What we learned and what's next

The second phase of engagement included an open house event, an online survey, and neighbourhood-level outreach from September to October to get feedback on two preliminary concept designs.

What we learned:

• Input from the engagement identified the community’s key priorities for the park’s renewal and has helped define the direction of the final design.
• Participants emphasized the importance of balancing active recreation, enhancing park ecology and supporting everyday passive uses, with strong support for a unique water play area, youth-friendly sport spaces, shade and seating and a potential floodable lawn for winter skating.
• Respondents also highlighted the need for safe circulation, accessible pathways and features that complement the park’s natural character.
• Overall, Concept 2 - "The Nest" was preferred for its active, inclusive layout and strong sense of community connection. Many participants also encouraged incorporating the natural character and openness of Concept 1 into the next stage of design.

How this will be used:

The feedback we’ve gathered so far will help refine and finalize the design of St Moritz Park.

What’s next:

These insights are now guiding the development of a refined concept plan that combines the most supported elements of both concepts, ensuring that St. Moritz Park continues to serve as a welcoming, ecologically rich and multi-season community destination.

Read the full engagement summary report.