Sherwood Forest Park REVITALIZATION PLAN Public Meeting (P.I.C) # 3 JUNE / 25 /2015 1
Agenda i. Where we are in the process and schedule ii. Consultation process iii. Key messages from PIC#2 iv. Purpose of today s meeting v. Stakeholders vi. Review of park + building draft concepts vii. Facilitated comments viii. Next steps
Different Perspectives City of Burlington Parks & Recreation Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee Organized Sports Groups City of Burlington Community Services Division Leisure Recreation RNUP Sherwood PHASE 3 ENGAGEMENT Forest Park PARKS CANADA Revitalization Elected Officials City of Burlington Transportation, Capital Works Local Businesses Resident & Community Groups Non-profit organizations Other? HDSB
Parallel Initiatives - UPDATE Burlington Trails Master Plan Public-Private Partnerships
Parallel Initiatives - UPDATE West Side of the Park Fairview / Harvester Bridge A road connection through the park will not be required and be removed from the Official Plan. If a FUTURE connection is required, it will be located west of the park (as part of Mobility Hub developments). East Side of the Park Access to Burloak Drive A NEW driveway from the park to Burloak is supported but restricted to right-in / right-out only due to the proximity of the rail line. Currently a signalized intersection at Burloak and the new park driveway is not possible. The potential for a signalized intersection will be studied as part the future EA Study for the Burloak/CN Rail grade separation,
What is a Revitalization Plan? DESCRIBES proposed elements & relationships; IDENTIFIES opportunities for park enhancement; RECOMMENDS strategies for implementation.
Revitalization Principles SIMILAR USE: Sherwood Forest Park, as a City Park, will continue to have a primary focus on sport. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: Neighbourhood and stakeholder input is an important consideration. Partnership opportunities will be explored. SUPPORTING AMENITIES: Park usage will drive requirements for buildings and parking. ASSET MANAGEMENT: Current standards will be incorporated into ongoing asset management, e.g. renewals. Any enhancements will be considered through a business case. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: The natural area and trail shall be preserved.
How Did We Get Here? Participants Elected Official: Paul Sharman, Councillor, Ward 5 City of Burlington: Parks and Open Space Facilities and Buildings Operations and Maintenance Recreation Services Community Development: Sport, Special Events, Joint Ventures Transportation Services Public Participants Public Participants Organized MMM Sports Group and Community Groups: Resident and Community Representatives Burlington Youth Soccer Club Burlington Centaurs Rugby Club Parks Canada Friends of Sheldon Creek Watershed Golden Horseshoe Baseball League Skateboard & Inline Skate School Outputs Vision Guiding Principles Existing Conditions Public Consultation Key Messages Stakeholder Consultation Key Messages Opportunities & Constraints Current Status DRAFT CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Revitalization Planning Process & Schedule We are here
Key Messages from Round 2 Consultations PIC # 2 (April, 2014): Negative Impact of the Fairview Extension on the nature of the park. Improve safety and reduce graffiti: better lighting, accessibility, pedestrian safety, and a graffiti wall. Expand seasonal use: ice skating for winter use and splash pads and water play for summer use. More opportunities for non-programmed community use of the park: a basketball court, a skateboarding park, increased public access to park space. Protect and enhance green space. Ensure parking can accommodate programming. Stakeholder Consultation #1 (May, 2014): A diversity of sports use: design that will allow all sports groups and residents to use the park. Public-Private Partnerships: several ideas for PPP were raised that accommodated community use of the premises. Multiple Community Uses: a full basketball court, a ball hockey court, a skate park, or a splash pad. The driveway from the parking lot in the middle of the park (east side of woodlot) is unsafe for pedestrians. Safety is a key design criteria. The revitalized park should be safe at all times of the day, especially spaces for public and community use.
Purpose of Today s Meeting To present and seek feedback on the proposed conceptual design of Sherwood Forest Park
Overall Park Concept
Park Concept - West
New Trees in the Park
Places to Sit
Park Concept - West
Splash Pad
Park Concept - East
Playground
Pavilion Downsview Park Orchard, Toronto MMM Group Ltd
New Pavilion Concept
Pavilion Norton Park, Burlington
Building Schematic
Facilitated Questions i. What do you like best in the proposed design of the park so far? ii. What refinements would you like to see considered? iii. Any other advice for the project team?
Next Steps i. The deadline to submit written comments is Thursday, July 2, 2015. ii. Meeting Summary will be shared with you in Draft in the following weeks. iii. The project team will work with your feedback over the summer. iv. PIC #4 is scheduled for September, 2015, where the project team will reveal the preferred design of the park.
Thank you! Internal Stakeholder Meeting DECEMBER / 11 /2013 1