CITY OF KINGSTON | Parks & Recreation MASTER PLAN update
BOARD 12019 MASTER PLAN SCOPE
Project Start-Up
Indoor RecreationArenas | Pool | Gymnasiums | Community
Centres
Parkland & Open SpaceOutdoor RecreationSports Fields | Courts | Marinas
Programming & Events
PROJECT TIMELINE
Project Start-Up (March 19, 2018)Data Collection & ResearchEngagement Strategy Development
March - April 2018 May – August 2018
Phase 1: Background
Review
Field Review & Inventory Initial Community
Engagement (May 30, 2018) Stakeholder Engagement
September – December 2018
Phase 2: Analysis
Review of Demographics, Trends, Gaps, etc. Needs Assessment Fiscal Review Interim Reporting On-going Engagement Activities
January – July 2019
Phase 3: Master Plan
Develop Options & Recommendations Final Community Engagement Draft / Final Master Plan
CITY OF KINGSTON | Parks & Recreation MASTER PLAN update
BOARD 2KEY ACTIONS ACHIEVED FROM 2010 PLAN• 149 recommendations identified in 2010 plan and categorized into ongoing, short, medium and long-term priorities.• Many have been completed, are in progress, or are ongoing.
Indoor Recreation
ONGOING (2010-2025)
• Decommissioned 5 community centres • Built Rideau Heights Community Centre• Initiated plan for Kingston East Community Centre• Exploring “net zero” design for new facilities
SHORT TERM (2010-2015)
• Building Condition Assessments have been completed for most facilities
• Renovated Artillery Park Aquatics Centre
Outdoor Recreation
ONGOING (2010-2025)
• Working with user groups• Developed beach volleyball courts• Sports field user group meetings held annually• Renovation of existing courts into multi-use courts
SHORT TERM (2010-2015)
• Built Outdoor Aqua Park, CaraCo Home Field, John Machin Fields
• Various field and turf upgrades to 18 fields• 3 new skateparks (Shannon, Grenadier, and Polson
Parks)• Splash pads added at Memorial Centre, Lake Ontario
Park, Woodbine Park, Bert Meunier Common, Molly McGlynn Park
• Beach volleyball court developed at Lake Ontario Park
CITY OF KINGSTON | Parks & Recreation MASTER PLAN update
BOARD 3KEY ACTIONS ACHIEVED FROM 2010 PLAN• 149 recommendations identified in 2010 plan and categorized into ongoing, short, medium and long-term priorities.• Many have been completed, are in progress, or are ongoing.
Parkland & Open Spaces
ONGOING (2010-2025)
• Implementation of Neighbourhood Parks Program• Implementation of Waterfront Master Plan (Phase
1 of Inner Harbour trail, Lake Ontario Park, Breakwater Park)
• Integrate infrastructure that promotes fitness and active outdoor living
• New playgrounds and parks developed• Improvements to Memorial Centre play structure• Leash-free Activities By-law developed• Provision of horticultural displays at passive parks• Parkland Dedication By-law and Natural Lands
Acquisition Policy updated / expanded
SHORT TERM (2010-2015)
• Facility Design Accessibility Standards are being followed in the development of parks
• Grass Creek Park Master Plan Vision developed
MEDIUM TERM (2015-2020)
• Kilometre markers and signage installed along K&P trail
Programming & Events
ONGOING (2010-2025)
• Ongoing program exit surveys• Integrated Service Delivery Model• Enhanced inclusive services with integration staff • Work with partners to support “Kingston Gets
Active” initiative • Partnerships at new community centres
SHORT TERM (2010-2015)
• SPARK program introduced to provide financial assistance for access to recreation services
• Improvements to Recreation and Leisure Guide• Additional PT Youth Coordinator position created• Partnered with Boys & Girls Club to increase
capacity for aquatic programming in west end
MEDIUM TERM (2015-2020)
• Family drop-in programs and other program opportunities implemented (i.e. swim to survive)
• Workplace Wellness initiatives implemented
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BOARD 4A CHANGING CITYEstimated Population Growth:
City Growth to End of Plan Period (2034): + 14,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
123,798
131,700 136,100
140,100 143,400 145,900
161,175
171,100 176,000
180,100 183,500 186,300
2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041City of Kingston Kingston CMA
Changing Situation:
• Growth is focused in City’s west end, east end and downtown.
