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1 LEISURE CENTRE GROUNDS MASTER PLAN February 2013

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3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS District f Sparwd Staff Duane Lawrence, Directr f Cmmunity and Facility Services Cnsultants Catherine Berris Assciates Inc., Planning and Landscape Architecture Catherine Berris, Principal in Charge Ben Mulhall, Landscape Architect We wuld like t thank the public wh attended the public wrkshps r the Family Day bth and prvided cmments.

4 CONTENTS Page EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... I 1.0 INTRODUCTION Cntext Purpse and Prcess INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS Site Characteristics Strengths and Challenges PARK PLAN Guiding Statements Prgram Design Features Phasing and Cst Estimate...13 APPENDIX A: SUMMARY OF WORKSHOPS APPENDIX B: CONCEPT PLAN OPTIONS APPENDIX C: PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE INPUT SUMMARY Pull-Out at Back Sheet 1: Site Inventry Sheet 2: Site Analysis Sheet 3: Preferred Plan

5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Sparwd Leisure Centre Grunds is apprximately 11.2 hectares in size and includes three cntiguus park areas; Heritage Park at the nrth f the site, the Leisure Centre Grunds in the middle, and Lins Park at the suth. In this dcument the three areas are referred t cllectively as the Leisure Centre Grunds r the park. The Leisure Centre Grunds is the central hub fr the cmmunity f Sparwd and surrunding areas. There are multiple recreatin and sprt facilities n the site, and it is used fr a variety f cmmunity events, sprting activities and infrmal park activities. The District f Sparwd (District) anticipates cntinued investment in the park in future years. The purpse f this prject was t prepare a master plan fr the Leisure Centre Grunds that ffers shrt and lng-term develpment plans that will meet cmmunity requirements and frm the basis f a lasting legacy fr the District. A cmprehensive site inventry and analysis were cnducted. The primary highlights f the park are its central lcatin, ppular events, well used sprts facilities, views t the muntains, and areas f attractive pen pine frest. The main challenges are sme deterirating and underused sprts facilities, pr path cnnectivity and accessibility, and lack f trees and chesive site character. A visin and bjectives fr the Leisure Centre Grunds were generated thrugh wrkshps with District staff and the public. The visin is as fllws: The Leisure Centre Grunds is the central recreatinal and utdr scial hub f the cmmunity, supprting year-rund recreatin, sprts, scial events, and infrmal park activities fr peple f all ages and abilities in an attractive setting. The bjectives are as fllws: Increase use in the summer and winter Imprve accessibility int and thrugh the park L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE i

6 Increase cnnectivity within and beynd the park Beautify the park and increase the amunt f trees and ther vegetatin Increase the efficiency f the parkland Accmmdate mre events and large grup gatherings Update lder facilities Grup cmpatible facilities tgether Imprve facilities fr yuth Increase seating and gathering pprtunities The park prgram identifies the existing and prpsed facilities and features t be included in the master plan. Several ptinal plans were prepared fr cnsideratin and a preferred plan was generated. The fllwing are the key features f the master plan fr the park: Phase 1 New perimeter path New entry features at the main park access pints Replace and relcate the playgrund Replace the play equipment in Lins Park New event space Buffer the park frm the railway with berms and trees Plant mre trees thrughut the park fr imprved site character Phase 2 Replace and relcate the skate park New central gathering area New utdr fitness equipment New sprt curt Remve ne tennis curt, and resurface the remaining curt P AGE ii L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

7 Phase 3 Replace and relcate the bike park Recnstruct the wetland/water feature fr imprved functin and character Add naturalized planting areas arund wetland New disk glf practice area Relcate tw hrseshe pits t the Lins Park picnic area (Existing pits remved fr skate park cnstructin) Pave perimeter path Remve bcce curts The Leisure Centre Grunds Master Plan will be implemented in phases, as funding becmes available. The timing f each phase will be based n the need t replace and update existing facilities, public interest in specific activities, and the availability f funding. A preliminary cst estimate based n typical 2012 cnstructin csts is prvided. L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE iii

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9 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 CONTEXT The Sparwd Leisure Centre Grunds is apprximately 11.2 hectares in size and includes three cntiguus park areas; Heritage Park at the nrth f the site, the Leisure Centre Grunds in the middle, and Lins Park at the suth. The three areas are managed as a single park site, referred t cllectively in this dcument as the Leisure Centre Grunds r the park. The site is centrally lcated in the cmmunity at 367 Pine Avenue, ccupying land between a residential area and the railway that runs alng the Elk River. The Leisure Centre Grunds currently has the fllwing facilities and features: a wetland, bike park, 2 bcce curts, 8 hrseshe pits, 2 slpitch diamnds, running track, sccer field, basketball curt, playgrund, water park, washrms, skate park, tennis curts, vlleyball curt, and infrmal picnic areas with play equipment. A number f special events are hsted n the sccer field and pen grass areas. There has never been a master plan fr the Leisure Centre Grunds, and the park has a number f challenges. The site has been develped in an ad hc manner, with each facility being sited individually ver time. There has been minimal cnsideratin given t the cnnectins and interactins amng facilities and park users, nr the verall character f the site. Sme f the facilities are utdated r underutilized. The District f Sparwd fresees cntinued develpment and imprvement f the park in future years and requires a master plan t guide this develpment. This dcument summarizes the park planning prcess and describes the Leisure Centre Grunds Master Plan. L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 1

10 1.2 PURPOSE AND PROCESS The purpse f this prject was t prepare shrt and lng-term develpment plans that will meet current and future cmmunity requirements, t be accmplished thrugh a cmprehensive design prcess with input frm staff and the public. The park planning prcess invlved the fllwing steps: Site inventry and analysis Cnsultatin with District staff and visining wrkshps with staff and the public Preparatin f a draft visin, bjectives, and prgram Preparatin f three preliminary design ptins Public pen huse (bth at Family Day and subsequent display in the Leisure Centre) Draft preferred plan Preliminary cst estimate Draft reprt Review by District staff Cmpletin f the Leisure Centre Grunds Master Plan Input received during the planning prcess is summarized in Appendices A and C. P AGE 2 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

