It’s a big year—West Shore Parks & Rec is celebrating 60 years of community recreation on the Westshore!
In 1966, the original Juan de Fuca Parks and Recreation Commission was formed, leading to the lease of DND land where the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre now sits. This year also marks 25 years since the new pool and weightroom opened. As we celebrate these milestones, we’re taking a deep dive into where we’ve been while looking ahead to what’s next.
As part of that journey through time, this spring and summer we’re throwing it back to the 1990s with our activity guide and seasonal branding. If the look feels nostalgic, that’s on purpose—we just wrapped up our 1980s theme, and each season highlights a different era from our 60‑year history, celebrating the memories, trends, and community spirit that have shaped recreation on the Westshore.
We welcome any stories, memories, artifacts and images you may have that celebrate your history and relationship with West Shore Recreation. We’d love to hear it all. All contributors will be entered to win a grand prize of a WSPR 12-Month membership, to be awarded in fall 2026 in conjunction with our 60th birthday celebration!