Project overview

In December 2023, a community presentation to Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council (HEMDCC) led to a request for a staff report and the creation of a park plan to guide long-term improvements to the North Woodside Community Centre Park. Regional Council directed that a park plan be prepared through the adoption of the 2025/26 Parks & Recreation Business Plan.

North Woodside Community Centre Park is an important recreational space serving several neighbourhoods and functioning as a hub alongside the North Woodside Community Centre. Existing facilities within the park include playgrounds, a half basketball court, an outdoor gym, pathways, a play lawn, wooded and naturalized areas, and benches. Functional issues within the park limit its ability to serve a wide range of users, but these challenges can be addressed through park planning.

To inform the park planning process, a public open house was hosted on June 25, 2025 at the North Woodside Community Centre and an online survey ran from June 25 - July 23, 2025.

What’s happening next?

The proposed park design concept is being refined based on community input. A staff report is being prepared for Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council's review in early 2026.

Additional background on the North Woodside Community Centre Park can be found at halifax.ca/NWCC-Park.