HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-2025-401 - Victoria Park Master Plan Update
REPORT TO: Heritage Kitchener
DATE OF MEETING: November 4, 2025
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Parris, Manager Parks & Open Space Design & Development
519-783-8872
PREPARED BY: Karen Leasa, Landscape Architect, 519-783-8867
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward(s) All
DATE OF REPORT: October 13, 2025
REPORT NO.: INS-2025-401
SUBJECT: Victoria Park Master Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION:
For Information.
REPORT:
Staff are intending to provide a general update on the Victoria Park Master Plan project for
Heritage Kitchener. This is part of the overall engagement phase to capture feedback and
comments from this committee that is integral to the overall masterplan and next phase of
the project.
Project Overview
The Master Plan is composed of three main phases:
Phase 1: Inventory, Data Collection & Analysis (2023/2024)
Phase 2: Engage & Envisioning (2024/2025)
Phase 3: Master Plan Development (2025/2026)
The Victoria Park Master Plan will be the guiding document that is intended to re-assess
both public and municipal priorities within Victoria Park, highlight current and future
challenges as well as opportunities, and plan for the long-term support of infrastructure
within this signature park space. A thorough review of existing conditions and amenities
within the park has been undertaken, as well as analysis of current park use, and future
needs of park users. This data-driven approach will allow staff to develop at 10-year
prioritized forecast and proposed allocation of funding for park maintenance and operations.
Figure 1.0 Park Aerial Map: Victoria Park (2025)
Heritage References
The park was included as critical section of the Victoria Park Area Heritage District
Conservation Plan (1996), as well as provincially designated as a Cultural Heritage
Landscape.
Currently, Parks Design & Development staff are seeking input and comments from
members of the Heritage Kitchener committee. This input is in response to what we have
heard thus-far from internal and external stakeholders and the direction of possible future
recommendations that could be presented to Kitchener City council as part of Phase 3 in
2026.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget The recommendation has no impact on the Operating Budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
the Heritage Kitchener committee meeting.
CONSULT Following a presentation to committee members, staff would welcome dialogue
and consultation with Heritage Kitchener staff on the Master Plan.
For additional context on our public engagement (Phase 2) of the Victoria Park Master Plan,
our project Engage page is a resource that outlines some of the tools, methods, and events
that have taken to gather valuable feedback from the community:
https://www.engagewr.ca/victoriaparkmp
Over the spring and summer of 2025 our team has also consulted with the community via.
multiple in-person sessions, -shop, meeting with other advisory
committees, targeted community groups, and in-park pop-ups.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: Ontario Heritage Act Planning Act
APPROVED BY: Denise McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services Department
ATTACHMENTS: None