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Parks Frequently Asked Questions

If you have general questions about picnic shelter reservations, group park use or other special park use, you may find the answers here.

If you have additional questions, please see the About Parks & Trails homepage or contact the CVRD Parks & Trails Division at 250.746.2660 or by email.

The picnic shelters may be used without reservation only if you have a small group (under 10 people) that wishes to use the facility for casual use, if there is no other reservation occupying the shelter during your visit to the park. Note: birthday parties and all other organized groups/events, must reserve the facility through the online reservation system. Use of the fire pit and woodstove cooker is not permitted without a reservation.

Campfires are only permitted in the designated areas at Bright Angel Park (fire pit in the upper picnic shelter) during your picnic shelter rental. In addition, there are charcoal briquette barbeques for use at Glenora Trails Head Park.

Campfires are not permitted at any other CVRD parks or trails at any time.

When a provincial fire ban is in effect, campfires are NOT permitted. Additional information regarding fire bans and restrictions can be located here.

Decorations are permitted as long as staples are not used (only tape, tacks or string are permitted) and all decorations are removed at the conclusion of your event.

If you intend to use decorations for your event and you are using a reservable picnic shelter facility, please ensure that you allow for additional time for set-up and take-down in your rental contract.

Firewood is only available at Bright Angel Park and can be requested through the online reservation process (which is organized prior to your arrival). A bundle of firewood is $15.00 and is approximately 8-10 pieces of wood. When you arrive for your reservation, the firewood will be at your picnic shelter for you.

There is a fire pit for use in the upper picnic shelter at Bright Angel Park, which can only be used with a reservation.

All activities within CVRD parks and trails are regulated by the Parks Bylaw No. 738.

Land Acknowledgement

The CVRD is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including (but not limited to) Quw'utsun (Cowichan Tribes), MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), c̓uubaʕsaʔtx̣ (Ts'uubaa-asatx), xeláltxw (Halalt), Spune’luxutth (Penelakut), Stz'uminus, Leey’qsun (Lyackson), Diitiidʔaaʔtx̣ (Ditidaht) and P’a:chi:da?aht (Pacheedaht) Peoples. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands of this region since time immemorial. The CVRD is committed to the ongoing journey of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the region by strengthening cooperation, collaboration, and relationship building.

Parks Frequently Asked Questions

Are we allowed to use the picnic shelter at Bright Angel Park, Glenora Trails Head Park or Elsie Miles Park without a reservation?

Are barbeques permitted at the parks?

Is alcohol permitted at the parks?

Can I bring a bouncy castle to the park for my child's birthday party?

Can I have a campfire at the park?

Are propane firepits permitted at any of the parks? What about propane heaters?

Are there power receptacles available for use at the parks?

Are we allowed to use decorations at the park for our child’s birthday party or other event?

Is firewood available at the park facilities?

Is there potable water available at the parks?

Can I bring my generator to the park?

How do I make a change to my online reservation request for a picnic shelter?

Can we remove rocks, sticks, leaves, etc. from the parks for crafts or activities?