11 2.0 INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS 2.1 SITE CHARACTERISTICS The characteristics f the park t be cnsidered in the master plan are illustrated n the Site Inventry plan (see Sheet 1) and described belw. The Leisure Centre Grunds is brdered n the east side by Pine Avenue and Red Cedar Crescent. The railway runs alng the west brder. There is a significant amunt f rail traffic that generates frequent nise. There is ne designated private crssing f the railway that links the park t pen lands adjacent t the river. These lands are designated fr the develpment f a nature park in the future. There is residential develpment t the nrth and east f the park. T the suth there is a frmer schl site. The schl building is currently used as ffice space and a day care. The prperty has sprts fields fr yuth sccer and baseball. A reginal trail crsses the schl grunds and cnnects t the Leisure Centre Grunds. The Leisure Centre building is lcated centrally n the east side f the site, at the crner f Pine Avenue and Red Cedar Drive. It huses an arena, curling rink, fitness centre, leisure pl, and cmmunity hall. There is ne parking lt at the main entrance t the nrth f the building and anther t the suth and west at the back f the building. There is ample parking fr users f the Leisure Centre and the park. The Lins Club has prperty n the suth-east crner f the site, ccupied by a strage building. A CP husing building is lcated alng the suthern edge f the site n prperty wned by the railway. Bth f these prperties are available fr park use, althugh nt fr park structures. The park is made up primarily f pen grass sprts facilities. There are sme areas f pine trees and native deciduus trees. The site is generally flat; hwever, there is a frested slpe in the nrth-east crner in Heritage Park that runs up t Pine Avenue, and a few cnstructed berms alng the west edge. There are utstanding views f surrunding muntains frm many pints in the park. L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 3

12 Heritage Park has a cnstructed wetland/water feature. This prject was built as part f the Clumbia Basin Trust Yuth Grants prgram in It was intended t cllect runff water frm Pine Avenue. The liner f the wetland leaks and nly a minimal amunt f runff is cllected. Sme rnamental trees and shrubs have been planted, but they are nt thriving. There is a path arund the wetland that links t the parking lt. A berm buffers this area frm the railway. The central area f the site has the fllwing facilities: bike park, bcce curts, hrseshe pits, slpitch diamnd, track, sccer field, playgrund, washrms, spray park, skate park, tennis curts, vlleyball curt, and pen grass area used fr special events. There are a few paths n the east side f this area that cnnect t the parking lts. Lins Park has a slpitch diamnd and infrmal picnic areas with play equipment. There are pine trees and rugh grass thrughut this area that give it an attractive character. A berm runs alng the west edge as a buffer frm the railway. Paths crss the area t cnnect t the reginal trail n the schl prperty, Red Cedar Crescent and the central part f the site. There is irrigatin fr the sprts fields and the grass arund the water park. Water services als run t the washrm building and water park. Pwer services the washrm building and cntinues west acrss the park in a right-f-way. One light n a ple serves the skate park. The parking lts have lighting as well. P AGE 4 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

13 2.3 STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES An analysis f the site is based n the site inventry and input frm District staff and public wrkshps. The strengths and challenges f the site are listed in the table belw: Facility r Feature Strengths Challenges Heritage Park 1. Wetland Space available Aesthetics Msquites Sparse Vegetatin Leisure Centre Grunds 2. Bike Park High use T small 3. Bcce Curts Unused 4. Hrseshe Pits T many pits Minimal use 5. Slpitch Diamnd Gd cnditin High use 6. Running Track Used by lcal schls and as a cmmunity walking track Lw use Pr surface material 7. Sccer Field Gd cnditin High use 8. Basketball Curt Mderate use Pr lcatin 9. Playgrund High use Will need replacement 10. Washrms Gd cnditin 11. Water Park Gd cnditin High use 12. Skate park High use Pr facility 13. Tennis Curts Deterirating 14. Vlleyball Curt Minimal use Lins Park 15. Slpitch Diamnd Gd cnditin High use 16. Trees and Picnic / Play Equipment Mderate use Lvely character Play equipment in pr cnditin Overall Park Features Views Muntains Train Paths Discnnected Pr surface material Parking Suitable amunt A suitability analysis identifies areas t be prtected, areas t be enhanced, and areas that culd be altered with the ptin t retain, remve r relcate facilities. Facilities t be replaced are als identified, as illustrated n the Site Analysis plan (see Sheet 2) and listed belw: Areas t be prtected Sccer Field Slpitch Diamnds Washrms Spray Park Treed areas L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 5

14 Areas with pprtunity t be enhanced Unprgrammed pen grass areas Areas with the ptin t retain, remve r relcate facilities Bcce Curts Hrseshe pits Running Track Tennis Curts Vlleyball curt Facilities t be replaced Bike Park Playgrund Skate Park P AGE 6 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

15 3.0 PARK PLAN 3.1 GUIDING STATEMENTS The visin and bjectives are based n input frm staff and the public. They establish a framewrk and guidance fr the park design. Visin The visin expresses hw it is hped that this park will be described in the future: Objectives The Leisure Centre Grunds is the central recreatinal and utdr scial hub f the cmmunity, supprting year-rund recreatin, sprts, scial events, and infrmal park activities fr peple f all ages and abilities in an attractive setting. The master plan bjectives elabrate upn the visin t guide the design actins. The bjectives are as fllws: Increase use in the summer and winter Imprve accessibility int and thrugh the park Increase cnnectivity within and beynd the park Beautify the park and increase the amunt f trees and ther vegetatin Increase the efficiency f the parkland Accmmdate mre events and large grup gatherings Update lder facilities Grup cmpatible facilities tgether Imprve facilities fr yuth Increase seating and gathering pprtunities L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 7

