CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Fresh Pond
LOCATION: Rte 134, Center & Barter St, S Dennis
ACREAGE: 95.35 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length 1500 ft
Width 4 ft (4-foot minimum)
Height 8 ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface:
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:Boardwalk
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: None (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: None
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded? Yes
b. view? Yes
c. tables? Yes end overhang for wheelchairs No
C. PARKING: formal cleared area for 8 vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder 5+
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail? No
E. COMMENTS: Good vehicle access to small parking lot off of Route 134. A formal dog park is located at this parking lot.
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE XX WHY NOT? Wetland issues. Would require elevated walkway
Trailhead location:
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible:
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches: Benches should be provided for this trail.
Picnic Tables: Upgrade the picnic area is recommended included making the area ADA compliant.
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
Dog lot is in need of modernizing. A grant has been sought for this project, with an estimated cost of $15,000.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Swan Pond Overlook
LOCATION: Center St, Dennisport
ACREAGE: 6.43 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length 450 ft
Width 4 – 8 ft (4-foot minimum)
Height 12 ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: Yes (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type wooden
spacing ft (maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded? Yes
b. view? Yes
c. tables? Yes end overhang for wheelchairs NO
C. PARKING: formal cleared area for 10 vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail? No
E. COMMENTS: Nice view, very solid ground, but some steep pitches. Upper picnic area very accessible.
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE WHY NOT?
Trailhead location Off Center Street
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible 100 ft to grade change
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches: Add benches
Picnic Tables: Add ADA compliant picnic tables.
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs: Add site signage
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Quivet Creek/Bound Brook
LOCATION: Airline Rd, East Dennis
ACREAGE: 5.25 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length 150 ft
Width 6-8 ft (4-foot minimum)
Height 8 ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface:(underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: none (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type Picnic near parking lot
spacing ft (maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded? Yes
b. view? Yes
c. tables? Yes end overhang for wheelchairs No
C. PARKING: formal cleared area for 8 vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail? No
E. COMMENTS: This area consists of a small cleared and woodchip surfaced picnic area accessible from the parking lot. The Herring Run fish ladder at the headwaters of Quivet Creek are accessed by granite steps.
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE XX WHY NOT? Site conditions (wetlands) would make improvements difficult
Trailhead location:
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible:
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches
Picnic Tables
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Cross Patch Town Blueberry Patch
LOCATION: Fieldstone Dr. Dennis
ACREAGE: 22.01 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length 150 ft
Width 4 ft (4-foot minimum)
Height 12 ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: None (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type None
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded? No
b. view? Would require clearing
c. tables? No end overhang for wheelchairs
C. PARKING: formal cleared area for 3 vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder On Fieldstone Drive
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail? No
E. COMMENTS: Extension of walking trail would require an elevated boardwalk due to tidal flooding and soil conditions. Berry picking area could have some limited access improvements.
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE WHY NOT?
Trailhead location West edge of cleared area
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible 75 ft to mud
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches: Add ADA compliant benches
Picnic Tables: Add ADA compliant picnic tables
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing: Resurface trail areas to fill in ruts
Turnouts: Add turnouts where possible.
Signs: Add signs
Parking: reconstruct and expand site parking
Boardwalk: Construct elevated boardwalk to increase site accessibility.
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Shoop Community Gardens
LOCATION: Route 6A, East Dennis
ACREAGE: 26.25 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length
Width 4 ft (4-foot minimum)
Height 8 ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: None (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type None
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS None
a. shaded?
b. view?
c. tables? end overhang for wheelchairs
C. PARKING: formal cleared area for 10 vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder 8+
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail? No
E. COMMENTS: Southern area is wooded and includes foot trails, unmarked but easily passable on foot. Portion abutting Route 6A includes community gardens with 70 garden plots enclosed in a fenced area with town water. The Natural Resources Department tills the gardens every spring.
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE XX WHY NOT? Improvements to the foot trails would be costly due to topography
Trailhead location Lower garden
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible 50 ft to grade change
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches: Add benches, especially within the garden area for elderly gardeners.
Picnic Tables: Add picnic tables.
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing: Roadway could be hardened in soft areas.
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk: Boardwalk for access to gardens.
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
Other: Provide an area of the garden for raised garden plots accessible to wheelchair gardeners.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Princess Beach
LOCATION: Scargo Hill Road, Dennis
ACREAGE: 38.66 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length 1000 ft
Width 4 ft (4-foot minimum)
Height 8 ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface:(underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: None (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type None
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded? Yes
b. view? Yes
c. tables? 2 end overhang for wheelchairs No
C. PARKING: formal cleared area for 8+ vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder 20+
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail? No
E. COMMENTS: During beach season area is overseen by Beach Department, including enforcement of beach sticker parking regulations.
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE WHY NOT?
Trailhead location Northeast corner of parking area
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible 400 ft
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches: Benches could be added to the network of paths
Picnic Tables: Tables with overhangs could be purchased as replacement upgrades.
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing: Resurface parking lot (2008)
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
Other: Reconstruct ADA accessible bathrooms.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Veteran’s Memorial
LOCATION: Route 28, West Dennis
ACREAGE: 2.33 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length 50’
Width 4” 8” (4-foot minimum)
Height ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other: See comments
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: Yes (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type Wooden
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS None
a. shaded?
b. view?
c. tables? end overhang for wheelchairs
C. PARKING: formal cleared area for 8 vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder 4
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail? No
E. COMMENTS: Ramp is level within 5 feet of seating platform, a rebuilding of this section would improve access. Good views and landscaping, lighting and site improvements. Site will be tied into adjacent Bass River Park.
