Naming our parks in Bridgeland Riverside is important for their recognition, history, usage and pride; otherwise known as PlaceMaking. For this park, please share a Park Name you would like to recommend, and why. We’re also wanting to understand how you use the park and what’s important to you and to offer the chance to win a draw for a gift card to a local business.
PARK IDENTIFICATION: #8
Proposed NAME of Park: Helen's Garden
Rationale - Tucked in the SE corner of our community, this small new park area was created with the recent building of Forward Housings’ Bishops Manor residence (200 Nina Gardens). Originally this area would have been open grassland, grazed by buffalo and later by cattle of settlers. During the 1988 Olympics small cottages were built here for the media. They were then converted to Seniors Independent Living and managed by Bishop O’Byrne Seniors Housing (now Forward Housing) and decommissioned in the early 2000’s. A residence for the blind was nearby and many generations of seniors have lived in the vicinity.
The suggested name for Park 8 is “Helen’s Garden” in recognition of the significant and long standing involvement of local resident, Helen Jusic. From her arrival to Calgary in the 1950’s, to work at the Calgary General Hospital, to years of volunteering with agencies and residences in this southeast quadrant of the community Helen has shown caring to others. Covid-19 presented new challenges for us all and Helen responded by being present at the 1st Ave/12 St corner to share a friendly greeting with passersby. Helen, who is also a successful gardener has made a huge difference to many people in our community now, and over the years and we are recommending that park 8 be named for her.
1. Your Response to Proposed Name of Park #8: Helen's Garden
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2. Do you have any comments?
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3. If you would like to suggest an alternate name, please contact brca.beautification@gmail.com OR would you like us to contact you regarding a suggestion for an alternate name?
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4. Have you been to this park:
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5. What do you LIKE about this park:
(Ie. views, trees, seating, walking, dog-related activities, accessibility, activities/events, historical significance, social meeting place, etc)
6. How SAFE do you feel in this park:
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7. What would make you VISIT this park more often:
(Ie. lighting, seating, playground/ fitness structures, trees, snow clearing, activities/ planned events, park signage,etc.)
8. You are a RESIDENT of:
Multi 0 Bridgeland/Riverside Renfrew Crescent Heights East Village Downtown
Other neighbourhood:
9. Would you like to be entered into the draw?
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A total of eight parks / green spaces will be named in Bridgeland-Riverside and we want feedback from you and your neighbours on as many parks as possible. Please watch for more park naming events and surveys on the BRCA Website at https://brcacalgary.org/bridgeland-love/ .
Thank you for taking the opportunity to engage in our Park Naming Project!
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