Nice steep urban park with a short trail to the waterfront. We walked down carefully during a…read morerainy morning. The stairs were slippery. Walking back up was much easier. Parking is not free but we thought we'd be okay on Sunday. Surrounding houses were extremely nice.

Ok so I wanted to go for a little forest hike but I also didn't want to get eaten by a cougar or a…read morebear. This is the perfect place for a safe hike in the forest. You truly feel safe with paths with signs. Lots of people hiking, walking, jogging here, some with their dogs too. There is a small parking lot to leave the car and your belongings before heading into the trails. There are no bathrooms here. But bonus, there is a fully accessible pathway for those who have limited mobility to enjoy the forest also! What a cool inclusive feature that I wish was in more nature zones. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the forest is very close to the roads, lot of traffic noise and there was even a concert playing nearby when I went that day which really was cool music but ruined the vibe of my forest walk. I wanted to hear nature sounds and trees but instead I got rock music lol. I would visit this place again and hope next time no concert is being played!

Amazing, beautiful oasis of woodland and tranquility all year round. Takes about 45 mins to do the…read moremain trail, with shorter trails too, all well marked.

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.

Even as I turn onto Squalicum Creek road, my dogs start singing with excitement. This park had a…read morelarge fenced in dog park with both a big and small dog area. This past year they renovated the big dog area so it has a lot better drainage than in the past. Both areas have covered seating for people to stay dry while your pups play in the rain. Along with the dog area, they also provide a huge field with two baseball diamonds that are mostly open use for the community. A paved path winds along the entire park perfect for running or walking with a stroller or young children. This park is kept clean and it's patrons are a good community minded group you will recognize within a few times of being here.

Visiting Harriet Spanel Park in Bellingham on Wednesday 25 October 2023, I found quiet and well…read moremaintained grounds. There was no designated parking lot for the park, so I went with street parking on one of the streets bordering the park. It was a windy and chilly autumn day with the orange leaves and green grass contributing to an overall magical feel. In the time I spent strolling around the park I was the only one about and about on foot. A large grassy area was encircled by a paved path with trees closer to the edges of the park. Benches speckled along the paved walkway provided places to sit. A cluster of amenities abutted a tree-covered hill with small trail system. Included was a covered picnic table area, a playground, and a swing set with swings both for the young kiddos and more adult size. It was a pleasant place to go for a stroll.

In my quest to visit neighborhood parks within walking distance of my Lakeway home, I came upon…read morethis little gem. Large grassy area, covered pavilion, a cooking grill, and some picnic tables allow for an intimate gathering. Ideal for relaxing solo and enjoying the outdoors. Street parking isn't too shabby. The surrounding neighborhood doesn't look to be very well maintained, for the most part, but not in a threatening way.

Mundy Park is pretty big. 400 acres of coastal rainforest and is the biggest park in Coquitlam. We…read morecame in from Mariner/Chilko where there is only one parking lot. It was quite full on a Saturday afternoon but we managed to get a spot. The other side has more parking lots as that's where more activities are - swimming pool, disc golf course, lacrosse box, and sports field. We were closer to Lost Lake, so we started our walk from there. I liked how there were trail markers along the way, with maps at major intersections so you could find your location. We did the interlaken trail from Lost Lake to Mundy Lake, followed by the lakeside loop around Mundy Lake. Then we did part of the Perimeter trail back to Lost Lake and out of the park. The map looks big and quite daunting to walk. But it is a pretty easy walk but mostly flat ground. I love the trees and fall foliage. I learn there is a big leaf maple tree and the leaves are huge. Bears live in the park and we didn't see any. We also didn't see any painted turtles, which live in Lost Lake area. There are lots of fungi and mushrooms growing on the tree trunks. The off leash dof trail is also nearer the Lost Lake entrance. Maybe that's why we saw more people with dogs parked there. This is my new favorite park to walk. The longest trail is the Perimeter trail at 4km round trip. The others are 1 km to 1.5 km.

