Parks

The splash pad at Rutledge Park will re-open on a trial basis this weekend! The splash pad will run its usual hours of 10am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday and re-evaluate on Monday.
Beckwith Park splash pad remains closed. Staff continue to investigate the situation and look at options to restore functionality at that splash pad.
Residents with park permits taken out at either of these sites have been notified, they can also call us at 250-475-5522 to discuss options (Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm).
The playgrounds, sport courts, fields and other amenities remain open in these parks for your enjoyment.
As an alternative, we have lots of great beaches in Saanich, here's a link to some of our most popular, Beaches and Beach Access.

We're working hard to finalize some technical details. In the meantime, we've dropped off portable toilets for your convenience.

McMinn Park bike skills course NOW OPEN!
Churchill Dr to the top of PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) remains closed over long weekends.
McMinn Park pickleball courts resurfacing is complete and the courts have re-opened.
Colquitz Park Green Shores Restoration Project – Visit the project page to learn more.
To respond effectively to the growth of Pickleball, Saanich partnered with other local municipalities to develop the Pickleball Strategy for Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay and Esquimalt. The report has been published; visit the Strategy website for more information.
Whitehead Park at Prospect Lake - ramp closed until further notice.
Saanich Parks Pulling Together Volunteers recognized in Chek News segment
Washrooms are now open year-round at Tyndall Park Clubhouse.

Please enjoy our parks and trails while providing personal space to other park guests and respecting peoples' personal choices.
Host an event outdoors in a park: obtain a valid permit for use of any sports field or priority use of picnic tables.
If you pack it in, pack it out! Anything you bring to a park should go home with you. Please never leave trash, food containers, animal waste or other items.