): 0.30
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Moderate
NAME: Flatiron (Phoenix) Park
LOCATION:
Main and Jones
SIZE (acres): 0.14
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Light
NAME: Grant Park
LOCATION: Bluff, Locust and 15th
SIZE (acres): 0.15
CONDITION: -Poor
UTILIZATID :-'Ei-ght.
FACILITIES: 1 basketball hoop
benches
FACILITIES: none
FACILITIES: 1 basketball hoop
1 baseball diamond.
blacktop play area
misc. play equipment
FACILITIES: benches
2 picnic tables
FACILITIES: benches-
BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION:
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL:
Dubuque Park Board
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Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
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NAME: Oakwood Park
LOCATION: North of 32nd Street
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
4.68
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
FACILITIES: undeveloped
FACILITIES:
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NAME:
LOCATION:
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Dubuque Recreation Commission
NAME: Booth Tennis Courts
LOCATION: Booth and Dodge
SIZE (acres): 0.75
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: 1 tennis court (lighted)
NAME: Burden Playground
LOCATION: Windsor and Burden
SIZE (acres): 2.00
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Moderate
FACILITIES: 1 softball diamond
5 pieces misc. play equip.
NAME: Falk Playground
LOCATION: Ideal Lane and Earl Drive
SIZE (acres): 1.00
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Light
FACILITIES: misc. play equipment
1 volleyball court
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NAME: Gay Playground
LOCATION: Gay and Primrose
SIZE (acres): 8.50
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION Moderate
FACILITIES: 1 softball diamond
1 ice skating rink
1 archery range
1 warming house
1 badminton court
1 volleyball court
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NAME: Peter Cooper Playground
LOCATION: Sycamore and l4th Street
SIZE (acres): 0.64
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Moderate
!=ACILITIES: misc. play equipment
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Dubuque Recreation Commission
NAME: Valley High Playground
LOCATION: N. Grandview and Cerro Drive.
SIZE (acres): 6.01
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Light
FACILITIES: 1 storage building
• misc. playground equipment II
NAME: Waller -Cooper Tot Lot
LOCATION: Cooper Place
SIZE (acres): 0.50 acres
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Moderate
FACILITIES: misc. play equipment
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NAME: Hillcrest Tot Lot
LOCATION: Hillcrest Road
SIZE (acres): 1.50
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Light
FACILITIES: misc. play equipment
NAME: Hilltop Playground
LOCATION: Caledonia and Wilson
SIZE (acres}: 1.50
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Light
=ACIL1TIES: 1 volleyball court
1 fireplace
2 picnic tables
misc. play equipment
NAME: Mobile Playground
LOCATION: -
SIZE (acres): -
CONDITION: Good ,
UTILIZATION: Heavy
. FACILITIES:misc. facilities & equip.
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Dubuque Community School District
NAME: Audubon School
LOCATION: 535 Lincoln
SIZE (acres): 2.00
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Moderate
FACILITIES: 1 basketball hoop
1 tetherball pole
1 jungle gym
NAME: Bryant School
LOCATION: 1280 Rush
SIZE (acres): 0.86
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: 3 basketball hoops
2 jungle gyms
8 tetherball poles
1 softball diamond
2 chinning bars
1 parallel bar
NAME: Fulton School
LOCATION: 2540 Central
SIZE (acres): 0.78
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: 3 basketball hoops
1 parallel bar
4 tetherball poles
gym
1 softtball field
NAME: Irving School
LOCATION: 2520 Pennsylvania
SIZE (acres): 4.00
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION Light
FACILITIES: 4 basketball hoops
4 tetherball poles
3jungle gyms
1 chinning bar
2 softball diamonds
NAME: Jackson School
LOCATION: 715 West Locust
SIZE (acres): 1.20
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Moderate
FACILITIES: 1 basketball hoop
1 tetherball pole
1 softball diamond
BUREAU OF
OWNERSHIP
1191
OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
OR CONTROL: Dubuque Community School District
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NAME: Kennedy School
LOCATION: 2135 Woodland Drive
SIZE (acres): 2.00
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Lincoln School
LOCATION: 1101 West 5th Street
SIZE (acres): 1.40
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Marshall School
LOCATION: 1450 Rhomberg
SIZE (acres): 1.30
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Heavy
