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Sooke is home to more than 80 parks and green spaces and over 40 kilometres of trails. From oceanside paths and forest walks to playgrounds and picnic areas, there’s something for everyone. Explore neighbourhood parks, community spaces, and regional trail connections that showcase Sooke’s natural beauty.
Sooke is also part of an incredible regional park network, with nearby access to the Galloping Goose Regional Trail and Sea to Sea Regional Park. Whether you’re planning a family outing, walking the dog, or cycling to work, our parks and trails support healthy, active, and connected lifestyles.
About Our Team
Behind every clean park, maintained trail, and welcoming public space is Sooke’s Parks and Trails team — a small but dedicated group committed to caring for our community’s outdoor spaces.
Working year-round, the team maintains amenities such as benches, picnic tables, playground equipment, and public garbage cans, and manages over 40 kilometres of trails connecting neighbourhoods, parks, and schools.
With modest service levels and a focus on sustainability, the team prioritizes safety, essential maintenance, and environmental care, while encouraging volunteer and community stewardship efforts.
Their work ensures Sooke’s natural spaces remain accessible, safe, and enjoyable for everyone — today and for generations to come.
What We Do
Sooke’s Parks and Trails team works year-round to maintain and enhance the green spaces that make our community unique. From routine maintenance and trail care to planning future parks and supporting environmental stewardship, the team helps keep Sooke’s outdoor spaces safe, accessible, and welcoming for all.
Explore the sections below to learn more about how we care for community parks, trails, and natural areas.
Our team maintains parks and greenspaces across Sooke, including over 40 kilometres of trails. Maintenance and care activities focus on safety, accessibility, and connectivity.
Work includes grass cutting, trail grading and surfacing, vegetation management including clearing debris or fallen trees, and garbage collection from public spaces.
Trail Maintenance and Connectivity
Our team maintains over 40 kilometres of trails, focusing on safety, accessibility, and connectivity.
Work includes grading and surfacing, vegetation management, and clearing debris or fallen trees.
Trail expansion projects support safer walking, cycling, and connections between neighbourhoods, parks, and schools.
Project range from smaller accessibility improvement such as a trail connection at John Phillips Memorial Park from the municipal hall parking lot, installed in 2025 to the Little River Pedestrian Crossing Project, while will fully open in Spring 2026.
Storm Response and Seasonal Work
During storms, the team responds to issues such as fallen trees, flooding, and erosion in coordination with the District’s Roads and Stormwater and Emergency Management Program crews.
Throughout the growing season, the team performs routine mowing, vegetation management, and brush clearing to maintain safe sightlines, open trails, and healthy park spaces.
Seasonal work also includes FireSmart vegetation management, invasive species removal, and landscaping improvements to maintain the health and beauty of Sooke’s public spaces year-round.
Parks and trail projects are guided by the Parks and Trails Master Plan and Transportation Master Plan, ensuring that investments align with community priorities and sustainability goals.
Ongoing improvements include upgrades to playgrounds, trail networks, and signage for accessibility and wayfinding.
The District integrates environmental care into all park and trail operations.
We maintain natural areas to protect biodiversity, manage vegetation responsibly, and encourage visitors to help keep these spaces clean and resilient for future generations.
Sooke’s parks and trails thrive through community collaboration.
Residents, volunteers, and local organizations contribute through clean-ups, habitat care, and stewardship initiatives.
You can also help by submitting a SERVICE REQUEST for issues such as trail damage, fallen trees, or safety concerns so resources can be prioritized effectively.
Contact Us
District of Sooke
2205 Otter Point Road
Sooke, BC V9Z 1J2
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: 250-642-1634
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