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Souris Victoria Park Visioning, Restoration & Enhancement Project Final Report & Implementation Plan July 2012

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Souris Victoria Park Visioning, Restoration & Enhancement Project Final Report & Implementation Plan July 2012

Prepared For: Town of Souris Box 518 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0

Prepared By:

Hilderman Thomas Frank Cram Landscape Architecture and Planning 500 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 115 Bannatyne Avenue East Winnipeg, MB R3B OR3

Crowdbrite www.crowdbrite.com

Acknowledgements The study team wishes to acknowledge the many members of the Souris community who generously contributed their time and insight to this project.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0

PROCESS

2.0

VISION & ALTERNATIVE FUTURES 2.1 Online Community Consultations 2.2 Vision & Alternative Futures Plan 2.3 Zone 1: North Quadrant Design Strategy 2.4 Zone 2: West Quadrant Design Strategy 2.5 Zone 3: East Quadrant Design Strategy 2.6 Zone 4: South Quadrant Design Strategy

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3.0

IMPLEMENTATION & ACTION PLAN 3.1 Zone 1: North Quadrant Implementation Strategy 3.2 Zone 2: West Quadrant Implementation Strategy 3.3 Zone 3: East Quadrant Implementation Strategy 3.4 Zone 4: South Quadrant Implementation Strategy 3.5 Overall Site Upgrades Implementation Strategy

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4.0

CONCLUSION

1.0 PROCESS

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1.0

PROCESS

The Excess Moisture Economic Stimulus Program is a onetime program established to provide economic stimulus to Manitoban communities affected by excess moisture in 2011. Its purpose is to support projects that are intended to restore economic activity or strengthen and diversify economic activity. The Town of Souris applied for and received a grant to conduct an intensive community consultation process towards the creation of a long term development plan for Victoria Park. This 50-acre, downtown park had been diversify this regional attraction, while also recognizing the its economic and emotional value to the community. The Town of Souris issued a “Call for Proposals” and selected the joint submission from Crowdbrite of San Francisco and Hilderman Thomas Frank Cram (HTFC) of Winnipeg. The contracted tasks included:

implementation of the various elements of the plan and a draft budget. Communication chart for consultation process. ‘CB’ refers to Crowdbrite.

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vegetation loss, sedimentation and erosion.

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Throughout the project, a combination of high tech and â&#x20AC;&#x153;high touchâ&#x20AC;? approaches were used to engage the community of Souris and the Parks Board to co-create a plan for the park. The image below outlines the three step approach used by the consultant team.

Three Step Approach used by consultant team.

Several weeks after the workshops a large poster copy of the Alternative Futures: Preliminary Park Development Plan and comment sheets were posted at the help identify their priorities. how to comment online, through email, in person, or in writing. The online public voting resulted in a total of 94 votes and 17 unique comments (votes were limited). In their voting the public emphasized not to overplan the park, but to make selective, strategic investments. By the end of the public input there was a total of 111 comments/votes and 72 hours spent on online review.

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2.0 VISION & ALTERNATIVE FUTURES

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2.1

ONLINE COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

park in Manitoba.The project kicked off with a youth challenge, where the Grade Six class was taught how to use Crowdbrite, an online crowdsourcing platform that focuses on collaboration, design, and the creation of new ideas. This class then served as ambassadors for the project to other school children, in an effort to get commentary on the park from the youth. On-line, interactive “canvases” of Victoria Park and analysis photographs were available to the community on the Crowdbrite website two weeks prior to the public consultations. The community was asked to add their own comments to the canvases, as well as comment on other people’s ideas regarding their favourite places and activities. The canvases became a brainstorming tool, helping residents explore the possibilities (both old and new) that could be accommodated within the Park. They also functioned as a storytelling device where the community shared the history of the Park, as well as cherished memories within it. By the time the in-person workshops began, over 250 issues and ideas had been posted to the on-line canvases by the community, dealing with attractions, park elements, landscape, policy/program, built environment, and infrastructure. The majority of comments were regarding landscape features, followed by attractions and park elements. These comments would highlight for the consultants, before visiting the community, which park elements residents used most and considered to be most important.

Community comments on the online Vision Plan canvas.

