APPENDIX C TOPAZ PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN. Phase 3 Engagement Results

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1 APPENDIX C TOPAZ PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN Phase 3 Engagement Results April 9 - April 28, 2018

2 Q1 Do you have any feedback about the proposed design guidelines or field design for the artificial turf field? Answered: 331 Skipped: 50 Looks good / no changes I would like to propose t... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Looks good / no changes I would like to propose the following revisions: RESPONSES 81.87% % 60 TOTAL 331 # COMMENT: DATE 1 Current permitted users need the two turf fields separated by a permanant fence to allow for cross field league play that is currently on the existing field. A warm-up area needs to be included to match what exists now. 4/30/ :40 PM 2 Please note responding on behalf of Lower Island Soccer Association (LISA youth organization of just over 7500 players). This design is missing the ability to play 8aside games. With LISA clubs just voting to play another year of 8aside and other age groups looking for more 8aside options we would need to see 8aside solved to support this proposal. Solutions needed: lines on field; space for goals to move if one side 11 vs 11 and the other two games of 8 vs 8; ability to play more than one game at once - balls would go between all fields such that couldn't use them right now; maintain decent safety distance in ball solution. Need to see warm-up area considered in design. With 2 fields or 4 8aside fields more teams will be seeking warm-up space, want to see it considered in final design otherwise they will warm up where you don't want them. Believe benches are covered which is needed by rules of one league, please use good quality benches, have seen others have to replace too quickly/use ones that don't shield from rain. As mentioned in previous survey need to ensure the historical permit usage is honoured. I see challenges with honouring historical permits while used for softball/baseball because both fields would be used up with softball/baseball meaning you can't honour the original Finlayson permit. Congratulations on the work to date, pleased to see the city trying so hard to achieve two working turf fields and very impressed with the speed of the actions and consultation done to date. Good luck. Karen Hood- Deshon, Executive Director, Lower Island Soccer Association, T: thank you for saving the trees. Please be sure to consult the nearby residents about the position of the lights since they will be brighter than the current lighting. 4 Some bleacher seating is needed on the north side of the artificial field in order to adequately watch the games that are being played on the western fields. 5 Please consider using turf of quality similar to Oak Bay High school field - easier on knees, less heat retaining and over all healthier than crushed tires. 6 I like how there will be two artificial fields instead of the one massive one that is currently there. I know all soccer users will be extremly happy 4/30/ :08 PM 4/30/ :09 AM 4/29/2018 8:42 AM 4/28/2018 9:38 PM 4/28/2018 1:04 PM 1 / 4

3 7 (OH) Install a light standard(s) in between the two fields in addition to the perimeter lighting, as it isn't enough with perimeter only. Ensure shower facilities remain for use. Add a 2nd floor to washrooms for event organizers. This space can be rented to groups when not used for events. 8 providing alternative filed sport options like rugby with training access on the artifical turf during the wetter months/ 9 (OH) Please consider the science that tells us that these (crumb rubber and other similar types) cause cancer and lung disorders. Please consider natural grass with drainage. 10 Make sure the lights are shielded from above and adhere to the color temperature guidelines for night lighting. Have them set manually with a timer to automatically turn off field instead of two, to allow for a bigger skatepark. There are already a huge variety of sport fields being implemented here, and something that Victoria is seriously lacking in, is skateparks, and big ones. 12 artificial turf is not a good surface for playing baseball on. While I appreciate the attempt to make this part of the park multifunctional it does not take away from the fact that a useable baseball diamond is being removed from this park in favour of a sport most people have never heard of (pickleball). 13 Lack of disc golf, or even a basket round of nine when it had the largest response is truly disappointing 14 Pickleball is the FASTEST growing sport in North America and Victoria has an opportunity to build a facility that can hold tournaments, leagues and get the attention of elite players. 12 courts would be IDEAL 15 Moving the lights from the current Topaz sand based field to the Glasgow or Blanchard fields. As a member of the soccer community that trains on the upper field that will be lost, I would hope the lights could be reused on the other two fields for evening training. The washrooms need to be open when the fields are in use in the winter evenings. Otherwise soccer players are forced to use other means. 4/24/ :50 AM 4/24/ :10 AM 4/24/2018 9:53 AM 4/23/2018 8:47 PM 4/23/2018 7:30 PM 4/23/2018 9:04 AM 4/22/ :48 AM 4/22/2018 6:59 AM 4/21/2018 5:57 PM 16 Ensure that no trees are affected 4/21/2018 2:25 PM 17 Relocate the grandstand, or incorporate it into a clubhouse/change rooms built into the slope. This is an opportunity for the city to partner with other stakeholders (ie a Soccer Club(s))to share costs and gain revenue. The lack of such a facility is an obvious omission. I know of one such club that has the financial ability to make this happen. 4/21/ :33 AM 18 all sports 4/21/ :30 AM 19 A mixed use soccer/softball fields are great in theory however when soccer is being played it can't be used for Softball and vice versa. Why not just keep the upper Softball diamond as it currently is? Please don't remove it. 20 I would like to ensure that the surface is environmentally safe for people, especially children, to play upon. 4/20/2018 9:59 AM 4/20/2018 9:29 AM 21 Allow Rugby, lights on glad I field 4/19/2018 9:58 PM 22 Why are the fields restricted to only soccer and baseball? Every other city in BC line their synthetic turf fields for multi sport use. Field hockey, football and lacrosse also use turf. Why would the City pass up the opportunity to book facilities for these sports. Would the city build a gym for basketball but exclude volleyball and badminton lines? Makes no sense... unless these sports are providing 100% of the financing. Even then, this is a public land which should be open to other users. 23 No one is going to want to play baseball on a turf, put effort into making a nice baseball field on grass instead. 24 Look at newer sub surface materials. I think some artificial turf fields are mobing away from rubber pellets due to health risks to plastoc pellets. Although I am not confident that the plastic ones dont have their own problems/risks. 25 I assume the fields will have a section open to the public at all times, even during club time. We pay taxes after all. 4/19/2018 3:58 PM 4/19/ :11 AM 4/19/2018 9:52 AM 4/18/ :38 PM 26 Basketball court 4/18/2018 8:58 PM 2 / 4

