Richmond 2010 Steveston Rotary RV Park — Only $50/night!
Electricity $10 /night extra
The Richmond 2010 RV Park is now closed. It was established as a service for the 2010 Olympics from February 14 to 28, 2010. It was successful and a report has been forwarded to Richmond Parks management.
We are investigating the possibility of similar arrangements for other large future events and sports tournaments.
Our select RV Accommodation is 10 minutes from the premier 2010 Olympic Winter Games venue — Richmond's Speedskating Oval! Many other 2010 Olympic venues are also a rapid transit ride away. Richmond will be home base for visiting countries, providing free entertainment across the City.
Richmond is the airport gateway to the region, home to the largest Casino in Western Canada, and also offers numerous shopping malls for both North American and International tastes. Richmond is a fusion of European, Chinese, Japanese, and other settlement influences. In 2007 Richmond was named Canada's healthiest city and Richmond residents have the longest life expectancy in the world.
RV Park Overview
Mt. Baker from Steveston dock — click to enlarge
Our RV park will be located in the picturesque historic seaside village of Steveston in Richmond. Within a 5 minute walk you'll find the beach, dozens of fine and casual waterfront restaurants showcasing all types of cuisine, two National Historic Site Museums and a Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. North America's 2nd largest Buddhist Temple is a 5 minute drive away. Steveston has every amenity needed for you to enjoy a pleasant stay. Richmond is also just a 30 minute drive from the USA border and the Fraser Valley while avoiding Vancouver traffic.
We'll provide 130 non hook up RV sites at Steveston Park and Garry Point Park from February 9 to March 2. We'll have potable water, a sewage removal service and propane available to purchase. Our sites can accommodate RVs of any length and class, motorized or towed. Each site will be 20 feet (6 metres) wide. Campers will have access to the adjacent Steveston Community Centre washrooms and showers.
Our RV sites are only $50.00 per night (electricity $10/night extra). A minimum 2 night booking is required. In/out movement is possible for tow vehicles and motorized campers, but with heavy traffic expected near venue sites you'll likely prefer to use the frequent nearby transit. Special arrangements are available for guests staying 10 days or longer, or for 2010 Games volunteers.
Email us at Steveston_Rotary@shaw.ca for registration, or information.
You may explore on your own with brochures of Steveston and Richmond attractions, or ask us. Our volunteers are local community leaders who will be happy to answer your questions about all the wonderful attractions of our community. The Richmond 2010 RV Park is authorized by the City of Richmond and operated by the Rotary Club of Steveston-Richmond Charitable Society. Net proceeds will go to charitable purposes in Steveston-Richmond.
Facilities
- 130 non hook up RV sites at Steveston Park and Garry Point Park from February 9 to March 2. (Some with 120 Volt 15 Amp electrical service at additional charge.)
- Motorized or towed RV vehicles, any length permitted, 20' space width.
- Access to indoor washroom 24 hours, and to Steveston Community Centre showers/washrooms during operating hours.
- RV Price $50.00 per night (electricity $10/night extra), 2 night minimum, non-refundable. Email us at Steveston_Rotary@shaw.ca for reservations or more information. Price includes RV plus one Towing or Towed vehicle staying in your space.
- Special arrangements are available for guests staying 10 days or longer, or for 2010 Games volunteers.
- Potable water is available, and Propane and Sani-dump are available for a fee. Trash Collection and Recycling are provided.
- Motorized RVs will be allowed In/Out movement, but with heavy traffic expected near venue sites RV movement will be challenging near games venues or entertainment sites. Towing/towed vehicles may come and go.
- Four bus routes serve our Steveston RV Park area. A bus departs every couple minutes at peak periods, and at least every 30 minutes on each route otherwise. Transit Fares are approximately $2.50/trip.
- Steveston is 10 minutes from central Richmond and the Richmond Speedskating Oval by car, and within 20 minutes by bus.
Steveston Park — click to enlarge
Amenities
Steveston has a multitude of restaurants and cafés for fine and casual dining, and all other services desired to enjoy your visit.
Within a 5 minute walk:
- The local beach, a fishing village, and a waterfront boardwalk.
- Fine dining and casual restaurants and cafés (some with internet access).
- A historic hotel and neighbourhood pub.
- A grocery store with pharmacy. All sorts of other stores and boutiques.
