Concept Plan for Hastings Park
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1 RACECOURSE BARNS 20 NEW BRIGHTON PARK • Double-decker barns with approximately 300 stalls to replace existing • Safer and more convenient connections to Hastings Park makes this barns place great for biking, running, dog walking, or hanging out at the beach 2 RACECOURSE INFIELD 21 SALT WATER MARSH • Infield repurposed for surface parking for up to approximately 1100 cars • Mouth of the daylighted stream set below grade of racetrack in order to maintain views and reduce noise • Landscaped with marsh plants, pathways and boardwalks impact 3 NORTHWEST PARKING 22 TUNNEL CONNECTION • Either surface or structured parking with approximately 700 to 2000 • Retrofitted existing tunnel for daylighted creek and pedestrian-only stalls to replace spaces removed during park redevelopment access 4 MILLER PLAZA 23 CREEKWAY PARK • Day-to-day vehicle access and passenger drop-off area • Greenway trail alongside meandering day-lighted stream • A pedestrian-only space for performances and displays during festivals • Additional parking and events 24 LONG TERM PEDESTRIAN / CYCLIST OVERPASS 5 FESTIVAL PLAZA • Pedestrian and cyclist overpass spanning McGill Street • A new urban heart of the park featuring: comfortable seating, public art, high-quality paving and lighting where on can grab a coffee, access Wi-Fi, 25 SHORT TERM TUNNEL RETROFIT read a book, chat with friends, or play in the water fountain • Vehicle lanes reduced to accommodate both pedestrians and bicyclist • Flexible indoor and outdoor space for community festivals, special events • Enhanced pathways, lighting and signage and markets • Built in festival and event infrastructure to shorten set-up and tear down 26 DAYLIGHTED STREAM time • Natural habitat and landscaped stream corridor varying between 45 - 70 • Daylighted stream flows along eastern edge of the plaza meters in width • Greenway runs along east side of stream for cycling, strolling, and bird LIVESTOCK BUILDING 6 watching • Building upgraded for seasonal use and retrofitted with large overhead doors allowing activities in the Livestock Building to spill out onto the 27 PERIMETER PARK GREENWAY Festival Plaza • 3-km separated path for pedestrians and cyclists - a great place for long • Ideal space for markets, shows, events, or cultural/arts production walks, rollerblading, running, dog walking, learning to ride a bike and 7 PNE OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION commuting • Consolidated functions in new building attached to Coliseum BACK OF HOUSE 8 28 MAIN ENTRANCE TO FLAT FLOOR BUILDING • Discretely located service area with good access to Bridgeway FLAT FLOOR BUILDING BELOW GRADE 9 29 PLAYLAND • Multi-purpose building for year-round commercial and community use • Most of the current rides and retained as Playland gradually expands 10 THE ALLÉE north with new rides and attractions to an ultimate size of 24 acres • Existing double row of London Plane trees becomes a major pedestrian • Interconnected series of paths and plazas with shaded seating and patio corridor cafes • Rides and attractions surrounded by trees and vegetation 11 THE ITALIAN GARDENS • Retained and integrated into the new park design 30 DUNDAS CONNECTOR • Link to Vancouver Heights and Burnaby’s bike routes 12 THE SKATEBOARD PARK 31 THE AMPHITHEATRE 13 RENFREW STREET • Upgraded with covered stage and landscaping for festivals and shows • Restructured to slow traffic and increase safety with corner bulges and • Great views to Racecourse, Burrard Inlet, and the North Shore enhanced crosswalks Mountains • Removed lane of traffic added to the park edge for the Perimeter WINDERMERE BELVEDERE Greenway 32 • Located at top of Windermere Hill, café seating allows for panoramic • Traffic calming and landscaping to create mini park gateways from the views of the Burrard Inlet and North Shore Mountains neigbourhood into the park • Food service and washrooms – a great place to grab a coffee or snack 14 THE PARADE and enjoy the view • The East/West Greenway through the park • Designed for community events, performances, sitting, people watching, 33 OFF-SEASON CONNECTOR walking and cycling • Greenway connection through Playland during months when Playland is • Views opened up over the Sanctuary closed • Playful water features extend from Italian Gardens 34 EMPIRE FIELDS 15 THE GREEN • Community sports field use restored and accompanied by field lights, • Large gently sloping lawn as a park connection between the Italian running track, and washrooms after temporary stadium is removed Gardens and the Sanctuary • Lawn area for playing