Victoria Park Reserve Management Plan (RMP)

Consultation continues - That's right, we're back!

We're interested to know a bit more about one section of Victoria Park before we finalise the RMP...

Following the review and consultation of the draft Victoria Park Reserve Management Plan, and in response to submissions received, we’ve extended our consultation to seek further feedback on the use of one section of Victoria Park (see image below).

We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to comment.

You can share your views through any of the below methods by 3 July 2025:

• Complete this online form
• Email submissions@stratford.govt.nz
• Provide a written response to Council at 63 Miranda Street, Stratford or by posting to Asset Director, Stratford District Council, PO Box 320, Stratford

Green space at Victoria Park (corner of Regan and Cordelia Streets):

Consultation Phase 2 - Submissions on the draft RMP (CLOSED)

We’ve finished reviewing the feedback received on the future of Victoria Park, and have developed a new draft Victoria Park RMP.

The Victoria Park RMP is an important document that helps guide us in making both day-to-day as well as long term decisions on how the reserve is used, managed or developed. Think of it like our park vision for the next 10 years. It's now time for the community to have a final say on the draft RMP before Elected Members formally adopt it.

What's being proposed?

Council is proposing changes to the management levels of service for Victoria Park, through proposed future projects/actions which are outlined in section 4 of the draft RMP and provided as summary tables in the latest updates section on this page.

Submissions closed 17 March 2025

Consultation Phase 1 - Feedback on the future of Victoria Park (CLOSED)

This phase was a time to seek feedback on the park and understand the aspirations and views of our community on how we use, manage and/or develop the space in the years to come.

This information gathering exercise helped Council develop the updated RMP, outlining short- and long-term priorities for the park.

Any projects identified as part of the reviewed RMP will be subject to further consultation with the community (phase 2 of the review), and then will require Council adoption to be included in annual/long term planning processes where funding sources would need to be confirmed if going ahead.

Background

We continuously review our Reserve Management Plans (RMPs) so they are meeting the needs of our community now and into the future.

It’s time to take a deeper look at the current Victoria Park Reserve Management Plan and make any necessary changes to take us into the next 10 years.

To help us set the objectives of this reviewed plan, we ask the community their views.

Victoria Park is one of Stratford's premier recreation reserves, and a lot has changed since our current plan was adopted in 2018. The most notable changes include the construction of a new skate bowl, and the opening of the Stratford Bike Park, including pump track, basketball court, BBQ pavillion, and public toilets.

Stay tuned to this page for updates, or make sure you've registered as a Your Say Stratford member so you can receive email updates from us. Register here.