Victoria Park Project
Located in the heart of lakeside downtown Kincardine is Victoria Park.
A space that provides opportunities for quiet reflection as well as a magnitude of special events, the time has come to review the existing footprint and its amenities within.
The Victoria Park project is an opportunity to specifically improve the staging area with accessibility features throughout the park that invite everyone to enjoy the space without barriers.
We'll be working with Pl.ural Inc. to create a concept design that reflects the needs and desires of the community for this space.
Thank you for attending!
We appreciate everyone who came out to the Victoria Park Come and Go Community Engagement event on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.
If you couldn't join us to see the concept built from the feedback and dialogue we've had throughout this project, please download and review the panels.
Share your thoughts
Once you've had a chance to review all the new content in the information panels from the October 1st event, we'd love it if you shared your thoughts with us.
Please take a moment and complete the survey by noon on October 7th, 2024.
Victoria Park Design Open House
We hosted an open house on June 6th with pl.ural about reimagining Victoria Park - thanks to all who came out!
For those who couldn't join us, here's the information that was presented. These are not finalized drawings or plans. We'll be taking all of the comments gathered last night, along with the online input, compiling them, and developing a hybrid concept that best reflects what we've heard.
Reimagining
Principles
These five principles guide concept development.
Maximizing Safety
Addressing aging infrastructure, improving access, enhancing sight lines.
Creating Spaces for Everyone
Improving accessibility, providing amenity, mitigating barriers.
Affording Performances
Establishing space for performances, special events and community gathering.
Celebrating Legacy
Acknowledging, respecting, and celebrating park history, with special consideration to noteworthy spaces, trees, artifacts, and water.
Enhancing Canopy Cover
Maintaining mature trees, supplementing with new planting to ensure canopy longevity.
Concept 1
Meaningful Movement
Characterized by a playful network of pedestrian pathways, this concept positions healthy active living at the forefront. Intended to engage pedestrians passing by, paths encourage movement and act as an inclusive passive recreation facility suited to young families and aging populations alike.
Legend
- Victoria Park Entrance Plaza
- Kincardine Centre for the Arts
- Event Plaza
- Covered Performance Stage
- Improved Washroom/Facility Access
- Open Programmable Space (Lawn)
- Paved Plaza with Water Feature
- Accessible Entrances
- Crosswalk Markings and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements
- Existing Interpretive Elements
- Storage Shed
- Pedestrian Circulation Enhancement
To the west, a new plaza and paths are organic in form, emulating Lake Huron waves, visible on the horizon. Moving east, symmetrical pathways formalize the main lawn, complementing the Victorian character of adjacent heritage homes. A plaza punctuating the east lawn, complete with in grade water feature pays homage to the historic fountain which once stood in
the park.
With a dedicated performance stage and large plaza, situated towards the bottom of the site to create an
amphitheater style arrangement, this concept is well suited to large events and performances.
View west towards new pavillion
Concept 2
Maximizing Movement
An alternative approach to the first concept, this rendition positions strong perimeter paths adjacent to parking environments, and makes use of softer, swooping interior paths in between.
Legend
- Victoria Park Entrance Plaza
- Kincardine Centre for the Arts
- Event Plaza
- Covered Performance Stage
- Improved Washroom/Facility Access
- Open Programmable Space (Lawn)
- Paved Plaza with Water Feature
- Accessible Entrances
- Crosswalk Markings and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements
- Existing Interpretive Elements
To the west, a new plaza and paths are organic in form, emulating Lake Huron waves, visible on the horizon. Moving east, a plaza complete with in grade water feature pays homage to the historic fountain which once stood in the park, enhancing sight lines from Russell Street.
View southwest through enhanced park entry.
Concept 3
Lakeside Legacy
Inspired by Victorian architectural detailing in the vicinity, this concept is characterized by strong linear pedestrian pathways. Embracing strong sight lines, particularly facing west from Russell Street, a formalized main walk serves as a main thoroughfare terminating at a central focal feature.
Legend
- Victoria Park Entrance Plaza
- Kincardine Centre for the Arts
- Main Walk
- Covered Performance Stage
- Cottage Inspired Gardens
- Formal Garden Beds
- Open Programmable Space (Lawn)
- Accessible Entrances
- Crosswalk Markings and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements
- Paved Plaza with Water Feature
- Existing Interpretive Elements
- Storage Shed
- Pedestrian Circulation Enhancements
Secondary park entrances are formalized and right-sized, creating small plazas to accept visitors arriving
in all directions. The perimeter of the park is also flanked with pedestrian pathways, permitting safe and
accessible travel while maximizing lawn space.
With a covered performance stage, situated amongst mature trees and new garden beds, events and performances can occur in an intimate setting. Though, when not in use, this space offers flexibility and ensures
vacant facilities are not a focus.
View west towards new plaza.
Contact Us
The Municipality of Kincardine
1475 Concession 5, R.R.
#5, Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6
Phone: 519-396-3468
F.: 519-396-8288
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