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Home My WebLink AboutHK - 2018-04-03 - Item 3 - Neighbourhood Initiative to Install Exercise Equipment in Victoria ParkDate:March 16, 2018 To:Heritage Kitchener From:Leon Bensason, Coordinator, Cultural Heritage Planning Subject:NeighbourhoodInitiative to Install Exercise Equipment in Victoria Park Heritage Planning staff have been made aware of a neighbourhood initiative proposing to install exercise equipment in Victoria Park. Proposals that may impact Victoria Park are subject to the policies and guidelines of the Victoria Park Area Heritage Conservation District Plan (HCD Plan). In this regard, given the nature, scale and suggested location of the proposal, Heritage Planning staff are of the opinion that the proposal is most closely aligned with the existing playground and therefore should be considered in context with the conservation guidelines for the playground in the HCD Plan (see conservation guidelines attached). A presentation regarding the proposal will be made at the April 3, 2018 meeting of Heritage Kitchener. As the work relates to a guideline and not a policy related matter in the HCDPlan, the presentation will e approval under the Ontario Heritage Act would not apply. 3 - 1 3 - 2 March 20, 2018 Submitted by: Barbara Ward Volunteer, On behalf of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo YMCA and the City of Kitchener About this project An Outdoor Gym is sturdy, metal gym equipment that can be used outdoors in all seasons by adults and youth. Like a playground for children, this is a playground for adults to promote health and physical fitness (cardio, strength, agility and balance), laughter and connection to others in the community. We want to promote healthy living as well as a sense of belonging to the community. We envision this gym being used by residents who enjoy fitness as well as those who are curious about being more active. The City of Kitchener has awarded $20 000 to our Outdoor Gym proposal, as part of their Placemaking and we are in conversations with several additional funding partners and granting organizations to round out our budget. Construction is expected in July 2018, but could be done in phases as additional funds are secured. We have included the full site plan in this report for heritage consideration. Who is leading this project? We are a group of volunteer residents who live near the park, partnering with the Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo YMCA and the City of Kitchener, as well as with various residents of Kitchener (for Steering Committee and Advisory Committee) so that all voices are heard. These include the voices of seniors, youth, people who are at risk for suicidal behaviour, folks with mental health issues, those with mobility fitness as a pathway to wellness. Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association has provided their support of the project and offered to help us inform park users and local residents near the park. We are also exploring partnerships with other like-t, as well as Waterloo Region Police Services (WRPS), School Resource Officers. and believes that fitness and recreation opportunities should be accessible to all. We are pleased to partner on this exciting initiative to enhance our community well- Proposed location We want to target this outdoor gym to appeal to as many different types of people as possible. We want people to explore and experiment with movement and exercise, including people who normally The proposed location is Victoria Park, near the Iron Horse Trail entrance, pending heritage and other 3 - 3 the gym. The proposed location is conveniently located next to many active amenities in the park, Most importantly, the proposed location is at the busiest trail, with over 250,000 trips every year, the Iron Horse Trial is receiving significant upgrades this spring. This will include a seamless connection to Victoria Park, taking trail users right past the proposed Outdoor Gym. This location is ideal for a number of reasons: it is close to washroom facilities, a drinking fountain, it is well lit, in a high traffic area so people feel safe using it, it is accessible by those with mobility challenges, it has parking very nearby and is in a highly visible location which can attract people who may not be initially intending to use the outdoor gym. Proposed equipment The proposed equipment seeks to