Peterson Creek Nature Park is a protected watershed park covering over 423 hectares stretching from Columbia Street to the Sahali neighborhoods to Highway 5A. The network of gravel trails in the park explore grasslands and creek beds while navigating around mountain cliffs, steep elevations and rock bluffs.

The eco systems vary in the park from "riparian" like areas to desert grasslands. The park is a good opportunity to explore some of the plants and wildlife found in these types of eco systems. Plants like wheatgrass, balsamroot and sagebrush cover the grassland areas while Saskatoons, cottonwood and aspen trees thrive in the "riparian" regions.

The trail system in the Peterson Creek Nature Park follows the creek for 30 kilometres. The trail system consists of two main trails and many offshoot side trails. The Tom Moore and the Billy Miner North Trails are the two main trails in the park. The Tom Moore extends from one end of the park to the other and acts as the main transportation route, while the Billy Miner North Trail veers off the main trail and explores along cliffs and viewpoints.

Some of the side trails in the park include the Grasslands Loop, Bridal Veil Falls, Mariposa and Escape Trails. Each trail offers a unique experience. Some trails provide viewing benches along the way, while on the more advanced routes with elevated sections there are resting benches. The highlights of the park include the Bridal Veil waterfall and the many scenic viewpoints.

The main entrance to the park is off of Glenfir Drive in the heart of Kamloops. The gravel parking lot is large and there is a suspension bridge leading to a large grassy field and picnic tables. From here the Peterson Creek Nature Park also links to the popular Rivers Trail.

The trail system caters to hiking, biking, dog walking, sightseeing and wildlife viewing. Mountain bikers must stay on the path and never deviate from the path. Park signs and trail maps mark the trailheads in the park. Due to the exposure of hiking out in the open, under the sun, it is wise to bring water, sunscreen and to wear a hat.

The Peterson Creek Nature Park is a prime walking destination to view bird life. Northern Flickers, House Finches, Robins, Spotted Towhees and Dark-eyed Juncos can be seen in the lower sections of the park. Vesper Sparrows and Western Meadowlarks roam the open grasslands. Clark's Nutcracks, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Red crossbills, Mountain Chickadees and Pygmy Nuthatches can be seen in the forests.

How to Get to Peterson Creek Nature Park: Follow Columbia Street to 6th Avenue in Kamloops, BC. Columbia Street is a main road in the community. From Columbia turn onto Glenfir Drive. Continue down Glenfir to the parking lot. Secondary trailheads located on Summit Drive, Whiteshield Drive and Chancellor Drive.