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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

District of Sparwood Staff Duane Lawrence, Director of Community and Facility Services Consultants Catherine Berris Associates Inc., Planning and Landscape Architecture Catherine Berris, Principal in Charge Ben Mulhall, Landscape Architect We would like to thank the public who attended the public workshops or the Family Day booth and provided comments.

CONTENTS

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................... I

1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Context ..................................................................................................................1 1.2 Purpose and Process .............................................................................................2

2.0 INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS ................................................................................................ 3 2.1 Site Characteristics ................................................................................................3 2.3 Strengths and Challenges......................................................................................5

3.0 PARK PLAN ................................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Guiding Statements ..............................................................................................7 3.2 Program .................................................................................................................8 3.3 Design Features .....................................................................................................9 3.4 Phasing and Cost Estimate ....................................................................................13

APPENDIX A: SUMMARY OF WORKSHOPS ...................................................................................... 20

APPENDIX B: CONCEPT PLAN OPTIONS ......................................................................................... 24

APPENDIX C: PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE INPUT SUMMARY ....................................................................... 27 Pull-Out at Back Sheet 1: Site Inventory Sheet 2: Site Analysis Sheet 3: Preferred Plan

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Sparwood Leisure Centre Grounds is approximately 11.2 hectares in size and includes three contiguous park areas; Heritage Park at the north of the site, the Leisure Centre Grounds in the middle, and Lions Park at the south. In this document the three areas are referred to collectively as the ‘Leisure Centre Grounds’ or ‘the park’.

The Leisure Centre Grounds is the central hub for the community of Sparwood and surrounding areas. There are multiple recreation and sport facilities on the site, and it is used for a variety of community events, sporting activities and informal park activities.

The District of Sparwood (District) anticipates continued investment in the park in future years. The purpose of this project was to prepare a master plan for the Leisure Centre Grounds that offers short and long-term development plans that will meet community requirements and form the basis of a lasting legacy for the District.

A comprehensive site inventory and analysis were conducted. The primary highlights of the park are its central location, popular events, well used sports facilities, views to the mountains, and areas of attractive open pine forest. The main challenges are some deteriorating and underused sports facilities, poor path connectivity and accessibility, and lack of trees and cohesive site character.

A vision and objectives for the Leisure Centre Grounds were generated through workshops with District staff and the public. The vision is as follows:

“The Leisure Centre Grounds is the central recreational and outdoor social hub of the community, supporting year-round recreation, sports, social events, and informal park activities for people of all ages and abilities in an attractive setting.”

The objectives are as follows:

• Increase use in the summer and winter

• Improve accessibility into and through the park

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• Increase connectivity within and beyond the park

• Beautify the park and increase the amount of trees and other vegetation

• Increase the efficiency of the parkland

• Accommodate more events and large group gatherings

• Update older facilities

• Group compatible facilities together

• Improve facilities for youth

• Increase seating and gathering opportunities

The park program identifies the existing and proposed facilities and features to be included in the master plan. Several optional plans were prepared for consideration and a preferred plan was generated. The following are the key features of the master plan for the park:

Phase 1 • New perimeter path

• New entry features at the main park access points

• Replace and relocate the playground

• Replace the play equipment in Lions Park

• New event space

• Buffer the park from the railway with berms and trees

• Plant more trees throughout the park for improved site character

Phase 2

• Replace and relocate the skate park

• New central gathering area

• New outdoor fitness equipment

• New sport court

• Remove one tennis court, and resurface the remaining court

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Phase 3 • Replace and relocate the bike park

• Reconstruct the wetland/water feature for improved function and character

• Add naturalized planting areas around wetland

• New disk golf practice area

• Relocate two horseshoe pits to the Lions Park picnic area (Existing pits removed for skate park construction)

• Pave perimeter path

• Remove bocce courts

The Leisure Centre Grounds Master Plan will be implemented in phases, as funding becomes available. The timing of each phase will be based on the need to replace and update existing facilities, public interest in specific activities, and the availability of funding. A preliminary cost estimate based on typical 2012 construction costs is provided.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 CONTEXT The Sparwood Leisure Centre Grounds is approximately 11.2 hectares in size and includes three contiguous park areas; Heritage Park at the north of the site, the Leisure Centre Grounds in the middle, and Lions Park at the south. The three areas are managed as a single park site, referred to collectively in this document as the ‘Leisure Centre Grounds’ or ‘the park’. The site is centrally located in the community at 367 Pine Avenue, occupying land between a residential area and the railway that runs along the Elk River.

The Leisure Centre Grounds currently has the following facilities and features: a wetland, bike park, 2 bocce courts, 8 horseshoe pits, 2 slopitch diamonds, running track, soccer field, basketball court, playground, water park, washrooms, skate park, tennis courts, volleyball court, and informal picnic areas with play equipment. A number of special events are hosted on the soccer field and open grass areas.

There has never been a master plan for the Leisure Centre Grounds, and the park has a number of challenges. The site has been developed in an ad hoc manner, with each facility being sited individually over time. There has been minimal consideration given to the connections and interactions among facilities and park users, nor the overall character of the site. Some of the facilities are outdated or underutilized.

The District of Sparwood foresees continued development and improvement of the park in future years and requires a master plan to guide this development. This document summarizes the park planning process and describes the Leisure Centre Grounds Master Plan.

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1.2 PURPOSE AND PROCESS The purpose of this project was to prepare short and long-term development plans that will meet current and future community requirements, to be accomplished through a comprehensive design process with input from staff and the public.

