PARKS + OPEN SPACES

PRIMROSE AND CHAUDIERE PARKS CONCEPT DESIGN  OTTAWA, ONTARIO

Lashley + Associates developed conceptual design ideas for two City parks in central Ottawa. Both parks are nestled in historic Rochesterville and act as recreational areas for nearby residents. The goal was to maintain the current uses and activities of the parks as they are heavily used, and to establish a greater diversity of use for both parks.

The goal of this project was to create a sustainable design with interesting and contemporary settings. These new settings aimed to balance and contrast the existing surroundings to create stimulating, exciting, and well-used park spaces. The conceptual process is currently still ongoing and will involve more public consultations to determine the final designs.

CENTRAL EXPERIMENTAL FARM MERIVALE + BASELINE FOREST SHELTERBELT OTTAWA, ONTARIO

In July 2004, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the first initiatives under their newly released management plan for the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa.

Lashley + Associates implemented the management plan goals for the Central Experimental Farm along its western boundary.  L+A designed a forest shelterbelt that defines the boundaries of this cultural landscape and established a pathway system to link to the new Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada headquarters.  The design also features a memorial monument plaza as a key node along the pathway system and significant outdoor amenity.

CHAPEL HILL PARK OTTAWA, ONTARIO

Lashley + Associates developed two alternative concept plans that were presented to the community of Chapel Hill for approval for this park to ensure the site plan worked with the needs of the community.  The final site plan for this City Park features a wide array of recreational facilities including a playground and water play area, basketball shot area, outdoor rink area and a network of pathways.

SMITH FALLS RIDEAU CANAL CENTRAL BASIN LANDS BEST USE STUDY (PHASE 1) LOWER REACH BASIN PARKLAND STUDY (PHASE 2) SMITH FALLS, ONTARIO

This study examines the use of public lands in the Central Basin and Lower Reach Basin of Smiths Falls on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal to develop proposals for their best use in this scenic recreation and tourist town. A team of experts prepared the study with Lashley + Associates serving as the lead landscape architect and park planner.

RIVERFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN  KANATA, ONTARIO

Lashley + Associates worked with the City of Ottawa, Anne Robinson & Associates and STW Environmental Ltd. to develop strategic direction for the sustainable management, programming and development of this 52.6 ha park. Various sub-management plans were developed from the vision concept for City of Ottawa parks, the projected demand for recreational and open space activities and through a thorough understanding of the biophysical resources of the site and the existing recreational resources of the community.

STONECREST PARK  NEPEAN, ONTARIO

Lashley + Associates transformed a stormwater management pond into a unique community park that maintains its function as a stormwater retention zone.  A tiered landscape facilitates park programing and creates a varied and interesting topography through the site including everything from sport fields to a constructed wetland.  Since this design was constructed in 1993, Stonecrest Park provides habitat for an abundance of wildlife and is a place that is heavily used by the community.

CARLETON PLACE PARKS, RECREATION + CULTURE MASTER PLAN  CARLETON PLACE, ONTARIO

Lashley + Associates prepared the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan for the Town of Carleton Place and provided recommendations regarding: upgrades and maintenance to existing facilities, use for vacant and under utilized spaces including Roy Brown Park, potential new programs and facilities, and an implementation plan and schedule.  We employed an efficient and proven approach to meet a tight timeframe and communicate effectively with the public; the master plan process was successfully completed through our multi-line of inquiry, our on-going communication and strategic consultation, and our community-specific design.

CRYSLER PARK WATERFRONT  MORRISBURG, ONTARIO

Lashley + Associates designed the illustrative master plan for the Crysler Park Marina and Beach area.  Originally completed in the late 1980’s, L+A planned the careful siting and landscaping of the new marina building among a row of maturing birch trees created the impression of a building indigenous to its surroundings.  In 2009, L+A was commissioned by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission to update the landscape of the marina building area.  The design features  a community playhouse and event pavilion for community and museum facilities , an outdoor café/ bar, and vehicular and pedestrian linkages between facilities.  In addition, we designed a concept for a new waterfront play area at Crysler Beach that was experiencing poor water conditions resulting in closure of the beach area for long periods of recent summers.  The concept is still under study by SLPC.

WINCHESTER 100 CLUB PARK REDEVELOPMENT  WINCHESTER, ONTARIO

In 2003, the Township of North Dundas hired Lashley + Associates to prepare a Master Concept Plan for Winchester Community Park. We worked closely with the township and community groups to develop a site appropriate design to improve the Park grounds. The Concept Plan addressed the inclusion of pathways to the surrounding community, improvements to the parking arrangements for pedestrian safety and building/site aesthetics, and proposals for new activities and upgrading of existing facilities.

CHAPMAN MILLS MAIN STREET PARK  OTTAWA, ONTARIO

Chapman Mills Main Street Park is a multiphase community park that Lashley + Associates has being working on since the early conceptual phases in 2006. The final design incorporates a variety of passive and active recreational facilities including an open lawn area/ice hockey rink, soccer field with seating berms, a shaded area for quiet contemplation, and playgrounds that include dry play and splash pad. Located in the newly developed Chapman Mills Drive area the first completed phase in 2011 was overwhelmed with users hours after opening, and will be a beacon of the community once the final phases are complete.