Festival & Event Locations in Parks
Many special places make Richmond unique. Now a regional destination, Richmond showcases dozens of breathtaking outdoor spaces that make ideal event venues. From an intimate wedding to a festival of thousands, Richmond offers the perfect spot for any size celebration.
The city features over 120 parks and over 50 km (31 mi.) of trails, greenways and streets, plazas and squares, waterfronts and waterways.
See Event Planning Resources to find out more about hosting an event in a Richmond park.
Park Locations
Richmond’s beautiful parks are designed and developed for the enjoyment of all city residents as well as visitors to Richmond. The following feature parks offer opportunities for hosting festivals and events.
- Brighouse Park - sports-oriented park located in the busy city centre area
- Britannia Heritage Shipyard Park - active wooden boat centre and waterfront park
- Garden City Community Park - beautiful arboretum featuring trees from the Pacific Rim
- Garry Point Park - waterfront location with spectacular views
- London Heritage Farm - historical farmhouse and park overlooking the Fraser River
- McDonald Beach Park - long stretches of beach with picnic area and two boat launches
- Minoru Park - premier sports facilities and peaceful, garden-like lake area
- Paulik Neighbourhood Park - perennial garden, public art and children's playground area
- Richmond Nature Park - 200+ acres of old bog forest, pond and interpretive Nature House
- Terra Nova Rural Park - unique blend of natural features and agricultural activities
Examples of festivals and events hosted in Richmond parks include:
- Richmond Maritime Festival
- Steveston Salmon Festival
- Steveston Dragon Boat Festival
- Richmond Garlic Festival
- Halloween Fireworks Festival
Visit the City Events Calendar for more ideas.
Plaza Locations
Looking for a beautiful outdoor assembly space? Discover the plazas and squares in Richmond.
Richmond Olympic Oval Riverside Plaza
The Richmond Olympic Oval is a breathtaking venue on the banks of the Fraser River and winner of the Institution of Structural Engineers top award for Sports or Leisure Structures. The Riverside Plaza is Richmond’s premier outdoor assembly space and was designed as a festival place to accommodate up to 8,000 people.
- Amphitheatre-style seating
- Dramatic views of the Fraser River
- Gathering areas
- Public art
- Site lighting and event power
Richmond Olympic Oval Legacy Plaza
This street-side plaza was designed as a ceremonial plaza. Three large screens, on the south side, provide opportunities for screening videos and live-event feeds. The plaza can hold up to 2,000 people for celebrations, commemorations and special events.
- Gathering areas
- Large screens
- Public art
- Site lighting and event power