Monday February 24, 2025 | COLWOOD, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
People in the west shore region of Greater Victoria have an opportunity to shape the new plans for the West Shore Parks and Recreation facilities.
WSPR is located in Colwood, but five municipalities pay into the operations: Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Metchosin and Highlands.
Those five municipalities own the WSPR facilities and manage the operations through oversight by the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society.
Over time, there have been changes and an evolution of what recreational activities people like to do and when they are available to participate in facility offerings and programs. Overall, the population is aging but there is still a strong need for children and families to have a range of activities.
Sports teams make use of many WSPR facilities(including ice rink arena, lacrosse stadium, golf course, pickleball, and swimming pool.
Facilities Master Plan public input:
WSPR is developing their Facilities Master Plan and invites public input from residents and community groups in Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Metchosin, and Highlands.
Public input will help shape the future of WSPR facilities to ensure community needs are served in terms of recreation and sport.
Survey, workshops, Engagement Sessions & Written Submissions:
Opportunities to provide input for the West Shore Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan include:
1. Resident Survey – for residents of Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Metchosin, and Highlands. Online to March 17, 2025.
2. Community Group Survey – for representatives of community groups. Online to March 17, 2025.
3. Community Input Workshops – Digital workshops (register) will be held on Tuesday March 4 (6 pm to 7:15 pm) and Thursday March 6 (6 pm to 7:15 pm).
4. Engagement Sessions – speak to a member of the consulting team at one of the staffed engagement stations.
- Booth #1 (View Royal) March 11, 2025 6:00-8:00PM Strawberry Vale Community Hall
- Booth #2 (Highlands) March 11, 2025 6:00-8:00PM Highlands Community Hall
- Booth #3 (Colwood) March 12, 2025 5:00-7:00PM JDF Recreation Centre, reception lobby
- Booth #4 (Metchosin) March 13, 2025 6:00-8:00PM Metchosin School
- Booth #5 (Langford) March 15, 2025 11:00AM-2:00PM TBD
5. Submit Written Comments – Submit written comments or questions via email to: Cassandra@expeditionconsulting.ca by March 17, 2025.
===== RELATED:
- Survey: Westshore Parks & Rec fitness programs in Metchosin (January 10, 2025)
- Recreation master plan in the works for Westshore Parks & Rec (October 28, 2024)
- More outdoor pickleball courts coming to Westshore Parks & Recreation (October 24, 2024)
- New cooling system being added to The Q Centre (July 27, 2023)
- Blast of a celebration for skatepark opening (May 14, 2023)
- Child care centre call for artwork (April 1, 2022)
- West Shore Parks & Rec celebrates child care centre & arena (November 30, 2021)
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