neighbourhood dog park in downtown winnipeg
4. Asking questions and talking with the consultants & City of Winnipeg staff
5. Providing input at our site selection map station
6. Providing feedback on a survey about this event
NEIGHBOURHOOD DOG PARK IN DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG
WELCOME! Please participate today by:
1. Viewing the story boards for an update on the project
2. Finding out what we heard from the online survey
3. Reviewing preferred Neighbourhood Dog Park site options in Downtown Winnipeg
Tompkins Square, New York
PROJECT SCOPE & TIMELINE
TODAYJANUARY 07-20, 2016NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2015 SPRING 2016
+NEIGHBOURHOOD
DOG PARK CONSTRUCTION
BACKGROUND RESEARCH AND STAKEHOLDER
MEETINGS
ONLINE PUBLIC SURVEY
1828 PARTICIPANTS
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
WE ARE HERE* *
SUMMER/FALL 2016
• SITE SELECTION• DETAILED DESIGN
• TENDER
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
and play with other dogs
The City of Winnipeg has recognized the need for a Neighbourhood off-leash dog park in Downtown Winnipeg
Source: http:// www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com
Existing Dog Parks in Winnipeg Dog Park Classification and Proximity to Users
Kil-Cona Park - Regional
King’s Park - Community
Bourkevale Park - Neighbourhood
2
1
65
4
83
7
2
1
65
4
83
710
11
9
Regional Dog Park (8+ Hectares)1. Little Mountain Park2. Kil-Cona Park3. Maple Grove Park4. Charleswood Dog Park
Community Dog Park (1-8 Hectares)5. Sturgeon Road and Silver Avenue6. Westview Park7. Mazenod Park8. King’s Park9. Brenda Leipsic Park
Neighbourhood Dog Park (<1 Hectare)10. Bourkevale Park11. Woodsworth Park
Downtown Winnipeg
2
1
7
9
8
1110
34
56
Regional: 8ha+
Community: 1 – 8 ha
Local: less than 1 ha
2
1
7
9
8
1110
34
56
Regional: 8ha+
Community: 1 – 8 ha
Local: less than 1 ha
2
1
7
9
8
1110
34
56
Regional: 8ha+
Community: 1 – 8 ha
Local: less than 1 ha
Source: Guidelines for off-leash Dog Parks in the city of Winnipeg
Source: Guidelines for off-leash Dog Parks in the city of Winnipeg
Local Situation and Context:
DOG PARKS IN WINNIPEG
Neighbourhood Dog Park:• A small local park that serves a specific area
of residents• Typically within 5-10 minute walking distance of user
• No dog park serving residents of the Downtown• Many parks have evolved from interim use of an
under used green space and are under pressure from overlapping interest and user groups
• Stewardship groups aid in upkeep and fundraising for additional site amenities
Community Dog Park:• Attracts local users associated with a cluster of
neighbourhoods• Accessed by walking and/or car, and may provide
parking
Regional Dog Park:• A large destination park that attracts many users• Typically accessed by car and provides parking
Source: http://northkildonanrealestate.wordpress.com
Source: http://zoloneurotico.com
Source: http://www.facebook.com
COLO
NY
ST
CUMBERLAND AV
WEBB PL
DEACON ST
QUAPPELLE AV
BALM
O RAL
ST
SARGENT AV
COLONY ST
DISRAELI FR
HEATON AVHENRY AV
ARGY
LE S
T
ARGY
LE
ST
KING
ST
HIGGINS AV
MACDONALD AV
WAT
ERFR
ONT
DR
AUST
IN
S
T
HENRY AV
MART
HA
ST
STM
ARTH
A
MEA
DE
ST
JAMES AV
PRIN
CESS
S
T
MAP
LE
S
T
PIONEER AV
WESLEY
FORT ST
WES
TBRO
OK S
T
MILL
ST
WILLIAM STEPHENSON WY
PORTAGE AV E
LOMBARD AV
YORK AV
MACDONALD AV
POINT DOUGLAS AV
MAIN ST
DUNC
AN
ST
LILY
S
T
AMY
ST
GEORGE AV
RUPERT AV
EDW
IN
ST
GALT AV
MARKET AV
PACIFIC AV
ALEXANDER AV
POINT DOUGLAS
BROADWAY
GARRY ST
SMITH ST
DONALD ST
HARGRAVE STKENNEDY ST
COOPER AV
YORK AV
CARLTON ST
EDMONTON ST
ELGIN AV
MCDERMOT AV
RORI
E
ST
BANNATYNE AV
SHIP ST
JOHN HIRSCH
PL
BERT
HAST
OSBORNE ST N
PL
HARGRAVE
Granite Way
NAVY WY
ASSINIBOINE AV
BROADWAY
KENNEDY ST
PAUL
IN S
T
PACIFIC AV
LOGAN AV
EDMONTON STVAUGHAN ST
KING
ST
MEMORIAL BV
ELLICE AV
DONALD ST
CARLTON ST
QUAPPELLE AV
ALBE RT ST
HARGRAVE ST
BANNATYNE AV
MAIN
ST
JAMES AV
ADEL
AIDE
ST
MCDERMOT AV
PRIN
CESS
ST
HARG
RAVE
S
T
CARL
TON
ROSS AV
NOTRE DAME AV
SMITH ST
GRAHAM AV
PORTAGE AV
ST MARY AV
ARTH
UR
ST
GARRY ST
DONA
LD
ST
WILLIAM AV
ISRA
EL A
SPER
Y W
Y
WATERFRONT DR
FORT ST
WAT
ERFR
ONT
DR
NOTE:Information displayed hereon has been compiled or computedfrom a variety of sources and should be used as a generalguide only. No warranty is expressed or implied regardingthe accuracy of such information.
