Cross the Barrier

TP Active Park

The park is accessible from the highway and from the development area itself by pedestrians and cyclists. The reintroduction of native plant species will push for increased biodiversity. The park welcomes people of all ages, it has opportunities for everyone to enjoy themselves.

Tee pee park

Noticed about where to find first nations inspired monuments like TP’s by the Creek (on boards). The park is the entrance of the area from the north, thus the park requires to be attractive, accessible and keeping the identity of the Okotoks. The tepee is a small temporary tents, constructed in the park for day use events. The shape of these tent goes back to the Blackfoot nation of Okotoks which strengthen the park identity and adds to the entire town.

Outdoor gym & playground and Walking trail:

• The walking trail is dedicated to teaching people about Blackfoot history while they enjoy a walk through the lovely park. • Blackfoot feet outline on trail links back to their namesake. • Historical facts about the Siksika Nation (on boards) • Statue of Chief Blackfoot

Figure 43: Impression of the park

TP Historic Park

Moccasins

The open spaces will have to keep the identity of Okotoks to strength the historic value of the town, by using the significant iconic symbols of Okotoks. The Blackfoot Moccasins which are the tradition shoes for the Blackfoot nations. These shoes could be placed in a big scale in the park as a landmark or an attraction point. It will be placed for visitors to interact with. These link back to the Siksika people, displaying their heritage for people to see and learn about.

Street furniture

The rock is one of the biggest identity icon of Okotoks that could be nicely implemented in the street furniture in most of the public spaces such as in the park, at the boulevard and in different squares.

Figure 43: Example of street furniture Figure 43: Example of street furniture

Figure 44: Example of Park lightening Figure 44: Example of street furniture

Creek

Creek

The creek is located to the south of Southridge Valley, it has structures to hold events and activities. Events such as festivals, food markets, and concerts. First Nations inspired architecture around the creek, such as TP like structures. Water relaated services are porvided there such as: rainwater harvesting and stormwater collection. Highlights: • Food trucks: providing seasonal local dishes including First Nations delicacies. • Markets: locally sourced ingredients for sale to all who visit • Floating cinema: a weekly/monthly service that features classic Canadian movies

Winter Activities:

Tours through the park using snowshoes are a feature that visitors can do. Snowshoe tours: will be available during the winter. The tour is given through the walking trail.