Iona Beach Regional Park (Fergusson Road, Sea Island)
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This 30 hectare park extends northwest on Ioona Island in the North Arm of the Fraser River, on a causeway from Sea Island which is home to Vancouver International Airport. The park’s extensive shoreline, tidal flats and marshes contribute to Iona being one of the best bird-watching spots on the Fraser delta. This park lies on the Pacific Flyway and you can see over 250 species over the course of a year. The park features an attractive public promenade and cycle path extends 5 km into the Strait of Georgia, built on top of sewer outlet pipes for Greater Vancouver.
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Garry Point Park (7th Ave and Steveston)
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Located near Historic Steveston, this park provides panoramic views of the Steveston harbour, the Fraser river, and the Gulf Islands. The area was known to the Salish as "Kway-Ah-Wh" or place of the churning waters. The park has trails for walking and biking and open fields for picnics and kit flying. The shores are lttered with driftwood that can be either collected or used as firewood for a barbeque.
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Minoru Park (between Minoru Road, across from Richmond Centre mall)
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The 65 acre Minoru Park is in the heart of Richmond. The park include swimming pools, tennis courts, playing fields, plus a sports arenas and a fitness complex. The park also provides the beautiful setting for the Peirrefond Gardens, the Gateway Theatre and the historic Minoru Chapel
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Richmond Nature Park and Nature House (11851 Westminster Highway)
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The 80 hectare (200 acre) park includes a native bog, a pond, and has several hiking trails up to 1.6 km (1 mile) long. The Nature House has displays of birds, snakes, frogs, salamanders and a working beehive.
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Shady Island
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Named for the big sand dune that runs next to the Steveston waterfront. Log carriers being pulled by a tug over on the other side of the build-up sand bar. Fishboats and skiffs can also be seen here.
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