Richmond city council will decide on a name for the Hugh Boyd Community Facility and Fieldhouse.
Three names have been proposed for the new $19 million facility, and the final decision will be made at the Oct. 7 council meeting.
“Hugh Boyd Park Pavilion” is the first option and staff’s recommendation, as the name creates a geographical connection with the park and will facilitate users to find it, according to the staff report.
The word pavilion also matches the naming of other facilities in Richmond’s parks and alludes to the function of the building.
Lastly, the name also reflects the history of the Hugh Boyd Community Park and the city’s first reeve.
“West Richmond Pavilion” is the second option, which is also consistent with other structures in the city, such as Brighouse Pavilion, and depicts the location and purpose of the facility.
This name also alludes to the proximity of the West Richmond Community Centre, but is not recommended due to its broadness.
The last option is “West Richmond Annex,” which also represents its proximity to the West Richmond Community Centre, but doesn’t encompass the building’s functionality or its precise location.
On July 8 council approved the site, design and $19 million budget for the project. On July 22, an amendment by $850,000 to the budget was made after the adoption of a bigger limited-service kitchen and a premium moveable wall between multipurpose rooms.
With 10,830 square feet of total indoor area, the facility will include dressing rooms, washrooms, multipurpose rooms, a limited-service kitchen and concessions.
Additionally, a 1,000-square-foot covered outdoor viewing space will also be raised, attracting local sports groups and high-profile competitions.
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