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Creating Vibrant PlacesPeople are drawn to cities – to live, work and play by the availability of quality social, cultural and recreational opportunities. The diversity and availability of a range of opportunities distinguishes great cities from average cities.

For decades, people have moved to Alberta and to Edmonton seeking jobs and opportunity. People have stayed because of the unparalleled quality of life here, as well the combination of affordability, accessibility and adventure. Edmonton is a diverse city, rich in arts and culture, strong in sports and recreation, and bold in its vision for the future. Whether citizens live in mature neighbourhoods or new areas access to recreation facilities and leisure opportunities is important.

In 2004, City Council approved the 10-year Recreation Facility Master Plan, outlining the facilities and priorities for Edmonton’s neighbourhoods. This is a broad, overarching plan that helps people understand the City’s existing facilities, population projections and forecasts for the future.

Similarly, the Urban Parks Management Plan, approved in 2006, provides guidelines and priorities for parks and sports fields in Edmonton. Together, these two plans set a long-range plan for developing and maintaining parks and amenities for Edmontonians.

The Medium Term Recreation Facility and Sports Field PlanApproved by City Council in July 2007, the Medium Term Recreation Facility and Sports Field Plan will ensure that public recreation spaces and places are accessible, welcoming, and respond to community needs and resources. The Plan defines the recreation facility and sports field priorities based on community needs and approved policy direction in District Activity Parks in three geographical areas of the city.

Clareview – Northeast Meadows – Southeast West – Various West locations


Phase 3

Public Input

■ Stakeholder and Community Review

■ Schedule and Cost

Spring 2007

Phase 4

Plan Approval

June 2007

Phase 2

Analysis

■ Interpret Needs Assessment

■ Design Charrettes

Winter 2006 /2007

Phase 1

Needs Assessment

■ Research ■ Public Input

Fall 2006

How the Plan was Developed

The first phase of the planning process began with a comprehensive needs assessment that included a research program and community input.

In the second phase, the research gathered in Phase 1 was interpreted to complete the analysis. This analysis included design charrettes and defined the proposed amenities for each park that included sports fields, recreation facility program spaces and an overall concept diagram for each park.

In the third phase of the project, the proposed recommendations were reviewed by the community and stakeholders, and an implementation schedule and estimated costing were developed for the Medium Term Recreation Facility and Sports Field Plan.

The final phase of the plan development process was the presentation of the Medium Term Recreation Facility and Sports Field Plan for City Council’s consideration and approval.


Redevelop Coronation Park/Peter Hemingway

Fitness and Leisure Centre

Recreation Facility and Sports Field PlanMedium Term (Through 2015)

NORTH

CENTRAL NORTH

CENTRAL SOUTH

SOUTHEAST

SOUTHWEST

WESTNew Lewis Farms

Multi-Purpose Facility

Redevelop Fred Broadstock

Outdoor Pool

New Grange Park with

Sports Field

RedevelopCallingwood

Park

RedevelopJohnny Bright

Sports Park/Jasper Place Fitness and

Leisure Centre

ExpandClareview Arena to a

Multi-Purpose Facility

New MeadowsMulti-Purpose

Facility

Detailed information for each of the facility and park plans is available in the Approved Medium Term Recreation Facility and Sports Field Plan (Through 2015) at www.edmonton.ca/FutureRecreationPlans.

Medium Term Recreation Facility and Sports Field PlanThrough 2015


Plans by District Activity Park

Clareview Recreation Centre Expansion/Multi-Purpose Facility

Expand the Clareview Recreation Centre twin arena into a multi-purpose facility by adding:

• Aquatic facility - Leisure pool with water play features, tot pool, outdoor spray features, 25m eight lane pool with 1m, 3m springboards and 5m platform, whirlpool and steam room.

• Fitness centre - Cardio and weight training area (1400 to 1800m2), two fitness studios and a running / walking track.

• Gymnasia - Flexi hall and assembly area that can be divided into three full-sized gymnasia.

• Multi-purpose space - Social lounge area, childminding space, two community rooms, and four multi-purpose rooms.

• Indoor ice - Leisure ice and a skate rental kiosk.

• Other services - A lobby area, washrooms and locker rooms, restaurant, concession, commercial retail space, administration and storage space, community resource office, and an urban plaza or outdoor social gathering area.

Clareview District Activity Park

• Base-level development of the District Activity Park includes major adult configured rectangular and diamond sports fields, walkways, tree planting and landscaping that includes a sliding hill.

• In addition to the base-level development, and on a cost-shared basis with the community, the following are recommended: a play area, basketball courts, and an amenity building.

