Columbia Park Development Plan
Consultation has concluded
The City of Yorkton is developing Columbia Park to include a Pump Bike Track and an outdoor basketball court. Construction of the park is scheduled to begin in 2023.
Pump tracks can be used by people of all skill levels with various styles of bikes including road bikes, mountain bikes, BMX bikes, and specialty bikes. Pump tracks are safe and fun for younger riders, including people with disabilities, as well as great for individuals to get comfortable with riding a skateboard.
In September 2022, A survey was opened to the public to provide input on the future design of Columbia Park.
Background:
The 2021 Capital Budget included a review of possible outdoor basketball court locations within the city. This review was started to ensure a balance of man-made amenities and services in Yorkton parks.
At March 26, 2021, Council meeting, Council heard a request for the development of a Pump Bike Track.
How to get involved:
- Post questions you may have in the Q&A section.
- Attend the Open House on December 8, 2022, between 4:00-7:00 p.m. which will be held at the Yorkton Public Library Programming Room with consultants, Crosby Hanna & Associates presenting at 6:00 p.m.
- Did not get a chance to come to the Open House? You still have the opportunity to get involved by completing a survey for the concept plan of Columbia Park
Consultation has concluded
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Columbia Park Concept Plan Survey
We understand not everyone could make it to the Public Open House of the Columbia Park Development Plan. However, the City still wants to hear from YOU!Below is a link to an online survey where you can answer a variety of questions on the concept design and the opportunity to bring forward suggestions of improvements, reconsiderations or aspects of the plan that should remain in the future build. -
Open House - Let's Talk About Columbia Park Development
Thursday, December 8th stop by the Yorkton Public Library Programming Room between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Presentation by project consultant, Crosby Hanna & Associates at 6:00 p.m.
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At the Monday, December 5, 2022 City Council Meeting, the Director of Recreation and Community Services and consultants from Crosby Hanna & Association and Canadian Ramp Company, presented the first design concept for the Columbia Park Development.
Due to the rising inflation, Council was presented with a phased development plan of Columbia Park. The first phase will include storm mitigation work, parking lot, outdoor basketball courts and a pump bike track.
City Council approved the following motion unanimously:
Proceed with presenting the design concept of the Columbia Park Development, including the drainage plan, to the Public Open House on December 8, 2022
Proceed to tender on Phase 1, which will determine the final construction costs for Phase 1, and report back to Council with the bids, and to obtain direction if the tender price exceeds the approved budget of $1,090,000.00.
Defer other phases of the Columbia Park Development to future budgets.
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