One of the best dog parks in the greater Vancouver area…read more Looking for a place for your best bud to run, chase balls, sniff around, meet various other dogs and humans, catch frisbees, and swim? How about fabulous views of the Fraser river, bald eagles, seals, ducks, herons, Mount Baker, ships, freighters, ferries, tugs, and beautiful sunrises/sunsets? We love this place and have been regulars for the better part of three years. People are friendly, and the park itself is pretty clean, very easy to get to...just take No. 3 Road south all the way to the end and park in the lots. It's completely what you make of it. It can be a quick/quaint 15-30 minute visit, with up to 500m (1km return) of trails on beautiful waterfront off leash space up until the Crown Packaging plant. The plant is easily and decently detoured with an on-leash path that overlooks local farms and the north shore mountains. In addition to the pleasant view, the walk around the plant is worth it because you can find several hundred metres of waterfront trails and additional opportunities to enjoy everything mentioned in the beginning. It can be a 40-60 minute walk including a 15-25 minutes on-leash jaunt (almost 1km) around the packaging plant. If you want more trail coverage, you can venture along the South Dyke trail westward to Steveston and back, an additional 6-10km return trip (depending on how much you explore the historic village) on an unpaved separated path. You can also head eastward towards No. 5 Road for 4.5km return trip, mostly along Dyke Road, but there is some separated unpaved path for a few hundred metres. These additional trails are all on-leash, by the way. Only the two areas east and west of the Crown Packaging plant are off-leash. South Dyke Off-Leash park has a water fountain for both dogs and humans in the west area near No. 3 Road, lots of benches along the way to stop and admire the views, and plenty of trash cans and zero excuses not to use them. It's a great park. Some tips to ensure enjoyment include; 1. There are free bags at the trail marker at the No.3 Road/Dyke Road parking lot. Lots of garbage bins. Please use them. I'd say 98% of visitors already do. 2. Be very mindful of the river conditions before allowing dogs to swim. 3. Be aware of fast bikes. Off-leash areas have separate paths, but dogs wander. On-leash paths can have a fair bit of traffic. 4. Be aware of predators - bald eagles and coyotes, especially in the early morning.

I really enjoy the trail here, it's pretty much a continuation of the trail from the west dyke. It…read moreis mostly gravel and goes thru the dog park. Again, nice scenery along the river with lots of walkers, cyclists, dog walkers etc. It's a nice ride or walk....

Beauty, nature and peace at one place…read more Awesome place to relax and have a picnic with family or friends. Walk around the beach or to the pier and watch the sunset or have a barbecue with family at the family spot. Ample parking and very clean bathrooms. Walk towards the right of the parking lot for "secret beach" which is where migratory birds come during their journey towards the arctic(?!) . Super serene. Must go for everyone!

This seaside park in Crescent Beach was the perfect spot to walk on a windy fall day. From the park…read moreproper, we first let the dog run off a little steam in the big off-leash enclosure. It was dry, because South Surrey and White Rock never seems to get as much rain as Vancouver and North Vancouver. From there we walked down the beachside trail with whitecaps and windsurfers on one side, and gorgeous beachside cottages on the other. I was glad to be wearing a good windbreaker because a mighty wind blows in off Boundary Bay. This is a popular beach area in the summer, but it's a good place for a flat, easy walk in the winter, too. You can go quite a ways along the trail, tracing the shoreline, or just a quick and out and back before dark.

Two areas - one for smaller dogs and one for big dogs. The smaller one isn't as nice as it is much…read moremuddier so often even owners of small dogs let them play in the big dog side. The big side is only muddy at the edges. Quite a popular park so there are many dogs. Just keep and eye out on your own dog and make sure to watch out for aggressive signs in other dogs.

David Gray Park - New enclosure for small dogs…read more We are grateful that the city of Burnaby made a new safe and clean area for small dogs. it's big enough for them to run and play.

Boat launch and parking. Portapotty…read more Leash free dog area. Small area with picnic tables up on the hill overlooking the waterway. You can wait while your friends are out on the water and enjoy a picnic, but during berry season the noise from the field across the street is distracting. You'd be much better off jumping into your boat or kayak, and head somewhere else to enjoy the day. Perfect place to put into the water, here.

A great place to launch your boat and it is free of charge!read more

Posting a bit of an update to address a few complaints:…read more 1. There is now a lovely handicap accessible porta potty complete with pave stone pathway immediately to the right of the entry for the large dog area. 2. Yes, a few folks do sit in their vehicles while their dog is in the park. At least a couple of these people have health issues and cannot be with their dogs the entire time. We are a small community. We look out for each other. Please be understanding that sometimes there is more to the story than what you see. 3. I see more tourists not pick up after their dogs than residents. And let's face it, sometimes it's easy to be distracted speaking with friends, playing with other dogs, or engaging with visitors. If you find yourself at the park during a lull, there are several scoopers available. Grab a scooper, take a walk, and log some karma points. The smaller scooper is easier to dump into the bagged trashcans than the larger one (which requires a bit more talent). Or if you see a nearby singular poop that got missed, pick it up with a poop bag. We have a fantastic resource here. Cherish it. Take care of it, even if you are just visiting, And remember, with a little TLC m maybe we can hold onto this little doggie paradise for a long time.

