EDGEMONT - JOHN LAURIE PARK EDGEMONT Connections to Trails Sidewalks run adjacent to site and throughout entire community. A pedestrian overpass (over John Laurie Blvd) links the site to Dalhousie Community. Access to Public Transportation A couple of Bus Stops surround site Park Compatibility Site currently consists of non programmed park space that is surrounded by an outdoor rink and storage building, practice soccer pitch, and small playground. Addition of skatepark would appear to fit well with surrounding rec amenities. Safety and Maintenace Excellent separation from nearby roadway (Edgemont Drive). Excellent access for routine maintenance. Nearest residential lies across Edgemont Dr. Site appears to offer no significant impact on immediate residents Site appears to offer excellent visibility from Edgemont Dr and corresponding sidewalks Greater location includes tennis courts and sports fields in addition to immediately adjacent outdoor rink, practice soccer pitch and playground Site does not appear to pose any major impediments to anticipated skatepark construction program (need to verify underground utilities/row's) Location appears to be suitable for large neighbourhood level skatepark or small mid sized community park (need to confirm potential size of development area) Shelter Some mature trees near site closest shelter may be Edgemont Club. Key amenities are not found in immediate area (need to confirm closest location may be Edgemont Club private) Existing parking lies within ~25 meters of potential development area. Existing parking area could likely be expanded / No retail in immediate vicinity Concession possible tie in to rink lighting Phase 1 Development Suitability Excellent site overall. May need to establish some level of key amenities onsite as this would likely be a popular location.
NEW BRIGHTON - NEW BRIGHTON RECREATION ATHLETIC PARK NEW BRIGHTON Connections to Trails Sidewalks run adjacent to site and throughout surrounding community Access to Public Transportation Bus stops will surround site Park Compatibility Safety and Maintenace In multiuse regional athletic park Site should offer excellent buffer from roadways. Within appropriate context reasonable off set from residential excellent visibility from parking area and 130 AVE In multiuse regional athletic park No construction impediments anticipated Appears to offer reasonable development area (exact size of parcel to be confirmed) Shelter Washroom/Change room building within park Washroom/Change room building within park Parking adjacent to site Retail may be further off site (need to confirm if change room building will include concession) Phase 1 Development Suitability Excellent prospective development location with no major risks noted.
QUARRY PARK - QUARRY COMMUNITY CENTRE QUARRY PARK Connections to Trails Sidewalks run throughout community and walking pathway runs along nearby Bow River Access to Public Transportation Bus stop on Quarry Park Rd Park Compatibility Safety and Maintenace Prospective development site(s) lie adjacent to Future Regional Recreation Centre and business park. Location(s) could offer a reasonable buffer from roadways and would easilty accommodate maintenace equipment and personnel on a regular basis No residential dwellings lie within immediate area. Site appears to offer excellent visibility from Quarry Park Rd and future Recreation Centre Surrounding location will offer a variety of rec opportunities via Quarry Park Recreation Centre Site appears suitable for construction. Location appears to offer suitable space for a Skate Spot or potentially a Neighbourhood Scale Park (need to confirm accurate size of anticipated developable space) Shelter Recreation Centre will offer excellent shelter Recreation Centre will offer all key amenities Recreation Centre may offer parking for skatepark Retail is adjacent to skatepark site Phase 1 Development Suitability Overall: Site appears to be an excellent location for a Skate Spot or potentially even a Neighbourhood Park. Need to confirm that we can develop areas reviewed (one to South East of front parking, one behind future recreation centre in NE corner) Need to explore possible political issues regarding site. Neighbourhood
DEER RUN - DEER RUN COMMUNITY CENTRE DEER RUN Connections to Trails Sidewalks run throughout community and walking pathway lines prospective development area Access to Public Transportation Bus stop adjacent to Community Centre Park Compatibility Prospective development site(s) lie adjacent to Deer Run Community Center, Deer Run School, a large playground, an outdoor rink, and collection of softball and soccer pitches. Safety and Maintenace Location has ample buffer from roadways and would easily accommodate maintenance equipment and personnel on a regular basis Site appears to offer a reasonable buffer from immediate residential dwellings (need to confirm exact distance). Site appears to offer good visibility from Community Centre parking lot and some sight lines from 146 AVE Surrounding park offers a variety of rec opportunities and overall area is regularly used Site appears suitable for construction (need to verify underground utilities/row's) Location appears to offer suitable space for a Neighbourhood Scale Park (need to confirm accurate size of anticipated developable space) Shelter Community Center offers excellent shelter Community Center offers all key amenities Existing parking at Community Center may be available for Skatepark Retail is relatively removed from site area Phase 1 Development Suitability Overall: Site appears to be an excellent location for a Neighbourhood Park. Need to confirm that we can develop areas reviewed (one to East of front parking, one over practice ice area to West and rear of Community Centre) Neighbourhood