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FACILITIES: 2 basketball hoops
•
1 eagles nest
5 tetherball poles
1 chinning bar
2 softball diamonds
FACILITIES:1 basketball hoop
1 chinning bar
1 jungle gym
2 tetherball poles
1 softball diamond
FACILITIES:2 basketball hoops
3 tetherball poles
1 parallel bar
1 chinning bar
NAME: Prescott School
LOCATION: 1249 White
SIZE (acres): 0.50
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Hoover School
LOCATION: 3259 St. Anne Drive
SIZE (acres): 8.00
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION' Moderate
FACILITIES:2 basketball hoops
3 tetherball poles
1 slide
1 parallel bar
1 jungle gym
FACILITIES:1 softball diamond
1 parallel bar
1 eagles nest
1 sliding pole
1 arched ladder
4 tetherball poles
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Dubuque Community School District
NAME: Eisenhower School
LOCATION: 3170 Spring Valley Road
SIZE (acres): 15.00
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Moderate
NAME: Jefferson Junior High School
LOCATION: 1105 Althauser
SIZE (acres): 1.83
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Washington Junior High School
LOCATION: 51 North Grandview
SIZE (acres): 3.60
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Light
NAME: Marshall Playground
LOCATION: Rhomberg and Whittier
SIZE (acres): 2.50
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Moderate
NAME: Valentine Playground
LOCATION: Valentine Drive
SIZE (acres): 4.50
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATIOt: Moderate
FACILITIES: 9 swings
• 1 chinning bar
1 jungle gym
1 parallel bar
3 basketball hoops
1 softball diamond
4 tetherball poles
1 sliding pole
FACILITIES: 4 basketball hoops
1 tennis court
1 football field
1 softball diamond
FACILITIES: 1 football field
1 softball diamond
FACILITIES: 2 softball diamonds
FACILITIES:misc. play equipment
softball diamond
picnic table
fireplace
BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION:
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL:
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Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
Archdiocese of Dubuque
NAME: St. Raphael School
LOCATION: 223 Bluff Street
SIZE (acres): 1.18
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Light
FACILITIES: 2 basketball hoops
• play area
misc. play equipment
NAME: Holy Ghost School
LOCATION: 2981 Central Avenue
SIZE (acres): 3.70
C0NDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Moderate
FACILITIES: 6 basketball hoops
6 tetherball poles
NAME: Holy Trinity School
LOCATION: 1703 Rhomberg Avenue
SIZE (acres): 0.50
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Moderate
NAME: Nativity School
LOCATION: 1001 Alta Vista
SIZE (acres): 1.38
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION : Moderate
NAME:Sacred Heart School
LOCATION: 2212 Queen Street
SIZE (acres): 0.29
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: 2 basketball hoops
2 tetherball poles
2 softball diamonds
2 volleyball courts
FACILITIES: 2 basketball hoops
1 softball diamond
FACILITIES:2 basketball hoops
1 softball diamond
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL:
Archdiocese of Dubuque
NAME: St. Anthony's School
LOCATION: 2175 Rosedale
SIZE (acres): 2.46
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: St. Columbkille's School
LOCATION: 1198 Rush
SIZE (acres): 3.25
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: St. Joseph's School
LOCATION: 2105 St. Joseph Street
SIZE (acres): 2.40
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Moderate
NAME: St. Mary's School
LOCATION: 1600 White
SIZE (acres): 0.24
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: 2 basketball hoops
1 tetherball pole
2 softball diamonds
2 sliding boards
FACILITIES: 1 basketball hoop
1 football field
1 softball diamond
FACILITIES: 5 basketball hoops
1 softball diamond
2 tetherball poles
1 jungle gym
FACILITIES: 5 basketball hoops
4 swings
2 chinning bars
1 merry-go-round
NAME: St. Patrick's School
LOCATION: 180 West 15th Street
SIZE (acres): 0.38
CONDITION1: Fair
UTILIZATION: Heavy
. FACILITIES: 2 basketball hoops
BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION:
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL:
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Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
Archdiocese of Dubuque
NAME: Resurrection School
LOCATION: 4300 Asbury Road
SIZE (acres): 4.80
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: 6 basketball hoops
2 volleyball courts
16 swings
1 slide
2 tetherball poles
6 teeter totters
1 jungle gym
1 softball diamond
1 merry-go-round
NAME: Immaculate Conception School,
LOCATION: 1001.Davis Avenue
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SIZE (acres):
CONDITION: -
UTILIZATION:,Light
FACILITIES: None
NAME:
LOCATION:
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ia - Neighborhood Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Miscellaneous Religious Institutions
NAME: St. Elias Church Playground
LOCATION: 1075 Rockdale Road
SIZE (acres) : -
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Light
FACILITIES: misc. play equipment
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NAME: St. Peter's Lutheran Church Play-
ground
LOCATION: 3200 Asbury Road
SIZE (acres): -
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES:
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION:
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL:
Dubuque Park Board
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Ib - Community -Wide Facilities
NAME: Allison -Henderson Park
LOCATION: Between Loras, University at
Grandview
SIZE (acres): 6.00
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CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: 3 fireplaces
• 12 picnic tables
. 2 basketball hoops
1 softball diamond
5 misc. play equipment
1 clubhouse (Recreation
Commission)
NAME:
LOCATION:
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ib - Community -Wide
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL:
Dubuque
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Facilities
Recreation Commission
NAME: Bunker Hill Golf Course
LOCATION: Bunker Hill at Fairway Drive
SIZE (acres): 105.00
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Municipal Swimming Pool
LOCATION: 1800 Hawthorne
SIZE (acres): 1.35
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Petrakis Stadium
LOCATION: E. 4th Street & Market Square
SIZE (acres): 4.00
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Light
NAME: Comiskey Field
LOCATION: 2400 Jackson
SIZE (acres): 3.50
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: McAleece Recreation Area
LOCATION: Kemper at Hawthorne
SIZE (acres): 7.50
CONDITIONa: Good
UTILIZATIO1,: Heavy
FACILITIES: 18-hole golf course
• clubhouse
maintenance building
FACILITIES: swimming pool
lockers and change houses
FACILITIES: baseball stadium
bleachers for 2,000 people
toilet facilities and lock-
er rooms
lighting equipment
FACILITIES:.2 baseball diamonds
2-tennis courts
1 ice skating rink
1 clubhouse
misc. play equipment
FACILITIES: 2 baseball diamonds (ligh-
ted)
toilet building
press booth-
1 concession building
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ib - Community -Wide Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Dubuque Community School District
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NAME: Dubuque Senior High School
LOCATION: 1800 Clarke Drive
SIZE (acres): 19.90
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Moderate
NAME: Stephen Hempstead High School
LOCATION: 3715 Pennsylvania
SIZE (acres): 20.00
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Moderate
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
FACILITIES: 1 football stadium
• 1 track
1 archery range
5 tennis courts
1 softball diamond
2 baseball diamonds -
FACILITIES:
3 tennis courts
2 softball diamonds
1 baseball diamond
2 football fields
1 track
1 indoor swimming pool
FACILITIES:
NAME:
LOCATION:
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CONDITION:
UTILIZATION
FACILITIES:
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
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FACILITIES:
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ib - Community -Wide Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Archdiocese of Dubuque
NAME: Wahlert High School
LOCATION: 2005 Kane Street
SIZE (acres): 12.80
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Moderate
FACILITIES:
1 football field
1 track
2 softball diamonds
1 baseball diamond
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION:
0WNERSf1IP OR CONTROL: Miscellaneous Private
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Ib - Community -Wide Facilities
and Other
NAME: Dubuque Country Club
LOCATION: Randall Place
SIZE (acres): 140.00
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION:Heavy
NAME: Dubuque Marina
LOCATION: Hawthorne and waterfront
SIZE (acres): 12.0
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Dubuque Yacht Basin
LOCATION: City Island
SIZE (acres): 9.00
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Schmidt Harbor
LOCATION: City island
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION: -
UTILIZATION:
NAME: Senior Citizen's Centre
LOCATION: 1099 Iowa Street
SIZE (acres): -
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATIO^: Heavy
FACILITIES: 18-hole golf course
clubhouse
tennis courts
swimming pool
FACILITIES: 250 dock spaces
launching ramp and hoist 11
winter storage
sales, service, etc.
snack bar _
FACILITIES:
130 dock spaces
launching ramp and hoist
winter storage
sales, service, etc.
