Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards and Strategy
Consultation has concluded
We need your help to:
- Create Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards
- Develop a Recreation Facility Strategy
- Meet several objectives of the Municipal Sport Strategy
The project will:
1. Establish municipal recreation facility infrastructure standards and its critical elements. These standards will be included in designs for major renovation or newly built municipal recreation facilities.
2. Create the Vision and Guiding Principles for the City of Ottawa's Recreation Facility Strategy
3. Learn about who is using City of Ottawa recreation facilities and barriers for users and non-users
4. Develop a Recreation Facility Strategy, consistent with growth in the City of Ottawa, that recommends renovation, repurposing, decommissioning or the development of new facilities.
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Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkWhat would you suggest the City avoid in any future builds or major renovation designs? What elements of our Recreation Facilities do not work well? Please post your ideas and vote for the other suggestions you like the most.Some examples of facilities are multi-sport complexes, community centres, field houses and arenas. Within these facility types there are elements that vary between sites. For example, an element may be a parking area, pool, fitness facility, storage, canteen, arena, gymnasium or multi-purpose room.At this time, we are looking for your ideas on the physical structures and how they are laid out within the facility. This project is not focused on programming or reviewing fees / allocations.View All Ideasover 3 years ago
More smaller centers
Many of us in the downtown core do not own a car. Rather than large centres in single locations, can we have more smaller centers that are accessible (Plant Bath is a good example)
over 3 years ago
Improve access for diverse communities
At some City facilities the contrast between the neighbourhood and the centre users is quite stark. Sometimes it looks like you have to be white to use the pool or the gym even when there’s lots of other folks in the area
over 3 years ago
Too many parking spots
Less parking/more expensive would be better. - Self driving technology, if possible, won't need parking as badly - parking can interfere with things like bike lanes - parklets would be a better use, the visually appealing nature benefits human health - more expensive parking / less parking decreases societies dependence on cars, which is environmentally friendly. Even if one doesn't believe in global warming, smog can still happen obvious some parking must continue to exist Citations: i don't want to be flagged as spam for posting external links, so here's just 1: look up: "the high cost of free parking" by vox.
over 3 years ago
Many centres are too large and impersonal and not well suited to the needs of local communities whose needs are often more basic.
over 3 years ago
In need of gymnasium facilities to accommodate the growing demand of basketball. Participation at all youth levels is growing exponentially
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What would you suggest the City include in any future builds or major renovation designs? What building elements in our Recreation Facilities work well? Please post your ideas and vote for the other suggestions you like the most.
Some examples of facilities are multi-sport complexes, community centres, field houses and arenas. Within these facility types there are elements that vary between sites. For example, an element may be a parking area, pool, fitness facility, storage, canteen, arena, gymnasium or multi-purpose room.
At this time, we are looking for your ideas on the physical structures and how they are laid out within the facility. This project is not focussed on programming or reviewing fees / allocations.
View All Ideasover 3 years ago
Integration with Library in mega facility
Other communities have had success with creating a centra that encourages the use of both physical fitness and education.
over 3 years ago
Integration with OHS Dog Friendly Program/Dog Park
As per Ottawa's Humane Societies Dog Friendly Program: https://ottawahumane.ca/services/dog-friendly-business-program/ Goal to promote pet-friendly attitudes in the community. Integrate positive family (dog inclusive) park (like mcNabb park) that allows the entire family to enjoy the outdoors. May also include a simple agility setup for outdoor training.
over 3 years ago
Climate crisis ready
Secure covered bike parking, encourage active and green transportation. Emergency preparedness centres, wifi, charging stations in lockers, some oversized lockers. Bike repair stations are sheltered (pumps, tools, tubes for purchase from a vending machine or staff).
over 3 years ago
Better publicity of resources that ARE available. Map of wading pools and hours? What else is out there? Target comms to know what th've got
over 3 years ago
Olympic Pool
Ottawa is in need of a new Olympic pool and facility that is able to host swim meets. The only facility available currently to host larger meets is the sportsplex and it is aging and the facility is often busy with other city run program and activities.
Who's listening
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Phone 613-580-2424, 27366 Email RCFS-PublicEngagement@ottawa.ca -
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