Nicklaus Green Space lies immediately across the road from the playground of Nicklaus Park in Langford, B.C. Located in the Bear Mountain neighborhood, Nicklaus Green Space is a nature park on a steep slope of Miniskirt Mountain. Douglas fir, cedar and arbutus trees are seen in the second growth forest on the hillside. They provide … Continue reading Nicklaus Green Space
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Players Drive Park
The two and half hectares of Players Drive Park is stretched over a long area in Langford, B.C. A concrete walkway leads into the parkland from the sidewalk along Players Drive. The walkway is near the postal boxes. A gravel trail continues up into the second growth forest composed of Douglas fir, cedar and arbutus … Continue reading Players Drive Park
Timber View Green Space
Timber View Green Space is in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. A forty meter long concrete pathway leads to a gravel footpath into Spirit Ridge Park. Frequented by hikers, walkers and dog walkers, the view from Spirit Ridge Park is to the east toward Mount Baker in Washington State, USA with San Juan … Continue reading Timber View Green Space
Spirit Ridge Park
Spirit Ridge Park is in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This park has two sections that are separated by Spirit Ridge Drive. The east section is about two hectares in size with mostly steep inaccessible slopes. This area lies behind the homes along the eastside of Spirit Ridge Drive. The west section is … Continue reading Spirit Ridge Park
Bear Spirit Green Space
Located on the corners of Players Drive, Spirit Ridge Road and BMP in Langford, BC, this green space is the Bear Spirit Green Space. As a large partially landscaped area, the space provides lovely shades of green to greet those who pass by Players Drive and Spirit Ridge Road. A concrete sidewalk follows the lower … Continue reading Bear Spirit Green Space
Bear Mountain Parkway Park
The Bear Mountain Parkway in Langford, B.C., is bordered by several parks. This one, called Bear Mountain Park is across from Player’s Drive. BMP Park is about a half hectare in size with areas of exposed metamorphic bedrock, mosses, lichen and several tall cedar trees. Shrubs like salal, snow berry and oceanspray are also seen … Continue reading Bear Mountain Parkway Park
Skyline Park
Skyline Park is in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The park borders on Bear Mountain Parkway, the main road to the resort and golf course near the summit. This nature park is about one third of a hectare in size and is rectangle shape. The bluff in the park stands at one hundred … Continue reading Skyline Park
Bishops Gate Park
Bishops Gate Park is a second growth forested area in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. Its two hectares form a nature area with steep slopes on the eastern shoulder of Mt Finlayson. The rise from Millstream Road to Bear Mountain Parkway is fifty-six meters over a distance of two hundred and thirty meters. … Continue reading Bishops Gate Park
Stone Gate Green Space
Stone Gate Green Space Located in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C., the Stone Gate Green Space is partway up the mountain. This green space is just the narrow pedestrian access between the homes along Stone Gate. The trail leads to a ridge where arbutus trees are abundant. Douglas fir and cedar trees with … Continue reading Stone Gate Green Space
Alton Lane Park
A playground area with benches, picnic tables and viewpoints make Alton Lane Park a unique outdoor area in Langford, B.C. Located onto the top of a one hundred and fifty three meter high ridge, Alton Lane Park has swings with seat for toddlers, a small play house and rocking toys all set in a fine … Continue reading Alton Lane Park
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