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Parks and recreation services in Nanaimo
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Nanaimo, British Columbia: parks and recreation services. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Nanaimo offers three recreation registration routes: online, phone and in person. Five listed facilities can help with in-person payment. Confirm the chosen desk’s hours, since they do not all operate on the same schedule.
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At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Can I register online at any time? | Recreation Nanaimo is available around the clock with a valid credit card. |
| What happens when the phone line is busy on registration day? | The city can take your name and number and call back during peak registration periods. |
| Where is the Bowen Park desk? | The listed address is 500 Bowen Road. |
Sources: Register for Activity Guide Program
Plan your next step
- Choose the task
Find the activity, place, booking or assistance route you need.
- Check the rules
Match the age, residency, access and timing requirements.
- Plan or book
Use the named provider to finish registration, apply for help or plan the visit.
Choose your activity or service
Can I register online at any time?
Recreation Nanaimo is available around the clock with a valid credit card.
How do I get help setting up an account?
Call 250-756-5200 or email registration@nanaimo.ca. The city also provides an online account tutorial.
Can I register by phone?
Yes, at 250-756-5200, using a credit card.
Booking, access and participation
What happens when the phone line is busy on registration day?
The city can take your name and number and call back during peak registration periods.
Can I pay cash in person?
Yes. Listed facilities accept cash, cheque, credit or debit, subject to their desk hours.
Where is the Beban Park registration location?
The guide lists 2300 Bowen Road.
Other rules and useful help
Where is the Bowen Park desk?
The listed address is 500 Bowen Road.
Where are the aquatic and ice centres?
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre is at 741 Third Street and Nanaimo Ice Centre at 750 Third Street.
Where is Oliver Woods Community Centre?
The listed registration address is 6000 Oliver Road.
Can I assume every desk is open whenever a program runs?
No. The guide asks users to confirm each facility’s hours before visiting for payment or registration.
Program registration desks
| Place | Address | Useful detail |
|---|---|---|
| Beban ParkMap of Beban Park | 2300 Bowen Road | City-listed desk for in-person program registration. |
| Bowen ParkMap of Bowen Park | 500 Bowen Road | City-listed desk for in-person program registration. |
| Nanaimo Aquatic CentreMap of Nanaimo Aquatic Centre | 741 Third Street | City-listed desk for in-person program registration. |
| Nanaimo Ice CentreMap of Nanaimo Ice Centre | 750 Third Street | City-listed desk for in-person program registration. |
| Oliver Woods Community CentreMap of Oliver Woods Community Centre | 6000 Oliver Road | City-listed desk for in-person program registration. |
All five in-person registration desks named by Nanaimo. This is a registration desk list, rather than a directory of every recreation facility. Call 250-756-5200 for registration help.
Beban Park
2300 Bowen Road
City-listed desk for in-person program registration.
Sources: Register for Activity Guide Program
Bowen Park
500 Bowen Road
City-listed desk for in-person program registration.
Sources: Register for Activity Guide Program
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
741 Third Street
City-listed desk for in-person program registration.
Sources: Register for Activity Guide Program
Nanaimo Ice Centre
750 Third Street
City-listed desk for in-person program registration.
Sources: Register for Activity Guide Program
Oliver Woods Community Centre
6000 Oliver Road
City-listed desk for in-person program registration.
Sources: Register for Activity Guide Program
Sources: Register for Activity Guide Program
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Nanaimo guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
Sources: Register for Activity Guide Program