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The City is looking for your feedback on the design concept of a new park located in the Mattamy Half Moon Bay Community in Barrhaven South. The new park will front onto Obsidian Street, which is located along the western frontage. To the north, east and south the park will be bound by Planned Unit Development consisting of low-rise residential development. The park is proposed to be named Obsidian Park.
The park concept includes play equipment, free play open space and seating. Public feedback will determine the preferred design option.
What Is the Same in Both Options
Both design options include:
Accessible walkways connecting the street to the abutting residential development
Free play open space
New tree plantings and green space
Play equipment for children aged 18 months to 12 years old
Similar furniture styles and materials
Option 1: Sand Play Area
Sand play area with accessible sand transfer bench
Seating area perpendicular to the pathway with two benches facing each other
Option 2: Wood Fibre Play Area
Wood fibre play area with hexagonal climbing equipment
Single bench facing the pathway
The City is looking for your feedback on the design concept of a new park located in the Mattamy Half Moon Bay Community in Barrhaven South. The new park will front onto Obsidian Street, which is located along the western frontage. To the north, east and south the park will be bound by Planned Unit Development consisting of low-rise residential development. The park is proposed to be named Obsidian Park.
The park concept includes play equipment, free play open space and seating. Public feedback will determine the preferred design option.
What Is the Same in Both Options
Both design options include:
Accessible walkways connecting the street to the abutting residential development
Free play open space
New tree plantings and green space
Play equipment for children aged 18 months to 12 years old
Similar furniture styles and materials
Option 1: Sand Play Area
Sand play area with accessible sand transfer bench
Seating area perpendicular to the pathway with two benches facing each other
Option 2: Wood Fibre Play Area
Wood fibre play area with hexagonal climbing equipment
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The survey period is now closed. We had 23 responses to the survey and 495 webpage visits. The majority of respondents preferred Option 2 (74%). Respondents appreciated the wood fibre play area and hexagonal play equipment that would provide play opportunities for younger children as well as teens.
Based on the feedback received we will proceed with Option 2.
The survey period is now closed. We had 23 responses to the survey and 495 webpage visits. The majority of respondents preferred Option 2 (74%). Respondents appreciated the wood fibre play area and hexagonal play equipment that would provide play opportunities for younger children as well as teens.
Based on the feedback received we will proceed with Option 2.
