Parksville Community Park Improvements

City planning is well underway to improve amenities in the 100-year-old Parksville Community Park. Improvement projects scheduled for 2023 will expand safety and accessibility for park users, address the need for multiuse facilities, and provide project coordination to ensure efficiencies and cost savings.

In 2023, the Parksville Community Park celebrates 100 years; in 1923, the Parksville Women’s Institute purchased the 39 acres of waterfront property from Joe Hirst for $3,500.

The Parksville Community Park is a popular and important recreational amenity for residents and visitors. As the work progresses over the next six months on this major City initiative, there will be significant disruptions to the park. We appreciate the patience of park users as we complete each planned improvement project listed here:

Parksville Community Park Gathering Plaza
Tennis and Pickleball Court Resurfacing - PROJECT COMPLETE
Washroom Building
Volleyball Events Area
Skatepark - PROJECT COMPLETE
Pedestrian and Vehicle Connections
Lions Ventureland Playground - PROJECT COMPLETE
Stormwater Management
Parksville Outdoor Theatre – PROJECT COMPLETE

City parks support the health of our community and contribute to the economic and environmental well-being of our City. For information about City parks and our beaches and open spaces, refer to our website.

Please feel free to ask us a question about these exciting new park improvements!

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Is the waterpark going to be operational this summer? When will the washrooms be re-opened?

Nadine asked 3 months ago

Afternoon, we are working with BC Hydro delays to get the splash park and washrooms reopened as soon as we can. At this time, we do not have a confirmed date
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Is the children's park at the community park open on Thursday? I heard it was not.

Stacey asked 6 months ago

Hello, upgrades are still underway in the Lions Ventureland Playground, expected to be finished next week. A section of the playground does remain open for play.
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Hi there...I recall reading that the Lacross Pen in Community Park was also going to see resurfacing together with new lines painted for pickleball courts. I didn't see this covered off in the project scope for the tennis courts resurfacing/reconfiguration project. Will the Lacross pen be resurfaced under that project and at the same time? As well, what is the timing for this work to commence please?

Kevin Martin asked 7 months ago

Hello, the lacrosse box resurfacing was recommended and budget approved for 2023. The City has received additional information and user requests and staff are working on follow-up information for Council to be considered at a public meeting; no date has been set.
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If I am correct, the existing washroom will be still kept? If so, in the case of both washrooms, will you include an automatic door button for the 'accessible' washroom? The existing one does not have one, making it nearly impossible for me, with my walker, to get in. The door is extremely heavy. I have to jam my walker in to hold the door and push my way through. I don't see how anyone in a wheelchair could do this.

Myhometown asked 7 months ago

Hello, you are correct, the existing washroom will remain. The new washroom will be fitted with automatic door buttons for accessibility and as part of the projects in the Parksville Community Park, are looking at adding to the existing washroom facility.
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What are the plans to protect and rehabilitate the large tree (I believe it’s a maple) that has the “Waterfront Walkway” sign next to it? The trees root zone has out grown it’s space. I’d like to suggest that an air spade be used to do a root excavation and the soil replaced with the proper amendments to improve the health and longevity of the tree. Maybe this is already part of the plan, if not it is a missed opportunity.

CanuckTreeGuy asked 8 months ago

Hello. The tree is not within the scope of the project. Your question was provided to operations/park who advised, "they like the idea presented and will look to follow through on the suggestion". So thank you!