The ideal playground continuously changes as my kids get older. When they were babies, the gold standard was a park that had a fence around it and plenty of low-to-the-ground play areas. As they get bigger, I’m more focused on other amenities, like plenty of park benches or picnic tables
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Yet another fantastic playground can be found in the Tri-Cities. Between 2013 and the fall of 2015, the city of Port Coquitlam invested a million dollars into updating Lions Park. Set just off the busy Lougheed Highway, this tranquil park has something for everyone. First off, this expansive playground has
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You know a playground that includes a zipline is going to be a BIG hit with the kids! The playground, which opened in 2020,  cost $900,000 to build and offers several playground features kids will love: a climbing tower, giant tube slide, swings, play hut with ramp, musical instruments, water
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  Blue Mountain Park is an urban forest setting with the shade of hundreds of trees: tall Douglas Fir, Red Cedar, North Red Oak, and several Redwoods. Blue Mountain Park offers opportunities for casual play and organized sport, with sports fields, a ball diamond and tennis courts. The popular playground,
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Rocky Point Park is Port Moody’s best-known park. The park has a large variety of amenities, including: recreational pier, outdoor pool, skateboard park, bike trials park, playground, spray park beach, boat launch, Old Mill Boat House, artists in the park, hiking and biking trails, and wildlife viewing. And yes, there
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Nominated as one of the greatest places in Canada! Journey back in time, at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, to 15th Century China and enjoy this “window to another world”. An authentic representation of an age–old garden tradition which reached its peak in the Ming Dynasty, here you will
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The Bloedel Conservatory is open daily, rain or shine. The triodetic dome is filled with exotic plants, tropical flowers, colourful Koi fish and over 100 free-flying birds of various species. Tropical plants include palms, bromeliads and many other exotic plants from around the world. Ask at the front desk for
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When was the last time you took your bike on a pump track? I’m going to bet it was a while ago! But pump tracks are for more than just those who have a need for speed and thrill– they are excellent ways to teach and practice skills. Balance, speed,
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Lynn Canyon Park features a suspension bridge that sways 50 meters above the canyon. It was built privately in 1912 when the park opened. Lynn Canyon also offers a selection of walking and hiking trails that connect to other parks in the region such as Lynn Headwaters, Rice Lake, and
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Inlet Park is Port Moody’s newest playground and sports recreation facility and it is full of potential for all seasons! With the first and second phases of the Inlet Park Redevelopment Project complete, visitors are invited to check out the facilities and try the new playgrounds. The high-quality, all-weather artificial
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