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Township of Perth East

Park Renewal and
Redevelopment
Strategy
Workshop #1 – Shakespeare Parks
September 29, 2021

The purpose of tonight’s
    meeting is to learn more about
    community priorities and
    redevelopment opportunities for
    the Shakespeare Opti-Mrs
    Playground, Shakespeare
    Recreation Centre & Athletic
    Association lands.

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Agenda
    1.   Introductions
    2.   About the Strategy
    3.   Existing Conditions
    4.   Survey Results
    5.   Discussion
    6.   Wrap-up & Next Steps

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Introductions
    Monteith Brown Planning Consultants
    • Steve Langlois, Principal Planner
    • Cole Roddick, Planner

    Ron Koudys Landscape Architects
    • Ron Koudys, Principal Landscape Architect
    • Jocelyn Morris, Landscape Architect

    Township of Perth East
    • Mayor Rhonda Ehgoetz
    • Recreation and Community Services
    • Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
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Study Purpose
    ⊷ Direct the planning, management,
      and redevelopment of major parks
      in Perth East
    ⊷ Assess the re-arrangement and
      renewal of existing park amenities
    ⊷ Consider the introduction of new
      amenities
    ⊷ Develop concept plans and a
      prioritized implementation plan

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Study Scope
    1. Greenwood Park
    2. Lyle Yost Memorial Park
    3. Morningdale Centennial Park
    4. Newton Community Park and
       Sports Fields
    5. Perth East Recreation Centre
       (PERC) Park
    6. Shakespeare Opti-Mrs Playground,
       Shakespeare Recreation Centre &
       Athletic Association
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Study Drivers
    The Strategy considers:
    ⊷ Public and Stakeholder Input
    ⊷ Emerging Activities & Interests
    ⊷ Aging / Obsolete Infrastructure
    ⊷ Community Growth
    ⊷ Accessibility & Barrier-Free Design
    ⊷ Geographic Distribution
    ⊷ And more!
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Public Engagement
     Community Survey (complete)

     Public workshops (3)

     Written Submissions (see webpage)
     www.pertheast.ca/en/park-renewal-and-
     redevelopment-strategy

     Public Information Centre to present
     Draft Strategy (date tbd)

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Survey Results
     Most popular activities (incl. pre-pandemic)
     ⊷ 83% Walking for Leisure
     ⊷ 76% Attending Community Events
     ⊷ 68% Use of Playgrounds
     ⊷ 60% Swimming Outdoors
     ⊷ 57% Use of Splash Pads
     ⊷ 53% Picnicking in Parks
     ⊷ 46% Dog Walking
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Survey Results

     84%    Agree that investment in parks
            should be a high priority

     95%    Agree that the Township should
            work with Community Associations

     34%    Agree that parks meet the needs
            of all ages, including older adults

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Survey Results

     58%
            Identify a splash pad as a
            high priority

     25%
            Identify an off-leash dog park
            as a high priority

     21%
            Identify a skateboard park as
            a high priority
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Survey Results
     ⊷ For Shakespeare Parks, the lowest levels
        of satisfaction (30%) related to the
        availability of support amenities
     ⊷ Interest expressed for a splash pad
     ⊷ Desire for more support amenities, such
        as seating, water fountains and shade

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Local Parks
     Shakespeare Opti-Mrs Playground
     Shakespeare Recreation Centre & Athletic
     Association lands
     Shakespeare Optimist Park (out of scope)
     Sprucedale Public School (out of scope)

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Existing Amenities
     ⊷ Ball diamond (lit)
     ⊷ Batting Cage
     ⊷ Concession booth
     ⊷ Bleachers with storage
     ⊷ Recreation centre (open air covered building)
     ⊷ Optimist Hall
     ⊷ Junior playground
     ⊷ Off-street parking (asphalt and gravel)
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Playground   Recreation Centre   Ball Diamond

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Challenges & Opportunities
     CHALLENGES                                             OPPORTUNITIES

     • Lack of space for new amenities    •   Install a splash pad
     • Amenities on school lands          •   Install a skate (all wheels) park
         (access, control)                •   Expand the Opti-Mrs Playground
     •   Modest lifecycle improvements    •   Repairs to the batting cage
         needed – most amenities are in   •   Player benches for school fields
         good condition                   •   Improvements to the pavilion
     •   Other?                           •   Digital sign
                                          •   Tree planting
                                          •   Other?

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Discussion #1
     1. What do you use the park for?
     2. What do you like most about the
        park?

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Discussion #2
     4. What is not working right now?
     5. What existing amenities could be
        improved, reconfigured or
        replaced?
     6. What new amenities may be
        needed?

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Discussion #3
     7. What should be the highest priorities
        for investment at this location?
     8. What partnerships might be
        considered?
     9. Do you have any suggestions for
        other parks in Perth East?

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Wrap-up & Next Steps
     Thank you for participating!
     ⊷ Your input will be used to develop
        concept plans for the parks, along with
        a prioritized list of improvements.
     ⊷ We will host a virtual public information
        centre to present the concept plans
        later this fall.
     ⊷ Visit the project website for updates.

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Thank you!
     ANY QUESTIONS?

     For more information or to submit
     additional comments:
       www.pertheast.ca/en/park-renewal-and-
       redevelopment-strategy
       519-595-8375 or bwestman@pertheast.ca

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