Victoria_Park_Re port Final.pdf - City of Charlottetown
Victoria_Park_Re port Final.pdf - City of Charlottetown
Victoria_Park_Re port Final.pdf - City of Charlottetown
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<strong>Final</strong> <strong>Re</strong><strong>port</strong> • June 2013<br />
VICTORIA PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN<br />
Zone Facility Intention Timeframe Objective Task Frequency<br />
Intensive<br />
<strong>Re</strong>creation<br />
Traditional<br />
Play Structure<br />
Splash Pad<br />
Swimming<br />
Pool<br />
Tennis Courts<br />
Ball Fields<br />
Natural Play<br />
Area<br />
Skatepark<br />
Pedestrian<br />
Promenade<br />
Inspect equipment<br />
semi-annually<br />
Make necessary repairs at time <strong>of</strong> inspection or as required.<br />
as needed<br />
Provide destination level play experience.<br />
Ongoing<br />
<strong>Re</strong>gular<br />
Inspect surfacing for potholes and clear debris<br />
weekly<br />
Maintenance touch up painted metal annually<br />
<strong>Re</strong>place at end <strong>of</strong> lifespan<br />
Fifteen years or as indicated by manufacturer<br />
Inspect surfacing for potholes and clear debris<br />
weekly<br />
Consolidate numerous smaller play structures into<br />
one larger play area.<br />
Medium Term Investment Upgrade play equipment to a larger, more integrated play space.<br />
Inspect equipment<br />
semi-annually<br />
Maintain splash pad to provide a destination level<br />
<strong>Re</strong>gular<br />
Short Term<br />
play experience<br />
Maintenance<br />
Inspect surfacing for cracks, chips, and trip hazards<br />
monthly during active season<br />
Touch up painted metal<br />
as needed<br />
Expand water play area to integrate with future<br />
natural play space.<br />
Medium Term Investment Design an integrated naturalized water play area, adjacent to the natural play zone.<br />
Maintain seasonal swimming pool.<br />
Short Term<br />
<strong>Re</strong>gular<br />
Maintenance<br />
Inspect pool structure and equipment as directed by pool operator and / or manufacturer. annually and as required.<br />
<strong>Re</strong>view community interest and sup<strong>port</strong> for a Medium - Long<br />
Consult with user groups and the community on the future <strong>of</strong> the swimming pool. <strong>Re</strong>view<br />
Consultation<br />
swimming pool at <strong>Victoria</strong> <strong>Park</strong>.<br />
Term<br />
usage across other civic pools .<br />
Sweep or clean court surface<br />
weekly<br />
<strong>Re</strong>paint court lines<br />
annually<br />
<strong>Re</strong>tain tennis courts<br />
<strong>Re</strong>gular Inspect edging<br />
annually<br />
Maintenance Maintain windscreens, fences, & gates Inspect at beginning & end <strong>of</strong> season, repair as needed.<br />
Inspect lighting<br />
annually and as required.<br />
<strong>Re</strong>pair surface or edging<br />
As needed<br />
At least annually, at the beginning <strong>of</strong> each season and as needed.<br />
Maintain <strong>City</strong> Diamond and Memorial Diamond as<br />
Fill in low spots and regrade<br />
At least annually, at the beginning <strong>of</strong> each season and as needed.<br />
<strong>Re</strong>gular<br />
long as program numbers and demand sup<strong>port</strong> that<br />
Short Term<br />
Inspect backstops<br />
At least annually. <strong>Re</strong>pair and clean as needed.<br />
Maintenance<br />
investment.<br />
At least annually, at the beginning <strong>of</strong> each season and as needed. Paint all wooden<br />
Inspect Site Furnishings<br />
surfaces at least once every five years.<br />
<strong>Re</strong>view community interest and sup<strong>port</strong> for ball<br />
diamonds.<br />
Medium Term Consultation Consult with user groups and the community on the future <strong>of</strong> the ball diamonds.<br />
Plan for a phased decommission <strong>of</strong> Kiwanis Field Medium Term Investment <strong>Re</strong>store field area and recapture as park <strong>of</strong> the ecological conservation zone.<br />
Design and install a natural playground near the existing traditional play area.<br />
Construct a naturalized play ground Short Term Investment Consult with the community on the design <strong>of</strong> the natural play area.<br />
Work with community groups to fund this initiative.<br />
Inspect equipment and surfaces.<br />
Annually<br />
<strong>Re</strong>gular<br />
<strong>Re</strong>move graffiti<br />
Annually<br />
Maintain skatepark<br />
Short Term<br />
Maintenance<br />
At least annually, at the beginning <strong>of</strong> each season and as needed. Paint all wooden<br />
Inspect Site Furnishings & Fencing<br />
surfaces at least once every five years. <strong>Re</strong>move fencing at the end <strong>of</strong> its life.<br />
<strong>Re</strong>view community interest and sup<strong>port</strong> for a<br />
skatepark.<br />
Medium Term Consultation Consult with user groups and the community on the future <strong>of</strong> the skate park.<br />
<strong>Re</strong>locate skatepark to a more visible location. Long Term Investment<br />
Design a new skate park in a more prominent and visible location, adjacent to the other<br />
intensive recreation facilities.<br />
Create a multi-modal spine that transects the park<br />
and connects the primary entrance to the<br />
Short Term Investment Upgrade the former <strong>Park</strong> Road to a hard surface, pedestrian promenade.<br />
waterfront.<br />
5.7<br />
Intensive <strong>Re</strong>creation Matrix<br />
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