Descriptions of each park in
Richmond Thompson - Parks
& Playgrounds and what it has to offer!

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Brighouse Neighbourhood School Park
6020 Azure Road
Cross Address: West of Gilbert Road and south of Westminster Hwy, on Azure Road

Amenities: Basketball Courts, Sport Fields, Ball Diamonds, Chidlren's Playground, Pathway Circuit

Dover Neighbourhood Park
5855 Dover Crescent
Cross Address: West of No. 2 Road and north of Westminster Hwy, off Lynas Lane

Amenities: Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Sport Fields, Children's Playground

Special Features: Drinking Fountain

Garnet Tot Lot
5271 Turquoise Drive
Cross Address: South of Westminster Hwy and east of McCallan Road

Amenities: Children's Playground, Pathway Circuit

Gibbons VLA Park
4200 Westminster Hwy
Cross Address: East of No.1 Road, on Westminster Hwy at Gibbons Drive

Amenities: Ball Diamonds, Children's Playground, Pathway Circuit

Special Features: Caretaker Building, Concession Stand, Washroom

Miscellaneous Features:2 sets of wood spectator bleachers,
Batting cage on site

McCallan Neighbourhood Park
6360 Coltsfoot Drive
Cross Address: West of No. 2 Road and South of Westminster Hwy., off Riverdale Drive and Larkspur Avenue

Amenities: Basketball Courts, Sport Fields, Children's Playground, Pathway Circuit

Miscellaneous Features: Park is adjacent to the McCallan Road Trail, which is a greenway connection between the Railway Avenue bike corridor and the Terra Nova/ West Dyke Trails to the west and Middle Arm Dyke Trails to the east.

Quilchena Neighbourhood Park
3760 Moresby Drive
Cross Address: West of No. 1 Road and south of Granville Avenue on Moresby Drive

Amenities: Sport Fields, Ball Diamonds, 2 Children's Playgrounds, Pathway Circuit

Skateboard Park
5360 River Road
Cross Address: West of No. 2 Road, on River Road near Lynas Lane

Special Features: Skateboard Drinking Fountain

Miscellaneous Features: Concrete skateboarding elements and tricks

Terra Nova Natural Area
2700 Westminster Hwy
Cross Address: West of No. 1 Road, off Barnard Drive on Westminster Hwy.

Amenities: Pathway Circuit

Terra Nova Neighbourhood Park
3551 Westminster Hwy

Cross Address: West of No. 1 Road at intersection of Westminster Hwy and Barnard Drive

Amenities: Tennis Courts, Sport Fields, Ball Diamonds, 2 Children's Playgrounds, Benches, Pathway Circuits

Terra Nova Rural Park
2431 Westminster Hwy
Cross Address: West end of Westminster Hwy, west of No. 1 Road

Special Features: Natural Area, Historic Building, Drinking Fountain

Miscellaneous Features: This site is currently underdevelopment and construction, Numerous heritage buildings exist on this site. There usage in the development of the park is to be determined., Excellent habitat for birds and other wildlife in the area., Boardwalks, piers and viewing platforms will be constructed for enhanced park visibility and access.

Waterwise Demonstration Garden and Community Garden, Courtyard gathering place in the Waterwise Demo area to include benches and tables for picnicking and educational workshops., Loop trails constructed throughout the park with 'thresholds' and public art to begin installation in mid-late 2006.

Terra Nova South Park
6800 Barnard Drive

Cross Address: West of No. 1 Road and north of Granville Avenue on Barnard Drive

Amenities: Basketball Courts, Children's Playground

Special Features: Water Feature

Thompson/Burnett Community Park
5011 Granville Avenue
Cross Address: Corner of Railway and Granville Avenue

Amenities: Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Sport Fields, Ball Diamonds, 2 Children's Playgrounds, Lacrosse Boxes,
Lighted Picnic Tables, Benches, Pathway Circuit

Special Features: Water Feature, Drinking Fountain, Washroom

Miscellaneous Features: A free-standing climbing wall/structure for children and youth, Spectator bleachers are available

Tiffany Park
6191 Lynas Lane
Cross Address: Between Granville Ave and Westminster Hwy. Off Railway and #2 Road

Amenities: Tot's Playground, Pathway Circuit

Public transit

BC transit buses - Go to www.coastmountainbus.com for maps, schedules and other information. Also use www.mapquest.ca for exact directions to the location.