Public Engagement for Parksville Wetlands

August 8, 2023

The City of Parksville and ISL Engineering and Land Services have been working to develop a fifteen-year, comprehensive park management plan for the Parksville Wetlands including strategies for education, stewardship, maintenance, conservation, land protection, and cultural management.

Following the first phase of engagement, we are now excited to share the park concept plan which highlights proposed future park amenities, path connections and habitat improvements including direction and guidance on the types, locations, uses, and activities within different parts of the Parksville Wetlands.

Residents, visitors and interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the concept plan and park management plan by participating in phase two of our public engagement for the Parksville Wetlands.

HOW TO BE INVOLVED

Parksville Wetlands Popup in the Park (drop-in)
Wednesday, September 13
Drop-in 9.30 to 11.30 am
Parksville Wetlands, foot of Despard Avenue

Public Survey
This is another opportunity to share your ideas, thoughts and concerns about the Parksville Wetlands. The survey will be open from September 13 through October 16, available on the City’s website and Let’s Talk Parksville.

The concept plan and park management plan will incorporate community feedback, site investigation, mapping, historic and current land use, environmental observations of vegetation, wildlife habitat, and hydrology. The plan also considers the results of the Lower Englishman River Watershed Wetlands Study (2015) and Parksville Wetlands Education and Outreach Program Report (2019), 2019 Parks, Trails and Open Spaces Master Plan, as well as additional studies and reports provided to the project team during engagement.

For more information about this project, visit Let’s Talk Parksville. Our thanks to the many individuals, groups and organizations for your contribution and continued dedication to the Parksville Wetlands.