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Planning the Future of Parks and Trails in the Fraser Valley
The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) is updating the Regional Parks Strategic Plan 2014–2024. The updated strategy will guide the future of FVRD parks and trails, setting a long-term vision for how we manage, grow, and care for both Regional and Community Parks and Trails. The Parks and Trails 2050 plan will set priorities for planning, future development, and partnerships over the next 25 years, ensuring our parks and trails continue to meet community needs and protect important natural spaces.
About the Plan
The Parks and Trails 2050 plan will build on the foundation of the previous strategic plan, incorporating both Regional and Community Parks and Trails, creating a more complete picture of the FVRD’s growing parks system. The plan will introduce updated park classifications and clear management objectives that reflect the distinct roles of both regional and local parks. It will also identify strategic priorities for park development, land acquisition, and conservation to ensure the parks system remains resilient for years to come. With a 25-year outlook, the plan is designed to meet the needs of all residents and visitors, supporting everything from large-scale Regional Parks that offer access to nature and outdoor recreation across the region, to Community Parks and Trails that provide everyday park amenities close to home.
Get Involved
Phase 1 Engagement (Completed):
In August and September, 2025, the Parks and Trails User Survey collected feedback on how people use FVRD parks and trails, what amenities matter most, and where improvements are needed. The results show how these outdoor spaces were being used and highlight opportunities for improvement to better serve residents and visitors in the future.
Phase 2 Engagement (Completed):
Phase 2 engagement invited community input to help shape the Parks and Trails 2050 Plan's vision, goals, and long-term priorities for the future of the FVRD parks and trails system.
A mix of online and in-person opportunities were available from May to September, 2026 to support broad participation across communities:
Online public survey: Participants shared their park and trail priorities and feedback.
Youth survey (ages 5 to 17): A youth-friendly survey gathered young people's perspectives.
Community event booths: Staff attended local events across the region to share information, answer questions, and collect feedback.
Park pop-ups: Engagement pop-ups were held at select parks and trails throughout the summer to gather feedback.
Open houses: In-person sessions provided project information, engagement boards, and opportunities for mapped feedback.
June 3, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Rosedale Community School, 50850 Yale Rd
August 11, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Chilliwack Fish & Game Club, 48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd, Chilliwack
September 22, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Deroche Community Hall, 41555 N Nicomen Rd
September 23, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Hope Recreation Centre, 1005 6 Ave, Hope, BC
Stay Updated
More opportunities to share feedback are coming soon. Subscribe to this page to receive updates about future surveys, open houses, and other ways to get involved as the plan moves forward.
Planning the Future of Parks and Trails in the Fraser Valley
The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) is updating the Regional Parks Strategic Plan 2014–2024. The updated strategy will guide the future of FVRD parks and trails, setting a long-term vision for how we manage, grow, and care for both Regional and Community Parks and Trails. The Parks and Trails 2050 plan will set priorities for planning, future development, and partnerships over the next 25 years, ensuring our parks and trails continue to meet community needs and protect important natural spaces.
About the Plan
The Parks and Trails 2050 plan will build on the foundation of the previous strategic plan, incorporating both Regional and Community Parks and Trails, creating a more complete picture of the FVRD’s growing parks system. The plan will introduce updated park classifications and clear management objectives that reflect the distinct roles of both regional and local parks. It will also identify strategic priorities for park development, land acquisition, and conservation to ensure the parks system remains resilient for years to come. With a 25-year outlook, the plan is designed to meet the needs of all residents and visitors, supporting everything from large-scale Regional Parks that offer access to nature and outdoor recreation across the region, to Community Parks and Trails that provide everyday park amenities close to home.
Get Involved
Phase 1 Engagement (Completed):
In August and September, 2025, the Parks and Trails User Survey collected feedback on how people use FVRD parks and trails, what amenities matter most, and where improvements are needed. The results show how these outdoor spaces were being used and highlight opportunities for improvement to better serve residents and visitors in the future.
Phase 2 Engagement (Completed):
Phase 2 engagement invited community input to help shape the Parks and Trails 2050 Plan's vision, goals, and long-term priorities for the future of the FVRD parks and trails system.
A mix of online and in-person opportunities were available from May to September, 2026 to support broad participation across communities:
Online public survey: Participants shared their park and trail priorities and feedback.
Youth survey (ages 5 to 17): A youth-friendly survey gathered young people's perspectives.
Community event booths: Staff attended local events across the region to share information, answer questions, and collect feedback.
Park pop-ups: Engagement pop-ups were held at select parks and trails throughout the summer to gather feedback.
Open houses: In-person sessions provided project information, engagement boards, and opportunities for mapped feedback.
June 3, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Rosedale Community School, 50850 Yale Rd
August 11, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Chilliwack Fish & Game Club, 48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd, Chilliwack
September 22, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Deroche Community Hall, 41555 N Nicomen Rd
September 23, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Hope Recreation Centre, 1005 6 Ave, Hope, BC
Stay Updated
More opportunities to share feedback are coming soon. Subscribe to this page to receive updates about future surveys, open houses, and other ways to get involved as the plan moves forward.
This survey has concluded. Thank you for your participation.
The Fraser Valley Regional District conducted a survey to gather feedback on the future of parks and trails across the region. Participants shared their perspectives on park and trail accessibility, recreation opportunities, conservation, connectivity, climate resilience, amenities, and future priorities for the parks and trails system.
Feedback gathered will help inform the Parks & Trails 2050 Plan and guide future decisions about how parks and trails are protected, improved, connected, and expanded over time.
This survey was open from May 19, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
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The Fraser Valley Regional District conducted a Youth Parks & Trails Survey to hear from youth ages 5 to 17 about how they use parks and trails, what they value most, and what they would like to see in the future.
Feedback gathered will help inform the future of parks and trails in the region.
This survey was open from May 19, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
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This survey has concluded. Thank you for your participation.
The Fraser Valley Regional District conducted a short survey to hear from those who use Regional and Community Parks and Trails. Feedback gathered will help shape the future of these outdoor spaces and inform the Parks and Trails 2050 Plan.
This survey was open from August 1 to September 29, 2025.
The results are available in the Related Documents tab.
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