Neighbourhood Dog Park in Downtown Winnipeg

NEIGHBOURHOOD DOG PARK IN DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG

WELCOME! Please participate today by:

1. Viewing the story boards for an update 4. Asking questions and talking with the on the project consultants & City of Winnipeg staff

2. Finding out what we heard from the 5. Providing input at our site selection online survey map station

3. Reviewing preferred Neighbourhood Dog Park 6. Providing feedback on a survey about site options in Downtown Winnipeg this event

neighbourhood dog park in downtown winnipeg PROJECT SCOPE & TIMELINE

The City of Winnipeg has recognized the need for a Neighbourhood off-leash dog park in Downtown Winnipeg

Benefits of a Neighbourhood Downtown Dog Park include: • Increases accessibility of dog ownership in downtown, • Encourages downtown living, • Builds strong community ties by fostering opportunities for socialization,

• Provides a designated space for dogs to safely exercise Source: http:// www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com and play with other dogs Tompkins Square, New York

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2015 JANUARY 07-20, 2016 TODAY SPRING 2016 SUMMER/FALL 2016

BACKGROUND ONLINE PUBLIC PUBLIC • SITE SELECTION NEIGHBOURHOOD RESEARCH AND SURVEY OPEN HOUSE • DETAILED DESIGN DOG PARK STAKEHOLDER + • TENDER CONSTRUCTION MEETINGS 1828 WE ARE HERE PARTICIPANTS * * DOG PARKS IN WINNIPEG

Existing Dog Parks in Winnipeg Dog Park Classification and Proximity to Users

Source: Guidelines for off-leash Dog Parks in the city of Winnipeg Regional Dog Park: • A large destination park that attracts many users 1 • Typically accessed by car and provides parking 1 2 1 9 2 Community Dog Park: 11 7 2 • Attracts local users associated with a cluster of 8 9 6 neighbourhoods 1 5 5 Source: http://northkildonanrealestate.wordpress.com 7 6 7 Kil-Cona Park - Regional • Accessed by walking and/or car, and may provide 8 11 10 2 9 5 parking 10 4 6 9 11 7 Neighbourhood Dog Park: 8 10 5 • A small local park that serves a specific area 3 6 8 of residents 4 11 RegionalRegional: Dog Park 8ha+ (8+ Hectares) 3 • Typically within 5-10 minute walking distance of user 1. Little Mountain Park 10 3 2. Kil-Cona Park 4 3.Community: Maple Grove Park 1 – 8 ha 4.Regional: Charleswood 8ha+Dog Park Source: http://zoloneurotico.com Local Situation and Context: King’s Park - Community Local: less than 1 ha 3 CommunityCommunity: Dog Park 1 (1-8– 8 Hectares) ha • No dog park serving residents of the Downtown 5. Sturgeon Road and Silver Avenue 4 6.Regional: Westview Park 8ha+ • Many parks have evolved from interim use of an 7.Local: Mazenod less Park than 1 ha 8. King’s Park under used green space and are under pressure from 9.Community: Brenda Leipsic Park 1 – 8 ha overlapping interest and user groups NeighbourhoodLocal: less Dogthan Park 1 (<1 ha Hectare) • Stewardship groups aid in upkeep and fundraising for 10. Bourkevale Park 11. Woodsworth Park additional site amenities

Downtown Winnipeg

Source: http://www.facebook.com Source: Guidelines for off-leash Dog Parks in the city of Winnipeg Bourkevale Park - Neighbourhood PROJECT STUDY AREA

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NOTE: Information displayed hereon has been compiled or computed from a variety of sources and should be used as a general Downtown Residential 2016 guide only. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of such information. Parks and Open Space NEIGHBOURHOOD DOG PARK IN AN URBAN AREA

This neighbourhood dog park in Downtown Winnipeg will be designed as an ‘Urban Dog Park'.

Common Characteristics of Urban Dog Parks: • Typical size for an Urban Dog Park is 0.15 ha - 0.5 ha. Approximate size of a hockey rink = 0.15 ha

• Often function as ‘Downtown Plazas’ and social gathering spaces Source: http://www.pbase.com Source: http://juliekinnear.com Chelsea Waterside Park Dog Run, New York Allan Botanical Gardens, Toronto, Ontario • Located within a 5-10 minute walk of residents • Should be places that are convenient, safe, and accessible 24 hours • Offer connections to walking trails and other parks • Can be a catalyst for spin off economic development such as pet friendly eateries, cafes and hotels, pet stores, etc.

