About
Hume Park is a 32-acre heritage park in New Westminster (est. 1912) with a multi-sport lacrosse box (26m x 59m), baseball diamond, 2 tennis courts with 8 pickleball court lines, adventure playground, upgraded spray park, seasonal outdoor pool, off-leash dog area, and Brunette-Fraser River Trail access.
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Two distinct areas: Lower Hume (picnic shelter) and Upper Hume (sports/recreation)
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Established 1912one of New Westminster's heritage parks
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Lacrosse box (26m x 59m) accommodates lacrosse, ball hockey, soccer, roller hockey
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Adventure playground for up to 60 children (renovated 2012)
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Spray park with recycled tire rubber surface
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Seasonal outdoor pool (weekends Jul-Aug)
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🧍Solo
- 💑Couples
- 👥Groups
- 👨👩👧Families
- 🧒Kids
- 🔹Pets
The Occasion
- 👨👩👧Family Outing
- 🔹Group Hangout
- 🧺Picnic
- 🔹Bbq Gathering
- 🔹Dog Walk
- 🔹Team Sports
- 🔹Nature Escape
Park Information
Established
1912
Size
12.8 hectares
Admission
Free
Sports & Drop-In
Find today's drop-in times
Live schedule of free & low-cost sessions at this facility.
Amenities
Not Available
Park Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
660 E Columbia St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3Y2
🚇 Transit
Hume Park is a straightforward 10-minute walk downhill from Sapperton SkyTrain station. Several major bus routes also run right along Columbia Street, dropping you practically at the park entrance.
🚗 Parking
A dedicated parking lot for the park exists off Alderson Avenue, with more street parking on surrounding residential roads. Expect lots to fill up quickly on sunny weekends or during sports league games.