For a small community that's one heck of a park. The have everything except they are very short on…read morebathrooms. I understand ya have to deal with the homeless crap but 2 porta potty's NOT conveniently located.

This is a great dog park with a doggy pool, water fountains for dogs, multiple poo bag dispensers…read moreand trash cans, benches in several areas, shade, lots of space for dogs to run, some slight hills, great fencing, and a smaller area for the small dogs. The dogs and owners were very polite. We had a great time. There's ample parking. Also, lots of trails around, if you fancy a hike (on leash) before or after your dog's play time. We could be regulars if we weren't on vacation.

The grass is overgrown and needs to be mowed. Otherwise, it's a nice big park and most of the folks…read morewho visit clean up after their dogs.

This is a really cute and well kept park! The zipping is really fun and unique. There is something…read morefor kids of all ages and a great field for picnics or activities. Bathrooms are clean!

Squalicum Creek Park is a nice little park for a picnic, bird watching, or feeding the ducks. It is…read morea very small park with trails to access other areas. The water is stale and murky so I wouldn't recommend getting in it. There is a bench near the water where you can sit and enjoy the view, and a few picnic tables in the grassy area.

As parks go, this is pretty disappointing. The write-up we…read morefound before going said to expect to see beavers, birds and lots of other wildlife. No such luck - we saw a butterfly, a couple birds, a beetle and that's about it. That said, this is a nice path for walking and we appreciate that for the most part, it's not shared with cyclists. Beware if you go on a hot day that there is very little protection from the sun. Dress in layers and definitely bring a hat and sunglasses as on the day we visited last summer we absolutely roasted and then melted in the heat! Plenty of parking available and it's also nice that it's not too far out of the way.

Quite a nice park. Nice trails for biking, walking, running or whatever. Lots of people walking…read moretheir dogs as well. Nice scenery and some cool wildlife too. You'll see ducks, herons and other little birds in your travels. I've biked here in the winter months and it's not too crowded, not sure how it will be in the summer though but I can't wait to be back.....

Dogwood Dog Park is one of my top favourites for off-leash dog parks…read more This dog park has a huge parking lot for plenty of room for your car and your doggo. There is an optional smaller dog area that is fenced in if your pupper needs a smaller area to play. Otherwise there is a huge grassy to play and a small water area under a foot bridge. But the highlight for this park is the forested area with varying paths lined with tall trees and lush grounds. Such beautiful forested paths to walk with your dog off-leash - it really feels like you're taken somewhere out of city being within the trees. A very easy off-leash park to get to for a quick getsway with your furry friend. A majority of the time we have meet friendly dogs and owners. Doggy poop bags and a garbage can are present.

Great little gem of a park , wide open space to run , tons of shaded trails in the trees to walk in…read moreand cool off . the trails are all fenced in with a 3-4ft chainlink fence along the outer perimeter of the park . Covered area with picnic tables , outhouse , fresh water and a few ponds for dog to play in . The park was clean and well taken care of , lots of friendly dogs and owners . The trails are clean and I didn't notice anyone not cleaning up after their dogs . Great for large and small dogs alike . No separate area for small dogs just one larger fenced in park. Lots of free parking off of 20th ave

Fairhaven Dog Park makes use of the hilly terrain to provide a natural, enclosed area with a cliff…read morethat wraps around half of the park. This isolates it from the street traffic and probably provides a nice noise-free barrier for home owners in the area. The other barrier is a fenced industrial building that you hardly notice because of the trees and shrubs that obscure it from view. If your dog likes to wander off and is not good with name recall, you might not want to take your dog off-leash here because this is not a fully fenced/gated park. There are about 5, free parking stalls on 4th Street. This is also the beginning of a flat trail to the park which winds along a shaded canopy of trees with lush greenery on either side. The short, dirt trail leads you to a wide open area with tall grass. On the perimeter is a crushed-gravel loop that is probably about a quarter of a mile long. Park benches can be found along the way...some in the sun and others shaded by trees. There is another entrance further up the hill on 4th Street, but you have to find street parking. Plus, the dirt trail is steep at this entrance and descends at a 30% grade into the far-end of the park. Not a problem for young spry dogs, but something to consider for seniors with achy joints. There are usually just a few dogs here at any one time, and I've not yet ran into any aggressive dogs or unconcerned, dog owners. Some dogs play with each other in the tall grass, but there is plenty of space for dogs that don't want to play to enjoy exploring the smells in the flora and fauna along the path. I love that this park takes advantage of the natural landscape. The dogs seem to like it too because it provides a nice break from suburbia with an opportunity for both physical and mental stimulation.

This place is doggy heaven, as there is a wide-open space for them to run endlessly, play chase…read morewith other dogs and fetch with their humans. The only downside is that it's almost always muddy and the terrain is covered with pools of fetid-smelling water that has nowhere to drain. The park is situated at the bottom of a steep ravine that catches all the rainwater. Which might be ok once in a while if you have short-haired dog, or one who enjoys baths! My Romanian Mioritic Shepherd fits neither of those qualities! Archie LOVES running around in the mud or just laying down in a cool mud pool, hanging out. He had a great time but he's heading off to a bath--which he Hates--after playing at Fairhaven Dog Park!