Regional District of Central Kootenay

Regional District of Central Kootenay A regional government in south eastern British Columbia Welcome to the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) page!

We hope this site helps you stay connected to your local government. The RDCK’s goals for engaging with social media are as follows:
- achieve RDCK strategic priorities and objectives;
- provide a platform for publicizing RDCK programs, projects, and public notices through the sharing of information, videos and photographs;
- expand RDCK communications on important events, especially with regard t

o emergency situations;
- encourage public participation and open dialogue in order to improve RDCK services, programs and practices; and
- increase transparency in governance.

🏔️ This week’s park feature for Parks Month is: Lardeau Regional ParkA staff favourite for its stunning lake views and p...
06/23/2026

🏔️ This week’s park feature for Parks Month is: Lardeau Regional Park

A staff favourite for its stunning lake views and peaceful setting. With a beautiful beach, boat launch, and benches overlooking the water and surrounding mountains, it’s a place to slow down and take it all in.

Over the years, the park has evolved through a community-driven Park Management Plan, bringing new amenities like parking, washrooms, waste receptacles, and important foreshore and riparian restoration.

Click the link to learn more about all our Regional Parks: https://ow.ly/QGev50Z5hEe

06/23/2026

What does it take to get around in the RDCK?

This video explores transportation in rural regions, where challenges can include long distances, limited options and the high cost of owning a personal vehicle. These barriers can affect residents' ability to access work, services, and community life.

The Rural Mobility Community Advisory Committee (RMCAC) brings together community voices to explore collaborative, innovative solutions and contribute to a transportation network that better reflects the needs of rural communities.

Learn more and share "how could transportation in your community be improved?" at engage.rdck.ca/projects/ruralmobility/

06/22/2026

The Gyro Pool in Nelson is set to kick off the summer season on Thursday, July 2. The pool will be open seven days a week from 1:00pm to 6:00pm until September 5.

Gyro Pool Details:
☔ Pool operating hours are weather dependent.
💧 Swimmers must be 13 or younger, unless you are accompanying someone under the age of 13.
🏊 Swimmers under 7 years old must be accompanied by a responsible person at least 16 years old.

Gyro Pool is the perfect spot for kids and caregivers to beat the heat this summer.

City of Nelson, British Columbia

Take the Water Sustainability Planning Survey! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=3QdBKNGzdEuSjzkfO0lIe...
06/20/2026

Take the Water Sustainability Planning Survey! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=3QdBKNGzdEuSjzkfO0lIePCYx0OYHTpNmv2Fim1dZ7NUQzRBSEdXR0dKRzdIUDdTMFNHR1dHTldXSS4u&route=shorturl

Thank you to everyone who completed the Water Values Survey, our first survey on water in the Goat River Watershed. Over 220 people shared their experiences, concerns, and ideas. You told us clearly that water levels are declining, that you care deeply about this watershed, and that you want action, not just conversation.

This second survey goes further. We want to understand what a healthy, sustainable watershed looks like to you, what trade-offs you are willing to consider, and how you think decisions about water should be made. Your input will contribute to the conversations currently under way between the RDCK, yaqan nuʔkiy. and the RDCK (also known as the Collective Conversations Working Group).

The survey takes approximately 10 to 12 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous.

Submit by August 1st 2026

The What We Heard Engagement Report for the Goat River Watershed Water Sustainability Planning project is now available....
06/18/2026

The What We Heard Engagement Report for the Goat River Watershed Water Sustainability Planning project is now available.https://engage.rdck.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GoatRiver-WWHR-public.pdf

This report brings together what was heard through engagement carried out in 2025 and early 2026 regarding the Goat River Watershed Water Sustainability Planning. Input was gathered through a Water Values Survey (220 responses), six open houses in Canyon, Erickson, Kitchener, Town of Creston, West Creston, and Wynndel (137 participants), Kitchen Table Conversations, and a dedicated producer engagement initiative including on-farm visits with 15 producers.

Together, these engagement streams reached a broad cross-section of residents, agricultural producers, and community members. Read the full report to see what was shared.

Visit engage.rdck.ca/projects/goatwatershed to join the mailing list and stay up to date on this project, including the Water Sustainability Planning Survey that is open for submissions and in-person events coming soon.

🚧 Notice of Work - Taghum Beach Regional ParkPlease note that the road and parking lot at Taghum Beach Regional Park wil...
06/18/2026

🚧 Notice of Work - Taghum Beach Regional Park

Please note that the road and parking lot at Taghum Beach Regional Park will be closed on Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 while maintenance work is completed.

Crews will be grading, adding gravel, compacting the surface, and applying dust control treatments to improve the road and parking area.

During this time, access to the park will be by foot only. Please use caution around the work area and respect all posted signs and directions from crews on site.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this work.

Click the link for all parks and trails statuses: https://ow.ly/Ycrc50ZcSFY

Address

Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive
Nelson, BC
V1L5R4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12503526665

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