June 2007

Clareview District ParkConcept Diagram North

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Catholic High School

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Retain / Enhance Existing Tree Stand

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Public High School

& Parking

Transit Centre Recreation Facility

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Social Heart• Gathering Area• Urban Plaza• Splash Park (integrated with Recreation Facility Aquatics)

Landscaped Corridor• Tree Lined Walkways• Seating Nodes with Landscaping• Lighting

Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access

Sports Fields• Including Required Parking• Retain Existing Trees Where Possible

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Existing Skate Park

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Public High School

& Parking

Transit Centre Recreation Facility

& Parking

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Social Heart• Gathering Area• Urban Plaza• Splash Park (integrated with Recreation Facility Aquatics)


Vehicular Access

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Existing Skate Park


June 2007

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Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access

Sports Fields

Recreation Facility

& Parking

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Bus Drop Off / Loading

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June 2007

The Meadows District ParkConcept Diagram North


Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access

Sports Fields

Recreation Facility

& Parking

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Meadows Multi-Purpose Facility

Develop a multi-purpose recreation facility that includes:

• Aquatic facility - A 25m ten lane pool with 1m, 3m springboards and 5m platform, leisure pool with water play features, outdoor spray features, whirlpool, and steam room.


• Gymnasia - Flexi hall and assembly area that can be divided into three full-sized gymnasia.

• Multi-purpose space - Youth/seniors/family drop-in space, childminding space, two party rooms, climbing wall and four multi-purpose rooms.

• Indoor ice - Twin NHL indoor rinks, leisure ice and a skate rental kiosk.

• Other services - Lobby area, washrooms and locker rooms, restaurant, concession, commercial retail space, administration and storage space, and an urban plaza or outdoor social gathering area.

Meadows District Activity Park

• Base-level development of the District Activity Park includes major adult configured rectangular and diamond sports fields, walkways, tree planting and landscaping. The park has a rectangular field sports field emphasis.

• In addition to the base-level development, and on a cost-shared basis with the community, the following are recommended: a play area, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts and an amenity building.


June 2007

Lewis Farms District ParkConcept Diagram North

Social Heart• Gathering Area• Open Space with Seating• Landscaping


Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access

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87 Avenue

June 2007

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Social Heart• Gathering Area• Open Space with Seating• Landscaping


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Lewis Farms Multi-Purpose Facility

Develop a multi-purpose recreation facility that includes:

• Aquatic facility – Designated as a second competitive venue in Edmonton, leisure pool with water play features, 53m ten lane pool, two 1m and 3m springboards and 3m, 5m, 7.5m and 10m dive platforms, whirlpool, steam room and spectator seating.


• Gymnasia - Flexi hall and assembly area that can be divided into three full-sized gymnasia;

• Multi-purpose space - Childminding space, two party rooms, climbing wall and four multi-purpose rooms.

• Indoor ice - Twin NHL indoor rinks, leisure ice and a skate rental kiosk.

• Other services - Lobby area, washrooms and locker rooms, restaurant, concession, commercial retail space, administration and storage space, and an urban plaza or an outdoor social gathering area.

Lewis Farms District Activity Park

• Base-level development of the District Activity Park includes major adult configured rectangular and diamond sports fields, walkways, tree planting and landscaping including a sliding hill. The park will have a diamond sports field emphasis.

• In addition to the base-level development, and on a cost-shared basis with the community, the following are recommended: basketball courts and an amenity building.


June 2007

The Grange District ParkConcept Diagram North

Social Heart• Gathering Area• Open Lawn• Unstructured Play• Topographic Change


Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access

Sports Fields• Including Required Parking

A

Public High School & Parking

Catholic Elementary

School & Parking

ACommunity League Facility & Parking

BPlayground / Outdoor Rink / Casual Skate

CTennis / Basketball Courts

Natural Area

Naturescape /Outdoor Classroom

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June 2007

The Grange District ParkConcept Diagram North

Social Heart• Gathering Area• Open Lawn• Unstructured Play• Topographic Change


Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access


A

Public High School & Parking

Catholic Elementary

School & Parking


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Naturescape /Outdoor Classroom

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Grange District Activity Park

• Base-level development of the District Activity Park includes major adult configured rectangular and diamond sports with an emphasis on rectangular fields to accommodate tournament play, walkways, tree planting and landscaping that includes a sliding hill, to complement the existing natural area.

• In addition to the base-level development, and on a cost-shared basis with the community, the following are recommended: a play area, outdoor skating rink, basketball and sand volleyball courts, urban plaza or an outdoor social gathering area that supports tournaments and other events, and an amenity building.


