Some residents from the Craigdarroch neighbourhood approached the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) asking about improving Montrose Park and adding park amenities to the neighbourhood.
In an effort to better understand the community's needs, the CVRD invited residents to participate in a community survey to share their ideas, including images, about park improvements and park features they would like to see added to the neighbourhood. This engagement occurred in the summer of 2023.
To see the engagement results, please visit our public engagement portal:
Based on community feedback, the CVRD worked with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit to install signs formalizing the Spindrift Road beach access. The CVRD also explored options for Montrose Park, procuring a biophysical assessment and a Preliminary Field Reconnaissance report to better understand the park's ecological, cultural, and archeological values.
In December 2025, the CVRD's Electoral Areas Services Committee directed staff to work with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and K’ómoks First Nation to explore the Argyle Road beach access as a potential neighbourhood park. That work is currently underway.
Items that may require substantial funds, such as playground equipment, or extensive planning, such as a parking area at Argyle or a boardwalk trail at Montrose, will be considered as part of the 2027 financial planning process.
Questions or suggestions can be directed to communityservices@comoxvalleyrd.ca at any time. Thanks again to everyone who has taken the time to share their thoughts and ideas for park facilities for the Craigdarroch neighbourhood.