The park planning process involved the following steps:

• Site inventory and analysis

• Consultation with District staff and visioning workshops with staff and the public

• Preparation of a draft vision, objectives, and program

• Preparation of three preliminary design options

• Public open house (booth at Family Day and subsequent display in the Leisure Centre)

• Draft preferred plan

• Preliminary cost estimate

• Draft report

• Review by District staff

• Completion of the Leisure Centre Grounds Master Plan

Input received during the planning process is summarized in Appendices A and C.


2.0 INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS

2.1 SITE CHARACTERISTICS The characteristics of the park to be considered in the master plan are illustrated on the Site Inventory plan (see Sheet 1) and described below.

The Leisure Centre Grounds is bordered on the east side by Pine Avenue and Red Cedar Crescent. The railway runs along the west border. There is a significant amount of rail traffic that generates frequent noise. There is one designated private crossing of the railway that links the park to open lands adjacent to the river. These lands are designated for the development of a nature park in the future.

There is residential development to the north and east of the park. To the south there is a former school site. The school building is currently used as office space and a day care. The property has sports fields for youth soccer and baseball. A regional trail crosses the school grounds and connects to the Leisure Centre Grounds.

The Leisure Centre building is located centrally on the east side of the site, at the corner of Pine Avenue and Red Cedar Drive. It houses an arena, curling rink, fitness centre, leisure pool, and community hall. There is one parking lot at the main entrance to the north of the building and another to the south and west at the back of the building. There is ample parking for users of the Leisure Centre and the park.

The Lions Club has property on the south-east corner of the site, occupied by a storage building. A CP housing building is located along the southern edge of the site on property owned by the railway. Both of these properties are available for park use, although not for park structures.

The park is made up primarily of open grass sports facilities. There are some areas of pine trees and native deciduous trees. The site is generally flat; however, there is a forested slope in the north-east corner in Heritage Park that runs up to Pine Avenue, and a few constructed berms along the west edge. There are outstanding views of surrounding mountains from many points in the park.


Heritage Park has a constructed wetland/water feature. This project was built as part of the Columbia Basin Trust Youth Grants program in 2005. It was intended to collect runoff water from Pine Avenue. The liner of the wetland leaks and only a minimal amount of runoff is collected. Some ornamental trees and shrubs have been planted, but they are not thriving. There is a path around the wetland that links to the parking lot. A berm buffers this area from the railway.

The central area of the site has the following facilities: bike park, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, slopitch diamond, track, soccer field, playground, washrooms, spray park, skate park, tennis courts, volleyball court, and open grass area used for special events. There are a few paths on the east side of this area that connect to the parking lots.

Lions Park has a slopitch diamond and informal picnic areas with play equipment. There are pine trees and rough grass throughout this area that give it an attractive character. A berm runs along the west edge as a buffer from the railway. Paths cross the area to connect to the regional trail on the school property, Red Cedar Crescent and the central part of the site.

There is irrigation for the sports fields and the grass around the water park. Water services also run to the washroom building and water park. Power services the washroom building and continues west across the park in a right-of-way. One light on a pole serves the skate park. The parking lots have lighting as well.


2.3 STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES An analysis of the site is based on the site inventory and input from District staff and public workshops. The strengths and challenges of the site are listed in the table below:

Facility or Feature Strengths Challenges Heritage Park 1. Wetland Space available Aesthetics

Mosquitoes Sparse Vegetation

Leisure Centre Grounds 2. Bike Park High use Too small 3. Bocce Courts Unused 4. Horseshoe Pits Too many pits

Minimal use 5. Slopitch Diamond Good condition

High use

6. Running Track Used by local schools and as a community walking track

Low use Poor surface material

7. Soccer Field Good condition High use

8. Basketball Court Moderate use Poor location 9. Playground High use Will need replacement 10. Washrooms Good condition 11. Water Park Good condition

High use

12. Skate park High use Poor facility 13. Tennis Courts Deteriorating 14. Volleyball Court Minimal use Lions Park 15. Slopitch Diamond Good condition

High use

16. Trees and Picnic / Play Equipment

Moderate use Lovely character

Play equipment in poor condition

Overall Park Features Views Mountains Train Paths Disconnected

Poor surface material Parking Suitable amount

A suitability analysis identifies areas to be protected, areas to be enhanced, and areas that could be altered with the option to retain, remove or relocate facilities. Facilities to be replaced are also identified, as illustrated on the Site Analysis plan (see Sheet 2) and listed below:

Areas to be protected • Soccer Field

• Slopitch Diamonds

• Washrooms

• Spray Park

• Treed areas


Areas with opportunity to be enhanced • Unprogrammed open grass areas

Areas with the option to retain, remove or relocate facilities • Bocce Courts

• Horseshoe pits

• Running Track

• Tennis Courts

• Volleyball court

Facilities to be replaced • Bike Park

• Playground

• Skate Park


3.0 PARK PLAN

3.1 GUIDING STATEMENTS The vision and objectives are based on input from staff and the public. They establish a framework and guidance for the park design.

Vision

The vision expresses how it is hoped that this park will be described in the future:

“The Leisure Centre Grounds is the central recreational and outdoor social hub of the community, supporting year-round recreation, sports, social events, and informal park activities for people of all ages and abilities in an attractive setting.”

Objectives

The master plan objectives elaborate upon the vision to guide the design actions. The objectives are as follows:

• Increase use in the summer and winter

• Improve accessibility into and through the park

• Increase connectivity within and beyond the park

• Beautify the park and increase the amount of trees and other vegetation

• Increase the efficiency of the parkland

• Accommodate more events and large group gatherings

• Update older facilities

• Group compatible facilities together

• Improve facilities for youth

• Increase seating and gathering opportunities


3.2 PROGRAM The program identifies existing and proposed facilities and features to be included in the master plan, along with relevant design criteria. The program was refined through public responses to potential park facilities and features.