16 3.2 PROGRAM The prgram identifies existing and prpsed facilities and features t be included in the master plan, alng with relevant design criteria. The prgram was refined thrugh public respnses t ptential park facilities and features. Facilities and Features t Remain Paths: paths in Heritage Park and Lins Park accmmdate walking and jgging Vegetatin: native and rnamental trees and shrubs Parking: ample amunt fr the Leisure Centre and utdr facilities Water park: new facility will serve the park fr many years Washrms: imprtant new amenity Sccer field: well used by schls, cmmunity and fr turnaments (best field in twn) Slpitch diamnds: well used by multiple leagues, mstly adults (best diamnds in twn) Vlleyball curt: used intermittently by a variety f park visitrs Running track: used by walking grups, needs scheduled surface maintenance / upgrade Facilities and Features t be Added r Upgraded Paths: mre paths in a cnnected netwrk thrugh the park and beynd, with a suitable surface fr wheeled users, sme paths fr winter use Event structure and space: t accmmdate large and small events, including perfrmances and grup picnics Skate park: requires replacement due t age and cnditin, relcate t a hub f yuth facilities Bike park: relcate t a hub f yuth facilities and expand Sprt curt: fr lacrsse, ball hckey, basketball, ice skating, etc. Playgrund: will need replacing in 3 r 4 years, pprtunity t relcate t a hub f children s activity P AGE 8 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

17 Buffer: berms and/r planting as a visual and auditry buffer frm frequent train traffic Trees: t prvide shade and habitat Benches, picnic tables and barbecue capacity: fr resting and small gatherings Bleachers and duguts: need upgrading Sccer field: needs sme regarding Wetland area: needs functinal and aesthetic imprvements imprve pnd, plant native and adapted plants fr seasnal interest Disk glf: shrt curse fr putting Outdr fitness equipment: fr exercise prgrams r individual use Play equipment in Lins Park: needs upgrading Facilities and Activities t be Remved Bcce curts: nt used, activity is nw usually played n grass Hrseshe pits: very lw use, six pits remved / tw pits mved t Lins Park Tennis curts: lw use, better curts exist elsewhere in the cmmunity, ne curt remved / ne curt resurfaced 3.3 DESIGN FEATURES Three cncept plan ptins were generated as an explratin f ptential prgram elements and the ptential layut f the site (see Appendix B). A preferred plan was prepared based n feedback n the ptins frm staff and the public (see Sheet 3). The fllwing is a descriptin f the elements f the preferred plan, explaining the ratinale fr the design. Site Access and Circulatin Entry Features: Existing park access pints will be mdified t welcme park visitrs with clear and cnsistent signage. Plantings will add interest, habitat, shade, and give the park a mre chesive character. An additinal entry will be cnstructed n the west side f the park at the CP Rail parking lt, prviding access t the event space. The entry is aligned with the railway crssing t cnnect t the future park area adjacent t the river. L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 9

18 Perimeter Path: A majr path will run the entire perimeter f the site, cnnecting t key facilities and park entry pints. It will be used fr site access as well as fr recreatinal walking, jgging, cycling, and crss-cuntry skiing. The perimeter path will use sme f the existing paths, and require the realignment r recnstructin f thers. New prtins f the path will be cnstructed t a width f 2.5 metres (m) with an aggregate surface t match the existing paths. In a later phase f develpment, the surface f the path will be upgraded t asphalt t imprve accessibility, and lighting will be added fr safety and extended hurs f use. Secndary Paths: Smaller paths will cnnect between facilities and t the perimeter path. They will act as links acrss the site, prviding shrter lps fr recreatinal use. These paths will typically be cnstructed f aggregate t a width f 1.5m. Recreatin Facilities Existing Facilities: The slpitch diamnds, running track, sccer field, washrms, water park, vlleyball curt, and ne tennis curt (see Tennis Curt belw) will remain unchanged. These facilities are well used, in gd cnditin and in suitable lcatins. Typical maintenance and scheduled upgrades will be required fr these facilities. Skate Park: The skate park will be relcated t the nrth f the site between the slpitch diamnd and Pine Avenue, easily accessible frm the rad and parking lt. It is directly acrss frm the main entrance f the Leisure Centre, giving users access t washrm facilities, and facilitating surveillance f the skate park. At 930 m 2, the skate park will be a medium size with enugh space fr a variety f features t challenge a range f abilities and accmmdate all age grups. Bike Park: The bike will be relcated slightly east, adjacent t the skate park. A small seating area will link the tw facilities and prvide users and spectatrs a gathering place. The bike park will be easily accessible frm the rad and the parking lt, and clse t the main entrance f the Leisure Centre. At 1500 m 2, it will be a medium-sized facility with features t challenge a range f abilities and accmmdate all age grups. The bike park will be large enugh t accmmdate dirt jumps, a pump track and a small skills area. Outdr Fitness Equipment: Lcated behind the Leisure Centre, the fitness equipment will be easily accessible by users f the indr facilities. It will be n the perimeter path and adjacent t the track; t be used in cnjunctin with these cmpatible fitness facilities. The facility will include static and dynamic equipment, benches and instructinal signage. The surface will be rubber tile, with enugh space t walk arund the utside and an area fr stretching / flr exercise. Trees will prvide shade. P AGE 10 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

