Gourley Park Redevelopment

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Most park amenities are at the end of their lifecycle and require replacement. The Gourley Park redevelopment project will involve a full replacement of park amenities. Most amenities will remain in their current locations but will be upgraded to current municipal standards. A public engagement strategy will include opportunities for input throughout the design process.

The project scope will include:

  • Replace the existing walkway and lighting between Duncairn Crescent and Brigadoon Drive.
  • Replace existing asphalt walkways within the park.
  • Replace existing play structures and swings. Working with the public to determine playground theme and components.
  • Replace the spray pad. Work with the public to determine playground theme and components.
  • Replace the basketball court and tennis courts with a new multi-purpose court and tennis court with pickle ball line painting.
  • Replace existing lighting.
  • Add more seating throughout the park and around the playground and spray pad.

Engagement Survey Summary Infographics

  • 137 survey responses were received.
  • Majority of respondents were frequent Gourley Park users who live in the neighbourhood.
  • The Forest, Nature, Plants and Flowers theme was chosen.
  • Circular spray rings, vertical features, and toddler elements were the top 3 spray pad components. We will attempt to incorporate as many of the additional elements as possible.
  • Slides, climbers, balance beams, swings and spring toys were the most popular playground elements chosen. The final design will incorporate as many of the additional items as possible.
  • Additional requests include: more trees, a sun shelter, additional lighting, seating, and a drinking fountain with a dog bowl.

Download the Gourley Park Engagement Survey Summary Infographics

Most park amenities are at the end of their lifecycle and require replacement. The Gourley Park redevelopment project will involve a full replacement of park amenities. Most amenities will remain in their current locations but will be upgraded to current municipal standards. A public engagement strategy will include opportunities for input throughout the design process.

The project scope will include:

  • Replace the existing walkway and lighting between Duncairn Crescent and Brigadoon Drive.
  • Replace existing asphalt walkways within the park.
  • Replace existing play structures and swings. Working with the public to determine playground theme and components.
  • Replace the spray pad. Work with the public to determine playground theme and components.
  • Replace the basketball court and tennis courts with a new multi-purpose court and tennis court with pickle ball line painting.
  • Replace existing lighting.
  • Add more seating throughout the park and around the playground and spray pad.

Engagement Survey Summary Infographics

  • 137 survey responses were received.
  • Majority of respondents were frequent Gourley Park users who live in the neighbourhood.
  • The Forest, Nature, Plants and Flowers theme was chosen.
  • Circular spray rings, vertical features, and toddler elements were the top 3 spray pad components. We will attempt to incorporate as many of the additional elements as possible.
  • Slides, climbers, balance beams, swings and spring toys were the most popular playground elements chosen. The final design will incorporate as many of the additional items as possible.
  • Additional requests include: more trees, a sun shelter, additional lighting, seating, and a drinking fountain with a dog bowl.

