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The Recreation and Culture Department is responsible for the coordination of leisure and recreation programs, field bookings, culture activities and the supervision and rental of facilities included in the Sportsplex, Community Centre, Centennial Pool and Discovery Pier.
Arts, Culture and Heritage

The City of Campbell River is committed to fostering, nurturing and promoting Arts, Culture and Heritage through its Heritage Program and by providing cultural opportunities for residents and visitors through partnerships with local organizations.

View the City's Culture and Heritage plan here.

Fields, Parks and Outdoor Facilities
The Recreation and Culture Department is responsible for booking all City of Campbell River fields and parks. It is also responsible for the booking of School District #72 fields on weekdays after 5:30 pm and on weekends.
Recreation Centres
Parks, Recreation and Culture is a department of the City of Campbell River.  The Department is responsible for the coordination of leisure and recreation programs, park maintenance, field bookings, culture activities and the supervision and rental of facilities included in the Sportsplex, Community Centre, Centennial Pool and Discovery Pier.  The Department also provides advertising opportunities in the Recreation Guides, Community Centre Display Cabinets and wall signs above the sport courts in the Sportsplex.
Recreation Programs

The City of Campbell River Recreation and Culture Department publishes three Recreation Guides per year.  These guides cover Winter/Spring (January through April), Spring/Summer (May through August), and Fall (September through December). 

Programs are offered for all ages, stages and abilities. 

Special Events

Special Events hosted by the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department. 

Information about events at Spirit Square.

Sporting Links
Sporting group contacts.
Active Communities
Help our city to be 20% more active. There are four components to this initiative: Physical activity, Healthy eating, Tobacco reduction, and Healthy choices during pregnancy. Activities and events are arranged throughout the year to promote this initiative.
Preschool and Child Care
The Campbell River Recreation & Culture Department offers a wide variety of programs for tots and kids including preschool.

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