PROJECT BACKGROUND & SUMMARY
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PHASE 1Lafl eur Park
GIROUX ROAD
LACOMBE DRIVE
LEGACY TERRACE
LANCASTER CRES
LAFONDE CRES
LAROSE D
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MCKENNEY AVENUE
LAFLEUR DRIVE
LAFLEUR DRIVE
PHASE 1Leveque Park
PHASE 2Legacy Park
PHASE 2Linear Natural
ParkPHASE 2 Lachance
Park
The Lacombe Park West Parks Master Plan was completed in 2015 for the City of St. Albert. This planning document was meant to guide the enhancement recommendations of the existing parks, the municipal reserves and storm water management facility where construction is now complete by the neighborhood developer.
The Master Plan had outlined general recommendations for the parks enhancement to include:• Improvements to existing trail and amenity links;• Encouraging outdoor activities with a Lacombe
Park West Fitness Loop;• Revitalization of existing play spaces, and• Encouraging youth activity by preserving existing
natural trails currently being used for walking andbiking.
Phase 1 - Completed
The construction of the Phase 1 Enhancements are complete and operational.
Phase 1 enhancements include:
Lafl eur Park• Playground• Fitness equipment station – 6 fi xtures• Site furniture• Tot sliding hill• Enhanced plantingLeveque Park• Fitness equipment station – 2 fi xtures• Site furniture• Decorative paving• Enhanced naturalized and ornamental planting
Phase 2 - In Progress
As conditions may have changed on various levels since 2015, the Master Plan document and the public and internal engagement feedback that was received and incorporated during the Master Plan process has been reviewed and assessed for relevance today. Updated feedback from the public and various stakeholders is being requested in order to make any necessary updates to the Phase 2 Open Spaces preliminary design before the initiation of the detailed design phase.
Phase 2 Open Space Enhancements could include:
Legacy Park (Stormwater Management Facility and Walkway)• Fitness equipment station with shelter• Lookout Plaza / Boardwalk• Decorative gathering space• More seating areas• Enhanced planting• Extension of multi-use trail system
Lachance Park • Fitness equipment station with seating• Natural themed playground• More seating areas• Enhanced ornamental + naturalized planting• Extension of multi-use trail system• Upgrade of natural trails
Linear Natural Area• Fitness equipment station with seating• Enhanced naturalized planting
Connections to Lacombe Lake Park• Extension of multi-use trail system towards
Dog Park and to connect to trails outside of parkboundary
• Seating areas near parking lot• Enhanced ornamental planting
Public and internal engagement feedback was received and incorporated during the Master Plan process. A Public Design Charrette was held June 17, 2014 and the following desires were the outcome of the public feedback:
Parks Master Plan Summary
• Provide park spaces for all ages• Maintain natural areas• Enhance areas with shrubs and trees• Provide sitting nodes• Maintain back yard privacy
• Ensure site safety and security• Improve and provide a bigger play
ground• Provide outdoor fi tness equipment• Provide trail connections to Red Willow
Park and Lacombe Lake• Provide opportunity for natural play
PHASE 2Lacome Lake
Park
Public Open House - April 12, 2018 - Bellerose Composite High School43 Respondents to the Survey 30-55 years old – 58 % of Respondents
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2. Do you currently use the following amenitiesalready constructed in the Phase 1 Open Spaces
(Leveque and Lafleur Parks)?
3. Do you have comments on the success or usage of these Phase 1recreational and landscaping amenities?
General Comments InstancesTotal
Responses Percent
No fitness equipment is necessary 2 16 13%
Playground needs swings 2 16 13%
Phase 1 is great! 5 16 31%
Walk 35%
DogRun 9%7%
Bike18%
Kids9%
Play22%
4. What activities do you currently do inthe open spaces available throughout the neighborhood?
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5. What do you like or dislike about thepreliminary design plans shown today?
6. Do you have any other comments?
General Comments InstancesTotal
Responses PercentFitness stations - good idea 1 19 5%Fitness stations - bad idea 2 19 11%More Family / Kid Amenities 7 19 37%Option 1 2 19 11%Option 2 1 19 5%More planting 1 19 5%More trails 2 19 11%Dog Related Complaints 3 19 16%Dog Park Issues 3 19 16%More Dog Bag Dispensers 2 19 11%
What We Heard Summary• More family oriented features are desired• Fitness Stations are not a priority• Trail connectivity is important• Passive recreational opportunities are important• Simple is better – major features and concentrated
uses are not needed• Naturalized landscapes are preferred
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Lachance Park Informalwalking trails
throughforested areas(Linear Park)
Legacy Park(StormwaterManagement
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Lacombe LakePark
More Trails
More Planting
Option 2
Option 1
No new trail in Lachance Park
Fitness stations - bad idea
Fitness stations - good idea
LACOMBE PARK WESTLANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT PLAN - PHASE 2
LACHANCE PA
Natural Themed Playground, see right
Existing Tree Planting
ExistingBoulevard Trees
Tree house with slide
Boulders
Log beams
Concrete curbs
Animal rides
Tree swings
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Existing Asphalt Multi-use Trail
Existing Asphalt Multi-use Trail
Existing Tree Canopy
Existing Tree Canopy
Existing Tree Canopy
Existing Tree Canopy
Existing Tree Canopy
LACHANCE PARK
NATURAL THEMED PLAYGROUND
Tree house with slide Tree swings Log
Boulder climberBoulder edging
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Multi-use Trail Extension
Natural Clay Trail Enhancements
Ornamental Planting
Enhanced Naturalized Planting
Natural Themed Playground
Fitness Equipment Station & Bench
Site Furnishings
Fitness Station Circuit Signage
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LACHANCE PARK MAIN FEATURES
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Support was receivedfrom public for theclay trails.
