Presentation: Chancellor Park Playground Engagement What We Heard Report

Public Engagement Process

• Took place from Monday, May 27, 2024, to Sunday, June 9, 2024
• Mix of online engagement (survey) & two in-person Open Houses:
  • Drop-in Open House was held on Wednesday June 5, 2024, at Eagle Creek Village Quality Foods from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.;
  • Outdoor Open House – Saturday June 8, 2024, on-site at Chancellor Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• 92 Online Survey Respondents
• 41 Open House attendees

Overall Themes

• Positive response to the accessible playground concept. Envisioned the park as a space for all ages and accessibility levels.
• Top Three Playground features: climbing structures, in-ground trampolines, swings
• Top three preferred features: park furniture (e.g. chairs, benches, picnic tables), grassy open spaces and shaded areas
• Proximity to Galloping Goose can be a safety hazard. Some respondents suggested a fence separating the park users from the cyclists.
• Some expressed a desire for an off-leash dog area. Others strongly opposed the park becoming an off-leash dog park and pushed for signage to indicate the dogs must remain on-leash.
• Do not want to reduce the amount of greenspace.
• Concerns about noise, and fear that the park would be used for unwanted activities
• Several park users indicated a desire to see public washrooms and additional lighting at the park. Yet many others thought that public washrooms may bring about more unwanted activities and would require monitoring and/or set hours
• A formal path connecting Cheltenham Street to the park
• Top Three ways to keep people informed: Social media, signage in the park, Town’s website

Overlapping Questions

Question: Chancellor Park will be a universally accessible playground for all ages and abilities. Which equipment are you most excited to see included in the new playground?

Question: In addition to playground equipment, what features might you like to see in this space in the future?

Question: How best to keep you informed as planning continues?

Responses from Online Survey

Online Survey – Question 1: Do you live in View Royal? (92 Responses)

• Yes: 79
• No: 13

Online Survey – Question 3: How many years have you been a resident of View Royal? (79 Responses)

• More than 10 years: 42
• 2 to 5 years: 20
• No response: 13
• 5 to 10 years: 12
• Less than 2 years: 5

Online Survey – Question 4: How close do you live to Chancellor Park? (92 Responses)

• 5-minute walk: 28
• 2-minute walk: 20
• 15-minute walk: 16
• 10-minute walk: 15
• Too far to walk/I would bike or drive: 13

Online Survey – Question 5: What is your connection with Chancellor Park? (89 Responses)

• I live close by: 60
• Other: 21
• I pass through on my way to work: 5
• I pass through on my way to school: 3

Online Survey – Question 6: How often do you visit Chancellor Park? (92 Responses)

• A few times a year: 31
• More than once a week: 26
• More than once a month: 25
• Never: 10

Online Survey – Question 7: What is your age? (92 Responses)

• 30-49 years old: 50
• 50-65 years old: 16
• 65+ years old: 10
• Under 13 years old: 6
• 14-18 years old: 6
• 19-29 years old: 4

Next Steps

• Public feedback will inform the draft design concept for Chancellor Park Playground.
• Staff will present the Playground Design Concept at a future Council meeting.

Recommendation

THAT the June 18, 2024, report from the Community Planner titled “Chancellor Park Public Engagement – What We Heard Report” be received for information.