Victoria_Park_Re port Final.pdf - City of Charlottetown

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VICTORIA PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Final Report • June 2013
officer on nice evenings (around 6 p.m.) and on weekends. Also roller blade and
bicycle rentals would be wonderful.
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the park should take a precautionary approach to ensure it continued
preservation.
27 Leave two way traffic year round and develop bicycle path on park perimiter
where partial trail already exists - i.e, in front of Government House and park
front facing the harbour.
28 Natural/ecological component should not be sacrificed for organized activities -
there are other places in the city where those activities could take place
29 As a dog owner I would welcome an off-leash area, or actually two off leash
areas: one for large dogs and one for smaller dogs (I have a small dog and
would not use the area if there wasn't one for smaller dogs. Many downtown
residents will have small dogs who are at risk of being hurt by playing with larger
dogs). Downtown dog owners would be willing to pay for this service, and it
could help to generate funds for the city since the creation and maintenance of a
fenced in area for dogs would be relatively inexpensive.
30 The park is a wonderful place for kids. There does need to be more work done
to protect the playground area from vandals. Not an easy task given the escape
routes for folks. There are far too irresponsible pet owners using the park as it is
... rarely see a dog ON a leash, which can be quite concerning for my 3 children
by times aged 2-9 ..... also the excrement not being picked up. Lets enforce the
laws not loosen them for these pet owners, children like to play without having a
dog jumping on them or stepping in the remains. The park is beautiful and great
as is
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39 Victoria Park should not be used as a venue for the national folk music festival.
I think it goes against the whole point of Victoria Park to be holding ticketed
events on the free and open green spaces. I think this would set the worst kind
of precedent. I'm not against the event itself, I'm against how it would change the
way the park is used for the worse, long-term.
40 the use of vehicles either getting to the park or in the park should be discouraged
- promote more self-propelled means of transportation not only for the park but
for the entire city.
41 I have concerns about the effect that ticketed events will have on the openness
and ecological health of the park. I do not think they are an appropriate use of an
outdoor recreation area.
42 Unfortunately "I don't know" was not an option for certain questions. Also, I was
not aware of the Caretake House Potter Studio. Perhaps this could be made
more visible somehow A sign of some type Love the park, it's an essential
part of Ch'town! Thanks.
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43 I do not wish to see an off-leash time for dogs. Mar 29, 2013 1:25 PM
44 We need more attention to be paid to the gates by the playground. They are
always broken,,,
Mar 29, 2013 1:16 PM
31 I would like to see both directions of the road open year round. Apr 25, 2013 8:51 PM
32 I do not want to see a lesash free dog area. It is sometimes inconvenient now to
have dogs at the park not on leashes especially when your dog is. i believe there
could be other better area for this such as Queen Elizabeth Park.
Apr 25, 2013 7:55 AM
33 Pizza Delight Apr 25, 2013 6:14 AM
34 There has always been a need for MORE PICNIC tables near the playground!
Grandparents and even parents would like to be able to sit and watch their
children play when they get to a certain age where they want to play
independently... or for snacks. All it takes is one large birthday party and there
are not tables left for others. ALSO it would be awesome to have a small public
launch for kayaks/canoes at high tide. Only non-motorized and no inflatable
boats/raft.
Apr 22, 2013 10:43 AM
35 Boathouse for rowing and kayaking would be nice Apr 12, 2013 5:12 PM
36 Found the survey to be not very well designed. Leading questions and no option
for 'don't know' or not applicable. What about the average Charlottetown
resident who wants to see it improved but doesn't have a picket sign or an axe to
grind
Apr 9, 2013 5:42 PM
37 The park is lovely. No need for drastic changes. Apr 9, 2013 5:35 AM
45 no more trails needed, BUT work on existing trails to accomadate,
mountainbiking, xc skiing, walkinhg/hiking a little better
46 Stand firm against ticketed events, especially ones that make their money selling
booze. Keep fireworks down towards park. It was way better than viewing from
Peakes wharf. Keep art in the open.
47 Thank you to Councillor Lantz for all his good work. Finally: Please just leave the
crows alone in making your plans. We all look forward to the results of your hard
work.
48 Provide a permanent bike path next to the roadway and allow 2 way car traffic all
year.
49 There are some issues where a " don't know" option would have been good, as
I'm not all that familiar with the finances of the park. Also simply because I don't
use an are does not mean I am averse to it, for instance I think it important to
have sports areas and spaces for teens like the skate park even thought we
don't use them at this stage of our lives.
50 I think we need to maintain the park as a green area, take care of the grounds
and treed areas. Plant Island-indigenous trees and have a read soil walk through
them. Bike lane needs to be addressed re: aesthetics (it's hideous and looks
very random).
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38 I see the park as a crown jewel in the cities overall culture. Any future plans for Mar 30, 2013 3:11 PM
51 As a potter, I urge the committee to continue to allow the PEI Pottery Studio to Mar 27, 2013 8:39 AM
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