Outdoor Recreation Facility & Sports Field Provision Plan for Hamilton

CITY WIDE IMPLICATIONS

CITY OF HAMILTON

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Recreation Division

Report to: Mayor and Members Submitted by: Joe-Anne Priel Committee of the Whole General Manager Community Services

Date: June 22, 2009 Prepared by: Diane LaPointe-Kay, Ext. 4610

SUBJECT: Outdoor Recreation Facility & Sports Field Provision Plan for Hamilton Recreation & Parks Public Use Facilities, Phase I Findings (CS09054) (City Wide)

RECOMMENDATION:

(a) That the Outdoor Recreation Facility & Sports Field Provision Plan for Hamilton Recreation & Parks Public Use Facilities, Phase I Findings, be received.

(b) That the Guiding Principles for the Outdoor Recreation Facility & Sports Field Provision Plan for Hamilton Recreation & Parks Public Use Facilities, as outlined in Appendix A to Report CS09054, be approved.

Joe-Anne Priel General Manager, Community Services Department

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

As part of the 2008 Capital Budget deliberations, Council approved undertaking a review of its outdoor recreation facilities, similar to the Indoor Use, Renovation and Replacement Study that was completed in 2008. The completion of the parks outdoor recreation and sport facilities provision plan will allow the City of Hamilton to strategically plan for its future parks outdoor recreation and sports needs in an organized and fiscally responsible manner.

Monteith Brown Planning Consultants have been engaged to conduct this parks outdoor facility review, supported by industry experts from turf management, park and facility operations, and design disciplines. This team is also guided by a Steering Committee

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made up of staff from Public Works, Planning, Finance and Community Services Department.

The consultants have completed Phase 1 of the study scope which includes the Guiding Principles, Community Profiles, Public Consultation, Trends Analysis and Facility Inventories (attached as Appendix B to Report CS09054).

Approval from Council is required for the Guiding Principles prior to the start of Phase II (final) Report. The Guiding Principles were developed in consultation with stakeholder groups and the general public. The Outdoor Recreation Facilities & Sports Field Provision Plan Guiding Principles (Attached as Appendix A to Report CS09054) are as follows:

Guiding Principles:

1. Exercise Fiscal Accountability; 2. Build Healthy Communities and promote Outdoor Activity for Children and Persons of all Ages; 3. Collaborate with Others and Seek Innovative Solutions; 4. Invest Strategically in the Development, Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Outdoor Recreational Assets; 5. Ensure Appropriate Provision Levels; 6. Ensure Appropriate Maintenance Levels: 7. Engage the Community & Recognize our Differences; and, 8. Implement Designs that are Flexible, Accessible & Appropriate.

There are no further recommendations at this time with regards to the study. The consultants will be returning in the fall of 2009 with Phase II (final) Report and recommendations for Council’s review.

BACKGROUND:

Status and findings from the Outdoor Recreation Facility and Sports Field Provision Study Phase I includes:

• Review of the Socio-demographic trends of Hamilton’s population based on the released 2006 Census data and GRIDS forecasts; • Inventory review of the outdoor recreation facilities in parks, including analysis of the distribution and usage of each type; • Public consultation on Hamilton’s Outdoor Recreation Facilities; • Stakeholder and Council consultation; and, • Development of Guiding Principles in consultation with stakeholder groups and the general public.

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A summary of the current findings is contained in the relevant consultation section of this report.

In Phase II of the study, the consultants will be completing a detailed review of outdoor recreation and park facilities and amenities which will include:

• Site visits to many parks to conduct an observation of general park uses; • A review of park maintenance procedures and current condition of major equipment and amenities, as well as examinations of field surfaces conducted by the Turfgrass Institute from Guelph University; and, • A benchmark exercise with several comparable Ontario municipalities will be undertaken to compare in contrast Hamilton’s number and mix of outdoor amenities (as well as budgets, staffing levels, provision targets, etc.).

Following the completion of this research, the consultants will prepare recommendations, by using the Guiding Principles (attached as Appendix A to report CS09054) for Council’s consideration that will cover a broad perspective of the parks programming and maintenance operation including:

• a long-term capital funding plan; • changes to the provision and distribution of some outdoor recreation sports fields based on findings; and, • improved outdoor sport and recreation administrative facility operating practices.

The City of Hamilton currently owns, maintains and/or manages over 600 parks and open space sites. Approximately half of these locations are naturalized areas, utility corridors or undeveloped lands that do not contain recreation amenities. There are 315 active parks totalling 2,778 hectares which contain one or more sports fields, playgrounds, spray pads, multi-use courts and other recreation amenities.

Currently the City maintains:

• 239 diamonds; • 250 playgrounds; • 197 soccer and/or football fields; • 99 basketball/multi-use courts; • 87 tennis courts; • 60 +/- outdoor natural ice rinks, and 1 artificial ice rink; • 51 spray pads; • 16 wading pools; • 51 bocce courts; • 4 lawn bowling greens; • 5 outdoor running tracks; • 5 off-leash dog areas; • 5 skateboard parks; and, • 3 cricket pitches.

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In addition, the local school boards, post-secondary institutions, and the private sector provide a degree of community access to a variety of outdoor recreational assets under their stewardship or shared use agreements with the City of Hamilton.

Project Status:

The project is currently on track and within the allotted budget. The project is divided into two phases, with Phase I nearing completion:

Key Objectives:

Phase I:

• Review the current state of the outdoor recreation facilities and sports fields; • Undertake a demographic analysis of the City of Hamilton; • Consult with key stakeholders and the general public; and, • Develop guiding principles for the study.

Phase II:

• Conduct a benchmarking and best practices analysis; • Establish recreation facility supply standards; • Develop a long-term plan (to 2031) addressing: o Options for disposition and reconfiguration; o New projects; o Maintenance and capital spending; and, o Timing. • Prioritize city-wide and community-specific recommendations; • Create a financial strategy; and, • Identify opportunities for capital and operating partnerships.

Public & Stakeholder Consultations:

Under Phase I, the following consultation activities have been completed or are ongoing: • Random sample telephone survey of households (complete); • User group surveys for the major sports fields stakeholders (complete); • Focus group sessions with major user groups (complete); • Public Information Centres (complete); • Interviews with Council, city staff, and key partnering agencies (on-going); and, • Presentation to Committee of the Whole (on-going).

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Activities Still To Be Completed:

• Observation project to assess the quantity of use associated with facilities and amenities/assets in parks that are not currently tracked through facility bookings or program registrations (May/June/July); • Benchmarking exercise with a select group of peer municipalities; • A physical assessment of a select number of parks sports fields to determine current status of existing facilities’ usage patterns and capacity; and, • Review of turf maintenance practices using the Turfgrass Institute from Guelph University.

ANALYSIS/RATIONALE:

The same recreation planning geographical areas used in the Use, Renovation and Replacement Study for Hamilton Recreation and Public-use Facilities are being used for the Outdoor Recreation Facility and Sports Field Provision Study:

• Ancaster • Hamilton Mountain • Beverly • Lower Hamilton • Flamborough • West Hamilton/Dundas • Glanbrook • Upper Stoney Creek • Lower Stoney Creek

The Phase I report of the Outdoor Recreation Facility and Sports Field Provision Study information has been condensed into high level summaries of the socio-demographic findings, the public consultation results which include the household telephone study, public information sessions, and the focus group workshops. Readers are encouraged to refer to “Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan Phase I Report” attached as Appendix B to Report CS09054 for more detailed information.

Socio-Demographic Analysis:

The socio-demographic analysis is consistent with the findings of the Indoor Public Use, Renovation & Replacement Study completed last year.

Highlights to be considered include:

• The overall projection for growth in Hamilton is estimated at 660,190 (by 2031) up from the current estimated population of 504,470 (2006 Census), representing growth of 31%. • Population Growth by Age demonstrates that the greatest increases will come in the 60+ age category, which will experience a 108% increase over this time period (an additional 10,532 residents).

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• The demand for outdoor recreation facilities/assets and amenities to support older adults and seniors will definitely become an issue in the next 10 to 20 years. • The 0 to 9 and 10-19 age categories will grow slower than the overall population (19% and 4% growth by 2031, respectively), which would point to an eventual slow down in the need to grow facilities in number for these categories.

Table 1 below illustrates population forecasts for each of the demographic areas demonstrate the following projected changes between 2006 and 2031:

Table 1: Population Forecast by Community – City of Hamilton, 2006-2031 Change Population* Forecast Population** Community 2006 - 2031 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 Total %

Ancaster 29,230 33,251 37,505 38,935 38,817 39,042 9,812 34

Beverly 17,675 18,717 18,311 19,628 19,599 19,527 1,852 11

Flamborough 23,340 23,594 26,513 34,370 37,875 37,771 14,431 62

Glanbrook 13,729 15,782 21,511 25,757 29,075 28,985 15,256 111 Hamilton 151,171 151,817 152,654 161,606 161,176 167,065 15,894 11 Mountain Lower Hamilton 133,855 139,972 137,485 144,436 144,138 155,001 21,146 16 Lower Stoney 75,585 81,025 89,844 91,182 92,486 95,233 19,648 26 Creek Upper Stoney 20,470 23,295 29,584 34,943 57,556 72,336 51,866 253 Creek West 39,415 43,927 43,009 44,153 44,047 45,229 5,814 15 Hamilton/Dundas Total Hamilton 504,470 531,381 556,014 595,011 624,770 660,190 155,720 31

* Source: Adapted from: Statistics Canada, Population of Census Tracts (100% Data) ** Source: City of Hamilton, 2007 (GRIDS).

ALTERNATIVES FOR CONSIDERATION:

At this stage of the study there are no alternatives for the consideration of Council. In the fall of 2009 Monteith Brown Planning Consultants will present to Council a final report with recommendations.

FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:

At this time, there are no financial, staffing or legal implications to be reported. In the fall 2009 the consultants will be bring forth recommendations which will identify a

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preferred strategy for meeting long term (10-15 years) community needs relative to outdoor recreation facilities and sport field provisions as well as establish a decision making framework and implementation plan that will identify priority projects and associated costs.

POLICIES AFFECTING PROPOSAL:

None.

RELEVANT CONSULTATION:

Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Outdoor Recreation Facility & Sports Field Provision Plan Steering Committee

Public Consultation Summary:

Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, utilized a number of different processes to obtain input from the public and stakeholder groups:

• A Random Sample Telephone Household Survey of residents across the entire City netted 800 completed surveys, resulting in a confidence interval of ±3.5%, 19 times out of 20. • Online / email survey sent out to Sport Field User Groups with 67 completed surveys received to date. • Seven Focus Group Sessions were conducted with key stakeholder group categories to obtain more detailed information on outdoor recreation and sports field related issues. The focus groups were divided into Soccer, Baseball, Other Rectangular Field Users (football, lacrosse, cricket, and rugby), Cultural Groups with a focus on operating festivals and special events, and Club focussed User groups (tennis, bocce, lawn bowling, skateboarding). • Interviews were (or are currently being) conducted with the Public and Separate School Boards, Redeemer and Mohawk Colleges, McMaster University, Conservation Authorities, Royal Botanical Gardens, all large landowners and potential future partners for Outdoor Recreation facilities. • Interviews with members of Council and key staff from various departments.

Household Survey Results (Highlights):

Results are provided in Appendix B attached to Report CS09054: a brief summary is provided below.

• 70% of telephone survey respondents indicated that their household used or visited a city park in the past 12 months.

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• 37% indicated that they are not able to participate in outdoor recreation activities as often as they would like. Of those, 56% said they lack time, 27% said poor health/ability/age was the reason, and only 6% said it was due to lack of facilities. • 65% prefer a small park with only a few outdoor amenities close to their home, while 24% prefer the large park with many amenities that is farther away from home demonstrating a greater support for neighbourhood parks over larger community and city-wide parks. • Overall, the satisfaction ratings are higher than the importance ratings for most facility/asset types, suggesting that the City is close to meeting the needs of residents. • The top outdoor recreation facility/asset priorities for improvement were natural open space (outside scope of study), playgrounds, and trails (pathways within parks are part of this study, but trails connecting parks/destinations are outside of the study scope but which are addressed in the Trails Master Plan ). The lowest areas in need of improvement were cricket pitches, bocce courts, and lawn bowling greens (not coincidentally, all three of these sports have low registration levels in Hamilton).

Field Users Survey Results (Highlights):

• There were 67 surveys received to date from stakeholders groups, 42 from baseball, 16 soccer, 7 football, 1 cricket, and 1 rugby. They represent nearly 23,000 players, two-thirds which are youth. • Nearly half of the organizations requested additional sports fields (most of these were from soccer groups) and there was considerable support for the installation of multi-sport artificial turf fields. • Amenities such as player seating, changeroom facilities, concessions, storage and washrooms received lower satisfaction ratings. • The quality of school fields rated lower than City fields.

Stakeholder Focus Group Results (Highlights):

Seven focus group sessions were conducted with key stakeholder group categories (field users, court/club users, skateboarding, festivals/events, etc.) to obtain more detailed information on outdoor recreation and sports field related issues. The following represents some of the key concepts and ideas presented by the user groups, much of which will require further verification and analysis in phase two. This input in concert with other information, including additional public input, benchmarking, staff consultation, trends, etc. – will assist in developing recommendations and a strategy for future sport field investment.

• Youth should continue to be a priority; followed by adult sport and recreation. • More full-sized soccer fields (with irrigation and lights) were requested; large fields allow for multiple configurations to accommodate all age groups.

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• The installation of artificial turf sports fields was widely supported. • More support amenities were requested, including parking, seating and washrooms. • While multi-use fields have their place, the establishment of dedicated use fields (e.g., fields just for rugby, lacrosse, football, etc.) would help to alleviate usage and turf management conflicts and also improve opportunities for sport development. • It is important to maximize use of existing fields and make improvements where possible (older diamonds should be assessed to discern which improvements are needed where). Consideration could be given to re-purposing older facilities where demand is low. • A long-term approach to field maintenance is required and field bookings should be strategic as to avoid damage to fields. The overuse of fields should be avoided. • Groups are open to taking on a more active role in administering and maintaining fields, either through stewardship practices or formal agreements. • Improvements to the grass cutting frequency cycle were suggested by several sports organizations. • Unauthorized use of fields needs to be discouraged more strongly, perhaps through a more aggressive enforcement of non permitted use and/or the fencing of premier fields. • Proper design of fields can help to reduce long-term maintenance costs and should be a priority for the City. • Greater transparency in field and diamond allocation was requested. • Affordability is a key factor in attracting residents to participate in sports and many groups feel that their user fees cannot sustain further increases without losing players. • A long-term plan for field provision is useful, but short-term improvements are also necessary. • School closures, particularly within the older parts of the City, is having an impact on the availability/access to outdoor open space and recreational facilities. Past practices of treating school sites as public land and locating ball diamonds and play equipment on school board lands is now leaving some neighbourhoods without these facilities as schools are closed and sold for development. The City’s limited financial resources do not permit them to buy all surplus school sites. The Seneca School closing and loss of its ball diamonds was frequently mentioned. Some felt that by developing this Study, the City would have a better understanding of the key strategies to undertake related to school properties.

Opportunities & Challenges:

As identified through the initial consultation phase of the Study, the City’s current inventory of sports fields and outdoor recreation facilities/assets presents a wide spectrum of multi-faceted opportunities and challenges, including (but not limited to):

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• Participation in outdoor sports and recreational activities in Hamilton has undergone considerable change in recent years, including the explosion of soccer and female athletics, as well as slowing interest in some historically popular activities (e.g., baseball). • Expansions to sports field infrastructure supplies have not kept pace with increases in soccer participation; demand is greatest for high quality fields and multi-field complexes capable of hosting tournaments and entire programs. • As sports grow in popularity, the skill level of athletes increase, creating demand for higher quality fields and year-round training and play opportunities. • Adult participation may be growing in some sports due to the emerging trend of “lifelong players”, resulting in demand for better quality fields to help reduce injury risks. • The expectations of residents and user groups are increasing and many are dissatisfied with existing conditions of sports fields and associated amenities such as washrooms and changerooms in parks. • The supply-demand inequity has led to chronic over-usage and damage to natural turf grass fields, resulting in decreased playability; wet conditions in the spring and fall and fields shared by numerous sports also contributes to poor field conditions. • Hamilton residents expressed an interest in more neighbourhood-level parks, but the integration of sports fields into these parks is discouraged as organized use can cause conflicts with adjacent land uses. • Bylaws that restrict the range of uses within parks increases the challenges of finding larger sites to accommodate amenities like lit sports fields, washroom/change room buildings and sufficient parking. • Large sites suitable for multi-field installations are relatively rare in Hamilton, a situation exacerbated by past growth patterns and current urban boundaries and development restrictions (e.g., greenbelt lands). • Inasmuch as sports fields are a primary focus of this Study, playgrounds, internal pathways/trails, and natural open space are among the most well used park assets within the City. • New activities and technologies have emerged, such as skateboarding/BMX biking, ultimate Frisbee, spray pads, artificial turf, etc. The City has responded to some of these, and may require alternate funding mechanisms in order to respond to others. • Municipal amalgamation has created different outdoor recreation service levels across the City and there is recognition that Hamilton’s community’s may have unique demand that necessitate different provision levels and strategies. • The composition of the City’s population is also changing, with greater proportions of adults and foreign-born residents than ever – the influence of demographic factors on participation levels in outdoor recreation activities must be considered. • New guidelines and legislation have been established, affecting items such as playground design, use of pesticides, and universal accessibility of all public services and facilities.

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• Many of the City’s older parks are not appropriately sized or located to accommodate the changing needs of residents; the high cost of land acquisition in denser urban areas is a major barrier to addressing these needs and greater population intensification has the potential to exacerbate this problem. • Wading pools are slowly being phased out in favour of spray pads due to the high operating costs, safety concerns, and changing health and safety requirements of wading pools. Spray pads can be built at a variety of scales and are logical candidates for insertion into older parks where space is limited. • A significant number of the City’s parks infrastructure is old and does not meet modern expectations, creating a need for park redevelopment and renewal, while still addressing the needs of Hamilton’s growing population; the City can expect continued pressure for capital repairs associated with its aging parks infrastructure. • Increasing awareness of the impact of proper urban design on quality of life is affecting how parks are being assembled and built; for example, transit supportive, walkable communities require easily accessible parks that are integrated with their surroundings, an objective that can create challenges for developing larger park templates with multiple playing fields. • There has been a long-standing shortfall in the City’s annual maintenance budget that has restricted the City from maintaining sports field and outdoor recreation facility/asset conditions at optimal industry best practice levels; in many cases, usage patterns and over utilization of sports fields has exceeded the threshold for maintenance standards, resulting in an accelerated decline. This has left the City scrambling to keep up – repairing/rehabilitating turf here and there – but inevitably falling farther behind. Additional research is being undertaken to assess current and industry recommended best maintenance practices. • Recent practices to reduce the formulas and dedication requirements of developers to provide open space/parks amenities as part of new development has put a strain on the parkland dedication reserves. • Insufficient funds in the parkland reserves along with competing higher priority capital projects from other areas and the lack of a guiding document delayed many park improvements.

The implications of these opportunities and challenges can be most effectively addressed in the future programming and design of new parks within the developing areas of the City and possibly through the redesign/adaptive reuse of key existing park sites within established areas.

Public Open House Sessions & Guiding Principles (Highlights):

In April and May 2009, seven evening Public Information Centres were held to introduce the Study to the community, to hear their thoughts and ideas, and to receive their feedback on the draft Guiding Principles.

The meetings were held in Binbrook (Agricultural Fairgrounds), Lower Hamilton (Bennetto Recreation Centre), Hamilton Mountain (Sackville Seniors’ Centre), Dundas

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(Memorial Lions Community Centre), Ancaster (Old Town Hall), Waterdown (Sealy Park Scout Hall), and Lower Stoney Creek (Municipal Service Centre). Promotion of the sessions to the general public was through the City’s main website starting in March of 2009, followed by an online promotion to user groups and Public Service Announcements distributed to local media outlets. In addition Councillors’ administrative staff assisted in sending out email notices to their constituent lists. In April, posters were distributed to recreation centres, libraries and municipal service centres, followed by an E-blast distributed through the City’s Inform Hamilton announcement service, two newspaper advertisements in the Spectator, and eight ads in the Hamilton Community News (all six markets).

Members (36) of the general public attended the seven open sessions. Comments from the public were varied, but one common theme was the need to preserve and protect existing parkland. Input received through these sessions will be assessed further as the planning process unfolds.

Guiding Principles:

Draft Guiding Principles for the Study are core directional statements that will support the recommendations of the Study as well as future decisions related to outdoor parks recreation facilities/assets and sports fields. Considerable support was received from the public for these Guiding Principles and some adjustments in wording and priority were made based on the public response.

The proposed Guiding Principles are as follows:

1. Exercise Fiscal Accountability; 2. Build Healthy Communities and Promote Outdoor Activity for Children and Persons of all Ages; 3. Collaborate with Others and Seek Innovative Solutions; 4. Invest Strategically in the Development, Redevelopment, and repurposing of Outdoor Recreational Assets; 5. Ensure Appropriate Provision Levels; 6. Ensure Appropriate Maintenance Levels; 7. Engage the Community & Recognize our Differences; and, 8. Implement Designs that are Flexible, Accessible & Appropriate.

Next Steps:

Phase II of the study will further analyze the information gathered and provide recommendations on Hamilton’s long term capital and operating funding plan, possible changes to the distribution or nature of some outdoor sport and recreation facilities and prudent improvements to facility amenities. A final report is anticipated for the fall of 2009.

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CITY STRATEGIC COMMITMENT:

By evaluating the “Triple Bottom Line”, (community, environment, economic implications) we can make choices that create value across all three bottom lines, moving us closer to our vision for a sustainable community, and Provincial interests.

Community Well-Being is enhanced. ; Yes No Participation in community life is accessible to all Hamiltonians.

Environmental Well-Being is enhanced. ; Yes No Human health and safety are protected.

Economic Well-Being is enhanced. ; Yes No Investment in Hamilton is enhanced and supported.

Does the option you are recommending create value across all three bottom lines? ; Yes No

Do the options you are recommending make Hamilton a City of choice for high performance public servants? Yes ; No

Appendix A to Report CS09054 Page 1 of 7

SECTION 3 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 3.1 Overview In order to inform recommendations made in the Outdoor Recreation Facilities & Sports Field Provision Plan, as well as future decisions related to outdoor recreation facilities, a set of Guiding Principles was developed and presented to the public for review. A series of seven public meetings were held in April and May 2009 to review, improve upon, and prioritize draft Guiding Principles developed by the consultant in cooperation with staff. The resultant set of Guiding Principles – prioritized based on the input provided through the public meetings – is provided below:

Principle #1: Exercise Fiscal Accountability Principle #2: Build Healthy Communities and Promote Outdoor Activity for Children and Persons of all Ages Principle #3: Collaborate with Others and Seek Innovative Solutions Principle #4: Invest Strategically in the Redevelopment or Repurposing of Outdoor Recreational Assets Principle #5: Ensure Appropriate Provision Levels Principle #6: Ensure Appropriate Maintenance Levels Principle #7: Engage the Community & Recognize our Differences Principle #8: Implement Designs that are Flexible, Accessible & Appropriate

The Guiding Principles are largely complementary and they should be read and interpreted as a set, rather than as separate, isolated statements. Clearly, from a critical path perspective, some principles will need to occur before others can happen, while other may be more difficult to achieve. The Guiding Principles, however, should be interpreted collectively as being the vision and direction to which the City and community aspire. Moreover, the Guiding Principles act as “filters” when undertaking specific studies or park master plans and when establishing priorities for outdoor recreation facility improvements within the context of this Study.

3.2 Guiding Principles, Directions and Implications The “Guiding Principles” are core directional statements that will advise the recommendations of the Study as well as future decisions related to outdoor recreation facilities and sports fields. Collectively, they should be interpreted as being the vision and direction to which the City and community aspire. The Guiding Principles have been developed based on data analysis, trends, demographics, and will be further refined following the identification of public needs and preferences, market research, and input from staff, councillors, stakeholders, and the general public. Consideration was also given to the City of Hamilton Council and Corporate Strategic Plans, Public Works Strategic Plan, and Public Use (Indoor) Facilities Study. Attachment II contains a summary of the public input received.

Please note that the term ‘Outdoor Recreation Assets is used frequently in the Guiding Principles’ Directions. This term refers to all spaces, amenities, facilities, and apparatuses used to participate in organized and unorganized park activities, with the exception of trails, pathways, natural open spaces, and historic sites/buildings.

Principle #1 Exercise Fiscal Accountability Directions: a) The City will ensure that changes to the municipal inventory of outdoor recreation assets within parks are accompanied by a strategy to fund both their development (including land acquisition, if required) and ongoing maintenance. b) The City will ensure long-term financial sustainability through the cost-effective and efficient management of resources, the appropriate and reasonable application of user and rental fees, and the maximization of Development Charges and community resources. Appendix A to Report CS09054 Page 2 of 7

c) The stated desire for additional or enhanced outdoor recreation assets within parks must be balanced with both capital and ongoing annual maintenance costs.

Implications: User fees and rental rates will be reviewed regularly to ensure they are appropriate, reasonable, and support the subsidized operation of outdoor recreation assets.

Principle #2 Build Healthy Communities and Promote Outdoor Activity for Children and Persons of all Ages Directions: a) The City of Hamilton will provide opportunities for sporting, leisure, cultural, health, wellness, and social activities (both organized and unorganized) in outdoor recreational areas so as to help build healthy communities and improve the quality of life for all. b) Connecting outdoor recreation sites with the surrounding community through the use of trails, sidewalks, transit lines, etc. will be strongly encouraged. c) The City will work towards eliminating barriers to participation related to age, income, language, culture, transportation or physical abilities. d) Relative to outdoor recreation assets, the City will ensure proper administration and promotion of its financial assistance program to ensure that all residents have a reasonable opportunity to participate, regardless of their financial situation.

Implications: Significant additional investment in outdoor recreational infrastructure will be required to maintain or enhance community health and quality of life.

Children and youth should have the opportunity to play to the level of their capability and interest within an organized and safe minor sport system. In scheduling and allocating time on playing fields, children and youth that are part of affiliated minor sports organizations will receive priority use at subsidized cost.

Active living, wellness, and outdoor physical activity opportunities for children and all individuals will be promoted. Improvements to equipment, assets, and signage that minimize barriers related to age, income, language, culture or physical abilities will be considered for future capital projects and phased in over time.

Children and youth will continue to have access to free and affordable play opportunities with other children within a reasonable distance from their home where practical (in urban areas), without having to cross major physical barriers.

People of all ages will continue to have the opportunity to “experience the outdoors” as it relates to the parks system – to walk, bike, inline skate, sit, or socialize – within a reasonable distance of their homes (in urban areas).

Principle #3 Collaborate with Others and Seek Innovative Solutions Directions: a) Consultation with major community partners (including the School Boards, post-secondary Appendix A to Report CS09054 Page 3 of 7 institutions, conservation authority, waterfront trust, etc.) will be required to ensure that reasonable public access to non-municipal playing fields and other outdoor recreational assets is maintained and enhanced where possible. b) The City will support and partner (where possible) with volunteers and community organizations in offering sustainable and affordable sport activities and programs to residents of all ages. c) The City will assist community organizations in building the necessary capacity (i.e., knowledge, abilities, skills and behaviours) to fulfill the City’s mandate in an efficient, effective, fiscally responsible and responsive manner. d) The municipality will act as “co-ordinator” of the recreational services provided within the City of Hamilton and primary provider of outdoor recreational assets. e) Sporting events that attract visitors and sponsors from outside the City and create economic benefits will generally be supported in partnership with Tourism Hamilton and participating community organizations. Notwithstanding this, the City must ensure that these events do not unduly restrict access by Hamilton residents to outdoor recreation assets located in parks and that they provide an appropriate financial contribution toward offsetting their direct costs.

Implications: Access to outdoor recreation opportunities is a shared responsibility, but needs to be led by the City.

The planning, implementation, and development of outdoor recreation assets is done in a collaborative manner, internally within the City and externally within the community. In order to maintain an accessible distribution of outdoor recreation assets, alternative and innovative provision strategies should be examined in established and densely populated areas.

Opportunities to encourage and support community-led programs that enhance stewardship of existing park assets (e.g., the existing “Adopt-a-Park” program) will be promoted.

For volunteer-operated or maintained assets, policy agreements may need to be developed to ensure accountability and to guide issues related to ownership, maintenance, community access, reporting, funding, and succession planning.

The City’s outdoor sports field allocation approach should be reviewed to ensure that outdoor sport fields are being made available to priority users in amounts that are in keeping with appropriate demand standards and usage capacities, including usage by out-of-town organizations as compared to Hamilton residents.

Principle #4 Invest Strategically in the Development, Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Outdoor Recreational Assets Directions: a) In planning and designing outdoor recreation assets, take into account not only current needs, but also anticipated longer-term needs. b) The City will commit to allocating appropriate and necessary resources to meet deficiencies in outdoor recreation assets where the level of provision and/or quality falls below established targets. c) The City will proactively reinvest in the City's existing outdoor recreation assets by developing and implementing a sustainable planned program of upgrades in accordance with a ten year capital plan. d) Logical phasing and orderly development of outdoor recreational assets will be considered in an attempt to reduce capital/financing requirements, benefit existing programming, and improve the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of users during any construction work. Appendix A to Report CS09054 Page 4 of 7

e) Existing outdoor recreation assets that are not meeting current community and/or City-wide needs (and not expected to meet future needs) may be considered for “re-purposing” to a more appropriate recreational use. Changes in the type of asset provision will be carefully considered in light of geographic distribution, potential gaps, and impacts on the City’s ability to address the needs of the broader community.

Implications: The City’s Outdoor Recreation Facilities & Sport Field Provision Plan must look at the long-term and unique needs of each community and establish an appropriate implementation plan.

With justification, existing outdoor recreation assets may be altered, re-purposed, or replaced with something that better meets the needs of neighbourhood residents and the overall broader community. These changes must be in compliance with higher-level policies such as the Official Plan.

The installation of lights and irrigation/drainage to playing fields will be considered as one way to maximize value to the community. Fields in Neighbourhood Parks will not be candidates for lighting.

A 10-year Capital Plan with identified annual operating impacts should be maintained to identify anticipated expenditures on outdoor recreational assets. If the cost of replacing an asset is greater than the cost to renovate, but the new construction includes added benefits or features, these benefits should be taken into account in the analysis.

In deciding whether it is better to renovate or replace an asset, consideration should be given to whether or not effective design is constrained by existing configurations and whether or not the benefit of any renovation or upgrades will be desirable and cost effective to operate and maintain.

Principle #5 Ensure Appropriate Provision Levels Directions: a) Using various mechanisms, the City will acquire and/or secure sufficient parkland to accommodate needed outdoor recreation assets; efforts will be made to locate these assets within the community in which they are required, recognizing that this will not always be possible or feasible. b) The City will establish provision targets for outdoor recreation assets (e.g., one facility for every “x” population) to define City-wide and community-specific needs, both current and future. c) In addressing deficiencies in the provision of outdoor recreation assets, priority will be given to areas that are currently the most disadvantaged in terms of asset type and existing provision levels and/or maintenance quality. d) In communities where the level of provision and quality of outdoor recreation assets are adequate, the City will make efforts to maintain existing levels. Any enhancements will be based upon justified community need and will be consistent with overall City policies and priorities. e) The City will seek to accommodate emerging activities and sports within the recreational system, where needs are justified. f) To the greatest extent possible, the City will provide an equitable distribution of outdoor recreation assets for all field sport users and all citizens in general. Assets that are typically provided in Citywide Parks and one-of-a-kind City-serving assets may not be equitably distributed, but sited to best meet the greatest community need and/or to reflect a unique feature.

Implications: The establishment of provision targets for outdoor recreation assets may require adjustments to the City’s capital and annual operating budget. Appendix A to Report CS09054 Page 5 of 7

Areas deemed to be the most disadvantaged (in terms of existing provision and maintenance quality levels) will be given a priority for municipal funds and investment over moderately serviced areas.

Each community in Hamilton may have different needs and hence may be a higher or lower priority for additional investments in outdoor recreational assets.

Opportunities for citizens to engage in new or expanding activities, as well as activities that are now played year-round (such as soccer), will be investigated.

The development of a Parkland Acquisition Strategy may be required to identify parkland needs, options, and strategies for accommodating new outdoor recreation assets.

More detailed studies (e.g., feasibility studies, park master plans) are recommended prior to any major construction or renovation project in order to determine the most appropriate mix of space and function.

Principle #6 Ensure Appropriate Maintenance Levels Directions: a) The City will strive to ensure that outdoor recreation assets are maintained in a safe condition (compliant with legislation and liability requirements) that is appropriate for the level of usage they receive. b) The use of environmentally-friendly maintenance practices will be promoted. c) The City will discourage the over-use of sports fields (to mitigate field deterioration and improve playability) through the use of appropriate mechanisms and practices. d) The City will regularly evaluate its grass-cutting schedule and practices to ensure that there is an appropriate balance between user needs and available resources.

Implications: Outdoor recreation assets will not be built unless the City has a funding plan to adequately maintain them.

Consideration should be given to creating a link between revenue generated from field rentals and the administrative and field maintenance budgets.

The City will monitor the use of sports fields and establish standards and procedures to control against overuse.

Greater compliance with the City’s rules regarding field usage (e.g., permitted uses only, prohibition of use during and after inclement weather, etc.) is required to maintain safe field conditions.

Grass cutting is a major aspect of field maintenance and specific activities require specific surface treatments. An evaluation of the City’s grass-cutting could result in changes to staff deployment and management, and potentially staff resources. Greater communication with user groups may also be required to enhance their understanding of the rationale for City maintenance practices.

Principle #7 Engage the Community & Recognize our Differences Directions: a) The City will engage the public in decisions affecting outdoor recreation assets located in parks within their community.

Appendix A to Report CS09054 Page 6 of 7 b) The City will respect the different outdoor recreation needs and expectations that may exist between Hamilton’s various geographic communities, including (but not limited to) residents in rural and urban areas. c) When making decisions relating to capital investment and service delivery, the City will recognize and consider the many ways that outdoor recreation assets located in parks can have a positive impact on community revitalization. d) The City will encourage leisure activities and events that build an awareness and understanding of a variety of cultures and foster pride within the community.

Implications: The mix and design of outdoor recreation assets within neighbourhood parks will represent the unique needs of the local area, to the greatest extent possible.

The City will engage the community and user groups in outdoor sport field and recreation asset planning.

The City should establish policies and procedures to respond to proposals from user groups proposing to take over the operation of outdoor sport fields and recreation assets.

Principle #8 Implement Designs that are Flexible, Accessible & Appropriate Directions: a) Outdoor recreation assets will be built to durable standards and will be designed in such a way as to be repaired or replaced in the most cost effective manner. b) To the greatest extent possible, the City will provide outdoor recreational assets within parks that are safe and accessible to everyone regardless of physical limitations. The City will move towards barrier-free design and compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) standards. c) To the degree possible, outdoor recreation assets will be flexibility designed (e.g., multi-use) to accommodate a wide range of sporting, leisure, cultural, health, wellness, and social activities. d) Emerging technologies and promising design practices/standards will be examined for their ability to meet long-term needs in the City. e) The City will strive to mitigate conflicts and incompatibilities between outdoor recreation assets and surrounding community uses. f) The City will take into consideration “Green” design principles that will assist in reducing environmental impacts and in realizing operating cost efficiencies over the long-term. g) Outdoor recreation assets will have appropriate signage so that they are easily recognized as belonging to the City of Hamilton.

Implications: Standards for the design and supply of outdoor recreation assets that are appropriate for each park type (Neighbourhood Parks, Community Parks, and City-wide Parks) will be identified. Technologies like artificial turf will be considered.

Capital projects should include barrier-free design specifications. The cost of asset construction/ refurbishment may increase as a result of AODA compliance. Funds may need to be allocated to upgrading existing outdoor recreation assets to meet the standards of the AODA.

Appendix A to Report CS09054 Page 7 of 7

When providing community-level outdoor recreation assets, consideration will be given to installing components that support their use, such as washrooms, parking, signage, fountains, storage, etc.

Opportunities to enhance walk ability and transportation options should also be considered when identifying sites and locating outdoor recreation assets.

CITY OF HAMILTON

Outdoor Recreation Facilities & Sports Field Provision Plan

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Kilometres Map 2E Demographic Profile 2006 Population of Persons Age 60 Years and Over, Persons per hectare 00.375 0.75 1.5 2.25 3 . . Year 23,340 . . 2006 Population (Census) . . . . 23,594 . . 75,585 . . 39,415 . . . . 2011 Population Forecast . . . . . 133,855 . . . 26,513 . . 81,025 . . 43,927 . . . . 2016 Population Forecast . . 139,972 . 34,370 . . . . 89,444 ...... 43,009 . 137,485 . 2021 Population Forecast . 37,875 ...... 91,182 . . HAL . . . . TON 44,153 144,436 2026 Population Forecast REG . . . 37,771 . ION ...... 92,486 . . 44,047 . 144,138 . . . 2031 Population Forecast . . . . . 95,233 . . 45,229 . . 155,001 ...... FLAMBOROUGH . . LAKE ONTARIO . 20,470 . . . . 23,295 . . . TY . . N 17,675 U 29,584 . . O Q . . C UE N EN O E ABETH . . T L EN ELIZ G IZ QUE . . 18,717 N A I BETH 34,943 . . LL E . . W LOWER STONEY CREEK . 18,311 . . 57,556 .

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HAL Percentage of Population TON REG ION with Low Income After Tax (2005 Census Data)

No Data 0% - 5% 5.1% - 10% FLAMBOROUGH LAKE ONTARIO 10.1% - 15% 15.1% - 20% 20.1% - 25% TY N U 25.1% - 30% O C N 30.1% - 35% TO G IN LL 35.1% - 40% E W 40.1% - 45% 45.1% - 50%

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*Income status after tax - Refers to the position of an economic family or a person 15 years of age and over not in an economic family in relation to Statistics Canada's low income after-tax cut-offs (LICO-AT).

**Prevalence of low income rates (before or after-tax) are calculated from rounded counts of low income persons or families and the total number persons or GLANBROOK families. These counts have been rounded independently of the rounded counts shown in the table; thus, there may be a small difference between the rate shown and one derived from the counts shown. Users are advised to interpret prevalence of low income rates based upon small counts with caution.

Data for census tract 0036.00 (the area from James St to Wellington St, between King St and the CN tracks) is suppressed, most likely due to a high rate of non-response.

All data for census tract 0018.00 (the Centre for HALDIMAND COUNTY Mountain Health Services) is suppressed due to the COUNTY OF BRANT small number, i.e., absence, of private households in this area. Produced using information under license with the City of Hamilton, Copyright © City of Hamilton, 2009

OutdoorOutdoor RecreationRecreation FacilitiesFacilities andand SportsSports FieldField ProvisionProvision PlanPlan o Map 4 Percentage of Population with Low Income Afer Tax (2005) Kilometres 00.375 0.75 1.5 2.25 3 Legend Community Boundary City Boundary

Percentage of Population that HA LTO N R speaks a non-official language EGIO N (i.e., other than English & French) most often at home No data 0% - 5% FLAMBOROUGH LAKE ONTARIO 5.1% - 10% 10.1% - 15% 15.1% - 20% 20.1% - 25% TY N U O C 25.1% - 30% N TO G 30.1% - 35% IN LL E W 35.1% - 40% 40.1% - 45% 45.1% - 50% LOWER STONEY CREEK N

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**This is a subtotal of all languages collected by the census that are not displayed separately here. For a full list of languages collected in the census, please refer to Appendix G in the 2006 Census Dictionary. GLANBROOK ***20% sample data; Knowledge of non-official languages, refers to languages, other than English or French, in which the respondent can conduct a conversation.

Data for census tract 0036.00 (the area from James St to Wellington St, between King St and the CN tracks) is suppressed, most likely due to a high rate of non-response.

All data for census tract 0018.00 (the Centre for HALDIMAND COUNTY Mountain Health Services) is suppressed due to COUNTY OF BRANT the small number, i.e., absence, of private households in this area. Produced using information under license with the City of Hamilton, Copyright © City of Hamilton, 2009

OutdoorOutdoor RecreationRecreation FacilitiesFacilities andand SportsSports FieldField ProvisionProvision PlanPlan o Map 5 Percentage of Population that Speaks a Non-Official Language (i.e., other than English or French) Most Often at Home Kilometres 00.375 0.75 1.5 2.25 3 PARKS WITH SOCCER FIELDS Legend NO. PARK NAME 1ALBION ESTATES PARK Community Boundary 2ANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK 3ANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL City Boundary 4BARTON SECONDARY SCHOOL 5BAYVIEW WEST PARK Parks with Soccer & Multi-use Fields 6BEVERLY COMMUNITY PARK 7 BILLY SHERRING PARK HAL TON 8BOBBY KERR PARK REG Class ION 9BRIAN TIMMIS STADIUM 1 or more Class A (and possibly B and / or C) fields 10 CAPTAIN CORNELIUS PARK 11 CECIL B. STIRLING SCHOOL 1 or more Class B (and possibly C) fields 12 CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS PARK 13 CHERRY HEIGHTS PARK 1 or more Class C fields 14 CHURCHILL PARK 15 CLINE PARK 16 CORKTOWN PARK CLASS 17 CORMAN PARK 18 COURTCLIFFE COMMUNITY PARK lit, irrigated, field house, bleachers, FLAMBOROUGH A 19 DALEWOOD SCHOOL LAKE ONTARIO regulation 20 DOVER PARK 21 EASTDALE PARK 18 some amenities, i.e. lit irrigated, regulation B 22 EASTWOOD PARK 12 28 30 to intermediate size 23 FATHER SEAN O'SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK 43 24 FELKER PARK non‐lit, no spectator seating, no change 25 FERNWOOD PARK TY N C rooms, regulation to mini‐size, irrigated 'C' 26 FERRIS PARK U 83 O 27 FISHER'S MILL PARK C class fields pay a surcharge N 28 FLAMBOROUGH CENTRE PARK TO G 65 29 GARTH ST. RESEVOIR IN 30 GATESBURY PARK LL E 31 GILKSON PARK ‐ R.A. RIDDELL SCHOOL W 32 GLANBROOK SPORTS COMPLEX 33 GLENDALE PARK 34 GREEN ACRES PARK 5 35 GREENHILL RESEVOIR 58 36 HENRY & BEATRICE WARDEN PARK 37 HERITAGE GREEN SPORTS PARK

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Produced using information under license with the City of Hamilton, Copyright © City of Hamilton, 2009 Inventory current as of May 31 / 09. OutdoorOutdoor RecreationRecreation FacilitiesFacilities andand SportsSports FieldField ProvisionProvision PlanPlan o Map 6 Soccer & Multi-use Fields - 2009 - Kilometres 012340.5 T BALL HARDBALL HARDBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL NO. PARK NAME TOTAL (LIT AND LIT UNLIT LIT UNLIT Legend UNLIT) 1ALBION ESTATES PARK 2 00020 2ALEXANDER PARK 3 01020 Community Boundary 3AMBERLY PARK 1 00010 4ANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK 4 10120 City Boundary 5ANCASTER LITTLE LEAGUE (SPRING VALLEY BOWL) 3 1 1 0 0 1 6BAYVIEW WEST PARK 1 00010 7BEACH BLVD PARK #2 1 01000 8BELMONT PARK 1 01000 Baseball Diamonds 9BEVERLY COMMUNITY PARK 2 00110 10 BINBROOK FAIRGROUNDS 1 0 0 0 1 0 HA Parks with 1 ball diamond 11 BINBROOK FAIRGROUNDS 2 00002 LTO 12 BOBBY KERR PARK 2 00020 N R EG 13 BOBBY KERR PARK SCHOOL 2 ION 00020 Parks with 2-3 ball diamonds 14 BRUCE PARK 2 00020 15 BUCHANAN PARK 5 00050 Parks with 4-5 ball diamonds 16 BULLOCKS CORNERS 2 0 0 1 1 0 17 CARLISLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK 2 00110 18 CARLISLE MEMORIAL PARK 1 00001 78 Parks with 6 or more ball diamonds 19 CARTER PARK 1 00001 20 CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS PARK 2 11000 21 CENTRAL PARK 1 0 0 0 0 1 Notes: 22 CHERRY HEIGHTS PARK 2 00020 23 CHURCHILL PARK 2 00020 17 24 CLINE PARK 1 00010 18 Several facilities are multi-use and may be utilized for 25 COLQUHOUN PARK 2 00020 LAKE ONTARIO 26 COMMUNITY PARK 1 00100 multiple sports / activities. Municipal facilities only. 27 COPETOWN LIONS PARK 2 0 0 1 1 0 39 FLAMBOROUGH School facilities are only included in instances where 28 DEWITT PARK 1 00010 41 there is a maintenance or booking agreement in place 29 DR. WILLIAM BETHUNE PARK 2 00020 20 38 62 30 DUNDAS DRIVING PARK 4 00121 31 EASTDALE PARK 1 00100 Y 84 with the City. T 32 EASTDALE SCHOOL 3 0 0 0 0 3 N U 33 EASTMOUNT 5 00041 O 108 C Inventory current as of May 31 / 09. 34 EASTWOOD PARK 4 01003 N 35 EDWARDS MEMORIAL PARK 2 00002 TO 7 G 36 ELEANOR PARK 1 00010 N I 37 FERRIS PARK 1 0 0 0 1 0 LL E 38 FLAMBOROUGH CENTRE PARK 1 0 0 1 0 0 W 8 39 FREELTON COMMUNITY PARK 1 00100 40 GAGE PARK 3 00021 96 75 N 41 GATESBURY PARK 2 00020 I 109 A 42 GILKSON PARK 2 00020 6 G

113 A 43 GILKSON PARK ‐ R.A. RIDDELL SCHOOL 1 0 0 0 1 0 103 LOWER STONEY CREEK R 44 GLANBROOK SPORTS COMPLEX 1 10000 102 46 A LOWER HAMILTON 45 GLENDALE PARK 1 00010

116 32 R 46 GLOBE PARK 6 00330 56 E 47 GORD OAKES PARK 1 10000 34 94 37 63 G I 48 GOURLEY PARK 1 0 0 0 0 1 79 71 O 49 GREEN ACRES PARK 1 0 1 0 0 0 54 66 31 28 N 115 89 68 50 HAMPTON PARK 1 00010 WEST HAMILTON 91 22 51 HERITAGE GREEN SPORTS PARK 2 10100 64 21 93 49 52 HIGHLAND GARDENS PARK 2 00011 / DUNDAS 77 45 53 HIGHVIEW PARK 1 00010 23 106 40 26 54 HILLCREST PARK 4 0 0 0 4 0 19 85 83 55 HOLBROOK PARK 1 00010 110 81 56 HUNTER ESTATES PARK 1 00010 88 86 57 HUNTINGTON PARK 2 00020 107 33 53 UPPER STONEY CREEK 58 INCH PARK 6 06000 30 58 59 JAMES MACDONALD SCHOOL ‐ GOURLEY PARK 5 0 0 0 4 1 73 52 14 50 60 JAMES SMITH PARK 1 00010 57 51 98 61 JERSEYVILLE PARK 2 00020 BEVERLY 16 2 12 82 99 62 JOE SAMS LEISURE PARK 2 10100 35 25 1 63 JOHN KNOX SCHOOL 3 00030 O 87 15 76 LO 13 104 64 KAY DRAGE PARK 2 00020 R E 55 112 67 65 KITTY MURRAY PARK 1 0 0 0 0 1 T 105 A 90 72 66 LAKE AVENUE PARK / BOW VALLEY OPEN SPACE 1 00010 W 67 LISGAR PARK SCHOOL LANDS 1 00010 F 80 111 97 24 O 9 68 LITTLE LEAGUE PARK 2 00101 N 95 IO 43 48 69 LYNDEN LEGION PARK 1 00100 G 100 E 29 70 LYNDEN LIONS SOUTH 2 0 0 1 1 0 R 42 71 MAHONY PARK 4 13000 92 ANCASTER 36 72 MAPLEWOOD PARK 2 00110 114 73 MARTINO MEMORIAL PARK 2 10010 74 HAMILTON 74 MEADOWLANDS PERMANENT 1 00010 65 101 75 MILLGROVE COMMUNITY PARK 2 00110 MOUNTAIN 76 MOHAWK SPORTS PARK 7 3 2 0 2 0 77 MONTGOMERY PARK 2 00020 27 78 MOUNTSBERG HALL PARK 1 00010 79 NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY PARK 1 00001 4 5 80 OLYMPIC PARK 2 02000 81 OLYMPIC SPORTS PARK #1 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 82 PARAMOUNT PARK 1 00010 60 83 PROPOSED 2 01001 84 PROPOSED 1 00010 85 RED HILL BOWL 3 00030 10 86 RED HILL NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK 1 0 0 0 0 1 87 ROSEBOUGH PARK 1 0 0 0 1 0 44 88 ROSEDALE PARK 5 00032 69 GLANBROOK 11 89 ROXBOROUGH PARK 2 00020 90 SCENIC WOODS 1 00010 47 91 SCOTT PARK 3 00030 92 SHEFFIELD BALL PARK 2 0 0 1 1 0 93 SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH'S PARK 1 00010 94 ST. CHRISTOPHER'S PARK 1 00010 70 95 STONEYWOOD PARK 1 00010 96 STRABANE COMMUNITY PARK 3 00210 97 T.B. McQUESTEN PARK 1 0 1 0 0 0 98 TAPLEYTOWN MEN'S CLUB PARK 2 0 0 0 2 0 61 99 TAPLEYTOWN PARK 1 00010 100 TEMPLEMEAD PARK 1 00010 101 TURNER PARK 13 000130 102 VALENS APRK 1 00001 103 VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK 2 0 0 0 2 0 104 VALLEY PARK 1 00010 105 VETERANS PARK 2 00020 106 VICTORIA PARK 1 10000 HALDIMAND COUNTY 107 VOLUNTEER FIELD PARK 1 10000 COUNTY OF BRANT 108 WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK 4 0 0 2 2 0 109 WATERFORD PARK 1 0 0 0 1 0 110 WESTOVER PARK 2 00101 111 WILLIAM McCULLOCH PARK 3 01020 112 WILLIAM MCCULLOCH PARK ‐ SENECA SCHOOL 3 00021 113 WINONA PARK 1 00100 114 WOODBURN BALL PARK 3 0 0 0 0 3 Produced using information under license with the City of Hamilton, Copyright © City of Hamilton, 2009 115 WOODLAND PARK 1 00010 116 WOODWARD PARK 2 00020 OutdoorOutdoor RecreationRecreation FacilitiesFacilities andand SportsSports FieldField ProvisionProvision PlanPlan o Map 7 Ball Diamonds - 2009 - Kilometres 012340.5 HAL TON REG ION

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LOWER HAMILTON CHURCHILL PARK CATHEDRAL PARK HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION WEST HAMILTON / DUNDAS UPPER STONEY CREEK MOHAWK SPORTS PARK ALBION ESTATES PARK O O BEVERLY L R E T A CAPTAIN CORNELIUS PARK W F BEVERLY COMMUNITY PARK O N IO G E HAMILTON MOUNTAIN R Legend ANCASTER City Boundary Community Boundary Cricket Pitches Football Fields (Dedicated) Type GLANBROOK Lit Unlit

Notes:

Several facilities are multi-use and may be utilized for multiple sports / activities. Municipal facilities only. School facilities are only included in instances where there is a maintenance or booking agreement HALDIMAND COUNTY in place with the City. COUNTY OF BRANT Inventory current as of May 31 / 09. Produced using information under license with the City of Hamilton, Copyright © City of Hamilton, 2009

Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan o Map 8 Other Dedicated Sports Fields (Football & Cricket) - 2009 - Kilometres 012340.5 NO. PARK NAME 1ALBION ESTATES PARK 2ANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK Legend 3ANDREW WARBURTON MEMORIAL PARK 4 BENETTO RECREATION CENTER Community Boundary 5BEVERLY COMMUNITY PARK 6BILLY SHERRING PARK City Boundary 7BIRGE PARK 8BROUGHTON PARK EAST Basketball Courts 9BRUCE PARK HAL 10 BRYNA PARK TON REG Parks with 1 basketball / ball hockey / 11 CARTER PARK ION multi-use court features 12 CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS PARK 13 CENTRAL PARK Parks with 2 (or more) basketball / ball hockey / 14 CLINE PARK multi-use court features 15 COPETOWN LIONS PARK 16 CORKTOWN PARK Notes: 17 CORMAN PARK FLAMBOROUGH LAKE ONTARIO 18 DEWITT PARK Several facilities are multi-use and may be utilized for multiple 19 EASTWOOD PARK 27 80 sports / activities. Municipal facilities only. School facilities 20 EDGELAKE PARK 12 28 are only included in instances where there is a maintenance 21 ELEANOR PARK or booking agreement in place with the City. 22 ELMAR PARK TY N 23 ERINGATE PARK U O 76 24 FAIRFIELD PARK C Inventory current as of May 31 / 09. N 25 FATHER SEAN O'SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK TO 64 G IN 26 FERRIS PARK LL E 27 FREELTON COMMUNITY PARK W 28 GATESBURY PARK 40 69 29 GLENDALE PARK 30 GOURLEY PARK

77 N

I 31 HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 44 20 82 A G 32 HAMPTON PARK

A LOWER HAMILTON R 33 HARMONY PARK 83 LOWER STONEY CREEK A 73 34 HENRY & BEATRICE WARDEN PARK 19 37 R 26 E 35 HIGHVIEW PARK 56 24 G 4 I 36 HOMEBROOK PARK 68 O 18 N 38 7 3 57 34 37 HUNTER ESTATES PARK 13 59 38 JACKIE WASHINGTON PARK 50 52 17 58 39 JAMES SMITH PARK 29 40 John Willson Park 75 11 45 25 41 KENNEDY EAST PARK 78 31 16 42 KOPPERFIELD PARK 35 61 43 LAWFIELD PARK 44 LEASIDE PARK 9 WEST HAMILTON / 32 UPPER STONEY CREEK 45 LIFESAVERS PARK 49 46 LISGAR PARK DUNDAS 1 60 HAMILTON MOUNTAIN 47 LYNDEN LEGION PARK 46 48 LYNDEN LIONS SOUTH O O 43 L 74 54 49 MACASSA PARK R BEVERLY 70 E 55 10 72 T 63 14 50 MCLAREN PARK A 5 67 23 W 51 MEADOWLANDS PERMANENT F 79 O 30 62 N 21 71 52 MONTGOMERY PARK IO 65 G 53 MOORLAND PARK E R 66 22 6 8 54 MOUNTVIEW PARK 81 55 NEWLANDS PARK ANCASTER 51 41 56 NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY PARK 36 57 PARKDALE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND 53 42 58 PLATEAU PARK 15 33 59 POWELL PARK 60 ROSEBOUGH PARK 2 61 ROSEDALE PARK 62 Rushdale Park 63 SCENIC WOODS 39 64 SEALY PARK 65 SHAWINIGAN PARK 66 SHEFFIELD BALL PARK 47 67 SIR ALLEN MACNAB REC CENTER GLANBROOK 68 ST. HELEN'S / ST.PETERS WALKWAY 69 STRABANE COMMUNITY PARK 70 T.B. McQUESTEN PARK 48 71 TEMPLEMEAD PARK 72 TRENHOLME PARK 73 VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK 74 VETERANS PARK 75 VICTORIA PARK 76 WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK 77 WATERFORD PARK 78 WESTOVER PARK 79 WHITE DEER PARK HALDIMAND COUNTY 80 WILDAN TOT LOT 81 WILLIAM SCHWENGER PARK COUNTY OF BRANT 82 WINONA PARK Produced using information under license with the City of Hamilton, Copyright © City of Hamilton, 2009 83 WOODWARD PARK SCHOOL PLAYGROUND

OutdoorOutdoor RecreationRecreation FacilitiesFacilities andand SportsSports FieldField ProvisionProvision PlanPlan o Map 9 Basketball Courts - 2009 - Kilometres 012340.5 Legend SPLASH PADS NO. PARK NAME Community Boundary 1 ALLISON NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK 2 BEASLEY PARK City Boundary 3 BELVIEW PARK 4 BERRISFIELD PARK HAL TON RE 5BILLY SHERRING PARK GIO Outdoor Aquatics N 6BROUGHTON PARK EAST 7CARTER PARK Splash Pads Only 8CENTRAL PARK 9 CHURCHILL PARK Wading Pools Only 10 EASTMOUNT 11 EASTWOOD PARK Both Splash Pads and Wading Pools LAKE ONTARIO 12 ELEANOR PARK 13 ELMAR PARK Notes: FLAMBOROUGH 14 FAIRFIELD PARK Several facilities are multi-use and may be utilized for multiple 15 FATHER SEAN O'SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK sports / activities. Municipal facilities only. School facilities 16 GILKSON PARK TY N U are only included in instances where there is a maintenance 17 GLENDALE PARK O 43 C N or booking agreement in place with the City. 18 GOURLEY PARK O T G 19 HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION IN LL Inventory current as of May 31 / 09. E 20 HENRY & BEATRICE WARDEN PARK W 21 HIGHVIEW PARK 52 22 KENNEDY EAST PARK 23 LAWFIELD PARK

47 N 24 LISGAR PARK I LOWER HAMILTON A G 25 LUCY DAY PARK 45 LOWER STONEY CREEK A R 26 MACASSA PARK 38 A

11 R 27 MCLAREN PARK 32 31 14 E 25 54 G 28 MONTGOMERY PARK I 56 20 O WEST HAMILTON 34 36 27 61 3 N 29 MOUNT LION'S CLUB PARK 8 / DUNDAS 60 28 50 30 MOUNTVIEW PARK 42 2 17 9 48 53 58 31 NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY PARK 7 15 32 PIER 4 PARK 19 55 49 33 ROSEDALE PARK / POOL 10 21 33 57 51 41 UPPER STONEY CREEK 34 ROXBOROUGH PARK 59 35 RUSHDALE PARK 46 26 36 SAM MANSON PARK 37 SHAWINIGAN PARK O HAMILTON 24 O L BEVERLY 38 ST. CHRISTOPHER'S PARK R 23 4 E MOUNTAIN T 30 A 40 39 TEMPLEMEAD PARK W 44 F 40 TRENHOLME PARK O 35 29 N IO 18 41 VEEVERS PARK G 16 39 E R 37 13 12 42 VICTORIA PARK 5 6 43 WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK ANCASTER 22 1 44 WILLIAM McCULLOCH PARK 45 WOODWARD PARK

WADING POOLS NO. PARK NAME 46 ALEXANDER PARK 47 BAYVIEW WEST PARK 48 CORONATION PARK POOL RINK 49 GEORGE L. ARMSTRONG PLAYGROUND 50 GREEN ACRES PARK GLANBROOK 51 INCH PARK 52 KINSMEN PARK 53 MYRTLE PARK 54 R.T. STEELE PARK 55 WOOLVERTON PARK

BOTH SPLASH PADS AND WADING POOLS NO. PARK NAME 56 ANDREW WARBURTON MEMORIAL PARK 57 DUNDAS DRIVING PARK 58 GAGE PARK 59 HUNTINGTON PARK / RECREATION CENTRE COUNTY OF BRANT HALDIMAND COUNTY 60 J.C. BEEMER PARK Produced using information under license with the City of Hamilton, Copyright © City of Hamilton, 2009 61 POWELL PARK Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan o Map 10 Splash Pads & Wading Pools - 2009 - Kilometres 012340.5 Legend

Community Boundary

City Boundary Bocce & Lawn Bowling HAL TON REG Bocce Courts ION Lawn Bowling

LAKE ONTARIO Notes: Several facilities are multi-use and may be FLAMBOROUGH utilized for multiple sports / activities. Municipal facilities only. School facilities are only included in instances where there is a maintenance or TY N U booking agreement in place with the City. O C N O T G Inventory current as of May 31 / 09. N LI L E W

LOWER STONEY CREEK R

7 I O 5 N LOWER HAMILTON 18 15 12 13 8 2 6 16 10 4 9 UPPER STONEY CREEK WEST HAMILTON / DUNDAS 17 O O 11 L R 14 E 1 T BEVERLY A 21 W F HAMILTON MOUNTAIN O 19 N IO G E 20 R 3 # LAWN‐ # BOCCE NO. PARK NAME BOWLING ANCASTER COURTS GREENS 22 1CHEDOKE TWIN PAD ARENA 4 0 2CORMAN PARK 20 3DR. WILLIAM BETHUNE PARK 40 4DUNDAS DRIVING PARK 01 5EASTDALE PARK 30 6FATHER SEAN O'SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK 20 7FERRIS PARK 3 0 8GAGE PARK 0 2 9GLEN CASTLE PARK 2 0 GLANBROOK 10 GREENHILL RESEVOIR 2 0 11 LISGAR PARK 2 0 12 MAPLEDENE PARK 2 0 13 MEMORIAL PARK 3 0 14 MOUNTAIN AREANA / SKATING CENTRE 3 0 15 RIVERDALE EAST PARK (OAKLANDS) 2 0 16 ROSEDALE PARK 4 0 17 SACKVILLE HILL MEMORIAL PARK 20 18 SAM MANSON PARK 30 19 SIR ALLAN MACNAB REC CENTER 30 20 TEMPLEMEAD PARK 20 HALDIMAND COUNTY 21 TRENHOLME PARK 30 COUNTY OF BRANT 22 VILLAGE GREEN PARK 0 1

Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan o Map 11 Bocce & Lawn Bowling - 2009 - Kilometres 012340.5 Legend NATURAL / VARIABLE ICE RINKS NO. PARK NAME Community Boundary 1ALEXANDER PARK 2ANCASTER HEIGHTS City Boundary 3ANDREW WARBURTON MEMORIAL PARK 4ARCADE PARK Outdoor Rinks (Natural / Variable) 5 BERRISFIELD PARK HA 6BROUGHTON PARK EAST LTO N R Outdoor Rinks (Artificial) 7BRUCE PARK EGI ON 8 BUCHANAN PARK 9CARTER PARK Notes: 10 CHURCHILL PARK 11 COLQUHOUN PARK Several facilities are multi-use and may be utilized for multiple 12 CORKTOWN PARK sports / activities. Municipal facilities only. School facilities 13 DURAND PARK FLAMBOROUGH LAKE ONTARIO are only included in instances where there is a maintenance 14 EASTMOUNT or booking agreement in place with the City. 15 ELEANOR PARK 16 ERINGATE PARK 20 Inventory current as of May 31 / 09. 17 FATHER SEAN O'SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK 18 ELMAR PARK TY 19 FAY AVENUE PARK N U O 20 FREELTON COMMUNITY PARK C N 57 21 GAGE PARK O T G 22 GILKSON PARK N LI L 23 GLENDALE PARK E W 24 GOURLEY PARK 25 GREEN ACRES PARK 34 26 HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 27 HAMPTON PARK 28 HIGHLAND GARDENS PARK

N 29 HIGHVIEW PARK

I A 30 HIXON ROAD PARK LOWER HAMILTON 59 G A 31 KENNEDY EAST PARK

R 41 52 LOWER STONEY CREEK A 32 LYNDEN LEGION PARK

R 33 MACASSA PARK E

3 G 47 34 MILLGROVE COMMUNITY PARK I 44 O 50 25 N 35 MOHAWK MEADOWS 56 23 36 MOORLAND PARK 10 9 40 21 37 MOUNT LION'S CLUB PARK 30 18 38 MOUNTAIN DRIVE 26 13 12 38 39 MOUNTVIEW PARK 60 45 14 29 40 MYRTLE PARK 4 7 41 NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY PARK 28 27 19 WEST HAMILTON 42 OPTIMIST PARK 1 33 UPPER STONEY CREEK 11 43 PINECREST PARK 46 / DUNDAS 8 44 POWELL PARK O 49 O 5 45 RADIAL PARK L R BEVERLY 55 39 E 46 ROSEBOUGH PARK T HAMILTON MOUNTAIN 54 A 47 ROXBOROUGH PARK W F 48 37 17 O 48 RUSHDALE PARK N 22 24 IO 53 49 SCENIC PARK G E R 2 51 16 15 50 SCOTT PARK 35 6 51 SHAWINIGAN PARK 58 52 ST. CHRISTOPHER'S PARK ANCASTER 31 53 TEMPLEMEAD PARK 43 54 TRENHOLME PARK 36 55 VETERANS PARK 56 VICTORIA PARK 57 WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK 42 58 WILLIAM SCHWENGER PARK 59 WOODWARD PARK

ARTIFICIAL ICE RINKS 60 DUNDAS DRIVING PARK 32 GLANBROOK

HALDIMAND COUNTY COUNTY OF BRANT

Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan o Map 12 Outdoor Ice Rinks - 2009 - Kilometres 012340.5 HAL TON REG ION

LAKE ONTARIO FLAMBOROUGH

TY N U O C N TO G IN LL E W

LOWER STONEY CREEK A

LOWER HAMILTON R E

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UPPER STONEY CREEK

O BEVERLY O L R E T A Legend W F O N IO G Community Boundary E R ANCASTER City Boundary HAMILTON MOUNTAIN Playground Structures & Equipment Description: Playgrounds with park structures (for creative play) and possibly play equipment and / or swingsets

Playgrounds with play equipment GLANBROOK only (for traditional play, such as slides and teeter-totters); may contain swingsets Playgrounds with swingsets only

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Produced using information under license with the City of Hamilton, Copyright © City of Hamilton, 2009 Inventory current as of May 31 / 09 OutdoorOutdoor RecreationRecreation FacilitiesFacilities andand SportsSports FieldField ProvisionProvision PlanPlan o Map 13 Playgrounds - 2009 - Kilometres 012340.5 HAL TON REG ION

FLAMBOROUGH LAKE ONTARIO

TY N U O C N O T G N LI L E W

LOWER STONEY CREEK E LOWER HAMILTON G

J. C. BEEMER PARK

HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION WEST HAMILTON / DUNDAS BOBBY KERR PARK UPPER STONEY CREEK SACKVILLE HILL MEMORIAL PARK MOHAWK SPORTS PARK

O O L BEVERLY R E T A W F O N HAMILTON MOUNTAIN IO G E R Legend ANCASTER Community Boundary City Boundary

Running Tracks

Notes:

Several facilities are multi-use and may be utilized for multiple sports / activities. Municipal facilities only. School facilities GLANBROOK are only included in instances where there is a maintenance or booking agreement in place with the City.

Inventory current as of May 31 / 09.

HALDIMAND COUNTY COUNTY OF BRANT

Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan o Map 14 Running Tracks - 2009 - Kilometres 012340.5 HAL TON REG ION

FLAMBOROUGH LAKE ONTARIO

TY N U O C WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK N TO G IN LL E W

LOWER STONEY CREEK G

O LOWER HAMILTON N PARKDALE PARK BEASLEY PARK

WEST HAMILTON / DUNDAS UPPER STONEY CREEK MOHAWK SPORTS PARK

O O L R BEVERLY E T A HAMILTON MOUNTAIN W F O N Legend IO G E R Community Boundary ANCASTER TURNER PARK City Boundary Skateboard Parks

Notes:

Inventory current as of May 31 / 09.

