Like Whoa!!!!! The…read moreShipyards Commons is alive & kicking! I spent many summer nights here through July & August last year - so to come here in the deep of winter & see the transformation from a summer waterpark over to a semi enclosed outdoor winter ice skating rink is like - WHOA! Now how cool is that!?! I have to start off by saying - you must go to my 'Shipyards Night Market' review & read it & view the pics I dumped in the 'Business Section!!!' A must do before continuing with this review - trust me! Anyway here goes - so I came over to North Vancouver to check out the opening of Joey Shipyards (that review coming soon) - new restaurant. But I found myself wondering all over here in awe of everything I was seeing & coming across! What a great environment & fun for families as well. I need to come back when I have more time - before winters end! Everyone's out skating & having fun - why not life is too short! There's lots of coffee shops & restaurants surrounding the Shipyards Commons - so do not worry at all about food! Please check the operational hours online when you're heading over & plan accordingly for hours of fun & exploration throughout this whole area!!! Nikes, Pumas, Adidas or Balenciaga (but please people - not the Herman Munster version!) - are mandatory footwear! Hey - I won't hate you if you're wearing Skechers! LOL! No heals ladies - unless you've got backup slippers! It's all tough hard ankle twisting concrete around here! Come on down & have a blast of a time!

Amazing new water park in North Vancouver! Great place to take your familoy and kids to cool down…read moreon a hot day.

I'm not the biggest fan of waterparks. I personally think they're a big germ-fest, with little kids…read moremost likely peeing in the water and other people swimming in it. That being said, I went here with my younger cousins last weekend when they were in town and I had a really great time. I have been to Big Splash when it was under previous management and formerly Splashdown, so I was curious to see how the new management had changed things up. To be honest, it was pretty much the same. Except I did notice that it was much, much, cleaner - which I was pretty happy about. For a full day pass it's $26 each. I believe kids under 4 are free. My cousins and I did the twilight pass, which runs from 4-closing (7pm), for $17 each. I think this was a better deal, because I could not imagine spending 8+ hours at this particular waterpark (there just aren't enough slides) and you're not in peak sun/heat time. 3 hours were more than enough time for my cousins and I. There are 8-10 main slides which all are a bit different. My favourites were definitely the cliffhanger and solar splash. I much prefer faster waterslides, and with these two I felt like I was zooming through them. The eagle run was also really fun because it kind of reminded me of a waterslide slash lazy river. We didn't eat a full meal here, but looking at the menu, the food was a bit overpriced. But for $20, we enjoyed 3 ice creams in a waffle cone, and grabbed a table to enjoy a quick treat before getting back on the slides. I didn't run into any service problems that some of the other reviews talked about. But just keep in mind that this is definitely a teen employee hot spot, with it being a prime summer job opportunity. So just be patient with the staff. As a waterpark overall, Big Splash is A-okay. I don't think I'd go back again, but my cousins went twice when they were in town and loved every minute of it. So if it's a hit with the kids, then I'd say that's a success!

This park is not safe and the Operations Manager doesn't care. My son had a serious foot injury…read moreafter coming off the Splasher Blaster slide when his foot hit the bottom of the pool with force. He injured his growth plate and has to wear an Air Cast for a month. His summer was ruined. He told me the pool was way too shallow and it must've been because otherwise how would he have hit his foot when coming off? That should not happen. Some of his friends also hit their feet or toes on the bottom, but they were lucky not to get injured. I relayed all this information to the Operations Manager who gave me a highly unsatisfactory response, which basically amounted to "too bad, so sad" (not in those words obviously). This park should be ashamed of how they treat guests who are injured because they have not put enough water into the pool. My son lost out on his soccer camp and sleepaway camp. What was supposed to be a fun day turned into a nightmare. He did nothing wrong. He followed all instructions and was sliding down in the appropriate position for that slide, lying down flat on his back. I recommend extreme caution if you visit this park - best to avoid.

The facility was open but water slides and diving boards were closed. We had called to know if…read moreeverything was open and were told yes. It was a disappointing experience.

I would have loved it, but no where did it list water slides close, main pool closed... nor were we…read moretold when we got there. pay to go in and all we had was the tiny crowded wave pool. had we been told, we would have gone another time and not wasted the money. call and be clear if everything is open. because even if pool is open, doesn't mean everything is.

I've been here a few instances and it's honestly quite a small space with a lot of greenery. When…read moreit's fairly quiet, it's nice to hang out but not the best when it gets overly busy

We moved in the area not too long ago, and we love to take the kids out. Parks and Recreation is…read moredefinitely a great place to find local parks in your area. One of the parks that we stumbled upon was Blue Mountain Park. We mainly look for a playground, so my son can go run around and play until he's exhausted. This park offers: an outdoor wading pool (for those hot summer days), tennis courts, sports fields, softball field, covered picnic area, a playground for the kids (why don't they have one for adults), and spray park (woohoo!). By the kids playground, they have an unusual bronze statue of a horse and buggy that is pretty fun for the kids to ride on. This playground has something for all age groups from toddlers to kids. There is also a paved bike trail around the playground area, so you can also bring you kid's bikes as well. This is a great park to host a picnic (when there is no snow of course...) or to play a game. Definitely a must for families if you're in the area.

