Regional Parks, Trails and Water Access Strategy

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Let’s Talk About Regional Parks, Trails & Water Access in the RDCK!

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 are crafting 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 strategy will aim to:

  • Assess current parks, trails, and water access areas
  • Evaluate their effectiveness in meeting community needs
  • Identify future opportunities
  • Develop a plan for implementation

What's next?

Over the next couple of months we will be engaging First Nations communities in a manner that fits them best and conducting interviews with key stakeholders and partners to understand their perspective to help us craft a Regional Parks, Trails, and Water Access Strategy.

Understanding the Engagement Process

From mid-May until the end of June 2024 we asked for your input over a month-long engagement period. During this time, you could have participated via a survey, interactive map, or through direct conversations with us. The insights you provided will shape the strategy that guides our planning, decision-making, and management for the next 10 years.

The survey and interactive map response window has concluded.

Thank you for your feedback. Stay tuned for a "What We Heard Report" coming in the next couple of months. Subscribe to stay informed.

Let’s Talk About Regional Parks, Trails & Water Access in the RDCK!

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 are crafting 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 strategy will aim to:

  • Assess current parks, trails, and water access areas
  • Evaluate their effectiveness in meeting community needs
  • Identify future opportunities
  • Develop a plan for implementation

What's next?

Over the next couple of months we will be engaging First Nations communities in a manner that fits them best and conducting interviews with key stakeholders and partners to understand their perspective to help us craft a Regional Parks, Trails, and Water Access Strategy.

Understanding the Engagement Process

From mid-May until the end of June 2024 we asked for your input over a month-long engagement period. During this time, you could have participated via a survey, interactive map, or through direct conversations with us. The insights you provided will shape the strategy that guides our planning, decision-making, and management for the next 10 years.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Questions? Contact us at parks@rdck.bc.ca.

  • Share Is it true that motorized users of the Great Northern Trail don't need to have liability insurance? If that's true, why does the RDCK put the public at risk? on Facebook Share Is it true that motorized users of the Great Northern Trail don't need to have liability insurance? If that's true, why does the RDCK put the public at risk? on Twitter Share Is it true that motorized users of the Great Northern Trail don't need to have liability insurance? If that's true, why does the RDCK put the public at risk? on Linkedin Email Is it true that motorized users of the Great Northern Trail don't need to have liability insurance? If that's true, why does the RDCK put the public at risk? link

    Is it true that motorized users of the Great Northern Trail don't need to have liability insurance? If that's true, why does the RDCK put the public at risk?

    Kris B asked 5 months ago

    At this time, motorized users are not required to to have liability insurance but we do recommend it.

  • Share How are you engaging local First Nations in this engagement? on Facebook Share How are you engaging local First Nations in this engagement? on Twitter Share How are you engaging local First Nations in this engagement? on Linkedin Email How are you engaging local First Nations in this engagement? link

    How are you engaging local First Nations in this engagement?

    What asked 6 months ago

    We are reaching out directly to First Nations communities to understand the best way to engage with their Nation.

  • Share Are you planning to consult this with the Indigenous of this lands? And if so, how, what are the concrete ways? Is there a following up? on Facebook Share Are you planning to consult this with the Indigenous of this lands? And if so, how, what are the concrete ways? Is there a following up? on Twitter Share Are you planning to consult this with the Indigenous of this lands? And if so, how, what are the concrete ways? Is there a following up? on Linkedin Email Are you planning to consult this with the Indigenous of this lands? And if so, how, what are the concrete ways? Is there a following up? link

    Are you planning to consult this with the Indigenous of this lands? And if so, how, what are the concrete ways? Is there a following up?

    Ana asked 6 months ago

    Yes, part of this consultation process will including engaging with First Nations communities. We recognize that regional parks, trails, and water access areas overlap indigenous peoples traditional territory. We are inviting First Nations communities to engage with us in a manner that works best for their Nation. 

  • Share Can I do this by phone? on Facebook Share Can I do this by phone? on Twitter Share Can I do this by phone? on Linkedin Email Can I do this by phone? link

    Can I do this by phone?

    x asked 6 months ago

    The survey is accessible on mobile devices.

  • Share Don't see the survey link on Parks, Trail & Water Access portal on Facebook Share Don't see the survey link on Parks, Trail & Water Access portal on Twitter Share Don't see the survey link on Parks, Trail & Water Access portal on Linkedin Email Don't see the survey link on Parks, Trail & Water Access portal link

    Don't see the survey link on Parks, Trail & Water Access portal

    Purcell Mountain Explorer asked 6 months ago

    You can find the link to the survey on the right hand side of the page or click here.

  • Share If you are planning a waterfront trail in Castlegar onthe western shore of the Columbia, you should realize the City of Castlegar tried to push this on the water front property owners, without their input. It took a lot of work, but we convinced them it was not wanted by those of us living on the riverfront, for many reasons, despite Phil Markins insistence that Nanaimo consultants force the plan for it in public meetings. on Facebook Share If you are planning a waterfront trail in Castlegar onthe western shore of the Columbia, you should realize the City of Castlegar tried to push this on the water front property owners, without their input. It took a lot of work, but we convinced them it was not wanted by those of us living on the riverfront, for many reasons, despite Phil Markins insistence that Nanaimo consultants force the plan for it in public meetings. on Twitter Share If you are planning a waterfront trail in Castlegar onthe western shore of the Columbia, you should realize the City of Castlegar tried to push this on the water front property owners, without their input. It took a lot of work, but we convinced them it was not wanted by those of us living on the riverfront, for many reasons, despite Phil Markins insistence that Nanaimo consultants force the plan for it in public meetings. on Linkedin Email If you are planning a waterfront trail in Castlegar onthe western shore of the Columbia, you should realize the City of Castlegar tried to push this on the water front property owners, without their input. It took a lot of work, but we convinced them it was not wanted by those of us living on the riverfront, for many reasons, despite Phil Markins insistence that Nanaimo consultants force the plan for it in public meetings. link

    If you are planning a waterfront trail in Castlegar onthe western shore of the Columbia, you should realize the City of Castlegar tried to push this on the water front property owners, without their input. It took a lot of work, but we convinced them it was not wanted by those of us living on the riverfront, for many reasons, despite Phil Markins insistence that Nanaimo consultants force the plan for it in public meetings.

    Kat Enns asked 6 months ago

    Thanks for sharing this information, Kat. 

  • Share Has the RDCK consulted with the Indigenous people of these unceded territories? If so, whom and what was the outcome? on Facebook Share Has the RDCK consulted with the Indigenous people of these unceded territories? If so, whom and what was the outcome? on Twitter Share Has the RDCK consulted with the Indigenous people of these unceded territories? If so, whom and what was the outcome? on Linkedin Email Has the RDCK consulted with the Indigenous people of these unceded territories? If so, whom and what was the outcome? link

    Has the RDCK consulted with the Indigenous people of these unceded territories? If so, whom and what was the outcome?

    nikta asked 6 months ago

    The RDCK recognizes that regional parks, trails, and water access areas overlap indigenous peoples traditional territory. We are inviting First Nation communities to engage with us, during this consultation process, in a manner that works best for their Nation.

  • Share If I click on the map layers I can choose many things I want to see. For example land ownership, municipal boundaries, trails etc. However, I can't find the legend that tells me what all the different colours refer to. on Facebook Share If I click on the map layers I can choose many things I want to see. For example land ownership, municipal boundaries, trails etc. However, I can't find the legend that tells me what all the different colours refer to. on Twitter Share If I click on the map layers I can choose many things I want to see. For example land ownership, municipal boundaries, trails etc. However, I can't find the legend that tells me what all the different colours refer to. on Linkedin Email If I click on the map layers I can choose many things I want to see. For example land ownership, municipal boundaries, trails etc. However, I can't find the legend that tells me what all the different colours refer to. link

    If I click on the map layers I can choose many things I want to see. For example land ownership, municipal boundaries, trails etc. However, I can't find the legend that tells me what all the different colours refer to.

    Georgie's mom asked 6 months ago

    You can find the legend for the map by clicking the small arrow next to the layers and the legend will appear.

  • Share I am curious as to if there will be plans to put accessible dog parks in electoral district a so the communities that live there can have a safe area to let their dogs be dogs with out worrying about wild animals poisonings or their dogs chasing people. on Facebook Share I am curious as to if there will be plans to put accessible dog parks in electoral district a so the communities that live there can have a safe area to let their dogs be dogs with out worrying about wild animals poisonings or their dogs chasing people. on Twitter Share I am curious as to if there will be plans to put accessible dog parks in electoral district a so the communities that live there can have a safe area to let their dogs be dogs with out worrying about wild animals poisonings or their dogs chasing people. on Linkedin Email I am curious as to if there will be plans to put accessible dog parks in electoral district a so the communities that live there can have a safe area to let their dogs be dogs with out worrying about wild animals poisonings or their dogs chasing people. link

    I am curious as to if there will be plans to put accessible dog parks in electoral district a so the communities that live there can have a safe area to let their dogs be dogs with out worrying about wild animals poisonings or their dogs chasing people.

    Andrewreesor asked 6 months ago

    Your feedback will help inform planning, decision-making, and management of the Regional Parks and Trails Services over the next 10 years. If accessible dog parks are identified as priority in Area A, that will then guide our future parks planning efforts.

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