Birthday Parties

We can make your child's birthday extra special with a party at the Community Complex! Our birthday party package includes public skating or swimming and an hour in the Multi-purpose room to have your cake or snacks and games. The cost is $35 for up to 10 children, and $1 each for any extra children. If you would like to rent the Multi-purpose room for longer, the cost is $16.25 per hour. You may also rent the ice for private skating at your party if you wish (prices vary).

For more information and to book a Birthday Party, please contact us at 354-4386 ext. 0.

Meeting Facilities

Please contact our Facility Clerk  at 354-4386 ext.2 to enquire about the following meeting spaces as well as other meeting spaces available in Nelson.

Community Complex

Multi-Purpose Room (18’x43’)

• Tables and folding chairs
• Great for birthday parties and meetings
  

North Shore Hall

Main Hall (40’x59’)

• Great for large or small meetings, birthday parties, wedding receptions and family gatherings.
• Holds up to 190 persons
• Hardwood gymnasium floor
• 8’ tables and folding chairs
• Full kitchen and dishes available

Meeting Room (40’x16’)

• Holds up to 30 persons
• Carpeted
• 8’ tables and folding chairs

Aquatic Facilities

The Nelson and District Community Complex houses a newly renovated indoor aquatic centre consisting of:

• 25 metre 6-lane pool
• shallow teaching pool
• brand new leisure pool with lazy river, bubbles, waterfall and spray
• 1 and 3 metre diving boards
• indoor waterslide
• hot tub, sauna, steam room
• viewing area
• brand new women’s, men’s and family change rooms

Activities at the pool include:

• Red Cross Swim Kids swimming lessons
• Aquafit
• Nelson Neptunes Swim Club
• Nelson Reflections Synchronized Swim Club
• Masters Swim
• Public Swim/Lap swim/Adult Swim
• Adapted Aquatics

Fitness Facilities

The newly renovated fitness centre offers approximately 5000 square feet of space to accommodate:

• free weights and weight machines
• cardio equipment
• stretching area
• fitness studio
• fitness classes

Arena Facilities

The new multi-purpose arena is a 1200 seat arena with an NHL size ice surface, 6 dressing rooms (2 unisex), referee room and concession. The Complex is home to the KIJHL Junior B Nelson Leafs.

• The arena will hold 1500 persons for ice/dry floor events and approximately 2300 for concerts.
• Ice Season is from August – May.
• Dry floor available for conventions, exhibitions, trade shows, etc. – check available dates with our Facility Clerk. 

Park Facilities

Bonnington Park - gazebo, children’s playground, sports field, sports court, walking trail, washrooms, picnic tables, parking.

Taghum Beach Park - river swimming, beach, benches, picnic tables, barbeques, outdoor washrooms, parking

Cottonwood Lake Park - lake, ice fishing, beach, picnic tables, fire places, shelter, cabin, outdoor washrooms, parking

James Johnstone Park - Lakeside swimming, picnic tables, fireplaces, outdoor washrooms, parking on road, steep walk down to beach

Sunshine Bay Park - ball diamonds and horseshoes, soccer field and beach, picnic tables and washrooms

There are also many City Parks in Nelson that offer beautiful settings for weddings, family gatherings and picnics in addition to sports fields, baseball diamonds, playgrounds and a beach. Please contact our Facility Clerk to enquire about booking these facilities.

Facility Request Forms

Facility Request (long term) (18.9 kB)   Facility Request (one time) (15.9 kB)   Field Request (long term) (26.2 kB)

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