Puppy paradise: Here are 10 of the best dog parks in Vancouver
Vancouver is peppered with things for Fido to enjoy: sprinting on the beach, throwing the ball at the park, and taking a dip in the ocean — not to mention chillin’ on those pooch-friendly patios for a bevy with their human after a long day.
We’ve picked some of the best places for your doggo to let its hair down in Vancouver.
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Coopers’ Park (Downtown)
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Where: 1020 Marinaside Crescent
Description: Located in the buzzing neighbourhood of Yaletown, Coopers’ Park is a great spot to take your pupper if you live in the downtown core. There’s plenty of opportunity for exercise — take a walk on the Seawall there (on a leash), then run wild when you hit the grassy area.
Devonian Harbour Park (Downtown)
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Where: 1929 West Georgia Street
Description: This park in Coal Harbour is often overlooked, with Stanley Park stealing the limelight. It’s located at Georgia and Denman, and has a lot of green space for Fido to burn off some steam and a beach area to cool down. The mountain and ocean view — chef’s kiss.
Sunset Beach Park (West End)
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Where: 1204 Beach Avenue
Description: It has “Sunset” in the name, but this park is perfect for any time of the day. Another great spot you can reach via Seawall, this area is great for dogs to dig in the sand, run down to the water, and play fetch. Plus, there’s plenty of space between the pups and pedestrians going for a stroll.
Hinge Park (Olympic Village)
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Where: 215 West 1st Avenue
Description: Even with Olympic Village getting busier and busier lately, there are tons of spaces for you to take Fido. There’s some green space located by the Seawall overlooking the Cambie Bridge, and tucked to the side is a gated dog park where the doggos run wild in the dirt together. Just be prepared for a bath after!
Charleson Park (Fairview)
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Where: 999 Charleson Street
Description: You and your dog will enjoy this park. Found on the side of the Seawall, with spectacular views of the water and downtown, there’s a lot of space to play fetch and a pond nearby for a cool-down — great for these warmer days ahead.
Hadden Dog Park (Kitsilano)
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Where: 1905 Ogden Avenue
Description: A spot loved by dogs and their owners in Kits, Hadden Park gives your fur baby space to run, go for a dip, dig in the sand, and hang out with pals who are also showing up for some time at the beach with their humans. Meanwhile, you can sit back and soak up the ocean views.
Spanish Banks Beach Park (West Point Grey)
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Where: 4801 North-West Marine Drive
Description: The best of both worlds. First, your pooch can enjoy a long stretch of beach for sprints and a swim (this park is located west of the swimming area) while you soak in the rays and enjoy the West Coast views. Then, when you’re finished with fun in the sun, there’s the (approximately) hour-long Canyon Loop trail for a stroll in the trees.
John Hendry/Trout Lake Park (Kensington-Cedar Cottage)
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Where: 3300 Victoria Drive
Description: Trout Lake Park is made for family fun. It has a playground for the kids and a lot of space to play fetch. Did we mention the lake is there too so your pooch can dip their paws in the water?
Queen Elizabeth Park (South Cambie)
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Where: 4600 Cambie Street
Description: The Cambie area is known for its amazing views of the city. Not only will you be spoiled with this stunning backdrop, your doggo will be in their glory surrounded by gardens, plenty of green grass, and space to play.
New Brighton Park (Hastings-Sunrise)
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Where: 3201 New Brighton Road
Description: Find your new “outside gym” with your dog in Hastings-Sunrise. New Brighton Park is west of the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge and surrounded with trails for you both to walk or run! When you reach the park, you’ll have spectacular views of the North Shore while your pup continues its run. Fido can cool down as well because there’s beach access to the Burrard Inlet.
Win-win.