Many options are being discussed regarding Wes Bennett Park. Here are some that have been discussed so far. Click on each picture to see a larger view.
Option 1
Widen Reed Ln by 10 ft
Allow on-street parking on both sides of street
15 to 16 parking spaces
Option 2
Widen east side of Reed Ln by 7ft
10 to 11 parking spaces
Option 3
Widen south side of Baxter Rd by 19ft
35 parking spaces
Option 4
Mark out the on-street parking spaces
Park side or both sides
Mark loading zone for drop-off and pick-up
Option 5
Mark 5ft yellow curb next to driveways to improve driveway access
Option 6
No on-street parking in the vicinity of the Park
No parking hours limited (ie 10am to 6pm)
Option 7
Install Residential Permit Parking District
Residents could park with permit
Visitors allowed to park for 90min once per day
Option 7a
Install No Parking except for Residential Parking Permit
Residents and visitors can only park if they have a permit
Option 8
Install splash fountain at Woodmansee
Has 102 pkg spaces
Has restrooms
Option 9
Move splash fountain from Wes Bennett Park and install at Woodmansee Park
Option 10
Restrict hours of splash fountain at Wes Bennett Park
Option 11
Keep existing signing (No parking Wes Bennett Park Users)
Other Options
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We’d like to thank individuals living near Wes Bennett Park who participated in our online survey. You responses have been forwarded to the City of Salem.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the forum. I was encouraged by the dialogue and the willingness of all to work for a win-win.
can you tell us what the results were for the Wes Bennett Park survey and what was forwarded to the City of Salem? I live in the nearby Foxhaven neighborhood across Battlecreek from the park area and like going to the park with my family.
Also, is there any timeline for the pending park at Lee Elementary? We’ve lived in the neighborhood for about 8 years and it doesn’t feel like we’re any closer to having a park. The kids walk cross Battlecreek to get to Wes Bennett Park; I’m worried someone is going to get hurt on that busy road one of these days…
Thank you
Kori
By the way, I love that we have a web site and comment area online. Great!!! thanks again!
I live in the area of Wes Bennett Park and have experienced the frustration of parking and ability to safely drive into the neighborhood. I am a new board member for SGNA and was present at the meeting last night.(Jan. 14). I agree with other neighbors that something must be done before this coming summer. I agree with option 7a; requiring resident parking permits. I believe something more significant needs to be done for the future even if it means limiting hours of operation. A new water feature at Woodmansee Park might help.
Steve Withers