Selkirk Park is located next to the Marine Museum on 490 Eveline Street (corner of Queen Ave/Eveline St) at the north end of Selkirk on the banks of the Red River.
Originally known as “River Park” in the late 1800’s, this area hosted many events. These included boat excursions along the Red River and into Lake Winnipeg, as well as a dance pavilion and a boardwalk with games and concession stands – added in the 1900’s. Also in the 1900’s, the ‘Winnipeg, Selkirk and Lake Winnipeg Electric Railway’ ran a streetcar service from Winnipeg to Selkirk Park. In present day, it hosts a number of summer attractions including Indigenous People Day, held in June, and the Triple “S” Fair & Rodeo -featuring a street parade, midway, livestock events, crafts, and a first class rodeo in July.
Read more about Selkirk Park’s history on the Selkirk Museum!
Park Amenities
- Agricultural Society Building
- Baseball Backstop (2)
- Benches
- Boat Launch
- Campground
- Canoe and Kayak Club
- Interpretive Signage
- Off Leash Dog Park
- Picnic Shelters
- Play Structure (2)
- Pool & Splash Pad (Seasonal)
- Rodeo Grounds
- Skate Park
- Swing Set
- Walking Trails
- Washrooms (available May long weekend to October long weekend, subject to change)
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Selkirk Park Campground
The Selkirk Park Campground has 165 camping sites, 135 with power and access to water is shared for all sites.
Site bookings are made on the Selkirk Campground Website.
Picnic Shelters
Here you will find four picnic shelters available for booking from May long weekend until thanksgiving. Online bookings are on a first come, first serve basis.
Picnic Shelter bookings are made at the Selkirk Campground Website.
Boat Launch
Docks go in around May long weekend and are available until the end of October (Dates are weather dependent).
Seasonal and daily boat launch passes are available to purchase online at the Selkirk Campground Website.
Dog Park
Selkirk’s 1.75 acre Dog Park is contained within a four-foot high chain link fence.
Selkirk Park Pool
Inside beautiful Selkirk Park is the one-of-a-kind Selkirk Park Pool, surrounded by sand and grass, with a gradual depth increase to 1.5 meters, offering swimmers a unique experience.
Skate Park
The Selkirk Skate Park measures 1700 Square Meters and is the largest one in rural Manitoba.
Trails
Selkirk Park features four trails of different lengths, and four rest/picnic stops for birders, hikers, skiers, or snowshoers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Picnic Shelters
- How many picnic shelters are there?
- There are four picnic shelters in Selkirk Park ranging in sizes.
- How do I book a picnic shelter?
- Contact Citizen Support to book a picnic shelter [email protected] or 204-785-4900.
- How much does a picnic shelter cost?
- No charge for residents however there is a fee for non-residents. Visit the Campground Website for the latest rates.
- Do we get picnic tables?
- Four tables are permitted per shelter.
- Can I bring my BBQ?
- Yes you can.
- Can I set-up a bouncy castle?
- To set-up a bouncy castle a use of city property permit is required. Contact Citizen Support at [email protected] or 204-785-4900 for more information.
- Are there accessible picnic tables available?
- Yes upon request. Please contact Citizen Support at [email protected] or 204-785-4900.
Boat Launch
- Do I need to display my boat launch pass on my dashboard?
- No the boat launch passes are electronic.
- Can I use the boat launch if the dock are not in?
- Yes at your own risk.
- Can I change the date on my boat launch day pass?
- Yes you can change the date on you boat launch day pass please Citizen Support at [email protected] or 204-785-4900.
- Where can I park my vehicle and trailer while using the boat launch?
- Daily/seasonal boat launch passes give you access to parking in the boat launch parking lot.
Trails
- Are the trials maintained in the winter?
- No the trails are seasonal.
- Can I ride my bike on the trails?
- The trails are multiuse. There are many different ways to enjoy the trails. Please be courteous to others.
Misc
- Does Selkirk Park get locked at night?
- No, Selkirk Park does not get locked at night.
- Is there a cost to enter Selkirk Park?
- There is no cost to enter Selkirk Park but there may be fees to use some amenities within the park.
- Who is responsible for cleaning up garbage in Selkirk Park beside the river?
- The City is responsible for cleaning up garbage in Selkirk Park. The river bank is monitored regularly but if there is garbage identified in the area, please report it to Citizen Support at [email protected] or 204-785-4900.
- Who maintains the playground equipment in Selkirk Park?
- The City maintains the playground equipment in Selkirk Park. Comprehensive inspections are performed annually and there are also weekly inspections to catch any other critical concerns.
- Are the washrooms in Selkirk Park open year round?
- The washroom facilities are only accessible in the Summer when there are City staff or security around. Unfortunately, there is too much vandalism with the facilities when they are left open during the unsupervised seasons.
- Can I have liquor in Selkirk Park?
- No, liquor is prohibited on public property.
- Can I have a fire in Selkirk Park?
- There are no open pit fires permitted in the parks.
- Are ATV’s / quads allowed in Selkirk Park?
- No, ATVs are not permitted in the parks besides the City of Selkirk ORV which is used for performing maintenance and other duties.