About
This 86-hectare urban forest offers a wilderness escape just minutes from Metrotown, with winding trails that pass through stands of Douglas fir, two ponds, and a playground. It's also a major hub for public athletics, packing in Swangard Stadium, a 50-metre outdoor pool, a pitch & putt golf course, and 12 tennis courts.
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Swangard Stadium8-lane 400m Olympic regulation track, 5,288 seats, hosts provincial/national/international events
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86 hectares (213 acres) of urban forest with Douglas fir, cedar, and vine maple
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3.5 km rubberized perimeter trailone of the longest continuous rubberized tracks in Metro Vancouver (completed May 2024, lit for evening use)
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12-station outdoor fitness circuit along Trail of Hope (cardiovascular, balance, strength, flexibility)
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Central Park Outdoor Pool8-lane 50m pool with 1m diving board (summer)
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Variety Park inclusive playground with spray park
Park Information
Size
86 hectares
Wildlife
Sports & Drop-In
Find today's drop-in times
Live schedule of free & low-cost sessions at this facility.
Amenities
Park Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Insider Tips
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Arrive early to secure a picnic table
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Bring your own garbage bags to help keep the park clean
What to Bring
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC
🚇 Transit
Patterson SkyTrain station on the Expo Line is your best bet, dropping you right at the park's eastern edge. Numerous bus routes also serve the park along its Kingsway, Patterson, and Imperial Street borders.
🚗 Parking
Several free parking lots are available inside the park, but expect them to fill up fast on sunny weekends or during events at Swangard Stadium. Limited street parking can be found in the surrounding neighbourhoods, but watch for residential permit signs.