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Your Parks.

Find trails, book facilities, register for programs, and access services β€” online 24/7.

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Serving the Kootenays Since 1980Β·45+ Parks & TrailsΒ·WCAG AA CompliantΒ·Open 7 Days

Our Parks

Parks Directory

80% of visitors come here first. Find a park near you.

Gyro Park

🏊 PoolπŸ› Playground🚻 Washroomsβ™Ώ AccessibleπŸ…ΏοΈ Parking
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Lakeside Park

πŸ• Camping🚻 Washroomsβ™Ώ AccessibleπŸ…ΏοΈ Parking
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Columbia Park

πŸ› PlaygroundπŸ€ Courts🚻 WashroomsπŸ…ΏοΈ Parking
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Broadwater Park

🏊 PoolπŸ• Camping🚻 Washroomsβ™Ώ Accessible
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Kinnaird Park

πŸ› Playground🚻 Washroomsβ™Ώ AccessibleπŸ…ΏοΈ Parking
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Nelson Waterfront

🏊 Poolβ™Ώ Accessible🚻 WashroomsπŸ…ΏοΈ Parking
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Nature trail boardwalk through wetlands in West Kootenay park

Keep Informed

News & Announcements

Maintenance
Mar 30, 2025

Water main maintenance on Columbia Ave β€” expect delays 8AM–2PM

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Events
Apr 5, 2025

Gyro Park outdoor pool opens for the season β€” free family swim April 5

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Programs
Apr 10, 2025

Spring recreation program registration now open for all age groups

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From trail networks to indoor recreation centres β€” something for everyone.

West Kootenay Parks and Recreation β€” park facilities and trail scenery
Trail Networks
Trail Networks
Sports Facilities
Sports Facilities
Community Centres
Community Centres

Better Serving Residents

Digital Services

Residents call the office for basic information β€” program hours, pool schedules, trail closures. Your website should answer those questions before they pick up the phone. The municipality down the highway cut call volume by 40%. Yours can too.

Custom Website

A clear, accessible site residents can use to find programs, hours, and contact info without calling. From $1,500.

Email Marketing

Keep residents informed about closures, events, and programs automatically. From $750.

Google Visibility

Make sure residents find facilities the moment they search. Google Domination from $500.

The Process

How It Works

1

We Talk

Free consultation. You tell us what residents need β€” program info, facility hours, document access. We map it out.

2

We Build

We design an accessible, WCAG-compliant site in ~2–3 weeks. Clear navigation, searchable content, mobile-ready.

3

You Serve

Launch and watch call volume drop. Residents find answers online. Staff focus on programs, not phone inquiries.

The Transformation

Watch Your Website Transform

From dated to designed β€” in real time

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West Kootenay Regional Parks

β€œWelcome to the District Website.”

Parks β€’ Recreation β€’ Permits β€’ Bylaws β€’ Council

βœ“ Office Hours Mon-Friβœ“ Online Formsβœ“ Community Events

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Community Feedback

What Residents Say

β€œFinally I can book the community hall online instead of waiting on hold. This saves me so much time every month.”

β€” Sandra K.

Resident Β· Trail

β€œOur staff used to spend hours every week answering questions about hours and closures. Since we relaunched, those calls dropped significantly.”

β€” Derek M.

Recreation Coordinator Β· Castlegar

β€œI can find trail conditions before I head out. The site actually has the information I need. Makes a real difference.”

β€” Pam T.

Resident Β· Nelson

(Sample reviews β€” your real reviews go here)

Questions & Answers

Common Questions

About Us

Committed to Our Communities Since 1980

West Kootenay Parks & Recreation has been enriching lives across the region for over four decades. From Nelson to Castlegar, Trail to Rossland, our team manages parks, trails, sports facilities, aquatic centres, and hundreds of recreation programs for all ages and abilities.

We believe that access to recreation is a right, not a privilege. Our programs are designed with accessibility in mind β€” adaptive programming, seniors’ fitness, youth leadership, and everything in between.

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45+
Parks & Trails
12
Facilities
200+
Programs
50K+
Annual Visits

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Contact West Kootenay Parks & Rec

Hours
Mon–Sun, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address
123 Sample St, Nelson, BC