Floor plan of dugout. Floor area is 30 x 6.5'
Stairs are 3' wide, with 2' deep bench.
The design for the dugouts that are to be installed at the 2nd St. Park in Kuna is nearing completion. These dugouts are permanent structures to be constructed of concrete, and equipped with all of the latest convenience that we could think of - at least everything that was legal- and needed on a day of baseball or softball! We hope that all of the attention to this will be appreciated when anyone is using the dugouts while playing during the hot days of summer.
We are asking that any ideas on improving this design be submitted by anyone who wants to get their name on a piece of Kuna history. Maybe when you were a kid, you saw something or thought of something that you thought would have been a great idea in your town's dugout. Maybe something you saw at another field that you thought was unique, anything that can help add to the "state of the art" nature of these structures. These are only going to be built once, and once the plans are submitted and approved, we can't change them. So please, if you can think of anything, please let us know.
The dugouts were designed by Architecture Designs Plus of Boise, and engineering by JUB. Plans were laid out for the dugouts and drafted twice, with the latest changes coming three months ago to accommodate adult community softball. The KBPRC drew the initial drafts, which called for a dugout of smaller proportions. With adults to consider, we have expanded the dugouts to include an area of 30' long with an additional depth of 6.5'.
The dugouts have a bat/ helmet rack, complete with extended bench and water supply for drinking. Lighting compliments the interior, with two lights that are master controlled by the concessions area (a separate switch is provided in the dugout). There is room for storage of equipment, and plenty of seating for all of the players. For protection of the people in the dugouts, there is a gate at each "home plate" end to deflect balls from entering the player seating areas. Handrails provide safe ingress and egress of the stairs on each side, and a sump pump is connected to a main floor drain in the event of heavy rain or irrigation flooding.
** There is a consideration of having one stair well in place per dugout. That is still being considered. However, if only one stair well is provided it will be wider than the three feet width of the twin stairs we are planning right now. Interestingly enough, the stairs and the actual dugout structure are two different plans, so we can change them as needed - up to the final approval for the permit.
The dugout is constructed entirely of concrete, and is complete with a "cast in place" roof. The objective of the in ground dugout is to provide a cooler area for players. Being in ground also provides a lower profile above ground. It is this low profile that allows us to promote the viewing area of the facility as not having a bad seat in the place!
Directly behind the dugouts will be the bleachers. These are easy access covered bleachers, and intended to provide more seating capacity than is currently offered. The covering will provide further protection for the audience while at the same time providing some shade and protection from inclement weather. Constructed alongside of the bleachers will be the ADA "viewing pads". These pads are for the intent of allowing anyone with limited mobility, the opportunity to sit next to their family in the bleachers and enjoy the games. With the dugouts being low profile, everyone will be able to see over them (no blocked views - anywhere!)
There is still time to add on any last minute ideas to the dugouts if you can think of any. Please let us know of any ideas you have on this (or any part of the park design). We will respond as soon as possible with an answer to your concerns.
walt.kbprc@dishmail.net
Thank you!
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