The Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services function provides the following services:
- Swimming pool complex
- Twin ice arena facility
- Recreation and cultural programming
- Trail development and maintenance
- Sports fields, facility development and maintenance.
Services are generally provided from the Cariboo Memorial Complex, which is owned by the Cariboo Regional District and operated under contract by the City of Williams Lake. It is located at 525 Proctor Street. The Cariboo Memorial Complex features:
- Twin ice arenas;
- West Fraser Aquatic Centre;
- Gibraltar Room multi-purpose space.
Residents are invited to consult the Leisure Guide to Active Living for schedules and program details. It is published three times per year and can also be found online at: http://williamslake.ca/153/Active-Living-Guide.
You can also contact the Cariboo Memorial Complex at (250) 398-7665.
Also included in this function is the Esler Sports Complex, which includes slow-pitch, soccer, and minor fastball fields under use and occupancy agreements with Williams Lake Slo-pitch League, Williams Lake Soccer Associations and Williams Lake Minor Fastball League.
An annual contribution agreement is also in place with the Scout Island Nature Centre, Williams Lake Cycling Club and 150 Mile Greenbelt Heritage and Trails Society to support operation of their extensive trail networks.
Various other community projects, such as neighborhood outdoor rinks, trails, and bike parks are supported on a project by project basis.