Guiding how we shape and connect spaces for people and nature to thrive.
Parks and public spaces are important in our daily lives, from streets and plazas to trails and playgrounds. As the City of North Vancouver grows, the City is creating a Parks and Public Space Plan to guide how we shape and connect spaces for people and nature to thrive.
The CNV Parks & Public Space Plan will focus on the network of outdoor parks and public spaces within the City. It will look at the experiences and features they offer, where and how they are provided, and how they connect as a system. The plan will set a clear vision and direction so that as the City grows and changes, everyone can enjoy great parks and public spaces. It will also provide practical tools to guide where the City improves existing spaces, acquires new space, adds features, and strengthens connections across the network.
What are parks and public spaces?
Parks and public spaces come in many different shapes and sizes. They range from large natural areas to urban plazas to narrow laneways between buildings. These are places where we play, relax, spend time in nature, meet friends, connect with community, and move through the city. They are important to our community health and wellbeing, while also supporting the natural environment.
Together, these spaces form a complete network that supports daily life within the City of North Vancouver.
Get Involved
Your feedback is key to creating this plan. We want to understand how parks and public spaces are currently working and how they can better support daily life for everyone in our City.
This project will feature multiple phases of community engagement, including a variety of online and in-person activities. Engagement results will help inform the final development of the plan. Find out the most up-to-date information and sign up for project updates at letstalk.cnv.org/ParksPlan.
Examples of Public Spaces
Our network of public spaces in North Vancouver includes:
Parks
Plazas and squares
Piers, decks and docks
Streets and boulevards
Converted streets (re-designed as gathering spaces)
Laneways, pathways and connectors
Trails and greenways
Through this project, we are looking at this entire network of parks and public spaces as one connected system that supports daily life in North Vancouver.
Map of Public Spaces
The map below indicates the City’s boundaries and highlights some of the major parks and public spaces. These include vibrant areas like The Shipyards and Central Lonsdale (shown in orange), large parks and ravines (green), and greenways like the Green Necklace and the Spirit Trail (dotted green lines).
Project Timeline
The project will be completed with two phases of engagement.
Gather data about the current state | Fall 2025 to Winter 2026
Project team researches the current park and public system's strengths, pressures and potential.
Community engagement: Phase 1 | Spring 2026
Develop a vision for the future of the City's parks and public spaces.
Develop a vision and framework | Fall 2026 to Winter 2027
Using Phase 1 engagement and current state findings, project team develops the vision and draft strategies..
Community engagement: Phase 2 | Winter 2027
Refine the draft plan by sharing initial strategies with the community for feedback.
Develop the final plan | Winter 2027 - Spring 2027
Refine the draft plan by sharing initial strategies with the community for feedback.
Share the final plan | Spring 2027
Present the proposed Parks & Public Space Plan to City Council and share the plan with the community.
Project Related Initiatives
The City’s current parks plan was prepared in 2010 and has guided park investment for more than a decade. It has helped make North Vancouver known for its high quality of life. Since then, the city has grown and community expectations have evolved. The new CNV Parks & Public Space Plan will build on past successes and update the approach to reflect these changes. It will also look at parks and public spaces as a connected citywide system.
The CNV Parks & Public Space Plan is part of a broader set of City of North Vancouver and North Vancouver Recreation and Culture (NVRC) that work together to support complete, livable communities. Some of these related initiatives have been recently completed, while others are currently in progress.
Recently completed
In progress
- Lonsdale Great Street Project: This is a comprehensive plan focused on streets and public spaces along Lonsdale Avenue. The plan will be shared with the community and City Council in early 2026.
Together, these initiatives support coordinated planning for parks, public spaces, streets, and recreation across the City of North Vancouver.
Contact Us
Parks & Public Space Plan Team
Phone: 604-983-7333
Email: parksplan@cnv.org