-icesttiro.a401-t, cocktail
lounge
FACILITIES: under development
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FACILITIES: varied programs and acti-
vities
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ib - Community -Wide Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Miscellaneous Private and Other
NAME: Creslanes Bowl
LOCATION: 255 South Main
SIZE (acres): -
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: 24 bowling lanes
lounge, shop, etc.
NAME: Dubuque Bowling Lanes
LOCATION: 10291/2 Main Street
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Moderate
NAME: Fischer Bowling Lanes
LOCATION: 880 Locust
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Holy Trinity Bowlinq.—L es
LOCATION:�1703 Rhomberg
SIZE (acres);, -. .
CONDITION Fair
UTILIZATION: Moderate
Moderate
FACILITIES: 6 bowling lanes
lounge
FACILITIES: bowling lanes
lounge, shop, etc.
FACILITIES: bowling lanes
NAME: Riverside Bowl
LOCATION: 1869 Hawthorne
SIZE (acres:
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: 40 bowling lanes
'ballroom, R, .
pool tables
res-tattrant, lounge, etc.
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ib - Community -Wide Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Miscellaneous Private and Other
NAME: Imperial Lanes
LOCATION: Stoneman Road
SIZE (acres): 2.5
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Eagle Point Funland
LOCATION: 2705 Rhomberg
SIZE (acres): 4.50
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION: Moderate
NAME: Skate Country
LOCATION: Highway 20 (west of City)
SIZE (acres): -
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: Dubuque Shooting Society
LOCATION: Highway 52 (north of City)
SIZE (acres): 24.00
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: 24 bowling lanes
lounge, shop, etc.
FACILITIES: i-n-daaaLle-s-k at4f1 r i rrk
miniature golf
1 go-cart track
1 archery range
1 baseball pitching area
FACILITIES: indoor roller skating rink
FACILITIES: trapshooting
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clubhouse;'lounge,
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NAME: Dubuque Water Ski Club
LOCATION: City Island
SIZE (acres): 18.00
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATIO^: Moderate
. FACILITIES:clubhouse '
ski -jump
boat launching ramp
picnic tables
toilet building
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: Ib - Community -Wide Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Miscellaneous Private and Other
NAME: Dubuque Flatboat Club
LOCATION : City Island
S I Z E (acres) : -1-70
CONDITION: Poor
UTILIZATION: Moderate
FACILITIES: dock space
• l au Reiti-rrg-ramp-
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NAME: Dubuque Conservation Society
Park
LOCATION: City Island ' ,.,c,,_
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SIZE (acres) : 20.00 \\,\-_,+
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CONDITION: -Fair .�''
UTILIZATION: Moderate-'" vc \
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FACILITIES: picnic tables
fireplaces
softball diamond
toilet building
na-i-sc-play equipment-
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NAME: Dubuque Boys Club
LOCATION: 1299 Locust Street
SIZE (acres): -
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: varied programs and facil-
ities
NAME: YMCA -YWCA
LOCATION: Dodge and Booth Streets
SIZE (acres): -
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: varied programs and facil-
ities
NAME: Robert's River Rides
LOCATION: Hawthorne at the river
SIZE (acres): -
CONDITION: -
UTILIZATIO� : -
'FACILITIES: 150 passenger excursion
boat
BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION:
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Ib- Community -Wide Facilities
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Miscellaneous Private and Other
NAME: Clarke College
LOCATION: 1550 Clarke Drive
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: tennis courts
• athletic fields
misc. indoor facilities
indoor swimming pool
NAME: Loras College
LOCATION: Loras and Alta Vista
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
NAME: University of Dubuque
LOCATION: University Avenue
SIZE (acres): -
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES: tennis courts
football stadium
track
baseball diamond
fieldhouse -
misc. indoor facilities
indoor swimming pool
FACILITIES: tennis courts
football stadium
track
baseball diamond
fieldhouse
misc. indoor facilities
indoor swimming pool
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: II - General Outdoor Recreation Areas
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Dubuque Park Board
NAME: Eagle Point Park
LOCATION: North end, off Shiras Avenue
SIZE (acres): 164.00
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Very heavy
FACILITIES:
115 fireplaces
506 picnic tables
