Athletics
Upgraded and renovated in 1986 Haley Park is a historic facility that has long been the summer sporting hub of Greater Trail. The multi-sport facility is the best track and field facility in the West Kootenays featuring a 400 meter regulation 8 lane track as well as full track and field amenities (Long Jump, Pole Vault, Steeplechase, Javelin, Hammer and Discus). In the center of the track is a regulation sized natural grass soccer pitch.
Adjacent to the track and field complex in the park like sporting complex are three regulation sized softball diamonds for slow-pitch or fastball. Two of the natural grass fields are fully lit for night play and all fields have fully covered dugouts.
Aligned in a natural layout for tournaments and large events Haley Park is connected with a series of paved walkways connecting the track, ball fields, children’s play area and numerous grassy seating or picnic areas. Centering the park is the food concession / change room buildings complete with one officials room and male and female change areas/washrooms.
The park complex itself is located several hundred meters higher than downtown Trail an enjoys a slightly cooler climate ideal for summer sports and enjoys dominant views of the surrounding mountains and the river banks of the Columbia River.
Featured Athlete
Joe Haley
In 1934, Joe Haley competed in the British Empire Games Trials where he placed first in the high jump and qualified to compete in the 1934 British Empire Games. At the games, he won the silver medal in the high jump.
In 1936, Joe Haley was the first participant to represent Trail in the Olympic Games. He also participated in the 1937 British Empire Games.
Joe Haley was a long time holder of the Canadian high jump record and subsequently had the Warfield track named in his honour.
