I realize for some odd reason I only do food reviews but it's time to highlight my favourite parks…read morein the area, and Lynn Canyon is definitely near the top of the list. You could come here, park, and just walk across the suspension bridge (which is unfortunately closed for the next month) and get a kick out of the beautiful canyon. However, to really enjoy the park you should walk all the way around. There are many trails that go on both sides of the canyon, and another bridge on the south side of the park, right about the Twin Falls which are spectacular. Just above the suspension bridge is the 30 foot pool which is a super popular spot in the summer for lounging in the water, swimming and diving. There are also really nice trails in the woods above the water too. It is such a beautiful treasure. Please keep it clean and leave it as a treasure for everyone! Hints: in the summer come earlier or later in the day, it gets super crowded especially on weekends. DO NOT CLIFF JUMP!!! People have died doing that.

Beautiful and easy trail. After crossing the suspension bridge, it's a short hike to the natural…read morepool.

Last year I discovered a hiking group that hikes in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR)…read moreevery Monday morning for a couple of hours. Due to my school, I was only able to go on one hike with them last year as I found the group just before the fall semester started, but this year I've gone on half a dozen hikes with them and look forward to many more. There are 65km of hiking trails in the LSCR, ranging from easy (such as the Rice Lake Loop) to challenging, for more experienced hikers. There are several intermediate trails, including a portion of the Baden Powell trail, and with all the different trails, it is a great area to explore and your hike can range from an easy one hour walk to a hike of several hours -- there's something for everyone. The LSCR is located between Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and Lynn Canyon Park, so you can combine a hike in the LSCR with a hike in Lynn Headwaters or Lynn Canyon for more variety. Another great thing about the LSCR is that it is transit accessible! You can take the #227 or #228 bus, or take the #210 bus to Lynn Headwaters and walk about ten to fifteen minutes to LSCR. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

This is the area that is on the other side of Lynn Valley Park. Had no idea this existed (or that…read moreit was technically a different park) until now. Parking is available in the nice large lot next to the water treatment centre. There are public washrooms here as well. Some of the trails here seem to be more like service roads. Very well maintained. There are plenty of bear warning signs too. Guess somebody got eaten at one point. Plenty of fellow hikers and dogs here for bears to snack on. I remember always seeing other people at some point. In other words, the place is pretty crowded during the summer months. The trails go quite a ways from here. Hikes can go from minutes to hours or days, depending on what one is looking for.

A pretty big off leash dog park. It is such a joy to see the dogs playing catch and fetch…read more For the humans, there are many benches and picnic tables scattered around so you could take a rest while watching your dogs run around and playing with other dogs. The view of the harbor and down town vancouver across doesn't hurt either.

This dog park has a fenced in off-leash area with walking paths, trees and grass and access to a…read morerocky beach.

Lovely park in East Vancouver…read more This is my go to relax spot at the park. You have beautiful views of North Vancouver and all the mountains. The bridge on the right is quite beautiful. You can watch ships sail through the sea. Everytime I come here, there's not many people, it's so relaxing. There's a playground for kids. The grass is green and pristine. Free parking is a plus. Very safe, no homeless people. There's a soccer field that's rarely used. There's a small rocky beach. You can swim if you dare. This is almost a hidden gem of Vanouver. The pool is awesome except the staff suck and getting entry is pulling teeth (see my review).

Can't believe I've lived here all these years without knowing this park existed. So that's what's…read moreon the far end of the overpass. Parking is available in a small lot by the overpass. Looks like there is nowhere near enough parking during the summer months. There are also a few spots on the street. The park offers a very nice view of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore. There is also a large dog park, an outdoor pool, and some tennis courts. Looks like a prime place to visit and chill during the warmer months.

Pretty awesome park, except a bit crowded on a weekend. The parking lots were full but luckily we…read morefound parking for everyone in our group. The playground was full of people and there were multiple private events going around at the picnic sites. What I really appreciate about this park is the spaciousness. It is gigantic. There is a lot of green space for children to ride bikes and run around. Another great aspect of this park is that it is near a mini train museum/train station. The train rides were great. We went on a steam powered little train and it took us around the park probably 4 times. I think the train ride lasted for about 8-10 min. It was well worth the $40 for 10 tokens cost. Most of the kids and adults in our group went on the ride. The food at the concession stands was affordable too. It wasn't overpriced at all, to my surprise.

Very nice park in northern Burnaby…read more Parking is plentiful in several lots around the perimeter. This park has quite a bit of stuff. There's a library, running track, sports fields, a kiddie waterpark, community pool, picnic area, lawn bowling, and even 2 dog parks. The grass is very well maintained, and it's the right size for taking a nice stroll on a sunny day.

This is our turnaround point on our daily walk from where we live. The park is elevated above…read moreBurrard Inlet and with great views of the mountains to the north. Good place for a picnic or BBQ. Burrard View is a dog and family friendly park. There's an open area that's off-leash. It's on trial right now so please, pet owners, pick up after your pooch and keep this park tail wagger friendly. Many locals have dogs in the area so it's a very social park. This is really a sweet part of East Van to walk around in and check out some homes with character and I don't think many Vancouverites know about it. Plenty of free parking and very bicycle friendly as well.

