Your community, your future

Project updates

The Draft Master Plan will be presented to council early May 2026 with the final plan to be completed with updates come June 2026.

About the project

We’re developing a Parks, Culture & Active Living Masterplan.

View the What We Heard Report now to learn more about the project and the results from Phase 2 of the engagement findings. This report was presented to council on November 3rd and will be presented the following week for sessions with council to determine next steps.

This Plan will guide how we develop and manage some of our most cherished spaces and help us make decisions about Cochrane's recreation and culture programs. The Plan will guide our planning over the next 10-15 years.

Your feedback is critical to help us build a plan that delivers on the priorities of our community. The Plan is scheduled to be completed in late 2025.

Why now

Our current Parks, Open Spaces and Recreation Master Plans are more than 10 years old. And our community has changed significantly during this time.

A new masterplan will reflect Cochrane today and help us plan for the next 10-15 years. Building on the feedback received through Envision Cochrane 2050, the Plan will help us prioritize investments in recreation, culture and parks. It will also identify improvements needed to our trail and pathway network, including how it connects to the Bow River.

The goal

To create vibrant, accessible parks and recreational spaces that encourage healthy, active lifestyles while celebrating Cochrane's distinct culture and heritage. By considering how parks, culture and active living all work together, we can create a long-term and strategic plan that reflects our community’s needs.