Rose Valley Regional Park trails master plan

Rose Valley Regional Park is a highly valued destination for a diverse variety of visitors including mountain bikers, runners, hikers and nature enthusiasts. There are many formal and informal trails within the 250-hectare park located in West Kelowna, as well as a few that connect externally.

Note: Due to damage caused by the McDougall Creek Wildfire in August 2023, the park is closed indefinitely, until hazard assessments for danger trees and slope stability are complete and a park restoration plan can be prepared. This will unfortunately delay finalizing the master plan which was nearing completion before the fire. Considerations with respect to forest mitigation and trail repair following any remedial actions to make the park safe may affect the final plan. Please see the FAQ about Regional Park closures due to the 2023 Grouse Complex wildfires.

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Survey Completed

We gathered valuable feedback on the trail network through a survey and map. We're now working through the results and developing a plan. Check back in winter 2024 for an update.

Background

The RDCO is crafting a Trails Master Plan in partnership with Cabin Resource Management and Brent Harley and Associates. This will provide the long-term guidance and tools to improve the existing and future network of trails, while respecting the ecological values of the park, to ensure quality passive trail opportunities for our residents and visitors over the next 20 years.

The goal of the Trails Master Plan is:

To create an improved trail system that balances recreation and ecological values in the Park, while respecting First Nations cultural heritage.

Key objectives include:

• Address Unsustainable Trails: Improve, re-route, or decommission those trails that cause irreparable damage to important environmental values, or are subject to rapid, unavoidable, and significant degradation.
• Achieve "Net Zero" Trail Development: For every trail that is decommissioned another will be considered for construction.
• Government-to-Government Discussion with Westbank First Nation: All aspects of the Trails Master Plan will be reviewed and discussed with the Westbank First Nation.
• Comprehensive Stakeholder and Public Engagement: The planning process will complete a comprehensive, accessible, and inclusive stakeholder and public engagement process.