General Information & Regulations

General Information & Regulations

Hours

Parks are generally open between 7am and 11pm, unless marked otherwise at a park entrance gate.
Entrance gates at Moorecroft and Englishman River Regional Park close at 9pm (subject to earlier closure during winter months).

Dogs

Dogs are permitted in RDN Parks if kept under control by their owners.
Dogs must be leashed at Moorecroft, Horne Lake and Descanso Bay Regional Park.
Dogs are not permitted in the Little Qualicum Estuary Regional Conservation Area.

Camping & Campfires

Camping and campfires are only permitted at Descanso Bay and Horne Lake Regional Parks.
Camping and smoking bans may be in effect during dry weather. Check for notices here.

Vehicles, E-bikes and Vessels

ATVs, dirt bikes and other personal motorized recreational vehicles are not permitted in RDN Parks or Trails.
Electric bikes are not considered vehicles and are permitted in RDN Parks and Trails.
Overnight mooring of vessels (on land or water) is not permitted.

Wildlife & Our Natural Environment

The RDN is bear and cougar country. Learn facts and tips here!
Please respect wildlife, vegetation and other natural features in RDN Parks and Trails.
Hunting, harvesting, salvage or disturbance of any natural feature is not permitted.
Where garbage cans are not provided, please take out what you take in.

Special Events

A Park Use Permit may be granted for a special event or occasion within a park.

Park Use Regulations

For safe enjoyment by all park visitors, please observe and obey signage posted at RDN Parks and Trails.
Additional information can be found in the Park Use Regulations Bylaw No. 1399.