PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
WE WANT TO KNOW: HOW CAN PEOPLE AND DOGS BEST SHARE OUR PARKS? The Vancouver Park Board is developing a comprehensive strategy to guide the planning and design of beautiful, safe and engaging parks for people with and without dogs.
The open house boards and discussion guide presented here give you information on park use by people with and without dogs, and include an overview of the city’s existing off-leash areas. There is also a survey so you can share your opinions and ideas.
People, Parks & Dogs: A strategy for sharing Vancouver’s parks
Round 1 – Public and Stakeholder Consultation September 8 – October 14, 2016
The consultation includes:
• Discussion guide• Survey in hard copy and online
at vancouver.ca/people-parks-dogs• Open houses and small group meetings
throughout the city
A second round of public and stakeholder consultation is anticipated for early 2017
WELCOME!
How feedback will be considered The planning team will consider feedback from this round of consultation, along with technical information, to develop recommendations for the planning, design and management of Vancouver’s parks, beaches and dog off-leash areas for Park Board review and approval.
1
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
Planning Process GoalsThe comprehensive People, Parks & Dogs strategy will:
• Provide evidence-based policy recommendations;
• Draw on the expertise and experience of staff, stakeholders and the public;
• Lay the foundation for well-designed off-leash areas; and
• Assist the Park Board in helping parks throughout the city meet the needs of a broad range of park users.
Work to Date • Studying Vancouver’s existing
off-leash areas to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Doing field surveys at eight off-leash parks.
• Studying dog parks in other cities.
• Conducting a workshop with staff to identify opportunities and challenges.
In 2017, the planning team will submit the recommended strategy to the Park Board for review and approval.
ABOUT PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
April 2016 – March 2017
September – October 2016
January – February 2017
November 2016 Spring 2017
Round 1 consultation Round 2 consultation
Delivery of the recommended strategy to the Park Board for consideration
Development of preliminary recommendations
WE AREHERE
June 2016Creation of Advisory Committee
Ongoing technical work, including data collection and analysis, precedent research and mapping
April 2016Planning process begins
Anticipated Planning Process Timeline
As in many other major North American cities, Vancouver’s urban dog population is growing. With population growth and people living in smaller spaces, it's now more important than ever to balance different uses of parks and public spaces. That’s why we’re developing People, Parks & Dogs.
2
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
During this round of consultation we want to hear from you about topics related to shared park use by people with and without dogs.
During the second round of consultation, we will ask for feedback on preliminary recommendations about the planning, design and management of Vancouver’s parks, beaches and dog off-leash areas.
People, Parks & Dogs Advisory CommitteeIn June 2016, the Park Board created an Advisory Committee for People, Parks & Dogs to provide focused feedback into the consultation process from a range of stakeholder perspectives.
The Advisory Committee is a valuable resource for information sharing between the Park Board and stakeholder groups. Members provided feedback on consultation topics and methods during pre-consultation.
The Advisory Committee will continue to meet regularly throughout the planning process.
CONSULTING WITH YOU
VANCOUVER.CA/PEOPLE-PARKS-DOGS
Help us make Vancouver Parks better for people and dogs.
#PEOPLEPARKSDOGS
The Park Board is committed to consulting with a diverse range of stakeholders, park users and the public about People, Parks & Dogs: A strategy for sharing Vancouver’s parks.
Find out all the ways you can participate on the next board!
3
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
This first round of consultation will inform the development of People, Parks & Dogs: A strategy for sharing Vancouver’s parks. We want to hear from you as we gather information about what is and is not working related to dogs in parks.
There will be further consultation opportunities in early 2017, when we’ll be asking you for feedback on preliminary recommendations about the planning, design and management of Vancouver’s parks, beaches and off-leash areas.
2 Open HousesDate Time Location*
Tues, Sept 13 6 pm – 9 pm Trout Lake Community Centre
Sat, Sept 17 10 am – 1 pm David Lam Park
Wed, Sept 21 6 pm – 9 pm St. James Community Square
Sat, Oct 1 10 am – 1 pm Langara Golf Course Clubhouse
Drop in to chat with the planning team and learn more about People, Parks & Dogs. You don’t have to pre-register.
*Visit vancouver.ca/people-parks-dogs for details
Discussion Guide and Survey 1
Online at vancouver.ca/people-parks-dogs
In person at an open house or small group meeting
Please submit your feedback by October 14, 2016
3 Small Group Meetings
Date Time Location*
Thurs, Sept 15 7 pm – 9 pm Trout Lake Community Centre
Thurs, Sept 29 7 pm – 9 pm Roundhouse Community Centre
Thurs, Oct 6 7 pm – 9 pm Kitsilano Community Centre
Tues, Oct 4 7 pm – 9 pm Sunset Community Centre
Join the planning team for an in-depth discussion about People, Parks & Dogs. To register, email [email protected] or phone 604.257.8476 with your name and the date, time and location of the meeting you would like to attend.
