Woodland Acres - Analysis & Characterization Plan

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existing mixeddeciduous/coniferoustrees and shrubs. Lowquality vegetation andlimited topsoil throughparkland

narrow view from road intopark with moderate gradechange up into parkland

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future entranceto park from newsubdivision

existing trailconnection toHetherington Driveand UniversityHeightsResidential Area

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existing vegetationserves as a buffer toadjacent residential lots

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existing vegetation,main areas

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Woodland AcresAnalysis & Characterization Plan L1

May 2015

JOB No: 15-09A

ANALYSIS PLAN

The purpose of this plan is to identify existing opportunities and constraints to guide thedevelopment of a master plan for this Parkland Area.

Opportunities:

? Mature Silver Maples and other deciduous trees and shrubs with some coniferous trees (Cedarsand Pines) provide existing naturalized un-structured Parkland

? Existing Trails could be upgraded and formalized to improve linkages to adjacent lands? The hydro corridor to the south can provide land for connecting pathways through the parkland and

between communities

? A possible formal playground could be included within the Woodward Avenue view shed, withvisibility to and from the neighbourhood

? The naturalized character of the park could be preserved and enhanced to maintain natureappreciation opportunities

Challenges:

? There are few suitable locations for traditional park amenities due to poor visibility from adjacentneighbourhoods and roads

? Existing vegetative buffers to residential areas should be maintained and enhanced to ensure privacyfor residents

? Poor soil and vegetation limits the quality of the park experience? Park configuration limits use of land for active sports fields? pathway linkages to the south, east and west are under Ontario Hydro jurisdiction

LEGEND

GOAL:

The Goal for this project is to undertake a site-specific master plan for theexisting Woodland Acres Open Space parcel to determine the preferred layoutand amenity level of the park.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Connect to the new subdivision along Woodland Drive and existingUniversity Heights subdivision.

2. Capitalize on the large easement associated with the hydro right-of way toattain active transportation goals of the Recreation Services Plan and offera connection to the Peterborough riverfront and Trent University.

3. Provide opportunities for a pathway, small unstructured open space,playground and seating areas, landscaped amenities and/or naturalizedbuffers.

4. Improve the park entrance along Woodward Avenue and formalizeconnections to new Woodland Drive Neighbourhood.

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RECREATION SERVICES PLAN 2012: