Children’s Playgrounds

Introduction to Children’s Playgrounds

Looking for something to keep the little ones busy?  Campbell River lays claim to over two dozen exceptional children's playgrounds, from Municipal Parks such as Willow Point Park, Centennial Park and Dick Murphy Park to School District 72 playgrounds like Ripple Rock School to Provincial Parks such as Elk Falls Provincial Park .  There is something to please every child no matter what the age.

Try this game; pack a snack, water and juice and make a visit to as many playgrounds in the district as you can in one day; or a weekend, you can run through as many playgrounds as time and energy allow.  You can take our list of playgrounds with you and the kids can rate the playgrounds from one to five, with five representing the best.  Post the ratings on the fridge and guaranteed: the kids will want to continue working on the project the next opportunity they have.

It is suggested to take into consideration; how much effort it was to get to the playground, what the favorite piece of equipment is, the variety of equipment the playground offers, the condition of the playground itself, what other activities that were available at each location and of course the weather and how that affects our overall experience.  Each of these conditions can be listed and rated. This information can then be journalized with pictures if you like and kept on record to be compared to the next trip out to new parks.

For our group of kids this game turned out to be one of the best all round activities we could muster for a weekend without commitments, even on days when the weather was not that great.  To this day, even though my daughter is no longer a child and her calendar is jammed full of commitment, we still have our favorite playgrounds and we find ourselves reminiscing over the quality and display of new facilities when we discover them.

We would like to pass onto you the list of playgrounds in the City of Campbell River and extend a word of thanks to the Municipality of Campbell River, School District 72, The Rotary Club, BC Parks, the Campbell River Christian School and the Lions Club for building and maintaining these facilities for the ongoing health and entertainment of our children.  

Campbell River Christian School

To access the Christian School playground from downtown travel south on Dogwood Street, the Christian School is right across the street from the Police Station just south of Strathcona Gardens Arena.  Turn right into the roadway beside the school and down the hill a little, the playground is on the right hand side, directly behind the school.  The playground contains a children’s play area and a large field.

Cedar School

The school is located at the corner of 2nd avenue and Cedar Street, traveling south on Dogwood Street from the downtown core turn left on 2nd avenue, travel ½ block and you can see the school on your left hand side.  The park also contains a large cleared field, second growth trees, picnic tables and garbage receptacles.

Centennial Park

To access Centennial Park from downtown, travel south on Alder Street, it is on the right hand side of the road between 4th and 5th Avenue.  The Park also includes; tennis courts and a swimming pool and a wading pool that are open in the summer months.

Charstate Road Park

Charstate Road Park contains a great kid’s playing area and a large field.  Access is gained from just past Merecroft Village, travel south on Dogwood, turn right on Cortez Road, then another right on Charstate Drive, follow the roadway around a series of bends and the park in on the left hand side.

Dick Murphy Park

To access Dick Murphy Park head north form the downtown core on Highway 19A past the ferry terminal and turn right on the Spit Road, travel approximately 1 kilometre past the cruise ship terminal, the MVP loading dock and the trailer park.  The Park is on the left hand side of the road.  The park contains a child’s play area, picnic tables, rest benches, pit toilets, a bird blind and garbage receptacles.

Discovery Passage School

Access is gained from the downtown core by traveling north on Highway 28, from the Tamarac Street Bridge travel for about 4 kilometres, turn right on Barclay Road, just past the Duncan Bay Store.  The park is on the left hand side of the road about 1 block from the highway.  The park contains a children’s play area, a large field, a bench and garbage receptacles.
 

Ecole De Monde

Located at the corner of 7th Avenue and Smith Road, this little gem of a park is well hidden, to gain access you travel south from the Downtown core on Dogwood Street and turn right at the lights on 7th Avenue, the school and park are just a few blocks down the road on your right.

Ecole Willow Point

Coming from the direction of downtown Campbell River travel through the Willow Point commercial district to Larwood Road, turn right on Larwood to Eardley Road.  In addition to a Jungle Jim this park has a unique featured rock climbing structure.