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE WHY NOT?
Trailhead location Parking area
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible 50 ft
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches: Add ADA compliant benches
Picnic Tables
Handrails
Ramps: Upgrade and extend ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Flax Pond
LOCATION: Setucket Rd. Dennis
ACREAGE: 177 acres (with others)
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length
Width ft (4-foot minimum)
Height ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded?
b. view?
c. tables? end overhang for wheelchairs
C. PARKING: No formal cleared area for parking vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail?
E. COMMENTS:
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE WHY NOT?
Trailhead location
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches
Picnic Tables
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Chapin Beach
LOCATION: Chapin Beach Rd, Dennis
ACREAGE: 54 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS Off-Road Vehicle Area
1. Dimensions: Length
Width ft (4-foot minimum)
Height ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded?
b. view?
c. tables? end overhang for wheelchairs
C. PARKING: No formal cleared area for vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail?
E. COMMENTS: This is a permit access only off-road vehicle area.
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE WHY NOT?
Trailhead location
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches
Picnic Tables
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Crowe’s Pasture
LOCATION: Off South Street, East Dennis
ACREAGE: 189 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length 2,500 +
Width 4 – 20 ft (4-foot minimum)
Height ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: None (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type None
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS None
a. shaded?
b. view?
c. tables? end overhang for wheelchairs
C. PARKING: formal cleared area for 30 vehicles
3 handicap parking spaces
informal parking on road shoulder by cemetery
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail? No
E. COMMENTS: 71 acres open to off-road vehicles. Conservation Commission conducts controlled burns to maintain open pasture area.
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE WHY NOT?
Trailhead location
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches
Picnic Tables
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Simpkins Neck
LOCATION: Off New Boston Rd, Dennis
ACREAGE: 27.5 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length
Width ft (4-foot minimum)
Height ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded?
b. view?
c. tables? end overhang for wheelchairs
C. PARKING: No formal cleared area for vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail?
E. COMMENTS:
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE WHY NOT?
Trailhead location
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches
Picnic Tables
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: The Plashes
LOCATION: Tom’s Path, Dennisport
ACREAGE: 48.6 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS No Trails
1. Dimensions: Length
Width ft (4-foot minimum)
Height ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded?
b. view?
c. tables? end overhang for wheelchairs
C. PARKING: No formal cleared area for vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail?
E. COMMENTS: This site provides no formal public access.
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE XX WHY NOT? Significant wetland issues
Trailhead location
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches
Picnic Tables
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Indian Lands
LOCATION: Old Bass River Rd, South Dennis
ACREAGE: 23.4 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length
Width 12 ft (4-foot minimum)
Height ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded?
b. view?
c. tables? end overhang for wheelchairs
C. PARKING: formal cleared area for 68 vehicles
3 handicap spaces
informal parking on road shoulder
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail?
E. COMMENTS: 1 handicap space at the trail that is shared with the ancient burial ground. The other two are oriented to Town Hall. Burial ground entrance is flat with a 9’ 9” gate.
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE WHY NOT?
Trailhead location
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches
Picnic Tables
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Chase Garden Creek
LOCATION: Off Chapin Beach Rd, Dennis
ACREAGE: 250 acres (with others)
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length
Width ft (4-foot minimum)
Height ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded?
b. view?
c. tables? end overhang for wheelchairs
C. PARKING: No formal cleared area for vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail?
E. COMMENTS:
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE WHY NOT?
Trailhead location
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches
Picnic Tables
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
Other: Dredge Creek
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
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CONSERVATION AREAS ACCESS SURVEY – DENNIS
SITE NAME: Captain’s Harding’s
LOCATION: Off Uncle Barney’s Rd, West Dennis
ACREAGE: .16 acres
EXISTING CONDITIONS: (note problem spots on site map, if any)
A. TRAILS
1. Dimensions: Length
Width ft (4-foot minimum)
Height ft (8-foot minimum)
2. Surface: (underline all that apply)
a. Type: paved wooden natural hardener wet
b. Slope: level or some slopes greater than 5%
Cross-slopes: level or some more than 2%
c. Obstacles: stairs roots rocks muddy ditches waterbars overhangs other:
3. Resting Areas:
a. Turn-outs: (5 feet by 4 feet)
b. Benches: type
spacing ft
(maximum 200 feet apart for handicapped sections of trail)
B. PICNIC AREAS
a. shaded?
b. view?
c. tables? end overhang for wheelchairs
C. PARKING: formal cleared area for 5 vehicles
informal parking on road shoulder
(one handicapped sign needed for more than 15 vehicles spaces, locate sign closest to trailhead)
D. GUIDE/MAP: part of existing interpretive trail?
E. COMMENTS:
RECOMENDED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
NONE WHY NOT?
Trailhead location
Length of trail reasonably to be made accessible
(total distance from trailhead to first reasonably insurmountable obstacle)
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS:
Benches
Picnic Tables
Handrails
Ramps
Resurfacing
Turnouts
Signs
Parking
Boardwalk
Trail guide audio tape or video tape
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of IMPROVEMENTS (if any):
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Conservation Dept.
Natural Resources
Parks Dept.
Dept. of Public Works
Recreation Dept.
Edited June 18, 2009
