Richmond parks directory

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South view through park
5th Avenue Park. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.

Key information

Browse 130 park and open-space sections for Richmond. Search a name, street or recorded feature, then open that place’s map. The source scope and any missing information are explained below.

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What this directory covers

Source coverage checked 2026-10-14. These are directory sections, not a count of parks open today.
DetailCoverage
Individual sections130
Source scopeAll 130 unique entries from the unfiltered official Find a Park search across 26 pages, with every individual detail page read. The parks-system overview describes 140 parks; the extra ten are not individually identified by this searchable directory.
Coverage limitsSome city totals or coverage need another check. Read the scope below.

All 130 unique entries from the unfiltered official Find a Park search across 26 pages, with every individual detail page read. The parks-system overview describes 140 parks; the extra ten are not individually identified by this searchable directory.

Recorded facilities can be seasonal, closed or out of service. A blank field means not confirmed. A map point may mark park land rather than a public or accessible entrance.

Sources: Richmond official parks inventory · Richmond park visitor information

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Search the recorded names, streets, descriptions and facilities. Each result has its own section and map links. Only the places on the current page are downloaded.

Some pins mark park land rather than an entrance. Official park pages have current visiting details.

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Shell Road Recreational Trail

from Alderbridge Way south to Athabasca Drive

Shell Road Recreational Trail is in Richmond’s South Arm recreation area. The city detail page does not supply a confirmed amenity list.

Shell Road Recreational Trail
Shell Road Recreational Trail. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
South Arm
Location detail
from Alderbridge Way south to Athabasca Drive

Sources: Shell Road Recreational Trail official park details

Skateboard Park

5360 River Road

Skateboard Park is in Richmond’s Thompson recreation area. Its listed features are Skateboard, Benches, Lights.

Recreation area
Thompson
Location detail
West of No. 2 Road, on River Road near Lynas Lane
Features and amenities
Skateboard, Benches, Lights

Sources: Skateboard Park official park details

South Arm Community Park

8680 Willams Road

South Arm Community Park is in Richmond’s South Arm recreation area. Its listed features are AED, Ball Diamonds, Sports Fields, Basketball, Natural Area, Tennis Courts, Dogs Off-Leash Area, Drinking Fountain, Concession Stand, Benches, Playground, Community Garden, Picnic Area, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Lights, Trails, Monument or Plaque.

South Arm Park
South Arm Community Park. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
South Arm
Location detail
Intersection of Williams Road and Garden City Road
Features and amenities
AED, Ball Diamonds, Sports Fields, Basketball, Natural Area, Tennis Courts, Dogs Off-Leash Area, Drinking Fountain, Concession Stand, Benches, Playground, Community Garden, Picnic Area, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Lights, Trails, Monument or Plaque

Sources: South Arm Community Park official park details

South Dyke Trail

Dyke Road

South Dyke Trail is in Richmond’s South Arm recreation area. The city detail page does not supply a confirmed amenity list.

View of South Arm of the Fraser River from trail
South Dyke Trail. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
South Arm
Location detail
from No. 2 Road Pier to Horseshoe Slough

Sources: South Dyke Trail official park details

Steveston Community Park

4011 Moncton Street

Steveston Community Park is in Richmond’s Steveston recreation area. Its listed features are Ball Diamonds, Tennis Courts, Lacrosse Boxes, Spraypark or Wading Pool, Dogs Off-Leash Area, Water Feature, Exercise Equipment, Drinking Fountain, Benches, Playground, Community Garden, Picnic Area, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Lights, Trails, Public Art, Monument or Plaque.

Steveston Community Park - northwest facing view of playground
Steveston Community Park. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
Steveston
Location detail
South of Steveston Hwy, at the intersection of No. 1 Road and Moncton Street
Features and amenities
Ball Diamonds, Tennis Courts, Lacrosse Boxes, Spraypark or Wading Pool, Dogs Off-Leash Area, Water Feature, Exercise Equipment, Drinking Fountain, Benches, Playground, Community Garden, Picnic Area, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Lights, Trails, Public Art, Monument or Plaque

Sources: Steveston Community Park official park details

Steveston Town Square Park

3791 Moncton Street

Steveston Town Square Park is in Richmond’s Steveston recreation area. Its listed features are Historic Building, Benches, Lights, Public Art.

Recreation area
Steveston
Location detail
West of No. 1 Road, on Moncton Road and 1st Avenue
Features and amenities
Historic Building, Benches, Lights, Public Art

Sources: Steveston Town Square Park official park details

Sturgeon Banks Natural Area

West Dyke Trail

Sturgeon Banks Natural Area is in Richmond’s Steveston recreation area. Its listed features are Natural Area, Trails.

