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Revitalizing Horseshoe Bay Park


New revitalized Horseshoe Bay Park complete

Upgrades in and around Horseshoe Bay Park were officially complete in fall 2023. Thank you for your patience during construction.

We hope you enjoy the upgrades and park space, which include:

  • new playground
  • shoreline lookout structures
  • granite block seating
  • picnic shelter
  • benches, tables, and Adirondack seating area
  • raised deck/seating area around the mature tree near playground
  • stairs connecting the park to the beach and water
  • park pathways
  • west lawn area
  • access to the foreshore/beach
  • central lawn area
  • new washroom building
  • park lighting


New revitalized Horseshoe Bay Park complete

Upgrades in and around Horseshoe Bay Park were officially complete in fall 2023. Thank you for your patience during construction.

We hope you enjoy the upgrades and park space, which include:

  • new playground
  • shoreline lookout structures
  • granite block seating
  • picnic shelter
  • benches, tables, and Adirondack seating area
  • raised deck/seating area around the mature tree near playground
  • stairs connecting the park to the beach and water
  • park pathways
  • west lawn area
  • access to the foreshore/beach
  • central lawn area
  • new washroom building
  • park lighting
CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

The Q&A form is closed. Please contact staff directly by email or phone if you have questions about this project. Contact details are provided in the top portion of this webpage.

  • When will construction start on the Horseshoe Bay Park? How about the Streetscape? The sidewalks in Horseshoe Bay are terrible!

    Don plummer asked over 5 years ago

    Visit the project page for more information about the Horseshoe Bay Streetscape.

  • The splash fountain is going to attract pedophiles. This is already a proven reality in Vancouver playgrounds with water features. Given the transient nature of Horseshoe Bay, this is an unnecessary risk for our community. Is this absolutely going forward? It was not listed as the most desired feature by the community.

    Gleneaglesmom asked almost 4 years ago

    Thank you for your input.

  • Are there any plans for a future off-leash dog area in the park, or at least more dog-friendly area? Currently, about 75% of the green space in the park is dog-prohibited, which seems illogical considering the high rate of dog ownership in the neighbourhood. As a result, the no-dog signage is largely ignored. Adding a small off-leash area would help attract dog owners away from future dog-prohibited areas of the park. Off-leash dog areas do not need to be expensive or have poor aesthetics as a small timber fence can suffice to give our furry friends some socialization time (e.g. Vancouver’s New Brighton Park).

    brobazza asked about 4 years ago

    At this time, there are no plans to add an off-leash dog area in Horseshoe Bay Park. Staff have received mixed feedback about making an off-leash area. The east side of the park will remain an on-leash area and the west side will not allow dogs by the field, playground, or beach.

    Staff are tracking requests for off-leash areas and will study them further if opportunities arise in nearby parks.

    For a map of off-leash areas, read our dog brochure, Abbie's Guide.

  • Has any consideration been given to building a boardwalk along the water? The existing cemented bank is an eye sore. A boardwalk would both attract visitors to the area plus connect people between the ferry terminal and the rest of town.

    bcampb05 asked about 4 years ago

    A continuous waterfront pathway will be built and the existing retaining wall will be removed. For a list of all improvements, please refer to the park concept design.

  • Has a landscape architect consultant been selected to refine the concept design and prepare the design development plan for the Horseshoe Bay Park? If so, when will the final plan be available for public review? Thank you Eric Fiss

    ericfiss asked about 4 years ago

    The final conceptual plans, as approved by Council, are posted on the project page and can be found in the Council Report. We will post updates as the project progresses.

  • Why don’t we maintain our other parks instead that are in poor condition with this budget? Example: many tennis courts, washrooms at sandy cove, Caulfeild.

    Oxley asked almost 6 years ago

    The District makes the effort to maintain all parks. Each park is assessed individually based on safety, use and if the park is meeting the needs of the surrounding community. All parks reach a stage where they require more than just regular maintenance and this is when we consult with the community and look into renewing the park. In the case of Horseshoe Bay Park, Community Amenity Contributions were collected from local developments that can only be used on this specific park and not for the maintenance of other parks.

  • Hi. Is this revitalization being in any way funded by Westbank? How much of the design is ultimately to be decided on by Westbank?

    Cheryl asked almost 6 years ago

    The District is receiving Community Amenity Contributions from the Westbank development for the redevelopment of the park. Westbank has no decision making authority regarding the design of the park.


  • Hi, Should the new West Bank residential and commercial condo buildings and open area as part of the design? Should the public dock is also part of the design? There are a lot of people enjoy the walk of the public pier, is the new design integrated with all these existing and new structures? Thanks

    Rick Wong asked almost 6 years ago

    Thank you for your inquiry.

    Yes, the new park design has taken into account the Horseshoe Bay Pier and the public realm areas of the Horseshoe Bay Residences development. It is anticipated that the park will mesh seamlessly with these areas to create a cohesively waterfront experience.

Page last updated: 08 Dec 2023, 02:56 PM