4 27 The overall design of the fields are great especially since the Poplars will be saved. Thank you. We are however concerned about the design of the new lighting and the impact on homes close to the park. I will elaborate later. 4/17/2018 7:01 PM 28 no ball diamond 4/17/2018 1:47 PM 29 I would agree to this if during softball season slopitch had first choice of use. 4/17/ :34 AM 30 Slopitch on the turf can be dangerous and I am sure expensive to rent. Soccer fields are fine. 4/17/ :43 AM 31 Other cities use dimmable led lights to reduce the level of glare at night in the neighbourhood. Please use a safe product for the field and not the stuff linked to cancer. 4/17/2018 3:56 AM 32 If possible, expand the space on Finlayson to include a warm up area. 4/16/ :31 AM 33 Add warm up area 4/15/2018 2:48 PM 34 I presume from the diagram that there are small grandstands on either side of the baseball diamond. If this correct, no changes 35 1) player's bench for both fields 2) Player's bench is more permanent structure to minimize vandalism (see Town Centre Park port coquitlam) 3) Grandstand should be on opposite side to player benches 4) What does the field look like with lines for 2 fields, 4 small fields AND a baseball diamond. In my experience, not good. 5) Small technical warm up area needed. Field time is at a premium during peak season. Teams will book 1 hour practice but arrive early enough to get in a solid technical warmup before taking the field 36 1) Player's bench for both fields. 2) small technical warm up area ( Field times during peak season are a premium and teams often book for one hour but show up early to get in a solid warm up before entering the field. 3) Grand stand should be on the opposite side of player benches if possible (looks tricky,,,but you guys are the experts!) 4) Player shelters should be more permanent design than current to minimize vandalism (see turf fields in Port Coquitlam, Fraser Valley for example) 5) What will the turf look like with all the lines for 2 fields, 4 small fields AND a baseball diamond...in my experience this takes away from its main purpose as a premier turf for important games. 4/15/2018 9:23 AM 4/14/2018 7:56 AM 4/14/2018 7:46 AM 37 Certainly looking forward to a new fenced in dog park! 4/14/2018 7:41 AM 38 OK but warm-up area needed 4/13/2018 8:34 PM 39 Please don't use artificial turf. Read the reports that show preliminary linkages between artificial turn and cancer in kids who play on them. 4/13/2018 3:10 PM 40 Warm up area needed 4/13/2018 6:48 AM 41 Need area for warmup and players preparing for game 4/12/ :50 PM 42 I personally don t like having the baceball dimond on turf as it makes it hard to play. 4/12/ :45 PM 43 I think twelve pickle ball courts to accommodate tournaments, clinics and leagues would be the best use of resources at this time. 44 The city's own master plan says there is a shortage of artificial turf fields in Victoria. Topaz is the best opportunity Victoria has to fix the short fall in artificial fields in a way that responds to user needs. 45 A softball or baseball does not react to the turf remotely the same as on a normal field. It's actually quite dangerously fast. No ball will happily be organized on this field. 46 This is not a true surface for a ball diamond nor will any softball or baseball ever be organized to be played here. The baseball or softball does not interact with the turf remotely close to how it does on normal field, and is actually quite dangerous 4/12/ :17 PM 4/12/2018 9:39 PM 4/12/2018 7:04 PM 4/12/2018 7:02 PM 47 For the Hockey box to have new surface and lights 4/12/2018 4:57 PM 48 Shouldnt make any bigger. Extra space needs to go to parking. 4/12/2018 3:17 PM 49 Great ideas moving forward. 4/12/2018 2:28 PM 50 have two ball diamonds diagonally across from one another 4/12/2018 1:17 PM 51 I would put like 12 pickleball courts as it is a huge growing sport and would make tournament in Victoria a better possiblity with bigger turn outs 4/12/ :13 AM 52 Don't really have an educated opinion as I am unfamiliar with the topic. 4/12/ :10 AM 3 / 4

5 53 since pickleball is becoming very popular in this city and many courts are overbooked, I would like to see 12 dedicated pickleball courts for the Topaz Park proposal. 54 Is there still a paved walk all the way around the field? I enjoy this part of my regular walks through the park. 55 there is already too many empty soccer fields in the city. Expand the bike park. there isn't any of those. 4/12/ :56 AM 4/11/2018 6:23 PM 4/11/2018 5:12 PM 56 Needs game warm-up area 4/11/2018 3:46 PM 57 With the removal of some earth ( no trees) this area could accommodate 3 FIFA regulation grass soccer fields and at least 2 back to back ball diamonds. This would greatly enhance the use or the park as a field sports tournament facility. - most important for the development of sports tourism in the city. 4/11/2018 3:44 PM 58 Needs space for game warm-up 4/11/2018 3:31 PM 59 Looks good 4/11/2018 2:13 AM 60 Very disappointed that there is no disc golf even though it was one the highest activities polled on the previous survey. 61 Lights and scoreboard for the lacrosse box, as well as a water fountain near the washrooms or the lacrosse box. 62 I cannot evaluate "IES RP-6 Class III standard (min.)" for lighting but I can tell you as a resident a number of blocks away that lighting at Topaz Park is a continuing problem - too bright and aimed too high so it shines in our windows. After repeated completes sometimes it is pointed more downward and less obtrusive, then a while later it reverts to high aim with high brightness again. Please ensure this factor is considered along with any technical standards (which may include it, I do not know the standard). 4/10/ :33 AM 4/10/2018 8:17 AM 4/9/ :12 PM 63 I wonder if you will need more stands/seating, especially on the far side. 4/9/2018 9:27 PM 64 I am hoping that environmentally/health friendly materials can be use. 4/9/2018 7:45 PM 65 I have spoken with several soccer players who say the field is already bigger than it has to be. I can't understand how anyone would think it's a good idea to remove 18 huge trees just so we can have more fake grass. Parks should be green spaces...plastic grass make look green, but it's not. Plus more soccer players means more cars and more cars means more concrete parking lots. 4/9/2018 5:49 PM 66 Do not make it bigger. Its current size is fine. Why have fake when real is easy enough to grow. 4/9/2018 4:01 PM 67 Love that the trees will still be there! Nice compromise. 4/9/2018 3:35 PM 68 Including a spray park would be incredibly valuable to the kids in the community that may not use the more athletic options 4/9/2018 2:58 PM 69 Preserving the line of Black Cottonwood trees to the south is important to me. 4/9/2018 1:36 PM 70 Its difficult to see how, but a warmup area is needed. With 4 teams ready to start while 4 teams are playing, more space is needed for warmup, not less. 4/9/ :15 PM 71 You've saved the trees. Thank you. 4/9/ :44 AM 4 / 4

