Thank you very much for providing your input on the design for Lions Century Park in Kensington!

Previous Engagement

Online Public Meetings

An initial online meeting was held on Monday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the park development process and design possibilities for Lions Century Park with local residents and potential park users. The meeting included an opening presentation followed by a question and answer period. Attendees were directed to the online survey to provide their input.

A follow-up online meeting was held on Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. to present the concept design for the park that was informed by the input received in December 2020. City staff responded to questions from attendees.

Online Survey

An initial online survey was open from December 14 through December 31, 2020 to collect input from local residents on levels of interest for various amenities and features that could be put in the park. There were 215 responses to this survey. The input received helped inform the concept design for the park that was presented in February 2021.

A follow-up online feedback form was open from February 4 through February 18, 2021 to receive comments and suggestions from local residents on the concept design to consider prior to finalization. There were 25 responses received through the feedback form.

Background

Lions Century Park, named in recognition of the Saskatoon Lions Club's hundredth anniversary, will be the core neighbourhood park for Kensington. It is located in the centre of the neighbourhood - bordered by Kensington Boulevard and Nightingale Road - and is next to space reserved for future elementary school sites. The park space is approximately 16.5 acres in area, not including the school site areas.

Concept Design

The project team engaged with local residents and potential park users in December 2020 to collect their input on preferred amenities and features, as well as to understand any potential concerns or other considerations. This input helped inform the concept design that has been developed for the park. The concept design also aligns with the City of Saskatoon's Recreation & Parks Master Plan.

The concept design includes features such as:

• multipurpose field;
• neighbourhood ball diamond;
• spray park;
• toboggan hill;
• play area;
• community gathering places;
• open green space;
• trees and shrubs;
• asphalt pathways with LED lighting;
• benches & waste bins; and
• bicycle racks.

Renderings

Overview of Lions Century Park's concept design

South entrance (just south of the neighbourhood ball diamond)

Neighbourhood ball diamond (south of the multipurpose sports field)

Toboggan hill (north of multipurpose sports field and south of play area and spray park)

Locations for play area and spray park (north of the toboggan hill and multipurpose sports field)]

North entry

The Lions Century Park Design and Construction will be implemented in three phases.

Phase 1 (2021-2022)

• multipurpose field;
• neighbourhood ball diamond;
• open green spaces;
• toboggan hill;
• community gathering spaces;
• asphalt pathways;
• LED pathway lighting;
• park benches;
• waste receptacles;
• bicycle racks;
• picnic table;
• park signs;
• sustainable tree and shrub plantings;
• non-irrigated green spaces; and
• irrigated frontages, high use areas and sports fields.

Phase 2 (2022-2023)

• preparation of the spray park, play area, and adjacent area;
• open green spaces;
• sustainable tree planting;
• non-irrigated green spaces; and
• irrigated frontages and high use spaces.

Phase 3 (2023)

• open green spaces;
• asphalt pathways;
• LED pathway lighting;
• park benches;
• waste receptacles;
• park signs;
• sustainable tree and shrub plantings;
• non-irrigated green spaces; and
• irrigated frontages and high use spaces.