With over 160 parks covering more than 760 hectares Saanich Parks has something for everyone - ocean beaches, creeks, lakes, meadows, forests, playgrounds, multi-use trails and sports fields. 

Our purpose is to work in partnership with the community to create a quality of life that fosters and supports healthy citizens and community environments.

SAANICH PARKS NEWS
November 6, 2009

PUBLIC LEAF DROPS

There are three locations in Saanich Parks
(parking lots) to pick up free leaf mulch:

Hyacinth Park
Mount Douglas Park
Playfair Park

If you are looking for information regarding the curbside leaf collection program click here.

TREE APPRECIATION DAY

November 8, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
EVENTS HELD AT TWO LOCATIONS

BAXTER PARK
Saanich has received a Trees for Tomorrow grant from the Provincial Government and we will be planting 150 native trees and 1900 native shrubs.  Volunteers are to meet at the end of Baxter Road nearest the Pat Bay Highway. To view the official invitation from Saanich click here.

To read more about the Baxter Park Trees for Tomorrow Project and view the Landscape Plan click here.

MOUNT DOUGLAS PARK
Saanich will be hosting a native tree and shrub planting event along the banks of Douglas Creek.  Volunteers are to meet outside the Washroom Building in the main parking lot off Cordova Bay Road at Ash Road.

Please dress appropriately for any weather as we will proceed regardless of the conditions.  There are a limited amount of shovels available so bring along your own planting tools if possible.  Drinks and light snacks will be provided.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE SAN JUAN AND GORDON HEAD COASTAL GREENWAYS

Mayor Frank Leonard together with MP Gary Lunn and MLA Ida Chong officially open the San Juan and Gordon Head Coastal Greenways at Arbutus Cove Park.

WHATS GROWING, WHATS BLOOMING IN
PLAYFAIR PARK? 

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