A section of the creek that will be worked on as part of Phase 2 of the Polson park Vernon Creek Naturalization project (photo by Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)

By Liam Verster

Creek Naturalization Project

Site preparation to begin for Phase 2 of Polson Park Naturalization

May 26, 2025 | 11:00 AM

Site preparation is set to begin this week in preparation of the second phase of the naturalization project through Polson Park.

Contractors will be undertaking Phase 2 of the Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization project from June through November.

A city staff report stated workers would be setting up fencing during the week of May 26, encompassing the creek from just south of the washroom facility all the way down to the bridge. It will also enclose the east side of the oval track, and the section of the park south of the playground.

The dotted line outlines the area where the public will not be able to access during the second phase of the Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization project (image courtesy of the City of Vernon)

The report noted the internal road will be closed during the work period, and public parking would only be available by the fountain and tennis court areas.

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The project will see Vernon Creek restored to a more natural state by replacing existing concrete banks with a meandering channel to mitigate flood risks; adding natural features to enhance fish habitat and spawning areas; installing new crossings; and planting riparian plants.