19 Sprt Curt: A full-size sprt curt will be the dimensins f a lacrsse bx, accmmdating sprts such as lacrsse, basketball, ball hckey, and pickle ball. It will be suitable fr an utdr rink in the winter. There will be an area fr seating, with seat-walls arranged in a gallery style fr spectatrs. The sprt curt will be near cmpatible sprt facilities like the tennis curt, vlleyball curt and slpitch diamnd. Tennis Curt: One f the existing curts will be retained and resurfaced, while the ther will be remved fr the sprt curt. Playgrund: The playgrund will be relcated adjacent t the water park. This lcatin grups the tw children s facilities tgether t facilitate parental versight and encurage verlapping play pprtunities. The playgrund will be the same size as the existing facility, 700 m 2, which will accmmdate a variety f play structures fr children f all ages. Tw seating areas with tables and benches will prvide families places t sit and picnic. Disk Glf: Lcated amng the trees in the suth west crner f the site, this facility will have six shrt hles, suitable fr children s play and putting practice. The layut will nt require any tree remval, and the hles will be set away frm paths fr safety. Hrseshe Pits: The existing pits will be remved fr the cnstructin f the skate park. Tw new hrseshe pits will be cnstructed in Lins Park clse t picnic tables. Gathering, Event and Passive Recreatin Areas Event Space: This space will include an event structure that will be a cvered multi-purpse shelter fr perfrmances, picnics, and gatherings. The structure will be suth f the sccer field, riented t the west fr smaller events. Larger events can spill ver t the sccer field. Trees will be planted t define the event space and t buffer it frm the railway t the west. A wide path frm the west entrance will allw vehicles t access the staging area behind the building. Lins Park Picnic Area / Play Equipment: Mre benches and picnic tables will be added in Lins Park. The existing play features will be replaced with new structures surrunded by safety surfacing. Central Gathering Area: Nrth f the washrm building, in place f the current playgrund, there will be a central gathering area in clse prximity t many facilities with the ability t be used in cnjunctin with large events n the sccer field. Grass, mveable picnic tables, and a brder f shade trees will give the space flexibility fr a variety f uses. Wide paths f permeable paving, and benches, will define the east edge f the space. L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 11

20 Wetland/Water Feature: The wetland will be recnstructed with permanent water and wetland margins as part f a new naturalized planting area. A viewing deck will give visitrs better access t the water. A water circulatin jet will add interest and help prevent the wetland frm becming stagnant. A variety f wetland and riparian plants will be used t increase the eclgical diversity. Naturalized Planting Area: This area will have mass plantings f trees, shrubs and grundcvers with attractive qualities, but designed fr lw maintenance. The plants will be native and lcally adapted species, selected t prvide seasnal interest with a variety f clur and texture. The planting areas will als prvide habitat fr wildlife such as insects, birds and wetland species. Once the planting areas have becme established and the individual plants have grwn tgether int masses, maintenance will be minimal. A gathering area with picnic tables will be available fr small grup events. Park Infrastructure and Landscape Utilities: Pwer services will be required fr the event structure and wetland/water feature. Fr the future lighting f the perimeter path, pwer culd be prvided r slar light fixtures culd be used. Slar lights, ples, and bases wuld cst abut $585,000. Wired light fixtures culd be LED lights at a cst f abut $305,000, r metal halide at a cst f abut $280,000 fr supply and installatin f lights, ples, bases and wiring. Irrigatin: Irrigatin will be installed in the event space, central gathering area, arund the playgrund, and in the naturalized planting area. Signage: A cnsistent system f directinal, identificatin, and regulatry signs will be installed thrughut the park. Sme interpretive signs regarding the wetland, park histry, and native plants wuld als add interest. Landscape: Cniferus trees will be planted thrughut the park t extend the character f Lins Park. Deciduus trees will be planted at key areas f interest and use such as the entry pints, gathering areas, and in the naturalized planting area. Shrubs and grund cvers will be used at entry pints and in the naturalized planting area. The plants will be native and lcally adapted species, selected t require little maintenance after establishment. They will add seasnal interest, imprve the verall site character, and increase the eclgical values f the park. P AGE 12 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

21 3.4 PHASING AND COST ESTIMATE Phasing The Leisure Centre Grunds Master Plan will be implemented in phases that represent the shrt, medium and lng term enhancements fr the park. The items in each phase are primarily based n the pririties expressed during public cnsultatin. In additin, cmpatible items are gruped in the same phase, as are facilities clse t each ther, fr efficiency f cnstructin. The timing f each phase will be based n the need t replace and update existing facilities, public interest in specific activities, and the availability f funding. The specific timing fr each phase is undetermined at this time. The phases are intended as a guideline fr implementatin. There are n majr cnstraints affecting the rder f cnstructin, and pririties can change ver time. Items can therefre be juggled between phases based n cmmunity interest and funding pprtunities. The preliminary phasing plan is described in the cst estimate summary belw. Cst Estimate This estimate is a Class C cst estimate based n typical 2012 cnstructin csts. It uses measured quantities frm the preferred cncept plan. It is cnsidered t have a mderate degree f accuracy and can be used fr preliminary prject apprval and budgeting. Csts can vary cnsiderably based n detailed design decisins. Mre accurate estimates are typically generated during the design prcess; Class B estimates are prepared during the site design stage, and Class A estimates accmpany detailed design. A descriptin f the items in each phase and a preliminary cst estimate are utlined belw: Phase 1 A. Perimeter Path B. Playgrund Install new 2.5 m wide gravel paths and realign existing paths, including site preparatin and placement f gravel base and surface curses Install new 1.5 m wide gravel path acrss the middle f the site, including site preparatin and placement f gravel base and surface curses Install entry features, including grwing medium, plants, and signs Supply and install benches n cncrete pads Supply and install new play equipment, including site preparatin, playgrund edging and wd fiber safety surfacing Install 35 m 2 and 50 m 2 permeable paving seating areas, including site preparatin and placement f base curses Supply and install picnic tables n cncrete bases within permeable paving area Supply and install benches n cncrete pads alng permeable paving path Supply and install trees, including grwing medium Install 1.5 m wide path t playgrund, including site preparatin and placement f gravel base and surface curses Supply and install irrigatin fr 1,000 m 2 grass area L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 13

