Every fall, municipal operations shift into winter, preparing for the elements and adjusting to support winter service levels and changing community needs. Between October 13 and 29, our crews will transition outdoor facilities and amenities across the community, shifting our sights from sun, sand and grass to snow, slush, and salt.  

Seasonal changes include decommissioning sports fields, closing tennis courts, removing playground swings in Whistler Olympic Plaza, closing select garbage receptacles and washrooms, and reducing some Village amenities such as benches and bike racks. 

This work helps ensure we’re ready for winter and is part of Whistler’s annual operations cycle. 

While some seasonal amenities will close, we will continue to provide access to essential facilities. This includes garbage receptacles in our busier parks and other high-use areas, and accessible washroom facilities in these same parks through the winter. These service adjustments are designed to balance access with seasonal demand and focus operational resources where they are needed most. 

Unofficially, the arrival of snow will also mark the closure of the Whistler Skatepark and Fitzsimmons Creek Bike Skills Park, playgrounds, and, new for this year, the mini skate feature at Bayly Park. 

Bayly Park Skate Feature Pilot Project: Community Feedback and Next Steps 

The mini skate feature at Bayly Park was introduced this year as a pilot project aimed at expanding recreation opportunities for youth and providing a beginner-friendly skateboard amenity. The project was made possible through a combination of municipal funding, community partnerships, volunteer labour, donations and the use of an existing asphalt surface, helping keep costs low while testing community interest. 

The feature has seen strong use since opening, demonstrating demand for this type of skateboarding facility in Whistler. At the same time, residents living near the feature have raised concerns about noise, proximity to homes, and the level of community consultation that occurred before installation. With all this in mind, we recognize that the current location may not be the ideal long-term site. 

Discussions about the skate feature will be considered through the 2027 budget process, which will start this fall.  

Thank you! 

We hope you get out to enjoy our seasonal facilities and amenities before the snow begins to fall. We’d like to thank all our residents and visitors for a great summer, and for their cooperation and understanding as we shift into winter operations.