1 OVERVIEW CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS PARK - PLAYGROUND. Ninth Ave. London St. s ne. Dublin St WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE #2 PROJECT SITE

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1 1 OVERVIEW - WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE # 8 81 Tenth Ave 80 Ninth Ave 79 London St Twenty -Third St Schara Tzedeck Cemetery NA CN D_ W 198 GI _ S Se UTM rv ice _Zo s ne 76 _1 75 0N PROJECT SITE Nineteenth St 77 Edinburgh St Twentieth St 0. Twenty -First St Ninth Ave Dublin St 10-Minute Walk 78 Ci ty Eighth Ave Hamilton St Seventh Ave 0. M ile Dog Park s 7 Sc a le 74 1: nd Skytrain Station Grimston Park 5, 00 0 PRELIMINARY PROJECT SCHEDULE CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Summer London St We are here 7 Twenty-second St Fall 018 Open House #: Feedback on Preliminary Design Concepts Stakeholder Meeting (Connaught Heights RA) Stakeholder Meeting (Parks & Rec Committee) Stakeholder Meeting (PAC) Open House #: Preferred Concept Winter- Spring 019 Finalize Design and Prepare Construction Documents Dublin St 5 Collect chalkboard drawings (on site) Stakeholder Meeting (PAC) Children s Design Workshop Public Open House #1: General Input Winter Th is is m fo r r ap ef is er a en us ce er on ge ly. ne Da rat ta ed lay sta er tic st o ha utp t a ut ac ppe from cu ar ra on an te, c this Inte ur m rn re a et nt p m, o m ap r o ay pi th or ng er m s wi a ite se y n a re ot nd lia be ble. 100 METRES 68 µ N Summer 019 Project Construction Fall 019 Opening Celebration No te s The City is redeveloping the existing oplayground (approx.,5 square fn ew W meters) located in the northwestern es tm in st of Connaught Heights portion er Park (Refer to adjacent map for location). The city will prioritize the redevelopment of the playground area to align with the Capital Project Budget. There maybe additional opportunities for park improvements pending the priorities set by the community and the budget allocated to this project. The construction budget for 019 is $50,000. The site includes mature trees that will be evaluated by the city arborist. All healthy, viable trees will be protected and retained in the new design for the park. The design for the new play environment will aim to accommodate children of all ages and abilities as well as provide comfortable places for parents, caretakers and neighbours to spectate and socialize. WHAT WE HOPE TO LEARN We want your input! As part of the planning process, the City is committed to seeking feedback from children who use the park, area residents and stakeholders. The results of this process will lead to the development of a Preferred Conceptual Design that will be presented at the next Open House planned for Winter 019. Please take some time to review the material and answer the questions on the questionnaire. NOVEMBER 14, 018

2 WHAT WE VE HEARD PUBLIC HOUSE #1 AT CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ONLINE SURVEY RESULTS BACKGROUND City staff facilitated a children s design workshop at the Connaught Heights Elementary School Annual Carnival on Friday, June 8th, 018. The designs were catalogued and analysed by City staff and in order to identify larger patterns in the ideas that were envisioned for the new playground. The following summary was generated from the 56 models and drawings by the students created at the Children s Design Workshop. 45% of the designs displayed play equipment or structures that CHALLENGE PHYSICAL ABILITIES such as climbing structures, such as monkey bars and trees. CHALLENGING PLAY 0% of the designs incorporated NATURAL MATERIALS such as water, sand and trees into their designs. NATURE PLAY PHYSICAL / ACTIVE PLAY 68% of the designs displayed play equipment or structures that emphasized SPEED, MOVEMENT or HEIGHT such as slides, swings, ziplines and spinners SHARE YOUR IDEAS ON THE FUTURE! PLAY FEATURES DESIGNED AT THE WORKSHOP Basketball Courts Big Trees Bridge Climber Climbing Wall Concrete Slide Forest/ Tree Climbing Fort Four Squares Fire Truck for Toddlers Group Swing Hiding Spot Hockey Rink Jump between Platforms Jungle Gym Logs Maze Monkey Bars Pool Rock Climber Rock House Rock Wall Ropes Sandbox Seesaw Skateboard Park Slide with Curves Spinning Wheel /Donut Stairs Swings Tires Trampoline Tree House Water Park Zip-line SUMMARY OF FINDINGS TOP 6 POPULAR PLAY FEATURES DESIGNED Slide Swing Monkey bars Zip-line Climber Trampoline There was a diverse mix of elementary school aged children who participated in the workshop. The majority of participants were 5-8 yrs old, however, there were a subgroup of older children ranging from the 9-11 yrs old. A large portion of the participants completed their designs with little or no help from their parent/ caregiver. Based on the descriptions of the models and drawings provided by the children, we have summarized our findings as follows: The children at Connaught Heights Elementary School are enthusiastic about sharing their ideas for the design of the new playground; Common themes included climbing and ziplining; A circuit of connected play experiences was emphasized rather than singular play experiences; A combination of both natural play elements and structured/ traditional play elements were represented. NOVEMBER 14, 018

