Worst urban parks in Canada (past present and future) - Page 2

Pavlov · #21 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 8:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by lio45

I'm hoping it can legally be removed on the day someone wants to build a building on the corner...?

Oh, I hope not. Much like the tornado that it is meant to commemorate, I think that the Pocket Park is a disaster which must never be forgotten. #ReginaStrong

SignalHillHiker · #22 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 9:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Reesonov

One really needs to do a 360 degree spin around the streetview to appreciate it though.

That is amazing. Just amazing. You could finish your degree with a thesis explaining the motivation of all involved.

It is at least as investigation-and-analysis-worthy as why poor white Americans vote Republican.

WhipperSnapper · #23 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 9:49 PM**

I just have to know how much the park costs now.

Gresto · #24 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 11:14 PM**

Downsview Park in Toronto is more like a huge missed opportunity and a debacle of conflicting interests than it is awful. It could have been an enormous green space, but only a fraction of what was originally envisioned became a park.

Calgarian · #25 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 11:15 PM**

This is my vote for Calgary's worst park. https://www.google.ca/maps/@51.04684...2!8i6656?hl=en
This was originally supposed to be a 64 storey back in the late 70s or early 80s, but the oil crash in 82 killed it. There have been numerous proposals for another tower here, but nothing has actually happened. The crazy thing about this development is that there is an existing parkade below, and all these planters are placed over the columns below, so one would think this would be one of the first to go when a new office cycle starts.

O-tacular · #26 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 11:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

This is my vote for Calgary's worst park. https://www.google.ca/maps/@51.04684...2!8i6656?hl=en
This was originally supposed to be a 64 storey back in the late 70s or early 80s, but the oil crash in 82 killed it. There have been numerous proposals for another tower here, but nothing has actually happened. The crazy thing about this development is that there is an existing parkade below, and all these planters are placed over the columns below, so one would think this would be one of the first to go when a new office cycle starts.

Good nomination. Calgary has so many off leash dog park areas that are depressing AF that I wouldn't even know where to begin. What the hell... let's start with this one:

https://www.google.ca/maps/@51.00930...2!8i6656?dcr=0

O-tacular · #27 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 11:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

Regina:

Pocket Park, 8th Avenue and Broad Street

I have to admit. The choice of plants gives lots of visual interest, but the location. There aren't any pedestrians on this corner. I would gauge foot traffic to be in the < 100 people per day. So cost to chance of use is insane. The art commemorates the great Regina Cyclone. Actually not a bad piece of art really, but again. Usage and cost of building this here instead of somewhere with foot traffic.

City Square Plaza

Okay, it's a great meeting space for the Farmer's Market, but take a stroll. It's limited-use for cars, but they can still be there meaning that unless it is blocked off for a special event it is really limited use for pedestrians most days. Other great features, because it was designed for car use as well, the stage in the middle is pretty much useless for more than two people to use. I kind of like the bigger than they need to be like a monumnet to our great social/commun/ist founders, but they are way out of scale. I also hate the fact that they cut out part of Victoria Park to make the seating areas. They removed stately old trees to boot in order to do this. Sacriliege for what a beautiful park Victoria Park is. The trees along the North side were all removed in order to place the fake tree-like wavy structures. This could have been a great idea if the city had been bold and just said, it will be car free. They could have preserved Victoria Park's footprint and made some great space. Enough commentary from me, stroll through it on your own and see it switch between market and non market days for an idea as to what vehicle traffic does.

Reminds me of that episode of Parks and Recreation with the parking lot park.

O-tacular · #28 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 11:31 PM**

I nominate this gem from Chad Kroeger's hometown of Hanna AB:

https://www.google.ca/maps/@51.64279...2!8i6656?dcr=0

O-tacular · #29 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 11:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by geotag277

Not technically a park, but rather a 'plaza':

Meant to be an investment to improve the city in relation to the scale of the bow, plans have never materialised for this block, and it was recently turned into a glorified backyard deck.

That deck is so insulting to the citizens of Calgary. And to think they have the facade of the old hotel sitting in storage somewhere waiting for the day that never comes when they build what was supposed to be the cultural element of the Bow but which will inevitably be some hack Gibbs Gage office building.

SpongeG · #30 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 11:36 PM**

i kinda like this park but it is covered in uneven paving stones and is awkward to walk on and not very inviting.

yaletown park - vancouver

Calgarian · #31 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 11:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

I nominate this gem from Chad Kroeger's hometown of Hanna AB:

https://www.google.ca/maps/@51.64279...2!8i6656?dcr=0

You should just nominate the entire town of Hanna lol.

Martin Mtl · #32 Posted **Jan 25, 2018, 11:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

i kinda like this park but it is covered in uneven paving stones and is awkward to walk on and not very inviting.

yaletown park - vancouver

What do you like about it ? It looks terrible.

hipster duck · #33 Posted **Jan 26, 2018, 12:56 AM**

^It's honestly not that bad.

It's not that easy to find a really bad public park in Vancouver because the Parks Board is to Vancouver what the public library system is to Toronto or snow removal is to Montreal. Vancouver knows how to build and maintain spectacular parks.

MolsonExport · #34 Posted **Jan 26, 2018, 4:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

Regina:

Pocket Park, 8th Avenue and Broad Street

That one is really desolate. Soul sucking. A little bit of Viger Square on the Prairies.

MolsonExport · #35 Posted **Jan 26, 2018, 4:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

I nominate this gem from Chad Kroeger's hometown of Hanna AB:

https://www.google.ca/maps/@51.64279...2!8i6656?dcr=0

toiletcrooner

Gresto · #36 Posted **Jan 26, 2018, 11:10 PM**

The douche meter just went to 11. I did find the putz kind of endearing in this interview:

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GeneralLeeTPHLS · #37 Posted **Feb 12, 2019, 9:26 PM**

Bleugh, some of the parks here are fuglies.

SpongeG · #38 Posted **Feb 12, 2019, 9:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

What do you like about it ? It looks terrible.

its a good spot to drink a latte, just hang out and no screaming kids

anyway this is more what is like now that it has filled out

pricetags.ca

CanSpice · #39 Posted **Feb 12, 2019, 10:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

Good nomination. Calgary has so many off leash dog park areas that are depressing AF that I wouldn't even know where to begin. What the hell... let's start with this one:

https://www.google.ca/maps/@51.00930...2!8i6656?dcr=0

That's nice but at least it's not entirely within a highway interchange cloverleaf.

HomeInMyShoes · #40 Posted **Feb 13, 2019, 12:52 PM**

^That is impressive.