2020 Annual Report

City of Chilliwack 20 STRATEGIC GOAL #4: STRONG NEIGHBOURHOODS Support accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and truth and reconciliation, while fostering community spirit, attracting community events and supporting cultural groups, as well as providing high quality parks and recreational opportunities. HOW WE WILL GET THERE WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2020 PARKS AND TRAILS Provide and enhance quality parks and recreational opportunities  ✓ Over 100 parks and 100 kilometres of trails in City. ✓ Installed urban trails in McCutcheon, Watson and Hymar Parks. ✓ New park on Sylvan Drive in Promontory to be completed in early 2021. ✓ Playground upgrades completed at Maple, Hazel, Laurelwood, Watson, Sunset View, Fern and Hill parks. ✓ New playground equipment added to McCutcheon and Jinkerson parks. ✓ Park improvements completed at the Landing Leisure Centre, Parker, Watson, Jinkerson, Watson Glen and Yarrow Pioneer parks. ✓ Renovated the tennis facility at Kinsmen Park and installed a new sports court at Kensington Park. ✓ The Chilliwack Pump Track facility, a paved, looping circuit for bikes, scooters, skateboards and more to be completed at the Landing site in early 2021. ✓ 10-year master plan for Vedder Greenway commissioned. ✓ Worked with FVRD to enhance “Experience the Fraser” trail connections in Chilliwack. ✓ Completed the extension of the multi-use Valley Rail Trail from Airport Road to Hocking Avenue with a paved pathway and pedestrian lighting. TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Build relationships of mutual respect and understanding with local First Nations ✓ Relationship building through the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Relations Committee. ✓ Supported Orange Shirt Day. ✓ Created an Indigenous author library for staff to further their education and understanding. ✓ Partnered with Skowkale First Nation and Scouts to plant trees along the salmon bearing Chilliwack Creek. ✓ Continued work with Shxwhá:y Village and Skwah First Nation on a combined dyke project that will provide flood protection to both First Nations and City lands and infrastructure. 