A clear direction for the next 10 years
Saanich’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS) is developing a new Direction and Action Plan (DAP) to guide the department’s work for the next ten years — 2025 to 2035.
PRCS last updated its Master Plan in 2012. Since then, the department has developed several focused strategic plans, centered on key issues of community need, service delivery and asset management. Through these collaborative processes, with public engagement, and in consultation with stakeholders, a departmental vision and mission have evolved.
Our Vision and Mission
PRCS Vision: A Saanich where everyone belongs.
PRCS Mission: Healthy Nature, Healthy People, Healthy Community
Add your voice to the conversation!
As a Saanich resident, program participant, park user or facility patron, you can help shape the Direction and Action Plan and ensure that it represents all members of our growing and changing community.
We encourage you to take part in public engagement opportunities throughout the DAP development process in 2024.
Vision and Mission survey now closed — thank you for your input!
Thank you to the many community members who shared their thoughts about the vision and mission that guides PRCS’ work. The survey is now closed. Please watch this space for future public engagement opportunities related to the development of the Direction and Action Plan.
Developing the DAP
PRCS has engaged the services of the Pooni Group, an urban planning and communications company. As a consultant, the Pooni Group will lead a planning process that confirms the department’s vision and develops an integrated action plan that weaves existing PRCS plans and strategies into a comprehensive framework, complete with clear actions, required resources, and corresponding metrics and outcomes.
Defining the scope of study
PRCS is guided by numerous departmental and Council-approved strategies, plans and actions, but gaps still exist. The Direction and Action Plan aims to provide additional guidance to help inform PRCS initiatives in these areas:
- Service level review
- Spaces and places review
- Allocations and user group framework
- Departmental structure and staffing
- Asset management program integration
Stay up to date
Direction and Action Plan updates will be posted to this page regularly throughout the development process. Updates and information about public engagement opportunities will also be communicated through the PRCS E-News email newsletter — sign up today!