• Development in the City is not only suburban but also more infill now.
• Growth patterns changing and challenges to obtaining parkland.
The City is Growing Older:
Data source :City of Kingston Population, Housing and Employment Forecast Report (Final Report, May 2019).
Percentage of the population in the 75+ age bracket is forecast to nearly double over next 30 years from 9% to 16%.
YOUTH (0 -19)
YOUNG ADULTS (20-34)
ADULTS (35-64)
OLDER ADULTS (65+)
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BOARD 5WHAT WE HAVE HEARDEngagement Activities to Date:
Community Open Houses: May 30, 2018
25 community members in attendance
Public Online Survey: June - July 2018
198 responses
Stakeholder / User Group Workshops: October, 2018
23 stakeholder groups in attendance (by invitation only)
User Group Online Survey: July 2018 –January 2019
68 stakeholder group responses
Continuous Outreach to External Stakeholders
17 Interviews (i.e. Conservation Authority, local school boards, community organizations, local promotional partners, etc.)
Key Highlights from Feedback to be Considered:
Indoor Recreation
• Additional indoor pool.• Indoor courts for year-round
tennis, pickleball, and other sports.
• Accessibility of facilities.• Youth centre.• Older adult / seniors space.
Programming / Special Events
• Older adult / seniors programming.
• Outdoor fitness classes.• More opportunities for no-
cost programs.• Diversify the suite of special
events.• Kingston as a sports tourism
destination.• Opportunities to partner for
programming.
Parkland / Outdoor Recreation
• Safety and lighting in parks and along pathways.• More trails and connections.• Naturalized parkland and playgrounds.• Active transportation linkages to/from and
within parks.• More ball diamonds for adult play.• More multi-field locations for tournament play.
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BOARD 6MULTI-USE COMMUNITY CENTRES/ARENAS
Supply:• Municipal Supply: 7
• 8th planned at KECC (2020)
• Partner facilities: 2 • Seniors Association, Boys & Girls Club
Standards: • Current: 1 per 17,685 residents• Target: No population-based target
recommended (demand & distribution based)
Changing Situation:• Centre 70 has a high 15-year
capital maintenance cost.
• Accessibility and safety are top priorities.
• City has a new model for delivering community centres – Community Hub Model.
Ideas for Plan Update1. Climate action energy retrofits
2. Develop a renovation plan for community space at POH
3. Continue to provide spaces for youth and seniors within modern community centre facilities.
4. Plan for community centres to address the future of the aging facilities (Centre 70, Memorial, Cataraqui).
Additional Ideas or Comments:
KINGSTON EAST (2020)
CATARAQUI CENTRE
ARTILLERY PARK
RIDEAU HEIGHTS
CENTRE 70
INVISTA CENTRE
MEMORIAL CENTRE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
SENIORS ASSOC.
PORTSMOUTH
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BOARD 7ARENAS
Supply:• Municipal Supply: 8.5 ice pads
• Non-Municipal: 1 ice pad (CFB)
Standards: • Current: 1 per 502 participants
• Target: 1 per 700 participants
Changing Situation:• Ice pads are distributed to
the west.
• City provides acceptable level of ice provision.
• No significant pressure on ice based on participation or utilization.
Ideas for Plan UpdateFuture options include:
Evaluate the need to maintain current level of
service
Consider decommissioning Centre
70 & twin Memorial Centre with supporting community uses
CATARAQUI CENTRE
CENTRE 70
INVISTA CENTRE
MEMORIAL CENTRE
Additional Ideas or Comments:
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BOARD 8AQUATICS
Supply:• Municipal Supply: 1 indoor
aquatics centre
• Non-Municipal: ‘effective’ supply of 2.0 pools*
*Note: Undersized or institutional pools counted as 0.25 pools, due to limited program opportunities / not dedicated for public use.
Standards: • Current: 1 per 41,268 population• Target: 1 per 45,000 population
Changing Situation:• Indoor pool identified as #1
priority for future investment (indoor).
• Artillery Park pools are heavily used (81% of available time is booked / programmed).