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2.2

VISION AND ALTERNATIVE FUTURES WORKSHOPS

Vision Statement At the conclusion of the second workshop, discussion group leaders offered this vision statement for the project: “To renew the beauty, vitality and usefulness of the park while retaining its natural attractiveness.” The consultant team led two public workshops in Souris in late April, 2012. More than 44 people participated in the Vision Workshop on April 23rd and discussed the important historical aspects of the park, and ideas for a long term sustainable vision. Working in teams at tables participants reviewed the Vision Plan commentary that informed the plan. Table facilitators were trained to use iPads loaded with Crowdbrite software to capture the ideas and help to make sure everybody had a chance to provide input and share their ideas. During the day on the 24th, community members were encouraged to drop in and visit with the design team as they worked on the plan. In the evening the consulting team also had a dinner and strategy session with the Parks Board. They invited stakeholders to review and discuss the results of the Visioning Workshop and applied their input and guidance as they completed the plan for the park. At the Alternative Futures Workshop on April 25th the consultant team shared the proposed Alternative Futures: Preliminary Park Development Plan. It was created from a synthesis of community, Parks Boards, and stakeholder input. The 40 participants gave input and commented on the draft plan. There was general support for the design ideas presented and strong consensus that the development plan should achieve three primary goals:

Town attractions. Community workshops were held in Souris over three days in Spring 2012. Overleaf: Crowdbrite ‘canvas’ for the project - an online interactive design forum.

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Vision Plan

Online Community Consultation

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Alternative Futures

Preliminary Park Development Plan Zones

North Quadrant Community Green, Picnic Area, Bird Sanctuary, & Trails

Quadrant 2 West Pool, Splashpad, Active Zone, & Existing Family Camping

Quadrant 3 East Tent Camping, Family BBQ, Guides, Play Area, Cabins, Boating & Maintenance

Quadrant 4 South Existing Plateau, Trails, Lookout Tower & Future Campground Expansion

Alternative Futures

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Preliminary Park Development Plan Strategies

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As shown on the Alternative Futures: Preliminary Park Development Plan the park is divided into four (4) quadrants corresponding to current uses and landscape types, as shown on the previous pages. Each quadrant has its own ‘story’, subregions, and suggested enhancements, as described below.

2.3

ZONE 1: NORTH QUADRANT DESIGN STRATEGY

Strategy: Preservation and Enhancement

Existing conditions in Zone 1.

The “Bowl” is the park’s main civic space and a key visual and pedestrian gateway. The Sanctuary is Souris’ iconic home for migrating and exotic birds. Potential enhancements include a promenade overlooking the park along Crescent Avenue, toboggan chutes, an outdoor movie screen integrated into the new barn, adjustments to the Sanctuary fence to provide better viewing, and space the Bowl.

The Zone 1 Design Strategy includes items such as a stairway integrated into the landscape, outdoor movie screenings, and Bird Sanctuary improvements.

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2.4

ZONE 2: WEST QUADRANT DESIGN STRATEGY

Strategy: Manage and Build on Existing Attractions

Existing conditions in Zone 2.

This quadrant contains the campground and pool, and is the most intensively is pressure to expand both amenities. Expanding the campground to admit larger RVs risks changing its character and undermining its quality, so alternative sites within the park are proposed (see Zones 3 & 4). A new splash pad and other active uses like tennis will diversify the attractions in this quadrant, and heated washrooms will support winter uses, such as the skating loop. Bank revegetation, tree planting in the parking lot, and road realignment in the campground will improve the visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall experience.

The Zone 2 Design Strategy includes items such as realignment of campground road, new splashpad, and bank revegetation.

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2.5

ZONE 3: EAST QUADRANT DESIGN STRATEGY

Strategy: Restoration, Phased New Uses, and Focus on Riverfronts

Existing conditions in Zone 3.

This zone includes the Elks Playground and the Girl Guidesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Garden of Youth. The vision for this area refocuses on the river and creek front, and offers improved boat launch facilities and a new trail connection to lesser known attractions south of the park (ex. the buffalo jump). Other proposed features include Sanctuary viewing stations, a barbeque shelter, beach volleyball, a nature playground with zip-lines and climbing walls, riverfront cabins/yurts and midsized serviced camper sites. Casual tent camping can be accommodated within designated areas near the creek.

