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

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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

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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

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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

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CENTRAL PARK

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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

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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

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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

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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

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