Sport Field Strategy

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Team members linking arms at the edge of a sport field

繁體中文資訊 | 简体中文信息 | Thông tin bằng Tiếng Việt | Impormasyon sa Tagalog | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ

Pitch your ideas for the future of Vancouver's sport fields

The Sport Field Strategy is a comprehensive 10-year strategy to guide the maintenance, management and development of Vancouver’s sports fields.

The strategy will:

  • Provide a better understanding of the current state of sport fields in Vancouver.
  • Establish priorities and focus areas for both the fields themselves and how for we maintain, operate and/or facilitate access to fields.
  • Maximize good use of limited resources.
  • Guide sport field development, management and maintenance decision making for the next 10+ years.

The strategy builds on the groundwork and direction set out in VanPlay, Vancouver's Parks and Recreation Services Master Plan.

We have now concluded our second phase of engagement, which focused on the draft strategy foundations, including guiding principles and key directions, and the draft site selection criteria.

There will be a phase 3 engagement in the summer of 2023. This final phase of engagement will gather feedback on the strategy’s implementation plan which will identify potential priority projects for the next 10 years. Feedback will also be gathered on more detailed recommendations.

Get involved

Our survey was open March 28 to April 11 and has now closed. Staff are in the process of compiling public feedback. Please keep an eye on this page for more updates.


Translations

The automatic translation tool* is available for: Traditional Chinese [繁體中文] Simplified Chinese [简体中文] Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ], Filipino [Tagalog], Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt], French [Français], Korean [한국어], Japanese [日本語] and Spanish [Español] – please see the tool at the top-right of this page.

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繁體中文資訊 | 简体中文信息 | Thông tin bằng Tiếng Việt | Impormasyon sa Tagalog | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ

Pitch your ideas for the future of Vancouver's sport fields

The Sport Field Strategy is a comprehensive 10-year strategy to guide the maintenance, management and development of Vancouver’s sports fields.

The strategy will:

  • Provide a better understanding of the current state of sport fields in Vancouver.
  • Establish priorities and focus areas for both the fields themselves and how for we maintain, operate and/or facilitate access to fields.
  • Maximize good use of limited resources.
  • Guide sport field development, management and maintenance decision making for the next 10+ years.

The strategy builds on the groundwork and direction set out in VanPlay, Vancouver's Parks and Recreation Services Master Plan.

We have now concluded our second phase of engagement, which focused on the draft strategy foundations, including guiding principles and key directions, and the draft site selection criteria.

There will be a phase 3 engagement in the summer of 2023. This final phase of engagement will gather feedback on the strategy’s implementation plan which will identify potential priority projects for the next 10 years. Feedback will also be gathered on more detailed recommendations.

Get involved

Our survey was open March 28 to April 11 and has now closed. Staff are in the process of compiling public feedback. Please keep an eye on this page for more updates.


Translations

The automatic translation tool* is available for: Traditional Chinese [繁體中文] Simplified Chinese [简体中文] Punjabi [ਪੰਜਾਬੀ], Filipino [Tagalog], Vietnamese [Tiếng Việt], French [Français], Korean [한국어], Japanese [日本語] and Spanish [Español] – please see the tool at the top-right of this page.

*Note: the translation service on our website is hosted by Google Translate. As this is a third-party service, we cannot guarantee the quality or accuracy of any translated content.

  • 繁體中文資訊 | Information in Traditional Chinese

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    溫哥華公園及康樂局(Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation)正在制定一項重點策略,計劃在未來10年內興建並翻新溫市的運動場地。運動場地策略將幫助我們瞭解本市運動場地的現況,同時有效地進行未來規劃。

    我們目前正處於公眾參與的第二階段,並希望能聽取您對以下內容的意見:

    • 策略基礎草案,包括:
      1. 指導原則
      2. 主要方向
    • 場地選擇標準草案,這將用來確定需升級或新建的運動場地,並制定優先次序


    2023年夏季將進行第3階段的公眾參與活動。最後階段的公眾參與活動將徵詢市民對策略實施計劃(該計劃將確定未來的優先項目)的意見。我們亦會收集有關更詳細建議的意見。

