The Steveston Community Park playground is currently undergoing an exciting transformation.
As the playground equipment and surfacing were nearing the end of their lifespan, it was time to replace them with updated options that meet Richmond’s ongoing commitment to creating leading-edge parks and play environments. The overarching project goal is to ensure the playground remains a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone. The new design will feature accessible and welcoming equipment and surfacing, offering play opportunities for a wider range of ages and abilities.
New features to anticipate include:
Additionally, there will be multiple spring toys, spinners, and swings that are not only fun, but offer physical literacy through development of balance, agility and strength.
The new playground will be located on the same footprint as the existing one. For everyone's safety, the playground will be closed to the public during construction. Construction is expected to be completed by spring 2025.
The water park and surrounding park areas will remain open while the playground construction takes place.
To stay up-to-date on the project, view background information, explore a list of alternative sites to visit during construction, and find answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal page.
The dedicated Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal webpage will be updated regularly as the project progresses.
Safety Enhancements Coming to No. 3 Road Bark Park
Based on Council’s approved direction provided during Council Meeting on June 10, 2024, the No. 3 Road Bark Park will undergo safety upgrades, starting this year. The park will remain open for everyone to enjoy, with only small sections temporarily closed off for construction to keep everyone safe.
We can’t wait for you and your pups to enjoy the improvements.
Starting mid-October, construction will begin on safety upgrades at the No. 3 Road Bark Park. Below is the anticipated schedule of work:
Please note that while most of the park will remain open during construction, the existing multi-use trail will be temporarily closed for safety. During this time, cyclists are encouraged to use nearby roads such as No. 3 Road, Finn Road, and Garden City Road. Alternatively, cyclists are welcome to walk their bikes through the No. 3 Road Bark Park via the dike trail. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve the park for everyone.
Please continue to check back here for regular project updates or follow updates on Instagram: @cityofrichmondparks.
For more information about the No. 3 Road Bark Park Safety Enhancements project, including committee reports and minutes, please see the links below.
Additional Project Background Information:
In spring 2024, new community garden plots were constructed in Hamilton Community Park. Site preparation is currently underway for a new community garden site at Alexandra Neighbourhood Park, with completion anticipated in summer 2024. For more information about the City of Richmond’s Community Gardens Program, which is administered in partnership with Urban Bounty, please visit the following link: www.urbanbounty.ca/programs/welcome-to-the-community-gardens
Visit the Garden City Lands page for more information about the development of the Garden City Lands Legacy Landscape.
Use this interactive map to explore some of the major Parks Capital Projects being worked on to advance the City’s strategies. You can interact with projects that interest you through the map or the links.
Explore the 2024 Parks Capital Projects Highlights
Watch this short overview video to learn how the interactive map works.