The Zone 3 Design Strategy includes items such as tent camping, beach volleyball, and yurts along the river.

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2.6

ZONE 4: SOUTH QUADRANT DESIGN STRATEGY

Strategy: Preservation and Enhancement, Expansion and Phased New Uses

Existing conditions in Zone 4.

links to the rest of the park and better access to information on its many natural assets. Proposed features interpretive signage linked to curriculum, panoramic interpretive panels in the lookout tower, and a serviced campground for larger RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s if additional land can be acquired.

The Zone 4 Design Strategy includes items such as the extension of existing walking trails, interpretive signage, and RV campground.

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3.0 IMPLEMENTATION & ACTION PLAN

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Zone 1 Extents & Components 1

New Trail Loop Around Sanctuary

Bird Sanctuary Viewing Stations

Bird Sanctuary Structures

Bird Sanctuary Leaning Fence w/ Rails

Outdoor Theatre/Movie Screen

Stairs down Embankment

Boulder/Sand Beach on Plum Creek

Crescent Avenue Promenade

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3.0 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The measures described in this plan are intended to be implemented incrementally, allowing oppor tunities to evaluate, adjust, and refine the design to suit the Town’s needs and resources as they evolve over time. Some of the ideas may prove unfeasible for engineering or economic reasons. Other new ideas may arise that better fit the design strategies and vision for a par ticular zone. The vision is fixed, but its execution must remain flexible. For this reason, the individual projects within each zone have been sor ted and ranked below to assist the Town in selecting applicable projects based on timeline, cost, required skill set, and community impact.

3.1

ZONE 1: NORTH QUADRANT IMPLEMENTATION

Timeline

Required Skill Set

Listed from short-term to long-term:

“In-house” or professional assistance:

1. New Trail Loop Around Sanctuary

In-House

2. Bird Sanctuary Structures 3. Outdoor Theatre/Movie Screen 4. Boulder/Sand Beach on Plum Creek 5. Bird Sanctuary Viewing Stations 6. Bird Sanctuary Leaning Fence w/ Rails 7. Stairs down Embankment

Professional Assistance

8. Crescent Avenue Promenade

Cost Listed from low to high: $

= $0 - 50,000

Community Impact

$$ = $50,000 - 100,000

$$ = $100,000 +

Activities that could be under taken to build suppor t for future activities and development within this zone include: geodetic survey of embankment and community programming of movie nights. Souris Victoria Park:Visioning, Restoration & Enhancement Project Final Report & Implementation Plan 23

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6 3

Zone 2 Extents & Components 1

Selective Clearing/Screening

Campground Playground Upgrades

Campground Road Revisions

Shower Addition to Existing WC

Bank Revegetation

Heated Washrooms/Wood Shed

Trees in Pool Parking Lot

Splash Pad & Fence Extension

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3.2

ZONE 2: WEST QUADRANT IMPLEMENTATION

Timeline

Required Skill Set

Listed from short-term to long-term:

“In-house” or professional assistance:

1. Selective Clearing/Screening

In-House

2. Campground Road Revisions 3. Bank Revegetation 4. Trees in Pool Parking Lot 5. Campground Playground Upgrades 6. Shower Addition to Existing WC 7. Heated Washrooms/Wood Shed

Professional Assistance

8. Splash Pad & Fence Extension

Cost Listed from low to high: $

= $0 - 50,000

Community Impact

$$ = $50,000 - 100,000

$$ = $100,000 +

Suppor ting activities include: community planting days for parking lot trees and along creek banks, and winter festival programming in campground area.

