SSIPARC Facilities and Parks
Centennial Park, Drummond Park, Peace Park and Rotary Park, as well as the Portlock Park sports fields/tennis courts are available for general use & group reservations. All group events and gatherings can be booked online and require a Park Use Permit.
Rainbow Recreation Centre
The centre is located at 262 Rainbow Road and it includes a six-lane, 25-meter lap pool, a hot tub, multipurpose room and portable classroom.
Salt Spring Island Multi-Space (SIMS)
A new community centre available for not-for-profit groups, as well as recreation and public service providers, who will be able to rent space based on PARC’s fees and charges guidelines to increase their capacity and better offer their programs and services. PARC will also be expanding our offerings to include exciting new programs for children, youth, adults and older adults. Hourly classroom and gym bookings available.
SIMS is located at 124 Rainbow Road with parking available at the top of the driveway off of Rainbow Rd. Additional parking is also available on Park Drive.
Meeting Rooms
SSIPARC has three meeting rooms available to the public to rent. The Portlock Park meeting room is suitable for a variety of classes and meetings and is located at 145 Vesuvius Bay Road. The Creekside meeting room is a boardroom suitable for meetings up to 12 people and is located at #108 – 121 McPhillips Avenue. The Rainbow room A is suitable for a variety of classes and meetings and is located at 262 Rainbow Road. AV equipment rental is available in both meeting rooms at an additional cost.
Trails
Find a park or trail online or check out the Salt Spring Island Trails at a Glance Guide that includes a trail locator map, photos and descriptions of CRD trails.
Dog Park
A fenced play area for large and small dogs in the Rainbow Road Park, in front of the Rainbow Recreation Centre. A great place to meet with other dog owners while exercising your pet.
Hart Memorial Disc Golf Course
An 18-basket public disc golf course located in Mouat Park. For information regarding disc golf, see the Outdoor Recreation section.
Kanaka Skate Park
A public skateboard facility located on Aldous Road; below the Salt Spring Island Middle School that is maintained jointly by School District 64 and Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation.
Portlock Park Track
A 400-metre track that is ideal for running or walking.
Pickleball Courts
There are four public pickleball courts, with evening lights, located at Portlock Park and two courts located at the Fulford Tennis Court, next to the Fulford Firehall, which is also open for public play.
Tennis Courts
There are four public tennis courts located at Portlock Park and one public tennis court located in Fulford, next to the Fulford Fire Hall. The Portlock Park tennis courts have evening lights. Please contact us to reserve the courts for tournaments.
Playgrounds
Check out Portlock Park, Centennial Park and Drummond Park playgrounds.
Salt Spring Lions Commemorative Bike Park
Located at the southeast corner of Mouat Park at 160 Seaview Avenue the family bike park is a dirt surfaced, outdoor recreation space with technical features professionally designed to facilitate and develop bicycle skills among children, youth and adults.