PFPP 25 Year Master Plan
Palmer Park 25 Year
The following 25 Year Master Plan has been adopted by People for Palmer Park and is a guide for the growth and sustainability projections for Palmer Park. These improvements and changes will help to ensure that the Park will become self-sustaining, protected, and a treasure to be enjoyed by all for generations to come. Palmer Park is the largest Virgin Forest (also termed primary forest, primeval forest, late seral forest, ancient woodland) in the Tri-County area, and one of only seven in the City of Detroit. In Palmer Park, there is a true Oak-Beech Climax forest with some of the Oaks exceeding 350 years in age — planted by Mother Nature herself. Our efforts in planting, reforesting and caring for the park are aligned with Steiner’s Bio-Dynamic farming method. This is one of the 7 keys to our plan. Steiner’s Bio-Dynamic approach is a worldwide organic farming system of which 90% of all farms in Australia are in use/compliance. Read more.
Master Plan
Some of the goals described have been funded and accomplished and there are pledges to fund some of the goals. As the plan progresses, funds from new park resources, such as orchards and gardens, will fund future plans. All of the plans described can be accomplished at a sooner date if funds can be pledged sooner.
The Time Line below is part of the Self-Sustainable Park Model, which is the first work of its kind to be published in this country. It is a virtual treatise on the subject of sustainability and the only known design where the green spaces will actually pay for all of the required hard scape/spaces improvements.
If you wish to support this plan, either as projected below, or to fund a specific goal, please contact People for Palmer Park (info@peopleforpalmerpark.org). For more information or details about this plan, contact James A. Meyers, Historical Courtyards and Gardens (jimmeyers3.14@gmail.com)
People for Palmer Park
11/21/2011
Construction Forecast,
Fundraising Time Line
To download a map of the Park that accompanies this Master Plan, click here.
2011:
*Site Prep and Initial Park Clean Up:
Shape prune and elevate all trees as noted per the Master Plan, elevate all hardwood and conifer trees throughout the park so as to open up the site lines allowing for horse travel underneath.
Remove any and all over grown shrubs and non native invasive species from the forest boundaries and throughout the open lawn/understory spaces. Removal of all illegal dumping of plastic, tires and or garbage, setting and placing of 3) sets of trash collection bins in triple re-cycling fashion, ergo, Blue for plastics/glass/cans, Green for biodegradable compostable, Black with liners for disposal items.
$19,769.50 90%Completed
*Temporary Compost Bins Improvement and Use:
Remove dilapidate fence enclosure from Handball Court, remove weed trees, commercial cut all old fence lines, power wash and clean inside of courts, run temporary water lines over to bins. Set up to accept up to 4 different blends of all onsite manure, wood chips, fire pit ash and the like from verified sources.
$9,875.00 Completed
*Fence Line Removal:
Remove all split rail fences from the entire park. Repair tennis court fences so that they are not sagging on the ground. Reopen Chess row parking lot, change locks and give PFPP a key; remove weeds and cracks clean up all debris. Change lock on Pool yellow Caution gate and give PFPP a key. Sweep and remove all glass from pool parking lot.
$12,348.50 50% Completed
*Park Maintenance Support:
7-10 day cycles for recycling/trash pickup. Mowing support in lieu of grass going 10 days + without being mowed, as needed weedy whip trimming of all bed edges. Pruning and limb removal as needed, trail maintenance as needed for all woodland trails.
$17,300.00 Completed
*Log Cabin Restoration A:
Open up and make an annual inspection of condition, immediately spray of fungicide x 3 on all interior/exterior surfaces beginning April 1 2011. Immediate removal of all the invasive vines and plants on or nearby the Cabin or other historic structures.
$1,750.00 Completed
*Log Cabin Restoration B:
Patch all existing holes and animal entrees. Patch/Tarp roof seal structure so no water enters. Vacuum clean and removal all animal Feces from in-between all rafters and basement.
$3,750.00 Completed
*Sustainable Historic Varietal Orchards:
Trim, prune, uplift, remove diseased, non native or soft wood invaders, per section.
Disk Harrow, plant trees and install no-mow native turf.
A=106,901 sq. ft 687 trees
B= 26,116 sq ft 171 trees
C= 14,281 sq ft 91 trees
D= 17,432 sq. ft. 112 trees
E= 9,400 sq. ft. 63 trees
$53,924.00 75% Completed
Seasonal Equipment Shed:
Clear invasive species and level with sand;
Seasonal Equipment Shed = 24’ w X 48’ l X 8’ h; footprint, 1152 sq. ft., path to shed = 230 sq. ft.
