Checked October 14, 2026

Nanaimo parks directory

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Find Nanaimo, British Columbia parks and open spaces, with individual descriptions, recorded facilities, photos where verified and Google Maps.

Blueback Beach Access. Photo date not verified. Photo: Tourism Nanaimo (photographer not supplied), Source website.

Key information

Browse 152 park and open-space sections for Nanaimo. Search a name, street or recorded feature, then open that place’s map. The source scope and any missing information are explained below.

On this page

What this directory covers

Source coverage checked 2026-10-14. These are directory sections, not a count of parks open today.
Detail	Coverage
Individual sections	152
Source scope	All 152 entries in Nanaimo's All Parks directory, including trails, waterfront accesses and small green spaces.
Coverage limits	All entries in the stated source scope are included. This does not establish current public access.

All 152 entries in Nanaimo's All Parks directory, including trails, waterfront accesses and small green spaces.

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.

Find a park

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.

141 to 152 of 152 places

Sparrow Lane Park

2308 Sparrow Lane, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Sparrow Lane Park has wildlife viewing, multi-use trail.

Recorded activities: Wildlife Viewing, Multi-Use Trail
City accessibility label: Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: Sparrow Lane Park official park information

St. George Ravine Park

980 Terminal Avenue N., Nanaimo, British Columbia

St. George Ravine Park has frisbee, dog off leash park.

Recorded activities: Frisbee, Dog off leash park
City accessibility label: Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: St. George Ravine Park official park information

Sugarloaf Mountain Park

3160 Marion Way, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Sugarloaf Mountain Park has scenic viewing, picnicking, hiking.

Recorded activities: Scenic Viewing, Picnicking, Hiking
City accessibility label: Not Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: Sugarloaf Mountain Park official park information

Tamara Park

2817 Tamara Drive, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Tamara Park is recorded in the official parks inventory for Nanaimo.

Recorded activities: No activities listed
City accessibility label: Not Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: Tamara Park official park information

Third Street Park

750 Third Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Third Street Park has jogging, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, picnicking, multi-use trail, ice skating.

Recorded activities: Jogging, Lacrosse, Soccer, Baseball, Picnicking, Multi-Use Trail, Ice Skating
City accessibility label: Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: Third Street Park official park information

Wandl Park

3760 Glen Oaks Drive, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Wandl Park is recorded in the official parks inventory for Nanaimo.

Recorded activities: No activities listed
City accessibility label: Not Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: Wandl Park official park information

Wardropper Park

2957 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Wardropper Park has scenic viewing, dog off leash park.

Recorded activities: Scenic Viewing, Dog off leash park
City accessibility label: Not Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: Wardropper Park official park information

Westdale/Leslie Park

5409 Westdale Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Westdale/Leslie Park has frisbee, playground, basketball, picnicking.

Recorded activities: Frisbee, Playground, Basketball, Picnicking
City accessibility label: Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: Westdale/Leslie Park official park information

Westhaven Park

5323 Bayshore Drive, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Westhaven Park has scenic viewing, frisbee, playground, picnicking.

Recorded activities: Scenic Viewing, Frisbee, Playground, Picnicking
City accessibility label: Not Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: Westhaven Park official park information

Westwood Lake Park

381 Westwood Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Westwood Lake Park has scenic viewing, jogging, frisbee, playground, boating (non-motor), boating (electric motor), picnicking, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, dog off leash park.

Recorded activities: Scenic Viewing, Jogging, Frisbee, Playground, Boating (non-motor), Boating (electric motor), Picnicking, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, Biking, Dog off leash park
City accessibility label: Partially Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: Westwood Lake Park official park information

Wheatcroft Park

3710 Lagoon Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Wheatcroft Park has scenic viewing, picnicking, beachcombing, swimming.

Recorded activities: Scenic Viewing, Picnicking, Beachcombing, Swimming
City accessibility label: Partially Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: Wheatcroft Park official park information

Woodstream Park

1555 Bay Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Woodstream Park has jogging, wildlife viewing, hiking.

Recorded activities: Jogging, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
City accessibility label: Not Wheelchair Accessible

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Sources: Woodstream Park official park information

Planning your park visit

What places are included in Nanaimo's parks directory?

The city's All Parks list includes parks, trails, small green spaces, beach accesses and boat ramps. This guide includes all 152 listed records.

Source: Nanaimo, British Columbia official park directory

How can I find a park for a particular activity?

Use the city's All Activities search. Each place section in this guide also lists activities recorded for that park.

Source: Nanaimo, British Columbia official park directory

Does Nanaimo identify wheelchair-accessible parks?

Some detail records carry a Wheelchair Accessible label. Read that label beside the park, but confirm the route and entrance for your own access needs.

Source: Nanaimo, British Columbia official park directory

Where is Bowen Park?

The city lists Bowen Park at 500 Bowen Road. Its 36-hectare grounds include trails along the Millstone River.

Source: Bowen Park official details

What sports can I find at Bowen Park?

Recorded options include disc golf, tennis, sand volleyball, horseshoes, curling, lawn bowling and sports fields.

Source: Bowen Park official details

Can I borrow discs at Bowen Park?

The city's Bowen Park page says discs can be borrowed from the registration counter.

Source: Bowen Park official details

Does Bowen Park have picnic shelters?

Yes. The city lists two covered picnic shelters and an outdoor amphitheatre that can be booked for private events.

Source: Bowen Park official details

Is the Bowen Park swimming pool open year-round?

No. Its outdoor pool is listed as a summer facility. Check current pool schedules before planning a swim.

Source: Bowen Park official details

How can I report missing park information?

The park detail pages invite corrections by email to parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca.

Source: Bowen Park official details

Does a park listing mean every entrance is open?

No. The directory is a location and activity record. Closures, construction and individual access conditions need a current check before you travel.

Source: Nanaimo, British Columbia official park directory

Key information

What this directory covers

Find a park

Planning your park visit

What places are included in Nanaimo's parks directory?

How can I find a park for a particular activity?

Does Nanaimo identify wheelchair-accessible parks?

Where is Bowen Park?

What sports can I find at Bowen Park?

Can I borrow discs at Bowen Park?

Does Bowen Park have picnic shelters?

Is the Bowen Park swimming pool open year-round?

How can I report missing park information?

Does a park listing mean every entrance is open?

Official park information

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