6 Q2 Do you have any feedback about the proposed design guidelines for the sport box? Answered: 314 Skipped: 67 Looks good / no changes I would like to propose t... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Looks good / no changes I would like to propose the following revisions: RESPONSES 91.08% % 28 TOTAL 314 # COMMENT: DATE 1 I feel it is an important fixture in the park for ball hockey and other segregated functions. An upgrade to it's current condition needs to be included in the park plan. 4/30/ :43 PM 2 the lacross/road hockey box is heavily used and repairs have been funded by the community of users. Thanks for improving it. If the basketball court at the Crystal Pool is any indication, the addition of basketball courts would be welcomed. 4/30/ :10 AM 3 I like the idea of multi sport option with some hoops. 4/28/2018 9:39 PM 4 Many children over the decades have used the box to learn to ride 2 wheel bikes - thanks for keeping it for all its uses! 4/28/2018 9:59 AM 5 can also be used for bike polo? 4/26/2018 1:53 PM 6 Make sure the lighting has a top cover and that the color temperature adheres to environmental standards for a minimal impact on the environment with a manual time set and auto-turn-off feature. 4/23/2018 8:50 PM 7 spectator seating please 4/22/ :12 PM 8 Lack of disc golf, or even a basket round of nine when it had the largest response is truly disappointing 4/22/ :48 AM 9 Ensure that no green space is affected 4/21/2018 2:26 PM 10 any sports 4/21/ :31 AM 11 Definitely explore the option of basketball courts 4/21/2018 9:32 AM 12 I'd like to see more details about the lockable storage space, will it be for City use or for players? 4/20/2018 3:24 PM 13 Please provide some basketball courts, it is much needed in the area! Please! 4/20/ :42 AM 14 Definitely add Basketball courts 4/19/2018 4:21 PM 15 Just to reaffirm my last comment. This multi sport facility makes more sense. 4/19/2018 4:00 PM 1 / 2

7 16 Would be great to see this revitalized! 4/19/ :37 AM 17 Resurfacing of the surface. With regarding were water is ponding. The side boards need painting. The wide entrance should have a curb drop for easy material drop off at Finlayson side. 4/18/ :41 PM 18 Basketball courts would be good 4/18/2018 9:06 PM 19 like the idea of the basketball courts added.. 4/17/2018 8:46 PM 20 Improvements are really needed. Lighting discussion again. 4/17/2018 7:02 PM 21 Is it possible to add lines for two pickle ball courts (people could supply their own portable nets)? 4/17/2018 4:11 PM 22 dimmable led would be awesome for the night play. 4/17/2018 3:58 AM 23 twelve pickle ball courts. 4/12/ :18 PM 24 Move this to somewhere else in the City. Central Park? The user numbers for the sport box are 100 times less than soccer users for the park. Soccer users needs better fields and better facilities. 4/12/2018 9:41 PM 25 Water station for box and roof over benches to cool users on hot days 4/12/2018 3:21 PM 26 I would argue that the late night lighting would also drive off drug users in the area, as it would no longer be a place to hide out in the benches. 4/12/2018 2:29 PM 27 Don't really have an educated opinion as I am unfamiliar with the topic. 4/12/ :10 AM 28 proposed changes are good idea 4/12/2018 6:25 AM 29 Lights would be great for evening use. Water station nearby would be nice. 4/11/ :04 PM 30 Please add lights and water station 4/11/2018 3:02 PM 31 Water bottle fill station near the box would be great, similar to Braefoot. 4/11/2018 7:51 AM 32 Looks great! I would recommend a water station placed directly invetween the soccer field and the sport box to ensure players stay hydrated. 33 Include bike lane painting so we prepare children for biking through intersections and using turn boxes downtown. I support basketball nets. 4/11/2018 2:16 AM 4/10/ :35 PM 34 Again, where is disc golf? 4/10/ :33 AM 35 I live directly behind this box and see how well it is used, especially by the Topaz ball hockey folks, almost all day, every Sunday of the year. I'm sure they (and others!) will appreciate the ability to play in the evenings as well. I think the potential addition of basketball courts is interesting, as I've seen facilities like that well used at Central Park beside Crystal Pool. 4/10/ :10 AM 36 A water fountain near the box would be a great benefit, similar to Braefoot. 4/10/2018 8:20 AM 37 Add higher fences and volleyball nets and lines to create an outdoor volleyball court. 4/9/ :53 PM 38 Same comment as previous about lighting - ensure it does not spill over way into the neighbourhood 39 I support the changes. One comment being, however, is that there is a lot of light "pollution" from the large lights at Topaz Park already. I support evening play, but it would be nice to explore ways to minimize the additional light pollution that might be created by added timed lighting. 40 For sure consider the basketball courts as the ones at Crystal may not be in use when that facility is replaced. 4/9/ :13 PM 4/9/ :00 PM 4/9/2018 5:28 PM 41 I would put a disc golf course next to it 4/9/2018 4:40 PM 42 Maybe repave it but it is a fine size as is. 4/9/2018 4:02 PM 43 A much needed upgrade! 4/9/2018 3:36 PM 44 This is a really good facility, so I am glad you are keeping and renovating it. 4/9/2018 2:21 PM 45 The ball hockey community had worked hard to ensure this facility continued and fundraise d for improvements to keep the facility open. Thanks for further improving it. 4/9/ :47 AM 2 / 2

