Vancouver Park Board - Public Consultation

2010 Public Consultation

Each year the Vancouver Park Board plans and carries out a wide range of projects and programs that impact residents, either directly or indirectly. These include facility and park development, new policies that guide decision-making or direct the way we carry out the work of the organization and deliver services to the public. Public meetings, open houses and workshops are opportunities for the Park Board to have open dialogue directly with the residents it serves to share information, build consensus, reduce conflicts, and plan together for the future.

Regular Park Board Meetings, held approximately every second week except for the month of August, are also open to the public.

Public consultations by year

Date & Location	Topic	Contact
Comments must be received by January 31, 2011	Playground Replacement _ Strathcona Linear Park The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation intends to remove the play structure located in Strathcona Linear Park in the winter of 2010/2011 due to the age and condition of the structure. Playgrounds are located nearby at MacLean Park and at Strathcona Park.We want to hear from you! What do you think could happen for the neighbourhood residents on this site? Let us know your ideas for this space. Click here to take survey . The survey will end Jan. 31, 2011.	Comments: Email:Ben Mulhall Project Manager
Comments must be received by January 31, 2011	Playground Replacement _ Charleson Park The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation intends to remove the play structure located in the east of Charleson Park in the winter of 2010/2011 due to the age and condition of the structure. A playground is located at the west side of the park, near False Creek School. We want to hear from you! What do you think could happen for the neighbourhood residents on this site? Let us know your ideas for this space. Please follow the link to the questionnaire. Click here to take survey The survey will end Jan. 31, 2011.	Comments: Email:Ben Mulhall Project Manager
Comments must be received by January 3, 2011	Proposed siting for a commemorative monument to the Komagata Maru incident The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation invites public comments on potential sites for a monument to the Komagata Maru incident. This incident involved a group of over 300 ship passengers of mainly East Indian descent who were denied entry into Canada at Vancouver in 1914.	Comments: Email: pbcomment@vancouver.ca or mail to Vancouver Park Board, 2099 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6G 1Z4 General information: jil p. weaving, Coordinator, Arts and Culture, 604-257-8495
November 16, 2010 6:00pm to 8:00pm Jericho Arts Centre 1675 Discovery Street	Jericho Park Synthetic Turf Playfield Proposed Operation Plan The Park Board invites the area residents to a public meeting to share information and receive comments regarding the proposed operation plan of the newly installed Jericho Park synthetic turf playfield. The meeting will provide background information about the project and focus on the proposed hours of operation of the playfield.	Yuna Flewin Research Assistant 604-257-8480
Review at Park Board Meeting Nov 15, 2010 Killarney Community Centre, 6260 Killarney Street	Proposed 2011 Fees & Charges - We want your input! The Park Board is requesting feedback on proposed changes to its 2011 Fees & Charges and its 2011 Operating Budget. Proposed change for most fees is 4% with different adjustments proposed for Golf, Parking, VanDusen and Stanley Park Train. Other proposed changes include: reducing the age at which we start charging for children from 6 to 3 years; introducing youth playfield fees; and changing low cost sessions from Loonie/Toonie to 50% off regular drop in fees. We are also seeking input on a number of new revenue generating options, such as sponsorships, increased advertising and expanded pay parking. The public is invited to share their ideas in an online survey that is available at the Park Board's web site (survey now closed). The Park Board will be reviewing the proposed changes to Fees & Charges at the public board meeting on Monday, November 15. The public is welcome to attend.	Meg Elliott Acting Director, Corporate Services Dollars & Sense Proposed Fees
November 4, 2010 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Killarney Community Centre 6260 Killarney Street	East Fraserlands Neighbourhood Park North Neighbourhood Park North, proposed for the slope north of Kent Avenue North generally south of the intersection of SE Marine Drive and Marine Way, will be the first park to be built as part of the East Fraserlands development. Ideas for the 1320 m² park include a viewpoint, walkways, seating, ornamental plantings, a children's play area and components of urban agriculture. The Park Board held an open house to share the proposed conceptual design for the park and to provide an opportunity to review and comment on ideas for uses of the park at an open house at Killarney Community Centre on May 26, 2010. A second open house will be held on November 4th, 2010 in conjunction with the Development Application Public Meeting for the adjacent townhouse proposal to provide the public with an opportunity to review updated plans for the park within the context of the proposed development. If you would like to comment on the proposed uses, or add any suggestions for uses you may wish to see in the park, please email them to the contact person.	Ted Uhrich - Landscape Architect 604-257-8474
Oct 28, 2010 5:30pm to 7:30pm Jericho Sailing Centre – Burrard Room 1300 Discovery Street	Jericho Park Synthetic Turf Field Hours of Operation The Park Board invites the area residents to an open house to share information and receive comments regarding the proposed hours of operation of the newly installed synthetic turf field.	Yuna Flewin Research Assistant 604-257-8480
