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

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More Planting

Option 2

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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

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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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Future Asphalt Multi-use Trail

Future Asphalt Multi-use Trail

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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

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City Standard Site Furnishings

Fitness Station Circuit Signage

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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

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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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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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Existing Light Pole

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Dog Park Entry Walkway Connection,

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Existing Asphalt Multi-use Trail

Dog Park Entry Gate

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Existing Light Pole

Existing Dog Park

Existing Parking Lot

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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