On June 24, 2019, Council approved Concept 1, Recreation Only as the redevelopment option for the former golf course lands including a multi-use sports field, spray pad, playground, multi-use pathways and picnic areas.
In addition to the recreation elements included in Option 1, Council also approved the inclusion of the following recreation elements to the project:
- A fenced off-leash dog park
- A disc-golf course
- A toboggan hill
- A seasonal washroom facility
Funds for the project have been requested through the 2020 budget process. Detailed design and construction will begin following Council’s approval of the project budget.
Learn more about previous public consultations and engagement workshops.
Phase 4: Spring 2019
A community consultation was held to present four design options below which are based on Council-Approved policy and what we heard was most preferable from the community during previous consultations. View results.
Concept #1 - Recreation Only
Recreational Amenities & Area: Sports Field, Multi-Use Pathways, Playground, Spray Pad, Picnic Areas - 4.89 Hectares (12.08 Acres)
Housing Forms, Unit Numbers & Area: None
Cost:
- Estimated cost for recreation components - $2,460,000
- Estimated revenue from land sales - $0
- Estimated additional funds needed - $2,460,000
Concept #2 - Seniors’ Assisted Living Complex + Recreation Facilities
Recreational Amenities & Area: Sports Field, Multi-Use Pathways, Playground, Spray Pad, Picnic Areas - 3.31 Hectares (8.18 acres)
Housing Forms, Unit Numbers & Area: Multi-unit (Apartment), approx. 110 units - 1.58 Hectares (3.90 Acres
Cost:
- Estimated cost for recreation components - $2,380,000
- Estimated revenue from land sales - $2,730,000
- Estimated revenue generated - $350,000
Concept #3 - Townhouse Development + Recreation Facilities
Recreational Amenities & Area: Sports Field, Multi-Use Pathways, Playground, Spray Pad, Picnic Area - 3.05 Hectares (7.54 acres)
Housing Forms, Unit Numbers & Area: Townhouse, 38 Units – 1.84 Hectares (4.54 Acres); including .79 Hectares of right-of-way
Cost:
- Estimated cost for recreation components - $2,280,000
- Estimated revenue from land sales - $1,800,000
- Estimated additional funds needed - $480,000
Concept #4 - Seniors’ Assisted Living Complex + Townhouse Development + Recreation Facilities
Recreational Amenities & Area: Sports Field, Multi-Use Pathways, Playground, Spray Pad, Picnic Area - 3.04 Hectares (7.51 acres)
Housing Forms, Unit Numbers & Area: Townhouse, 16 Units; Seniors’ Assisted Living, 90 Units – 1.85 Hectares (4.57 Acres)
Cost:
- Estimated cost for recreation components - $2,280,000
- Estimated revenue from land sales - $3,200,000
- Estimated revenue generated – $920,000
The Regent Par 3 Redevelopment project stems from the Recreation Facility Plan 2010-2020 and a motion made by City Council.
Phase 3: Winter 2018
Community Design Workshop
A third public consultation was conducted in February 2018. Attendees worked in small groups, mapping out what a redeveloped Regent Par 3 Golf Course site could look like. View results.
Phase 2: Fall 2017
Community Workshop and Online Form
A second phase of public consultation was conducted in October 2017. We received 280 responses to an online comment form relating to the project.
The community was also invited to provide further feedback on redevelopment of the Regent Par 3 Golf Course site. View results. During the community workshop we provided background information and offered the public an opportunity to work in groups to share ideas on the kinds of housing and recreational facilities they would like to see on the site. View workshop presentation slides.
Phase 1: Spring 2017
Community Workshop and Online Form
We invited the public to explore development options for the Regent Par 3 Golf Course site. View results.
Nearly 500 residents also shared their feedback through an online form. These submissions helped guide the development of proposal options for the redevelopment of the Regent Par 3 Golf Course.
People attended a community workshop at Coronation Park School on the evening of May 25, 2017. We provided background information and offered the public an opportunity to work in groups to share ideas on the kinds of housing and recreational facilities they would like to see on the site. View Workshop presentation slides.
