Our Story
Lake Park Society (previously Cumberland Lake Wilderness Society) is a not-for-profit society that has been contracted by the Village of Cumberland for the overall management and operation of Cumberland Lake Park and Campground since 2015. The Society serves the community by providing outdoor experiences that celebrate nature, build community, support low-impact recreation and inspire learning.
OUR MISSION
To create wonder and connection through outdoor experiences
OUR VISION
An inclusive community hub for outdoor education and adventure
Board of Directors
Maaike Pen
Nancy Silverstein
Summer Matthews – Treasurer
Mike Tunnah
Shayla Hall
Staff
Genevieve Burdett
Executive Director
Erik Jakobson
Operations Director
Stuart Higgs
Director of Education & Events
Anna-Lucia Carolsfeld
School Program Coordinator
We are seeking new board members for 2023. If the idea of creating wonder and connection through outdoor experiences resonates with you, then we would love to hear from you! We welcome applicants with suitable skills who will help us serve the community.
We are always looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join our team
Getting Here
Only a couple minutes drive from the legendary Village of Cumberland in the Comox Valley. Just an hours’ drive from the Nanaimo ferry terminal, getting here from Vancouver is a scenic ferry trip and short drive.
Nearby Attractions & Activities
From the laid back beach goer to the adrenaline seeker, there is something for everyone at Cumberland Lake Park Campground. The campground offers swimming and watersports rentals, beautiful hiking trails and a variety of rock climbing crags and bouldering rocks. Just 3 km down the road there is a disc golf course and access to Cumberland’s legendary singletrack, which offers epic mountain biking and endless hiking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cumberland Lake Park is a Village of Cumberland municipal park. Lake Park Society has been contracted by the Village of Cumberland for the overall management and operation of the park since 2015.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-336-2291