The Steveston Community Park playground is currently undergoing an exciting transformation.
We’re excited to share that the renewed playground will officially reopen on Tuesday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m. — and you’re invited to join the celebration!
Come out for a fun-filled morning that includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Brodie and members of Council, plus face painting, a bubble artist, and other family-friendly activities. Bring your friends, family, and playful spirit — we can’t wait to see you there!
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 summer 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, visit the Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal page.
The dedicated Steveston Community Park Playground Renewal webpage will be updated regularly as the project progresses.
Building on the success of Minoru Lakes Renewal Phase One, Phase Two will further increase the environmental sustainability of the lakes and include enhancements to the drainage canal located south of the lakes.
Canal improvements will include increased stormwater capacity, new bridge crossings, upgraded pathways, park furnishings, and native planting. A new stormwater detention pond will be added just southeast of the lakes, at the east end of the canal. This pond will capture rainwater runoff from the neighbourhood area to the east of Minoru Park and divert it to the lakes. This will not only help slow and filter the rainwater, but also help top up the water in Minoru Lakes.
Minoru Lakes - Phase 2 Plan
Timeline: Detailed design complete | Fall 2025 construction start
The South Dyke Trail Enhancements Project is a key initiative aimed at improving a section of the trail located along the south arm of the Fraser River near Crown Packaging, at 13800 No. 3 Road. As part of the broader South Dyke Trail network, this multi-use trail serves a wide range of users, including cyclists, pedestrians, and rollers of all ages and abilities. The trail links key destinations such as London Farm, No. 3 Road Fishing Pier, and Woodwards Slough. The existing trail currently varies from approximately 1.8 to 3 metres wide and is finished in gravel. It is located along environmentally sensitive areas, farm operations and an industrial site located at 13911 Garden City Road (Crown Packaging). The proposed trail enhancements will address safety concerns along the trail’s pinch point through ditch bank stabilization, trail widening and safety fencing. General trail improvements will include surfacing enhancements and signage throughout. The trail will continue to be a gravel, multi-use path.
Timeline: Tentative construction schedule for Fall 2025 (pending required permitting and approvals)
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 2025 Parks Capital Projects Highlights
Watch this short overview video to learn how the interactive map works.
