Top Things to do in Sparwood
The 10 Best Things to do in Sparwood, Kootenay Rockies
Discover the best top things to do in Sparwood, British Columbia including Terex 33-19 Titan, Sparwood Visitor Information Centre, Sparwood Leisure Centre, Mountain Shadows Trail, Skateboard Park, Sparwood Spray Park, Sparwood Fenced Off Leash Dog Park, Parwood Disc Golf Course, Sparwood Parks, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, & Fat-biking trails.
1. Terex 33-19 Titan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By ronu368 - Fernie, Canada
This is a great place to pull over to learn more about the staple of Sparwood’s economy, mining. Well worth the stop.
2. Sparwood Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
The Sparwood Visitor Information Centre, conveniently located next to "The Titan" in Titan Park, offers a wide selection of complimentary maps of B.C, directions, visitor guides of B.C, a great gift shop, and some of the cleanest public washrooms in Sparwood!
Reviewed By PETUNIA1985 - Fort Smith, United States
We had booked a reservation for the Teck Mine Tour and you received your tickets here at the Visitors Center. Helpful, friendly staff, great photo op for the Worlds Largest Mining Truck! picnic area, museum next door and lots of historical information available. the Mine Tour was interesting with narrative on the bus, but disappointed that we could not take any photos! The bus driver needed to slow down a little on the drive up and down the mountain for us 'flat landers'! It was a great day activity and fun to learn about the area and how mining is BIG business for this entire area! Enjoy!
3. Sparwood Leisure Centre
The Leisure Centre building is located at the corner of Pine Avenue and Red Cedar Drive. It houses an arena, curling rink, fitness room, an all-season indoor pool (handicapped accessible), whirlpool, sauna, two racquetball – wallyball and squash courts, and a community hall. There is ample parking available for all indoor and outdoor users.
4. Mountain Shadows Trail
Mountain Shadows trail is a 3.8 km single track loop bordering the Sparwood Golf Course. Beautiful mountain views for running, walking, or biking. You can access this trail through Mountain Shadows Campground.
5. Skateboard Park
A modern concrete skateboard park for riders and skaters of all ages and abilities. Park in the Leisure Centre parking lot for easy access!
6. Sparwood Spray Park
For those hot days of summer, come out and enjoy this great green space located behind the Leisure Centre. This park is the perfect location to enjoy a picnic at one of the picnic tables located under the shelter or beside the playground. Also available in this area is beach volleyball and tennis (equipment is available from the Leisure Centre office).
7. Sparwood Fenced Off Leash Dog Park
The fully fenced, three-acre park features approximately 750 meters of forested trails and open grassy spaces with plenty of room for dogs and their owners to safely enjoy some off-leash exercise time.
8. Parwood Disc Golf Course
Parwood is an 18 hole disc golf course located in Sparwood, BC. The course is rugged and is built on the side of a mountain. The course is made up of 18 Innova baskets with yellow metal bands. The course is located at the end of the old ski hill road (Sparwood Heights Drive), behind Sycamore Rd. Visit the Leisure Centre (367 Pine Ave) to get maps, discs, brochures and instructions.
9. Sparwood Parks
Sparwood has many green and fun parks for you to enjoy with hiking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas! Visit the Visitor Information Centre (141 A. Aspen Drive) or the Leisure Center (367 Pine Ave.) for full maps and descriptions of: 367 Pine Avenue – Arena, ball diamond, Spray Park, Skate Park, Playground 369 Red Cedar Crescent - Lions Ball diamond, Lions Park, playground 404 Lions Park Place – Minor Ball Diamonds, Dog Park 1351 Ponderosa Drive – Multi-purpose, ball diamond 430 Engelmann Spruce Crescent – play ground 440 Engelmann Spruce Crescent –basket ball court
10. Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, & Fat-biking trails
Sparwood features a network trail system of scenic trails for snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and fat biking. The Sparwood Trails Alliance team regularly maintains these trails so they are in great shape for public use. Stop by the Visitor Info Centre for your local trail guide (141 A. Aspen Drive). In addition, the Sunset Ridge Ski Society maintains over 10km of cross-country ski trails in Sparwood. Although the trails tend to favour the intermediate to advanced skier, there has been some recent trail development that serve beginner skiers. Driving N. on Highway 43, turn left onto Sparwood Heights Drive. Follow Sparwood Heights Drive through the small intersection the trails will then be on your right.
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