What's New with Salt Spring Island Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture
Portlock Park Master Plan- Final Thoughts! Feedback welcome.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) Salt Spring Island (SSI) Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) is developing a 20-year site master plan for Portlock Park. This project was identified as a priority in the 2019 Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan in response to the community’s desire for increased access to recreation facilities and infrastructure development for additional playing fields on Salt Spring Island.
Following several months of public engagement with key stakeholders, two public surveys and input from the former Parks and Recreation Commission and the SSI Local Community Commission (LCC) a final draft of the Portlock Park Master Plan has been prepared for “final thoughts”.
If you have additional comments on the draft Portlock Park Site Master Plan and the revised Rainbow Recreation Site Master Plan you can submit them by email saltspring@crd.bc.ca. Any additional feedback received will be presented to the LCC for final consideration.
We will be asking for feedback online or in person at the Rainbow Recreation Centre from September 25 to October 25th 2024.
Visit GetInvolved.crd.bc.ca/Portlock-Park to learn more about the site master plan and subscribe for updates.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Fall 2024 Registration
The Fall 2024 recreation guide will be viewable online on Monday, August 12 at 8:30am.
Registration begins Wednesday, August 14 at 8:30am. The guide includes Fall swimming lessons, pool schedule, and programs!
Facility Closures
In the event Rainbow Recreation Centre or Salt Spring Island Multi Space (SIMS) unexpectedly closes due to weather conditions or power outages, we will do our best to contact those registered/reserved in programs and activities. Updates will be posted on our Facebook page.
Centennial Park Plaza Upgrades
The Centennial Park Plaza has been identified as the next phase of park upgrades as part of the approved 20-year Master Plan. Work on this phase began in 2022 and included detailed designs to replace the park plaza and install lighting. This upgrade includes the removal and replacement of the existing park concrete and brick paver plaza, additional drainage, lighting, landscaping, and furnishings. Existing trees inside and along the plaza are to be retained.
Previously completed work to upgrade the park includes site assessments, central drainage, the washroom facility replacement, and the playground replacement.
Subscribe to the project page for more information and updates.
Salt Spring Island Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (SSIPARC) services and facilities are overseen by the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC)..
COVID-19 Information
Proof of vaccination is not required and masks are optional. Please respect people's choices and comfort levels.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, CRD Recreation Centres have followed the guidelines and orders set out by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) and other governing bodies, including WorkSafeBC, Island Health, British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA), and the Lifesaving Society.
Register Online For SSIPARC Programs
Online registration is now available to serve you better. Just follow the steps below to log in or create your account to view courses online and to register.
- Browse Activities
- Select a Program
- Create an account or log in to your existing account
- Select Payment Option and complete your registration.
- Once registration is complete a receipt and confirmation will be emailed to you.
- Registration is only confirmed once payment is processed.