Garden Proposal Withdrawn – Site Meeting Cancelled	Update (as of Oct. 21, 2010) Proposed Community Garden at Sunset Beach The Vancouver Park Board received a proposal to establish a community garden in Sunset Beach Park. The proposal is from the YMCA Connections in partnership with Gordon Neighbourhood House and the West End Residents Association. The Vancouver Park Board sought public input into the proposal. Although the majority of comments received were not in favour of this particular proposal, many respondents supported the concept of community gardening in the downtown peninsula. YMCA Connections, therefore, has decided to withdraw its proposal for a community garden at the Sunset Beach location. An information meeting scheduled for October 28 has now been cancelled. The YMCA is exploring alternate sites with the Park Board and other community partners. For more information contact: Bill Manning, Manager, Aboriculture & Horticulture Fax: 604-257-8616 E-mail: bill.manning@vancouver.ca In writing: Vancouver Park Board, 955 Evans Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6A 4C8	Bill Manning 604-257-8460
Survey closes December 17, 2010	Vancouver Skate Plaza The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Vancouver Skate Park Coalition is undertaking a project to repair the Vancouver Skate Plaza. The scope of the work is budget dependent. Construction is planned for 2011 for the following: Resurface areas of the asphalt; and Repair a portion of the granite copings. At this moment, we do not have enough funds to provide repairs for all of the Plaza's popular features. We are currently seeking funding for future repairs and upgrades to the Skate Plaza. The Park Board intends to perform additional repairs and upgrades to the Plaza once funding becomes available. We want to hear from you! Please let us know your priorities on what should be repaired once additional funding becomes available. Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/skateplaza2010 to fill out the questionnaire.	Rosaline Choy Project Manager 604-257-8461.
Wednesday, September 22, 5-8 pm Simon Fraser School Gym 100 West 15th Avenue	Mount Pleasant Park In Spring 2010, the community was invited to comment on the program elements and design features for an upgraded Mount Pleasant Park. Based on these comments, a more detailed concept design has now been prepared. Neighbours and others are invited to view the design and to make comments. Please join us at an open house to share your ideas.	Alan Duncan, Project Manager 604-257-8515
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Aug 29 and Sept 3 to 6: 11am - 11pm In front of the Pacific Coliseum 41st Avenue at Vine Street Aug 28: 10am - 4pm At Kerrisdale Days tent in front of CIBC Hastings & Slocan Street June 10 & 11: 11am – 7pm June 12: 10am – 3pm Beside the Laughing Bean Cafe Central Library Branch June 16: 12 noon – 7pm Main Promenade, 350 West Georgia Street Granville Island June 19: 10am – 4pm Public Market Courtyard (behind the Market) Car-Free Day on Commercial Drive June 20: 12 noon - 6pm Commercial Dr. & Parker St. (west side) Collingwood Neighbourhood House June 23: 11am – 7pm 5288 Joyce Street, 2 blocks south of Joyce Skytrain Station	Hastings Park/PNE Planning The City of Vancouver is currently undertaking a Master Plan and consultation process to guide the long-range redevelopment of Hastings Park and the Pacific National Exhibition. In 2009, we asked the public for their feedback on initial ideas for the Master Plan. Now, we're back with more details on the Plan and a chance to get further comments from you. In the Master Plan, Hastings Park is envisioned as a greener and more active destination, with improved connections to the waterfront and surrounding community. Renewing the annual Fair and Playland, and creating a year-round destination for celebrations, cultural festivals, and events are key components of the Plan. Join us at one of the following open houses to review concept plans and give us your feedback. Input from these open houses will help guide the final completion of the Master Plan which will be considered by City Council this fall.	See the Hastings Park/PNE Planning webpage for more information
Wednesday, June 23 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Vancouver Museum, Local History Lab 1100 Chestnut Street	Vanier Park BMX/Mountain Bike Park In September 2009, the Vancouver Park Board approved the construction of a BMX/mountain bike facility in Vanier Park, directly adjacent to Burrard Civic Marina. The public is invited to an open house to learn more about this project and to make comments.	Ted Uhrich, Project Manager 604-257-8474
Monday, June 21 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Simon Fraser School Gymnasium 100 West 15th Avenue	Mount Pleasant Park In 2009, a concept design for Mount Pleasant Park was approved by the Vancouver Park Board, with the understanding that there would be consultation with the community on the program elements and the design features. We would like to meet with neighbours and other interested members of the public to hear how you would like to see the park improved. Please join us at an open house to share your ideas.	Alan Duncan, Project Manager 604-257-8515
Tuesday, June 15 2010 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Roundhouse Community Arts and Recration Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews	Proposed Community Garden in David Lam Park A proposal has been made to construct a community garden in David Lam Park. The Y.M.C.A. has submitted an application to build an Intercultural Community Garden at the corner of Homer Street and Beach Crescent, northwest of the tennis courts. The garden will be approximately five meters by 30 meters. Because the proposed garden is on park property, it must be formally approved by the Park Board. The approval process involves canvassing community support for the garden. Comments regarding this proposal can be submitted by June 15, 2010 to: Bill Manning, Manager, Aboriculture & Horticulture Fax: 604-257-8616 E-mail: bill.manning@vancouver.ca In writing: Vancouver Park Board, 955 Evans Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6A 4C8 An information table will be set up on June 15, 5pm to 8 pm, in the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre lobby (181 Roundhouse Mews). Staff and project proponents will on hand to discuss the project, answer questions and to receive feedback.	Bill Manning, Manager, Aboriculture & Horticulture 604-257-8460
