Swensson Park Shelter

Hello Abbotsford Community!

We have some great news to share: the Picnic Shelter is now available for use!

The planting of trees, shrubs, and grass will take place next month, but in the meantime, enjoy the summer days and make the most of the newly completed shelter.

We look forward to seeing everyone enjoy the new space. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out our team.

Enjoy the summer and the new Picnic Shelter!

Cheers,

The construction of the new shelter at Swensson Park is nearing completion! The area is expected to be open to the public on the morning of August 21, 2024.

Construction of the new shelter at Swensson Park started is underway.

Detailed design is finalized for the construction of the Shelter at Swensson Park and construction is expected to start within the next few weeks.

After receiving significant neighbourhoood feedback through two stages of consultation, and after fully considering the individual opportunities and constraints of each location, Option A on the east side of the park has been selected for the location of the new shelter.

This decision is consistent with the majority sentiment of those who participated through the engagement process and also provides the city with opportunity to position the shelter in a location that allows the greatest separation and screening from adjacent residents. Furthermore, Option A does not require the removal of existing trees and will also allow the City to enhance an otherwise underused area of the park by reducing some of the hard surfacing, increasing the amount of functional open space for passive recreation uses, improving the landscaping and providing additional tree planting.