Proposed Community Park (Forest Trail) Development

Tay Valley has developed a Park Plan for a new development of public outdoor space in the area represented on the map below. The site is bounded by Narrows Lock Road to the East, Stanley Road to the South, private property owners to the West and the North, including the North Burgess solar farm operation.

location map of proposed community park (forest trail)

The Park Plan encompasses live plantings, hardscapes, and outdoor fixtures meant to enable inclusive, accessible uses and encourage appreciation for the designed space and its environmental and historical context. Considerations in the planning stages of this project include:

Sustainability,
Inclusiveness,
Accessibility,
Age-friendliness,
Level of maintenance,
Flexibility of use, and
Universal design principles to promote participatory, ecologically sensitive, and comfortable experiences, among other goals)

Project Timeline

April 2021 - Project Start-up and Data Collection

May - June 2021 - Community Consultation and Conceptual Options

June 2021 - Recommended Design Plan

August 31, 2021 - Public Meeting

September 28, 2021 - Council Approval

2022 - Phase 1 Implementation

Public Involvement

Public input was received on the park development project by participating in the following engagement Opportunities: