Amenities
New Westminster Parks offer a wide range of amenities and hidden gems that serve many sports, interests and outdoor pursuits.
Queen's Park Bike Skills Area
Located south of the Centennial Lodge parking lot.
A looped trail with seven bike features as well as signage regarding trail safety and etiquette.
A purpose built bike park that
- balances the needs of the biking community (beginners and experts alike)
- encourages safe and responsible use of the forest
- respects the ecological restoration efforts within Queen’s Park.
Split-cedar rail fencing helps to protect both plants in the adjoining reforestation area.
Parks and Recreation, in partnership with community associations, provide the following community gardens:
Questions regarding the community gardens should be directed to the community group overseeing the garden.
Concessions
Open on good weather days. Call 604.527.4634 to confirm hours.Hume Park | Queen's Park | Westminster Pier Park
Eats at the Pier Concession
Westminster Pier ParkOpen on good weather days.
May 11 - September 2
Open Daily, 12:00 - 8:00 pmMenu
- Rocky Point Ice Cream
- Burgers
- Hot dogs
- Chicken Strips
- French Fries
- Poutine
- Onion Rings
- Slush
- Cold drinks
- Coffee, tea
Treats Concession
Queen's ParkOpen on good weather days.
May 18 - June 30
Monday - Friday, Closed
Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Statutory Holidays, 11:30 am - 5:00 pmJuly 1 - September 2
Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Statutory Holidays, 11:30 am - 5:00 pmMenu
- Rocky Point Ice Cream
- Hot dogs
- Chicken Strips
- French Fries
- Poutine
- Slush
- Cold drinks
- Coffee, tea
Goodies Concession
Hume ParkOpen on good weather days.
June 29 - September 2
Monday - Friday, closed
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Statutory Holidays, 12:00 am - 5:00 pmMenu
- Rocky Point Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Sandwiches and Drumsticks
- Popsicles such as Cyclone, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Minions
- Potato Chips
- Chocolate Bars and Candies
- Cold drinks
- Coffee, Tea
Please note that Parks Bylaw #3646, 1959 prohibits individuals or groups from selling food or beverages in City Parks or Recreation Centres without prior written permission from Parks and Recreation. Please call Jim Luu, 604.777.5117, to discuss options related to selling food or beverages on City property.
- Cold drinks
Parks and Recreation has outdoor Lacrosse boxes located in Moody Park, Hume Park and Grimston Park. The Lacrosse Boxes are 26m by 59m and can accommodate lacrosse, ball hockey, soccer and roller hockey.
Minor Lacrosse has priority use but the boxes are available to the public, at no charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
In addition, field lacrosse is available on artificial turf fields at Mercer Stadium and Queen's Park. Field use requires a permit, click here to book a field.
Finally, indoor lacrosse is offered in the spring and/or summer at Moody Park Arena, and Queen's Park Arena.
Outdoor fitness is an accessible and affordable way for people to engage in physical activity, promoting a healthy lifestyle and a sense of community.
When using outdoor fitness circuits remember to:
- Go at your own pace
- Include a warm-up and a cool-down in your workout
- Be courteous and share the equipment
- Enjoy your workout!
Locations and Equipment
Moody Park Outdoor Fitness Circut
Located between Century House (Youth Centre) along the path adjoining the soccer field.
Equipment: Monkey bars, push up bar, stationary hand bike (accessible), incline bench, parallel bars, decline press, Swedish ladder, human flagpole, pull up station
Old Schoolhouse Park Outdoor Fitness Circuit
These fitness stations are found around the sports field.
Equipment: warm up & stretch station, air walker, lat pull, air swinger, ab crunch, seated leg press
QUEEN'S PARK OUTDOOR FITNESS CIRCUIT
Find these stations near the Millennium Trail and Vagabond Theatre.
Equipment: parallel bars, spring balance beam, back extension & sit-up bench, hurdles, push-up stand, monkey bars, bounding bars, steps, self-weighted rower, chip-up bars, air-walker
Outdoor Sport Courts
Basketball, Tennis, Pickleball, and VolleyballUse of sport courts is on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost, or may be reserved.
View Sport Fields & Track information
Looking for lessons or others to play?
Registered lesson-based programs
Sport drop-ins
Sport leagues
BasketballMoody Park - 1 full and 1 half court
Old Schoolhouse Park - 1 half court
Queen's Park - 1 court
Victory Heights Park - 1 half court
Westburnco Sports Courts - 1.5 courts
Westminster Pier Park - 1 mini courtTennis & Pickleball
Connaught Heights Park - 2 courts, 1 practice wall
Grimston Park: 2 courts (no Pickleball lines)
Hume Park: 2 Tennis courts, up to 8 Pickleball courts (nets required). 1 practice wall.
Moody Park: 3 courts,1 practice wall (manual light system activation)
Queen's Park: 4 courts, 1practice wall (manual light system activation)
Old Schoolhouse Park: 1 court, 1 practice wall
Ryall Park: 2 courts, 1 practice wall
Simcoe Park: 2 courts, 1 practice wall
Westburnco Sports Courts: 4 courts, 2 practice wallsTennis & Pickleball Court Reminders
- Parks and recreation lessons have priority use.