This is a great park for a little kids. Lots of families come here. Tons of equipment for the kids…read moreto play on.There are park picnic tables also. It's not ideal for toddlers because it's very busy and some of the older kids run into the littler ones. It happens. There's a small water park area. Overall it's a pretty fun happening place for a little kids to run and play. The area would be improved by adding night lighting. At night the park is pitch black and there are a few weirdos around the area.

Lions Park is one of the bigger parks in Port Coquitlam…read more Even in the dead of winter, there are plenty fitness fans out abound; cycling, walking, hiking or even using the outdoor exercise machines. Where most of the folks are in holiday feasting mode. The park boasts a fairly long trail connecting Lougheed Highway to Port Coquitlam. A river with salmon connects to Gates Park. In the autumn, a few try their luck fishing. Frankly I haven't seen anyone catch anything or whether they have to toss it back? At least it seems like a time passing activity, requiring some self detachment. In the summer, the main play area is filled with young couples and children. In winter, you can find a few restless with their sleeping bags. The park is generally well maintained. Good for a long stroll or connecting to mother nature. Great park in the city.

Love the water park at Granville Island. The water slide is fun for the kids, even though it can…read moreget busy and sometimes it's closed without much notice during the summer. It's also great to have the splash park, playgroubd and community center right there and to be able to access the washroom. Super well located as there's so many stores around to grab a bite too.

What a lovely low key gem! We have enjoyed this on weekdays and weekends. It is simple, fun and…read morefriendly.

Nice new park in SE Burnaby…read more Parking is available in the side streets. Plenty of spots (perpendicular parking) around the outer perimeter, but it does get quite busy during the summer months. There is a nice large playground in the middle of the park. The place is padded with some kind of spongy rubber compound instead of old school woodchips. Kids will never know what it feels like to fall and get 50 splinters in one's hands. They have it easy. There's also a water park with a giant bucket that tips over periodically and dumps a whole pile of water on people below. Actually pretty cool to look at. Reminds me of those drinking bird toys. Great place to hold gatherings. Oh yeah, there are some nice paths running along the length of the park, as well as some nice shelters in the picnic area. The grass is well maintained too.

This is a new park in Burnaby right beside the Edmonds' community center. There are lots of free…read moreparking on the side and also lots of picnic tables and benches for potluck or BBQ. As well there is a giant kids water play area. The day we went it was super sunny and busy. We were one of the groups having our BBQ. I really like this park. It is close to the skytrain (about 5 blocks away) or you can take a bus that would stop right in front. The park is definitely well maintained. No garbage laying around. Because it is right beside the community center, no need to worry about dirty outhouses or public outdoor park washrooms.

Nice random park by the Highgate area…read more Parking is available on the side streets. The park has a sports field, a playground, a basketball court, a water park for kids, and a few picnic benches. The park gets a bit busy on the weekends, at least on the playground side. Some shade for the picnic benches would be nice, but that's what the nearby trees are for I guess.

A small neighborhood park in Burnaby just a couple blocks in from Kingsway and Sperling…read more There's a playground and the splash park opens during the summer. There's shaded areas near the benches and couple of picnic tables. They should look into more picnic tables because it gets busier in the summer and you'll have to get there early in the morning to save the spot.

crossed a bridge during rush hour to catch sounds of summer at bear creek park, and i'm glad we…read moredid. three quality performances in a beautiful park setting, and best of all, it's completely free. the evening featured cocolarosa, sieski, and drew storey, each bringing their own style and energy to the stage. there was a relaxed, community feel throughout the park, with families spread out on blankets, kids cooling off at the water park, others making the most of the playground, and a newlywed couple having photos taken in front of the charming chapel structure. if you've never been to bear creek park, it's much more than a neighbourhood park. tucked inside are beautifully landscaped display gardens, shaded walking trails, little bridges over the creek, and plenty of open green space to wander. it's easy to see why it's a favourite spot for everything from family outings to wedding photos. despite the name, there were no bear sightings, just families, music lovers, happy kids, and one very photogenic wedding party. bring a lawn chair or blanket, pack a few snacks, and settle in for a relaxing evening of live music. it's hard to beat a free concert in a setting like this.

Large park within Surrey with enough variety of activities to entertain toddlers. There's two…read moreplayground areas and while basic enough, they're not the most modern looking. The water areas are spacious and better than the playgrounds; my toddler personally liked the interactive water cannons. There are plenty of open fields and paths, and even a stadium with a running track, but the area was under construction. There's an on-site ride on train attraction too! $7/person is ok enough, but it was a bit annoying to pay the same for my toddler. You get a less than 15min ride with makeshift attractions that look like they're sourced from random items from a garage.

Smaller than it appears in photos but lots to do for little toddler kids and bigger kids. About /…read morepark benches for parents to sit on. There is also a multi purpose court for sports use. It can be busy because it's hyped up so best to go on a weekday. The metal slide is pretty fast and not suitable for little ones in the rain.

Very well maintained and beautiful playground for children! My child occasionally asks for a visit…read moreand enjoys the park!