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Hello!

As summer heats up,it's time to embrace the abundance of activities available throughout our city to keep you and your family active and entertained. The City of Prince George continues to champion community recreation by supporting various associations that offer recreational opportunities for all ages.

In addition to the offerings from our Community Associations, you'll find a selection of activities presented by local nonprofit organizations listed below.

Dive into the season with information on aquatics, arenas, recreation, and parks in Prince George, ensuring you make the most of the warm weather while it's here!

Explore Prince George Parks

Looking for Something Fun and Free to do This Summer?

Get active at the new Jumpstart Multi Sport Court at Carrie Jane Gray Park.

Stroll Along the accessible paved trail at Ginters.

Hike around beautiful Ferguson Lake.

Walk your leashed dog along one of our river trails.

BBQ with your family at one of our many neighbourhood parks - available without making a booking and paying the fees.

Get outside and explore all the parks and playgrounds Prince George has to offer.

Find out more on our website

A clip board sitting on grass with the following text: Kids in PG parks passport. adventure awaits step outside and explore. Pick up a copy of the Kids in PG Parks Passport from City Hall or download a copy online. Visit all of the parks in the passport and answer the related questions. Submit completed passports for a chance to win prizes!

Masich Place Stadium Public Walking

Get Active At Masich Place Stadium!

Check the online Public Walking Calender to find out when the track is available for public walking. Masich Place Stadium is closed on all Statutory Holidays.

Check the Masich calendar here.

Active Living Market in the Park

Children playing outdoor t-ball. Bold white text " The City of Prince George Community Association Recreation Guide is now available for Winter 2024"

Book a Special Event at a Park

Curious About the Booking Process?

Although not required, you can secure a spot for a private event at a popular park by booking it in advance. Please note: we do not monitor events booked in outdoor spaces. Parks are always open and are welcome for public use. You can reserve a park space for private events such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, reunions, or larger community events. Park rental fees as well as rules and regulations are available on our website.

Submit a booking request

Community Programs

Engage Sport - Park Play Days

During July and August, we will be hosting free Park Play Days for children aged 2 to 12. Our Program Leaders will lead physical literacy games and group play for anyone that wants to be active at the park.

Children aged 6-12 may be dropped off to play!
Younger children are welcome with a caregiver present

Learn about Park Play Days

Go for Green Week

Come and visit for an afternoon of fun! Play Buggy Bingo in the Garden! Enjoy FREE children's recycle crafts!

For the parents / adults we have Information on Household Waste Reduction, collecting rainwater, organic pest control, composting and recycling.

Wednesday July 10th to Saturday July 13th 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Learn about REAPS

Spend your Summer Making Art with Two Rivers Gallery

Interesting inventions, jungle explorers, superheroes and more - there's lots of fun to be had at Two Rivers Gallery this summer break. Classes are weekly and run from July to August for grades 1 to 7.

Visit our website to register.

Learn about Two Rivers Gallery

Hands On, Minds On: Get Excited About Science at The Exploration Place

Science Alliance Day Camps teach kids about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) in a fun, "hands-on, minds-on" interactive setting. Through experiments, activities, games, and more, we have gotten local kids excited about science and learning since 1996.

Weekly camps run from July 2nd to August 23rd. Secure your spot today!

Learn about The Exploration Place

Help us Make Prince George the Most Active Community in Canada!

There's still time to join the YMCA this month in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge! This initiative encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout the month of June, ultimately recorgnizing Canada's Most Active Community and awarding it with $100,000 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives.

Visit us online to learn more and register for the challenge.

Learn about YMCA

Hart Junk in the Trunk Sale

If "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" are words that are music to your ears, check out the Hart Community Association's Junk in the Trunk Sale at the Elksentre's parking lot on June 22nd from 10:00 am to 2:00pm. If you have something to sell or just want to get some bargains, visit their facebook page for more information

Learn about The Hart Community Association

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Community Associations

Community Associations are the City's recreation delivery system. Volunteers offer community recreation programs throughout the year. Reach out to one of our community associations below to become a volunteer or to learn more about the programs they offer.

Beaverly West Leisure Society

More info

Blackburn Community Association

More info

College Heights Community Association

More Info

Hart Community Association

More info

South Bowl Community Association

More info

West Bowl Community Association

More info

Community Recreation Directory

Is your non-profit organization going to be offering programs throughout the year? Parks & Recreation e-newsletters are planned for quarterly releases throughout the year and we would love the opportunity to promote your programs with the community! Contact us at parksandrec@princegeorge.ca for more information.