APPLEWOOD - APPLEWOOD PARK APPLEWOOD Site was evaluated with staff and community supports a skatepark in this location. Additional comments will be provided at later date. Connections to Trails Sidwalks run adjacent to site and throughout surrounding community Access to Public Transportation Bus stop adjacent to site Park Compatibility Safety and Maintenace Within multiuse, multigenerational park maintenance building within overall. Reasonable off set from roadways Residential lies just south of site across alleyway Excellent visibility from Applewood Dr Within multiuse, multigenerational park No construction impediments anticipated Expansive development area Shelter Gazebo nearby Need to confirm if maintenance building includes restrooms parking lot onsite Nearest convenience is fairly removed from site (need to confirm exact distance) Phase 1 Development Suitability Great site for a large skate spot or neighbourhood park. Strong support from community association. May be some concern over residential proximity. Neighbourhood
MIDNAPORE - MIDSUN COMMUNITY CENTRE MIDNAPORE Connections to Trails Sidewalks run throughout community and walking pathway lines prospective development area Access to Public Transportation Bus stop within ~5min walk of site, LRT within ~10 15 walk Park Compatibility Site currently consists of non programmed park space adjacent to MidSun Community Center, Midnapore Elementary School, a large playground and collection of softball and soccer pitches. Safety and Maintenace Location has ample buffer from roadways and would easilty accommodate maintenace equipment and personnel on a regular basis Site appears to offer a reasonable buffer from immediate residential dwellings (need to confirm exact distance). However, residents have expressed concern over proximity of existing sports fields. Site appears to offer good visibility from Community Centre parking lot and Midpark Rise turn around/drop off circle. Surrounding park offers a variety of rec opportunities and overall area is regularly used Site appears suitable for construction. Location appears to offer ample room for a Skate Spot and potentially a Neighbourhood Park (need to confirm accurate size of anticipated developable space) Shelter Community Center offers excellent shelter Commiunity Center offers all key amenities Existing parking at Community Center may be available for Skatepark / Retail is within a ~5 min walk from site Concession Phase 1 Development Suitability Appropriate context, all key amenities within adjacent community centre, achievable skatepark area, some parking availability, good overall pedestrian and public transit access. Question about community centre building and parking expansion.
HUNTINGTON HILLS HUNTINGTON HILLS On major bus line. Connections to Trails Site sits adjacent to sidewalk on 64 AVE and asphalt walking path that cuts through the overall park parcel. Extended community appears to have a suitable network of sidewalks and trails Access to Public Transportation A couple of Bus Stops surround site (need to confirm exact distance from nearest stop) Park Compatibility Site currently consists of non programmed park space that is surrounded by a collection of play fields and tennis courts associated with 2 adjacent schools (St.Helena and Chinese Academy), and the Thornhill Aquatic & Rec Centre/Capot Arena. Addition of skatepark would appear to fit well with surrounding rec amenities while still allowing for passive space to be maintained directly East of site Safety and Maintenace Development of site would require attention to creation a safe off set from 64 AVE NE. This would require obtaining the Parks remnant land + Recreation land to the North and East (See Map) 64 AVE (a fairly significant roadway) and the associated development off set from this roadway would appear to offer a suitable buffer from Single Family residential dwellings found to South of site. (need to obtain exact distance) Site appears to offer excellent visibility from 64 AVE Excellent overall site context in close proximity to complimentary recreation opportunities at surrounding schools and aquatic/rec center. Site does not appear to pose any major impediments to anticipated skatepark construction program (need to verify underground utilities/row's) Location appears to be suitable for large neighbourhood level skatepark (need to confirm potential size of development area) Shelter Mature trees provides some shade and wind protection. Site is within excellent proximity to Thornhill Aquatic/Rec Centre. Key amenities may be found in adjacent Library and Thornhill Aquatic/Rec Centre Existing parking may be found at Library and Thornhill Aquatic/Rec Center. No immediate street side parking (maybe existing parking capacity issues at Library/Thornhill need to explore) Retail appears to be relatively close at SE corner of 64 AVE and Centre Street NE Phase 1 Development Suitability Overall: Appears to be an excellent location for not only a Skate Spot but Neighbourhood Park. Great support from Huntington Hills Community Assoc. and North Haven Community Assoc. Risks: May be some opposition from adjacent residential, parking availability?
