RDCK, City of Nelson launching public engagement sessions on recreation in the City

Hosted in partnership between the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and the City of Nelson, the RDCK wants to hear from residents living in Nelson and in Electoral Areas E and F on whether they think the current recreation amenities offered at the Community Recreation Campus still meet the community’s needs.

The Community Recreation Campus includes the Nelson & District Community Complex (pool, fitness centre, and arena), Civic Centre and Arena, Curling Rink, Indoor Soccer Facility, and the empty lot at 824 Front Street.

“On behalf of the Nelson & District Recreation Commission, the RDCK, and the City of Nelson, our objective is to understand the current perspectives of the community in relation to recreational needs,” said Joe Chirico, RDCK General Manager of Community Services.

“We haven’t engaged with residents since 2012 during our Master Plan engagement process, and we understand that the community’s priorities may have changed since that time. Our collective goal for this engagement process is to educate the public on the current state of all facilities and amenities at the Community Recreation Campus and develop a vision for future recreation at the Campus.”

Residents will have the opportunity to hear from RDCK and City of Nelson staff about the state of the facilities and amenities at the Community Recreation Campus and can ask any questions.

After the community meetings, residents can share their thoughts on whether the current facilities fit the community’s recreational needs through a survey that will be available to the public on November 27.

“Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities provide important benefits for our community—from helping residents develop physical literacy to providing opportunities to stay active through all stages of life,” said Janice Morrison, Mayor of the City of Nelson. “We know residents are passionate about their sports, hobbies, and activities, and we encourage all residents to help shape the future of recreation in Nelson.”

Those who cannot attend the community meetings in person can access all the material on the RDCK’s public engagement platform following the first meeting on November 5.

Residents can join a community meeting on the following dates and times: