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Aquatic Strategy
Report Reference
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Previous Board Motions
On May 30, 2016, a Board resolution was passed:
THAT the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation direct staff to explore
quick start strategies, including the reallocation of existing capital funding, to
expedite the construction of new outdoor pools in the City of Vancouver.
A. THAT the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation direct staff to report
back to the Board by the end of summer of 2016 with wading pool locations
suitable for a pilot project to retrofit the pool with a salt water sanitization
system and a custom safety cover and liner; and
B. FURTHER THAT this wading pool retrofit pilot project be operational for the
summer 2017 wading pool season, with funds to be reallocated from
existing capital funds earmarked for decommissioning wading pools. 72
Outline
Indoor Pools
Outdoor Pools
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Context Existing System
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Strategy Objectives and Progress - Scope
Reviews condition, effectiveness and performance of current system.
Seeks to:
enhance social inclusion
support community and personal well-being
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Process & Schedule
June Board Winter 2017
Phase 1: Policy Presentation
Review, Current
State Analysis &
Round 1 public
consultation Final Strategy
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Policy Framework
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Process to Date
Current State
Analysis
Phase 1 Precedent
Consultation Study
Phase
2
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Themes
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Non-Traditional Aquatics
Indoor Pools
Outdoor Pools
Wading Pools, Spray Parks, Beaches 81
Non Traditional Aquatics
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Non-Traditional Aquatics
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Non-Traditional Aquatics - Introduction
More diversity of experiences, opportunities for greater equity across the city. 84
Non-Traditional Aquatics
Temporary Play Structures
Indoor Pools
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Hierarchy of Vancouvers Pools
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Strategy Approach and Key Considerations
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Strategy Approach and Key Considerations
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Strategy Approach and Key Considerations
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Strategy Approach and Key Considerations
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Geographic Service
Current Indoor Pools
Neighbourhood 2 km radius
Community 3 km radius
Other facilities
VPB facilities
Current Indoor Pools
Other facilities
VPB facilities
Current Indoor Pools
SERVICE
GAP!
Other facilities
VPB facilities
Key Areas of
Anticipated
Growth &
Density
(25 Years)
+5,000
Current State Highlights: Demographic Influences
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New Targets
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Social Inclusivity Engaging People
Well-being Sustainability
Upgrades recommended
No upgrades recommended
Indoor Pools Analysis
No upgrades recommended
Indoor Pools Recommendation
Indoor outdoor
components
Indoor Pools Recommendation
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VAC @ Connaught Park
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Level of Competition Proposed for VAC @ Connaught
Sport Training
Regional Competitions
Provincial Competitions
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Sport Training Pool Location Siting Criteria
Criteria Connaught English Bay
Maintain service level
and sport uses
Co-location with other PB
facilities
Rapid transit access
(express bus or rapid transit)
Feasibility of sufficient
parking provision
?
(underground parking)
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Indoor Pools Recommendation
Other facilities
3 2 2
(district)
3 1 1
8 9 7-9 (city-serving)
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Indoor Pools Vision
Replace Templeton and Britannia with one Community pool.
No significant investments to
Kensington Pool.
New
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Indoor Pool Replacements/Consolidations
All pools proposed for replacement are at end of their functional life
cycle, and all have public pressure.
Pool Constructed Renovated Recommendation
Vancouver Aquatic 1974 Replace
Centre (English Bay)
Templeton 1974 Consolidate/decom
Kensington 1979 No future investment
Lord Byng 1979 Consolidate/decom
Kerrisdale 1955 1996 Replace
Britannia 1975 1998 Replace
Renfrew 1963 1970, 2005 Maintain
Killarney 2006 Maintain
Hillcrest 2011 Maintain 129
Indoor Pool Recommendations Sequencing
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Capacity
6 swims/
capita
5 swims/
capita
4 swims/
capita
Proposed
Indoor Pool
Capacity*
Existing
Indoor Pool
Capacity
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Approach
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Outdoor Pools
134
Context
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Approach
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Outdoor Pool Analysis
Determine Whats not working
concession stands/food
services for all outdoor
pools could be improved
inadequate shade
Recommendations Existing Pools
VPB facilities
Other facilities
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Outdoor Pool Expediting Delivery
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Pop-up Pool Why Not
Staff returned to the Board with a report reference on July
25, 2016 to provide an overview of pop-up pool examples,
costs, target design criteria and draft location criteria. Staff
committed to returning to the Board to present
recommendations.
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Outdoor Pools Recommendation
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Natural Pool
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Harbour Deck
Explore opportunities for a harbour deck.
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Harbour Deck Locational Criteria
Water Quality
New
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Spray Parks, Wading
Pools and Beaches
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Spray Parks + Wading Pools
Spray Park
Wading Pool
Spray Parks and Wading Pools
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Spray Parks
Chicago, Illinois
Portland, Oregon
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Wading Pool Challenges
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Current Operation Requirements
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Additional Conversion Considerations
Replacement or retrofitting of the existing wading pools may trigger
additional elements of the legislation, including:
A recirculation system,
Security fence and lockable gate, and
Lifeguards.
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Spray Park Location Interim Criteria
Destination Spray Parks
At destination parks or highly urban parks serving large population i.e. NEFC
Co-located with indoor or outdoor pools.
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Beaches
Recommendations
Provide additional
opportunities for shade.
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Recommendations
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Swimming In Trout Lake and False Creek
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Swimming In Trout Lake and False Creek
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Swimming In Trout Lake and False Creek
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