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5 4 7 6

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Zone 3 Extents & Components 1

Guidesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Garden of Youth Restoration

Nature Playground

New Tent Camping Shade Trees

Shower Facilities with WC

Boat Launch w/ Parking

New Road to Yur ts (inc. Services)

Beach Volleyball

Yur t Pads

BBQ Shelter

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3.3

ZONE 3: EAST QUADRANT IMPLEMENTATION

Timeline

Required Skill Set

Listed from short-term to long-term:

“In-house” or professional assistance:

1. Guides’ Garden of Youth Restoration

In-House

2. New Tent Camping Shade Trees 3. Boat Launch w/ Parking 4. Beach Volleyball 5. BBQ Shelter 6. Nature Playground

Professional Assistance

7. Shower Addition to Existing WC 8. New Road to Yur ts (inc. Services) 9. Yur t Pads (to be developed privately)

Cost Listed from low to high: $

= $0 - 50,000

Community Impact

$$ = $50,000 - 100,000

$$ = $100,000 +

Suppor ting activities include: geodetic survey of boat launch area and acquiring servicing (water, electrical, sewer) drawings of the Park, seeking sponsorship for Garden of Youth restoration and natural playground upgrades.

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2 5

Zone 4 Extents & Components 1

Interpretive Signage

Land Acquisition

South Trail Loop to Scout Camp

Future Serviced RV Campground

and Bison Jump 3

Relocation of Maintenance Building

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3.4

ZONE 4: SOUTH QUADRANT IMPLEMENTATION

Timeline

Required Skill Set

Listed from short-term to long-term:

â&#x20AC;&#x153;In-houseâ&#x20AC;? or professional assistance:

1. Relocation of Maintenance Building

In-House

2. Interpretive Signage 3. South Trail Loop to Scout Camp and Bison Jump 4. Relocation of Maintenance Building

and Bison Jump Professional Assistance

5. Land Acquisition 6. Future Serviced RV Campground

Cost Listed from low to high: $

= $0 - 50,000

Community Impact

and Bison Jump

$$ = $50,000 - 100,000

and Bison Jump $$ = $100,000 +

Suppor ting activities include: establish local working group to develop content for interpretive panels tied to curriculum and local cultur and history and establishing a long-term fundraising strategy for land acquisition.

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2 5 1 3

5 2

4 3

Overall Site Upgrades 1

Street Trees & Roundabouts

Miscellaneous Building Upgrades

Park Signage Upgrades

Lighting

Willow Streetside Belts

3.5

OVERALL SITE UPGRADES IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

Timeline

Required Skill Set

Listed from short-term to long-term:

“In-house” or professional assistance:

1. Street Trees & Roundabouts

In-House

2. Park Signage Upgrades 3. Willow Streetside Belts 4. Miscellaneous Building Upgrades 5. Lighting

Professional Assistance

Cost Listed from low to high: $

= $0 - 50,000

Community Impact

$$ = $50,000 - 100,000

$$ = $100,000 +

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4.0 CONCLUSION

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4.0 CONCLUSION From April 6 to May 10, the Victoria Park Visioning, Restoration and Enhancement project stimulated 160 cumulative hours of online active participation and engagement, generating over 120 individual ideas, 223 votes, and 56 comments. Based on this and the information gleaned from the two workshops and Town of the community. The Plan offers a varied range of enhancement options for the Town to work toward over the next 20 years. Priorities will shift and unforeseen opportunities

leaders that Victoria Park is, by any measure, a superb and priceless asset for the Town of Souris. This conviction, and the need to protect those natural attributes that make it special, must guide all future enhancements and changes.

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Project: Souris Victoria Park Project Description: Work together to create a Vision, Restoration and Enhancement Plan for the Park. Project Address:

Victoria Park, Souris, Manitoba, Canada

Canvas: Created By: Date Created: Privacy: Votes: Recommendations: Goal: Dates:

Vision Plan Souris Darin Dinsmore April 1st, 2012 Public Canvas 10 No Work together to create a vision for the future of Victoria Park. Starts April 1st, 2012 Ends June 30th, 2012

