Copyright © Corner Brook Stream Development Corporation 2008
CBSDC completed the Master Plan for the redevelopment of Margaret Bowater Park, in March 2006. This municipal park located in the center of Corner Brook has been the recreational focus of the city for over 50 years. It is also the hub of the trail network and as such forms connections with a variety of nearby amenities. The park is now showing its age and is due for revitalization.
Essentially the master plan process will breathe new life into the park, to recreate it as the best developed, active, urban park in western Newfoundland.
The Master Plan & Implementation Strategy has helped to shape the existing trail network and associated infrastructure. It has provided the vision for the following works and installations:
1. A complete new system-wide signage program to assist in visitor way-finding and interpretation of local culture, history, and attractions.
2. Two new steel pedestrian bridges spanning the Corner Brook Stream. One in the downtown (Brook Street), and another in the remote reaches of the upper stream area. These bridges add tremendously to trail navigation, safety, and maintenance activities.
3. A “Gateway Plaza” at the port to welcome cruise ship passengers and other visitors to the City along with the connecting walking trail to direct walking visitors safely into the downtown and the rest of the trail network.
4. The Rotary Centennial Park in the downtown serves as a beautiful landscaped rest area and an informative trailhead access point for further exploration of the stream-side trails.
5. The “Three Bear Mountain” trail on the hills behind West Street is one of the networks most popular spots for visitors to the city. It has some of the most spectacular viewpoints available overlooking the city and the adjacent Bay of Islands.
6. System-wide improvements to trail surfaces, footbridges, boardwalks, staircases, etc. along with new rest areas, garbage receptacles, doggy bag dispensers, and planting beds have improved accessibility, aesthetics, and general enjoyment of the trail network overall.
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