Nanaimo Parks

Anchor Way Park
This park is a gateway to harbourfront walkway, sea plane terminal, shops and parkade . The plaque...
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Applegreen Park
This small neighbourhood playground was acquired by the City in 2008 though subdivision and developed...
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Arbutus Park
Arbutus Park is another neighbourhood park lot that benefited from the hard work of a Volunteer in Parks...
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Barney Moriez Park
The park was improved through the VIP program in 2000 where various pieces of playground equipment were...

Barsby Park
Barsby Park is an extension of the Millstone Trailway. The park is a short walk up from the popular...

Bastion Square Park
Located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo this park is home to Nanaimo's iconic Hudson Bay Bastion. The...

Beach Estates Park
This is a hidden gem of a park tucked away in the Brechin Hill neighbourhood. The park trail consists...

Beaufort Park
This park features walking trails and a year round dog off leash area that is partially fenced. It is...

Beban Park
Named after the Beban Family who lived on the 160 acres of land from 1930s-1950s Beban Park is Nanaimo's...

Ben Gunn Park

Black Diamond Park
Black Diamond Park consists of a large, grassed area great for activities such as frisbee or a game of...

Blueback Beach Access
Found at the end of Blueback Road in north Nanaimo this park access corridor leads to a quiet beach by...

Bob-O-Link Park
This popular neighbourhood park was updated in 2008 features include a playground. It is a great spot...

Bonnie Drive Park
Undeveloped park land lot. No amenities on site.

Bowen Park
Bowen Park is located in the heart of the city, with most of the 36 hectare park remaining undeveloped....

Brackenwood Park
Playground equipment was installed in 2006 through the VIP Program. The playground consists of a climbing...

Brannen Lake Beach and Boat Launch
Brannen Lake Beach & Boat Launch offers visitors access to some of Nanaimo's wonderful warm water swimming....

Brechin Boat Ramp
This public access boat ramp was redeveloped in 2008 in partnership with BC Ferries. Recent upgrades...

Breonna Schonner Park
This north Nanaimo neighbourhood park consists of a large grassy area with benches and a picnic table.

Broadway Park
This large playground park is a popular gathering place for families in the Broadway neighbourhood. The...

Brookwood Park
Brookwood Park is located in the Sunshine Ridge subdivison in north Nanaimo. The park includes a playground...

Buttertubs Marsh Park
Buttertubs Marsh is a bird and wildlife sanctuary. There is a 2 km loop trail around the marsh and a...

Cable Bay Trail
Cable Bay Trail winds its way down to the oceanfront overlooking Gabriola Island and back towards the...

Caledonia Park
Caledonia Park is located adjacent to Bowen Park and the Nanaimo Curling Centre. A number of field sports...

Camas Park
This 0.2 hectare (0.5 acres) neighbourhood park located off Westwood Road and adjacent to the Parkway...

Cambie Park
Neighbourhood Park acquired through subdivision in 2015. As of November 2019, the park is under development...

Camcrest Park
This neighbourhood park, acquired in 1980, is predominantly a natural area with a playground feature...

Capilano Park 1
This is a small neighbourhood park consisting of a grassy area and trees. Perfect spot to meet up with...

Capilano Park 2
This "natural" setting consists of a grassy passive area located on Capilano Place.

Carmanah Park
Formerly called Sierra Park, this park was renamed in Carmanah Park in 2008. Part of the park is wooded...

Catherine Gisborne Garden
Named to celebrate the life of Eleanor Catherine Gibsborne. She was a garden designer, energetic downtown...

Cathers Lake Beach Access 4
This area is a gravel walkway with access to Cathers Lake.

Cathers Lake Park
This lakeside park consists of a paved pathway linking Dockside Way to Michigan Way.

Charlaine Boat Ramp
This is a paved boat access to the ocean found along Hammond Bay Road.

Chase River Estuary Park
Chase River Estuary Park is located at the south end of Haliburton Street. The park was closed in Summer...

Chinese Memorial Gardens Park
This Memorial Garden, acquired in 1966, is dedicated to the early Chinese pioneers. It was created as...