HALDIMAND COUNTY COUNTY OF BRANT

OutdoorOutdoor RecreationRecreation FacilitiesFacilities andand SportsSports FieldField ProvisionProvision PlanPlan o Map 15 Skateboard Parks - 2009 - Kilometres 012340.5 Legend

City Boundary Community Boundary Tennis Courts Type HAL TON REG Public Tennis Courts; 1 or more; lit and / or unlit ION Club Tennis Courts; require membership; 2 or more; lit 24

Notes: 4 LAKE ONTARIO Several fields are multi-use and may be utilized FLAMBOROUGH for multiple sports / activities. Municipal 8 facilities only. School facilities are only included in instances where there is a TY N maintanence agreement in place with the City. U O C N O T 26 Inventory current as of Dec. 31 / 08. G IN L L E W

7 A

10 E

I LOWER STONEY CREEK O LOWER HAMILTON N 1 25 23 5 13 30 9 WEST HAMILTON / DUNDAS 14 6 17 16 UPPER STONEY CREEK 3 20 15 O O L R BEVERLY E 19 29 T HAMILTON MOUNTAIN A W F O 27 28 PUBLIC PUBLIC CLUB N IO 2 NO. PARK NAME COURTS COURTS COURTS G E 12 R (LIT) (UNLIT) (LIT) 1 BENETTO RECREATION CENTRE 0 2 0 ANCASTER 2 BEVERLY COMMUNITY PARK 0 0 2 22 3 BULLOCKS CORNERS 0 0 3 4CARLISLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK 1 0 0 31 5CENTRAL PARK 2 0 0 6DUNDAS DRIVING PARK 0 0 5 7EDGELAKE PARK 0 1 0 8 FREELTON COMMUNITY PARK 1 0 0 9GAGE PARK 0 0 12 10 GLOBE PARK 3 0 0 11 GORD OAKES PARK 0 1 0 18 12 GOURLEY PARK 0 1 0 13 GREEN ACRES PARK 0 0 7 14 HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 0 0 8 21 15 HILLPARK SECONDARY SCHOOL 4 0 0 16 HUNTINGTON PARK / RECREATION CENTRE 0 0 4 11 17 INCH PARK 0 2 0 18 JAMES SMITH PARK 0 2 0 19 LAWFIELD PARK 2 0 0 20 LITTLE JOHN PARK 0 1 0 GLANBROOK 21 LYNDEN LEGION PARK 2 0 0 22 MEADOWLANDS PERMANENT 0 1 0 23 MEMORIAL PARK 0 1 0 24 PALOMINO RANCH 0 0 2 25 PARKDALE PARK 0 2 0 26 SEALY PARK 0 2 0 27 SIR ALLAN MACNAB RECREATION CENTRE 2 0 0 28 T.B. McQUESTEN PARK 0 1 0 29 VALLEY PARK 4 0 0 HALDIMAND COUNTY 30 VICTORIA PARK 3 0 0 COUNTY OF BRANT 31 VILLAGE GREEN PARK 0 0 3

Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan o Map 16 Tennis Courts - 2009 - Kilometres 012340.5 Legend Parkland

City Boundary Type Community Boundary City Wide HAL TON Community REG ION Notes: Open Space

Several facilities are multi-use and may be utilized for multiple sports / activities. Neighbourhood Municipal facilities only. School facilities are only included in instances where Other LAKE ONTARIO there is a maintenance or booking FLAMBOROUGH agreement in place with the City. Parkette Inventory current as of May 31 / 09. School Site

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COUNTY OF BRANT HALDIMAND COUNTY

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Questionnaire # ______Interviewer ID ______City of Hamilton, Outdoor Recreation Facilities & Sports Field Study Date ______Household Telephone Survey – FINAL Time ______Good evening, this is ______and I am calling on behalf of the City of Hamilton. This is not a sales call – I am not selling anything. We’re conducting a survey about outdoor parks and recreation amenities such as soccer fields, ball diamonds, playgrounds, and splash pads. Your input is really important to us and will help to develop a plan for the future.

A. Would you have a few minutes to complete a survey? (it should take about 10 minutes) Yes ⇒ Continue to question B No ⇒ When would be a good time to call back? ⇒ Record day & time

B. If unsure of respondent’s age: Are you age 16 or older? Yes ⇒ Continue to question 1 No ⇒ Could I speak to someone who is? Yes ⇒ Continue to Question 1 No ⇒ When would be a good time to call back?

1. Before I begin, can you please give me the first three digits of your postal code? (DO NOT READ) 1 L8E 6 L8L 11 L8S 16 L9B If L0R, ask for full postal code: 2 L8G 7 L8M 12 L8T 17 L9C 21 L0R 1A0 28 L0R 1T0 3 L8H 8 L8N 13 L8V 18 L9G 22 L0R 1C0 29 L0R 1V0 4 L8J 9 L8P 14 L8W 19 L9H 23 L0R 1H0 30 L0R 1W0 5 L8K 10 L8R 15 L9A 20 L9K 24 L0R 1J0 31 L0R 1X0 25 L0R 1K0 32 L0R 1Z0 0 Don’t Know 26 L0R 1P0 33 L0R 2B0 27 L0R 1R0 34 L0R 2H0 35 Other L0R ____ (Confirm residence in Hamilton)

If not listed above: Terminate call… “You’re living outside of our study area. I’m sorry to have bothered you. Goodbye.”

2. a) In the past 12 months, have you or anyone in your household visited a City of Hamilton park? 1 Yes 2 No Æ Go to 4 0 Don’t Know

b) In the past 12 months, have you or anyone in your household used any City ______: (READ & ROTATE IN TABLE BELOW)

c) If YES: Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is “Poor” and 5 is “Excellent”, how would you rate the overall maintenance of the City’s ______? (e.g., condition of turf or equipment, litter control, general appearance) b) Usage c) Quality of Maintenance

(skip if not used) Yes No DK Poor ø Excellent DK i) Park washrooms 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0 ii) Wading pools (shallow water) 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0 iii) Off-leash dog areas 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0 iv) Outdoor ice rinks 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0 v) Skateboard or bmx parks 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0 vi) Running tracks 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0 vii) Football fields 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0 viii) Rugby fields 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0 ix) Lacrosse fields 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0 x) Cricket pitches 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0 xi) Outdoor bocce courts 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0 xii) Lawn bowling greens 1 2 0 ö 1 2 3 4 5 0

xiii) If offered, record other: ______ö 1 2 3 4 5 0

City of Hamilton, Outdoor Recreation Facilities & Sports Field Study Page 1 of 4 Household Survey – March 2009 3. I have a few more City park amenities to ask you about. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) a) In the past 12 months, have you or anyone in your household used any City… (READ & ROTATE) Softball, Splash Pads Multi-use Play- Soccer Hardball, or (children’s Tennis Courts for grounds Fields Slo-pitch waterplay Courts Basketball and Diamonds facilities) Ball Hockey No / Don’t Know x x x x x x (skip all below) (skip all below) (skip all below) (skip all below) (skip all below) (skip all below) Yes 1 1 1 1 1 1 ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ b) Last year, during the warm weather months (May to October), how often did members of your household visit a: ____: (DO NOT READ) 1-4 times 1 1 1 1 1 1 5-9 (1x/month) 2 2 2 2 2 2 10-19 (2x/month) 3 3 3 3 3 3 20-34 (1x/week) 4 4 4 4 4 4 35-64 (2x/ week) 5 5 5 5 5 5 65-89 (3x/ week) 6 6 6 6 6 6 90+ (4x/week) 7 7 7 7 7 7 Don’t Know 0 0 0 0 0 0 ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ c) Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is “Poor” and 5 is “Excellent”, how would you rate the overall maintenance of the City’s ______: (condition of turf or equipment, litter control, general appearance) Poor 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 ù 4 4 4 4 4 4 Excellent 5 5 5 5 5 5 Don’t Know 0 0 0 0 0 0 ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ d) What mode of travel does your household use most when you visit ______? Do you: (READ) Walk 1 1 1 1 1 1 Bike 2 2 2 2 2 2 Drive 3 3 3 3 3 3 Use Public Transit 4 4 4 4 4 4 Another form of travel 5 5 5 5 5 5 Do Not Ask: Don’t Know 0 0 0 0 0 0 ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ e) How many minutes would your household normally be willing to travel to make regular use of _____: 0-5 minutes 1 1 1 1 1 1 6-10 minutes 2 2 2 2 2 2 11-15 minutes 3 3 3 3 3 3 16-30 minutes 4 4 4 4 4 4 31+ minutes 5 5 5 5 5 5 Don’t Know 0 0 0 0 0 0

4. a) Are you and members of your household able to participate in outdoor recreational activities as often as you would like? 1 Yes 2 No 0 Don't Know } Go to 5

b) If NO: Why not? (DO NOT READ, RECORD FIRST 2 MENTIONS) 1 Lack of personal time / Too busy 0 Don’t Know 2 Lack of desired facilities or activity – specify facility/program: ______3 Activity not offered at convenient time 4 Lack of money / Too expensive 5 Lack of information / Unaware of opportunities 6 Lack of transportation / Facility is too far away 7 Park / facility is too busy or crowded 8 Quality or maintenance of facility is too poor / unsafe 9 Health problems / Disability / Age 10 Other (specify): ______

City of Hamilton, Outdoor Recreation Facilities & Sports Field Study Page 2 of 4 Household Survey – March 2009 5. I am going to read a series of statements relating to the City’s outdoor parks and recreation areas. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is “strongly disagree” and 5 is “strongly agree”. (READ & ROTATE) Strongly Strongly Don't Know/ Disagree ø Agree No Opinion a) Most of the City’s outdoor park facilities and 1 2 3 4 5 0 amenities are well-maintained. b) Most of the City’s outdoor park facilities and amenities are well-designed and laid out. 1 2 3 4 5 0

c) Most of the City’s outdoor park facilities and amenities are in the right locations. 1 2 3 4 5 0

d) There is enough parking at most of the City’s parks. 1 2 3 4 5 0 e) Providing outdoor sports fields and recreation amenities for adults is just as important as 1 2 3 4 5 0 providing them for children and teens. f) The needs of local residents should be given priority over tournaments and other occasional 1 2 3 4 5 0 sporting events. g) Park facilities and amenities that are older and not well used should be removed and replaced 1 2 3 4 5 0 with open space or facilities and amenities that are in demand. h) There are sufficient parks and open spaces in your neighbourhood to suit the needs of your 1 2 3 4 5 0 household.

6. If you had to choose, would you prefer …? (READ & ROTATE) 1 a small park with only a few outdoor facilities and amenities that is close to your home OR 2 a large park with many outdoor facilities and amenities that is farther away from your home

(DO NOT READ…) 3 A little of both / Depends 4 Neither 0 Don't know/ don’t use parks

7. Please use a scale of 1 to 5 to rate how important the following items are to your household and rate your general level of satisfaction with them (where 1 is the lowest and 5 is highest): (READ & ROTATE) Not at all Important/ Very Important/ Don’t Know/ Not at all Satisfied Very Satisfied Don’t Use a) Outdoor Soccer Fields i) IMPORTANCE Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 ii) SATISFACTION Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 b) Softball, Slo-pitch and Hardball Diamonds i) IMPORTANCE Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 ii) SATISFACTION Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 c) Playgrounds i) IMPORTANCE Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 ii) SATISFACTION Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 d) Splash Pads (i.e., children’s waterplay facilities) i) IMPORTANCE Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 ii) SATISFACTION Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 e) Tennis Courts (outdoor) i) IMPORTANCE Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 ii) SATISFACTION Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 f) Basketball Courts (outdoor) i) IMPORTANCE Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 ii) SATISFACTION Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 g) Outdoor recreation and park amenities overall i) IMPORTANCE Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0 ii) SATISFACTION Æ 1 2 3 4 5 0

City of Hamilton, Outdoor Recreation Facilities & Sports Field Study Page 3 of 4 Household Survey – March 2009 8. a) To improve existing outdoor recreation facilities and park amenities – or to build more – the City uses tax dollars and money from new development. With this in mind, please tell me the degree that you want ADDITIONAL public funds spent on the following items. Please use a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is the lowest priority and 5 is the highest priority. (READ & ROTATE) Do Not Definitely Don’t Know/ Spend Spend Don’t Use 1. Basketball courts (outdoor) 1 2 3 4 5 0 2. Bocce courts (outdoor) 1 2 3 4 5 0 3. Community garden plots (e.g. vegetables) 1 2 3 4 5 0 4. Cricket pitches 1 2 3 4 5 0 5. Football, rugby, or lacrosse fields 1 2 3 4 5 0 6. Hardball, softball or slo-pitch diamonds 1 2 3 4 5 0 7. Indoor soccer facilities 1 2 3 4 5 0 8. Indoor lawn bowling or bocce courts 1 2 3 4 5 0 9. Informal play fields (cannot be booked) 1 2 3 4 5 0 10. Lawn bowling greens (outdoor) 1 2 3 4 5 0 11. Natural open space in parks 1 2 3 4 5 0 12. Off-leash dog areas 1 2 3 4 5 0 13. Outdoor ice rinks (natural or artificial) 1 2 3 4 5 0 14. Park washrooms 1 2 3 4 5 0 15. Picnic areas 1 2 3 4 5 0 16. Playgrounds 1 2 3 4 5 0 17. Running tracks 1 2 3 4 5 0 18. Outdoor grass soccer fields 1 2 3 4 5 0 19. Outdoor artificial turf soccer fields 1 2 3 4 5 0 20. Skateboard and bmx parks 1 2 3 4 5 0 21. Splash pads 1 2 3 4 5 0 22. Tennis courts (outdoor) 1 2 3 4 5 0 23. Trails in parks 1 2 3 4 5 0 24. Wading pools 1 2 3 4 5 0 25. Are there any outdoor facilities that I missed? (specify): ______

b) Which TWO of these facility types do you feel are needed the most in your area? (RECORD FIRST 2 MENTIONS) Circle # in 8a above

To help us summarize the responses, we would like some information about you and your household…

9. How many people, including yourself, live in your household? ______x No Response

10. Please indicate the total number of persons within your household that fall into the following age categories: (READ) a) under 10 years ______c) 20 - 34 years ______e) 55 and over ______b) 10 - 19 years ______d) 35 - 54 years ______x No Response

11. In what year were you born? 19______x No Response

12. What is your household's total annual income before taxes? Is it … (READ) 1 Under $40,000 4 Between $80,000 and $99,000 2 Between $40,000 and $59,000 5 $100,000 or more 3 Between $60,000 and $79,000 0 Don't Know x No Response

13. Gender (DO NOT ASK) 1 Male 2 Female We appreciate your participation in this survey and thank you for your time. Questions about the project: Dale Wood (Community Services Dept., City of Hamilton), 905-546-2424 x. 7018 Questions about our Privacy Policy: Steve Langlois (Privacy Officer, MBPC), 519-686-1300 x.237 See website: www.hamilton.ca/publicuse

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GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION

1. BeforeBefore I beginbegin, can you pleaseplease g giveive me thethe firstfirst threethree digitsdigits ofof your postalpostal codecode?

Canada #%Post % L8E 47 6% 6% L8G 27 3% 4% L8H 31 4% 6% L8J 29 4% 3% L8K 53 7%% 7% L8L 30 4% 6% L8M 19 2% 3% L8N 21 3% 4% L8P 43 5% 6% L8R 81%2% L8S 33 4% 4% L8T 38 5% 4% L8V 37 5% 5% L8W 32 4% 4% L9A 32 4% 5% L9B 38 5% 3% L9C 58 7% 7% L9G 35 4% 4% L9H 65 8% 6% L9K 21 3% 1% L0R (rural) 77 10% 8% Don't Know 26 3% - Total 800 100% 100%

PARKS & PARK FACILITIES

2. a) In the past 12 months, have you or anyone in your household visited a City of Hamilton park?

#% Yes 564 71% No 235 29% Total 799 100% no response 1

2. b) In the past 12 months, have you or anyone in your household used any City______:

Yes No Don't Know Total #%#%#%#% PkPark washrooms h 192 34% 367 65% 5 1% 56464 100% Wading pools (shallow water) 128 23% 436 77% 0 0% 564 100% Outdoor ice rinks 116 21% 448 79% 0 0% 564 100% Running tracks 109 19% 455 81% 0 0% 564 100% Football fields 98 17% 466 83% 0 0% 564 100% Off-leash dog areas 96 17% 468 83% 0 0% 564 100% Skateboard or bmx parks 29 5% 534 95% 1 0% 564 100% Rugby fields 24 4% 540 96% 0 0% 564 100% Outdoor bocce courts 16 3% 548 97% 0 0% 564 100% Lawn bowling greens 14 2% 550 98% 0 0% 564 100% Lacrosse fields 8 1% 556 99% 0 0% 564 100% Cricket pitches 4 1% 560 99% 0 0% 564 100%

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2. c) IF YES: Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is "Poor" and 5 is "Excellent", how would you rate the overall maintenance of the City's ______?

Poor (1) Excellent (5) Don't Know Total AVG # % # % # % # % # % # % # % Lawn bowling greens 0 0% 0 0% 1 7% 4 29% 8 57% 1 7% 14 100% 4.54 Outdoor bocce courts 0 0% 0 0% 4 25% 2 13% 9 56% 1 6% 16 100% 4.33 Running tracks 1 1% 4 4% 22 20% 51 47% 24 22% 7 6% 109 100% 3.91 Outdoor ice rinks 1 1% 5 4% 30 26% 42 36% 31 27% 7 6% 116 100% 3.89 Skateboard or bmx parks 1 3% 1 3% 7 24% 12 41% 6 21% 2 7% 29 100% 3.78 Rugby fields 0 0% 1 4% 7 29% 10 42% 3 13% 3 13% 24 100% 3.71 Wading pools (shallow water) 2 2% 10 8% 33 26% 57 45% 23 18% 3 2% 128 100% 3.71 Football fields 0 0% 7 7% 29 30% 43 44% 15 15% 4 4% 98 100% 3.70 Off-leash dog areas 2 2% 4 4% 33 34% 39 41% 16 17% 2 2% 96 100% 3.67 Lacrosse fields 0 0% 2 25% 1 13% 3 38% 1 13% 1 13% 8 100% 3.43 Cricket pitches 0 0% 0 0% 2 50% 1 25% 0 0% 1 25% 4 100% 3.33 Park washrooms 12 6% 25 13% 81 42% 54 28% 13 7% 7 4% 192 100% 3.17

3. I have a few more City park amenities to ask you about.

3. a)a) InIn thethe pastpast 12 monthsmonths, havehave youyou or anyoneanyone inin youryour householdhousehold usedused anyany CityCity______? ?

Softball, Hardball, Multi-use Courts or Slo-pitch for Basketball Playgrounds Soccer FieldsDiamonds Splash Pads Tennis Courts and Ball Hockey #%#%#%#%#%#% Yes 342 43% 174 22% 119 15% 120 15% 64 8% 100 13% No/Don't Know 458 57% 626 78% 681 85% 680 85% 736 92% 700 88% Total 800 100% 800 100% 800 100% 800 100% 800 100% 800 100%

3. b) Last year, during the warm weather months (May to October), how often did members of your household visit a City ______? (DO NOT READ)

Softball, Hardball, Multi-use Courts or Slo-pitch for Basketball Playgrounds Soccer Fields Diamonds Splash Pads Tennis Courts and Ball Hockey #%#%#%#%#%#% 1-414 times 33 10% 18 10% 16 14% 16 13% 8 13% 15 15% 5-9 (1x/month) 40 12% 14 8% 11 9% 26 22% 10 16% 21 21% 10-19 (2x/month) 30 9% 14 8% 8 7% 29 24% 13 20% 16 16% 20-34 (1x/week) 85 25% 56 32% 40 34% 25 21% 20 31% 24 24% 35-64 (2x/week) 60 18% 39 23% 26 22% 9 8% 4 6% 14 14% 65-89 (3x/week) 29 9% 11 6% 5 4% 7 6% 7 11% 6 6% 90+ (4x/week) 64 19% 20 12% 12 10% 8 7% 1 2% 4 4% Don't Know 0 0% 1 1% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% Total 341 100% 173 100% 118 100% 120 100% 64 100% 100 100% NoNo ResponseResponse 1 1 1 0 0 0

3. c) Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is "Poor" and 5 is "Excellent", how would you rate the overall maintenance of the City's ______?

Softball, Hardball, Multi-use Courts or Slo-pitch for Basketball Playgrounds Soccer Fields Diamonds Splash Pads Tennis Courts and Ball Hockey #%#%#%#%#%#% Poor (1) 5 1% 5 3% 1 1% 0 0% 0 0% 2 2% 19 6% 16 9% 11 9% 5 4% 11 17% 6 6% 92 27% 43 25% 26 22% 12 10% 14 22% 26 26% 164 48% 84 49% 60 50% 61 51% 25 40% 48 48% Excellent (5) 61 18% 25 14% 20 17% 39 33% 12 19% 17 17% Don't Know 1 0% 0 0% 1 1% 3 3% 1 2% 0 0% Total 342 100% 173 100% 119 100% 120 100% 63 100% 99 100% No Response 010011 Average 3.75 3.62 3.74 4.15 3.61 3.73

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3. d) What mode of travel does your household use most when you visit City ______? Do you: (READ)

Softball, Hardball, Multi-use Courts or Slo-pitch for Basketball Playgrounds Soccer FieldsDiamonds Splash Pads Tennis Courts and Ball Hockey #%#%#%#%#%#% Walk 238 70% 54 31% 38 32% 49 41% 25 40% 49 49% Bike 11 3% 4 2% 1 1% 9 8% 4 6% 7 7% Drive 86 25% 112 64% 75 63% 60 50% 29 47% 39 39% Use Public Transit 6 2% 4 2% 5 4% 2 2% 3 5% 5 5% Another form of Travel 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 0 0% Don't Know 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% Total 341 100% 174 100% 119 100% 120 100% 62 100% 100 100% No Response 100020

3. e) How many minutes would your household normally be willing to travel to make regular use of City ______?

SoftballSoftball, H Hardballardball, Multi-useMulti-use Courts or Slo-pitch for Basketball Playgrounds Soccer FieldsDiamonds Splash Pads Tennis Courts and Ball Hockey #%#%#%#%#%#% 0-5 minutes 97 29% 30 17% 18 15% 23 19% 16 25% 22 22% 6-10 minutes 107 32% 58 33% 38 32% 35 30% 17 27% 36 36% 11-15 minutes 66 19% 41 24% 23 19% 35 30% 17 27% 20 20% 16-30 minutes 56 17% 37 21% 32 27% 22 19% 11 17% 19 19% 31+ minutes 9 3% 7 4% 8 7% 3 3% 1 2% 2 2% Don't Know 4 1% 1 1% 0 0% 0 0% 1 2% 1 1% Total 339 100% 174 100% 119 100% 118 100% 63 100% 100 100% No Response 300210

4. a) Are you and members of your household able to participate in outdoor recreation activities as often as you would like?

#% Yes 497 63% No 297 37% Don't Know 10% Total 795 100% No Response 4

4. b) Why not? (DO NOT READ, RECORD FIRST 2 MENTIONS)

% %t% total t l # sample Lack of personal time/too busy 179 56% 22% Health problems / Disability / Age 85 27% 11% Lack of desired facilities or activity 19 6% 2% Lack of transportation / Facility is too far away 15 5% 2% Lack of Money / Too expensive 10 3% 1% Activity not offered at convenient time 3 1% 0% Lack of information / unaware of opportunities 3 1% 0% Barrier # ParkPark / FacilityFacility isis tootoo busybusy or crowdedcrowded 2 1% 0% badbad sidewalkssidewalks 1 Other 2 1% 0% lack of people to participate with 1 Total 318 100%

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FACILITY PREFERENCES AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS

5. Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is "strongly disagree" and 5 is "strongly agree". (READ & ROTATE)

Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree Don't Know / No Total AVG (1) (5) Response #%#%#%#%#%#%#% Providing outdoor sports fields and recreation amenities for adults is just as important as providing them for children and teens. 11 1% 54 7% 126 16% 267 33% 335 42% 7 1% 800 100% 4.09

There are sufficient pparksarks and oopenpen sspacespaces in yyourour neighbourhood to suit the needs of your household. 53 7% 84 11% 87 11% 271 34% 292 37% 13 2% 800 100% 3.84

Park facilities and amenities that are older and not well used should be removed and replaced with open space or facilities and amenities that are in demand. 51 6% 66 8% 133 17% 283 35% 251 31% 16 2% 800 100% 3.79 Most of the City's outdoor park facilities and amenities are well-maintained. 21 3% 53 7% 210 26% 347 43% 129 16% 40 5% 800 100% 3.67 Most of the City's outdoor park facilities and amenities are well- designed and laid out. 10 1% 72 9% 212 27% 336 42% 107 13% 63 8% 800 100% 3623.62 Most of the City's outdoor park facilities and amenities are in the right locations. 22 3% 82 10% 204 26% 308 39% 118 15% 66 8% 800 100% 3.57 The needs of local residents should be given priority over tournaments and other occasional sporting events. 37 5% 102 13% 231 29% 250 31% 162 20% 18 2% 800 100% 3.51

There is enough parking at most of the City's parks. 73 9% 165 21% 189 24% 212 27% 88 11% 73 9% 800 100% 3.11

6. If you had to choose, would you prefer…?

#% a small park with only a few outdoor facilities and 514 65% amenities that is close to your home a large park with many outdoor facilities and 194 24% amenities that is farther away from your home A little of both / Depends 65 8% Neither 11 1% Don't know / Don't use parks 81% Total 792 100% No Response 8

7. Please use a scale off 1 to 5 to rate how important the fffollowing items are to your household and rate your general level of satisfactionf with them ()(where 1 is the lowest and 5 is highest) (READ & ROTATE)

Not at all Important Very Important Don’t Know / No Total AVG (1) (5) Response IMPORTANCE #%#%#%#%#%#%#% Outdoor Soccer Fields 183 23% 89 11% 120 15% 170 21% 144 18% 94 12% 800 100% 3.00 0.4448 Softball, Slo-pitch and Hardball Diamonds 191 24% 86 11% 136 17% 155 19% 120 15% 112 14% 800 100% 2.89 0.3997 Playgrounds 101 13% 26 3% 93 12% 183 23% 310 39% 87 11% 800 100% 3813.81 0. 6914 Splash Pads 165 21% 68 9% 127 16% 148 19% 161 20% 131 16% 800 100% 3.11 0.4619 Tennis Courts 219 27% 91 11% 154 19% 128 16% 86 11% 122 15% 800 100% 2.66 0.3156 Basketball Courts 174 22% 75 9% 145 18% 170 21% 112 14% 124 16% 800 100% 2.96 0.4172 Outdoor recreation and park amenities overall 33 4% 18 2% 100 13% 269 34% 347 43% 33 4% 800 100% 4.15 0.8031

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Not at all Satisfied Very Satisfied Don’t Know / No Total AVG (1) (5) Response SATISFACTION #%#%#%#%#%#%#% Outdoor Soccer Fields 27 3% 44 6% 149 19% 203 25% 85 11% 292 37% 800 100% 3.54 0.5669 Softball, Slo-pitch and Hardball Diamonds 21 3% 41 5% 170 21% 181 23% 73 9% 314 39% 800 100% 3.50 0.5226 Playgrounds 16 2% 34 4% 157 20% 247 31% 147 18% 199 25% 800 100% 3.79 0.6556 Splash Pads 36 5% 40 5% 144 18% 173 22% 94 12% 313 39% 800 100% 3.51 0.5483 Tennis Courts 53 7% 68 9% 170 21% 110 14% 54 7% 345 43% 800 100% 3.10 0.3604 Basketball Courts 42 5% 61 8% 170 21% 159 20% 60 8% 308 39% 800 100% 3.27 0.4451 Outdoor recreation and park amenities overall 16 2% 38 5% 195 24% 360 45% 124 16% 67 8% 800 100% 3.73 0.6603

8. a) To improve existing outdoor recreation facilities and park amenities - or to bulid more - the City uses tax dollars and money from new development. With this in mind, please tell me the degree that you want ADDITIONAL public funds spent on the following items. Please use a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is the lowest priority and 5 is the highest priority. (READ & ROTATE)

Definitely Don’t Know / Needed the Don't Spend (1) Total Top 2 Spend (5) Don't Use AVG Most (#4 + #5) #%#%#%#%#%#%#% #% Natural openpp space in parks p 41 5% 27 3% 127 16% 261 33% 330 41% 14 2% 800 100% 74% 4.03 165 13% Trails in parks 46 6% 30 4% 129 16% 255 32% 328 41% 12 2% 800 100% 73% 4.00 130 10% Playgrounds 50 6% 38 5% 125 16% 245 31% 331 41% 11 1% 800 100% 72% 3.97 140 11% Park washrooms 51 6% 29 4% 136 17% 242 30% 332 42% 10 1% 800 100% 72% 3.98 100 8% Picnic areas 45 6% 40 5% 155 19% 268 34% 278 35% 14 2% 800 100% 68% 3.88 78 6% Outdoor ice rinks 74 9% 58 7% 209 26% 241 30% 195 24% 23 3% 800 100% 55% 3.55 62 5% Informal play fields (cannot be booked) 94 12% 79 10% 229 29% 237 30% 138 17% 23 3% 800 100% 47% 3.32 21 2% Outdoor grass soccer fields 101 13% 88 11% 226 28% 203 25% 163 20% 19 2% 800 100% 46% 3.31 80 6% Wading pools 98 12% 92 12% 232 29% 197 25% 161 20% 20 3% 800 100% 45% 3.30 54 4% Community garden plots (e. g. vegetables) 124 16% 99 12% 215 27% 213 27% 129 16% 20 3% 800 100% 43% 3163.16 51 4% Hardball, softball or slo-pitch diamonds 112 14% 90 11% 237 30% 200 25% 132 17% 29 4% 800 100% 42% 3.19 48 4% Splash pads 123 15% 100 13% 216 27% 187 23% 142 18% 32 4% 800 100% 41% 3.16 72 6% Off-leash dog areas 161 20% 115 14% 204 26% 154 19% 133 17% 33 4% 800 100% 36% 2.98 61 5% Running tracks 112 14% 118 15% 273 34% 176 22% 95 12% 26 3% 800 100% 34% 3.03 25 2% Football, rugby, or lacrosse fields 135 17% 128 16% 238 30% 191 24% 78 10% 30 4% 800 100% 34% 2.93 22 2% Indoor soccer facilities 192 24% 122 15% 200 25% 153 19% 94 12% 39 5% 800 100% 31% 2.78 22 2% Tennis courts (outdoor) 150 19% 149 19% 255 32% 122 15% 98 12% 26 3% 800 100% 28% 2.83 50 4% Basketball courts (outdoor) 158 20% 159 20% 238 30% 134 17% 75 9% 36 5% 800 100% 26% 2.75 46 4% SktbSkateboard d and db bmx parks k 217 27% 145 18% 237 30% 104 13% 64 8% 33 4% 800 100% 21% 2.55255 22 2% Outdoor artificial turf soccer fields 281 35% 170 21% 156 20% 95 12% 63 8% 35 4% 800 100% 20% 2.33 9 1% Lawn bowling greens 260 33% 198 25% 201 25% 68 9% 33 4% 40 5% 800 100% 13% 2.23 3 0% Indoor lawn bowling or bocce courts 318 40% 179 22% 171 21% 56 7% 33 4% 43 5% 800 100% 11% 2.08 7 1% Bocce courts (outdoor) 303 38% 180 23% 176 22% 55 7% 32 4% 54 7% 800 100% 11% 2.11 10 1% Cricket pitches 325 41% 229 29% 135 17% 43 5% 21 3% 47 6% 800 100% 8% 1.95 1 0% Other 46 17 1% 1296 100%

Outdoor Facilities # swimming pool 8 camping 1 bike paths/trails 5 cross-country skiing 1 golf courses 5 fishing ponds 1 volleyball 5 mini golf 1 parking 3 multi-purpose areas 1 lighting at fields 2 paved multi-use trails 1 outdoor seniors' facilities 2 rifle range 1 skiingskiing 2 snacksnack boothsbooths 1 archery 1 speedway 1 badminton 1 tobogganing hills 1 band shell 1 water fountains 1

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DEMOGRAPHICS

9. How many people, including yourself, live in your household?

#% 1 123 16% 2 275 35% 3 121 15% 4 173 22% 5678% 6314% 7 or more 1 0% Total 791 100% Total Persons 2256 Persons per Household 2.9 2006 Census Average Household Size 2.5 No Response 9

10. Please indicate the total number of persons within your household that fall into the following age categories:

2006 #%Census Under 10 years 266 12% 11% 10 - 19 years 313 14% 14% 20 - 34 years 401 18% 19% 35 - 54 years 686 31% 30% 55 and over 561 25% 26% Total 2227 100% 100% No Response 22

11. In what year were you born?

#% 1929 or earlier 29 4% 1930 to 1939 51 7% 1940 to 1949 125 18% 1950 to 1959 149 21% 1960 to 1969 164 23% 1970 or later 191 27% Total 709 100% Average Year of Birth 1959 Average Age 49 No Response 91

12. What is your household's total annual income before taxes? Is it … (READ)

#% Under $40,000 101 21% Between $40,000 and $59,000 98 21% Between $60,000 and $79,000 77 16% Between $80,000 and $99,000 75 16% $100,000$100,000 or more 122 26% Total 473 100% No Response 327

13. Gender #% Female 329 41% Male 471 59% Total 800 100%

Household Survey Results USER GROUP SURVEY - DISTRIBUTION LIST

Completed Completed Organization Survey Organization Survey Alexander Park Baseball Association yes Hamilton Media Slo-Pitch League yes Ancaster Cyclones no Hamilton Men's Fastball League yes Ancaster Ladies 3-Pitch yes Hamilton Minor Football Association yes Ancaster Little League yes Hamilton Mixed 3-Pitch yes Ancaster Men's Slo-Pitch no Hamilton Mountain Slo-Pitch no Ancaster Mixed Slo-Pitch no Hamilton Olde Sports Association no Ancaster Veterans Slo-Pitch yes Hamilton Oldtimers Baseball Organization yes Ancaster Youth Soccer Club yes Hamilton Pontiacs (Tri County League) yes Beach T-ball yes Hamilton Separate School Board no Berrisfield Community Council no Hamilton Serbians Youth Soccer no Binbrook Cal Ripken Baseball yes Hamilton Skateboard Assembly no BMFA House League Championship no Hamilton Sparta & South Region Soccer yes Canadian Reformed Soccer League no Hamilton Steelers Midget Girls Fastball no Canadian Thunderbirds Baseball Club no Hamilton Thunderbirds no Carlisle Minor Baseball no Hamilton Touch Football Association yes Carlisle Rebels Baseball no Hamilton Wildcats Aust. Football 2003 no Catholic Youth Organization yes Hamilton/Burlington CA Softball no Central City Soccer yes Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board no Champions Soccer School yes Hellas Oldtimers Soccer Club yes City Mixed 3-Pitch League no Inter-Church Christian Men's Fastball no Civic Employees Slo-Pitch League no Kirkendall Recreation Association no Crescent Cricket Club no Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club yes Croatia Hamilton Sports Club no Kory 3-Pitch League yes Dofasco Oldtimers Soccer no Mahoney Park Baseball yes Dundas Chiefs Mens Baseball no McMaster University no Dundas Girls' Softball League no Mohawk College - Athletics Dept. no Dundas Little League yes Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer/House Lea no Dundas Men's Rec Slo-Pitch League yes Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer/Rep Progra no Dundas Slo-Pitch League no Oldtimers 1st Serbian no Dundas United Soccer Club-Men's Open no Master Gators Slo Pitch yes Dundas Womens Softball Association yes Ontario Football Alliance yes Dundas Youth Soccer Club yes Ontario Special Olympics no East Hamilton Mixed League yes Quad City Slow Pitch no East Hamilton Soccer Club no Quinndale Community Council no East Mountain Baseball Assoc yes Rosedale Community Council yes Eastmount Park Softball yes Roxborough Park Baseball no Eastwood Minor Baseball no Royal City Soccer Club yes Flamborough Slo Pitch no Saltfleet Go Ahead Soccer Club yes Flamborough Soccer yes Scooby Soccer yes Gage Park Softball Assoc no Scott Park Baseball yes Gilkson Community Park (Sports) no Small Industrial Slo-Pitch yes Glanbrook Grizzlies (Glanbrook Seniors) yes Southmount Ladies Softball yes Glanbrook Youth Soccer yes Springfield Hockey Association no Gourley Park Community Association yes Special Olympics yes Greensville Ladies Fastball no Steel City Slo Pitch yes Greensville Grizzlies yes Steel City Steelers Football Club no Greensville Minor Baseball yes Stelco Employee Fastball League no Greensville Oldtimers Fastball Club yes Stoney Creek Disabled Sports Association no Greensville Slo Pitch no Stoney Creek Mens Slo-Pitch no GSA Soccer League no Stoney Creek Minor Softball Association no Hamilton & District Oldtimers Soccer no Stoney Creek Optimist Little League yes Hamilton & District Senior Soccer League no Stoney Creek Slo-Pitch Assoc. no Hamilton & District Slo-Pitch Associat'n no Stoney Creek Soccer Club no Hamilton Avalanche yes Sudanese League of Hamilton no Hamilton Cardinals Rep Baseball Assoc. yes Templemead Community Sports yes Hamilton Challenger Baseball no U.S. Steel 3 Pitch League yes Hamilton Civic Hospitals Softball no Unified Old Boys Soccer yes Hamilton Classic Co-ed Slo-Pitch yes Vincent Community Men's Slo-Pitch yes Hamilton Cricket Club yes Waterdown Ladies Fastball no Hamilton Dealership League yes Waterdown Bulldogs Soccer Club yes Hamilton District Baseball Assoc. no Waterdown Men's Fastball League yes Hamilton East Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club yes Waterdown Minor Baseball Association yes Hamilton Hornets (Rugby) yes Wentworth Adult Mixed Slo-Pitch League no Hamilton Hurricanes yes Wentworth Minor Football yes Hamilton Inter-Church Soccer League no Wentworth Varsity Football no Hamilton Jamesville Soccer no West Hamilton Youth Soccer Club yes Hamilton Jr. Football Inc. yes West Mountain Baseball no Hamilton Ladies Slo-Pitch yes Women's Touch Football no City of Hamilton Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan

Focus Group Summary – Sports Field Users Prepared by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants – May 5, 2009

The purpose of the Sports Field User Focus Groups was to engage key organizations that utilize municipal sports fields in discussions pertaining to field usage, allocation, maintenance, design, and supply. The Focus Groups were scheduled early on in the development of the City of Hamilton’s Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan so as to create a basis for understanding key issues and perspectives. The intent of the sessions – which were facilitated by the Consulting Team with the assistance of City staff – was to listen to the groups, rather than to present Study findings or options.

