Looks like they've completed the renovations around the lake area. There is a new bridge in the…read moremiddle of the lake, as well as new pedestrian walkways over the water. They've also added several park benches and lounge chairs. It's a vast improvement. Definitely recommend checking it out. The trees are almost high enough to cover most of the surrounding condo towers. One can almost forget they're in the middle of a bustling city.

This is such a nice little oasis right in the middle of Richmond. I came over because I was nearby…read morefor lunch and saw green space on the map, but did not expect the park here to be so scenic and peaceful! I found it to be a great place for a long meditative walk as there as lots of paths you can take around the lake and through wooded areas. There are lots of benches by the lake for relaxing or more secluded picnic tables throughout the park. It's sprawling enough that you could probably spend an hour just exploring the different pathways. Well worth going out of your way to check it out.

Coolest leaders for summer daycamps !!!! Abby and AJ are the best duo for seniors I can't wait for…read morenext summer :))) Out trips were very long and sometimes boring but the leaders kept us entertained, also they gave us treats every Friday I hope Abby and AJ become L3's next summer they are so fun AJ taught us how to play volleyball! And we made pancakes on my last day and it was so fun AJ kept roasting Abby I can't wait to come back!

(This review is mainly for the Fitness Centre)…read more As impressive as some Before & After, Thompson Community Centre (TCC) Fitness Centre has done the same with its interior. A majority of the gym's equipment has been updated with new, smoother, legible, and more padded machines. If it's grey, black, and blue... it's new! The fitness centre has strategically placed TV's with air conditioning to a cool, comfortable temperature as you get your sweat on. Half the gym is lined with windows to allow for natural sunlight and outdoor sights and the other half is lined with mirrors for your viewing pleasure as you count those reps and pump those muscles. Considering the size of the fitness centre, it packs a well-organized and good variety of: - Cardio machines like exercise bikes, rowing machines, step machines, ellipticals and treadmills with screens, iPhone connections, and fans. - Weight training machines to target all the major muscle groups of your body that you desire. - Free weights from 2.5 to 90 lbs with a variety of benches and plenty of mirror space. - Bench press, Squat rack and a Smith machine round out the major equipment. There's so many other equipment choices you can find like jump ropes, kettlebells, resistance bands, weight belts, medicine balls, mats, foam roller, and full and half exercise balls. Not sure where to start? There's always someone in the fitness centre that can answer your questions, and at times there's a certified fitness trainer present. If this isn't enough, the fitness centre pass also includes group fitness classes such as yoga, run clubs, outdoor bootcamp, functionality training and more. Once you're all done and sweaty, change rooms are available with lockers (bring your own lock) and showers outside of the fitness room beside the restrooms. Fitness centre drop-in (as of Fall 2013) is $5.30. There are 10 visit punch cards and monthly options in which the deals get better as more months you buy. A 3 month pass is $98 which works out to be around $30/month. Youth and Senior passes available at a discounted rate. The centre opens Monday-Friday 6am-9:45pm and Saturday-Sunday 8am-8:45pm. Also, the fitness centre is usually open on holidays unlike some other places. No excuses now people - get your pump on! Overall great fitness centre but it does get a little crowded and occasionally slightly smelly when its peak gym times. Regardless, it's a great fitness centre that offers a lot towards your health, fitness and goal in becoming the next Arnold! So get your sweat and reps on fellow Yelpers! ;) FYI: Wi-fi available at TCC, just ask the front desk for the password!

Great park for the kids. It was raining and still had kids running around. Great place to get their…read more"wiggles" out. The kids had a ton of fun and with the rain the slide was extra fast!

nice cool breeze, squeals of laughter, a spray park, plenty of seating, public washroom, and a…read morelegit coffee shop. this, right here, is summer. there are two small 'in ground' trampolines, slides, a hammock swing, cushioned asphalt, and suspended netting, all inviting for big and small kids to play, explore, hide, or even have lunch. located on the corner of richards and smithe, this park is an oasis in the heart of downtown vancouver. it's further enhanced by a locally roasted coffee shop, kafka's, that serves all day breakfast, lunch, baked goods, and seasonal soft serve ice cream. it's evident that a lot of thought, planning, and investment has gone into this urban development. it's innovative, sustainably designed, and thoughtfully integrated into the community.

