Parks and Trails Etiquette
Rules and etiquette can be found on individual park and trails pages. Smoking, drugs, alcohol, and fires are prohibited in regional parks.
Accessibility in Regional Parks and Trails
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is committed to ensuring that all visitors are able to experience the natural environment of regional parks and trails.
Being Prepared
Prepare yourself before hiking in our regional parks.
Mountain Biking Guidelines
Mountain Biking Guidelines play an important role in sustainable quality mountain biking experiences in the regional parks system.
Picnic Shelters in Regional Parks
Four picnic shelters are available for reservation in regional parks. All shelters offer undercover picnic table seating and nearby toilet facilities.
Park Use Confirmation
Does your school or group intend to hold a picnic or other event in one of our regional parks? If so, please advise us by filling out a park use confirmation form.
Park Use Permits
Regional Parks manages all activities and uses within regional parks and trails, many of which require a park use permit.
Parking Fees
Parking is free in most regional parks and trails, however, pay parking at Sooke Potholes and Thetis Lake regional parks is in effect during the summer season.
Pets in Parks
Dogs are welcome in most regional parks and trails.
Trail Ratings
CRD Regional Parks trail ratings
Report an Issue
Thank you for your assistance in keeping our parks safe and clean. If you see something that requires our attention in a regional park or on a regional trail, report an issue here.