Public feedback supported the playground, but it has been moved within the revised concept to ensure park aesthetics and site functionality.
Support was received for the natural themed playground which will incorporate equipment that meets CSA standards and ensures longevity of the play structure.
Trail proximity to residents was identified so a planting buffer is planned to be incorporated.
LINEAR TRAILS
Fitness Equipment Station
Seating Area Lookout Over Lacombe Lake Park
Naturalized Planting Infi ll
City Standard Site Furnishings
Fitness Station Circuit Signage
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LINEAR TRAILS MAIN FEATURES
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Future Asphalt Multi-use Trail
Future Asphalt Multi-use Trail
Future Chain Link Fence
Fitness Station & Bench, see below
Seating Area Lookout, see below
Views to Lacombe Lake Park
Future Asphalt Multi-use Trail
Existing Asphalt Multi-use Trail
Existing Asphalt Multi-use Trail
Existing Light Pole
LINEAR TRAIL ENHANCEMENTS
FITNESS STATION Existing Asphalt Path Through Treed Area SEATING AREA LOOKOUT
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Some feedback received resultedin the fitness equipment beingredistributed along fitness loop.
Addition of more trees tonatural area
Seating area to allow foruniversal accessibility
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY (SWMF)
Multi-use Trail Extension on West Side of SWMF
Enhanced Tree & Shrub Planting
itness Equipment
Lookout Area
New Seating Area
City Standard Site Furnishings
Fitness Station Circuit Signage
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STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY
ENTRY PLAZA AT GIROUX ROAD
NEW SEATING AREA
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SWMF
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Existing Asphalt Multi-use Path
Existing Asphalt Multi-use Path
Existing Asphalt Multi-use Path
Existing Tree Planting
Existing Tree Planting
Existing Shrub Planting
Existing Shrub Planting
Existing Tree Planting
Future Trail Connection to Ville Giroux
Existing Seating Nodes
Existing Shrub PlantingExisting Seating Node
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Relocated one fitnessstation here and onealong the trail near thefire station.
Public feedback supporteddispersing the fitness equipmentinto small pods along the fitnessloop.
Support was receivedfrom the public for theremoval of theboardwalk from theinitial concept plan.
LACOMBE PARK WESTLANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT PLAN - PHASE 2
SWMF PLAZA -
Concrete Lookout Area
Picnic Tables
Tiered Planting Beds
Shelter Structure
Enhanced Tree and Shrub Planting City
Standard Site Furnishings
Open Grass Area
SWMF FITNESS PLAZA OPTION 2 - MAIN FEATURES
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SWMF Pond
This revised option for this area is being carried forward into detaileddesign to respond to the following feedback on this area:
• Desire to keep this area less active and more passive / serene
• Natural landscaping is preferred with lookout areas
• Boardwalk with railing was not preferred as the view should be clear tothe water - a seating area with no need for railings has been added
• Grouping of fitness equipment in this area was not supported, so smallerpairs of fitness equipment were relocated to other areas within the project
• Trellis structure was appreciated for shade and aesthetics
• Picnic Tables are appreciated
Seating areas and picnictable to allow foruniversal accessibility
Multi-use Trail Extension
Dog Park Entry Walkway Connection
New Seating Areas
Site Furnishings
Enhanced Tree & Shrub Planting
Seating Boulders
Railway Safety Barriers
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LACOMBE LARK PARK MAIN FEATURES
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Existing Chain Link Fence
Existing Light Pole
SignalizedPedestrian
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Existing Trees
Dog Park Entry Walkway Connection,
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Approximate Top of Bank
Existing Asphalt Multi-use Trail
Dog Park Entry Gate
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Existing Light Pole
Existing Dog Park
Existing Parking Lot
ExistingParking Lot
Lacombe Lake
LACOMBE LAKE PARK
LACOMBE LAKE DOG PARK ENTRY
McKenney Avenue
CN Rail Right Of Way
LACOMBE LAKE PARK TAIL EXTENSION
This plan was supported as presented.
Seating area to allow foruniversal accessibility