Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows PPARKS,, RRECREATION AND CCULTURE MMASTER PPLAN:: A Connected, Energized, Collaborative Community June 2010 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Primary Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Participants Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services Maple Ridge Council Pitt Meadows Council School District No. 42 Board of Education Senior Staff of the Municipalities and School District Parks and Leisure Services Staff – Mike Murray, Project Manager Consultants Catherine Berris Associates Inc., Prime Consultant Catherine Berris, Principal in Charge Bill Gushue, GIS Anita Green, Assistant Ellora Nandi, Graphics and Layout Asbell Management Innovations Inc., Recreation Consultant Bernie J. Asbell Appreciation We sincerely thank the many staff from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and other agencies, members of community organizations, and citizens who attended meetings, completed comments forms, and sent letters and emails. Your generous contributions, commitment, and insights are inspiring, and have had a significant influence on this plan. TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………….i 1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Context and Purpose of Project ................................................................................................. 1 1.2 A Plan Based on Values ............................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Guiding Statements ....................................................................................................................4 1.4 Planning Process ....................................................................................................................... 5 1.6 Trends ...................................................................................................................................... 10 1.7 Related Documents .................................................................................................................. 12 1.8 Views of the Community .......................................................................................................... 16 1.9 Format of Following Sections ................................................................................................... 31 2.0 Parks and Open Space ................................................................................................................ 32 2.1 Park Types ............................................................................................................................... 32 2.2 Parkland Supply ....................................................................................................................... 36 2.3 Trails and Greenways .............................................................................................................. 43 2.4 Environment ............................................................................................................................. 49 2.5 Community Beautification ........................................................................................................ 52 2.6 Park Design and Development ................................................................................................. 53 2.7 Cemetery.................................................................................................................................. 55 3.0 Outdoor Recreation Facilities ...................................................................................................... 58 3.1 Sports fields and Ball Diamonds .............................................................................................. 58 3.2 Urban Agriculture ..................................................................................................................... 63 3.3 Dog Off-leash Areas ................................................................................................................. 67 3.4 Courts ...................................................................................................................................... 69 3.5 Playgrounds and Spray Parks .................................................................................................. 71 3.6 Youth Parks ............................................................................................................................. 72 3.7 Equestrian Facilities ................................................................................................................. 74 3.8 Other Park Facilities ................................................................................................................ 75 4.0 Indoor Recreation Facilities ......................................................................................................... 78 4.1 Aquatics ................................................................................................................................... 83 4.2 Arenas ...................................................................................................................................... 87 4.3 Fitness/Wellness Facilities ....................................................................................................... 90 4.4 Indoor Multi-purpose and Social Facilities ................................................................................ 92 5.0 Target Populations .......................................................................................................................97 5.1 Seniors ..................................................................................................................................... 97 5.2 Youth and Young Adults ........................................................................................................ 100 5.3 Children .................................................................................................................................. 104 5.4 Hard to Reach ........................................................................................................................ 105 5.5 First Nations ........................................................................................................................... 108 6.0 Arts, Culture and Heritage ......................................................................................................... 111 6.1 Events and Festivals .............................................................................................................. 111 6.2 Public Art ................................................................................................................................ 114 6.3 Museums ............................................................................................................................... 116 6.4 Heritage Sites and Buildings .................................................................................................. 118 6.5 Cultural Facilities .................................................................................................................... 119 7.0 Service Delivery ......................................................................................................................... 122 7.1 Community Development and Community Capacity Building ................................................ 122 7.2 Roles and Responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 125 7.3 Staff Structure and Resources ............................................................................................... 127 7.4 Partnerships ........................................................................................................................... 129 7.5 Recreation and Cultural Programs ......................................................................................... 132 A CONNECTED, ENERGIZED, COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY 7.7 Neighbourhood Development ................................................................................................. 135 7.8 Communications and Marketing ............................................................................................. 139 7.9 Tourism .................................................................................................................................. 141 7.10 Joint Delivery ........................................................................................................................ 144 7.11 Operations ............................................................................................................................ 146 7.12 Sustainability ........................................................................................................................ 149 8.0 Implementation and Funding ..................................................................................................... 151 8.1 Phasing and Costs ................................................................................................................. 151 8.2 Funding Sources .................................................................................................................... 153 8.3 Measurement Tools ............................................................................................................... 154 8.4 Next Steps ............................................................................................................................