- Courts are for Tennis and Pickleball only.
- 30-minutes maximum if others are waiting, including practice, play, and substitutions.
- A minimum of two players must be waiting at a court to claim the next play and should indicate the court they are waiting for.
- Use courts at your own risk.
- No pets.
- No bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, etc.
- No food, glass or alcoholic beverages.
- Stay clear of the court when in use.
- Report maintenance concerns to 604.526.4691.
Volleyball
Ryall Park: 2 field courts
Outdoor Stages
October 2024: The Queen's Park Bandshell is currently unavailable for bookings.Parks and Recreation offers a variety of entertaining outdoor performances in the spring and summer that generally take place in the Queen's Park Bandshell and Ryall Park outdoor stage.
Entertainment often includes: outdoor movies and live shows with various themes (i.e. theatre, dancing, musicians, comedians, poetry readings, roaming entertainers and children's performers).
For performance details, check out our Active Living Guide or Event Calendar. Performances may be cancelled with poor weather.
If you are looking to book the Bandshell or Outdoor Stage REQUEST HERE.
October 2024: Please note: The Queen's Park Bandshell is currently unavailable for bookings.
Playgrounds are an essential part of children's growth and a positive escape from the 'electronic world'. Playgrounds allow children the opportunity to socialize while developing balance, strength and confidence.
Take advantage of our 22 wonderful and safe playgrounds. Plan a trip today!
- Connaught Heights Park
- Grimston Park
- Hume Park
- Moody Park
- Old Schoolhouse Park
- Port Royal Park
- Quayside Park
- Queen's Park
- Sukh Sagar Park
- Ryall Park
- Red Boat Park
- Riverside Adventure Park
- Saint Mary's Park
Sapperton Park - Simcoe Park
- Sinclair Park
- Sullivan Park
- Terry Hughes Park
- Thompson's Landing Park
- Toronto Place Park
- Victory Heights Park
- Westminster Pier Park
New West Skatepark
Located in Queen's Park, the skatepark is the evolution of input from the local skateboarding community gathered at a series of design workshops. Unique skate elements and a variety of transition styles and coping work together to create flow through the park which was inspired by the former Mercer Skatepark.
Custom design :
- The focus on flow is complimented by a satellite peanut style bowl and is surrounded by “street style” elements.
- The design integrates zones for different levels of ability from beginner to expert.
- The intent is to accommodate all ages, ability and wheels, making it a great addition to the recreational opportunities within Queens Park.
Boro All Wheel Park
This 12,500 square foot park was designed for speed lines and flow. It includes quarter pipes, banks and extensions with enough space for all skill levels. Since 2011, this park has entertained skateboarders and BMXers from far and wide. While there are no lights at the all-wheel park, there are many other amenities including free parking, a bike wash station and washrooms inside the neighbouring Queensborough Community Centre.
LocationSpray Parks & Water Features
The spray park season typically runs from Victoria Day through Labour Day long weekends.Splashing is a delight on a warm day! All water features are located next to washrooms, playgrounds, and picnic facilities. Supporting water conservation, spray parks operate on manually activated cycles. Push the button to start the spray.
The spray park season typically runs from Victoria Day through Labour Day long weekends in fair weather conditions with temperatures of 18 degrees and higher. Check the What's Happening page or sign up for the New Westminster Parks and Recreation newsletter for updates.
Spray Park Reminders- No lifeguard on duty
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Use caution on wet surfaces
- Stay out of the water if you are ill
- No contaminating the water
- No pets
- No food or drink
- Report fouling or maintenance concerns to 604.526.4691
Spray Parks will close for the season on October 1, 2024.
Location
Schedule
Status
Grimston Park Wading Pool
See outdoor pools.
Closed for the season.
Daily, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed for the season.
Daily, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed for the season.
Quayside Park Water Play Area
Daily, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed for the season.
Daily, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed for the season.
Daily, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed for the season.
Daily, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed for the season.
The Habitat
Former Queen's Park FarmThe Habitat includes a wide range of ecological features to experience including huglekultur, swales and berms, mushroom logs, nurse logs and a wetland bog. To support accessibility and year round programming within the new space, the outdoor pavilions have been renovated so they are usable for outdoor public classes and workshops, and a wooden boardwalk has been installed for viewing the bog.
Design features support native flora and fauna, while honouring Indigenous cultures that have been the custodians of the unceded and unsurrendered lands and waters. Read about the project.
This space was formerly known as The Queen’s Park Farm. Operations were paused in 2020 due to COVID-19. Following this closure, public engagement was conducted to determine the future of the spare and the concept of The Habitat was formed. See BeHeard Results
The washroom hours listed below are subject to change (without notice) based on the season, weather or maintenance needs.
Grimston Park 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Hume Park 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Lower Hume Park 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mercer Stadium 6:00 am - 10:30 pm Moody Spray Park 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Moody Park Outdoor Pool 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Port Royal Park 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Quayside Park Closed for repairs Updates Queen's Park 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sapperton Park 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Simcoe Park 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed during school lunch hour) Terry Hughes Park 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturdays & Sundays
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm WeekdaysWestminster Pier Park Closed until further notice. Updates