Residents and community organizations will have several opportunities this month to have their say about potential big changes for Winskill Park.
It's part of ongoing efforts to devise the Winskill Park Master Plan to determine what improvements could be in store for the Tsawwassen park as well as the Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
Some of the ideas at this point include an additional baseball diamond that can also be used as a multi-purpose space, extension of fitness opportunities in the fitness centre, enhancement of washroom and change facilities, developing "risk tolerance" children's play areas and an expansion of the disc golf course, among other possible improvements.
Planner Linda Nielsen told the Optimist a review of the initial input led to a prioritization exercise by members of Delta's parks, recreation and culture commission. Changes at the park could also be directly tied to improvements planned for the adjacent KinVillage. A new master plan is in the works that could see KinVillage expand its care facility, a renewal of existing buildings and add an expanded range of seniors' housing options. That long-term plan would have "synergies" with Winskill Park.
Winskill Park Master Plan meetings open to the public are scheduled for tomorrow from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre and on Tuesday, June 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Meetings for community organizations are set for Tuesday, June 7 and Wednesday, June, 15. Both run from 5 to 8 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre.
The Winskill Park Master Plan is to be completed this fall. For more information about the plan, check the Corporation of Delta's website at delta.ca.
