Public Feedback Period Now Open for Draft Parks and Trails Strategic Plan
Kamloops, BC – March 19, 2025 –The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is inviting the public to review its draft Parks and Trails Strategic Plan and provide feedback in the coming weeks, helping to shape future planning of TNRD parks and trails.
The draft Parks and Trails Strategic Plan has now been completed, following a first round of public consultation, engagement with stakeholders and First Nations, research, analysis, and discussions with staff and elected officials through the Parks and Trails Strategic Plan Development Committee.
This Plan will guide the management, operations, and development of TNRD parks and trails over the next 10 years. The draft Plan evaluates existing TNRD parks and trail assets, identifies opportunities for future park developments and potential partnerships, makes recommendations for prioritizing future projects, and more.
Residents are invited to review the Plan and participate in public consultation through the following options:
- Online Survey: Open until April 14, 2025. To take this short survey, click here.
- Virtual Open House: April 8, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. At this open house, the draft Plan will be shared beginning at 6:00 pm, and members of the public will be able to ask questions and provide feedback. To register for this open house, click here.
For more information about the TNRD Parks and Trails Strategic Plan, and to access the survey and open house links, visit: tnrd.ca/parks-strategy.
Following this round of public consultation, the final Parks and Trails Strategic Plan is expected to be adopted by summer 2025.
Currently, the TNRD parks system includes 12 Community Parks and Trails, three Regional Parks, and 19 undeveloped parks, which are primarily parcels of land dedicated as park space within subdivisions. Parks range in size from 0.09 hectares to 109 hectares.
Historically, TNRD parks were developed as stand-alone projects, often at the request of specific community groups. Many of these parks are located in the North Thompson Valley. A TNRD Parks and Trails Strategic Plan will ensure there is a strategic approach and adequate resources to developing community or regional parks and recreation infrastructure for the entire region. This Plan will also support grant funding applications for capital projects at new or existing parks.
Media Contact:
Colton Davies, Communications Manager
Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Tel.: 250 377-6299
Email: cdavies@tnrd.ca
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