Land Exchange Improves Park Access in the Regional District of Nanaimo

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Date Posted: 2024-03-20

Organization Name: Regional District of Nanaimo

Location: Nanaimo

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a parkland exchange with Wicklow West Holdings as part of a subdivision development process. The land exchange has created a continuous piece of greenspace between Little Qualicum River Regional Park and Meadowood Community Park, enabling a future trail connection between the two parks after homes in the subdivision have been built.

“The land exchange will improve access to Little Qualicum River Regional Park and enhance natural areas and recreational opportunities in Meadowood Community Park,” said Electoral Area F Director Leanne Salter. “I look forward to the trail’s completion and the improved access between the two parks.”

The new parkland will be part of Little Qualicum River Regional Park, which the RDN will maintain along with the future trail.

Work already completed in Meadowood Community Park includes a new road connection between Ashling Road and Galvin Place, the siting of the Meadowood Fire Hall on its own lot and a new forested area to replace an open gravel park space.

For information on parks in the RDN, please visit rdn.bc.ca/parks-services.