Compost area= 26’ w X 53’ L = 1,378 sq. ft., compost area path = 303 sq. ft.
$34,100.00
Trails and Paths:
Multi-purpose trails: 8’w X 28,545’ L equaling 228,360 sq. ft., Brush Hog, Disk Harrow, Box Blade and Roll. Foot paths on Pontchartrain Side: 3’w X 10,332’L equaling 30,996 sq. ft. / 574 cu. yd., Layout, mow, clip as needed install recycled wood chips, Way finding and Mountain Bike trail signs installed.
$30,250.00
*Partial Golf Course Fence Maintenance or Replacement:
Soft Ball Field Restoration section/area/only = 1,481’ 6”. Top trim and sculpt entire plant grouping into a hedge form, 8’ high, (2’ above current fence top rail), times 4’ wide, (2’ on either side of chain link).
$7,485.00 65% Completed
$181,664.00
2012:
*Park People’s Sustainable Garden:
Per Historical Courtyards and Gardens design detail.
* Details Furnished upon Request.
$115,000.00
*Softball Field Restoration:
Straighten, fix paint, renew and restore all hardscape features, Re-surface playing field and turf.
$6,950.00
*Black Walnut Climax Forest South:
Clean uplift and clear all turf grass. Disk Harrow, grading, soil enhancement, worms and planting Black Walnut Trees total 539) 1.50″ inch calp. Mulching and sowing of no mow prairie turf.
$39,500.00
*No- Mow Boulevard Flower Gardens:
West Pontchartrain Blvd,, in-between asphalt path and kerb = 21,000 sq. ft.
$27,840.89
Trails and Paths:
Interior foot paths Hiking Only: 3’w X 21,151’L equaling 63,453 sq. ft. / 1,175 cu. yd., Layout, mow, clip as needed install recycled wood chips.
$37,500.00
$226,790.89
2013:
*Northern Tip/ 7 Mile Native Woodland Understory:
Foot Paths = 2,764 sq. ft. 3’w x 921.33’ l
Entry Arbors = 10)
Native Understory Demonstration Garden = 191,054 sq. ft.
Crosswalk = 1) 14’ w x 119’ l
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering Yellow Striping = 803’
Solar Green Caution Cross Walk Signs, Lights on Historic Wrought Iron Post = 3)
Cross Walk Kerb Cut = 28’
Cross Walk Ramp = 2) 14’ w x 6’ l
$59,613.25
*Black Walnut Climax Forest North:
Clean uplift and clear all turf grass. Disk Harrow, grading, soil enhancement, worms and planting Black Walnut Trees total 539) 1.50 inch calp. Mulching and sowing of no mow prairie turf.
$39,500.00
$99,113.25
2014:
West Pontchartrain Blvd Sugar Maple Climax Forest:
Sugar Maple = 749) 1.50 inch ‘Green Mountain’
Raspberry Bramble Border = 9’ w x 3,937’ l, = 35,433 sq. ft.
$99,929.00
No- Mow Boulevard Flower Gardens:
North/7 Mile Entry Garden = 13,005 sq. ft.
Merrill Pontchartrain intersecting Island and Pool Parking Lot = 16,326.5 sq. ft.
$39,010.89
Horse Pasture Clearing:
9.613 acres, Selective harvest of all non native species, preserving all Historic/indigenous hardwood or offspring above 8” in diameter. Topping, bucking up, log lengths, chipping, spacer stacking and stump grinding of entire site. Disk Harrow and establish Historic native prairie turf.
$35,000.00
Beach Volley Ball Courts:
3) 30’ w X 60’L
1,800 sq. ft. per
5,400 sq. ft. total
$25,500.00
Tennis Court Resurfacing:
Resurface= 136,833 sq. ft in accordance to previously submitted, (upgrade version) Al’s Asphalt Co.
$198,993.00
Horse Shoe Pits:
6) = 288 sq. ft., 6’w x 48’l
1,728 sq. ft. total: 432′ perimeter
$12,500.00
Soccer Field:
1) Including proper setbacks, measuring 225’w x 320’ l, 72,000 sq. ft. per, 144,000 sq. ft. total.
