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PHASE 1 : CIRCULATION + OVERLOOKS

Phase 1 includes a focus on preliminary river based 6
enhancements, a comprehensive circulation network,
and more intimate passive rest areas that celebrate the DESIGN ELEMENTS:
unique qualities of the naturalized areas of the park. This 1. CIRCULATION SYSTEM
first phase implements the most essential and desirable
park enhancements for the community that will provide 2. REST AREAS
foundational pieces for Black Bay Park’s future. 3. TERRACED DOCK
4. OVERLOOK
1 CIRCULATION SYSTEM OVERLOOK
This phase introduces an improved circulation system BENCHES 5. RESTROOM
of wide paved paths, expanded soft-surface trails, 6. CAR PARK + STREETSCAPE
and a series of meandering exploration walks for OVERLOOK
more adventurous park users.
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2 REST AREAS BENCHES
Throughout the naturalized park space in the western
half of the park a series of rest areas are introduced
to provide intimate seating areas with dramatic BENCHES
views, and accentuate the unique qualities of the
existing landscape.

3 BOARDWALK FOREST LOUNGE 1 5
An expansive boardwalk and terraced dock system
is introduced near the mouth of the bay to enhance
water access/views of the river, introduce erosion BENCHES
control, and a provide a more protected swimming
area.

4 OVERLOOK
This phase introduces an elevated overlook that
provides dramatic views up and down river.

5 RESTROOM BENCHES
This phase includes the installation of a restroom to
service the southern portion of the park.
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6 CAR PARK + 3rd STREET STREETSCAPE
The plan introduces the relocation of the parking 4
lot and providing a car park off of 3rd St. Included
in the phase are streetscape improvements along
3rd and Bay Streets, that incorporate stormwater TRAIL TYPES:
treatment, on-street parking and enhanced pedestrian NEW TRAILS
connectivity to the park. EXISTING TRAILS PHASE 1

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