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By Aaron Schulze

Parks Closed, Again

City of Kamloops closes its nature parks and trails again

Aug 18, 2023 | 8:44 AM

KAMLOOPS — Nature parks and trails within Kamloops city limits will be closed once again.

In a news release, the City of Kamloops says the closure will begin at 4 p.m. Friday (Aug. 18) due to extreme fire danger, recent weather conditions and current drought conditions. The closure includes the Kamloops Bike Ranch.

The announcement comes three days after the City stated it was “prepared to allow nature spaces to remain open due to an increased presence and readiness from [B.C. Wildfire Service] in our area.” It’s the second time in August the City has closed its parks and trails.

The parks will be closed to bike, pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The city says parks crews are installing closure signs and will continue to do so over the next few days. Crews will also monitor city parks to ensure residents and visitors are abiding by closures, and Community Services Officers may issue fines for violations.

Additionally, the city will close the Barnhartvale Landfill and Yard Waste Depot at the same time, and it will remain closed until further notice.

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Residents who wish to report unauthorized use of closed nature parks can call Community Services at (250) 828-3409 and state the time and park location. Residents are also asked to call 911 immediately if they find a fire.