RDN Parks & Trails Strategy

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ABOUT THE PARKS & TRAILS STRATEGY

The 2022-2032 Parks and Trails Strategy builds on the successes of previous park plans and will guide the development and management of RDN regional and community parks and trails for the next 10-20 years.

The Strategy presents the current portfolio of regional and community parks and trails (see Existing RDN Parks and Trails map), identifies trends and challenges that influence parks and trails, and summarizes the desires and aspirations for the parks system that were voiced during the project's public engagement process.

From here, it puts forward a vision and a series of goals and actions that will guide the future direction of both regional and community parks services.


WANT TO LEARN MORE?

  • Please register to receive notification of news and updates.
  • See the Public Engagements Documents for more information on the public feedback that was received.
  • Visit the Background Documents for project history and technical information.
  • Check out the FAQs to learn more about the project.
  • See the What's New to find out details of where the project is currently at.
  • Do you have a question? Post it below on our Q&A and we will answer for all to see. A great way for all to learn.

ABOUT THE PARKS & TRAILS STRATEGY

The 2022-2032 Parks and Trails Strategy builds on the successes of previous park plans and will guide the development and management of RDN regional and community parks and trails for the next 10-20 years.

The Strategy presents the current portfolio of regional and community parks and trails (see Existing RDN Parks and Trails map), identifies trends and challenges that influence parks and trails, and summarizes the desires and aspirations for the parks system that were voiced during the project's public engagement process.

From here, it puts forward a vision and a series of goals and actions that will guide the future direction of both regional and community parks services.


WANT TO LEARN MORE?

  • Please register to receive notification of news and updates.
  • See the Public Engagements Documents for more information on the public feedback that was received.
  • Visit the Background Documents for project history and technical information.
  • Check out the FAQs to learn more about the project.
  • See the What's New to find out details of where the project is currently at.
  • Do you have a question? Post it below on our Q&A and we will answer for all to see. A great way for all to learn.
Consultation has concluded

  • RDN Parks and Trails Strategy

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    Thank you for your participation throughout the preparation of the Parks and Trails Strategy. A final version of the report is now available based on the most recent public engagement. A copy of the report can be found here: RDN Parks and Trails Strategy

  • Parks and Trails Strategy receives final approval from Board

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    The Regional Board approved the RDN Parks and Trails Strategy on September 27, 2022.

    Click here to view the final plan

  • Final Strategy goes to Board for approval

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    The Regional Parks and Trails Select Committee approved the RDN Parks and Trails Strategy at their September 7, 2022 meeting. The staff report can be found in the Background Documents in the right hand column of this page.

    The final Parks and Trails Strategy will go to the Board for approval on September 27, 2022.

  • Draft Strategy now complete

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    The draft Strategy is complete and will be presented to the Regional Parks and Trails Select Committee on September 7, 2022, for their consideration and recommendation to the Board for its approval.

  • Thank you for your feedback

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    Thanks to everyone that responded to the online survey and shared your comments on the draft vision, goals and actions for the Parks and Trails Strategy. A summary of the survey results will be posted here when complete.

    The next steps in the project are to review the feedback and consider how the input received will affect the draft plan before it is presented to the RDN Board in the fall.




  • Share your thoughts!

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    After a project delay due to COVID-19, the RDN Parks and Trails Strategy is back on track. Thank you to everyone that participated in the first round of public engagement in 2019/2020. Learn more in our Round 1 Engagement Summary.

    A draft vision, goals and actions that will guide RDN parks and trails over the next ten years have been created based on the input received.

    A project survey will be available from April 4 to April 28, 2022 to collect feedback on the draft vision, goals and actions. Please review the draft or watch the videos and then complete the survey!

    DID WE GET IT RIGHT?

    Please take some time to review the draft vision, goals and actions for the Parks & Trails Strategy and then complete the online survey.

    To review the content before completing the survey below you can:

    1. Review project summary boards
    2. Watch and listen to the full video (below) or video shorts (sidebar), which present the information briefly
    3. Read the complete draft Chapter 5: The Path Forward, which presents the vision, goals and actions in full

    Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts!

  • What Do You Think?

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    We Want to Hear from You!

    Public Engagement Round 1

    WHEN: Fall 2019

    WHY: We want to know more about the existing parks and trails system and hear your vision for the future.

    HOW:

    • Online survey - online survey will be available in late November and will provide important information about, how people use parks and trails, how satisfied people are with the current parks system, and how the parks and trails system can be improved.
    • Phone survey - There will also be a phone survey, which will be conducted through a random selection process and will include similar questions to the online survey.
    • Stakeholder workshops – We will hold three workshops to have focused conversations with stakeholders. If you are part of a community organization that is interested in regional and community parks and would like to participate, please email recparks@rdn.bc.ca(External link).
    • Public open houses – The project team will hold three public open houses. These events are an opportunity for you to tell us about your priorities and discuss your ideas with the project team and others in your community.