Improvements are underway at Cedar Community Park! Follow along here as we increase recreation opportunities for people in the area.
Playground:
The need for a playground in the Cedar area has been identified by the community. The land adjacent to the Cedar Skate Park has been identified as a suitable location for the new playground and a design was selected in June 2026.
Construction will begin in October 2026
Pickleball Courts:
The RDN and School District 68 have worked together to accommodate community use of the Cedar Community Secondary School property.
New pickleball courts were completed in September 2026, and basketball courts were improved in the spring of 2026.
Pump Track
In addition to the playground and pickleball courts, a new bike pump track has been completed at the site. The bike pump track was donated by the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation in memory of Mike Davidson, a long-time BMX executive and supporter. The RDN will now manage and maintain the pump track.
How to get involved, stay up-to date and provide feedback:
Sign up with your email address. By subscribing, you will be kept up-to-date with progress on the expansion project.
Check the What's New tab for updates as the project moves along.
Check out the FAQs which answers frequently asked questions about the project.
Improvements are underway at Cedar Community Park! Follow along here as we increase recreation opportunities for people in the area.
Playground:
The need for a playground in the Cedar area has been identified by the community. The land adjacent to the Cedar Skate Park has been identified as a suitable location for the new playground and a design was selected in June 2026.
Construction will begin in October 2026
Pickleball Courts:
The RDN and School District 68 have worked together to accommodate community use of the Cedar Community Secondary School property.
New pickleball courts were completed in September 2026, and basketball courts were improved in the spring of 2026.
Pump Track
In addition to the playground and pickleball courts, a new bike pump track has been completed at the site. The bike pump track was donated by the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation in memory of Mike Davidson, a long-time BMX executive and supporter. The RDN will now manage and maintain the pump track.
How to get involved, stay up-to date and provide feedback:
Sign up with your email address. By subscribing, you will be kept up-to-date with progress on the expansion project.
Check the What's New tab for updates as the project moves along.
We would love your feedback of the Cedar Playground design concepts. Please select your top three preferred playground designs out of the fourteen different options.
The playground design with the most votes will be built.
Your participation in this engagement survey is voluntary. If you decide to participate in this survey, you may withdraw at any time.
The personal information you provide is collected by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) under sections 26(c) and 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) for the purposes of engaging and consulting with the public. The RDN is using a Bang the Table engagement platform that stores the information in Canada. However, Bang the Table staff are located in the US and may access your user profile information to provide assistance at your request.
Some of the questions allow for responses using open-text fields. To protect your privacy and the privacy of others, please do not include any information that could identify you or another person. Identifying information could include a person’s name, address, email or phone number. Any personal information that is inadvertently included in the open-text responses will be deleted once the results of the survey are compiled.
If you have any questions about the initiative, please contact Keona Wiley at or by calling 250-248-4744. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact the Privacy Officer at PrivacyOffice@rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-4111.
The need for a playground in the Cedar area has been identified by the community. The land adjacent to the Cedar Skate Park has been identified as a suitable location for the new playground.
Share your thoughts on the future of Cedar Community Playground by answering our seven-question survey!
You can choose to skip a question or stop at any time.
Your input will help us understand the community's needs and guide the planning and development of the park.
Your participation in this engagement survey is voluntary. If you decide to participate in this survey, you may withdraw at any time.
The personal information you provide is collected by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) under sections 26(c) and 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) for the purposes of engaging and consulting with the public. The RDN is using a Bang the Table engagement platform that stores the information in Canada. However, Bang the Table staff are located in the US and may access your user profile information to provide assistance at your request.
Some of the questions allow for responses using open-text fields. To protect your privacy and the privacy of others, please do not include any information that could identify you or another person. Identifying information could include a person’s name, address, email or phone number. Any personal information that is inadvertently included in the open-text responses will be deleted once the results of the survey are compiled.
If you have any questions about the initiative, please contact Keona Wiley at or by calling 250-248-4744. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact the Privacy Officer at PrivacyOffice@rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-4111.
Draft Concept Presented to Electoral Area A Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee (PRCC) - 2024
Cedar Community Park Improvements has finished this stage
A draft concept was developed showing the location of a bike pump track, playground and pickleball courts.
Agricultural Land Commission Approval - May 2025
Cedar Community Park Improvements has finished this stage
Approval of the non-farm use application to permit additional recreational activities on the lands adjacent to the Cedar Skate Park was granted.
Community Input - Winter 2026
Cedar Community Park Improvements has finished this stage
Feedback on the playground will be gathered via an online survey and will be used to develop a draft design.
Design Development
Cedar Community Park Improvements has finished this stage
Based on the online survey results, the RDN received several playground designs from playground suppliers. These concepts will be present to the public at an open house and an online survey.
Open House May 14, 2026, at the Cedar Heritage Center
Cedar Community Park Improvements has finished this stage
The draft designs will be presented to the public for feedback at an in-person open house on May 14, 2026 from 3-7pm. Please come out and vote for your favorite playground design. The Cedar Heritage Center, 1644 Macmillan Road.
School District 68 joint use agreement
Cedar Community Park Improvements has finished this stage
A joint use agreement will be established with School District 68 to confirm roles, responsibilities, expectations, and hours of public use for the existing court on the Cedar Community Secondary School property.
Detailed Design and Construction
Cedar Community Park Improvements is currently at this stage
Based on feedback from the Cedar Community Playground Open House and online survey, a playground design will be developed and constructed late summer or early fall 2026. The pump track and pickleball courts construction will begin Summer 2026.