Recently renewed playground in Jul 2021, I haven't seen this type of climbing structure in other…read moreplaygrounds before. There is actually a school playground on top of the hill with monkey bars, slides, the usual. We started there and saw so many kids in this other playground at the bottom of the hill on this dome-like structure and wondered what it was. The 2 playgrounds are separate by a long fence so you have to go around it. And the swings were between the 2 playgrounds for some reason, isolated on its own. Once we got a close-up, we saw the inside of the structure was a series of paths allowing the kids to weave in-and-out and climbing different heights, and also includes a longer slide as one of the exits. More for older kids 5+ though as the younger ones will get lost in there. The bigger kids really liked exploring the different paths. And walking distance to Marine Gateway shops and Coco Tea if you want to grab a bbt/snack after the playground.

Ash Park, located at Ash and West 68th Ave, is a small park with a playground. It isn't one of the…read moremost interesting or scenic parks I have been to, but my niece enjoyed the swings when my sister and I took her there this summer for some auntie and niece time. The playground equipment, which is due for an upgrade this year, was quite limited and only had two swings -- a regular swing and a bucket swing for toddlers. There were more swings in the playground at the school next door, but they were all regular swings and not suitable for younger kids, such as our niece who was two at the time. Luckily we didn't have to wait long for the one bucket swing to become free, and not many people came by while we were there, but a second toddler swing would be nice for busier days. [Yelp collections: Parks and Gardens]

Nice park with a lagoon (mosquito breeding pond) in the heart of Richmond…read more Parking is available in the nice large lot. Go in from Alberta Road. There are some paths around the lagoon as well as a picturesque foot bridge. There's also a playground for the kids. As mentioned, don't come here during the summer. The mosquitoes will eat you alive.

Went for a bike ride with my daughter and we stopped at Garden City Park for so my little one can…read morerest her 6 year old legs for a bit. We were suppose to sit, but once she saw ducks..she wasn't tired anymore. Lol. Richmond has done a great job providing greenspace smack dab in the city. This park has ample trails, ponds, kids play areas, basketball court, areas to have picnics, parking spaces...and a few more which I probably did not see. The one thing I noticed was there were no places within a quick walking distance to buy refreshments or food, but when in Richmond everything is a short drive and LOTS of food choices. Take the kids or if you like nature, it's certainly worth spend some quiet time (there are areas where the kids are far enough away :) )

I found this park while visiting Richmond. It is a very nice park with a nice view of the lake. You…read morecan either bike or walk along the sidewalk and enjoy the exercise + the view. When you walk down a bit, there is a hidden playground for the kids to enjoy. Warning: The playground can get a little crowded so make sure to go there not during the weekend.

This place is gorgeous! This is a park where you can sit and watch airplanes taking off or landing…read more There are also tons of water planes actions to watch too. Also, they have one of the best playground/recreational playground! It welcomes adults too, I think. We had just as much fun as the kids!! The obstacle courses and the crazy slide, and the Zip line! It has a big trail if you want to walk the whole thing. Great view of the other side of the city and over the water. How lucky if you live around in the area and can go to this park daily!!

Came here for a birthday party with my son. Everything was good, my son had an amazing time. The…read morevenue is perfect for small children as it's very protected. It was our first time here, but we have been wanting to come for some time now, just always hesitated because the price was on the higher end. The one thing that disappointed us was the attitude of the lady working there. She was not friendly at all, didn't even smile once during the 3 hours that we were there. There is zero customer service. When it came time to leave instead of giving us a 30 min reminder to usher the kids out, she went in at 6pm and shouted at everyone. I think this is very unnecessary as the kids were having fun. As parents we were already trying to get the kids out of the play area to the best of our ability, but kids don't necessarily respond well to yelling. I liked the venue, but won't be coming back. We came here to have fun, and this kind of customer service has definitely left a very negative impression for us.

