Courtenay Annual Report 2025 draft

Bill Moore Park football tower upgrades and scoreboard replacement

Woodcote Park playground replacement concept plan The City of Courtenay advanced plans to replace the aging playground at Woodcote Park in 2025 with the development of a community informed concept design titled Playing Among the Clouds. The project marks the first playground initiative guided by the new Let’s Play, Courtenay! design standards, which prioritize inclusive, accessible and engaging play spaces. Community engagement played a central role in shaping the concept and included on-site information boards, targeted focus groups, and a public survey that received 409 responses. Feedback highlighted strong support for inclusive and accessible play opportunities, nature-based features, improved visibility, shade and seating for caregivers. The preferred concept includes adapted play equipment usable from the ground, play areas for multiple age groups, expanded accessible surfacing and a universal design carousel. Indigenous storytelling elements featuring K’ómoks First Nation artwork and language are also incorporated. Supported by multiple funding partners, the new playground opened in May 2026. engagecomoxvalley.ca/woodcote

In 2025, the City of Courtenay approved a series of upgrades to the football tower at Bill Moore Park, led by the Comox Valley Raiders Youth Football Club. The project addressed long-standing infrastructure issues, including a non-functional scoreboard that had been out of service for several years and the lack of permanent electrical service at the tower. Improvements included the installation of permanent electrical service through a new BC Hydro pole and underground connection, enabling the replacement of the scoreboard and eliminating the need for a gas powered generator. Additional upgrades improved safety and security, with repainting of the tower and the installation of new windows and doors. The $50,000 project was fully funded through club resources, grants and in-kind community contributions, including support from the Rotary Club of Courtenay and local businesses. The upgrades enhance game day operations, improve the spectator experience and support continued growth of youth football at Bill Moore Park. courtenay.ca/bill-moore-dogwood-strategic-plan

Bill Moore Park entrance

Woodcote Park Playground concept design

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