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.

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.

I love this park! My favorite spot is at the fisherman memorial monument where I'll sit at the "S"…read morestone stool and look out to the sea. On a clear day, you can see Mount Baker. There are rows of cherry trees which will bloom with cherry blossoms during the season. On weekends, you will see lots of kites flying in the sky. I also come here in the wee hours to catch aurora when the geomagnetic storms are happening. It is a nice walk around the park. Parking is free and the washroom is nearby. There is a cafe on the other side of the parking lot. It is busy on weekends and summer. You will see many people with pop up tent and canopy to shelter from the sun, having a picnic or bbq.

Garry Point park offers not only a small beach, grassy areas, 21 picnic tables, 1 grill, a kite…read morearea but walking/biking paths along the waterfront. Seeing the neatly maintained Kuno Garden, Fishermen's memorial and boat watching made for a delightful and memorable mid afternoon visit. While I thought the huge power kites were a symbol of childhood enjoyment it was so cool to see two adults flying all nine of them! It was great to see them enjoy the simple pleasures of life flying these in the winds off the Strait of Georgia.

This is one of my favourite parks in the Lower Mainland and my favourite part is spotting the…read moreseals. They're always such a treat to watch and make every visit a little different. If you visit during low tide, make sure to walk across to the small island. It's a really unique experience, but be prepared because the rocks are much tougher to navigate than they look. I would definitely recommend wearing sturdy shoes as the uneven rocks can be slippery or uncomfortable. Whether you're there for the wildlife, the ocean views or simply a peaceful walk, Whytecliff Park is one of West Vancouver's hidden gems.

If you enjoy nature this place is worth visiting. It is calming and has great views and a few…read morelarger rocks to climb around. There are many areas to snap great touristy photos and nice for the sunset too. Park is well maintained and easily accessible with parking lots nearby.

Compared to most of the other nearby beaches, I found Barnet Marine Park to be dark, damp, and more…read morethan a bit depressing. Tip: The overall size of this beach is fairly small when compared to that of most of the other beaches in the area, especially Stanley Park and Kits. The parking for this place is a fair distance away and up the hill, across from the main railway.  The trails you'll find here aren't any different than those found in other nearby parks, so all-told this is probably a place best left for those who live nearby.

This is quite a nice park, lots of people barbecuing, swimming (though I personally wouldn't)…read moreflying kites or just chilling. There is a trail for walking as well, I'm not sure how far it goes, I was on my bike and it kinda ended and continued off trail and was pretty narrow. They did fix/change the entrance as I haven't been here for a while. They have restrooms here as well. There is a small parking lot at the entrance, not sure if it is free but I think it is. It can get a little busy in the summer and on weekends/holidays........

Very nice beach park for a stroll. Go after dinner for an evening stroll and you might see some…read morebeavers!

What can you say about Jericho? One of the best beaches/parks in the city. It's beautiful, lots…read moreof space, not overly crowded, unless it's like a long weekend or something. Parking can be crazy at those times but I always ride my bike here. There are volleyball courts here, a dog park and the trails are good for walking or running or biking or whatever. You can also have barbecues here as well. A nice place to hang out in the summer for sure.....

Got stuck in traffic and decided to wait it out before crossing…read more I've been to Deas Island before and this is the first during a hot day. I'm actually very confused what can/cannot be done at the water area. As they signs are rather vague. I feel more signs like (no swimming, no lifeguard on duty, jelly fish etc... ) should be visible.

For my 450th review, I'll share one of my favourite known but not so known favourite outdoor places…read more- Deas Island Regional Park! Just after the tunnel this park has a lot of offer. In the summer, you can rent kayaks off the dock. There are plenty of picnic tables and public washrooms closer to the front of the park. However, if you drive a little further in, there is a huge field with more picnic tables and an area with a large gazebo and more tables. There are outhouses in this location too. Throughout the perimeter of the park, there are easy, flat trails covered and lines with beautiful trees. You can find dogs on leash and horses on these trails. One of best parts if that this park isn't heavily frequented so it's not overly crowded and you can enjoy the sights and feels of nature at your leisure. Came here recently for a snowy engagement shoot and it was magical! A little wonderland in a place you wouldn't expect.

I cannot get enough of rocky point park. It's so beautiful and peaceful. Even though it's small…read morewith some trails, it's one of those parks that's really good to come to for some wellness and enjoyment

Part One We arrived and parked within the main parking lot…read moredirectly in front of the area by the Pier, just before 9:30 am yesterday. A first-time experience for my lady and I to the Park - the daughter had been there a couple of times before, but a good while ago. Daughter and I had plans to walk the Park's walkaways and trails, and Mom to stay behind, to take in the views near the pier and surrounding areas, waterfowl activities, and generally to enjoy her time outside in the warm sunshine and fresh air of the beautiful morning we had on the go. A visit to the 'Recreational Pier' was first on the walking agenda. The walk out on the structure offered views of the pier itself (lined from one end to the other, with colourful flowered-planters, and benches to sit and take in sights), and views of the water and mudflats below (with lots of waterfowl resting and feeding), several boats, the boat launching area, and full extent views of both sides of Burrard Inlet as seen at this location. A splendid start to our morning walks. Second on the walking agenda was the walkway along the shoreline, to the start of the 'Shoreline Trail'. We did not make any stop in between -- at the 'Playgrounds', or picnic lunching areas -- just caught some rather distant views, we had forested-trails on our minds. The walkway itself though, offered a very plesant, well-treed walk, with several good viewing spots of the Inlet along the route. We walked with no stops other than enough time along the way to view, catch, and capture some of the natural sights. Part Two Walking the 'Shoreline Trail'. We continued our walk, and when we reached the entrance(s) to the 'Shoreline Trail' we headed left into the route closest to the actual shoreline. This took us into a well-groomed dirt, walking only trail. The route to the right was a paved roadway, and much more popular with family groups, and such. The route taken was definitely 'the' right one for us, and we sure enjoyed it. Heavily-forested, mostly flat, with only a couple of 'stair walks' up slopes, some interesting boardwalks over wet areas, and several lookout spots to stand or sit, and view the sights of the inlet along the way. We walked as far as a smaller trail off the main trail that took us inland, up and into the 'Noons Creek Hatchery' site. After an interesting stop and visit there (review forthcomcoming), we returned to the main trail, and walked back to Rock Point. Next on the walking agenda -- Part Three - walking to the end of 'Shoreline Trail' (soon, I hope!).