Pender Islands Parks & Recreation Commission

Overview

Arbutus tree on Pender

The Pender Islands Parks and Recreation Commission (PIPRC) is run by eight local volunteer Parks Commissioners appointed by the Capital Regional District (CRD) and by the Director representing the Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area. It manages community parks and trails for the use by residents of North and South Pender Islands in British Columbia, Canada and by visitors to our islands. It also maintains trails on highway right of ways to viewpoints and ocean accesses. The Commission is also responsible for the organization and conduct of recreational programs on the Pender Islands.

Please Note

If you visit our community parks, please respect the private property next to the parks, trails, viewpoints, and ocean accesses and LEAVE NO TRACE of your visit or the visit of your dog. Leave the treasures that you find for others to enjoy. Provision for fires and camping do not exist in any Community Parks. Community Parks are open from sunrise to sunset.

With the exception of a small number of parks designated recreational in the Magic Lake area, all PIPRC parks and trails are designed for low impact use and require due care and attention of users. No bikes or other vehicles are allowed on the trails - CRD Bylaw # 1578 (15) and CRD Bylaw # 2129 (22). Please leave your bicycles at the trail head and enjoy the trail on foot.

Recreation Programs

The PIPRC purchases recreational services annually from individuals and groups that provide recreational opportunities to the community. To better understand the recreation needs of the Pender community, a Recreation Needs Assessment was completed in 2008, soliciting feedback from individuals and local groups. The PIPRC will use this information for future recreation planning, funding requests, and for enhancing recreation opportunities. The needs assessment is available for viewing and download here:

Recreation Needs Assessment Report (PDF )

Recreation Funding

Apply for Recreation Funding for 2010–2011

If you or your group are planning a recreation program for the period September 2010 to August 2011, it’s time to apply for funding from the Pender Island Parks & Recreation Commission. The application forms are available in the Community Box at Pender Island Realty in the Driftwood Centre and in the right-hand column of this page under Application Forms.

Application Evaluation

Applications are evaluated as a group with a goal toward benefiting as large and diverse a group of islanders as possible; from serving the needs of our youngest residents, to meeting the interests of our more senior members and everyone in between. Programs must be open to the entire community. Applications may be submitted until September 31, 2010. The Commission will review all applications and notify applicants by October 30, 2010. Funds are available in October. Please contact the commission by email should you require more information.

Recreation Program Funding Criteria

Funding is available to organizations and individuals providing recreation programs for Pender island residents. Priority will be given to health improving, physical activity programs. Programs should be:

Participatory
Good value
Broad in appeal
Inclusive

Programs should help remove barriers to recreation and may help reduce isolation and improve mental, emotional and physical health.

For clarity, recreation funds are NOT available for Capital projects (non moveable assets), but movable equipment may qualify for funding.

Past Recreation Funding recipients (PDF )

Arts Funding

Groups that require funding for Arts and Cultural programs can approach the BC Arts Council.

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