This is great news and great to see people moving forward.
Personally - while I like the idea of the oval, I think the current location isn't quite where I'd like to see it. I like the idea of moving it just slightly over to the section of the commons over by the CBC building and adapting the existing tot lots - so that the facility could be a wading pool in the summer and then a skating rink in the winter. We have that here in Calgary at Olympic Plaza and it's pretty popular in the winter. Plus if I did the estimates correctly, you'd end up with about the same area once you put the pools and empty area together. That's just me.
Plus the added benefit is the baseball diamond could be restored - so everyone comes out a winner and it looks like there is room nearby to even put a vending stall for winter skating. So I see it as a win for everyone, but that's just me.
