Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan

Help Plan for Play in PA!

With the community, the City of Port Alberni is creating its first Parks, Recreation & Culture (PRC) Master Plan!

Our City has many great recreation facilities, parks, trails, and programs that provide residents opportunities to be active and engaged. But change is on the horizon. The City's population is growing, our existing facilities are aging, and we need to be strategic about how best to invest in PRC services for the future. To support sustainable and transparent decisions, the City is working with the community to create a Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan.

The PRC covers five core services:

• Parks: Outdoor public spaces including sports fields, playgrounds, and natural areas.
• Recreation Facilities: Indoor spaces including areas with dry floor, ice, aquatics, and meeting rooms.
• Culture: Facilities and services that support heritage, art, music, placemaking, and events.
• Programs: Recreational activities led by the City.
• Trails: Off-street trails for walking and rolling, separate from active transportation routes.
  
  

Public Input

Engaging with our community during this process is vital to understanding community needs, priorities, and ideas.

How We Heard From You

• "Connect with Your City" Open House event (November 2024)
• Community Ideas Survey
• Community Review Survey
• Interest Group Referrals
• Interest Group Inputs

Share Your Thoughts!

Reach out to us using the contact information located in the "Who's Listening" right-hand sidebar of this page.

Planning Process & Timelines

The planning process is happening over the 3 phases (shown below). In each phase, there will be opportunities for you to participate through events, surveys, and other activities. We are currently in Phase 3.