Winnipeg, MB – At an event this morning, Councillor Mike Pagtakhan and the community officially named a green space on Pacific Avenue Gord Dong Park, and invited the public to provide feedback on how the space should be developed.
“It’s an honour to name this park after Mr. Gord Dong, an important member of the community and a founding member of the Centennial Community Improvement Association,” said Councillor Pagtakhan, City Councillor for Point Douglas and Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services, and Parks. “I look forward to talking to the public to gather important feedback that will shape the park’s future and meet the needs of the community.”
The newly-named Gord Dong Park is located along Pacific Avenue between Ellen Street and Paulin Street. The south side of the park is currently used for community gardens. To add to the diverse recreational needs of site users, the City of Winnipeg is working with stakeholders and residents to determine future park enhancements. Early in the engagement process, stakeholders have proposed several ideas for the park space, including a community garden, a fitness trail, and a contemplative space. Over the coming months, input will be collected and these ideas and others will be explored for the development of the park.
The public can provide feedback on the future recreational use of Gord Dong Park through an online survey, or through in-person engagement sessions. The online survey will be open until October 13, 2017. The in-person public workshop will be held on Thursday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre, 2nd Floor, Dynasty Building - 180 King Street.
For more information on Gord Dong Park, please see winnipeg.ca/GordDongPark.