Location and Facilities - Located in the Beban Park Facility (2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo)
- extensive work and new footing to our large outdoor sand ring
- complete renovation of our show office, including a kitchen area
- topping up and resurfacing of stalls
- select stalls new stall doors and latches
- complete new footing in the indoor Agriplex
- new signage
NEA is proud to offer a facility with the most stalls available in the Mid-Island area, perfect for large events, with ample space to park and maneuver trailers that most facilities do not have. Although Beban Park is a perfect choice for large events, NEA can also cater to small events, renting out only part of the facility at a day rate or an hourly cost. NEA encourages schooling shows and clinics, encouraging Mid-Island youth to become involved in Equestrian sports at a lower cost than at other facilities.
The equestrian grounds consists of four riding rings:
- 70 feet by 200 feet, indoor sand footing ring
- 134 feet by 235 feet, outside wood fiber footing ring
- 236 feet by 88 feet, outside wood fiber footing ring
- 120 feet by 240 feet, outside sand footing ring
Other features of the facility consist of:
- A show office and announcer's room with a PA system
- 118 covered stalls
- On site shavings and manure dumping site
- Running water to all the barns
- Ample parking area for trailers and vehicles
- Ring preparation prior to your event
- Meeting space for seated gatherings and education