- Banking, and an historic post office able to hand cancel your postcards with their stamp.
- Medical clinics and dental offices.
- Barber shop and hair dressing salons.
- A local community centre and library and two parks. Japanese Cultural Centre.
- Two national historic sites.
- Various local churches and temples.
- Laundry facilities (5 minute drive) and dry cleaning (10 minute drive).
- Propane (10 minute drive) and sani-dump (20 minute drive).
- 10 km waterfront bike path past parks and wildlife refuges to the Olympic Oval! Views include Mt. Baker, Steveston Island and harbour, the Gulf Islands, Terra Nova Wildlife Reserve and Park, the Airport, the North Shore mountains.
- 10 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus to the Richmond Olympic Speedskating Oval, OZone events, and all other Richmond attractions.
Email us at Steveston_Rotary@shaw.ca for registration, questions or more information.
Rates and Details
- Price: Only $50.00 per night, 2 night minimum booking required. Some spaces may provide 120V 15A electrical for $10/night more.
- RV Sizes: ALL SIZES WELCOME! Class A, Class B, Class C, Van Conversions, Pickup Campers, 5th Wheels, Trailers. Only $50/night (electricity $10/night extra). All sites are up to 40 ft. long x 20 ft. wide. Some sites are longer. Price includes RV plus one Towing/Towed vehicle staying in your space.
- Services: There will be potable water for fill ups. You will have 24 hour washroom access, and access to the local community centre showers during its open hours. Propane will be available for purchase, and Honey Wagon (sewage removal) service is available for purchase.
- Check-In/Out: Check-in time will be arranged and confirmed by email. In the event a guest is unable to make the scheduled time, a phone number will be provided to adjust arrangements. Check-out time is 2:00 pm.
- Quiet: Quiet Hours are between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, no generators or unreasonable noise.
- Visitors: Visitors parking is available near the site. Visitors must leave the site by 11:00 pm.
- Extra vehicles: RV and 1st vehicle included in your area. Extra vehicles $10 daily.
- Stay Requirements: There is a 2 night minimum requirement.
- Pets: Dogs & cats may be kept in your RV, or walked on leash. Owners must pick up after their pet. An off leash waterfront park is a 5 minute drive away.
- Trash/Recycling: There will be trash/recycling receptacles on site.
- Internet Access: Internet access is available at the adjacent library and many coffee shops.
- Restrictions: We can accommodate all types of RVs. Guests will not be permitted to sub-let their RV except to family members. There is a strict NO TOBACCO policy in all Richmond Parks. Please inquire about a nearby area which can accommodate smoking/chewing. No alcohol may be consumed outdoors in our RV camping areas.
- Payment Policy: Full payment will be charged to your credit card when you book.
- Cancellation Policy: All payments are non refundable.
- Speed Limit: The RV site speed limit is 10 km/h (7 mph). The speed limit in Richmond is 50 km/h (30 mph) unless otherwise specified. Please respect the neighbouring community. Obey all posted speed limits, leave the area clean, and keep noise levels to a minimum.
Email us at Steveston_Rotary@shaw.ca for registration, questions, or more
information.
For Registration inquires please email us your name, home and cell phone numbers, RV vehicle length, vehicle type, tow vehicle (?),
planned arrival and departure dates. Electrical desired? (Vehicle license plate numbers and credit card information will also be confirmed at booking
time).
Activities and Attractions — Richmond 2010
The Torch Relay will be in Richmond on February 9, 2010, days before the Games. The relay will wind all through the City.
The 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony takes place February 12, 2010, and the Closing Ceremony is on February 28, 2010, both in Vancouver at BC Place which is a 20 minute rapid transit ride from Richmond. The Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony will be on March 12, 2010 and the Closing Ceremony will be on March 21, 2010.
Further details about competitions are at the 2010 website.
RICHMOND is home to the premier 2010 venue the Richmond Speedskating Oval and centrally located near many other venues and on major freeways from both the USA border and the Fraser Valley.
The Richmond OZone will host entertainment and activities for all throughout the Games. Richmond will also host numerous countries' celebration sites.
Beyond all the sports and activities of the games Richmond and Steveston have all the local attractions you desire including the largest casino resort in western Canada, Steveston Historic Fishing Village, cultural attractions, restaurants and shopping.
Richmond is also near all major attractions in Vancouver and the region.