Legend Title

Description

Ideas

Places

Favorite Places

Activities

Favorite Activities

Bold Vision

Long Term Goals

The Crowd Participant

Ideas

Darin Dinsmore

jill swaenepoel

mandy landers

Joy Dornian

Brenda Mckinny

Jessica Paterson

kyle

Aidan Murphy

Ferg Devins

Harbicht-Sczesny

Kate Fergusson

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Stephens

Tara Mills

Thomas

TRACI EALING-LOBB

williams

Amanda Morgan

carvey

downey

Ferg Devins

james landers

Jo-Ann Grabowski

kerslake

klein

Robins

Sharon Brown

SUTTON

Swaenepoel

Tetrault

Arlene Page

armstrong

brady henuset

brent fallis

criddle

Dakota Radcliffe

david criddle

dustin butler

Elodie Conrad

Hiebert

Jackie Kirkup

Jennifer Greigson

Laura Remillard

Lisa carlisle

Monica Giesbrecht

Shannon Baxter

Sunay Erdem

williams

Brite Ideas Idea

Votes

skatepark

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bigger camp sites

biking trails in the sand hills one beginer trail and one expert trail itn will keep kids of private property!

bike park made out of dirt

rock climbing wall

Close the road between the pool and the playground to vehicle traffic so cars cannot go through. This will make the playground safer for little children and keep car traffic to a minimum.

love to see a splash pad

Continue the Guide Garden.

Please-no camping in the bowl or the stage area!

a little cart gos around the camp sites and sells food

go cart track

MORE WATER SLIDES IN THE POOL

a statue of a peacock

We could easily make an intrepretive trail - starting at the Swinging Bridge, going back behind the Museum, down the Hill past the Pllum and into the Park, along the river, then up to the Lookout Tower, back to the Old Oak Tree and then up and around along Cres Ave back to the bridge - maybe have a second leg that goes across the bridge and over to the dam or towards the golf course.

a zip line from the top of the hill or down to the bowl

heated bathrooms to use all year

There should not be camping in the stage area.

Area for Outdoor theatre, for outdoor movie nights in the summer. (White screen and electrical outlet is all you need) bring your own blankets, like the Riverbank Discovery Centre.

The trees in the campground need to be trimmed back and some need to be removed . The camp sites need a defined R.V parking spot ie gravel pad

a paint ball/lazer tag arena

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maybe a laundry mat down be the campground! The other one is too far away!

a beach vollyeball court beside the creek

a circle flower bed with a water fountain in the middle of it

bumper cars

hot tub in the pool

A gazebo in the park!

A rock garden...we could gave rocks from around the world - kids could organize a rock exchange with agates or people could bring rocks back from their travels. Agates woudl have centre stage

mini golf

a bigger play structure more swings a bigger slide and more tire swings

How about a water feature, like a fountain in the bird sanctuary

Bring back the pavillion!

Add yurts or teepes to camp in like other provincial parks

use the caboose land as a parking lot for tourists, visiting school buses to unload students. Only parking presently is alongside streets. Combine the caboose with Rlwy museum

Since Souris Railway Museum is on Victoria Park property, suggest caboose just west of Hillcrest be moved south of Rlwy Museum and then

Rebuild the cages for the birds in the sanctuary

a vending machine or a drink machine

petting zoo

a fenced in dog park would be a great asset and would bring many people to our community

clear trees away from the gazebo and steps before the view is blocked completely

i would like too see the walking trails <a>big</a> enough to also be biking trails.

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New or refurbished tables in the campground area there are old tables there with metal from old lockers or metal shelving nailed onto them

more camp sites -ones along the river maybe or creek in the east park area?

Some exercise stations - like the City of Brandon has done - along the walking trails. Trails that can be used year around and would be safe in the winter/dark

more walking trails - longer that might connect community with park

A fenced in well lite dog park. to allow off leash dog play.

Bring back water fountain for drinking and filling reusuable bottles

More Picnic Tables

Place a boardwalk with benches along the river

Spectator seating built into the bowl, ampitheatre style

More cyclists friendly park, interesting bike trails and places to lock bikes

Lets look to the future and see where we could expand the park

hiking trails and nature tours

dog park

hiking trails and tours

pizza parlour

Road thru park is named

I would like to see more full service sites, and charge extra for them. It costs $30. or more to have a camper pumped out.

bathrooms by the play park

A splash pad!

Luxemberg (sp?) park in paris would be a neat place for ideas. Amoung other things it has A cafe in the centre, an area with bee hives, park area for people to sit, area for kids to race little go carts.

A giant boulder or rock would be cool - for architectural interest, but also as something kids can play on/adults can relax/have lunch on.