    請參與我們的第2階段問卷調查,分享您的看法。請使用位於頁面右上角的自動翻譯工具。

  • 简体中文信息 | Information in Simplified Chinese

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    温哥华公园及康乐局(Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation)正在制定一项重大战略,计划在未来10年内创建并翻新温市的运动场地。运动场地战略将帮助我们了解本市运动场地的现状并有效地进行未来规划。

    我们目前正处于公众参与的第二阶段。我们希望能就以下内容获得您的反馈:

    • 该战略基础草案,包括:
      • 指导原则
      • 主要方向
    • 场地选择标准草案,它将被用来确定需升级或新建的运动场地,并制定优先次序


    2023年夏季将进行第3阶段的公众参与活动。这一最后阶段的公众参与活动将征求民众对该战略实施计划(该计划将确定潜在的优先项目)的意见。我们还将收集有关更详细建议的反馈。

    请参与我们的第2阶段问卷调查,分享您的想法。请使用位于页面右上角的自动翻译工具。

  • Thông tin bằng Tiếng Việt | Information in Vietnamese

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    Sở Công viên và Giải trí Vancouver ( Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation) đang thực hiện một chiến lược lớn nhằm xây dựng và tân trang các sân thể thao của thành phố trong vòng 10 năm tới. Chiến lược Phát triển Sân thể thao (Sport Field Strategy) sẽ giúp chúng tôi hiểu rõ hiện trạng các sân và lập kế hoạch hiệu quả cho tương lai.

    Hiện chúng tôi đang trong đợt xin ý kiến công chúng giai đoạn hai. Chúng tôi muốn lấy ý kiến phản hồi của quý vị về:

    • Bản thảo Nền tảng Chiến lược (Draft Strategy Foundations) bao gồm:
      • Các Nguyên tắc Hướng dẫn
      • Các Phương hướng Chính yếu
    • Bản thảo Tiêu chí Lựa chọn Địa điểm (Draft Site Selection Criteria) sẽ được sử dụng để xác định và ưu tiên thực hiện các địa điểm sân thể thao mới hoặc được nâng cấp


    Đợt Tham gia của Công chúng Giai đoạn 3 sẽ được thực hiện vào mùa hè năm 2023. Đợt xin ý kiến công chúng giai đoạn cuối cùng này sẽ thu thập ý kiến đóng góp về kế hoạch thực hiện Chiến lược, trong đó sẽ xác định các dự án ưu tiên tiềm tàng. Cũng sẽ thu nhận các ý kiến phản hồi về nhiều đề xuất chi tiết hơn.

    Vui lòng chia sẻ suy nghĩ của quý vị bằng cách tham gia Cuộc khảo sát giai đoạn 2 của chúng tôi. Vui lòng sử dụng công cụ dịch tự động, nằm ở phía trên cùng bên phải của trang.

  • Impormasyon sa Tagalog | Information in Tagalog

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    Tinatrabaho ng Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation ang pangunahing istratehiya para lumikha at sariwain ang mga sports field ng lungsod sa susunod na 10 taon. Ang Istratehiya ng Sport Field ay tutulong sa ating maunawaan ang kasalukuyang estado ng ating mga field at mabisang magplano para sa hinaharap.

    Sa kasalukuyan, tayo ay nasa ating pangalawang yugto ng ugnayan. Gusto namin ang iyong feedback sa:

    • Draft Strategy Foundations na kasama ang:
      • Mga Patnubay na Prinsipyo
      • Mga Pangunahing Direksiyon
    • Balangkas ng Pamantayan sa Pagpili ng Site na gagamitin para kilalanin at unahin ang potensiyal na upgraded o mga bagong site ng sport field


    Mayroong Phase 3 na Ugnayan sa tag-init ng 2023. Ang panghuling yugtong ito ng ugnayan ay hihingi ng input sa plano ng pagpapatupad ng Istratehiya na kikilala sa mga potensiyal na prayoridad na proyekto. Kakalap din ng feedback sa mga mas detalyadong rekomendasyon.

