Thank you to everyone who participated in our Phase 1 community engagement!

We received almost 550 survey responses to help us learn about what residents would like to see in the new playground features and park amenities. See a graphic summary of the results below.

A New Playground and Spray Park

Engagement results indicated a strong interest in developing a spray park at Volker Park. The Volker Park site is large and can accommodate a spray park. A spray park for west Maple Ridge was included in the City’s Capital Plan for 2025/2026.

An overview plan has been created to show the potential locations for the improvements that were most requested in the survey, including a new playground, spray park, picnic shelter, and washroom / changeroom. A new parking area is also proposed to supplement the street parking in the area.

Next Steps

A more detailed concept plan for the park and features will be developed and shared for community feedback through a second phase of engagement in 2025.

In the meantime, the old playground structure will be removed and temporary play equipment pieces will be installed until the new playground and spray park are constructed.

Further details on the timeline for this project will be shared during the next phase of engagement.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact a member of the project team by email or phone (See the "Who's Listening" section on this page).

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Community Engagement

Phase 1: Programming

The first phase of community engagement was conducted from Mar 27 - Apr 15, 2025 and focused on what playground features and park amenities the community would like to see in Volker Park. An online survey (also available in print) was offered.

Input received will inform the development of the playground features and other park amenities.

Phase 2: Concept Design

The second phase of engagement will take place in fall 2025 and invite the community to provide feedback on the design concept for the park, playground, spray park, and other key features.

Background

Volker Park is located at 21131 123 Avenue, beside Laity View Elementary school.

Due to significant vandalism to the playground equipment in early 2025, the climbing structure must be replaced.

The City is proposing to replace the playground structure and use the opportunity to consider adding additional amenities to the park so that the park can continue to offer a safe play environment that meets the needs of local families.

Level of Engagement

Phase 1: Involve - The engagement for the first phase of this project is at the "involve" level of the International Association for Public Participation's (IAP2) Spectrum of Public Participation. This means that we will work with you (the public) to ensure that your concerns and aspirations are directly reflected in the project. We will also provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.

Phase 2: Consult - The engagement for the second phase of this project is at the "consult" level of the International Association for Public Participation's (IAP2) Spectrum of Public Participation. This means that we will keep the public informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision.

Learn more about how we use the Spectrum as a foundation for our public engagement here!

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