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District 69 (Oceanside) Recreation Services Master Plan

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The RDN Recreation and Parks department has completed the final phase of developing a Recreation Services Master Plan for District 69 (Oceanside). It was approved by the RDN Board in May 2018, as a guiding document.

To learn more about the project visit background documents.

Through July and September 2018 the District 69 Recreation Commission and RDN Board began the first review and made the following recommendations and motions to prioritize potential capital infrastructure projects which listed below in How We Got Here.

The next steps will include continued review and consideration and planning of projects within the approved plan. Be sure to register, at the top left of the page if you haven't yet, and we will provide email updates as the project progresses.

The RDN Recreation and Parks department has completed the final phase of developing a Recreation Services Master Plan for District 69 (Oceanside). It was approved by the RDN Board in May 2018, as a guiding document.

To learn more about the project visit background documents.

Through July and September 2018 the District 69 Recreation Commission and RDN Board began the first review and made the following recommendations and motions to prioritize potential capital infrastructure projects which listed below in How We Got Here.

The next steps will include continued review and consideration and planning of projects within the approved plan. Be sure to register, at the top left of the page if you haven't yet, and we will provide email updates as the project progresses.

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  • Share I would like to have tennis courts and pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay.I wonder why there are no plans for these ,as the population is large enough here and there is a need .It should not be necessary to drive the 40_60 minute round trip to Nanaimo or Parksville to play .Please include these courts in the Master Plan. on Facebook Share I would like to have tennis courts and pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay.I wonder why there are no plans for these ,as the population is large enough here and there is a need .It should not be necessary to drive the 40_60 minute round trip to Nanaimo or Parksville to play .Please include these courts in the Master Plan. on Twitter Share I would like to have tennis courts and pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay.I wonder why there are no plans for these ,as the population is large enough here and there is a need .It should not be necessary to drive the 40_60 minute round trip to Nanaimo or Parksville to play .Please include these courts in the Master Plan. on Linkedin Email I would like to have tennis courts and pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay.I wonder why there are no plans for these ,as the population is large enough here and there is a need .It should not be necessary to drive the 40_60 minute round trip to Nanaimo or Parksville to play .Please include these courts in the Master Plan. link

    I would like to have tennis courts and pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay.I wonder why there are no plans for these ,as the population is large enough here and there is a need .It should not be necessary to drive the 40_60 minute round trip to Nanaimo or Parksville to play .Please include these courts in the Master Plan.

    Robina asked almost 7 years ago

    Thank you for your input. I think you will find the answer to your question on why there is no specific plan for, or mention of pickleball courts in EA 'E' in a number of the questions and answers below. I also think that you will find interesting some of the other questions, comments and answers about sport courts and their location around the Oceanside area.

    I will be sure to include your comments regarding the distance travelled and desire for picklball ball courts for Nanoose Bay (EA 'E') with the feedback section of this forum. 

  • Share For Area H to have four tennis courts and 2/3’s the population of Area E, it might not have seemed unusual for Area E to have six tennis courts. What is truly sad is that Area E does not have even one public tennis court. Having moved to Nanoose some 23 years ago and gotten “used” to travelling to play tennis has de-sensitized me to the glaring void that exists within my community. By accepting the status quo, I have done a disservice to those that do not have the transportation options to seek the resources that are not being provided locally (children & youth). How will the RDN Recreation Services Master Plan provide for the construction of public tennis (and pickleball) courts in Area E? Until these resources come to the community, perhaps RDN could create a Recreation Tax Credit to mitigate the costs of having the community go to the resources. on Facebook Share For Area H to have four tennis courts and 2/3’s the population of Area E, it might not have seemed unusual for Area E to have six tennis courts. What is truly sad is that Area E does not have even one public tennis court. Having moved to Nanoose some 23 years ago and gotten “used” to travelling to play tennis has de-sensitized me to the glaring void that exists within my community. By accepting the status quo, I have done a disservice to those that do not have the transportation options to seek the resources that are not being provided locally (children & youth). How will the RDN Recreation Services Master Plan provide for the construction of public tennis (and pickleball) courts in Area E? Until these resources come to the community, perhaps RDN could create a Recreation Tax Credit to mitigate the costs of having the community go to the resources. on Twitter Share For Area H to have four tennis courts and 2/3’s the population of Area E, it might not have seemed unusual for Area E to have six tennis courts. What is truly sad is that Area E does not have even one public tennis court. Having moved to Nanoose some 23 years ago and gotten “used” to travelling to play tennis has de-sensitized me to the glaring void that exists within my community. By accepting the status quo, I have done a disservice to those that do not have the transportation options to seek the resources that are not being provided locally (children & youth). How will the RDN Recreation Services Master Plan provide for the construction of public tennis (and pickleball) courts in Area E? Until these resources come to the community, perhaps RDN could create a Recreation Tax Credit to mitigate the costs of having the community go to the resources. on Linkedin Email For Area H to have four tennis courts and 2/3’s the population of Area E, it might not have seemed unusual for Area E to have six tennis courts. What is truly sad is that Area E does not have even one public tennis court. Having moved to Nanoose some 23 years ago and gotten “used” to travelling to play tennis has de-sensitized me to the glaring void that exists within my community. By accepting the status quo, I have done a disservice to those that do not have the transportation options to seek the resources that are not being provided locally (children & youth). How will the RDN Recreation Services Master Plan provide for the construction of public tennis (and pickleball) courts in Area E? Until these resources come to the community, perhaps RDN could create a Recreation Tax Credit to mitigate the costs of having the community go to the resources. link

