What is the plan for parks and public space?
The Oceanfront development plan contemplates a total of 18.87 acres of parks, beaches and open space which occupy the most dominant and valuable property in support of the goal to maximize community access to the water and amenities. Each park and beach has a different character and provides all visitors and residents with open space that caters to a variety of interests:
1. Oceanfront Park - The signature 7.53-acre oceanfront park has two distinct features: A Windsports Beach designed to give the optimum orientation and access for the famous Squamish windsports, and the Oceanfront Beach which is contiguous to the Windsports Beach, that will provide a grassy space for families and informal sports activities, and space for those simply seeking a nice place to sit and ponder.
2. Village Commons - A true community gathering place on the Oceanfront, the Village Commons is home to a large .42 acre village green directly adjacent to Oceanfront Park. A large stage is envisioned in the Village Commons with the Chief as the spectacular backdrop. When large events are staged here, participants are able to spill out into the larger (7.53-acre) Oceanfront Park.
3. Cattermole Slough Edge and Park - This will provide a more natural edge along the length of the Cattermole Slough. The development has been set back from the water's edge to provide 7.09 acres of green space.
4. Cattermole Slough Park - This low-lying area as been historically wet as a result of its use for storm drainage, and has now been transformed into a true natural green habitat that will be retained in the development.