Final Update: North Peace Regional Park Master Plan: What You Need to Know

The public engagement has concluded for the North Peace Regional Park Master Plan and this is the final update on this project page. If you have any questions about this project please contact the Community Services Department at community.services@prrd.bc.ca or 250-784-3200.

Plan Development Process

The North Peace Regional Park Master Plan was created in multiple phases:

• Research Overview: Primary research included surveys, workshops, interviews and a site tour. Secondary research reviewed relevant plans, strategies, reports and studies.
• Surveys: A Community Input Survey was conducted, gathering 592 responses.
• Meetings: Multiple meetings were held with the Project Steering Committee, Operating Society, community, PRRD Board, PRRD staff,4-H Clubs, and other user-groups
• Interest Group Engagement: Eleven interest groups and three PRRD departments were involved.
• Document Review: Various strategies, plans, reports, statistics, surveys and policies were reviewed. A gap analysis and SWAT analysis was completed to ensure adherence to best practices
  
  

Key Findings

The plan outlines several key findings:

• Park Significance: The park is a valued community asset, notably recognized as the home of the North Peace Fall Fair, and it fosters community connections and agricultural interest.
• Infrastructure: The park's infrastructure is aging and doesn't meet current building or fire code standards, and there's a lack of potable water.
• Limited Use: Park use is limited, with potential for expanded programming and rentals, including public programming and shoulder season activities.
• Community Input: Many interested parties and the community in general want the park to remain an agricultural-focused space, with facility upgrades, enhanced collaboration and increased public use.
• Operational: The park is operated by the North Peace Fall Fair Society, and the plan recommends a "Community Park, Society Operated" model.
• Revitalization: The park needs investment and revitalization to be safe, accessible and useful.
• Vision and Goals: The plan envisions the park as a thriving facility that celebrates agriculture, with goals for a sustainable operating model, asset investment, strengthened relationships, sustainable funding and enhanced programming.
  
  

Decisions Based on Master Plan

On April 10, the Regional Board made the following decisions:

• New Funding: Area B funds the park.
• Continued Partnership: The PRRD will work with the North Peace Fall Fair Society on a new operating agreement and a multi-year improvement plan.
• The annual Fall Fair will continue, and efforts will be made to increase year-round public accessibility.