Approx 50 adult & youth programs
164 hectares of parks & green space
42,128 public pool users
2016 Major Initiatives:
2017 & 2018 Major Initiatives:
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Completion and delivery of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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Establish Society and Directorate for the 2018 55+ BC Games
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Repairs and upgrades to Gyro Park tennis courts, including adding Pickle Ball facilities
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Upgrades to Kinsmen Arena including boards/glass, unit heaters and light fixtures;
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Replacement of playground equipment at Gyro Park
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Replace compressor at Memorial Arena
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Provide lighting to Pop Price Park skating area
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Upgrades to Confederation Park ball fields
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Facilitate public consultation/ design charrettes for Idlewild Park. Various upgrades including playground equipment
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Build ramp cover at Western Financial Place
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Pursue Columbia Basin Trust Recreation Infrastructure grant for Gyro Park upgrades
Equipment replacement at Curling Rink (chiller, condenser and compressor)
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Replace Ice Resurfacer
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Seek grant opportunities to fund Grade Three free swim lessons for next school year
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Phase Two of replacement of Direct Digital Control system for Western Financial Place
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Secure and support a community partner to host Canada Day celebration
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Host 2018 55+ BC Games
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Continue to work with the Cranbrook Home Run Society to identify opportunities on improvements to Confederation Park
Phase Three of replacement of Direct Digital Control system for Western Financial Place
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Replace aquatic centre underwater lighting (Energy upgrade)
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Continue to work with Rocky Mountain Naturalists to improve trail system at Elizabeth Lake
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Complete off-leash area and host grand opening event
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Host 5-6 major events at Western Financial Place
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Complete sound baffling at Western Financial Place
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Lighting upgrades to aquatic centre and Western Financial Place parking lot. (Energy Upgrades)
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Facility upgrades at Western Financial Place as per the RDH LifeCycle Assessment recommendations
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Install dehumidification system at the aquatic centre (Energy Upgrades)
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Conduct audit of Western Financial Place roof
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Upgrades to Kinsmen arena washrooms
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Upgrades to Kinsmen Quad Ball Park
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Update Business/Marketing plan for Western Financial Place
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Review and update all applicable Parks and Recreation bylaws
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Develop special event planning guide for public use of city recreation facilities
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Phase One of replacement of Direct Digital Control system for Western Financial Place.
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