Stanley
Avenue Recreation Master Site Plan
The purpose of the Master plan was to set forth a plan of action to renovate the 13-acre site. The project will occur in 10 phases over several years as funding becomes available. Following are the phases and cost associated with their development:
- Phase 1-($66,189) Reconstruction of two basketball courts, regarding the fields around the courts, providing fencing and lighting, and adding site furnish. Funding was obtained through a Community Revitalization Grant from the State. COMPLETED
- Phase 2-($197,274) Construction of a new playground area with modular play equipment to serve two age groups (children 2 years to 5 years and older children 6 years to 12 years), construct a raised planting berm, create a passive amphitheater and develop an intrapark pathway. Funding commitment from Lehigh County of $86,632 and $45,000 from St. Luke’s Hospital, State Grant of 33,900. Remainder Borough and Private Donations. COMPLETED
- Phase 3a-($234,447) Construction of a new building for restrooms, equipment storage/concessions. Funding commitment through DCNR State Grant of $99,000, St. Luke’s Hospital $107,000, Borough and other private donations. COMPLETED.
- Phase 3b-Demolition of the old playground and construction of additional basketball court. NOT COMPLETED
- Phase 4-($209,745) Renovations of the pool bathhouse and repairs to the pool decking, realignment of the curb, sidewalk, and wall along Stanley Avenue to provide room for a walkway behind the left outfield fence, and regrade the right field corner and extend the fence to a 200 foot depth.- FEASIBILITY STUDY NEEDED.
- Phase 5-($188,549) Construction of facilities for the Dodson Street ballfield to include a 50 car parking lot, and restrooms/equipment storage/concession building with a drinking fountain. Funding commitment through DCNR State Grant $74,000, DCED Community Revitalization Grant-$15,000, St. Luke’s Hospital $75,000, Borough and private donation. COMPLETED
- Phase 6-($70,210) Construction of a paved 26-car parking lot, continuation of an intrapark pathway, construction of a volleyball court and installation of a pavilion, picnic tables and benches.-NOT COMPLETED
- Phase 7-($11,989) Acquisition of land between Dodson Street ballfield and pool, construction of playing field and intrapark pathway.-NOT COMPLETED
- Phase 8-($240,366) Reconstruction of the Dodson Street ballfield, install backstop, fencing and player's benches and continuation of intra-park pathway.-CONTINGENT ON ACQUISITION OF LAND UNDER PHASE 7.
- Phase 9-COMPLETE($97,566)View
Blue Print Repositioning of the Stanley Avenue softball
field and backstop and continuation of the intrapark path. Borough has
received a DCNR State Grant in the amount of $39,000 and a donation
from St. Luke's Hospital for $59,000. Alfero Company completed the in
the Spring of 2007. View photos
- Phase 10-($2,017,210) Construction of a 110' x 170' Recreation Center, construction of a 40-car parking lot, planting of trees and shrubs and continuation of the intrapark pathway.-LONG TERM-FEASIBILITY STUDY NEEDED.
The borough plans to fund the plan by raising money from state grants, foundations, businesses and institutions. If you would like to make a donation, please contact the Borough at 610-867-0301.
Stanley Avenue Recreation Master Site Plan-Where are we? Since the inception of the Plan in 2000, the Borough has been actively developing the playground and recreation area over the past 4 years on Stanley Avenue. Out of the 10 phases depicted in the Plan prepared by Urban Research Development Corporation, 5 phases have been completed for a total of $1,046,283. St. Luke’s Hospital continues to be a partner throughout the development by matching dollar per dollar of grants received for the various projects. The Hospital has contributed over $306,000 towards the development of the various phases. The Borough has been able to fund the phases by obtaining County and State Grants, approximately $525,532 received or committed to date. The PITA Committee, who was instrumental in the preparation of the Master Site Plan, has maintained a visible role under the direction of former Mayor Repasch and Borough Council Recreation Committee. The Committee has raised over $21,000 for the Phases and continues to be active in this role. All in all, Borough Council and the Mayor realize the importance of maintaining a vibrant recreation area that improves the quality of life of the children of Fountain Hill.
