Rec Report Newsletter: December 2024-January 2025

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Over the past two weeks, the Parks Department at West Shore Parks and Recreation has installed curb stops in key areas around our parks to enhance accessibility for everyone!

Here’s why this matters:

• Clear sidewalks for mobility devices: Curb stops prevent large vehicles, like trucks, from overhanging sidewalks, ensuring clear and unobstructed paths for wheelchairs, strollers, and mobility aids.
• Safer pathways: By maintaining open walkways, we’re creating a safer and more inclusive environment for all visitors.
• Commitment to accessibility: This small but significant change is part of our ongoing efforts to make West Shore Parks welcoming and accessible for everyone.

Thank you for supporting our mission to create inclusive spaces!

NEW! Fitness Programming at Old Metchosin School

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We’re excited to explore the possibility of bringing select West Shore Parks & Recreation programs to the newly renovated Old Metchosin School and gymnasium located at 4475 Happy Valley Rd, and we’d love to hear from you!

Please take a moment to complete the survey and share which fitness programs you’d like to see offered. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a three-month membership to West Shore Parks & Recreation. Deadline for submissions is December 12th, 2024.

Thank you for your valuable input!

First Aid Training Now Available in the West Shore 

West Shore Parks & Recreation (WSPR) is excited to partner with the Metchosin Fire Department to offer Red Cross first aid courses in Winter/Spring 2025. Now, you can receive this essential training at the Old Metchosin School (4495 Happy Valley Road at the Old Metchosin School) just 15-20 minutes from the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre—no longer do you have to drive downtown to gain these lifesaving skills!

Why Take First Aid Training with WSPR?

1. Convenient Location
Access high-quality first aid training at the Metchosin Training Centre, located at [insert address here]. With classes just minutes away, it’s easier than ever to fit this important course into your schedule.

2. Expert Instruction
Learn from experienced firefighters who bring real-world knowledge to the classroom. Their expertise ensures you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to respond in an emergency.

3. High-Quality, Certified Training
Our courses follow Red Cross standards, so you can be assured that you are receiving the most up-to-date, nationally recognized first aid and CPR training.

4. Flexible Scheduling
We’re offering twelve sessions throughout Winter/Spring 2025, making it easy for you to find a time that fits your busy schedule.

5. Broaden Your Skills for Work or Life
First aid certification isn’t just valuable in emergencies—it’s a sought-after qualification for workplaces, and it can also be the first step toward more advanced safety training or even a new career path.

6. Serve Your Community
Not only will you be gaining lifesaving skills for yourself and your family, but you’ll also be contributing to the safety and wellbeing of the entire community.

For more program information and to register, visit WSPR First Aid Program Information.

We look forward to helping you gain the skills to stay safe and prepared—right here in the West Shore. Join us for a session today!