Needs Analysis and Action Plan
State of Recreation
Here is an Executive Summary for those who don't want to wade through 300 pages of fluffy prose and pretty pictures (and not-so-pretty pictures of the pool and Stella):
AN ACTION PLAN FOR A MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY
» Once details surrounding the future of the Pass Community Pool and the Albert Stella are further identified, and assuming that one or both of those facilities does not warrant reinvestment and will be decommissioned, a feasibility study for a multipurpose facility should be facilitated.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR AQUATICS IN THE CROWSNEST PASS
» Utilizing the Facility Condition Index analysis, reinvest in the pool.
» Replace the Pass Community Pool in the long-term with an indoor pool development.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE ALBERT STELLA MEMORIAL ARENA
Reinvest in the existing facility (or alternative options) to sustain existing activity provision service levels.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE SPORTS COMPLEX
Ongoing life cycle investment in the facility is suggested, as per the 2011 assessment report.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE MDM COMMUNITY CENTRE
» Continue to provide the facility for community use and reinvest in it to sustain existing service levels as outlined in the 2011 assessment report.
» When determining the feasibility of reinvesting in or replacing the Albert Stella, consider relocated some/all of the activities to the MDM Centre (or other alternative locations) if possible.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE PASS POWDERKEG SKI HILL
» Attain capital and operational cost estimates for the development of Phase 2 as defined in the 2012 Master Plan.
» Once these estimates are defined, prioritize Phase 2 development in relation to other potential projects as per the prioritization model provided in latter sections of this report.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR SPORTS FIELDS IN THE PASS
» Target provision of one rectangular field and one ball diamond in each Pass neighborhood.
» Focus on full build out of the Hillcrest Ball diamond complex.
» Look to develop a centralize site for rectangular field league and tournament play somewhere in the municipality.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY TRAILS IN THE CROWSNEST PASS
» Continue to support volunteer trail groups in the operation of existing trails and in their upgrading and expansion ambitions. Included in this is coordinating the formation of a Trails Advisory Group, potentially as a sub-committee of the Sport and Recreation Committee.
» Extend the Community Trail west to ultimately connect to the Allison-Chinook Trails.
» Ensure the mountain bike trails near Powder Keg Ski Hill are connected into the community trail system.
» Develop and implement standards for trail development and maintenance (e.g. width, surface types, winter maintenance). Where necessary, improve the standard of existing trails to meet the proposed standard.
» Investigate options for developing additional loop trails within communities to complement the linear Community Trail. Local residents will enjoy the option of walking/biking around their community as well as connecting to adjacent communities.
» Maintain the current Non-motorized by-law within Municipality. Past experience with motorized use in Crowsnest Pass (and other Alberta towns) has shown neighbourhood conflicts where motorized use is permitted in urbanized areas.
» Consolidate the efforts of volunteer trail groups via interagency meetings or as a standing committee of the Parks and Recreation Authority
» Consider preparing a long term Trails Master Plan to provide direction on community trails, including linkages to regional trails.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR REGIONAL TRAILS ADJACENT TO THE CROWSNEST PASS
» Actively participate in access management planning for regional trails, as recommended by the Government of Alberta in the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.
» Continue to support development and operation of trailheads and staging areas located within the municipality. Formalize trailhead locations for popular hiking trails.
» Lead promotion of trails as a major tourism attraction in the Region.
» Investigate connection of local trails to other municipalities through the Crowsnest Valley (e.g. Lundbreck, Pincher Creek, Sparwood)
» Promote formation of a Regional Trails Advisory Committee to work closely with adjacent municipalities; provincial agencies and volunteer groups on future trail development and management.
AN ACTION PLAN FOR ALL OTHER RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE
» Maintain and invest in existing parks, open spaces and facilities where appropriate to sustain existing service levels.
» Consider relocating some of the activities in the Albert Stella should the facility be closed for any period of time.
» Promote all recreation amenities, including private sector fitness facilities, when presenting recreation opportunities to residents and visitors.
