Parks and Play

Parks, playgrounds and green spaces for all ages.

November 2026

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Generic photo (a pond with trees around it), not Minoru Park and Minoru Lakes (Richmond City Centre) itself (photo: Vasilina Sirotina, Unsplash)

Minoru Park and Minoru Lakes (Richmond City Centre)

Parks and Play

Richmond's central park, north of Granville Avenue between Minoru Boulevard and Gilbert Road, with walking routes around the Minoru Lakes, floral displays and a waterfall. You can also see the historic Minoru Chapel and Pierrefonds Garden, public art, exercise equipment and a children's playground. Free, with on site parking.

Family Friendly Outdoor Parking Available
Generic photo (a wooden playground surrounded by green trees), not Queen's Park (New Westminster) itself (photo: Oakville Dude, Unsplash)

Queen's Park (New Westminster)

Parks and Play

New Westminster's flagship park, about 75 acres, established in 1887, with mature trees and walking and running trails linking its gardens and amenities. Free features include the Centennial Lodge and Herb House rose gardens, playgrounds, an outdoor fitness circuit, a bike skills area, a skatepark and a popular off leash dog area. The outdoor stage is currently closed for construction.

Dog Friendly Family Friendly Outdoor
Illustration: Granville Park Off Leash Dog Area (Fairview)

Granville Park Off Leash Dog Area (Fairview)

Parks and Play

A fenced off leash area in Granville Park with two sections, one for all dogs and one for small or shy dogs. It has engineered wood fibre surfacing and agility elements, and serves Kitsilano and Fairview. Free to use.

Dog Friendly Outdoor
Generic photo (a picnic on grass under trees), not Chinook Winds Regional Park (Airdrie) itself (photo: jason hu, Unsplash)

Chinook Winds Regional Park (Airdrie)

Parks and Play

A 55 acre park with more than 2 km of paved pathways, three playgrounds, a skateboard park, a multi use court, shaded picnic tables and a toboggan hill in winter. In summer the fenced Summer Fun Spray Park has water toys, a discovery stream and slides. Parking is free.

Family Friendly Outdoor Parking Available
Generic photo (a yellow kayak on a lake), not Cove Park and Beach (Chestermere) itself (photo: Brenda Christiansen, Unsplash)

Cove Park and Beach (Chestermere)

Parks and Play

A small beach on Chestermere Lake with a walking path along the peninsula, a pirate ship playground, a basketball pad, a gazebo and pickleball courts. Free to visit.

Family Friendly Outdoor
Generic photo (a lake surrounded by trees), not Kinsmen Park and Lake Loop (Strathmore) itself (photo: Albert Stoynov, Unsplash)

Kinsmen Park and Lake Loop (Strathmore)

Parks and Play

Strathmore's central park around Kinsmen Lake, with a paved loop pathway, a healing garden, an amphitheatre, pavilions, a gazebo, fishing docks, a playground, a bocce court and public washrooms. The Town offers summer water activities and winter ice skating here. Free to visit.

Family Friendly Outdoor
Illustration: Strathmore Off Leash Dog Park (Slater Road)

Strathmore Off Leash Dog Park (Slater Road)

Parks and Play

The Town of Strathmore's off leash dog park, open daily from 5 a.m. to midnight. Free; please pick up after your dog.

Dog Friendly Outdoor
Illustration: Jim Uffelmann Memorial Park Off Leash Area (Cochrane)

Jim Uffelmann Memorial Park Off Leash Area (Cochrane)

Parks and Play

An off leash area in Jim Uffelmann Memorial Park, with multi use pathways shared with other park users. Keep your dog in sight and under voice control, and pick up after it; bag dispensers and garbage cans are along the pathways. Free.

Dog Friendly Outdoor
Illustration: Heritage Vista Fenced Off Leash Park (Cochrane)

Heritage Vista Fenced Off Leash Park (Cochrane)

Parks and Play

A small fenced neighbourhood off leash park in the Heritage community. Keep your dog in sight and under voice control, and pick up after it; bag dispensers and garbage cans are along the pathways. Free.

Dog Friendly Outdoor
Illustration: Highway 22 Large Dog Park (Cochrane)

Highway 22 Large Dog Park (Cochrane)

Parks and Play

An open green space for large dogs between Quigley Drive and West Rock Road; a separate park for puppies and small dogs is at 201 West Rock Road. Keep your dog in sight and under voice control, and pick up after it; bag dispensers and garbage cans are along the pathways. Free.

Dog Friendly Outdoor
Illustration: Riverfront Park Off Leash Area (Cochrane)

Riverfront Park Off Leash Area (Cochrane)

Parks and Play

A riverfront off leash area under the Highway 22 bridge, with fenced and unfenced sections; park at the boat launch lot off Griffin Road and keep dogs leashed until you reach the designated area. Keep your dog in sight and under voice control, and pick up after it; bag dispensers and garbage cans are along the pathways. Free.

Dog Friendly Outdoor
Illustration: Albert Park and Radisson Heights Off Leash Area (Bow River)

Albert Park and Radisson Heights Off Leash Area (Bow River)

Parks and Play

A City off leash area for the Albert Park and Radisson Heights communities, west of Deerfoot Trail and south of the weir. All City off leash areas are multi use, and dogs must stay on leash on paved pathways. Free, open during park hours; check the City's online off leash map for the exact boundaries.

Dog Friendly Outdoor