Parks

 PARKS NOTICES

  • PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) - Churchill Dr gate leading to the summit will be closed to motorized vehicles all day:
    • Wednesday, December 25
    • Thursday, December 26
    • Wednesday, January 1

All other days over the winter break the gate re-opens at 12 noon.

  • Beckwith and Rutledge Park splash pads - are closed for the season. 
  • Lochside Park Lighting Improvements Project - COMPLETE! Sept 2024
    • A new Musco lighting system has been installed at Lochside Park to enhance the visibility for the artificial turf field and grass field in the park.
upgraded lighting Lochside field
  • Churchill Dr to the top of PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) remains closed over long weekends. 
  • 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.
  • Saanich Parks Pulling Together Volunteers recognized in Chek News segment

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...