Parks
The City of Port Moody has a wealth of park space for you to enjoy. Explore the mountainside forests, hike the trails and paths, or relax at the Healing Garden. Learn how to book and use park space and shelters for your next event or family gathering.
Parks and trails map
Looking for a park with a playground, tennis court or off-leash dog area? Port Moody's beautiful parks are listed by feature below:
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Port Moody's only swimming beach is located at Old Orchard Park. Water quality sampling is regularly done by Metro Vancouver. Fraser Health is responsible for determining when water quality is not suitable for swimming. Signage is posted by the City to advise the public when swimming is not recommended because of poor water quality.
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Visit one of our off-leash dog parks and make sure to pick up after your dog and dispose of any dog waste properly. Remember that wildlife encounters are common in Port Moody, including in designated off-leash dog areas.
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Port Moody's two outdoor pools usually open mid-June and close Labour Day weekend.
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The Rocky Point picnic shelters are available to rent through the City for a fee. The Old Orchard picnic shelters are available on a first come, first served basis.
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Pollinator gardens  |
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| Rotary SK8 Park - (2910 Murray St.) This regionally-renowned skate park provides active fun for all ages. It scootering & skate boarding. Washrooms are located at Rocky Point Park. Parking available at Rocky Point Park lot and street parking on Murray. St. |
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Spray parks are are usually open for the long weekend in May, and usually remain open until September. When open, the hours are 9am to 8pm, weather permitting. Please note that the spray park at Easthill Park will remain closed due to construction.
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Rocky Point Park
Visit Rocky Point Park and explore all of what Port Moody's best-known park has to offer.
Park restrictions
- Smoking, and open fires (including fire pits and campfires) are not permitted at any time.
- BBQs using liquid fuel, gas fuel, or briquettes are permitted, unless the fire danger rating is extreme.
- Keep your dog on a leash unless you’re in a designated off-leash area. Dogs are not allowed on tennis courts, fields, or beaches.
- No recreational drones are allowed in Parks. Section 15 (e) of the Parks and Community Facilities Rules and Regulations Bylaw No.3321, Section 14.5 states that, "no person shall engage in activities involving high speed projectiles, including golf, archery, war games, radio controlled aircraft or cars in a Park or Community Facility unless such activities are specifically authorized by the Manager of Parks or the Community Facilities Manager."
- No fishing, casting or hauling nets or other fishing equipment is allowed from, or adjacent to, any Park (Bylaw No. 3321)
Alcohol in parks
Adults may drink alcohol responsibly in permitted spaces between 11am and dusk at five outdoor public places in Port Moody:
- Kyle Centre Pop-Up Park (125 Kyle Street)
- Old Orchard Park (630 Alderside Road)
- Queens Street Plaza (Queens Street between Clarke Street and Spring Street)
- Rocky Point Park (2800 block Murray Street)
- Trasolini Field spectator stands at Town Centre Park (300 Ioco Road)
Signs will be posted at each location, and maps that show the boundaries of permitted spaces are included within Bylaw 3456, Responsible Consumption of Liquor in Public Places. Please note that within these locations, Bylaw 3456 prohibits alcohol consumption:
- within 10 metres of a playground or spray park, except for the picnic shelter area at Old Orchard Park; and
- on the beach at Old Orchard Park.
If you choose to drink alcohol in the permitted spaces, respect your fellow park users by managing your consumption, behaving responsibly, and disposing of waste or recycling in the appropriate manner. Whenever possible, pack it in and pack it out – take your waste or recycling home with you to keep our public places clean and safe for everyone.
Decorating in parks and natural areas
Our parks, trails, and natural areas create beautiful backdrops for outdoor celebrations. We welcome you to enjoy seasonal holidays, birthdays, and special events in Port Moody's outdoor spaces year-round but please be mindful when using decorations. As some décor materials can cause harm to wildlife and the environment, hanging decorations in parks and on trails, and on other City lands, is not permitted.
During the winter holiday season (generally November through early February), the City invites residents to hang wildlife-friendly decorations for a limited time in a special area known as a designated decorating space (typically within Pioneer Memorial Park, 275 Knowle Street).
See our Decorating in Parks and Natural Areas Policy and the Parks and Community Facilities Rules and Regulations Bylaw (No. 3321) for more information.
Wildlife-friendly decorations
Whether you’re decorating in a designated decorating space on City land or on your own property, it’s important to ensure any materials used are wildlife friendly.
Here are some ideas and tips for using suitable materials:
- use natural or biodegradable materials like wood, twine, cork, fabric, stones, seashells, or paper
- use scrap fabric to create unique and fun ornaments
- create biodegradable garland from untreated wooden beads or dried flowers and leaves
- make a simple dough out of flour, water, and salt – cut out fun shapes and bake
- use twigs and paint to create unique shapes and designs
- decorate potted conifers, cut trees, or ornamental planters rather than trees in the forest
- recycle and upcycle – reimagine existing items to reduce waste
Avoid unsuitable materials such as:
- glass (e.g. glass bulbs and ornaments)
- plastic (e.g. glitter, tinsel, garland, and ornaments)
- balloons (e.g. latex, plastic, helium)
- Styrofoam
- edible items (e.g. seeds, nuts, dog treats, and candy)
- invasive plant species (e.g. English holly and English ivy)
- mesh/netting, ribbon, and fake snow
- strings of lights (if stringing lights, hang single strings only, 10 feet above the ground to avoid entangling wildlife)
Share the trail
Please be respectful, courteous, and kind on our trails. If we practice trail etiquette, everyone can enjoy our natural environment safely. Here are a few tips:
- Be aware of others – Travel at a safe speed and anticipate others around corners and blind spots. Let others know you are coming by giving a friendly greeting or ringing a bell.
- Pass safely – On shared trails, mountain bikers and cyclists yield to hikers and pedestrians. When passing on the left, slow down or come to a complete stop, allowing enough time and space for others to re-orient themselves on the trail.
- Check posted signs - Check signs at trailheads to see if the route is shared or for pedestrians only. For example, bicycles and scooters (human-powered or electric) are not permitted on the Shoreline Trail’s lower gravel and boardwalk path.
- Stay on the trail – Practice "leave no trace" principles. Keep to designated trails to protect the surrounding ecosystem. Don’t take shortcuts and don’t detour around any technical features.
- Follow dog regulations – Keep Fido leashed unless you're in a designated off-leash area.
- Be prepared for wildlife – Be ready for potential encounters with wildlife, including bears. As you move through the trails, give animals warning and enough room to adjust to your presence by talking or making noise. Find out more about how to manage wildlife encounters.
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