Project Overview

Woodcote Park is a four-acre community park between Cumberland Road, Willemar Avenue and 17th Street in West Courtenay.

The City of Courtenay is planning for a new and improved playground at Woodcote Park. This project will replace aging equipment — originally installed more than 30 years ago — with an updated, adaptive and engaging play space.

The Woodcote Park playground replacement project aligns with the City’s newly adopted Let’s Play, Courtenay! playground design standards, which were developed through extensive public consultation. The new playground will be built to foster creativity and active play through diverse play experiences that reflect community needs.

Woodcote Park will be closed August 26 to September 19 for updates to drainage and irrigation and playground removal. The park will reopen on September 20 but the sports field will remain closed until October 17 for grass to grow along the new irrigation lines. The existing playground will be removed in preparation for a new playground to be installed in the late fall 2025.

The current irrigation system is nearly 25 years old and no longer meets modern water efficiency standards. A new electric system will improve performance and support conservation. Drainage will also be added to improve field conditions, making play safer and more reliable during wet weather.

Stay up to date on upcoming playground engagement opportunities by visit the following: Playground upgrades and new projects

At the May 21, 2025 Council Meeting, Council endorsed the Preferred Concept Plan for Woodcote Park (image below) and directed staff to proceed with detailed design and procurement, in alignment with the project’s approved capital budget.

The preferred concept was shaped through community input gathered during public engagement, including survey responses and interest holder sessions. A summary of this input is available in the Woodcote Park Playground Replacement and Upgrade What We Heard Report.

The final playground installation may require minor adjustments to the park amenities proposed in the preferred plan due to budget limitations.

Construction is anticipated to start late summer 2025 and the project completed by late fall 2025.