3 WHAT WE VE HEARD STUDENTS DRAWINGS FROM CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND CHALKBOARD DRAW AND WRITE ABOUT YOUR DREAM! BACKGROUND In May 018, as part of the planning and design phase, The students in Connaught Heights School were given an opportunity to draw their ideas for the new playground in classes and on a large chalk board installed on the site. This provided an opportunity for the children to communicate their ideas to staff and share their vision with other park users. The following summary was generated from the 46 drawings created by the students. WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN THE CURRENT? Swings Slide Spinner Climber Tires Forest WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN YOUR DREAM? Tree house play structure Giant slide Big bridge Zip-line Climbing structure Spinner Monkey bars Swing Maze Play room Playground castle Wood chip SWINGS 0.4% of the participants mentioned they like SWINGS and included swings in their dream playground drawings TREE HOUSE + SLIDE 45.7% of the drawings incorporated a tree house into their designs and most of them would like to see a TREE HOUSE WITH SLIDE in the future playground NOVEMBER 14, 018

4 4 WHAT WE VE HEARD PUBLIC HOUSE #1 AT CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ONLINE SURVEY RESULTS BACKGROUND City Staff gathered input from Connaught Heights Park users, including parents, caregivers and children at the public open house event on June 0, 018. The public engagement was also extended through an online survey. The responses we received from the feedback form and the online survey, in addition to the comments received on site and from the Children s Design Workshop, provided direction for the design development and the generation of two park concept options shown on Boards people attended the Open House 17 people responded to the online survey 4 IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN WHO USE THE, WHAT ARE THEIR AGES? 5.9% 9.4% 70.6% 0-5 years old 6-1 years old 1 or more years old I don t have children WHAT AGE RANGE SHOULD THE NEW PARK PRIMARILY SERVE? 1 HOW FAR FROM SAPPERTON PARK DO YOU LIVE? 5.9% 9.4% 0-5 years (Preschool-age children) 6-1 years old ( School-age children) 1-1 years (Youth).5% 11.8% 64.7% within a 10 minute walk within an 11-0 minute walk greater than 0 minute walk 64.7% Adults Older Adults (65+) All Ages I live outside New Westminster Global 5 WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PARK FEATURES? (PLEASE HIGHLIGHT UP TO THREE) Page 1 of 1 Springer a. Springer 17.65% () DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER MONTHS, HOW OFTEN DO YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD VISIT? Play Shell Climber b. Play Shell Climber Swing c. Swings Toddler swings d. Toddler Swings % (1) 17.65% () % (11) 5.9% 5.9% one or more times each week one to three times each month Supernova Play Structure w/green Slides Play tires e. Supernova f. Play Structure w/ Green Slides g. Play Tires 11.76% () % (7) 76.47% (1) 1 88.% less than once each month I have never visited Sapperton Park Metal Slides h. Metal Slides Others Others (Please specify) 11.76% () % (8) # number of people selected this feature ) What are their favourite park features? (please highlight up to three) NOVEMBER 14, 018

