Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg asking residents who live and play in the Fort Rouge area for feedback on concept plans for McKittrick Park and the green space located at the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre site's northeast corner. These concept plans feature a number of improvements to the swing sets, pathways, and park benches. The City is asking the community to share their vision for the sites to ensure that the proposed concept plans meet residents’ visions and needs for the area.
Work proposed for McKittrick Park includes new swing sets along with an accessible swing seat, a new asphalt path and bike loop with some small amenities, removal of old climbers, and the addition of benches and a barbeque pit.
At the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, proposed concepts for the green space located at the northeast corner of the site include the removal of the lawn bowling green and fencing area with regular park turf, creating an opportunity to have a pleasure rink in the winter and summer turf games, and the development of a reading garden with new benches and trees.
Approximately $200,000 is available through the City’s Parks and Recreation Enhancement Fund. Construction is expected to begin in late summer / fall 2017 and will take approximately one month to complete.
Winnipeggers can share their vision for these locations at an upcoming open house.
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Fort Rouge Leisure Centre (main floor, multipurpose room), 625 Osborne Street
For more information, to view the open house presentation boards, or to provide your input through an online survey, please visit winnipeg.ca/mckittrickfortrouge.