John Oliver_Fact Sheet_2025-09-08

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF JOHN OLIVER PARK Get Involved!

Delta residents are invited to share their views by: • Completing an online feedback form.

• Meeting with staff at one of several pop-up events.

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• Business Community (Tourism Delta, Delta Chamber of Commerce) • Delta Committees (Mobility and Accessibility, Agriculture Advisory Committee) • Delta Naturalists • Farming Community (Adjacent Farms, Delta Farmers’ Institute) • First Nations (Tsawwassen First Nation and Musqueam Indian Band) • Government Agencies (Agricultural Land Commission, Ministry of Transportation and Transit)

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The City of Delta is developing a Master Plan to guide the redevelopment of John Oliver Park. Currently home to rugby, soccer, and football, the park was identified in Delta’s recent Sports Field Needs Assessment as a prime location for a centralized athletic and tournament hub. The long-range plan will help ensure the site continues to meet community needs while supporting the potential for expanded sport and recreation opportunities. Read on to learn more about the project and how to get involved.

The City will also reach out to the following groups through the engagement program:

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The City received approval in 1991 to develop John Oliver Park on a 20-hectare (50-acre) parcel of Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) land in North Delta, after the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) approved it for recreational use. In support of the John Oliver Park Master Plan, the City is considering submitting a new application to the ALC to allow for additional recreational amenities. The ALC has the authority to approve or deny this application, so future development is not guaranteed.

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Let’s Get Started!

The vision for the John Oliver Park Master Plan is to create a destination venue with more full-sized fields, improved access to amenities and services, and the capacity to host larger tournaments and events. During the development of the Sports Fields Needs Assessment earlier this year, the City of Delta worked with an independent consultant and engaged 31 Delta sports organizations to better understand key needs and opportunities to support field sports in the City. Three example layouts were developed based on their feedback for the site to support further discussion with the community.

These example layouts are not final plans—they are a starting point to explore what features matter most to you and the community. Your feedback, along with feedback from sports teams and interest groups, will help shape a future detailed site plan, which will be submitted to the ALC for consideration.

What Could the Park Look Like?

Review the example layouts and their features below and share your feedback at letstalk.delta.ca/JohnOliver by October 31, 2025.

Feature

Example Layout 1

Example Layout 2

Example Layout 3

Builds on existing layout; upgrades existing fields and adds diamonds, cricket/soccer pitch, indoor sport facility and pickleball courts; activities are not grouped into sport zones.

New layout creating sport nodes; adds indoor sport facility diamonds, cricket pitch, rectangular fields, and pickleball courts; activities are grouped into sport zones.

New layout maximizes field use and adds flexibility with more shared use multi-sport spaces and a dedicated field hockey field; activities are generally grouped into sport zones.

A. Parking layout and estimated capacity

Multiple small lots; 430 stalls

Three medium lots; 455 stalls

Four medium lots; 535 stalls

B. Multi-use pathway

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C. Shared-use fields

Cricket and soccer

Cricket and rugby; cricket and soccer

Cricket and rugby; soccer and baseball

D. Flexible rectangular field (soccer, field hockey, and mini games)

Yes

Yes

Yes

E. Indoor multi-sport facility

Yes

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F. Outdoor pickleball courts

Yes

Yes

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G. Playground location

Yes (1)

Yes (2)

Yes (1)

H. 5v5 field

Yes

Yes

Yes

I. Dog Park

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No

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Field layout and upgrades

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Example Layout 1 Legend

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Multi-use pathway

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Shared-use fields

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Flexible rectangular field (soccer, field hockey, and mini games)

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Indoor multi-sport facility

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Outdoor pickleball courts

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Playground location

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5v5 field

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Key Features • Builds on existing layout

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• Upgrades existing fields and adds diamonds, cricket/soccer pitch, indoor sport facility and pickleball courts • Activities are not grouped into sport zones

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Example Layout 2 Legend

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Multi-use pathway

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Shared-use fields

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Flexible rectangular field (soccer, field hockey, and mini games)

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Indoor multi-sport facility

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Outdoor pickleball courts

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Playground location

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5v5 field

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Key Features • New layout creating sport nodes • Adds indoor sport facility diamonds, cricket pitch, rectangular fields, and pickleball courts

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• Activities are grouped into sport zones

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Example Layout 3 Legend

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Multi-use pathway

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Shared-use fields

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Flexible rectangular field (soccer, field hockey, and mini games)

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Dog Park

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A • New layout maximizes field use and adds flexibility with more shared use multi-sport spaces and a dedicated field hockey field

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• Activities are generally grouped into sport zones • Adds dog park in north undeveloped area

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The Process Below is the process the City is following to develop the plan including applying for approval from the ALC. Council Update Assess Sport Fields Needs (Early 2025)

Prepare Example Layouts (Mid 2025)

Council Decision

Engage the Community (Mid 2025)

Draft the Plan (Late 2025)

Submit Draft to ALC (Early 2026)

Community Pop-Ups We’ll be out in the community this summer at local events and sports tournaments. Drop by our booth to say hello and share your feedback. While you're there, you can also share your input on the Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan—two ways to have your say, all in one visit!

Mark Your Calendar!

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September 12 – 14

All Day

Barnside Harvest Festival Pop-Up

September 21

All Day

Ladders, Lights & Loaders Pop-Up

October 4

11 am – 2 pm

Sungod Recreation Centre Pop-Up

October 9

3:30 – 7 pm

Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre Pop-Up

October 17

All Day

DIYAfest Pop-Up

October 29

4:30 – 6 pm

City Open House at North Delta Recreation Centre, Gymnasium

October 30

4:30 – 6 pm

City Open House at City Hall, Foyer

Give Your Feedback Visit letstalk.delta.ca/JohnOliver for more information and to fill out the feedback form between September 10 and October 31, 2025. If you have any questions, contact us at JohnOliver@delta.ca or 604-952-3800.

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