The Colwood Garden Society, in partnership with the City of Colwood, has proposed creating a Community Garden within Lagoon West Park. The idea is to develop a welcoming, community-oriented space that would include:
- Community garden plots for registered local residents
- A small gathering and education area with picnic tables
- Accessible garden beds and plots for new gardeners
Next steps
At this stage, the Colwood Garden Society is working to gather input from the public about their proposal, before seeking support from Colwood Council in late 2026. If Council indicates support, staff would work with the Colwood Garden Society and the community on the design and implementation details.
Currently, there is a Proposed Garden plot design. However, no final design, layout construction timelines or final decisions will be made prior to public engagement and Council endorsement of the project.
This proposal is still in the early stages, and neighbourhood input is important. Opportunities to learn more and provide feedback will include:
Community engagement events attended by the Colwood Garden Society, include
- An information booth at the Lagoon Arts & Culture Festival held on September 12 at Lagoon West Park
- A booth at the Environmental Expo at Church of the Advent on Sat. Oct. 17.
If you support the proposal of a second community garden being established at the Lagoon West Park property (just by the Colwood Arts and Culture Centre), please send us an email at info@colwoodgardensociety.org