5 5 WHAT WE VE HEARD PUBLIC HOUSE #1 AT CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ONLINE SURVEY RESULTS 6 7 6a 6b 6c HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF PLAY AREAS IN THE NEW PLAY PARK? Organized Outdoor Games (e.g. table tennis, game tables, hopscotch, four squares) 5.9% very important important not at all important unsure Nature Play (e.g., hills, boulders, logs and water).5% 5.9%.5%.5% 70.6% very important important not at all important unsure Adventure/Active Play (e.g., adventure playground, climbing equipment, slides) 7a 7b 7c HOW IMPORTANT ARE OTHER TYPES OF FEATURES IN THE NEW PLAY PARK? Seating areas (e.g. picnic tables, benches, informal areas) 17.7% 11.8% very important important not at all important unsure Custom play elements that are unique to Connaught Heights Park rather than standard 17.7% 17.7% 70.6% 64.7% very important important not at all important unsure Integration of natural features such as existing trees, topography and habitat areas? 8 9 WHAT IS WORKING WELL IN THE PARK NOW? The natural shade provided by the existing trees; Trees are precious and make the park so unique. The large open space for children to run and explore The general layout The playground structures allow children to develop a variety of skills. The swings, the tires, the climber, the metal slide. The natural surroundings The central location makes the park to be the community center for Connaught Height Neighborhood. WHAT ISN T WORKING SO WELL? PLEASE IDENTIFY HOW THE PLAY AREA MAY BE IMPROVED. Play Structures: Add more climbing structures Add a small waters spray area and a sand play area Add ziplines and tree house structure Provide more play structures with challenges for older kids Replace the existing surface Lots of structures are worn down and need to be updated, such as the play shell climber Use more natural materials than plastic for the play structures Park General: Add more areas Provide more gathering space, the existing picnic tables are too spaced apart Improve the existing pathway (surface and drainage) Improve the fence east of the park Trim existing shrubs to provide betters sight lines Provide a place for elderly citizens to sit, relax and social Focus on kids aged from 5-10 to align with the school age group 11.8% 88.% very important important not at all important unsure 11.8% 88.% very important important not at all important unsure SUMMARY OF FINDINGS The feedback received indicates that the majority of kids who use the park are ages 6-1, and live within a 10 minute walk of the park. The data also suggest that they frequent the park weekly even when school is not in session. Natural features (including existing mature trees) and adventure play elements are highly valued and future play elements such as a swing set, slide, zip line, tree house and a large climbing structure should be considered. Lastly, it was suggested that the areas be improved for parents, caregivers and community events. NOVEMBER 14, 018

6 6 SQUIRMY WORM DESIGN CONCEPT A DESIGN PRINCIPLES SITE PLAN PROGRAM DIAGRAM 1. CENTRALIZED ADVENTURE PLAY A large climbing structure with platforms, nets and logs for climbing at the center of the park; Integrates tall mature trees; Climbing structure leads to a tall slide; Wood chip surfacing below mature trees; Rubber surfacing below majority of play structures; Includes a swing set in similar location to existing swing set; Integrates a natural play area with logs and boulders; and Includes a zipline feature in a separate zone at the south end of the park. SWINGS + RUBBER PLAY TREES + SHRUBS for added enclosure SAND PLAY CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS SCHOOL outdoor classroom NINTH AVE. swings + rubber play slide tower log scramble adventure play sand play TENNIS COURTS. GATHERING, CIRCULATION + EDGES Existing will be maintained and new will be incorporated along the edges of the park with additional benches and seatwalls; Large gathering area and outdoor classroom located to the south of the playground with blackboard and log seats; Universal access will be provided on the east and west sides with rubber surfacing; Existing stair on the south side will be lengthened for increased access and informal. PLAY STRUCTURE multi levelled platforms with slide and nuts funneling in from surrounding trees; wood chips under trees, rubber under play structure zipline community gardens LONDON ST. ACCESSIBILITY LEGEND wall seatwall seat steps universal access path. FUTURE RAISED GARDEN PLOTS In a subsequent phase, timber planters are proposed for the area south of the playgound and area. 4. RETAIN MATURE TREES All existing mature trees are to be retained, providing shade and enhancing the quality and character of the play area. OUTDOOR CLASSROOM larger blackboard and cut log movable ; gravel paving COMMUNITY GARDEN STAIRS enlarged access YOUR COMMENTS ON CONCEPT A ZIPLINE PLACE STICKY NOTES HERE N NOVEMBER 14, 018

7 7 SQUIRMY WORM DESIGN CONCEPT A CONCEPT SKETCH PRECEDENT KEY PLAN SWINGS EXISTING TREES 7 6 RUBBER PLAY 8 5 SAND PLAY 4 SLIDE SCRAMBLE STRUCTURE 1 OUTDOOR CLASSROOM 1. ZIPLINE. GARDEN BEDS. OUTDOOR CLASSROOM 4. SCRAMBLE STRUCTURE 5. SLIDE 6. RUBBER PLAY 7. SWINGS 8. SAND PLAY NOVEMBER 14, 018

