North Laurel Community Center and Park
Capital Projects C0304 and N3940
Project Description
Master Plan
Building Site Development Plan
Building Schematic Drawing
Project Budget
Tentative Project Schedule - Community Center
Tentative Project Schedule - Park Facilities
Project Schedule - Aquatic Center
Public Participation
Past and Future Public Meetings
Advisory Committee Meetings
Introduction
Howard County Recreation and Parks and the Department of Public Works have secured Construction Dynamics Group, Inc. (CDG) to design and construct the North Laurel Community Center. This firm will also develop a master plan for outdoor recreation facilities in conjunction with the Community Center. Click here for more information about CDG, Inc. and here for their approach to this project.
The Community Center and Park will be located south of Laurel Woods Elementary School on a 51-acre parcel of land owned by the County.
Site Location Map
In June of 2005 the 26-member North Laurel Community Center Planning Committee was assembled to assist with the design of the North Laurel Community Center and Park. This Committee is comprised of local residents with a sincere interest in making this facility a premier destination for the residents of North Laurel Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Not only do the Committee Members represent the interests of the surrounding communities, they also have knowledge of youth and adult recreation programs, facility design, environmental issues, public safety, and senior programming. Listed below are the members of the committee:
Gary J. Arthur, Director - Chair
Department of Recreation and Parks
Dave Loudermilk – County Project Manager
Department of Public Works
Members of the Community
Mariam Agrama, Lori Fuchs, Thomas Lawler, Barbara J. Lovett, Kenneth C. Miner, Patricia Moore, William R. Park, Jr., Pamela M. Peseux, Mary Talbot Rekus, Russell K. Snyder, David S. Steele, Donna Thewes
County and State Government Liaisons
Guy Guzzone, State Delegate
Jen Terrasa (or her designee), Council Representative
Department of Recreation & Parks Support Staff
Doris Bedsaul, Raul Delerme, Paul Walsky
Department of Planning & Zoning Support Staff
Dace Blaumanis
Department of Citizen Services Support Staff
Rachelle Garten, Starr Sowers
Department of Health
James Dunkerson
Department of Libraries Support Staff
Brian Auger, Valerie Gross
Police Department Representative
Officer Rocco Sovero
Recreation & Parks Advisory Board Representative
David Grabowski
The proposed North Laurel Community Center is currently estimated to be a 60,000 square foot facility, similar to the new Glenwood Community Center located at Maryland Route 97 and Carrs Mill Road. The Glenwood facility opened for operation in October 2006. The Glenwood Center provides a model for the North Laurel Planning Committee to draw upon as they finalize a design program for the North Laurel facility. The North Laurel facility will be designed to meet the needs of North Laurel residents, thus we welcome public participation in the design process.
The Planning Committee, working closely with the County and CDG, Inc., has developed a preliminary design program. Click here to access the Building Program Summary. We encourage you to review the Summary and provide comments to our Department. Send comments.
New!
Presentation presented by the Consultant to The Planning Committee on March 26, 2008
In addition to the Community Center, the Planning Committee has recommended a variety of passive and active recreation facilities. Below is a list of facilities which the Planning Committee has recommended:
- swimming pool or indoor aquatic center
- athletic fields
- skate park
- basketball courts
- tennis courts
- volleyball court
- playground
- picnic shelters
- pathways
- roads, parking and storm water facilities
On November 16, 2006, a public meeting was held to gather input on three conceptual plans. With input from that meeting plus other public comments received, the Committee approved a final Master Plan on June 27, 2007. See below to view the approved Master Plan.
North Laurel Community Center and Park
Final Master Plan
Building Site Development Plan
North Laurel Community Center
Schematic Drawing (NEW!)
North Laurel Community Center
Schematic Drawing (NEW!)
(Revised June 2008)
There are currently two existing capital projects to house the design and construction funds for the Community Center, and the Park facilities as follows:
| Approved FY08 and Prior Design & Partial Construction Funding | $ 5,290,000 |
| Approved FY09 Construction Funding | $14,260,000 |
| Total for the Community Center | $19,550,000 |
Capital Project N3940 – North Laurel Park
| Approved Design Funds – FY08 and Prior | $ 191,000 |
| Approved Construction Funds – FY07 and Prior | $ 60,000 |
| Proposed Park Construction Funds FY09 | $ 4,400,000 |
| Proposed Park Construction Funds FY10 | $ 1,000,000 |
| Total for the Park | $ 5,651,000 |
Tentative Project Schedule - Community Center
(Revised June 2008)
| June 2007 | Finalize Master Plan |
| October 2008 | Public Progress Meeting – Community Center Rendering & Layout |
| December 2008 | Finalize Site Development Plan |
| February 2009 | Finalize Design of Community Center |
| April 2009 | Start Construction |
| October 2010 | Complete Construction |
All dates are tentative and subject to change. As changes occur, the public will be informed on this web site.
Tentative Project Schedule - Park Facilities
(Revised June 2008)
| November 16, 2006 | Public meeting at Murray Hill Middle School to discuss several conceptual site plans |
| June 2007 | Finalize Park Master Plan |
| January 2009 | Finalize Site Development Plan |
| April 2009 | Final Design of Park |
| June 2009 | Start Park Construction |
| February 2011 | Complete Park Construction |
All dates are tentative and subject to change. As changes occur, the public will be informed on this web site.
Project Schedule - Aquatic Center
On hold pending the outcome of the Aquatics Feasibility Study commissioned by the Department of Recreation and Parks.
The Planning Committee, the County and the design consultant (CDG, Inc.) encourage the public to monitor this web site for project updates, attend public meetings and provide comments through this web site.
If you wish to comment on the information provided within this website, please contact Raul Delerme.
The County will also accept written comments directed to:
Gary J. Arthur, Director
Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks
7120 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046
You are also welcome to contact the Department’s Capital Project and Park Planning Division at 410-313-4685 for more information or to provide comments. Please follow this website for future updates including the dates for upcoming meetings.
We encourage you to be a part of this special project.
Past and Future Public Meetings
The Advisory Committee has concluded its meetings on the Master Plan for the Park and the Community Center. As the design develops, future meetings will be announced. These meetings will have a set agenda. The public is welcome to attend and observe as these meetings are posted. You are also welcome to submit written comments or questions to the committee. Please note that written comments and questions received during an Advisory Committee Meeting will not be discussed until the next committee meeting.
Please monitor this web site for project updates.
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