Shawinigan Municipal Parks with Recreation Services

Point data details over 40 specific amenities and services across municipal parks in Shawinigan, Quebec. The dataset is maintained by the Ville de Shawinigan and was updated with typology from a 2023 Action Plan. Records include park names, addresses, descriptions, and images.

Use Cases

• Analyze spatial distribution of specific amenities like `sport_skate` (skatepark) or `service_canin` (dog park) for equity assessments.
• Train a model to predict park `typology` based on combinations of features like `game_module`, `sport_sentiers`, and `service_toilets`.
• Build a public-facing map application filtering parks by user-selected services such as `sport_patinoireext` (outdoor rink) or `picnic_service` (table).
• Correlate park `address` and service density (`sport_basket`, `service_barbecue`) with neighborhood demographic data.

Strengths

• Dataset includes a detailed schema with over 40 columns specifying distinct park amenities and services.
• Data is geospatial (point layer), enabling precise mapping and spatial analysis.
• Incorporates updates from a formal 2023 municipal Action Plan for typology.

Limitations

• Sample size (number of parks/rows) is unknown, limiting statistical reliability.
• Several column descriptions are incomplete or untranslated (e.g., `sport_moduleexerice`, `typology`).
• Relies on automated translation for some metadata, which may introduce inaccuracies.

Provenance

Source

Ville de Shawinigan (City of Shawinigan), via the Government and Municipalities of Québec open data portal.

Collection Method

Municipal GIS data collection, likely from city planning or parks departments.

Time Range

Current snapshot, with historical context from a 2023 Action Plan.

Freshness

Last updated metadata indicates 2026-04-08, suggesting active maintenance.

Geography

City of Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada.