2. View Royal
Parks Master Plan Update
Background
Building on the 2007 Draft Parks and Trails Master Plan
• Park and trail enhancement
• Sustainability and protection
• Encouraging local residents and visitors to live, play, and
learn in these spaces
• Gaps and opportunities in current parks
• Connectivity to regional trails and parks
• Needed upgrades and improvements
• Action plan addressing community vision & emerging park
trends
Emphasizes
Key Features
• Update inventory of parks assets and trails
• Provide guidelines on land acquisitions and park
dedication
• Assess future park needs and incorporate new ideas
• Create a visionary action plan for improvements and
funding
• Improve public access to the waterfront and increase
connectivity between parks, trails, and greenways
• Manage invasive species
• Protect and preserve natural ecosystems
Objectives In The Plan
What should be maintained from the 2007 Plan?
What should be changed?
3. View Royal
Parks Master Plan Update
Background
As the community grows,
recognize and maintain
the unique relationship
between the highly valued
natural and residential
characteristics of View
Royal Design and maintain
parks and recreational
spaces to encourage
residents of all ages
and abilities to enjoy a
healthy, active lifestyle
Confirm View Royal
as an environmentally
responsible community
committed to becoming
a more sustainable
place (including global
climate change)
Ensure that services and
amenities are provided
within the municipality’s
financial means and
strengthen partnerships
with regional service
providers to increase
local opportunities
With these goals in mind, the aim of the consultation process is to identify
priorities relating to each goal
Maintain Character
Environmentally Responsible Activity for all Ages
Guiding Goals of the Official Community Plan
Strategic Planning
4. View Royal
Parks Master Plan Update
Looking to the Future
Potential for Community
In 2006 the population of View Royal
was 8768. By 2026 the Town will have a
population of approximately 10,700
More green-space for growing populations?
Spaces for everybody and all interests
Better connectivity and alternative
transportation?
Highest proportion of residents are
between 35 and 54 years of age
Commuting to work: most residents drive
(74%), while 3% cycle and 4% walk (less
than provincial and national populations)
Potential for Parks
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View Royal Municpal Lands
View Royal Water Access Point
View Royal Park Land
Park Land Other (CRD / Province)
Public Schools &
Community Facilities
Formal Trail
Pedestrian Access
Walking Loops
Regional Trails
Natural Area
Water Access
View Point
Picnic Area
Community Garden
Information Point
Public Restrooms
Sports Facility
Off Leash Dog Area
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Eagle Creek Park
Edwards
Evelyn Heights
Francis View
Game Nature
Garry Oak Meadows
Glenairlie
Helmcken Centennial
Highbank
Jalan
Kelvin Grove
Knockan Hill
Knollwood
Marler
Mellor
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Nursery Hill
Parkcrest
Parson Bridge
Portage
Richards Island
Robin Hill
Seabird
Stoneridge Wetland
Thetis Lake
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WOOF DOGS IN THE PARKMutt Manners: All dogs should be on a leash
when on the street, or when walking in the park in
on leash areas. Dogs need to be under control and on the trail at all times.
Owners should always be prepared to clean up after their dogs. Please bring
bags with you as bags may not always be available.
Please take extra caution when in off leash areas to stay in the off leash area
so there is no disturbance to the wildlife and natural environment.
For concerns about dogs, please call CRD Animal Services at 250.478.0624
Westshore Parks &
Recreation
- Playing Fields
- Baseball, Soccer, Football
- Tennis Courts
- Golf Course
- Lacross Box
- Lawn Bowling
- BMX Track
- Velodrome
- Swimming
- Weight Room
- Ice Rinks / Curling
www.westshorerecreation.ca
CRD Parks
- Thetis Lake Regional Park
- Mill Hill Regional Park
www.crd.bc.ca
KIDS
Guide
FALL 2014!!
A new playground will be opening in
Portage Park in Fall 2014. Bring the
kids for an afternoon by the beach
and the playground.
There are eight loops identified on the
reverse side of this brochure for you
to explore. Here are the distances for
each loop shown:
Nursery Hill Loop - 1.1
Harbour Loop - 4.5km
Admirals Walk Loop - 2.4km
Highland Hike - 2km
Eagle View Loop - 1.9km
View Royal Park Loop - 2km
- Inner Circuit - 700m
Chilco Ridge Climb - 1.6km
Knockan Hill Loop - 2.3km
Walking Loops
View Royal has a variety of
great areas for kids to enjoy. Take them
for a walk and play at the beach at View Royal Park, or
enjoy the great playgrounds at Chilco, Newstead, or the
new one at Portage Park. If its playing fields you’re
after, check out Centennial Park. It has three
fastball fields, tennis court, basketball court,
hockey area and a playground.
