PFS Studio is completing construction on a new civic waterfront park on the Fraser River adjacent to New Westminster’s downtown core. Pier West Park completes the implementation of the City’s Riverfront Vision Plan to revitalize the historic Waterfront Precinct, provide diverse multi-generational gathering spaces, and fully realizes its potential as a tourist destination. The expansion includes three park zones:
First, the Sixth Street Playground, completed in 2021, is a highly graphic three dimensional playground developed through consultation with the community. The playground provides flexible, experientially rich play zones that accommodate all ages and abilities. The design also capitalizes on the unique opportunities offered by the pedestrian overpass and surrounding inclined walkways, allowing play all year round with much needed weather protection in Westminster Pier Park.
The second zone, in the final stages of construction, provides a series of outdoor rooms of varying size and program including an outdoor fitness area, a dog run, a great lawn, ping pong space, and a flexible wet/dry plaza for pop-up events and performances. Tiered wood decking lines the riverfront esplanade, offering flexible seating options. Bermed planting along the north perimeter buffers the park from the adjacent railway. A raised meadow landscape softens the industrial waterfront, creating a lush backdrop for park activities.
The third zone is a civic park space provided as part of Bosa’s new Pier West development. A new meadow garden is integrated along the boardwalk connecting Westminster Pier Park with Quayside Park.