SOUTHWOOD SOUTHWOOD Connections to Trails Sidewalks run adjacent to site and through surrounding neighbourhoods Access to Public Transportation Bus stops are within a couple minutes on Elbow Dr Park Compatibility Site (refer to map) appears to be non programmed park space adjacent to Ethel M Johnson School. Greater site area includes playgrounds, an outdoor rink, Community Association building, Softball fields and Harold Panabaker Jr High School. A Neighbourhood Scale park would appear to be compatible. Safety and Maintenace Location has an excellent off set from roadways and appears to pose no impediments to maintenance. Site appears to offer a reasonable buffer from residential dwellings (need to confirm exact distance) Site appears to offer good visibility from Sackville Dr. Site is surrounded by 2 schools, Southwood Community Association building, an outdoor rink, and sports fields Site does not appear to pose any impediments to construction (need to verify underground utilities/row's) Location appears to hold ample room for a Neighbourhood Scale Skatepark (need to confirm accurate size of anticipated developable space) Mature trees may provide some shelter from wind and sun. Nearby schools and Community Association Building may provide more significant shelter from the Shelter elements. Schools and Community Association building may provide access to key amenities Parking may be available on streetside, at schools, at Community Association building Retail is within walking distance (~5 10mins) Phase 1 Development Suitability Dense residential area. Some concern regarding accessibility of key amenities. Would surrounding facilities allow use of their parking areas? Neighbourhood
CKE - HENRY WISEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CKE Connections to Trails Sidewalks run adjacent to site and through surrounding neighbourhoods Access to Public Transportation Bus stops surround site Park Compatibility Site currently consists of non programmed park space adjacent to a Community Association Building, Community Garden, and outdoor rink. A modest sized Skate Spot would appear to be compatible with existing use of the area. Safety and Maintenace Site lies very close to Elbow Drive (busy roadway), although, opportunity for fair separation from nearby roadways is possible (may require some level of fencing or strategic landscape buffer. Site should provide easy access for maintenance. Site is within close proximity to single family residential directly across 73 Ave. Site appears to offer excellent visibility from 73 Ave and Elbow Dr Greater site area includes playfields, a high school, an elementary school, and tennis courts Site does not appear to pose any major impediments to anticipated skatepark construction program. (need to verify underground utilities/row's) Location appears to be suitable for a Skate Spot. Area may be limited in terms of spectator space (need to confirm accurate size of anticipated developable space) Shelter Mature trees nearby. Schools and Community Association Building close to site Nearby retail centre and schools may provide access to key amenities A small parking area serving the Community Association Building is adjacent to site Retail is relatively within a block of site Phase 1 Development Suitability Residential within very close proximity to site, although, context of area might be appropriate for a modest skate spot. Skate Spot
BOWNESS - OUR LADY OF ASSUMPTION SCHOOL BOWNESS Site Evaluation Overall Network Location Connections to Trails Access to Public Transportation Park Compatibility Safety and Maintenace Limits Off Site Impacts to Residential Communities Site Visibility / Passive Observation Complimentary Facilities Ease of Development Achievable Skatepark Size Shelter Proximity to Key Amenities Parking Availability Proximity to Convenience Retail / Concession Lighting Sidewalks run adjacent to site and throughout entire community. A couple of Bus Stops surround site. Site currently consists of non programmed park space beside a softball field and Public School. Addition of skatepark would appear to fit well with surroudning rec amenities. Good separation from nearby roadways due to existing site fencing. Appears to be good access for routine maintenance. Limited residential lies across 34 AVE (a fairly busy roadway). Site is somewhat close to about 4 dwellings, although, roadway should provide reasonable a buffer. Site appears to offer excellent visibility from 34 Ave and Sarcee Trail. Playground, playfields, and school lie adjacent to site Site does not appear to pose any major impediments to anticipated skatepark construction program, although, some repositioning of the soft ball field may be required. (need to verify underground utilities/row's) Location appears to be suitable for a Neighbourhood scale park. Site is within excellent proximity to nearby school. Key amenities may be found at Bowness Road and 77 Street (5 10 walk North West). Telephone may be accessible at school during emergency. Existing school parking lies within close proximity to site. This parking may be available after hours. Convenience retail may be found at Bowness Road and 77 Street (5 10 walk North West). Phase 1 Development Suitability Community Input Recommended Skatepark Size