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Fence of the old oak tree more!!

niagara on the lake downtown park and gazebo

Photo stickies should include photos not too large 900px wide by 72 DPI

a bouncy cow or duck would be great

What about expanding the park.....purchasing more land....or maybe joining the park to the area below the Swinging Bridge

make the bird sanctuary small to have more room for picnics or tenting spots only

new benches around the bowl

Fix the stairs to the lookout tower. They don't feel safe.

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Video URL: http://youtu.be/qQZzN4oQHjA

Video URL: http://youtu.be/GN7Vg8nPevI

Video URL: http://youtu.be/uK0CVKFgcxg

Comment Threads - skatepark I think this is a great idea, Joy has committed to helping pay for it if she wins the lottery! Comment By: Darin Dinsmore - April 12th, 2012 at 9:26am MDT

ok Comment By: downey - April 12th, 2012 at 9:27am MDT

sounds like a realy good idea Comment By: criddle - April 16th, 2012 at 5:24pm MDT

sounds cool Comment By: criddle - April 16th, 2012 at 5:25pm MDT

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Comment Threads - bigger camp sites or how about different kinds of sites or locations for different kinds of camping - quieter area for tenters and back to the earth types, a designated area for the big units and maybe a different type of area for families?? Comment By: Joy Dornian - April 13th, 2012 at 7:59am MDT

Comment Threads - biking trails in the sand hills one beginer trail and one expert trail itn will keep kids of private property! good idea Comment By: dustin butler - April 12th, 2012 at 10:01am MDT

great idea the expert one should have drops and jumps and berms Comment By: klein - April 12th, 2012 at 10:07am MDT

Super idea - a trail ride bike event(s) could be developed. Comment By: Ruth Mealy - April 12th, 2012 at 11:12am MDT

Comment Threads - bike park made out of dirt sounds cool Comment By: david criddle - April 12th, 2012 at 9:59am MDT

i like it Comment By: klein - April 12th, 2012 at 10:03am MDT

Comment Threads - rock climbing wall like the pic but bigger Comment By: mandy landers - April 14th, 2012 at 4:46pm MDT

love this idea Comment By: james landers - April 12th, 2012 at 10:08am MDT

do you know of any other parks that have rock climbing walls? can you post an example Comment By: Joy Dornian - April 13th, 2012 at 8:00am MDT

Thanks for this idea! And the picture is very helpful. Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:37am MDT

Comment Threads - Close the road between the pool and the playground to vehicle traffic so cars cannot go through. This will make the playground safer for little children and keep car traffic to a minimum. good idea Comment By: SUTTON - April 9th, 2012 at 3:07am MDT

Thanks for your idea! Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:58am MDT

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Comment Threads - a little cart gos around the camp sites and sells food Thanks for your idea! Are there any vendors that you have in mind? Comment By: Darin Dinsmore - April 18th, 2012 at 11:20am MDT

Comment Threads - go cart track i want this Comment By: james landers - April 12th, 2012 at 10:10am MDT

Comment Threads - a statue of a peacock i love this idea soooooooooo much!! Comment By: Stephens - April 12th, 2012 at 10:05am MDT

Thanks for this idea! Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:30am MDT

Comment Threads - We could easily make an intrepretive trail - starting at the Swinging Bridge, going back behind the Museum, down the Hill past the Pllum and into the Park, along the river, then up to the Lookout Tower, back to the Old Oak Tree and then up and around along Cres Ave back to the bridge - maybe have a second leg that goes across the bridge and over to the dam or towards the golf course. LOVE IT!!! thompson has a millenium trail it goes through the whole city showing all the exciting places!!! Comment By: mandy landers - April 12th, 2012 at 12:30pm MDT

Thanks for your idea! Sounds like a great way to showcase the highlights of the community. Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 12:01pm MDT

Comment Threads - a zip line from the top of the hill or down to the bowl but then we would need to hire people to work so that no one gets hurt Comment By: klein - April 12th, 2012 at 10:05am MDT

this is a great idea, i love it Comment By: williams - April 12th, 2012 at 10:07am MDT

or how about from the cliff on the east side of the river, over the river.....or from the lookout tower to the crescent...lots of potential spots for this Comment By: Joy Dornian - April 16th, 2012 at 9:28am MDT

