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Report Number: ENG 12-24 Date: June 10, 2024
From: Richard Holborn
Director, Engineering Services
Subject: Diana, Princess of Wales Park
-Dedicated Outdoor Pickleball Facility-File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1.That Report ENG 12-24 providing an update regarding negotiations with Hydro OneNetworks Inc. for a dedicated outdoor pickleball facility in Diana, Princess of Wales Parkbe received for information.
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to update Council on the progress of ongoing negotiations to receive approval from Hydro One Networks Inc. (HONI) with respect to the construction of a dedicated pickleball facility in Diana, Princess of Wales Park. Staff have had preliminary discussions with HONI, have prepared a design for the proposed pickleball
facility and have made a submission to HONI, for their review and comment.
The outdoor pickleball courts would be located at the south end of the park, in place of one soccer pitch that is currently underutilized. The space allows for a total of six courts with a connecting pathway to the gravel parking lot.
Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priorities of Advance Innovation & Responsible
Planning to Support a Connected, Well-Serviced Community; and Advocate for an Inclusive,
Welcoming, Safe & Healthy Community.
Financial Implications: There are no financial implications to this report.
Discussion: The purpose of this report is to update Council on the progress of receiving approval from HONI with respect to the construction of a dedicated pickleball facility in Diana,
Princess of Wales Park, as directed by Council Resolutions #360/23 and #361/23 (Attachment
1). The proposed facility would be located at the south end of the park, in place of one soccer pitch that is currently underutilized due to its proximity to the parking lot and entrance driveway. The space available allows for a total of six courts with a connecting pathway to the gravel parking lot. A Concept Plan for the proposed outdoor pickleball facility is Attachment 2
to this report.
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Staff met with HONI representatives to review concept plans and to obtain initial comments regarding the construction of a pickleball facility within the hydro corridor. HONI has advised
that no shade structures would be permitted and that the use of metal components must be
kept to a minimum. Staff prepared a concept plan for the proposed facility and made a formal submission to HONI on March 25, 2024, for their review and comment. HONI have circulated the concept plan to their engineering staff as well as to Infrastructure Ontario (IO) who is the land owner. Staff received preliminary comments from IO on May 8, 2024, indicating the
requirement for an Archaeological Assessment to be completed for this area. Staff have since
requested further information regarding the requirements for the Archaeological Assessment. No other comments have been received at this time.
Should HONI and IO provide general approval for the construction of the proposed outdoor pickleball facility, staff will prepare detailed drawings for HONI's final approval and will
consider recommending funds in the 2025 Capital Budget for its construction.
Attachments:
1.Council Resolutions #360/23, #361/23
2.Concept Plan – Pickleball Facility
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Arnold Mostert, OALA Richard Holborn, P. Eng.
Manager, Landscape & Parks Development Director, Engineering Services
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Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer
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Legislative Services Division Clerk’s Office Directive Memorandum
December 15, 2023
To: Richard Holborn Director, Engineering Services
From: Susan Cassel City Clerk
Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Meeting of City Council held on
December 11, 2023
Director, Engineering Services, Report ENG 16-23 Dedicated Outdoor Pickleball Court Options – South Pickering
Council Decision Resolution #360/23, #361/23
Please take any action deemed necessary.
Susan Cassel
Copy: Director, Community Services Chief Administrative Officer
1.That Report ENG 16-23 regarding dedicated outdoor pickleball court options inSouth Pickering be received;
2.That staff be directed to continue discussions with the Toronto and RegionConservation Authority with respect to possible arrangements for a dedicatedpickleball facility in the Petticoat Creek Conservation Park;
3.That staff be directed to continue negotiations with Hydro One with respect to
the possibility of dedicated pickleball facility in Diana Princess of Wales Park,and that staff report back on their findings to Council no later than Quarter 2 of2024;
4.That staff be directed to continue the investigation of a potential site for a
dedicated outdoor pickleball facility within South Pickering through theRecreation and Parks Master Plan update, and to continue dialogue with the 1stPickering Pickleball Club regarding site selection and facility design; and,
5.That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Attachment 1 to Report ENG 12-24
Attachment 2 to Report ENG 12-24