cottonwood island nature park

Lovely spot for a hike and an afternoon spent in nature. Great place to bring the dogs with lots of space for them to run around.

A lovely park on the outskirts of Prince George where you can happily walk your dog and enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife (though sadly we didn't see any Black Bears!)Like most parks in BC, it's very well maintained and kept tidy by the people who use it.

The Park is easy to get to - but only if you have a car. It consists of mature woodland and much of it is on the riverbank. It's not large, but as way of relaxing at the end of a day's drive excellent.Look out for the faces carved into the trees - an added bonus for us was meeting the sculptor walking his dog in the park.

Just seemed uncared for. Stagnant water in the creek and lots of mosquitos... we turned around after only being on the trail for 5 minutes.

Beautiful open walking park. Smooth trails, huge Cotten wood trees. Bordered by both the Nechako and Fraser Rivers. Has look out points built just off the paths. Great nature walk. Dogs welcome. Great to just get out and submerge your self in the true nature. Bring your camera you will definitely want to take pictures, especially on the wooden bridge. Great all year round as well. Does occasionally flood during flood season as it is literally bordering the two rivers. All in all, I've been here many times and will be back with out a doubt.

Great place to take the dogs. City plows the snow so it's a nice walk even in the winter.There is also a nice wood bridge that locals take wedding pictures at so bring your camera.

Great walking trails. Dogs welcome. Bordered by the Nechako and Fraser Rivers. Some view points. Shaded parking large enough for a few motorhomes. Near the Railway Museum.

We went strolling here on an early summer evening in Prince George. There are some nice trails next to the river, and the cottonwood trees rustle overhead in the breeze: we heard a beaver at work, even though we didn't see it. The only downside in May 2014 was that many of the trails were flooded, and thus half the park was inaccessible, but what we did see was very quiet and calm, in a surprising location just over the railway marshalling yards from downtown PG.

Yes, a lovely walk with the added pleasure of enjoying both the Nechako and Fraser Rivers. It can be a short stroll ending at the confluence of these two rivers or extended into Fort George Park or downtown Prince George. A great place to observe various ducks, eagles, and at times ospreys. The wildlife extends to bears on occasions, but rarely seen.

Always a nice little treat to get out of the city for a nice nature walk. This is the most beautiful walk in the fall with all the colours and the river. the river is super low at this time of the year which makes it fun to be able to walk along the river bank.

There's nothing to dislike about the Cottonwood Island Nature Park, and we saw that the locals know how great it is to take a stroll along the river. Although lots of people were out and about, we still felt we had a quiet and relaxing stroll. Highly recommended!

Easy walking path, tranquil river-side walk, mature trees, abundance of small wildlife, pristine surroundings.

My friend and I, we rented the bikes from the visitor center (it's free, by the way) and we explored the park in the morning just before our train would return to Jasper. Easy to access and beautiful coin of nature. You can wander around, pass the tree carvings, admire the river and breath fresh air in the middle of an industrial city. It's worth spending some time in Prince George and admire the nature.

This nature park on the edge of downtown at the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser rivers is a gem indeed with paths wandering through the forest and along the rivers among tall trees many of which are towering cottonwoods. There are benches for watching the river flow by; tables and shelters for picnics; a boat launch; a fish hatchery and the railway museum. Many animals make this park their home and glimpses are possible...especially of eagles. The main trail along the river is part of the Heritage trail and connections can easily be made to Ft. George and L.C. Gunn Parks. There is something to interest all ages in this park.

Cottonwood Island Nature Park is a rustic park just on the edge of town. It is part of the Heritage River Trail system and lots of fun to explore. Occasionally, if you look carefully, you will find many beautiful flowers, including the yellow ladies slipper. Its also fun to search for the tree spirits carved into some of the cottonwoods. The park is historically significant as two rivers join here. Dogs are welcome, but I believe, just on the trails by the water. And, if your a mushroom fan, you can find morels here in the spring.