Download the Gourley Park Engagement Survey Summary Infographics

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  • Share Is there a particular reason the locations of the water play and playground would flip from the current configuration, where the proposal is to move the water play area moving closer to the existing community house while the playground is relocated to the current water play area? Also, a previously submitted question re: parking has some validity in that when the City looks at many other community parks with, in particular, recreational sport spaces (such as baseball) they City has implemented "no parking" on the side of the city streets abutting the park restricting the parking to the opposing side only. This maintains two lanes for traffic and clear vision of anyone leaving the park. City Engineering evaluation of the situation, when baseball is under way (evenings, tournament weekends) will find that there is barely a single lane for traffic where people leaving the park between the parked cars often are stepping out into traffic. Additionally emergency vehicles would have a challenge in navigating passage during such situations. While it is understood that the baseball diamonds are on the School Board lands but operated by the City when considering the redevelopment of the park there ought to be consideration of supplemental parking as baseball is an integral part of the Gourley Park Community Association's efforts. on Facebook Share Is there a particular reason the locations of the water play and playground would flip from the current configuration, where the proposal is to move the water play area moving closer to the existing community house while the playground is relocated to the current water play area? Also, a previously submitted question re: parking has some validity in that when the City looks at many other community parks with, in particular, recreational sport spaces (such as baseball) they City has implemented "no parking" on the side of the city streets abutting the park restricting the parking to the opposing side only. This maintains two lanes for traffic and clear vision of anyone leaving the park. City Engineering evaluation of the situation, when baseball is under way (evenings, tournament weekends) will find that there is barely a single lane for traffic where people leaving the park between the parked cars often are stepping out into traffic. Additionally emergency vehicles would have a challenge in navigating passage during such situations. While it is understood that the baseball diamonds are on the School Board lands but operated by the City when considering the redevelopment of the park there ought to be consideration of supplemental parking as baseball is an integral part of the Gourley Park Community Association's efforts. on Twitter Share Is there a particular reason the locations of the water play and playground would flip from the current configuration, where the proposal is to move the water play area moving closer to the existing community house while the playground is relocated to the current water play area? Also, a previously submitted question re: parking has some validity in that when the City looks at many other community parks with, in particular, recreational sport spaces (such as baseball) they City has implemented "no parking" on the side of the city streets abutting the park restricting the parking to the opposing side only. This maintains two lanes for traffic and clear vision of anyone leaving the park. City Engineering evaluation of the situation, when baseball is under way (evenings, tournament weekends) will find that there is barely a single lane for traffic where people leaving the park between the parked cars often are stepping out into traffic. Additionally emergency vehicles would have a challenge in navigating passage during such situations. While it is understood that the baseball diamonds are on the School Board lands but operated by the City when considering the redevelopment of the park there ought to be consideration of supplemental parking as baseball is an integral part of the Gourley Park Community Association's efforts. on Linkedin Email Is there a particular reason the locations of the water play and playground would flip from the current configuration, where the proposal is to move the water play area moving closer to the existing community house while the playground is relocated to the current water play area? Also, a previously submitted question re: parking has some validity in that when the City looks at many other community parks with, in particular, recreational sport spaces (such as baseball) they City has implemented "no parking" on the side of the city streets abutting the park restricting the parking to the opposing side only. This maintains two lanes for traffic and clear vision of anyone leaving the park. City Engineering evaluation of the situation, when baseball is under way (evenings, tournament weekends) will find that there is barely a single lane for traffic where people leaving the park between the parked cars often are stepping out into traffic. Additionally emergency vehicles would have a challenge in navigating passage during such situations. While it is understood that the baseball diamonds are on the School Board lands but operated by the City when considering the redevelopment of the park there ought to be consideration of supplemental parking as baseball is an integral part of the Gourley Park Community Association's efforts. link

    Is there a particular reason the locations of the water play and playground would flip from the current configuration, where the proposal is to move the water play area moving closer to the existing community house while the playground is relocated to the current water play area? Also, a previously submitted question re: parking has some validity in that when the City looks at many other community parks with, in particular, recreational sport spaces (such as baseball) they City has implemented "no parking" on the side of the city streets abutting the park restricting the parking to the opposing side only. This maintains two lanes for traffic and clear vision of anyone leaving the park. City Engineering evaluation of the situation, when baseball is under way (evenings, tournament weekends) will find that there is barely a single lane for traffic where people leaving the park between the parked cars often are stepping out into traffic. Additionally emergency vehicles would have a challenge in navigating passage during such situations. While it is understood that the baseball diamonds are on the School Board lands but operated by the City when considering the redevelopment of the park there ought to be consideration of supplemental parking as baseball is an integral part of the Gourley Park Community Association's efforts.

    Gourley Resident asked 10 months ago

    The playground and spray pad were flipped to locate the spray pad in a more open area, while taking advantage of the natural shade of the adjacent woodlot for the playground. Parking concerns have been forwarded to Parks, Recreation, and Bylaw to determine if any additional measures can be taken to alleviate parking issues in the surrounding neighbourhood during the baseball season.