22 C. Lins Park Picnic Area / Play Equipment D. Event Space Supply and install new play equipment, including site preparatin, playgrund edging and wd fiber safety surfacing Supply and install picnic tables n cncrete pads Supply and install benches n cncrete pads Design (by architect) and cnstruct event structure, including cnnectins fr pwer and water Install 4 m wide gravel access rad and staging area, including site preparatin and placement f gravel base and surface curses Supply and install trees, including grwing medium Supply and install irrigatin fr 1500 m 2 grass area E. Buffer frm Railway and Pine Ave. F. Other Treed Areas Install berms, using existing fill n site, fill frm n-site cnstructin excavatin, and nly frm ff-site surces if needed Supply and install trees, including grwing medium Supply and install trees, including grwing medium P AGE 14 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

23 Phase 1 Csts Item Descriptin f Wrk Unit Unit Price Quantity Amunt A Perimeter Path 1 Primary Gravel Path (2.5m width) m $ 75,000 2 Cnnecting Path b/t Slpitch and Track (1.5m width) m $ 2,250 3 Benches each 1, $ 45,000 4 Entry Plantings m $ 45,500 5 Signs L.S. 1, $ 5,000 Subttal - A $ 172,750 B Playgrund 1 Safety Surface (wd fiber) L.S. 20, $ 20,000 2 Play Equipment - supply and installatin L.S. 50, $ 50,000 3 Permeable Paving fr Seating Areas m $ 9,000 4 Picnic Tables each 3, $ 17,500 5 Benches each 1, $ 18,000 6 Trees each $ 4,400 7 Path (1.5m width) m $ 2,500 8 Irrigatin m $ 10,000 Subttal - B $ 131,400 C Lins Park Picnic Area / Play Equipment 1 Safety Surface (wd fiber) L.S. 10, $ 10,000 2 Play Equipment - supply and installatin L.S. 20, $ 20,000 3 Picnic Tables each 3, $ 63,000 5 Benches each 1, $ 7,500 Subttal - C $ 100,500 D Event Space 1 Event Structure L.S. 900, $ 900,000 2 Pwer t Structure L.S. 30, $ 30,000 3 Gravel Access Rad and Staging Area m $ 4,000 4 Trees each $ 4,400 5 Irrigatin m ,500 $ 15,000 Subttal - D $ 953,400 E Buffer frm Railway and Pine Ave. 1 Berms m ,200 $ 55,000 2 Trees each $ 28,000 Subttal - E $ 83,000 F Other Treed Areas 1 Trees each $ 22,800 Subttal - F $ 22,800 SUBTOTAL ALL ITEMS $ 1,463,850 20% Cntingency $ 292,770 15% Design Fees $ 219,578 TOTAL BEFORE TAX $ 1,976,198 HST $ 237,144 TOTAL $ 2,213,341 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 15

24 Phase 2 A. Skate Park Design and cnstruct 930 m 2 cncrete skate facility Supply and install benches n cncrete edge f skate facility Supply and install trees, including grwing medium Install 1.5 m wide path t skate park, including site preparatin and placement f gravel base and surface curses B. Central Gathering Area Prepare and restre site, including demlitin f the playgrund, site grading, and placement f grwing medium and grass seed Install 4 m wide permeable paving path, including site preparatin and placement f base curses Supply and install picnic tables Supply and install benches with cncrete supprts alng permeable paving path Supply and install trees, including grwing medium Supply and install irrigatin fr 1,500 m 2 grass area C. Outdr Fitness Equipment D. Sprt Curt E. Tennis Curt Supply and install fitness equipment and safety surfacing, including site preparatin and placement f base curses Supply and install benches n cncrete pads Supply and install trees, including grwing medium Design and cnstruct sprt curt, including demlitin f existing skate park and ne tennis curt Install 20 m 2 permeable paving seating area, including site preparatin and placement and cmpactin f base curses Install seat-walls fr gallery style seating Supply and install trees, including grwing medium Install 1.5 m wide path t sprt curt, including site preparatin and placement f gravel base and surface curses Resurface ne tennis curt Supply and install fencing between sprt curt and tennis curt Supply and install trees, including grwing medium P AGE 16 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

25 Phase 2 Csts Item Descriptin f Wrk Unit Unit Price Quantity Amunt A Skate Park 1 Skate Park installatin L.S. 750, $ 750,000 3 Benches each 1, $ 9,000 4 Trees each $ 4,000 5 Path (1.5m width) m $ 250 Subttal - A $ 763,250 B Central Gathering Area 1 Demlitin f Playgrund L.S. 10, $ 10,000 2 Grading, Grwing Medium and Grass Seeding m $ 17,500 3 Permeable Paving Path (4m width) m $ 50,000 4 Picnic Tables each 3, $ 49,000 5 Benches each 1, $ 13,500 6 Trees each $ 6,400 7 Irrigatin m ,500 $ 15,000 Subttal - B $ 161,400 C Outdr Fitness Equipment 1 Surface L.S. 80, $ 80,000 2 Equipment - supply and installatin L.S. 60, $ 60,000 3 Benches each 1, $ 4,500 4 Trees each $ 4,800 Subttal - C $ 149,300 D Sprt Curt 1 Demlitin f Skate Park and Tennis Curt L.S. 20, $ 20,000 1 Sprt Curt - supply and installatin L.S. 600, $ 600,000 2 Permeable Paving fr Seating Area m $ 2,000 3 Seatwall - Gallery Seating L.M $ 36,000 4 Trees each $ 5,600 5 Path (1.5m width) m $ 4,250 Subttal - D $ 667,850 E Tennis Curt 1 Resurface Curt m $ 19,500 2 Fencing (1 side) L.M $ 3,500 3 Trees each $ 2,400 Subttal - E $ 25,400 SUBTOTAL ALL ITEMS $ 1,767,200 20% Cntingency $ 353,440 15% Design Fees $ 265,080 TOTAL BEFORE TAX $ 2,385,720 HST $ 286,286 TOTAL $ 2,672,006 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 17

