The City of Richmond, in collaboration with the Steveston Community Society, is exploring ways to enhance the Steveston Community Park playground and invites your input.
Share your ideas at an upcoming pop-up open house—details coming soon.
Keep your eyes on this space for more information.
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
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 2026 (pending required permitting and approvals)
The City of Richmond is partnering with the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset to develop a new gathering space within Garden City Community Park. This project aims to create a peaceful and inclusive area that encourages reflection, intercultural harmony and community connection. 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,
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 2025 Parks Capital Projects Highlights
Watch this short overview video to learn how the interactive map works.
