TAMRMS#: B06
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Lion's Park Water Station
Notice given by: Councillor Patrick
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PROPOSED MOTION(S):
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That Administration incorporate a water station that will serve both people and dogs into the Lions Park capital project.
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ADMINISTRATION'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTENT OF THE MOTION
That Administration is to include an outdoor drinking water fountain that serves both people and dogs within the redevelopment scope for Lions Park.
Costs for construction and operation would be incorporated within future Lions Park capital budgeting, as captured in the 10-year capital planning for RMR charter RECR-025 - Parks and Outdoor Amenities.
ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION
That Council considers Alternative 1:
That Administration include drinking water access for people and dogs within the redevelopment scope for Lions Park.
PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present a motion for which Councillor Patrick gave notice on January 23, 2026.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Park development and redevelopment is done in alignment with the City's Services and Service Levels Inventory and the Parks and Open Space Standards and Guidelines. Park designs, including specific amenities (e.g., washrooms, ball diamonds), site furnishing (e.g., benches, waste receptacles), and layout, are determined with opportunities for community engagement. Provision of drinking water for people or dogs within parks and open spaces is not an established service level. Potable water is a site service requirement for City Parks.
While historically parks have not prioritized drinking water, more recent park developments have looked for opportunities to provide convenient human access to drinking water, often as part of a permanent washroom facility (e.g., Kingswood Park, Woodlands Park, Lacombe Lake Park).
While Lions Park is a City-level park, with a permanent washroom facility (b...
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