14 picnic shelters
6 toilet buildings
1 bandshell
1 softball diamond
27 pieces play equipment
6 lighted tennis courts
23 swings
2 horseshoe courts
1 fish pond
1 walking path
NAME: Louis Murphy Park
LOCATION: South end, Grandview Avenue
SIZE (acres): 80.00
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES:
59 fireplaces 12 swing sets
200 picnic tables
3 picnic shelters
3 toilet buildings
1 softball diamond
2 horseshoe courts
3 lighted tennis courts
16 pieces misc. playground equipment
NAME: Flora Park
LOCATION: Pennsylvania and Green
SIZE (acres): 35.00
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Very heavy
FACILITIES:
36 fireplaces
picnic tables
9 swings
6 sand bores
1 ice skating rink
`6 volleyball courts
2 toilet buildings
2 picnic shelters
2 baseball diamonds
-3 shuffleboard courts
1 swimming pool and bathhouse
4 lighted horseshoe courts
4 lighted tennis courts
1 multi -purpose building
25 pieces misc. playground equipment
NAME: Maus Conservation Park
LOCATION: Huff St. off Railroad Avenue
SIZE (acres : 8.90
CONDITION: Fair
UTILIZATION Moderate
FACILITIES:
fireplaces
picnic tables
misc. play equipment
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: II - General Outdoor Recreation Are
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Dubuque Park Board and Recreation Commission
NAME: Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
LOCATION: North Cascade Road
SIZE (acres): 210.00
CONDITION: -
UTILIZATION: - a"e
NAME: Veteran's Memorial Park
LOCATION: West 32nd St. and Carter Rd.
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
73.00
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
FACILITIES: undeveloped
FACILITIES: 4-pieces misc. play equ'
2 softball diamonds 2 rope tows
1 baseball diamond
4 tennis courts
3-picnic tables
1 fireplace
1 toilet building
1 warming house
model airplane flying field
FACILITIES:
- FACILITIES:
FACILITIES:
- 99
BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: III -Natural Environment Areas
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: U. S. Government
NAME: Upper Mississippi River National
Wildlife Refuge
LOCATION: -
SIZE (acres): 1,290 bordering Dubuque
County
CONDITION : -
UTILIZATION:
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
FACILITIES: various access points, etc
for boaters, birdwatchers, fishermen
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FACILITIES:
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LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
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NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
FACILITIES:
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- 101
Reserved Open Space and
BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION: VII - Undeveloped Lands
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: Dubuque Park Board
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NAME: Twelfth Street Hillside
LOCATION: along Twelfth Street
SIZE (acres): 0.10
CONDITION : -
UTILIZATION: -
FACILITIES:
none
NAME: Montrose Terrace Hillside
LOCATION: adjacent to Melrose Terrace
SIZE (acres): 0.40
CONDITION: -
UTILIZATION: -
FACILITIES:
none
NAME: Eighth Street Hillside
LOCATION: along Eighth Street
SIZE (acres): 1.70
CONDITION: -
UTILIZATION: -
FACILITIES:
none
;
NAME: Grandview Avenue Boulevard
LOCATION: along S. Grandview Avenue
SIZE (acres)_ -
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: --Hea. y_
FACILITIES:
miscellaneous planting and landscaping.
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
FACILITIES:
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BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION CLASSIFICATION:
OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL: U.S. Government
Private and Other Facilities
NAME: Lock and Dam #11
LOCATION: Mississippi River at Eagle
Point
SIZE (acres): -
CONDITION: Good
UTILIZATION: Heavy
FACILITIES:
viewpoint
lock used by recreational boats
NAME:
LOCATION:
SIZE (acres):
CONDITION:
UTILIZATION:
FACILITIES:
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Marquette
Effigy Mounds
Federal
VI
474
474
x
x
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National Monument
Clayton
Mississippi
River
Upper Mississippi
National Wildlife
Federal
Wide-
life
2,948
10,448
13,396
x
x
x
x
Refuge
Area
Clayton
Guttenburg
Lock & Dam #10
Federal
Water
2
2
x
x
Access.
Clayton
Guttenburg
Guttenburg Nation-
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Federal
Wild-
life
1,033
39
1,072
Area
Clayton
Guttenburg
Merritt Forest
'State
IV
20
20
x
Clayton
Elkader
Big Spring/Fish
Hatchery
State
Wild-
life
67
8
75
x
Area
Clayton
McGregor
Pikes Peak Point
and State Park
State
III
870
870
x
x
x
x
x
Clayton
N. Buena-
Turkey Mounds
State
VII
82
82
x
Vitsta
State Preserve
Clayton
Clayton
Sny., Magill
State
Water
5-
5
x
x
x
x
Acces.