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Sturgeon Banks Natural Area. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
Steveston
Location detail
West of the West Dyke Trail, Terra Nova Rural Park to Garry Point Park
Features and amenities
Natural Area, Trails

Sources: Sturgeon Banks Natural Area official park details

T. Homma Neighbourhood School Park

5100 Brunswick Drive

T. Homma Neighbourhood School Park is in Richmond’s Steveston recreation area. Its listed features are Ball Diamonds, Benches, Playground, On-Site Parking.

open field
T. Homma Neighbourhood School Park. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
Steveston
Location detail
West of No. 2 Road and south of Moncton Road, at the intersection of Railway Avenue and Brunswick Drive
Features and amenities
Ball Diamonds, Benches, Playground, On-Site Parking

Sources: T. Homma Neighbourhood School Park official park details

Tait Neighbourhood School Park

10071 Finlayson Drive

Tait Neighbourhood School Park is in Richmond’s East Richmond recreation area. Its listed features are Ball Diamonds, Sports Fields, Benches, Playground, Community Garden, Picnic Area, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Lights, Trails, Monument or Plaque.

Tait Neighbourhood Park: view facing south-west
Tait Neighbourhood School Park. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
East Richmond
Location detail
South of River Road, off No. 4 Road on Finlayson Drive
Features and amenities
Ball Diamonds, Sports Fields, Benches, Playground, Community Garden, Picnic Area, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Lights, Trails, Monument or Plaque

Sources: Tait Neighbourhood School Park official park details

Tait Waterfront Park (East)

10255 River Drive

Tait Waterfront Park (East) is in Richmond’s East Richmond recreation area. Its listed features are Skateboard, Basketball, Water Feature, Playground.

Paint Garden and trails
Tait Waterfront Park (East). Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
East Richmond
Location detail
McLennan and River Road
Features and amenities
Skateboard, Basketball, Water Feature, Playground

Sources: Tait Waterfront Park (East) official park details

Tait Waterfront Park (West)

9991 River Dr

Tait Waterfront Park (West) is in Richmond’s East Richmond recreation area. Its listed features are Playground.

Tall grasses - late summer
Tait Waterfront Park (West). Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
East Richmond
Location detail
River Drive and No. 4 Road
Features and amenities
Playground

Sources: Tait Waterfront Park (West) official park details

Talmey Neighbourhood Park

9500 Kilby Drive

Talmey Neighbourhood Park is in Richmond’s East Richmond recreation area. Its listed features are Ball Diamonds, Sports Fields, Benches, Playground, On-Site Parking.

Talmey Park - west facing view of perimeter trail and open space
Talmey Neighbourhood Park. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
East Richmond
Location detail
West of No. 4 Road and north of Cambie Road on Kilby Drive
Features and amenities
Ball Diamonds, Sports Fields, Benches, Playground, On-Site Parking

Sources: Talmey Neighbourhood Park official park details

Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment

2340 River Road

Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment is in Richmond’s Thompson recreation area. Its listed features are Climbing Wall.

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Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
Thompson
Location detail
West end of River Road at the north end of West Dyke Trail
Features and amenities
Climbing Wall

Sources: Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment official park details

Terra Nova Natural Area

2700 Westminster Hwy

Terra Nova Natural Area is in Richmond’s Thompson recreation area. Its listed features are Natural Area, Benches, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Trails, Monument or Plaque.

Terra Nova Natural Area - north facing view of the viewing platform at the north end of the park
Terra Nova Natural Area. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
Thompson
Location detail
West of No. 1 Road, off Barnard Drive on Westminster Hwy.
Features and amenities
Natural Area, Benches, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Trails, Monument or Plaque

Sources: Terra Nova Natural Area official park details

Terra Nova Neighbourhood School Park

3551 Westminster Hwy

Terra Nova Neighbourhood School Park is in Richmond’s Thompson recreation area. Its listed features are Ball Diamonds, Sports Fields, Natural Area, Tennis Courts, Benches, Playground, Picnic Area, On-Site Parking, Lights, Trails.

Recreation area
Thompson
Location detail
West of No. 1 Road at intersection of Westminster Hwy and Barnard Drive
Features and amenities
Ball Diamonds, Sports Fields, Natural Area, Tennis Courts, Benches, Playground, Picnic Area, On-Site Parking, Lights, Trails

Sources: Terra Nova Neighbourhood School Park official park details

Terra Nova Rural Park

2631 Westminster Hwy

Terra Nova Rural Park is in Richmond’s Thompson recreation area. Its listed features are AED, Natural Area, Historic Building, Drinking Fountain, Caretaker Building, Benches, Portable Washrooms, Washrooms, Playground, Community Garden, Picnic Area, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Trails, Public Art, Monument or Plaque.

