Salt Spring Parks and Recreation
PARC News
Time to Hike
Most of the winter might be behind us which means it’s time to get outside again. You can pick up a map of some of the hiking areas at the PARC office at Portlock. Then try out some trails you may not have been on before. The PARC trail crew will be back at work by mid March. If you see anything on a trail that needs to be repaired, please call us at 250.537.4448.
Saturday Market Starts
The first Saturday Market this year will be on April 7, Easter weekend. If you are a seasonal vendor, make sure you renew your permit by the end of February. Returning Day Vendors, please register with the Coordinator on your first day back to the Market. Potential New Day vendors should 
email the Market Coordinator, Rob Pingle, to book an orientation/product review appointment.
Invasive Vegetation Drop Off
The Parks and Recreation Department, working with the SSI Conservancy, has arranged a day every week when people can dispose of invasive vegetation. Starting February 24, every Friday there will be a location at the end of Kanaka Road where people can drop off blackberries, broom and other invasives. Starting on April 7 a second day per week will be added with the site then being open every Friday and Saturday.
Pool Activities
Summer brings all kinds of new activities to the pool, there are fitness classes, the Mothers' Day swim and the Annual Triathlon. See the pool page on this site or contact the pool at 250.537.1402 for details. You can also ask to be added to the Pool’s email list.
Market in the Park
The ever popular Market in the Park, in Centennial Park, opens on April 7 and continues every Saturday until October 27.
Potential New Day Vendors - Please email the Market Coordinator to confirm space and eligibility.
The complete Vendor Guidelines can be found online. For more information call 250.537.4448 or email.
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