Open Space Master Plan

Image of picnic table and geese in Broadmoor Lake Park

Share your thoughts on the Open Space Master Plan from June 9 - 29!

Over the past year, the County has been developing the draft plan based on input received from the public, community organizations and County staff. Now, in this final phase of the project, the County is asking residents to review draft components of the plan and share their thoughts.

There are four ways to participate from June 9 to 29:

Explore the StoryMap to learn more about six components of the plan (vision and pillars, supply, locations, connectivity, function and design).

Drop by an engagement station in your community:
- Strathcona County Community Library
- Festival Place
- Ardrossan Recreation Complex
- Millennium Place
- Glen Allen Recreation Complex

Join us at the virtual public meeting on Wednesday, June 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. - RSVP today!

Tell us what you think through an online comment form.

Sharing What We Heard

Thank you to everyone who has participated in engagement opportunities throughout Phase 1 and Phase 2! This information has been used to create the draft Open Space Master Plan, as well as an implementation and funding strategy to guide the future of open spaces in the County.

To learn more about County residents’ and community groups’ vision for open spaces, take a look at the What We Heard Report.

Summer 2024

Residents were invited to participate in a short visioning survey from July 2 - August 18.

Fall 2024

Residents and community groups are invited to complete a survey, drop a pin on the interactive map, or join a community open house to share their feedback to help inform the Open Space Master Plan.

Winter 2025 Prepare a draft of the Open Space Master Plan

Feedback from residents and community groups as well as a review of current open space inventory and existing County policies and plans will be analyzed to prepare a draft of the Open Space Master Plan.

Spring 2025 Finalize the Open Space Master Plan

The Open Space Master Plan will be shared with residents and community groups to confirm it aligns with the projects vision and goals. This plan will help guide planning, operations and design for open spaces in the County for the next 15 years.