Community Recreation

Our Community Recreation department offers a wide variety of programs and services throughout the community each year. These programs focus on large community events such as Canada Day as well as registered specialty classes including Pro D Day Camps, Home Alone, and Latin Cooking!

Community Events

Each year, Powell River hosts a variety of large scale community events that enhance our community connectedness. These include Family Day, Canada Day Celebrations, Music in the Park, Winter Wonderland, and Breakfast with Santa. Creating community connections is what we’re all about.

For more information on Community Events, please contact:
Shawna Rahier
Parks, Recreation & Culture Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Tel: 604-485-8902
Email: srahier@powellriver.ca

Children’s Programs (0-12 years)

Our Children’s Recreation Programs provide a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for children aged 0-12 years to participate in leisure and recreational activities. Our programs are build on a child’s capacity to learn, play and be active. Summer Camps, arts, holiday and even food based programs are offered year round so be sure to check our online registration or social media pages regularly to see what’s being offered.

Youth & Teen Programs (13-18 years)

Our youth programs are designed to provide youth and teens with some fundamental learning and leadership opportunities within our community. Our popular Babysitter’s Course, Slime, and Kid’s Can Cook are just a couple of the programs we offer.  This area is always growing so be sure to check our online registration or social media pages regularly to see what’s being offered.

Adult & Seniors Programs

Our adult and senior based programs are geared to providing participants with greater insight into some unique learning opportunities that can be found right in our own backyard. We offer seasonal programs such as the popular Mushroom & Salal Picking, and Oyster picking programs. If you prefer the indoors, we also offer a wide variety of learning opportunities in Learn to Fish and Cooking programs.  check our online registration or social media pages regularly to see what’s being offered.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s next birthday at the Powell River Recreation Complex. We offer swimming and skating parties and with every birthday booking, you receive the use of a party room. Skate parties include skating (and rentals) for up to 10 children and two supervising adults plus use of a party room.  Swim parties include swimming for up to 10 children and two supervising adults plus use of a party room. Children under 7 years of age must have an adult in the water with them who stays with-in arms reach at all times.  Ratio of children under 7 yrs. to adults must not exceed 3:1.

Swim Parties and Skating Parties are just $80.00

To book your child’s next birthday party, call 604-485-8909.

For more information on Sport & Recreation programs, please contact:
Alex Craig
Sport & Recreation Coordinator
Tel: 604-485-8900
Email: mailto:acraig@powellriver.ca