Juan de Fuca Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan

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Consultation has concluded

The Juan de Fuca Electoral Area (JdFEA) Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission endorsed the Strategic Plan at their May 2023 meeting.

The plan outlines five things we'll focus on over the next decade.

  • Maintenance: We'll upkeep parks, trails, and amenities.
  • Environmental Stewardship: We'll preserve and restore nature.
  • Capital Planning: We'll identify, prioritize, and plot capital projects.
  • Foreshore Access: We'll examine opportunities for more public access to the ocean and lakes.
  • Acquisition: We'll acquire parkland as our population grows.

Learn more about the full strategic plan in detail here:

Thank you for your input throughout the development of the plan!

In the JdFEA, we have:

  • 26 community park sites
  • 8.6 kilometres of trails
  • 6 water access sites (3 lake; 3 ocean)
  • 2 seasonal maintenance staff
  • An operating budget of approximately $200,000 per year

We can acquire land for community parks when a developer subdivides property. Under provincial legislation, developers are typically required to dedicate 5% of the land for parkland. In certain situations, developers may provide money instead of parkland so that we can acquire parkland in alternative locations. We may also accept parkland from other government agencies or by donation from private sources who wish to have it retained for park or preservation purposes.

The Juan de Fuca Electoral Area (JdFEA) Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission endorsed the Strategic Plan at their May 2023 meeting.

The plan outlines five things we'll focus on over the next decade.

  • Maintenance: We'll upkeep parks, trails, and amenities.
  • Environmental Stewardship: We'll preserve and restore nature.
  • Capital Planning: We'll identify, prioritize, and plot capital projects.
  • Foreshore Access: We'll examine opportunities for more public access to the ocean and lakes.
  • Acquisition: We'll acquire parkland as our population grows.

Learn more about the full strategic plan in detail here:

Thank you for your input throughout the development of the plan!

In the JdFEA, we have:

  • 26 community park sites
  • 8.6 kilometres of trails
  • 6 water access sites (3 lake; 3 ocean)
  • 2 seasonal maintenance staff
  • An operating budget of approximately $200,000 per year

We can acquire land for community parks when a developer subdivides property. Under provincial legislation, developers are typically required to dedicate 5% of the land for parkland. In certain situations, developers may provide money instead of parkland so that we can acquire parkland in alternative locations. We may also accept parkland from other government agencies or by donation from private sources who wish to have it retained for park or preservation purposes.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    We are proud to present the draft strategic plan for community parks and recreation in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area. Thank you to the public, First Nations, and community groups for sharing ideas that led to this plan.

    The public feedback survey closed on Monday November 14, 2022.

    The Juan de Fuca Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review your feedback. Thanks again for your help!

    For security purposes, any personal information that identifies you or others will be deleted immediately once your response is received and processed. No personal information will be used to make any administrative decisions that impact any individuals as a result of this survey. This practice complies with Part 3 – Protection of Privacy of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Your opinion is also your personal information. This information is collected in accordance with s.26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purposes of informing the Juan de Fuca Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan. Any questions about the collection of this information, please contact Don Closson, Manager of Juan de Fuca Parks and Recreation, 3–7450 Butler Road, Sooke, at  dclosson@crd.bc.ca or 250.642.8103.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    The survey closed on April 24, 2022

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