The park at 2008 Murray Rd. is a valuable asset for our community. Even with zero amenities, maybe just an old chair, it provides breathing space and a stopover for people who shop at the downtown businesses. In heat waves people show up for the shade. Teenagers tell us this is the only place they can gather in the downtown area without having the police called to shoo them away.
Once the park is rezoned commercial, no matter what promises are made, it will only be a matter of time before the trees are gone and the loss becomes apparent. Sooke council and Mayor Maja Tait, please think of your legacy re: the health of our town centre environment, find a way to purchase the Murray Road Park, and keep it zoned P-1.
Rob Martin
Sooke