Facilities and Features to Remain • Paths: paths in Heritage Park and Lions Park accommodate walking and jogging

• Vegetation: native and ornamental trees and shrubs

• Parking: ample amount for the Leisure Centre and outdoor facilities

• Water park: new facility will serve the park for many years

• Washrooms: important new amenity

• Soccer field: well used by schools, community and for tournaments (best field in town)

• Slopitch diamonds: well used by multiple leagues, mostly adults (best diamonds in town)

• Volleyball court: used intermittently by a variety of park visitors

• Running track: used by walking groups, needs scheduled surface maintenance / upgrade

Facilities and Features to be Added or Upgraded

• Paths: more paths in a connected network through the park and beyond, with a suitable surface for wheeled users, some paths for winter use

• Event structure and space: to accommodate large and small events, including performances and group picnics

• Skate park: requires replacement due to age and condition, relocate to a hub of youth facilities

• Bike park: relocate to a hub of youth facilities and expand

• Sport court: for lacrosse, ball hockey, basketball, ice skating, etc.

• Playground: will need replacing in 3 or 4 years, opportunity to relocate to a hub of children’s activity


• Buffer: berms and/or planting as a visual and auditory buffer from frequent train traffic

• Trees: to provide shade and habitat

• Benches, picnic tables and barbecue capacity: for resting and small gatherings

• Bleachers and dugouts: need upgrading

• Soccer field: needs some regarding

• Wetland area: needs functional and aesthetic improvements – improve pond, plant native and adapted plants for seasonal interest

• Disk golf: short course for putting

• Outdoor fitness equipment: for exercise programs or individual use

• Play equipment in Lions Park: needs upgrading

Facilities and Activities to be Removed

• Bocce courts: not used, activity is now usually played on grass

• Horseshoe pits: very low use, six pits removed / two pits moved to Lions Park

• Tennis courts: low use, better courts exist elsewhere in the community, one court removed / one court resurfaced

3.3 DESIGN FEATURES Three concept plan options were generated as an exploration of potential program elements and the potential layout of the site (see Appendix B). A preferred plan was prepared based on feedback on the options from staff and the public (see Sheet 3). The following is a description of the elements of the preferred plan, explaining the rationale for the design.

Site Access and Circulation

Entry Features: Existing park access points will be modified to welcome park visitors with clear and consistent signage. Plantings will add interest, habitat, shade, and give the park a more cohesive character. An additional entry will be constructed on the west side of the park at the CP Rail parking lot, providing access to the event space. The entry is aligned with the railway crossing to connect to the future park area adjacent to the river.

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Perimeter Path: A major path will run the entire perimeter of the site, connecting to key facilities and park entry points. It will be used for site access as well as for recreational walking, jogging, cycling, and cross-country skiing. The perimeter path will use some of the existing paths, and require the realignment or reconstruction of others. New portions of the path will be constructed to a width of 2.5 metres (m) with an aggregate surface to match the existing paths. In a later phase of development, the surface of the path will be upgraded to asphalt to improve accessibility, and lighting will be added for safety and extended hours of use.

Secondary Paths: Smaller paths will connect between facilities and to the perimeter path. They will act as links across the site, providing shorter loops for recreational use. These paths will typically be constructed of aggregate to a width of 1.5m.

Recreation Facilities

Existing Facilities: The slopitch diamonds, running track, soccer field, washrooms, water park, volleyball court, and one tennis court (see Tennis Court below) will remain unchanged. These facilities are well used, in good condition and in suitable locations. Typical maintenance and scheduled upgrades will be required for these facilities.

Skate Park: The skate park will be relocated to the north of the site between the slopitch diamond and Pine Avenue, easily accessible from the road and parking lot. It is directly across from the main entrance of the Leisure Centre, giving users access to washroom facilities, and facilitating surveillance of the skate park. At 930 m2, the skate park will be a medium size with enough space for a variety of features to challenge a range of abilities and accommodate all age groups.

Bike Park: The bike will be relocated slightly east, adjacent to the skate park. A small seating area will link the two facilities and provide users and spectators a gathering place. The bike park will be easily accessible from the road and the parking lot, and close to the main entrance of the Leisure Centre. At 1500 m2, it will be a medium-sized facility with features to challenge a range of abilities and accommodate all age groups. The bike park will be large enough to accommodate dirt jumps, a pump track and a small skills area.

Outdoor Fitness Equipment: Located behind the Leisure Centre, the fitness equipment will be easily accessible by users of the indoor facilities. It will be on the perimeter path and adjacent to the track; to be used in conjunction with these compatible fitness facilities. The facility will include static and dynamic equipment, benches and instructional signage. The surface will be rubber tile, with enough space to walk around the outside and an area for stretching / floor exercise. Trees will provide shade.

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Sport Court: A full-size sport court will be the dimensions of a lacrosse box, accommodating sports such as lacrosse, basketball, ball hockey, and pickle ball. It will be suitable for an outdoor rink in the winter. There will be an area for seating, with seat-walls arranged in a gallery style for spectators. The sport court will be near compatible sport facilities like the tennis court, volleyball court and slopitch diamond.

Tennis Court: One of the existing courts will be retained and resurfaced, while the other will be removed for the sport court.

