McArthur Island Park

Parks, Gardens, Trails

Watch for Marmots
Located on the north bank of the Thompson River, McArthur Island Park is a must visit, for the active tourist. Golf, soccer, football, baseball, cricket games can be viewed as you stroll around the perimiter of the park on the paved trail.

McArthur Island is the home to many of Kamloops sports and recreation facilities. The 51 ha. (126 ac.) island is lavishly equipped with a variety of playing fields, golf course, indoor sports centre, bicycle paths, parks and picnic land, lagoon, wild flora and fauna reserve, marmots, BMX track, walking trails and so much more.

From the beginning, the potential of McArthur Island as a recreational playground area was recognized - "a big improvement from the barren sand dune area it was before the development of the centennial playing grounds."

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McArthur Island Map

There is something for everyone on McArthur Island. Some of the unorganized recreational pursuits are walking, jogging and rollerblading on a 3.1 km paved perimeter walkway. A large portion of the walkway passes by unique and natural riparian areas adjacent to the sloughs. The deck along the south side provides a relaxing rest spot and a place to observe many different birds.

The newly renovated sports fields of McArthur Island now offer 9 full size soccer fields and 1 super 8 soccer field and 2 baseball fields from rookie to midget ages.

Kamloops Skatepark
This concrete paradise is sure to make you wish you were a local! This 2000 square metre beauty holds some of the best features in B.C.! 4' quarterpipes line the upper decks for maximum speed and flow, while the plethora of obstacles in the park will keep you busier than a boxing day sale!

McArthur Island Sports and Events Centre
This newly updated arena has a 1200 seat N & L arena and an 800 seat Olympic ice sheet as well as a curling rink. Next door to the Sports and Events Centre is the Youth Centre; home of the Boys and Girls Club.

McArthur Island Youth Centre - Capacity 100 - 444
With a seating capacity from 100 - 444, this facility includes computer access, a full-size gymnasium, 2 kitchens, craft room, wood shop, games/lounge room and teen room. The playing fields, tennis courts and natural setting of the island lends to the diversity of programs offered at the Club. This facility is used mainly for youth activity and is home to the Kamloops Boys and Girls Club.

Lawn Bowling
The McArthur Island Lawn Bowling Club has been located on McArthur Island for over 15 years and provides both social and recreational activities for many bowlers both young and old alike.

Norbrock Stadium
Norbrock was built as a 1967 Canada Centennial project. In 2005 Norbrock Stadium received a 2.2 Million dallar facelift adding new dugouts, change rooms, washrooms and seating for 1500 spectators. Norbrock is home to Thompson Rivers Univesity Wolf Pack and Kamloops Sundevils baseball clubs. The arena comes alive every July during the Kamloops International Baseball Tournament which hosts teams from Canada and the U.S.A.

Canada Games Ball Field
The Canada Games Ball Field is a legacy from 1993 when Kamloops hosted this national event.

Soccer
Approximately 4,500 youth soccer players will take advantage of the 9 new soccer pitches at McArthur Island. The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association will also have their new offices located at the newly rennovated Press Box restaurant building. In addition 1500 mens and ladies senior leagues will make the "Island" their home.

McArthur Island Golf Course
McArthur Island Golf Course is a comprehensive golf facility complete with a nine hole executive golf course, a large 40 stall driving range (covered for inclement days) and a mammoth 37,000 square foot natural grass putting course.

Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
In Kamloops, the City has promoted Xeriscaping through the creation of a Xeriscape Demonstration Garden in McArthur Park, and through holding several xeriscaping seminars. Xeriscaping emphasizes the efficient use of the minimum amount of water required to sustain an attractive and functional landscape.

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Contact
Nick DeCicco
Parks Operation Supervisor
ph (250) 828-3518

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