PERIOD REPORT
DATE: May 26 2025 Report No. P&R-25-004
TO: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Steve Knoke, Director Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT:TITLEParks and Recreation Services- 2025 Period Report
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The following is a report on the activities pertaining to the Parks and Recreation Services from January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025.
I. DIVISION ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1.Parks
BC Hydro has again granted $7,500 towards our annual tree planting initiative.
Publicly owned trees
* Trees pruned - 23
* Trees removed - 9
* Trees planted - Blvd trees - 25
* Natural area trees planted - 8
* Total trees planted - 33
Invasive Removal
* General parks maintenance - 82 cubic meters of invasive plants removed from parks.
* Earth Day - 146 understorey plants went into the ground for Earth Day.
Privately owned trees (tree permit/developments)
* Trees approved for removal - 10
* Trees denied for removal - 5
* Trees approved for pruning - 5
* No permit required (not protected tree) - 2
* Number of tree cutting permits waiting for more information or cancelled - 1
* Number of tree permits in progress - 3
* Total tree cutting permits applied for - 21
Parks Highlights
* Earth Day was held in Highrock Park on April 16, 2025. Over 1,000 people attended including 900 students, adult volunteers and community members. A Branch Out invasive removal event was also held at Highrock Park during the Earth Day Celebration. The Greater Victoria Green Team attended to address a section of invasive species that threatens the native biodiversity of the park and 169 sq was removed.
* Major parks updated with path mix and wood chips.
* Signage upgrade at Anderson Park as well as new pathways and benches.
* New reflective sign installed at Bullen Concession building.
* Construction and installation of two new garden beds in the community garden.
* Mulch applied in West Bay, Saxe Point, Adventure Park, Rec centre, Captain Jacobson Park, Gorge Park, Memorial, City Hal...
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