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VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT PARKS AND TRAILS PLAN

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Village of Valemount is creating a plan to improve its parks and trails system over the next 10 years. The plan will include an assessment of the Village’s current parks and trails system, combined with feedback gathered through community engagement. Together, these key findings will inform a long-term strategy that reflects community priorities and supports the future growth of the town.

The project will deliver both a trails plan and high-level concept designs for four community parks, providing a clear vision for future improvements. The parks included in the project are:

  • Centennial Park
  • John Osadchuck Park
  • Valemount Sports plex
  • Ash Street Park (future park location)

Other parks and trails outside the Village limits and managed by others, such as George Hicks Regional Park and Valemount Bike Park, are excluded.

 

How will we engage?

The Village is engaging directly with the public, local First Nations, other levels of government, and interest holders to build a shared understanding and vision for the future.

Two rounds of community engagement will be conducted at key milestones throughout the project:

  • Round 1: Gather input on how people use the Village’s parks and trails and what improvements are needed.
  • Round 2: Gather feedback on proposed park concepts and the draft Trails Plan.

 

How can I get involved and learn more?

  • Keep an eye on this webpage and the Village of Valemount’s Facebook page for project updates and links on how to provide feedback.

 

Project Timeline:

Phase 1 – Start-up and Data Gathering: Explore current conditions of parks and trails through a field visit and review of existing park and trail conditions.

Phase 2 – Round 1 Community Engagement: Gather input from interest-holders and the community to better understand community values and ideas for improvement of parks and trails.

Phase 3 – Analysis and Program Development: Summarize key findings from the site visits to develop proposed park programming and a trail analysis map.

Phase 4 – Draft Concepts and Trails Plan: Develop initial park concept design options and draft Trails Plan using analysis conditions, public input, and building off the proposed park programming.

Phase 5 – Engagement Round 2: Collect input on the draft concepts and plan from interest holders and the community to refine the park concept designs and Draft Trails Plan.

Phase 6 – Final Park Concept Plan and Trails Plan: Incorporate feedback from Round 2 Engagement to finalize the Park Concept Plan and Trails Plan and develop a phasing plan.

Phase 7 – Final Parks and Trails Plan: Consolidate the content into a Final Parks and Trails Plan and present to Council.