Knox Mountain Park Management Plan 2011 - City of Kelowna

CITY OF KELOWNA COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements 1
Recreational Conduct
Designated Recreation Areas
1.0 Executive Summary 3
Parking Management
Access Management
2.0 Introduction 5
Personal Safety
Natural Landscape Aesthetic
3.0 Current Situation - Where We Are 7
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Key Issues
3.2.1 Park-Wide User Access to Forested Areas & Grasslands
3.2.2 Proliferation of Unsanctioned Trails
3.2.3 Off-Leash Dog Impacts
3.2.4 Biking Impacts
3.2.5 Special Events Management
3.2.6 Perimeter Access Management & Interface Conflicts
3.2.7 Utility Impacts
4.0 Vision and Strategic Goals - Where We Want to Be 14
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Vision
4.3 Strategic Goals
4.3.1 A Place for Nature
Species and Genetic Diversity
Terrestrial Habitat Quality
Aquatic Ecosystem Habitat Quality
Geology and Landforms
4.3.2 A Place for People
Recreational Variety
Prohibited Activities
Special Events
4.3.3 A Place for Stewardship
Communication and Education
Public Engagement
Monitoring
Fair and Transparent Processes
5.0 Management Plan - How We Get There 18
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Policies
5.2.1 Park-Wide Policies
5.2.2 Zone-Specific Policies
Nature Reserve Zone (NR Zone)
Natural Environment Zone (NE Zone)
Access Zone (A Zone)
Recreation Zone (RE Zone)
5.3 Management Concept: Development Plan
Environmental Protection
Recreational Amenities
Gateway Staging Area Improvements
Maintenance Infrastructure and User Services
KNOX MOUNTAIN PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN
MAY 2011