City of Hamilton staff, with the assistance of the Consulting Team, selected key user groups to attend these sessions and distributed invitations. Attendance was limited to approximately 10- 15 people per session in order to encourage group discussion and interaction. Selected field user groups were divided into three separate groups – soccer field users, ball diamond users and mixed sport field users; due to the amount of discussion required, soccer and ball organizations were asked to participate in a series of two related, but separate focus group sessions.

Group Date Location Soccer Groups April 6, 2009 Chedoke Arena Baseball Groups April 9, 2009 Mountain Arena Mixed Field Groups April 14, 2009 Chedoke Arena Soccer Groups May 13, 2009 Chedoke Arena Baseball Groups May 14, 2009 Mountain Arena

This report is a summary of the issues and ideas that arose during these discussions. These notes are summarized, but represent the opinions of those in attendance. It was not the objective of the sessions to reach consensus on every issue, but rather to encourage debate and problem-solving. It is important to note that much of this input is opinion-based (and some is based on misinformation or facts that cannot be fully verified) and should not be construed as being recommendations of the Study. The Consulting Team will use this input – in concert with other information, including additional public input, benchmarking, staff consultation, trends, etc. – to assist in developing recommendations and a strategy for future sport field investment.

City of Hamilton: Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan FIELD USER FOCUS GROUP SUMMARY - May 2009 1 Soccer Focus Group #1

At the first focus group for soccer, there were 11 representatives for soccer groups throughout Hamilton in attendance, including those from both youth and adult organizations. Groups were asked to discuss three topics pertaining to outdoor recreation: (1) guiding principles that will underpin the Sports Field and Outdoor Recreation Facilities Provision Study; (2) field maintenance and design; and (3) operational issues.

Topic 1: Guiding Principles

Decipher what the target Youth are the target market, but this should flow through to adults. If market is: full-sized fields are constructed, then these can be used by all age groups. Adults can play at times that are less desirable for youth teams – like later in the evening. Also, residents from the community should have priority over groups coming from outside of Hamilton. Additionally, given that youth are the target market, it is important that fees are affordable for youth.

Stewardship and Partnership There is a need to have a variety of options for partnerships; perhaps agreements should be a the City could look at examples from other communities to identify priority: strategies that have been successful. One problem faced is that sometimes insurance costs can act as a deterrent to entering into an agreement.

Improve fields already in It is important to maximize use of existing fields and make existence: improvements where possible. It is possible that older facilities can be repurposed.

There should be a long-term Field bookings should be strategic as to avoid damage to fields. For approach to field maintenance: example, rugby should be booked later in the season when it’s not as wet. The overuse of fields should be avoided as well.

Topic 2: Field Maintenance

Need to do a better job New sod is needed, especially at goal mouths. Irrigation makes a maintaining existing fields: big difference as fields do not deteriorate as quickly. Workers should be reallocated in the fall and used for seeding at this time.

Fences at fields: Fields could be fenced in to minimize vandalism and unwanted activities.

More dedicated fields: Perhaps there should be separate fields for practices and games. Minimize over-use of fields through dedicating fields to sports such as rugby, lacrosse and football. It was also suggested that single fields could be consolidated at a single location.

Better Design: Poor design can create maintenance problems later on (e.g. gradients, irrigation). More investment up front could lead to savings in the long-run. Soil testing would be a good idea – would be beneficial to get an expert to test pH levels. The same engineering used for older fields and Mohawk should not be used.

City of Hamilton: Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan FIELD USER FOCUS GROUP SUMMARY - May 2009 2 Topic 2: Field Maintenance

Enforce the rain out policy: Some felt that this rule is not enforced consistently. The fields should also be closed for drainage days. It was suggested that perhaps there should not be any tournaments on ‘A’ fields until June when fields are not as wet.

Maintenance schedules and Some felt that more accountability was needed for maintenance staff policy should be transparent: and there could be better communication with user groups. It was suggested that there could be a stewardship of field maintenance.

Specific maintenance issues: Some groups noted specific issues pertaining to field maintenance that they would like to see improved • Poor turf growth • Gradients are not conducive to children • Fields are over-drained • Goal mouths are damaged • The fence height is too short • Goals are old and not straight • Field lining is sometimes not visible • Lighting should be increased (more lit fields)

Topic 3: Operational Issues

All sport field users should be There should be a universally applied policy and all groups pay treated equally: equally. Also, there should be no unpermitted use of fields.

Groups do not want to pay Some groups feel as though they are not gaining anything from higher fees: paying higher fees – maintenance has not improved. Also, clubs do not feel as though they should have to pay for field improvements. This issue is further complicated because there are three times as many parents applying for financial aid as in the past. Some attendees felt that the City should provide financial assistance for families that aren’t able to pay.

Support from the City: Some groups outlined ways in which the City could better support them. The City can assist in marketing programs and also advertising registration dates in the newspaper or other publications. The City could perhaps provide groups with office space to assist with organizational management.

Club amalgamation: Many felt that clubs had become too numerous and that the provision of soccer programs would be easier if clubs were amalgamated to form one or more larger organizations. At present, the duplication of services can seems unnecessary.

More communication with user Some groups would like more interaction with the City, and more groups: communication of their needs with regards to facilities. As stated before, rules and regulations pertaining to fields need to be more clearly defined and communicated to user groups.

City of Hamilton: Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan FIELD USER FOCUS GROUP SUMMARY - May 2009 3 Topic 3: Operational Issues

Short-term and long-term Many felt that creating short-term and long-term goals with regards to goals: field maintenance and provision would ensure that the needs of the organizations using the fields are met.

Soccer Focus Group #2

At the second focus group for soccer, there were 7 representatives for soccer groups throughout Hamilton in attendance, including those from both youth and adult organizations. Groups were asked to discuss three topics pertaining to outdoor recreation: (1) field allocation approaches (2) capital funding, design and amenities; and (3) field supply.

Topic 1: Field Allocation

Is there a “balanced” approach A variety of opinions were received on this issue. Some felt that to allocating fields to existing, existing groups should be the highest priority because of those as well as emerging groups? currently using fields cannot be served, but the existing groups should be required to verify their registration and field usage. Many like consistency in schedule from year to year (also with regards to tournaments). There is a desire to keep local fields and home fields for local users. Field allocation should be fairly distributed based on group needs. Need to balanced relationships with clubs where a partnership has formed and other groups using fields.

Field allocation policies that Youth should use fields earlier in the evening, while adults should utilize formulas: use fields later at night. Rep teams need lit fields by regulation, so considerations such as these needs to be factored into the formula. Clubs that aren’t anchored to a specific community have more trouble securing fields because they are more nomadic.

New fields should be given to groups proportionately to their current usage. Sometimes the City asks for field hour requests before registration is complete thereby leading to discrepancies between time needed and time allotted and teams are sometimes hesitant to request fewer hours and give up fields in case they are needed in the future. Perhaps a five year range could be used to discern what registration will be because it factors in peaks and valleys in registration. When using a formula it should also be taken into consideration that some teams have too many players due to field shortage.

More fields are needed in the short-term. The City has a poor track record in field provision, which is why teams are hesitant to give up field times. Lights are needed at Billy Sherring Park – Mt. Hamilton had committed to doing this in the past, but the City didn’t respond. Also, the ball diamonds at Paramount Park are hardly used and they could be converted into two mini fields.

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Topic 2: Capital Funding, Design and Amenities

Feedback from Clubs

Sparta Club: The Sparta Club uses class ‘A’ fields with mini fields and artificial turf. McMaster has two artificial turf fields and they are highly used and appreciated. The justification for artificial turf fields is there.

Oldtimers Soccer League: This organization uses ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ fields, as well as private/ethnic club fields.

Stoney Creek Soccer Club: This organization does not have home fields and additional fields are needed to accommodate all ages. They are always grateful for whatever they can get (some ‘A’s some ‘B’s and some ‘C’s).

Flamborough Soccer Club: This club uses both mini and full fields. Fields at the North Wentworth Arena Site are being replaced at Joe Sam’s Park. More fields will be needed because more families have moved into the area – perhaps mini fields can be converted to full fields in the future.

Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer This organization has found that they do not have enough practice Club: fields; there are few practice fields and there are over 200 teams. Allocated fields are automatically used as game fields. Practice fields have to be shared.

Other Feedback

Amenities are lacking: Washroom maintenance and provision is usually lacking, especially at high traffic parks. Parking is often found to be deficient, which can affect surrounding neighbours; Billy Sherring has enough parking and Courtcliffe Park is adequate. Spectator seating is also deficient at some parks and practice fields generally do not have any amenities.

Shared fields: It can be difficult to share with rugby and football because they destroy fields at a faster rate. Multi-use fields are effective only if they are artificial.

Design: Many fields could use better drainage and irrigation. If irrigation is improved, then this will require more grass cutting. Mini fields should be designed so that they can be easily converted to full-sized fields.

Capital contributions It sometimes seems that clubs are more willing to donate their time than their money. The City’s costs are higher than the private sector for capital projects and this creates a lack of trust.

Exclusivity When lights are installed, this can lead to concerns over exclusivity. It is difficult to determine how to achieve equality between groups and discern how much each user group should contribute financially.

City of Hamilton: Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan FIELD USER FOCUS GROUP SUMMARY - May 2009 5 Topic 2: Capital Funding, Design and Amenities

Other forms of contributions: User groups are more than willing to pay reasonable user fees, but would like to see the resources gained from fundraising stay in the specific communities where the money was raised. It is possible that partnerships could be formed to deal with maintenance issues.

Topic 3: Field Supply

Registration increases: Most years, a 3-10% increase is witnessed and there is an emerging interest in men’s and women’s teams. These trends are expected to continue. Five to ten thousand new homes going into Waterdown will increase pressures on the Flamborough soccer club.

School fields: Many felt that there needed to be better access to school fields. Ancaster maintains 12 school fields ($75,000 per year and children pay a $25 surcharge). This results in more accessible fields which open at the beginning of May. The provincial government will fund access to school gyms, but not fields – fields are fenced and locked. Maybe open space or agricultural land adjacent to schools could be acquired when new fields are needed.

Field conditions: Fields with properly and consistently cut grass are difficult to find. It was suggested that permit fees could be increased so that grass could be cut more frequently. Many find that the conditions of competitive fields need to be improved.

Alternative locations: Perhaps the City could rent agricultural land to create fields and relive the pressure on existing fields – this would likely require a zoning change.

Baseball Focus Group #1

At the first focus group for ball, 16 participants were present, representing baseball, slo-pitch, and softball organizations (both minor and adult). Groups were asked to discuss three topics pertaining to outdoor recreation: (1) guiding principles that will underpin the Sports Field and Outdoor Recreation Facilities Provision Study; (2) field maintenance and design; and (3) operational issues.

Topic 1: Guiding Principles

Affordability: Programs should be affordable, especially to youth – they should be encouraged to play instead of deterred. Nobody should be priced out of playing.

Ball diamond allocation: Existing users should be supported, and both new and regular users need to know which diamonds are available. Some groups felt that there should be more transparency and consistency with regards to ball diamond allocation.

City of Hamilton: Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan FIELD USER FOCUS GROUP SUMMARY - May 2009 6 Topic 1: Guiding Principles

Secure school sites: If a school site is at risk, effort should be made to ensure that the well-used sites remain in operation and available.

Priorities: Funding should be used for the highest level needs.

Design and Amenities: Ball diamonds should be flexibly designed to accommodate a variety of activities and age groups and all fields should be an appropriate size. Sites should possess the needed amenities like shade, washrooms, storage etc. Ball diamonds should be accessibly located within the community.

Partnerships: Challenger baseball is a good example (Inch Park) – can they work with other groups?

Topic 2: Field Maintenance

Grass cutting: The cycle of grass cutting is disrupted if it rains, and grass is not cut until the next scheduled time.

Field openings: If fields are scheduled to be open on May 19th, then fields should be ready by that date.

Older fields: Older fields should be assessed to discern which improvements are needed at which fields. Diamonds have been built over a 40 year period and renewal is required.

Maintenance Staff: There should be one person in charge of management and there should be a system of accountability. Also, it is important that staff members are well trained in sport field management techniques.

More pre-emptive It can seem as though maintenance issues are dealt with only after maintenance: they’ve become serious issues. Some have said it is akin to “firefighting” instead of ensuring that fields are kept in good shape.

Specific maintenance issues: • Mounds are not properly maintained; they require a clay mixture otherwise they deteriorate too quickly and get dusty • More benches and shaded areas are needed • Some home plates are raised and made of wood • Some fields have improper surfaces or are uneven, which can be a safety issue • Bathrooms need to be kept clean • Better lighting is needed • Batting cages are needed • Some bleachers are damaged • The field condition is very important for Challenger Baseball at Inch Park, and improvements are needed. There are ruts, and often lots of dust.

City of Hamilton: Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan FIELD USER FOCUS GROUP SUMMARY - May 2009 7 Topic 3: Operational Issues

Ball diamond allocation: Perhaps field use could be put into a database, which would be accessible to user groups

Communications: The City could better support through advertising programs and registration.

Fees: Fees go to recreation and culture, but perhaps more should go toward maintenance. Maybe a new system could be created to ensure that maintenance is properly funded and user groups could be integrated or consulted in the process. It was suggested that in- kind services could be provided instead of charges. At present, some feel that costs are prohibitive to providing affordable youth programs. Slo-pitch is relatively inexpensive to play, so these groups would be more open to paying 5-10% more.

Usage guidelines and Most groups felt that diamond usage guidelines and restrictions are restrictions reasonable.

Baseball Focus Group #2

At the second focus group for ball, 13 participants were present, again representing baseball, slo-pitch, and softball organizations (both minor and adult). Groups were asked to discuss three topics pertaining to outdoor recreation: (1) allocation approaches; (2) capital funding, design & amenities; and (3) field supply.

Topic 1: Allocation Approaches

Balanced allocation: Some fields are wasted because new groups are unsure of their requirements, whereas established groups know from past experience. Established groups should have first priority for booking diamonds. Better communication might allow groups to know and secure diamonds that are available. In Dundas there are usually 4 or 5 diamonds available for use.

A formula-based approach for Some representatives suggested that unforeseen conditions, such as ball diamond allocation: rainouts, are not factored into a formula. Some groups are afraid to concede diamond usage if their numbers decrease in case they need it in the future, so sometimes the proper registration numbers are not disclosed.

Should an allocation policy This is only an issue with adult teams and leagues, so it would not assign both prime and non- apply to all ball groups. prime time?

Priority: Many representatives stated that youth should use youth ball diamonds and adult should use adult diamonds. The residents that live in the communities where diamonds exist should have use of those diamonds; recreational sports should be neighbourhood- oriented. Many felt that existing ball diamond user groups should take priority over new groups.

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Topic 2: Capital Funding, Design and Amenities

Diamonds with the greatest The characteristics that groups sought in a ball diamond were demand: lighting, a 300ft. or 330ft. fenced in area, sufficient parking that is paved and washrooms. Parks that user groups found to be of good quality are Dundas Driving Park and Joe Sams Leisure Park. Baseball diamonds should not overlap with soccer fields because it creates a safety issue. It is also undesirable for fields to be west facing.

Amenities: It was felt that washrooms and fences are very needed at ball diamonds. Some stated that the road leading to Turner Park is too dusty and inaccessible and some updating is required at Inch Park and Churchill Park. Trees should be planted when new parks are built. Signage that gives directions to parks would be beneficial as well.

Existing diamonds: Better crowning of fields is needed, which could require increased or improved staff training. The “lips” between the infield and outfield, if not properly maintained, create an uneven surface which can be a safety issue, or affect the way balls bounce on the ground. Diamonds should not be placed so that the glare from the sun becomes an issue.

It was suggested that the City could move the unlit diamond at Maplewood Park onto the existing soccer pitch, which is underutilized.

Capital Contributions: Fundraising can help to create a sense of community – City parks become “our parks”. A sense of ownership of parks could decrease vandalism and let people become personally invested in the quality of parks. Some would like to know of ways to form partnerships with the City to increase the provision of diamonds (also to create home diamonds). Some feel that communications with the City are strained. Outside sponsorship should be considered.

Deficiencies: Ancaster requires 4 full diamonds and 2 with lights. Additionally, there are no proper baseball fields and lights would be appreciated at Turner Park.

City of Hamilton: Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Sports Field Provision Plan FIELD USER FOCUS GROUP SUMMARY - May 2009 9

Topic 3: Field Supply

Program growth: Stoney Creek is still growing and therefore more diamonds will be required. Diamonds provision could be improved in the East end as well. In Dundas, baseball and T-ball have been growing steadily by 8 or 10% annually, however it seems that women’s softball is becoming less popular and young girls would rather play fastball. Adults are more likely to choose to play in leagues that are a better value – cost is a concern. Hamilton could promote itself more for tournaments, which would be good for sport development in the area.

Some representatives felt that registration has levelled off in the Inner City. Perhaps families will begin to enrol their children in baseball as other activities become expensive during difficult economic times.

School Properties: School diamonds should be accessible in new subdivisions.

Mixed Field Focus Group

Mixed field groups (a total of 9 representatives) included touch football, lacrosse, aussie rules football, minor football (tackle), rugby, cricket, and baseball and soccer (neighbourhood associations). Groups were asked to discuss four topics pertaining to outdoor recreation: (1) guiding principles that will underpin the Sports Field and Outdoor Recreation Facilities Provision Study; (2) field maintenance and design; and (3) funding and operational issues; and (4) field supply.

Topic 1: Guiding Principles

Increase the playing season: Some teams would benefit from a longer playing season, and it was suggested that the season openings could be changed to accommodate this.

Field allocation: Some felt that there were inconsistencies in field allocation. It was mentioned that smaller groups and groups that provide programming for children should have priority.

Multi-use fields versus specific There were some conflicting opinions concerning how fields should use fields: be designed. Some felt that fields should be designed flexibly so that a multitude of sports groups can make use of playing fields. Others felt that sports fields should be more sport-specific, or dedicated to a specific sport given that maintenance techniques can vary significantly between types of sport fields. Some user groups were proponents of artificial turf.

Affordability: Many felt that keeping sports affordable should be a main concern. It is especially important that programs are affordable for children.

Enforcement of field There seem to be problems with the enforcement of regulations for regulations: the use of fields – enforcement needs to be consistent.

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Other amenities: All fields should be equipped with the appropriate support amenities such as storage.

Topic 2: Field Maintenance and Design

Maintenance for specific sport Cricket fields need very specific maintenance while aussie rules fields: football fields require minimal maintenance, especially for grass cutting (cricket fields are kept at 1’’to1.5’’).

Support Amenities: More support amenities are needed at most fields, such as parking, seating and washrooms.

Full-sized fields: Full-sized fields are far more flexible and able to accommodate a variety of sports and age groups.

Dedicated fields: Some feel that dedicated fields are better for sport development.

Topic 3: Funding & Operational Issues

Dedicated fields: There were mixed feelings regarding whether dedicating fields results in fewer funding, maintenance and booking issues.

The “mine vs. yours” mindset When fields are allocated, existing groups should not be needs to be dispelled: marginalized. Although groups have their own interests in mind, cooperation should be fostered.

Topic 4: Field Supply

Cricket: Cricket would like to be at Heritage Green (the new location at Mohawk is not good). Many cricket members live in Stoney Creek, so the pitches should be near this area. Pitches in existence are not the proper dimensions, grass is not cut appropriately for cricket and there is no clubhouse.

Rugby: Rugby needs more fields, preferably at Mohawk College.

Soccer field allocation: Gilkson soccer is forced to turn away roughly 200 kids per year due to inadequate space for practices and games. There is a lot of competition for fields.

Lacrosse: Lacrosse had problems with field availability in the spring, so the organization moved to artificial turf in Mississauga to relieve the problem.

Permit enforcement: Permit enforcement has become as issue – perhaps more staff members are needed to ensure that regulations are followed consistently.

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Binbrook (April 21, 2009)

• Has the City considered artificial fields o What about corporate sponsoring? • Is there a plan for parkland in the Binbrook area? o Some have heard that the fairground will be cut into by developers. o What about the Glanbrook Arena Park Site? o Any considerations for the t-ball, rookie ball diamonds for that site? Why are Stoney Creek residents using this site instead of Binbrook? • Binbrook is doubling in population. Shouldn’t this coincide with an increase in sports field? Could there be a skate park in Binbrook? • Would like the PowerPoint to be online

Bennetto Recreation Centre (April 22, 2009)

• Some felt that there was a specific problem of soccer crowding out baseball, especially in the Westdale/West Hamilton area.

Sackville Hill Seniors Centre (April 23, 2009)

• Which department sets permit fees? o Perhaps the money should go into public works • Should school lands be acquired if a school is shut down? • There are opportunities for linkages at Turner Park through Ryckman’s Park. • Need to address the need for passive parkland, but study seems to focus on active parks • West Mountain facilities are of poor quality and not comparable to the rest of Hamilton o The study should say something about fair and equitable parks • There is nowhere for kids 16 and older to play – there needs to be lights at Olympic Park. • Olympic Sports Park cannot be lit due to a by-law, but needs light • Need to petition province to change rules for school land • Could install boulevards between rows of townhouses to provide some greenery • There is a request to have the park classification system on the website • In play areas – asphalt is too hard and rubberized areas are needed

Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre (April 28, 2009)

• Interest in outdoor skating park in Little John Park • Maintenance in West Flamborough • Teenagers hang around play structures in parks because they are not well-lit • Have offered to test burning lines into fields to limit maintenance • Perhaps some programs can be run later in the evening to dissuade kids from getting into trouble

Ancaster Old Town Hall (April 29, 2009)

• Artificial turf has an 8 year life span – it is silicon-based and much better/safer than rubber-based o Rubber based turf is not FIFA certified • Westdale Lawn Bowling at Churchill Park just went under o It folded because of a lack of parking o What did we do with the space? o Can it be tennis (it was four courts)? o Perhaps a winter ice rink? • Is City funding upgrades to high school tennis courts? • A lot of older adults play tennis (ages 60-80) • Carlisle tennis courts are not well-maintained o Many to go Greenville (Hill Top Community Club) • Soccer field on SWM pond o Won’t be doing more of this • Criteria for artificial turf location? o At a city-wide or community park • Hamilton fields are better maintained than in Toronto • Indoor lawn bowling – multi-use but separate (with soccer)

Sealey Park Scout Hall, Waterdown (April 30, 2009)

• Notes to be added

Stoney Creek Municipal Service Centre (May 5, 2009)

• Councillor Mitchell had a meeting that promoted the renovations to Winona Park and said things would be in place by 2007 and nothing has happened • In the West Mountain there were 3 diamonds at a closed school and perhaps the City should have bought the school site • Is intensification addressed in the study? • Population statistics are way off – where do these statistics come from? • Request to have another meeting for Stoney Creek and there was an offer to hand out flyers • Mount Hamilton Lawn Bowling did not receive a notice of meeting – Harry Wood • Saw plans for two new greens – James Smith Park, Garner Road – neighbourhood park is too small for lawn bowling club. o Lawn bowling can play on an indoor turf provided that the right kind of turf is provided • (Rob N.) Peach festival requested to redo the Master Plan for Winona Park because they would like to see some changes.

Hamilton – notes from emails/documents received

1. Written Brief “Pirated Parkland”

It is felt that there is insufficient parkland on South Central Hamilton Mountain, which has been caused by the School Board, the City and the sale of a significant portion of land to developers that is currently zoned agricultural and has remained undeveloped. The land was originally secured for a school, but the school was not built. There should be better walking trials and more parkland development – most parkland is developed into playgrounds, although many older adults do not benefit from this.

2. The Dundas Youth Soccer Club

This club serves between 1200-1500 Hamilton Youth between the ages of 5 and 19 years of age. The organization is limited in available game slots due to a scarcity of lit pitches. Games are restricted to daylight hours. Fields are used for practices before and after games. Other issues faced pertain to maintenance – fields need better maintenance and consistent lining of the fields.

3. Email Response: (April 21, 2009)

This email contained suggestions for improvements throughout the parks and recreation system and also for specific facilities. • Another outdoor skating rink (no hockey allowed) like at Dundas Driving Park, but with benches and a rubberized surface for walking with skates. • Swim programs at Ryerson should have more focus on swim instruction instead of student assessment • The basketball nets should be removed from Earl Kitchener Public School because use of the courts late at night could be disturbing to the surrounding residential area.

4. Email Response: (April 27, 2009)

This response articulated a desire for specific facilities within Waterdown. Waterdown needs proper tennis courts with a clubhouse, as seen in Carlisle. An artificial ice rink is also desirable; Memorial Park or Joe Sams would be an ideal location.

5. Hamilton Skateboard Assembly

This group was writing in response to the user group survey, which they felt overlooked skateboarders and the significance of the sport. The HSA is trying to advocate for new facilities and more consideration within the Parks and Recreation system.

The HSA also commented on maintenance issues at various skateboard parks. There are many cracks at the Beasley Park skateboard facility, and BMX bikers are damaging the Turner Park facility (prohibitive signs should be posted ensuring that bikers are not using the skateboarding facilities)

6. Waterdown Minor Baseball Association

The WMBA organizes house league play for 380 participants. It is not a Flamborough baseball association, but residents of Greensville, Millgrove, Freelton and Carlisle are welcome to play if they cannot find baseball within their area. The four parks that they use are Gatesbury Park, Belmont Park, Memorial Park and Joe Sams Park. Problems associated with each ball diamond have been listed. They have stated that an all ages facility should be established so that the sport can be properly developed within the area. This facility could cater to minor levels as well as men’s slowpitch, men’s fastball, women’s fastball and minor softball.

It was suggested that initially the park development at Joe Sams Leisure Park could forego the cost of irrigation/lighting, which would allow additional funds for soccer lighting and other recreational demands. The WMBA also offered to participate financially in the development of the two additional diamonds.

7. Cricketers Association of Canada

This organization currently has over 200 members. There are some issues that they have communicated that they would like to be addressed. Issues discussed were: • The demand for a field is high, and the games are played on parking lots • There are plans to add divisions for youth ages 8-11, 12-15, 16-18 and also girls’ and women’s teams. • Hamilton doesn’t have any proper cricket grounds (They don’t have the proper size, quality, parking, grading, clubhouse, etc. • If a new field were to be established, the demographic that would be most interested in cricket would live near the East Mountain, Hamilton East or Stoney Creek. • Having a proper field would raise the sports profile and aid in its development.

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ATTACHMENT III: COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC DEMOGRAPHIC FORECASTS

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COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC DEMOGRAPHIC FORECASTS

The following graphs illustrate the forecasted changes in the age structure of the population of each of the 9 communities defined for the purposes of this study.

Ancaster - Population Growth by Age Beverly - Population Growth by Age (2006-2031) (2006-2031) 15,000 10,000 12,500 8,000

10,000 6,000 7,500 4,000 Population 5,000 Population

2,500 2,000

0 0 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 Year Year 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-59 60+ 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-59 60+

Flamborough - Population Growth by Age Glanbrook - Population Growth by Age (2006-2031) (2006-2031) 12,000 15,000 10,000 12,500 8,000 10,000

6,000 7,500 Population 4,000 Population 5,000 2,500 2,000 0 0 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 Year Year 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-59 60+ 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-59 60+

Hamilton Mountain - Population Growth by Age Lower Hamilton - Population Growth by Age (2006-2031) (2006-2031) 70,000 70,000 60,000 60,000 50,000 50,000

40,000 40,000

30,000 30,000 Population Population 20,000 20,000 10,000 10,000 0 0 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 Year Year 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-59 60+ 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-59 60+

West Hamilton/Dundas - Population Growth by Age Upper Stoney Creek - Population Growth by Age (2006-2031) (2006-2031) 20,000 30,000

25,000 16,000

20,000 12,000 15,000 8,000 Population Population 10,000

4,000 5,000

0 0 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 Year Year 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-59 60+ 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-59 60+

Lower Stoney Creek - Population Growth by Age (2006-2031) 35,000

30,000

25,000

20,000 15,000

Population 10,000

5,000

0 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 Year 0-9 10-19 20-49 50-59 60+

Sources: 2006 data adapted from: Statistics Canada, Population of Census Tracts (100% Data), Cat. No. 97-551-X2006007, 2006 Census. Projections based on data provided by City of Hamilton (2007 - GRIDS), modified by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants.

