As a community, I think it is very important to support our youth. There is a huge demand for the fields we have right now, perhaps we could get moving on the additional field or get lighting on the diamonds….this would allow for more games.

I would love to see some sort of safety netting (or gazebo) over the playground at the ball field. There is currently no shade over this right now and no protection for the kids from a stray ball.

I don’t feel another walkway is important in our community…..we have a beautiful riverwalk!!!

Thanks for your time and look forward to the new changes coming.

If possible, I really think if we could add either lights to the ball diamonds or another diamond in that area it would be hugely beneficial to Enderby.
1. More availability to teams including minor ball. We seem to be getting more attention to our diamonds increasing demand.
2. Can allow more teams to local tournaments including Funtastic and Honeymooners, which brings more people to town supporting our community and local business’.
3. Allows more space and time for wrap up tournaments in June when there is a huge demand for that space.

Thank you for allowing the opportunity for input. I really look forward to the upcoming changes in town 🙂

I agree 100% in regards to the skate park. My son loves skateboarding and has used many parks in many cities. He has mentioned many times that our skate park is not nearly as good. Between the rough surface making it hard on boards and the jumps that are there not being “right”. He tends to ask if we can go to the Armstrong park or using other areas in town to skateboard which tends to upset business owners.
I definitely agree that if we can give these kids a proper park to skate in, not only does it give them a safe area to skate; it will also keep them off business parking lots.

1. Trees in south west corner (off pool area) increase from 3 to 8 tall and dense shade trees, the additions being to the north, adjacent to the pool patio area to provide shade for many years to come. Views from highway will still be adequate, through trunks. Because of warming temperature trends, future parks will be more dependent than ever on substantial trees – and Enderby is fast losing its existing tall tree canopy. In fact, new and substantial landscaping needs to be planted throughout the park, sited so as not to interfere with mounting future big events and at least some trees need to be planted urgently as they take at least 10 years to provide some shade .
A longer-term solution needs to be found to finance the maintenance of the pool in sound condition, especially as its structure ages.

2. Leave the Enderby Museum in the Park right where it will be in the new plan, surrounded by an inviting walking path, with some big trees to the west buffering it from highway noise. Good access from surrounding streets is in the plan already.
Improve presentation of artifacts and signage. Possibly find one sturdy artifact to leave unfenced for kids can climb on?

3. This plan rightly encourages many varied usages by a wider range of ages and needs a second toilet block to the north east, and clear highway signage – not only to serve Barnes Park patrons but for use by passing motorists.

4. Skateboard area should stay and be redesigned to a more exciting and challenging standard, with some surrounding seating. This area is not suitable for a stage because performers face west and south, right into the summer sun and therefore would be in an untenable situation. Additionally, the sound of traffic is very intrusive to music and the sound of music would be intrusive to close dwellings. The existing shelter can be converted cheaply to a roof only, no sides building to contain picnic tables for shelter from rain and sun. Alternatively, move the redesigned skateboard area to the back of the Arena to make it more accessible to pre and early teenagers.

5. The 6 fitness stations would be very good if newer types of enticing equipment is installed. Ensure at least 3 include one child-sized piece of equipment (one site for big toddlers, two for older children) so parent or grandparent and child can exercise together.

6. Spray park will be a big drawcard and increase Barnes Park usefulness. Because toddlers and 8 year olds play differently in water (therefore requiring different water force), try to have two areas with a slight break between them where each group can play separately and safely. Look ahead to the day not far distant when birth to elementary school age children will be on the increase in Enderby and its district.

7. I am presuming the redevelopment of Old Vernon Road and completion of the Splatsin community centre with its indoor walking track will complement this proposed revitalization of Barnes Park. All helps to attract new families and to strengthen Enderby’s tax base.

8. Finally, please protect the tree planted by our Mayor and NORD representative in 2005 to commemorate Enderby’s Centenary (in the south east quadrant above the No. 6 on the plan). It is, I think, a Norway Maple Crimson King – and will be about 18 metres high, 15 m. wide and very beautiful 15 years from now when it becomes a teenager.