Midway Spray Park Construction ‘Well Under Way,’ Village Says

Earlier this year the Advance reported on upgrades the Village of Midway will see to its parks infrastructure this year.

Securing capital to move forward with its Park Enhancement Project—the project involves building a splash pad and outdoor washrooms at James McMynn Village Park—the new visitor attraction and service to the public “will increase tourism in the Boundary Area,” the Village of Midway stated in May. 

The Province of British Columbia is providing most of the investment—more than $500,000—through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture via the Sport Destination Development Fund.

In September, ground broke, and has progressed steadily from there.

“Construction on the Spray Park in the park is well under way,” the most recent Village newsletter reads. “Thank you to the residents who have had to work around the road closure on Seventh Ave.”

Now into mid-October, washrooms at the Spray Park have already been erected. According to Midway, the project will be more than ready by springtime.

“Whilst we anticipate the project to be substantially completed by the end of 2023,” the Village said, “it will be too chilly to make use of the facility until Spring 2024.”

In addition to upgrades to McMynn Park, efforts from residents with support from West Boundary Community Forest have led to an enhanced trail network on Midway Mountain.

A park, including a disc golf course, is also planned for the area.