Wood Innovation Square
Wood Innovation Square is now open in Prince George's downtown area. The Square is the first downtown park to launch since the creation of Canada Games Plaza in 1994.
The new park is on Fifth Avenue next to the Wood Innovation and Design Centre (WIDC) and the Wood Innovation Research Laboratory. Features include:
- Picnic tables and park benches.
- 25 trees, 500 flowers, and more than 200 shrubs.
- Small stage, lighting, and hook-ups to water and electricity for food trucks, entertainment, and other vendors.
Wood Innovation Square can be booked for activities and events.
Canada Games Plaza
The Canada Games Plaza, upgraded for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, is a popular downtown outdoor event space. The Plaza features updated landscaping - including seating and lighting - and a seasonal outdoor ice rink. The Plaza often used for concerts, festivals, and other community gatherings.
The Canada Games Plaza is located at 725 Canada Games Way in front of the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre near the Two Rivers Gallery, Prince George Public Library, and Four Seasons Leisure Pool.
Book the Canada Games Plaza
Call 250-561-7641 or use the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre online application form to start a booking.
Community Foundation Park
Community Foundation Park was created in 1967 to mark and celebrate Canada's Centennial. The mural in the park illustrates the region's history, including Simon Fraser's arrival in the early 1800s, the Catholic missions in 1840, the gold miners in 1860, the arrival of the BX Sternwheeler in 1910, and the Grand Trunk Railway in 1914. In addition, a statue of Terry Fox - designed by Nathan Scott - stands in honour of him.
Community Foundation Park is located at 733 Dominion Street at the corner of Dominion St. and 7th Avenue, beside the Four Seasons Leisure Pool.
Book Community Foundation Park
Call 250-561-7600 or visit the Park Bookings and Events page for more information.
Veterans Plaza
The Veterans Plaza was renovated in 2009 as a provincial Spirit Square project. The Plaza displays an upgraded cenotaph honouring those who fought in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
Veterans Plaza is located at 1100 Patricia Boulevard in front of City Hall.
Book Veterans Plaza
Call 250-561-7600 or visit the Park Bookings and Events page for more information.
Other Downtown Parks Locations
- Millennium Park - 101 George Street