Parks

The City of Campbell River is home to over 1500 hectares of parks and 50 kilometres of trails. These City amenities are managed by the Parks Department, along with the sports fields, public open spaces and cemeteries.

City Parks and Trails Park Furniture Donation Program Parks Projects

On top of maintaining City parks, the City is also responsible for:

  • parks and green space planning
  • the implementation of the Strategic Parks Plan [PDF/2MB]
  • the implementation of Parks Parcel Tax projects
  • Communities in Bloom participation

Recent Park Improvements

Recent park improvements include:

  • An upgraded playground at Robert Ostler Park. Rubberized surfacing, inclusive play structures and stroller and wheelchair access create a 'pirate ship' for all children.
  • The creation of an accessible walkway on the west side of Robert Ostler Park. Includes adjoining picnic table pads with accessible tables generously donated by the Campbell River Access Awareness Committee.
  • The installation of extended cement pads for benches and picnic tables for wheelchairs, scooters or strollers.
  • The provision of permanent, accessible parks washrooms.
  • Improvements to bridge approach at Baikie Island Nature Reserve, including patching the paved trail.
  • An accessible picnic table at Willow Point Park playground, generously donated by Wheels in Motion.

If you have any concerns regarding access issues in Parks, please contact the Campbell River Access Awareness Committee at 250-286-1161.

Accessibility

The City is committed to making our parks accessible. As part of this commitment, we've worked with an accessibility consultant, Dave Calver, to complete an accessibility audit on select parks. This provided us with valuable insights into the types of issues we needed to address in our Parks system. Review the audit:

Visit the Accessibility page for more information on accessibility in Campbell River.

Urban Forests

Greenways Land Trust and the City worked together to create an Urban Forest Management Plan for our community. Urban forests enhance quality of life throughout the community. Additionally, they provide benefits like absorbing greenhouse gas emissions and storm water management. This plan is a strategic, systematic and cost-effective way to manage the long-term health and distribution of trees in Campbell River.