8 Q3 Do you have any feedback about the proposed design guidelines for the sport hub and grass fields? Answered: 308 Skipped: 73 Looks good / no changes I would like to propose t... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Looks good / no changes I would like to propose the following revisions: RESPONSES 81.82% % 56 TOTAL 308 # COMMENT: DATE 1 please ensure there is at least one non-programmed community field for use by residents for "pickup" games. Also, retain the off-leash dog use at current times. 4/30/ :11 AM 2 Request possibility of allowing alternate grass field sports such as rugby Provision of lights on Glasgow Field 3 Mcgirr park in Nanaimo has the perfect design for baseball/softball. Their "hub" is also in the perfect location for viewing all fields at once with a concession conveniently and centrally located at the base. It would be improved if this space could model that field. 4 Why has the splash pad option disappeared?? It would be amazing for all the kids in the area and so great for families. 4/29/2018 9:04 AM 4/27/ :25 PM 4/27/2018 9:13 PM 5 How about a washroom there? It is a long way to go with a small child to either washroom 4/27/2018 5:47 PM 6 Add a disc golf course, please. 4/26/2018 9:43 AM 7 Request possibility of allowing alternate grass field sports such as rugby Provision of lights on Glasgow Field 8 (OH) Losing the upper soccer field is disastrous. Softball and soccer are paying patrons and you're eliminating revenue for the City. 9 Request possibility of allowing alternate field sports such as rugby to be played and the provision of lights on Glasgow Field to faciliate later training opportunities in winter. 10 (OH) Leave it for tournaments. Leave the green spaces. We pay taxes for upkeep of green spaces. 4/24/2018 9:53 PM 4/24/ :35 AM 4/24/ :11 AM 4/24/2018 9:59 AM 11 (OH) Please gate exits to Blanshard Rd 4/24/2018 9:49 AM 12 it would be really nice if the grass fields could be used by sports like rugby as well as soccer and softball. 4/23/2018 8:43 PM 1 / 4

9 13 I would like to comment that putting back to back diamonds can make it more hazardous for spectators when foul balls can be coming from all directions, please ensure the backstops are sufficiently high/built to prevent this from happening as much as possible. I'm not sure what the "community field" is meant to be, as when the fields are in use for either soccer or baseball, it would be dangerous to encourage people who are not participating in those games to be in the area 14 Lack of disc golf, or even a basket round of nine when it had the largest response is truly disappointing 4/23/2018 9:07 AM 4/22/ :48 AM 15 I mentioned the lights in my first comment. 4/21/2018 5:58 PM 16 Given that the skateboard area requires undulation, why not change the optional leash area with the skateboard area for the following reasons: Access easier for elderly especially with walkers/wheelchairs Parking easier for elderly Washrooms closer for elderly Flatter area for elderly Better winter availability for access and with less mud for dogs Uses more compatible for bikers/ skateboarders adjacent to one another Ages more compatible for bikers/skateboarders Less construction costs for both areas/facilities Noise more compatible for both uses 17 I would like to see allowing Any sports access to the grass fields. Also the Glasgow field maybe getting lights. 18 As I currently am involved in at least 4 slo-pitch tournaments a year at this park I agree specifically with the reorientation of the Glasgow field. However, as a licensee for one of the events - the Michael Dunahee Tournament of Hope - this does restrict the space available for beer gardens and food concessions. If there could be some fencing added which would allow a wider area for consumption this would help. Even as it is it's difficult to prevent players and spectators from carrying their drinks from the beer garden to the games they want to watch. 19 I don't see any mention of rugby. Given that Victoria is the home of rugby in Canada, and more capped playels on beth the provincial and national teams have come from Victoria than any other city in Canada, I suggest that rugby should be given an important role in the park. 4/21/2018 1:52 PM 4/21/ :32 AM 4/21/2018 8:47 AM 4/21/2018 8:28 AM 20 Is this really needed? 4/20/2018 9:22 PM 21 I think dogs should not be allowed on the sports fields at all, and this should be enforced by Bylaw Officers. The people who use these fields should not have to play where dogs have peed and pooped. 22 Request possibility of allowing alternate grass field sports such as rugby Provision of lights on Glasgow Field 23 During baseball tournaments, whether competitive or local slowpitch, there are just enough fields for teams to play and still have 2-3 teams sit out until their turn. If we reduce the amount of fields to two then there will be an issue with having too many teams sitting around and waiting or reducing the size of the tournaments which means less revenue for the organizers (especially fundraising ones like the Dunahee) and less play time for the teams. The artificial soccer field is not suitable for a baseball diamond and the ball continues to roll without the friction of live grass, it is harder on the player's bodies because of the hard surface and lack of ability to get their cleats dug for quick turning. 4/20/2018 8:55 PM 4/20/2018 4:16 PM 4/20/2018 1:28 PM 24 I really like the "water bottle filling station" idea: this is great! 4/20/ :44 AM 25 Allow community grass field sports; Rugby. Also lights to extend usable time. 4/20/ :41 AM 26 Can there be lights for evening use? Can rugby be accommodated? 4/20/ :24 AM 27 Sport hub should sell [good] coffee and healthy snacks for morning events ie. parents watching:-)-- and be open during events/big practice days. First aid station too or first aid supplies for sale at least. 4/20/2018 9:39 AM 28 Rugby, Lights on Glasgow Field 4/19/2018 9:59 PM 29 Include rugby on the Glasgow field. Include lights for extended use of the Glasgow field. 4/19/2018 9:52 PM 30 Request possibility of allowing alternate great field sports such as rugby and some lights for evening play over Glasgow field 31 Request possibility of allowing alternate grass field sports such as rugby Provision of lights on Glasgow Field 4/19/2018 8:13 PM 4/19/2018 7:58 PM 32 Looks good but would like rugby to be included as possible field user. 4/19/2018 4:56 PM 2 / 4

