Restroom Building and Facilities • Durable, low maintenance, slip resistant flooring, that is free of crevices or grooves and is easy to maintain and clean, considering high traffic and sand management. • Drainage system capable of handling large amounts of water and sand. • Ability to close down a portion of the restroom facility for cleaning while other areas are still open for public use. • Adequate number of toilets, urinals, and sinks to accommodate visitor numbers. • Consider options such as automatic flushing toilets, bottle filling stations, etc. • Include diaper changing amenities. • Large maintenance and plumbing access space, as well as ample janitorial space, both built with safety and park growth in mind. • Considerations for proper winterizing of facilities. Changing Rooms / Space • Uni-sex changing rooms accessed from outside of, or separate entrance from, the toilet facility spaces. • Amenities to include durable bench that is smooth, non-porous, and free of crevices for ease of cleaning and disinfecting, hook, shelf, hand rail, and trash can. • Access to hose hookup nearby for ease of spraying out and cleaning changing rooms. Outdoor Showers / Sand Rinse Station • Easy to use, attractive outdoor showers or rinse station. • Consider plumbing, maintenance, and winterization when determining location and design of outdoor showers. • Must be easy for staff to remove sand around showers. Universal Design and Accessibility • All project scope items to be built in a manner that are accessible, safe and welcoming to everyone, without requiring any special adaptations or modifications. Sustainable Design • Incorporate design for maximum lifespan of facilities and lowers operating costs. • Incorporate use of natural lighting and sufficient lighting. • Utilize materials and systems that minimize negative impacts on the environment and public health. • Consider resource conservation when choosing building materials, i.e. recycled content materials, etc. Options • Conceptual floor plan and cost estimates for utilizing the current footprint of the existing restroom buildings, while moving changing rooms to an adjacent location. • Conceptual floor plan and cost estimates for expanding the footprint beyond of the existing restroom building footprint.
