We took an Uber here to do some hiking and see the suspension bridge- they have a designated drop…read moreoff spot right in front of the ecology building and I highly recommend this since parking is so tight here The park is free. There are several trails that you can hike and we chose the creek path, it was about 2.5 km and a loop. It is fairly well marked as well. If you go on a weekend, there will be a lot of people so you can't straight too far from the trail anyway. There are a lot of stairs on the creek trail so be prepared for that and some of them are incredibly steep. It is beautiful, great river and Woods views. Plus we were blessed with 60° sunny weather today so it was absolutely gorgeous hiking weather. There is a café here, although we did not partake in any food or beverage, as well as clean restrooms and a water filling station. Take a moment to step into the ecology center if you would like to look at any of the exhibits and make a donation. They do have a lot of wooden bridges covering the more muddy bog areas, and the rest of the trail is dirt packed with tree roots veins. It is a well-made trail with appropriate steps and fencing to keep you in bounds.

Awesome FREE park with a look suspension bridge! The suspension bridge is cool and a good photo…read morespot. We went on a Friday and it was pretty busy but we arrived around 11am and there were still a couple of parking spots available in the various small lots around the park. There is a snow chalet type building near the trail head & suspension bridge that has restrooms on the outside and some snacks and ice cream on the inside. We took the Twin Falls loop trail and went in the direction that started with the suspension bridge first and it was a lot more stairs and steeper than we anticipated. The hike back up from near the creek at the bottom had us sweaty and huffing and puffing as middle-aged parents. haha! But the trees and foliage was beautiful and we even saw a banana slug! We were cursing the 20 flights of stairs up and down but afterwards, we felt good.

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.

**Update 2/19/2019**…read more I still love this park! And, living nearby, I walk my dog here at least three times each day. I was recently checking out my past reviews and noticed this one and I realized I neglected to mention a few points about this park: -unlike most other dog parks (okay, unlike ALL other dog parks, really), this one is unfenced. So if your dog is not well socialized (like mine), or doesn't obey commands or isn't well trained (like mine), or if you're afraid he/she might run away if he/she sees a squirrel or a low-lying crow or God-knows-what (like mine), you'd best be advised to keep your dog on a leash at this park. I do. -there's a free-standing post in the park containing free doggie waste bags, if you forgot to bring some. Nice! PLEASE remember to pick up after your dog! -there are two stone sculptural reclining animals (a tiger and a lion, I think) at the north side of the park, closer to the Cambie Bridge, and these sculptures are actually water fountains for dogs (!). In the warmer months, metal dog bowls are placed under the sculptures' mouths and there's a button to push that will fill these bowls with water, so Fido can have a drink. Nice! -there's a super nice playground area for toddlers and kids hidden between two condo buildings to the east in the park, with a lot of benches nearby. This playground area is open to the public and has modern, modular pieces. (This playground is separate from the one directly under the Cambie Bridge, just a few steps away, literally). Nice!

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.

Such a gorgeous area - so lush and green.. the kind of place that just makes you feel lucky to be…read moreliving in B.C.. the riverside hike is a bit rocky but fairly easy.. love hearing the flowing water while hiking. There were bear-proof garbage cans and doggie poop cans along the way. Outhouses at the base of the trail. We visited on a rainy day so parking was plentiful - but I can see how it would be very limited when the weather is good. Paid parking closest to the entrance and free parking beyond that.

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]

Looks like this park was recently renovated. It is located in between Downtown core and Yaletown. I…read morewas walking toward Granville street and this park caught my eye. It has a nice fountain in the middle. I was surprised that the park looked this nice in downtown. The park was also very clean. There were kids and families hanging out here. There is even a playground for kids to play along with lots of seating, benches and etc. Nice Park!

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 :-)

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.