and picnicking 35 NATURALIZED AREAS • A diversity of native plants to enhance habitat and food for wildlife 16 THE SANCTUARY • Invasive species management program • Existing Sanctuary retained and connected to new day-lighted stream • Landscaped to increase safety and enhance inward views to the pond 36 THE PLATEAU • Youth focused park between rollercoaster and Empire Fields includes 17 the garden’s gardens a Dirt Jumps, Bike Trials Area and hard surface sport courts for ball • Demonstration and experimental gardens showcasing local food, hockey and basket ball horticulture, ecology and art • Alternate connection to perimeter greenway route along The Plateau • Small amphitheatre and terraced seating for enjoying performances is located on the north end of the Garden Auditorium 37 LEESIDE TUNNEL • Skateboarding features retained 18 FESTIVAL MEADOW • Open space for flying kites, playing games, picnics and relaxing • Improved connection to neighbourhoods south of Hastings Street • Opportunity for smaller community festivals and events 38 PARK CORRIDOR • Festival and event infrastructure is built-in to shorten set-up and tear- • Playland moved off Hastings Street to create a continuous park down time connection between Empire Fields, Festival Meadows, and the Sanctuary 19 NEW HASTINGS COMMUNITY CENTRE • Enhanced perimeter greenway path • An anchor for Hastings Community Park and a gateway to the shopping area along Hastings Street 39 OLD PLAYLAND ENTRANCE • Highly visible location enhances the pedestrian experience on Hastings • Enhanced park gateway at the junction of the Park Perimeter and North/ Street South Greenways ... a day at the park Hastings Park / PNE Master Plan www.vancouver.ca/hastingspark 1 RACECOURSE BARNS 20 NEW BRIGHTON PARK 2 RACECOURSE INFIELD 21 SALT WATER MARSH • Infield repurposed for surface parking for up to approximately 1100 cars set below grade of racetrack in order to maintain views and reduce noise impact 22 TUNNEL CONNECTION 3 NORTHWEST PARKING • Either surface or structured parking with approximately 700 to 2000 stalls to replace spaces removed during park redevelopment 23 CREEKWAY PARK 4 MILLER PLAZA • A pedestrian-only space for performances, displays and events during the Fair 24 LONG TERM PEDESTRIAN / CYCLIST OVERPASS • Pedestrian and cyclist overpass spanning McGill Street 5 FESTIVAL PLAZA • A new urban heart of the Fair designed to accommodate events, exhibits 25 SHORT TERM TUNNEL RETROFIT and performances 26 DAYLIGHTED STREAM 6 LIVESTOCK BUILDING • Showcase for agriculture, livestock and other events during the Fair 27 PERIMETER PARK GREENWAY • Greenway open to the public during Fair-time 7 PNE OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION 28 BACK OF HOUSE • Discretely located service area with good access to Bridgeway 8 MAIN ENTRANCE TO FLAT FLOOR BUILDING 29 PLAYLAND 9 FLAT FLOOR BUILDING BELOW GRADE • Most of the current rides and retained as Playland gradually expands • Exhibitions and other events during the Fair north with new rides and attractions to an ultimate size of 24 acres • Interconnected series of paths and plazas with shaded seating and patio 10 THE ALLÉE cafes • Rides and attractions surrounded by trees and vegetation 30 DUNDAS CONNECTOR 11 THE ITALIAN GARDENS • Programmed for performances and special events during the Fair 12 THE SKATEBOARD PARK 31 THE AMPHITHEATRE • Great views to Racecourse, Burrard Inlet, and the North Shore Mountains • Programmed with theatrical and musical performances during the Fair 13 RENFREW STREET 32 WINDERMERE BELVEDERE • New main entrance to Playland • Food service and washrooms – a great place to grab a coffee or snack 14 THE PARADE and enjoy the view • The ‘Main Line’ during the Fair with excellent layout for concessionaire tents and Fair-time PNE parade route 33 OFF-SEASON CONNECTOR 34 EMPIRE FIELDS 15 THE GREEN • Large lawn configured for day-time stage and beer garden during the Fair 35 NATURALIZED AREAS 16 THE SANCTUARY • Programmed quieter, educational or contemplative activities 36 THE PLATEAU 17 the garden’s gardens • Demonstration and experimental gardens showcasing local food, horticulture, ecology and art 37 LEESIDE TUNNEL 18 FESTIVAL MEADOW • New programmed space for the Fair • Festival and event infrastructure is built-in to shorten set-up and tear- 38 PARK CORRIDOR down time • Enhanced perimeter greenway path 19 NEW HASTINGS COMMUNITY CENTRE 39 OLD PLAYLAND ENTRANCE • Enhanced park gateway at the junction of the Park Perimeter and North/ South Greenways • Entrance to the Playland during Fair-time only ... a day at the fair Hastings Park / PNE Master Plan www.vancouver.ca/hastingspark.