RAF Balado Bridge there were also Fulmars, Fireflies, Martinets, Barracudas, Expeditors and a rare Fairchild Cornell FT673. Three Expeditors were all that remained in 1955. It was also used from 1946 for light aircraft and gliding until its final closure in 1957. Following decommissioning as an RAF station, part of the site served as a NATO SATCOM Satellite Ground Listening Station, which operated from 1985 to 2006. From 1997 to 2014 Balado was the home of the annual T in the Park music festival, however, due to safety concerns about an oil pipeline lying directly underneath parts of the airfield the festival was
Everett Crowley Park perimeter of the park. There are also smaller trails that are unnamed that may be more favorable for people who wish for more of an adventure, or for those who want to explore the forest. Snake Trail: follows the entrance, is about 2.02 km long. Vista Way Trail: leads to viewpoint on the North Edge of the Fraser River. Kincross Creek: formerly used to have salmon running through it. Manfred's Meadow: a large open area, suitable for picnics. Mount Everett: point with the highest elevation in the park. A flower box and a bee condo have been made to assist