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Recreation and Open Space Plan
Holly Ridge, North Carolina
1988
Table of Contents
Page
I. Recreation and 1987 Land Use Plan Policy 1
II. Existing Recreational Facilities and Environmental
Character of Area 2
III. Recreational Standards and Population Projections 2
IV. Current and Future Demand for Recreation 3
V. Proposed Facilities 4
VI. Cost Estimates 6
VII. Implementation Alternatives 8
Appendix
Maps
Location Map
Preliminary Site
The preparation of this document was financed in
part through a grant provided by the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program, through funds provided
by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as
amended, which is administered by the Office of
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

. Recreation and Open Space Plan
Holly Ridge, North Carolina
1988
I. Recreation and 1987 Land Use Plan Policy
The 1987 Land Use Plan for Holly Ridge established a policy to
continue to support recreation. The Town also established a policy
to support the preservation of forestry lands and to protect and
improve the quality of storm water runoff. Holly Ridge also established
a policy to upgrade the Town's appearance. To begin the process of
implementing these policies, the Town has begun a recreation facility
on approximately 16.07 acres of land. This facility currently in-
cludes a fenced ball field with dugouts, concession building, picnic
shelters and picnic tables. The park also includes some playground
equipment. The Town has also requested and received a CAMA planning
grant to prepare this Recreation and Open Space Plan.
The objective of the Recreation and Open Space Plan is to provide
information on existing recreational resources and needs. The plan is
ralso intended to provide assistance in establishing a systematic
approach to development of recreational facilities to meet both the
current and future recreational needs of Holly Ridge citizens. In
determining future recreational needs during the next 20 years, the
population projections called for in the CAMA Land Use Plan were used.
Although the plan discusses future needs, the primary purpose of
this report is to formulate recommendations for an action program during
the next five-year period. Therefore, preliminary cost estimates and
a suggested financing program are included. These cost figures should
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be reviewed and evaluated at least annually and brought up to date.
II. Existing Recreation Facilities and Environmental Character of the Area
The Town of Holly Ridge has begun development of a 16.07 acre site
for recreation. As discussed earlier, the site presently contains a
fenced baseball field with dugouts and concession building with rest -
rooms. The site also contains a picnic shelter, picnic tables and play-
ground equipment. The 16.07 acre site is heavily wooded in the undeveloped
portion of the property and the site is adjacent to additional wooded
areas. In addition to this site, there exists small tributaries along
forested areas that have potential for a greenway system that could
provide additional open space areas while preserving forested areas.
Such a greenway system would protect the water quality, thereby helping
to implement two policy goals established in the 1987 CAMA Land Use
Plan. There is also a 10.0 acre tract between Smith and Carter Street
suitable for passive recreation.
The park site and greenway areas, like much of coastal North Carolina,
have flat terrain with a combination of hardwoods and pines. Part of
the greenway system, specifically the areas nearest the extraterritorial
boundary of Holly Ridge, is subject to flooding as shown on the Onslow
County Flood Insurance Maps.
III. Recreational Standards and Population Projections
Based on the 1987 CAMA Land Use Plan, slightly more than 500 people
live in Holly Ridge, with a projected population for the year 2000 of
552 people. When considering the Extraterritorial Planning Jurisdiction
for Holly Ridge, the community has 1,200 people living within the Town's
planning jurisdiction. Based on these population figures, Holly Ridge
should have approximately 12.0 acres of recreational land.
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Holly Ridge presently has is slightly over both standards for acreage.
However, as reflected in the table below, there are several facilities
that Holly Ridge does not have to meet state standards, specifically,
tennis courts, environmental areas and softball field.
Minimum Acreage and Facilitv Standards
Minimum Acres and Facilities
Existing
Proposed
Facility Type
per Thousand People
Facility
Facility
Play Lot
4 acre per 1,000
1 facility per 800
1 play lot
Baseball
1 field per 6,000
Diamond
(3 acre minimum)
1 field
Softball
1 field per 3,000
Diamond
(2 acre minimum)
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Neighborhood
1 acre per 1,000
Park
(6 acre minimum)
16.07 acres
Tennis Courts
1 facility per 2,000
(2 acres for battery
2 tennis courts
with room for
of 4 courts)
2 more
Neighborhood
12 acres per 1,000
Playground
(4 acre minimum)
playground
Environmental
1 acre per 1,000
greenway
Areas
system
IV. Current and Future Demand for Recreation
The Town Council developed the existing ball field, picnic area and
playground in response to the need for recreational facilities in the
community. Prior to these facilities being built, adults and young
people interested in playing team sports such as baseball or softball
had to travel to Jacksonville or Wilmington to play in league sports.
Since the baseball field was developed, it has enjoyed a great deal of
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use. The Town has also recently appointed a Recreation Committee to
and
oversee park operations planning.
