Project Background
In May 2023, the City of Mission led community members through an interactive design session to vision the future of the parkland located on Brackley Avenue.
In this facilitated session, participants engaged in a series of hands-on tabletop exercises with the goal of advancing a shared vision for a future neighbourhood park in North Mission. During this session, we heard that residents wanted to preserve nature, build connections, and serve young people.
Detailed feedback was shared in this report, and used to design two park concepts to share with the community and receive feedback on.
Concept Gallery
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About the Concepts
The Stave Falls Community Park design is structured around five central elements to elevate the recreational experience for all users:
- Natural Play Features: They not only promote physical activity but also inspire imaginative play through features such as an embankment slide inspired by nature, sensory-rich environments, and interactive educational components.
- Gathering Spaces: Strategically designed to foster social connections and inclusivity, these areas are versatile and adaptable to accommodate various community activities.
- Pollinator Garden/Wildflower Meadow: Serving as a natural haven for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, this vibrant landscape integrates biodiversity within the park.
- Connections: Ensuring seamless accessibility throughout the park, path networks unify all elements, providing users with effortless navigation between areas.
- Creek Access: Direct access to the natural waterway will be facilitated with natural elements, such as boulder steps.
In this survey we are inviting residents to review both concepts and share their comments and preferences.
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Please note that both concepts contain the following aspects:
- pathways and pedestrian bridge
- entryways and park access from Brackley Avenue and the school
- interpretive signage
- benches, covered picnic area, and accessible picnic tables
- washrooms
- native planting, pollinator garden/wildflower meadow
- embankment slide
- boulder steps
The survey is seeking your feedback on the arrangement of these aspects, your preferred concept, and any other open feedback. Download the concepts here.
The survey will be open until Sunday, May 11, 2025.