Clayton
Edgewood
Bixby
State
III
69
69
x
x
x
Clayton
Marquette
Bloody Run
County
II
135
135
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Water
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Clayton
Garnavillo
Buck Creek
County
III
103
103
x
x
x
x
Clayton
Elkader
Chicken Ridge
County
III
4
4
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Clayton
Clayton
Boat Ramp
County
Water
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Clayton
Guttenburg
French Town Lake
County
II
11
x
x
x
x
x
Clayton
Elkader
Frieden Park
County
III
1
1
x
x
x
Clayton
Monona
Gateway Park
County
III
3
3
x
x
x
3 Clayton
Guttenburg
Boat Ramp
County
II
later
ccess
1
1
x
x
x
Clayton
Strawberry
Joy Springs
County
III
80
80
x
x
x
x
x
Point
Clayton
Elkader
Lovers Leap
County
VII
10
10
L Clayton
Elkader
Osborne Planta-
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County
III
60
60
x
x
x
x
Clayton
Elkader
Turkey River Park
County
Water
2
2
x
Acces
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Manchester
Manchester Nation-
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Federal
Wild-
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25
25
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Strawberry
1,650
1,650
x
x
x
x
x
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State
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Point
Park
Water
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County
25
26
Delaware
Delaware
27 Delaware
2a Delaware
29 Delaware
30
31
32
33
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Location
Delhi
Manchester
Delhi
Manchester
Greeley
Manchester
Manchester
Dundee
Hopkinton
Name
Silver Lake
Bailey's Ford
Burtons Wildlife
Area
Central Park
Child's Wildlife
Cofins Grove
Delaware Township
Forrest
Dundee Access
Dunlap Park
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Facilities
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State
County
County
County
County
County
County
County
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Type
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Wild-
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Wild-
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VII
II &
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water
Acces
Acreage
Land • Water
23
10
22
22
20
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Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Jackson
Location
Greeley
Hopkinton
Greeley
Manchester
Greeley
Manchester
Earlville
Delhi
Delhi
Colesburg
Oneida
Missippi
River
Name
Fountain Spring
Creek
Hardscrabble Park
Hook Wildlife Are
Milo Township
Forest Area
Oneida Township
Park
Pin Oak Park
Plum Creek Park
Silver Lake Park
Turtle Creek Ac-
cess
Twin Bridges Park
Oneida Wildlife
Area
Upper Mississippi
National Wildlife
Area
Control
County
County
County
County
County
County
County
County
County
County
County
Federal
Type
III
III
Wildlife Area
III
II
III
II
III
III
III
Wildlife Area
Wildlife Area
Acreage
Land
176
42
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2
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29
13
149
20
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Anomosa
Wapsisinicon
State
III
248
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Muskrat Slough
State
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366
Jones
Monticello
Picture Rocks
County
Water Access
427
427
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Central ._
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217
217
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Monticello
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Jo Daviess
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Upper Mississippi_
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Illinois
Jo Daviess
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State
III
152
152
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Galena
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Wyalusing
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RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
DUBUQUE, IOWA
(Supplementary Data)
October 1973
City of Dubuque
Total City Budget 1968-1973
1
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
Total City
Budget $10,059,598 $7,285,150 $8,747,038 $9,563,875 $10,100,971 $10,547,634
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Note: Figures above are from annual City budget reports.
Projected City Budget
1974-1978
197.4 1975 1976 1977 1978
Total City
Budget $11,941,521 $12,980,433 $14,109,730 $15,337,276 $16,671,619 1
Note: 1974 figure is current as of October 10, 1973, as supplied by the City
Manager's budget staff.
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Projections are based on simple trends from 1969 to 1973 and do not re-
flect extraordinary capital expenditures or other unforseen conditions.
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Total
Participation in Programs
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
Total
atio 1
Participation n 417,454 445,247 457,963 524,059 487,471 454,539 "
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Total Expenditures 1968-1973
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
Total
Expenditures $272,729 $253,512 $274,567 $332,996 $320,164 $394,164
% of Total
City Budget
% of
Current
Expense
2.7 3.4
4.5
3.2 3.4
4.4 4.6
3.1 3.7
3.9 4.6
Playground and Recreation Commission
Projected Program Participation
1974
1975 1976
1977 1978
Projected Total
Participation 479,993 506,872 535,256 565,230 596,882
Note: Projected figures for 1974-1978 based on an average 5.6% per year
increase in program participation as indicated by trends from 1968-
1973.
