About
A 27-hectare waterfront park on Burrard Inlet in Burnaby with a sandy-pebbly beach, off-leash dog area, fishing pier, hiking trails through second-growth forest, volleyball and basketball courts, BBQ shelters, kayak launch, and sweeping views of the North Shore mountains. One of Burnaby's best parks for outdoor recreation.
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370 parking stallsone of Burnaby's largest park parking facilities
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Real-time parking availability tool on Burnaby.ca
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Seasonal Park Café at the beach
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Historic industrial heritageformer sawmill site
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Named after former Mayor Douglas P. Drummond (2006)
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Adjacent Mountain Air Bike Skills Course
Water & Swimming
Water Type
Ocean
Beach Type
Sandy
Swimming
Allowed
Lifeguards
No
Beach Info
Admission
Free
Amenities
Not Available
Beach Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Insider Tips
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Check Fraser Health beach conditions before swimming — occasional E.coli closures
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Summer weekend parking has time limits (2–4 hrs depending on lot) — arrive early
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Use the real-time parking availability tool on Burnaby.ca
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Mountain Air lot has no time restrictions — park there for longer visits
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No motorized boat ramp — hand-carry canoes/kayaks to beach
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Smoking banned in all Burnaby parks since 2022
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The Park Café is open in summer — snacks and drinks available
What to Bring
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
8181 Barnet Road, Burnaby, BC V5A 3G8
🚇 Transit
You can reach Barnet Marine Park by taking TransLink bus route 160. The nearest SkyTrain station is Moody Centre Station (on the Millennium Line), where you can transfer to the 160 bus. The park is a short walk from the bus stop along Barnet Road.
🚗 Parking
There is a parking lot available at Barnet Marine Park. It can get busy on weekends and sunny days, so arriving early is recommended to secure a spot.