Playground: The playground will be relocated adjacent to the water park. This location groups the two children’s facilities together to facilitate parental oversight and encourage overlapping play opportunities. The playground will be the same size as the existing facility, 700 m2, which will accommodate a variety of play structures for children of all ages. Two seating areas with tables and benches will provide families places to sit and picnic.

Disk Golf: Located among the trees in the south west corner of the site, this facility will have six short holes, suitable for children’s play and putting practice. The layout will not require any tree removal, and the holes will be set away from paths for safety.

Horseshoe Pits: The existing pits will be removed for the construction of the skate park. Two new horseshoe pits will be constructed in Lions Park close to picnic tables.

Gathering, Event and Passive Recreation Areas

Event Space: This space will include an event structure that will be a covered multi-purpose shelter for performances, picnics, and gatherings. The structure will be south of the soccer field, oriented to the west for smaller events. Larger events can spill over to the soccer field. Trees will be planted to define the event space and to buffer it from the railway to the west. A wide path from the west entrance will allow vehicles to access the staging area behind the building.

Lions Park Picnic Area / Play Equipment: More benches and picnic tables will be added in Lions Park. The existing play features will be replaced with new structures surrounded by safety surfacing.

Central Gathering Area: North of the washroom building, in place of the current playground, there will be a central gathering area in close proximity to many facilities with the ability to be used in conjunction with large events on the soccer field. Grass, moveable picnic tables, and a border of shade trees will give the space flexibility for a variety of uses. Wide paths of permeable paving, and benches, will define the east edge of the space.


Wetland/Water Feature: The wetland will be reconstructed with permanent water and wetland margins as part of a new naturalized planting area. A viewing deck will give visitors better access to the water. A water circulation jet will add interest and help prevent the wetland from becoming stagnant. A variety of wetland and riparian plants will be used to increase the ecological diversity.

Naturalized Planting Area: This area will have mass plantings of trees, shrubs and groundcovers with attractive qualities, but designed for low maintenance. The plants will be native and locally adapted species, selected to provide seasonal interest with a variety of colour and texture. The planting areas will also provide habitat for wildlife such as insects, birds and wetland species. Once the planting areas have become established and the individual plants have grown together into masses, maintenance will be minimal. A gathering area with picnic tables will be available for small group events.

Park Infrastructure and Landscape

Utilities: Power services will be required for the event structure and wetland/water feature. For the future lighting of the perimeter path, power could be provided or solar light fixtures could be used. Solar lights, poles, and bases would cost about $585,000. Wired light fixtures could be LED lights at a cost of about $305,000, or metal halide at a cost of about $280,000 for supply and installation of lights, poles, bases and wiring.

Irrigation: Irrigation will be installed in the event space, central gathering area, around the playground, and in the naturalized planting area.

Signage: A consistent system of directional, identification, and regulatory signs will be installed throughout the park. Some interpretive signs regarding the wetland, park history, and native plants would also add interest.

Landscape: Coniferous trees will be planted throughout the park to extend the character of Lions Park. Deciduous trees will be planted at key areas of interest and use such as the entry points, gathering areas, and in the naturalized planting area. Shrubs and ground covers will be used at entry points and in the naturalized planting area. The plants will be native and locally adapted species, selected to require little maintenance after establishment. They will add seasonal interest, improve the overall site character, and increase the ecological values of the park.


3.4 PHASING AND COST ESTIMATE Phasing

The Leisure Centre Grounds Master Plan will be implemented in phases that represent the short, medium and long term enhancements for the park. The items in each phase are primarily based on the priorities expressed during public consultation. In addition, compatible items are grouped in the same phase, as are facilities close to each other, for efficiency of construction.

The timing of each phase will be based on the need to replace and update existing facilities, public interest in specific activities, and the availability of funding. The specific timing for each phase is undetermined at this time.

The phases are intended as a guideline for implementation. There are no major constraints affecting the order of construction, and priorities can change over time. Items can therefore be juggled between phases based on community interest and funding opportunities. The preliminary phasing plan is described in the cost estimate summary below.

Cost Estimate

This estimate is a Class C cost estimate based on typical 2012 construction costs. It uses measured quantities from the preferred concept plan. It is considered to have a ‘moderate’ degree of accuracy and can be used for preliminary project approval and budgeting. Costs can vary considerably based on detailed design decisions. More accurate estimates are typically generated during the design process; Class B estimates are prepared during the site design stage, and Class A estimates accompany detailed design. A description of the items in each phase and a preliminary cost estimate are outlined below:

Phase 1 A. Perimeter Path

o Install new 2.5 m wide gravel paths and realign existing paths, including site preparation and placement of gravel base and surface courses

o Install new 1.5 m wide gravel path across the middle of the site, including site preparation and placement of gravel base and surface courses

o Install entry features, including growing medium, plants, and signs

o Supply and install benches on concrete pads

B. Playground

o Supply and install new play equipment, including site preparation, playground edging and wood fiber safety surfacing

o Install 35 m2 and 50 m2 permeable paving seating areas, including site preparation and placement of base courses

o Supply and install picnic tables on concrete bases within permeable paving area

o Supply and install benches on concrete pads along permeable paving path

o Supply and install trees, including growing medium

o Install 1.5 m wide path to playground, including site preparation and placement of gravel base and surface courses

o Supply and install irrigation for 1,000 m2 grass area


C. Lions Park Picnic Area / Play Equipment

o Supply and install new play equipment, including site preparation, playground edging and wood fiber safety surfacing

o Supply and install picnic tables on concrete pads


D. Event Space

o Design (by architect) and construct event structure, including connections for power and water

o Install 4 m wide gravel access road and staging area, including site preparation and placement of gravel base and surface courses


o Supply and install irrigation for 1500 m2 grass area

E. Buffer from Railway and Pine Ave.

o Install berms, using existing fill on site, fill from on-site construction excavation, and only from off-site sources if needed


