Woodlands Park Information for Tenants

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This project page is dedicated to providing information to the tenants of Woodlands Manufactured Home Park.


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. 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.

Background

On January 22nd, 2025, the City of Langford became the owners of Woodlands Park, located at 848 Hockley Avenue. This land acquisition addresses the need for additional parks, trails, and open space in Langford’s downtown, as highlighted by the City’s Parks Needs Assessment, Urban Forest Management Plan, and Official Community Plan Refresh public input.

The City is here to support Woodlands Park residents during the five-year transition period, as the Woodlands Manufactured Home Park winds down operations with the retirement of Ralph and Laura.


Please know that Council has put specific measures in place that will provide residents of Woodlands Park with a clear pathway forward for when you are ready to think about next steps. The City has contracted a dedicated and knowledgeable Tenant Liaison, who will be there to support you, answer questions, provide various contact information, and will guide you through the robust supports that the City has put in place. His contact information is located with the documents on the side menu bar.

To respectfully wind down the manufactured home park operations over the next five years, Council has approved a robust set of supports for existing tenants of Woodlands Park that exceeds the requirements of the provincial Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act. Tenants will have the option of continuing to reside in Woodlands Park for up to five years, until January 31, 2030, at which time the City will purchase each manufactured home for the assessed value plus 10%, should the tenant not be able to or want to relocate their manufactured home. Tenants can also request that the City purchase their manufactured home at any time over the next five years at the assessed value plus 10%, if the tenants’ life circumstances require an earlier move. To facilitate this, the City will budget up to $1 million annually to purchase homes as tenants are ready to move.


The information on this page contains several documents designed to support Woodlands Park residents. The documents, found on the side menu bar include:

  • A letter of introduction and contact information from the Woodlands Park Tenant Liaison.
  • A copy of the Council approved Woodlands Park Tenant Supports Policy.
  • A list of potential questions you may have with answers.
  • A project background.
  • A list of local law firms familiar with real estate transactions.

Thank you for taking the time to review this page. We look forward to getting to know you and supporting you through this process.


This project page is dedicated to providing information to the tenants of Woodlands Manufactured Home Park.


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. 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.

Background

On January 22nd, 2025, the City of Langford became the owners of Woodlands Park, located at 848 Hockley Avenue. This land acquisition addresses the need for additional parks, trails, and open space in Langford’s downtown, as highlighted by the City’s Parks Needs Assessment, Urban Forest Management Plan, and Official Community Plan Refresh public input.

The City is here to support Woodlands Park residents during the five-year transition period, as the Woodlands Manufactured Home Park winds down operations with the retirement of Ralph and Laura.


Please know that Council has put specific measures in place that will provide residents of Woodlands Park with a clear pathway forward for when you are ready to think about next steps. The City has contracted a dedicated and knowledgeable Tenant Liaison, who will be there to support you, answer questions, provide various contact information, and will guide you through the robust supports that the City has put in place. His contact information is located with the documents on the side menu bar.

To respectfully wind down the manufactured home park operations over the next five years, Council has approved a robust set of supports for existing tenants of Woodlands Park that exceeds the requirements of the provincial Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act. Tenants will have the option of continuing to reside in Woodlands Park for up to five years, until January 31, 2030, at which time the City will purchase each manufactured home for the assessed value plus 10%, should the tenant not be able to or want to relocate their manufactured home. Tenants can also request that the City purchase their manufactured home at any time over the next five years at the assessed value plus 10%, if the tenants’ life circumstances require an earlier move. To facilitate this, the City will budget up to $1 million annually to purchase homes as tenants are ready to move.


The information on this page contains several documents designed to support Woodlands Park residents. The documents, found on the side menu bar include:

  • A letter of introduction and contact information from the Woodlands Park Tenant Liaison.
  • A copy of the Council approved Woodlands Park Tenant Supports Policy.
  • A list of potential questions you may have with answers.
  • A project background.
  • A list of local law firms familiar with real estate transactions.

Thank you for taking the time to review this page. We look forward to getting to know you and supporting you through this process.


  • Woodlands Park Environmental Assessment & Partial Closure of Hockley Road

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    There has been some misinformation circulating regarding potential contamination at Woodlands Park which the City wishes to clarify for residents.

    To ensure the safety and integrity of the site, prior to the purchase, the City commissioned a comprehensive Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment in 2024. The results of this independent study are clear:

    • Only one marginal area of concern was identified, related to a former oil tank on one of the pads.
    • This area was classified as not high-risk according to provincial environmental protocols.
    • The level of contamination found is below upper cap concentrations for regulatory reporting.
    • No other environmental concerns were found on the property.
    • The costs to remediate the area of concern is estimated to be between $6000-$12,000.

    Hockley Road Partial Closure
    With respect to the formal steps taken to close a portion of Hockley Road, this was an administrative action to officially close a roadway. The Transportation Master Plan has confirmed this road is not needed as part of the future road network. This step formalizes the existing situation.

    The City of Langford remains dedicated to the responsible management and transformation of Woodlands Park. We look forward to creating a vibrant urban oasis for the community, and we appreciate your support and engagement throughout this process.

Page last updated: 15 Dec 2025, 03:06 PM