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 plenty of “zones” for kids of all ages. The huge silver tube slide is always a hit! The main jungle gym offers several climbing options (stairs, rope ladder, and metal climbing column). Once at the top, there is a large platform for imaginative play and either the slide or the fireman’s pole to get you back on the ground.
Both baby and big-kid swings are scattered about the park, as is a zip line, spinning rope pyramid, and musical instruments. I was fascinated by the huge tires and the big tree stump begging to be climbed. These tires have been around *forever* and if you grew up in the TriCities, chances are you have memories (or a photo or two) of jumping from tire to tire!
Lions Park also has a water park and water feature, which operates from May to September. While waiting for the warmer weather, the kids can bring their shovels (or find a stick) and have a blast digging in the designated sandy areas.
Families and caregivers will delight in both the park bathrooms and the easy-to-access parking lot. There are also a large number of picnic tables scattered immediately around the playground and tucked off in the shade of the trees.
Lions Park in Port Coquitlam:
Address: 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam
Website: www.portcoquitlam.ca
