Access for vehicles to Westwood Lake Park has changed as the city gets ready to start the second phase of park improvements planned for this fall and winter.
According to a city press release Wednesday, June 26, the third gate access into the park at the end of Westwood Road will now be accessible for boat launch traffic only. All other vehicles entering the park must now do so through the new parking lot on Westwood Road. The gravel parking lot close to the second beach is accessible through the new parking lot.
Park users are asked to follow on-site signage, and traffic control people will be on site this week and through the Canada Day long weekend, June 29-July 1, to help park visitors get used to the change.
The traffic access change coincides with minor beach maintenance that includes removal of the old metal railing at the rear of the beach and topping up of beach sand.
The release noted the traffic access changes this week are temporary and intended to help park users get used to changes coming as part of Phase 2 of the project.
"Access to Nanaimo's waterfront is one of the most commonly requested community park requests. Improvements to the beach and amenities at Westwood Lake Park will make water access easier and safer for fun, fitness and relaxation," said Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog in the press release.
