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Ranger Park
Location: 3736-16th Avenue
Ranger Park is the perfect place to spend the day with the family. The new Playground will be a sure hit with the entire family. Explore the vast trail system and green space. Take in a round of "Nine Hole Disc Golf", click here for more information on the Ranger Park Disc Golf course.
Did you know that Ranger Park is home to the Town of Smithers licensed year round Preschool Program. Make sure to visit our Recreation Programs page to view the current offering of Preschool programs in our Community Recreation Guide.
Looking for fun activies to keep the kids entertained during the long, hot summer months? Register your kids in the Town of Smithers' "Summer Children's Day Camps" that take place at the Ranger Park Building during July and August every year.
Rooms are avialble to rent in the Ranger Park Building, for more details and rental pricing information, please contact the Town of Smithers Department of Recreation, Parks & Culture at 250-847-1600.
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Turner Way Playground NEW!
Multiplex Feasibility Study 2010
Smithers Multiplex Feasibility Study and Business Plan Final Report - July 6, 2010, by Bruce Carscadden Architect Inc.
Recreation Programs
Registration is ongoing for Winter 2012 Recreation Programs.
We are always interested in your skills and ideas. If you would like to teach a program or have a great idea for a new program contact the Recreation Department at 250-847-1600.
WINTER 2012 PROGRAMS - Register Now!
Winter Preschool Recreation Programs *Posted December 2, 2011
2012 Winter Brochure (for all ages) *Posted December 6, 2011
To Register: Smithers Recreation Online
Public Skating and Shinny Hockey are on now!! Please call the Arena hotline for times - 250-847-5719.
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4th Annual Smithers Steve Nash Basketball League:
4th Season starts after March Break, information available mid-February.
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Smithers Arena:
Click here to view the Smithers Arena Schedule, including Public Skating and Shinny Hockey
Find out more information here regarding the Smithers Multi-Plex Concept
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Local Sport Associations Registration Information
To find out more information about Local Sports Associations Registration, please contact them directly.
Recreation, Parks & Culture
The Recreation, Parks & Culture Department is responsible for the planning and development of recreational activities and special events for the Town of Smithers. The Town works in partnership with community groups and consults with residents to affirm our core values and to establish and achieve recreation programming which meets the needs of the community.
NEW:
- 2015 Northern Sport Development Strategy - Smithers, Overview commissioned by Pacificsport Northern BC
- 2012 Winter Programs - for all ages
- Riverside Municipal Campground and RV Park is CLOSED (reopens May 18, 2012)
- Bylaw No. 1637 - Recreation Fees and Charges
- Local Sports Association Registration Information
- RV Storage at the Fall Fairgrounds
Civic Centre Arena
Arena Schedule:
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4204 Third Avenue
The Civic Centre (widely known as the Arena) is used for everything from hockey practice to high school graduation ceremonies. The shop at the Arena has a limited number of skates and helmets available for rent. For Public Skating and schedule information, call 250-847-5719.
User Groups: Smithers Minor Hockey Association, Christian Hockey League, Smithers Figure Skating Club, Smithers Oldtimers Hockey, Rubber Puckers, Womens Hockey, CN Rusty Rails, and Adult Rec Hockey.
The arena is also used by the Steelhead Hockey Club, which enjoyed a successful season in 2010 with as many as 500 fans per night.
The arena is used by the following schools on a weekly basis as part of the Daily Physical Activity requirements: Lake Kathlyn Elementary School, Walnut Park Elementary School, Muhiem Elementary School, Smithers Secondary School, BV Christian Elementary School, and BV Christian High School.
Arena Users Fees:
Including Arena Rental without ice, Arena Rental with ice, Arena Summer Ice, Public Skating - Bylaw No. 1637 - Recreation Fees and Charges
Smithers Multiplex Feasibility Study
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History
The Smithers Civic Centre arena building was constructed as an aircraft hanger at Terrace Airport in 1943. It was purchased by a Smithers community group in 1954. Building changes and upgrades since that time include the following:
1957 - Building cut down to six feet in height, modified for arena use and erected on present site.
1963 - Artificial ice installed.
1965 - Ice modified with installation of existing concrete slab.
1967 - East bleachers built, surface paved with asphalt and existing metal siding added.
1970 - 1/2" plywood added to the roof deck during reroofing.
1978 - Ice plant upgraded to an air-cooled system.
1985 - Complete sprinkler system installed.
2000 - New condenser installed.
2002 - New ice plant installed, building upgraded and ice resurfacer garage built.
2003 - Water line upgraded.
2008 - 50th Anniversary celebrated in August.
2009 - New score clock.
2009 - New energy efficient lighting installed.
2010 - New boiler installed.
2010 - New brine pump installed.
2010 - Olympia Ice bear electric ice resurfacer purchased
2011 - Second new boiler installed
Fall Fairgrounds
2011 Fairgrounds Schedule of Events:
Click here to download the 2011 Fairgrounds Schedule of Events.
Smithers RV Storage:
Click here to learn more about Smithers RV Storage.
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The Town of Smithers owns a fantastic parcel of land, which is utilized by many groups from Smithers, the surrounding communities of the Bulkley Valley and from around the province. The Fall Fair Management Committee meets three times per year and overseas the booking requests and capital upgrades requests for the Town owned property.
