Recommendation Priority Timeframe Additional Operating Costs

19. Six new tennis courts should be developed at three existing or future parks (with two courts in each) in the following manner:

  • Construct one two-court pod in the City's west end in the neighborhoods of Sandwich (Ward 2), South Cameron (Ward 10), or University (Ward 2). Potential parks may include Wilson Park (Adie Knox Recreation Complex), Bridgeview Park, or another location identified by City staff.
  • Construct one two-court pod at a park in the Roseland neighborhood (Wards 1 and 9), potentially at Goldenwood Park, North Talbot Park or another location identified by City staff.
  • Construct one two-court pod in the Fontainebleau neighborhood (Wards 5 and 8) at Rivard Park or at another location identified by City staff.
 Medium Short-Term Yes
20. Formalize a sports court replacement strategy and associated funding plan for existing hard surface courts (e.g. tennis courts, pickleball courts, and basketball courts) so that the City can offer a safe and desirable playing experience in a fiscally sustainable manner. Resurfacing projects should evaluate the use of Flex Court sports tiling. or other alternative court surfaces that offer a longer warranty of 7 to 10 years, to determine if these are more cost-effective options compared to replacing the traditional and/or asphalt concrete. A sport court replacement strategy should be developed to identify and prioritize the replacement of hard surface sports courts. Medium Short-Term To be determined
21. Investigate opportunities to create multi-use courts by adding pickleball court lining to existing tennis courts. Potential locations include Garry Dugal Park, Remington Booster Park, or other locations to be determined by City staff. Medium Short-Term No
22. Investigate opportunities to construct five outdoor basketball courts to resolve gap areas in the neighborhoods of the University (Ward 2). Devonshire (Ward 9). Roseland (Wards 1 and 9), and East Windsor (Wards 5 and 8). Potential parks include Walker Homesite Park, North Talbot Park, Wilson Park, Westcott Park, or other locations determined by the City. Medium Medium to Long- Term Yes
23. Where space permits, new (or replacement) basketball courts should be constructed to be full size with two posts and mets. Half courts may be permitted in smaller park sites. Consideration should also be given to the use of Flex Court sports tiling as a surface material pending observations of performance for current courts using this material. Low Ongoing To be determined