Photo caption: A sketch of the proposed improvements for the Steveston Park Legacy Walk.

The City of Richmond is developing a Legacy Walk through Steveston Community Park and invites residents to review preliminary design concepts and share feedback. The project will enhance the north–south pathway between Fentiman Place and the Steveston Martial Arts Centre and introduce an interpretive system that commemorates the enduring legacy of the Japanese Canadian community.

Steveston Community Park is home to important cultural landmarks including the Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Martial Arts Centre and Nikkei Memorial Garden—sites that honour the rich history and contributions of Japanese Canadians in the area. The Legacy Walk will build on this foundation, offering a space for reflection, education and connection while enhancing the existing park and facilities.

How to participate

• Online: Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/StevestonLegacyWalk to learn more and complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2025
  
• In person: Drop by one of two open houses at Steveston Community Centre (4111 Moncton Street) to view information boards, and speak with staff and designers:
  
  • Saturday, October 4, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
    
  • Thursday, October 9, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    
• Hard-copy survey: Pick up at the Steveston Community Centre front desk. Completed surveys can be returned there by Sunday, October 26, 2025

This project is funded by the Japanese Canadian Legacies Fund, a provincial initiative that supports efforts to recognize and honour the contributions and experiences of the Japanese Canadian community, from pre-war to post-war. The grant was secured by the Japanese Canadian Heritage Committee (JCHC), a sub-committee of the Steveston Community Society (SCS), which led the application process.

For more information about the Steveston Park Legacy Walk, visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/StevestonLegacyWalk or email parks@richmond.ca.