The Village of Nakusp is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive Recreation Master Plan. The Village has partnered with Quantum Recreation, a specialized consulting firm, to develop this important initiative to enhance recreational opportunities and services.
For information on our first public Open House, and what this Recreation Master Plan means for the future of recreation within the Village and any other community engagement opportunities, please see the "Further Information" section at the bottom of this page.
For more information about the Recreation Master Plan or upcoming engagement events, please contact the Village Office at 250.265.3689 or info@nakusp.com.
Recreation Master Plan - What We Heard
Community engagement for the Recreation Master Plan occurred over three phases:
- Phase One included the online community survey and the crowdsourcing tactic I.Contribute;
- Phase Two - taking place from February 3-5, 2026 - included the first Open House, focus group meetings, and staff discussions; and
- Phase Three - taking place from February 24-26, 2026 - included the second Open House, focus groups with business and tourism representatives, user groups, recreation-adjacent organizations, and students, and a Council and staff meeting.
In total, 571 residents, stakeholders, and staff participated throughout the engagement process.
There were 18 main themes identified throughout these three phases, including:
- Recreation supports overall well-being;
- Strong pride in existing recreation assets; and
- Maintain and improve what exists first.
A "What We Heard" document was compiled after these three phases to ensure that these discussions can be reflected in the final Recreation Master Plan. Access this document below.
What's Next
With the "What We Heard" document now completed, there are three phases remaining for the Recreation Master Plan:
- Phase Four will draft maintenance and lifecycle plans, for all facilities;
- Phase Five will be the development of a draft Recreation Master Plan; and
- Phase Six will be the finalization and presentation of the Recreation Master Plan.
The current estimated time of completion is May 2026; however, this is subject to change and updates will be provided when they are available.