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Project Objectives: Identified Needs Proposed Strategies Expected Outcomes

The document outlines the objectives and strategies for revitalizing Mary Finlay Park. It identifies needs such as updating an existing wading pool to comply with regulations, providing amenities for seniors and families, and creating a safer, more attractive space. Proposed strategies include converting the wading pool to a spray deck with forest themes, adding picnic areas, fitness equipment, and lighting. Expected outcomes are improving safety and accessibility, allowing more community events, and beautifying the neighborhood.

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Project Objectives: Identified Needs Proposed Strategies Expected Outcomes

The document outlines the objectives and strategies for revitalizing Mary Finlay Park. It identifies needs such as updating an existing wading pool to comply with regulations, providing amenities for seniors and families, and creating a safer, more attractive space. Proposed strategies include converting the wading pool to a spray deck with forest themes, adding picnic areas, fitness equipment, and lighting. Expected outcomes are improving safety and accessibility, allowing more community events, and beautifying the neighborhood.

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Project

Objectives
Identified Needs Compliance with new City of Edmonton and Government of Alberta pool health and safety regulations regarding existing wading pool Proposed Strategies Convert existing wading pool into a spray deck with numerous forest-themed water features Expected Outcomes Removal of standing water and installation of flowing water will comply with hygienic standards set out by the City and province Wading pool to spray deck conversion will be less costly to the League than installing chlorination and filtration systems into existing wading pool Forest-themed water features tie spray deck to Forest Heights community and beautify neighbourhood New activities and amenities available to summer Green Shack program participants Parents with young children use fitness circuit while watching their children play Low-income families able to use local spray deck and fitness equipment at no cost Forest Heights School uses spray deck and playground for field trips; fitness equipment and volleyball net become part of physical education classes

Free, fun outdoor Employ suggestions laid out in fitness opportunities City of Edmontons Active for Forest/Terrace Edmonton and Government Heights residents of all of Albertas Healthy U ages healthy living strategies Install: Outdoor fitness equipment circuit Volleyball posts & net Walking paths Spray deck Forest-themed playground

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Identified Needs

Proposed Strategies

Expected Outcomes

Lack of leisure and Align proposed park amenities Three-seated picnic tables will accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, social opportunities with City of Edmontons and scooters identified by Forest/ Aging in Place strategy Gaming tables provide leisure and opportunities for social interaction Terrace Heights Install picnic tables and chairs for seniors seniors with game boards (e.g., chess, Community League will establish seniors game nights during the checkers) summer months Forest/Terrace Heights Use shelter and new tables for has high density of Seniors Spring Tea seniors over age 75 and is included in the City of Edmontons Aging in Place: A Neighbourhood Strategy Accessible play structure, spray deck, and park for people with mobility impairments Safe playground that decreases number of injuries caused by falls Create accessible surfaces that Children and adults with mobility impairments are able to access the accommodate people of all play structure, spray deck, and fitness equipment physical abilities Decreased injury risk with Pour in Place surfacing and appropriate Pour in Place, a rubberized play structure heights surface, will form the deck of All residents, regardless of ability, can access walking paths, picnic the spray area, base of the tables, and shelter play structure, and bottom of fitness equipment pods Height of play structure meets City of Edmonton safety regulations Concrete paths to all amenities

Neighbourhood Park Development Program Application Forest/Terrace Heights Community League October 1, 2010

Mary Finlay Park Revitalization Project

Identified Needs More community- based events held at the park

Proposed Strategies Build a park that can be used by the Community League for events that bring neighbours together

Expected Outcomes Earthwork berms will provide outdoor seating for summer movie nights Boot and Booty Camps for adults using the outdoor fitness equipment and circuit Seniors game nights Shelter will provide location for outdoor events during inclement weather More opportunities for Green Shack program activities Beautifully landscaped park will attract people to and provide attractive setting for League events such as Harvest Fest Shelter will provide seating and protection from inclement weather Additional seating (e.g., benches, picnic tables) for parties and events Spray deck and playground will be destinations for play groups and birthday parties Decreased number of noise and disorderly conduct complaints to League regarding nocturnal activities in the park Additional lighting provides sense of security to residents walking in the park after dark

Meeting and event space for parties and community gatherings

Design attractive and functional meeting places and amenities that will attract more community events & family get-togethers Place additional lighting in strategic locations throughout the park Landscape design that limits locations for loitering and provides clear sight lines

Safe recreation areas that dont pose security and noise concerns for residents living on park boundaries Neighbourhood beautification

Design attractive play Attractive neighbourhood park structure, spray deck, and Increased community pride park amenities Incorporate landscaping that both greens and beautifies the neighbourhood

Neighbourhood Park Development Program Application Forest/Terrace Heights Community League October 1, 2010

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