FAQs

It’s been a decade since the first Rec Trails Master Plan was developed. It is now time to update it to reflect all the changes we’ve seen in our community such as increasing demand, changes in technology, growth in our city, and more. In a growing city like West Kelowna, a recreational trails plan is an important tool for maintaining and creating recreational connectivity, even as the city continues to evolve.

The Parks Master Plan, developed in 2016, also needs an update. Since parks and recreational trails are closely linked, it makes sense to plan for these assets together. It also makes for a more streamlined process so you can share your input on both at the same time! Learn about the Parks Master Plan process here.

Good question! A Rec Trails Master Plan is one component in how the City manages community assets and prepares for growth. The graphic below illustrates how key City strategies are interconnected. 

Putting it All Together: An Example of Planning to Implementation

• The Official Community Plan (OCP) encourages the ongoing expansion of the trails network.
• The 2013 Rec Trails Master Plan identified the Smith Creek Crown Land Trails to be a key piece of West Kelowna's trail network and identified an action to obtain Crown land authorization to help secure their long-term future and allow for ongoing management.
• The trails are now sanctioned and the West Kelowna Trails Crew collaborates on their management and maintenance.

Community input provides important insights on how people use West Kelowna trails and identifies priorities for the future. Please complete the Rec Trails Questionnaire to share your input before June 23, 2023 and join us at our upcoming public open house and pop-up events! Your input will inform the Draft Rec Trails Master Plan that will be shared for review in fall 2023.

You can also stay involved by:

• Visiting the project pages on www.OurWK.ca and subscribing to the project email list
• Watching for updates on our social media
• Sending your questions to: info@westkelownacity.ca
• Watching for announcements in your parks and trails!