• The current standard of indoor aquatic provision is acceptable. Growth is expected to impact this standard.
Ideas for Plan UpdateFuture options include (not mutually exclusive):
Maintain the status quo - invest in existing pool
as required / continue to partner with agencies.
Explore options for a year-round enclosure at
the outdoor pool at Memorial Centre.
Consider aquatics facility at INVISTA Centre.
Continue to utilize the Boys & Girls Club West
End Hub for aquatic programming.
ARTILLERY PARK
CFB POOL
YMCA WRIGHT CRES.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
YMCA WEST
Additional Ideas or Comments:
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BOARD 9OTHER FACILITIES
Gymnasia
Ideas for Plan Update:
Amenity Type:
• Explore opportunities to partner with non-municipal agencies to provide a full-size gym in non-municipal facilities.
Multi-Purpose/Youth/Seniors
• Provide spaces for youth and seniors within modern community centre facilities.
Marinas
• Explore 3rd party operation of Confederation Basin
• Explore feasibility of fuel & pump-out at Confed
Additional Ideas or Comments:
Are there other facility types you would like to see the City or partner organizations provide?
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BOARD 10RECTANGULAR FIELDS & BALL DIAMONDS
Supply:• 56 rectangular natural turf fields
• Effective supply of 2 rectangular artificial turf fields
• 42 ball diamondsRectangular Fields Ball Diamonds
Standards: • Current:
• 1 rectangular field per 94 participants• 1 ball diamond per 79 participants
• Target: • 1 rectangular field per 100 participants• 1 ball diamond per 100 participants
Changing Situation:• Lack of full-size ball diamonds for adult league play
• Consideration for multi-use fields for rugby, football, cricket, lacrosse, ultimate, etc.
• General improvements required (mowing, leveling, shaded areas
Based on population / participation standards (unlit equivalents)
+ 3 new rectangular fieldsNo new ball diamonds required to 2034
Additional Capacity Needs:
Ideas for Plan Update:• Optimize capacity of existing fields / diamonds
(e.g. lighting, turf retrofits, joint use).
• Strategic improvements to player and spectator seating, access to washrooms, etc.
• Continue to consult with user groups to understand issues and opportunities related to field / diamond supply and demand.
• Assess capacity to improve sizing of existing diamonds to enable full-sized diamonds, consider replacing undersized fields with larger fields
Where do you see opportunities to optimize capacity of existing fields / diamonds?
Additional Ideas and Comments:
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BOARD 11SPORT COURTS
Supply:• 26 tennis courts
• 14 pickleball courts
• 20 basketball courts
Tennis & Pickleball Courts Basketball Courts
Standards: • Current:
• 1 tennis court per 4,762 residents• 1 pickleball court per 10,148 residents• 1 basketball court per 642 youth (age
10-19)
• Target: • 1 tennis court per 5,000 residents• No recommended target for pickleball
courts• 1 basketball court per 800 youth (age
10-19)
Changing Situation:• Structural improvements required at Bayridge Park
• Changing trends in court-based sports:o Pickleball is an emerging and growing sporto Multi-purpose courts for multi-use play
• Consideration for indoor / year-round sport courts
Based on population / participation standards (unlit equivalents)
+ 2-3 new tennis courts + Additional full court basketball facilities
Additional Capacity Needs:
Ideas for Plan Update:
• Address service gap in west end (tennis, pickleball, basketball)
• Consider optimizing capacity of tennis courts through lighting
• Reconstruction of Bayridge Park courts / potential for bubbling / explore opportunities for an operator of seasonal indoor facility
• Consider dedicated pickleball courts at Belle Park
Where do you see opportunities to optimize capacity of existing sport courts?
