Benson Creek Falls Regional Park Weigles Road Gate Hours

Summer (March 2 to October 31)

• Open at 5 a.m.
• Closed at 11 p.m.

Winter (November 1 to March 1)

• Open at 5 a.m.
• Closed at 8 p.m.

• If you do not remove your vehicle by closing time, it will be locked in until 5 a.m. the following day.

 

 Englishman River Regional Park and Top Bridge Regional Trail Gate Hours

Summer (March 2 to October 31)

• Open at 7 a.m.
• Closed at 11 p.m.

Winter (March 1 to November 1)

• Open at 7 a.m.
• Close at 7 p.m.

• If you do not remove your vehicle by closing time, it will be locked in until 7 a.m. the following day

 

 Mount Benson Regional Park Gate Hours

Summer (March 2 to October 31)

• Open at 5 a.m.
• Closed at 11 p.m.

Winter (November 1 to March 1)

• Open at 5 a.m.
• Closed at 8 p.m.

• If you do not remove your vehicle by closing time, it will be locked in until 5 a.m. the following day

 

 Moorecroft Regional Park Gate Hours

Summer (March 2 to October 31)

• Open at 7 a.m.
• Closed at 11 p.m.

Winter (November 1 to March 1)

• Open at 7 a.m.
• Close at 7 p.m.

• If you do not remove your vehicle by closing time, it will be locked in until 7 a.m. the following day

• Dogs are permitted in RDN Parks if kept under control.
• Dogs must be leashed at Moorecroft, Horne Lake and Descanso Bay Regional Parks, as well as any parks or areas where signage instructs to do so.
• Dogs are not permitted in the Little Qualicum River Estuary Conservation Area at any time.

• Park Use Permits are required for any commercial activity, commercial filming and for any event taking place within an RDN park.
• For more information on permit fees and conditions, refer to Bylaw 1801 (Consolidated to .01).
• Please apply at least six weeks prior to the event to ensure time to process the permit.
• Park Use Permit process:
  • Please fill out the applications.
    • Parks Access and Construction Application
    • Parks Filming Permit Application
    • Parks Research Permit Application
    • Parks Special Event / Program Permit Application
  • Once the application is received you will be contacted by staff in order to discuss your applications, and we may request further information.
  • Submit insurance and additional required supporting documents.
  • Permit will be completed and emailed for payment. Once payment is received, the permit will be emailed to you for signature. Please sign and return a copy to RDN parks staff.
• For events with over 500 people, a RDN Special Event Permit is required.

• The Regional District of Nanaimo's Parks Amenity Donation Program provides an opportunity for an individual, organization or service group to contribute toward park improvements in the RDN.
• More information on this program is available at https://www.rdn.bc.ca/parks-amenity-donation-program

• Camping is available at Descanso Bay and Horne Lake Regional Parks 
• Campfires are only permitted within RDN Campgrounds. Campfire bans may be in effect during dry weather. Please check here for any bans or alerts.

• Community Park planning in the RDN is supported by area residents who volunteer to participate in Advisory Committees.
• Regional Parks and Trails planning is supported by a Committee made up of RDN Board representatives.
• Learn more about RDN Parks Advisory Committees and how to volunteer

• 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.

• 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 1801.01

• Policy C1-02 Cash-in-lieu of Parkland
• Policy C1-03 Parks Naming
• Policy C1-04 Park Inspection
• Policy C1-05 Review of Consideration of Parkland - Subdivision Application Process
• Policy C1-07 Tree, Fire Risk and Invasive Species Management in Regional District of Nanaimo Parks and Trails 2021

Community Park Development Cost Charges have been set in place for Electoral Areas A, B, G and H.

DCC’s are fees collected from land developers, on a user pay basis, to help fund the cost of the new infrastructure and parks needed to service new development. DCCs help ensure developers pay their fair share of the costs required to develop new infrastructure and park improvements.

Parkland development works that are eligible for DCC application are limited to fencing, landscaping, drainage, irrigation, trails, restrooms, changing rooms, playground equipment, and playing field equipment.

DCCs do not pay for the operation and maintenance of parks, new or upgraded works needed for the existing population, new parks & recreation buildings, parking, sports field lighting, artificial turf, and sports courts.

DCCs are paid by applicants for:

Subdivision approval to create single family lots Building permits to construct multi-family development

Development Cost Charge Bylaws

Electoral Area 'A' Community Parks Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1839, 2021

Electoral Area 'B' Community Parks Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1840 (consolidated to .01), 2021

Electoral Area G Community Parks Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1841, 2021

Electoral Area 'H' Community Parks Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1842, 2021

Amendments to the DCC bylaws are made from time to time. The copies on this webpage are provided for convenience only. Please contact the RDN at recparks [at] rdn.bc.ca (recparks[at]rdn[dot]bc[dot]ca) to confirm whether a new or updated bylaw is available, or if you have any questions about whether the DCC bylaws apply to your project.