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ATTACHMENT IV: SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS

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MASTER DOCUMENT LIST 1) City of Hamilton Strategic Plan 2) Vision 2020 Hamilton (2003) 3) Sport Field Management Strategy (2008) 4) Use Renovation & Replacement Study for Hamilton Recreation & Public Use Indoor Facilities (2008) 5) Recreational Trails Master Plan (2007) 6) City of Hamilton Parks, Culture and Recreation Master Plan (2002) 7) City of Hamilton Life-Cycle State of the Infrastructure Report – 2006 Summary Report (2007) 8) Affiliation Policy for Hamilton Minor Sports Organizations (2009) 9) Parks Maintenance Standards Manual – draft (2009) 10) Park and Open Space Development Manual – draft (2008) 11) City of Hamilton Barrier-Free Design Guidelines (2006) 12) Capital Budget Book, including 10-year forecast (2009) 13) Field Rental Fees (2009) 14) Hamilton Sport Tourism Action Plan – Draft (2004) 15) Tourism Hamilton Strategic Plan, 2008-2010 (2007) 16) Tourism Hamilton Marketing, 2009 (2008) 17) Reciprocal use Agreement – Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (2005) 18) Recreation Service Study (2005) 19) Social and Health Issues Report (2005) 20) Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction, various documents (2005-2008) 21) Social Vision for the New City (2002) 22) Recreation Access for Children and Youth of Hamilton’s Diverse Communities: Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities (2006) 23) School Boards, various documents (2003, 2004, 2005, 2008) 24) Skateboard Park Locations Selection (2004) 25) Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program in Ontario and Ontario Recreation Funding Program (staff report) (May 14, 2009); Recreational Infrastructure Stimulus Projects (received June 16, 2009) 26) Cootes to Escarpment Park System – draft (2008) 27) Growth Related Integrated Development Strategy (GRIDS): Growth Report (2006) 28) Rural Official Plan (2006) 29) City of Hamilton Zoning By-law (2005) 30) City Parkland Dedication Reserve (City-wide) (2009) 31) Parkland Dedication / Cash-in-Lieu: Official Plan Amendment, New Implementing By-law and Policy (staff report) (2008) 32) Park and Open Space Standards and Deficiencies – Information Report (2007) 33) Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan (2000) 34) City of Hamilton (old) Culture and Recreation Department Infrastructure Study on Facilities (1997) 35) Dundas Recreation Facilities and Parks Needs Assessment (1998/99) 36) Flamborough Recreation, Parks and Facilities Master Plan (1991) 37) Glanbrook Cultural & Recreational Review (1999) 38) Town of Ancaster Culture, Parks and Recreation Master Plan (1992) 39) Town Owned Lands - Flamborough (1997) 40) Parks Directory (2006)

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Document Name: City of Hamilton Strategic Plan Date Prepared: n/a Prepared by: n/a Status: n/a Summary:

Vision:

To be the best place in Canada to raise a child, promote innovation, engage citizens and provide diverse economic opportunities.

Mission: • We provide high quality services in a fiscally and socially responsible, environmentally sustainable and compassionate manner in order to ensure a healthy, safe and prosperous community. • We engage our citizens and promote a fair, diverse and accepting community. • We are a skilled, knowledgeable, collaborative and respectful organization that thrives on innovation and quality customer service. • We are led by a forward thinking Council. • The team shows leadership in carrying out their responsibilities and is valued and appreciated for their contributions and accomplishments.

Values: • Honesty • Accountability • Innovation • Leadership • Respect • Excellence • Teamwork

Strategic Themes: • Image • Job Creation

Focus Areas: • Skilled, Innovative and Respectful Organization • Financially Sustainable • Effective Intergovernmental Relations • Growing Our Economy • Social Development • Environmental Stewardship • Healthy Community

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Document Name: Vision 2020 Hamilton Date Prepared: 2003 Prepared by: not stated Status: not stated Summary:

Vision 2020 is a vision of a strong healthy, sustainable Hamilton shared by citizens, City Council, businesses and organizations. Since its adoption in 1992, the Vision has been renewed every five years since.

The Vision accepts that it is critical to consider all three of the economic, social, and environmental effects our decisions have, because a decision in one area can affect the progress of other areas. No longer can ignorance be used as an excuse, the long-term consequences are known and need to be considered.

Vision 2020 is based on four main principles: • Fulfillment of human needs for peace, clean air and water, food, shelter, education, arts, culture, and useful and satisfying employment; • Maintenance of ecological integrity through careful stewardship, rehabilitation, reduction in wastes and protection of diverse and important natural species and systems; • Provision for self-determination through public involvement in the definition and development of local solutions to environmental and development problems; and, • Achievement of equity with the fairest possible sharing of limited resources among contemporaries and between our generation and that of our descendants.

Out of these principles, fourteen key theme areas were defined by which to focus the actions of the Vision. Specific goals were set in these areas to guide the city towards integrating environmental, social, and economic well being. One of the 14 goals relates to “Community Well-being and Capacity Building” and includes the following: • To develop cultural institutions, public facilities and parks and open space which inspire community pride and sense of place.

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Document Name: Sport Field Management Strategy / Sports Field Summit (2008) Date Prepared: January 2008 Prepared by: Public Works Department Status: endorsed in principle Summary:

The overall condition of city-owned sports fields is substandard and deteriorating. The Public Works Department, Operations and Maintenance - Parks Maintenance Section is developing a "Sports Field Management Strategy” to address significant under-supply and quality deficiencies affecting customer satisfaction and safety.

The recommended strategy is multi-faceted and designed to re-establish an acceptable and sustainable level of quality for all playing fields within the City by: 1) identifying and addressing all major contributing factors 2) engaging all partners in the analysis of the action areas, implementation of strategic action recommendations and development of work plans /recommendations 3) effectively utilizing all available management tools and resources to achieve the objective as efficiently as possible.

The overall condition of city-owned sports fields is substandard and deteriorating due to the following contributing factors: 1) Sports fields are overused beyond their sustainable capacities due to increasing user demand and insufficient supply of field facilities; growth in sports field user demand continues to exceed the rate of new field development. 2) An imbalance exists between the supply of and demand for sports fields, which is resulting in a severe degree of over-use of existing facilities beyond their sustainable capacity resulting in: a) excessive turf wear and field damage b) constrained maintenance and field regeneration periods (pre-post season and in- season) lowering field capacity and accelerating a deterioration spiral c) unsafe playing conditions which increases the risk and decreases customer satisfaction. 3) The full benefit of field maintenance programs is not being realized due to insufficient pre and post-season down-time to facilitate field regeneration. 4) The capacity of the existing inventory of sports fields infrastructure is limited or eroded by: a) limited availability of higher rated fields (i.e. A's & B's) constrains the carrying capacity of the existing sports field inventory (i.e. regulation sized, irrigated, lighted, or artificial turf fields support higher levels of use) b) ongoing fiscal restraints and unfunded inventory creep increases the under funding of sports field maintenance programs (i.e. lacking equipment, (back up), materials, staff etc.), lowering turf quality and hence facility capacity

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c) historical substandard design and construction of many existing fields d) future risks include: i) potential healthy care management program as a cost effective means of pest and weed control in current maintenance programs ii) ongoing fiscal restraint which does not provide resources for alternatives to pesticide utilization, i.e. Integrated Pest Management /Integrated Plant Health Care Programs iii) climate change (extreme weather and air quality conditions that may adversely impact program delivery and turf health)

Strategic Action Areas:

To achieve the objective of safe playing fields on a sustained basis, strategic action plans are required in the following areas: 1) "Demand/Growth/User” Management Managing the rapidly increasing demand for playing time by: a) Reviewing and updating existing Sports Field Allocation Policies addressing issues such as: i) eligibility criteria ii) playing time caps iii) practice time caps iv) team and league size/registration caps b) Developing a Sports Tourism Plan c) Reducing or eliminating early and late season outdoor sporting events 2) "Utilization" Management" Managing use to balance with existing inventory capacity by: a) Establishing a standard sustainable sports field capacity rating for each field class to serve as an upset limit for weekly booking availability b) Reviewing existing Sports Field Allocation Policies relative to highest and best use principles, availability and improved field quality objectives. c) Developing educational materials promoting the strategic objectives and actions and the respective roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in its implementation d) Revising sports field availability schedules to accommodate: i) full maintenance program requirements in terms of pre and postseason maintenance works and, ii) required in-season recuperative down time as required by the field class capacity rating 3) "Maintenance Program" Optimization Managing maintenance to optimize impacts on field quality by:

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a) reviewing existing field and turf management maintenance and inspection standards b) developing a capital budget item to acquire additional mowing equipment to adequately support existing activity service levels c) reviewing field classification design and construction specifications to enhance turf management capacity 4) "Inventory capacity" Optimization Developing additional capacity from the existing inventory (i.e. field reconstruction, lighting fields, irrigation systems) by: a) Developing a Sports Field Renovation Capital Program that will improve the capacity of the existing sports field inventory through various works including: i) field reconstruction: re-grading, improved growing mediums ii) sub-drainage & irrigation systems iii) artificial turf installations iv) lighting systems v) perimeter fencing b) Identifying existing opportunities for field conversions, i.e. baseball to soccer. 5) "Inventory Supply" Management Increasing the availability of sports field supply by: a) Reviewing possibility of field conversion (i.e. baseball to soccer) b) Developing a capital project for the development of a Class A field to artificial turf to accommodate organized use outside of the playing field season c) Developing Field Supply Standards and Planning Criteria d) Finalizing negotiations for Outdoor Reciprocal Use Agreements with School Boards 6) "Financial Management Plan" Review of: a) User fees (i.e. affiliated fees - youth) b) Sport tourism c) Development of a Financial Partnership Policy d) Capital contributions from user groups

Sports field Facilities Inventory Soccer 149 Football 11 Baseball 271 Cricket 3 Aussie Rules Football 1 Note: Soccer / football fields are also used for Rugby, Field Hockey and Lacrosse.

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Soccer Field Classifications & Criteria (Hamilton)

Class A – 7 fields lit, irrigated, field house, bleachers, regulation size

Class B - 12 fields some amenities, i.e. lit, irrigated, regulation to intermediate size

Class C - 130 fields unlit, no spectator seating, no change rooms, regulation to mini size (irrigated C class fields pay a surcharge)

* includes fields located on school sites, maintained by the City Note: excludes football fields that can be used for Soccer

2006 Sports field Permitted Use Statistics

# Bookings # of Hours Soccer (includes Field Hockey) 13,905 42,893 Football (includes Rugby) 1,101 4,512 Baseball 15,471 N/A Cricket 172 857 Aussie Rules Football 22 85 Note: above statistics exclude unpermitted play Note: soccer / football fields can be permitted for Rugby, Lacrosse, and Field

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Document Name: Use Renovation and Replacement Study for Hamilton Recreation and Public Use Indoor Facilities (2008) Date Prepared: August 25, 2008 Prepared by: Status: not stated Summary:

• Purpose of the study was to provide the City with a long-range sustainable strategy for managing its aging indoor recreation infrastructure

• Recommendations were made regarding future actions on each facility (e.g., maintain facility ‘as is’, expand or redesign, remove from service, or complete redevelopment/new facility development

• The following chart shows only those facilities that may directly impact outdoor recreation facilities or provide opportunities for park expansions

Facility Action Time Frame New CC in Glanbrook New development Post-2021 Westmount RC New development 2009-2016 New CC on Mountain New development Post-2021 Beasley CC Remove and rebuild 2009-2011 New CC in Lower Stoney Creek New development 2009-2011+ New CC in Upper Stoney Creek New development Post-2021 Dalewood RC Redevelopment 2009-2011 New Seniors’ Centre in Flamborough New development 2012-2016 New Seniors’ Centre in Lower Hamilton New development 2012-2016 Morgan Firestone Arena Twinning arena 2012-2016 Spring Valley Arena Remove from service 2012-2016 Beverly Arena Reassess Reassess Carlisle Arena Reassess 2012-2016 Glanbrook Arena Refurbish Post-2021 Eastwood Arena Remove from service 2012-2016 Scott Park Arena Refurbish 2012-2016 Stoney Creek Arena Refurbish 2009-2011 (priority) Westoby Arena Redevelopment 2012-2016 Chedoke Outdoor Pool Remove from service and 2012-2016 replace with splash pad Inch Park Outdoor Pool Expand / redesign 2012-2016 Parkdale Outdoor Pool Expand / redesign 2012-2016 Birge Outdoor Pool Expand / redesign Post-2021 Rosedale Outdoor Pool Redevelopment 2009-2011 (priority) Victoria Outdoor Pool Expand / redesign Post-2021 Green Acres Outdoor Pool Expand / redesign 2009-2011 New Outdoor Pool in Upper Stoney Creek Expand / redesign Post-2021 (reassess) Coronation Outdoor Pool Remove from service 2012-2016

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Document Name: Recreational Trails Master Plan (2007) Date Prepared: December 2007 Prepared by: G. O’Connor Consultants Inc. Status: not stated Summary:

• Some discussion of promoting trails and mixed land uses to bridge the gap between urban form and health

• Opportunity for mountain bike facilities by utilizing lands at the City of Hamilton former Chedoke Ski Hill adjoining the Chedoke Golf Course

• Hamilton’s trails are subdivided into two main classes: on-street bike routes and off- street recreational trails, on the basis of function

• Descriptions, features, and design issues broken down by ward

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Document Name: City of Hamilton Parks, Culture and Recreation Master Plan Date Prepared: May 27, 2002 Prepared by: PERC / Clem Pelot Consulting Status: (partially) adopted by Council Summary:

The City’s 2002 inventory consisted of 221 public parks with a total area of 634 hectares, including 281 ball diamonds, 135 soccer fields, 237 play structures, 36 swimming/wading pools and 47 splash pads, 251 play courts (including horseshoes, tennis, bocci, and multi-purpose courts), and one skateboard park.

The following excerpt relates to sports fields:

“Sports fields are among the most intensely used park amenities. The following points relate to the existing inventory of sports fields, as well as the community groups who use them. • There has been rapid growth in organized soccer across Ontario in the past decade and this trend is reflected in Hamilton. Seventeen clubs, linked informally through the Hamilton District Soccer Association, provide soccer for children and youth. The HDSA’s priority to this point has been competitive soccer. Registration in 2001 exceeded 16,000. There are approximately twice as many Hamilton residents playing soccer compared to baseball/softball. However, there are twice as many ball diamonds as there are soccer pitches in the City’s inventory. • Soccer groups have just completed a field allocation policy in partnership with the City. At the time of the writing of this report, they were working with rates and moving to projected field requirements. • Overall registration for baseball has declined 50% in 6 years, but at least two local clubs (including East Mountain) continue to grow. The Hamilton District Baseball Association oversees ten programs and had 2,500 participants in 2001. Little League saw 2,500 participants in 2001. The Scott Park baseball program provides a valuable skill development opportunity for inner City children • Neighbourhood based t-ball, softball and soccer programs (Community Councils) reported a total of approximately 3,500 participants in 2001. • Most soccer fields are used intensively on weeknights (Monday through Thursday) and are underutilized on weekends; in some cases (Glanbrook) unlit fields are regularly used for two games. Some concern was expressed about overuse of higher quality soccer fields or that ‘occasional’ users such as old timers don’t have the same feeling of ownership as the minor organizations. Some old timers soccer is played on privately operated sports fields. • New soccer fields have been developed in recent years. However, fields in the core area have not increased proportionally. • Most sport field user groups identified the need for repairs or improvements to existing sports fields and many expressed their willingness to share in the cost with the City.

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• Many organized community sports clubs have partnered with the City to upgrade sports fields or help build new ones. An example would be soccer groups building Mohawk Park. This has resulted in two strongly held points of view: There is a feeling of ownership and concern about past contributions not being factored into the scheduling of these fields. Several user groups also perform some of the regular maintenance of their designated home fields. An example would be lining the fields, particularly in outlying areas. User groups expressed concern with maintenance standards at some City sport fields, suggesting that it is not consistent from one site to another. • The condition of sport fields located on school property varies across the City. Some are scheduled and maintained by the City through agreements with former municipalities such as Stoney Creek and Flamborough. Few of the school fields in old Hamilton are used by the community because of their poor condition and minimal maintenance by school boards. • The City is being looked to for leadership in brokering a new arrangement with both school boards to enhance the use of school fields by community soccer clubs. Many community groups are prepared to share the cost of minor capital projects (up to $50,000) and support the idea of a simple and accessible City grant program designed for such initiatives. • In addition to City owned and/or operated facilities, there are additional facilities being run privately that are available to the general public; the largest of which is Dofasco Field. The Dofasco Recreation Club is located on a 100-acre site, a portion of which includes seven ball diamonds and one soccer field.”

On June 18, 2002 Council received the Parks, Culture & Recreation Master Plan (the “Master Plan”) endorsing the general direction of the Master Plan, and approving its use as the basis for decision making over the next 10 years. This approval followed an extensive nine month process of community consultation, stakeholder interviews and a public survey.

In separate recommendations Council further endorsed: • The Mission Statement, two Goals, 23 Service Objectives and Mandate. • Process for Setting Priorities and Evaluation. • Planning Hierarchy/Modes and Modes of Use, as amended. • 14 of 15 Strategic Directions, as amended.

Council referred the Master Plan to staff with the understanding that staff would: • Implement any of the 107 recommendations that could be operationalized within existing policy and budgets. • Refer any recommendations that have policy implications to Council for its consideration. • Refer any recommendations with budget implications into the annual business planning process and annual budget process for Council’s consideration. • Refer any changes altering service or the provision of service to a community back to Council after appropriate consultation with the affected community and the Ward Councillor for the area.

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Mission Statement – Approved by Council “The City will use public leisure services as a vehicle in achieving worthwhile goals and objectives where such achievement clearly results in benefits to all citizens”.

23 Service Objectives – Approved by Council GOAL 1 GOAL 2 Use public leisure services to foster a Use public leisure services to help local citizens sense of community become the best that they can be 1. To encourage special events and 12. To foster and promote fitness and overall well being. celebrations. 2. To support local groups. 13. To foster and promote pre-school leisure opportunities. 3. To facilitate spectator exposure to sporting 14. To foster and promote basic leisure skill events. development in leisure pursuits for school aged children. 4. To facilitate spectator exposure to and 15. To foster and promote advanced leisure skill appreciation of the arts. development in leisure pursuits for school aged children. 5. To facilitate opportunities for social 16. To foster and promote social and leadership functions. opportunities for teens. 6. To protect and enhance the natural 17. To foster and promote basic leisure skills in leisure environment. pursuits for adults. 7. To protect and celebrate our heritage 18. To foster and promote advanced leisure skills in resources. leisure pursuits for adults. 8. To beautify the community. 19. To foster and promote leisure opportunities for seniors. 9. To support family oriented leisure 20. To interpret the natural environment. opportunities. 10. To integrate generations and sub-groups 21. To create opportunities for reflection and escape within our community. from daily pressures. 11. To achieve economic benefit through 22. To educate individuals about the wise use of leisure tourism. time. 23. To provide a communication system to increase awareness about the availability and access to leisure opportunities.

Strategic Directions – Approved by Council as amended Strategic Directions (approved by Council) 1. Rationalize 6 sets of disparate policies into a coherent set of workable policies. 2. Reconcile the approach to the financing of all leisure services, including user fees, capital financing and grants. 3. Enhance the City’s Management Information Systems, which are at present incomplete. 4. Enhance the City’s capacity for communicating with its citizens, user groups and partners in terms of all leisure opportunities available to residents. 5. Shift from direct delivery of programs and services to a community development approach based on facilitation, support, nurturing and leadership. 6. Increase community capacity through partnerships with other public sector, non-profit sector and private sector partners. 7. Ensure that public opportunities in public spaces take precedence over rental opportunities for organized user groups. 8. Celebrate the City’s tremendous natural and historic assets. 9. Focus resources on active living opportunities for children and youth 6 to 19 years old. 10. Focus resources on Cultural and Eco Tourism.

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Strategic Directions (approved by Council) 11. Reinvest in or replace existing aging infrastructure before building new infrastructure. 13. Add other community services to Culture and Recreation buildings. 14. Increase linear linkages between parks and cultural/recreational buildings. 15. Increase public access to the waterfront.

107 recommendations from the Parks, Culture & Recreation Master Plan No. Recommendation 1 Adopt the Mission statement, two goals and twenty-three service objectives 2 Adopt the seven step Mandate 3 Adopt the three step benefits based approach for evaluation and setting/ achieving priorities 4 Adopt the four level service hierarchy 5 Identify and rationalize District boundaries for all City services. 6 Adopt the three modes of use 7 Endorse the fifteen Strategic Directions 8 Adopt City role and guidelines for service delivery 9 Adopt six principles of public good, equity, sustainability, public involvement, public safety and accessibility 10 Complete inventory of community partner agreements 11 Develop terms and conditions governing community partner agreements 12 Begin renewing outdated/ lapsed community partner agreements 13 Adopt a policy relating to the City’s relationship with voluntary sector 14 Define City’s roles and responsibilities towards and parameters for volunteers 15 Provide staff with training opportunities in community development 16 Establish an advisory committee to oversee and coordinate partnerships with the voluntary sector 17 Provide stable grants to community partners 18 Provide free meeting space to volunteer groups for Board meetings 19 Establish a lifecycle reserve for facilities and parks 20 Approve a policy framework for acquisition of new parkland and natural areas 21 Rationalize Development Charge By-laws 22 Develop clear standards for each type of basic facility 23 Approve a minor capital cost-sharing program and system of prioritization 24 Adopt a new fees and charges policy 25 Gradually increase fees and charges to provincial average 26 Identify and ensure access for low-income residents 27 Define classes of turf for each park type and level 28 Adopt the three levels and seven types of parks and open space 29 Reconcile existing parks and open space with adopted levels and types 30 Collaborate with all City level open space providers in planning, development and maintenance 31 Adopt a standard of .5ha/ 1000 for City level Athletic Parks 32 Adopt the recommended list of components for City level Athletic Parks 33 Ensure City level sports field scheduling accommodates rest and repair/ maintenance programs 34 Support McMaster University to develop a City level track and field facility 35 Participate in a pride program such as Communities in Bloom 36 Utilize Landscaped Gardens as vehicles for general education, skill development and interpretive programs 37 Adopt a standard of 1.0ha/ 1000 for City level Recreation Parks 38 Adopt the recommended list of components for City level Recreation Parks 39 Adopt a provision level of .4ha/ 1000 for waterfront parks 40 Pursue all opportunities for acquisition of additional access to waterfront 41 Negotiate public access to waterfront over privately held property 42 Review the effectiveness of City greenhouse operations 43 Adopt a historic standard of 1.1ha/ 1000 for City level Natural Parkland 44 Adopt the list of recommended components for City level Natural Parkland 45 Review and rationalize partnership with Hamilton Conservation Authority to streamline open space

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No. Recommendation operations 46 Determine and adopt a standard of provision for City Linear Corridors. 47 Adopt the list of recommended components for City Linear Corridors 48 Provide linkages between and to existing Neighbourhood Parks where feasible 49 Require pedestrian linkages to new Neighbourhood Parks 50 Establish and define minimum standards governing pedestrian linkages 51 Support and promote efforts of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust Fund 52 Contract out operations of the two City golf courses 53 Adopt the existing standard of .3ha/ 1000 for District level Athletic Parks 54 Adopt the recommended list of components for a typical District level Athletic Park 55 Conduct a sports field study to determine which ball diamonds to convert to soccer fields 56 Ensure District level sports field scheduling accommodates rest and repair/ maintenance 57 Provide one 2ha District Youth Park per 100,000 population 58 Adopt the recommended list of components for a typical District Youth Park 59 Maintain the current standard of 1ha/ 1000 for Neighbourhood Parks 60 Assess availability of Neighbourhood Parks and acquire additional parkland where necessary 61 Adopt the recommended list of components and guidelines for Neighbourhood Parks 62 Develop agreements with school boards for construction/ maintenance of outdoor recreation facilities for community use on school property 63 Clarify the roles and responsibilities of Neighbourhood Park Committees 64 Provide for the development of tot lots only in exceptional circumstances 65 Where tot lots are necessary, ensure the minimum size is .25ha 66 Establish a site naturalization program and review opportunities in existing parks 67 Permit development of recreation and culture facilities on all park types except Natural and Linear 68 Monitor and invest in existing Citywide facilities to maintain functionality 69 Develop suitable storage for the City’s historical artifacts 70 Develop a new Public Art policy and program 71 Invest 1% of the cost of new buildings and parks in public art 72 Shift many Community level facilities to District level 73 Locate and designate 6 or 7 District Recreation Centres as preferred locations for new or redeveloped facilities 74 Limit development of new District level facilities on sites other than designated District Recreation Centre sites 75 Monitor and act on opportunities for expanding District Recreation Centre sites 76 Evolve toward 1 larger indoor pool per 40,000 residents 77 Provide a variety of aquatic experiences at future indoor pools 78 Develop one City level competitive pool facility 79 Phase out outdoor pools 80 Evolve to fewer arenas with multiple ice sheets, at a provision level of 1 sheet per 25,000 residents 81 Ensure adequate amenities in new arenas 82 New quad pad should proceed with two provisos 83 Phase out most Community based community centres 84 Partner with the community to keep any community based community centres that remain necessary 85 Encourage display and exhibit of visual art in non-traditional public spaces 86 Use cost benefit analysis and prioritizing process for determining additional District level performing arts spaces 87 Invest in existing theatres before developing new 88 Integrate seniors services into District Recreation Centres before providing standalone buildings 89 Continue agreement with Ancaster Seniors Achievement Centre 90 Maximize local access to schools 91 Ensure coordinated scheduling of school gymnasiums 92 Work with neighbourhood groups to identify and meet local needs 93 Enhance the City’s marketing and communication efforts

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No. Recommendation 94 Identify and build relationship with other organizations helping to achieve the 23 service objectives 95 Coordinate marketing of heritage sites 96 Develop and implement cohesive management information systems 97 Promote and coordinate local involvement in programs focusing on children 98 Work with the Hamilton Regional Arts Council to support arts groups 99 Ensure the coordination of funding to arts groups 100 Meet annually with arts groups to coordinate scheduling of performances and shows 101 Be proactive in promoting the Zero Tolerance Policy preventing harassment and abuse of children in culture and recreation 102 Continue collaborating with the Hamilton Community Sports Council 103 Adopt a gender equity policy around the use of sports facilities 104 Ensure collaborative approach to services and programs for seniors 105 Identify a City staff position to address special needs 106 Standardize and streamline use of facilities by special needs groups 107 Coordinate scheduling for indoor pools through an aquatic plan

Relevant Results from 2002 Master Plan Community (mail) Survey

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Document Name: City of Hamilton Life-Cycle State of the Infrastructure Report on Public Works Assets – 2006 Summary Report Date Prepared: February 2007 Prepared by: UMA Engineering Ltd. Status: not stated Summary:

Service Assumptions for Parks and Sports Fields: • There is a commitment to at least maintain the current level of service in terms of parks and sports fields. • There is a commitment to grow parks and sports fields at the same rate as the City’s growth, estimated at 0.5% for purposes of this report, so that future residents can enjoy the same services as current residents.

Asset / Financial Consequences for Parks and Sports Fields: • As the City grows, the inventory of buildings in parks and sports fields will grow over time. • For purposes of this analysis, it was assumed that the growth rate would be 0.5%/year, or about 1000-1500 sq. ft./year. • Square footage of parks and sports fields would grow from the current 253,000 sq. ft. to 324,000 sq. ft. by 2055. • Even if these new facilities are fully paid for by development charges or cost-shared with senior levels of government, they will require maintenance, eventually rehabilitation and ultimately replacement.

Condition Assessment • The overall rating for Parks and Sports Fields on the deterioration curve was below that of arenas and recreation/community centres. • The average lifecycle for parks and sports fields is 25 years.

Report Card (from 2005 SOTI Report) • ‘Facilities and Open Spaces’ asset group received a rating of “C”, indicating that many facilities in this category are at the end of their useful lives, and the funding for maintenance and replacement is not at a sustainable level, and predicting a negative impact on service levels if not addressed in the short term;

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Document Name: Affiliation Policy for Hamilton Minor Sports Organizations Date Prepared: 2009 Prepared by: Recreation Division of Community Services Status: not stated Summary:

The purpose of the policy is to provide principles and guidelines in determining the eligibility of non-profit volunteer Hamilton minor sports organizations for priority use of City facilities at subsidized cost. The policy will also define the relationship between all affiliated groups and the City of Hamilton.

The policy’s goals are: 1. To ensure that opportunities exist for children and youth to participate in organized and safe minor sports to the level of their interest and ability. 2. To ensure that all youth have an equal level of municipal financial support providing a 50% subsidy of facility use for all ice and field allocation. 3. To ensure the ongoing success of the Hamilton Minor Sports System. 4. To ensure that appropriate levels of transparency, support and accountability are built into the Hamilton Minor Sports System.

The policy’s guiding principles are as follows: 1. Minor sport in Hamilton is best served when operated and coordinated by volunteers operating within self-contained, not-for-profit, open and accountable organizations. 2. Executives of Hamilton's minor sports organizations must ensure transparency and accountability to its memberships. 3. The City of Hamilton, Sport Development unit will partner with SportHamilton to retain responsibility for the overall health of the Hamilton Minor Sports System based on clearly articulated goals, principles and values. 4. Subsidies will only be made available to minor sports organizations that are prepared to meet the guidelines of the policy; non-compliance with guidelines negates subsidy and possibly operation within City-operated facilities.

The policy’s core values are as follows: 1. Participation in sport provides important opportunities for children and youth to develop a positive attitude towards physical health and an enhanced sense of the importance of fair play, sportsmanship and teamwork. 2. Children and youth should have the opportunity to play to the level (recreational to elite) of their capability and interest within an organized and safe minor sport system. However where leagues require additional programming beyond a recreational need they will be extended a 25% subsidy to all affiliated organizations for any allocation beyond the core requirement of 1 hour per week.

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This subsidy is only applicable during the core programming period (e.g. ice program is from October 1st to March 31st and fields/floor is from May 1st to November 1st) where available based on annual startup and seasonal closures as determined by the City of Hamilton. 3. Participation in organized minor sport can and should be a positive experience for children and youth with an emphasis on fair play. 4. Sport volunteers must be prepared to develop an atmosphere conducive to producing a positive experience for the children and youth they serve and must be dedicated to demonstrating the behaviour of positive role models. 5. Exposure to fair play principles and sportsmanship must be critical elements of the sports experience. Where behaviour is inappropriate or inconsistent to these values the zero-tolerance policy shall be enforced.

The policy also sets out criteria for affiliation.

Also of note: • Affiliated minor sports organizations will have priority access and subsidized use of Hamilton sports facilities. Non-affiliated organizations will be given access to facilities only after requirements of all affiliated organizations have been accommodated, or, as determined by the City in adhering to principles of equity or access. • Affiliated minor sports organizations will be charged the subsidized rates for use of City facilities. Non-affiliated and adult organizations will pay the non-subsidized rate as approved by the City of Hamilton.

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Document Name: Parks Maintenance Standards Manual Date Prepared: ongoing Prepared by: City of Hamilton Status: draft Summary:

Identifies standards and timing for maintenance, staffing/equipment, and materials related to the following components:

• Garbage Pickup • Football Fields Lit • Ground Litter Removal • Football Fields Unlit • Spring Clean-Up • Cricket Pitches • Autumn Clean-Up • Lacrosse Boxes • Grass Maintenance • Volleyball Courts (Beach) • Park and Trail Signs • Field Hockey Fields • Park Furniture • Bocce Courts • Pathways and Parking Lots (General) • Lawnbowling • Trail Maintenance • Multi-Purpose Courts • Pathways and Parking Lots (Snow Removal) • Skateboard Parks • Pathway Lighting • Track and Field Facilities - HAAA • Facility Washrooms - Park Depots and • Marinas and Waterfront Property Public Facilities – Satellite Locations Maintenance • Fences • Spray Pads • Vandalism and Graffiti • Fountains • Escarpment Stairs • Playground Inspections • Diamond Maintenance • Beach Maintenance • Class A Soccer Fields • Outdoor Ice Rinks • Class B Soccer Fields • Toboggan Hill Sign Inspections • Class C Soccer Fields • Miscellaneous Properties/Corporate Bldgs • Class D Soccer Fields • Vacant City-Owned Land Maintenance • Tennis Courts (Club) • Christmas Displays • Tennis Courts (Public)

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Document Name: Park and Open Space Development Manual Date Prepared: May 2008 Prepared by: City of Hamilton (Public Works Department) Status: draft Summary:

The Park and Open Space Development Manual defines the requirements and guidelines related to the development of Parks and Open Spaces within the City, as well as key design standards. The Manual is intended to be a resource tool for both the development community and the City itself.

The objectives of the Park and Open Space Development Manual include the following: • To define the Process and Approvals required in designing and constructing Park and Open Space lands. • To create the option for Developers to Build Parks, only if both the Developer and the City are in agreement with this Option. • To ensure that the proposed Parkland is efficient and sufficient in size, layout, location, and suitable topography, and supports both active and passive recreation for the citizens of Hamilton. • To improve the timing of the delivery of Parks and Open Spaces to the City of Hamilton’s existing and future residents. • To promote contact and feedback with the Development Community on the provision of Park and Open Space resources. • To complement existing City of Hamilton Planning and Economic Development Department documents related to Parks and Open Spaces.

The Park and Open Space Development Manual outlines two options for the design and development of both Park and Open Space lands:

Option I relates to the process of Park Development in the former City of Hamilton prior to the amalgamation of the City of Hamilton and adjacent communities, in which the Development Community was required to provide the first stage of development of a Park or Open Space. That is, Developers ensured the park grading complimented the overall subdivision grading design complete with any required swales or catch basins. The Park or Open Space was seeded with grass seed, and the common boundaries between the public parkland and private lands were fenced according to City standards. In this Option, the City of Hamilton would later “finish’ the park with the addition of recreational amenities such as playground equipment, multi-purpose courts, sports fields and children’s spray pads for examples.

Option II provides the opportunity for a Developer to design and build a finished Park or Open Space in a new subdivision development. This Option would reimburse the Developer for the Development Charge related items for both Park and Open Space Development.