10 33 I really hope these grass fields can still accommodate the Highland Games sporting events. 4/19/ :38 AM 34 If you build the sport hub, make sure it is big. There is nothing worse than new things built that can't hold enough people! 4/19/ :20 AM 35 It would be nice to have the option of a small concession stand. 4/19/ :16 AM 36 Provision of lighting along the north side of Glasgow Field to permit limited sporting activities during the winter months 37 The three ball fields provided will use space for adult softball and adult have a hard time finding time ans and space to play the hub seems unnecessary infrastructure 38 Not sure why changing the locaction of the Glasgow backdrop will increase usage. I think the reason it is two designed the way it is now is to protect parked cars in the parking lot from balls Also, there was extensive drainage work performed in the two fields in 2017(ish?). What can will be done that wasn't done then? 39 A third grass fiels for slopitch guaranteeing us the same amount of fields as soccer has. Slopitch uses the fields on average more than soccer. (monday to friday for slopitch) 4/18/2018 7:02 PM 4/17/2018 9:20 PM 4/17/2018 7:09 PM 4/17/ :36 AM 40 We need at least Three ball diamonds at Topaz 4 would be better 4/17/ :36 AM 41 Why would there only be two slopitch fields? Where is the third? Taking away another ball diamond in a city where ball fields are so very few and far between does not make any sense? 4/17/ :29 AM 42 Pad for a food truck or consession set up. 4/17/2018 4:00 AM 43 You must ensure that the filed is graded and the slope/slant is removed as it currently slopes from East to West 4/16/ :34 AM 44 Should be able to fit 3 regulation grass soccer fields and at least 2 back to back ball diamonds. 4/15/2018 2:51 PM 45 Washrooms at the sports hub. 4/15/2018 9:25 AM 46 With the removal of some earth ( no trees will be harmed) this area could accommodate 3 FIFA regulation grass soccer fields and at least 2 back to back ball diamonds. These fields would run north/south parallel to Blanchard. The exact location can be seen on the original SVICSA submission. They would greatly enhance the use of the park as a field sports tournament facility. - most important for the development of sports tourism in the city. One of these fields needs to be lit in order to accommodate evening practices. 47 Sport Hub and Grass fields Comment: With the removal of some earth ( no trees will be harmed) this area could accommodate 3 FIFA regulation grass soccer fields and at least 2 back to back ball diamonds. These fields would run north/south parallel to Blanchard. The exact location can be seen on the original SVICSA submission. They would greatly enhance the use of the park as a field sports tournament facility. - most important for the development of sports tourism in the city. One of these fields needs to be lit in order to accommodate evening practises. 4/13/2018 8:35 PM 4/12/ :52 PM 48 3 grass fields in this same space if all aligned the same as Blanchard 4/12/2018 9:39 PM 49 Keep the other ball diamond fencing on Glasgow. 4/12/2018 7:04 PM 50 We need a disc golf course. Please 4/12/2018 5:13 PM 51 get rid of dugouts 4/12/2018 1:21 PM 52 Don't really have an educated opinion as I am unfamiliar with the topic. 4/12/ :10 AM 53 Too many "grass fields in the city. Expand the bike park 4/11/2018 5:13 PM 54 Off-leash dog use needs to be allowed in this area, as it currently is. If it isn't allowed this would constitute a drastic reduction in off-leash area for dogs. 55 With the removal of some earth ( no trees) this area could accommodate 3 FIFA regulation grass soccer fields and at least 2 back to back ball diamonds. This would greatly enhance the use or the park as a field sports tournament facility. - most important for the development of sports tourism in the city. 56 With the removal of some earth ( no trees) this area could accommodate 3 FIFA regulation grass soccer fields and at least 2 back to back ball diamonds. This would greatly enhance the use or the park as a field sports tournament facility. - most important for the development of sports tourism in the city. 4/11/2018 4:57 PM 4/11/2018 3:47 PM 4/11/2018 3:42 PM 3 / 4

11 57 more sports hubs should be around the park like near the sports box and and all weather field and down by the skate park and tennis courts. 58 I would request that we do not lose the 3rd baseball field to the proposed pickleball and tennis court. Please relocate to another are as this is a good idea but not at the sacrifice of losing a ball field 4/11/2018 3:05 PM 4/10/ :07 PM 59 Disc golf? 4/10/ :34 AM 60 More comment than changes - I LOVE the idea of a water bottle filling station at the Sports Hub, as well as accessible pathways! Fantastic work, folks! 4/10/ :11 AM 61 Minimal use of pesticides and herbicides on the grass please! 4/9/2018 7:45 PM 62 Proposed designs fail to consider the needs of those who have been using the park daily, rain or shine for decades...the dog owners. Accommodating the needs of sports enthusiasts should NOT come by removing green spaces from dog owners. 63 The current use of these playing fields as off-leash dog areas is not mentioned here, but I hope that you are removing this use and having off-leash dogs limited to the southeast area. Dog poop is no fun for ball players! 64 Lit practice area is lost in this concept. Either 1. retain Topaz and make Glasgow the community sports area OR 2. move lighting from Topaz to Blanshard to maintain the existing area available for weeknight practices - where many teams share one field. 4/9/2018 5:54 PM 4/9/2018 2:24 PM 4/9/ :19 PM 65 Spectator seating is a great idea. 4/9/ :55 AM 66 These fields are heavily used and the improvements will benefit the community 4/9/ :48 AM 4 / 4

12 Q4 Do you have any feedback about the proposed design guidelines for the skateboard/all-wheels park? Answered: 311 Skipped: 70 Looks good / no changes I would like to propose t... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Looks good / no changes I would like to propose the following revisions: RESPONSES 81.99% % 56 TOTAL 311 # COMMENT: DATE 1 An important needed addition to an urban park like Topaz. 4/30/ :45 PM 2 I would reconsider locker/storage. While it would be nice to provide I anticipate they would just end up vandalized. Graffiti, theft is the concern. 3 this one feature I have been waiting for since I moved to the neighbourhood in I've watched several generations of kids skate on the roadway at Kings Rd/Dowler Place for years. They deserve better. 4 Just a general concern with proximity to pickleball/tennis courts. At Tolmie park, skateboarders have been known to build ramps on the pickleball courts to jump over the nets. Signage prohibiting same would likely be wise. 5 The park sounds good but i'm a bit concerned about the noise. I live in the condo building on Topaz and face the direction of the park. 4/30/2018 2:08 PM 4/30/ :12 AM 4/29/2018 2:57 PM 4/29/2018 6:17 AM 6 Hooray for this long needed addition. Thank you! 4/28/ :02 AM 7 Skate parks are noisy. Can anything be done to help absorb sound? 4/27/2018 9:14 PM 8 (OH) I would like to see this happen as my kid into this but too young to go along to the one on Esq. place. 4/24/ :41 AM 9 (OH) Need set times park will be used by boarders 4/24/ :25 AM 10 Skateboard park and bike skills park to not be connected. 4/24/ :24 AM 11 (OH) I am worried about how loud this will be. My house is adjacent to the park, and I always hear skateboard wheels on the sidewalk. At minimum, it should be limited to daytime hours. 4/24/ :20 AM 12 (OH) No skateboard park - too much cement. Skateboard brings drugs from children. 4/24/ :01 AM 13 Yes, Hallelujah! Build another skate park in Victoria 4/23/ :49 PM 1 / 4

13 14 Make sure the lighting has a top cover and that the color temperature adheres to environmental standards for a minimal impact on the environment with a manual time set and auto-turn-off feature. Make sure there is appropriate drainage for the rainy season Have safety guidelines for use posted Include heavy tree plantings around the area to reduce the environmental impact of yet another concrete surface 15 The skatepark needs to have lights, and the bowl needs to be covered to allow for off season and rainy weather use. I am currently training to be a BMX professional, and cannot train in Victoria, or Vancouver Island for that matter, during the winter months, and have had to move back to Calgary to go to their indoor park there. If the bowl was covered, and a 4, 5, 6 and 8 ft half pipe was installed, and also covered, it would allow for a wide variety of park/freestyle training for BMX, as well as vert training for skateboarders. With these areas covered and implemented, riders could train year round, and not have to constantly move during the winter months. The lights need to be implemented for late night riding as well. Currently, especially in the Winter months, people cannot ride past about 6pm. This makes it near impossible to have a strict training regimen, especially when a lot of people like myself work during the day to pay the bills. Covered areas, lights, a bowl, and the half pipes mentioned above, would allow for ideal training conditions for all riders. I see lighting has been noted already above, but I wanted to mention it again to ensure that it definitely gets implemented! Thank you, and I hope my recommendations do not go unnoticed! 16 While I think City of Victoria could use another skate park, i think there are smaller parks that could be converted, rather than taking away a larger playing field from other sports (baseball/soccer). Please consider another place to put this park. 4/23/2018 8:53 PM 4/23/2018 7:36 PM 4/23/2018 9:09 AM 17 Indifferent 4/23/2018 7:44 AM 18 The Skate Park is important to me (and my two young kids). Glad to see it in there! 4/22/2018 8:11 PM 19 Lack of disc golf, or even a basket round of nine when it had the largest response is truly disappointing 20 For slopitch leagues to use topaz park for tournaments there needs to be 3 diamonds. Taking away the best playing field in the park would be a big mistake. 4/22/ :49 AM 4/21/2018 3:34 PM 21 I oppose the skate park 4/21/2018 2:28 PM 22 As per number 3 on previous page... 4/21/2018 1:54 PM 23 maybe bikes too? 4/21/ :32 AM 24 I'm opposed to this dedicated use area primarily because it causes the loss of one playing field for soccer and baseball. This use could well be incorporated into the area dedicated for the bike skills park 25 I don't know if there are adaptations wheelchair users would want in a skatepark, but if you are building it from scratch, you should find out. Aaron Wheelz would be the guy to ask: 4/21/2018 8:49 AM 4/20/ :19 PM 26 Not a fan if it would involve removing a Softball diamond. 4/20/ :01 AM 27 Have different levels available. And good seating areas for competitions and spectating. 4/19/ :13 PM 28 Skate parks attract hoodlums that will destroy the park and graffiti everywhere... also drug deals will happen there... don't build a skate park. 29 Why are you adding a bike park when the majority of people advocated for a disc golf park? There would be more opportunity for more people in the community to utilize the disc golf park and would provide for fun activities for kids and the elderly. 30 I'm an average skateboarder and I think that the Vic West park is not allowing beginner to perform at all. It's way too difficult. It caters to the few people that can do big jumps and sure the kids seat on the side and watch them ride. Is this what we want? 4/19/ :23 AM 4/19/ :42 AM 4/18/ :47 PM 31 Keep the ball field. Softball pays for the park, not skateboarders. 4/17/2018 9:21 PM 32 MUCH needed, and a good location. 4/17/2018 7:10 PM 33 no skate park - retain field as is 4/17/2018 1:50 PM 34 At least there is already a skate park in Vic West. Victoria still lacks ANY sort of disc golf course. There are no local options for anyone who wants to play disc golf, or teach their kids to play. 4/17/ :59 PM 35 Put it back to slopitch/soccer field 4/17/ :37 AM 2 / 4

