City of Courtenay Official Community Plan - 2026 update

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Objective 2 Recreation amenities, services, and programming are expanded and enhanced to support increased health, wellness, and social connections for all residents

Policies

PR 10

Maintain and invest in Lewis and Simms Parks as centralized, high-intensity regional recreation destinations intended to serve the recreation needs of the community. Develop plans for the expansion and renovation of existing recreational facilities, including consideration of relocation of the Lewis Centre in light of the City's Flood Management Plan, and development of new community amenity locations to support the urban framework growth concept. Conduct a recreational needs assessment to define appropriate measures and supply of recreational services to match population growth and demographic trends. Create a Recreation Facility Strategic Plan to ensure the City has adequate infrastructure to match the population growth and demographics. Ensure asset management plans are developed for parks and greenways and incorporated into long term capital plans. Prioritize community parks, followed by neighbourhood parks, nature parks and trails/greenways in accordance with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Continue to implement the Recreation Fees and Charges Framework to ensure an equitable fee structure while seeking opportunities to offer more affordable and no-cost activities for those who have limited access to regular programs. Explore opportunities for mobile recreation services and ‘pop-up’ programming for greater outreach in parks and public open spaces, schools, and community facilities, in particular within the Town and Neighbourhood Centres and Corridors. Ensure outdoor key recreational areas are supported with adequate sanitary facilities, particularly during peak periods. Provide programming that reflects the directions of the OCP: reconciliation, climate action, equity, and community well-being.

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City of Courtenay Official Community Plan