About Richmond Parks
Richmond is renowned for its high quality parks and recreation facilities. The city has an extensive system of 140 parks that provide sports and recreation amenities and opportunities for social and cultural connection in every neighbourhood and total approximately 2,153 acres (871 ha) of park land.
The Richmond Parks system is divided into three categories: City, Community and Neighbourhood.
City Parks
City parks are unique places designed and developed for the enjoyment of all Richmond residents and visitors. These sites usually contain major recreation facilities or are destinations. City parks include Minoru Park, Garry Point Park, Terra Nova Rural Park and Natural Area, Richmond Nature Park, Brighouse Park, McDonald Beach Park, Britannia Heritage Shipyard Park and London Heritage Farm.
Community Parks
Designed to meet diverse community needs, community parks contain a wide variety of natural features and recreational and sports facilities. Most community parks have a unique playground and other unique attractions; for example, Hugh Boyd has a pitch and putt golf course, King George Park features a beautiful stand of tall heritage trees, a covered picnic area and a waterpark, Steveston Park has a natural wooded area, an outdoor pool and waterpark and South Arm Park has an outdoor pool with water slides.
Neighbourhood Parks
Intended to meet the needs of residents within walking distance of their homes, neighbourhood parks include neighbourhood-oriented facilities. Many of these parks have trees, trails, flexible lawn areas, benches, picnic tables and other sports facilities; for example, basketball and tennis courts.
Designated Park Activity Areas
Under the Public Parks and School Grounds Regulations, the following activities are only permitted in designated areas:
BBQs and Camp Stoves
Open Fires, Wood and Charcoal Barbecues/Stoves
Open fires, wood and charcoal barbecues and stoves are NOT allowed in any Richmond park or on any beach.
Natural Gas & Propane Barbecues/Stoves
Natural gas or propane barbecues and stoves are NOT allowed in any Richmond park or on any beach, except in the designated areas at the following parks:
Temporary, Pop-Up Park Shelters
Pop-Up park shelters will be in place mid-May through September. Locations include:
- Steveston Community Park (4111 Moncton Street)
- Terra Nova Rural Park - Adventure Playground (2340 River Road)
- South Arm Community Park (8680 Willams Road)
- Minoru Park, west of the Cultural Centre Annex (7700 Minoru Gate)
Download the Temporary Pop-Up Shelters following for the exact location of the shelters in each of the parks listed above.
Golf
Playing golf or using golf clubs for any purpose is not allowed in any Richmond park, except at the West Richmond Pitch & Putt Golf Course in Hugh Boyd Community Park.
Dogs in Richmond Parks
Dogs are welcome in many Richmond parks and trails. To help keep parks safe, clean and enjoyable for everyone, dog owners are asked to follow park rules and practice responsible pet ownership.
Due to their designation as plant and endangered animal preserves, dogs are not permitted in the following parks:
- Richmond Nature Park
- Richmond Nature Study Centre (Richmond Nature Park East)
- Terra Noval Rural Park
Learn more about designated off-leash areas.
Quick Links
For questions about model aircraft and drone usage and power kiting, contact the Parks Department:
Contact parks@richmond.ca 604-244-1208