Spruce Park proposed as name for new Maple Ridge neighbourhood park

A new neighbourhood park under construction in Maple Ridge’s Silver Valley area could soon have an official name, with city staff recommending it be called Spruce Park.

The proposed name, presented to Maple Ridge council at its Nov. 10 committee of the whole meeting, comes from a prominent stand of spruce trees preserved as a central feature of the new park at 13650 232A St.

Construction on the park began in summer 2026, with completion anticipated in early 2027.

According to a city staff report, the name would continue Silver Valley’s tradition of naming neighbourhood parks after local trees and vegetation.

Other parks in the area include Birch Park, Cedar Park, Deer Fern Park and Red Alder Park.

“The proposed name, ‘Spruce Park’, reflects this natural feature and is consistent with the established naming approach for neighbourhood parks in Silver Valley,” the report said.

The new park is part of the city’s long-term plans to provide accessible outdoor recreation and gathering spaces for residents of the growing Silver Valley neighbourhood.

In 2025, the city conducted two rounds of public engagement on the park’s development.

The first sought residents’ input on potential park amenities and programming, while the second, held during the summer, gathered feedback on conceptual designs.

Following what staff described as broad neighbourhood support for the proposed design, the city completed detailed planning and tendering before beginning construction this past summer.

The naming recommendation follows council’s adoption of a new park naming policy on Sept. 8, 2026.

The policy establishes criteria for naming parks and public spaces, allowing names to recognize geographic, cultural or social characteristics, Indigenous place names, natural features, local streets and nearby facilities.

City staff determined that Spruce Park meets those criteria by recognizing the trees retained on the property.

If approved by council, the name will be incorporated into project communications and is expected to be formally announced alongside the park’s opening in early 2027.

The report indicates the proposed naming would have no financial impact on the city.