Outdoor Adventures with Your Little One: Top Stroller-Friendly Trails in Prince George

Summer is here, and it's time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors with your little one. Prince George boasts many beautiful parks and trail networks that are perfect for stroller walks. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or an all-terrain adventure, these stroller-friendly trails offer something for everyone.

One thing to note is that in the baby groups, I see people suggest some trails as being stroller friendly when they aren't always - we all have different ideas about what is an easy trail to take a stroller on and what isn't. It depends on what you're using, and your personal strength. 

1. Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park: Located in the heart of Prince George, Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park features 3.0 kilometers of stroller-friendly trails that are perfect for families with young children. This park also has a sizeable playground for kids of all ages and a water park during the summer months. Take a break and enjoy a picnic on one of the many benches located throughout the park.
   
   

2. Cottonwood Island Nature Park: Cottonwood Island Nature Park offers 3 kilometers of stroller-friendly trails. This well-groomed trail network provides a variety of different walking loops and options, making it a great place to explore with your little one. Be warned, this is bear country, so make sure to stay alert and carry bear spray.

3. Ginters Meadow: Ginters Meadow is an off-leash dog park that is well-suited for strollers. The paved path connects from 17th and Foothills to Ferry Avenue, making it a great option for families looking for a leisurely walk or bike ride. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, and watch the dogs play in the meadow.
   
   

4. Rainbow Park: Located in the heart of the city, Rainbow Park is a small city park with 2.5 kilometers of paved stroller-friendly trails. This park is a no-dog park but is beautifully maintained by the city in the summer, with an abundance of flowers. Take a break and relax on one of the benches located throughout the park.
   
   

5. Hudson's Bay Wetland: Hudson's Bay Wetland offers just over 3.2 kilometers of stroller-friendly trails, including a mix of pavement and packed earth. These trails can take you through some interesting parts of the city, and are a great way to explore nature with your little one.

6. Moore's Meadow Park: Moore's Meadow Park is a vast trail network. Many of the trails are limited to all-terrain strollers or carry only, but there are still plenty of stroller-friendly trails available. Please be advised that there is a significant hill into the kettle and out, which may present a challenge for some walkers.

7. Cranbrook Hill Greenways: Cranbrook Hill Greenways offers a good portion of stroller-accessible trails. Trails closer to the UNBC entrance are easier to manage, with the trails becoming rougher and more all-terrain further out. Take in the beautiful scenery and enjoy the fresh air. Be sure to bring a bug net!

8. Forests for the World Trails: Forests for the World trails connect into the Greenways and are easily accessible with an all-terrain stroller and provide users with over 18 kilometers in trail choices. These trails offer beautiful views of the city and are a great way to explore nature with your little one.

Do you have a favorite stroller-friendly trail that we missed? Let us know in the comments below! And of course, don't be scared to ask us to bring in your favourite strollers and accessories.