Find out parks that have had some recent work done!

Parks and Recreation Washroom Operations

Saanich Parks completed a washroom operations review to determine how best to provide washroom facilities to enable the greatest number of people to use our parks and trails.

Haro Woods

Thanks to public consultation and the help of the Haro Woods Advisory Group, we developed the Haro Woods Park Management Plan. We held a total of 4 Public Events and 13 Advisory Group meetings to collect input from the community and stakeholders.

Cuthbert Holmes Park trail relocation and Colquitz River improvements

This project removed many invasive English hawthorn trees and replaced them with high-quality habitat native tree species. The resulting longer blooming period and greater range of habitat options has increased the variety and number of birds and insects that the park can support - a boost to the local area’s biodiversity.

King's Rd Community Nature Green Space

King’s Road Community Nature Green Space is 2.2 ha (5.4 acres) with open space, and an interesting variety of trees including formally planted evergreens that frame a pathway along the property’s west boundary.

Rutledge Park - Playground, Splash Pad and Washroom

Opening June 2024, Rutledge Park [PDF - 523 KB] had significant upgrades completed including the addition of our second splash pad in Saanich, fondly named 'Rutley's Oasis'. Additional exciting improvements include updated playground equipment and a new washroom/changeroom. 

Gorge Park - parking lot redesign

The parking lot at Gorge Park [PDF - 175 KB] now has one less access point. One of the paved entry ways was heaving with tree roots, so we have closed it off and are renaturalizing the area. There is still one main entrance in and one exit out onto Gorge Rd W. Like all parks, no parking after 11 p.m.

Normandy Park playground refresh

Normandy Park [PDF - 470 KB] had improvements to its playground. Check out the fun new items to enjoy!