All Nanaimo Parks

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Anchor Way Park: This park is a gateway to harbourfront walkway, sea plane terminal, shops and parkade . The plaque...
Applegreen Park: This small neighbourhood playground was acquired by the City in 2008 though subdivision and developed...
Arbutus Park: Arbutus Park is another neighbourhood park lot that benefited from the hard work of a Volunteer in Parks...
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 and tennis courts....
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 consisting that...
Diver Lake Park: This lake side park offers walking trails, wildlife viewing, a playground, fitness circuit and BMX track....
Dublin Park
E&N Trail: A multi-purpose paved trail perfect for walking, jogging, roller blading, cycling, skateboarding and...
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 1: Beach access. Wooden stairs installed in 2006.
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 (Sherry Fields): 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: You can access Joan Point by following the Cable Bay Park trail to its end and follow the shoreline south....
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: 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...
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...
Merle Logan Field: This is an lighted artificial turf field located within the Beban Park campus. It was officially opened...
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.
Parkway Trail: This is a paved, multi-use trail that runs along the Parkway Highway. Provides access to Colliery Dam,...
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: A Partners in Parks program process is in progress for the development of a playground. The neighbourhood...
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 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...
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

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