Planning for the future of our parks and public spaces
Parks and public spaces are important in our daily lives, from streets and plazas to trails and playgrounds. As the City of North Vancouver grows, the City is creating a Parks & Public Space Plan to guide how we shape and connect spaces for people and nature to thrive.
The CNV Parks & Public Space Plan will focus on the network of outdoor parks and public spaces within the City. It will look at the experiences and features they offer, where and how they are provided, and how they connect as a system. The plan will set a clear vision and direction so that as the City grows and changes, everyone can enjoy great parks and public spaces. It will also provide practical tools to guide where the City improves existing spaces, acquires new space, adds features, and strengthens connections across the network.
Learn more about the Parks & Public Space Plan on the CNV webpage or read through the Current State Presentation or Report to find out more about our parks and public spaces today.
Parks and public spaces come in many different shapes and sizes. They range from large natural areas to urban plazas to narrow laneways between buildings. These are places where we play, relax, spend time in nature, meet friends, connect with community, and move through the City.
Some of the well-known parks and public spaces in the City of North Vancouver include:
- Waterfront Park
- Mosquito Creek Park and trails
- The Shipyards
- Grand Boulevard Park
- Topo Park
- Spirit Trail
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Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Gather data about the current state
Fall 2025 to Winter 2026
Project team researches the current park and public system's strengths, pressures and potential.
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Timeline item 2 - active
Community engagement: Phase 1
Spring 2026
Contribute to our understanding of the system and help develop a vision for the future.
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Develop a vision and framework
Fall 2026 to Winter 2027
Using Phase 1 engagement and current state findings, project team develops the vision and draft strategies.
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Community engagement: Phase 2
Winter 2027
Refine the draft plan by sharing initial strategies with the community for feedback.
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Develop the final plan
Winter 2027 - Spring 2027
Project team creates the final plan using the refined vision and framework.
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Timeline item 6 - incomplete
Share the final plan
Spring 2027
Present the proposed Parks & Public Space Plan to City Council and share the plan with the community.
Questions?
Please reach out to the project team at parksplan@cnv.org. You can also visit the CNV webpage for more project background.