F. Other Treed Areas



Phase 1 Costs

Item Description of Work Unit Unit

Quantity Amount Price

A Perimeter Path 1 Primary Gravel Path (2.5m width) m2 25.00 3000 $ 75,000

2 Connecting Path b/t Slopitch and Track (1.5m width) m2 25.00 90 $ 2,250

3 Benches each 1,500.00 30 $ 45,000 4 Entry Plantings m2 65.00 700 $ 45,500 5 Signs L.S. 1,000.00 5 $ 5,000

Subtotal - A $ 172,750 B Playground 1 Safety Surface (wood fiber) L.S. 20,000.00 1 $ 20,000 2 Play Equipment - supply and installation L.S. 50,000.00 1 $ 50,000 3 Permeable Paving for Seating Areas m2 100.00 90 $ 9,000 4 Picnic Tables each 3,500.00 5 $ 17,500 5 Benches each 1,500.00 12 $ 18,000 6 Trees each 400.00 11 $ 4,400 7 Path (1.5m width) m2 25.00 100 $ 2,500 8 Irrigation m2 10.00 1000 $ 10,000

Subtotal - B $ 131,400 C Lions Park Picnic Area / Play Equipment 1 Safety Surface (wood fiber) L.S. 10,000.00 1 $ 10,000 2 Play Equipment - supply and installation L.S. 20,000.00 1 $ 20,000 3 Picnic Tables each 3,500.00 18 $ 63,000 5 Benches each 1,500.00 5 $ 7,500

Subtotal - C $ 100,500 D Event Space 1 Event Structure L.S. 900,000.00 1 $ 900,000 2 Power to Structure L.S. 30,000.00 1 $ 30,000 3 Gravel Access Road and Staging Area m2 25.00 160 $ 4,000 4 Trees each 400.00 11 $ 4,400 5 Irrigation m2 10.00 1,500 $ 15,000

Subtotal - D $ 953,400 E Buffer from Railway and Pine Ave. 1 Berms m2 25.00 2,200 $ 55,000 2 Trees each 400.00 70 $ 28,000

Subtotal - E $ 83,000 F Other Treed Areas 1 Trees each 400.00 57 $ 22,800

Subtotal - F $ 22,800 SUBTOTAL ALL ITEMS $ 1,463,850

20% Contingency $ 292,770 15% Design Fees $ 219,578

TOTAL BEFORE TAX $ 1,976,198 HST $ 237,144

TOTAL $ 2,213,341


Phase 2 A. Skate Park

o Design and construct 930 m2 concrete skate facility

o Supply and install benches on concrete edge of skate facility


o Install 1.5 m wide path to skate park, including site preparation and placement of gravel base and surface courses

B. Central Gathering Area

o Prepare and restore site, including demolition of the playground, site grading, and placement of growing medium and grass seed

o Install 4 m wide permeable paving path, including site preparation and placement of base courses

o Supply and install picnic tables

o Supply and install benches with concrete supports along permeable paving path


o Supply and install irrigation for 1,500 m2 grass area

C. Outdoor Fitness Equipment

o Supply and install fitness equipment and safety surfacing, including site preparation and placement of base courses



D. Sport Court

o Design and construct sport court, including demolition of existing skate park and one tennis court

o Install 20 m2 permeable paving seating area, including site preparation and placement and compaction of base courses

o Install seat-walls for gallery style seating


o Install 1.5 m wide path to sport court, including site preparation and placement of gravel base and surface courses

E. Tennis Court

o Resurface one tennis court

o Supply and install fencing between sport court and tennis court



Phase 2 Costs



A Skate Park 1 Skate Park – installation L.S. 750,000.00 1 $ 750,000 3 Benches each 1,500.00 6 $ 9,000 4 Trees each 400.00 10 $ 4,000 5 Path (1.5m width) m2 25.00 10 $ 250

Subtotal - A $ 763,250 B Central Gathering Area 1 Demolition of Playground L.S. 10,000.00 1 $ 10,000

2 Grading, Growing Medium and Grass Seeding m2 25.00 700 $ 17,500

3 Permeable Paving Path (4m width) m2 100.00 500 $ 50,000 4 Picnic Tables each 3,500.00 14 $ 49,000 5 Benches each 1,500.00 9 $ 13,500 6 Trees each 400.00 16 $ 6,400 7 Irrigation m2 10.00 1,500 $ 15,000

Subtotal - B $ 161,400 C Outdoor Fitness Equipment 1 Surface L.S. 80,000.00 1 $ 80,000 2 Equipment - supply and installation L.S. 60,000.00 1 $ 60,000 3 Benches each 1,500.00 3 $ 4,500 4 Trees each 400.00 12 $ 4,800

Subtotal - C $ 149,300 D Sport Court 1 Demolition of Skate Park and Tennis Court L.S. 20,000.00 1 $ 20,000 1 Sport Court - supply and installation L.S. 600,000.00 1 $ 600,000 2 Permeable Paving for Seating Area m2 100.00 20 $ 2,000 3 Seatwall - Gallery Seating L.M. 600.00 60 $ 36,000 4 Trees each 400.00 14 $ 5,600 5 Path (1.5m width) m2 25.00 170 $ 4,250