Cinnabar Valley Park (Stacey)
Acquired in 1980, playground equipment was updated in 2001 through the VIP Program and consists of a...

Colinwood Park
Located in the Brennan Lake area this park's playground equipment was updated in 2006 as a part of a...

Colliery Dam Park
This park is one of Nanaimo's larger destination parks popular especially in the summer as a fresh water...

Comox Park Gyro 1
Another of Nanaimo's oldest parks, created in 1895. This park is near the downtown core just a few blocks...

Country Hills Park
This large playground park includes an area for toddlers and for older children. There is a grassy area...

Dallas Square Park
Park encompasses land on either side of Front Street and has good views of Nanaimo Harbour. Close to...

Daynes Park
This neighbourhood park features landscaping that encourages neighbours to gather and children of all...

Departure Bay Centennial Park
This is a large scale destination neighbourhood park with a variety of features, including tennis courts,...

Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park
Deverill Square (formerly Haliburton Park) is a neighbourhood park featuring a water park (seasonal),...

Diana Krall Plaza
Named after Nanaimo born jazz singer, Diana Krall, this plaza is a public open space that provides access...

Diver Lake Park
This lake side park offers walking trails, wildlife viewing, a playground, fitness circuit and BMX track....

Dublin Park

Egli Park
Small play lot that provides paved pedestrian access from Westhill Place to Mill Road. Acquired in 1984.

Elaine Hamilton Park
Located in south Nanaimo this community park offers playfields, a field house and large gravel parking...

Emery Way Park
Majority of park is passive grassed area with one basketball hoop. Land acquired through subdivision...

Everest Drive Park
Neighbourhood playground.

Fillinger Waterfront Park 2
Short trail leads from Fillinger Crescent to the water. Acquired in 1981.

Forest Drive Gyro Park
Residents in the Forest Drive neighbourhood worked hard under the City of Nanaimo Volunteers in Parks...

Friar Tuck Beach Access
A beach access park at Hammond Bay Road and Friar Tuck Way.

Gallows Point Light Park
Located on Protection Island, Gallows Point Light Park is a great spot to take in the picturesque vista...

Georgia Park
Land was purchased from the Gyro Club and Native Sons of Nanaimo in the 1940s. The park was dedicated...

Glen Oaks Park 1

Groveland Gyro Park
Acquired in 1980, this neighbourhood parks has a playground (swings, slide and climbing structure), a...

Gyro (Waddington) Park
This park, acquired in 1984, consists of a passive grass area and benches.

Harbourfront Walkway
The Harbourfront Walkway is a multi-use trail along the Newcastle Channel and downtown waterfront. The...

Harewood Centennial Park
This popular community park includes an inclusive playground area with accessible swings and "Orbit"/Merry...

Harry Wipper Park
Acquired in 1981, this sports field is found off of Hammond Bay Road and is adjacent to the Walley Creek...

Hawthorne Park
This 3.7 acre neighhourhood park features a playground, a number of looping trails, and a detention pond....

Horth Park

Icarus Drive Park
Developed with Sechelt Park under the VIP Program in 1997, it consists of a playground, benches and picnic...

Invermere Beach Access
Acquired in 1951, this park consists of sets of stairs leading to a sandy beach. The stairs are dog on-leash,...

Italian Square Park
Italian Square Park is the site of the Italian Fountain, a landmark structure in the downtown core of...

Jack Point and Biggs Park
The park's trail provides access to pristine beaches with excellent views of the Nanaimo River estuary,...

Jacob's Lane Walkway
Park consists of a paved walkway with stairs at Hammond Bay Road and Jacob's Lane.

Janes Park
This 3 hectare neighbourhood park located off Harewood Mines Road in the Harewood area features a playground...

Jesters Way Park
Small neighbourhood park with playground and forested setting.

Joan Point Park
This 23 acre waterfront park provides a great vantage point overlooking Dodd Narrows. As the ocean waters...

John Weeks Park
This park is adjacent to both the Chase River Activity Centre/Firehall. Acquired in 1980, it consists...

