Why be inside when you can be outside enjoying the parks, hiking the trails, or camping at the campgrounds?
Kitimat has two campgrounds with a variety of amenities.
Overnight and RV camping are available at Radley Park and Hirsch Creek Park.
Online Booking Links:
Campsites close middle to late September.
Both parks have a covered area that can be reserved for social gatherings by organizations, families or groups. This area is for shared use at no charge. For more information and to reserve contact Riverlodge Recreation Centre at 250-632-8970 or Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex at 250-632-8955.
| Radley Park Fees | Fee per night NO Electrical | Fee per night WITH Electrical |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 24.00 | 28.0 |
| Seniors* | 24.00 | 28.00 |
| Physically Challenged** | N/A | N/A |
| Fire Wood | 5.00 per Bundle | 5.00 per Bundle |
| Hirsch Creek Park Fees | Fee per night NO Electrical | Fee per night WITH Electrical |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 17.00 | N/A |
| Seniors* | 17.00 | N/A |
| Physically Challenged** | N/A | N/A |
| Fire Wood | 5.00 per Bundle |
*50% discount from the day after Labour Day to June 14th for seniors (65 years of age or older) and physically challenged (as per the Provincial Parks)
**For Physically Challenged criteria please refer to BC Parks website here
Minette Bay West Park
Visit Kitimat's only waterfront nature park. Enjoy a spacious green field, an easy nature trail, plentiful firepits and a covered seating area looking straight down the scenic Douglas Channel.
This park is only a short drive from Kitimat's City Centre. Follow directional signage from City Centre down Loganberry Street.
Playgrounds
There is a playground in nearly every corner of Kitimat.
In fact, we have 22 total playgrounds, and two community wading pools. Our playgrounds range from small areas to let off steam to full featured areas with slides, swings and more.
For more details of where to find your nearest playground, view our infosheet here.
Kitimat Sk8 Park
The Kitimat Sk8 Park is an outdoor park designed for those who like to do tricks on their skateboards, bikes, scooters or rollerblades.
It is located at the eastern side of the Nechako Centre parking lot, just outside of Nechako Elementary School.
During winter months opportunities to skate indoors are available for those who are 13 years and older. Call Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex for more information at 250-632-8955.
Off-leash areas for pets
The following areas allow dogs to be off-leash, however please always ensure you have care and control of your pet:
- Hirsh Creek Park Loop Trail, Beach Area and Field
- Hirsch Creek North Trail
- Beach areas at Hirsch Creek Park
- District of Kitimat's Off-Leash Dog Park (inside the fenced area)
- Kildala Dike
- Forest Avenue
The community bylaw and maps referencing these areas are available under Part 5, Division 5 of our Kitimat Municipal Code at Bylaws and Policies - District of Kitimat
Animal control services in Kitimat are under contract to the Kitimat Community Humane Society (KCHS). If you need to report an animal-related issue, please reach out to the Kitimat Community Humane Society. A link to their reporting form is on our website at www.kitimat.ca/issues. You can reach them at 250‐632‐7373.
Please do your part and clean up after your pets when enjoying the outdoors.
Sports fields and tennis courts |
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You can book the fields and courts by calling Riverlodge Recreation Centre at 250-632-8970.
For a full list of organized sports groups and contact information, see the Clubs and Community Groups page.
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Marine parks and protected areas |
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The Kitimat region is home to coastal parks, protected areas and heritage conservancies. Some you can get to by land, others are more remote and accessible only by water. Visit Tourism Kitimat for more information as well as a list of charter operators and guides. Provincial government map (click on the < to close the menu and the map will appear) |
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