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UPDATE (March 26, 2026): Parks crews are continuing to inspect parks and trails for any safety concerns following Tuesday's windstorm.

As of this update,

• All destination parks have been inspected and are accessible to park users.
• Crews are now inspecting smaller neighbourhood parks and undeveloped natural areas. 
• One trail in Beban Park adjacent to the golf course remains closed due to downed power lines.
• The Seabold Park beach access trail also remains closed due to damage from a previous windstorm.

Please use caution in parks and natural areas. If you spot any damage or downed trees in one of Nanaimo's parks or trails, please report it to Park Operations through 250-756-5200. Thank you for your patience as we repair park infrastructure damages and continue to clear trails and inspect tree canopies.    

March 25, 2026: Nanaimo experienced a significant windstorm on Tuesday, March 24, resulting in a number of fallen trees and debris in many of our parks. Crews are out in a number of parks inspecting trees for safety and damage. Later in the week, crews will move onto clean up of debris.

Please use caution in treed areas and all areas marked with caution tape. The public is encouraged to report downed trees and areas of concern with location specifics and details to 250-756-5200 or parkopsdispatch@nanaimo.ca. 

In addition, Bowen Park is currently without power so all programs are cancelled for March 24. We will update as more information becomes available.

Parks currently being inspected:

• Bowen Park
• Beban Park
• Westwood Lake Park
• Colliery Dam Parm
• Maffeo Sutton Park
• Harewood Centennial Park
• Neck Point Park

Playgrounds being cleared of debris:

• Altrusa
• Maffeo
• Harewood Centennial