Wickaninnish Community School Sports Field Upgrades

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THIS PROJECT IS COMPLETE

The District of Tofino is pleased to announce a joint project between the District of Tofino and the Pacific Rim School District to improve the school's sports field facilities significantly. This initiative reflects the shared commitment to providing enhanced recreational spaces for the community by ensuring a safer and more enjoyable environment for sports and outdoor activities.

The project includes the following key enhancements:

Field Expansion: The field area will be widened, allowing for more versatile use and accommodating more sports activities.

New Ball Diamonds & Dugouts: Two new ball diamonds will be constructed, replacing the prior diamonds. These diamonds will be complete with modern dugouts. These facilities aim to support increased participation in baseball and softball.

Installation of Fencing: New fencing will be installed around the ball diamond and the expanded field area, providing a secure and defined activity space.

Field Leveling: The entire field will undergo levelling to create a safer and more even playing surface. This will benefit all activities and participants, reducing the risk of injuries and enhancing the overall playing experience.

THIS PROJECT IS COMPLETE

The District of Tofino is pleased to announce a joint project between the District of Tofino and the Pacific Rim School District to improve the school's sports field facilities significantly. This initiative reflects the shared commitment to providing enhanced recreational spaces for the community by ensuring a safer and more enjoyable environment for sports and outdoor activities.

The project includes the following key enhancements:

Field Expansion: The field area will be widened, allowing for more versatile use and accommodating more sports activities.

New Ball Diamonds & Dugouts: Two new ball diamonds will be constructed, replacing the prior diamonds. These diamonds will be complete with modern dugouts. These facilities aim to support increased participation in baseball and softball.

Installation of Fencing: New fencing will be installed around the ball diamond and the expanded field area, providing a secure and defined activity space.

Field Leveling: The entire field will undergo levelling to create a safer and more even playing surface. This will benefit all activities and participants, reducing the risk of injuries and enhancing the overall playing experience.

  • Project Update: August 22, 2025

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    The District of Tofino is pleased to announce that the Wickaninnish Community School Sports Field upgrades are complete. The fields are now open and ready for use.

    This joint project with the Pacific Rim School District (SD70) demonstrates a shared commitment to creating safe, versatile, and enjoyable spaces for sports and recreation.

    Key improvements include:

    • Field expansion to support a wider variety of activities

    • Two new ball diamonds with modern dugouts

    • New fencing around the diamonds and expanded field area for safety

    • Field levelling to ensure a smoother and safer playing surface

    This project was made possible through the support of the Growing Communities Fund, the Pay Parking Reserve Fund (Revenues from Pay Parking), and a land contribution from School District 70.

    The District thanks the community for their patience while the fields were closed and looks forward to seeing the upgraded space enjoyed for many years to come.

    The District of Tofino is pleased to announce that the Wickaninnish Community School Sports Field upgrades are complete. The fields are now open and ready for use.

    This joint project with the Pacific Rim School District (SD70) demonstrates a shared commitment to creating safe, versatile, and enjoyable spaces for sports and recreation.

    Key improvements include:

    • Field expansion to support a wider variety of activities

    • Two new ball diamonds with modern dugouts

    • New fencing around the diamonds and expanded field area for safety

    • Field levelling to ensure a smoother and safer playing surface

    This project was made possible through the support of the Growing Communities Fund, the Pay Parking Reserve Fund (Revenues from Pay Parking), and a land contribution from School District 70.

    The District thanks the community for their patience while the fields were closed and looks forward to seeing the upgraded space enjoyed for many years to come.

  • Project Update: April 30, 2025

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    The District of Tofino continues to monitor the progress of grass growth on the Wickaninnish Community School sports field. To protect the field and ensure safe use, the District will keep the fields closed until the grass has fully grown. Based on current conditions, the fields are expected to be open for use in June. The District thanks the community for its patience and looks forward to welcoming everyone back to the fields soon.

    The District of Tofino continues to monitor the progress of grass growth on the Wickaninnish Community School sports field. To protect the field and ensure safe use, the District will keep the fields closed until the grass has fully grown. Based on current conditions, the fields are expected to be open for use in June. The District thanks the community for its patience and looks forward to welcoming everyone back to the fields soon.

  • Project Update: August 8, 2024

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    The District of Tofino wishes to inform residents about the ongoing blasting of the rock bluff at the Wickaninnish Community School field. Blasting will occur intermittently, followed by on-site rock crushing, until the end of August. The blasting & rock crushing will occur between the hours of 08:30 AM and 04:30 PM from Monday to Friday.

    Currently, the construction area is fenced off for safety, and the public is asked to respect the construction zone and adhere to all posted signage.

    The District of Tofino wishes to inform residents about the ongoing blasting of the rock bluff at the Wickaninnish Community School field. Blasting will occur intermittently, followed by on-site rock crushing, until the end of August. The blasting & rock crushing will occur between the hours of 08:30 AM and 04:30 PM from Monday to Friday.

    Currently, the construction area is fenced off for safety, and the public is asked to respect the construction zone and adhere to all posted signage.