THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS KU RECREATION SERVICES FACILITIES MASTER PLAN

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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS KU RECREATION SERVICES FACILITIES MASTER PLAN AUGUST 2, 2018

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3 THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RECREATION SERVICES FACILITIES MASTER PLAN KU Recreation Services continues to adapt and expand programs to accommodate the next generation of student interests in a variety of fitness and recreational activities, intramurals and sports clubs. For student lives increasingly tied to a device, a screen, a video or a digital project there needs to be alternatives and options for activities for individuals often living a more sedentary lifestyle. This proposal, completed in Fall 2017, assesses student interests in enhancing their KU experience and promotes wellness and social engagement around recreational and competitive physical activities. KU Recreation Services worked with HOK, a firm with extensive experience in college and university recreation facility and sports field planning and development, as the lead consultant. KU and HOK s professional staff assessed the condition and usage of KU s existing recreational facilities, fields and assorted sites. A KU student survey inventoried current use and interests in activities, traditional and in-demand sports as diverse and unique as lacrosse and Quidditch and other recreation and wellness programs. This study also provides benchmarks comparing national recreation programs on other campuses to those at KU and in some cases available in the larger community. Given the evaluation of existing conditions, limitations and trends considered by KU students and Recreation Services staff, the following recommendation for investment in facilities and fields includes: Additional space to safely expand free weights, weight equipment, and group exercise areas, including fee-based programs. Expansion of areas for mixed use space for programs like functional fitness which may include multi-purpose surfaces and indoor turf for practice and competitive play. Options for improving outdoor multi-sport fields at the existing Shenk Sports Complex and a comparative study for long term expansion of outdoor fields on an alternative west district site. A more detailed look at recreational aquatics as an additional phase of expansion of the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center proposed to include both lanes for club competitions and areas of social and recreational water. OUTDOOR RECREATION WELLNESS TERRACE Early stage conceptual plans with estimated total project costs for these items are provided based on estimates and reasonable contingencies for the proposed project scope and timeline. While this process did assess the relative support at the time for various activities, a subsequent stage involving various student groups is needed. This on-going effort will help to establish a priority around current student interests and willingness to support additional operational and capital investment fees. WEIGHT TRAINING

4 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RECREATION FACILITIES MASTER PLAN MASTER PLAN OBJECTIVES The David A. Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center completed in 2003 and expanded with a Phase 2 addition in 2008 currently includes 1,000 gross square feet of recreation space serving the KU students and fee-paying staff. This study proposes a Phase 3 expansion for a variety of indoor activities and multi-purpose spaces (Items A-C). The study also anticipates a Phase expansion supporting a recreation pool (Item D) proposed on the footprint identified in the original 2003 site plan. The study also proposes alternative sites for the development of lighted turf fields to address capacity and safety concerns. With over 30 sport clubs supported by KU Recreation Services and a full schedule of Intramural sports, outdoor fields frequently experience heavy use for both team practice and competition with field conditions often becoming safety concerns. In the past weather was a problem with the current fields, but with the addition of synthetic turf the fields will be playable right after a storm. The addition of synthetic turf and lights will greatly expand the day-to-day multi-purpose field use and improve OUTDOOR RECREATION Outdoor Fields With short-term and long-term goals in mind, renovate Shenk fields to maximize current usage for sport clubs and intramurals, as well as plan for future expansion on west campus at the Yankee Tank Site. INDOOR RECREATION - PHASE 3 A B C D Strength & Cardio Training Expand existing strength training areas to encompass space currently used for group fitness and cycling studios; multipurpose space focused on individual fitness training and rehabilitation. Functional Training / Indoor Turf Provide area with indoor synthetic turf for training and recreation use serving students, sport clubs, and intramurals. Group Fitness Provide large and small fitness studios, including a new enclosed cycle studio with acoustical separation from open fitness equipment space. INDOOR RECREATION - PHASE Recreation Pool and Wellness Terrace Pool provides recreation water and lanes for sports clubs to train and compete; includes expansion of locker rooms and mechanical space in lower level of Phase 3 13 PHASE 2 A PHASE 1 B PHASE 3 C D PHASE VISION - YANKEE TANK CREEK COMPLEX VISION - AMBLER STUDENT RECREATION FITNESS CENTER

5 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RECREATION FACILITIES MASTER PLAN INDOOR RECREATION - $15 Million 1 Additional Strength Training Equipment Repurpose Group Exercise Rooms for expanded weights and added plate loaded racks. (Part of Ambler Renovation). PHASE 3 TRACK EXTENSION 2 3 Additional Cardio Repurpose current Cycle Studio to add additional cardio (Part of Ambler Renovation). Functional Training / Indoor Turf Add a Turf Area that can be utilized both for functional training and multiple sports Elevated Track Extensions and Sprint Ramp Extend existing track and add ramp for speed training. Provide 3 New Fitness Studios Lower Level: Fitness Studio Level 1: Cycle Studio Level 2: Fitness Studio Renovate Climbing Wall Update climbing wall to provide more functionality (BELOW) PHASE NATATORIUM 7 Wellness Terrace Provide an outdoor space for students to use for fitness and wellness programming. LEVEL 2 6 N FUNCTIONAL FITNESS / INDOOR TURF FUNCTIONAL FITNESS / INDOOR TURF

