Recreation
Salmo & Area G

 

Meeting Facilities

Please contact our Facility Clerk  at 354-4386 ext. 5106 to enquire about the following meeting spaces as well as other meeting spaces available in Nelson.

Community Complex_____________________________________

Multi-Purpose Room (18’x43’)

  • Tables and folding chairs
  • Great for birthday parties and meetings  - Check our Birthday Party Page to find more information regarding Basic, Theme and Iceburg Packages

North Shore Hall________________________________________

Main Hall (40’x59’)

  • Great for large or small meetings, birthday parties, wedding receptions and family gatherings.
  • Holds up to 190 persons
  • Hardwood gymnasium floor
  • 8’ tables and folding chairs
  • Full kitchen and dishes available

Aquatic Facilities

The Nelson and District Community Complex houses an indoor aquatic centre consisting of:

  • 25 metre 6-lane pool
  • shallow teaching pool
  • brand new leisure pool with lazy river, bubbles, waterfall and spray
  • 1 and 3 metre diving boards
  • indoor waterslide
  • hot tub, sauna, steam room
  • viewing area
  • brand new women’s, men’s and family change rooms

Activities at the pool include:

  • Red Cross Swim Kids swimming lessons
  • Aquafit
  • Nelson Neptunes Swim Club
  • Nelson Reflections Synchronized Swim Club
  • Masters Swim
  • Public Swim/Lap swim/Adult Swim
  • Adapted Aquatics

Fitness Facilities

The newly renovated fitness centre offers approximately 5000 square feet of space to accommodate:

  • free weights and weight machines
  • cardio equipment
  • stretching area
  • fitness studio
  • fitness classes

Arena Facilities

The multi-purpose arena is a 1200 seat arena with an NHL size ice surface, 6 dressing rooms (2 unisex), referee room and concession. The Complex is home to the KIJHL Junior B Nelson Leafs.

  • The arena will hold 1500 persons for ice/dry floor events and approximately 2300 for concerts.
  • Ice Season is from mid July – May long weekend.
  • Dry floor available for conventions, exhibitions, trade shows, etc. – check available dates with our Facility Clerk

Park Facilities

Bonnington Park - gazebo, children’s playground, sports field, sports court, walking trail, washrooms, picnic tables, parking.

Taghum Beach Park - river swimming, beach, benches, picnic tables, barbeques, outdoor washrooms, parking

Cottonwood Lake Park - lake, ice fishing, beach, picnic tables, fire places, shelter, cabin, outdoor washrooms, parking

James Johnstone Park - Lakeside swimming, picnic tables, fireplaces, outdoor washrooms, parking on road, steep walk down to beach

Sunshine Bay Park - ball diamonds and horseshoes, soccer field and beach, picnic tables and washrooms

There are also many City Parks in Nelson that offer beautiful settings for weddings, family gatherings and picnics in addition to sports fields, baseball diamonds, playgrounds and a beach. Please contact our Facility Clerk to enquire about booking these facilities.

Facility Request Forms

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Field request.pdf
(application/pdf)   Field Request (long term) (26.2 kB)

 

How To Reach Us

Joe Chirico
General Manager of Community Services
Phone: 250 354 4386 Ext 5108
Email: jchirico@rdck.bc.ca
  Nelson & District Community Complex
Facilities, Recreation & Leisure Service
305 Hall Street
Nelson, BC V1L 5X4
Phone: 250-354-4FUN (4386)
Fax: 250- 352-3812
Email: NelsonRec@rdck.bc.ca
Jodi Vousden
Recreation Supervisor
Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5111
Email: jvousden@rdck.bc.ca
  Deborah Burnett
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5103
Email: dburnett@rdck.bc.ca
Kristine Rye
Customer Service Representative
Phone: 250-354 4386 Ext 5106
Email: krye@rdck.bc.ca
  Tammy Wisener
Fitness Programmer
Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5109
Email: twisener@rdck.bc.ca
Rebecca Wheeler
Recreation Programmer
Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5107
Email: rwheeler@rdck.bc.ca
  Bronwen Wetter
Receration Programmer - Aquatics
Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5112
Email: bwetter@rdck.bc.ca
Jason Craig
Building Operations Supervisor
Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5110
Email: JCraig@rdck.bc.ca
  
This Page Last Updated: February 28th, 2012
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