A multi-use recreation facility in the City of Campbell River operated by the Strathcona Regional District. Home of the Rod Brind'Amour Arena.
The Strathcona Regional District is the government body providing services to over 48,000 residents within north central Vancouver Island, Discovery Islands and mainland area inlets, representing four electoral areas, a First Nation community and five member municipalities. The SRD is governed by a 14-member Board of Directors comprised of elected representatives from the City of Campbell River, K
06/21/2026
🚧Parking Lot Congestion - Monday, June 22👷♂️
🚘Our parking lot will be congested on Monday morning from 7am to 12pm with heavy equipment and construction activities. Please allow extra time for parking or use the street parking available on Pinecrest Road.
🚪The Arena 2 entrance also continues to by closed until Monday, July 13. Thank you for your understanding while our arenas get some exciting upgrades!
Ever wondered what’s behind all the construction at Strathcona Gardens? 👀We can't wait to show you the hot tub inside the new aquatic centre, with room for the whole crew! View the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuaozDo-AYE
⏰It’ll be worth the wait— new Aquatic Centre opening this fall! Visit srd.ca/recreate for construction updates
06/18/2026
☀️💦 SUMMER KICK-OFF SWIM 💦☀️
School's almost out and summer is here! Join us on Friday, June 19, from 6:30–8:00 PM for an evening of splashing, games, and summer fun!
🌊 Make a splash in the pool
🎉 Enjoy fun activities and games
☀️ Soak up the summer vibes
👨👩👧👦 Fun for all ages
Bring your friends and family and help us kick off summer with a night full of laughs, excitement, and poolside fun!
🎟️ Regular drop-in admission during the Fun Swim.
06/16/2026
Looking for something easy and affordable for your kids to do this summer? Kids in our community live in and around the water, and our FREE swim to survive lessons will help them learn valuable skills on how to survive an unexpected fall in to deep water.
📲Visit srd.ca/swim and look for the free lessons under "specialized aquatics"
🟡We also have summer swim lessons in July & August, including private and semi-private times available! These two-week sessions will have your kids quickly improving their skills and having summer fun in the pool.
Home to the Rod Brind'Amour Arena, all our staff and community here at Strathcona Gardens want to congratulate Rod and the Carolina Hurricanes on their Stanley Cup Win!
Campbell River residents have followed Rod's career with great pride, and we are thrilled to celebrate this championship alongside him, his family, his team, and hockey fans everywhere.
06/06/2026
🆕Extended Pickleball Hours! Did you know that you can come play Pickleball at Strathcona Gardens on Mon & Wed evenings? Reserve your court today! Visit srd.ca/pickleball for more information and a full daily schedule of court times.
🟡Pickleball court reservations are available daily Monday to Friday on the Rod Brind ’Amour arena dry-floor until July 29. Singles or doubles play welcome. Please have one participant from each group book a court online or by calling our front desk at 250-830-6777.
06/04/2026
Share this with your loved one! Emergency planning for seniors is happening at the Community Centre 3 weeks from now on June 25.
Strathcona Gardens strives to maintain a welcoming environment where community members feel included and supported. Accessible features in our facility improve safety, comfort, and independence for our valued patrons like Steve. Visit our safety & accessibility page for more information: https://www.srd.ca/strathconagardens/facility-information/safety-accessibility
Ever wondered what’s behind all the construction at Strathcona Gardens? 👀We’re getting ready to make a splash 💦 Here’s a sneak peek at the new Wellness Pool - a dedicated space for therapy, rehab and teaching! View the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXeHeeRZCsY
⏰It’ll be worth the wait— new Aquatic Centre opening this fall! Visit srd.ca/recreate for construction updates.
05/26/2026
❓🚧Did you know?! Arena 2 & the Leisure Ice at Strathcona Gardens first opened in 1996 - and now 30 years later our rink boards are getting a much needed replacement!
🏒 Arena 2 will be open in the middle of July for bookings & programs, with our first day of drop-in hockey & skating on Sunday, July 19.
⛸ 🆕To improve safety & functionality, the Leisure Ice is getting mini boards & glass too! 👩🚀🌛 We look forward to revealing this year's Leisure Ice paint theme in the coming weeks...
| Monday | 6:30am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 6:30am - 9pm |
| Friday | 7am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5:30pm |