11-15-2024, 03:15 PM
(11-15-2024, 01:07 PM)Nextasy Wrote:(11-15-2024, 12:02 PM)creative Wrote: Is that not parkland directly behind this property? Walter St. Park is an 8 minute walk according to Google maps.
Both are school grounds. Behind the property is the KCI soccer field, Walter st park is actually king Edward school's. They're better than nothing but they're not the same as a public park
On Walter Street Park, it is in fact a public park. King Edward makes use of it, but it is City of Kitchener, not WRDSB.
I don't disagree with your point, though, there is not really that much parkland here, and here is an example of more residents, and not more parkspace in the vicinity, but rather cash in lieu that will doubtlessly support recreation elsewhere.
The KCI field is often used as an offleash dog park. The cemetary, as you say, serves as a recreation area. Not that many parks.
It's worth noting that the ODC redevelopment includes a small playground on Roger Street just a couple of minutes' walk through the cemetary.