Steveston boardwalk vista — click to enlarge
Facilities Map
Most Steveston facilities and amenities are shown on the map below. The RV Camping sites are located along Chatham Road in the vicinity of #1 Road to 4th Avenue.
Steveston Village Map (click to enlarge):
used with permission, courtesy of
The Steveston Villager Business Directory
Major arterial roads in Richmond are spaced 1/2 mile (0.8 km) apart in a grid system making local travel easy. Major arterial routes also have transit service so you are seldom more than half a km from a bus stop. The Richmond GIS Inquiry provides an overview and very detailed mapping and information about Richmond.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. Will there be access to washrooms or showers?
- A. There will be 24 hour access to washrooms, and access to showers at the Steveston Community Centre.
- Q. What services are available at the Steveston (Richmond) Rotary 2010 RV site?
- A. There will be potable water, 120V 15A electrical available for some spaces ($10/night extra), propane for purchase and sewage disposal available for purchase.
- Q. What type of electrical connection do you have?
- A. We have a standard 15 Amp home electrical connection; bring an adaptor for your RV (if required), and a 100' to 200' (35 – 70 m) heavy duty electrical cord.
- Q. Can you take your RV in and out of the lot before check out date?
- A. Yes. However, with central city congestion and driving and parking restrictions you may prefer to drive a smaller vehicle or take transit.
- Q. Can I bring my pets?
- A. You may bring most pets if they are kept in your RV except when you have them on leash for walking. You must clean up after your pet. Pets must not make unacceptable noise. There is an off leash park within a 5 minutes drive.
- Q. How do we get from our site to one of the Olympic Venues?
- A. There is frequent service on 4 bus routes from Steveston to City Centre. There is rapid transit between Richmond and many neighbouring cities and sports venues.
- Q. Are there places to eat and shop nearby?
- A. Steveston has dozens of restaurants to suit every taste. There are also coffee shops and internet cafés. Central Richmond has even more restaurants. There are dozens of shops in Steveston, and hundreds in Richmond to suit any desire.
- Q. Will there be a place to watch any of the events on TV close by? Is there other entertainment?
- A. The local pub, some local restaurants and coffee shops will cover the Games. The OZone in city centre will be the source of entertainment with big screens to cover the games. The local Gateway Theatre and the River Rock Casino and Resort provide live entertainment, and many countries will be hosting their Games efforts in Richmond (and Steveston). There are also many nightclubs and sports bars.
- Q. What time do the buses, sea bus and sky trains run?
- A. The 4 local routes run every couple minutes during rush traffic, and every 30 minutes each in slow periods to ~2 am. The Translink website shows information about the 401, 402, 407, and 410 bus routes & schedules. Skytrain and Seabus rapid transit throughout the lower mainland departs every 6–10 minutes. (Translink information may change up to the opening of the games). The new Canada Line connects central Richmond and the Airport to Vancouver and attractions all throughout the region.
- Q. Where can we purchase tickets for Olympic events?
- A. Vancouver 2010
- Q. Where are the Vancouver 2010 Free Event Sites (dozens of sites!)?
- A. See CityCaucus
- Q. Can we bring food and beverages to any of the Venues?
- A. You may not bring food or beverages to the venues. However, there are areas for food and beverage purchase within the venues.
- Q. What should a person expect when they are in downtown Richmond and Vancouver?
- A. There are sports and entertainment venues all over the region. You should expect congested traffic near any of the venues. Nearer venues there will be areas where you cannot drive. Walking and transit (Skytrain, buses, taxis, and Seabus) will be the best ways to get around. There will be certain streets blocked off for pedestrians.
- Q. What type of weather can we expect in February?
- A. The average temperature is a high of 7°C / 46°F and a low of 1°C / 34°F in February. An umbrella can be a useful accessory. Weather this el Nino influenced winter has so far been approximately 4°C warmer than typical around town, and drier too. Nevertheless, it will be cold at many winter sports venues at elevation and you should dress for the sport you are attending.
- Q. How much does fuel cost in the Vancouver area?
- A. If coming from the USA, fuel is about 25% cheaper on the USA side of the border.
If coming from the Fraser Valley, fuel is about 10% cheaper in Abbottsford /Chilliwack.
Transit and other taxes increase the fuel price in the Vancouver areas.