Construction update - October 2024

Construction has begun on the new spray park at Maple Ridge Park!

The existing spray park has now been removed and work has begun grading and servicing the new park.

We are building a new spray park at Maple Ridge Park!

The current spray park, installed in 2005, has served the community for nearly two decades. However, due to its age and increasing wear and tear, a new, more reliable spray park is needed to meet modern standards of accessibility and sustainability.

A concept plan has been developed using the feedback collected in summer 2023 through our public survey for Maple Ridge Park.

The new, larger, more accessible, and water-efficient spray park is part of ongoing efforts outlined in the City’s 2023 Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan to improve community facilities, diversify play spaces, and provide recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities.

Enhancements and Features

The design for the spray park was developed using the community feedback collected in summer 2023 and earlier this year when the concept plan was shared.

The spray park design strives to be cohesive with the new playground’s look and feel, provides a larger area of play, and incorporates the community's top requested features including a water slide, water table, spray tunnel and ground jets.

The new spray park will feature enhancements designed to enrich visitor experiences and improve functionality including:

• Expanded Footprint: The new spray park will occupy a larger area, accommodating more visitors and offering diverse water play experiences.
• Accessibility: The design will incorporate accessible spray features, barrier-free surfacing, and seating for supervision and resting.
• Water Efficiency: Advanced water spray features and a cooling mist area will operate efficiently, including during water restrictions.
• Exciting New Features: The new spay park will include a slide, large soaker bucket, water table, spray cannons, dripping shelter, lounge chair seating, and shade umbrellas.

Please take a moment to review the concept plan.

Timeline

The public tendering phase will take place next with construction planned for over the fall and winter, and the spray park is anticipated to reopen in the 2025 season.

Community Engagement - Completed

• Thank you for participating in our open house and who responded to our online survey form below that closed on February 19, 2024. The feedback that we received will help us shape the final spray park design.

What We Learned (March 2024) - Public Survey Summary Infographic:

Background

Maple Ridge Park is one of the most popular and oldest destination parks in the area, and the oldest park in Maple Ridge. Located along the South Alouette River at the corner of 232 Street and Fern Crescent, this park offers an expanse of mature forest nursing a wide array of native plants and wildlife. Each fall the South Alouette River welcomes large populations of spawning salmon.

The park’s amenities include:

• Playground
• Spray Park
• Picnic Shelters
• Washrooms
• Open Green Space
• Park Benches
• Parking
• Picnic Areas
• River Access
• Trails

As outlined in the 2023 Parks, Recreation and Master Plan, the city is beginning a multi-year improvement project for Maple Ridge Park. This process will aim to identify opportunities to improve this park for the betterment of the community and the environment.

Level of Engagement - Involve

The engagement for this project is at the "involve" level of the International Association for Public Participation's (IAP2) Spectrum of Public Participation. This means that we will work with you (the public) to ensure that your concerns and aspirations are directly reflected in the project. We will also provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.

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

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