Timelines / Project History
Burlington’s Strategic Plan, Future Focus Seven (2007-2010), guides the development of city budgets and has a great influence over the actions and decisions of City Council and city staff over this term of council.
The City of Burlington Strategic Plan - Future Focus Seven includes the following two initiatives:
Responsive Community
2.1.A Develop a Parks and Open Space master Plan that includes park renewal, diversification, interconnected trail and open space strategies.
2.2.A Explore joint partnership opportunities for the development of recreation venues including centres of excellence for sport.
Committee and Council Directions
On December 14, 2009, Council passed the following directions on the City’s Pan Am bid and Sherwood Forest Park.
APPROVAL OF ALTERNATIVE SITE FOR PAN AM GAMES
The master plan directs the development of Sherwood Forest Park as follows:
That Sherwood Forest Park continue as a primary ball field and soccer pitch facility, and that any redevelopment initiatives sustain the current number of fields of play.
That the natural areas and the trail system in the park be preserved.
That the Master Plan for Sherwood Forest Park consider a road connection from Burloak Drive on the eastern perimeter, the implications of any Fairview Road extension and the potential as a Soccer Program of Excellence venue.
That one enhanced soccer pitch be considered, potentially using artificial turf and lighting.
That consideration within the Master Plan be given to assigning a second field for youth rugby as a joint use field with soccer or potentially relocating the Rugby Club in order to achieve their need for youth program growth.
That any redevelopment of the Sherwood Forest Park Recreation Centre should ensure the preservation of the outdoor recreation space available within the Park.
That this park be the site of indoor seasonal soccer domes, to a maximum of three such facilities.
That investigations be undertaken to establish trail linkages with the GO parking lot and to the broader trail network within the City.