proposed locations
CURRENT PROPOSED LOCATIONS
(AS DIRECTED BY TOWN COUNCIL)
CENTENNIAL POOL, LOCATED AT HERITAGE PARK
Town Council passed the motion to put a fabric cover "bubble" structure over Centennial Pool at Heritage Park (on High street between Second and Third Street). NEW ICE PAD, LOCATED IN ISOLATION ON THE CENTRAL PARK GROUNDS
Town Council passed the motion to construct a stand alone ice pad at Central Park and cover it with a fabric "bubble" structure. The proposed rink will not connect to any other structure at Central Park and apparently will be located in the South East corner of the park (where Lorne Ave and Minnesota Street would hypothetically connect). |
PROPOSED LOCATION FOR THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL PARK PLAN
(AS OUTLINE BY THE PHASE ONE STEERING COMMITTEE)
The following is the site description from the Final Report:
The Central Park site encompasses an area of 780,400 square feet framed by private residences and two thoroughfares, Hume Street to the north and the Train Trail to the East. Aptly named Central Park, the site is a well-known community landmark. From 1883 to 1984, it was home to the Great Northern Exhibition. In 1909, local architect Philip C. Palin and builder S.A. Woolner were commissioned to erect a masonry exhibition and hockey rink building at the site. Town Council took the initiative to build a structure that met the local needs for an agricultural exhibition hall and skating rink, and had the potential for being leased to the Department of Militia and Defense for use as an armoury. The steel roof trusses were fabricated by the Collingwood Shipyards. Today Central Park is comprised of the YMCA, curling club, outdoor arena, lawn bowling club, seasonal dog-park, and 3 baseball diamonds. In conjunction with the Town, the YMCA facility has shared the park for many years and provides an essential recreational and health amenity to the community. |