2018 Annual Report

Annual Report 2018 22 Park Improvements Vedder Park Expansion The park’s gravel parking lot was paved and now boasts 175 paved parking stalls and upgraded pedestrian pathways for easy access to the Vedder Rotary Trail. Expansion works included a second dog off-leash area and a large playground complete with two separate play zones. Additional added amenities included permanent washroom facilities, outdoor exercise equipment (green gym) and a new food truck parking and retail area. Peach Park Development Located at the south end of Peach Road, Peach Park is a strategic access point and recreational node along the Vedder Rotary Trail. 2018 works included a renovated, paved parking lot, permanent washroom facilities, a picnic area and a brand new playground for all ages. Outdoor Fitness Equipment (Green Gym) Outdoor fitness equipment was installed in Fairfield Park, Sardis Park and Crossing Park in order to continue to encourage health and wellness for all ages in the community. ALLAN CREEK TRAIL COMPLETION A new trail was completed, now extending 200 metres from Veronika Place to Rowanna Crescent within Allan Creek Park. This trail will eventually connect Nixon Road Park to Forest Gate Park and a temporary bridge crossing has been installed to facilitate its use by local residents. VEDDER ROTARY TRAIL WAYFINDING SIGNAGE The Vedder Rotary Trail saw wayfinding markers such as kiosks with maps and kilometre signs added. Other wayfinding signage was added in the form of informative, yet attractive, blade style wayfinding signage near the Vedder Bridge. BC WILDFIRE SERVICE BUILD TRAIL IN COMMUNITY FOREST In the spring, the BC Wildfire Service brought a group of 10 firefighters into the Community Forest to practice their chainsaw and tree assessment skills. After two 10 hour intense training days, the firefighters had also constructed over 1km of new trail. This trail link has now been officially opened and named the “Fireline Trail”. COMMUNITY FOREST TRAILHEAD UPGRADES A new day use / educational area was constructed, as well as an enlarged parking area to allow an additional 70 vehicles to park on busy weekends. TRAILS LICKMAN PARKING LOT UPGRADES The parking lot at the Lickman Road access to the Vedder Rotary Trail was redeveloped in order to increase the number of available parking spaces along the Vedder Greenway. By defining each stall with concrete tire stops this parking lot can now accommodate 85 vehicles as opposed to the previous 45 vehicle capacity.