The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is developing a new Parks and Recreation Plan to help guide future planning, decision-making and investment in parks, trails, recreation spaces and programs across the region.
The plan will include Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F and G, with Electoral Area A of particular interest locally, as it includes Golden and the surrounding rural communities. Electoral Area B is not included in the plan, though residents from that area are still welcome to provide input.
According to the CSRD, the plan is intended to respond to population growth, changing demographics, environmental and climate considerations, and emerging recreation trends. The work will help identify current and future recreation needs, gaps in services and facilities, opportunities to protect and enhance natural areas, and ways to support more equitable access to parks and recreation.
Residents are being invited to take part through an online survey, open houses and pop-up events.
In Electoral Area A, engagement opportunities are scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 at the Golden Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday, June 25 at Kicking Horse Resort Community Park from 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Thursday, June 25 at the Summer Kicks Festival in Parson Community Recreation Park from 7 to 9 p.m.; and Friday, June 26 at Tom Kelley Memorial Park from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
The planning process will include engagement with Indigenous Nations, residents, community organizations, user groups, local governments and other partners, along with a review of existing parks and trails plans, policies, facilities and demographic trends. A draft plan is expected to be prepared later in 2026.
Residents can learn more or complete the survey through the CSRD Parks and Recreation Plan project page.
