About
New Westminster's crown jewel - a sprawling 75-acre urban park with beautifully maintained gardens, mature trees, and extensive recreational facilities. Features a stadium with 2,000-seat capacity, seasonal petting zoo with farm animals, spray park, tennis courts, sports fields, rose gardens, and the historic Bandstand Pavilion. One of BC's oldest municipal parks, established in 1887.
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First public park in British Columbia, established 1887105 acres of heritage gardens and recreation
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Rainbow Playlandfree outdoor playground with splash pad and mini train
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Queen's Park Stadium2,000-seat multi-sport venue, home of the Salmonbellies
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Seasonal petting farmfree admission, popular with families (spring, fall)
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Rose garden and heritage bandstandformal gardens dating to early 1900s
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Two ice arenasyear-round skating and hockey leagues
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 👨👩👧Families
- 🧒Kids
- 🔹Pets
The Occasion
- 👨👩👧Family Outing
- 🧺Picnic
- 🔹Dog Walk
Park Information
Established
1887
Size
30.5 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
300 McBride Blvd, New Westminster, BC V3L 5E8
🚇 Transit
While not directly on a SkyTrain line, the park is easily reached by a short bus ride from the New Westminster, Columbia, or Sapperton stations. Hopping on a bus is your best bet, as the walk from any station is a significant and very steep uphill climb.
🚗 Parking
Free parking is available in several lots scattered throughout the park, but they fill up fast on sunny weekends or during events at the arena. Be prepared to hunt for street parking in the surrounding residential neighbourhood, but watch for permit-only restrictions.