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Document Name: City of Hamilton Barrier-Free Design Guidelines (2006) Date Prepared: 2006 Prepared by: R.F. Lintack Architect Inc. Status: Summary:

• Original Barrier-Free Design Standards were completed in 1994 • Guidelines are to be used by all Departments and/or Divisions currently involved in the planning, design or construction of all newly constructed and/or renovated City of Hamilton owned, leased or operated facilities, parks and open spaces and infrastructure • ODA definitions of disability (p.1) • Universal design principles and guidelines o Equitable use o Flexibility in use o Simple and intuitive use o Perceptible information o Tolerance for error o Low physical effort o Size and space for approach and use o Outdoor recreation facilities

• Outdoor recreation facilities o Outdoor pools, parks, play equipment, natural areas, playing fields, boardwalks, docks, trails and footbridges, pathways, rest areas and waterfront areas o Where dressing facilities are provided at least one male and one female (and a minimum of 50% of each) must be accessible o Outdoor pools must conform to Swimming Pools section (8.11 – not included in package) o Park entrance gates, paths and walkways must be accessible to individuals using mobility aids o Park play equipment shall be designed to be used by children of varying abilities and disabilities, be on an accessible route and located on a firm, level, rapid- drying surface o Natural areas shall have accessible pathways, trails and footbridges where surrounding environment permits o Natural areas shall have accessible seating, clear signage, tactile maps and Braille signage o Playing field access turnstiles must be accessible for individuals with mobility aids o Playing fields must have level seating areas for players and spectators with disabilities o Ice rinks must consider lighting levels for different times of the day, wayfinding techniques, clear signage, flexible and accessible dressing rooms, and accessible viewing areas (where provided) o Outdoor ice rinks must have an accessible pedestrian route from any parking areas or bus routes, smooth hard surface at the entrance to the rink and a bench on an accessible pedestrian route

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Document Name: Capital Budget Book, including 10-year forecast (2009) Date Prepared: 2009 Prepared by: City of Hamilton Status: 2009 budget approved Summary:

Key projects within the scope of this Study include (excluding general park development / redevelopment projects):

Project Year(s) Budget Annual Bocce Court Rehab 2009-2018 $35,000/yr Annual CSA Safety Material Replacement 2009-2018 $100,000/yr ($150,000 in ’09) Annual Outdoor Ice Rinks 2009-2018 $50,000/yr Annual Park Fencing 2009-2018 $100,000/yr Annual Park Sports/Security Lighting Upgrades 2009-2018 $25,000/yr ($130,000 in ’09) Annual Playground Lifecycle Replacement 2009-2018 $200,000/yr Program ($150,000 in ’09) Annual Spraypad Infrastructure Rehabilitation 2009-2018 $50,000/yr Annual Sports Field Rehab 2010-2018 $50,000/yr Dundas Tennis Club – Court Resurfacing 2009 $90,000 Hampton Park Spray pad 2009 $300,000 Maplewood Park – Relocate Ball Diamond 2009 $295,000 Turner Park – Skate Park, Pedestrian Plaza & 2009 $568,000 Playstructure Turner Park Washroom Facility 2009 $400,000 Beemer Park Washroom/ Storage Building 2009/10 $350,000 William Schwenger Park Spray Pad and 2009 (Shelter) $460,000 Sunshelter 2011(Spray Pad) Glanbrook Sports Complex Sportsfield 2009-2014 $1,592,000 Development Parkdale Park Redevelopment, Phase 3 – 2010 $450,000 Spray Pad Sportsfield Irrigation System Installation Project 2010-2013 $400,000 Ivor Wynne Stadium Turf Replacement 2011 $2,300,000 Ancaster Community Centre Ball Diamond 2011/12 $272,000 Lighting Buchanan Park Spray Pad and Sunshelter 2012 (Shelter) $460,000 2013(Spray Pad) Red Hill Park Ice Rink 2014 $65,000

Note: The 2009 Capital Budget items have been approved. This Study has the opportunity to influence future capital projects (2010 and beyond).

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Document Name: Field Rental Fees Date Prepared: 2009 Prepared by: Recreation & Culture Department Status: not stated Summary:

SOCCER\BASEBALL DIAMOND FEES 2009 +tax 2008 2009 w/o tax (per hour) (rounded ) A Field without lights - Total Field Rental $27.14 $28.10 $29.50

A Field without lights - Youth Affiliated $13.57 $14.05 $14.75

B Field without lights - Total Field Rental $18.81 $19.52 $20.50

B Field without lights - Youth Affiliated $9.76 $10.24 $10.75

C Field without lights - Total Field Rental $2.62 $2.86 $3.00

C Field without lights - Youth Affiliated $1.43 $1.67 $1.75

Mini Fields - Total Field Rental $1.67 $1.90 $2.00

Mini Fields - Youth Affiliated $0.95 $1.19 $1.25

Lights $10.00 $10.48 $11.00

Lights - Affiliated $5.48 $5.71 $6.00

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Document Name: Hamilton Sport Tourism Action Plan – Draft Date Prepared: 2004 Prepared by: not stated Status: not stated Summary: (from January 11, 2005 Report to Council)

Note: This document has since been finalized and endorsed by Council.

Why a Sport Tourism Action Plan for Hamilton? • To bring provincial, national and international sport events, including sport and multi- sport conferences to Hamilton • To work with existing sport competitions to expand them from competitions to events • To build capacity to host future sport events in Hamilton • To create legacies in Hamilton from sport events • To create a coordinated approach to bidding and hosting sport events • To provide opportunities to leverage sport events for social and economic benefits for Hamilton’s residents, organizations and businesses

Strategic Objectives of the Hamilton Sport Tourism Action Plan • To raise the profile and image of Hamilton provincially, nationally, and internationally through bidding and hosting • To position Hamilton as a desirable and capable host • To support sport development and participation at all levels in Hamilton • To support economic development and downtown renewal • To engage residents through volunteerism • To engage organizations and businesses through partnerships • To build and improve sport facilities

Key Elements of the Plan • Partnership model, with Tourism Hamilton taking the leadership role • Create a sport tourism budget and marketing plan • Create a Sport Tourism Advisory Committee to provide strategic advice • Complete facility inventory • Begin to build target list of opportunities for next 20 years

Through the input of the Sport Tourism Advisory Committee, a list of sport event opportunities for the next 20 years will be developed, providing a roadmap to moving forward in a planned and coordinated fashion.

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Document Name: Tourism Hamilton Strategic Plan (2008-2010) Date Prepared: 2007 Prepared by: Tourism Hamilton Status: not stated Summary:

The Vision for Tourism Hamilton is as follows: “Tourism Hamilton Inc. will be a leading Destination Management Organization in Canada, supporting the development of a vibrant and growing tourism industry in Hamilton.”

The Mission Statement for Tourism Hamilton is as follows: “Tourism Hamilton Inc. is an innovative Destination Management Organization dedicated to significantly increasing new and return tourist visitation to Hamilton.”

The Plan also includes four objectives, three areas of effort, and 16 actions. The following are the excerpts with relevance to this project:

Objective #4: “To actively develop and participate in strategic partnerships locally, regionally, provincially, and nationally that enhance tourism opportunities and development in Hamilton.”

Area of Effort #2: “To create an industry development initiative that focuses in the following tasks: • …Establishes a mechanism for Tourism Hamilton to provide input/comment in major initiatives within the community that could impact future development and success f tourism in Hamilton; • Advocated for a greening initiative within Tourism Hamilton and promotes one across the tourism industry in Hamilton.”

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Document Name: Tourism Hamilton Marketing (2009) Date Prepared: 2008 Prepared by: Tourism Hamilton Status: not stated Summary:

Tourism Hamilton’s priority markets include: • Meetings and conventions • Sport tourism • Leisure

Current Tourism Landscape: Hamilton Total person visits: 3,294,099 • Canadians: 3,023,530 (92%) • Americans: 197,738 (6%) • Others: 72,830 (2%)

Total person overnight visits: 713,833 (22% of total person visits) Top Activities by Overnight visitors 1. Visiting Friends and Relatives (84%) 2. Shopping (39%) 3. Outdoor/Sports Activity (24%) 4. Sightseeing (22%) 5. Historic Sites (12%) 6. Bars/Nightclubs (11%) 7. National/Provincial Parks (10%) 8. Cultural Performances (9%) 9. Museums/Art Galleries (7%) 10. Sports Events (6%)

The City has been in the business of sport tourism for many years but in 2005, Tourism Hamilton made this $2 billion per year industry a strategic priority by adopting a three-year Sport Tourism Action Plan and hiring two full-time staff dedicated to Sport Tourism. Over the past three years, the plan has been the road map for increasing the number of sport tourism opportunities for the city, as well as providing better service to existing events. Throughout 2006 and 2007, Hamilton played host to 136 sport events (competitions and meetings) which represents a 120% increase in the number of events that were identified and serviced by our organization in 2005 (pre-Sport Tourism Action Plan).

According to the plan, “Sport events create media attention, contribute to economic development, sport development and participation, raise civic profile, engage the community, help enhance infrastructure, and foster civic pride.”

Year four of the Sport Tourism Action Plan will see a renewed focus on growing existing events, as well as increasing Hamilton’s profile through hosting provincial, national and international events.

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Sport Tourism Strategy 1: Maintain and build relationships with targeted local, provincial and national sport organizations to position Hamilton as a desirable host city for their event or conference. Tactics (relevant to this project) • Maintain membership with the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance and work with the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and Pan Am Secretariat. • Leverage the 2015 Golden Horseshoe Pan Am Games bid opportunity to further Hamilton priorities. • Complete a comprehensive sport facility inventory for Hamilton as a selling and servicing tool for clients.

Sport Tourism Strategy 2: Work with current sport event organizers to grow their events to provide more economic impact. Tactics (relevant to this project) • Host two workshops/networking sessions for local sport organizers which focus on sport event hosting issues, trends and challenges. • Provide servicing to sport events to assist event organizers and to help grow their events, building on the service level provided in 2008. • Strengthen relationships with local sport organizers by attending their events. • Continue to assist sport event organizers with the promotion and marketing of their respective events.

Sport Tourism Strategy 3: Collect and analyze sport event bid and hosting data to assist with targeting future opportunities for Hamilton.

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Document Name: Reciprocal use Agreement – Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (2005) Date Prepared: February 2007 (enacted) Prepared by: City / School Board Status: in effect Summary:

The reciprocal use agreement pertains largely to indoor municipal recreation centres and pools, and indoor school gymnasiums and auditoriums. Outdoor facilities covered by the agreement include: • Ivor Wynne Stadium (City sports field) • Mohawk Sports Complex (City sports field) • Sackville (City sports field)

Through the agreement, the City agrees to provide access to these facilities to the school board at agreed upon times. Further, the Board has the right to use these municipal facilities on school days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Other restrictions and regulations are spelled out in the agreement.

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Document Name: Recreation Service Study (2005) Date Prepared: April 2005 Prepared by: Cooper, Spearing & Stone Advertising Status: not stated Summary: 900 telephone interviews completed with residents to determine awareness and usage of community recreation centres, frequency of participation in activities, physical activity, level of satisfaction with facilities, media usage and likelihood to use a recreation centre. While the focus was on use of recreation centres, some observations related to outdoor activities.

Summary of pertinent results:

Physical Activities Adults Are Involved in % of those (Outdoor Activities only) surveyed walking 54% aquatics/swimming (indoor and/or outdoor) 29% hockey/ball hockey(indoor and/or outdoor) 10% skating (indoor and/or outdoor) 9% cycling/biking 8% running/jogging 8% soccer (indoor and/or outdoor) 3% basketball (indoor and/or outdoor) 3% football 2% hiking 2% baseball 2% tennis 2% no activities 22%

Physical Activities Children Are Involved in % of those (Outdoor Activities only) surveyed aquatics/swimming (indoor and/or outdoor) 46% hockey/ball hockey(indoor and/or outdoor) 32% basketball (indoor and/or outdoor) 22% skating (indoor and/or outdoor) 21% walking 20% soccer (indoor and/or outdoor) 19% cycling/biking 11% football 4% baseball/t-ball 4% running/jogging 2% no activities 19%

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Document Name: Social and Health Issues Report Date Prepared: 2005 Prepared by: City of Hamilton Public Health and Community Services Department Status: not stated Summary:

• In 2001, the number of recent immigrants living in the City of Hamilton was 18,685. This is approximately 133% of recent immigrants that had declared the City of Hamilton as their intended destination when landing in Canada; • A quarter of the City of Hamilton’s population are immigrants or are foreign-born. This is a slightly smaller proportion than that for Ontario (24.7% vs. 26.8%); • Compared to Ontario, a substantially higher proportion of the population in the City of Hamilton live below the low income cut-off (18.8% in the City of Hamilton vs. 13.6% in Ontario). This is true for all age groups, but is worse for those aged 75 years or older; • A high proportion of individuals with low income in the City of Hamilton translates into a higher demand for social assistance and subsidized programs; • Almost half – 44% -- of the population in the City of Hamilton aged 12 years and older reported that they are physically inactive; • Getting active can be enhanced by: (a) schools providing daily physical education for students; (b) recreation centres providing physical activity programs through their pools, arenas and gymnasiums;

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Document Name: Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction Date Prepared: various documents (2005-2008) Prepared by: Hamilton Community Foundation Status: not stated Summary:

From the 2005 Backgrounder: • Hamilton has the highest rate of poverty in Ontario – one in five residents live in low- income households. Poverty rates are even high among specific groups, including children under the age of 12 years (25%), seniors 75 years and over (29%), and recent immigrants (52%). This is unacceptable. • The Roundtable will play a crucial role in generating the energy for and evolving the idea of a local poverty reduction initiative.

From “Making Hamilton the Best Place to Raise a Child, Starting Point Strategies (2007): • Children, and particularly those from diverse backgrounds, encounter many barriers to participating in sport and recreation and the financial cost is prohibitive for many low- income families. • …structured arts and recreation programs help children and youth to develop essential skills for success in school and work—like self-esteem, creativity, problem solving, and communication.

From the 2008 Report to the Community: • Its strategies, announced March 2007 focus on creating a Hamilton where every child progresses through five critical points of investment: quality early learning and parenting; skills through education, activity and recreation; targeted skills development at the postsecondary level; employment; and asset building and wealth creation.

From the Briefing Note to Committee of the Whole (Highlights of Hamilton’s Progress on Poverty Reduction, September 9, 2008): • The number of individuals living below the low-income cut off in Hamilton decreased to 18.1% from 20% according to Statistics Canada 2008 census release • Studies show that children who are able to access recreational facilities are healthier, learn better and have fewer interactions with the justice system. Unfortunately, for many of Hamilton’s 22,000 children growing up in poverty, recreation remains an unaffordable and inaccessible luxury. Perhaps most affected are the children of families in receipt of social assistance who simply cannot afford the daily admission or ‘yearly participation passes’. We would encourage council to support ‘free’ passes for all children of families in receipt of social assistance and children of families who fall below Canada’s low income cut-off.

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Document Name: Social Vision for the New City Date Prepared: 2002 Prepared by: Caledon Institute of Social Policy Status: not stated Summary: This report identifies social issues facing Hamilton and establishes a vision with recommendations/ suggestions for fostering greater participation and inclusion to build social capital. The following are some pertinent excerpts:

Vision – “… the new City of Hamilton as a safe, healthy and caring community which fosters a sense of belonging and pride. It is a culturally rich and diverse community which ensures that all citizens have access to opportunities and resources to meet their basic needs and promote their active participation. It is a vibrant community which promotes support for basic needs as well as inclusion and learning for all.”

“Barrier-free design is the starting point for inclusion. This design is essential not only for persons with disabilities but for all community members. As the population ages, barrier-free design will become increasingly important. In fact, it should be the norm − not the exception…

But the lens of inclusion checks for more than physical entry. It also checks for the ability to pay. Programs and facilities must ensure participation by all members. In recent years, the City has charged user fees for many local facilities and services, such as hockey rinks and swimming lessons. It has had to introduce or raise these fees because of cash pressures that all local governments, including the City of Hamilton, face as a result of increased responsibilities for services with no additional financing. These fees make it difficult for many residents to participate in recreational and cultural programs. Entry fees may prevent many families from partaking in community activities, such as arts festivals, music or sports events, or cultural celebrations. Programs billed as ‘community events’ often exclude many members.

There is growing evidence that community events and celebrations − such as festivals, parades and block parties − are important to communities not just because they are fun. These celebrations build social capital. They help keep neighbours in touch with each other and reinforce the networks and associations that make neighbourhoods strong. These events are a vital means of creating community ‘glue,’ which strengthens and secures the social fabric.”

“It should be noted that recreation is emerging as a central piece of the puzzle, particularly for families and children deemed to be ‘at risk.’ Dr. Gina Browne and colleagues found that recreational services alone help psychologically disordered children on social assistance maintain their social, physical and academic competence at a level equal to that of a non- disordered child. Without the services, children’s competence levels actually drop. Recreation appears to pay for itself through reduced use of health and social service, such as child psychology, social work and probation. The impact of providing recreational services alone resulted in a 10 percent greater exit from social assistance compared to the parents of children who did not receive this service.”

“Participation in sports, recreation and other leisure activities is essential for all children because these activities promote inclusion, and are associated with an enhanced quality of life through

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the acquisition of new skills and improved physical and psychological well-being. Data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth found that children who participate in organized activities outside school such as sports, music, the arts or clubs tend to have higher self-esteem, interact better with friends and perform somewhat better in school. Recreation and the arts are as integral to this Social Vision as are social services. From a health perspective, recreation is especially important in reversing the growing problem of child obesity and diabetes.”

”Strong neighbourhoods are an important foundation for healthy children and families. One possible focus of a flagship initiative is to build a stronger sense of community in selected neighbourhoods. With most parents involved in paid work and with many adults engaged in caregiving − either of children, aging parents or both − most families face serious time pressures.

Part of this work can focus on encouraging neighbours to make connections so that families feel rooted in a caring and supportive environment. Possible activities may involve the creation of family resource centres, play groups and family reading circles. Other actions include the organization of community events such as cultural festivals, sports activities or theme days to help neighbours get to know one another and collaborate on common projects that create a more healthy environment for all. Neighbours may work together to build a playground for children or organize a community clean-up to ensure a more healthy environment.

The neighbourhood also may decide to focus upon a common concern, such as establishing a community garden or setting up a good food box program to ensure access to high-quality food at affordable prices. They may organize weekly potluck dinners for families to promote neighbourhood ties while providing nutritious and reasonably priced meals.”

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Document Name: Recreation Access for Children and Youth of Hamilton’s Diverse Communities: Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities Date Prepared: May 2006 Prepared by: Sport Hamilton Status: not stated Summary:

The report contains several recommendations aimed at making systemic improvements that would result in enhanced communication with and service to ethno-racial community groups, such as improving the registration and subsidy application process.

Findings of note include: • Cultural and ethno-racial community groups seek to fund and run their own sport and recreational programming for a variety of reasons. • Participants from cultural and ethno-racial communities names a number of barriers in accessing sport and recreation programs in Hamilton. • Intimidating registration and stigmatizing subsidy process. • Lack of emphasis on skill development. • Most participants identified soccer, basketball, and swimming as the recreational activities of interest to them.

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Document Name: School Boards – various (2003, 2004, 2005, 2008) Date Prepared: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008 Prepared by: Various Status: not stated Summary: HWDSB Capital Plan 2008 • The following is a brief summary of funding available under Ministry of Education grants. The Pupil Accommodation Grant addresses current accommodation pressures facing the education sector and sets the stage for the longer-term reform of capital funding. There are 8 major allocations under the Pupil Accommodation Grant. o School Operations – addresses the costs of operating schools, i.e. heating, lighting, maintaining and cleaning. $0 available for New Capital Projects under this allocation. o School Renewal - addresses the costs of repairing and renovating existing schools $0 available for New Capital Projects under this allocation. o New Pupil Places – generally enables board to construct new schools or additions where boards have demonstrated that they have fully utilized all existing school buildings effectively and that their enrolment cannot be accommodated without new space. $0 available for New Capital Projects under this allocation as we have surplus capacity in both the elementary and secondary panels. NPP – Persistent Enrolment Pressures: provides resources to boards where the total enrolment is less then total capacity. Enrolment at a school must have exceeded capacity by at least 100 pupils in at least two consecutive years AND there is no sufficient capacity at nearby schools with 8km in order to be eligible. $1.1 million is the current annual allocation for enrolment pressures NPP – Capital Transitional Adjustments: addresses capital transitional issues for boards that have enrolment pressures in areas that do not have permanent accommodation or in areas where support for student retention is required. o Best Start: provides capital funding for the construction of Best Start child care spaces in new schools. Funding is conditional upon child care spaces being approved by the municipality and that operating funds have been committed for those spaces o Prohibitive to Repair: Provides funding to support new construction to repair or replace schools in poor condition. Ministry approval and funding has been used to fund the following projects: Lawfield Elementary School, Cathy Weaver Elementary School and New Queen Victoria. Board is seeking Ministry approval for PTR funds at Ministry identified locations: C. H. Bray, Dalewood, Prince Philip and the gymnasium at Adelaide Hoodless. o Primary Class Size Reduction: provides funding to build or acquire additional classrooms that are required to accommodate smaller class sizes. This is a

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onetime adjustment to a board’s elementary capital stock to reflect the increased space required to support smaller sized primary classes. $19 million is the Board’s Maximum entitlement $7.4 million has been spent to date on various new school projects as well as portable purchases and moves. o Growth Schools: Provides funding for Boards in need of schools in areas of new residential development, but for which the New Pupil Place Allocation is insufficient. Boards must have an Education Development Charge by-law in place and has purchased sites to be funded with Education Development Charges. o Capital Transitional Adjustment: provides funding for capital construction for French-language Boards that have enrolment in areas without permanent accommodation. $0 available for New Capital Projects under this allocation. o Prior Capital Commitments: provides funding to meets the costs of financing outstanding grant amounts. $0 available for New Capital Projects under this allocation.

• Non Ministry Grant Sources of Capital Funding: o 1. Education Development Charges (EDC): EDC’s may be imposed if a Board will need to acquire new school sites to accommodate the students resulting from new residential developments. In order to be eligible, a board must demonstrate that the average elementary or secondary enrolment within its jurisdiction exceeds the board’s elementary or secondary capacity. a. $0 available for New Capital Projects under this allocation as the board has surplus capacity in both elementary and secondary panels. o 2. Sale of Vacant Lands: The Board currently owns land that does not have a school building. These lands can be sold as a financing strategy to fund new capital projects. o 3. Sale of Other Existing Capital Assets a. Sever and sell pieces of land from larger school sites. b. Close and dispose of existing schools within areas that have surplus capacity. • Capital plan recommendations re: growth areas o Enrolment pressure at Waterdown High School and AA Greenleaf Elementary School o Construct new JK-8 schools and review potential for partnership for a municipally run recreation centrein: Binbrook Winona (perhaps a second school) Waterdown (perhaps a second school) Ancaster Meadowlands Upper Stoney Creek

• Capital plan recommendations re: prohibitive-to-repair areas o Ancaster High site – construct new JK-8 school to replace CH Bray and Ancaster Senior o Construct a new JK-8 school in the Dalewood Review Area

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o Construct 2 new elementary schools in the Orchard Park Associated Cluster

Separate Board – Special Board Meeting December 9, 2008

• Enrolment and demographics determine the need for permanent facilities o Enrolment decreased by 841 students from 2000 to 2007; projected decrease of 827 between 2007 and 2015 o Shift of enrolment from the mature areas to suburbs • Prior to closure/consolidation decisions, the Board shall establish an Accommodation Review Committee to conduct a community-based review • Since 2000, the HWCDSB has closed/consolidated 6 schools, built 6 schools and refurbished 5 schools • Closures/consolidations provide annualized operational efficiencies • Board is committed to ensuring equity in long term sustainability of Catholic schools in lower City • List of open, consolidation, improvements, and conclusions for Hamilton Central Review Area, Hamilton West Review Area and Hamilton South Review Area

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Document Name: Skateboard Park Locations Selection (2004) Date Prepared: April 6, 2004 Prepared by: Dale Wood Status: not stated Summary:

• In 2002, the previous Council approved the use of $500,000 from the Mayor’s Trust Fund to construct two skateboard parks in Hamilton, but City staff met with the Hamilton Skateboard Assembly and recommended that the City build one flagship facility

• Staff extensively reviewed 59 park sites, shortlisted 8 sites and selected T.B. McQuesten Park (Upper Wentworth and LINC) as its preferred option

• Selection criteria were determined in consultation with the Hamilton Skateboard Assembly o Park classification o Space unused o Visibility o Access to transportation o Buffer to residents o Parking o Security lighting o Compatibility with other uses o Washrooms o Drinking water o Access to phones o Close to other skateboard parks (further was better) o Topography o Drainage

• Short list (most to least preferred of top 8) o T.B. McQuesten Community Park (Hamilton Mountain) o Pier 4 Park (Lower Hamilton) o Mohawk Sports Park (Hamilton Mountain) o Waterdown Memorial Park o Valley Park (Stoney Creek) o Rotary Community Centre Park (Ancaster) o Bayfront Park (Lower Hamilton – Ward 2) o Dundas Driving Park

• NOTE – current skateboard park locations (as of May 2009) o Beasley Park (Lower Hamilton) o Mohawk Sports Park (Hamilton Mountain) o Parkdale Park (Lower Hamilton) o Turner Park (Hamilton Mountain) o Waterdown Memorial Park (Flamborough)

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Document Name: Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program in Ontario and Ontario Recreation Funding Program (staff report) (2009) Date Prepared: May 14, 2009 Prepared by: John Savoia, City of Hamilton Status: Summary:

• Governments of Canada and Ontario announced that Ontario municipalities would be eligible to receive funding for upgrades and repairs o Support the upgrading and renewal of recreational facilities that can be completed by March 31, 2011 o Investment will stimulate the economy, enhance local facilities and services, improve energy efficiency and contribute to health o Allocation for Ontario for this construction season is $68 million; total for Ontario is $331 million over the next two years o Projects will be selected based on merit and construction readiness o Governments of Canada and Ontario can each fund up to 1/3 of a project’s total eligible cost, up to a maximum of $1 million per project o Eligible project categories Arenas Swimming pools Sports fields Parks, fitness trails and bike paths Tennis, basketball, volleyball or other sport-specific courts Other multi-purpose facilities that have physical recreation activity as the primary rationale o Westmount Recreation Centre Replacement, Lower Stoney Creek Recreation Centre Redevelopment and the Morgan Firestone Arena Twinning each have total project expenditures exceeding $3 million – could be problematic for City to fund • Recommended $84.2 million in priority recreation projects (see list of relevant – in scope – projects below)

Project Description (Projects with relevancy to the Outdoor Total project Rank Recreation Facility Study) Project Type costs 3 Turner Park Ball Sports Field Lighting and Washroom Facility - Rehabilitation/ $1,650,000 installation of lighting for four ball diamonds and the New construction of a green energy washroom and concession Construction facility. 5 William McCulloch Park Sports Field Redevelopment - 3 new Rehabilitation $900,000 ball fields and upgrades to one existing ball field for city recreation league play, children's playground, bike paths. 10 Billy Sherring Artificial Turf Soccer Field - conversion of one Rehabilitation $1,650,000 natural turf soccer field to artificial turf 12 Gage Park Softball Field Rehabilitation - Relocation of 1 youth Rehabilitation $270,000 size softball field for city recreation league play and the rehabilitation of turf area to correct drainage.

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Project Description (Projects with relevancy to the Outdoor Total project Rank Recreation Facility Study) Project Type costs 15 Victoria Park Redevelopment, Phase 3 - replacement of all Rehabilitation $900,000 walkway lighting and electrical works, replacement of asphalt paved walkways, construction of entrance spaces at 4 locations 21 Glanbrook Sports Complex Field Redevelopment - conversion Rehabilitation $1,250,000 of a baseball field to a full size soccer field (lit), conversion of a softball field to 3 mini soccer fields including removals, earthworks, drainage, field lighting, fencing, plantings and pathways. 22 Beemer Park - Washroom facility New $300,000 Construction 8 Rosedale Outdoor Pool Rehabilitation - increase the size of the Rehabilitation $2,000,000 pool, improve energy efficiency and improve accessibility. 11 Green Acres Outdoor Pool Rehabilitation - increase the size of Rehabilitation $2,000,000 the pool, improve energy efficiency and improve accessibility 14 Birge Outdoor Pool Rehabilitation - increase the size of the Rehabilitation $2,000,000 pool, improve energy efficiency and improve accessibility 17 Parkdale Outdoor Pool Rehabilitation - increase the size of the Rehabilitation $2,000,000 pool, improve energy efficiency and improve accessibility 19 Inch Park Outdoor Pool Rehabilitation - increase the size of the Rehabilitation $2,000,000 pool, improve energy efficiency and improve accessibility

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Document Name: Cootes to Escarpment Park System (2008) Date Prepared: December 2008 (Draft for Public Review) Prepared by: Status: not stated Summary:

• Collaborative project that addresses the protection and connectivity of 15,600 hectares of publicly accessible parkland within the Greenbelt (led by the Royal Botanical Gardens and involving Hamilton and Burlington)

• Plan includes an inter-regional trail system that connects with the Bruce Trail and Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail

• Seeking cooperation within key strategic documents of the partners, including strategic plans, recreation master plans and official plans

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Document Name: Growth Related Integrated Development Strategy (GRIDS): Growth Report Date Prepared: May 2006 Prepared by: City of Hamilton, Dillon Consulting Status: not stated Summary:

• Demographic trends: o Slight rural population decline o Declining household size o Aging population o Steady increase in immigration and migration o Growth will be driven by combination of migration and immigration rather than natural increase.

• Option 5 (Nodes and Corridors) selected as preferred growth option and refined: o 80,000 new housing units by 2031; o 26,500 units through intensification – primarily targeted around key nodes and corridors; 31,900 on vacant lands within the existing urban boundary; and, 21,600 new units through urban expansion including Stoney Creek Urban Boundary Expansion (230 net ha), new Community Node at Upper Centennial and Rymal Road (1,130 net ha), and a small expansion to round out existing neighbourhoods between the airport employment area and existing residential area south to Twenty Road and east of Glancaster Road (95 net ha); o Nodes – mix of commercial, residential and civic buildings, open space and commons, transit hub, transportation options, retail, recreation, health and education services, major office, worship, etc.; o Corridors – envisioned to contain a broad mix of uses, including higher-density residential, retail, institutional and recreation uses, higher order bus transit services;

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Document Name: Rural Official Plan Date Prepared: September 2006 Prepared by: City of Hamilton Status: not stated Summary:

Parkland Policies (Section 3.5.1) - excerpts

Note: Virtually identical policies are being recommended for the City’s Urban Areas Official Plan.

• The City shall establish a hierarchy of parks as follows which are applicable to park types in both the Urban Area and the Rural Area;

a) Neighbourhood Parks primarily cater to the recreational needs and interests of the residents living within its general vicinity. Residents can easily walk or bike to these parks. Neighbourhood Parks are generally comprised of municipal parkland, containing a mixture of passive areas, sports facilities, informal and formal play areas, and may include natural areas. They serve a population of approximately 5,000 people and have a minimum size of approximately two hectares.

b) Community Parks serve more than one urban neighbourhood and the rural area, but are not intended to serve the City as a whole. Community Parks have more intensive recreational facilities such as sports fields, recreational and community centres. These facilities shall have good transportation access along adjacent arterial and/or collector roadways and provide adequate parking to meet anticipated demand. Community Parks in the Urban Area should appropriately be located along transit routes. They serve a population of approximately 20,000 people and have a minimum size of approximately seven hectares city wide.

c) City-wide Parks are municipally, regionally, provincially or nationally significant destinations that meet the needs of residents and are of interest to visitors. These facilities are often associated with major recreation, education or leisure activities and may have natural or unique features. They range greatly in size and type.

d) Parkettes are small open spaces which have no or limited recreational facilities. They are generally located in the older urban areas where they serve an important function in the provision of open space opportunities.

• Where parkland standards may not be met in existing built up areas, the City shall endeavour to increase the supply of parkland through bequests, donations, partnerships with other public agencies and other methods as set out in the Plan.

• The City may consider a lower parkland standard, where a Neighbourhood and Community Park may be feasibly combined on the same site.

• Preference shall be given to locating Neighbourhood or Community Parks adjacent to school sites.

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• To ensure the provision of an adequate amount of parkland, the following standards shall be used in the determination of parkland needs:

a) Rural Settlement Areas

Park Classification Per 1,000 Population Minimum Service Radius/ (Ratios) Walking Distance Neighbourhood Parks 0.7 ha/1000 800 m Community Parks 0.7 ha/1000 2 km (Urban Area only)

b) Rural and Urban Areas in all areas of the City (calculation requires City-wide Parks to be evaluated in all the former municipalities)

Park Classification Per 1,000 Population Minimum Service Radius/ (Ratios) Walking Distance City-wide Parks 0.7 ha/1000 n/a

Parkettes have no parkland standards because of their small size and limited recreational opportunities. The purchase of parkettes shall only be made in exceptional circumstances where no other parks or open spaces exist in the vicinity nor are there any other opportunities to purchase neighbourhood or community parks.

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Document Name: City of Hamilton Zoning By-law (By-Law Number 05-200) Date Prepared: May 2005 Prepared by: City of Hamilton Status: Adopted Summary:

Section 7 (Open Space and Park) identifies 5 park types: • Neighbourhood Park (P1) Zone • Community Park (P2) Zone • City Wide (P3) Zone • Open Space (P4) Zone • Conservation/Hazard Lands (P5) Zone

Neighbourhood Park Zone Community Park Zone City Wide Zone Permitted Uses Recreation Recreation Commercial Entertainment Commercial Parking Facility Commercial Recreation Marina Recreation Restaurant Retail Prohibited Uses Arena Drive-through Facility Community Centre Stadium Swimming Pool Tennis Courts Other notable Maximum gross building n/a n/a restrictions area is 100 square metres and the building shall only be used for utility and storage purposes.

Of interest, the City’s Discussion Paper on Parks & Open Space Official Plan Policies and Zoning By-law Regulations (May 2004) – a document that does not have official status – identifies potential uses by park type:

Neighbourhood Parks: Play structures/playgrounds, bocce, tennis (no accessory structures), sports fields with no lights (for soccer, softball, t-ball), outdoor skating rinks, multi-use hard surfaced courts (basketball, dry surface hockey), spray pad and sun shelter; accessory buildings, pathways.

Community Parks: Skate boarding facilities, lawn bowling, bowling alleys, arenas, community centres and auditoriums, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, bocce ( with accessory structures) curling rinks, tennis courts, lit multi-purpose courts, sports fields (with lights), picnic areas, parking lots, washrooms, accessory commercial uses (i.e. food concessions, recreational equipment rentals), accessory buildings, pathways plus uses found in neighbourhood parks.

City Wide/Specialized Parks: (i.e. Waterfront Parks) - Boating facilities and marinas, trails, walkways and promenades, beaches, fishing docks and piers, pavilions, benches, linkages/corridors, accessory commercial uses (i.e. food concessions, recreational equipment rentals).

