2026 Parks and Recreation Plan Review and Update

The City of Fort St. John is seeking a qualified consultant to review and update its Parks and Recreation Plan, building upon the foundational work of the 2018 plan and the 2023 update. This engagement follows recent community input related to a new aquatic facility and anticipated modifications to existing recreation infrastructure, which have revealed evolving needs and disparities in access to public recreational services. The consultant will be tasked with refining the recommendations made in 2023, ensuring they align with current community priorities, and providing a strategic roadmap for future investment in facilities, programming, and land acquisition to better serve residents across all demographics. The opportunity is posted under solicitation number BC228971 with a response deadline of May 28, 2026, and is categorized as a federal solicitation under the City of Fort St. John, despite the agency name listing the Government of Canada. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Lin Lin, Contracting Authority, reachable via email at llin@fortstjohn.ca. The update will not only reaffirm previous strategic directions but must also be responsive to new data stemming from community engagement, ensuring that the finalized plan effectively guides capital expenditures and long-term development decisions for the city’s parks and recreation system through an evidence-based, inclusive lens.