Seasonal parks set to close by the end of October

Cooler overnight temperatures means the winterizing of seasonal parks in Prince George.

As of yesterday (Tuesday), all park water fountains will be shut down to protect underground infrastructure and prevent the pipes from freezing.

In addition, the following closures are set to take place in the coming weeks:

Washroom and outhouse winterization

    • Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park washrooms
    • Duchess Park washroom
    • Connaught Hill Park outhouse
    • Rainbow Park outhouses 

Park gate closures

  • Carrie Jane Gray Park and Connaught Hill Park close to vehicle traffic on October 31.
  • Nechako Riverside Park gates and outhouse will be closed after the first significant snowfall. The parking lot will not be plowed through the winter.
  • Jumpstart Multisport courts and washrooms will be closed after the first significant snowfall.
  • The parking lot will not be plowed through the winter. The courts may be closed in the mornings leading up to the closure if there are safety hazards including frost or ice.

Masich Place Stadium

The last day for outdoor public walking will be October 31.

The track may be closed in the mornings leading up to the closure if there are safety hazards including frost or ice on the track.

Indoor public walking is available starting October 20 at the CN Centre, except on event days.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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