Big Moves & Key Differences

Nature in the City Defining Features

Larger lakes and shape to remain more similar to existing
Minoru Lake House and Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse kept separated on east side of lake, lawn bowing greens remain as existing
Cricket Pitch relocated to another site outside Minoru Park
Informal uses (play, picnic, youth activities, fitness loop) in the Active Living District
Destination playground in the Active Living District (former cricket pitch)
Sports Hub adjacent to the destination playground
Surface parking on the south and east sides of Clement Track removed
Special Study Area suggested use: building (use TBD) with underground parking

Development of a parkade on the west side of the Minoru Centre for Active Living and placement of the tennis courts and related facilities on the parkade roof (long-term)
Introduction of major east-west and north-south separated cycling and pedestrian paths (short/medium-term)

Smaller lake to create more space for woodlands, activity areas, and pathways
Minoru Lake House and Richmond Lawn Bowling Clubhouse combined at north end of lake, south lawn bowing green relocated to north to be adjacent to clubhouse
Cricket Pitch retained
Informal uses (play, picnic, youth activities, fitness loop) in the Lakes District
Destination playground in the Arts & Culture District (Special Study Area)
Sports Hub adjacent to the Track and Field area
Surface parking on the south and east sides of Clement Track retained
Special Study Area suggested use: park space with a destination playground