FAQs

A regional park management plan is the primary guide for caring for a park. It sets a long-term vision, provides strategic goals to guide decision-making, and includes direction on a park’s classification, management zones, policies and potential capital projects.

Over the past 18 years, many actions identified in the 2009-2014 Englishman River Regional Park Management Plan have been completed, including:

• Development of the Allsbrook Road parking area, trail, and trailhead
• Completion of the Englishman River Regional Park Riparian Trails Assessment
• Completion of the Englishman River Regional Park Archaeological Overview Assessment
• Installation and replacement of wayfinding and informational signage
• Installation of interpretive elements
• Installation of road signs directing users to the park
• Implementation of recommendations of the Riparian Trails Assessment
• Construction and maintenance of bridges and stairs throughout the park
• Various restoration and stewardship projects coordinated with park landowners and environmental organizations

The updated management plan will review and build on the goals and policies outlined in the 2009-2014 management plan, address emerging issues and investigate new recreational and conservation opportunities. It is an opportunity to review current needs and update our management approach to reflect community values of today.

Continued collaboration between the RDN, First Nations, interest holders and park users is needed to build a comprehensive understanding of Englishman River Regional Park and develop a management plan that reflects a broad range of needs and interests.

There will be a drop-in open house held at the Top Bridge parking lot located at the end of Allsbrook Road, Parksville, on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. where you can chat with the project team and share your ideas for the park. Additionally, an online survey is available until April 26. Hard copies of the survey will be available at the drop-in open house.