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HERITAGE PARK MASTER PLAN ACCESSIBILITY CONSULTATION
W. Loevenmark, Landscape Architectural Planner introduced the consultants Michael Barker and Christian Stewart of Shift Landscape Architecture and City staff who have been tasked with developing a new Master Plan for Heritage Park, one of Barrie’s key waterfront destinations. She advised that City staff and the consulting team are meeting internal stakeholders such as this Committee to solicit comments and feedback for the new Master Plan.
M. Barker, Shift Landscape Architecture provided a brief overview of development phase of the plan. He advised that the intent of the Master Plan is that it is to be used as a guiding tool in the future development of the park.
The Committee provided the following comments and suggestions to City staff and consultants related to accessibility at Heritage Park:
• Updating washroom facilities to provide more accessibility;
• Creating a navigable main washroom with accessibility stall;
• The potential for a full adult change facility near the waterfront;
• The greenspace, surfacing and grading of pedestrian bridge in park;
• Year-round access to public washrooms in the parks;
• Lighting in park;
• Accessible fishing dock;
• Modifications to splash pad to create for a more accessible space for children; and;
• A potential themed signage display for educational purposes or for those with sensory and cognitive disabilities; and
• The inclusion of a Mobi Mat at Heritage Park.
In closing, Ms. Loevenmark thanked the Committee for their feedback.