FAQs – Veteran’s Memorial Park DRAFT Master Plan and Open House

  • I didn’t know an open house occurred. How was it promoted?
    • The Village promoted the open houses through social media, HelloWarwickValley.com, the Warwick Advertiser, through fliers around town, through word of mouth, as well as through requests to local organizations to email their participants. We are always looking for ways to improve our outreach! If you have feedback on how we can improve, please let us know through the Village’s Virtual Suggestion Box: https://villageofwarwick.org/virtual-suggestion-form/ 
  • Where can I view the draft open house?
  • How can I provide feedback on the draft plan?
  • Is the plan approved?
    • Not yet! We will integrate comments from the community, post the final plan, and then bring it to the Board for final approval. We expect to approve the plan this summer (2023). 
  • How will it be funded?
    • The plan will need to be funded through a mix of Village labor and capital budget, partnerships, and grants. For more on this, please see the DRAFT phasing plan in the gallery from the plan open house.
  • How will it be maintained?
    • The Village and volunteers will maintain the park
  • What is the timing for the plan’s implementation?
    • The plan will be implemented over time, with various improvements expected year over year.  For more on this, please see the DRAFT phasing plan in the gallery from the plan open house.
  • What will be the environmental impact?
    • The increase in walking trails will have an environmental impact, but the plan also includes pollinator pathways, tree plantings, and other nature related improvements. The landscape architect has met with the State Department of Environmental Conservation to ensure that the designs will limit impact. 
  • How will the plan affect existing events?
    • The plan has been designed not to negatively impact existing events
  • Will there be public bathrooms?
    • Yes!
  • What is going away?
    • The permanent bleachers will be removed and replaced with movable bleachers
    • The skate park will be relocated to another part of the park
  • Will the plan be more or less accessible?
    • The plan has been designed to increase accessibility for people of all needs. We are open to feedback on how to make this better
  • How will the plan reflect the spirit of a Veteran’s Memorial Park?
    • The plan includes memorial elements throughout 
  • How will the plan affect light and noise pollution?
    • The plan includes additional lighting on walking paths and for elements that are intended to specifically light those items. The lighting will be designed to limit light pollution. The features have been designed to limit any potential noise impact through use of earthen features and distance from homes. The exception is the dog park, which will operate during park hours from dawn until dusk. 
  • Will park open and close hours change?
    • No

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