Parks by Activity
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53 Results for "Picnicking":
- Barney Moriez Park
- The park was improved through the VIP program in 2000 where various pieces of playground equipment were...
- Beban Park
- Named after the Beban Family who lived on the 160 acres of land from 1930s-1950s Beban Park is Nanaimo's...
- Bob-O-Link Park
- This popular neighbourhood park was updated in 2008 features include a playground and tennis courts....
- Bowen Park
- Bowen Park is located in the heart of the city, with most of the 36 hectare park remaining undeveloped....
- Brannen Lake Beach and Boat Launch
- Brannen Lake Beach & Boat Launch offers visitors access to some of Nanaimo's wonderful warm water swimming....
- 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...
- Cable Bay Trail
- Cable Bay Trail winds its way down to the oceanfront overlooking Gabriola Island and back towards the...
- Colinwood Park
- Located in the Brennan Lake area this park's playground equipment was updated in 2006 as a part of a...
- Country Hills Park
- This large playground park includes an area for toddlers and for older children. There is a grassy area...
- 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),...
- Diver Lake Park
- This lake side park offers walking trails, wildlife viewing, a playground, fitness circuit and BMX track....
- Forest Drive Gyro Park
- Residents in the Forest Drive neighbourhood worked hard under the City of Nanaimo Volunteers in Parks...
- Groveland Gyro Park
- Acquired in 1980, this neighbourhood parks has a playground (swings, slide and climbing structure), a...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- McKinnon Place Park
- Acquired in 1970, this park, surrounded by mature trees, consists of a playground with new playground...
- 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...
- Norasea Park
- This is a newly updated neighbourhood park lot in the Oceanview subdivision in north Nanaimo. The park...
- Northfield Rotary Lookout Park
- Northfield Park is located at the intersection of the Parkway Highway and Northfield Road. It is the...
- Noye Park
- This 0.4 acre neighbourhood park located in the Metral Drive/Pleasant Valley area features a playground,...
- Oliver Woods Park
- This park is the site of the Oliver Woods Community Centre, trails, a children's playground with areas...
- 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...
- 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...
- Ranchview Park
- Ranchview Park is one of the larger neighbourhood parks in the Cranberry/Extension area. This park includes...
- Salal Park
- This neighbourhood park consists of several pieces of playground equipment that were installed through...
- 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.
- Sugarloaf Mountain Park
- Sugarloaf Mountain Park is a natural viewpoint overlooking picturesque Departure Bay. A perfect spot...
- Third Street Park
- Acquired in 2000, this 25.3 hectare park borders Third Street and Jingle Pot Road. The Nanaimo Ice Centre...
- 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...