The proposed park would be located on City of Port Alberni land in the Echo Park neighbourhood. The intent is to build in the area of the existing skatepark and expand into the treed site along Kendall Avenue.

The rationale for the location is based on user demand, zoning, accessibility, and proximity to supporting infrastructure:

      ✔ Close to major transit routes and stops (Roger St, Kendall Ave, Wallace St)
      ✔ Close to bike lanes
      ✔ Central location
      ✔ Close to washrooms
      ✔ Close to trailheads
      ✔ Close to other recreation facilities and sites
      ✔ Does not interfere with existing recreation infrastructure  
      ✔Close to other youth-friendly facilities
      ✔ Already zoned P2 - Parks and Recreation
      ✔ Already located in the Sports & Academic Precinct
      ✔ 150+ parking spaces nearby plus wheelchair accessible parking
      ✔ No other competing land use
      ✔ Next door to Echo Fieldhouse
      ✔ Suitable site for hosting sporting events
      ✔ Outside of flood zone
      ✔ Can accommodate the size of the proposed park
      ✔ The preferred location identified by user groups

Site Maps

Site outlines shown are approximate only and do not represent a finalized design. 

 Note: For the mountain bike skills park and jump lines, the intent is to retain as many trees as possible.

Alignment with Corporate Strategic Plan

Page from Proposal document shared with the City February 2023.

Inclusion on City's Corporate Action Plan

Screencapture from City or Port Alberni website.

Inclusion in Vision & Touchstones "What We Heard" document 

Part of the Official Community Planning process, December 2022.

The current skateboard park was built in the 1990s and may be the oldest park in BC. 
There is no mountain bike skills park.
There are no officially sanctioned jump lines on City-owned land.

Downloads

• Examples of similar parks (PDF)

Estimated Timeline

The City of Port Alberni is currently in the process of updating it's Official Community Plan and and Parks Master Plan. While it's unlikely that a project of this scope will move forward until those 2 documents are complete, please visit the "Ways to Help" tab on this page to see what can be done in the interim. 

Once funding is confirmed and all approvals are in place, the design and construction could take place within 12-24 months.

5 ways to help

1. Show the City your support.
   • Join the e-updates for public engagement opportunities for the City of Port Alberni's Official Community Plan. 
   • Advocate for the park when opportunities are presented.
     
     
2. Become informed.
   • Join our e-list for updates.
   • Look for updates on Community Futures Alberni-Clayoquot Facebook page.
   • Ensure you are getting information from an informed source.
     
     
3. Join the groups.
   • Riders of the Alberni Valley memberships & website
   • Riders of the Alberni Valley facebook group
   • Alberni Valley Skatepark Association facebook group
     
     
4. Tell other people.
   • Like the Community Futures Alberni-Clayoquot Facebook page and share posts.
   • Tell your network why you think this project is important for our community. Tell your friends, family, coworkers, service organizations, and anyone you think might be interested in contributing.
     
     
5. Share your leads. 
   • Is there an organization or business that would be a good fit to sponsor or donate to the park? Do you know about a funding opportunity? Email Community Futures to tell us about it.