Provide + 18” engineered crown and sock drain tile chamber system = 1200 lineal feet
Provide 4) drainage diffusement chambers per Historical Specs., 900 cubic feet each.
Irrigation tying into city provided tap and electrical source, state of the Art Stainless Steel.
4 row x 15’ l Aluminum Bleachers – 2006 IBC Compliant, seats 40 per = 8)
$59,607.40
$470,539.89
2015:
Soccer Field Pay Parking Lot:
Mill Surface -1.50”, geo-textile and resurface + 2.00” = 15,927 sq. ft.
Metered Parking Spaces = 42
Smart Meter Solar Powered Parking Stations = 2)
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering White Striping = 1020’
Handicap Spaces 2) = 140’
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering Yellow Striping = 40’
Solar power parking pay station = 1)
$37,250.00
No- Mow Boulevard Flower Gardens:
North Forest Region = 27,481 sq. ft.
$36,549.73
Hand Ball Court Demolition: 4 courts each = 2,423.25 sq. ft.
Demolition to minus 12”
Include walls and fence, 14,425 Cubic ft. of surface area to be cleaned and prepped and filled with Sand.
$28,850.00
Basket Ball Court Demolition: = 7,165 sq. ft.
To minus 12” only, note: (If Historic Wading Pool is uncovered specifications/cost must change), fill and restore turf.
$16,121.25
Basketball Courts:
2) Including all site prep, paving, striping nets and hoops 25,000.00 each
$50,000.00
Primary Asphalt Path Restoration:
Mill and Re-Surface Primary Asphalt Trail= 8’w X 12,553.5’ L ; 100,428 sq. ft.
$175,749.00
Log Cabin Restoration C:
Waiting on construction drawings
$250,00.00 est*
$594,519.98
2017:
No- Mow Boulevard Flower Gardens:
Pontchartrain Boundary trail area = 47,438 sq. ft.
$63,092.54
Soccer Field:
1) Including set back measuring 225’w x 320’ l, 72,000 sq. ft. per, 144,000 sq. ft. total.
Provide + 18” engineered crown and sock drain tile chamber system = 1200 lineal feet .
Provide 4) drainage diffusement chambers per Historical 900 cubic feet each.
Irrigation tying into city provided tap and electrical source.
4 row x 15’ l Aluminum Bleachers – 2006 IBC Compliant, seats 40 per = 8)
$59,607.40
$122,699.94
2018:
Arboretum:
42) Specimens Trees, assorted variety and evergreen-type and deciduous flowering min of 4” in caliper.
7) 7- seven pointed star Tree of Wisdom Planting (moved from the City of Detroit’s ‘Oxbow Tree Farm’ Turf area= 34,829 sq. ft. Disk Harrow and plant no-mow native turf grass.
$87,121.75
Washington’s Cherry Row:
Set and plant historic cherry Allie of = 77 @2.00″ calp.
$18,500.00
Historic Fountain Restoration:
Complete dismantling, cataloging, numbering, pallet placement Hand-carve missing pieces,
City to provide all utility infrastructure, electrical, water, tap and marriage or interface with new fountain plumbing system.
Reassemble, epoxy and stainless steel pins, pebble-tech interior pool surfaces with saltwater filtration, lighting infrastructure and fixtures.
$163,000.00
Stream and Waterfall & Lake Restoration:
Island Clean up = 20, 970 sq. ft. Drain lake late November to gain access, inspect bottom for future improvements, remove all vegetative growth from each island, soil engineering and planting. Replant in spring prior to lake refilling, 4) 5” white or Swamp oaks and native prairie turf for each island.
Demo a complete 12’ x 10’ section, through all of Lake Frances Sea Wall, Boardwalk and adjacent Sidewalks, opening up steam path and bridges.
Stream = 3,333 sq. ft., 288’at varied depths of 3 to 12’in width, including oxbow’s
Foot Bridge’s 1) 18’ X 24’ the other 1) 12’ X 24’
Waterfall of varied ledge rock 20 tons with surrounding natural boulder placement of approx 20 tons
3) Arched Giverny inspired connecting island bridges. Top) 5’ X 42’, Left) 5’ X 38’, Right) 5’ X 42’
Lake Restoration = 90,487 sq. ft Details pending bottom inspection.
