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Planned Park Upgrades in 2011:

Oswald Park
Fisherman's Wharf Park
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2010 Park Upgrades

Public Consultation

Cecelia Ravine - Draft Plan in Development

Cecelia Ravine is four hectares in area consisting of three City parks - Cecelia Ravine Park, Viaduct Park, and Cecelia Cove Park. The area is home to Cecelia Creek and migratory bird habitat, as well as the City's award-winning Burnside Gorge Community Centre. Located between Burnside Road and the north side of the Selkirk Trestle, Cecelia Ravine is considered to be a gateway to the City of Victoria for pedestrians and cyclists who use the Galloping Goose Regional Trail.

Additional space will be available in the future. In July 2010, City Council passed a resolution to have the building at 3130 Napier Lane deconstructed and converted into community open space. The work is anticipated to begin in December.

Open House

Based on valuable community input at a spring open house and a Trail Day information booth in April, the City of Victoria is developing a management plan to guide future improvements to Cecelia Ravine. The goal is to create a safe and enjoyable park that protects and enhances the creek and surrounding parklands.

The community was invited to an open house on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre to learn more and provide input on proposed improvements such as safer trail access points; new community garden space; nature and wildlife interpretation; a strategy to manage invasive species; a bike road safety learning area; an off-road bike skills park; outdoor fitness stations; and a hard surface sports court.

Those who were unable to attend, were invited to view displays and complete a survey available online and at the Parks office in Beacon Hill Park between Friday, November 26 and Friday, December 3, 2010. Below is the fact sheet that was mailed to the surrounding community, inviting them to attend the open house.

Display Panels

Survey

Thank you to those who participated in the online survey. The survey is now closed.

Next Steps

Input from the community will help inform a management plan for Cecelia Ravine. The plan will be presented to City Council for consideration in the New Year.