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NUNN’S CREEK & FRANK JAMES PARKS MASTERPLANS

About the Nunn’s Creek & Frank James Parks Masterplans Improving the quality of open space in Campbell River is a long-term objective for the City. Nunn’s Creek Park and Frank James Park are two important parks for the community, both needing forward-looking planning to consider how they will evolve. Through this process, a masterplan will be created for each park that considers the issues and opportunities of today, listens to ideas for the future, and creates a strategic, phased plan for achieving change over time.

Why are these Masterplans being developed together?

Nunn’s Creek Park and Frank James Park provide very different park services and experiences. They are located in different corners of the community, with varied user groups and activities. However, both are in need of planning for the future, so they are being studied concurrently to maximize efficiency and minimize cost and use of community resources. Plus, this is an opportunity for you to learn more about two great spaces in your community.

About the Parks – Nunn’s Creek Neighbourhood: Campbellton Location: 1465 16th Avenue Size: 22 ha Features:  Baseball diamonds and related infrastructure  Salmon Festival event site  Playground  Skate park  Nunn’s Creek and forest and marsh areas  Nature trails  Former BMX track (no longer in use)

Nunn’s Creek Park

Nunn’s Creek Ball Fields

Nunn’s Creek wetland areas

Nunn’s Creek is a complex park that features active functions alongside both disturbed and intact natural areas within the City’s boundaries. This park is home to Campbell River’s minor baseball teams and major events including the Salmon Festival and the Dog Fanciers’ Society Championship Shows. The active areas of the park host thousands of visitors each year. The park’s forest lands, owned by the Nature Trust and leased to the City, protect Nunn’s Creek and provide important habitat for a wide array of birds, plants, and wildlife. Safety, security, and vandalism have been identified as key issues within the park.

About the Parks – Frank James Neighbourhood: Willow Point Location: 2084 South Island Highway Size: 1 ha Features:  Beach  Seawalk trailhead  Workers Memorial  Sybil Andrews / Walter Morgan Cottage Frank James Park

Frank James Park Shoreline

Sybil Andrews Cottage

Frank James Park packs a lot of activity into a tiny footprint. Home to the renowned annual Transformations on the Shore chainsaw carving competition, the park draws thousands of visitors to watch chainsaw artists create masterpieces from simple logs. Daily, the Seawalk attracts walkers, cyclists, and dog-walkers and the programs at Sybil Andrews invite an array of artists.

What is the Masterplanning Process?

The three-phase process for developing the masterplans incorporates opportunities for public review and feedback during each step of the way. Please join us at the public events to help us plan the best possible future for these community areas!

Upcoming Events Public Workshop #1: Gathering Ideas Join us for an interactive workshop focused on generating ideas for the future of these parks. This important event will kick-start our process. It is intended to be a fun, engaging, and inspirational evening focused on exploring potential ideas for the future. You will have the option to discuss the park of your choosing, or provide your ideas for both parks.

Don’t miss this opportunity to “brain storm” and get a wide range of ideas on the table. Ideas generated at this event will help shape the preliminary concept development for each park.

When:

Thursday, June 23, 2016 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Where:

Campbell River SportsPlex – Room 1 1800 South Alder Street