Regional Parks, Trails and Water Access Strategy
Overview
Our goal at the RDCK is to provide top-notch nature-based recreation opportunities while supporting the economic, social, and environmental objectives of the region. To achieve this, we developed a Regional Parks, Trails, and Water Access Strategy for the next 10 years to help inform planning, decision-making, and management of the Regional Parks and Trails Services.
The Regional Parks, Trails, and Water Access Strategy provides a long-term roadmap to guide the planning, management, stewardship, and sustainable growth of the RDCK’s regional parks, trails, and water access system over the coming decades. Developed through extensive research, site assessments, stakeholder engagement, Indigenous outreach, public consultation, and collaboration with the Board of Directors and staff, the Strategy establishes a shared vision and clear direction for the future.
The Regional Parks, Trails & Water Access Strategy is going to the board for final adoption on October 22.
Review the Final Strategy here.
Review the What We Heard Report here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Parks, Trails & Water Access Strategy?
The Parks, Trails, and Water Access Strategy provides a long-term roadmap to guide the planning, management, stewardship, and sustainable growth of the RDCK’s regional parks, trails, and water access system over the coming decades.
What will the Strategy do?
The Strategy will help the RDCK:
• Protect important natural areas
• Improve access to outdoor recreation
• Strengthen connections between communities
• Support healthy, active and resilient communities
• Guide future investments and decision-making
How was the Strategy developed?
The Strategy was shaped through a collaborative process that included research, site assessments, Indigenous outreach, stakeholder engagement, and public consultation. Feedback from residents, recreation groups, stewardship organizations, First Nations, local governments, visitors, RDCK staff, and elected officials helped build the final strategy.
Documents
Regional Parks, Trails, and Water Access Strategy
Regional Parks, Trails, and Water Access What We Heard Report
Background Research Report
What We Heard: Phase 1 Regional Parks, Trails, and Water Access Engagement
Community Pop-up Handout
Our goal at the RDCK is to provide top-notch nature-based recreation opportunities while supporting the economic, social, and environmental objectives of the region. To achieve this, we developed a Regional Parks, Trails, and Water Access Strategy for the next 10 years to help inform planning, decision-making, and management of the Regional Parks and Trails Services.
The Regional Parks, Trails, and Water Access Strategy provides a long-term roadmap to guide the planning, management, stewardship, and sustainable growth of the RDCK’s regional parks, trails, and water access system over the coming decades. Developed through extensive research, site assessments, stakeholder engagement, Indigenous outreach, public consultation, and collaboration with the Board of Directors and staff, the Strategy establishes a shared vision and clear direction for the future.
The Regional Parks, Trails & Water Access Strategy is going to the board for final adoption on October 22.
Review the Final Strategy here.
Review the What We Heard Report here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Parks, Trails & Water Access Strategy?
The Parks, Trails, and Water Access Strategy provides a long-term roadmap to guide the planning, management, stewardship, and sustainable growth of the RDCK’s regional parks, trails, and water access system over the coming decades.
What will the Strategy do?
The Strategy will help the RDCK:
• Protect important natural areas
• Improve access to outdoor recreation
• Strengthen connections between communities
• Support healthy, active and resilient communities
• Guide future investments and decision-making
How was the Strategy developed?
The Strategy was shaped through a collaborative process that included research, site assessments, Indigenous outreach, stakeholder engagement, and public consultation. Feedback from residents, recreation groups, stewardship organizations, First Nations, local governments, visitors, RDCK staff, and elected officials helped build the final strategy.
Who's listening
Key Dates
The Regional Parks, Trails & Water Access Strategy will be considered for final adoption at the October 22, 2026 Board Meeting.