Additional Ideas and Comments:
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BOARD 12ACTIVE PARK AMENITIES
Amenity Type:
Splash Pads
Ideas for Plan Update:
Monitor Usage / Demand• Address gap in west end
(1 planned facility: new community park on Wheathill Street)
• Consider equitable distribution when developing new facilities
Playgrounds
+ New locations in future Neighbourhood Parks• Maintain 800m radius • Consider accessibility• Consider playground supply
on school board properties• Equipment replacement• Naturalized playgrounds• Fitness equipment
Skateboard Parks
+ 1 new skateboard park (west end)• Consider scale / level of
expertise in design• Opportunity for smaller
active sport ‘spots’ (i.e. scooter pump tracks)
BMX Track
Monitor Usage / Demand• Continue with plans to
repurpose practice track • Continue to foster
partnerships with BMX Kingston and MBK
Additional Ideas or Comments:
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BOARD 13ACTIVE PARK AMENITIES
Amenity Type:
Driving Range
Ideas for Plan Update:
Beach Volleyball
• Monitor participation• Examine local need for
additional beachvolleyball courts
Waterfront
• Continue to implementthe recommendations ofthe Waterfront MasterPlan
• Consider improvementsto facility access, use,and vibrancy
Boat Launches
• Evaluate the feasibilityof improvement to POHboat launches
Off-Leash Dog Parks
• Assess potential at BellePark
Community Gardens
• Continue to partner withlocal groups to develop/ maintain gardens &orchards
Outdoor Ice Rinks
• Space for new rinksplanned (KECC)
• Continue to supportcommunity groups
• Evaluate facilities basedon established criteria
• Explore single use,washrooms
Washroom Buildings
Additional Ideas or Comments:
• Monitor the demand of driving range
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BOARD 14OTHER PARK AMENITIES: EMERGING TRENDSEmerging Sports / Amenities
Disc Golf Tennis Wall Kayak Launches
Fitness Stations
Natural Playgrounds Group Picnic Areas
Water Bottle Filling Stations
Face-to-Face Swings
Ideas for Plan Update:
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• Respond to requests for facilities and amenities that are not currently part of the core municipal mandate on a case-by-case basis.
• Consider new and creative facility ideas, trends and activities, to be vetted through public consultation.
• Encourage / pursue partnerships related to park amenity development.
• Develop City-wide strategic approach to service provision of new & emerging trends.
Other amenities / trends?
In terms of new amenity types, what would you like to see the City focus on for future investment within parks?
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BOARD 15PARKLAND SUPPLYSupply: 2010 Supply: 526 ha
Passive / NaturalActive / Maintained
Additional Capacity Needs:
+ 58 ha (by 2034)
EPA / Wetlands Woodlands / Forest
PASSIVE / NATURAL PARKLAND
Open Areas Treed Areas Sports Facilities Pathways & Playgrounds
ACTIVE / MAINTAINED PARKLAND
Park Classification Area (ha.)Passive Active
Regional - 80.6 City-Wide 30.4 161.6 District 32.4 38.5 Neighbourhood 107.9 138.5 Unclassified 25.57 10.77
Example: Lake Ontario Park
Passive / Natural
Active / Maintained
Existing Parkland Supply / Typology
Is the existing parkland supply (active and passive) reflective of your needs? What else is needed and where?
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BOARD 16PARKLAND SUPPLY PROCESS
Existing Process
Parkland Supply is currently achieved through a range of means governed by the City’s Official Plan:
• Parkland Conveyance
• Including 2% of land area for industrial/commercial development / 5% for residential
• Alternative standards for dedication for high density residential
• Cash-in-Lieu (CIL) of Parkland Dedication
• A range of alternative acquisition strategies including land purchases
Changes in Bill 108
Bill 108 proposes amendments to the Planning Act, Development Charges (DC) Act, as well as other statutes:
• Significant implications for how Cities pay for and supply new parkland
• Removal of Alternative Parkland Dedication/CIL rates
• Limiting use of parkland base rate under Planning Act Sections 42 (Parkland) and 51 (Plan of Subdivision)
• Removes D.C.s for growth-related parks and capital facilities in favour of a capped community benefit charge in Section 37 of Planning Act
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BOARD 17PARKLAND SERVICE AREASChanging Situation:• Parkland planning currently
undertaken on a neighbourhood basis.
• Modification of the parkland service area boundaries is necessary to better reflect usage patterns.
• Proposed service area boundaries considered the following:
Physical Constraints
Land Uses
Population by Dissemination Area BoundariesStatistics Canada defines Dissemination Area (DA) as small areas composed of one or more neighbouring dissemination blocks, with a population of 400 to 700 persons.