Urban Dog Park Features: Source: http://www.urbandognyc.com Tompkins Square, New York • Play equipment and stimulating • Waste receptacles; dedicated * activities for dogs dog waste disposal and bag • Perimeter fencing & double gate dispensers • Site lighting • Site furnishings (benches, picnic tables, other) *• Shade trees/shade structures • Clear entry signage & Source: http://www.calgary.ca *• Separate enclosure for small dogs Information board Connaught Park Off-leash Area, Calgary, Alberta Dog Park (0.12ha) • Surfaces that are easy to clean up Source: http://icelandpenny.wordpress.com • Potable water source Separate enclosure for small dogs (crushed gravel, bark mulch) Allan Botanical Gardens, Toronto, Ontario ** Indicates top four features from online survey results ONLINE SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS

An online survey was completed between Downtown areas being considered for locating the dog park January 7th and January 20th 2016. Survey results revealed that there is support Based on the results of the online for creating a Neighbourhood Dog Park in survey, the map on the right identifies Downtown Winnipeg. two Downtown areas, East Exchange District and Broadway Assiniboine, 83% support where the City is considering locating the dog park. 13% oppose EAST EXCHANGE 4% neutral/don’t know DISTRICT The online survey results supported Of the 1,828 responses to the survey, these areas as they serve local 497 people said they live Downtown residents well, based on the following CENTRAL PARK factors: Support for a Neighbourhood Dog Park in a. where the concentration of Downtown Winnipeg: downtown survey respondents Downtown residents WITH a dog: live; 95% support b. where the concentration of THE FORKS 4% oppose downtown survey respondents that own a dog live; and 1% neutral/don’t know BROADWAY c. where survey respondents ASSINIBOINE indicated that they would like to Downtown residents WITHOUT a dog: have a dog park. 69% support 26% oppose 4% neutral/don’t know SITE STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES

B Waterfront Drive - Fort Douglas Park ALL SEVEN SITES: PROS: • Within a 5-10 minute walk of the East * Exchange neighbourhood • Are city-owned green space • Away from busy streets • Are approximately 0.15 hectares in size • Adjacent to Waterfront Drive walking paths and • Have access to services - power & water Stephen Juba Park for on-leash dog walking CONS: • Will be accessible 24 hours • Within existing green space in downtown Winnipeg • May be impacted by spring and summer flooding

A Waterfront Drive - Heaton Avenue C Waterfront Drive - Alexander Avenue PROS: PROS: • Has mature shade trees • Within a 5-10 minute walk of the East • Uses 'left over' green space Exchange neighbourhood CONS: • Adjacent to Waterfront Drive walking paths • Requires street crossing to access Waterfront and Stephen Juba Park for on-leash dog Drive walking paths and Stephen Juba Park for walking on-leash dog walking CONS: • Near moderately busy streets • May be impacted by spring and summer • Adjacent industrial use flooding • Less than recommended size of 0.15 ha • Has few mature shade trees on site SITE STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES

D Waterfront Drive - Alexander Docks F Assiniboine Avenue - Bonnycastle Park PROS: PROS: • Within a 5-10 minute walk of the East • Within a 5-10 minute walk of the Broadway- Exchange neighbourhood Assiniboine neighbourhood • Away from busy streets • Adjacent to existing Assiniboine Riverwalk and • Adjacent to Waterfront Drive walking paths Bonnycastle Park for on-leash dog walking and Stephen Juba Park for on-leash dog • Not impacted by spring and summer flooding walking CONS: CONS: • Located within existing green space in • No existing mature shade trees on site Bonnycastle Park • Impacted by spring and summer flooding • Located on sloped riverbank terrain

E Notre Dame Avenue - Smith Street Island G Assiniboine Avenue - Donald Street PROS: PROS: • Has existing mature shade trees on site • Within a 5-10 minute walk of the Broadway- • Not impacted by spring and summer flooding Assiniboine neighbourhood CONS: • Away from busy streets • Surrounded by high traffic streets • Adjacent to existing Assiniboine Riverwalk and • Few residential buildings in close proximity Bonnycastle Park for on-leash dog walking • Not adjacent to walking paths and parks for CONS: on-leash dog walking • Less than recommended size of 0.15 ha • Less than recommended size of 0.15 ha THANK YOU

Next Steps • Selecting a site using feedback from this Open House • Schematic Design, Review and Approval • Construction Drawings and Implementation

Please fill out a COMMENT FORM before you leave Your comments will help us determine if we are on the right track and will help inform the Project Team as we finalize the site selection and plans for a Neighbourhood Dog Park in Downtown Winnipeg.

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Source: http://www.43miltonst.com Source: http://www.doggoes.com Source: http://chronicle.augusta.com Source: http://www.urbandognyc.com Source: http://elementsofanurbanmetropolis.wordpress.com Source: http://galleryhip.com