Keighley Park
Acquired in 1980, this park had new playground equipment installed in 2006 through the VIP Program. The...

Kenwill Park
New playground equipment was added to this neighbourhood park in 2005 through the VIP Program. Playground...

Kinette Evergreen Park
This small park includes playground equipment which was installed in 2008 through the Volunteers in...

Kinsmen Park
Kinsmen Park is located towards the south end of Departure Bay (Kin Beach). It is a great spot for an...

Knowles Park
Named after the Knowles Family who were long time residents of the south end of Nanaimo. Arthur Knowles...

Lakeview Park
Lakeview Park is a steep wooded area providing access to Long Lake. This park was acquired through subdivision...

Latimer Park
This neighbourhood park consists of a small playground structure and a basketball hoop.

Linley Point Gyro Park
Park with natural areas, large stormwater pond systems, a playground and a sport court. A paved trail...

Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park
Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park is wilderness park located between Departure and Hammond Bay. The network...

Lost Lake Trail
This park includes a 1 km trail that loops Lost Lake. The trail consists of gravel areas, as well as...

Lotus Pinnatus Park
Lotus Pinnatus Park encompasses over 15 hectares across four parcels of land located along the southern...

Loudon Park and Trail
Loudon Park and Walkway is a popular spot year round for swimming, various paddling sports, walking,...

Maffeo Sutton Park
Maffeo Sutton Park is Nanaimo's signature park overlooking our world famous harbour. The park is a central...

Malibu Terrace Park
This park, acquired in 1991, has footpaths to Porpoise Place Playlot and Alderway Playlot and has a small...

Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park is a large neighbourhood park lot and includes a playfield area, playground and water...

May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park
May Richards Bennett Park has a something for everyone! Here you'll find the popular Rotary Skate Park,...

McGirr Community Park
Acquired in 1981, playground equipment was installed in the 199s and consists of swings, slides, and...

McGirr Sports Fields
Acquired in 1985, this park is managed by the McGirr Sports Society. It consists of playing fields, a...

McGregor Park
McGregor Park is a part of the larger Nanaimo Harbour Front Walkway located directly across from the...

McKinnon Place Park
Acquired in 1970, this park, surrounded by mature trees, consists of a playground with new playground...

Mollys Marsh Park
This undeveloped park property was a gift to the City from the owner and is named for the donor's ill...

Morningside Beach Access
Great beach south facing beach, perfect for beachcombing with little ones. The sheltered bay makes for...

Morningside Park
Treed area adjacent to Hammond Bay School. Walley Creek runs through the park. Amenities include a tennis...

Neck Point Park
Neck Point is a destination waterfront park for Nanaimo and the region. The park is recognized as an...

Nob Hill Park
This quiet neighbourhood park includes updated playground equipment and a gentle walking trail.

Norasea Park
This is a newly updated neighbourhood park lot in the Oceanview subdivision in north Nanaimo. The park...

Northfield Nature Park
Northfield Nature Park is network of trails that connects a series of subdivisions running parallel to...

Northfield Rotary Lookout Park
Northfield Park is located at the intersection of the Parkway Highway and Northfield Road. It is the...

Nottingham Drive Park
this park consists of stairs and a trail that act as a shortcut from Nottingham Drive to Prince John...

Nova Park
This small neighbourhood park is a popular 'tot' lot featuring some basic play equipment. Updated playground...

Noye Park
This 0.4 acre neighbourhood park located in the Metral Drive/Pleasant Valley area features a playground,...

Oceanview Park
This is a 3.2 hectare park in the Hammond Bay neighbourhood. A portion of the park features a playground...

Old Harewood School Sports Field
This field was transferred from School District 68 to the City of Nanaimo in 2013 as part of a land exchange...

Oliver Woods Park
This park is the site of the Oliver Woods Community Centre, trails, a children's playground with areas...

Orchard Circle Park 1
This neighbourhood park was acquired in 1978 and is the home to a small playground.

Parkway Park
Acquired in 1957, new playground equipment was installed in 2000.

