Parks & Trails
Community Services
Parks & Trails
The parks systems consists of 27 Regional Parks and 3 Regional Trails. We manage over 580 hectares (1435 acres) of parkland for the public to enjoy.
Parks & Trails Updates
Cottonwood Lake Regional Park Access Update
July 28, 2026
Please be advised that the road to access Cottonwood Lake Regional Park will be closed on Monday, August 10 due to culvert replacement work requiring a road closure. The only access to the park will be walk-in access via the Great Northern Trail. Vehicle access will not be available.
Please plan ahead if you are visiting Cottonwood Lake Regional Park on August 10.

Park Amenity Donations
Contributions to the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s (RDCK) Amenity Donation Program enhances the enjoyment of regional parks and trails. Celebrate friends, family and memorable events with an inscribed plaque on a donated bench or picnic table.
How to reach us:
Regional Parks
Regional District of Central Kootenay
Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson V1L 5R4
Phone: (250) 352-1574
Email: parks@rdck.bc.ca