Since that time, there has been numerous requests at Ryerson Park for additional trees, benches, and other amenities to the park. Due to the size of the park and in keeping with the initial criteria developed, the following recommendations were prepared by the C.R.A. ●No additional trees be planted. ●All existing trees should be replaced as they reach end of life. This will be determined by NOTL Parks and Recreation and the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Tree Committee. ●Any replacement trees will be a native species. This is consistent with town policy and guidelines from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA). The Town's Parks & Recreation Department are supportive of these recommendations.
The C.R.A. has also requested that although administered through an agreement that is distinct from Ryerson Park, these recommendations should also be applied to Chautauqua Park. The Parks & Recreation is supportive of this recommendation as the original agreement in 1990 when the M.B.A. turned over Chautaugua Park to the Town states that until changed by mutual consent of the Town and the residents association, the landscaping and layout of the park will remain as shown in the original plan.
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS These recommendations do not effect the park budgets. 6. COMMUNICATIONS The C.R.A. will be advised of the approvals. Respectfully submitted, __________________________ ______________________________ Clive Buist Mike Galloway Director of Parks & Recreation Chief Administrative Officer ATTACHMENTS Ryerson Park Tree Policy Recommendation Committee Report.pdf