Thanks for your question and interest in Pickleball courts. The City currently has nine courts throughout its Parks system that are open to the public. While there aren’t any additional Pickleball courts planned for 2022, we are aware there is interest for more opportunities to play and are evaluating opportunities for expanded offerings.

Thank you for your comment. The City of Richmond Boulevard Maintenance bylaw has clear guidelines related to maintenance of plants on private property. To report overgrown vegetation or other encroachments impacting sidewalks and roadways, please visit the Boulevard Maintenance page and complete the online contact form. 

Thank you for your comment. Our department maintains a Tree Compensation Account where we receive funds specifically for compensatory tree planting from tree removal due to developments. The City of Richmond plants many trees on an annual basis as per the Public Tree Management Strategy guidelines, we recognize the multiple benefits from trees and will continue to look for opportunities to plant the right trees at the right locations. 

Tait Waterfront Park was delivered to the City by developer as part of a nearby townhouse development. The design of the park was determined after an extensive public engagement process and our department is not prepared to change the design at this time. However, in the future dike raising capital projects may take place in this area and impact the park; Parks will review any potential improvements to this park at that time and may include additional tree planting.

Thank you for your question. Our Parks and Open Space System has a hierarchy of parks that serve neighbourhoods and the broader community, it is this hierarchy that assists the City in determining the appropriate capital investment in the right park location. Lighting in parks requires significant capital investment, may result in neighbourhood concerns regarding light pollution or potentially increase foot traffic in the park and neighbourhood in the late evening hours; it is for these and other reasons, neighbourhood parks in Richmond typically do not have supplemental lighting. 

Hi there. Thanks for your question. We recently concluded a Let’s Talk Richmond engagement process focused on dog off-leash areas in Hamilton. The survey questions aimed to get feedback, including current challenges and concerns, and desires for dog off-leash area improvements. City staff are currently studying the survey results, and will use this data to inform next steps to ensure Hamilton’s dog off-leash areas meet the needs of the community.

Thanks for your interest. We recently concluded a Let’s Talk Richmond engagement process focused on dog off-leash areas in Hamilton. City staff are currently studying the survey results. This data will inform next steps to ensure Hamilton’s public realm continues to meet the needs and desires of the community.

Thanks for your question. The Minoru Lakes Renewal design was guided through feedback we heard during public engagement. The lakes were designed as a park amenity for stormwater management and wildlife. Swimming is not a permitted use and there have not been any documented water incidents. In general, site safety will be enhanced through clear sightlines, edge and spatial transitions, and increased lighting.