William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation

Whichever design will keep park closure to a minimum, or zero, during construction

Also, if there isn't a continuous loop around the park for cyclists and runners, they will continue to use the ring road. And by "they" I mean "me".

Keep the vast areas of green space

Creating new paths may close in the fields when these are what make the park great. Kite flying and getting out the telescope are great in these wide spaces.

Option A is excellent. Allows for easy access to lake/grassy areas. Does not obstruct people who only wish to bypass the park .

I prefer the internal pathway for pedestrian use only. Bikes on external path. No swimming in the lake, preserve for the waterfowl.

Anex Royal Mayfair

This area only benefits a select few. By anexing, Hawerlak could be expanded. This is pristine green space that should benefit all of Edmonton's citizens.

I like that the external pathway uses an existing trail alignment.

Presumably this pathway would require fewer tree removals than the internal pathway, which looks to cut through existing trees. Also the parallel un-paved trials that currently circle the park externally feel redundant. Paving and expanding one of these would allow more users to circulate around the park and connect to destinations on either side.

cyclists could use the road. Prefer internal path for pedestrians only. Oppose swimming in the lake, leave natural for the wild life.

Love a better path around the lake, a separate path along the road for walkers, and please bring in music!!!

I agree with a better path around the lake, having a separate path along the road for walkers (separate from bikers and bladers). And strongly feel we need more music in a park setting, need to use the amphitheater more, could also have a mini amphitheater in the park for locals to play, weeknights, weekends. Win win for artists, park users. There is not enough music in this city and this park offers a perfect setting!!

Performance Road Cycling

For all performance oriented road cyclists wanting to train, there's almost nowhere WITHIN THE CITY you can ride FAST and virtually UNINTERRUPTED WITHOUT STOPPING for long periods (e.g. 30-60+ minutes). This is why you get so many cyclists using the ring around Hawrelak at high speed (25 to 40+ km/h). The value of this resource to cyclists can not be overstated. And a multi-use path is obviously NO GOOD for all such users. For the love of all that is holy, PLEASE widen the road and paint off a section for cyclists. I suggest on the "inner" side to avoid conflicts with cars turning into parking lots, plus that makes it easier for cyclists to lap through again. I also suggest paint, as it lets cyclists pass slower cyclists by crossing onto the vehicle area briefly. Thank you for your consideration!

Trail Functionality

I like Option B better as it seems less intrusive to both the land and lake. It is also very similar to what is in place now, so functionality would not be impacted by users.