Riverside Wilderness Park (1031 Highway 21) continues to be open to the public for year-round access to Goat River.

Please be aware that the driveway into the park has been closed to vehicles while the early spring melt is in effect. This has been done to protect from damage to the road surface and to prevent vehicles from getting stuck in the muddy conditions. The driveway will be reopened once the roadbed dries out.

In the meantime, please park your vehicle past the first residence on the right, within posted park boundaries. Additional parking may be accessed by travelling straight on the gravel road and parking to the right just before the private gated driveway located at the end of the road. Please do not block this public road.

Riverside Park is a wilderness park that is home to many animals. When accessing the main beach, please be aware that beavers are active in the pathway area, so watch out for falling trees! Beavers are nocturnal/crepuscular and are not usually active during daylight hours. However, the trunks of some large cottonwood trees have been partly chewed by beavers and these trees may fall unexpectedly. Please use caution especially during windy conditions. Volunteers have been installing wire mesh on tree trunks to help prevent further beaver damage adjacent to walking paths. Please contact us (info@crestonvalleytrails.ca) if you would like to become part of our stewardship team at Riverside Park!

The winter ice on Goat River is melting quickly now, and water access may be hazardous. Water levels may rise suddenly when spring runoff occurs. Please enjoy the park safely!