The City of Prince George is set to close several park closures and implement restrictions at others as winter approaches.
The parks department announced that various amenities will be shut down at the end of October, with vehicle access to some parks suspended until spring.
Vehicle access closures:
- Carrie Jane Gray Park and Connaught Hill Park will be closed to vehicle access on the evening of Oct. 30, 2024, reopening in spring.
- Nechako Riverside Park will close following the first significant snowfall, with its parking lot remaining unplowed throughout winter.
- The Jumpstart Courts at Carrie Jane Gray Park will also close after the first significant snowfall and will remain closed until spring.
Washroom closures:
- The washrooms at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park (near 17th Avenue and The Exploration Place), Duchess Park (playground washroom), and Carrie Jane Gray Park (beach volleyball courts) will all close on Oct. 30.
Outhouse closures:
- Outhouses at Connaught Hill Park, Rainbow Park, and Nechako Riverside Park will close on the evening of Oct. 30, reopening in spring.
Drinking fountain closures: Several drinking fountains have already been winterized to prevent freezing, including those at Masich Place Stadium, Jumpstart/Rotary Skate Park, and various parks throughout the city.
Masich place stadium: The track at Masich Place Stadium will close for public walking on Oct. 30, though it will remain available for scheduled events such as football and soccer until the last event, after which the stadium will be winterized.
Indoor walking: For residents looking to stay active, indoor walking at the CN Centre resumed Wednesday, Oct. 23.