June 2007

Johnny Bright Sports ParkConcept Diagram North

Social Heart• Gathering Area• Urban Plaza


Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access

Sports Fields

Proposed ParkingExpansionProposed Recreation Facility

Proposed Field House

Jasper PlaceJubilee Park

Afton PublicElementary School

Japer PlaceHigh School

St. Francis Xavier High SchoolAnnunciation

Catholic Elementary School

Bill Hunter Arena

Jasper Place Bowl

89 Avenue

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95 Avenue

June 2007

Johnny Bright Sports ParkConcept Diagram North

Social Heart• Gathering Area• Urban Plaza


Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access

Sports Fields

Proposed ParkingExpansionProposed Recreation Facility

Proposed Field House

Jasper PlaceJubilee Park

Afton PublicElementary School

Japer PlaceHigh School

St. Francis Xavier High SchoolAnnunciation

Catholic Elementary School

Bill Hunter Arena

Jasper Place Bowl

89 Avenue

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95 Avenue


Jasper Place Fitness and Leisure Centre Expansion

Convert the Jasper Place Fitness and Leisure Centre, Jasper Place Annex and Bill Hunter Arena into an integrated multi-purpose recreation facility that includes:

• Aquatic facility - Upgrades, whirlpool and additional accessibility features including more accessible disabled and family change rooms.

• Fitness centre – Upgrades, cardio and weight training area (1000m2) and the addition of a fitness studio.

• Multi-purpose space - Childminding space, party room and four multi-purpose rooms.

• Other services - Lobby area, washrooms and dry locker rooms, commercial retail space, administration and storage space, and an urban plaza or outdoor social gathering area.

Field House at St. Francis Xavier High School

• Develop a field house in partnership with Edmonton Catholic Schools adjacent to St. Francis Xavier High School that includes a field house that can be divided into three full-sized gymnasia.

Johnny Bright Sports Park

• Base-level development of the District Activity Park that includes walkways and landscaping to support the changes to amenities in the park.

• Enhancements to Johnny Bright Sports Park, on a cost-shared basis with community partners, that include the following recommendations: artificial turf on Jasper Place Bowl, upgrades to the stands and to the amenity building located below the stands.

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Coronation District ParkConcept Diagram North

Social Heart• Gathering Area• Lawns & Gardens• Art Displays• Walkways & Seating


Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access

Sports Fields• Dashed Line Indicates Realigned / Relocated Fields


BProposed Parking Expansion

Recreation Facility

& Parking

Queen ElizabethPlanetarium

Telus Worldof Science

Observatory

Commonwealth Lawn Bowling Club

Woodcroft Community League

Ross SheppardHigh School

A

B

Open Space

Open Space

111 Avenue

114 Avenue

115 Avenue

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WestmountMall

Bus Drop Off

Peter HemingwayFitness & Leisure Centre

June 2007

Coronation District ParkConcept Diagram North

Social Heart• Gathering Area• Lawns & Gardens• Art Displays• Walkways & Seating


Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access

Sports Fields• Dashed Line Indicates Realigned / Relocated Fields


BProposed Parking Expansion

Recreation Facility

& Parking

Queen ElizabethPlanetarium

Telus Worldof Science

Observatory

Commonwealth Lawn Bowling Club

Woodcroft Community League

Ross SheppardHigh School

A

B

Open Space

Open Space

111 Avenue

114 Avenue

115 Avenue

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WestmountMall

Bus Drop Off

Peter HemingwayFitness & Leisure Centre


Coronation Multi-Purpose Facility

Develop a multi-purpose recreation facility in close proximity to Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre with a possible physical connection to the pool that includes:

• Fitness centre - Cardio and weight training area (1200 to 1400m2) and a fitness studio.

• Gymnasia - That can be divided into two full-sized gymnasia.

• Multi-purpose space - Childminding space, party room and four multi-purpose rooms.

• Indoor ice - Twin NHL indoor rinks, a running / walking track, and the removal of the existing arena after completion of new.

• Other services - Lobby area, washrooms and locker rooms, restaurant, concession, commercial retail space, administration and storage space, and an urban plaza or outdoor social gathering area.

Coronation Park

• Enhancements to Coronation Park, on a cost-shared basis with community partners, that include the following recommendations: a permanent cricket pitch in partnership with Edmonton cricket organizations, and the development of an indoor lawn bowling centre pending Commonwealth Lawn Bowling Club fund development.


