Parks and Campgrounds

Forest

Why be inside when you can be outside enjoying the parks, hiking the trails, or camping at the campgrounds?

Book Your Campsite Online - starting April 1

Check below for some options that will get you out in the elements for fun and a dose of fresh air.

Marine parks and protected areas

Hiking in mountains

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)

Off-leash dog areas

Off-leash dog areas in Kitimat include:

- Kuldo Dog Park, This park is located on Kuldo Boulevard across from Driftwood Street

- Dyke Road

- Forest Avenue

- Haul Road in Service Centre

- Hirsch Creek Park

Please do your part and clean up after your pets when enjoying the outdoors.

- Minette Bay West Park is not a designated off least area.

Animal control services in Kitimat are under contract to the Kitimat Community Humane Society (KCHS). You can reach them at 250‐632‐7373.

Campgrounds

Kitimat has two campgrounds with a variety of amenities.

Overnight and RV camping are available at Radley Park and Hirsch Creek Park. 2021/2022 camping fees

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. Call us to reserve.

For more information contact Riverlodge Recreation Centre at 250-632-8970 or Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex at 250-632-8955.

Hirsch Creek Park

Hirsch Creek Park is located in old growth forest and is the perfect spot for fishing and hiking for the whole family. This is a wilderness/natural area with minimal disruption to the forest. It is an ideal location for those who would like to “get away” but still be close to town.

Hirsch Creek Park regular season is from May 15 to September 15 (weather dependent).

Location

Take Highway 37 north and just after the Hirsch Creek bridge turn left into Hirsch Creek Park. Within the park there are short hiking trails. Turn right at the fork in the park road and watch for hiking trail signs.

Extra caution: Be cautious on trails near the creek as there may be erosion, and watch out for bears during salmon spawning season.

Description

Hirsch Creek Park features numerous picnic areas along the riverbank, a covered barbeque area, dry toilets and six campsites. The park also includes a ball field.

To Book

Book your campsite

Campsites are reservable online, 20% of sites are first-come, first-served basis."

*50% discount for seniors between September 15 and October 15.

*Physically challenged persons receive free standard camping.

Call Riverlodge Recreation Centre at 250-632-8970 or Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex at 250-632-8955 for more information.

Park attendants bring firewood in the morning and evening.

Radley Park

Radley Park is a 38-unit facility on the west bank of the Kitimat River, a river well known for great fishing.

Entrance to Radley Park

Regular park season is from May 15 to September 15 (weather dependent).

Location

Radley Park is on the west bank of Kitimat River.

Description

The campground is equipped with electrical sites (16), coin-operated showers and a playground. Adventurous campers can take advantage of the many recreational opportunities available on the Kitimat River, including trout and salmon fishing, canoeing, kayaking and class-two white water rafting.

To Book

Book your campsite

*Campsites are reservable online, 20% of sites are first-come, first-served basis."

*50% discount for seniors between September 15 and October 15.

*Physically challenged persons receive free standard camping, charges for power sites additional

Call Riverlodge Recreation Centre at 250-632-8970 or Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex at 250-632-8955 for more information.

Park attendants bring firewood in the morning and evening.

Playgrounds

Cable Car Playground

Kitimat has 22 adventure parks, including two that have a wading pool.

Skate and bike park

The Kitimat Sk8 Park is an outdoor park designed for those who like to do tricks on their skateboards, bikes, scooters or rollerblades.

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.

Sports fields and tennis courts

You can book the fields and courts by calling Riverlodge Recreation Centre at 250-632-8970.

Ball fields

We have six baseball diamonds: three at Riverlodge Recreation Centre and three at Nechako School.

Soccer field

We have one soccer field located at Riverlodge Recreation Centre that is maintained by the District of Kitimat. There are four additional fields at the Bill Rich Soccer Fields which are maintained by the Kitimat Youth Soccer Association.

Tennis courts

We have four municipal tennis courts in Kitimat that are free for public use: three at Riverlodge Recreation Centre and one at Nechako Centre.

For a full list of organized sports groups and contact information, see the Clubs and Community Groups page.