The City of Courtenay wants to transform Harmston Park into a more dynamic community hub.
Two proposed concept designs have been introduced for the park with the community invited to review and provide feedback on them.
Mayor Bob Wells said the park redesign offers an incredible opportunity to imagine and build a community gathering space.
“This would serve residents and businesses alike in the neighbourhood and downtown, an area identified as needing increased access to green spaces and parks.”
The two proposed designs include features of a playground, dog park, community garden, gathering space, and a civic plaza which could host community concerts and markets.
The first concept features a community park and civic plaza surrounded by gathering spaces, gardens and mixed-use development.
The second focuses on the community park with an open green space, a playground with a main entrance plaza, and surrounding commercial and residential uses.
A pop-up engagement survey will be held at Harmstom Park on August 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for community members to learn more about the designs and share their ideas.
A short survey is available now until August 25 to help influence the final designs direction and can be found here.
