About
A stunning waterfront destination connecting visitors to the mighty Fraser River with a 325-metre boardwalk, festival lawn, elevated viewpoints, and community gathering spaces. Features gardens, public art, basketball court, playground, and concession. Combined with the Waterfront Esplanade creates a magnificent 2.5 km linear waterfront park.
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325m waterfront boardwalk
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Innovative design (land and water)
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Fraser River views
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Public art installations
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Elevated viewpoints
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Rebuilt after 2020 fire
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 👨👩👧Families
- 🧒Kids
- 🔹Pets
The Occasion
- 👨👩👧Family Outing
- 🔹Dog Walk
- 🧺Picnic
Park Information
Established
2012
Size
4 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
Insider Tips
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Spray park is great for kids in summer
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Walk to River Market for food
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Watch the trains on the adjacent tracks
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Free events throughout summer
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
1 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 6K4
🚇 Transit
Your best bet is the SkyTrain; the park is a literal stone's throw downhill from New Westminster Station. Numerous bus routes also converge at the station's bus loop, making it an easy transit hub to reach from across the region.
🚗 Parking
Don't bother hunting for scarce street spots; head directly for the paid parkades at the River Market or the Shops at New West. Expect them to be busy and paid, especially on a sunny weekend when the waterfront is buzzing.