Running | Nanaimo Parks

Arbutus Park

Arbutus Park may be tucked away off Rovere Drive, but its worth a visit by young families. This park has a sizable turf area for informal play, as well as several…

Barsby Park

Extension of Millstone Trailway. Excellent views of Millstone River with series of cascading shallow pools. Acquired in 1941.

Nanaimo’s premier recreation centre offers a medley of activities for everyone. Swimming, skating, tennis, playgrounds, basketball, golf, multi-use trails, playing fields and a dog off-leash area are just a few of…

Bowen Park

If Nanaimo has an enchanted forest, this is it. Bowen Park is a favourite wilderness escape for tourists and city-dwellers alike. Located in the heart of the City, most of this…

Brookwood Park

Brookwood Park is a 6.5 acre park located off Brookwood Drive. A pond is central to the park and captures storm water runoff from the adjacent neighbourhood. The pond is circled…

Buttertubs Marsh

Grab a camera and some birdseed! This 18-hectare bird and wildlife sanctuary is located adjacent to the Millstone River near Bowen Park and was acquired in 1976. While at this park,…

Caledonia Sports Field

Acquired in 1980. Has a running track at the park. Soil based field Full sized soccer/football field built within a 400 yard cinder track Artificial turf goal mouths.\ 1000 seat covered…

Colliery Dam Park

This 28 hectare park is a popular swimming spot in the summer and a wonderful retreat any time of year. The park is cool and quiet during fall and winter when the only…

E & N Trail

This 8 kilometre multi-use trail is a great place for walkers, runners, cyclists, skateboarders and roller bladers of all abilities. The E&N Trail is one of the most popular commuter trails in Nanaimo…

Harewood Centennial Park

Harewood Centennial Park is better known as Harewood Park. This park is a very popular community park with many activities taking place at the park. It is popular with the students…

Maffeo Sutton Park

Located on Nanaimo’s downtown waterfront, this park is host to a number of summer festivals, and is also the departure point of the Newcastle Island ferry. Swy-A-Lana Lagoon is a man…

Merle Logan Sports Field

Artificial field Lit No irrigation system Field house Bleachers Full sized soccer field

Neck Point Park

Neck Point Park, a 14.5 hectare waterfront park situated along Hammond Bay Road, is well known in the community for its scenic and natural features. This park gem has a vast trail system…

Newcastle Park

Multi-use section of Seawall from Nanaimo Yacht Club to Lion’s Great Bridge.

Northfield Rotary Lookout

Located on the Inland Island Highway at Northfield Road, this park provides a resting and meeting spot centrally located. The park provides ample parking, picnic areas, accessible washrooms and views of…

Parkway Trail

The Parkway Trail, the backbone of Nanaimo’s trail system, links Aulds Road in the north to Chase River in the south. This 20 kilometre multi-use paved and tree-lined corridor provides a recreational…

Pipers Lagoon Park

Piper’s is the perfect place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. Built on an isthmus that extends out to a rocky headland, this 8 hectare park features twisting trails that lead to…

Queen Elizabeth II Promenade

Also known as Lion’s Great Bridge. Dedication bricks on site. Junction of Millstone River and Nanaimo Harbour. Easiest access is from Maffeo Sutton Park. The Promenade is an extension of the…

Third Street (Serauxman) Sports Field

Acquired in 2000, this 25.6 hectare park borders Third Street and Jingle Pot Road and is largely undeveloped. The Nanaimo Ice Centre opened at this park in the summer of 2006…

Westwood Lake Park

Enjoy the wilderness of this 120 hectare park. The trail offers 6 kilometres of hiking. The trail from the north end leads to a quiet, shady fir grove, is home to interesting land…