There is no doubt that we’ve
had some great weather in past Aprils but this one seems to be breaking records for
hot days and many are getting out there to enjoy those days at the local parks.
Spring growth in Riverside Park |
Riverside Park was
officially named in 1933 but used for many years previous to that. The workers who were building the Canadian
Pacific Railway back as far as 1885 used the park as a campsite.
Riverside Park history |
This is a photo taken of
Riverside Park in 1939 which shows a beautiful park down by the Thompson River
and some of its’ history. The park went
through many very interesting changes over the early years and we are very
fortunate to still have this beautiful gem as part of our downtown area.
Variety Kids Waterpark |
Several events are held
here every year and to see some of these celebrations of the past for the Bicentennial Day,
Canada Day, special events like the MS Walk (to be held May 1, 2016) and Remembrance Day, plus many more Summerevents, click on them to take you to that page.
The Rivers Trail begins here |
The Rivers Trail is a
legacy of the 2000 Millenium. It has a
continuous trail between Westsyde and the Yellowhead Bridge which brings these
neighbourhoods together and celebrates the importance of the Thompson Rivers to Kamloops.
Uji Friendship Garden |
Mayor Mel Rothenburger
reaffirmed this agreement with the Mayor of Uji on the tenth anniversary in
2000 and a tree was planted with Mayor Peter Milobar to commemorate the
twentieth anniversary. The Uji
Friendship Garden is a favourite spot where local high school grad classes come
to take their photos.
There are several areas of the Riverside Park to visit and be enjoyed including the Rose Garden, tennis courts, a concession and the pier has a great view of the Thompson Rivers with Mt. Peter and Mt. Paul as a backdrop.
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