McKenzie Park Comox: DecoMark Interactive Pathway for Community Spaces
McKenzie Park in Comox, BC received a new interactive pathway feature using DecoMark preformed thermoplastics — a system designed for longevity and design flexibility on community pathway surfaces.
Interactive pathways have become a popular request from parks and recreation departments over the past several years. The concept is straightforward: rather than a plain asphalt or concrete path, the surface incorporates design elements that engage users — particularly children — as they walk or run along the route.
DecoMark for Interactive Path Applications
DecoMark is the right product for this type of application. As a preformed thermoplastic, it's manufactured to exact specifications off-site — the designs can include any imagery, pattern, or interactive element the client specifies. The sheets are then thermally bonded to the asphalt surface during installation.
The performance characteristics that matter for a community park pathway:
- Durability: Preformed thermoplastic has a service life of eight to twelve years at full colour on typical park pathway surfaces — significantly longer than painted equivalents.
- Design flexibility: Any design that can be produced in a CAD file can be manufactured as a DecoMark sheet. Nature themes, wayfinding elements, games, educational content — the design space is broad.
- Safety: The aggregate finish provides traction for running children. The material is non-toxic and weather-resistant without maintenance intervention.
Comox and Vancouver Island
McKenzie Park is one of a growing number of Vancouver Island community spaces that have specified decorative surface systems in recent years. The Island's municipalities are increasingly treating parks infrastructure as design projects rather than pure infrastructure projects — investing in surfaces that activate spaces and reflect community character.
Our Vancouver Island team is available for specification consultations across the Island. Contact us to discuss your park pathway project.