The property (3.8 ha (9.3 acre)) was owned by Mrs. Outerbridge from the late 80s to 2005.  She spent these years creating the gardens, ponds and landscape features to create an oasis for wildlife, particularly birds.  For a number of years the property was known locally as the ‘Shangri-La Bird and Nature Sanctuary’ and was open to the public. Mrs. Outerbridge offered to sell the property to Saanich with the understanding that the park would be kept as a bird and nature sanctuary, and in 2005 the transaction was completed.

The property (3.8 ha (9.3 acre)) was owned by Mrs. Outerbridge from the late 80s to 2005.  She spent these years creating the gardens, ponds and landscape features to create an oasis for wildlife, particularly birds.  For a number of years the property was known locally as the ‘Shangri-La Bird and Nature Sanctuary’ and was open to the public. Mrs. Outerbridge offered to sell the property to Saanich with the understanding that the park would be kept as a bird and nature sanctuary, and in 2005 the transaction was completed.

The park entrance (pedestrian only) is off of Royal Oak Drive, adjacent to 1181 Royal Oak Drive.  The park has a number of features including trails, ponds and bridges. Some areas of the property have been planted with ornamental plants and others have been left in a natural state.  Limited basic maintenance and clean-up was completed in the park between 2005 and the present time.  In 2009 some improvements were made to the property including improving and resurfacing a main trail loop around a large pond, which is one of the main features of the park.  The balance of the park and existing paths have not been upgraded and vary in accessibility.  Although there is no parking available at this time, the improved pedestrian trail is now open to the public and is wheelchair accessible.

Future plans for the park are yet to be determined but may include parking, an expanded trail system, interpretive signage, and an educational/interpretive centre.

Saanich will likely seek partners to share in the ongoing development and maintenance of the property, possible partners may include: the Blenkinsop Valley Community Association, Glendale Gardens, horticultural groups/programs, a ‘Friends of Outerbridge Park’ group, and community residents.