| Centennial
Park is the main community
park entertaining locals and visitors located in the downtown
core of the community of Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada.
The park is a delight for all ages and all fitness levels as it
is a destination park with picnic tables and viewing benches not
a network of hard core wilderness trails.
The public grounds are well maintained with each
grass field explored by a paved walking path uncovering various
sections of the park including dedicated plaques, honorary monuments
and various flower garden displays. The walkway is nothing long
or extreme but a short casual stroll exploring around the park
providing a quick glance at all the activity.
Some of the monuments onsite pay tribute to war
veterans, the founders of the park and to one of British Columbia's
greatest explorers - Alexander Mackenzie. There is a metal bear
sculpture worth viewing onsite also provided by a local artisan
of North BC.
Beside the picnic tables and viewing benches in
the park there is also a water park and playground in the back
of the park that is ideal for families with young children. The
playground is next door to the a sand volleyball court and a wicked
little skateboard park.
The parking lot is huge as it services many recreational
buildings in the area. The same parking lot of the park is connected
to a curling arena and skating rink. Across the lawns of Centennial
Park and opposite the parking lot is a museum with historical
artifacts and the towns history recorded for all to view.
Contact information for
the local Fort St. John, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to
get to Centennial Park:
From the Alaska Hwy turn
onto the main road entering Fort St. John, BC. The road to turn
onto is 100th Street. Follow 100th Street for a few blocks until
you reach 93 Avenue. Turn right into the parking lot after you
pass the 93 Avenue intersection.
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Centennial
Fort St. John