Rockway Conservation Area Enhancement Project
WE WELCOME YOU TO VISIT ROCKWAY CONSERVATION AREA THIS 2024 SEASON!
The NPCA is pleased to announce the Rockway Conservation Area Enhancement Project which began in summer 2023 is now complete. This project successfully improved public safety, accessibility, and the overall visitor experience at this beloved and protected natural area in Lincoln.
Rockway Conservation Area (Rockway) is considered one of the Niagara Peninsula watershed’s hidden gems, as it is part of the Niagara Escarpment, with significant ecological features, flora, fauna, and recreational assets.
Visitors can now enjoy:
- A new permeable paving stone parking lot was installed to provide better access.
- This improved feature also functions to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff leaving the site, improves the quality of that stormwater runoff, and serves to enhance the local groundwater regime.
- Bicycle racks, safety fencing, new lookout and seating areas, and a granular accessible trail are now available for all to enjoy nature and the unique views of the Niagara Escarpment safely.
- New trail system to complement the Bruce Trail (improved wayfinding coming soon).
- Additional enhancements such as the installation of EV Stations.
- Interpretive and educational signage to be installed later this season!
IMPORTANT NOTE: To ensure the responsible year-round management of the protected area for public access and enjoyment, NPCA will introduce automated gates for paid parking at the site in April 2024. Parking fees will commence in May 2024. Rockway will always remain free to access for walk-up visitors and users who access the site by bike or other modes of active transportation.
NaturePlus Passes are available for short-term loans through local libraries and community organizations to support community members in accessing NPCA conservation areas free of charge. Learn more about this program under Important Links.
ABOUT THIS PAGE:
This portal houses documents that all are welcome to review, a project timeline which outlines the steps of this enhancement project and the tools that were available for providing feedback (which are now closed due to the conclusion of the engagement process).
Through this Get Involved NPCA portal, our goal was to ensure the watershed community remained informed and was given opportunities to provide their feedback and get involved. We were successful in this endeavour and appreciate everyone's desire to be involved.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: THIS HAS NOW CONCLUDED!
1. Learn about Rockway Conservation Area and the enhancement project by reviewing the documents available under Important Links and Documents.
2. Leave a comment or ask a question through the 'Q&A' tool available below.3. Attend the public information session in November 23, 2022. Find details under 'Key Dates'.
Ask a question!
Thank you for taking the time to ask questions. If your correspondence requires a response, our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please note that a response will be provided through this same portal and may be answered privately or publicly for others to see. If you wish to have your question responded to privately, kindly state this in your message.
