Parks

PARKS NOTICES:

  • Churchill Dr to the top of PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) remains closed over long weekends. 
  • Rutledge and Beckwith Splash Pads NOW OPEN daily 10 am to 7 pm. 
    • The Rutledge washrooms and change rooms will be opening soon, we're working hard to finalize some technical details. In the meantime, we've dropped off portable toilets for your convenience. 
  • McMinn Park pickleball courts are being resurfaced starting June 24 to early July, weather permitting. The courts will be closed for the five-day resurfacing process.
  • McMinn Park bike skills course NOW OPEN!
  • Colquitz Park Green Shores Restoration Project –  Visit the project page to learn more.
  • To respond effectively to the growth of Pickleball, Saanich partnered with other local municipalities to develop the Pickleball Strategy for Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay and Esquimalt. The report has been published; visit the Strategy website for more information.
  • Whitehead Park at Prospect Lake - ramp closed until further notice.
  • Saanich Parks Pulling Together Volunteers recognized in Chek News segment
  • Washrooms are now open year-round at Tyndall Park Clubhouse.

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. 

Saanich Parks has lots to offer...