Baynes Sound
Includes the area south of the southern boundary of the City of Courtenay to the most southern boundary of the CSRD being Cook Creek. Includes Minto, Royston, Fanny Bay and Union Bay.
Lazo North
Includes the Comox Peninsula, Little River, Balmoral Beach Area, Wireless Road/Simon Crescent Area, Bates Beach, Meadowbrook, Huband Road, Tsolum.
Puntledge - Black Creek
Includes Merville, Black Creek, Dove Creek, Saratoga Beach, Arden (west of Cumberland Road), Powerhouse, Lake Trail, Marsden, Plateau Road.
Hornby and Denman Island
Courtenay Parks and Playgrounds
Bear James Park
2.91 Acres of beautiful Nature Park with nice trails.
Robert Lang Dr.
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Lerwick Nature Park
7.64 Acres of peaceful nature with a network of trails.
Lerwick Rd. & Cummings Rd.
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Puntledge Park
A 10.05 Acres nature park with a parking area, playground and swings, picnic spot, trails, and washrooms.
1st St. @ urquhart
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Bill Moore Park
14.73 Acres, Baseball diamonds, Basketball, Lawn Bowling, Meeting Rooms, Parking, Playground, Picnic Area, Showers, Soccer/Football Fields, Swings, Trails
23rd St. & Kilpatrick
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Lewis Park
One of the main parks in the valley: 17.39 acres with courts for basketball, volleyball, and tennis, a horseshoe pitch, a skatepark, soccer, football, and softball fields, an outdoor swimming pool and waterpark. There's also a community centre, meeting rooms, parking, a playground with swings and a picnic area, showers, and washroom facilities.
Old Island Hwy. @ Puntledge Rd.
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Riverside Park
1.5 acres, with a parking spot, picnic area, and washrooms.
Anderton Ave. & 1st St.
Near the 5th St. Bridge
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Cooper Park
At 0.68 acres this one of Courtenay's smaller parks, but it has a playground with swings for the kids.
England off 14th St. |
Malcolm Morrison Sr. Park
1.2 acres with playground, swings, picnic area, trails.
Embleton Cres.
between Arden Rd. & Rod and Gun Rd.
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Sandwick Park
6.52 Acres, Nature Park, Parking, Playground, Swings, Trails
Muir Rd. & Alderwood St.
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Dogwood Park
5.7 beautiful acres of park and trails.
Dogwood & Kilpatrick
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Maple Park
0.64 acres, basketball court, picnic area, and swimming.
18th St. & Grieve
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Simms Millenium Park
9 Acres of beautiful trails along with: a kayak/canoe dock, playground, picnic area, and the ever important washroom. Parking is close.
Old Island Hwy. @ 5th St. Bridge
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Harmston Park
2.9 Acres
Harmston & 6th
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Marina - Air Park
25 Acres, Kayak/Canoe Dock, Marina, Parking, Trails, Washroom
Cliffe & 20th St.
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Sunrise Rotary Park
Definitely one for the kids. 2.43 acres with a playground, swings, a picnic spot, and walking trails.
Dingwall & McIntyre
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Hawk Glen Park
A relatively small park at 1.5 acres with a playground, picnic area, and swings.
Valley View area
Hawk Dr.
between Whiskey Jack Pl. & Drake Pl.
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Martin Park
3.65 acres of fun. Baseball diamonds, basketball court, street/roller hockey rink, playground with swings. A picinic area, parking, and washrooms.
20th St. & Choquette
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Standard Park
A park that's bigger than it appears at 2.76 acres. Beside the parking area is some picnic tables and nice, sanding volleyball courts. Nearby is a washroom and a connection to a trail along the river.
Cliffe & 14th St.
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Hobson Park
2.2 Acres, Basketball, Playground, Picnic Area, Swings
10th St. E & Hobson
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Millard Nature Park
A 13.76 acres nature park with a network of trails.
S. Island Highway & Fraser Rd.
Just before town
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Sussex Park
0.58 acres. A new neighbourhood park with a picnic area and great climbing for the kids.
1760 Sussex Dr.
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Hurford Hill Park
25 Acres, Nature Park, Trails
Back Rd. near Valley Dr.
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Mission Park
2.37 acres and a softball diamond.
2345 Mission Rd.
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Trumpeter Glen Park
A tiny 0.35 acres of enjoyment: basketball court, playground, and picnicing.
10th St. E & Chaster
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Idiens Park
2.4 Acres of kid-friendly playground, picnic area, swings, and trails.
Idiens Way & Suffolk Cres.
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Monarch Park
0.57 undeveloped acres.
Monarch Dr.
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Valley View Park
10.5 Acres, Meeting Rooms, Parking, Playground, Showers, Skateboarding, Soccer/Football Fields, Softball Diamond, Swings, washroom
Lerwick Rd. near Valley Dr.
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Krebs Park
A small 0.84 acres: Krebs Park is great for casual games of Basketball or street/roller hockey. Park in the lot and spend the day with the family on the playground and swings or enjoy an outdoor lunch in the the picnic area.
Krebs Cres. near Cumberland Rd.
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Morrison Park
32 acres of peacefull nature with trails.
Arden Rd.
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Walbran Park
0.68 acres. A nice small park for picnic lunches.
2304 Walbran Dr.
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Knights of Columbus Park
A 1 acre family park with a playground and a picnic area.
Tunner Dr.
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Pinegrove Park
4.77 acres perfect for walking or picnicing.
5th St. E & Lerwick
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Woodcote Park
A nice size at 3.75 acres for play. Equipped with a basketball court, soccer/football pitch, and a playground with swings. And where kids are playing the ever essential washroom.
17th & Cumberland Rd.
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Lagoon Park
27.88 acres with a marina, parking, picnic area, trails, and washroom facilities.
100 20th St.
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Comox Parks and Playgrounds
Anderton Park
Anderton Park offers six tennis courts, a basketball court, and playground equipment for the children. It is an excellent place to take children or play a game of tennis with your friends.
Stewart St. & Balmoral Ave.
http://comox.ca/discover-comox/parks-fields
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Highwood Park
Dryden Rd. & Hydson Rd.
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Pioneer Memorial Park
This memorial park is the site of an old graveyard in memory of the early pioneers of Comox. The park is beautifully sited in a lovely setting with a view of the bay and a steep beach access to the ocean.
Manor Dr.
http://www.getawaybc.com/story.cgi?id=5388§ion=0
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Aspen Park
At Aspen School it has baseball diamonds, a playground, trails, and washroom facilities.
Bolt Ave. & Aspen Rd.
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Kye Bay Park
This is a well-sheltered area highlighted by an expanse of sandy beach at low tides, punctuated by many tidal pools. There are picnic tables under the tree at Elks Park or one may take advantage of the new playground nearby. Restrooms are available.
http://www.getawaybc.com/story.cgi?id=5388§ion=0
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Port Augusta Park
1.06-hectares of partially shaded grass-covered area, sloping down to the waterfront. A small bubbling brook flows south along the west side of the park into the ocean. There are park benches and an excellent view of the mountains and ocean.
Beaufort Ave. & Willow Way
http://www.getawaybc.com/story.cgi?id=5388§ion=0
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Brooklyn Creek Park
3.77 hectares the park has easy walking footpaths through a wooded area with a wide variety of plants. There are many flowers during the spring and salmon can be observed in the creek during the fall months.
Balmoral & Torrence
http://www.getawaybc.com/story.cgi?id=5388§ion=0
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MacDonald Wood Park
9.2 beautiful acres of nature park threaded with trails.
Pritchard Rd. & Comox Ave.
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Comox Promenade
Comox Promenade offers a wonderful location to view the exhilarating scenery of the Comox Harbour and Beaufort Mountain Range. Spend an afternoon watching the sea life and activity in the Comox Harbour.
http://comox.ca/discover-comox/parks-fields
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Civic Park
Beaufort Ave. at Wilcox St.
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Mack Laing Park
This park was left to the Town of Comox by naturalist Hamilton Mack Laing on the condition that it be left in its natural state. The seven-acre park is full of small paths and bridges, stairways and trails leading past information kiosks which enable flora and fauna to be identified.
end of Comox Ave.
http://dev.ourbigearth.com/2007/08/24/trails-around-town-mack-laing-nature-park/ |
Queens Park
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Condor Park
Walk the peaceful trails of this nature park.
Condor St. & Robb Ave.
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Marina Park
A one-hectare park used for neighborhood and community events, with boat launch, picnic shelters, bandstand, playground, and washrooms. Two marinas and government wharf are nearby; salmon and other types of seafood can be purchased off the boats. A boardwalk with guardrail travels the south end of the park overlooking the harbor and mountains across the bay.
Comox Marina
http://www.getawaybc.com/story.cgi?id=5388§ion=0
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Salish Park
Neatly constructed footpaths and bridges which meander through a very serene setting. The grass-covered area with its gently rolling hills is landscaped with shrubs.