    For Area H to have four tennis courts and 2/3’s the population of Area E, it might not have seemed unusual for Area E to have six tennis courts. What is truly sad is that Area E does not have even one public tennis court. Having moved to Nanoose some 23 years ago and gotten “used” to travelling to play tennis has de-sensitized me to the glaring void that exists within my community. By accepting the status quo, I have done a disservice to those that do not have the transportation options to seek the resources that are not being provided locally (children & youth). How will the RDN Recreation Services Master Plan provide for the construction of public tennis (and pickleball) courts in Area E? Until these resources come to the community, perhaps RDN could create a Recreation Tax Credit to mitigate the costs of having the community go to the resources.

    gkaita asked almost 7 years ago

    Thank you for you input and question. The development and use of the tennis courts in EA 'H' is  very similar to the way the tennis courts were developed and used both in EA 'E' (Schooner Cove) and EA 'B' (Gabriola). In EA 'H' the RDN does not own or book the courts being used which are located on private land that has been very accessible to the public. This will change a bit in the future as a small sport court in Dunsmuir Community Park (RDN owned and managed) is being developed.

    The tennis courts at Huxley Park on Gabriola Island were also developed on private property and not managed by the RDN. Within the last few years this property, and the amenities such as the tennis courts were donated to the RDN and have become a community park.

    It is anticipated that the final master plan that will be presented to the RDN for approval will include a strategy for the development of amenities such as sport courts around the electoral  areas. The final decision on where amenities such as sport courts will be or should be located within electoral areas rests with the RDN Board.

  • Share Nanoose Bay has an enthusiastic outdoor Pickleball and Tennis playing population who at present have to travel quite a distance to play. As peninsular tax players will we be getting some local courts soon to allow for play closer to home, we hope so, we have the space! It could encourage car pooling too, always a good thing! Please put this into THE PLAN on Facebook Share Nanoose Bay has an enthusiastic outdoor Pickleball and Tennis playing population who at present have to travel quite a distance to play. As peninsular tax players will we be getting some local courts soon to allow for play closer to home, we hope so, we have the space! It could encourage car pooling too, always a good thing! Please put this into THE PLAN on Twitter Share Nanoose Bay has an enthusiastic outdoor Pickleball and Tennis playing population who at present have to travel quite a distance to play. As peninsular tax players will we be getting some local courts soon to allow for play closer to home, we hope so, we have the space! It could encourage car pooling too, always a good thing! Please put this into THE PLAN on Linkedin Email Nanoose Bay has an enthusiastic outdoor Pickleball and Tennis playing population who at present have to travel quite a distance to play. As peninsular tax players will we be getting some local courts soon to allow for play closer to home, we hope so, we have the space! It could encourage car pooling too, always a good thing! Please put this into THE PLAN link

    Nanoose Bay has an enthusiastic outdoor Pickleball and Tennis playing population who at present have to travel quite a distance to play. As peninsular tax players will we be getting some local courts soon to allow for play closer to home, we hope so, we have the space! It could encourage car pooling too, always a good thing! Please put this into THE PLAN

    Vicki Voros asked almost 7 years ago

    Thank you for your question. The final decision on where amenities such as sport courts will be or should be located within electoral areas rests with the RDN Board. An updated master plan will be presented to them in the spring of 2018. Around the same time the plan will be available to the public for comments.    

