Parks & Natural Areas


Parks and Natural Areas 

The City undertakes short and long range parks and open space planning activities with a focus on supplying adequate parkland supply to support the recreational needs of residents. The Parks and Facility Planning section in the Planning, Design and Development Department are the primary group responsible for this wok, with the assistance of partner divisions in Planning Design and Development and the Community Services Department. The protection and assembly of natural areas across the City including valleyland, woodlot and other natural areas is also part of this work.

 Parkland Dedication Parkland Dedication
The City assembles parks and other open space through both capital acquisitions and through the dedication of parkland or cash in lieu of parkland (CIL) under its parkland dedication bylaw. Click here to learn more.
 Parks Planning & Programming Parkland Planning and Programming 
The planning and programming (facility plans) for parks in the City is principally undertaken by the Planning Design and Development’s Parks and Facility Planning Section. Click here to learn more.
 woodlots

Woodlots
Through the development approvals process, the City seeks to protect woodlots through their acquisition and incorporation into the City’s parks and open space system. Woodlots in private ownership are also subject to protection under the City’s Woodlot Conservation Bylaw. Click here for more information.

 

 Announcements & Updates

Discounts for LEED Certified Projects Being Considered

Discounts for LEED Certified Projects Being Considered
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Parkland Dedication Bylaw Review

Parkland Dedication Bylaw Review

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