Phase 2 Engagement (Apr 23 - May 25, 2025)

As the Recreation Feasibility Study initiative has progressed, review of the technical assessment findings, analysis of the phase 1 engagement results, and alignment with the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Plan have led to the Recreation Facility Feasibility Study developing into three separate but connected initiatives:

1. An aquatic and recreation facility at Hammond Community Park: The facility and site concept for the proposed recreation facility is being shared as part of Phase 2 Engagement and includes a variety of amenities to meet current and future projected demands of our growing community. It reflects community feedback and aligns with the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan.

2. Two additional rinks at the existing complex at Albion Fairgrounds: The ice rink, initially proposed for Hammond Community Park, is being planned at the Albion Fairgrounds as part of a two-ice rink expansion to the existing arena complex.

3. A stadium-style ballpark at the Maple Ridge Golf Course site: The preliminary design concept and site plan for the new aquatic and recreation facility demonstrate that Hammond Community Park has limited space to accommodate the two existing baseball fields, an aquatic facility, and parking. The City plans to retain one small baseball field at the park while the Larry Walker Field and Hammond Stadium baseball diamonds will be relocated to a new multi-use community park at the Maple Ridge Golf Course site.

Residents are invited to share their feedback on the aquatic and recreation facility and site concept and suggest future considerations for the relocated baseball facilities. Refer to the "How to Participate" section below for details on how to share your feedback.

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How To Participate

Share your feedback!

Take Our Survey (open April 23 - May 25, 2025):

Click here or go to the bottom of this page.

Join us at an Open House:

• Open House for Golfers and Golf Course Neighbours
  • Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Maple Ridge Elementary School, 20820 River Road

• Open House
  • Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Maple Ridge Secondary School, 21911 122 Avenue
  • Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00am - 1:00pm, Westview Secondary School, 20905 Wicklund Avenue

• Virtual/Online Open House
  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Access link will be added here on event day

Background

Project Update (Feb 2025):

The recreation feasibility study has been assessing the feasibility of combining aquatics, arena and other community recreation services at Hammond Community Park. As the service demand analysis (which measures current and future needs) and site analysis progressed, it became apparent that the park site was not sufficiently large enough to accommodate the desired services as well as the necessary parking.

On February 6, 2025 the City announced, planning is underway to develop two new ice sheets at the Albion Fairgrounds arena complex. Two additional sheets will create a hub for arena sports and events, featuring four rinks and one-curling rink in east Maple Ridge.

With this decision to plan for arena expansion at the fairgrounds, the feasibility study has refocused on developing a community recreation and aquatics facility, including a small baseball diamond, park amenities and green space for use at Hammond Community Park.

Building on the Phase 1 Engagement Summary, which included Engagement Quick Facts and What We Heard summary graphics, work continues on the following activities related to this project.

• Completing the site assessments such as archaeological, geotechnical and traffic assessments
• Developing a design concept that incorporates feedback received and meet the needs of our growing community
• Planning for the re-location of the baseball fields

Context

Our City is rapidly growing and there is a huge demand for more recreation. In the 2023 Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan, the City of Maple Ridge identified a pressing need for new aquatic and arena facilities, ranking these among the top five recreation capital investment priorities.

Hammond Community Park has been identified as the preferred site for the City’s future aquatics facility, a priority identified in the Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) Master Plan adopted in February 2023. As a City-owned property and home to the aging Hammond Community Centre and outdoor pool, the site is ideal to minimize land purchase costs for the new facility. Hammond Community Park also met the preferred criteria: sufficient space, fully serviced site, in a developed area with a growing population, accessible by transit and near a major transportation route,

Work on the Recreation Feasibility Study began in December 2023 and is being completed in phases. We see this as an opportunity to create a large, state-of-the-art centre where people can be active & come together.

The City has hired hcma architecture and design to undertake the Recreation Facility Feasibility Study. This effort will involve both public engagement and site analysis, both of which will determine the scale and type of facility and services needed to best serve the community now and into the future. The analysis will also consider leading trends and best practices research along with the extensive feedback collected during the public engagement for the 2023 Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.

Level of Engagement - Consult

The engagement for this project is at the "consult" level of the International Association for Public Participation's (IAP2) Spectrum of Public Participation. This means that we will keep the public informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.

Learn more about how we use the Spectrum as a foundation for our public engagement here!

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