Subtotal - D $ 667,850 E Tennis Court 1 Resurface Court m2 30.00 650 $ 19,500 2 Fencing (1 side) L.M. 100.00 35 $ 3,500 3 Trees each 400.00 6 $ 2,400

Subtotal - E $ 25,400 SUBTOTAL ALL ITEMS $ 1,767,200



TOTAL $ 2,672,006


Phase 3 A. Bike Park

o Design and construct a 1500m2 bike park with dirt jumps and wood features

o Install a 75 m2 permeable paving seating area, including site preparation and placement of base courses

o Supply and install benches with concrete supports within permeable paving area


o Install 1.5 m wide path to bike park, including site preparation, placement of gravel base and surface courses

B. Wetland/water feature

o Design (by landscape architect) and reconstruct the channel and pond, including liner, growing medium, and plant installation.

o Install water circulation jet, including power hook-up

o Design and construct wood viewing deck

C. Naturalized Planting Area

o Restore and plant area, including site preparation, placement of growing medium and supply and installation of plants

o Supply and install picnic tables on concrete pads



o Install 1.5 m wide path, including site preparation and placement of gravel base and surface courses

o Supply and install irrigation for 6,000 m2 planting and grass area

D. Disk Golf

o Supply and install six tee box and baskets


E. Horseshoe Pits

o Supply and install two horseshoe pits

F. Paved Perimeter Path

o Install 2.5 m asphalt path on existing gravel path

o Supply and install 50 metal halide lights for 1500 m length of perimeter path


Phase 3 Costs



A Bike Park 1 Grading and Structures - installation L.S. 60,000.00 1 $ 60,000 2 Permeable Paving for Seating Area m2 100.00 75 $ 7,500 3 Benches each 1,500.00 7 $ 10,500 4 Trees each 400.00 25 $ 10,000 5 Path (1.5m width) m2 25.00 15 $ 375

6 Water source for maintenance and bike wash L.S. 6,400.00 1 $ 6,400

Subtotal - A $ 94,775 B Wetland

1 Reconstruct Channel and Pond with g.m. and planting L.S. 400,000.00 1 $ 400,000

3 Water Circulation Jet - supply and installation L.S. 20,000.00 1 $ 20,000

4 Power for Jet L.S. 15,000.00 1 $ 15,000 5 Viewing Deck m2 1,500.00 15 $ 22,500

Subtotal - B $ 457,500 C Naturalized Planting Area 1 Shrub planting areas m2 65.00 3200 $ 208,000 2 Picnic Tables each 3,500.00 8 $ 28,000 3 Benches each 1,500.00 5 $ 7,500 4 Trees each 400.00 40 $ 16,000 5 Irrigation m2 10.00 6000 $ 60,000 6 Path (1.5m width) m2 25.00 120 $ 3,000

Subtotal - C $ 322,500 D Disk Golf

1 Tee box and basket - supply and installation each 6,000.00 6 $ 36,000

2 Trees each 400.00 8 $ 3,200

Subtotal - D $ 39,200 E Horseshoe Pits 1 Horseshoe Pits - supply and installation each 600.00 2 $ 1,200

Subtotal - E $ 1,200 F Paved Perimeter Path 1 Asphalt Paths (2.5m width) each 60.00 5,200 $ 312,000

2 Lighting – metal halide – supplied and installed L.S. 280,000.00 1 $ 280,000

Subtotal - F $ 5922,000 SUBTOTAL ALL ITEMS $ 1,507,175



TOTAL $ 2,278,849


APPENDIX A: SUMMARY OF WORKSHOPS

INPUT FROM PUBLIC WORKSHOPS – JUNE 2012 In June, 2012, workshops were held regarding the Sparwood Leisure Centre Landscape Plan. The purpose of these workshops was to inform participants about the planning process, and to request their perceptions about the existing site use, vision/objectives, and existing and future facilities in the park.

The following is the input from the public workshops, with each bullet representing an idea put forth during brainstorming for the topics on the left. The numbered sections are listed in order of priority, as determined by “voting” using the audience response technology (ART). Each participant selected their top three priorities in each list. The numerical results of the voting are included for interest, but these numbers have no statistical validity.

STAFF WORKSHOP, JUNE 21, 2012 Sparwood Leisure Centre, 3:00 pm, 3 participants

Strengths of the Leisure Centre Site

• Walking • Visual interest • Biking • Trees –buffer train • Sound of train • Water park

Challenges of the Leisure Centre Site

• Poor path surface • Stormwater pond (mosquitoes) • Poor bike park maintenance • Play equipment in Lions Park is under used • Skate park is outdated

Primary interest in the Leisure Centre Site

1. Use the community centre facilities (100%) 2. Walking/dog walking (100%) 3. Attend events (100%) 4. Relaxing/picnicking (33%) 5. Playground/ water park use (33%) 6. Use other facilities –bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, tennis, track (33%) 7. BMX/ skate park use (0%) 8. Other (0%)

Vision / Objectives for the Leisure Site

1. Increase active use (100%) 2. Winter Use (67%) 3. Improve accessibility (67%) 4. More connectivity (33%) 5. Beautification –trees, peaceful, buffer trains, etc. (33%) 6. Accommodate more events (0%) 7. Update older facilities (0%) 8. Group similar amenities (0%) 9. Natural areas (0%)


Facilities that could be removed

1. Bocce ball (100%) 2. Existing skate park (67%) 3. Horseshoes (33%) 4. Lions Park play equipment (33%) 5. Track (33%) 6. Wetland (0%) 7. Volleyball court (0%)

