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Anchor Way Park: This park is a gateway to harbourfront walkway, sea plane terminal, shops and parkade . The plaque...
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...
Blueback Beach Access: Found at the end of Blueback Road in north Nanaimo this park access corridor leads to a quiet beach by...
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....
Brechin Boat Ramp: This public access boat ramp was redeveloped in 2008 in partnership with BC Ferries. Recent upgrades...
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...
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.
Charlaine Boat Ramp: This is a paved boat access to the ocean found along Hammond Bay Road.
Chinese Memorial Gardens Park: This Memorial Garden, acquired in 1966, is dedicated to the early Chinese pioneers. It was created as...
Colliery Dam Park: This park is one of Nanaimo's larger destination parks popular especially in the summer as a fresh water...
Dallas Square Park: Park encompasses land on either side of Front Street and has good views of Nanaimo Harbour. Close to...
Diver Lake Park: This lake side park offers walking trails, wildlife viewing, a playground, fitness circuit and BMX track....
Fillinger Waterfront Park 1: Beach access. Wooden stairs installed in 2006.
Fillinger Waterfront Park 2: Short trail leads from Fillinger Crescent to the water. Acquired in 1981.
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...
Hawthorne Park: This 3.7 acre neighhourhood park features a playground, a number of looping trails, and a detention pond....
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 the beach.
Jack Point and Biggs Park: The park's trail provides access to pristine beaches with excellent views of the Nanaimo River estuary,...
Joan Point Park: You can access Joan Point by following the Cable Bay Park trail to its end and follow the shoreline south....
Kinsmen Park: Kinsmen Park is located towards the south end of Departure Bay (Kin Beach). It is a great spot for an...
Lakeview Park: Lakeview Park is a steep wooded area providing access to Long Lake. This park was acquired through subdivision...
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: This park is named after Nanaimo's floral emblem, the rare lotus pinnatus (now Hosackia pinnata) flower.
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...
McGirr Community Park: Acquired in 1981, playground equipment was installed in the 199s and consists of swings, slides, and...
McGregor Park: McGregor Park is a part of the larger Nanaimo Harbour Front Walkway located directly across from the...
Morningside Beach Access: Great beach south facing beach, perfect for beachcombing with little ones. The sheltered bay makes for...
Neck Point Park: Neck Point is a destination waterfront park for Nanaimo and the region. The park is recognized as an...
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...
Oceanview Park: This is a 3.2 hectare park in the Hammond Bay neighbourhood. A portion of the park features a playground...
Oliver Woods Park: This park is the site of the Oliver Woods Community Centre, trails, a children's playground with areas...
Pearson Park: This small garden with seasonal plantings and some of Nanaimo's famous palm trees serves as a gateway...
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...
Richards Marsh Park: This south Nanaimo park located in the Cinnabar Valley neighbourhood is a popular nature trail and bird...
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.
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 VIP 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...
Sugarloaf Mountain Park: Sugarloaf Mountain Park is a natural viewpoint overlooking picturesque Departure Bay. A perfect spot...
Wardropper Park: Located in the Departure Bay area, Wardropper park features a grassy area and a fully fenced dog off-leash...
Westhaven Park: Neighbourhood playground and open grass area for neighbourhood use.
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...

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