Last Chance For Courtenay Residents To Provide Input On New Playground Design Standards

The deadline is coming up Friday for Courtenay residents to have a say on new playground design standards for the city.

The “Let’s Play, Courtenay!” project will create new standards so new and upgraded play spaces are meeting the needs of the community.

You can review the draft guidelines and share feedback via a short survey at City of Courtenay.

Feedback will be used in the final standards, which will be presented to Council in September for approval.

The draft reflects community feedback gathered earlier this year through a public survey, workshops, community interest group sessions and drawing contest.

The City has already earmarked an extra $1 million in grant funding from the Province’s Growing Communities Fund for playgrounds over the next two years.

Woodcote Park playground is a top priority for replacement in 2024 and would be the first to be replaced using the updated design standards. An optional question on the survey seeks community feedback on this upcoming playground replacement project.

Planning for specific playgrounds across the City will happen over time as they are upgraded or developed.

There are currently 19 playgrounds and one fitness park in the City of Courtenay.