The City of Prince George is making a grant application that could help pay for the renewal of Carrie Jane Gray Park if it’s successful after receiving council authorization on Monday, July 28, 2025.
City staff wanted permission to apply to the Union of BC Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund, which itself is funded through the federal Canada Community-Building Fund.
According to a report written by staff, the program contributes 100 per cent of costs to eligible projects up to a maximum of $7 million. Construction for approved projects must begin within two years of the funds being awarded and finished within five years.
In the estimated timeline for this project, the city would find out whether it is successful by 2026, start construction by 2028 and finish up by 2031.
Renewal of the park, which is named after Prince George’s first female mayor, has been under discussion in recent years including an open house on the subject held in June 2024.
A preferred concept plan for the renewal was then presented to council in November 2024, which proposed the construction of a new all-weather field, new roads and parking, relocation of the BMX track and more.
At the time, administration said that it could start putting money aside for the project in increments starting in 2025.
Council voted unanimously to approve the grant application.