26 Phase 3 A. Bike Park Design and cnstruct a 1500m 2 bike park with dirt jumps and wd features Install a 75 m 2 permeable paving seating area, including site preparatin and placement f base curses Supply and install benches with cncrete supprts within permeable paving area Supply and install trees, including grwing medium Install 1.5 m wide path t bike park, including site preparatin, placement f gravel base and surface curses B. Wetland/water feature Design (by landscape architect) and recnstruct the channel and pnd, including liner, grwing medium, and plant installatin. Install water circulatin jet, including pwer hk-up Design and cnstruct wd viewing deck C. Naturalized Planting Area D. Disk Glf E. Hrseshe Pits Restre and plant area, including site preparatin, placement f grwing medium and supply and installatin f plants Supply and install picnic tables n cncrete pads Supply and install benches n cncrete pads Supply and install trees, including grwing medium Install 1.5 m wide path, including site preparatin and placement f gravel base and surface curses Supply and install irrigatin fr 6,000 m 2 planting and grass area Supply and install six tee bx and baskets Supply and install trees, including grwing medium Supply and install tw hrseshe pits F. Paved Perimeter Path Install 2.5 m asphalt path n existing gravel path Supply and install 50 metal halide lights fr 1500 m length f perimeter path P AGE 18 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

27 Phase 3 Csts Item Descriptin f Wrk Unit Unit Price Quantity Amunt A Bike Park 1 Grading and Structures - installatin L.S. 60, $ 60,000 2 Permeable Paving fr Seating Area m $ 7,500 3 Benches each 1, $ 10,500 4 Trees each $ 10,000 5 Path (1.5m width) m $ Water surce fr maintenance and bike wash L.S. 6, $ 6,400 Subttal - A $ 94,775 B Wetland 1 Recnstruct Channel and Pnd with g.m. and planting L.S. 400, $ 400,000 3 Water Circulatin Jet - supply and installatin L.S. 20, $ 20,000 4 Pwer fr Jet L.S. 15, $ 15,000 5 Viewing Deck m 2 1, $ 22,500 Subttal - B $ 457,500 C Naturalized Planting Area 1 Shrub planting areas m $ 208,000 2 Picnic Tables each 3, $ 28,000 3 Benches each 1, $ 7,500 4 Trees each $ 16,000 5 Irrigatin m $ 60,000 6 Path (1.5m width) m $ 3,000 Subttal - C $ 322,500 D Disk Glf 1 Tee bx and basket - supply and installatin each 6, $ 36,000 2 Trees each $ 3,200 Subttal - D $ 39,200 E Hrseshe Pits 1 Hrseshe Pits - supply and installatin each $ 1,200 Subttal - E $ 1,200 F Paved Perimeter Path 1 Asphalt Paths (2.5m width) each ,200 $ 312,000 2 Lighting metal halide supplied and installed L.S. 280, $ 280,000 Subttal - F $ 5922,000 SUBTOTAL ALL ITEMS $ 1,507,175 20% Cntingency $ 301,435 15% Design Fees $ 226,076 TOTAL BEFORE TAX $ 2,034,686 HST $ 244,162 TOTAL $ 2,278,849 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 19

28 APPENDIX A: SUMMARY OF WORKSHOPS INPUT FROM PUBLIC WORKSHOPS JUNE 2012 In June, 2012, wrkshps were held regarding the Sparwd Leisure Centre Landscape Plan. The purpse f these wrkshps was t infrm participants abut the planning prcess, and t request their perceptins abut the existing site use, visin/bjectives, and existing and future facilities in the park. The fllwing is the input frm the public wrkshps, with each bullet representing an idea put frth during brainstrming fr the tpics n the left. The numbered sectins are listed in rder f pririty, as determined by vting using the audience respnse technlgy (ART). Each participant selected their tp three pririties in each list. The numerical results f the vting are included fr interest, but these numbers have n statistical validity. STAFF WORKSHOP, JUNE 21, 2012 Sparwd Leisure Centre, 3:00 pm, 3 participants Strengths f the Leisure Centre Site Challenges f the Leisure Centre Site Primary interest in the Leisure Centre Site Visin / Objectives fr the Leisure Site Walking Visual interest Biking Trees buffer train Sund f train Water park Pr path surface Strmwater pnd (msquites) Pr bike park maintenance Play equipment in Lins Park is under used Skate park is utdated 1. Use the cmmunity centre facilities (100%) 2. Walking/dg walking (100%) 3. Attend events (100%) 4. Relaxing/picnicking (33%) 5. Playgrund/ water park use (33%) 6. Use ther facilities bcce, vlleyball, hrseshes, tennis, track (33%) 7. BMX/ skate park use (0%) 8. Other (0%) 1. Increase active use (100%) 2. Winter Use (67%) 3. Imprve accessibility (67%) 4. Mre cnnectivity (33%) 5. Beautificatin trees, peaceful, buffer trains, etc. (33%) 6. Accmmdate mre events (0%) 7. Update lder facilities (0%) 8. Grup similar amenities (0%) 9. Natural areas (0%) P AGE 20 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