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Document Name: City Parkland Dedication Reserve (City-wide) (January 7, 2009) Date Prepared: January 7, 2009 Prepared by: Tony Tollis, Acting General Manager – Finance and Corporate Services Status: not stated Summary:

• City’s current parkland dedication fees do not cover the cost of existing park standards; proposed lower fees for high density construction and school development expected to exacerbate the problem

• School boards are also seeking reductions to the 5% parkland dedication cash-in-lieu payments; current 5% standard is falling short of meeting City needs in the Greenfield areas

• Money from the reserve has been loaned to purchase parkland in older urban areas to meet deficiencies o These purchases jump the queue because of the need to purchase these lands based upon availability o For high density, need to charge 50% of the land value to recover 100% park land acquisition cost

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Document Name: Parkland Dedication / Cash-in-Lieu: Official Plan Amendment, New Implementing By-law and Policy (staff report) Date Prepared: December 8, 2008 Prepared by: Report to Economic Development and Planning Committee Status: not stated Summary:

• Amended parkland dedication requirements for developments at densities greater than 120 units per hectare to reduce from 0.6 hectare per 300 dwelling units to 0.5 hectare per 300 dwelling units; reduce parkland dedication rate required for all private and public elementary and secondary schools from 5% to 2%

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Document Name: Park and Open Space Standards and Deficiencies – Information Report (2007) Date Prepared: May 21, 2007 Prepared by: Representatives from Community Services, Planning and Economic Development and Public Works Departments – City of Hamilton Status: not stated Summary:

• Acquisition of parks o 5% parkland dedication o City’s Capital/Current Budget process o Development Charges (limited)

• Responsibility for parks planning is split between five City Departments o Planning and Economic Development Long Range Planning Development and Real Estate o Community Services Department Culture and Recreation o Public Works Department Capital Planning and Infrastructure Parks Operation and Maintenance

• Parkland classification o Parkettes o Neighbourhood Parks o Community Parks o City-wide Parks o Natural open space o General open space

• Table of parkland deficiencies by ward

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Document Name: Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan (2000) Date Prepared: December 2000 Prepared by: Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth Status: not stated Summary: • The Region will review proposals for expansion of existing or the construction of new major institutions (including schools) to determine their effect on the Region • The Official Plan makes mention of bicycling and pedestrian movement (pp. C-38-40) • The Region is committed to the health of its residents

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Document Name: City of Hamilton (old) Culture and Recreation Department Infrastructure Study on Facilities (1997) Date Prepared: January 1997 Prepared by: IER Planning, Research and Management Services, R.E. Winter & Associates and Sears & Russell Architects Status: not stated Summary: • Analysis of selected indoor/golf/cultural facilities only, including Dalewood Recreation Centre

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Document Name: Dundas Recreation Facilities and Parks Needs Assessment (Planning Context Report too) (1998/99) Date Prepared: November 1998 Prepared by: DMA (IER Planning, Research and Management Services) Status: not stated Summary: • The estimated land supply for the Town in 1998 was 24 years • Age structure was distinct from the Region (lower percentage of young adults, higher percentage of older adults and older seniors) and the province (higher percentage of seniors 65+) • Emerging trends o Growing emphasis on revenue production to offset operating costs o Partnerships o Multi-service centres o Participation trends for specific sports • Key informants felt that abundant supply of municipal parkland, Conservation Authority lands and other natural areas are Dundas’ strengths • Inconsistency with regard to supply of park amenities • New outdoor facility requirements – additional lighted soccer field, additional soccer field at Olympic Park, access to a suitable parking lot in Dundas for road hockey games and practices • Inventory of parks by type of facility, ownership, users, area served, etc. • Priority evaluation criteria for new or improved community recreation facilities • The Town included school fields in its inventory • The Town supports the retrofitting of outdoor facilities (e.g., irrigating and lighting fields) to minimize costs and maximize limited new resources

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Document Name: Flamborough Recreation, Parks and Facilities Master Plan (1991) Date Prepared: May 1991 Prepared by: Cumming Cockburn Limited and F.J. Galloway Associates Inc. Status: not stated Summary: • Includes 16 rural settlement areas • Table including institutional land area (p. 3-4) • Tables of municipal and school field usage patterns (pp.3-19 – 3-24) for soccer and ball • Recommendation that the Town of Flamborough continue to support and sustain a mutually beneficial reciprocal facility use agreement with the Wentworth County Board of Education and negotiate a similar agreement with the Hamilton-Wentworth Separate School Board

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Document Name: Glanbrook Cultural & Recreational Review (1999) Date Prepared: May 1999 Prepared by: Prepared for the Public Services Committee Status: not stated Summary:

• List of facilities in Glanbrook (including map)

• Recommend outdoor competition size swimming pool complete with wading pool be built in this area only when the population reaches 25,000

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Document Name: Town of Ancaster Culture, Parks and Recreation Master Plan (1992) Date Prepared: May 1992 Prepared by: Monteith Zelinka Limited Status: not stated Summary:

• Emergent issues from the study o Parkland and facility development not keeping pace with growth o Strong support for expansion of bicycle/trail network o Need for more ongoing communication among recreation providers (including school boards) o Need to acquire tablelands for active facility development (e.g., soccer and ball)

• Recommendations o Continue to develop joint school and parkland sites and use centralized booking system to facilitate access to school facilities

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Document Name: Town Owned Lands - Flamborough (1997) Date Prepared: June 4, 1997 Prepared by: Status: not stated Summary:

• Table and maps of Town owned property in all settlement areas of Flamborough

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Document Name: Parks Directory (2006) Date Prepared: 2006 Prepared by: City of Hamilton (Parks) Status: not stated Summary:

• Pesticide use By-law (now governed by provincial By-law)

• Recommend outdoor competition size swimming pool complete with wading pool be built in this area only when the population reaches 25,000

• By-Law to Manage and Regulate Municipal Parks

• Outdoor facility inventory by district and address listings in alphabetical order by park name

• List of parks with play structures

• Alphabetical list of trails

• Sections on cemeteries, horticulture, roads

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CITY OF HAMILTON

Outdoor Recreation Facilities & Sports Field Provision Plan

Phase I Report

ATTACHMENT V: SPORTS FIELD BOOKING DATA (2008)

CRICKET PITCHES ‐ 2008 REPORTED UTILIZATION Hours Rented per Area Park Field / Diamond / Rented Area Lights? Field Class Sport(s) Total Hours (2008) Field HM Mohawk Sports Park Cricket Area Cricket 126 WHD Churchill Park Cricket 5‐C Cricket 385 TOTAL ‐ CITY 511 255 Source: City of Hamilton, CLASS Reports, March 2009

BALL DIAMONDS ‐ 2008 REPORTED UTILIZATION Hours Rented per Area Park Field / Diamond / Rented Area Lights? Field Class Sport(s) Total Hours (2008) Field (2008) ANC Amberly Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 555 ANC Ancaster Community Centre Park Diamond 1‐B ‐ softball ‐ lit Yes B Softball 776 ANC Ancaster Community Centre Park Diamond 2‐B ‐ softball ‐ unlit B Softball 518 ANC Ancaster Community Centre Park Diamond 3‐B ‐ softball ‐ unlit B Softball 481 ANC Ancaster Community Centre Park Diamond 4‐B ‐ hardball ‐ lit Yes B Baseball 994 ANC James Smith Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 749 ANC Kitty Murray Park Diamond 1‐C ‐ t‐ball C Baseball / Softball 169 ANC Meadowlands Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 85 ANC Scenic Woods Park Diamond ‐ 1‐C C Baseball 738 TOTAL ‐ ANC 5,064 563 BEV Bullock's Corners Park Diamond ‐ 1C lit Yes C Baseball 367 BEV Bullock's Corners Park Diamond ‐ 2C C Baseball 249 TOTAL ‐ BEV 616 308 FLA Belmont Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball 58 FLA Carlisle Community Park Diamond 1‐B ‐ Lit Yes B Baseball 125 FLA Carlisle Community Park Diamond 2‐C C Baseball 53 FLA Carlisle Memorial Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball 24 FLA Flamborough Centre Diamond 1‐B ‐ Lit Yes B Softball 78 FLA Gatesbury Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball 161 FLA Gatesbury Park Diamond 2‐C Youth T‐Ball C Baseball 161 FLA Joe Sams Flamborough Leisure Park Diamond 1‐A ‐ hardball ‐ Lit Yes A Baseball 180 FLA Joe Sams Flamborough Leisure Park Diamond 2‐A ‐ softball ‐ Lit Yes A Softball 215 FLA Waterdown Memorial Park Diamond 1‐B ‐ Lit Yes B Baseball 408 FLA Waterdown Memorial Park Diamond 2‐B ‐ lit Yes B Baseball 383 FLA Waterdown Memorial Park Diamond 3‐C C Baseball 190 FLA Waterdown Memorial Park Diamond 4‐C C Baseball 206 TOTAL ‐ FLA 2,239 172 GLA Binbrook Fairgrounds Diamond 1‐B ‐ lit (Gord Martin) Yes B Softball 417 GLA Glanbrook Sports Complex Diamond 1‐B ‐ hardball ‐ lit Yes B Baseball 114 GLA Mt. Hope Com Prk Diamond 1‐B (Gord Oakes) Yes B Softball 183 GLA Woodburn Park Diamond 1‐C‐ T‐BALL C Softball 64 GLA Woodburn Park Diamond 2‐C ‐ T‐BALL C Softball 30 GLA Woodburn Park Diamond 3‐C ‐ T‐BALL C Softball 25 TOTAL ‐ GLA 833 139 HM Bobby Kerr Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 357 HM Bobby Kerr Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 357 HM Bobby Kerr Park Diamond 3‐C C Softball 357 HM Bobby Kerr Park Diamond 4‐C C Softball 357 HM Bruce Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 52 HM Bruce Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 30 HM Buchanan Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 116 HM Buchanan Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 116 HM Buchanan Park Diamond 3‐C C Softball 106 HM Buchanan Park Diamond 4‐C C Softball 106 HM Buchanan Park Diamond 5‐C C Baseball 106 HM Colquhoun Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 234 HM Colquhoun Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 127 HM Eastmount Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball 292 HM Eastmount Park Diamond 2‐C C Baseball 292 HM Eastmount Park Diamond 3‐C C Baseball 292 HM Eastmount Park Diamond 4‐C C Baseball 292 HM Eastmount Park Diamond 5‐C ‐ t‐ball C Baseball 292 HM Eleanor Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball 112 HM Gilkson Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 745 HM Gilkson Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 168 HM Gourley Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball / Softball 266 HM Gourley Park Diamond 2‐C C Baseball / Softball 321 HM Gourley Park Diamond 3‐C C Baseball / Softball 325 HM Gourley Park Diamond 4‐C C Baseball / Softball 265 HM Holbrook Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball 150 HM Huntington Park Diamond 1‐C ‐ east ‐ t‐ball C Softball 64 HM Huntington Park Diamond 2‐C ‐ west C Softball 34 HM Inch Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball / Softball 145 HM Inch Park Diamond 2‐C C Baseball / Softball 165 HM Inch Park Diamond 3‐C C Baseball / Softball 77 HM Inch Park Diamond 4‐C C Softball 2 HM Mohawk Sports Park Diamond ‐ Bernie Arbour Stadium Yes C Baseball 806 HM Mohawk Sports Park Diamond 1‐A ‐ lit ‐ softball Yes A Baseball / Softball 317 HM Mohawk Sports Park Diamond 2‐B ‐ lit ‐ hardball Yes B Baseball 555 HM Mohawk Sports Park Diamond 3‐B‐unlit‐hardball‐Yth U‐12 B Baseball 407 HM Mohawk Sports Park Diamond 4‐B ‐ unlit ‐ hardball B Baseball 393 HM Mohawk Sports Park Diamond 5‐B ‐ unlit ‐ hardball B Baseball 396 HM Mohawk Sports Park Diamond 6‐B‐ unlit ‐ softball B Baseball / Softball 305 HM Olympic Park ‐ Hamilton Diamond 1‐C C Baseball / Softball 177 HM Olympic Park ‐ Hamilton Diamond 2‐C C Baseball 145 HM T. B. McQuesten Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball / Softball 228 HM Templemead Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball / Softball 89 HM Turner Park Diamond 10‐C C Baseball / Softball 373 HM Turner Park Diamond 11‐C C Baseball / Softball 382

1 Hours Rented per Area Park Field / Diamond / Rented Area Lights? Field Class Sport(s) Total Hours (2008) Field HM Turner Park Diamond 12‐C C Baseball / Softball 371 HM Turner Park Diamond 13‐C C Baseball / Softball 185 HM Turner Park Diamond 14‐C C Baseball / Softball 201 HM Turner Park Diamond 2‐C C Baseball / Softball 235 HM Turner Park Diamond 3‐C C Baseball / Softball 296 HM Turner Park Diamond 4‐C C Baseball / Softball 296 HM Turner Park Diamond 5‐C C Baseball / Softball 338 HM Turner Park Diamond 6‐C C Baseball / Softball 417 HM Turner Park Diamond 7‐C C Baseball / Softball 412 HM Turner Park Diamond 8‐C C Baseball / Softball 398 HM Turner Park Diamond 9‐C C Baseball / Softball 347 HM Wm. McCulloch Park (Brown's) Diamond 1‐C C Baseball / Softball 168 HM Wm. McCulloch Park (Brown's) Diamond 2‐C C Baseball / Softball 168 HM Wm. McCulloch Park (Brown's) Diamond 3‐C C Baseball / Softball 145 HM Wm. McCulloch Park (Brown's) Diamond 4‐C C Baseball / Softball 166 TOTAL ‐ HM 15,429 257 LH Beach Strip Diamond 1‐C ‐ Youth only C Softball 12 LH Eastwood Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball 6 LH Gage Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 621 LH Gage Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 560 LH Gage Park Diamond 3‐C ‐ t‐ball C Softball 138 LH Globe Park Diamond 1‐B ‐ Lit Yes B Baseball / Softball 493 LH Globe Park Diamond 2‐B ‐ lit Yes B Baseball / Softball 390 LH Globe Park Diamond 3‐B ‐ lit Yes B Baseball / Softball 414 LH Globe Park Diamond 4‐B ‐ unlit Youth B Softball 8 LH Highland Gardens Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball / Softball 48 LH Highland Gardens Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 11 LH Kay Drage Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 206 LH Kay Drage Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 138 LH Mahoney Park Diamond 1‐B ‐ unlit B Baseball 378 LH Mahoney Park Diamond 2‐B ‐ unlit B Baseball 354 LH Mahoney Park Diamond 3‐B ‐ lit Yes B Baseball 451 LH Mahoney Park Diamond 4‐B ‐ unlit B Baseball 354 LH Montgomery Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 602 LH Montgomery Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 602 LH Red Hill Bowl Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 188 LH Red Hill Bowl Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 187 LH Red Hill Bowl Park Diamond 3‐C C Softball 154 LH Rosedale Park/King's Forest Park Diamond 1‐C ‐ North CSO C Softball 689 LH Rosedale Park/King's Forest Park Diamond 2‐C ‐ North CSO C Softball 689 LH Rosedale Park/King's Forest Park Diamond 3‐C ‐ South ‐ mini C Softball 696 LH Rosedale Park/King's Forest Park Diamond 4‐C ‐ South ‐ mini C Softball 696 LH Rosedale Park/King's Forest Park Diamond 5‐C ‐ Reservoir ‐ mid size C Softball 653 LH Roxborough Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball 78 LH Scott Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball 429 LH Scott Park Diamond 2‐C C Baseball 428 LH Scott Park Diamond 3‐C C Baseball 334 LH Victoria Park Diamond 1‐A ‐ lit Yes A Baseball / Softball 261 LH Victoria Park (REMOVED IN 2009) Diamond 2‐C C Baseball / Softball 161 LH Woodlands Park Diamond 1‐C C Baseball / Softball 135 TOTAL ‐ LH 11,559 340 LSC Cherry Hts Pk Diamond 1‐C C Softball 198 LSC Cherry Hts Pk Diamond 2‐C C Softball 312 LSC Community Park Diamond 1‐B ‐ Lit Yes B Softball 277 LSC Dewitt Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 102 LSC Eastdale Park/School Diamond 1‐C C Softball 304 LSC Eastdale Park/School Diamond 2‐B ‐ lit Yes B Softball 316 LSC Eastdale Park/School Diamond 3‐C ‐ Youth only C Softball 104 LSC Eastdale Park/School Diamond 4‐C ‐ Youth only C Softball 104 LSC Ferris Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 86 LSC Green Acres Park Diamond 1‐C ‐ Youth only C Softball 200 LSC Hillcrest Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 92 LSC Hillcrest Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 184 LSC Hillcrest Park Diamond 3‐C C Softball 134 LSC Hillcrest Park Diamond 4‐C C Softball 207 LSC John Knox Field Diamond 1‐C C Softball 66 LSC John Knox Field Diamond 2‐C C Softball 66 LSC John Knox Field Diamond 3‐C C Softball 66 LSC Lake Avenue Park/Bow Valley Open space Diamond 1‐C C Softball 96 LSC Little League Park ‐ Stoney Creek Diamond 1‐B ‐ lit ‐ Youth only Yes B Softball 508 LSC Little League Park ‐ Stoney Creek Diamond 2‐B ‐ Youth only B Softball 528 LSC Sisters of St. Joseph's Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 110 LSC Waterford Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 72 LSC Winona Park Diamond 1‐C‐ lit Yes C Baseball/City Use 487 TOTAL ‐ LSC 4,616 201 USC Albion Estates Park Diamond 1‐C ‐ north C Softball 83 USC Albion Estates Park Diamond 2‐C ‐ south C Softball 83 USC Cline Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 81 USC Heritage Green Sports Park Diamond 1‐A ‐ lit ‐ hardball Yes A Baseball 495 USC Heritage Green Sports Park Diamond 2B‐ lit ‐ softball Yes B Baseball / Softball 403 USC Maplewood Park Diamond 1‐B ‐ Lit Yes B Softball 277 USC Maplewood Park Diamond 2‐C ‐ unlit C Softball 50 USC Stoneywood Park Diamond 1‐C ‐ Youth only C Softball 36 USC Tapleytown Men's Club Diamond ‐ 1C C Softball 40 USC Tapleytown Men's Club Diamond ‐ 2C C Softball 38 USC Tapleytown Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 68 USC Valley Park Diamond 1‐C ‐ lit Yes C Softball 312 USC Valley Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 5

2 Hours Rented per Area Park Field / Diamond / Rented Area Lights? Field Class Sport(s) Total Hours (2008) Field TOTAL ‐ USC 1,970 152 WHD Alexander Park Diamond 1‐C ‐ Youth only C Baseball / Softball 225 WHD Alexander Park Diamond 2‐C ‐ Youth only C Baseball / Softball 133 WHD Alexander Park Diamond 3‐C ‐ Youth only C Baseball / Softball 37 WHD Alexander Park Diamond 4‐C ‐ Youth only C Baseball 34 WHD Alexander Park Diamond 5‐C (Prince Philip) ‐ Youth only C Baseball 5 WHD Churchill Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 230 WHD Churchill Park Diamond 2‐C C Softball 234 WHD Churchill Park (REMOVED IN 2009) Diamond 3‐C C Softball 246 WHD Dundas Driving Park Diamond 1‐C ‐ Parkside ‐ Youth only C Softball 165 WHD Dundas Driving Park Diamond 2‐C‐ lit Yes C Softball 396 WHD Dundas Valley Community Centre Diamond 1‐C C Softball 168 WHD Dundas Valley Community Centre Diamond 2‐C C Softball 168 WHD Edwards Park Diamond 1‐C C Softball 139 WHD Edwards Park Diamond 2‐B B Softball 87 WHD Martino Memorial Park Diamond 1‐B ‐ Little League B Baseball 163 WHD Olympic Sp Park‐Dun Diamond 1 ‐ C lit Yes C Baseball / Softball 204 WHD Veterans Park Diamond 1‐C ‐ Youth only C Softball 86 WHD Volunteer Park Diamond 1‐A ‐ Hardball A Baseball 5 TOTAL ‐ WHD 2,722 151 TOTAL ‐ CITY 45,045 253 Source: City of Hamilton, CLASS Reports, March 2009

SOCCER, FOOTBALL AND MULTI‐USE FIELDS ‐ 2008 REPORTED UTILIZATION Hours Rented per Area Park Field / Diamond / Rented Area Lights? Field Class Sport(s) Total Hours (2008) Field (2008) ANC Ancaster Community Centre Park Soccer 1‐C mini C Soccer 491 ANC Ancaster Community Centre Park Soccer 2‐C ‐ lit Yes B Soccer 647 ANC Ancaster Community Centre Park Soccer 3‐C mini C Soccer 417 ANC Ancaster Community Centre Park Soccer 4‐C mini C Soccer 417 ANC Ancaster Community Centre Park Soccer 5‐C mini C Soccer 417 ANC Costco Park / Meadowlands Soccer Soccer 1‐C (lit) Yes B Soccer 539 ANC James Smith Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 419 ANC James Smith Park Soccer 2‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 453 ANC James Smith Park Soccer 3‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 417 ANC Meadowlands Park Soccer 1 ‐ C C Soccer / Football 355 ANC Meadowlands Park Soccer 2 ‐ C C Soccer / Football 315 ANC Village Green Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 282 TOTAL ‐ ANC 12 5,166 430 BEV Beverly Community Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 142 BEV Beverly Community Park Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 170 BEV Freelton Centennial Park (Centennial Heights) Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 174 BEV Freelton Centennial Park (Centennial Heights) Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 174 TOTAL ‐ BEV 4 660 165 FLA Courtcliffe Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 186 FLA Courtcliffe Park Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 186 FLA Courtcliffe Park Soccer 3‐C C Soccer 186 FLA Courtcliffe Park Soccer 4‐C C Soccer 186 FLA Courtcliffe Park Soccer 5‐C C Soccer 186 FLA Gatesbury Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 200 FLA Gatesbury Park Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 146 FLA Joe Sams Flamborough Leisure Park Soccer Field 1‐A ‐ lit Yes A Soccer 424 FLA Joe Sams Flamborough Leisure Park Soccer Field 1‐C C Soccer 232 FLA Joe Sams Flamborough Leisure Park Soccer Field 2‐A ‐ lit Yes A Soccer 426 FLA Joe Sams Flamborough Leisure Park Soccer Field 2‐C C Soccer 232 FLA Joe Sams Flamborough Leisure Park Soccer Field 3‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 167 FLA Joe Sams Flamborough Leisure Park Soccer Field 4‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 167 FLA North Wentworth Park ‐ Waterdown Soccer 1‐B Lit Yes B Soccer 228 FLA North Wentworth Park ‐ Waterdown Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 73 FLA Rockcliffe Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 28 FLA Waterdown Memorial Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 311 TOTAL ‐ FLA 17 3,564 210 GLA Glanbrook Sports Complex Soccer 1‐C ‐ lit Yes B Soccer 468 GLA Glanbrook Sports Complex Soccer 2‐C ‐ unlit C Soccer 218 GLA Glanbrook Sports Complex Soccer 3‐C ‐ unlit ‐ mini C Soccer 218 GLA Glanbrook Sports Complex Soccer 4‐C ‐ unlit C Soccer 218 GLA Glanbrook Sports Complex Soccer 5‐C ‐ unlit ‐ short C Soccer 218 GLA Glanbrook Sports Complex Soccer 6‐C ‐ unlit ‐ mini C Soccer 224 GLA Glanbrook Sports Complex Soccer 7‐C ‐ unlit ‐ mini C Soccer 8 TOTAL ‐ GLA 7 1,572 225 HM Barton Secondary School Soccer 1‐C C Football 174 HM Billy Sherring Park Soccer ‐ 3B B Soccer 146 HM Billy Sherring Park Soccer ‐ Mini 1 B C Soccer 187 HM Billy Sherring Park Soccer ‐ Mini 2 B C Soccer 180 HM Billy Sherring Park Soccer 2‐B ‐ lit Yes A Soccer 292 HM Bobby Kerr Park Soccer/Football 1‐C C Soccer / Football 249 HM C. B. StIrling School Soccer ‐ Field 1‐C C Soccer 255 HM Captain Cornelius Park Soccer / Football 1‐C C Soccer / Football 172 HM Captain Cornelius Park Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 104 HM Fernwood Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 285 HM Garth Street Reservoir Soccer 1‐C Soccer/Football C Soccer 189 HM Garth Street Reservoir Soccer 2‐C Soccer/Football C Soccer 125 HM Hill Park High School Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 83 HM Lisgar Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 248 HM Macassa Park Soccer ‐ 10‐C C Soccer 346 HM Macassa Park Soccer ‐ 11‐C C Soccer 344 HM Macassa Park Soccer ‐ 9‐C C Soccer 344 HM Macassa Park Soccer 1‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 342

3 Hours Rented per Area Park Field / Diamond / Rented Area Lights? Field Class Sport(s) Total Hours (2008) Field HM Macassa Park Soccer 2‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 342 HM Macassa Park Soccer 3‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 318 HM Macassa Park Soccer 4‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 318 HM Macassa Park Soccer 5‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 318 HM Macassa Park Soccer 6‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 320 HM Macassa Park Soccer 7‐C ‐mini C Soccer 332 HM Macassa Park Soccer 8‐C C Soccer 344 HM Mohawk Sports Park Soccer ‐ Field 1‐ A ‐ S/F/R ‐ lit Yes A Multiple 650 HM Mohawk Sports Park Soccer ‐ Field 2 ‐ A ‐ S/F/R ‐ lit Yes A Soccer / Football 637 HM Mohawk Sports Park Soccer ‐ Field 3 ‐ A ‐ S ‐ lit Yes A Multiple 479 HM Mohawk Sports Park Soccer ‐ Field 4 ‐ A ‐ S/F/R ‐ lit Yes A Multiple 701 HM Mohawk Sports Park Soccer ‐ Field 5 ‐ A ‐S/field hockey‐unlit B Multiple 471 HM Mohawk Sports Park Soccer ‐ Field 6 ‐ A ‐ S/F/R ‐ unlit B Multiple 491 HM Mohawk Sports Park Soccer ‐ Open 1C ‐ S/F/R & Aussie C Soccer / Aussie 318 HM Mohawk Sports Park Soccer ‐ Open 2C ‐ S/F/R & Aussie C Soccer / Aussie 317 HM Mount Lions Club Park Soccer 1‐C Yes B Soccer 283 HM Mountview Park Soccer ‐ 1C C Soccer 291 HM Olympic Park ‐ Hamilton Soccer 1‐C ‐ west C Soccer / Football 202 HM Olympic Park ‐ Hamilton Soccer/Football 2‐C ‐ east C Soccer / Football 162 HM R.A. Riddell School Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 778 HM R.A. Riddell School Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 664 HM R.A. Riddell School Soccer 3 ‐ Mini C Soccer 778 HM R.A. Riddell School Soccer 4 ‐ Mini check parking lot C Soccer 540 HM Sackville Hill Prk Soccer 1A ‐ Lit Yes A Soccer / Football 363 HM Sackville Hill Prk Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 168 HM Sackville Hill Prk Soccer 3‐C C Soccer 164 HM Sackville Hill Prk Soccer 4‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 142 HM Sackville Hill Prk Soccer 5‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 164 HM Sackville Hill Prk Soccer 6‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 164 HM Sackville Hill Prk Soccer 7‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 164 HM Sherwood Secondary School Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 176 HM Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School Soccer 2‐C C Soccer / Football 577 HM Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School Soccer/Football 1‐C C Soccer / Football 244 HM T. B. McQuesten Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 185 HM Templemead Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 183 HM Westmount High School Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 361 HM Wm. McCulloch Park (Brown's) Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 153 HM Wm. McCulloch Park (Brown's) Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 107 TOTAL ‐ HM 56 17,427 311 LH C. P. Lands Park/Corktown Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 137 LH C. P. Lands Park/Corktown Park Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 104 LH C. P. Lands Park/Corktown Park Soccer 3‐C C Soccer 4 LH Eastwood Park Soccer ‐ Park N/A Soccer 45 LH Eastwood Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 407 LH HAAA Grounds Soccer 1‐A ‐ lit Yes A Soccer / Football 256 LH Highland Gardens Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 117 LH Ivor Wynne Stadium/Brian Timmis Soccer ‐ Brian Timmis Stadium Yes A Soccer 327 LH Ivor Wynne Stadium/Brian Timmis Soccer ‐ Ivor Wynne Turf Yes A Soccer / Football 781 LH Kay Drage Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 266 LH Kay Drage Park Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 240 LH Kay Drage Park Soccer 3‐C C Soccer 237 LH Montgomery Park Soccer 1‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 7 LH Woodlands Park Soccer/Football 1‐C C Soccer / Football 475 TOTAL ‐ LH 14 3,400 243 LSC Bayview Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 272 LSC Cherry Hts Pk Soccer ‐ 1 ‐ C C Soccer 282 LSC Cherry Hts Pk Soccer ‐ 2 ‐ C C Soccer 285 LSC Corman Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 142 LSC Dover Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 251 LSC Eastdale Park/School Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 142 LSC Father Sean O'Sullivan Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 144 LSC Ferris Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 302 LSC Glendale Park Soccer 1‐ Mini C Soccer 75 LSC Green Acres Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 258 LSC Greenhill Reservoir Soccer 1C C Soccer 193 LSC Hillcrest Park (now owned by school) Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 274 LSC Hillcrest Park Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 243 LSC Memorial Park‐Stoney Creek Soccer ‐ Field 1C ‐ unlit C Soccer 294 LSC Sam Manson Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 751 LSC Sam Manson Park Soccer 2‐C C Soccer / Football 710 LSC Sam Manson Park Soccer 3‐C C Soccer / Football 710 LSC Sam Manson Park Soccer 4‐C C Soccer / Football 710 LSC Sam Manson Park Soccer 5‐C C Soccer 683 LSC Sam Manson Park Soccer 6‐C C Soccer 683 LSC Sherwood Meadows Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 315 LSC Sherwood Meadows Soccer 2‐ C C Soccer 327 LSC Sherwood Park Soccer 1‐A ‐ Lit Yes A Soccer 522 LSC Sherwood Park Soccer 2‐B ‐ Lit Yes B Soccer 501 LSC Sherwood Park Soccer 3‐C C Soccer 280 LSC Sherwood Park Soccer 4‐C C Soccer 276 LSC Sherwood Park Soccer 5‐Mini C Soccer 237 LSC Sherwood Park Soccer 6‐Mini C Soccer 213 LSC Sherwood Park Soccer 7‐Mini C Soccer 237 LSC Sir Isaac Brock School Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 243 LSC Sir Wilfrid Laurier P.S. Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 245 LSC Sir Wilfrid Laurier P.S. Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 243 LSC Sir Wilfrid Laurier P.S. Soccer 3‐C C Soccer 243 LSC Sisters of St. Joseph's Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 266

4 Hours Rented per Area Park Field / Diamond / Rented Area Lights? Field Class Sport(s) Total Hours (2008) Field LSC Sisters of St. Joseph's Park Soccer 2‐C C Soccer / Football 258 LSC St. Agnes Park (Oakland Park) Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 183 TOTAL ‐ LSC 36 11,988 333 USC Albion Estates Park Soccer 2‐C ‐ Rough shape C Football 245 USC Cline Park Soccer 4‐C ‐ mini C Soccer 142 USC Felker Park Soccer ‐ Field 1 ‐ mini C Soccer 144 USC Heritage Green Sports Park Soccer 1‐A ‐lit Yes A Soccer 677 USC Heritage Green Sports Park Soccer 2‐A ‐ lit Yes A Soccer 588 USC Heritage Green Sports Park Soccer 3‐A ‐ lit Yes A Soccer 472 USC Maplewood Green Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 241 USC Paramount Park Soccer 1‐C ‐ 2 minis in inventory C Soccer 216 USC Saltfleet High School Soccer 1‐C ‐ Lit Yes C Soccer 495 USC Tapleytown Park Soccer ‐ Field 1‐C C Soccer 144 USC Valley Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 166 USC White Deer Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 258 TOTAL ‐ USC 12 3,787 316 WHD Churchill Park Soccer ‐ Open Space N/A Soccer 60 WHD Churchill Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer / Football 532 WHD Churchill Park Soccer 2‐C C Soccer / Football 458 WHD Churchill Park Soccer 3‐C ‐ mini C Soccer / Football 509 WHD Churchill Park Soccer 4‐C ‐ mini C Soccer / Football 509 WHD Couldry Park‐Dundas (Leslie B.) Soccer ‐ #1B C Soccer 97 WHD Dalewood Public School Soccer 1 D C Soccer 289 WHD Olympic Sp Park‐Dun Soccer 1‐B‐ unlit B Soccer / Football 169 WHD Olympic Sp Park‐Dun Soccer 2‐A‐ lit Yes A Soccer 452 WHD Olympic Sp Park‐Dun Soccer 3‐C unlit ‐ mini C Soccer 141 WHD Olympic Sp Park‐Dun Soccer 4‐C ‐ unlit ‐ mini C Soccer 141 WHD Olympic Sp Park‐Dun Soccer 5‐C ‐ unlit ‐ mini C Soccer 141 WHD Sanctuary Park Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 97 WHD Sanctuary Park Soccer 2‐C C Soccer 97 WHD Westdale Secondary School Soccer 1‐C C Soccer 300 TOTAL ‐ WHD 15 3,991 266 TOTAL ‐ CITY 173 51,554 298 Source: City of Hamilton, CLASS Reports, March 2009

CITY OF HAMILTON

Outdoor Recreation Facilities & Sports Field Provision Plan

Phase I Report

ATTACHMENT VI: RECREATION FACILITY INVENTORY

INVENTORY ‐ FOOTBALL FIELDS Football Fields Football Fields Name Plan Area Owner Dedicated (Lit) Dedicated (Unlit) ALBION ESTATES PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 BEVERLY COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 2 CAPTAIN CORNELIUS PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOC. LH City of Hamilton 1 32

INVENTORY ‐ SOCCER FIELDS

Total Soccer / Multi- use Fields (unlit Name Plan Area Owner equivalents) Class A Fields (Lit) Class B Fields (Lit) Class B Fields (Unit) Class C Fields (Unlit)

