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VICTORIA PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Final Report • June 2013 Intensive & Passive Recreation The recreational zones of Victoria Park, from a management and operational standpoint, are the most straightforward. Management decisions relate primarily to the maintenance of existing assets, and the time frame for renewal or replacement. In moving forward, the recreational zones of the park should be managed with emphasis on the life cycle of the facilities and how the community’s recreational needs and desires are evolving. At strategic time intervals it may be necessary to re-evaluate a particular facility’s relevance to the current demographic climate. For example, if baseball in Charlottetown follows national trends, the Kiwanis Field may become surplus in the next five years. 5.6 Passive Recreation Matrix Zone Facility Intention Timeframe Objective Task Frequency Passive Recreation Primary Trails Secondary Trails Community Garden Community Orchard Community Oven & Picnic Area Arboretum Nature Interpretation Centre Outdoor Classroom West & East Meadows Pavillion Close surplus trails As needed. Resurface existing trails to be maintained Ongoing Consolidate and refine existing trail Maintenance & Maintain trail clear zone Inspect annually, and prune as needed. network, and establish a hierarchy of trails Short Term Investment Install new trail regulatory signage Ongoing within the Park. Maintain existing signage Inspect signage bi-annually for wear and tear. Install secondary (trail) gateway along Brighton Road Short Term Investment Create a community driven space to collectively grow and share local food. Continue to develop and enhance Victoria Park’s arboretum collection Maintain nature programming from clubhouse until the caretakers cottage is available Retrofit caretakers cottage into Nature Centre Medium Term Investment Develop outdoor interpretation Medium Term Short Term Investment Investment Work with community partners to develop a node for the local food movement within Charlottetown. Short Term Regular Continue to invest in and support the park’s arboretum Maintenance & program Investment As needed. Ongoing Regular Maintenance Regular maintenance of the existing building and services. As needed. Create a node from which to offer a range of nature interpretation and educational programs Develop an outdoor classroom space adjacent to the nature centre Short Tern Investment Support the park’s portfolio of nature education Regular Regular maintenance of the lawn areas As needed Ongoing Maintain and enhance these popular Maintenance Regular maintenance of planting beds. As needed flexible open spaces Regular Ongoing Maintenance Inspect meridian stones for damage. Annually Install a contemporary pavilion with a design that references a Victorian era Medium Term Create a gathering node at the terminus of the pedestrian gazebo Investment promenade that does not block the views of the water. Create a gathering space for small events and water viewing 48
Final Report • June 2013 VICTORIA PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Zone Facility Intention Timeframe Objective Task Frequency Intensive Recreation Traditional Play Structure Splash Pad Swimming Pool Tennis Courts Ball Fields Natural Play Area Skatepark Pedestrian Promenade Inspect equipment semi-annually Make necessary repairs at time of inspection or as required. as needed Provide destination level play experience. Ongoing Regular Inspect surfacing for potholes and clear debris weekly Maintenance touch up painted metal annually Replace at end of lifespan Fifteen years or as indicated by manufacturer Inspect surfacing for potholes and clear debris weekly Consolidate numerous smaller play structures into one larger play area. Medium Term Investment Upgrade play equipment to a larger, more integrated play space. Inspect equipment semi-annually Maintain splash pad to provide a destination level Regular Short Term play experience Maintenance Inspect surfacing for cracks, chips, and trip hazards monthly during active season Touch up painted metal as needed Expand water play area to integrate with future natural play space. Medium Term Investment Design an integrated naturalized water play area, adjacent to the natural play zone. Maintain seasonal swimming pool. Short Term Regular Maintenance Inspect pool structure and equipment as directed by pool operator and / or manufacturer. annually and as required. Review community interest and support for a Medium - Long Consult with user groups and the community on the future of the swimming pool. Review Consultation swimming pool at Victoria Park. Term usage across other civic pools . Sweep or clean court surface weekly Repaint court lines annually Retain tennis courts Regular Inspect edging annually Maintenance Maintain windscreens, fences, & gates Inspect at beginning & end of season, repair as needed. Inspect lighting annually and as required. Repair surface or edging As needed At least annually, at the beginning of each season and as needed. Maintain City Diamond and Memorial Diamond as Fill in low spots and regrade At least annually, at the beginning of each season and as needed. Regular long as program numbers and demand support that Short Term Inspect backstops At least annually. Repair and clean as needed. Maintenance investment. At least annually, at the beginning of each season and as needed. Paint all wooden Inspect Site Furnishings surfaces at least once every five years. Review community interest and support for ball diamonds. Medium Term Consultation Consult with user groups and the community on the future of the ball diamonds. Plan for a phased decommission of Kiwanis Field Medium Term Investment Restore field area and recapture as park of the ecological conservation zone. Design and install a natural playground near the existing traditional play area. Construct a naturalized play ground Short Term Investment Consult with the community on the design of the natural play area. Work with community groups to fund this initiative. Inspect equipment and surfaces. Annually Regular Remove graffiti Annually Maintain skatepark Short Term Maintenance At least annually, at the beginning of each season and as needed. Paint all wooden Inspect Site Furnishings & Fencing surfaces at least once every five years. Remove fencing at the end of its life. Review community interest and support for a skatepark. Medium Term Consultation Consult with user groups and the community on the future of the skate park. Relocate skatepark to a more visible location. Long Term Investment Design a new skate park in a more prominent and visible location, adjacent to the other intensive recreation facilities. Create a multi-modal spine that transects the park and connects the primary entrance to the Short Term Investment Upgrade the former Park Road to a hard surface, pedestrian promenade. waterfront. 5.7 Intensive Recreation Matrix 49
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