What do pipes, trucks, broken water mains, greener garbage, natural areas, playgrounds and all things in between have in common? Parks and Public Works!
Saanich Parks & Public Works Yard Tour
We are welcoming visitors of all ages for an interactive tour at the Saanich Parks & Public Works Yard to celebrate National Public Works Week.
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: 1040 McKenzie Avenue
Registration is not required. For questions, please call 250-475-5599.
Try your hand at operating a garbage truck extender arm, check out the size of traffic lights and underground pipes up close, see where we create Saanich street and traffic signs and much more!
Staff will lead visitors through hands-on stations to learn more about the services our parks and public works teams provide. Please arrive early to see it all!
We look forward to sharing a behind the scenes look at what takes place out of the yard to serve our community - see you there!
This year, the theme is Rooted in Service, Powered by Community, acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in public works.
Public works help keep our community strong by providing an infrastructure of services in transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment, public buildings and spaces, parks, solid waste, and right-of-way management. They are what make our community a great place to live and work. Join us in celebrating the quiet work these professionals do that makes life better for all of us.
Thanks, public works! You are at the heart of Saanich – from roads and transportation to healthy drinking water and sanitation. Public works is there!
We have a number of staff profiles in recognition of the week, have a read below and find out about these dedicated individuals!
Where are we located?
The Public Works and Parks operations yard is located at 1040 McKenzie Avenue.
What residential services are offered at the yard?
Public Works
- Garden recycling drop off
- You can buy extra garbage stickers, at a cost of $3 per bag, 2 bag maximum on your scheduled collection day. Stickers are also available at the municipal hall and recreation centres.
Parks
- Park furniture donation program administration
- Park permit administration
- Tree permit administration
What can you access online?
Public Works
- Adding or Changing a cart
- Greener Garbage Collection Schedule
- Report missed garbage or organics collection
- Water main flushing notification
Parks
- Apply for a tree-cutting permit on private property
- Park furniture donation application
- Park partner project request application
- Reserve a park to host an event or activity
