Prince George's nature parks stretch over a total area of 850 hectares and cover natural areas and forested destinations. Many of the parks have outdoor amenities including:
- Soft-surfaced trails.
- Pedestrian bridges.
- Platforms to view the surrounding scenery.
- Interpretive signs detailing local history and points of interest.
In addition, most nature parks feature riverfront areas. Explore nearly 10 kilometres of river shoreline at several locations, including Nechako Riverside Park, Prince George's newest park.
Featured Parks
Cottonwood Island Nature Park
FEATURES AND AMENITIES
- Canoe and boat launch.
- Scenery viewing platforms.
- Picnic shelter.
- Multi-use trails.
- Outhouses.
- Interpretive signs.
- Tree bark carvings by Elmer Gunderson.
Trail Information
About the Park
Cottonwood Island Nature Park is open year-round. This 32-hectare park part of the Heritage River Trail System and connects a number of other parks along the Nechako and Fraser rivers. The trails wind along the Nechako River's shoreline and lead into a forest containing many century-old trees.
Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve
FEATURES AND AMENITIES
- Fishing dock and canoe launch.
- Lakeside trails and elevated plank walkway.
- Picnic site and old homestead site.
- Interpretive signs.
- Outhouses.
Trail Information
About the Park
Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve has a unique trail system that is suspended on a plank walkway over the lake. This feature gives visitors a chance to observe plant and aquatic life up close.
The Nature Reserve is possible thanks to the Killy family, who donated the site to the Nature Trust of British Columbia. Other organizations involved in maintaining and development the Reserve include the City of Prince George, the Prince George Naturalists Club, and the Downtown Rotary Club of Prince George.
Forests For The World
FEATURES AND AMENITIES
- Fishing dock.
- Scenery viewing platforms.
- Picnic shelters with BBQ and fire pits.
- Interpretive signs.
- Outhouses.
- Connection to Cranbrook Hill Greenway and Shane Lake.
Trail Information
About the Park
Forests For The World is a 106-hectare demonstration forest with 15 kilometres of nature trails. The park was created to commemorate the City of Prince George's 70th Anniversary and to celebrate the City's participation in Expo 86. The topography and elevated high point of land (approximately 880 metres) at Forests for The World offers scenic views of the Prince George area.
Shane Lake is a short, 10-minute walk from the main Forests For The World parking lot. This small lake is features a picnic area, dock, and observation deck.
Hudson's Bay Wetland Nature Park
FEATURES AND AMENITIES
- 1.8 kilometre trail.
- Picnic tables, playground, and outhouses in adjacent Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park.
- Scenery viewing platforms.
- Interpretive signs.
Trail Information
About the Park
Hudson's Bay Wetland serves as a natural habitat for native flora, wildlife, and birds. Birdwatch from the park's observation platforms or along its trail.
LC Gunn Park
FEATURES AND AMENITIES
- 3.5 kilometres of trails with elevated viewing areas.
- Interpretive signs.
- Outhouses.
Trail Information
About the Park
LC Gunn Park follows the bluffs above the Fraser River and through a forest. The park's trails trace a similar route travelled by earlier railway surveyors. The rustic trails are shared by dog walkers, joggers, and mountain bikers.
Moore's Meadow Nature Park
FEATURES AND AMENITIES
- 5 kilometres of trails with elevated viewing areas.
- Glacial kettle landforms.
- Open meadows.
- Off-leash pet area in the meadow.
- Outhouses.
Trail Information
About the Park
This 60-hectare nature park is situated within a glacial kettle - a unique geological feature formed after the ice age - and named after adventurer Charles W. Moore. The park boasts a forested hillside area and open meadow.
Moore's Meadow is a popular winter destination for cross-country skiers and snowshoers.
Nechako Riverside Park
FEATURES AND AMENITIES
- Formal trail to the lower riverfront area.
- Half-kilometre accessible crushed gravel path leading to six riverside picnic tables.
- Open lawn with added landscaping.
- Canoe launch.
- Paved parking lot with RV area and six accessible parking stalls.
- Outhouse.
About the Park
This 9.3 hectare park is situated along the Nechako River north of Foothills Boulevard Bridge at a popular riverfront destination.
Hours:
- 7:00am to 10:00pm until the end of August.
- 7:00am to 8:00pm from September to October.
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