Pawson Gyro Park
Pawson Park is one of the longest established parks in Nanaimo. It was named after John Pawson who was...

Pearson Park
This small garden with seasonal plantings and some of Nanaimo's famous palm trees serves as a gateway...

Pioneer Cemetery Park
Historical cemetery with headstones in rock wall. Park is close proximity to downtown and amenities....

Pioneer Square Park
Pioneer Square is a .1 acre open space (some is planted and some is hard-spaced) bordered by Nicol and...

Piper Park
Piper park is the 1.1 acre green knoll above front street and adjacent to Vancouver Island Conference...

Pipers Lagoon Park
Another of Nanaimo's famous waterfront parks. Pipers Lagoon Park features scenic trails with ocean viewpoints...

Pirates Park
Park offers excellent ocean views and a wide variety of bird species on site. The park offers access...

Planta Park
This is a small natural wooded area with a small trail system. The park is located within the Stephenson...

Pleasant Valley Park
Pleasant Valley Park is used primarily for soccer and baseball league play and practices. The fields...

Prince John Way Beach Access
A steep slope area with no stairs that leads down to the water.

Ranchview Park
Ranchview Park is one of the larger neighbourhood parks in the Cranberry/Extension area. This park includes...

Richards Marsh Park
This south Nanaimo park located in the Cinnabar Valley neighbourhood is a popular nature trail and bird...

Robin's Den Playground
This park was installed in 2008 under the VIP Program; however, it is not located on City land. It is...

Robins Park
Robins Park is the host site for a number of baseball teams throughout the year. The south end of the...

Rocky Point 1 Park
Acquired through subdivision in 1984, this is a beach access park.

Rocky Point 2 Park
Acquired through subdivision in 1984, this is a beach access park.

Roxanne Park
Playground equipment installed through the Volunteers in Parks program in 2006. Playground consists of...

Royal Oak Park
This is an undeveloped green space. The neighbourhood group requested a name change for the park from...

Salal Park
This neighbourhood park consists of several pieces of playground equipment that were installed through...

Saxer Park
Acquired by the City of Nanaimo in 2004. This 3.7 acre park was acquired through both a subdivision process...

Saysutshun Marine Provincial Park
Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park is a popular destination and is accessible by private...

Seabold Rotary Park
Located at end of Seabold Road, playground equipment was installed through the PIP Program in 1997. It...

Sechelt Drive Park
Acquired through subdivision in 1982, it is adjacent to Icarus Drive Park.

Shenton Park
Trail adjacent to Diver Lake, leading from Shenton Road to Ardoon Place with a paved parking lot at Shenton...

Sid Clark Gyro Park
Located within the Old City Quarter, this park is primarily used for youth baseball and soccer. It is...

Southwood Park

St. George Ravine Park
This park located in the Brechin Hill neighbourhood features an open grassy area, trail and a dog off-leash...

Sugarloaf Mountain Park
Sugarloaf Mountain Park is a natural viewpoint overlooking picturesque Departure Bay. A perfect spot...

Tamara Park
Acquired through subdivision in 2006. A natural trail was built and may connect to future adjacent development...

Third Street Park
Acquired in 2000, this 25.3 hectare park borders Third Street and Jingle Pot Road. The Nanaimo Ice Centre...

Wandl Park
Park was named Wandl park in 2017 after William Wandl, the first resident of the neighbourhood. He passed...

Wardropper Park
Located in the Departure Bay area, Wardropper park features a grassy area and a fully fenced dog off-leash...

Westdale/Leslie Park
Westdale Leslie Park is a .55 hectare park located in the Hammond Bay neighbourhood. and acquired by...

Westhaven Park
Neighbourhood playground and open grass area for neighbourhood use. Playground was updated as a capital...

Westwood Lake Park
Westwood Lake Park is one of Nanaimo's best loved parks. Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Benson it is...

Wheatcroft Park
GATE HOURS: Open at 6am year round April 1 – Oct 31st gate closed at 11pm Nov 1 – March 31st gate closed...

Woodstream Park