Water perk gardens= 4,579 sq. ft. Details pending bottom inspection
Pump lines: 1) 179’ 1) 189’ 1) 160’ 1) 175’ “ “ “
Construct new Pump House: 8’ X 8’ “ “ “ “ “
$224,829.00
New Artistic Pavilions:
Roof Configuration = 3 spokes at 13’ w x 15’ , to include overhangs of +3.14’ per side, center area of 57 sq. ft. total of 621 sq. ft.
Pavilion Coverings Call-outs:
1 @ Pool/ Trail Entrance 3 spoke (13’ X 15’) center of 57 sq. ft. 621 $20,958.00
1 @ North of Country Club Entrance 3(13’ X 15’) center of 57 sq. ft. 621 $20,958.00
1 @ North of Country Club Entrance 21′ X 21′ sq. ft. 441 $14,883.75
1 @ South of Pool by Indian campsite (Refurbish or repair) 21′ X 21′ sq. ft. 441 $14,883.75
1 @ Shuffle Board Court (Refurbish or repair) 21′ X 21′ 441 sq. ft. $14,883.75
Total: $86,567.25
Merrill Road Improvements:
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering White Bike Lane Striping = 6,769’
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering Yellow Caution Striping = 117.5’
Crosswalk dimension = 14’ w X 30’ L
2) Solar Green Cross Walk Signs, Lights on Historic Wrought Iron Post
$130,971.00
$710,989.00
2019:
South Merrill in-between Covington No-Mow Flower Gardens:
South Merrill between Covington = 150,595 sq. ft.
$197,291.35
$197,291.35
2020:
Historic Horse Barn, Training and Pasture:
Horse Barn foot print = 36’ X 144’, 2,082 sq. ft.
Historic 3 rail Pasture Fence = 2,004′ lineal feet x 6’ high 3) Rail
1 12’ Matching Double Swing Gate
1 16′ Matching Double Swing Gate
Corral/Training Area = 5,714 sq. ft.
Corral Fence = 292 lineal’
Corral Double Swing Gate =1 6’Drop off area = 4,079 sq. ft.
$188,022.67
Golf Course Fence Maintenance or Replacement:
Remaining Golf Course Fence obligation = 12,061’ 2” Top trim and sculpt entire plant grouping into a hedge form, 8’ high, (2’ above current fence top rail), times 4’ wide, (2’ on either side of chain link).
$27,137.80
Natural Children’s Play-Scapes:
2), Consisting of Boulders and Ornamental Grasses B. = 795 cubic feet of Unique Rock Specimens 40) tons, Perennial Grasses = 273 sq. ft.
$11,652.00
Shuffle Board re-Surfacing:
6), 2,378 sq. ft.
$14,268.00
Tennis Court and Chess Row Paving:
Demo existing Surface = 147,410 sq. ft. previously specified.
Resurface= 136,833 sq. ft asphalt with striping.
$469,492.50
Bocce Ball Courts:
2), 960 sq. ft.
12’ w x 80’ l:
368′ perimeter
1920 sq. ft. total
$16,750.00
Restoration of Woodland Rest Station:
336 sq. ft.
12’w x 28’ l x10’ h
$14,987.00
Chess Row Pay Parking Lot:
Mill Surface -1.50”, geo-textile and resurface + 2.00” = 2 5,550 sq. ft.
Parking Spaces = 59
Smart Meter Solar Powered Parking Stations = 2)
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering White Striping = 1020’
Handicap Spaces 4) = 280’
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering Yellow Striping = 405’
Solar power parking pay station = 1)
$61,225.00
Pontchartrain Road Improvements:
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering White Bike Lane Striping = 18,550’
Free Parallel Parking spots = 148) 9’ w x 18’ l
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering White Striping = 1,332’
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering Yellow Caution Striping = 985.6’
Kerb Cuts = 150’
Crosswalk dimension = 14’ w x 46’ l, 21’ l, 45’ l, 45’ l, 47’ l respectively
ADA Ramps = 10 @ 6’w x 8’ l
Solar Green Caution Cross Walk Signs, Lights on Historic Wrought Iron Post = 10)
Historic Wrought Iron Entry Arbors = 10)Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering Yellow Crosswalk Striping = 1,091’
$67,876.50
No- Mow Formal Entry Gardens:
Formal Garden Bed South Park Entrance = 4,375 sq. ft. Waiting on formal Plan and Construction Detail for pre-approved sculpture center piece.
