Relocation of Parksville Beach Festival Exhibition

At the February 19, 2025 meeting, Council approved relocating the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition to the kite field in Parksville Community Park. The project, including utilities and excavation, will be completed by May 2025.

This popular Parksville event has outgrown the existing small sand site near the waterfront walkway. The new larger sandbox will be in the southern portion of the kite field, adjacent to the sand volleyball courts, large gravel lot and Sandcastle Drive. The site is 150 metres from the current competition area and 200 metres from two washroom buildings. The location allows easy access for visitors, competitors, volunteers, and event setup crews from the large gravel lot and access from Sandcastle Drive will enhance accessibility. The new rectangular site will facilitate better use of space for the sculptures and improve accessibility within the site. The new site could potentially accommodate more sculptures.

News Release - February 19, 2025
Sandcastles Moving to Larger Sandbox

New site location