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MattersParks & RecreationFirst seen Jan 13, 2025Last discussed May 5, 2025

West Shore Parks and Recreation budget

Approved

The 2025 budget funds West Shore Parks and Recreation Society services and facilities shared by five municipalities. Langford’s contribution is $3.42 million, about 4.47% more than in 2024; the total municipal request rises 3.9%.

Where it stands: The 2025 budget and requisition were approved Jan 14, 2025.

The site today: West Shore Parks and Recreation budget
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Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Jan 24, 2022

    West Shore Parks and Recreation 2022 budget

    The West Shore Parks and Recreation Society’s 2022 budget funds regional recreation services and facilities. Langford’s contribution is $2,985,575, up $158,332, or 5.6%, from 2021; municipal contributions support the society’s operating and capital costs.

  2. Feb 3, 2026

    WSPRS 2026 budget and requisition

    The West Shore Parks and Recreation Society’s 2026 budget sets the funding request shared by its member municipalities, including Langford, which contributes about 55%. The discussion included rising operating costs and continued youth programming.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. May 5, 2025·Public comment
    • M WignneauConcerned · Financial statements and financial plan
      Questions the city's fiscal trajectory, noting property-tax revenue is rising sharply while total revenue remains nearly flat.
    • Quendy Hawes (Luxon Highway)Concerned · West Shore Parks and Recreation
      Urges council to prioritize recreation capacity and public engagement as Langford grows, criticizing delays and insufficient facilities at West Shore Parks and Recreation.

  2. January 13, 2025· Council

    2025 parks and recreation budget approved

    Council approved the 2025 WSPRS budget and requisition request.

    Decision: Approved the 2025 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society budget and requisition request.

    Passed 7–0

    Documents

  3. January 13, 2025·Public comment
    • R. McClureSupports · GVPL budget
      Urges council to approve the Greater Victoria Public Library’s 2025 operating budget and five-year financial plan.
    • Rossander (Langford)Asks · West Shore Parks and Recreation budget
      Urges council to examine West Shore Parks and Recreation’s surplus and consider applying successful practices at West Hills Aquatic Center.