Six local places for a playground or park type visit, with a walk or a little room to move. Choose whichever is closest and suits your kids. You do not need to make a whole day of it.
Free ideas for ordinary park and trail visits. Check current notices before heading out; seasonal facilities and booked sports spaces may not be available.
01 / Playground and room to move
Willow Point Park
Start with the playground beside the Sportsplex. If everyone still has energy, there are trails, sports courts and a skate park to explore, depending on your kids' ages and what they enjoy.
Dad tip: Pick one part of the park and start there. The splash park is seasonal, so check opening information before promising a water day.
1800 South Alder Street, Campbell River
02 / Playground, paths and a ball
Robron Park
A playground visit or a walk can be the whole plan here. Bring a ball or suitable court equipment if your kids want another way to burn off energy. The park also has tennis courts, sports fields and a ball diamond.
Before you go: Washrooms are seasonal, and sports facilities may be booked. Have a washroom plan rather than relying on everything being open.
425 Merecroft Road, Campbell River
03 / A downtown waterfront break
Robert Ostler Park
Pair some playground time with a waterfront walk, or bring a snack and use the picnic tables. With benches, walking paths and washrooms among the facilities, it is an option for a simple outing without planning a big adventure.
Dad tip: A snack and a playground visit can be enough. Stay close to younger children near the water if you head that way and follow posted notices.
945 Island Highway, Campbell River
04 / Head into the trees
Beaver Lodge Forest Lands
For kids who would rather keep moving than stay at a playground, try a forest walk. This in-town trail network has several access points, so choose your entrance and route before you leave rather than following a pin into the middle of the forest.
Dad tip: Let the kids look for something small along the way, like an interesting leaf or a bird. You can turn around when everyone has had enough.
05 / A change of scene at Tyee Spit
Dick Murphy Park
Head to Tyee Spit for a playground visit, a walk or a look along the beach. Picnic tables and benches give you somewhere to stop for a snack, and there is porta-potty by the playground among the park facilities.
Before you go: Bring an extra layer and shoes suitable for the beach. Keep children close near the water and choose activities that suit the conditions.
3200 Spit Road (Tyee Spit), Campbell River
06 / A playground and picnic stop in Area D
Hagel Park
Try Hagel Park for playground time, a stroll on the paved pathway or a picnic under the shelter. This Area D community park also has a multi-use court, outdoor fitness equipment and parking. There is a washroom and the park is wheelchair accessible.
Dad tip: Bring a snack for the picnic shelter, and a ball if the kids want to use the basketball court. Check current notices before heading out.
3001 Jody Lynne Way, Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake (Area D)
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