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Killarney Community Centre, 6260 Killarney Street	East Fraserlands Neighbourhood Park North The Park Board is holding an open house to share the proposed conceptual design for the park and to provide an opportunity to review and comment. This park, proposed for the slope north of Kent Avenue North generally south of the intersection of S.E. Marine Drive and Marine Way, will be the first park to be built as part of the East Fraserlands development. Ideas for the 1320 m² park include a viewpoint, walkways, seating, ornamental plantings, a children's play area and components of urban agriculture.	Alan Duncan, Planner: 604-257-8515
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. David Livingstone Elementary, 315 East 23rd Avenue (In the library)	Prince Edward Park Playground Upgrade Prince Edward Park playground is scheduled for an upgrade in 2010. Following our last open house in November 2009, concept drawings were prepared. The open house on April 21st will be an opportunity to review and comment on the revised proposed design.	David Yurkovich, Project Manager Phone: 604-257-6932
April 7, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 Memorial South Field House (facing the running oval) Parking lot at 43rd Avenue and Ross St.	Memorial South Synthetic Turf Playfield and Oval Upgrade On February 8, 2010, the Park Board approved the installation of a lit synthetic turf playfield on the southwest field at Memorial South Park, as well as an upgrade to the the Memorial South running track. In preparation for the Park Board's application for Development Permits for the field lighting, an open house will be held to allow the public to view detailed plans, and to ask questions of Park Board staff.	Michel Desrochers, Park Planner Phone: 604-257-8529
March 24th, 2010 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm West Point Grey Community Centre 4397 West 2nd Ave. (Oak Room)	Jericho Park Synthetic Turf Playfield On February 8, 2010, the Park Board approved the installation of a synthetic turf playfield in Jericho Park, on the West Field along Discovery Street. Construction will begin in the spring of 2010. In preparation for the Park Board's application for Development Permits for the field lighting, an open house will be held to allow the public to view detailed plans, and to ask questions of Park Board staff.	Michel Desrochers, Park Planner Phone: 604-257-8529
February 9, 2010 5:00pm to 7:00 pm Fraserview Boys and Girls Club 7595 Victoria Drive	Fraserview Park Improvements Fraserview Park is scheduled for an upgrade in 2010.The Park Board is holding an open house to share the proposed conceptual design for the park and to provide residents and others an opportunity to review and comment.	Debra Barnes Project Manager Phone: 604-718-5852
Feb 2, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kensington Community Centre 5175 Dumfries Street	Kensington Park Skateboard Park A skateboarding facility, similar to the ones in place in Strathcona and Quilchena Parks, is planned for Kensington Park. The public invited to an open house to view preliminary design ideas and to make comments.	Curtis Link Project Manager Phone: 604-257-8476
January 20th, 2010 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre 920 East Hastings	Legacy Sport Court (Raymur Avenue and Union Street The public is invited to attend an open house to review proposed plans for a Sport Court at the northwest corner of Raymur Avenue and Union Street. This is a joint project between 2010 Legacies Now, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, BC Housing, Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre and Coca-Cola Canada. Please join us. The funding for this project is provided by Coca-Cola.	Steve Wong Project Manager Phone: 604-257-8402
January 19th, 2010 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street In the Learning Resources Centre, under the Library	Grandview Park Upgrade Conceptual designs for the Grandview Park upgrade have been developed with the feedback received from two open houses last year. The concepts will be on display at the next open house, January 19th, to assist further discussion on park improvements. Park improvements are tentatively scheduled to begin July 2010. Please come to share your comments with us.	David Yurkovich, Landscape Designer Phone: 604-257-6932
January 14, 2010 5:00pm to 7:00 pm Fraserview Boys and Girls Club 7595 Victoria Drive	Fraserview Park Improvements Fraserview Park is scheduled for an upgrade in 2010. We would like to meet with reidents of the neighbourhood and other interested members of the community to discuss improvements and hear ideas for the park.	Debra Barnes Project Manager Phone: 604-718-5852
January 13, 2010 5:00pm to 7:30 pm Killarney Community Centre 6260 Killarney Street	Norquay Park Improvements The public is invited to attend an open house to review proposed plans for the redevelopment of the northern portion of Norquay Park, bounded by Kingsway, Wales Street and Rhodes Street. Proposed improvements consist of a water spray park, playground, sports court, tai chi area, as well as pedestrian paths, plantings and benches. Construction is planned for the summer and fall of 2010.	Steve Wong Project Manager Phone: 604-257-8402