6 UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RECREATION FACILITIES MASTER PLAN INDOOR RECREATION POOL ADDITION - $9.7 Million 1 Recreation Pool & Deck Provide a recreation pool with lanes for Sport Clubs, Intramurals, Fitness classes and open swim. PHASE Pool Locker Rooms Add locker rooms that directly service the pool area. Pool Mechanical Rooms Part of the Lower Level will house necessary equipment for the pool. (BELOW) 2 3 (BELOW) Wellness Terrace & Garden Provide an outdoor space for students to use for fitness and wellness programming. 1 LEVEL 1 N RECREATION POOL WELLNESS TERRACE

7 U N I V E R S I T Y O F K A N S A S R E C R E AT I O N FA C I L I T I E S M A S T E R P L A N O U T D O O R R E C R E AT I O N - F I E L D S M A S T E R V I S I O N KU Recreation Services also continues to see steady growth in student participation in outdoor recreation programs, including Sport Clubs, Intramurals, and Open Play. With over 30 sport clubs supported by Recreation Services, KU s Shenk Sports Complex frequently experiences heavy use by multiple sports supporting both team practice and competition, leading to overused deteriorated fields. Consistent with the process for Indoor Recreation, students and staff engaged in collaborative workshops and a student survey of Outdoor Recreation facilities to explore future opportunities. Shenk Sports Complex Redevelopment: FOR MORE DETAILS SEE LARGER MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT Recreational presence already established at site with existing parking, restroom and utility infrastructure Proposed east side development of lighted turf Super Field provides the most functionality for multiple sports Phased development of fields includes potential for outdoor championship field for multiple sports Fitness path to be incorporated; potentially linked to cross town/community paths and trails Existing grass fields require considerable upgrades, the extent of this dependent on other planned site development Commitment to Shenk site development best structured around 20+ year agreement SUPER I OWA S T R E E T COMPETITION SUPER 10 TRAIL ASF m ASF R E S T R O O M FAC I L I T Y TO R E M A I N OLD SCHOOLHOUSE TO R E M A I N E X I S T I N G PA R K I N G LOT 69 SHENK C L I N TO N PA R KWAY 71 N , W I T H S U B S TAT I O N I M P R O V E M E N T PA R K I N G PA R K I PA R K COMPETITION ING PA R K SUPER PA R K I N G SUPER PA R K I N G B O B B I L L I N G S P KW Y NG ING PA R K I N G PHASE(S) GENERAL CONDITIONS $ SITE WORK $ 252,700 25,000 $ 505,300 SYNTHETIC $2,16,500 $,293,000 CONSTRUC TION TOTAL $2,2,200 $,823,300 SOFT COSTS $ 605,550 $ 1,205,825 TOTAL PROJEC T COST $3,029,750 $6,029,125 $ P R O PO S E D KU W E S T S U B S TAT I O N ASF m ASF 25,000 Site incorporates as many as six additional grass or turf fields in phased construction Development of roadways, creek crossing and utilities supporting fields and facilities considered a long term investment Proposed north end development of lighted turf Super Field provides the most functionality for multiple sports Proposed trails and high ropes course brings a wider array of fitness activities; could be linked to community resources Less likely to be developed by University occupied facilities since part of site includes designated flood plain Commitment to Yankee Tank site development best structured around a 0+ year agreement OVERVIEW OF IMPROVEMENTS (NEW SUPER ) PHASE(S) 10 TRAIL D E V E LO P M E N T O P PO RT U N I T I E S 76 2 YA N K E E TA N K C R E E K K AS O L D D R I V E N P Yankee Tank Creek Proposed Development: O P T I O N 2 : C O N N E CT I O N S H A R E D O P T I O N 1 : C U L- D E - SAC OVERVIEW OF IMPROVEMENTS (NEW SUPER ) 1,200 GENERAL CONDITIONS $ SITE WORK $2,01,000 75,000 $ $,600,000 75,000 SYNTHETIC $2,112,000 $,553,000 UTILITIES $ 595,000 $ 3,20,000 CONSTRUC TION TOTAL $5,183,000 $12,33,000 SOFT COSTS $1,297,000 $ 3,108,000 TOTAL PROJEC T COST $6,80,000 $15,51,000 P

8 Bob Billings Parkway UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RECREATION FACILITIES MASTER PLAN OUTDOOR RECREATION - S MASTER VISION 17 Kasold Drive Yankee Tank Creek Proposed Development: Restrooms and tournament program/support space Phased expansion of pervious pavement parking and storm water management Site access to meet code-required emergency vehicle access Preferred site for expansion of outdoor recreation facilities as the Shenk and Ambler Student Recreation Center sites have limited growth potential COMPETITION SUPER 2 SUPER 1 Recreational Trail YANKEE TANK CREEK COMPLEX - LOOKING SOUTHWEST