Future demand will most likely increase as Holly Ridge grows and as
the Town promotes the area as the Gateway to Topsail and Surf City beaches.
V. Proposed Facilities
Proposed facilities for the existing park include two tennis courts
with adequate space for two additional courts. A 20' x 40' picnic
shelter is also proposed adjacent to jogging and nature trails. A basket-
ball court and fitness exercise area are also planned. A play area for
young children will be included. The following list represents existing
and proposed facilities for the Town's 16.07 acre site.
Existing Facilities
Fenced baseball field
Concession building and restrooms
Picnic Shelter
Play equipment
Proposed Facilities
Tennis courts
Exercise station
Basketball court
20' x 40' Picnic shelter
Play area and equipment
Jogging trail
Entrance road
Parking area
Lighting for tennis courts
Lighting for baseball field
Landscaping
Park sign
Informational signs
Directional signs
In addition to the 16.07 acre recreation site, the plan calls for a
greenway area between Center Street and Smith Street. This facility
would consist of a jogging trail and picnic areas. This greenway
could then be extended along Branch Cypress Swamp and Kings Creek on the
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east side of Holly Ridge between the existing park and the eastern
edge of the Town's extraterritorial area. As discussed earlier, the
preservation of this wooded area as a greenway would help implement
one of the goals stated in the 1987 Land Use Plan, specifically, the
preservation of wooded areas.
The greenway system will be a linear park network left primarily
in its natural state, except for the introduction of a connector system
of trails for use by pedestrians and bicyclists. Some of its benefits
and functions are:
1. To preserve the natural attributes -- trees and other plant life,
water courses, natural terrain, open spaces -- that make Holly Ridge
a pleasant place to live.
2. To provide Holly Ridge's citizens with recreational opportunities
ranging from quiet enjoyment of natural areas to hiking, jogging
and bicycling.
3. To make available to school children and others areas where local
flora and fauna and ecological relationships can be studied.
4. To influence growth patterns by:
a. Conserving open spaces in the Holly Ridge area;
b. Separating and buffering conflicting land uses while
connecting compatible land uses along the greenway's perimeter;
and
c. Producing an active commitment among all involved with Holly
Ridge's growth to planning for and implementing open -space
networks in developing areas.
5. To increase the value of nearby property.
6. To help control soil erosion and stream siltation.
7. To help reduce water pollution caused by runoff.
8. To improve air quality by adding oxygen to, filtering dust and
air -borne pollutants from, and cooling the Town's air.
9. To help reduce noise pollution.
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10. To help control flooding and act as a natural extension of the
Town's storm sewer system.
11. To preserve a means for Holly Ridge's citizens to have a closer
relationship to nature.
VI. Cost Estimate
Item
Tennis courts
Exercise station
Basketball court
20' x 40' Picnic
shelter
Play area and
Equipment
Entrance road
Parking area
Tennis court and
Baseball field
Lighting
Landscaping
Park sign
Informational signs
Directional signs
Clearing
Existing 16.07 Acre Park
Quantity Unit Unit Cost
625 Sq. Yds. $ 15.00
1 Lump Sum
45 Sq. Yds. 10.00
800 Sq..Ft. 10.00
Lump Sum
5,600 Sq. Yds. 15.00
2,290 Sq. Yds. 15.00
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
Lump Sum
.25 Acres 1,900/ac.
Sub —Total
10% Contingency
9% Design Fee
Total Estimated Cost
Total
Estimated Cost
$ 9,375.00
2,500.00
450.00
5,000.00
84,000.00
34,350.00
50,000.00
5,000.00
1,000.00
200.00
200.00
475.00
$200,550.00
20,055.00
$220,605.00
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Passive Recreation Area
(Land Between Carter Street and Smith Street)
Item
Jogging trail
Picnic tables
Landscaping
Information Signs
Direction Signs
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Nature trail
Information signs
Directional signs
Picnic tables
Landscaping
Clearing
Quantity
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Lump Sum
1 ea.
1 ea.
Sub —Total
10% Contingency
9% Design Fee
Total Estimated Cost
Unit Cost
$ 15.00
250.00
200.00
100.00
Greenway Area
(Branch Cypress Swamp and Kings Creek)
Quantity
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Sq. Yds.
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Lump Sum
1.0 Acre
Sub —Total
10% Contingency
9% Survey and Design Fee
Total Estimated Cost
Unit Cost
15.00
200.00
100.00
250.00
1,900/ac.
