Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan

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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.

Latest Report

Read the second "What we Heard" summary report.

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 & Master Plan presentations (September 2024 & November 2025)
  • Master Planning Open House (March 2025)
  • Community Ideas Survey (2024)
  • Community Review Survey (2025)
  • Interest Group Workshops (October 2024)

Fall 2026: Upcoming Public Input Opportunity

The PRC master planning process includes another public comment period this Fall. Until then, you are still invited to share your feedback with us. Reach out to us at master_plans@portalberni.ca or through the contact information located in the "Who's Listening" right-hand sidebar of this page.


Planning Process & Timelines

We are now in the last phase of the planning process.


What's Next

The draft PRC master plan will be shared with internal interest groups and the public through an online comment period. The PRC Master Plan will then be finalized and referred to City Council.

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.

Latest Report

Read the second "What we Heard" summary report.

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 & Master Plan presentations (September 2024 & November 2025)
  • Master Planning Open House (March 2025)
  • Community Ideas Survey (2024)
  • Community Review Survey (2025)
  • Interest Group Workshops (October 2024)

Fall 2026: Upcoming Public Input Opportunity

The PRC master planning process includes another public comment period this Fall. Until then, you are still invited to share your feedback with us. Reach out to us at master_plans@portalberni.ca or through the contact information located in the "Who's Listening" right-hand sidebar of this page.


Planning Process & Timelines

We are now in the last phase of the planning process.


What's Next

The draft PRC master plan will be shared with internal interest groups and the public through an online comment period. The PRC Master Plan will then be finalized and referred to City Council.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Phase 2 - Feedback Survey (CLOSED)

    The Round 2 survey is now closed and we are reviewing the input to inform the Draft Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Phase 1 - Community Ideas Survey (CLOSED)

    Thank you for the input!

    The Round 1 survey is now closed and we're reviewing your ideas for Port Alberni's future PRC services.  


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