# Neighbourhoods
Parkland Area (Ha)
Passive Active City Total SchoolsTotal (incl. Schools)
1Sharpton/Glenvale, Elginburg/ Silvers Corners/ Shannon's Corners,
Glenburnie 10.12 50.65 60.77 6.73 67.502 Cataraqui Westbrook, Cataraqi North 15.95 22.22 38.17 3.44 41.613 Marker's Acres, portion of Rideau Heights 3.31 16.87 20.17 8.46 28.644 Woodbine, Westwoods, Sutton Mills 15.46 37.72 53.18 3.29 56.475 Gardiners, Waterloo Village 24.07 11.59 35.66 1.44 37.116 Strathcona Park, Grenville Park, Hillendale 3.08 9.49 12.58 4.22 16.807 Alcan, Kingscourt 0 11.79 11.79 5.26 17.048 Portions of Rideau Heights, Inner Harbour 27.14 47.79 74.93 0 74.939 Mile Square, Bayridge West, Bayridge East 17.02 14.08 31.10 14.69 45.79
10 Lemoine Point, Auden Park, Henderson, Collins Bay Pen., Reddendale 6.09 30.85 36.95 17.08 54.02
11Polson Park, Calvin Park, Fairway Hills, Portsmouth, Kingston Pen.,
Sunnyside, Alwington, portion of Inner Harbour 3.62 85.43 89.05 18.02 107.07
12Cataraqui River East, CFB Kingston, Ravensview, Greenwood Park/ St.
Lawrence South 45.04 42.40 87.44 17.77 105.2013 St. Lawrence North, Kingston Mills, Joyceville/ Brewer's Mills 25.88 48.58 74.45 2.33 76.78
Rail Corridors, Industrial/ institutional areas
Rivers / Wetlands Major Roadways
Proposed Parkland Service Areas & 800m Parkland BuffersAre you satisfied with access to parkland in your neighbourhood? What is missing and where?
How do you typically access parkland in the City? (i.e. walk, bike, take transit, drive, etc.)
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BOARD 18TRAILS & PATHWAYSSupply: City maintained and privately maintained trailsMajor City maintained trails include the K&P Trail and
Waterfront Pathway
Existing Trail Network
Ideas for Plan Update:• Continue to pursue the recommendations of the Waterfront
Master Plan to maximize the aesthetic and functionality of the waterfront trails, including improved access.
• Integrate the Active Transportation Plan implementation, where necessary, to provide important connections throughout the City.
• Explore partnerships with:(a) Local organizations to maintain existing trails and develop
future trails (i.e. MBK, etc.). (b) Local groups or businesses to provide bicycle repair
stations within the parks, open space and trail network.
Are there additional trails or trail amenities that you would like to see? What is needed and where?
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BOARD 19PROGRAMS & RELATED SERVICES
Direct Delivery: • Aquatics • Fitness• Camps• Sports
City Supported: • Seniors Association• Community Clubs / Leagues• Boys & Girls• YMCA
General Aquatics 45%Aquatics Leadership
4%
Camps 15%
Fitness26%
Arts / Interests8% Birthday Parties
2%
Breakdown of 2017 Program Participation
Ideas for Plan Update:• Continue to provide programming for Kingston’s diverse
population, directly and through partnerships.
• Continue to consult with the community related to changing preferences and reflect in the programs offered and look for opportunities to fill gaps in services.
• Continue to evaluate and rejuvenate programming on a seasonal basis.
• Develop / enhance customer service hubs at recreation centres across the City.
What improvements would you make to the City’s program and service offering? Please provide your comments below:
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BOARD 20SPECIAL EVENTS2018 Special Event Offer: 15 events delivered directly by City (e.g. Victoria Day, Canada Day celebrations, Sheep Dog Trials Festival, etc.)
101 events supported by the City and delivered by external organizations (e.g. Downtown BIA, Tourism Kingston, Community Clubs / Organizations, etc.)
Ideas for Plan Update:• Continue with planned improvements to Confederation Park, as per Waterfront Master Plan
to better enable large gatherings and event hosting and the further development of an events hub.
• Foster existing and develop new partnerships in order to attract and implement specialty sporting (and other) events.
• Develop a framework for evaluating events and report on events annually.
Are there additional / new events would you like to see offered by the City of Kingston? Please provide your comments below: