Park Naming for Main & 18 th and Yukon & 17 th Park Sites - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Park Naming for Main & 18 th and Yukon & 17 th Park Sites Park Board Committee Meeting July 25, 2016

Purpose of this Presentation Purpose: Request that the Board initiate the Park Naming process for the parks located at  Main & 18th, and  Yukon & 17 th Agenda: → Background → Process → Recommendation 2

Main & 18 th Park Site Main & 18th Park Currently known as ‘Poodle Park’ 3

Background Opened in 2013, commonly referred to as ‘Poodle Park’ . Park acts as the gateway to the mid-Main district. Design elements include:  Stormwater infiltration features  Mature trees, new trees, and shrubs  Grass berms  Tables and chairs  Public art (Poodle) designed by Gisele Amantea 4

Yukon & 17 th Park Site Yukon Street and 17th Avenue – Currently unnamed 5

Background Opening in fall 2016, will serve the surrounding neighbourhood and the Yukon Street cyclists. Design elements include:  T imber framed adventure playground  Separated bike lane, bike repair station, bike racks and drinking fountain  A bioswale to manage stormwater  New trees, maintained mature trees and new native plant beds  Grass berms and a passive lawn area  Raised concrete curved benches and new seating 6

Park Board Motion to initiate park naming process Summer 2016 Staff Call for volunteers for ad hoc members of the Park Naming Committee Summer 2016 Park Board Names of ad hoc members of Park Naming Committee Early Fall 2016 recommended to Park Board for approval Staff Prepare public engagement to solicit park name ideas Fall 2016 We are here Meeting #1 Park Naming • Park history and background Committee • Review engagement plan Fall 2016 Engagement Public • Advertising Engagement • Online surveys • Late Fall 2016 Talk Vancouver • Collate results Park Naming Meeting #2 Committee • Facilitated discussion Early 2017 • Make recommendation Staff Final Report Early 2017 Park Board Decide on 7 Early 2017 Park Name(s)

Recommendation A. THAT the Vancouver Park Board initiate the naming process for the park located at Main Street and 18 th Avenue. B. THAT the Vancouver Park Board initiate the naming process for the park located at Yukon Street and 17 th Avenue. 8