Heavy rain weather system expected in Nanaimo

Take care on trails and around waterways

Summary

With a heavy rains expected over the next few days, the City of Nanaimo would like to remind the public to be careful and use caution when using trails, boardwalks, stairs and bridges. Many of the trails and even playground equipment are wet and slippery this time of year. Residents are also urged to use caution around waterways. Heavy precipitation can lead to high and fast flowing streams and rivers.

To report concerns or issues in the parks and on the trails, please contact Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Environment at 250-756-5200 or email askpre@nanaimo.ca.

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Key Points

  • Residents are urged to be careful and use caution when using trails, boardwalks, stairs and bridges and when around waterways.
  • To report concerns or issues in the parks and on the trails, please contact Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Environment at 250-756-5200 or email askpre@nanaimo.ca.

Quotes

"We want to encourage all users of our parks and trails to use caution and to be aware of the conditions that come as a result of weather systems we can see at this time of year."

Manager, Park Operations
City of Nanaimo
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Contact:

Al Britton
Manager, Parks Operations
City of Nanaimo
250-755-7505

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