Lease agreements with the Bulkley Valley Industrial and Agricultural Association, the Northern Saddle Club, and the Bulkley Valley Bowmen (Archery Grounds) provide the opportunity for local groups to offer workshops, rodeos, training sessions, children's activities, and more.
The Fall Fairgrounds are home to the Bulkley Valley Exhibition (Fall Fair), the Bulkley Valley Folk Music Festival (Midsummer Festival), the 3 in 1 Breed Show, and the Annual Archery Shoot. All of these events gather together thousands of participants and spectators from all over British Columbia and Western Canada.
Located at 2701 Pacific Street, corner of Tatlow Road and Pacific Street.
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Rodeo Ring at the Fall Fairgrounds.
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Hunter Jumper / Dressage Ring at the Fall Fairgrounds.
Dogwood Park
Located at the end of First Avenue off of Toronto Street.
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Yorke-Hardy Park
Located at the corner of Princess Street and 12th Avenue.
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Heritage Park
Located at the corner of Highway 16 and Manitoba Street.
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Goat Park
Located at the corner of Highway 16 and Main Street.
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Elks Park
Located at the corner of Railway Avenue and Pacific Street.
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Chandler Park Field
Located at the corner of Vancouver Street and Third Avenue.
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Bulkley Drive Park
Located on Bulkley Drive.
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Facilities Rentals
The Town of Smithers owns many facilities that are available to the public for rent. These include the Smithers Civic Centre (the Arena), Riverside Municipal Campground, Fall Fair buildings and space at the Ranger Park building.
For a detailed schedule of rental fees and information, please see Bylaw No. 1637 or contact the Town of Smithers Department of Recreation, Parks & Culture at 250-847-1600.
Playgrounds & Parks
Municipal Parks
Bulkley Drive Park
Located on Bulkley Drive.
Chandler Park Field
Located at the corner of Third Avenue and Vancouver Street.
Dogwood Park
Located at the end of First Avenue off of Toronto Street.
Elks Park
Located at the corner of Railway Avenue and Pacific Street.
Fall Fair Grounds
Located at the 2701 Pacific Street, corner of Tatlow Road and Pacific Street.
Goat Park
Located at the corner of Highway 16 and Main Street.
Kinsmen Adventure Playground aka Heritage Park
An adventure playground for tots and younger children conveniently located directly adjacent to Route 16, in the heart of Smithers.
3736 16th Avenue (Old Forestry Building)
Riverside Municipal RV Park & Campground
3843 19th Avenue, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0
250.847.1600 (weekdays) 250.847.3494 (caretaker)
RV & camping sites within easy walk of downtown Smithers. Situated on the banks of the beautiful Bulkley River surrounded by a picturesque view of the Hudson Bay Mountains.
Yorke-Hardy Park
Located at the corner of Princess Street and 12th Avenue.
Tennis Courts
The Town of Smithers maintains two public tennis courts located on Montreal Street.
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Perimeter Trail
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View from trail section along Railway Avenue.
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View from trail section around wetlands off of Pacific Avenue.
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View from trail section at Riverside Municipal Campground along the Bulkley River.
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Another view from trail setion at Riverside Municipal Campground along the Bulkley River
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View from trail section at Highway 16 and Chicken Creek on the west side of the Town of Smithers.
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View from trail section at Highway 16 and Dahlie Creek on east side of the Town of Smithers.
Community Recreation Directory
Check out our Community Recreation Directory!
Riverside Municipal RV Park & Campground
We invite all campers to stay at the peaceful Riverside Park Municipal campground located adjacent to the Bulkley River at 3843 - 19th Avenue. The park, operated by the Town of Smithers, is a safe and quiet place to relax and enjoy wonderful views, a beautiful river, and a laid back approach to camping. Pets are welcome on leashes.
When traveling west on Highway 16 (towards Prince Rupert), turn right onto Main Street. Follow the Riverside campground signs for 1.3 kilometres and make a left hand turn at the campground sign on 19th Avenue.
Site Amenities
- Nature trails - beautiful views of the Hudson Bay Mountains and the Babine Mountains
- Bike trails
- 15 minute walk from downtown shopping and recreation facilities
- Firewood provided (FREE)
- Electrical (15 amp and 30 amp) and water hook-ups
- Pay phone
- River fishing on the Bulkley River
- Cook house
- Playground area (under construction)
- Food storage lockers in tenting area (must provide own lock)
- Drive-through sites
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Free Wireless Internet- is limited to 75mb per night. We don't have unlimited internet usage up north here, like in the major centers, so it is best to keep your activities to emailing or browsing only please. 75mb is more than sufficient if you respect this. (This would mean no downloading, no youtube, no movies, no uploading, no watching streaming video online.)
2012 Season
Opens May 18, 2012
2012 Park Rates:
| Unserviced Campsite | $21/site |
| Campsite with Electrical and Water Service | $25/site |
| Campsite with Electrical, Water and Sewer Connection | $28/site |
| Per Tent in unserviced tenting area | $15/per tent (maximum 3 tents per site) |
| Riverside Cookhouse (Resident Rate*)/booking | $26 |
| Riverside Cookhouse (Non-Resident Rate**)/booking | $51 |
Prices are expected to change when the new washrooms/showers become operational.
* Riverside Cookhouse Fees are for event use, not fees charged to campers.
** Non-Resident means a group or organization not having a Smithers address
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