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Area D Parks and Trails Plan & Active Transportation Network Plan

The Strathcona Regional District is developing a Parks and Trails Plan for Electoral Area D (Oyster Bay – Buttle Lake). This plan will guide future improvements and investments in parks, trails, and active transportation, with the goal of creating a well-connected network of park spaces and movement corridors.

A key component of this plan is the integration of an Active Transportation Network Plan to improve connections between key destinations with the goal of enhancing accessibility and mobility for all residents and visitors.

We Want to Hear from You!

To help inform the Parks and Trails Plan and the Active Transportation Network Plan we will gather community feedback on:

  • How parks, trails, and active transportation networks are currently used;
  • Barriers and opportunities within parks spaces and for walking, biking, and rolling in your community;
  • The traits and values that define your community and,
  • Ideas to better connect and serve residents and visitors, including those in remote areas.

Get Involved

  • POP-UP PARKS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT – JOIN US at DISCOVERY FOODS Oyster Bay on September 13, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to shape the future of parks and trails in Electoral Area D.

  • NOW CLOSED –  The survey will be available from August 18 to September 15, 2025.
  • Attend a pop-up! Dates will be announced soon!

Community feedback will help us understand what matters most to the community to ensure the delivery of parks and trails meet the community’s vision. Feedback from this survey will be integrated into a draft plan.

There will be a second round of engagement when the draft plan is ready, where we will seek your input on how we did and see what we can improve before completing the Plan.

Project Timeline

FAQS


The Parks and Trails Plan is a long-term planning document that will guide future improvements and investments in parks, trails, and active transportation in Electoral Area D (Oyster Bay – Buttle Lake).


Active transportation—such as walking, biking, and rolling—is increasingly recognized across Canada as a key component of healthy, sustainable, and connected communities. Communities of all sizes are investing in active transportation to:

  • Improve public health and well-being
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • Enhance accessibility and mobility for all ages and abilities
  • Support economic development and tourism

By including an Active Transportation Network Plan, the Parks and Trails Plan will align these broader goals while improving connections between key destinations and enhancing accessibility and mobility for everyone.


▪ Complete the online survey! Available from August 18th to September 15th , 2025

▪ Attending the open house on August 26th, 2025, at Oyster Bay Resorts, 4357 South Island Highway

▪ Providing feedback during the second round of engagement when the draft plan is released [Early 2026]


The project is being led by the Strathcona Regional District, with support from planning consultants LEES + Associates and Bunt & Associates.


Your input will help shape the vision, priorities, and recommendations in the draft plan. A second round of engagement will be held to review the draft and gather additional feedback before finalizing the plan.


Yes. After the initial survey and workshops, a draft plan will be shared for public review and feedback in a second round of engagement.


Project updates, engagement opportunities, and the survey link will be available at srd.ca/area-d-ptp

Questions?

Please contact SRD Planning Services at 250-830-6718  |  planning@srd.ca