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George Park is one of the
more popular community park destinations for families, groups
and sightseers in the community of Prince George, BC, Canada.
It is the city's largest park covering over 65 acres of
well maintained lawns dissected by pathways leading to viewing
benches looking out over the Fraser River, flower gardens, a First
Nation cemetery and a children's playground and water park.
Fort George Park includes many amenities onsite
- most connected by a paved pathway. The park includes picnic
tables in the sun and shade, sitting benches, a large picnic shelter,
washrooms, monuments, a volleyball court, tennis courts, a playground
and a band shelter. The shelter and the large open grass lawns
provide the means to hold large events in the park.
The walkway in the park works its way around flower
beds and trees leading to the main walkway following the shores
of the mighty Fraser River. Sitting benches line the shore providing
views of the torrent river and of Yellowhead Bridge. The main
paved walkway in the park connects to the Heritage
River Trails.
The park is also a gateway to understanding our
BC history. Next door to the park is the Fraser Fort George Regional
Museum. The museum stores the artifacts and stories of the early
European pioneers who settled to the region. The museum is near
the playground and is easily identified by the miniature steam
train and the wooden fort.
Inside the park is a small First Nation Cemetery
named the Lheidli T'enneh Burial Grounds. Lheidli tenne means
"people from where two rivers flow together". The cemetery
was once a main village site until the early 20th century. Today,
all that remains of the village is the cemetery.
Contact information for
the local Prince George, BC accommodations, tours, guides,
golf courses and attractions, realtors, etc. are posted
under the links listed to your right. =) |
How to get to Fort George
Park: From Hwy 16, near the Yellowhead Bridge
on the northeast side of Prince George turn onto Victoria Street
(major road in the community). From here continue driving until
17th Ave. Travel east on 17th Ave until you reach Fort George
Park. Angle street parking is located along the street near the
park.
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