It's a nice park but there is 1 public bathroom in the entire deep cove area. The women's bathroom…read morehas 4 stalls, 2 of which were out of service by 3pm. They get so disgusting, no toilet paper and clogged. Makes coming to this area inconvenient.

Nice small sloped park on a hill that also doubles as a parking lot and staging area for the nearby…read moreQuarry Rock hike. Parking is available but fills up very quickly on nice days. Once the lot is full, there is very little (if any) street parking anywhere in the vicinity. I was told to go very early (0730) to guarantee a spot, and even at that point the lot was over half full. The park itself is basically one giant sloped area. There is a picnic gazebo, a flat outdoor area, and a kids' playground. Then there is the nice beautiful view of the water and surrounding area. Facilities are available just a few minutes S by the kayak club. Not sure if I'd come here just for the park, but it is worth checking out if one is already here for Quarry Rock.

Had a surprisingly early finish for work today, decided to explore this beach…read more One thing that bugs me is an overcrowded beach with moronic people that have decided to bring their full camping gear to the beach. Those that not only has setup their 20 people Julius Caesar tents but also invited an army of people to their intimate loud music playing party. FYI, others may not enjoy your brand of metal rap. Or those that bring their Canadian Tire little power boats and pumps. For reasons unbeknownst to me, does being on beach equal to doing whatever you want? Social etiquette is shed with the clothes. So, simply reviewing this, may adulterate this pristine little sandy beach and lake into that monstrosity. It is a good kept secret. Beautiful clean water and beach. Not a lot of nutters yet.

My first time coming to this beach and it is quite peaceful. The lake is not huge but the water is…read morestill and great for SUP, canoeing, kayaking, and other inflatable rafts. There isn't any waves at all from speedboats. There is a small sand and grass area for picnics. Bathrooms and a concession stand is nearby too. This place is great for families and big gatherings. Parking is nearby, but it is paid.

Ambleside Beach has that quintessential Vancouver mix of ocean, mountains, and community. You can…read morepaddle board and play volleyball during the summer or enjoy a quiet and peaceful stroll during the winter. One of my favourite little spots is the pond along the edge of the beach, where I've spotted beautiful swans. It's the opposite of the busy seawall and a perfect place to watch nature. I especially love the nighttime here where you get to take in all the glory of the Lions Gate Bridge and the sparkling lights of the city. Ambleside Beach is a rare place that somehow still manages to make you feel peaceful in the middle of a very busy city.

Our favourite beach especially with our corgi. Relatively easy parking although recently they've…read moreadded pay parking. But easy to find free parking a couple blocks away. The off leash beach area and path are always well maintained and the dogs there are friendly and well behaved.

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.

Great Park along the Bérard Inlet in North Vancouver British Columbia Canada…read more Pickleball Courts x6 tennis courts x2. Excellent all around family area!!!

I love Cates Park now that I have been here many times during the non-peak period. The first time I…read morecame here, it was super crowded and there were no parking spots at all. That was at the height of summer on a weekend. Now I only come here on weekdays and weekend outside of summer. It is a fairly big park with a pier at one side, and walking trails and beach on the other. I much prefer the walking trails area with little cove areas where you can put your beach blanket or mat down and chill. Washrooms are available between the two areas. You can swim, kayak and fish/crab from here. Paid parking is near the pier and for those taking their boats out. Otherwise it is free parking in the other areas.

One of my favorite places in Vancouver!!…read more It's got beautiful trees, good food, a beautiful water front, and lots and lots of fresh air! It's a small place but plenty to walk around and take pictures. I highly recommend!

Deep cove park is my place to meditate. Of course not on a busy sunny day but during winters. The…read moregrassy land that overlooks a piece of ocean surrounded by mountains, ships and houses is not only beautiful but a peaceful place amid of chaos. The shops around the area are small boutiques stores and all of them excell in what they serve. Food, ice cream , cloths and everything in between is sold in these shops. There is kayak and boat rental as well . Once I tried kayaking which can be scary for people who try for the first time but it's worth the adrenaline rush. I like this place even with the hustle and bustle of friends and family on a weekend.

There is a sea wall mini trail here ! It was one of the most beautiful walks I have been on ,…read moreyou're walking along the ocean the whole time and it's so serene! Lots of small beach areas too and park benches to hang out at

While visiting Vancouver, I was looking for a short easy hike to squeeze in my day…read more The Lighthouse park was perfect. The trees and greenery were absolutely beautiful and the weather was nice in July. Although the park has a few different trails within it, the lighthouse viewing trail only takes about 15 minutes to hike one way. The park is well kept as we saw staff on duty maintaining the foliage. This park is pet and kid friendly. Parking is metered so be sure to pay before you start hiking.

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.

Beautiful beach to check out whenever in the Vancouver area. It is clean and well-kept, and the…read moreviews are even better. There are several logs at this beach that can serve as benches. Yes, this is a clothing optional beach however I did not notice a lot of people taking off their clothes here at the time I came. My only complaint is the numerous amounts of stairs one has to climb up or walk down to get to Wreck Beach. It can easily tire most people out. My endurance for exercise is on the higher side so this wasn't much of a problem for me but I know it could be for others.

This place is like heaven if you're into beautiful beaches. It is spacious and looks out into the…read morePacific Ocean. There are lots of logs where you can sit. Oh, and it's clothing optional - one of the few places like that around. The people I encountered were friendly and I found the place so serene and relaxing. My main complaint is the stairs - going down was okay, but coming back up was an experience. An experience I am tempted to repeat in the future.