*Visit vancouver.ca/people-parks-dogs for details
Written Feedback
4By email [email protected]
By mail Attn: People, Parks & DogsVancouver Board of Parks and Recreation2099 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4
4
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
With Vancouver’s growing population, our parks and other public spaces are shared by many different users. Our parks need to be well-planned, designed and managed to meet the needs of a broad range of park users, including both dog owners and non-dog owners. Considering and integrating the needs of different user groups into park planning makes sharing limited park spaces easier and reduces conflict.
About 15% ofdogs in Vancouver are licensed
WHY DO WE NEED A PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS STRATEGY ?
1998 – 2003Park Board approves the creation of 30 additional o-leash areas
1997Park Board pilot project, creating o-leash areas at Balaclava, Hillcrest, Killarney and Nelson Parks
2016Park Board initiates development of People,
Parks & Dogs strategy2006Park Board approves the creation of a volunteer-led "Dog Strategy Task Force”
2004Park Board approves better signage and the installation of bag dispensers at dog o-leash areas
2004 – 2006New o-leash areas are added at New Brighton Park and Stanley Park
2012Park Board approves new Dog O-Leash Area Guidelines
CURRENTPROCESS
History of Dog Parks in VancouverThere are about
145,000 dogs in Vancouver
*
*Estimate provided by City of Vancouver Animal Services
5
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
1
27
22
30
2
4
15
3a
26
20
21
25
34
24
3319
28
5
6
9
723
31
3b
14
36
32
18
16
35
13
17
12 29
10
8
11B
11B
A
B
11A
11A
D
A
B
C
D
LEGEND:
Unfenced and open all day*
Unfenced with time / seasonal restrictions
Fenced and open all day*
*Typical hours are 6 am to 10 pm unless noted otherwise
VANCOUVER PARK BOARD DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS:
Andy Livingstone Park
Balaclava Park
Charleston Park (west)
Charleston Park (east)
Coopers’ Park
Crab Park at Portside
Devonian Harbour Park
Dusty Greenwell Park
Emery Barnes Park
Everett Crowley Park
Falaise Park
Fraser River Park (east)
Fraser River Park (west)
Fraserview Park
George Park
Hadden Park
John Hendry (Trout Lake)
Jones Park
Killarney Park
Kingscrest Park
Locarno Park
Musqueam Park
Nat Bailey Stadium
Nelson Park
New Brighton Park
Oak Meadows Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Quilchena Park
Southeast False Creek
Spanish Banks
Sparwood Park
Stanley Park
Strathcona Park
Sunrise Park
Sunset Beach
Sunset Park
Tecumseh Park
Valdez Park
VANCOUVER PARK BOARD DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS
LOCAL OFF-LEASH AREAS OUTSIDE OF VANCOUVER PARK BOARD JURISDICTION:
Pacific Spirit Regional Park (Metro Vancouver)
Macdonald Beach o�-leash area (City of Richmond)
Burnaby Heights Park (City of Burnaby)
David Gray Park (City of Burnaby)
1
2
3a
3b
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
SOUTH PARKS AREA
VAN DUSEN / QE PARK
PARKS AREA
NORTH (EAST) PARKS AREA
WEST PARKS AREA
DESTINATION (DOWNTOWN)
PARKS AREA
7 to 10am5 to 10pm
O�-leash areas for all or part of the year
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5am to 10pm5 to 10am (8 to 10am by school)5 to 10pm
O�-leash except for riparian area
O�-leash Sept 1 to May 30 except for riparian area
Time restrictionsMay 1 to Sept 30
Time restrictionsJune 1 to Sept 30
Time restrictionsJune 15 to Labour Day
Time restrictionsMay 1 to Sept 305 to 10am onlyOct 1 to April 305am to 10pm7am to 9pm
7am to 9pm
C
1
27
22
30
2
4
15
3a
26
20
21
25
34
24
3319
28
5
6
9
723
31
3b
14
36
32
18
16
35
13
17
12 29
10
8
11B
11B
A
B
11A
11A
D
A
B
C
D
LEGEND:
Unfenced and open all day*
Unfenced with time / seasonal restrictions
Fenced and open all day*
*Typical hours are6 am to 10 pm unless noted otherwise
VANCOUVER PARK BOARD DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS:
Andy Livingstone Park