Town of View Royal - 45 View Royal Avenue
P. 250.479.6800 www.viewroyal.ca
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View Royal has
two community
gardens. If you wish to
know how to participate in
community gardening please
contact:
Town Hall for the View Royal
Park location 250.479.6800 and
Life Cycles Project Society
(250.383.5800) for the
Welland Legacy Park
location
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7. View Royal
Parks Master Plan Update
Types of Parks
Neighbourhood Parks
• Amenities include greenspace,
paths and picnic areas
• Several have playgrounds and
programmed open space
• Mainly used by local residents
Community Parks
• Generally 2+ hectares
• Used by residents and visitors
• Used for sports events, walking
and passive recreation
Neighbourhood Greenspace
• Located in residential areas
• Within walking distance from
home
• Usually provide a children’s
playground or seating area
Natural Greenspace
• Key element: protection of
natural systems and areas
• May contain unique features
• Use is generally limited to
pedestrian trails
Shoreline Access
• Provide waterfront access
• Some are developed with stairs
and other features
• Many are undeveloped
Linear Parks (Trails)
• Add to the larger regional active
transportation network
• Both multi-use trails & pedestrian
only trails
• Access to natural areas & parks
Other Jurisdictions
These areas not owned by the Town of View Royal and not subject to the Parks Master Plan.
They are included to provide a full picture of park amenities.
• Regional parks: managed by the Capital
Regional District
• Opportunities for connections with municipal
parks
• Special Purpose Areas: Craigflower Manor
managed by The Land Conservancy
• Classified as having a significant historial &
cultural value
8. View Royal
Parks Master Plan Update
Park classification
Area
(Hectares)
Town-Wide
Ha/ 1000
Population
% of Total
Open Space
Area
Community Parks 15.61 1.84 2.6%
Neighbourhood Parks 2.51
0.30
0.4%
Neighbourhood
Greenspaces
1.36 0.16 0.2%
Natural Greenspace 11.13 1.31 1.8%
Shoreline Accesses 1.92 0.23 0.3%
Linear Parks 3.46 0.41 0.6%
Subtotal 35.99 4.25 6.0%
Regional Parks 566.09 66.60 93.8%
Special Purpose Areas 1.13 .13 0.2%
Total Parks: Town of
View Royal Ownership
and Other
603.21 70.98 100%
Summary of Park
Space in View Royal
Park Assets
Thetis
Atkins
Hospital
Wilfert
Burnside
Craigflower
Harbour
Helmcken
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Percent of Park Space
by Planning Area
9. View Royal
Parks Master Plan Update
World Café
World Café is a creative
process for encouraging
conversation and
creating possibilities
Pick a table and a topic
(each table is different)
Conversations That Matter
Feel free to
draw or write
your ideas
Have fun!
Repeat!
10. View Royal
Parks Master Plan Update
Process
Completing the View Royal Parks and Trails Master Plan
Fall 2015
The Town of View
Royal, in conjunction
with the VIU MCP
program, develop
public consultation
strategy
Fall 2015
Mayor and Town
Council adopt public
consultation strategy
Winter 2016
Open House and
World Café event to
gather public input
Winter 2016
Door-to-door surveys
and online surveys to
be conducted
Winter 2016
Survey and Open
House/World Café
ideas to be analyzed
and incorporated into
a Draft Plan
Spring 2016
Second Open House
event to detail what
we have heard, cost
estimates, and next
steps in the process
Spring 2016
Revisions to be
conducted on the
Draft Plan
Spring 2016
Presentation of Draft
Parks Master Plan to
Council
Summer 2016
Adoption of new
Parks and Trails
Master Plan
2006-2007
Original Parks Master
Plan developed, but
never adopted
11. View Royal
Parks Master Plan Update
What We Are Doing
• Continue to gather public input
• Inventory analysis and feedback
review
• Drafting the Draft Parks Master
Plan
• Checking back with the public in
April for feedback on the draft
...we hope to see you then!
What You Can Do
• Fill out a survey
available at www.viewroyal.ca
• Tell your friends!
• Check for updates online @
www.viewroyal.ca
Follow us at:
https://www.facebook.com/
TownOfViewRoyal/
@TownOfViewRoyal
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