29 Facilities that culd be remved New facilities desired fr the site 1. Bcce ball (100%) 2. Existing skate park (67%) 3. Hrseshes (33%) 4. Lins Park play equipment (33%) 5. Track (33%) 6. Wetland (0%) 7. Vlleyball curt (0%) 1. Event structure and space (100%) 2. Lped walkway, jgging path (67%) 3. Skate park (67%) 4. Outdr winter use/skating rink (33%) 5. Imprve wetland (33%) 6. Bike park (0%) 7. Update playgrund (0%) 8. Disc glf putting curse (0%) 9. Dg ff-leash area (0%) PUBLIC WORKSHOP 1, JUNE 21, 2012 Sparwd Leisure Centre, 5:00 pm, 17 participants (mstly yuth) Strengths f the Leisure Centre Site Challenges f the Leisure Centre Site Primary interest in the Leisure Centre Site Skate park BMX Playgrund Water park Dirt jumps Children s play grund Open space Ball diamnd Running track Swimming pl Trees and views Hrseshe pits Bcce ball Nt enugh benches Lack f picnic tables Lack f shade in summer 1. BMX/ skate park use (200%) 2. Attend events (65%) 3. Use the cmmunity centre facilities (47%) 4. Relaxing/picnicking (41%) 5. Playgrund/ water park use (35%) 6. Walking/dg walking (24%) 7. Other (18%) 8. Use ther facilities bcce, vlleyball, hrseshes, tennis, track (12%) L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 21

30 Visin / Objectives fr the Leisure Site Facilities that culd be remved New facilities desired fr the site 9. Mre shade in summer, trees (77%) 10. Imprve accessibility (62%) 11. Accmmdate mre types f events (54%) 12. Better ptins fr yuth (46%) 13. Mre seating pprtunities (23%) 14. Mre picnic pprtunities (23%) 15. Better ptins fr large grup gatherings (15%) 1. Existing skate park (87%) 2. Tennis curts (87%) 3. Vlleyball curt (80%) 4. Bcce ball (73%) 5. Track (73%) 6. Hrseshes (53%) 7. Wetland (47%) 8. Lins Park play equipment (40%) 1. Skate park (107%) 2. Better bike park (53%) 3. Outdr parkur (47%) 4. Ball hckey summer/ skating rink winter (40%) 5. Gazeb event shelter (27%) 6. Picnic area (13%) 7. Better trail system (7%) 8. New play area in Lins Park (7%) 9. Outdr exercise equipment (0%) PUBLIC WORKSHOP 2, JUNE 21, 2012 Sparwd Leisure Centre, 7:00 pm, 4 participants Strengths f the Leisure Centre Site Challenges f the Leisure Centre Site Lins Park Variety f facilities Well kept Vlleyball curt Recreatin facility Trees Dg p in the fields Upkeep f facilities: duguts/fences/tracks Track surface N utdr pl N small T-ball field Bleachers Wetlands Heritage Park is unfinished and needs repair N playgrund in Lins Park N specific basketball curt Pr grading f sccer field Gphers cause damage P AGE 22 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

31 Primary interest in the Leisure Centre Site Visin / Objectives fr the Leisure Site Facilities that culd be remved New facilities desired fr the site 1. Playgrund/ water park use (100%) 2. Use ther facilities bcce, vlleyball, hrseshes, tennis, track (100%) 3. Attend events (100%) 4. Use the cmmunity centre facilities (67%) 5. Relaxing/picnicking (67%) 6. BMX/ skate park use (67%) 7. Other (33%) 8. Walking/dg walking (0%) 1. Place fr everyne - accessible (75%) 2. Serve all events (75%) 3. Mre facilities fr kids (50%) 4. Imprve character, mre nature (50%) 5. Mre winter use (50%) 1. Wetland (100%) 2. Bcce ball (75%) 3. Hrseshes (25%) 4. Existing skate park (25%) 5. Lins Park play equipment (0%) 6. Track (0%) 7. Vlleyball curt (0%) 8. Tennis curts (0%) 1. Outdr arena/sprt curt (100%) 2. Imprve wetland area (50%) 3. T-ball field (50%) 4. Playgrund in Lins Park (50%) 5. Exercise circuit (50%) 6. Lighted ball diamnd (0%) 7. Better bike park/ skatebard (0%) 8. New indr swimming pl (0%) L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 23

32 APPENDIX B: CONCEPT PLAN OPTIONS P AGE 24 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

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35 APPENDIX C: PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE INPUT SUMMARY INPUT FROM PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 2012 In September, 2012, a public pen huse and a series f presentatins were held t present ptins fr the Sparwd Leisure Centre Landscape Plan. The purpse f the public engagements was t gather feedback frm participants abut the ptins and ptential new facilities. Feedback was recrded n cmment frms that were available at the pen huse and presentatins, r fr dwnlad n-line. There were 65 cmment frms submitted. Mst participants indicated that the draft visin and bjectives were Great. There was a general preference fr Cncept Plan A, hwever the input shws that a cmbinatin f elements frm each cncept is preferable. The fllwing tables summarize the input frm the cmment frms. The items are rganized int sectins in rder f pririty, as determined by participants n the cmment frms. T the right f each item is the preferred cncept, determined by the number f participant respnses that favured that cncept fr the item in questin. Where mre than ne cncept had similar respnse ttals (within 2), the ther cncepts are als included. The numerical results are included fr interest, but these numbers have n statistical validity. PRIORITY ITEM PREFERRED CONCEPT High Pririty (H) Perimeter Path (H:26) B: Tw path lps at nrth and suth cnnected by a central path. (10) C: Path circles the entire site with cnnectins acrss site in tw lcatins. (10) Sprt Curt (H:23) A: Full size sprt curt in place f existing skate park and tennis curts. (12) Skate Park (H:20) B: Relcated acrss frm entrance t the Leisure Centre. (14) C: Relcated nrth f sccer field. (12) Lins Park Picnic A r B: Retained. Play equipment replaced. (22) Area/Play Equipment (H:19) Event Space (H:18, M:18) C: At suth end f site in existing pen area. (15) Playgrund (H:16) C: Recnstructed in current lcatin. (12) A: Relcated suth f water park. (10) B: Relcated west f water park. (10) Buffer frm Railway (H:14) A: Mund alng entire west edge f site, with trees. (12) Running Track (H:14) A r B: Retained. (25) PRIORITY ITEM PREFERRED CONCEPT Medium Pririty Bike Park(M:16) B: Relcated nrth f the nrth slpitch diamnd. (M) r Split (13) Opinins Gathering Areas (M:16) A: One Central Gathering area. (11) L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN P AGE 27

