Gazelle Meadows Park is an 8.40-acre neighborhood park located at 500 N. Exeter Street. This park serves the recreational needs for the residents in the square mile bordered by Ray Road, Arizona Avenue, Chandler Boulevard, and McQueen Road. The park was originally developed as a retention basin in 1985. Park amenities were added in 1992. Existing amenities include the following: a shaded playground, ramada, open space turf, lighted walking paths, and landscaping. As with all City of Chandler park development/renovation projects, public input plays an important role in assuring that the ideas, issues, and or concerns of Chandler citizens are heard. On September 30, 2022, city staff attended the City of Chandler’s Contigo event held at Galveston Elementary School. At this event, residents were asked what park improvements they would like to see completed. In addition to this event, residents were asked to complete an on-line survey regarding the park. On October 20, 2022, staff facilitated an in-person public input meeting at Galveston Elementary School. Parks and Recreation Board Chair Dykstra and Board member Hsu were able to attend. Finally, on February 6, 2023, staff attended and presented at the Galveston Stakeholders meeting. Thru public meetings and the survey, residents expressed a desire for the following improvements: lighted basketball court, additional playground equipment, additional shade, additional picnic ramadas, outdoor exercise equipment, skate plaza, parking, updated landscaping, and new site furnishings (chilled drinking fountain, seating, picnic tables, trash cans). Maintenance improvements include irrigation repairs, improved turf and plant conditions, and ADA improvements. Overall, the input received from both public presentations was very positive and supportive. |