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Parks & Trails
The parks systems consists of 27 Regional Parks and 3 Regional Trails. We manage over 580 hectares (1435 acres) of parkland for the public to enjoy.
Parks & Trails Updates
Trestle Work – Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail
August 18, 2026
Starting Monday, August 24, YRB will be repairing multiple trestles between Nelson and Salmo on the Great Northern Trail. Please respect all trail closures and watch for work crews and equipment while travelling through the area.
Stay tuned, as YRB will be sharing more information about when specific trestles will be worked in the coming days.
Off-Road Vehicle Use Prohibited on Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail and at Glacier Creek Regional Park
August 12, 2026
In response to current wildfire conditions, off-road vehicle use is prohibited on the Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail and at Glacier Creek Regional Park, effective immediately.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is following the Province’s lead on this prohibition, as these parks fall within the Southeast Fire Centre where the Province has prohibited the use of recreational off-road vehicles on Crown land. This prohibition will remain in place until the Province lifts its off-road vehicle prohibition.
Off-road vehicle use is already prohibited or restricted in many RDCK regional parks and trails. During this period of elevated wildfire risk, residents and visitors are reminded to respect all park regulations and wildfire-related restrictions when using RDCK parks and trails.
Regional Parks & Trails
3823 Goat Canyon Road
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Balfour Beach Regional Park
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Bigelow Bay Regional Park
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Bonnington Regional Park
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Brilliant Bridge Regional Park
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Cottonwood Lake Regional Park
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Crawford Creek Regional Park
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Crescent Valley Beach Regional Park
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Glacier Creek Regional Park
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Glade Regional Park
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Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park
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James Johnstone Regional Park
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Krestova Regional Park
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Lardeau Regional Park
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McDonalds Landing Regional Park
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Morning Mountain Regional Park
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Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail
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Pass Creek Regional Park & Campground
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Pulpit Rock Access Regional Trail
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Riondel Regional Park
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Robson Boat Ramp Regional Park
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Rosebery Parklands Regional Park
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Rosebery to Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail)
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Rosebud Lake Regional Park
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Sunshine Bay Regional Park
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Taghum Beach Regional Park
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Waterloo Eddy Regional Park
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Winlaw Regional & Nature Park
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Park Amenity Donations
Contributions to the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s (RDCK) Amenity Donation Program enhances the enjoyment of regional parks and trails. Celebrate friends, family and memorable events with an inscribed plaque on a donated bench or picnic table.
How to reach us:
Regional Parks
Regional District of Central Kootenay
Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson V1L 5R4
Phone: (250) 352-1574
Email: parks@rdck.bc.ca