Outlook Park Management Plan
Help shape the future of Outlook Park
Created with community input, Colwood's first Parks & Recreation Master Plan was created in 2021 to protect and enhance Colwood's entire parks, trails and recreation system. From that, a series of Park Management Plans have been developed to guide recommended actions in specific areas.
A Park Management Plan is now being developed for Outlook Park to establish a long-term vision for the park to help guide future improvements that reflect its natural character and role within the community. The plan will explore how Outlook Park can be enhanced in the years ahead, while continuing to protect its steep slopes, forested areas, viewpoints, trails, and other valued natural features.
Take the Outlook Park Questionnaire (coming soon).
About Outlook Park
Outlook Park is a nature park and trail between Delora Drive and Wishart Road. The trail meanders through the woods and rocky outcrops to a spectacular viewpoint just up from Delora Drive. A series of steps lead down from the lookout in either direction.
In the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Outlook Park is identified as a Nature Park, which provides the community with access to Colwood’s natural features and views, while preserving its ecology, wildlife habitat, watercourse, and environmental stewardship.
Learn more at www.colwood.ca/OutlookPark
What could the plan consider?
Recreational use in nature parks is typically limited to passive enjoyment and pedestrian trails. In some cases, there are areas where access may be limited to protect natural features. Typical elements within a Nature Park include:
- Forested and/or Riparian areas
- Steep slopes and/or protected areas
- Wildlife and ecological areas
- Walking trails / staging areas for trails
- Rest areas
- Viewpoints
- Educational / interpretive information
- Benches or informal seating
Outlook Park includes many, but not all these features. The Park Management Plan can help guide additional or improved elements that could be thoughtfully incorporated into the park over time.
Considerations for Environmental Protection and Climate Action
Park Management Plans also consider climate-responsive park design. As part of the planning process, we're looking at opportunities to:
- support climate-resilient landscaping and infrastructure
- preserve and manage trees and natural areas
- improvements to stormwater management
- provide opportunities for environmental stewardship and education
We want to hear from you!
What do you value most about Outlook Park? What could make it even better?
Whether you live nearby, regularly use the trail system, or simply enjoy the beauty of the park as you pass by and have ideas for its future, your feedback will help shape the plan, providing the project team understand how people use the park today, what they value most, and their priorities for its future.
Complete the survey below and help shape the future of Outlook Park.
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Take Survey
The City of Colwood is is developing a Park Management Plan for Outlook Park to establish a clear, long-term vision for the park.
Outlook Park is a nature park and trail between Delora Drive and Wishart Road. It features forested areas, rocky outcrops, steep slopes, walking trails, and a viewpoint near Delora Drive.
This questionnaire is an opportunity to share how you use Outlook Park, what you value about the park, any issues or challenges you experience, and what opportunities you think should be considered for the future. Your feedback will help the City better understand existing conditions and community priorities and will inform the development of the Outlook Park Management Plan.
Below is a map to familiarize yourself with the area.
Scroll down to begin the survey. It has 11 questions that may take between 5 and 7 minutes.
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Phone 250-478-5053 ext 107 Email mblakely@colwood.ca
CONSULT
We will gather and incorporate feedback on issues, alternatives or decisions. "We want to hear your thoughts and concerns. Community input will be considered along with technical, environmental, financial and regulatory considerations."