  • Share The RDN must take into consideration the direct correlation of active seniors and others between sports and and their health. With the continued growth of the population and specifically the aging population in Nanoose Bay the cost of a sport facility such as tennis/ pickle courts is minimal compared to health and care facilities. I hope the board is aware of the tremendous benefits to our continued social and mental health of us all when considering the future plans of this community. on Facebook Share The RDN must take into consideration the direct correlation of active seniors and others between sports and and their health. With the continued growth of the population and specifically the aging population in Nanoose Bay the cost of a sport facility such as tennis/ pickle courts is minimal compared to health and care facilities. I hope the board is aware of the tremendous benefits to our continued social and mental health of us all when considering the future plans of this community. on Twitter Share The RDN must take into consideration the direct correlation of active seniors and others between sports and and their health. With the continued growth of the population and specifically the aging population in Nanoose Bay the cost of a sport facility such as tennis/ pickle courts is minimal compared to health and care facilities. I hope the board is aware of the tremendous benefits to our continued social and mental health of us all when considering the future plans of this community. on Linkedin Email The RDN must take into consideration the direct correlation of active seniors and others between sports and and their health. With the continued growth of the population and specifically the aging population in Nanoose Bay the cost of a sport facility such as tennis/ pickle courts is minimal compared to health and care facilities. I hope the board is aware of the tremendous benefits to our continued social and mental health of us all when considering the future plans of this community. link

    The RDN must take into consideration the direct correlation of active seniors and others between sports and and their health. With the continued growth of the population and specifically the aging population in Nanoose Bay the cost of a sport facility such as tennis/ pickle courts is minimal compared to health and care facilities. I hope the board is aware of the tremendous benefits to our continued social and mental health of us all when considering the future plans of this community.

    johannes mulder asked almost 7 years ago

    Thanks you for your comments. I will be sure to add them to the feedback section of this forum. I would encourage you to check back to this project website periodically and through the spring for updates on the project.

  • Share I am totally in favour of establishing tennis and pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay. I would be an active participant in playing and organizing events for maximum participation on any future facility in Nanoose. I am currently an active tennis player in the Arrowsmith Tennis Club and also play tennis daily at facilities in the US for tennis and pickle ball while on vacation and would like to see maximum participation for all at all ages so these sports continue to grow in our area. David Fraser a Nanoose Bay Resident on Facebook Share I am totally in favour of establishing tennis and pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay. I would be an active participant in playing and organizing events for maximum participation on any future facility in Nanoose. I am currently an active tennis player in the Arrowsmith Tennis Club and also play tennis daily at facilities in the US for tennis and pickle ball while on vacation and would like to see maximum participation for all at all ages so these sports continue to grow in our area. David Fraser a Nanoose Bay Resident on Twitter Share I am totally in favour of establishing tennis and pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay. I would be an active participant in playing and organizing events for maximum participation on any future facility in Nanoose. I am currently an active tennis player in the Arrowsmith Tennis Club and also play tennis daily at facilities in the US for tennis and pickle ball while on vacation and would like to see maximum participation for all at all ages so these sports continue to grow in our area. David Fraser a Nanoose Bay Resident on Linkedin Email I am totally in favour of establishing tennis and pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay. I would be an active participant in playing and organizing events for maximum participation on any future facility in Nanoose. I am currently an active tennis player in the Arrowsmith Tennis Club and also play tennis daily at facilities in the US for tennis and pickle ball while on vacation and would like to see maximum participation for all at all ages so these sports continue to grow in our area. David Fraser a Nanoose Bay Resident link

    I am totally in favour of establishing tennis and pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay. I would be an active participant in playing and organizing events for maximum participation on any future facility in Nanoose. I am currently an active tennis player in the Arrowsmith Tennis Club and also play tennis daily at facilities in the US for tennis and pickle ball while on vacation and would like to see maximum participation for all at all ages so these sports continue to grow in our area. David Fraser a Nanoose Bay Resident

    David Fraser asked almost 7 years ago

    Hello and thank you for your comments on tennis and pickleball courts in Nanoose Bay. I will ensure they are included in the review of the feedback section of the master plan here at this site.