    Pakibahagi ang mga nasasa-isip mo sa pamamagitan ng pagsasagawa ng aming Phase 2 na survey. Pakigamit ang awtomatikong tool otulong sa pagsasalin, na nasa tuktok na kanan ng pahina.

  • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ | Information in Punjabi

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    ਵੈਨਕੂਵਰ ਪਾਰਕਸ ਅਤੇ ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ ਬੋਰਡ ਅਗਲੇ 10 ਸਾਲਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਦੇ ਖੇਡ ਦੇ ਮੈਦਾਨ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡੀ ਰਣਨੀਤੀ 'ਤੇ ਕੰਮ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ। ਸਪੋਰਟਸ ਫੀਲਡ ਰਣਨੀਤੀ ਸਾਡੇ ਮੈਦਾਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੌਜੂਦਾ ਸਥਿਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਸਮਝਣ ਅਤੇ ਭਵਿੱਖ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਸ਼ਾਲੀ ਢੰਗ ਨਾਲ ਯੋਜਨਾ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਾਡੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰੇਗੀ।

    ਅਸੀਂ ਇਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਕੰਮ ਦੇ ਦੂਜੇ ਪੜਾਅ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਾਂ। ਅਸੀਂ ਇਸ 'ਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਫੀਡਬੈਕ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਾਂ:

    • ਡ੍ਰਾਫਟ ਰਣਨੀਤੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਬੁਨਿਆਦਾਂ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ:
      • ਮਾਰਗਦਰਸ਼ਕ ਸਿਧਾਂਤ
      • ਮੁੱਖ ਦਿਸ਼ਾ-ਨਿਰਦੇਸ਼
    • ਡ੍ਰਾਫਟ ਸਾਈਟ ਚੋਣ ਮਾਪਦੰਡ ਜਿਸ ਨੂੰ ਸੰਭਾਵੀ ਅੱਪਗ੍ਰੇਡ ਜਾਂ ਨਵੇਂ ਖੇਡ ਦੇ ਮੈਦਾਨ ਲਈ ਸਾਈਟਾਂ ਦੀ ਪਛਾਣ ਕਰਨ ਅਤੇ ਤਰਜੀਹ ਦੇਣ ਲਈ ਵਰਤਿਆ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ


    2023 ਦੀਆਂ ਗਰਮੀਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੜਾਅ 3 ਦਾ ਕੰਮ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ। ਕੰਮ ਦਾ ਇਹ ਅੰਤਮ ਪੜਾਅ ਰਣਨੀਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਲਾਗੂ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਯੋਜਨਾ 'ਤੇ ਰਾਏ ਮੰਗੇਗਾ ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੰਭਾਵੀ ਤਰਜੀਹੀ ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟਾਂ ਦੀ ਪਛਾਣ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ। ਵਧੇਰੇ ਵਿਸਤ੍ਰਿਤ ਸਿਫ਼ਾਰਸ਼ਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਵੀ ਫੀਡਬੈਕ ਇਕੱਠੀ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ।

    ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਸਾਡੇ ਪੜਾਅ 2 ਸਰਵੇਖਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਸਾਂਝੇ ਕਰੋ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਪੰਨੇ ਦੇ ਸਿਖਰਲੇ-ਸੱਜੇ ਪਾਸੇ ਸਥਿਤ ਆਟੋਮੈਟਿਕ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਟੂਲ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਕਰੋ।

  • Engagement update

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    We are pleased to announce the addition of a third phase of engagement for the Sport Field Strategy. This gives us two chances to hear your thoughts in 2023. We will come to you for Engagement Phase 2 in early spring to seek feedback on the draft strategy principles and directions. Your input will help us refine this work and guide the development of a draft implementation plan. The implementation plan will be the subject of Engagement Phase 3, scheduled for early summer. This additional touchpoint means we can integrate your feedback in all stages of the strategy development, and ensure the final document is a true reflection of the community we serve.