New facilities desired for the site

1. Event structure and space (100%) 2. Looped walkway, jogging path (67%) 3. Skate park (67%) 4. Outdoor winter use/skating rink (33%) 5. Improve wetland (33%) 6. Bike park (0%) 7. Update playground (0%) 8. Disc golf putting course (0%) 9. Dog off-leash area (0%)

PUBLIC WORKSHOP 1, JUNE 21, 2012 Sparwood Leisure Centre, 5:00 pm, 17 participants (mostly youth)


• Skate park • BMX • Playground • Water park • Dirt jumps • Children’s play ground • Open space • Ball diamond • Running track • Swimming pool • Trees and views • Horseshoe pits • Bocce ball


• Not enough benches • Lack of picnic tables • Lack of shade in summer


1. BMX/ skate park use (200%) 2. Attend events (65%) 3. Use the community centre facilities (47%) 4. Relaxing/picnicking (41%) 5. Playground/ water park use (35%) 6. Walking/dog walking (24%) 7. Other (18%) 8. Use other facilities –bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, tennis, track (12%)



9. More shade in summer, trees (77%) 10. Improve accessibility (62%) 11. Accommodate more types of events (54%) 12. Better options for youth (46%) 13. More seating opportunities (23%) 14. More picnic opportunities (23%) 15. Better options for large group gatherings (15%)


1. Existing skate park (87%) 2. Tennis courts (87%) 3. Volleyball court (80%) 4. Bocce ball (73%) 5. Track (73%) 6. Horseshoes (53%) 7. Wetland (47%) 8. Lions Park play equipment (40%)


1. Skate park (107%) 2. Better bike park (53%) 3. Outdoor parkour (47%) 4. Ball hockey summer/ skating rink winter (40%) 5. Gazebo – event shelter (27%) 6. Picnic area (13%) 7. Better trail system (7%) 8. New play area in Lions Park (7%) 9. Outdoor exercise equipment (0%)

PUBLIC WORKSHOP 2, JUNE 21, 2012 Sparwood Leisure Centre, 7:00 pm, 4 participants


• Lions Park • Variety of facilities • Well kept • Volleyball court • Recreation facility • Trees


• Dog poo in the fields • Upkeep of facilities: dugouts/fences/tracks • Track surface • No outdoor pool • No small T-ball field • Bleachers • Wetlands • Heritage Park is unfinished and needs repair • No playground in Lions Park • No specific basketball court • Poor grading of soccer field • Gophers cause damage



1. Playground/ water park use (100%) 2. Use other facilities –bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, tennis, track (100%) 3. Attend events (100%) 4. Use the community centre facilities (67%) 5. Relaxing/picnicking (67%) 6. BMX/ skate park use (67%) 7. Other (33%) 8. Walking/dog walking (0%)


1. Place for everyone - accessible (75%) 2. Serve all events (75%) 3. More facilities for kids (50%) 4. Improve character, more nature (50%) 5. More winter use (50%)


1. Wetland (100%) 2. Bocce ball (75%) 3. Horseshoes (25%) 4. Existing skate park (25%) 5. Lions Park play equipment (0%) 6. Track (0%) 7. Volleyball court (0%) 8. Tennis courts (0%)


1. Outdoor arena/sport court (100%) 2. Improve wetland area (50%) 3. T-ball field (50%) 4. Playground in Lions Park (50%) 5. Exercise circuit (50%) 6. Lighted ball diamond (0%) 7. Better bike park/ skateboard (0%) 8. New indoor swimming pool (0%)


APPENDIX B: CONCEPT PLAN OPTIONS


APPENDIX C: PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE INPUT SUMMARY

INPUT FROM PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE – SEPTEMBER 2012 In September, 2012, a public open house and a series of presentations were held to present options for the Sparwood Leisure Centre Landscape Plan. The purpose of the public engagements was to gather feedback from participants about the options and potential new facilities. Feedback was recorded on comment forms that were available at the open house and presentations, or for download on-line.

There were 65 comment forms submitted. Most participants indicated that the draft vision and objectives were “Great”. There was a general preference for Concept Plan A, however the input shows that a combination of elements from each concept is preferable.

The following tables summarize the input from the comment forms. The items are organized into sections in order of priority, as determined by participants on the comment forms. To the right of each item is the preferred concept, determined by the number of participant responses that favoured that concept for the item in question. Where more than one concept had similar response totals (within 2), the other concepts are also included. The numerical results are included for interest, but these numbers have no statistical validity.

PRIORITY ITEM PREFERRED CONCEPT High Priority (H) • Perimeter Path (H:26) B: Two path loops at north and south connected by

a central path. (10) C: Path circles the entire site with connections across site in two locations. (10)

• Sport Court (H:23) A: Full size sport court in place of existing skate park and tennis courts. (12)

• Skate Park (H:20) B: Relocated across from entrance to the Leisure Centre. (14) C: Relocated north of soccer field. (12)

• Lions Park Picnic Area/Play Equipment (H:19)

A or B: Retained. Play equipment replaced. (22)

• Event Space (H:18, M:18) C: At south end of site in existing open area. (15) • Playground (H:16) C: Reconstructed in current location. (12)

A: Relocated south of water park. (10) B: Relocated west of water park. (10)

• Buffer from Railway (H:14)

A: Mound along entire west edge of site, with trees. (12)

• Running Track (H:14) A or B: Retained. (25) PRIORITY ITEM PREFERRED CONCEPT Medium Priority (M) or Split Opinions

• Bike Park(M:16) B: Relocated north of the north slopitch diamond. (13)

• Gathering Areas (M:16) A: One Central Gathering area. (11)