  • Share I have reviewed the Master Plan and attended the open houses concerning this plan here in Nanoose. My interest is in getting a set of tennis courts built here in Nanoose. I would like to know why electoral area E with a population of more than 7,000 residents does not have a single public tennis court? On a proportional basis of the areas population there should be 6 courts here in Nanoose. As one of the fastest growing areas of the RDN the Master Plan should address this shortfall as well as future demand. Racket sports are one of the fastest growing activities in Canada and it is simply not good enough to say courts are available elsewhere in either Parksville or Nanaimo as those courts are a 40 to 60 minute round trip by automobile. Having Nanoose citizens commute to either Parksville or Nanaimo participate is neither good for the environment nor affordable for many residents here. Courts are not specialized facilities like a pool and should be distributed across District 69! The Master Plan is sorely lacking in detail and must be amended as it is to specifically address the lack of court facilities here in Nanoose. on Facebook Share I have reviewed the Master Plan and attended the open houses concerning this plan here in Nanoose. My interest is in getting a set of tennis courts built here in Nanoose. I would like to know why electoral area E with a population of more than 7,000 residents does not have a single public tennis court? On a proportional basis of the areas population there should be 6 courts here in Nanoose. As one of the fastest growing areas of the RDN the Master Plan should address this shortfall as well as future demand. Racket sports are one of the fastest growing activities in Canada and it is simply not good enough to say courts are available elsewhere in either Parksville or Nanaimo as those courts are a 40 to 60 minute round trip by automobile. Having Nanoose citizens commute to either Parksville or Nanaimo participate is neither good for the environment nor affordable for many residents here. Courts are not specialized facilities like a pool and should be distributed across District 69! The Master Plan is sorely lacking in detail and must be amended as it is to specifically address the lack of court facilities here in Nanoose. on Twitter Share I have reviewed the Master Plan and attended the open houses concerning this plan here in Nanoose. My interest is in getting a set of tennis courts built here in Nanoose. I would like to know why electoral area E with a population of more than 7,000 residents does not have a single public tennis court? On a proportional basis of the areas population there should be 6 courts here in Nanoose. As one of the fastest growing areas of the RDN the Master Plan should address this shortfall as well as future demand. Racket sports are one of the fastest growing activities in Canada and it is simply not good enough to say courts are available elsewhere in either Parksville or Nanaimo as those courts are a 40 to 60 minute round trip by automobile. Having Nanoose citizens commute to either Parksville or Nanaimo participate is neither good for the environment nor affordable for many residents here. Courts are not specialized facilities like a pool and should be distributed across District 69! The Master Plan is sorely lacking in detail and must be amended as it is to specifically address the lack of court facilities here in Nanoose. on Linkedin Email I have reviewed the Master Plan and attended the open houses concerning this plan here in Nanoose. My interest is in getting a set of tennis courts built here in Nanoose. I would like to know why electoral area E with a population of more than 7,000 residents does not have a single public tennis court? On a proportional basis of the areas population there should be 6 courts here in Nanoose. As one of the fastest growing areas of the RDN the Master Plan should address this shortfall as well as future demand. Racket sports are one of the fastest growing activities in Canada and it is simply not good enough to say courts are available elsewhere in either Parksville or Nanaimo as those courts are a 40 to 60 minute round trip by automobile. Having Nanoose citizens commute to either Parksville or Nanaimo participate is neither good for the environment nor affordable for many residents here. Courts are not specialized facilities like a pool and should be distributed across District 69! The Master Plan is sorely lacking in detail and must be amended as it is to specifically address the lack of court facilities here in Nanoose. link

    I have reviewed the Master Plan and attended the open houses concerning this plan here in Nanoose. My interest is in getting a set of tennis courts built here in Nanoose. I would like to know why electoral area E with a population of more than 7,000 residents does not have a single public tennis court? On a proportional basis of the areas population there should be 6 courts here in Nanoose. As one of the fastest growing areas of the RDN the Master Plan should address this shortfall as well as future demand. Racket sports are one of the fastest growing activities in Canada and it is simply not good enough to say courts are available elsewhere in either Parksville or Nanaimo as those courts are a 40 to 60 minute round trip by automobile. Having Nanoose citizens commute to either Parksville or Nanaimo participate is neither good for the environment nor affordable for many residents here. Courts are not specialized facilities like a pool and should be distributed across District 69! The Master Plan is sorely lacking in detail and must be amended as it is to specifically address the lack of court facilities here in Nanoose.

    Ken asked almost 7 years ago

    Thanks for your input.  I hope the answer provided to another recent question and found below related to tennis and pickleball courts in Nanoose will answer yours as well.

