2024 Update
The construction of the splash pad was tendered in 2023, but the cost exceeded the park development budget. Under the 2024-2025 Capital Budget, staff requested an additional $450,000 from Council and have posted a new Request for Proposals for the splash pad as of March 14, 2024. The deadline for proposals is April 4, 2024. A separate Request for Proposals will be posted for the playground portion of the park later this Spring. Please check this webpage for updates.
Origin
Halifax Regional Municipality purchased Lot 74-1 Highway 224 (PID 40219396) in Middle Musquodoboit in 2021 for the purpose of constructing an outdoor recreation facility. To determine the best recreation features for this site, Parks & Recreation staff must engage residents in the area
Initial Survey
A survey was launched on February 7 and open until March 7, 2022. It was available online and paper copies were left at prominent locations throughout Middle Musquodoboit. The purpose of the survey was to understand what outdoor recreation facilities residents believe the community would most benefit from, who the park would serve, and any suspected challenges that could be associated with developing the park. 192 surveys were completed and a "what we heard" summary was prepared for public review.
Next Steps
Spring 2022
Residents were invited to a public open house on June 2, where staff shared engagement results and next steps and provided opportunities for you to share your ideas.
Late Spring 2022
Staff shared engagement results and next steps at a public meeting.
Late Summer 2022
Parks staff developed a concept park plan for future capital budget consideration.
Fall 2022
Based on engagement results, Parks & Recreation staff created the below concept plan.* Funding will be recommended for approval in a future Capital Budget.
*A concept plan uses generic graphics to demonstrate where features will be located on site. The specific design of these features is determined when a contract is awarded to a proponent to complete the work.
The concept plan includes a swing set, playground equipment for those aged 2-5 and 5-12 years old, a spray feature, an open lawn to be used as a play field, various seating options, shade trees, shrubs for privacy from neighbouring properties, rail fence to protect park users from the road, a light feature, waste receptacles, bike rack, a potential path connecting the park to the existing Cornerstone Park, and a driveway for maintenance vehicles.
We welcome comments and feedback. Please reach out to Meaghan Dalton at daltonm@halifax.ca or 902-456-9683 by Dec. 2, 2022.
Contact Information
Requests for additional project information, questions, or comments can be directed to Meaghan Dalton, Community Developer, Parks & Recreation.
Email: daltonm@halifax.ca
Phone: 902-456-9683