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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 Status

Rosebery to Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail)

Update: November 12, 2025

The cable car is now closed for the winter. We look forward to reopening in the spring.

Update: October 8, 2025

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is pleased to announce the Rosebery to Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail) is now open for public use. 

Work has been completed on the installation of a new 85-foot aluminum bridge, along with wooden ramp approaches and other earthworks required to restore the trail connection between the cable car crossing and the Three Forks trailhead. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while the necessary work was completed to ensure safety and accessibility. 

For more information click here.

Rosebud Lake Regional Park

June 10, 2025

Users of Rosebud Lake may have noticed a reduction in the Lake level recently (approximately 16 – 18 inches). The RDCK undertook cleaning of the spillway, as required under the Provincial Dam Safety Regulations, which dropped the lake level to the original intended level of the dam. The cleaning of the spillway included removal of debris, widening and brush removal from the spillway banks. With this work completed, park users should see the lake level stay consistent with only minor seasonal fluctuations.

With the purchase of the additional land at Rosebud Lake Regional Park, the RDCK is now responsible for the maintenance of the Rosebud Lake Dam and is required to follow the Provincial Dam Safety Regulations.

Regional Parks & Trails

Balfour Beach Regional Park

Balfour Beach Regional Park

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Bigelow Bay Regional Park

Bigelow Bay Regional Park

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Bonnington Regional Park

Bonnington Regional Park

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Brilliant Bridge Regional Park

Brilliant Bridge Regional Park

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Cottonwood Lake Regional Park

Cottonwood Lake Regional Park

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Crawford Creek Regional Park

Crawford Creek Regional Park

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Crescent Valley Beach Regional Park

Crescent Valley Beach Regional Park

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Glacier Creek Regional Park

Glacier Creek Regional Park

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Glade Regional Park

Glade Regional Park

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Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park

Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park

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James Johnstone Regional Park

James Johnstone Regional Park

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Krestova Regional Park

Krestova Regional Park

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Lardeau Regional Park

Lardeau Regional Park

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McDonalds Landing Regional Park

McDonalds Landing Regional Park

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Morning Mountain Regional Park

Morning Mountain Regional Park

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Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail

Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail

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Pass Creek Regional Park & Campground

Pass Creek Regional Park & Campground

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Pulpit Rock Access Regional Trail

Pulpit Rock Access Regional Trail

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Riondel Regional Park

Riondel Regional Park

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Robson Boat Ramp Regional Park

Robson Boat Ramp Regional Park

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Rosebery Parklands Regional Park

Rosebery Parklands Regional Park

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Rosebery to Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail)

Rosebery to Three Forks Regional Trail (Galena Trail)

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Rosebud Lake Regional Park

Rosebud Lake Regional Park

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Sunshine Bay Regional Park

Sunshine Bay Regional Park

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Taghum Beach Regional Park

Taghum Beach Regional Park

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Waterloo Eddy Regional Park

Waterloo Eddy Regional Park

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Winlaw Regional & Nature Park

Winlaw Regional & Nature Park

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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

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