Stittsville Parks Information Session

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1 Stittsville Parks Information Session Amberway Park, Blackstone Park, Bryanston Gate Park & William Bradley Park Thursday, February 8, 2018 Open House 6:30-8:45pm Presentation 7pm Goulbourn Recreation Complex Hall A, 1500 Shea Road, Stittsville Presentation & Question session recorded via Facebook live 1

2 Stittsville Parks Information Session Agenda Welcome & Introductions New Development Parks Presentation Blackstone Community Park William Bradley Park Renewal Parks Presentation Amberway Park Bryanston Gate Park Question Session Wrap Up & Next Steps Open House following till 8:45pm 2

3 Blackstone Community Park Rouncey Road Blackstone Community Park will be a hectare Park located at the intersection of Rouncey Road and Groningen Road within the Fernbank Community in Stittsville. The proximity to the Monahan Drain to the south of the park will influence the theme and character of by bringing a naturalized area into the park. 3

4 Blackstone Community Park Concept-Theme Landscaped berms will create movement in the park while defining play areas. In the summer, park amenity features will include a swing set, a sand play area, a sheltered picnic area, a play structure for toddlers and older children, a splash pad, two tennis courts, open play areas, one large soccer field that could be used as two mini-soccer fields, one intermediate size soccer field, an adult fitness area, and a skateboard park. In the winter, a puddle rink will be created and a larger berm adjacent to the Monahan Drain may be turned into a small sliding hill for younger children. Trees will be planted in the park with a focus on nut and fruit trees to reflect the agricultural heritage of the community. 4

5 Blackstone Community Park Concept Plan Park Amenities Full size soccer field with 2 mini soccer fields overlain. Intermediate soccer field Skate park, fitness area Toddler, junior and senior play structures with swings Tennis court with 2 courts Parking lot Shade shelter Splash pad Puddle rink and rink bunker Pathway system with benches Picnic tables Deciduous and coniferous tree planting, naturalization planting Area available for future community garden or orchard 5

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7 William Bradley Park Porter Place Development William Bradley Park is a new.34 hectares accessible park on gently rolling terrain located on Porter Street in Stittsville. Park Location 7

8 William Bradley Park Two Options: A-Play Area B-Fitness The park includes active and passive play areas, swings, and an asphalt pathway loop with seating and bicycle parking. There are two options for active play for the community to choose from: children s play structure or adult fitness area. An existing vegetative buffer along the southeast of the property complements generous tree planting for shade and visual buffering. The following concept plans and images depict the two options: 8

9 William Bradley Park Option A: Play Area Park Amenities: Playground equipment Swings Open space areas for informal games / activities Preserved trees Basketball Key Pathways and seating areas Tree plantings for shade, visual interest and to create spaces and structure Concrete pad with table and potential for future shade structure. 9

10 William Bradley Park Option B: Fitness area Park Amenities: Fitness equipment Swings Open space areas for informal games / activities Preserved trees Basketball Key Pathways and seating areas Tree plantings for shade, visual interest and to create spaces and structure Concrete pad with table and potential for future shade structure. 10

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12 Amberway Park 11 Denham Way Amberway Park is located at 11 Denham Way. Frontage on both Denham Way and Savage Drive. Existing play structure, swings and half court basketball. Park Location 12

13 Amberway Park Concept Plan Features New structures and playground features will replace the existing structures adding new, updated play elements to the park. The existing swing bay will remain while updating the swings to include an accessible swing, bucket swing and two belt swings. New accessible wood fibre fall surface (woodchips) will replace sand, meeting Canadian Safety Association standards and making the play structures and swings accessible. A new asphalt pathway and ramp, bench and litter container will complete the project. Existing half court basketball to remain. 13

14 Amberway Park Park Amenities: Play Structure Spinner Swings Accessible pathways Half court basketball to remain 14

15 Bryanston Gate Park 23 Alon Street Bryanston Gate Park is located at 23 Alon Street. Frontage on both Alon Street and Mojave Way. Existing play structure, swings, basketball court, outdoor rink with change hut, mini soccer field and small sledding hill. Park Location 15

16 Bryanston Gate Park Concept Plan Features New structures and playground features will replace the existing structures adding new, updated play elements to the park. New accessible wood fibre fall surface (woodchips) will replace sand, meeting Canadian Safety Association standards and making the play structures and swings accessible. The two bay swing will remain while updating the swings to include an accessible swing, bucket swing and two belt swings. A new asphalt pathway and ramp, bench and litter container will complete the project. Optional Items subject to additional funding: Sand Play - $4,000 Accessible picnic table on concrete pad - $4,000 New bench on concrete pad $3,000 Existing play basketball court, outdoor rink with change hut, mini soccer field and small sledding hill will remain. 16

17 Bryanston Gate Park Park Amenities: Pirate Ship Play Structure Whale Structure Teeter Totter Swings Accessible pathways Sand play (optional) Accessible picnic table (optional) New bench (optional) Basketball court, outdoor rink with change hut, mini soccer field and small sledding hill will remain. 17

18 Stittsville Parks Information Session Amberway Park, Blackstone Park, Bryanston Gate Park & William Bradley Park Questions, Wrap Up & Next Steps Provide comments by February 22, 2018 to: Blackstone Park & William Bradley Park Jennifer Shepherd, Planner Parks and Facilities Planning Recreation / , ext Amberway Park & Bryanston Gate Park Louise Cerveny, Planner Parks and Facilities Planning Recreation / , ext Shad Qadri, City Councillor Ward 6 Stittsville Shad.Qadri@Ottawa.ca / View Plans Online: Councillor Qadri s website: City web site will have bilingual and accessible plans Updates: Join Councillor Qadri s enewsletter Presentation and question session recorded via Facebook live, available on Shad Qadri s Facebook Page. 18