den Bok Family Neighborhood Park (formerly Summit View Park)
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Background
The Town of Collingwood is building a new neighborhood park located in the Summit View Subdivision (31 Plewes Drive) and are seeking feedback from the public.
The lands were acquired through the development of Devonleigh Homes for the creation of park space within the subdivision.
Town staff along with Envision Tatham held a public design charrette in the public park space with the residents and local families of the Summit View Community on August 31, 2022. The purpose of the charrette was to establish neighbourhood goals and objectives, to define an overall vision for Summit View Park and to reach a democratic consensus on priorities. Approximately 40 people attended in person over the course of the event, ranging from elementary school age children to seniors.
Through this community engagement process, a combined total of 360 comments (graphic expressions & written) were received from 44 documented sources.
A second well attended Public Engagement Open House was held on Thursday April 13th 2023 at the Collingwood Public Library Community Rooms B & C to present the outcomes of the first public engagement charrette and the proposed concept park drawings.
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback on the park design. We are currently in the process of consilidating the comments and feedback.
Exciting News!- The park is currently under constuction and opening Summer 2024
At the November 20th, 2023 Council meeting, Council approved the name of park located within the Summit View subdivision be named den Bok family Park.
History: The den Bok family came to Collingwood from Holland in the late 1940's to work for the Smart's Farms located in the Collingwood area. They eventually bought their own farm which where the Summit View subdivision is located. Many decendents of the den Bok family still reside in the area.
We want to thank everyone who submitted Nomination Forms for the naming of the new neighborhood park.
Background
The Town of Collingwood is building a new neighborhood park located in the Summit View Subdivision (31 Plewes Drive) and are seeking feedback from the public.
The lands were acquired through the development of Devonleigh Homes for the creation of park space within the subdivision.
Town staff along with Envision Tatham held a public design charrette in the public park space with the residents and local families of the Summit View Community on August 31, 2022. The purpose of the charrette was to establish neighbourhood goals and objectives, to define an overall vision for Summit View Park and to reach a democratic consensus on priorities. Approximately 40 people attended in person over the course of the event, ranging from elementary school age children to seniors.
Through this community engagement process, a combined total of 360 comments (graphic expressions & written) were received from 44 documented sources.
A second well attended Public Engagement Open House was held on Thursday April 13th 2023 at the Collingwood Public Library Community Rooms B & C to present the outcomes of the first public engagement charrette and the proposed concept park drawings.
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback on the park design. We are currently in the process of consilidating the comments and feedback.
Exciting News!- The park is currently under constuction and opening Summer 2024
At the November 20th, 2023 Council meeting, Council approved the name of park located within the Summit View subdivision be named den Bok family Park.
History: The den Bok family came to Collingwood from Holland in the late 1940's to work for the Smart's Farms located in the Collingwood area. They eventually bought their own farm which where the Summit View subdivision is located. Many decendents of the den Bok family still reside in the area.
We want to thank everyone who submitted Nomination Forms for the naming of the new neighborhood park.
den Bok Family Neighborhood Park (formerly Summit View Park) has finished this stage
A Public Design Charrette was held on August 31, 2022. within the park with local residents and families of the Summit View Community
Formal Comment Sheets and emails were received by the Town following the Public Design Charrette until September 21, 2022.
Feedback Consolidation & Concept Design Work
den Bok Family Neighborhood Park (formerly Summit View Park) has finished this stage
Envision Tatham consolidated and analyzed all 360 comments received (graphic expressions & written) from 44 documented sources which then were grouped into similar categories and weighted according to sources, quantified and scored by category.
With this information created a proposed park design concept that fit within the available park budget.
Public Engagement Open House- Proposed Park Concept Design
den Bok Family Neighborhood Park (formerly Summit View Park) has finished this stage
A second Public Engagement Open House was held on Thursday April 13th 2023 at the Collingwood Public Library Community Rooms B & C to present the outcomes of the first public engagement charrette and the proposed concept park drawings.
Collection of Public Feedback
den Bok Family Neighborhood Park (formerly Summit View Park) has finished this stage
The Town of Collingwood is collecting feedback from the local residents and public on the design of the park. Feedback is being collected until Thursday April 27th at 4:30 p.m. Email your Comment Sheet or feedback directly to anorris@collingwood.ca
Under Review
den Bok Family Neighborhood Park (formerly Summit View Park) has finished this stage
Feedback is closed for evaluation and review.
Tender Posted for Bidding and Selection Process
den Bok Family Neighborhood Park (formerly Summit View Park) has finished this stage
The playground construction project is being tendered in November 2023.
Construction of park to start Spring 2024.
Park Construction
den Bok Family Neighborhood Park (formerly Summit View Park) has finished this stage
Park construction has started and expected to be completed sometime during summer 2024.
Grand Opening- Den Bok Family Park- Wednesday, September 18th at 4:00 p.m.
den Bok Family Neighborhood Park (formerly Summit View Park) is currently at this stage
Please join us for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Den Bok Family Park, along with its official naming celebration, on Wednesday, September 18th at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Summit View Subdivision, and everyone is welcome to join!