14 36 It is in one of the ball diamonds? 4/17/ :36 AM 37 This is where the third slopitch diamond should be! 4/17/ :30 AM 38 Awesome idea to include a beginner area. 4/17/2018 4:00 AM 39 A plaza style skatepark would be a great addition because there are none of that style around the area. A pool style bowl included in the park because again there is a lack of that feature in the area. 40 Keep the soccer field so that there would be a total of 5 fields available. More people (including kids) will use the field than the skateboard park. 4/16/ :01 PM 4/15/2018 7:46 PM 41 Keep the soccer field/ball diamond so that a total of 5 fields are available. 4/15/2018 7:43 PM 42 Beginner area is important to me 4/13/2018 6:57 PM 43 We already have a skate park in Vic West. Another isn't needed. We don't have a disc golf course. A large disc golf course isn't needed either, something small would be suffice. 4/13/2018 3:51 PM 44 No skate board park needed as there is one just across the Bay St Bridge 4/13/2018 6:50 AM 45 I would suggest this type of facility would be better placed at the all weather fields at beacon hill park on Douglas 4/12/ :53 PM 46 Put this at another park 4/12/2018 9:42 PM 47 I strongly disagree with this piece. It's what led me to provide an opinion at all. Topaz is one of the only legitimate places softball can be played, and taking one diamond away instantly eliminates the possibility of hosting a tournament there. You will still have far more use as a ball/soccer field then a skate park and moved tennis courts 4/12/2018 7:06 PM 48 Looks to big in this already busy park should use another location or make smaller. 4/12/2018 3:26 PM 49 After all the skateboard park closures I have seen growing up, I think this is crucial to youth who want to stay active and can't afford more expensive sports. 4/12/2018 2:31 PM 50 Don't really have an educated opinion as I am unfamiliar with the topic. 4/12/ :10 AM 51 As an avid skateboarder and previous skatepark host of Vic West park may I suggest a bowl/flow section be taken into consideration. Adequate seating around the park for users/parents/people watching WITH shade is important, as well it prevents kids from using the park features as sitting areas which causes conflict. Dirt or garden beds anywhere near the border of the park is poor design, as people track it in, or it gets blown in and is dangerous and slick. Same as gravel getting kicked into the park. Grass is best and no needle dropping trees directly over the park area. VicWest park has a skatetool station with a few tools on chains for kids to fix their skateboards. It would be awesome if there were additional tools added as scooters often need 2 allen keys to tighten their wheels, and BMX needs a larger size socket. Signage suggesting helmet use,no smoking and no drinking is also important. Water filling station is AMAZING, but could be hugely advantageous if there were 2 different heights as the one as Vic West is too tall for a lot of the younger kids that try to use it. THANK YOU :) 4/12/2018 8:31 AM 52 THEY should leave the existing ball field there 4/11/2018 9:35 PM 53 Is this needed? What is the usage of the one in Vic West? 4/11/2018 3:48 PM 54 How often is the one in Vic West used? 4/11/2018 3:43 PM 55 Smaller area... how important is skateboarding? 4/11/2018 7:54 AM 56 I would really love if you could post proposed designs of the park 4/10/2018 5:06 PM 57 Instead of a timer, the lights should remain on all night. It's very dangerous for the lights to just shut off. Someone could be flying through the air and hurt themselves if the lights were to turn off. Whistler has a timed switch. But maybe if they were installed on some sort of dimmer relay 4/10/2018 5:05 PM 58 Victoria already has a skateboard park. What it doesn't have is a disc golf course. 4/10/2018 1:01 PM 59 I love the idea of a skateboard park but not at the sacrifice of losing one of the ball fields. 4/10/ :10 PM 60 Disc golf here? 4/10/ :34 AM 3 / 4

15 61 Why is there no disc golf course when it was the most commonly requested new purpose for the park? 17% of survey respondents (less than 1 in 5) wanted a skateboard/all-wheels park which will realistically only be used by a very small segment of the population. Disc golf on the other hand can be played by all ages and is very inexpensive. 4/10/ :34 AM 62 I'd sincerely like to see this component be a priority 4/10/2018 9:43 AM 63 Don t let newline build it. Reach out to local people who have experience building parks 4/10/2018 9:05 AM 64 Same comments as above re lighting - problems with too high aim, too bright that flood far into neighbourhood need to be avoided through design and operational policies 4/9/ :15 PM 65 Victoria could use a good double sided curb. 4/9/ :00 PM 66 Woot woot! 4/9/2018 7:58 PM 67 Woot woot!! 4/9/2018 7:56 PM 68 Skateboarders like a challenging terrain so it makes far more sense to give them the hilly south east corner of the park. That area is completely unsuitable for dogs (who need a flat area with no obstacles for safe running/playing). The S/W corner is better suited to become the off-leash dog park. It's close to parking and washroom, it's mostly fenced in already, it's away from residents who complain about the barking and it's a flat, unobstructed area. 69 Vic West lacks shade. This park looks like it may as well. Both this park and Vic West could use either trees or shade sails. 4/9/2018 5:59 PM 4/9/2018 5:32 PM 70 You dont want the skate bord kids there selling their drugs to children. Bad idea. 4/9/2018 4:03 PM 71 Adding a skatepark is a VERY GOOD idea 4/9/2018 3:47 PM 72 Great to see free recreation facilities for older kids in the park! 4/9/2018 3:38 PM 73 I would rather a bike/walk path all around the edge of the park. 4/9/ :45 PM 74 See 3. The concept would work better if Glasgow was community sports. 4/9/ :20 PM 75 Seating areas are great for parents with young children 4/9/ :57 AM 76 Thank you thank you thank you. This makes my heart sing. it's long been deit's in this part of the community 4/9/ :50 AM 4 / 4