improve overall fitness and physical activity by addressing all areas of fitness. These include balance, core, lower and upper body strength as well as cardiovascular fitness. Furthermore, the equipment will address the multiple levels of fitness abilities and be viable for all ages 14 and over. Some of the equipment will be accessible to be inclusive to those using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. The equipment has been chosen to ensure that social interaction can be optimal for those who want it while they work out as some stations allow for 2-3 users at one time. Conformity of project with Victoria Park HCD Plan Currently, the playground area of Victoria Park includes playstructures for children. Our proposed project will add to and complement the existing active amenities by adding a playstructure designed for youth and adults. We believe this project is an extension to the enclave area around the playground, and therefore subject to the voluntary guidelines for the playground. Further, we have intentionally ensure we do not obstruct any views or vistas. Heritage features included in our proposed plan: and ground cover to reflect nature and naturalistic character. Two benches of painted cast iron with wood seats and back, following the HCD standards and matching the existing benches in the park. Bike racks will match those found elsewhere in Victoria Park. Safety and instructional signage to use the equipment is affixed on each piece of equipment, to reduce visual clutter and maintain views through the gym. Two decorative armour stones provide an entrance feature to the gym. The armour stone matches those found next to the playground. Two plaques identifying the gym and supporting partners and sponsors will be attached to the armour stones. This reduces visual clutter, compared to eye level signage. Additional documents Please see the attached proposed renderings and site plan. 3 - 4 Operations - Design & Development NTSFebruary 12, 2018- Infrastructure Services NORTHSCALELAST REVISEDDESIGN PROPOSED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AREA - VICINITY MAP C-1 DRAWING TITLE: T E E R T S D I V A D . E V A R E D I E N H C S T E E R T S L L I D VICTORIA PARK PAVILION ~12MX8M (96M2) PROPOSED EXERCISEEQUIPMENT AREA VICTORIA PARK PLAYGROUND 3 - 5 Operations - Design & Development 1:250- Infrastructure Services NORTHSCALELAST REVISEDDESIGN PROPOSED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AREA DRAWING TITLE: ASPHALT DRIVEWAY VP STANDARD BENCHWITH ACCESSIBLE CONCRETE PAD, TYP. TO IRON HORSE TRAIL CENTRAL SECTION REALIGNED TRAIL ACCESS 6Tree ID: 122156Crown Width: 38m DBH: 42m 4 9 4 0 0 0 8 Tree ID: 191940 DBH: 32mCrown Width: 36m LS 0 0 0 2 1 Tree ID: 110065Crown Width: 50m DBH: 33m LS Tree ID: 150827 DBH: 10mCrown Width: 12m Tree ID: 160804 DBH: 7mCrown Width: 8m Tree ID: 144600 DBH: 13mCrown Width: 16m Tree ID: 118118Crown Width: 34m DBH: 22m 25m ARMOURSTONE (4) WITH DONOR BRONZE ~12MX8M (96M2) PLAQUESPROPOSED EXERCISEEQUIPMENT ZONE 12.5 OF FOOD TRUCK PAD PROPOSED BIKE RACKS(3) & CONCRETE PADPROPOSED RELOCATION 5.0 2.5 0m 3 - 6 2-Person Ski2-Person Back & Arms ComboAccessible Chest Press3-Person Static ComboSingle Leg Extension PROPOSED EQUIPMENT LIST These 5 units may serve up to 10 people at a time. SGR2005-1-26SGR2005-1-42SGR2005-1-48A-WSGR2005-1-71SGR2005-1-98 PROPOSED OUTDOOR FITNESS ZONE CANADA - ONTARIO - CITY OF KITCHENER - VICTORIA PARK 3 - 7 2-Person Ski2-Person Back & Arms ComboAccessible Chest Press3-Person Static ComboSingle Leg Extension PROPOSED EQUIPMENT LIST These 5 units may serve up to 10 people at a time. SGR2005-1-26SGR2005-1-42SGR2005-1-48A-WSGR2005-1-71SGR2005-1-98 PROPOSED OUTDOOR FITNESS ZONE CANADA - ONTARIO - CITY OF KITCHENER - VICTORIA PARK 3 - 8 2-Person Ski2-Person Back & Arms ComboAccessible Chest Press3-Person Static ComboSingle Leg Extension PROPOSED EQUIPMENT LIST These 5 units may serve up to 10 people at a time. SGR2005-1-26SGR2005-1-42SGR2005-1-48A-WSGR2005-1-71SGR2005-1-98 PROPOSED OUTDOOR FITNESS ZONE CANADA - ONTARIO - CITY OF KITCHENER - VICTORIA PARK 3 - 9 DRAWING #INITIALS DATE PROPOSED OUTDOOR FITNESS ZONE 39' CANADA - ONTARIO - CITY OF KITCHENER - VICTORIA PARK 10' 3-Person Static Combo Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, Inc. GR2005-1-71 5' SCALE IN FEET: 0'2.5' 26' 3 - 10 PROPOSED OUTDOOR FITNESS ZONE CANADA - ONTARIO - CITY OF KITCHENER - VICTORIA PARK 3 - 11 3 - 12 3 - 13