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We all are experiencing noticeable changes in Temperature patterns. Based on information from Environment Canada, the hot temperatures of the summer are only going to be increasing and heat waves will be lasting longer than it used to be in the recent past.
Huron Height park area is in the centre geographically of numerous community housing projects. A lot of the families in this area can't afford to use the "pay per use" public pools. This park is also central to numerous elementary schools, Blessed Sacrament Catholic elementary, Sir John A MacDonald public school, Knoll-wood public school, and Lord Elgin public school to name a few.
This community is currently rolling over. Numerous elderly or single living homes are now being used by young families with small children. Installing a splash pad along with few benches and tables for picnics, would provide area families and elderly an escape from summer heat, and a new fun place to gather. It would also provide a safe location for families to use, without having to cross Huron st. There is already on-street parking on the south side of Victoria st, west of McNay st.
The splash pads offer more than just a play area for kids. It's a family-friendly place to safely enjoy water without the risks of a pool and provide for an additional local community gathering space for people of all ages.
There are environmentally and economically friendly options that include recirculating or repurposing water systems that significantly decreases the amount of water pulled from the water supply. When properly designed, splash pads are universally accessible as well.
We residents of the area, request City council to direct staff to build a Splash pad facility in the Huron Heights park so our families & kids may enjoy water during summers without putting an extra expense on the cost of living.
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March 21, 2024
The emails I receive from neighbors about the heat in our area are heartbreaking and prove why this space is needed. My energy is drained by the lack of response from the city yet I am keeping this going for the families who have nowhere else to go.
March 21, 2024
Reaching this point in our campaign has been exhausting but deeply encouraging. People are finally recognizing how much this neighborhood needs a safe place for kids to cool off when the heat becomes dangerous. I am tired of the delay but seeing this much support makes it harder for the city to look the other way.
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This has been an area of the city that is dire need of affordable recreational programming. Building healthy happy children!
A very large portion of the residents of that area are geared to income or on social assistance. If you survey elementary schools in the area, a lot of students and families depend on school meal programs. If basic needs to survive are a struggle, a pay per use public pool and/or swimming lessons are well beyond reach for some families. This community needs something like this that ALL families can afford to use.
Please add a splash pad to the park.
I grew. Up in London Lived here for. 30 years swam at stroach Park I think this will be. A great place for a. Water play park. Families with children would enjoy this .
This would be awesome
We need for our kids
Our children and our children's children will love to play in the water on hot summer days.
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We all are experiencing noticeable changes in Temperature patterns. Based on information from Environment Canada, the hot temperatures of the summer are only going to be increasing and heat waves will be lasting longer than it used to be in the recent past.
Huron Height park area is in the centre geographically of numerous community housing projects. A lot of the families in this area can't afford to use the "pay per use" public pools. This park is also central to numerous elementary schools, Blessed Sacrament Catholic elementary, Sir John A MacDonald public school, Knoll-wood public school, and Lord Elgin public school to name a few.
This community is currently rolling over. Numerous elderly or single living homes are now being used by young families with small children. Installing a splash pad along with few benches and tables for picnics, would provide area families and elderly an escape from summer heat, and a new fun place to gather. It would also provide a safe location for families to use, without having to cross Huron st. There is already on-street parking on the south side of Victoria st, west of McNay st.
The splash pads offer more than just a play area for kids. It's a family-friendly place to safely enjoy water without the risks of a pool and provide for an additional local community gathering space for people of all ages.
There are environmentally and economically friendly options that include recirculating or repurposing water systems that significantly decreases the amount of water pulled from the water supply. When properly designed, splash pads are universally accessible as well.
We residents of the area, request City council to direct staff to build a Splash pad facility in the Huron Heights park so our families & kids may enjoy water during summers without putting an extra expense on the cost of living.
Updates
March 21, 2024
The emails I receive from neighbors about the heat in our area are heartbreaking and prove why this space is needed. My energy is drained by the lack of response from the city yet I am keeping this going for the families who have nowhere else to go.
March 21, 2024
Reaching this point in our campaign has been exhausting but deeply encouraging. People are finally recognizing how much this neighborhood needs a safe place for kids to cool off when the heat becomes dangerous. I am tired of the delay but seeing this much support makes it harder for the city to look the other way.
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The city needs to put this definitely on the agenda for making more affordable places for families to grow and play! Especially in areas where there are young families trying to live and make ends meet.
This has been an area of the city that is dire need of affordable recreational programming. Building healthy happy children!
A very large portion of the residents of that area are geared to income or on social assistance. If you survey elementary schools in the area, a lot of students and families depend on school meal programs. If basic needs to survive are a struggle, a pay per use public pool and/or swimming lessons are well beyond reach for some families. This community needs something like this that ALL families can afford to use.
Please add a splash pad to the park.
I grew. Up in London Lived here for. 30 years swam at stroach Park I think this will be. A great place for a. Water play park. Families with children would enjoy this .
This would be awesome
We need for our kids
Our children and our children's children will love to play in the water on hot summer days.
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The city needs to put this definitely on the agenda for making more affordable places for families to grow and play! Especially in areas where there are young families trying to live and make ends meet.