Update: Safety enhancements coming to No, 3 Road Bark Park
Based on Council’s approved direction provided during Council Meeting on June 10, 2024, the No. 3 Road Bark Park will undergo safety upgrades, starting this year. The park will remain open for everyone to enjoy, with only small sections temporarily closed off for construction to keep everyone safe.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- Plenty of Space for Off-Leash Fun: Most of the park, including the scenic waterfront dike trail and a looped pathway, will remain as dedicated off-leash area for our furry friends to run and play.
- New East-West Multi-Use Trail: We're introducing a new trail along the north side for cyclists, pedestrians, and dogs on-leash, separated from the rest of the off-leash area with a new fence. This means everyone can enjoy the park together, safely and comfortably.
- Improved Signage: Clearer signs will make it easier to navigate the park and understand the new layout.
We are currently working on designing and planning site enhancements in collaboration with qualified professionals to ensure everything goes smoothly. Due to the watercourse on the north side of the site and the need to add footings for gates and fencing along the dyke trail, we need to consult environmental and engineering experts. Their guidance will help us protect the watercourse, nearby bird nests, and the dyke during construction, while also ensuring we meet all regulations and requirements.
Pending the necessary approvals, we plan to start work in September this year and aim to complete everything by the end of 2024.
For more information about the No. 3 Road Bark Park Safety Enhancements project, including committee reports and minutes, please see the links below.
We can’t wait for you and your pups to enjoy the improvements.
- No. 3 Road Bark Park Enhancements staff report to Committee, March 26, 2024: https://citycouncil.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/_3_-_No72507.pdf(External link)
- No. 3 Road Bark Park Enhancements Update staff report to Committee, May 28, 2024: https://citycouncil.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/No72907.pdf(External link)
- Minutes from June 10, 2024 Council meeting: https://citycouncil.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/PFM_CNCL_06102473006.pdf
The City is developing safety enhancement options to better service users of the No. 3 Road Bark Park and adjacent dike trail, including dogs, pedestrians and cyclists, and we want to hear from you.
Share your thoughts, we are listening
Please take a few minutes to review the information boards in the Document Library on the right hand side of your screen. This PDF document includes project background information and safety enhancement options for the No. 3 Road Bark Park and adjacent dike trail.
When you are done reviewing the information boards, please complete the short survey by clicking on the TAKE SURVEY button below before 11:59pm on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Please note: If you do not support any of the options represented, please let us know in the survey and suggest alternative ideas.
Two public open houses will be held on:
- Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road; and
- Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 10:00am – noon at the No. 3 Road Bark Park, 13900 No. 3 Road (near the parking lot - look for the white tent!)
Feedback from this survey will improve our understanding of community concerns, needs and desires, and help us deliver the best outcome for all park users.