Downtown Residential 2016
376
CENTRAL PARK
EAST EXCHANGE
BROADWAY - ASSINIBOINE
DOWNTOWN BOUNDARYStudy Area
5-10 Minute Walking DistanceRental Properties
Condominiums
Parks and Open Space
PROJECT STUDY AREA
• The City of Winnipeg is selecting a site for an off-leash dog park in the downtown area. Identified for 2016 construction ($300,000 budget)
• Three areas have concentrated residential populations. These neighbourhoods include Central Park, Broadway-Assiniboine, and the East Exchange District
• 2011 Census data identified that 14,870 people live in Downtown Winnipeg. With recent residential building developments this number has likely increased
NEIGHBOURHOOD DOG PARK IN AN URBAN AREA
Urban Dog Park Features:
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• 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.
This neighbourhood dog park in Downtown Winnipeg will be designed as an ‘Urban Dog Park'.
• Play equipment and stimulating activities for dogs
• Perimeter fencing & double gate• Site lighting• Shade trees/shade structures• Separate enclosure for small dogs• Surfaces that are easy to clean up
(crushed gravel, bark mulch)
Allan Botanical Gardens, Toronto, OntarioChelsea Waterside Park Dog Run, New York
Tompkins Square, New YorkSource: http://www.urbandognyc.com
Source: http://icelandpenny.wordpress.com
Source: http://juliekinnear.comSource: http://www.pbase.com
Allan Botanical Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
• Waste receptacles; dedicated dog waste disposal and bag dispensers
• Site furnishings (benches, picnic tables, other)
• Clear entry signage & Information board
• Potable water sourceDog Park (0.12ha)Separate enclosure for small dogs
Indicates top four features from online survey results
Connaught Park Off-leash Area, Calgary, Alberta
Source: http://www.calgary.ca
*
****
Downtown areas being considered for locating the dog park
ONLINE SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
Of the 1,828 responses to the survey, 497 people said they live Downtown
Support for a Neighbourhood Dog Park in Downtown Winnipeg:
Downtown residents WITH a dog: 95% support 4% oppose 1% neutral/don’t know
Downtown residents WITHOUT a dog: 69% support 26% oppose 4% neutral/don’t know
CENTRAL PARK
EAST EXCHANGEDISTRICT
THE FORKS
BROADWAYASSINIBOINE
An online survey was completed between January 7th and January 20th 2016.Survey results revealed that there is support for creating a Neighbourhood Dog Park in Downtown Winnipeg.
83% support 13% oppose
4% neutral/don’t know
Based on the results of the online survey, the map on the right identifies two Downtown areas, East Exchange District and Broadway Assiniboine, where the City is considering locating the dog park.
The online survey results supported these areas as they serve local residents well, based on the following factors:
a. where the concentration of downtown survey respondents live;
b. where the concentration of downtown survey respondents that own a dog live; and
c. where survey respondents indicated that they would like to have a dog park.
• Are city-owned green space • Are approximately 0.15 hectares in size• Have access to services - power & water• Will be accessible 24 hours
B Waterfront Drive - Fort Douglas Park
SITE STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
A Waterfront Drive - Heaton Avenue
PROS:• Has mature shade trees• Uses 'left over' green spaceCONS:• Requires street crossing to access Waterfront
Drive walking paths and Stephen Juba Park for on-leash dog walking
• Near moderately busy streets• Adjacent industrial use• Less than recommended size of 0.15 ha
PROS:• Within a 5-10 minute walk of the East
Exchange neighbourhood• Away from busy streets• Adjacent to Waterfront Drive walking paths and
Stephen Juba Park for on-leash dog walkingCONS:• Within existing green space in downtown
Winnipeg• May be impacted by spring and summer
flooding
PROS:• Within a 5-10 minute walk of the East
Exchange neighbourhood• Adjacent to Waterfront Drive walking paths
and Stephen Juba Park for on-leash dog walking
CONS:• May be impacted by spring and summer
flooding• Has few mature shade trees on site
ALL SEVEN SITES:*
C Waterfront Drive - Alexander Avenue
SITE STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
PROS:• Has existing mature shade trees on site• Not impacted by spring and summer floodingCONS:• Surrounded by high traffic streets• Few residential buildings in close proximity• Not adjacent to walking paths and parks for
on-leash dog walking• Less than recommended size of 0.15 ha
PROS:• Within a 5-10 minute walk of the Broadway-
Assiniboine neighbourhood• Away from busy streets• Adjacent to existing Assiniboine Riverwalk and
Bonnycastle Park for on-leash dog walkingCONS:• Less than recommended size of 0.15 ha
PROS:• Within a 5-10 minute walk of the East
Exchange neighbourhood• Away from busy streets• Adjacent to Waterfront Drive walking paths
and Stephen Juba Park for on-leash dog walking
CONS:• No existing mature shade trees on site• Impacted by spring and summer flooding• Located on sloped riverbank terrain
PROS:• Within a 5-10 minute walk of the Broadway-
Assiniboine neighbourhood• Adjacent to existing Assiniboine Riverwalk and
Bonnycastle Park for on-leash dog walking• Not impacted by spring and summer floodingCONS:• Located within existing green space in
Bonnycastle Park
F Assiniboine Avenue - Bonnycastle Park
E Notre Dame Avenue - Smith Street Island G Assiniboine Avenue - Donald Street
D Waterfront Drive - Alexander Docks
THANK YOU
THANK YOU FOR COMING TODAY!
Please fill out a COMMENT FORM before you leaveYour 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.
Next Steps
• Selecting a site using feedback from this Open House• Schematic Design, Review and Approval• Construction Drawings and Implementation
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