Parks

PARKS NOTICES

Flooding and Washouts in Saanich parks:
During storm events, parks can function as temporary rainwater storage areas, helping to reduce impacts to critical infrastructure and buildings. Over the past few weeks, the region has experienced very heavy rainfall. As a result, some park trails have been flooded or washed out, and several parking lots have developed areas of standing water. Saanich’s Parks teams are actively monitoring these conditions and have temporarily closed affected areas until water levels recede or necessary repairs can be completed. Due to the two atmospheric river events, multiple park locations have been impacted during this time.

Trail Conditions Update – Closures and Flooding

Colquitz Park -

Where it connects to Panama Hill Park
Underneath the Trans Canada Hwy 1

Cuthbert Holmes Park - Fish Weir at Tillicum
Quick’s Bottom Park (Wilkinson to Markham)
Rithet’s Bog Park (Chatterton to Fir Tree Glen)
Playfair Park - Washed out in Rhodo Garden
Mount Tolmie Park - Several Trails Washed out
Knockan Hill Park - Trail Washout

There are also several trails with smaller washouts. Please use extreme caution when navigating trails, as many areas with known issues have not yet been repaired. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while crews work to restore safe access.
The Cadrobo-Gyro Park parking lot is partially flooded due to high tides and recent rainfall. Please use caution when accessing the parking lot.

PKOLS (Mount Douglas) beach washroom building has been temporarily tarped after a leak was identified. A roof replacement is being planned.

Lambrick Park - A portion of the parking lot east of Gordon Head Rec Center will be closed December 10 -19 to hold construction material for the fitness room remediation project. Pedestrian access will be maintained via a walkway along the north side of the area. This area will also be closed in the New Year, dates to be determined. For further information, visit the project webpage on Hello Saanich. All project inquiries can be directed to engineering@saanich.ca.

Logan Park Bridge is currently closed to the public. Parks will be assessing the condition of the bridge and determining next steps in 2026. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Washroom Closures
Churchill Dr to PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) summit closed all long weekends and statutory holidays
View updated plans to address pickleball and tennis needs in outdoor parks
H5N1 Avian Influenza and the Feeding of Wild Ducks in Saanich Parks
Spear grass FAQs [PDF - 170 KB] - what pet owners need to know

Saanich Parks: where everyone belongs

Please enjoy our parks and trails while providing personal space to other park guests and respecting peoples' personal choices.
Host an event outdoors in a park: obtain a valid permit for use of any sports field or priority use of picnic tables.
If you pack it in, pack it out! Anything you bring to a park should go home with you. Please never leave trash, food containers, animal waste or other items.
Wanting to bring a group of five or more people to volunteer in a Saanich Park? New this year is our Saanich Parks Stewardship Group Activity Request Form.