Stanley Park is recognized around the globe as one of the great parks of the world!Vancouver's first park and one of the city's main tourist attractions,Stanley Park is an evergreen oasis of 400 hectares (1,000 acres) close to the downtown core.Its natural west coast atmosphere offering a back drop of majestic cedar,hemlock and fir trees embraces visitors and transports them to an environment rich in tranquility.The park abounds in wildlife and its features appeal to the naturalist,the plant lover or one who would do nothing more than relax in beautiful surroundings.There is always something happening in the park - check our Events Calendar for listings.
Stanley Park hosts many arts events.During the summer,you can "dance at dusk" at Ceperley Meadow,see local artists' work at Painters' Circle,enjoy outdoor theatre with Theatre Under the Stars at Malkin Bowl.Take a tour of the Stanley Park Environmental Art Project.
Park restaurants like the Prospect Point Café,the Sequoia Grill at Ferguson Point,the Stanley's Park Bar and Grill at the Stanley Park Pavilion and The Fish House offer fine dining combined with classic park ambience and sea and mountain views.
Support from donors is always welcome and encouraged at Stanley Park.From benches to tree planting to endowments,Park Board staff are ready to assist you in your special request.
The Park can be enjoyed by all ages.Family attractions in the park include the Children's Farmyard and Miniature Train,Vancouver Aquarium,picnic sites,playgrounds,and aquatic fun at the beaches,the Second Beach Pool,or the water park at Lumbermen's Arch.
Beautiful horticultural displays can be found throughout the park.Don't miss the Ted and Mary Greig Rhododendron garden,perennial and rose gardens,the Prospect Point carpet bedding,the Community Garden near Lost Lagoon,and ornamental plantings around the Park Board's administration offices at the Beach Avenue entrance to the park.
Walk,bike,rollerblade,or take the bus to the park.Ride the free Stanley Park Shuttle within the park.Pay parking is available for automobiles throughout the park.
Stanley Park's history goes back to the early days of the city.In 1886,Vancouver's first City Council made a momentous decision by dedicating the 400 hectare (1,000 acre) peninsula for park and recreation purposes.
The large urban forest in Stanley Park is criss-crossed with trails providing access to second-growth forest,beaches and rocky seashore,and wildlife such as squirrels,raccoons,skunks,coyotes,and wetland and nesting birds including magestic eagles and herons.
Sport clubs have long been a tradition in Stanley Park.Organized sports like cricket,lawn bowling,tennis and pitch & putt golf,can all be found in the park,alongside informal games of soccer,baseball or frisbee.The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and Vancouver Rowing Club provide opportunites for boating activities.
Come to the Brockton Visitor Centre,Information Centre,Legends of the Moon Gift Shop; take a ride on the Horse & Carriage Ride or the free Shuttle Bus.
The Stanley Park Ecology Society hosts an array of environmentally-based volunteer opportunities from eco walks to ivy pulls.With a wide variety of exciting and fulfilling opportunities to choose from,volunteers enjoy a multitude of challenging and fun learning experiences.
