The Parks of Brentwood Park

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When people think of parks in Metro Vancouver, they often jump to popular and large attractions like Stanley Park, Burnaby Lakes, and even Capilano. Sometimes, the best parks to visit are the ones in our backyard! Close to home, these green areas are quieter and can be a nice way to enjoy nature or for kids to play outside.

 

Brentwood Park

Located in the heart of Brentwood, this park is the namesake of the neighbourhood surrounding it. Picnic benches, playgrounds, cherry blossoms, and even a wading pool make up some of the favourite aspects of this community staple. Brentwood Park is also right opposite the neighbourhood’s three biggest schools. This makes it the perfect place for children to play after school or on a sunny Saturday. Here’s a tip, try visiting the park right before sunset. We promise you won’t regret it!

 

Springer Park

Springer Park is quite popular with the residents of the apartment buildings around it. A large playground with a swing set, slides, and climbing structures are an ideal place to let your children run around and play. Alternatively, relax with a good book on the white gazebo-like park benches while you soak up some sun and enjoy the fresh air. Nearby runs Beecher creek, along which you can take a stroll via the Andrew Leong Green trail. 

 

Beecher Park

Following the Andrew Leong Green trail will take you all the way to Beecher park, a favourite greenspace of the community. In the same park, you can kick the ball around in the open grassy field, play on the large playground, or walk along a creek and through trees. The park is named after the creek that runs through it. Beecher Creek is actually an important salmon bearing stream, so keep an eye out for any fish as you walk by.

 

Delta Halifax Park

Located right next to Spring Park, Delta Halifax Park is another community greenspace that serves the many apartment building residents in the area. A relatively small park, it still offers a lush space to walk your dog or get your daily fix of nature. It’s also been known to house some wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled for any exotic birds or animals there!

 

Pocket Parks

Did you know there were several “pocket parks” along Willingdon Avenue? Pocket parks are smaller parks that often feature public art or a small greenspace close to an urban area for people to enjoy some shade or a quieter place. Parker Street Pocket Park, located at the intersection of Willingdon Avenue and Parker Street, features a bright blue climbing structure for kids and some benches and grass to relax on. A few blocks south, you’ll find Charles Street Pocket Park which surrounds a modern water feature and a large bank of bench seating. Connecting the two is a 13 block green space known as the Willingdon Linear Park. The park runs along a bike lane and greenway following Willingdon Avenue. Perfect for a stroll or a bike ride, the greenway and pocket parks are a great place to meet and chat or take a break with the kids.