There have been two cats killed right next to this park by the same dog that was allowed off-leash…read more Dog owners need to be more responsible before they allow their dogs off-leash. Who knows what this dog is going to attack next - maybe a small child? All dogs need to be on a leash in this small park.

Nice to have a fenced dog park area in downtown along the waterfront. The area is large and there…read moreare really nice Adirondack chairs for the dogs' humans to chill while the pups gallivant and enjoy themselves. There are double gated entrances for safety. The entrances are both on the opposite side of the water (probably to keep the dogs safe from getting tangled with the bike lane). Park is mostly cedar chips with some sand. Some trees for shading and there is a water fountain too.

Coopers' Park Dog Park is one of my puppy's favourites, as there are numerous dogs that visit. We…read morevisit a few times a week. Note that it is an unfenced dog park.

An update of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is long overdue…read more First of all, several years ago, the signage on the outhouses in the park were changed to be gender neutral. I don't know if this was done because of feedback from the public, but I had made a complaint. In addition to the two outhouses, there are also some port-o-potties installed, but I have never used them because port-o-potties are disgusting; however, more toilets are never a bad thing. Second, I have been back to the park many times over the past several years, and I have now done more hiking trails. In addition to Norvan Falls, I have now done Lynn Loop, Lynn Headwaters Trail, Varley Trail, and yesterday, I attempted part of the Lynn Peak Trail with friends. I have done all the green (easy) and blue (intermediate) trails below Norvan Falls, as well as a portion of Lynn Peak, which is yellow (ie. difficult). I knew the Lynn Peak Trail would be challenging and I would not be able to complete it, but my friends and I wanted to try it. We never intended on completing it as we knew it would be too long and difficult, but we hiked for just over two hours and then turned back, which was our plan. There is no rule that you must finish a trail! I have no plans to ever attempt the more challenging trails past Norvan Falls, although one day I might hike up to Hanes Valley Junction, which is one kilometer past Norvan Falls. Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is a great place for hiking as there are so many different trails for all levels and you can go for an easy walk or a hike anywhere between 2 to 10+ hours, depending on which trails you take. There's something for everyone. It is also very transit accessible (either take the #210 or #228 bus), so that non-drivers have access to the park. It's little wonder that this is a very popular place for not only hikers, but for people going to a picnic just inside the park entrance or a swim on a hot day. Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is also a short walk to Rice Lake and other hiking trails in the nearby Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. [Yelp collections: Parks and Gardens; Hiking]

Wanted to do a hiking trip while in Vancouver. Wanted something easy and not too far from the city…read more This was the perfect place. It was a nice weather to be hiking. Not too cold or hot. There are different types of trails. Easy, moderate and hard. My sisters and I opted for the easy trails lol. Don't let the easy trails fool you, it can be in the moderate level for some people. There were lots of stairs to climb on and couple were pretty steep. We had to take a detour on one of the trails. Luckily, there were markers on the trees to lead the way. It was a peaceful day to be hiking. We didn't encounter much hikers on the trails. There were more hikers while closer to the parking area. Have to keep in mind that there are no receptions. We Uber'd there so we need to Uber back as well. It took us some time to get a single reception on our phones. We walked around and finally was able to get a single reception and was able to request for a ride back to the city. Phew!

Emery Barnes Park was named for one of those rare individuals that apparently had no enemies; only…read morefriends and admirers. This park which bears his name is a lovely green area situated between downtown and Yaletown. There are quite a number of activities here intended for children, so it's a great place to stop when you're traveling as a family :-)

It's a bright & sunny day and a beautiful day at Emery Barnes park : )…read more The park was officially opened on September 27, 2003 and named for Emery Barnes, a long time community activist and member of the British Columbia Legislature. Great for kids and dogs alike. Lots of playground equipment, grass to sit on, tables to sit at, a fast flowing stream, a fountain, and off leash for the dogs and puppies in your life ! Easy to get to, centrally located on Richards and Davie street.

Great park for the kids. It was raining and still had kids running around. Great place to get their…read more"wiggles" out. The kids had a ton of fun and with the rain the slide was extra fast!

nice cool breeze, squeals of laughter, a spray park, plenty of seating, public washroom, and a…read morelegit coffee shop. this, right here, is summer. there are two small 'in ground' trampolines, slides, a hammock swing, cushioned asphalt, and suspended netting, all inviting for big and small kids to play, explore, hide, or even have lunch. located on the corner of richards and smithe, this park is an oasis in the heart of downtown vancouver. it's further enhanced by a locally roasted coffee shop, kafka's, that serves all day breakfast, lunch, baked goods, and seasonal soft serve ice cream. it's evident that a lot of thought, planning, and investment has gone into this urban development. it's innovative, sustainably designed, and thoughtfully integrated into the community.