8 8 CENTRAL SAND FACTORY DESIGN CONCEPT B DESIGN PRINCIPLES SITE PLAN PROGRAM DIAGRAM 1. CENTRALIZED NATURE PLAY An active sand kitchen, with diggers, decks and sieves for play at the center of the park; Boulders and logs line the edges and create natural play elements; Includes play huts in the trees, around the sand kitchen; Integrates tall mature trees; Wood chip surfacing under the mature trees; Rubber surfacing below the swings and around an embankment slide; and Includes a zipline feature, next to the future community garden.. SEATING STOOP + DECKS The south wall of the playground forms a large stoop with several levels for, integrated with stairs; Play decks in the sand area are incorporated with play elements, boulders and logs; Includes a raised deck around an existing mature tree for ; and A deck and blackboard forms an outdoor classroom. TREES + SHRUBS for added enclosure RUBBER PLAY swings and embankment slide with edge surround SEAT DECK around existing trees and wood ships SAND PLAY boulders, logs and decks with sieves for a sand factory CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS SCHOOL outdoor classroom zipline hut NINTH AVE. deck swings sand play deck nature play deck community gardens hut slide TENNIS COURTS ACCESSIBILITY LEGEND wall seatwall seat steps universal access path. FUTURE FORMALIZED COMMUNITY GARDEN In a subsequent phase, raised metal planters, room for storage, and compost space, are proposed for the area south of the playground. DECK AREA with wood seat steps OUTDOOR CLASSROOM with blackboard, movable log, seat steps and stairs, gravel paving LONDON ST. 4. RETAIN MATURE TREES All existing mature trees are to be retained, providing shade and enhancing the quality ZIPLINE COMMUNITY GARDEN with raised galvanized metal planters, storage,, fencing, gravel paving and character of the play area. YOUR COMMENTS ON CONCEPT B PLACE STICKY NOTES HERE N NOVEMBER 14, 018

9 9 CENTRAL SAND FACTORY DESIGN CONCEPT B CONCEPT SKETCH PRECEDENT KEY PLAN EXISTING TREES 8 SWINGS 7 EMBANKMENT SLIDE PLAY DECKS SAND PLAY PLAY HUT 1 STAIRS AND SEATSTEPS 1. ZIPLINE. METAL PLANTERS. STAIRS AND SEATSTEPS 4. PLAY HUTS 5. SAND PLAY 6. PLAY DECKS 7. SWINGS 8. EMBANKMENT SLIDE NOVEMBER 14, 018

10 10 SLIDE TOWER IN THE TREES DESIGN CONCEPT C DESIGN PRINCIPLES SITE PLAN PROGRAM DIAGRAM 1. ADVENTURE PLAY CIRCUIT A slide tower is located in the center of the park; Nature play structures are integrated within the tall mature trees; Includes a scramble circuit with logs, nets, stepping stones and boulders; Wood chips are used for the majority of the surfacing; and Rubber surfacing is used under the swings and pole forest.. EDGES + ACCESSIBILITY Existing park edges to be retained; Seat steps and an improved staircase will be incorporated into the area at the south of the playground; The edge around the swings will be a seatwall; Additional bench will be provided around the playground; and Universal access will be provided on the north side with rubber surfacing.. FUTURE COMMUNITY GARDEN + CLASSROOM DECK In a subsequent phase, timber planters are proposed for the area south of the playground, with an outdoor classroom incorporated with the garden. POLE FOREST SLIDE TOWER SCRAMBLE CIRCUIT with balance logs and stepping stones for grounders SAND PLAY RUBBER PLAY swings and edge CONNAUGHT HEIGHTS SCHOOL area outdoor classroom NINTH AVE. adventure play circuit slide tower sand play community gardens LONDON ST. swings + rubber play TENNIS COURTS ACCESSIBILITY LEGEND wall seatwall seat steps universal access path 4. RETAIN MATURE TREES All existing mature trees are to be retained, providing shade and enhancing the quality and character of the play area. OUTDOOR CLASSROOM wood deck, movable seats and blackboard, YOUR COMMENTS ON CONCEPT C COMMUNITY GARDEN with raised wood planters, storage,, fencing, gravel PLACE STICKY NOTES HERE N NOVEMBER 14, 018

11 11 DESIGN SLIDE TOWER IN THE TREES CONCEPT C CONCEPT SKETCH PRECEDENT KEY PLAN EXISTING TREES 8 SWINGS 7 POLE FOREST 5 SLIDE TOWER 6 4 PLAY CIRCUIT PLAY CIRCUIT 1 SAND PLAY 1. CLASSROOM DECK. COMMUNITY GARDEN. SAND PLAY 4. PLAY CIRCUIT 5. SLIDE TOWER 6. PLAY CIRCUIT 7. POLE FOREST 8. SWINGS NOVEMBER 14, 018

12 1 NEXT STEPS WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK Thank you for attending this open house and providing your input! The feedback received today will be used to develop a preferred design concept for public consultation in Winter 019. Please refer to our website: for date and locations. Following the third and final Open House, the Parks and Recreation Department will present the preferred design concept to Council for approval. We anticipate construction to take place in Summer 019 and ready for public use in Fall 019. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS / COMMENTS ON A STICKY NOTE: NOVEMBER 14, 018