Image: An area within the new South Langley Regional Park. - Metro Vancouver supplied.

By Fraser Valley Today Staff

New park

Metro Vancouver announces new South Langley Regional Park

Nov 28, 2024 | 7:00 PM

LANGLEY — Metro Vancouver is set to establish a new 44-hectare regional park in South Langley, marking another milestone in its efforts to protect natural spaces and expand recreational opportunities.

The South Langley Regional Park will merge a recently acquired private property with Langley’s Municipal Natural Park, which the Township of Langley has donated to the regional district.

“By growing our regional park system, Metro Vancouver is helping to keep the region livable for future generations,” said Mike Hurley, Chair of Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors. “I’m proud to see us making real progress on our parkland acquisition strategy.”

The park will protect significant natural habitats, including forests, wetlands, and riparian zones along the Little Campbell River and Kerfoot Creek, while featuring equestrian and walking trails. It will also serve as a buffer for the South Langley Regional Trail, managed by the Township.

Township of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward emphasized the collaborative effort. . “With this new park, we’ve significantly added and expanded the quality of the protected natural park spaces that will be so valued for generations to come. With Metro Vancouver, our regional parks partner, we’re able to do so much more than we could alone.”

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Starting next year, Metro Vancouver will develop a park plan, incorporating feedback from the public, stakeholders, and First Nations. Existing trails and facilities in the municipal park will remain open during this process.

The vision is for the park to form a linear “green necklace” along the South Langley Regional Trail, connecting Campbell Valley and Aldergrove Regional Parks. Metro Vancouver plans to expand the park as land becomes available.

The regional park system now spans nearly 14,000 hectares across 24 parks and other protected areas.