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METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL PARK SYSTEM GOALSPROTECTTo protect important natural areas.

CONNECTTo provide opportunities for people to connect with, enjoy, be active and learn about nature.

Metro Vancouver operates a regional parks system composed of:

23 regional parks

3 regional park reserves

2 ecological conservancy areas

5 regional greenways

SHARED TRAIL

Leash OPTIONAL & UNDER CONTROL Leash REQUIRED

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21 Ave

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NO DOGS on weekends and statutory holidays

PACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

PARK OVERVIEW

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TRAIL DESIGNATIONS

UBC

BOTANICAL GARDEN

MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY

BOTANICAL GARDENS

GOLF COURSE

MUSQUEAM INDIAN RESERVE

UBC

CAMOSUN BOG

ECOLOGICAL RESERVE(NOT OPEN

TO THE PUBLIC)

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Forests in this park provide important habitat for wildlife. Please stay on trails shown on this map. Off-trail entry only with approved permit.

Information

Parking

Toilets

Picnic Area

Drinking Water

Regional Park

Creek

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WEST

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10 Ave

16 Ave

SW Marine Dr

University

Chancellor Blvd

MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY

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No commercial dog walkers in the beach area year-round.

Old M

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Acadia Rd

ACADIA BEACH TO TRAIL 6:

MAR 1 – SEP 30 NO DOGS

OCT 1 – FEB 28 LEASH OPTIONAL and under control

PACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK

PARTNERSHIPS

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks has a dedicated park association – the Pacifi c Spirit Park Society (which includes Camosun Bog Restoration Group).

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks also has a close working relationship with the Musqueam First Nation.

It also has partnerships with other community groups: Wreck Beach Preservation Society, Spanish Banks Streamkeepers, Pacifi c Spirit Trail Riders and BC Mobility Opportunities Society.

DIVERSITYA variety of landscapes from wetlands to forests to foreshore.

TRAILS73 km of trail used by hikers, cyclists and horse riders.

SIZEA regional park since 1989, Pacifi c Spirit measures 874.4 hectares.

54BRIDGES

POINT GREY BURNABY NEW WEST LANGLEY

ABBOTSFORD

73KM OF TRAIL

7.5KM OF SHORELINE

OAKRIDGE MALL

73 KM OF TRAILS, 7.5 KM OF SHORELINE

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24,000 KGWASTE IN 2015

18,000 KGTOUR BUS

18,000 KGDOG POO

75% of =

WOODEN STAIRS, RAILINGS, + FENCES x

1000s

2374NATIVE PLANTS PLANTED IN RESTORATION PROJECTS IN 2015

75GARBAGE + RECYCLING BINS

SIGNS x100s

92STEWARDSHIP WORKPARTIES IN 2015

WHY DOES THE PARK NEED A NEW SERVICE YARD?AGEThe existing service yard no longer meets the needs of the park.

TENUREThe existing service yard cannot be replaced at the current site.

BEHIND THE SCENESWhile you might not see it when you go for a walk or bike ride in the park, there’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes to keep the park clean, safe and healthy.

untreated cleaner cleanest

Raingardens-improve parking/roadway

runoff water quality

Asphalt-for ease of maintenance

-all runoff directed

to raingardens and

bioswales

Bioswale Perimeter-additional cleansing of runoff

Raingarden/Detention Area

Gravel Parking Area

WHAT IS PROPOSED FOR THE SERVICE YARD?FACILITIES & STORAGEWithin the service yard will be facilities and storage required to service and maintain the park.

SITING PRINCIPLES

Environmental Best Management Practices.

Screen site lines of the yard from the public view.

Buffer views of the yard with grading and native plants.

Minimize building footprint and locate yard to minimize site impacts.

Storm water management plan that can enhance and protect adjacent areas.

PROGRAM

1. Administration

2. Washrooms

3. Change Rooms

4. First Aid

5. Safety Equipment

6. Equipment Storage

7. Lumber Storage

8. Gravel Storage

9. Native Plant Storage

10. Tool Storage

11. Trail Materials

12. Fencing Materials

13. Fire-fi ghting Equipment

14. Recycling and Garbage

15. Mowers

16. Workshop

17. Paint Storage

Site Plan - location TBD

You can provide feedback in person at the public information sessions. As well, information materials and an on-line survey will be available on the project www.metrovancouver.org.

SERVICE YARD PROJECT SCOPE AND TIMELINEPUBLIC INPUTDuring the planning process, there will be a number of opportunities for the public to provide feedback on the project.

