The New 'Parks and Recreation Master Plan' Update

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan process is underway. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan provides vision and direction for the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD). The objective of the plan is to assist the SCRD in developing a district-wide approach to achieve an integrated community Parks and Recreation plan. The Master Plan identifies community aspirations, and provides a decision making framework. Find out what has been done to date and what the next steps will be.

Four hundred and thirty households (432) participated in a random telephone survey which provided us with excetionally good information on usage, satisfaction, barriers and priorities for parks, trails facilities and recreation opportunities. Final survey results can be seen here. In order to collect feedback, we are asking that members of the public provide information to us through the comment form.

Parks Master Plan

The Strategic Parks Master Plan (SPMP) provides vision and direction for the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD). The objective of the plan is to assist the SCRD in developing a district-wide approach to achieve an integrated community parks plan. The SPMP identifies community aspirations, and provides a decision making framework. The strategies in the Plan support the following vision for parks on the Sunshine Coast:

Together with the community and our partners, the Sunshine Coast Regional District will work towards the delivery of a coordinated rural park and open space system which:

  • Supports the identity, spirit, biodiversity and vitality of the region; and,
  • Supports the growth of individuals by providing healthy opportunities for residents of and visitors to the Sunshine Coast.

Strategic Park Master Plan:

  • Park Master Plan - Executive Summary
  • Park Master Plan - Report
  • Open Space and Trails - Map
  • Environmental Information - Map
  • Egmont Pender Harbour: Open Space and Trails - Map
  • Halfmoon Bay: Open Space and Trails - Map
  • Roberts Creek and Elphinstone: Open Space and Trails - Map
  • West Howe Sound: Open Space and Trails - Map

Implementation Plan:

Trail Network Plan

In 2004, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) Strategic Park Master Plan recommended an updated Trail Network Plan be established to focus primarily on connections within communities. The intention of the Plan is to include both a series of cycling recommendations as well as pedestrian oriented routes. This was viewed as a more realistic way to see marked change within a shorter period of time. Once the routes within the communities are developed, the focus can then shift to connections between communities. This will help to achieve the goal of a ferry to ferry route.

Trail Network Plan: Report

Potential Future Routes Maps:

Transportation Route Maps:

Unpaved Paths and Beach Access Maps:

Potential Community Recreation Route Maps: