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G R A H A M F A M I L Y E c o P a r k. M a s t e r p l a n Presentation. SPORTS FIELD. T H E S I T E. DAY COTTAGES. BARN. PLAYGROUND. POND. VOLLEYBALL. Mission Statement. To provide an ecological experience for families in need”. General Terms of Reference.
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G R A H A M F A M I L Y E c o P a r k M a s t e r p l a n Presentation
SPORTS FIELD T H E S I T E DAY COTTAGES BARN PLAYGROUND POND VOLLEYBALL
Mission Statement To provide an ecological experience for families in need”
General Terms of Reference • The facility will be universally accessible to those in need • We will create an environment where a wheel chair will be seen as a natural thing • Kids will be totally exposed to a natural environment • We will focus on sustainability – can the site be maintained economically
We will preserve the uniqueness of the park by not duplicating other facilities or trying to be all things to all people • Our brand is –EcoPark and we will focus on environmental principals • We will maintain a balance between education and recreation • We will not destroy the park through overuse • We will create environments that will attract animals and support a wide variety of ecosystems
THE PARK WILL FULFILL A DUAL PURPOSE • An ongoing Recreational & Educational Experience for families and children “in need” • Boys and Girls Club Programs • Programs or other organizations fitting the mission • Day camps, recreational uses, on going programs
An ongoing Recreational & Educational Experience for families and children “in need” • Provide open space for old time fun like sack races, egg toss, tug of war, etc. • Fitness circuit • Gardening from planting to harvest • Zip-lines that dip into the water • Wall climbing, high rope climbing • Water slide • Lego land concept
An ongoing Recreational & Educational Experience for families and children “in need” • Adventure playground where kids can have tools and materials to construct forts • Ultimate Frisbee • Pumpkin patch • Small hobby farm – organic fruits and veg. • Vermiculture • Treasure hunts – find and identify nature and plant life
2. General Environmental Education • Other public bodies • Classroom tours of trails and interpretive centre, • lookouts and the island study area Tours will be limited to a specific number per year and under strict rules. Not to be a replacement for the Board of Education and those in need take priority
2. General Environmental Education • Sensory Gardens • Walking trails with plants identified • Link park to other sites to make this a “total” experience • Butterfly garden • Look-outs at various locations – Try Operations • Island study area
Wildflower Planting with Stoneybrook School Spring 2009
The Island The Pond and Island Study Area
Thank you Questions??