Recreation infrastructure and physical activity opportunities enable healthy lifestyles. We are supporting organizations to enhance trails and other outdoor recreation.
What's New
New Land Acquisition to Reopen Long-term Public Access to the Goat River December 11, 2025 - Columbia Basin Trust is supporting the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) to purchase 3823 Goat Canyon Road in Electoral Area B, a 4.4-acre property that will become a future regional park. This acquisition will restore long-term public access to […]
More Accessible, Inclusive Play Spaces On the Way November 19, 2025 - Children thrive when they have places to play, explore and connect. Five communities are enhancing accessibility in their recreational spaces to ensure more children, and their families, can take part in local activities. These improvements, supported by Columbia Basin Trust, […]
Upgrades Reduce Barriers To Play For Children April 24, 2025 - Children and families will soon have more ways to enjoy local indoor and outdoor recreation. With support from Columbia Basin Trust, parks and facilities in 25 communities are being upgraded to enhance public spaces and create more accessible, inclusive and […]View all Recreation articles.
Funding
- The Community Development Program supports the efforts of Basin residents to address community challenges and opportunities in the Columbia Basin Trust region.
- The Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs (CIP/AAP) are intended to be flexible and incorporate community-based funding decisions. The programs support local projects that provide additional value to Basin communities, and that benefit the broad community and public good.
- If your community event, celebration, festival or fair needs a small amount of financial assistance, our Sponsorship Program could help support it.
- Is your organization looking to rehabilitate or develop new recreational trails in the Basin? Apply for our Trail Enhancement Grants.
Support
- BasinPLAYS.org is your one-stop, online resource to find and share sport and physical activities for children and youth in your community quickly and easily.
- If you need support making your non-profit organization stronger, our Non-profit Advisors Program can help you increase capacity, become more sustainable and become more efficient.