I paid 16.99 for my toddler to run around for a couple hours. Place was clean. The playground is…read moremeant for younger kids to play around. I also think it is a great place for birthday parties as it is on the smaller side but contained. You can easily spot where your child is.

Neighborhood park that probably only those who live nearby know about so it's not crowded…read more Looks like it's newly renovated. Tennis courts where people are playing pickle ball are available. There's a half court for basketball. And the playground structures include slides, swings, climbing structure and a water/sandbox play area.

I did the mural. Not my artwork but it was a fun project. Here I filmed the process too:…read morehttps://youtu.be/JfUL0cYsDyA?si=PAxiPzvJmUQXdgOL

This converted indoor warehouse space boasts multiple interactive play areas, each themed towards a…read moreparticular profession or business: fire department, news station, bakery, doctor's office, veterinarian, etc. Each comes loaded with props and costumes, so the little ones can play dress-up and let their imaginations run wild! There are also a handful of playground toys, rides, slides and other attractions, complete with foam padding, safety nets and flashing lights, guaranteed to attract their attention! Admission is $28 per child (with one "free" adult allowed to accompany them) with no time restrictions. Posters in the restrooms also advertise special "after-hours" events, such as a Nerf War night for 8+ year olds, which sounds like a blast, even for an old kid-at-heart like me! About the only thing to complain about would be the rather terse and aloof staff running the front desk and managing the expected intake forms and disclaimers - they could be a little more lively and upbeat, if you ask me. That said, they do a good job keeping up the place, performing routine rounds to put toys away, vaccum, wipe things down, and generally get everything squared away in an orderly fashion.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE There's not a lot of options for…read morechildren's museums in Vancouver, but the World of Kidtropolis provides a sure bet when you're looking for something for your kids (perhaps aged 8 or younger?) to do! === 2. OFFERING For $21 (or $19 with a punch card), you get admission for one adult and child for two hours. This gives you access to: - Activities for toddlers and younger elementary school-aged children; - Motion-based activities (like a climbable treehouse and slides and merry-go-round - which costs $1); - Role play-based activities (like an airplane, firehouse, police station, farm house, gas/service station, fifth-wheel camper, hospital, dentist, restaurant, food market, post office/bank, news station, ice cream stand, school, and animal hospital); - Three party rooms (two on the main floor and one upstairs); - A cafeteria; and, - Three motion-based vehicles for children (they move back and forth in one spot) that costs $1 each: a bus, ice cream truck, and a car. ...because of the $1-based rides, you made find yourself needing to bring a lot of coins (only loonies accepted) and spending more than just $19 :) Like many other children's museums, the role-playing areas are often sponsored and logo'd by local businesses. === 3. SERVICE At the reception, staff are friendly; staff are friendly in helping as needed between the overall cleanings and play-area-resets they do every two hours. We did not come here for a party, and so can't comment on the experience with them hosting parties (though we observed what looked like a Spiderman-based parties with themed balloons and someone in costume). === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's bright and the high ceilings give a feeling of openness; the areas can also be easily traversed by people of all ages and abilities. Wheelchairs and baby strollers fit everywhere (except in the tightest of role-playing areas). We did not check out the restrooms while here. Parking is a bit odd as you may find yourself parking around the building/corner since many spaces in front are reserved for other businesses.

Fun park with lots of playground structures (swings, 2 ziplines, rock climbing, slides, etc) for…read moresmall and big kids. It kept our kids busy for hours, but there's no shade so it can get hot. Has a large grassy area with picnic tables spread out for families to pitchup for an afternoon of BBQing (propane only). They also have a waterpark -- it opens on Victoria Day long weekend. Their parking lot can get quite packed in the summer as they also have soccer fields/games going on.

Lovely medium sized park in the heart of Richmond. Doesn't have much for natural beauty but still…read moreso enjoyable and functional for the neighborhood peeps with its soccer field, water park, jungle gym, large grassy fields, picnic tables, bathrooms and large parking lot. Was a perfect spot to enjoy our LA Chicken out in the sun.