  • Share Why is there no plan for tennis pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay? We have been overlooked by the RDN. Yes I agree in section two of the master plan, there are so many benefits to recreation. Please give us some. on Facebook Share Why is there no plan for tennis pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay? We have been overlooked by the RDN. Yes I agree in section two of the master plan, there are so many benefits to recreation. Please give us some. on Twitter Share Why is there no plan for tennis pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay? We have been overlooked by the RDN. Yes I agree in section two of the master plan, there are so many benefits to recreation. Please give us some. on Linkedin Email Why is there no plan for tennis pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay? We have been overlooked by the RDN. Yes I agree in section two of the master plan, there are so many benefits to recreation. Please give us some. link

    Why is there no plan for tennis pickle ball courts in Nanoose Bay? We have been overlooked by the RDN. Yes I agree in section two of the master plan, there are so many benefits to recreation. Please give us some.

    Deb Collingwood asked almost 7 years ago

    The request for tennis and pickleball courts in Nanoose is relatively new to the department. While the residents of the area may have known for sometime it has become more prevalent since the courts at Schooner Cove are no longer available.

    The participation and popularity in pickleball has been noted and will be considered in more detail within the final recreation master plan. This will include not only number of courts but also locations within District 69.  

  • Share How are recreational assets funded? Does each Area look after their respective capital requirements or is there a general capital fund that is contributed to by all areas in the district, from which funds are drawn to finance the construction of assets in a particular Area? Didn't know if this question went through or not, plse ignore if it has on Facebook Share How are recreational assets funded? Does each Area look after their respective capital requirements or is there a general capital fund that is contributed to by all areas in the district, from which funds are drawn to finance the construction of assets in a particular Area? Didn't know if this question went through or not, plse ignore if it has on Twitter Share How are recreational assets funded? Does each Area look after their respective capital requirements or is there a general capital fund that is contributed to by all areas in the district, from which funds are drawn to finance the construction of assets in a particular Area? Didn't know if this question went through or not, plse ignore if it has on Linkedin Email How are recreational assets funded? Does each Area look after their respective capital requirements or is there a general capital fund that is contributed to by all areas in the district, from which funds are drawn to finance the construction of assets in a particular Area? Didn't know if this question went through or not, plse ignore if it has link

    How are recreational assets funded? Does each Area look after their respective capital requirements or is there a general capital fund that is contributed to by all areas in the district, from which funds are drawn to finance the construction of assets in a particular Area? Didn't know if this question went through or not, plse ignore if it has

    gkaita asked about 7 years ago

    This answer is specific to the recreation assets in District 69 of the RDN.

    The RDN owns, operates and manages the Ravensong Aquatic Centre, Oceanside Place and the District 69 Arena (which is sub leased to the Parksville Curling Club).  Capital and operational costs for Oceanside Place are funded collectively by the City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach and Electoral Area E, F, G and H.  The Aquatic Centre has the same participants with the exception of Electoral Area E (Nanoose Bay).  At present capital infrastructure costs for sports fields are funded independently and operational costs of primary sports fields are shared by all participants based on usage.


  • Share For Ravenson Pool, will there be ample area for the public to view swim meets etc? on Facebook Share For Ravenson Pool, will there be ample area for the public to view swim meets etc? on Twitter Share For Ravenson Pool, will there be ample area for the public to view swim meets etc? on Linkedin Email For Ravenson Pool, will there be ample area for the public to view swim meets etc? link

    For Ravenson Pool, will there be ample area for the public to view swim meets etc?

    Chuck Benson asked about 7 years ago

    Display Panels 10 -13 found under background information provide two concept designs that may help show the possible changes to deck space. Option #1 would not provide any increase in deck space, Option #2  would and Option #3, while no concept design is provided, is for a new aquatic facility which would take into consideration additional deck space. 

    Thank you for your question.

  • Share An Indoor turf field and walking track would provide safe and year round fitness opportunities for all ages. on Facebook Share An Indoor turf field and walking track would provide safe and year round fitness opportunities for all ages. on Twitter Share An Indoor turf field and walking track would provide safe and year round fitness opportunities for all ages. on Linkedin Email An Indoor turf field and walking track would provide safe and year round fitness opportunities for all ages. link

    An Indoor turf field and walking track would provide safe and year round fitness opportunities for all ages.

    Melanie asked about 7 years ago

    Thank you for your comment regarding an indoor turf field. If you have any others regarding the draft master plan please feel free to provide more feedback by using the online feedback form.

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