Parks and Play

A big city park open dawn to dusk with flower gardens, nature trails and paved paths, a large playground, a 365 m walking track, a skatepark and outdoor fitness equipment. Dogs are welcome in a fenced off leash area. Free; the park is being improved, so some areas may be closed at times.

Port Moody's waterfront park at the head of Burrard Inlet, with a recreational pier, a playground, a skateboard park and the start of the Shoreline Trail. The spray park runs only from the May long weekend to about September. Free to visit.

Coquitlam's big city park around Lafarge Lake, with a loop trail, lawn meadows and a fishing pier, plus a playground with accessible features, a skateboard bowl, outdoor fitness equipment and table tennis. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout from March to November. Free to visit.

Airdrie's main park, with 20 acres of natural area, nature trails, an amphitheatre, a fire pit, picnic tables and a covered shelter. Nose Creek Pond is stocked with trout twice in summer, and parking is free. In December the park hosts the free Airdrie Festival of Lights.

A big southeast park around a 20 hectare stormwater pond, with an inclusive playground, picnic shelters, pathways, a rose garden, an interactive sundial and an off leash area in the southeast corner. Parking lots are off 60 Street and 68 Street S.E. It is free and open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.; the park closes when the pond fills with water.

A 21 hectare park with a large designated off leash area and a dog water fountain, plus Cat Margetts Memorial Park, described by the City as a park within a park. It is free and open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

A waterfront park on Burrard Inlet with a sandy shore, picnic areas overlooking the water and Drummond's Walk. It opens at 7 am and closes at dusk from October to April. Free; there is a designated dog off leash area, but dogs are not allowed on the beach.

A seaside park near Horseshoe Bay whose waters are a designated saltwater marine protected area, known for diving, with views of Whyte Island from the Bassendale Terrace. Entry is free; pay parking applies year round and the lots close when full.

The original site of Senator Matthew Henry Cochrane's ranch, founded in 1881, now part of a public park run by the Town of Cochrane. It has picnic tables, an outdoor stage, seasonal washrooms and three first come, first served fire pits, plus the Men of Vision statue of a rider on horseback.

A fully enclosed dog off leash area in Pandora Park, completed in 2020, with double gates, gravel paths and benches. It is free to use.

A free downtown dog off leash area in Emery Barnes Park, with a main area for all dogs and a smaller area for small or shy dogs. Water is available for drinking and cleaning up in the main area.

A free dog off leash area in Coopers' Park on the False Creek waterfront, with two separate spaces: one for all dogs and one for small or shy dogs. Water is provided for drinking and cleaning up in the main area.