Balaclava Park
Charleston Park (west)
Charleston Park (east)
Coopers’ Park
Crab Park at Portside
Devonian Harbour Park
Dusty Greenwell Park
Emery Barnes Park
Everett Crowley Park
Falaise Park
Fraser River Park (east)
Fraser River Park (west)
Fraserview Park
George Park
Hadden Park
John Hendry (Trout Lake)
Jones Park
Killarney Park
Kingscrest Park
Locarno Park
Musqueam Park
Nat Bailey Stadium
Nelson Park
New Brighton Park
Oak Meadows Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Quilchena Park
Southeast False Creek
Spanish Banks
Sparwood Park
Stanley Park
Strathcona Park
Sunrise Park
Sunset Beach
Sunset Park
Tecumseh Park
Valdez Park
VANCOUVER PARK BOARD DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS
LOCAL OFF-LEASH AREAS OUTSIDE OF VANCOUVER PARK BOARD JURISDICTION:
Pacific Spirit Regional Park (Metro Vancouver)
Macdonald Beach o�-leash area (City of Richmond)
Burnaby Heights Park (City of Burnaby)
David Gray Park (City of Burnaby)
1
2
3a
3b
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
SOUTH PARKS AREA
VAN DUSEN / QE PARK
PARKS AREA
NORTH (EAST) PARKS AREA
WEST PARKS AREA
DESTINATION (DOWNTOWN)
PARKS AREA
7 to 10am5 to 10pm
O�-leash areas for all or part of the year
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5am to 10pm5 to 10am (8 to 10am by school)5 to 10pm
O�-leash except for riparian area
O�-leash Sept 1 to May 30 except for riparian area
Time restrictionsMay 1 to Sept 30
Time restrictionsJune 1 to Sept 30
Time restrictionsJune 15 to Labour Day
Time restrictionsMay 1 to Sept 305 to 10am onlyOct 1 to April 305am to 10pm7am to 9pm
7am to 9pm
C
1
27
22
30
2
4
15
3a
26
20
21
25
34
24
3319
28
5
6
9
723
31
3b
14
36
32
18
16
35
13
17
12 29
10
8
11B
11B
A
B
11A
11A
D
A
B
C
D
LEGEND:
Unfenced and open all day*
Unfenced with time / seasonal restrictions
Fenced and open all day*
*Typical hours are 6 am to 10 pm unless noted otherwise
VANCOUVER PARK BOARD DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS:
Andy Livingstone Park
Balaclava Park
Charleston Park (west)
Charleston Park (east)
Coopers’ Park
Crab Park at Portside
Devonian Harbour Park
Dusty Greenwell Park
Emery Barnes Park
Everett Crowley Park
Falaise Park
Fraser River Park (east)
Fraser River Park (west)
Fraserview Park
George Park
Hadden Park
John Hendry (Trout Lake)
Jones Park
Killarney Park
Kingscrest Park
Locarno Park
Musqueam Park
Nat Bailey Stadium
Nelson Park
New Brighton Park
Oak Meadows Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Quilchena Park
Southeast False Creek
Spanish Banks
Sparwood Park
Stanley Park
Strathcona Park
Sunrise Park
Sunset Beach
Sunset Park
Tecumseh Park
Valdez Park
VANCOUVER PARK BOARD DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS
LOCAL OFF-LEASH AREAS OUTSIDE OF VANCOUVER PARK BOARD JURISDICTION:
Pacific Spirit Regional Park (Metro Vancouver)
Macdonald Beach o�-leash area (City of Richmond)
Burnaby Heights Park (City of Burnaby)
David Gray Park (City of Burnaby)
1
2
3a
3b
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
SOUTH PARKS AREA
VAN DUSEN / QE PARK
PARKS AREA
NORTH (EAST) PARKS AREA
WEST PARKS AREA
DESTINATION (DOWNTOWN)
PARKS AREA
7 to 10am5 to 10pm
O�-leash areas for all or part of the year
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
6 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5 to 10am5 to 10pm
5am to 10pm5 to 10am (8 to 10am by school)5 to 10pm
O�-leash except for riparian area
O�-leash Sept 1 to May 30 except for riparian area
Time restrictionsMay 1 to Sept 30
Time restrictionsJune 1 to Sept 30
Time restrictionsJune 15 to Labour Day
Time restrictionsMay 1 to Sept 305 to 10am onlyOct 1 to April 305am to 10pm7am to 9pm
7am to 9pm
C
Map of Vancouver's dog off-leash areas
In Vancouver, there are 36 off-leash areas. Six sites are fenced and are typically only used by dog owners and their dogs. The remaining 30 sites are unfenced and the park space is shared with other users.
Which ones do you use?