  • Share This is a further question about accessibility; what are the plans for ground cover? All the accessible options are great, but if the playground is covered in mulch, a child in a wheelchair will have a difficult time getting to them on Facebook Share This is a further question about accessibility; what are the plans for ground cover? All the accessible options are great, but if the playground is covered in mulch, a child in a wheelchair will have a difficult time getting to them on Twitter Share This is a further question about accessibility; what are the plans for ground cover? All the accessible options are great, but if the playground is covered in mulch, a child in a wheelchair will have a difficult time getting to them on Linkedin Email This is a further question about accessibility; what are the plans for ground cover? All the accessible options are great, but if the playground is covered in mulch, a child in a wheelchair will have a difficult time getting to them link

    This is a further question about accessibility; what are the plans for ground cover? All the accessible options are great, but if the playground is covered in mulch, a child in a wheelchair will have a difficult time getting to them

    Alana127 asked 10 months ago

    The City’s standard accessible playground surface is engineered wood fibre mulch (EWF). Rubber surfacing, accessibility mats, and a combination of EWF and rubber are options that further improve playground accessibility. These options are considered on a park by park basis depending on specific community requirements, operational feasibility, and available budget.

  • Share The woodlot is a beautiful abundance of native flora and fauna - what is being done to manage and protect wildlife? Will lights be downwards facing to help songbirds? on Facebook Share The woodlot is a beautiful abundance of native flora and fauna - what is being done to manage and protect wildlife? Will lights be downwards facing to help songbirds? on Twitter Share The woodlot is a beautiful abundance of native flora and fauna - what is being done to manage and protect wildlife? Will lights be downwards facing to help songbirds? on Linkedin Email The woodlot is a beautiful abundance of native flora and fauna - what is being done to manage and protect wildlife? Will lights be downwards facing to help songbirds? link

    The woodlot is a beautiful abundance of native flora and fauna - what is being done to manage and protect wildlife? Will lights be downwards facing to help songbirds?

    Erin Spicer asked 10 months ago

    The existing woodlot will be protected during construction and will not be within the limits of construction. Tree removals will be kept to a minimum within the playground area, and additional trees will be planted around the new amenities. Park and walkway lighting will be chosen to ensure the appropriate levels of light to ensure safety and security, while respecting the natural environment and limiting light pollution.

  • Share The woodlot is a beautiful abundance of native flora and fauna - what is being done to manage and protect wildlife? Will lights be downwards facing to help songbirds? on Facebook Share The woodlot is a beautiful abundance of native flora and fauna - what is being done to manage and protect wildlife? Will lights be downwards facing to help songbirds? on Twitter Share The woodlot is a beautiful abundance of native flora and fauna - what is being done to manage and protect wildlife? Will lights be downwards facing to help songbirds? on Linkedin Email The woodlot is a beautiful abundance of native flora and fauna - what is being done to manage and protect wildlife? Will lights be downwards facing to help songbirds? link

    The woodlot is a beautiful abundance of native flora and fauna - what is being done to manage and protect wildlife? Will lights be downwards facing to help songbirds?

    Erin C asked 10 months ago

    The existing woodlot will be protected during construction and will not be within the limits of construction. Tree removals will be kept to a minimum within the playground area, and additional trees will be planted around the new amenities. Park and walkway lighting will be chosen to ensure the appropriate levels of light to ensure safety and security, while respecting the natural environment and limiting light pollution.

  • Share Will there be parking made available ? There have already been threats of vehicles being ticketed. on Facebook Share Will there be parking made available ? There have already been threats of vehicles being ticketed. on Twitter Share Will there be parking made available ? There have already been threats of vehicles being ticketed. on Linkedin Email Will there be parking made available ? There have already been threats of vehicles being ticketed. link

    Will there be parking made available ? There have already been threats of vehicles being ticketed.

    Eden McLean asked 10 months ago

    No additional parking is planned within Gourley Park. On-street parking is available where allowed.

  • Share Accessibility throughout is a main priority, how do you plan to achieve this? on Facebook Share Accessibility throughout is a main priority, how do you plan to achieve this? on Twitter Share Accessibility throughout is a main priority, how do you plan to achieve this? on Linkedin Email Accessibility throughout is a main priority, how do you plan to achieve this? link

    Accessibility throughout is a main priority, how do you plan to achieve this?

    AFrisina asked 10 months ago

    Accessibility throughout will be achieved by implementing walkways with accessible slopes and accessible components in the playground. Accessible playground components in the playground could include activity panels, sensory stations, accessible swings, and transfer stations for those with accessibility limitations. The spray pad components are considered accessible, and the activator button is installed at an accessible height, with an audible beep when activated. Additional benches and concrete pads are being provided, which also include spaces for wheelchairs.

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