Based on the feedback we received, key areas identified for immediate attention include:

• Prioritizing synthetic turf fields for future investments, especially focusing on renewals.
• Focusing on minor upgrades and repairs, addressing parts of the system that have been underfunded.

The Sports Field Strategy will address these challenges by:

• Implementing the renewed Sport Field Classification System to make sure that fields and amenities are well-maintained and properly used.
• Introducing an equity model for the allocation, booking, and permitting of fields.
• Facilitating spontaneous use of selected sport fields and ball diamonds for residents.

The strategy outlines 5 major initiatives, which are groups of proposed capital projects:

• Renew existing synthetic turf fields
• Convert selected gravel fields to synthetic turf
• Create hub sites (parks with 3 or more quality fields and supporting amenities in 1 location)
• Establish parks dedicated to ball diamonds and rectangular fields
• Set up sport-specific priority fields

Implementing these initiatives, along with the ongoing maintenance of Vancouver's sport field system, will require capital investment and additional operational funding as detailed in the strategy.