Total
Estimated Cost
$ 6,675.00
2,500.00
2,500.00
200.00
$ 11,975.00
1,197.00
$ 13,172.00
1,200.00
$ 14,372.00
Total
Estimated Cost
$ 59,175.00
600.00
300.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
1,900.00
$ 71,975.00
7,197.00
$ 79,172.00
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$ 86,297.00
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VII. Implementation Alternatives
IWith the preliminary plans and cost estimates completed as part of
this Recreation and Open Space Plan, Holly Ridge officials must now
set priorities for plan implementation. Expansion of facilities at
the existing park can be carried out by allocating funds each year in
the Towns budget. The recently appointed Recreation Commission can
also help by promotion of the park, carrying out fund raising activities
and soliciting donations by local business and civic groups. The green -
way system can be implemented through land purchase or donation of
property as property is developed. The Subdivision Ordinance could
be revised to require payment into a recreation fund or donation of
land for the greenway in lieu of payment. Holly Ridge could also
work in cooperation with the Onslow County Recreation Department in
development of the greenway system through recreation grant funds that
may be available from Onslow County.
The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Division may provide assistance
to Holly Ridge through their Land and Water Conservation Funds program.
This is a SO% matching grant program requiring local funds to match
the grant. Letters announcing this program are usually mailed to
communities in October or early November of each year. In addition
to the Land and Water Conservation Funds program, several foundations
may provide financial assistance to Holly Ridge to develop recreational
opportunities. A list of these foundations is provided in the Appendix.
Because of limited funds, Holly Ridge may wish to use a combination
of these methods to bring about the implementation of these facilities.
The most important thing is to begin the process to implement the
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FOUNDATIONS FUNDING RECREATION PROJECTS
The Florence Rogers Charitable Trust
P. 0. Box 36006
Fayetteville, North Carolina (45,000 - 650)
Civing primarily in Fayetteville, Cumberland County and southeastern N.C.
Support for art programs, education, recreation, child welfare, and general
quality of life in the area. Preference is given to seed money for new
ideas. Matching funds, operating budgets, renovation projects.
Application information: initial approach - letter or telephone
copies of proposal - 1
board meeting dates - monthly
final notification - 3 months
write - JoAnn M. Barnette, Administrator
K. H. Hofmann Foundation
1035 Detroit Avenue
P. 0. Box 907
Concord, California 94522 (98,695 - 125)
Giving primarily for health and social services, recreation and higher
education.
Brockway Glass Company Foundation
One Enterprise Center
225 Water Street, Suite 1609
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (21,573 - 100)
Grants for community funds, higher education, health and welfare, youth
agencies, recreation and church support.
Application information: initial approach - letter
copies of proposal - 1
deadlines - submit proposal preferably in September
board meetings - as required
write - William H. Weed, Treasurer
Louis W. and Dol ha Baehr Foundation
c o Miami County National Bank
South Pearl Street
Paola, Kansas 66071 (15,000 - 250)
Emphasis on youth programs, including recreation, education and hospitals.
The Coles Foundation
983 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10028 (80,250 - 25)
Grants largely for higher education and religious welfare funds, principally
Jewish; support also for the arts and public recreational park facilities.
Operating budgets, seed money, equipment, land acquisition.
No grants for matching gifts. Applications for grants in excess of $5,000
are not considered; major gifts awarded at the initiative of the trustees.
Application information: initial approach - letter
copies of proposal - 1
deadline - none
board meetings - semi annual
write - Jerome S. Coles, M.D., Managing Trustee
Gilder Foundation, Inc.
912 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10021 (25,000 - 250)
Emphasis on education, recreation and the handicapped; some support also
for cultural institutions.
Jackson Hole Preserve, Inc.
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rm. 5510
New York, New York 10112 (300,000 - 2,500)
A private operating foundation; makes grants to restore, protect and
preserve for the benefit of the public the primitive grandeur and natural
beauties of the landscape in areas notable for picturesque scenery.
Land acquisition, matching funds.
Application information: initial approach - letter or proposal
copies of proposal - 1
deadline - submit preferably early in year
board meetings - Sept. or Oct., executive committee
meetings frequently
write - George R. Lamb, Executive Vice President
Edwin H. Mosler, Jr. Foundation
307 Fifth Avenue, 12th fl.
New York, New York 10016 (72,500 - 3,500)
Emphasis on support for the U.S. Olympic Committee, sports and recreation
activities, youth agencies, Jewish welfare agencies.

Firan Foundation
1115 South Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44301 (74,500 - 500)
Grants primarily for hospitals and medical research; support also for
education and recreation.
Land acquisition
Application information: initial approach - proposal
deadline - none
write - C. J. Goldthorpe
Fohs Foundation
P. 0. Box 1001
Roseburg, Oregon 97470 (50,000 - 1,000)
To promote science, art, education, health, healthful recreation . . . .
' Application information: initial approach - letter
copies of proposal - 1
deadlines - none
board meetings - April or May
write Mrs. Frances F. Sohn, Chairman
National Forge Foundation
c/o National Forge Company
Irvine, Pennsylvania 16329 (40,000 - 500)
Grants primarily for recreation, higher education in areas of company
operations, and community funds.
Application information: initial approach - proposal
copies - 1
board meetings - quarterly
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Oceanic and Atmospheric Administretim.
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