Purden Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located east of Prince George. It encompasses the north and east sides of Purden Lake.[2] It was established in August 1971 and covers 2,521 hectares.[3] In 2018, Purden became the first accessible park in British Columbia, adding wheelchair ramps and specialist playground equipment.[4]
| Purden Lake Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
  Location in British Columbia | |
| Location | Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Prince George |
| Coordinates | 53°55′45″N 121°54′41″W / 53.9292°N 121.9114°W |
| Area | 2,521 ha (9.73 sq mi) |
| Established | August 21, 1971 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
| Website | Purden Lake Provincial Park |
A report by BC Parks stated that 45,449 people visited the park in the 2016/17 season, and 52,547 visited it in the 2017/18 season.[5]