Mundy Park is an amazing park with tall trees that offers the feeling of being away from the city…read morebut not too far away -- an urban forest! Park visitors can enjoy a nice recreation experience here because it offers something fun for all ages -- nice trails, baseball diamond, dog off-leash, lacrosse box, newly renovated outdoor pool, kid's play area, off-road cycling and even a nine hole disc golf course, etc. Also, I appreciate this park because there is a CC Market Concessions, opened during the summer season, conveniently open from 10am to 6pm daily. I like hassle free picnic when one can buy foods like hot dogs, wraps, chips, ice cream and drinks at the park when hungry. Parks with food options is nice for folks like me who wants to stay in this park longer and didn't pack any picnic foods. Huge parking lot is available for free but parking spots could be challenging on weekends and busy event days so do budget time accordingly for parking.

Elgin Heritage Park in South Surrey is one of those quiet places where time seems to slow down. The…read moresunset paints soft hues of orange and blue over the still water, and the reflection of boats creates a scene of pure calm. It's a perfect spot to breathe, walk, and watch the evening light fade gently into the horizon. Discover more fine-art landscapes on Instagram: @aaronshaphoto #ElginHeritagePark #SouthSurrey #AaronShaPhoto #VancouverPhotography #FineArtLandscape #SunsetReflection

Nice quaint park that leads to a few trails around the crescent beach area, there is a parking lot…read moreas well. Check this place out if you want to get out to an inlet walking trail.

Had a great time visiting this gem of a stadium during the summer! If you're ever in the area and…read morethey have a game, go! Nat Bailey is the home of the Vancouver Canadians A ball minor league baseball team. We had time before our flight home to check it out and they did not disappoint! We took an Uber in from downtown and was dropped off out front, about a 20 minute drive. We were able to check in our luggage at the stroller check located next to the Children's Play Area near the 3rd base entrance which was nice! I did confirm before we went to make sure. It was easy to enter and walk around the venue. It's small since it's a minor league park but it had that old nostalgic feel and everyone was so nice! They have plenty of beer and food options to try! I had the poutine fries of course and my hubby had their foot long dog! Both were delicious!!! And don't forget, you can go to guest services and they'll give you a button for your first time visiting! Weather was great, people were great, and although they didn't get the W, it was a super fun time!

Great venue to watch a ballgame. They need to address the poor water filling stations.read more

Beacon Hill Park is such a beautiful and vast park! Our party of four had to break our exploring of…read moreit into two different rounds and each time it was great! There are beautiful ponds and fountains here in amongst lush trees. There are paths that lead you into all sorts of park adventures! On the first excursion we saw a juvenile owl in a tree and got some pictures of it as well as well as the Moss Lady statue as extra bonuses. On the second excursion we went to a wonderful rose garden, the Children's Farm which consists of various animals which are primarily barnyard types. We then went to the south end of the park and went to Mile Zero for the Trans Canadian Highway and a gorgeous view of the water from the Straight of Juan De Fuca. And we saw more juvenile owls out and about in the trees. Definitely a park to go to and it's the kind of place that will bring in tourist sightseers but will have locals or residents as well because it's clear it's a park that is loved by all.

A beautiful park in Victoria that reminded me a lot of of a small version of Central Park in New…read moreYork City. Tons of towering trees, lots of untouched, wild Lasic, beautiful, well tended to gardens, areas for kids to play as well as Pickleball and other courts for people to use to play. There's a dog park in There so you can take the dogs out for a walk as well. So many beautiful places and sites in this park. Which I'm sure would make for a great afternoon for any family that wanted to get away from home. A lot of it is taken care of by just a few People, and a number of volunteers to take care of gardens.

Very good place to bring your kid to play or just yo walk around. Our little one loves the dune…read morebuggy thing and running around the water park area. Water park sprays were off since it's winter so that's good. We may come during summer when it on so she can try it. It wasn't too busy in the parking lot but I can imagine it will be packed in summer. The spaces are a good size, not cramped like some other places.

New and so much fun! The spray park is absolutely amazing and my son refused to come out even after…read more4 hours!! In mom world that translates into next steps as : bath-dinner-sleep-bliss!! Haha! The bathroom is clean and the park is big enough for social distancing. Awesome areas for family barbecue and picnic. Will come back soon !

Smaller than it appears in photos but lots to do for little toddler kids and bigger kids. About /…read morepark benches for parents to sit on. There is also a multi purpose court for sports use. It can be busy because it's hyped up so best to go on a weekday. The metal slide is pretty fast and not suitable for little ones in the rain.

Very well maintained and beautiful playground for children! My child occasionally asks for a visit…read moreand enjoys the park!