Public Parks, Beaches & Rec Centres in Creston BC

Parks & Recreation

Discover a recreational paradise in Creston BC! Spend a day splashing around at our picturesque beaches, go for a hike in pristine provincial parks, or wander through world-renowned wetlands. Otherwise enjoy some family time at one of our well-painted community parks or go for a swim at our award-winning recreation complex! Embrace your leisure time like never before here in Creston!

Crawford Bay Regional Park Beach

Sheltered in the Crawford Bay the two wide, shallow beaches boast some of the warmest water on Kootenay Lake.

Riverside Wilderness Park-Goat River

The rustic Wilderness Riverside Park currently provides the only public access to the Goat River along a nice stretch of river rock sandbar.

Lister Park

Lister Park is a great community park with a perfect view of the Skimmerhorn mountains from a gorgeous valley-bottom perspective.

Twin Bays Beach

A pleasant 25 minute drive north of Creston, Twin Bays is a rare sand beach with shallow water, making it a popular beach on Kootenay Lake.

Lockhart Beach Provincial Park & Campground

Located a beautiful drive just 40 KM north of Creston on Kootenay Lake, Lockhart Beach Provincial Park is a fine sand, pebble beach.

Mackie Beach Park

Mackie Beach is a small south-facing community park and beach with course sand and lots of sunshine in Boswell on Kootenay Lake.

Kianuko Provincial Park

Kianuko Provincial Park is a pristine backcountry are a in the southern Purcell Mountains east of Kootenay Lake and north of Creston.

Millennium Park

Centrally located along 16th Avenue South, Millenium Park is an ideal first stop for visitors arriving in Creston needing to take a break.

Creston & District Community Complex

Located in the centre of Creston, this world-class, facility is a community hub of activity for recreation, entertainment & more

Centennial Park

Centennial Park is the largest park in the Town of Creston, featuring trees and picnic tables scattered in a woodland setting.

Yahk Kingsgate Community Centre

Located in the small hamlet of Yahk just east of Creston, the community centre hosts everything from regular yoga classes and jam sessions,

Pilot Bay Provincial Park

This park is the safest bay-harbour on Kootenay Lake where sailors and boaters 'oft gather to weather out the summer storms.

Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area

The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is a lush wetland habitat located 11 km west of Creston.

Stagleap Provincial Park

Located at the summit of the highest all weather highway pass in BC, one of the highest paved highways in Canada!

Canyon Community Park & Campground

Located in Canyon under the gaze of the Skimmerhorn mountains, Canyon Park is the perfect spot to camp, recreate or host events.