Millpond Park is in the Mill Hill neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This park borders on Mill Hill Park and Crystalview Elementary School Green Space. A second growth Douglas fir and garry oak forest lies on the southeastern side of the hill at about one hundred and fifty meters above sea level. A small ephemeral pond … Continue reading Millpond Park
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Mill Stream South Park
Mill Stream South Park is in the Mill Hill neighborhood of Langford, B.C. Douglas fir trees, western red cedar, sword ferns, deer ferns, mosses and lichens form the second growth forest found in this nature park. The park is part of the riparian area of Mill Stream in Langford, B.C. Mill Stream, or Millstream Creek … Continue reading Mill Stream South Park
Selwyn Falls Park
Selwyn Falls Park is in the Mill Hill neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The landscaped park has a playground on about a five hundred square meter area. There is a slide and climbing apparatus as well as swings set on a pea gravel base. Cedar hedge trees form part of the fence along the south side … Continue reading Selwyn Falls Park
Leckfield Park
Leckfield Park is in the Mill Hill neighborhood of Langford, B.C. A serpentine hundred meter long gravel foot pathway leads up the slope from Leckfield Avenue to Rainville Road. The pathway is shaded by arbutus trees and several Douglas fir trees in this quiet neighborhood. Mill Hill Regional, Cedarvale, Jeannine and Selwyn Falls parks are … Continue reading Leckfield Park
Kettle Creek Park
Kettle Creek Park is the Goldstream Meadows neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This park is bordered by a chain link fence to the north and fences of family homes to the south. There are several shore pine trees, rose bushes and deciduous trees in this grassy landscaped park. A couple of picnic tables along the gravel … Continue reading Kettle Creek Park
Trans Canada Highway Pedestrian Green Space
The two kilometer pedestrian walkway along McCallum and Leigh roads, south of Florence Lake, connects the north and south neighborhoods of Langford, B.C. The Trans Canada Highway Pedestrian Green Space was formed with the road construction for the Bear Mountain housing projects that created a bridge for pedestrians and vehicles over the highway. The walkway … Continue reading Trans Canada Highway Pedestrian Green Space
Florence Lake Pier
The pier and viewing dock at Florence Lake is a great place to explore nature and the outdoors. This park is found in the Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. The pier and view dock are used by fishers and swimmers who enjoy the warm waters of this shallow lake. A small boat launch area … Continue reading Florence Lake Pier
Lake Ida Ann Park
Lake Ida Ann Park is in the Bear Mountain - Florence Lake neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This small manmade lake lies within the Gardner Creek drainage which is part of the Mill Stream watershed. The park is about a hectare in size with a gravel footpath along the shoreline. The four hundred meter pathway is … Continue reading Lake Ida Ann Park
Arngask Park
Arngask Park is in the Florence Lake - Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. This wetland park is surrounded by residential homes, many whom use it as a garden refuse site, and a buffer of trees and shrubs. Douglas fir, cedar and alder trees grow along the shores of the shallow waters. Oceanspray, snow berries … Continue reading Arngask Park
Hannington Park
Hannington Park is in the Bear Mountain neighborhood of Langford, B.C. At half a hectare in size this park is a partially landscaped area that includes the right of way for the electricity towers of BC Hydro. This park borders the Highlands District. The shrubs in this second growth forest are trimmed seasonally by BC … Continue reading Hannington Park
Walks in Your Backyard 