New Westminster Parks and Recreation Plan Update

The City of New Westminster is updating its Parks and Recreation Plan to guide the future of parks, facilities, services, and programs for the next 25 years, with a 10-year action plan to 2035. This plan will ensure that New Westminster’s parks and recreation spaces continue to support a growing and diverse community. Your input is essential to refining the recommendations.

This is the second round of engagement, building on what we heard from the community in 2024. During Round 1, residents shared their experiences, priorities, and ideas for improving parks and recreation. Key themes included cultural representation, accessibility, affordability, youth-centered programming, and the need for more inclusive, multi-use spaces. For more information, the Round 1 What We Heard report is available here.

Based on this input and analysis, the City has drafted strategic directions and key actions to guide future investments and improvements. Now, we want to hear from you again! This round of engagement will help confirm that the plan aligns with community needs before it is finalized.

Give us your feedback before the plan is finalized!

Share your thoughts by filling out a 5-10 minute online survey or attending one of our pop-up events happening across New Westminster.

💻 Fill out the online survey:

• Open now until March 17, 2025
• Enter to win a 10-visit recreation pass!
• Take the survey now
  
  

📢 Visit an upcoming pop-up event:

• Library Main Branch (716 Sixth Ave) - Thursday, February 27, 3:30-6:30 pm
• Esplanade near Q2Q Ferry dock, west of River Market (880 Quayside Dr) - Saturday, March 1, 1:00-4:00 pm
• Queensborough Community Centre (920 Ewen Ave) - Monday, March 3, 3:00-6:00 pm
• təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre (65 E Sixth Ave) - Saturday, March 8, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Light snacks and family-friendly games will be available at each event. Stop by anytime during the pop-up times, and stay for as little or as long as you want. All events will include the same content and questions for your input.

Background

The previous overarching plan for parks and recreation across New Westminster was adopted in 2008. Called the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, it has successfully shaped the delivery of parks and recreation services over the last 15+ years. New Westminster is now in need of an update to the 2008 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. The new Parks and Recreation Plan will help the City improve parks and recreation facilities, programs, and services across New Westminster over the next 10 years, while also describing a future vision for parks and recreation to 2050.

This is the second round of engagement, building on what we heard from the community in 2024. During Round 1, residents shared their experiences, priorities, and ideas for improving parks and recreation. Key themes included cultural representation, accessibility, affordability, youth-centered programming, and the need for more inclusive, multi-use spaces.