June 2007

Callingwood District ParkConcept Diagram North

Social Heart1• Gathering Area• Seating2• Lawns & Gardens• Outdoor Reading Room


Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access





DSkate Park / Splash Park

ELois Hole Library & Parking

Public High School

& Parking

A

B

C

D

1

2

Natural Area• Improve Sight Lines• Improve Pedestrian Circulation System

E

Jamie PlatzYMCA

Callingwood Recreation Centre

Archbishop Oscar RomeroCatholic High School

Callingwood PublicElementary School

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June 2007

Callingwood District ParkConcept Diagram North

Social Heart1• Gathering Area• Seating2• Lawns & Gardens• Outdoor Reading Room


Vehicular Access

Pedestrian Access





DSkate Park / Splash Park

ELois Hole Library & Parking

Public High School

& Parking

A

B

C

D

1

2

Natural Area• Improve Sight Lines• Improve Pedestrian Circulation System

E

Jamie PlatzYMCA

Callingwood Recreation Centre

Archbishop Oscar RomeroCatholic High School

Callingwood PublicElementary School

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Callingwood Park

• Base-level development of the District Activity Park that includes improved pedestrian walkways within the park and landscaping.

• Enhancements to Callingwood Park, on a cost-shared basis with community partners, that include the following recommendations: implementation of the planned skateboard park, basketball courts, water spray features, and future development of an amenity building, and urban plaza or outdoor social gathering area that supports tournaments and other events.


Design ConsiderationsAs these Recreation Facilities and District Activity Parks enter into the development and implementation phases, their designs will incorporate guiding direction from other City of Edmonton policies and best practices including City Council’s Infrastructure Strategy, Universal Design, Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, Child Friendly Edmonton, Senior Friendly, and applicable sections of Smart Choices such as Walkable City, Transit Oriented Design, and Urban Design. Public artwork will be incorporated throughout each site, according to the Percent for Art Policy. The Edmonton Design Committee will review each facility and park design, applying the principles of urban design, and work with the City of Edmonton for the betterment of these developments.


Funding the PlanThe costs of major new facility development/redevelopment in the Medium Term Recreation Facility and Sports Field Plan will be based on the scope of each project. The City of Edmonton will focus municipal tax dollars and other tax-based resources on the development of facilities and parks that respond to the City’s key service target areas that will ensure basic recreational opportunities for all residents. In some cases costs will be shared with partners or leveraged with other funding sources. Adopting the principle of Shared Development, the City will ensure that facility and park development that exceed City of Edmonton planned service levels will be developed through funding partnerships.

PartnersThe City of Edmonton will work cooperatively and collaboratively with third party organizations to enhance recreation facility services that provide recreation opportunities to the citizens of Edmonton and benefits to the community. These partnerships may include recreation facility capital development, operations, maintenance or programming.

Where community expectations extend beyond City of Edmonton planned service levels, or where proposals are presented to provide improved service levels or innovative recreation opportunities, the City will require a partner. Opportunities will be assessed to determine the City’s share of the costs, risks and benefits based on recreation opportunities and benefits to the community and citizens.


Implementation ScheduleHighlighted is a preliminary schedule for projects in the medium term including new and expanded multi-purpose recreation facilities and district park developments. The preliminary implementation schedule is based on the community needs assessment, current populations and population forecasts in each of the areas, timing of parkland assembly and servicing, partner funding and projected capital funding approvals, and capacity within the industry. The coordination and sequencing for each site’s multi-purpose facility, parkland, and school developments are also considered.

High Level Implementation Priorities

Priority Projects

1 Northeast - Clareview West – Field House at St. Francis Xavier High School West – Fred Broadstock Pool West – Coronation

Park

2 Southeast - Meadows West - Grange West – Jasper Place Fitness and Leisure Centre

3 West – Lewis Farms West - Callingwood

Next StepsStarting with the first priority project, next steps will include:

• Develop designs for the buildings refinement of the site plans.

• Explore the range of potential funding sources for each of the projects and develop detailed funding strategies.

• Engage the community and stakeholders at key points in the development of each of the projects.

For more information, please call (780) 496-7363.


Additional Resources• Medium Term Recreation Facility and Sports Field Plan

The complete Medium Term Recreation Facility and Sports Field Plan is available online at www.edmonton.ca/FutureRecreationPlans.

• 10-Year Arena Capital Development Strategy The complete 10-Year Arena Capital Development Strategy is available online at www.edmonton.ca/FutureRecreationPlans.

• Recreation Facility Master Plan A printed copy of the complete Recreation Facility Master Plan can be purchased for $6.25 by phoning the City of Edmonton, Community Services Department at (780) 496-4999. The plan is available free of charge online at www.edmonton.ca and enter the search words “Recreation Facility Master Plan.”

• Urban Parks Management Plan The plan is available online at www.edmonton.ca and enter the search words “Urban Parks Management Plan.”

• Working in Partnership with the City of Edmonton - A Guide for Capital Development in Public Recreation Facilities If you are interested in partnering with the City of Edmonton to develop a new facility or redevelop an existing facility, please call (780) 944-0020 for more information.

• Outdoor Aquatic Strategy 2008 - 2017 The plan is available online at www.edmonton.ca/FutureRecreationPlans.

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