Finding, Funding and Finding, Funding and Finishing a ParkFinishing a ParkThe Story of Beckenholdt Family ParkThe Story of Beckenholdt Family Park

IntroductionA Panel Discussion

• Tracy Doyle, Superintendent, Greenfield Parks

• Clark Ketchum, Former Superintendent, Greenfield Parks

• Rick Roberts, President, PARCS, Inc.

• Craig Glazier, Landscape Architect, Facilitator

1998: The Loss of Boots Park• The City lost its lease to 9-acre Boots Park, leaving a total of only

105 acres in inventory– a 25 acre deficit at that time

1999: The Creation of PARCS, Inc.• Created to model successful community capital campaigns

for the acquisition of park land to then be deeded to the City

• A variety of funding vehicles available that government agencies traditionally do not have in the acquisition of land

• Since 1999, PARCS, Inc. has been involved in the acquisition of five new parks totaling 135 acres – more than doubling the size of the park system

2000: The Parcel• 63 acres of agricultural land with access to two wetlands

• Two acres donated to City for new Water Treatment Plant

2001 – 2002: Funding a ParkLand Acquisition

• Martha Beckenholdt$100,000• Central Indiana Community Foundation $100,000

• Hancock County Community Foundation$135,000• Eli Lilly & Company $25,000• Accrued Interest & Misc. Donations $4,300

2004 – 2006: Funding a ParkPhase 1 Development

• Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)$200,000• Center Township $12,500• Irving Materials, Inc. / E&B Paving $20,000• Parks Department General Fund$100,000

2007 – 2008: Funding a ParkPhase 2 Development

• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District $400,000

• Home Depot $2,000• Hancock Regional Hospital $1,300• Wal-Mart $1,000

2006 – 2007: Finishing a ParkPhase 1 Development

• Earthwork, pond construction

• Entrance drive, parking area and trails

• Wetland restoration, prairie planting

• Picnic shelter, windmill aerator

2008 – 2009: Finishing a ParkPhase 2 Development

• Fishing piers and wetland observation decks

• Dog park, including fence and shelters

• Prairie, lawn and tree plantings

• Donor plaza and interpretive panels

August 1, 2009: Park DedicationTotal Investment: $1.1 million

• $600,000 in donations

Conclusions