Reimagining Castlegar Recreation Engagement Wraps Up with Final Report

Nelson, BC: The public engagement project, Reimagining Recreation Services in the Castlegar & District Area, has come to a close and the final report is now available online. The final report summarizes the three phases of the project, all the key information collected during the entire engagement process – highlighting what the community shared and drawing conclusions from the feedback, as well as outlining potential future steps for the Castlegar & District Recreation Commission.

Read the Final Report

Key Highlights of the Final Report:

• Key Findings: The report shares the main ideas and feedback from the community, focusing on what residents want and need from recreation services in the Castlegar & District Area.
• Main Conclusions: The final report shares conclusions drawn from analyzing all three phases of feedback. The conclusions will guide future decisions made.
• Next Steps: The final report includes recommendations and suggests the next steps for the Recreation Commission as they move into planning how to improve or change recreation services in the community.

Next Steps for the Community:

The Castlegar & District Recreation Commission has reviewed the final report and has directed staff to bring back further information to evaluate the tax contributions needed to support a future project, based on the information gathered in the phase 2 survey. The Commission remains committed to ensuring the community’s voice is central in the decision-making process as it navigates the future of local recreation services.

“We are extremely grateful to the community for its active participation and valuable feedback throughout this engagement process,” said Brian Bogle, Chair of the Castlegar and District Recreation Commission. “This final report is an essential step as we move into the planning stage, and we will continue to keep residents informed about the next steps as we work towards creating a vibrant recreation environment.”

Review the final report and all three phases’ reports at Reimagining Recreation Services in the Castlegar & District Area | Engage RDCK.