6
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
Benefits of off-leash areas include:
Building community and connections
Providing places for dogs to exercise and socialize
Encouraging owners to keep off-leash activity to off-leash areas
Making parks and neighbourhoods safer
Discouraging conflict in shared park spaces
Promoting responsible dog ownership
Challenges of off-leash areas include:
Managing dog waste
Safety concerns (people and dogs)
Sharing limited park space
Managing noise
Increased maintenance and enforcement costs
Keeping off-leash activity to designated off-leash areas
Potential environmental impacts
$
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF OFF-LEASH AREAS?
Do you have any other ideas?
7
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
Safety for people:Some people may be uncomfortable or scared around off-leash dogs.
Safety for dogs:Dogs, including those who use off-leash areas, should also be safe and comfortable.
Waste management: Good management of waste is necessary for the health and comfort of people and dogs who use parks.
Bylaw education and enforcement: Educating people about applicable bylaws and making sure they are followed.
Educating dog owners and dogs: Education is important for promoting good etiquette for dogs and dog owners.
Environmental protection: Reducing environmental impacts from dogs.
Location of dog activities within parks: Good placement of off-leash areas in parks allows many different park users to enjoy parks at the same time.
Location and distribution of off-leash areas within neighbourhoods: Strategic location of off-leash areas throughout the city.
Noise: Good placement of off-leash areas within parks and neighbourhoods helps to minimize noise problems for neighbours.
Design of off-leash areas, including boundaries: Meet the needs of people and dogs, and also reduce maintenance requirements and costs.
Partnership opportunities:Exploring innovative partnership opportunities to help make dog facilities better and more sustainable in the long-term.
WHAT’S IMPORTANT WHEN IT COMES TO PEOPLE AND DOGS SHARING OUR PARKS?
The city of Vancouver is piloting a dog waste collection program in three city parks starting this summer. Find out more! vancouver.ca/home-property-development/dog-waste-collection.aspx
What’s important to you?
8
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
Distribution of licensed dogs
9
when 28,991 dogs were registered
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
Distance from off-leash area
10
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
Distribution of 311 calls regarding dogs
11
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
Knight St.
Knight St.
Oak St.
Oak St.
Granville St.
Cambie St.
Cambie St.
Main St.
Main St.
Fraser St.Fraser St.
Ellio
tt S
t.El
liott
St.
SE Marine Dr.
SE Marine Dr.
SW Marine Dr.
SW Marine Dr.
SE Marine Dr.
SE Marine Dr.
Kingsway
Kingsway
Joyc
e St
.
Joyc
e St
.
Boundary Rd.
Boundary Rd.
Boundary Rd.
Boundary Rd.
W 49th Ave.W 49th Ave.
Victoria D
r.V
ictoria Dr.
Nanaim
o St.N
anaimo St.
Renfrew St.
Renfrew St.
McGill St.McGill St.
Powell St.Powell St.
Victoria D
r.V
ictoria Dr.
Rupert St.
Rupert St.
Tyne St.Tyne St.
W 41th Ave.W 41th Ave.
W 37th Ave.W 37th Ave.
W 6th Ave.W 6th Ave.
W 4th Ave.W 4th Ave. W 2nd Ave.W 2nd Ave.
W King Edward Ave.W King Edward Ave.
W BroadwayW BroadwayE BroadwayE Broadway
E 1st Ave.E 1st Ave.
Granville St.
Arbutus St.
Arbutus St.
MacD
onald St.M
acDonald St.
Alm
a St.A
lma St.
Blanca St.
Blanca St.
<0.0
4 - 10
10.0
1 - 2
5
25.0
1 - 5
0
50.0
1 - 7
5
75.0
1 - 10
0
100.0
1 - 15
0
150.0
1 - 2
00
200.0
1 - 3
00
>300.0
1
Population Density (people per hectare)
Legend
Distribution of people
Dog o�-leash areas*ParksSchools
<0.0
4 - 10
10.0
1 - 2
5
25.0
1 - 5
0
50.0
1 - 7
5
75.0
1 - 10
0
100.0
1 - 15
0
150.0
1 - 2
00
200.0
1 - 3
00
>300.0
1
*Refer to “Map of Vancouver’s dog o�-leash areas”for information on parks labelled A, C and D
0 1 2 3Kilometers
C
D
A
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
Distribution of people
12
PEOPLE, PARKS & DOGS: A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
A STRATEGY FOR SHARING VANCOUVER’S PARKS
Fill in the survey to tell us what’s important to you about dogs in Vancouver parks, including opportunities and challenges for the city’s off-leash areas, and outside of off-leash areas.
Your feedback will help inform the recommendations for planning, designing and managing Vancouver’s parks, beaches and dog off-leash areas.
The survey is available in hard copy and online at vancouver.ca/people-parks-dogs.
Fill in our survey!
Please submit your feedback by October 14, 2016.
13
Top Related