Elk Falls Park

To access this playground, travel north towards Gold River on Highway 28, approximately 2 kilometres past the Tamarac Street intersection you turn into Elk Falls Park Provincial Campsite, continue slowly up the road about 1 kilometre and the playground is on your left, on the banks of the Qunisam River.

Gazelle Road Park

To access this park from South Alder Street turn right at Rockland Road, at the Mac’s store, travel approximately 1 kilometre, if you come to Timberline School you have gone too far.  Turn right on Gazelle Road and travel 1 or 2 blocks, the park is on the right hand side of the road.   This park is particularly great for sleigh riding in the winter, the nice gentle slope of grass and safe stopping zone are an added benefit.

Georgia Park School

From downtown, travel south on South Alder Street to Hudson Road, a block south of Southgate Secondary School, turn left on Hudson Rod, the school is a block down this road.  This park also has picnic tables, resting benches and a soccer field.

Hilchey Road’s, Elk Park

From downtown either travel south on the Island Highway 19A or south on Alder Street.  From the water turn right off Highway 19A onto Hilchey Road, the park is one block east of the highway.  From Alder street, turn left on Hilchey Road and travel 6 blocks in the direction of the ocean, the park is on the right hand side.  This park is very small but it has the advantage of being fenced in.

Lililana Park

Lililana Park is situated at the corner of Upland Drive and Frances Road.  To access this park from South Alder Street from the downtown core, when traveling south you turn right on Frances Road, travel ½ a block. Lililana Park has a great kid’s playground, an open field, garbage receptacles, a bench and a picnic table.  It also offers a great view of the inside passage.

Miracle Beach Provincial Park

Miracle Beach Park is a Provincial Park with multiple amenities.  The children’s play area is inside the campsite and easily accessible. Nestled amongst old growth trees, this little park boasts a picnic table, resting benches, garbage receptacles, pit toilets and close proximity to the ocean.  To gain access from Campbell River travel south for 22 kilometres on Highway 19A.  Turn left (east) on Miracle Beach Road and travel another 6 kilometres.  Follow the signage to the campsite.  The park is located on the right, just beyond the gate house.

Nunns Creek Park

Located close to the downtown core, Nunns Creek Park area encompasses a large network of trails between Homewood Road, Ironwood Street and 16th Avenue; usual access is off 16th Avenue. The park contains the offices of the salmon festival, a skateboard park, several baseball fields, picnic tables, garbage receptacles, picnic benches and the Nunns Creek itself.

Oyster River School

Travel south on Highway 19A for approximately 20 kilometres, turn left on Terrain Road, the school is two blocks down the road, nestled in the trees.  The park contains picnic tables, resting benches, garbage receptacles and an open field.

Penfield School

Access is gained from the downtown core by traveling south on South Alder Street.  Turn right on Hilchey Road; the school is immediately after the blinking light of the crosswalk.  The park has an open field, swings, picnic tables, resting benches and garbage receptacles.

Pinecrest School

To access this park from the downtown core travel south on Dogwood Street to Pinecrest Road, turn left, then right on South Birch Street, the school and park are on the left hand side of the road.  This park is well fenced and behind the school you will find a double soccer field.

Ripple Rock School

From the downtown core connect with 14th Avenue (Homewood Road) to Petersen Road.  Travel south on Petersen Road for 3 blocks and turn right on Cheviot Road.  The school is approximately 4 blocks down that road.  The playground is in the back of the school.  There is an open field and a rest bench near the playground.

Robert Ostler Park

Ruby Road Park

Located in the heart of Rockland, this small neighbourhood park has an open field, a Jungle Jim and a fabulous view of Discovery Passage.

Sandowne School

While traveling southbound on South Alder Street, turn left on Niluht Drive, about 3 blocks north of Mac’s store, travel 5 blocks to Superior Drive and the School is right there.  The playground encompasses a large ball field, a basketball court, a large cemented area for other ball sports and a resting bench.

Willow Point Park

By far the most expansive facilitates are encompassed in the Willow Point Park Complex.  The outdoor amenities of the Willow Point Park include: a children’s playground, tennis courts, three baseball diamonds, a skate board park, a disc golf course, a dirt running track, a lacrosse court and hiking trails.

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