| Kiwanis
Park is a small community
park located within another park on the shores of the Nechako
River in the community of Prince George, BC, Canada. The river
park is a small piece of recreational parkland within the bigger,
more, popular, Cottonwood
Island Park.
The park centres around a large paved boat launch
that provides access to the Nechako River for boaters and canoers.
The gravel parking lot in the park provides angle parking only
which is ideal for trucks pulling boat trailers. The water levels
rise and fall rapidly on the river. The currents depending on
the season can be very fast. It is very wise to take all precautions
when accessing the river.
Dissecting the park is the popular community walking
path known as the Heritage
River Trail. From the Kiwanis Park parking lot all bikers,
joggers, walkers and roller bladders can access the community
trail easily from either end of the park. There is a billboard
sign with a trail map located at the east end of the park.
Along the section of trail that falls within the
park is one viewing bench providing views of the Nechako River.
The park is mostly designated as an access point on the Nechako
River and as an alternative trailhead entrance to the Heritage
Trail. There is very little amenities onsite so bring your own
food, water and adventure gear.
You might want to go to the little boys or girls
room first before arriving at the Kiwanis Park. There is some
public outhouses further down River Road at the Cottonwood Island
Park parking lot for emergencies.
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 Kiwanis
Park: Follow
Highway 16 to the foot of the Yellow Head and Grand Trunk Bridges
on the east side of Prince George, B.C., Canada. At the bridges
is River Road heading north. Follow River Road to the park. You
can also access River Road from 1st Avenue near the Cameron Street
Bridge in the community also. |