Projected Total Expenditures
1974 1975 1976. 1977 1978
As a % of Total
City Budget $382,128 $415,373 $451,511 $490,792 $533,491
On a per -parti-
cipant basis $321,595 $339,604 $358,621 $378,704 $399,910
Budget Estimate $428,405 $437,594
Adjusted per
Participant Est. $421,595 $439,604 $458,621 $478,704 $499,910
Note: Budget estimate figures are from 1974 Dubuque City budget.
Between 1968-1973 total expenditures average 3.2% total City budget.
Per participant cost between 1968-1973 averaged .67.
Park Board
1974 1975 1976 1977 1978
Projected Total
Park Attendance 1,247,086 1,273,274 1,300,612 1,327,312 1,355,185
Note: Projections based on average 2.1% per year increase in total attendance
as indicated by trends from 1968-1973.
Projected Total Expenditures
1974 1975 1976 1977 1978
As a % of Total
City Budget $382,128 $415,373 $451,511 $490,792 $533,491
On a per -parti-
cipant basis $436,481 $445,645 $455,004 $464,559 $474,314
Budget Estimate $458,303 $430,359
Note: Budget estimate figures are from 1974 Dubuque City budget.
Between 1968-1973 total expenditures averaged 3.2% of total City budget.
Per person cost between 1968-1973 average .35.
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Park Board
Park Attendance 1968-1973
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
Reservations 108,187 111,233 105,727 87,237 96,438 NA
Total
Attendance 487,748 616,165 755,727 992,237 1,221,483 NA
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Note: In 1971 the reservation system was revised to more accurately estimate
the total number of users thus accounting for the lower figure.
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Park Expenditures 1968-1973
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
Total
Expended $188,628 $196,409 $221,065 $412,417 $416,206 $418,713 11
3.9
% of Total 1.8 2.6 2.6 4.3 4.1
City Budget
of Current
Expense - _ 3.4 3.5 5.6 5.0
4.9
[dote: In 1971 the Park Board undertook massive tree planting programs and other
urban beautification work.
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General Notes on the Projections
1. All estimates are essentially straightline projections based on
trends from 1968-1973. None are adjusted to include an inflation
factor, which, if applied, would merely raise all of the figures
uniformly and would not affect the relative differences.
2. None of the projections anticipate the impact of major capital im-
provements or substantial changes in program areas. It is nearly
impossible to forecast the impact on budget and participation of
facilities as ice rinks, etc. In most cases, however, such facil-
ities are at least partially self-supporting through user fees.
Capital costs may be financed in a number of ways which would vary
with the specific project.
3. None of the projections anticipate major social or economic change
within the population base but available figures indicate that dis-
posal income, educational levels, etc. will continue to increase
through 1990 (barring unforseen major disasters). While rising in-
comes and educational levels are usually associated with greater de-
mands for leisure time opportunities, much of the demand will be for
commercial recreation activities and personal purchase and use of
boats, motorcycles, bicycles, snowmobiles and other recreation ve-
hicles. Some examples:
a. Bicycle registrations in Dubuque have more than
doubled in less than 3 years. There are half as
- many bicycles as cars now registered.
b. Motorcycle sales and registrations in Dubuque
County have doubled between 1970 and 1973.
c. Six hundred snowmobiles were registered in Dubu-
que County in 1973.
d. One thousand new boats were registered between
1972 and 1973.
4. Actual participation in specific recreation programs and use of park
facilities will vary from year to year depending on a number of fac-
tors including weather, programs and facilities available, local eco-
nomic conditions and the like. In some program areas it is possible
to project future participation levels with some degree of accuracy.
In other program areas it is virtually impossible to forecast demand.
5. In terms of the projects proposed in the Recreation and Open Space Plan
only a few specific projects such as the proposed ice rink and addition-
al swimming pools would result in substantial increases in participation
for these specific activities. User fees would at least partially support
the operation of such facilities. Other existing facility improvement pro-
jects may or may not have an impact on use of the facility. To attempt to
project individual program participation rates and specific facility utili-
zation would be nearly impossible except in certain cases where user fees
are charged or attendance figures are known.