PERIOD REPORT
DATE: May 26 2026 Report No. P&R-26-007
TO: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Steve Knoke, Director Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:TITLEParks and Recreation Services- 2026 Period Report
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The following is a report on the activities pertaining to the Parks and Recreation Services from January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026.
I. DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1.Parks
BC Hydro has granted $10,000 towards our annual tree planting initiative.
Publicly owned trees
* Trees pruned - 20
* Trees removed - 9
* Trees planted - Blvd trees - 44
* Natural area trees planted - 7
* Total trees planted - 51
Invasive Removal
* General parks maintenance - 55 cubic meters of invasive plants removed from parks - 320 square meters of land were cleared.
* Earth Day - 249 shrubs went into the ground on Earth Day.
Privately owned trees (tree permit/developments)
* Trees approved for removal - 14
* Trees denied for removal - 13
* Trees approved for pruning - 8
* No permit required (not protected tree) - 14
* Number of tree cutting permits waiting for more information or cancelled - 4
* Number of tree permits in progress - 2
* Total tree cutting permits applied for - 33
Parks Highlights
* Mulch applied to all major parks (Gorge, Memorial, Saxe, West Bay, Adventure) 160-180 yards of mulch moved.
* All the traffic islands on Esquimalt Rd., Admirals Rd., Craigflower Rd., rain gardens were maintained and mulched with wood chips - 40 yards.
* Japanese garden paths renovated and topped up with path mix, Saxe pt. Park trails topped up with path mix.
* Successful Gorge Rhododendron Garden mulching with a group of volunteers - 30 yards of wood chips moved.
* Camosun Student work placement with horticultural department for two weeks.
* Approximately 1,520 bulbs, corms and rhizomes are planted for summer and fall displays.
* Playground with new woodchips added:
o Memorial - 90 yards
o Lampson - 60 yards
o Gorge - 20 yards
* Esquimalt welcome sign refurbished...
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