36 B: Three gathering areas ne fr each nde. (9) Outdr Fitness A: Lcated near the Leisure Centre. (13) Equipment (H:16, L:14) Wetland (H:13, L:12) A: Altered t accmmdate rnamental garden. (10) C: Native tree planting similar t Lins Park. (8) PRIORITY ITEM PREFERRED CONCEPT Lw Pririty (L) Hrseshe Pits (L:24) A: Half f the hrseshe pits retained. (13) Bcce Curts (L:19) A r B: Remved play n grass. (18) Tennis Curts (L:17) B: One curt retained. (10) A: Remved, sprt curt instead (9) Ornamental Garden (L:15) A: Ornamental garden in nrth end f park, including all f Heritage Park and the wetland. (15) Disc Glf (L:15) B: In nrth end f site, incrprating the wetland. (12) C: In suth end f site, within existing trees. (11) Vlley Ball Curt (L:15) C: Retained. (14) P AGE 28 L EISURE C ENTRE G ROUNDS M ASTER P LAN

37 Heritage Park Leisure Centre Grunds EXISTING WETLAND AREA RAILWAY DITCH ACCESS ROAD 2 6 MOUND View t Mine SNOW DUMP AREAS View t Muntain COTTONWOOD, PONDEROSA PINE, BIRCH, ALDER TREES WATER MAIN PATH 4 View t Muntain PARKING LOT DRAINAGE SERVICE ACCESS Pine Avenue LEISURE CENTRE AREA AND FACILITY ANALYSIS FACILITY STRENGTHS CHALLENGES Heritage Park 1. Wetland Space available Aesthetics Msquites Sparse vegetatin Leisure Centre Grunds 2. Bike Park High use T small 3. Bcce Curts Unused 4. Hrse She Pits T many pits Minimal use 5. Slpitch Diamnd Gd cnditin High use 6. Running Track Used by schls and as a cmmunity walking track 7. Sccer Field Gd cnditin High use Red Cedar Drive Lw use Pr surface material 8. Basketball Curt Mderate use Pr lcatin 9. Playgrund High use Will need replacement 10. Washrms Gd cnditin 11. Water Park Gd cnditin High use 12. Skate Park High use Pr facility 13. Tennis Curts Deterirating 14. Vlleyball Curt Minimal use Lins Park 15. Slpitch Diamnd Gd cnditin High use 16. Trees and Picnic/Play Equipment Overall Park Features Mderate use Lvely character Play equipment in pr cnditin Views Muntains Train Paths Discnnected Pr surface material Parking Suitable amunt 7 View dwn Valley 9 8 RAILWAY STATION RAILWAY CROSSING View t Muntain PINE TREES Red Cedar Crescent AREA DESIGNATED FOR FUTURE PARK DEVELOPMENT FILL PILE USED FOR DOG WALKING MOUND Lins Park ROUGH AREA PATH LIONS CLUB STORAGE ACCESS ROAD CP HOUSING Lins Park Place SITE INVENTORY OFFICES & DAYCARE N Metres YOUTH BASEBALL YOUTH SOCCER

38 LEGEND Prtect Facility/Feature Opprtunity t Enhance Area SPARSE TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING HIGH MORTALITY OF ORNAMENTAL TREES Optin t Retain, Remve r Relcate Facilities t be Replaced Ptential Buffer Opprtunity fr Enhanced Park Entry STORMWATER WETLAND DRIES OUT IN SUMMER General Cmments GROUND SQUIRREL DAMAGE Sils are typically clay Frmer dump site lcated in park Irrigatin nly n sprts fields and arund water park SPARSE SHRUB PLANTING Pine Avenue FREQUENT TRAINS ARE SOURCE OF NOISE LEISURE CENTRE Red Cedar Drive BLANK WALLS FACING PARK GROUND SQUIRREL DAMAGE PLAYGROUND WILL NEED REPLACING IN 3 TO 4 YEARS CP TRUCKS ARE SOURCE OF DUST COURT RESURFACING WILL BE REQUIRED IN 5 TO 10 YEARS Red Cedar Crescent CHARACTER OF OPEN TREES IS HIGHLY VALUED GROUND SQUIRREL DAMAGE PINE BEETLE DAMAGE FILL AVAILABLE FOR USE ELSEWHERE IN THE PARK SITE ANALYSIS N Metres TRAIL CONNECTS BEYOND PARK

39 LEGEND Cniferus Trees Deciduus Trees Existing Path Wetland / Water Feature Naturalized Planting Area Picnic Area Prpsed Path Viewing Deck Existing Munds Water Circulatin Jet Prpsed Munds Bike Park 2.5m Path Seating Area Skate Park Entry Feature 2.5m Path e Pin Existing Slpitch Diamnd en Av ue 1.5m Path LEISURE CENTRE d Re r da Ce ive Dr Existing Sccer Field Existing Running Track Outdr Fitness Equipment 4m Path Central Gathering Area Entry Feature Playgrund 1.5m Path Existing Washrms Existing Water Park Event Structure Seating Areas d Re 4m access Rad d Ce 1.5m Path res C ar Entry Feature nt ce Seating Area Sprt Curt Existing Tennis Curt Existing Vlleyball Curt 1.5m Path 2.5m Path Hrseshe Pits (2) Picnic Areas / Play Equipment Entry Feature Existing Slpitch Diamnd Disk Glf Area 2.5m Path Entry Feature PREFERRED PLAN N 0 25 Metres 50