Outdoor Places to Walk, Hike, Run and Explore on Southern Vancouver Island with emphasis on flora and fauna
Mt Stephen Ryan Park is in Victoria, B.C., one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. When you are looking for a tranquil urban park to escape to, Mt Stephen Ryan Park is the place. This neighborhood park is 0.22 hectares with a Garry Oak tree meadow. Located on a … Continue reading Mt Stephen Ryan Park
Hillside Park is in Victoria, B.C., one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. On first glance Hillside Park is not on a hillside nor is there any slopes to this park. It is a great baseball park though. The ball diamond is complete with outfield fences, score board, batting … Continue reading Hillside Park
Twin Flower Park is in the community of the Highlands, one of thirteen communities in the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. As the Highland’s park with a playground, baseball diamond, walking trail, horse riding ring and bicycle jump, Twin Flower Park can be a busy place. Located next to the Caleb Pike Fire Hall, … Continue reading Twin Flower Park
Tulista Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This is a favorite place to spend a few hours with the children and those young at heart. The skateboard park has some excellent curves and edges to enjoy as well. This … Continue reading Tulista Park
Seaport Park is now a mostly a parking area, alas, and it is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Seaport Park is found along the Water Front Walkway near the Port Sidney Marina. Nestled beside the Shaw Center for the Salish Sea … Continue reading Seaport Park
Sidney Elementary Green Space in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This green space is part of School District of Saanich and surrounds the building of the Sidney Elementary School. The school yard has a fabulous playground that is available for use outside … Continue reading Sidney Elementary Green Space
Melissa Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This long neighborhood park has a terrific playground and grass covered areas to enjoy. The play equipment includes monkey bars, swings and climbing apparatus set on a sand and gravel base. The park stretches … Continue reading Melissa Park
Rathdown Park is in the seaside community of Sidney, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. Rathdown Park is an unusual 20-gon or icosagon shaped park in a quiet residential area. The asphalt pedestrian walkway lies along the longest side of the icosagon; about two hundred and seventy … Continue reading Rathdown Park
Esquimalt Adventure Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This two thousand square meter sized park is packed with a lot of fun equipment. In the summer, it’s a water spray park. There is a wonderful children’s playground. Right beside that … Continue reading Esquimalt Adventure Park
Paradise Park is in the seaside community of Esquimalt, one of thirteen communities that form the Capital Regional District of British Columbia. This lovely neighborhood park is toddler friendly. There are colorful molded plastic play apparatus, toddler swings and riding toys. The partially grass covered lot is fenced with chain link fencing and it has … Continue reading Paradise Park, Esquimalt, B.C.
