Building on the success of Minoru Lakes Renewal Phase 1, Phase 2 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
Since underused space was converted into pickleball courts at Hugh Boyd and South Arm Parks in 2020, the sport’s popularity has grown significantly due to its accessibility and social appeal.
Identified as a priority in the Recreation Sports Facility Needs Assessment, this project will include:
An acoustic specialist was involved in the planning process to help minimize impacts on the surrounding community.
Following public engagement in fall 2025, planning and design are underway for a permanent dog off-leash area at McLean Park.
The new facility will replace the temporary pilot enclosure installed in 2023. Planned features include:
The project aims to create a peaceful and reflective space within Garden City Community Park, promoting intercultural harmony and community connection.
The project was initiated in 2022 by the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset, who, through the City’s Partners for Beautification Adopt-a-Garden Program, committed to fully funding the development of this space. This initiative builds on the Club’s past contributions, including the Garden City Community Park arboretum in 2009.
Located in the northwest section of the park, the gathering space will feature a small entry plaza with a ginkgo tree, a walkway lined with timber benches, a circular seating area with a central rock feature, and Peace Poles displaying the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in multiple languages. The design respects the natural environment by preserving existing trees and pathways while ensuring universal accessibility.
The project is fully funded by the Rotary Club, with a total budget of $300,000. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2026 and be completed by summer 2026.
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 gravel multi-use trail serves cyclists, pedestrians, and rollers of all ages and abilities. It connects destinations including London Farm, the No. 3 Road Fishing Pier, and Woodwards Slough.
The existing trail varies from approximately 1.8 to 3 metres wide and passes through environmentally sensitive areas, alongside farm operations, and next to the industrial site at 13911 Garden City Road.
Proposed improvements include:
The trail will remain a gravel multi-use path.
Timeline: Tentative construction is scheduled for fall 2026, pending required permits and approvals.
Following Council endorsement, the City is moving forward with Phase 1 of solar-powered lighting along the Railway Greenway. Detailed design is currently underway, with construction planned for summer/fall 2026.
Phase 1 will install approximately 30 solar lights over two sections of the greenway, covering about 900 metres. These areas were identified as among the darkest based on factors such as distance from existing lighting and proximity to dense vegetation.
The lights will be approximately 4.5 metres high and spaced about 30 metres apart. Measures to reduce impacts on nearby residents and wildlife will include appropriate colour temperature, shielding to limit house-side and upward light spill, and lighting controls.
Phase 1 will serve as a trial to help evaluate the use of solar lighting and inform future phases of work.
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. Interact with projects of interest through the map or the links.
Explore the 2026 Parks Capital Projects Highlights
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