Guthrie Rd near Nootka St.
http://www.getawaybc.com/story.cgi?id=5388§ion=0
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Filberg Park
Filberg Park is a stately home located on beautifully landscaped grounds a mere two minutes from down town Comox. Wander through the magnificent gardens, enjoy some refreshments at the Filberg Tea house or take the children to enjoy the Hands on Farm.
Comox Ave & Pritchard Rd.
http://comox.ca/discover-comox/parks-fields
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McKenzie Park
A small park with a playground for the kids.
Lazo Rd. & Butchers Rd.
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Skeena Park
Skeena Dr. near Totem Cres.
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Foxxwood Park
off Guthrie Rd. near Pritchard Rd.
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NE Comox Park
Smooth biking trails in a peaceful nature park.
North East Corner of Comox near Lazo Rd.
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Tot Lot Park
A wonderful playground in a great nature park.
Noel Ave. near Linshart Ave.
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Harbourwood Park
Basketball courtsand a small playyground.
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Park Drive Park
Park Dr.
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Village Park
A playground, for the kids and basketball courts.
Noel Ave. Comox Rec Centre
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Highland Park
Baseball and volleyball courts with washrooms on site.
Torrence Rd. & Guthrie Rd.
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Provincial Parks
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Boyle Point Provincial Park
A forested trail leads through the park's second-growth forest to the viewpoints, where visitors will be rewarded with a spectacular view of Baynes Sound and the Chrome Island Lighthouse. Seals and sea lions can be spotted off the point, as well as Bald eagles, osprey and a variety of seabirds.
On Denman Island, follow Denman Road to the Hornby Island Ferry terminal; turn right and follow East Road to the park.
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Kitty Coleman Provincial Park & Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens
A very popular area for swimming, kayaking, boating and hiking. The park is a mixture of Western Hemlocks, Red Cedars and Douglas Fir trees. Kitty Coleman Park has lots of beach areas and great ocean views with picnic areas and a boat launch.
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Strathcona Provincial Park
Guided & Self-guided Walks in Paradise Meadows, extensive & beautiful hiking trails. One of the premium parks in BC for backpacking, hiking and mountain biking.
p: 250.337.1871
Regional Provincial Park's Strathcona Page
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Fillongley Provincial Park
A large day-use area with picnic facilities and a playground, as well as a campground. This small park overlooks the Strait of Georgia and offers scenic views of the mainland. Visitors and local residents head to Kin Beach to explore the rocky beach or enjoy a picnic under the shade of mature Douglas fir trees.
On Denman Island, follow Denman Road to Swan Road. Turn left on Swan Road, then right on Beadnell Road. |
Miracle Beach Provincial Park
2 picnic areas, viewing platform and fish weir (spring/fall watch the Salmon spawning), over 2km of trails, & a popular beach area for families for beach activities.
NOTE: The majority of the well maintained trails are wheelchair accessible.
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Tribune Bay Provincial Park
A long stretch of smooth, white sand leading gently down to the water. Above the beach is a wide grassy area with a cook house/picnic area and washrooms near the path to the parking lot.
On Hornby Island, follow Denman Road to the Hornby Island Ferry terminal. Another 10 minute ferry ride will put you on Hornby Island; from there follow the main road to the Hornby Island CO-OP then turn left following Central Road to the entrance to the park.
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Helliwell Provincial Park
A beautiful hike along majestic bluffs above the water. A 5km walk starting and ending in a beautiful forst.
On Hornby Island, follow Denman Road to the Hornby Island Ferry terminal. Another 10 minute ferry ride will put you on Hornby Island; from there follow the main road to the Hornby Island CO-OP then turn left following Central Road to St. John's Point Road to the park.
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Rosewall Creek Park
A forested 63 hectre nature wilderness park with a waterfall viewing area. Some trails are wheel chair accessible.
Access is 30 km south of Courtenay off the Oceanside Route Hwy.
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Tree Island (Sandy Island Marine Provincial Park)
Sandy Island offers good opportunities for bird watching and nature appreciation, as well as sandy beaches perfect for sunbathing and swimming.
Off the northern tip of Denman Island & is accessible by boat from Union Bay or by foot from Denman Island at low tide. |
Kin Beach Provincial Park
Great for swimming and picnics. Play areas and cooking shelters available. Pebbles and sandy beaches with available camping and day use facilities. Kin Beach Park is a popular viewpoint to observe Californian and Stellar Sea Lions.
Head east on Little River Rd to Kilmorley Rd.
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