Terra Nova Rural Park - Slough and view to the north
Terra Nova Rural Park. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
Thompson
Location detail
West end of Westminster Hwy, west of No. 1 Road
Features and amenities
AED, Natural Area, Historic Building, Drinking Fountain, Caretaker Building, Benches, Portable Washrooms, Washrooms, Playground, Community Garden, Picnic Area, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Trails, Public Art, Monument or Plaque

Sources: Terra Nova Rural Park official park details

Terra Nova South Park

6800 Barnard Drive

Terra Nova South Park is in Richmond’s Thompson recreation area. Its listed features are Basketball, Water Feature, Drinking Fountain, Benches, Playground, Lights, Trails, Monument or Plaque.

Recreation area
Thompson
Location detail
West of No. 1 Road and north of Granville Avenue on Barnard Drive
Features and amenities
Basketball, Water Feature, Drinking Fountain, Benches, Playground, Lights, Trails, Monument or Plaque

Sources: Terra Nova South Park official park details

The Gardens

10640 No. 5 Road

The Gardens is in Richmond’s South Arm recreation area. Its listed features are Natural Area, Water Feature, Benches, Trails.

View of pond
The Gardens. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
South Arm
Location detail
near northeast corner of No. 5 Road and Steveston Hwy
Features and amenities
Natural Area, Water Feature, Benches, Trails

Sources: The Gardens official park details

Thompson Park

6211 Forsythe Road

Thompson Park is in Richmond’s West Richmond recreation area. Its listed features are Ball Diamonds, Sports Fields, Benches, Playground, Picnic Area, On-Site Parking, Trails.

Recreation area
West Richmond
Location detail
Off # 1 heading N, just before Westminster Hwy
Features and amenities
Ball Diamonds, Sports Fields, Benches, Playground, Picnic Area, On-Site Parking, Trails

Sources: Thompson Park official park details

Thompson/Burnett Community Park

5011 Granville Avenue

Thompson/Burnett Community Park is in Richmond’s Thompson recreation area. Its listed features are Ball Diamonds, Skateboard, Sports Fields, Basketball, Natural Area, Tennis Courts, Lacrosse Boxes, Water Feature, Exercise Equipment, Drinking Fountain, Benches, Disc Golf, Playground, Climbing Wall, Picnic Area, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Lights, Trails, Public Art, Monument or Plaque.

Thompson Burnett
Thompson/Burnett Community Park. Source photograph, date not supplied. Photo: City of Richmond (photographer not named), Source website.
Recreation area
Thompson
Location detail
Corner of Railway and Granville Avenue
Features and amenities
Ball Diamonds, Skateboard, Sports Fields, Basketball, Natural Area, Tennis Courts, Lacrosse Boxes, Water Feature, Exercise Equipment, Drinking Fountain, Benches, Disc Golf, Playground, Climbing Wall, Picnic Area, Bicycle Racks, On-Site Parking, Lights, Trails, Public Art, Monument or Plaque

Sources: Thompson/Burnett Community Park official park details

Planning your park visit

How complete is this Richmond park directory?

It covers all 130 entries returned by the unfiltered official search over 26 pages. The city overview says 140 parks. That difference remains a research gap rather than ten invented entries.

Source: Richmond official parks inventory

How does Richmond classify its parks?

The parks system has City, Community and Neighbourhood parks. City parks serve the wider city; neighbourhood parks serve nearby residents and often share school sites.

Source: Richmond park visitor information

Can I bring a charcoal barbecue?

No. Open fires, wood fires and charcoal barbecues or stoves are prohibited in Richmond parks and on beaches.

Source: Richmond park visitor information

Where can I use a propane barbecue?

Only in designated areas at Garry Point, King George Community Park, South Arm Community Park and McDonald Beach Park. A barbecue is not allowed elsewhere in those parks.

Source: Richmond park visitor information

Can my dog run off leash in any park?

No. Dogs must be leashed except in designated off-leash areas. The city provides a separate Dogs in Parks list.

Source: Richmond park visitor information

Can I practise golf in a park?

Golf and other use of golf clubs are prohibited except at West Richmond Pitch & Putt in Hugh Boyd Community Park.

Source: Richmond park visitor information

Can I fly a drone in Richmond parks?

No. The city’s parks-system rules prohibit drones in all Richmond parks.

Source: Richmond park visitor information

Where can club members fly model aircraft?

Fixed-line controlled aircraft are limited to the Model Airplane Park at 12851 Rice Mill Road. Radio-controlled aircraft have a designated area and set times at Manoah Steves School Park. Membership and club rules apply.

Source: Richmond park visitor information

Do summer pop-up shelters stay up all year?

No. The city describes them as seasonal, from mid-May through September. The 2026 locations include Britannia Shipyards, Paulik, Terra Nova, South Arm, Minoru and Steveston parks.

Source: Richmond park visitor information

What is required for power kiting at Garry Point?

Use the designated area, obtain a permit and wear a safety helmet displaying the permit sticker. Park users have the right of way. Questions go to parks@richmond.ca or 604-244-1208.

Source: Richmond park visitor information

Official park information

Sources: Richmond official parks inventory · Richmond park visitor information