16 Q5 Do you have any feedback about the proposed design guidelines for the bike skills park? Answered: 311 Skipped: 70 Looks good / no changes I would like to propose t... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Looks good / no changes I would like to propose the following revisions: RESPONSES 72.67% % 85 TOTAL 311 # COMMENT: DATE 1 It s a great new feature but sad to see it take over the forested space where my dog loves to play. Would it be better closer to the playground? Also, you will be displacing homeless who camp in that area. I ve never had issues with anyone there and hope that help will be offered to these people. 4/30/2018 2:11 PM 2 please ensure that the trees are not impacted. Replanting with native species is preferable. 4/30/ :13 AM 3 I would like to see a bit of separation for the beginner level riders, just so they aren't overpowered by more experienced riders. Excited about this for my daughter! 4 Consider a softer surface than asphalt - better drainage thus easier to maintain. Keep shrubs out and use trees for shade. 4/29/2018 6:20 AM 4/28/2018 9:42 PM 5 Not sure why this is a thing. I would prefer walking trails. 4/28/2018 7:11 PM 6 Consider limiting some areas for young kids where for example skate boards are not permitted. 4/27/2018 9:16 PM 7 I am so thrilled there will be a bike skills park included in this plan! Thank-you! 4/26/2018 8:32 AM 8 Use inspiration from Vancouver North Shore trails. Include drops, wall rides, table tops, and wooden ramps. 4/25/2018 1:49 PM 9 (OH) We would love a multi skill level bike skills park for 3 yrs + 4/24/ :43 AM 10 (OH) Used paved paths for that. Put in 4-way stops, lanes for that. Make skills park BMX course present plan will be that in practice anyway just more dangerous. 11 (OH) Again, I love the bike skills park (and skateboard area). But - is it a "pump track" as originally described - or a bike skills park intended to "provide skills...to ride on street?" - Can it be both? If it mostly jumps and tricks and topography oriented, is that what "on-street" looks like. Consider bike skills that mirror what riding on road in the city is like. 4/24/ :39 AM 4/24/ :17 AM 12 (OH) No bike skills park. Leave the green spaces as they are. 4/24/ :01 AM 13 (OH) Have this for teens (not little kids) - our teens need something! 4/24/2018 9:54 AM 1 / 5

17 14 Yes this is an awesome idea 4/23/ :50 PM 15 Instead of perimeter seating for viewing, offer a rest and repair station with a few benches, water fountain, and the bike repair station. A huge problem with mountain biking trails is erosion - how will that be handled? 16 Bike skills should be allowed for use by bikes only. Skateboards and scooter riders typically get in the way of fast moving, heavier bikes, and will only be an inconvenience to the riders here. Lighting for the track for night time use would also be ideal. 17 Please be sure to add a section for more advanced people. Please add at least 1 moderately large dirt jump, and 1 three foot high drop for more advanced riders like my friends and I. Thanks! 18 I would prefer this be unpaved - even though I understand it would only then be good for bikes. The paved area beside it will end up the domain of skaters and scooters - very few BMX kids choose to fall on concrete. This area should be for bikers and if they fall, dirt is much more forgiving than concrete; it's nicer to ride on and bike parks around the city use dirt - it's cheaper initially, requires just a little maintenance, and is much more versatile. 19 could this not go in the wooded area off of Finlayson instead? this could be the picnic area, or part of the dog part, and then the playing field at blanshard and topaz could be maintained for the most popular sports in the city, baseball and soccer. 20 This is THE MOST important thing to me (and my 2 young kids). We live in the neighbourhood, but currently drive to burnside or Goldstream to use the bike parks there. I am VERY PLEASED to see it in this plan! 4/23/2018 8:55 PM 4/23/2018 7:38 PM 4/23/ :51 AM 4/23/2018 9:33 AM 4/23/2018 9:10 AM 4/22/2018 8:13 PM 21 I like the proposal, but Please incorporate dirt jump lines similar to North saanich 4/22/2018 6:53 PM 22 Lack of disc golf, or even a basket round of nine when it had the largest response is truly disappointing 23 I think it's very important to have not only pavement but dirt as well for bike jumps and rollers. pavement is very hard to fall on and dirt provides an opportunity to build other skills more appropriate for biking. 4/22/ :49 AM 4/22/2018 9:30 AM 24 It's in the description, but in design guidelines the paved/all weather part is important. 4/22/ :21 AM 25 Have some dirt areas too! 4/21/2018 7:59 PM 26 I think this could be a great addition. Will it be challenging for all ages of youth? 4/21/2018 5:59 PM 27 I oppose the bike park 4/21/2018 2:29 PM 28 As per comments for number 3 on previous pages 4/21/2018 1:55 PM 29 I don t get this. What does it train for? Pavement isn t like this in the real world. It will probably end up being used as a BMX course which will be faster and more dangerous than real dirt BMX courses. Do a real, dirt BMX course (this could incorporate more existing trees). Design the paved paths around the park to help train young riders, make sure that at least some of those paths can t serve as normal travel routes (with faster, adult riders who doen t mix well with small child riders). 4/21/ :34 AM 30 can this also be multi purpose? 4/21/ :33 AM 31 As noted above, the loss of the playing field will make large tournaments for soccer and baseball impractical. There is more than enough room to combine the bike skills park and the all wheels park into this area. 32 I d be looking Nanaimo s Steve Smith park... excellent example of wha t ca be done in confined spaces built still suitable for a variety of skill sets. Velosolutions built the park and are typically open to ducscuss project and offer a few tips even if they are not contracted. Asphalt and drainage mean it s gonna be useable all season? 4/21/2018 8:52 AM 4/21/2018 7:04 AM 33 separate areas for beginners or small children to enjoy 4/20/2018 9:24 PM 34 This should be lit at night for safety. 4/20/2018 8:56 PM 35 I can't tell for sure based on the information, but hard packed dirt surface would be preferable to cement 4/20/2018 3:32 PM 36 Not to have this, a skate park is enough and there are enough bike options around town. 4/20/2018 1:29 PM 37 Add unpaved sections for bikes 4/20/2018 1:13 PM 2 / 5