The Comox Valley Regional District is asking residents to share their thoughts on what the future of Spike Road Park should look like.

From now until December 4th, the CVRD is running a short online survey to find out what features and values the community most wants reflected in the park’s design.

The survey takes just a few minutes to complete at Spike Road Park Public Engagement.

Area C Director Edwin Grieve says the park is an important ecological area with wetlands that support species like the Western Toad.

While certain restrictions will apply due to environmental sensitivity, the Regional District is eager to hear ideas about both short-term use and long-term management.

CVRD staff will also be holding in-person sessions to talk with residents.

They’ll be at the Merville Fire Hall on Thursday, November 6th from 1-2 p.m., and again on Thursday, November 13th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Another session will take place on Sunday, November 23rd from ten until noon at the Spike Road Park gate entrance.

Spike Road Park is located in Merville and covers about 190 acres, including large wetlands and a section of the One Spot Trail that runs through the property.

The CVRD is asking the public not to enter the park itself while the management planning process continues, but people can still use the One Spot Trail that crosses it.

The park sits within the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation.

The Regional District says it’s committed to reconciliation and ongoing relationship building with Indigenous communities as this project moves forward.