Recreation Facilites Master Plan — Indoor You told us
• Provide space for a wider range of users and create a more inclusive, community feel • Desire for more pool options
Goals
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Key findings
• Ice uses dominate the newly rebuilt Fenlands and summer bookings are low • League curling currently only occurs three nights a week, from October to March • Fenlands meeting room bookings are low • The Town has no athletic floor space to offer • Dance, gymnastics and martial arts all occur in other facilities
Increase the use of recreational facilities, parks and trails (Banff Community Plan) Maximize municipal facility access potential; multi-season, day and evening Increase operating cost recovery Recreational facilities that also appeal to visitors and can host events
Key recommendations A
A. Fenlands Ice Arenas and Curling
• Expand dry floor uses (such as indoor soccer) in both summer and shoulder seasons, possibly by shortening the curling season Fenlands Meeting Room • Retrofit at least one meeting room to accommodate dance or martial arts on athletic floor
B
B. 101 Bear St
• Convert existing single use rooms to multi-use • Create additional space for Parent Link
C C. Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation
• Town to consider capital contributions to upgrade the accessibility and family appeal of pool
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