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Nanaimo Parks

Beban Park

Nanaimo’s premier recreation centre offers a medley of activities for everyone. Swimming, skating, tennis, playgrounds, basketball, golf, multi-use trails, playing fields and a dog off-leash area are just a few of…

Beban Park Golf Centre

Operated under a management contract for the Nanaimo Parks, Recreation & Commission by Double H Holdings Located next to the Beban Park tennis courts at the south end of the park….

Bowen Disc Golf

While these are not the official rules, they are useful for players who don’t care about some of the more specific tournament rules. For the complete official rules, refer to the…

Bowen Park

If Nanaimo has an enchanted forest, this is it. Bowen Park is a favourite wilderness escape for tourists and city-dwellers alike. Located in the heart of the City, most of this…

Caledonia Sports Field

Acquired in 1980. Has a running track at the park. Soil based field Full sized soccer/football field built within a 400 yard cinder track Artificial turf goal mouths.\ 1000 seat covered…

Chase River Estuary Park

Located in the south end of Nanaimo off the old Island Highway, this park is one of the City of Nanaimo’s greatest treasures. With almost a kilometre of trails, viewing platforms…

Colliery Dam Park

This 28 hectare park is a popular swimming spot in the summer and a wonderful retreat any time of year. The park is cool and quiet during fall and winter when the only…

Diver Lake Park

Diver Lake is a natural lake consisting of excellent walking trails, wildlife viewing, wheelchair accessible fishing pier, playground area, playfield, fitness circuit and BMX track. Boating not allowed on lake. Acquired…

E & N Trail

This 8 kilometre multi-use trail is a great place for walkers, runners, cyclists, skateboarders and roller bladers of all abilities. The E&N Trail is one of the most popular commuter trails in Nanaimo…

Harbourfront Walk

From Cameron Island to Departure Bay ferry terminal, the Harbourfront walk is a breathtaking route. It follows allong the harbour offering views of the busy harbour activities, such as float planes…

Harbourside Playdock

Playground located in Maffeo Sutton Park, near Swy-A-Lana Lagoon Park.

Loudon Park and Walkway

Located along Long Lake, this park is a great place to relax and play in the water. There is a nice sandy beach, play equipment and washrooms. Named after Bill Loudon….

Maffeo Sutton Park

Located on Nanaimo’s downtown waterfront, this park is host to a number of summer festivals, and is also the departure point of the Newcastle Island ferry. Swy-A-Lana Lagoon is a man…

May Richards Bennett Park

May Richards Bennett Park is home to the Nanaimo Hornets Rugby Club. Other attractions include a skate park, many sports fields, tennis courts and a playground.

Morrell Nature Sanctuary

Located in South Nanaimo off the 5th Street Parkway Exit (Exit #16) and near Vancouver Island University, Morrell Sanctuary is 111 hectares of preserved second growth forest with 11 kilometers of…

Nanaimo Ice Centre

Nanaimo Ice Centre opened in the spring of 2006. Located in central Nanaimo at Third St. Park, Nanaimo Ice Center includes two NHL ice surfaces, seating for 400 and 200 people,…

Neck Point Park

Neck Point Park, a 14.5 hectare waterfront park situated along Hammond Bay Road, is well known in the community for its scenic and natural features. This park gem has a vast trail system…

Newcastle Park

Multi-use section of Seawall from Nanaimo Yacht Club to Lion’s Great Bridge.

Northfield Rotary Lookout

Located on the Inland Island Highway at Northfield Road, this park provides a resting and meeting spot centrally located. The park provides ample parking, picnic areas, accessible washrooms and views of…

Oliver Woods Park

Nestled in the forest is the new Oliver Woods Community Centre. This state-of-the-art facility was designed with the natural environment in mind and is located on 3 hectares of park property. Oliver Woods has…