  • Phase 1 engagement results

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    Cover page of 'What We Heard Report Number One' with image of sport field and city skyline

    We are excited to share our new What We Heard Report. This report summarizes feedback we received through our first phase of engagement, which was conducted in winter 2021-2022. It includes the results of our public survey, hosted here on Shape Your City, along with results from other engagement activities. These activities included pop-up events, interviews, two targeted surveys, and meetings with our External Advisory Group. The feedback gathered during phase 1 engagement will help inform directions and priorities for the draft Sport Field Strategy, which is currently under development. Keep an eye on this page for upcoming engagement activities, including opportunities to provide input on draft strategy ideas.

    Key themes from phase 1 engagement:

    • Sport fields in Vancouver are highly valued public assets and used for a wide range of activities by a diversity of residents.
    • Amenity upgrades and enhancements (e.g. washrooms, warm-up areas, spectator seating, etc.) are a key priority focus areas for both residents and user groups.
    • Ensuring fields are accessible for both traditional and emerging uses is important and needs to be considered in capital planning and ongoing operations (e.g. allocation of field space and time).
    • While the pandemic has been disruptive and presented challenges, there is an expectation that most sports groups will grow in the coming years.
    • Activity preferences and trends are varied across the city and influenced by a number of factors, including the capacity of community organizations delivering the program(s), the availability of suitable sport fields, and demographics.
    • A diversity of viewpoints exist on the types of sport fields that should be a priority for future investment. Demands for both basic neighbourhood-level fields and major “hub” facilities were expressed by various groups and residents across the city.
    • Residents and user groups also hold a wide range of perspectives related to artificial turf based on health and environment considerations.
    • Residents value opportunities for casual (“spontaneous”) play and want quality sports field surfaces available for these activities close to where they live.
    • Residents across the city feel strongly that equity and accessibility, especially for youth, should be primary planning and investment considerations.
  • Sport Field Strategy Advisory Group

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    The Sport Field Strategy advisory group is an external entity that represents the interests of sport field user groups and stakeholders while also considering the needs of all residents. The advisory group is being engaged with throughout the process to provide input and feedback on the project as it develops. The group also supports connections between the project team, stakeholder communities, and the broader public as part of the community engagement and planning process for the Sport Field Strategy.

    Thank you to all those who submitted an application to be a member of the Sport Field Strategy advisory group. Please click here to view the terms of reference.

  • Project background

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    In cooperation with the Vancouver School Board (VSB), the Park Board is developing a Sport Field Strategy to improve our outdoor fields, ball diamonds, and associated amenities.

    The Sport Field Strategy builds on the recent Playing Field Upgrade project and addresses feedback from over 2000 people heard during that process, including the need for more synthetic turf fields across the city.

    The Strategy is part of VanPlay - Vancouver's Parks and Recreation Services Master Plan, and was created with a goal to improve the quality, quantity, use and access of the city’s outdoor sports facilities and associated amenities.

    The Sport Field Strategy will help us support a range of field users, including competitive athletes. It will focus on equitable delivery of high quality, safe and inclusive facilities. It will also ensure sustainable maintenance, administration, allocation and pricing of these facilities. The Sport Field Strategy will reflect the Park Board’s Mission to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation to benefit all people, communities and the environment.

    The Sport Field Strategy will:

    • Undertake comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement, including forming a city-wide advisory group
    • Explore and recommend innovative directions to meet city-wide sport field needs
    • Review the condition and performance of existing Vancouver Park Board sport fields
    • Identify optimum city-wide service levels and project future needs
    • Propose priorities and phasing for replacing and renewing existing facilities
    • Identify new facilities needed over the life of the strategy
    • Assess surfacing options for sport fields, including environmental and human health impacts
    • Develop a field use allocation policy


    Sport fields include rectangular fields (for soccer, football, rugby, etc.), ball diamonds, and cricket pitches. They can have grass or synthetic turf; they can also be all-weather (gravel) surfaces. Vancouver sport fields are located at school sites and parks of various sizes. The project study area includes all Vancouver owned and managed parks as well as some VSB sites.

Page last updated: 21 Apr 2023, 04:23 PM