Actions and Big Moves (Phase 2)

Through our Phase 1 engagement events in 2022 and our early analysis work, we have learned a lot. And now, in Phase 2, we’re looking for feedback on nine actions (Old Orchard Park) and five Big Moves (Rocky Point Park) that support the vision and respond to the guiding principles.

Actions for Old Orchard Park

Improve the arrival experience for the park and the entrance to the Shoreline Trail.
Improve accessibility throughout the park, prioritizing beachfront access, with a new gently sloped path.
Build a new, improved playground which makes use of the slope and is well integrated with the rest of the park.
Add washroom and/or changeroom facilities within the park, to expand on the existing washroom within Old Orchard Hall.
Improve and enhance the sandy beach area.
Protect the beach and park from coastal erosion and sea level rise, while enhancing habitat through shoreline restoration features such as habitat islands.
Improve the ecological and habitat value of the park through forest and creek restoration projects.
Improve the open lawn area for picnicking and small events, creating more flat areas with views to the water.
Provide additional water-related experiences for times when beach swimming is limited due to tide levels or during extreme heat events.

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Big Moves for Rocky Point Park

Improve access to and throughout the park: Better define pedestrian and bike flow and improve quality of paths for safety and accessibility. Accommodate connections to future developments, as well as transit stops and Moody Centre Station.
Re-envision an enhanced kids and youth zone: Better integrate the kids and youth zone in a unified design. Provide greater diversity of activities for all ages and abilities, as well as all season use, considering cover from rain and sun.
Open up and improve the central green: Better define the great lawn at the heart of the park and enhance its appearance and functionality; improve operational access to the stage; and provide a better connectivity with commercial uses.
Re-imagine the waterfront: Create a more attractive and usable waterfront park area, perched above the inter-tidal area. Re-imagine the waterfront to celebrate the pier and location by the ocean. Create an attractive gathering space for programming and enjoyment that transitions smoothly into a natural character further east.
Create a resilient park environment in a changing climate: Consider climate change adaptation measures against coastal flooding, erosion, extreme heat, and more. Create an environment that supports biodiversity and improves user comfort and experience.