IMPLEMENTATION 2017

Detailed Design Detailed Site Feasibility

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Sasamat Resevoir

Little Australia

29th & Imperial Drive

Golf Course Works Yard

Chancellor Blvd

King Ed Substation

Sedgewick Fill Site

Tenure LocationVisitors Value Neighbours Access Utilities Disturbed Conflict Ecology

CONSIDERED SITES

Meets Criteria Somewhat Meets Criteria Does Not Meet Criteria

IMPACT ON PARKIMPACT ON PEOPLESITE PRACTICALITY

Study Site

CONSPROS

- previously developed site- central location and good security

- incompatible use with GVRD resevoir- one of the busiest parts of the park- negative impact on visitor experience

- exisiting open area with low conservation value

- major park entry/ point of experience- proximity to residences- currently used as a neighbourhood park

- major park entry/ point of experience- BC Hydro ROW conflict- active site restoration in progress

- existing service yard on site- low conservation value

- major park entry/ point of experience- requires market-value lease- lacks long-term certainty of tenure

- low conservation value - BC Hydro ROW conflict- proximiity and conflict with trails- proximity to beaver wetland

- low impact on visitor experience- low conservation value

- requires market-value lease- lacks long-term certainty of tenure- proximity to residences and schools

- previously disturbed site- low impact on visitor experience- no impact to neighbors- best and safest MV access

- servicing upgrades required- proximity to Camosun Bog

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SERVICE YARD SITE EVALUATION CRITERIAMetro Vancouver Regional Park staff are reviewing a number of sites inside the park for suitability. Sites are being assessed based on a number of criteria.

IMPACT ON PEOPLELow impacts to park visitors’ experience (e.g. noise, views). Consideration of adjacent land uses (e.g. preferably not near residential areas where increased traffi c could be problematic).

IMPACT ON PARKLow impacts to the park, its ecology, cultural resources and existing park facilities. Previous disturbance (i.e. was the site previously cleared, fi lled, paved or otherwise altered).

PRACTICALITYSafe site access; central location. Site size of about 4,000 m2 on relatively fl at ground. Utility servicing and site preparation costs.

SITELong-term certainty of tenure. No confl ict with existing infrastructure such as the water reservoir or BC Hydro Right of Way.

CRITERIA

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29th & Imperial Drive

Sedgewick Fill Site

Tenure LocationVisitors Value Neighbours Access Utilities Disturbed Conflict Ecology

CONSIDERED SITES IMPACT ON PARKIMPACT ON PEOPLESITE PRACTICALITY

Meets Criteria Somewhat Meets Criteria Does Not Meet Criteria

CONSPROS

- exisiting open area with low conservation value

- major park entry/ point of experience- proximity to residences- currently used as a neighbourhood park

- major park entry/ point of experience- BC Hydro ROW conflict- active site restoration in progress

- previously disturbed site- low impact on visitor experience- no impact to neighbors- best and safest MV access

- servicing upgrades required- proximity to Camosun Bog

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FURTHER STUDYMetro Vancouver Regional Park staff are further reviewing these three sites for feasibility and services.

THREE PREFERRED SITES

CRITERIA

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Lower Conservation Value

FACTORS

How rare the ecosystem type is in the province.

How sensitive the ecosystem is to disturbance.

Whether rare species or species at risk have been found in that area.

Whether the area has habitat that is important to record rare species or species at risk.

How much the area contributes to biodiversity.

How rare that type of ecosystem is compared to its historical abundance.

The condition of the area (the level of disturbance present).

How connected or fragmented the area is (aka landscape infl uences).

TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMRELATIVE CONSERVATION VALUE RATINGA number of factors are considered when assigning a conservation value to an area in the park. In general, wetlands (streams, marshes, bogs) and areas with older conifer forest tend to rate higher in conservation value.

BIODIVERSITYWhile you may not be aware of it when you walk, run or cycle along a trail, Pacifi c Spirit Regional Park is home to a wealth of nature and natural features.

WetlandsIncluding marshes, streams

and bogs are important in the

Lower Mainland. These features

help clean/filter water, increase

groundwater, reduce runoff and

provide habitat for some critical

species.

Native Plant SpeciesA wide variety of native plant

species means a wider variety

of creatures that depend upon

them—butterflies, birds, bees and

more.

Invasive PlantsEnglish Ivy, Norway maple, laurel

and other non-native or invasive

plant species are all present in

Pacific Spirit Regional Park.

Degraded HabitatSome parts of the park have seen

significant disturbance and need

restoration.

Native WildlifeBird species like black-capped

chickadee, Swainson’s thrush,

Pacific wren, pileated woodpecker

and bald eagle live in the park.

Northern red-legged frogs,

rough skinned newts and other

amphibians also call the park

home.

Habitat FeaturesWildlife trees, snags, nurse logs,

coarse woody debris and rock

piles provide places for birds,

amphibians and other creatures

to find shelter and food, and to

raise young.

HIGH VALUE ECOSYSTEM COMPONENTS THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY

Identify areas of high to low ecological value. Avoid siting service yard in areas of higher biodiversity.

Identify any previously disturbed areas.

Identify a location close to the road to limit tree removals but far enough to screen facility.

Introduce vegetated buffer/ bioswale around downhill perimeter of site to clean runoff.

Maintain/upgrade existing trails or reroute if needed.

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WHAT EFFECTS WILL THERE BE TO THE PARK + WILDLIFE?

Siting Strategy - example study area

Environmental assessments will identify any impacts as well as opportunities to mitigate them. Additionally, Metro Vancouver will be looking to improve habitat in the area.

STRATEGIES

Removing invasive plant species and replanting with native species that are benefi cial to pollinators and other wildlife.

Salvaging native plants (for replanting in the park).

Retaining large trees.

Major habitat creation projects (e.g. wetland enhancement).