Woodcote Park Playground Replacement Project

The City of Courtenay is planning for a new and improved playground at Woodcote Park.

The project will replace aging equipment installed more than 30 years ago.

The Woodcote Park playground replacement project aligns with the City’s newly adopted “Let’s Play, Courtenay!” playground design standards, which were developed through public consultation.

The City says the new playground will be built to foster creativity and active play through diverse play experiences that reflect community needs.

Other potential park improvements, including upgrades to the basketball court, and other park amenities will be considered as the budget allows.

The old playground will be closed starting this summer for two to three months. The washrooms may also be closed during construction.

The new playground is expected to be completed by late summer or early fall.

Woodcote Park is a four-acre community park between Cumberland Road, Willemar Avenue and 17th Street in West Courtenay.

The replacement will be largely funded through the Province’s Growing Communities Fund, with the City continuing to seek additional grant opportunities.

Courtenay Council allocated $1 million of the $7.65 million received from the fund in the 2024-2028 financial plan for playground improvements.

Other recent projects include the recently completed Brookfield Park playground and the new playground design standards.

Share your thoughts on two concept plans for the new playground through an online survey at Engage Comox Valley until April 28.

Paper copies of the survey are also available at City Hall, the Lewis Centre and the Courtenay Library.