CLOSEOver Six Acres of Urban Park is Coming to Downtown Langford
Welcome to Woodlands Park—Langford’s newest urban sanctuary. Thanks to the vision of longtime residents Ralph Stoerzer and Laura Kiehl, over 6 acres in the heart of the city will soon become a passive urban park for the residents of Langford.
Already featuring towering trees, winding pathways, and beautiful botanical gardens, park transformation will begin in 2030, and will include additional trails and gardens, open green spaces, decorative fountains, landscaped ponds, picnic areas, and playgrounds. Inspired by the world’s greatest urban gardens, Woodlands Park will enrich Langford’s downtown core, provide an urban refuge, and create a barrier free legacy for generations to enjoy.
The City has created a video which articulates the background and vision of Woodlands Park told by the stewards of the land, Ralph Stoerzer and Laura Kiehl. More information will be added to this page as the project progresses.
Update as on June 24, 2025
The City of Langford is pleased to provide an update to the public regarding the next phase of the transformation of Woodlands Park into an urban oasis. Starting last night and continuing over the coming weeks, community members may observe manufactured homes being relocated from the property.
To facilitate this process, the City has entered into an agreement with Knightway Mobile Haulers. Over the next five years, and once the City has purchased each manufactured home, Knightway will remove all manufactured homes at Woodlands Park to be removed at no cost to the City.
Knightway will remediate and demolish those manufactured homes that have reached the end of their lifecycle.
Manufactured homes that are in suitable condition will be relocated off site by Knightway, who will retain the right to resell these units to recover their costs.
To ensure there is no contamination at Woodlands Park, in 2024, the City commissioned a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment for the property. The City is pleased to report that the study found no environmental concerns. As manufactured homes are removed, every effort will be made to preserve trees and vegetation on site, except for minor branch trimming. Vacated pads will be converted to sod until detailed park design and construction takes place.
The City of Langford is dedicated to the responsible management of Woodlands Park as we progress with the transformation from a manufactured home park into an urban oasis.