ALBION ESTATES PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 ANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK ANC City of Hamilton 5.5 1 4 ANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL ANC School Board 8.0 8 BARTON SECONDARY SCHOOL HM School Board 1.0 1 BAYVIEW WEST PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 BEVERLY COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 3.0 3 BILLY SHERRING PARK HM City of Hamilton 4.5 1 1 2 BOBBY KERR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 BRIAN TIMMINS STADIUM LH City of Hamilton 1.5 1 C.B. STIRLING SCHOOL HM School Board 1.0 1 CAPTAIN CORNELIUS PARK HM City of Hamilton 2.0 2 CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS PARK BEV City of Hamilton 2.0 2 CHERRY HEIGHTS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 2.0 2 CHURCHILL PARK WHD City of Hamilton 4.0 4 CLINE PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 CORKTOWN PARK LH City of Hamilton 3.0 3 CORMAN PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 COURTCLIFFE COMMUNITY PARK FLA City of Hamilton 5.0 5 DALEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL WHD School Board 1.0 1 DOVER PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 EASTDALE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 EASTWOOD PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FATHER SEAN O'SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FELKER PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FERNWOOD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FERRIS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FISHER'S MILL PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FLAMBOROUGH CENTRE PARK FLA City of Hamilton 2.5 1 1 Garth St. Reservoir HM City of Hamilton 2.0 2 GATESBURY PARK FLA City of Hamilton 2.0 2 GILKSON PARK-R.A.RIDDELL SCHOOL HM School Board 4.0 4 GLANBROOK SPORTS COMPLEX GLA City of Hamilton 11.5 1 10 GLENDALE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 GREEN ACRES PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 Greenhill Reservoir LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 HENRY & BEATRICE WARDEN PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 Heritage Green Sports Park USC Other 4.5 3 HIGHLAND GARDENS PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 HILL PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL HM School Board 1.0 1 HILLCREST PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 IVOR WYNNE STADIUM LH City of Hamilton 1.5 1 JAMES SMITH PARK ANC City of Hamilton 3.0 3 JOE SAMS LEISURE PARK FLA City of Hamilton 7.0 2 4 KAY DRAGE PARK LH City of Hamilton 3.0 3 LAWFIELD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 LESLIE B. COULDREY PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1.0 1 LISGAR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 LYNDEN LIONS SOUTH BEV City of Hamilton 1.0 1 MACASSA PARK HM City of Hamilton 11.0 11 MAPLEWOOD GREEN PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 Meadowlands Permanent ANC City of Hamilton 2.0 2 MEADOWLANDS SOCCER PITCH ANC City of Hamilton 1.5 1 MEMORIAL PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 MOHAWK SPORTS PARK HM City of Hamilton 10.0 4 2 2 MONTGOMERY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 MOUNT LION'S CLUB PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.5 1 MOUNTVIEW PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 NORTH WENTWORTH COMMUNITY PARK FLA City of Hamilton 2.5 1 1 OLYMPIC PARK HM City of Hamilton 2.0 2 OLYMPIC SPORTS PARK 1 WHD City of Hamilton 5.5 1 2 2 PARAMOUNT PARK USC City of Hamilton 2.0 2 PROPOSED LSC School Board 1.0 1 RIVERDALE EAST PARK (OAKLANDS) LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 ROCKCLIFFE GARDENS FLA City of Hamilton 1.0 1 SACKVILLE HILL MEMORIAL PARK HM City of Hamilton 7.5 1 6 SALTFLEET DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL USC School Board 5.5 2 1 1 SAM MANSON PARK LSC City of Hamilton 6.0 6 Sanctuary WHD City of Hamilton 2.0 2 SHERWOOD MEADOWS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 2.0 2 SHERWOOD PARK LSC City of Hamilton 6.0 1 1 3 SHERWOOD SECONDARY SCHOOL HM School Board 1.0 1 SIR ALLAN MACNAB SECONDARY SCHOOL HM School Board 2.0 2 SIR ISAAC BROCK SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LSC School Board 1.0 1 SIR WILFRID SECONDARY SCHOOL LSC School Board 3.0 3 SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH'S PARK LSC Other 2.0 2 T.B. McQUESTEN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 TAPLEYTOWN PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 TEMPLEMEAD PARK SCHOOL LANDS HM School Board 1.0 1 VALLEY PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 VETERANS PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1.0 1 Village Green Park ANC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1.0 1 WESTDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL WHD School Board 1.0 1 WESTMOUNT SECONDARY SCHOOL HM School Board 1.0 1 WHITE DEER PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 WILLIAM McCULLOCH PARK HM City of Hamilton 2.0 2 WOODLANDS PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 204.5 17 8 6 161 INVENTORY ‐ BALL DIAMONDS

Total Diamonds Hardball - Premier Name Plan Area Owner (unlit equivalents) (Lit) Hardball (Lit) Hardball (Unlit) Softball (Lit) Softball (Unlit) Tball (Lit) Tball (Unlit)

ALBION ESTATES PARK USC City of Hamilton 2.0 2 ALEXANDER PARK WHD City of Hamilton 4.0 1 2 1 AMBERLY PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 ANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK ANC City of Hamilton 5.0 1 1 2 ANCASTER LITTLE LEAGUE (SPRING VALLEY BOWL) ANC City of Hamilton 3.5 1 1 1 BAYVIEW WEST PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 Beach Blvd Park #2 LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 BELMONT PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1.0 1 BEVERLY COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 2.5 11 BINBROOK FAIRGROUNDS GLA City of Hamilton 2.5 11 BINBROOK FAIRGROUNDS GLA Other 1.5 1 BOBBY KERR PARK HM City of Hamilton 2.0 2 BOBBY KERR PARK SCHOOL HM School Board 2.0 2 BRUCE PARK HM City of Hamilton 2.0 2 BUCHANAN PARK HM City of Hamilton 5.0 5 BULLOCKS CORNERS BEV City of Hamilton 2.5 11 CARLISLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK FLA City of Hamilton 2.5 11 CARLISLE MEMORIAL PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1.0 1 CARTER PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1.5 1 CENTRAL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 CHERRY HEIGHTS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 2.0 2 CHURCHILL PARK WHD City of Hamilton 2.0 2 CLINE PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 COLQUHOUN PARK HM City of Hamilton 2.0 2 COMMUNITY PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.5 1 Copetown Lions Park BEV City of Hamilton 2.5 11 DEWITT PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 DR. WILLIAM BETHUNE PARK HM City of Hamilton 2.0 2 DUNDAS DRIVING PARK WHD City of Hamilton 4.5 12 1 EASTDALE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.5 1 EASTDALE SCHOOL LSC School Board 3.0 3 EASTMOUNT HM City of Hamilton 5.0 41 EASTWOOD PARK LH City of Hamilton 4.0 1 3 EDWARDS MEMORIAL PARK WHD City of Hamilton 2.0 2 ELEANOR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FERRIS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FLAMBOROUGH CENTRE PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1.5 1 FREELTON COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1.5 1 GAGE PARK LH City of Hamilton 3.0 21 GATESBURY PARK FLA City of Hamilton 2.0 2 GILKSON PARK HM City of Hamilton 2.0 2 GILKSON PARK-R.A.RIDDELL SCHOOL HM School Board 1.0 1 GLANBROOK SPORTS COMPLEX GLA City of Hamilton 1.5 1 GLENDALE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 GLOBE PARK LH Other 7.5 33 GORD OAKES PARK GLA City of Hamilton 1.5 1 GOURLEY PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 GREEN ACRES PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 HAMPTON PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 Heritage Green Sports Park USC Other 3.0 1 1 HIGHLAND GARDENS PARK LH City of Hamilton 2.0 11 HIGHVIEW PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 HILLCREST PARK LSC City of Hamilton 4.0 4 HOLBROOK PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 HUNTER ESTATES PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 HUNTINGTON PARK HM School Board 2.0 2 INCH PARK HM City of Hamilton 6.0 6 JAMES MACDONALD SCHOOL-GOURLEY PARK HM School Board 5.0 41 JAMES SMITH PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 JERSEYVILLE PARK BEV City of Hamilton 2.0 2 JOE SAMS LEISURE PARK FLA City of Hamilton 3.0 1 1 JOHN KNOX SCHOOL LSC Other 3.0 3 KAY DRAGE PARK LH City of Hamilton 2.0 2 KITTY MURRAY PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 Lake Avenue Park/Bow Valley Open Space LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 LISGAR PARK SCHOOL LANDS HM School Board 1.0 1 LITTLE LEAGUE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 2.5 11 LYNDEN LEGION PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1.5 1 LYNDEN LIONS SOUTH BEV City of Hamilton 2.5 11 MAHONEY PARK LH City of Hamilton 4.5 1 3 MAPLEWOOD PARK USC City of Hamilton 2.5 11 MARTINO MEMORIAL PARK WHD City of Hamilton 2.5 1 1 Meadowlands Permanent ANC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 MILLGROVE COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 2.5 11 MOHAWK SPORTS PARK HM City of Hamilton 8.5 1 2 2 2 MONTGOMERY PARK LH City of Hamilton 2.0 2 Mountsberg Hall Park FLA City of Hamilton 1.0 1 NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 OLYMPIC PARK HM City of Hamilton 2.0 2 OLYMPIC SPORTS PARK 1 WHD City of Hamilton 1.5 1 PARAMOUNT PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 PROPOSED FLA Other 1.0 1 PROPOSED LSC School Board 2.0 1 1 RED HILL BOWL LH City of Hamilton 3.0 3 RED HILL NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 ROSEBOUGH PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1.0 1 ROSEDALE PARK LH City of Hamilton 5.0 32 ROXBOROUGH PARK LH City of Hamilton 2.0 2 SCENIC WOODS ANC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 SCOTT PARK LH City of Hamilton 3.0 3 SHEFFIELD BALL PARK BEV City of Hamilton 2.5 11 SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH'S PARK LSC Other 1.0 1 ST. CHRISTOPHER'S PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 STONEYWOOD PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 STRABANE COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 4.0 21 Total Diamonds Hardball - Premier Name Plan Area Owner (unlit equivalents) (Lit) Hardball (Lit) Hardball (Unlit) Softball (Lit) Softball (Unlit) Tball (Lit) Tball (Unlit)

TAPLEYTOWN MEN'S CLUB PARK USC City of Hamilton 2.0 2 TAPLEYTOWN PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 TEMPLEMEAD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 TURNER PARK HM City of Hamilton 13.0 13 Valens Park BEV City of Hamilton 1.0 1 VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK WHD City of Hamilton 2.0 2 VALLEY PARK USC City of Hamilton 2.5 1 1 VETERANS PARK WHD City of Hamilton 2.0 2 VICTORIA PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.5 1 VOLUNTEER FIELD PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1.5 1 WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK FLA City of Hamilton 5.0 22 Waterford Park LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 WESTOVER PARK BEV Other 2.5 11 WILLIAM McCULLOCH PARK HM City of Hamilton 3.0 1 2 WILLIAM MCCULLOCH PARK-SENECA SCHOOL HM School Board 3.0 21 WINONA PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.5 1 WOODBURN BALL PARK GLA City of Hamilton 3.0 3 WOODLANDS PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 WOODWARD PARK LH City of Hamilton 2.0 2 260.5 1 14 21 29 139 1 33

INVENTORY ‐ BOCCE COURTS Name Plan Area Owner Bocce_Courts

Chedoke Twin Pad Arena HM City of Hamilton 4 CORMAN PARK LSC City of Hamilton 2 DR. WILLIAM BETHUNE PARK HM City of Hamilton 4 EASTDALE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 3 FATHER SEAN O'SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK LSC City of Hamilton 2 FERRIS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 3 GLEN CASTLE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 2 Greenhill Reservoir LSC City of Hamilton 2 LISGAR PARK HM City of Hamilton 2 MAPLEDENE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 2 MEMORIAL PARK LSC City of Hamilton 3 Mountain Arena/Skating Centre HM City of Hamilton 3 RIVERDALE EAST PARK (OAKLANDS) LSC City of Hamilton 2 ROSEDALE PARK LH City of Hamilton 4 SACKVILLE HILL MEMORIAL PARK HM City of Hamilton 2 SAM MANSON PARK LSC City of Hamilton 3 SIR ALLEN MACNAB REC CENTER HM School Board 3 TEMPLEMEAD PARK HM City of Hamilton 2 TRENHOLME PARK HM City of Hamilton 3 51

INVENTORY ‐ BASKETBALL COURTS Total Basketball Courts (full court Multi-Purpose Court Basketball Courts Basketball Courts Basketball Courts Name Plan Area Owner equivalents) (pad only) (Full) (Half) with Hockey Nets

ALBION ESTATES PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 ANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK ANC City of Hamilton 0.5 1 ANDREW WARBURTON MEMORIAL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 BAYVIEW WEST PARK LSC City of Hamilton 0.5 1 BENETTO REC CENTER LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 BEVERLY COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 0.5 1 BILLY SHERRING PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 BIRGE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 BROUGHTON PARK EAST HM School Board 1.0 1 BRUCE PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 2 BRYNA PARK HM City of Hamilton 0.5 1 CARTER PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS PARK BEV City of Hamilton 0.5 1 CENTRAL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 CLINE PARK USC City of Hamilton 0.5 1 Copetown Lions Park BEV City of Hamilton 1.0 2 CORKTOWN PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 CORMAN PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 DEWITT PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 DUNDAS DRIVING PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1.0 2 EASTWOOD PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 EDGELAKE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 ELEANOR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 ELMAR PARK HM City of Hamilton 0.5 1 ERINGATE PARK USC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FAIRFIELD PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FATHER SEAN O'SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FERRIS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 FREELTON COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 0.5 1 GATESBURY PARK FLA City of Hamilton 0.5 1 GLENDALE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 2.0 2 GOURLEY PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOC. LH City of Hamilton 1.0 2 HAMPTON PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.5 1 1 HARMONY PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 HENRY & BEATRICE WARDEN PARK LSC City of Hamilton 2.0 2 HIGHVIEW PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 HOMEBROOK PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 HUNTER ESTATES PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 JACKIE WASHINGTON PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 JAMES SMITH PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 John Willson Park LSC City of Hamilton 0.5 1 KENNEDY EAST PARK HM City of Hamilton 0.5 1 KINSMAN PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 KOPPERFIELD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 LAWFIELD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 LEASIDE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 LIFESAVERS PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 LISGAR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 Total Basketball Courts (full court Multi-Purpose Court Basketball Courts Basketball Courts Basketball Courts Name Plan Area Owner equivalents) (pad only) (Full) (Half) with Hockey Nets

LYNDEN LIONS SOUTH BEV City of Hamilton 0.5 1 MACASSA PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 MCLAREN PARK LH City of Hamilton 2.0 1 1 Meadowlands Permanent ANC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 MONTGOMERY PARK LH City of Hamilton 2.0 2 MOORLAND PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 MOUNTVIEW PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 NEWLANDS PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 PARKDALE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1.0 1 PLATEAU PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 POWELL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 ROSEBOUGH PARK BEV City of Hamilton 0.5 1 ROSEDALE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 Rushdale Park HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 SEALY PARK FLA City of Hamilton 0.5 1 SHAWINIGAN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 SHEFFIELD BALL PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1.0 1 SIR ALLEN MACNAB REC CENTER HM School Board 2.0 1 1 ST.HELEN'S/ST.PETERS WALKWAY LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 STRABANE COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1.0 1 T.B. McQUESTEN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 TEMPLEMEAD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 TRENHOLME PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1.0 1 VETERANS PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1.0 2 VICTORIA PARK LH City of Hamilton 2.0 1 1 WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK FLA City of Hamilton 2.0 2 Waterford Park LSC City of Hamilton 1.0 1 WESTOVER PARK BEV Other 0.5 1 WHITE DEER PARK USC City of Hamilton 0.5 1 WILDAN TOT LOT FLA City of Hamilton 1.5 1 1 WILLIAM SCHWENGER PARK HM City of Hamilton 1.0 1 WINONA PARK LSC City of Hamilton 0.5 1 WOOLVERTON PARK LH City of Hamilton 1.0 1 83.5 3 59 29 7

INVENTORY ‐ TENNIS COURTS Total Tennis Courts Tennis Courts - Tennis Courts - Tennis Courts - Club Name Plan Area Owner (number) Public (Lit) Public (Unlit) (Lit)

BENETTO REC CENTER LH City of Hamilton 2 2 BEVERLY COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 2 2 BULLOCKS CORNERS BEV City of Hamilton 3 3 CARLISLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 1 CENTRAL PARK LH City of Hamilton 2 2 DUNDAS DRIVING PARK WHD City of Hamilton 5 5 EDGELAKE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 1 FREELTON COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 1 GAGE PARK LH City of Hamilton 12 12 GLOBE PARK LH Other 3 3 GORD OAKES PARK GLA City of Hamilton 1 1 GOURLEY PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 1 GREEN ACRES PARK LSC City of Hamilton 7 7 HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOC. LH City of Hamilton 8 8 HILL PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL HM School Board 4 4 Huntington Park/Recreation Centre HM City of Hamilton 4 4 INCH PARK HM City of Hamilton 2 2 JAMES SMITH PARK ANC City of Hamilton 2 2 LAWFIELD PARK HM City of Hamilton 2 2 LITTLE JOHN PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 1 LYNDEN LEGION PARK BEV City of Hamilton 2 2 Meadowlands Permanent ANC City of Hamilton 1 1 MEMORIAL PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 1 PALOMINO RANCH FLA City of Hamilton 2 2 PARKDALE PARK LH City of Hamilton 2 2 SEALY PARK FLA City of Hamilton 2 2 SIR ALLEN MACNAB REC CENTER HM School Board 2 2 T.B. McQUESTEN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 1 VALLEY PARK USC City of Hamilton 4 4 VICTORIA PARK LH City of Hamilton 3 3 Village Green Park ANC City of Hamilton 3 3 87 24 17 46 INVENTORY ‐ SPRAY PADS & WADING POOLS Name Plan Area Owner Spray Pads Wading Pools

ALEXANDER PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 ALLISON NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 ANDREW WARBURTON MEMORIAL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 1 BAYVIEW WEST PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 BEASLEY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 Belview Park LH City of Hamilton 1 BERRISFIELD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 BILLY SHERRING PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 BROUGHTON PARK EAST HM School Board 1 CARTER PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 CENTRAL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 CHURCHILL PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 CORONATION PARK POOL RINK WHD City of Hamilton 1 DUNDAS DRIVING PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 1 EASTMOUNT HM City of Hamilton 1 EASTWOOD PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 ELEANOR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 ELMAR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 FAIRFIELD PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 FATHER SEAN O'SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 GAGE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 1 GEORGE L. ARMSTRONG PLAYGROUND HM School Board 1 GILKSON PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 GLENDALE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 GOURLEY PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 GREEN ACRES PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOC. LH City of Hamilton 1 HENRY & BEATRICE WARDEN PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 HIGHVIEW PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 Huntington Park/Recreation Centre HM City of Hamilton 1 1 INCH PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 J.C. BEEMER PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 1 KENNEDY EAST PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 KINSMAN PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 LAWFIELD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 LISGAR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 LUCY DAY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 MACASSA PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MCLAREN PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 MONTGOMERY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 MOUNT LION'S CLUB PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MOUNTVIEW PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MYRTLE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 PIER 4 PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 POWELL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 1 R.T. STEELE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 ROSEDALE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 ROXBOROUGH PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 Rushdale Park HM City of Hamilton 1 SAM MANSON PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 SHAWINIGAN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 ST. CHRISTOPHER'S PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 TEMPLEMEAD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 TRENHOLME PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 VEEVERS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 VICTORIA PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 WILLIAM McCULLOCH PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 WOODWARD PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 WOOLVERTON PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 51 16

INVENTORY ‐ SKATE PARKS Name Plan Area Owner Skate Parks

BEASLEY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 MOHAWK SPORTS PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 PARKDALE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 TURNER PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 5

INVENTORY ‐ LAWN BOWLING GREENS Lawn bowling Name Plan Area Owner Greens

DUNDAS DRIVING PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 GAGE PARK LH City of Hamilton 2 Village Green Park ANC City of Hamilton 1 4

INVENTORY ‐ RUNNING TRACKS Name Plan Area Owner RunningTrack

BOBBY KERR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOC. LH City of Hamilton 1 J.C. BEEMER PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 MOHAWK SPORTS PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 SACKVILLE HILL MEMORIAL PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 5 INVENTORY ‐ OUTDOOR ICE RINKS Outdoor Rink - OutdooR Rink - Name Plan Area Owner Natural (variable) Artificial

ALEXANDER PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 ANCASTER HEIGHTS ANC City of Hamilton 1 ANDREW WARBURTON MEMORIAL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 ARCADE PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 BERRISFIELD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 BROUGHTON PARK EAST HM School Board 1 BRUCE PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 BUCHANAN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 CARTER PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 CHURCHILL PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 COLQUHOUN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 CORKTOWN PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 DUNDAS DRIVING PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 DURAND PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 EASTMOUNT HM City of Hamilton 1 ELEANOR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 ELMAR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 ERINGATE PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 FATHER SEAN O'SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 FAY AVENUE PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 FREELTON COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 GAGE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 GILKSON PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 GLENDALE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 GOURLEY PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 GREEN ACRES PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOC. LH City of Hamilton 1 HAMPTON PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 HARMONY PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 HIGHLAND GARDENS PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 HIGHVIEW PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 HIXON ROAD PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 KENNEDY EAST PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 LYNDEN LEGION PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 MACASSA PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MILLGROVE COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 MOHAWK MEADOWS ANC City of Hamilton 1 MOORLAND PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 MOUNT LION'S CLUB PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MOUNTAIN DRIVE HM City of Hamilton 1 MOUNTVIEW PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MYRTLE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 OPTIMIST PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 PINECREST PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 POWELL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 RADIAL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 ROSEBOUGH PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 ROXBOROUGH PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 Rushdale Park HM City of Hamilton 1 SCENIC PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 SCOTT PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 SHAWINIGAN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 ST. CHRISTOPHER'S PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 TEMPLEMEAD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 TRENHOLME PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 VETERANS PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 VICTORIA PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 WILLIAM SCHWENGER PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 WOODWARD PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 60 1

INVENTORY ‐ PLAYGROUND LOCATIONS INVENTORY ‐ PLAYGROUND LOCATIONS Playground or Play Playground or Play Equipment Equipment Name Plan Area Owner Locations Name Plan Area Owner Locations

A.M.CUNNINGHAM SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 LAWRENCE P. SAYERS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 ADELAIDE HOODLESS SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 LEASIDE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 ALBION ESTATES PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 LESLIE B. COULDREY PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 ALEXANDER PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 LIFESAVERS PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 ALLISON NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 LINDEN PARK SCHOOL HM School Board 1 ANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 LIONS GATE PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 ANCASTER HEIGHTS ANC City of Hamilton 1 LION'S OUTDOOR POOL (HEMMING PARK) ANC City of Hamilton 1 ANDREW WARBURTON MEMORIAL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 LISGAR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 ARCADE PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 LITTLE JOHN PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 AUSTIN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 Livingston WHD City of Hamilton 1 Bayview Playground LH City of Hamilton 1 LUCY DAY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 BAYVIEW WEST PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 LYNDEN LEGION PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 BEASLEY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 LYNDEN LIONS SOUTH BEV City of Hamilton 1 BELMONT PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 MACASSA PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 Belview Park LH City of Hamilton 1 MAHONEY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 BENETTO REC CENTER LH City of Hamilton 1 MAPLE LANE PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 BERRISFIELD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MAPLEDENE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 BEULAH PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 MAPLEWOOD PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 BEVERLY COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 MARGARET STREET PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 BILLY SHERRING PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MCLAREN PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 BINBROOK FAIRGROUNDS GLA City of Hamilton 1 MEADOWBROOK PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 BIRGE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 Meadowlands Permanent ANC City of Hamilton 1 BLOCK 87 PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 MEMORIAL PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 BOBBY KERR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MEMORIAL SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 BROUGHTON PARK EAST HM School Board 1 MILLGROVE COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 BROUGHTON PARK WEST HM City of Hamilton 1 MOHAWK GARDENS HM City of Hamilton 1 BRUCE PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MOHAWK MEADOWS ANC City of Hamilton 1 Bruleville Nature Park HM City of Hamilton 1 MOHAWK SPORTS PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 BRYNA PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MONTGOMERY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 BUCHANAN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MORTON PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 BULLOCKS CORNERS BEV City of Hamilton 1 MOUNT LION'S CLUB PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 BURKHOLDER PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 MOUNTAIN DRIVE HM City of Hamilton 1 CAPTAIN CORNELIUS PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 Mountsberg Hall Park FLA City of Hamilton 1 CARLISLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 MOUNTVIEW PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 CARLISLE MEMORIAL PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 MYRTLE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 Playground or Play Playground or Play Equipment Equipment Name Plan Area Owner Locations Name Plan Area Owner Locations

CARLUKE HALL GLA City of Hamilton 1 NEWLANDS PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 Carpenter Neighbourhood Park HM City of Hamilton 1 Noble Kirk Park BEV City of Hamilton 1 CARTER PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 NORWOOD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 CENTRAL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 OPTIMIST PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 CENTRAL SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 PALOMINO RANCH FLA City of Hamilton 1 CHEDOKE SCHOOL HM School Board 1 PARAMOUNT PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 CHERRY HEIGHTS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 PARKDALE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 CHURCHILL PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 PARKDALE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 CLINE PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 PEACE MEMORIAL HM City of Hamilton 1 COMMUNITY PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 PIER 4 PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 Copetown Lions Park BEV City of Hamilton 1 PINECREST PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 CORKTOWN PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 PLATEAU PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 CORMAN PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 POSTLAWN PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 CORONATION PARK POOL RINK WHD City of Hamilton 1 POWELL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 Crerar Neighbourhood Park #1 HM City of Hamilton 1 R.T. STEELE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 DEWITT PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 RADIAL PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 Dofasco Property LH City of Hamilton 1 RANDALL PARK SCHOOL LANDS HM School Board 1 DR. WILLIAM BETHUNE PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 RICHWILL PLAYGROUND HM City of Hamilton 1 DUNDAS DRIVING PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 RIDGEMOUNT SCHOOL HM School Board 1 DUNDURN PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 RIVERDALE EAST PARK (OAKLANDS) LSC City of Hamilton 1 DURAND PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 RIVERWALK PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 EARL KITCHENER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 ROCKCLIFFE GARDENS FLA City of Hamilton 1 EASTDALE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 ROCKVIEW SUMMIT FLA City of Hamilton 1 EASTMOUNT HM City of Hamilton 1 ROSEBOUGH PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 EASTWOOD PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 ROSEDALE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 EDGELAKE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 ROXBOROUGH PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 EDWARDS MEMORIAL PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 ROXBOROUGH SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 ELEANOR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 Rushdale Park HM City of Hamilton 1 ELIZABETH BAGSHAW SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LSC School Board 1 RYCKMANS NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK HM School Board 1 ELMAR PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 SACKVILLE HILL MEMORIAL PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 ERINGATE PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 SAM MANSON PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 FAIRCOURT PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 SANCTUARY PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 FAIRFIELD PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 SCENIC PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 FATHER SEAN O'SULLIVAN MEMORIAL PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 SCENIC WOODS ANC City of Hamilton 1 FAY AVENUE PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 SEALY PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 FELKER PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 SHAMROCK PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 FERRIS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 SHAWINIGAN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 FLAMBOROUGH CENTRE PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 SHEFFIELD BALL PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 FONTHILL PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 SHELDON MANOR WHD City of Hamilton 1 FREELTON COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 SHERWOOD HEIGHTS PLAYGROUND HM School Board 1 GAGE PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 SHERWOOD MEADOWS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 GATESBURY PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 SHERWOOD PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 GEORGE ALLAN SCHOOL PLAYGROUND WHD School Board 1 SIR ALLEN MACNAB REC CENTER HM School Board 1 GEORGE L. ARMSTRONG PLAYGROUND HM School Board 1 SIR ISAAC BROCK SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LSC School Board 1 GILKSON PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH'S PARK LSC Other 1 GLANBROOK SPORTS COMPLEX GLA City of Hamilton 1 SOMERSET PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 GLEN CASTLE PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 SOUTHBROOK PARK GLA City of Hamilton 1 GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL LSC School Board 1 St. Brigid's Playground LH School Board 1 Glenwood School WHD School Board 1 ST. CHRISTOPHER'S PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 GLOW PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 St. Helen's School Walkway LH City of Hamilton 1 Golf Links Rd. Open Space 1 ANC City of Hamilton 1 ST. JOSEPH'S PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 GORD OAKES PARK GLA City of Hamilton 1 St. Luke's School Playground LSC School Board 1 GOURLEY PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 St. Mary's Playground LH School Board 1 GREEN ACRES PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 ST.JOSEPH'S PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 Greenhill Open Space LSC City of Hamilton 1 ST.LAWRENCE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 HAMILTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOC. LH City of Hamilton 1 STINSON STREET PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 HAMPTON PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 STONEYWOOD PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 HARMONY PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 STRABANE COMMUNITY PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 HAYWOOD PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 T.B. McQUESTEN PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 HEBREW ACADEMY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND WHD School Board 1 TAPLEYTOWN MEN'S CLUB PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 HENRY & BEATRICE WARDEN PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 TEMPLEMEAD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 Heritage Green Sports Park USC Other 1 THORNER PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 HIGHVIEW PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 Todd Ofield Memorial Park BEV City of Hamilton 1 Hill Street Park/Lots LH City of Hamilton 1 Tom Street Park LH City of Hamilton 1 HILLSIDE PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 TOWER PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 HIXON ROAD PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 TRENHOLME PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 HOLBROOK PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 Troy Tot Lot BEV City of Hamilton 1 HOMEBROOK PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 Valens Park BEV City of Hamilton 1 HUNTER ESTATES PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 Huntington Park/Recreation Centre HM City of Hamilton 1 VALLEY PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 INCH PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 VEEVERS PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 J.C. BEEMER PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 VETERANS PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 Jackson Playground LH City of Hamilton 1 VICTORIA PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 JAMES MACDONALD SCHOOL-GOURLEY PARK HM School Board 1 Village Green Park ANC City of Hamilton 1 JAMES SMITH PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 WATERDOWN MEMORIAL PARK FLA City of Hamilton 1 JERSEYVILLE PARK BEV City of Hamilton 1 Waterford Park LSC City of Hamilton 1 John Willson Park LSC City of Hamilton 1 WESTOVER PARK BEV Other 1 KEITH PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 WHITE DEER PARK USC City of Hamilton 1 KENNEDY EAST PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 WILDAN TOT LOT FLA City of Hamilton 1 Kernighan Neighbourhood Park HM City of Hamilton 1 Wildwood Park ANC City of Hamilton 1 KING GEORGE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LH School Board 1 WILLIAM McCULLOCH PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 KINSMAN PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 WILLIAM SCHWENGER PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 KITTY MURRAY PARK ANC City of Hamilton 1 WINONA PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 KOPPERFIELD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 WITHERSPOON PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 Lake Avenue Park/Bow Valley Open Space LSC City of Hamilton 1 WOODBURN BALL PARK GLA City of Hamilton 1 LAKE AVENUE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND LSC School Board 1 WOODLANDS PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 LAKEPOINT PARK LSC City of Hamilton 1 WOODWARD PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 LAURIER RECREATION CENTRE LSC School Board 1 WOOLVERTON PARK LH City of Hamilton 1 LAWFIELD PARK HM City of Hamilton 1 YORKSHIRE HEIGHTS PARK WHD City of Hamilton 1 250 AREA SCHOOL FACILITIES NOT BOOKED BY CFIELDS - APPROXIMATE PERMIT ISSUED BY ANC Ancaster Sr. 1 DIAMOND HWDSB ANC Fessenden 1 DIAMOND HWDSB ANC Rousseau 2 DIAMONDS HWDSB BEV Greensville 1 SOCCER HWDSB FLA Flamborugh Centre 1 SOCCER HWDSB HM C.B. Stirling 2 DIAMONDS unknown HM Ridgemount 2 DIAMONDS unknown LH Bennetto 1 DIAMOND unknown LH Central Park 1 DIAMOND HWDSB LH Hillcrest Elementary School 1 SOCCER HWDSB (NEW ARRANGEMENT IN 2009) LSC Collegiate 2 DIAMONDS, 1 SOCCER HWDSB books 1 diamond LSC Eastdale 2 DIAMONDS HWDSB LSC Memorial (SC) 4 DIAMONDS HWDSB LSC Mountain View 2 DIAMONDS HWDSB LSC Orchard Park 2 SOCCER HWDSB USC Mount Albion 2 DIAMONDS HWDSB USC Saltfleet 1 SOCCER C UNLIT AND 1 SOCCER LIT HWDSB BOOKS UNLIT FIELD, CITY BOOKS LIT FIELD USC Tapleytown 1 SOCCER HWDSB WHD Dundana 1 SOCCER unknown WHD Highland 1 SOCCER HWDSB WHD Prince Philip 1 DIAMOND unknown WHD Yorkview 1 DIAMOND, 1 SOCCER HWDSB HWDCSB Facilities are not listed / not known.

AREA PRIVATE FACILITIES FACILITIES COMMENTS ANC Redeemer College 1 soccer field, 2 tennis courts GLA Shady Acres 1 soccer field 1 soccer field, 1 ball diamond, 1 Lawn bowling green, 2 HM Centre for Mountain Health Services tennis courts Lawn bowling and tennis will be removed at end of 2009 HM Mohawk College 1 ball diamond HM Hillfield Strathallan College 7 soccer fields, 1 ball diamond, 4 tennis courts LSC Glover Road Park 1 soccer field 4 adult ball diamonds, 2 tball diamonds, 1 soccer fieLd, USC Dofasco Sports Park 1 running track, 4 tennis courts 1 artificial turf field, 2 soccer fields, 1 rugby field, 1 WHD McMaster University running track, 3 ball diamonds, 6 tennis courts