Island 22 (FVRD) – Island 22 Regional Park is experiencing high volumes of visitors this Labour Day long weekend.
The Park has two separate events occurring throughout the weekend; an equestrian event and the sockeye opening (boat launch) which is impacting available parking.
You may want to consider exploring another Park this long weekend.
YES, Fraser Valley Regional District actually said that in a social media release!
If you must attend Island 22 today, please bring your patience, follow the instructions of the Traffic Control Persons, and watch for signage indicating FULL parking lots. Thank you for your understanding.
More information available at https://www.fvrd.ca/…/island-22-regional-park-at… or https://www.fvrd.ca/…/parks…/parks-trails/island-22.html
Tips for visiting Island 22 this Labour Day long weekend:
• Respect the signage for the Equestrian Event.
• Single vehicles must park in the day use lot (last parking lot on the right)
• Do not block exits or park on the dike, violators will be ticketed and/or towed
• Follow the instructions of Traffic Control Persons
For those fishing:
• Vehicles with boat trailers are permitted to park in the boat launch only – please ensure to park close together
• Overnight parking is not permitted under any circumstances
• When launching, use 4Wdrive and take it slow
• Watch for signage indicating boat launch parking is full
• Do not fish in the boat launch area
• Dispose of fish remains in the river or pack it out of the Park