Comment Threads - heated bathrooms to use all year

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i like that idea Comment By: Stephens - April 12th, 2012 at 10:07am MDT

Thank you for posting your idea! Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:32am MDT

Comment Threads - Area for Outdoor theatre, for outdoor movie nights in the summer. (White screen and electrical outlet is all you need) bring your own blankets, like the Riverbank Discovery Centre. Thanks for this idea! Sounds like a lot of fun! Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:31am MDT

Comment Threads - a beach vollyeball court beside the creek There was one close to the boat dock. It was a good spot Comment By: SUTTON - April 16th, 2012 at 5:12am MDT

Comment Threads - mini golf good idea Comment By: scraba - April 12th, 2012 at 10:05am MDT

Comment Threads - How about a water feature, like a fountain in the bird sanctuary this is a good idea Comment By: Tetrault - April 12th, 2012 at 10:06am MDT

Comment Threads - Since Souris Railway Museum is on Victoria Park property, suggest caboose just west of Hillcrest be moved south of Rlwy Museum and then Thanks for your idea! Can you post an image of the caboose? Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 12:02pm MDT

Comment Threads - a vending machine or a drink machine Thanks for your idea! Are you thinking of a vending machine in the campground area, or elsewhere in the park? Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:28am MDT

Comment Threads

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- petting zoo i think this is a great idea Comment By: downey - April 12th, 2012 at 9:26am MDT

Comment Threads - a fenced in dog park would be a great asset and would bring many people to our community I agree - walking dogs is a good social activity and we seem to have a lot of dog people in town Comment By: Joy Dornian - April 11th, 2012 at 10:52am MDT

Comment Threads - clear trees away from the gazebo and steps before the view is blocked completely Thanks for your idea! Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:46am MDT

Comment Threads - i would like too see the walking trails <a>big</a> enough to also be biking trails. Great idea! Comment By: Tara Mills - April 6th, 2012 at 10:15am MDT

Comment Threads Permanent winter toboggan slide ramp Comment By: TRACI EALING-LOBB - April 18th, 2012 at 3:21pm MDT

Comment Threads - Some exercise stations - like the City of Brandon has done - along the walking trails. Trails that can be used year around and would be safe in the winter/dark Thanks for this idea-- I just added an image of the Brandon trail map for inspiration! Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 12:17pm MDT

Comment Threads - Spectator seating built into the bowl, ampitheatre style Thank you for your idea! Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:36am MDT

Comment Threads - More cyclists friendly park, interesting bike trails and places to lock bikes Thank you for the idea! It would be great to make the park as accessible to everyone as possible.

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Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:31am MDT

Comment Threads - dog park Thank you for your idea! Are you thinking of an off-leash type park? Where in the park would you like to see it? Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:37am MDT

Comment Threads - pizza parlour Thanks for your idea! Can you say a little more about this? Where do you envision the pizza parlour, in the park? Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:29am MDT

Comment Threads - Road thru park is named Road thru park is already named "Veterans Way" and should not be changed !!!!! Comment By: Ferg Devins - April 14th, 2012 at 10:42pm MDT

Comment Threads - Luxemberg (sp?) park in paris would be a neat place for ideas. Amoung other things it has A cafe in the centre, an area with bee hives, park area for people to sit, area for kids to race little go carts. This is a great precedent, thank you for suggesting it! I'll post an image so others can see what you're talking about. Comment By: Darin Dinsmore - April 18th, 2012 at 11:14am MDT

Comment Threads Interesting photo! Can you say something about it? Comment By: Amanda Morgan - April 18th, 2012 at 11:45am MDT

Comment Threads - new benches around the bowl Thanks for the idea! Are there any particular types of benches you would like to see in the bowl? Feel free to add images to help clarify your vision! Comment By: Darin Dinsmore - April 18th, 2012 at 11:23am MDT

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bigger camp sites

biking trails in the sand hills one beginer trail and one expert trail itn will keep kids of private property!

bike park made out of dirt

Close the road between the pool and the playground to vehicle traffic so cars cannot go through. This will make the playground safer for little children and keep car traffic to a minimum.

Continue the Guide Garden.

Please-no camping in the bowl or the stage area!

a little cart gos around the camp sites and sells food