B: Three gathering areas – one for each node. (9) • Outdoor Fitness

Equipment (H:16, L:14) A: Located near the Leisure Centre. (13)

• Wetland (H:13, L:12) A: Altered to accommodate ornamental garden. (10) C: Native tree planting similar to Lions Park. (8)

PRIORITY ITEM PREFERRED CONCEPT Low Priority (L) • Horseshoe Pits (L:24) A: Half of the horseshoe pits retained. (13)

• Bocce Courts (L:19) A or B: Removed – play on grass. (18) • Tennis Courts (L:17) B: One court retained. (10)

A: Removed, sport court instead (9) • Ornamental Garden

(L:15) A: Ornamental garden in north end of park, including all of Heritage Park and the wetland. (15)

• Disc Golf (L:15) B: In north end of site, incorporating the wetland. (12) C: In south end of site, within existing trees. (11)

• Volley Ball Court (L:15) C: Retained. (14)

Pine Avenue

Red Cedar Crescent

Red Cedar Drive

Metres

0 25 50N

LEISURE CENTRE

1

2

3

4

5

7

6

9

1011

12 13 14

1516

8

Heritage Park

Leisure Centre

Grounds

Lions Park

SITE INVENTORY

AREA AND FACILITY ANALYSISFACILITY STRENGTHS CHALLENGES

Heritage Park

1. Wetland Space available AestheticsMosquitoesSparse vegetation

Leisure Centre Grounds

2. Bike Park High use Too small

3. Bocce Courts Unused

4. Horse Shoe Pits Too many pitsMinimal use

5. Slopitch Diamond Good conditionHigh use

6. Running Track Used by schools and as a community walking track

Low use Poor surface material

7. Soccer Field Good conditionHigh use

8. Basketball Court Moderate use Poor location

9. Playground High use Will need replacement

10. Washrooms Good condition

11. Water Park Good conditionHigh use

12. Skate Park High use Poor facility

13. Tennis Courts Deteriorating

14. Volleyball Court Minimal use

Lions Park

15. Slopitch Diamond Good conditionHigh use

16. Trees and Picnic/Play Equipment

Moderate useLovely character

Play equipment in poor condition

Overall Park Features

Views Mountains Train

Paths DisconnectedPoor surface material

Parking Suitable amount

View toMountain

View down Valley

View toMountain

View toMine

View toMountain

RAIL

WAY

ACCE

SS R

OAD

DITC

H

MOU

ND

MO

UN

D

PATH

PATH

RAILWAYSTATION

LIONS CLUB STORAGE

ROUGH AREA

PINETREES

SNOW DUMP AREAS

PARKING LOT DRAINAGE

SERVICE ACCESS

WATER MAIN

FILL PILE

COTTONWOOD, PONDEROSA PINE, BIRCH, ALDER TREES

CP HOUSING

YOUTH BASEBALL YOUTH SOCCER

OFFICES & DAYCARE

USED FOR DOG WALKING

EXISTING WETLAND AREA

AREA DESIGNATED FOR FUTURE PARK

DEVELOPMENT

RAILWAY

CROSSING

ACCE

SS R

OAD

Lions Park Place

Pine Avenue

Red Cedar Crescent

Red Cedar Drive

Metres

0 25 50N

LEISURE CENTRE

LEGEND Protect Facility/Feature

Opportunity to Enhance Area

OptiontoRetain,RemoveorRelocate

FacilitiestobeReplaced

PotentialBuffer

OpportunityforEnhancedParkEntry

General Comments • Soils are typically clay• Formerdumpsitelocatedinpark• Irrigationonlyonsportsfieldsand

aroundwaterpark

SITE ANALYSIS

SPARSETREEANDSHRUBPLANTING

SPARSESHRUBPLANTING

HIGHMORTALITYOFORNAMENTALTREES

STORMWATERWETLANDDRIESOUTINSUMMER

BLANKWALLSFACINGPARK

GROUNDSQUIRRELDAMAGE



FILLAVAILABLEFORUSEELSEWHEREINTHEPARK

PINEBEETLEDAMAGE

TRAILCONNECTSBEYONDPARK

COURTRESURFACINGWILLBEREQUIREDIN5TO10YEARS

CHARACTEROFOPENTREESISHIGHLYVALUED

PLAYGROUNDWILLNEEDREPLACINGIN3TO4YEARS

CPTRUCKSARESOURCEOFDUST

FREQUENTTRAINSARESOURCEOFNOISE

Pine Avenue

Red Cedar Crescent

Red Cedar Drive

Metres

0 25 50N

LEISURE CENTRE

LEGEND

Coniferous Trees

Deciduous Trees

ExistingPath

ProposedPath

ExistingMounds ProposedMounds

PREFERRED PLAN

Wetland/WaterFeature

NaturalizedPlantingArea

PicnicArea

BikePark

ExistingSlopitchDiamond

ExistingSoccerField

ExistingRunningTrack

1.5mPath

4maccessRoad

EventStructure

SeatingArea

SportCourt

ExistingSlopitchDiamond

DiskGolfArea

2.5mPath

2.5mPath

1.5mPath

ViewingDeck

WaterCirculationJet

2.5mPath

SeatingArea

SeatingAreas

SkatePark

OutdoorFitnessEquipment4mPathCentralGatheringAreaEntryFeature

EntryFeature

EntryFeature

EntryFeature

EntryFeature

ExistingWashrooms

ExistingWaterPark

Playground

1.5mPath

ExistingTennisCourtExistingVolleyballCourt

1.5mPath

2.5mPathHorseshoePits(2)

PicnicAreas/PlayEquipment

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