Parks

Trails to walk, shade to enjoy, and playgrounds to climb on... The green spaces of Cranbrook are a great way to spend the day.

Our city limits are home to 17 parks and another 7 Provincial Parks nearby, making it easy to find a quiet place to relax!
Bring the family or bring a book, there's lot's to see and even more to learn!

Top tips!  Visit Elizabeth Lake on the west edge of town for a beautiful nature walk. Wildlife is abundant here!
Baker Park
  • 7 acres of green space with a portion of Rotary trail running through
  • Mature shade trees and picnic tables
  • Outdoor public ice rink during Winter months
Cranbrook Community Forest
  • Over 2,000 hectares of crown land. Ecosystem of grasslands, forest and lakes!
  • Single track groomed trails for winter biking, snowshoeing & hiking
  • All season biking, hiking, picnics, dogs on leash
Disc Golf Cranbrook
  • Three 18-hole courses
  • A variety of difficulties
Elizabeth Lake Bird Sanctuary
  • 5.9 hectare wildlife sanctuary
  • Large wetland area home to many bird species including turtles and squirrels
  • Includes trails, benches, picnic tables and viewpoints
Eric Mackinnon Park
  • Lush grassy field along Joseph's Creek
  • Two outdoor basketball courts
  • Playground with swing set and slides
Gyro Park
  • Large grassy field and lot's of children's play equipment
  • Tennis and Pickleball courts
  • Offers a covered picnic area
Idlewild Park
  • 41.75 acres of nature walking, trails & amphitheater
  • Open space, picnic benches, horseshoe pits and children's play area
  • In winter, a local favorite for tobogganing & snowshoeing
Kinsmen Park
  • Soccer Pitches
  • Walking trails
  • Two tennis courts
Kinsmen Spray Park
  • Children's spray park
  • 1-acre with green space, benches and picnic tables
  • Numerous water features
Moir Centennial Athletic Park
  • Several large, wide open sports fields perfect for running around
  • Four full sized softball diamonds
  • Children's playground with several climbing features
Moyie Lake Provincial Park
  • 111-site Provincial Campground. Reservations available.
  • Motorboats, jet-skis, on the beach a Provincial Park Campground
  • Large deep lake for sailing, windsurfing, fishing & exploring
Muriel Baxter off-leash dog park
  • Large grassy areas, enclosed for small or large breeds
  • Waste bags provided at both entrances
  • Picnic tables and running water on site
Norbury Lake Provincial Park
  • 46-site campground - first-come, first-served
  • 97 Hectare park with 2 available lakes
  • Opportunities for paddle sports, fishing, swimming & hiking
Perry Creek Falls Trail
  • Hiking Trails
  • Motorized Offroading
  • Mining history & other heritage
PopPrice Park
  • A grassy field and a children's jungle gym are perfect for kids
  • Picnic tables and shade trees offer a great picnicking site
  • A small mountain range and a creek make for a picturesque location
Premier Lake Provincial Park
  • Premier Lake is a large deep lake for fishing, boating or swimming.
  • One hiking trail winds through forest to three small shallow lakes
  • Views of the Rockies from Yankee or Canuck Lakes.
Premier Lake Provincial Park
  • 61-site Provincial Campground. Reservations Available.
  • 837 hectare Provincial Park with a playground, trails, fish ladder & interpretive trails
  • Premier Lake is a large deep lake for fishing, boating or swimming.
Rotary Park
  • 2.8 acres of grassy area with covered stage, playground and public washrooms
  • Hosts many events including Sam Steele Days and Farmer's Markets
  • Splash park, paved walking paths and home to Cranbrook's Memorial Wall and Cenotaph
Viking Skatepark
  • Located in Balment Park, behind Western Financial Place
  • Skateboarding and BMX
  • Grassy field, benches and covered area
Wasa Lake Provincial Park
  • 104-site Provincial Campground. Reservations available
  • Motor Boat access, public swimming areas, and a large sandy beach
  • Warmest swimming lake in the Kootenays
Wycliffe Regional Park
  • Many large grassy fields and picnic areas
  • 18-hole disc golf course
  • Easy walking path and creek