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The Purdue RecWell Outdoor Space Master Plan will provide a framework exploring opportunities regarding outdoor recreation and wellness facilities. The process includes an analysis of programming and potential development sites to develop a strategy that meets current and future recreation, health and wellness needs. The Plan will include a needs assessment and utilization analysis of existing outdoor facilities. Student and user group input will be incorporated through the process to guide the master planning team.
At Purdue RecWell, our commitment lies in fostering an inclusive environment. RecWell stands as a sanctuary for individuals to rejuvenate and alleviate stress. The significance of this outdoor master plan cannot be overstated in advancing our mission. RecWell is a welcoming space for all, and it is our endeavor to guarantee Purdue students a lasting home-away-from-home. A set of Guiding Principles were developed to support both the University's and RecWell's goals, help define overacrching objectives, and assist in future decision making.
The vision for Gold Fields and Pickett Park is to consider these outdoor venues as a single destination that provide a variety of outdoor spaces and activities to meet a diverse student population with a wide range of recreational needs, while still allowing space for future campus initiatives. The propsed recreation facilities will operate more efficiently and utilize less space.
Future Plans include:
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Emphasis was placed on connectivity to other recreation-based sites and campus open spaces, access to parking, conformance to the campus master plan, mitigating impacts to existing tree canopy, sustainability, green infrastructure, phasing and consideration of potential partnerships to positively impact the student and community that utilizes the Recreation and Wellness Outdoor spaces.
The Vision for Gold Fields and Pickett Park is to consider these outdoor venues as a single destination that provide a variety of outdoor spaces and activities to meet a diverse student population with a wide range of recreational needs. While still allowing space for future campus and infrastructure needs, this proposed recreation facilities will operate more efficiently and utilize less space to enhance that student and member experience at Purdue University.
Demand for campus recreation is increasing and expected to continue to be in demand. Students desire access to outdoor activities to maintain a balanced life, reduce stress, and to expand their social connections. RecWell facilities have seen encroachment by other campus activities which has led to a negative impact on the quality of fields and ability to keep up with demand. The current Gold Fields, while providing space for multiple sports during the year, are not meeting increasing student demand nor are they meeting the standard for field quality and size.
This plan aims to provide a guide for future RecWell expansion through analyzing student demand, facility utilization, capacity issues, and quality concerns. The outcome of this Outdoor Master Plan will be a RecWell program that places Purdue University as a leader in campus recreation and wellness facilities and programs.
