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 AV LAS DOUG POINT T S E L Y S G UGLA T DO R N T POI A S E T D S A E M E L Y D AV G AL R DON R C D MA A T N O AV T R S F NS I AV T G R IG LD H S NA E O CD MA T E A L P W N A I T M AV S TON U HEA A R F HENRY AV T LI HENRY AV S E T T A S R S S I S D S E A G C H N T N I I R K R GEORGE AV A P T M T S S LOGAN AV N N I A C W N D E U D GALT AV T DOWNTOWN BOUNDARY S ALEXANDER AV A H T R A M PACIFIC AV PACIFIC AV T S N I L RUPERT AV T U S A P ROSS AV Y M EAST EXCHANGEA JAMES AV JAMES AV T S T S Y ELGIN AV L I T A L S H T R E MARKET AV B N I A M PL HIRSCH WILLIAM AV JOHN AV TYNE S BANNA H IP W A S T T E R FR T S O AV N T ERMO T MCD BANNATYNE AV D R E E A I L R B O E PROJECT STUDY AREA R R T T S V A T ARD B S OM L S L L T I K E V M MCD RMOT A O O T R T T S B S T S T S S T E S S W E E R R S D V I D U E PORTAGE AV E A A H C T R L G T N I N E G R N I R D O R A K P A A R F H R E T NOTRE DAME AV PIONEER AV A W T S G N S A D M R O L IT R WILLIAM STEPHENSON WY T A H Y Y L N R W O S A S T Y D C T F O R CUMBERLAND AV R E V P A T S S A T Y E LE L IC S E E A LL V E W R S A I E D D e for an off-leash M LE O O L N N E A V T P LD V O P C A A N A A U R Q LT T S E N S O T G E T N H A M G K A T A R E R V I A N G R A N S N S R O E T A P D V E M S Y A T H V A A D R E S CENTRAL PARK S G A T T C Y O R N A F M O S V T R T A S T S LLE T T E S P P A U Q L A R O M L A B 376 V A K R O Y L P B B E W C Study Area O LO G 5-10 Minute Walking N A Y R R Y Y A S S W M T D IT H A H S A O T R R G B R S V A T Distance A V U E G V H A A N S C T A E R D N N S LT O A I T N V O M O A Y B E N LD I M N O W I R S I Y S A S S A Rental Properties L E T T The City of Winnipeg is selecting a sit D M O BV N TO N L P • E K S V E T A N R N G E R D A Y H dog park in the downtown area. Identified for 2016 S AV T ER Condominiums OP CO V A RK construction ($300,000 budget) YO BROADWAY - ASSINIBOINE ee areas have concentrated residential Parks and Open Space Thr AY ADW • RO B O S B O R N E populations. These neighbourhoods include Central S T N Park, Broadway-Assiniboine,ta identified and thethat East 14,870 Exchange people live in ay W nite Gra T S District NY O L CO 2011 Census da • Downtown Winnipeg. With recent residential building developments this number has likely increased Downtown Residential 2016 NOTE: Information displayed hereon has been compiled or computed from a variety of sources and should be used as a general guide only. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of such information. 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.