Cascade Falls Park Gate Open
Parking lot improvements at Cascade Falls are nearly complete. The gate to the parking lot is once again open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily. (June 24/11)
Cascade Falls Parking Lot Closed to Vehicle Traffic
A series of capital upgrades at Cascade Falls have been recently undertaken. To allow for paving and other facility upgrades, the park will be closed to vehicle traffic from June 1 to June 20, 2011. During this time, visitors are welcome to park outside the gate and walk in. Please ensure that vehicles do not block the park entrance for FVRD staff and contractors. (June 1/11)
Yellow Flag Iris Removal Update 2010
FVRD Environmental Services and Parks Department have been working together to remove Yellow Flag Iris from Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park's delicate ecosystem. Yellow Flag Iris is often found in gardens and ornamental ponds; however, when it is found growing wild, it can have a huge impact on the natural environment, crowding out native species and altering the natural habitat. Through the combined efforts of Parks and Environmental Services we can ensure the future or our wetlands and protect our parks from invasive species. To date, over 1,800 kg of Yellow Flag Iris has been removed from the park. (Nov 10 /10)
Neilson Park's New Picnic Shelter
The old picnic shelter at Neilson Park has been replaced with a larger structure made of Douglas fir logs. Picnic tables will soon be placed in the structure in preparation for the summer. Click here for more information on how to reserve this picnic shelter for your event. (March 12/ 08)
Canada's Parks Day July 19, 2008 - 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Join us at Matsqui Trail Regional Park in Abbotsford for a joint Metro Vancouver / Fraser Valley Regional District Event. Come learn about local trails and how they connect to other regions or even across the country. Bring your bike and bike helmet for a guided bike tour of Matsqui Trail. Enjoy a puppet show, making your own healthy trail mix and win a "Happy Trails" supply kit! This event is Free. (July 14/ 08)
Island 22 Operating Hours Changed
Island 22 Regional Park's gate will now be opened at 6:00 am and closed promptly at 10:00 pm until further notice. (June 25/ 08)
Island 22 Gatehouse to Open June 27, 2008
The gatehouse at Island 22 will be open on June 27, 2008 and will be collecting fees for park use. For more information call the gatehouse 604-702-5660 or FVRD Parks at 604-702-5000. (June 23/ 08)
Mount Cheam Horse Trials at Island 22 April 19 and 20, 2008
The Mount Cheam Pony Club is holding its annual two-day horse trials the weekend of April 19-20, 2008, at the Island 22 Equestrian Park located on Cartmell Rd in Chilliwack. Saturday is the dressage and show jumping phases of the competition and runs from 9am to 4pm. The cross country phase of the event takes place on Sunday and is the most exciting part of the weekend. Riders gallop over the 80 acres of terrain of Island 22 negotiating solid jumps, banks, ditches and the ever popular water jump, where the spectators gather to watch. The cross country on Sunday will start at 9am and run until 1pm. This year there are over 100 horses and riders competing from all over the Lower Mainland, Interior, Vancouver Island and Washington State. There is a concession on site and admission is free. For more information visit the Mount Cheam Pony Club website. (March 12/ 08)
Time to book your Cheam Lake Wetland Interpretive Tours
FVRD Parks is now taking bookings for school classes wishing to have a tour of Cheam Lake Wetlands. Call 604-702-5024 for more information. (April 4/ 07)
Cheam Ridge Access Road Repaired
Chipmunk Creek Forest Service Road's washouts were repaired recently. The road is still rough and 4x4 truck recommended. (July 12/ 07)
Sumas Mountain Regional Park closed due to road work and logging activity
Sumas Mountain Regional Park remains closed indefinitely while road work and logging activities are underway just outside the Park's boundary. These activities make the road accessing Sumas Mountain Regional Park unsafe for visitors at this time. (Dec 4/06)
Park Closures
The following parks or parts of these parks are closed until further notice due to tree damage during recent storms. These parks currently include Cheam Lake Wetlands and Island 22 Regional Park. (Jan 10/07)