The City is planning a new park at the former Kin Race Track site. The proposed new Active Living Centre is also planned for this site. This park is meant to provide year-round outdoor activities for all ages in the form of outdoor sports amenities, indoor and outdoor ice surfaces, recreational trails, a dog park, and natural wetland trails.
Public feedback
We thank you for your valuable feedback in Phase 1 (please refer to the 'Project Timeline' on the right, for more details). City Council has provided direction that led to a draft concept plan for the Kin Race Track Athletic Park site, and has requested public feedback on the concept plan.
We invite you to share your thoughts on the new concept design. A map of the concept plan is provided below for you to take in the design at a glance. Each proposed feature is numbered and corresponds to a label on the legend provided in the detailed Concept Plan, which can be downloaded at the 'Concept Plan and Presentation' link on the right sidebar. Once you have reviewed the design, please provide your feedback by completing the survey below.
The survey will be open until Monday, May 23, 2022. Thank you for your time.
The City is planning a new park at the former Kin Race Track site. The proposed new Active Living Centre is also planned for this site. This park is meant to provide year-round outdoor activities for all ages in the form of outdoor sports amenities, indoor and outdoor ice surfaces, recreational trails, a dog park, and natural wetland trails.
Public feedback
We thank you for your valuable feedback in Phase 1 (please refer to the 'Project Timeline' on the right, for more details). City Council has provided direction that led to a draft concept plan for the Kin Race Track Athletic Park site, and has requested public feedback on the concept plan.
We invite you to share your thoughts on the new concept design. A map of the concept plan is provided below for you to take in the design at a glance. Each proposed feature is numbered and corresponds to a label on the legend provided in the detailed Concept Plan, which can be downloaded at the 'Concept Plan and Presentation' link on the right sidebar. Once you have reviewed the design, please provide your feedback by completing the survey below.
The survey will be open until Monday, May 23, 2022. Thank you for your time.
We're looking for your input to help shape the final concept design for the redevelopment of the Kin Race Track lands to become a new athletic park in Vernon. Results of the survey will be shared with City Council.
Kin Race Track Athletic Park Concept Design has finished this stage
October - November 2021
Initial analysis of the opportunities and constraints of the site.
Public Consultation Phase 1
Kin Race Track Athletic Park Concept Design has finished this stage
November - December 2021
A public survey open from November 22 - December 13, 2021 received 5,487 visits and 2,982 responses from the community. We met with diverse stakeholders throughout this period and through winter-spring 2022. Community feedback highlighted that the site is valued for running and walking and the natural look and feel of the wetland areas. The community expressed a desire to use the park in the evening and in all seasons, have areas of shade and shelter, and basic park facilities such as washrooms. Public responses also highlighted the park as a desirable place for sports and cultural events, markets and festivals.
Presentation of Initial Concept Designs to Council
Kin Race Track Athletic Park Concept Design has finished this stage
January 10, 2022
Two initial concept options were presented to Council. Council reviewed the designs and requested a new concept design for a Kin Race Track Athletic Park that featured sports amenities, in addition to the dog park, walking trails and wetland preservation area. Council provided direction for a reconsideration of the concept plan. Refer to Council minutes of January 24, 2022 for details.
Council Concept Consideration
Kin Race Track Athletic Park Concept Design has finished this stage
April 25, 2022
Council considered a new concept plan, created in response to its direction, and endorsed the plan for community engagement. Council directed Administration to review access off of Old Kamloops Road and ensure that there is a trail that goes around the whole park.
Public Consultation Phase 2
Kin Race Track Athletic Park Concept Design is currently at this stage
April - May 2022
New park concepts are now available for public review and comment. Please download the concept options, ask us questions, and complete the survey! Come visit us at the Vernon Community Expo April 30, 2022.
Survey closes on May 23, 2022.
Presentation of Final Concept Plan to Council
this is an upcoming stage for Kin Race Track Athletic Park Concept Design
June 2022
A final design will be presented to Council June 13, 2022.
