The Community Services Department is responsible the City of Fort St John's internal and external communications, advertising, visitor information, tourism development, recreation & healthy living programming, the North Peace Leisure Pool, North Peace Arena and Enerplex programming, and community special events and projects. 

Recreation Programming in Fort St. John

The City of Fort St. John is committed to providing opportunities that contribute and enhance the quality of life of the community. This is organized by offering fun, healthy activities and encouraging healthy living for our community from preschool to seniors. There are a number of recreation programs in a wide range of categories, many activities such as fitness, skating and swimming.

More detailed information or program listings are available in our active living guide called, Momentum printed bi-annually. Click here to view an electronic version of the latest Momentum guide.

Some of the many programs, services and committees Community Services is responsible for include:

• Active Communities Plan
• Visitor Centre & Visitor Guide
• Canada Day
• Santa Parade
• High On Ice Festival
• Celebrate! Fort St John Committee
• Spirit of BC Committee
• Momentum Recreation & Leisure Guide
• Quarterly Newsletters
• Sport Council
• KidSport Committee
• Healthy Living Alliance
• Communities in Bloom activities
• Community Awards Program
• Enerplex Programming
• Special Event Permits

Other Arts, Culture and Recreation facilities

Rotary Spray Park - 9505 - 100 Street- The Fort St. John Rotary Spray Park is free to the public. It is an unsupervised facility, open from 10 am - 9pm during the summer months.

Curling Club - 9504 - 96 Street - An eight-sheet curling rink in the heart of Centennial Park offering Junior, Adult and Senior Curling leagues.  For info about Fort St. John Curling Club contact 250-785-2037.

The Gymnastics Club - 9805 - 96 Avenue - is operated as a partnership with the City. The Club offers gymnastics programs for all ages.  Click Here for the North Peace Gymnastics Association website.

Library - 10015 - 100th Avenue - The Fort St. John Library is located in the Cultural Centre with an inventory of 66,639 books, the library strives to fulfill its mission: "Promoting self-education, personal enlightenment and social and economic well-being through the pursuit of knowledge and the exchange of ideas."  www.pris.bc.ca/library

Fort St. John North Peace Museum -9323 - 100 Street - The museum traces Fort St. John's history, from the establishment of the first fort to the building of the Alaska Highway through to the discovery of oil and gas. The Museum is open year round.

Click here for the Fort St. John North Peace Museum website.

Fish Creek Community Forest - behind Northern Lights College - is an excellent place to go for a walk or bike ride and enjoy nature. There are three trails of varying lengths to suit different abilities. Access to the trails is just off of 100 Street, behind Northern Lights College.

The North Peace Cultural Centre - 10015 100th Ave -  The NPCC is home to a 400 seat theatre that offers numerous theatrical performances, musical events, concerts, and traveling shows throughout the year.

Skateboard Park - 9325 - 100 Street - The Fort St. John Skateboard Park is located in the heart of Centennial Park.  All users of this park are strongly urged to use safety equipment including helmets. Rules of use for this facility are posted on site. The park is opened from 6:00 am to 10:00pm daily.