The key factors driving the need to update this park include:

Outdated, unimaginative and worn play equipment in the playground that no longer meets current safety standards.

The condition of the beginner bowl of the skate park (oldest portion) is aging and is in need of redesign and repair.

Use of the sports field for some activities is limited due to the condition of the field surface.

Increasing population in the Victoria West neighbourhood means that additional features or activities may be needed in this park to meet the changing needs of this community.

Vic West Park is the second largest park in the Vic West Neighbourhood, and the eighth largest in the City. Next year, the City of Victoria will be upgrading Vic West Park. This summer, we’re looking for your input to help us create an improved park for your community.

AERIAL MAP (RED LINE DENOTES PARK EXTENTS)

Vic West Park Improvements

The key factors driving the need to update this park include:

Outdated, unimaginative and worn play equipment in the playground that no longer meets current safety standards.

The condition of the beginner bowl of the skate park (oldest portion) is aging and is in need of redesign and repair.

Use of the sports field for some activities is limited due to the condition of the field surface.

Increasing population in the Victoria West neighbourhood means that additional features or activities may be needed in this park to meet the changing needs of this community.

What’s in Vic West Park now?

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PARK FACILITIES DIAGRAM

Vic West Park currently includes a multi-use sports field for baseball and soccer, a skate park, a lawn bowling club, a basketball court, a leash-optional area, a playground, two parking lots, and a public washroom.

Sports FieldsThe sports fields are located in the center of the park and accessed primarily from the parking lot off Wilson Street. The ball diamonds are used daily on weekdays and sporadically on weekends, and serve slo-pitch teams from across Greater Victoria. The soccer pitch is not currently used due to the field condition and the slope of the land.

Improvements to the sports fields could include improvements to the playing surface, additional seating or structures, or enlargement of the ball diamonds to accommodate Junior Baseball and/or Senior Big League teams.

SPORTS FIELDS

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Have some thoughts about the leash-optional area? Let us know in this space!

Leash-Optional AreaVic West has the highest per household ratio of licensed dogs in Victoria - one in two homes has a dog! Triangle Park is nearby on Wilson Road and is also used by dog owners, but is not a leash-optional area.

The leash-optional dog area is located in the North-East corner of the park, off Wilson Street. It is one of 12 leash-optional dog areas in Victoria. Portions of the leash-optional area have a chain link fence along the pathway, but the area does not have continous fencing around the perimeter.

LEASH-OPTIONAL AREA

Leash-Optional FeaturesPossible improvements to the leash-optional area could include additions such as perimeter fencing, play elements and agility training, or bag dispensers. Let us know what additional features, if any, you would like to see by placing your stickers below.

PLAY ELEMENTS AND / OR AGILITY TRAINING ELEMENTS

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PERIMETER FENCING

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Don’t support improvements to the leash optional area? Put your sticker here.

BAG DISPENSERS AND/OR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES

Have some thoughts about the skate park or basketball court? Let us know in this space!

Skate Park & Basketball CourtThis skate park is the only City-operated skate park in Victoria. The skate facility was built in two phases: the original bowl was installed in 1992 and is currently used as a beginner bowl. The remainder of the park, including the basketball court, was installed in 2002. The oldest portion of the skate park requires repair, and will be redesigned as part of the park improvements next year.

The skate park is heavily used year-round by skateboarders, BMX riders, and scooter riders. The basketball court is used almost daily in nice weather.

SKATE PARK & BASKETBALL COURT

Beginner Bowl (needs repair)

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PlaygroundThe existing playground was installed in 1997 and is due for replacement. A new playground will be built as part of the park improvements. Because the Victoria West Neighbourhood has grown so much since the last playground was installed, this current playground is likely too small to meet the needs of families in the neighbourhood.

The new playground will be larger and accommodate a wider range of ages and abilities.

PLAYGROUND

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Play FeaturesWhat kind of play equipment do you want to see in an improved playground at Vic West Park? Place your stickers below on the features you would most like to see. If you have another idea, let us know on a sticky note.

THINGS TO CLIMB ON (e.g. climbing nets, climbing boulders, overhead climbers)

THINGS THAT SPIN (e.g. spinning cups, spinning discs, spinning nets)

THINGS TO CRAWL THROUGH (e.g. tunnels, crawling tubes)

SWINGS

SLIDES

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Play FeaturesWhat kind of play equipment do you want to see in an improved playground at Vic West Park? Place your stickers below on the features you would most like to see. If you have another idea, let us know on a sticky note.

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WATER PLAY (e.g. water pumps, water channels)

ZIPLINE

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NATURAL PLAY AREA (e.g. logs, boulders, sand play)

IMAGINATIVE ELEMENTS (e.g. social play, playful sculptures, themed play)