$30,000.00
$901,411.47
2021:
Merrill Boundary Sidewalk Woodward to Pool Parking Lot:
Sidewalk= 6’ w X 4,862’L = 29,172 sq.ft.
Kerb Cuts = 84 ln.’
ADA ramps = 14
Ramp dimensions = 6’ w x 8’ L
Crosswalks = 7) 14’ w x 14’ 7” l, 24’l, 52’l, 30’l, 30’l, 28’l, 28’l
Solar Green Caution Cross Walk Signs, Lights on Historic Wrought Iron Post = 14)
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering Yellow Striping = 1070’
$130,971.00
Base Ball Field Restoration:
Straighten, fix paint, renew and restore all hardscape features, Re-surface playing field and turf.
$16,950.00
No- Mow Boulevard Flower Gardens:
7 mile Blvd Planting = 13,676 sq. ft.
Around Mounted Police Rec Bldg. = 11,979 sq. f.t
Surrounding Log Cabin = 7,973 sq. ft.
Tennis Court Area = 54,504 sq. ft.
Chess Row = 9,497 sq. ft.
Fountain Area = 14,182 sq. ft.
$148,708.63
$296,629.63
2026:
New Grand Pavilion:
106′ x 160′ = 1,655 sq. ft. Including stage and 12’ over paved side/all approach’s for event overflow and expansion.
$245,000.00
Historic Victorian Garden:
Log Cabin historic use Gardens = 2,424 sq. ft.
Pleasure Gardens around Cabin = 8,147 sq. ft. ; 3) 4’ gates ; 350 l’ fence
Classic Victorian Lilac Gardens adjacent to Grand Pavilion = 39,784 sq. ft.
3) 4’ period gates
766 lineal’ historic period fence
$145,300.00
Bus Stop Loading and Unloading Areas:
Kerb Cut = A) 228′ B) 150’
New Kerbs = A) 259’ B) 151’
Asphalt Surface = A) 7,857sq. ft. B) 4,577sq. ft
Ramp Access = A) 2 @ 6’ w x 8’ l B) 1 @ 36’w x 6’ l
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering White Striping Yellow Paint = A) 2,472.5’ B) 1,444.5’
$54,747.00
$445,047.00
2031:
Parks Building to be Re-purposed:
Waiting on Inspection-Assessment and Future Study, projected spaces/opportunity’s
Park office/processing center, 2500 sq. ft. comb.
Historical books/ retail space 1500 sq. ft.
Sports Equipment sales and rental 1500 sq. ft.
Market 5000 sq. ft.
Terrace restaurant 3000 sq. ft.
Formal Restaurant Garden Bluestone Terrace, with pergola top 5,850 sq. ft.
$( )
Re-purposed Parks Building Parking Lot Improvements:
Demo existing parking lot/configurations = 35,702 sq. ft.
New Surface = 40,387 sq. ft.
Parking spaces = 50
Smart Meter Solar Powered Parking Stations = 2)
New Side Walk and Ramps = 3,913 sq. ft.
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering White Striping = 837’
Handicap Spaces 9) = 630’
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering Yellow Striping = 2,022.5’
Solar power parking pay station = 1)
$190,024.25
New Attended/Pay Parking Lot:
Existing surface= 23,781 sq.ft.
New Attended Lot = 39,364 sq. ft.
Parking Spots = 115
Reflective Epoxy Plastic Covering White Striping = 1,818’
Handicap Spaces 4) = 280’
Rain Garden Planting Beds = 1,777 sq. ft.
Shade trees = 3) @ 5” min calp.
8’ x 8’ Heated Attendant Building
$141,730.25
$331,754.50
2036:
Woodward Improvements:
Pending accurate to Scale light rail Master Plan
Bike lane paint=
Crosswalk paint=
Crosswalk dimension=
Caution lights=
$( )
Master Restoration Development Cost: $4,578,450.40
Pledged in Kind Donations thru 2014: $342,526.50
Amount of Total Fundraising Required: $4,235,923.90
The aforementioned construction summary is based on realistic cost structures applicable to 2011. Bids were received on most items and in the absence of bids past averages were utilized. The numbers are accurate to scale and are a true direct cost reflection/extension of the Plan.
Thank You,
Historical Courtyards and Gardens
James A. Meyers
Founder
Note: Items Marked with an Asterisk, * signify pledged of In-kind Donations.
©2011 James A. Meyers, Historical Courtyards and Gardens
