People, Parks, and Play: Connections for All
Project Update - March 31, 2026:
On March 30, 2026 New Westminster City Council adopted People, Parks, and Play, the City's 10-year Parks and Recreation Plan, guiding how parks, facilities, programs, and services will grow and evolve through 2035, with a long-term vision to 2050.
Click here to view the approved strategy, and here for the Council Meeting recording and report.
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.
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.
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Round 2: Engagement Sharing
Project update, May 6, 2025:
Thank you so much for participating and contributing to the People, Parks, and Play: Connections for All engagement! The What We Heard report from Round 2 engagement is now ready. Please click here to see how the community responded to the draft strategic directions for the future of parks and recreation in New West. Check out pages 3-4 for a short summary, and/or dig into the details in the full report!
Based on the findings from this engagement, City staff will finalize the new Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan in the coming months. The final plan will be presented to Council in early fall. We will post another update based on the Council direction here. Stay tuned!