What this strategy covers
The Parks and Recreation Strategy is a 25-year roadmap for how the City of Wrenford plans, builds and cares for our parks, trails and recreation facilities. It sets out how we will meet the needs of a growing city while protecting the natural spaces that make Wrenford unique. The strategy guides decisions on new playgrounds, trail expansions, facility upgrades and programming for every age and ability.
Our vision and goals
Adopted in March 2026, the strategy looks out to 2051. It is built on four main goals:
- Equitable access: Every resident should live within a 10-minute walk of a park or green space.
- Connected trails: Complete the 64-kilometre Tamsin River Trail System and link it to regional routes by 2035.
- Modern facilities: Upgrade aging centres and pools to meet current safety and accessibility standards.
- Nature first: Protect and restore the Corvid Creek Ravine and the shorelines of Ambrel Lake.
Key strategies
Parks and green space
We will focus on neighbourhood parks in the newer areas of Wrenford, particularly in the Wildrye and Copper Ridge neighbourhoods, where parkland is still being developed. The strategy prioritises inclusive play equipment, accessible washrooms and shaded rest areas in all new or renovated spaces.
Trails and active transportation
Trail maintenance and expansion are handled through the Roads & Winter Maintenance team in winter and the Parks & Trails team in warmer months. We are working to secure right-of-way for the missing link between Riverside Flats Park and the Southview neighbourhood.
Recreation facilities
Existing facilities like the Tamsin Valley Leisure Centre and the Ambrel Lake Recreation Centre will receive scheduled upgrades. The strategy outlines a five-year capital plan for pool and arena maintenance, ensuring we can keep programming fees stable for families.
Implementation and funding
The Parks Planner, Maya Chen-Watson, leads the implementation team. Each year, the City updates the Parks and Recreation Capital Works Program based on the strategy's priorities. Funding comes from the operating budget, capital reserves, provincial grants for active transportation, and developer contributions for new subdivisions.
Reconciliation and community input
Wrenford's parks sit on the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples. The strategy commits the City to consulting with Indigenous elders and knowledge keepers when designing new spaces or naming park features. We will also explore opportunities for Indigenous-led programming at Centennial Gardens and Benchlands Lookout Park.
Public feedback shapes every phase of the strategy. Residents can share ideas through the Wrenford Voices portal, attend neighbourhood workshops, or submit comments before each Council meeting. The next major review of the strategy is scheduled for 2041.
See also: Fallsview road reconstruction.
Get in touch
For questions about park maintenance, trail conditions or facility bookings, contact the Parks & Trails team at [email protected].