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Have your say in the design of Yale Community Park by completing the survey below.
PROJECT UPDATE
In early November, contractors will be on-site to complete preliminary invasive species removal. This work will help staff better understand site conditions and layout in preparation for future park development.
An arborist assessment will also take place to evaluate tree health and guide site planning.
The Yale Community Park Concept Design Survey is now open. Share your feedback by taking the survey below before November 7, 2025 at 3:00pm.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Yale is a deeply rooted cultural landscape, rich in history and significant in the formation of British Columbia. For generations, the Fraser River has been at the heart of community life. Indigenous communities gathered along its banks for salmon fishing, drying, and trade, as well as for cultural and seasonal activities. During the gold rush, Yale continued as a lively hub and provisioning town for miners travelling along the Fraser. Chinese workers and merchants also played a vital role in Yale’s growth, contributing to its economy, building infrastructure, and leaving a lasting cultural legacy. Today, the town remains a special place for families and neighbours.
The proposed Yale Community Park builds on this history and aims to establish a safe, welcoming, and accessible public space. The park is intended to be a lasting community asset that provides opportunities for passive recreation and gathering, and reflects both the values of the community and Yale’s long standing cultural connection to the Fraser River. The plan for the park is rooted in a community focused vision: to balance environmental protection, historical interpretation, and public access in a way that enhances the overall community environment.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
The creation of a waterfront community park in Yale has been part of the community’s long-term vision, as outlined in the Electoral Area B Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP identifies a park on Front Street as a community priority, with the goal of creating a space that both protects the natural environment and reflects the history of Yale. A waterfront park can provide enhanced opportunities for a community gathering space and scenic enjoyment. The OCP emphasizes that any park along the waterfront should retain the lands in a natural state and serve as a focus for protecting and interpreting the historic sites, the history of Yale and of the Province.
Have your say in the design of Yale Community Park by completing the survey below.
PROJECT UPDATE
In early November, contractors will be on-site to complete preliminary invasive species removal. This work will help staff better understand site conditions and layout in preparation for future park development.
An arborist assessment will also take place to evaluate tree health and guide site planning.
The Yale Community Park Concept Design Survey is now open. Share your feedback by taking the survey below before November 7, 2025 at 3:00pm.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Yale is a deeply rooted cultural landscape, rich in history and significant in the formation of British Columbia. For generations, the Fraser River has been at the heart of community life. Indigenous communities gathered along its banks for salmon fishing, drying, and trade, as well as for cultural and seasonal activities. During the gold rush, Yale continued as a lively hub and provisioning town for miners travelling along the Fraser. Chinese workers and merchants also played a vital role in Yale’s growth, contributing to its economy, building infrastructure, and leaving a lasting cultural legacy. Today, the town remains a special place for families and neighbours.
The proposed Yale Community Park builds on this history and aims to establish a safe, welcoming, and accessible public space. The park is intended to be a lasting community asset that provides opportunities for passive recreation and gathering, and reflects both the values of the community and Yale’s long standing cultural connection to the Fraser River. The plan for the park is rooted in a community focused vision: to balance environmental protection, historical interpretation, and public access in a way that enhances the overall community environment.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
The creation of a waterfront community park in Yale has been part of the community’s long-term vision, as outlined in the Electoral Area B Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP identifies a park on Front Street as a community priority, with the goal of creating a space that both protects the natural environment and reflects the history of Yale. A waterfront park can provide enhanced opportunities for a community gathering space and scenic enjoyment. The OCP emphasizes that any park along the waterfront should retain the lands in a natural state and serve as a focus for protecting and interpreting the historic sites, the history of Yale and of the Province.
The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Parks department is developing a new community park in Yale, located on Front Street east of Regent Street. Building on feedback from the October 1, 2025 engagement session, FVRD staff are gathering additional community input to inform the park’s design.
Please note that these properties are a registered archaeological site. As a result, ground disturbance must remain minimal and the range of possible park features is limited.
We invite you to complete the survey below to share your input for the park design. Please only complete one (1) survey per person.
The survey will be open until November 7, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
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