Taluswood Neighbourhood Park has developed two sinkholes, rendering the two tennis courts in the park unusable. In 2022, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) completed a preliminary geotechnical review. The estimated cost for excavating the fill material causing the sinkholes and rebuilding the tennis courts was evaluated at more than $1 million, which exceeds our budget.

It's important to note that any redevelopment at Taluswood Neighbourhood Park is dependent on the outcomes of the geotechnical assessment. Certain redevelopment options are unsuitable for the land, such as large hard surface amenities (i.e. spray park, sport court or large/heavy structures such as buildings).

November 2025 Update

Following geotechnical assessment and the public engagement process, the municipality will begin removing the existing asphalt surface and fencing during the week of November 10. Geotechnical monitoring equipment will be installed and observed over the coming years to improve understanding of site conditions.

The former tennis court area will be converted to a tidy, semi-natural state and accessible to the public. All work is expected to be completed by the end of the year, weather permitting.

In spring 2026, the municipality will install a picnic table at both Eva Lake Park and Bottomless Lake Park, in response to requests received during the engagement process.

Taluswood neighbourhood park was developed by Intrawest in the 1990s as part of construction of the Taluswood neighbourhood. A ravine was filled and levelled with material excavated from the road and condominium construction. The tennis courts were built on top of the fill material and once complete the property was handed over to the municipality for long term maintenance and operations. This developer funded and built approach to creating park space is commonly used in Whistler.