Thursday December 26, 2024 | COLWOOD, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
Westshore Parks and Recreation (WSPR) in the westshore region of Greater Victoria is closed today on Boxing Day, but reopens Friday December 27 to 30 for regular hours.
And there are some special hours and activities for New Year’s eve on Tuesday December 31.
New Year’s Eve day:
While the popular facility will be closed on New Year’s Day January 1, there will be activities on Tuesday December 31 (6 am to 4 pm).
- The pool will be open from 6 am to 3 pm; no lessons, no aquafit.
- The weightroom will also be open 6 am to 3 pm, with an attendant on duty.
- No classes in the fitness studio.
- Drop-in sports features pickleball — make court reservations for the 12 noon to 2 pm timeslot.
Family skate:
There are four time-slots for drop-in New Year’s Eve Family Skate on December 31, 2024:
- 10:30 am to 11:30 am
- 12 noon to 1 pm
- 1:30 to 2:30 pm
- 3 to 4 pm.
Parking & bus route:
There is plenty of parking at WSPR, and a BC Transit bus route is available on Island Highway (Hwy 14).
Golf course closed January 1:
The JDF Golf Course is closed January 1, 2025. Otherwise it is open daily (8 am to 4 pm) during the holiday season.
Five municipalities:
WSPR is located at 1767 Island Highway in Colwood. The facility is owned by a society representing five municipalities of the west shore: Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Metchosin and Highlands.
===== RELATED:
- Santa Swim & holiday crafts at Westshore Parks & Recreation Dec 21 (December 21, 2024)
- Light Up View Royal 2024 contest is underway to Jan 3 (December 20, 2024)
- HOLIDAY SEASON – COIMMUNITY CALENDAR