{"id":497047,"date":"2023-07-18T05:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T12:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/?p=497047"},"modified":"2025-01-13T21:04:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T05:04:13","slug":"outdoor-birthdays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/outdoor-birthdays\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Spots for Outdoor Birthdays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Birthdays can be expensive and families are busy once the temperatures start to warm up from late Spring to early Fall. More families are moving away from having birthdays in their homes due to space or the amount of time it takes to prepare, entertain, and clean up after having a gaggle of kids over, but it&#8217;s not always feasible to rent out pricey locations, either. That&#8217;s where outdoor birthdays come in!<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of great venues around the lower mainland that offer everything you need to host an exceptional birthday for any age: picnic tables, playgrounds, water park, bathrooms, and a covered space to rent. We&#8217;ve rounded up some free (or inexpensive) locations to host your next birthday. All you have to do is bring the cake!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#aldergrove\">Aldergrove<\/a> | <a href=\"#abbotsford\">Abbotsford<\/a> | <a href=\"#burnaby\">Burnaby<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"#coquitlam\">Coquitlam<\/a> | <a href=\"#langley\">Langley<\/a> | <a href=\"#mapleridge\">Maple Ridge<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"#pittmeadows\">Pitt Meadows<\/a> | <a href=\"#portcoquitlam\">Port Coquitlam<\/a> | <a href=\"#portmoody\">Port Moody<\/a> | <a href=\"#richmond\">Richmond<\/a>| <a href=\"#surrey\">Surrey<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"#vancouver\">Vancouver<\/a> |<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"aldergrove\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Aldergrove<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tol.ca\/en\/parks-recreation\/picnic-shelters.aspx#Aldergrove-Athletic-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aldergrove Athletic Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 26845 27 Avenue, Aldergrove<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities:<\/strong> Covered picnic tables, uncovered picnic tables, playground, washrooms<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"abbotsford\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Abbotsford<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abbotsford.ca\/parks-playgrounds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mill Lake Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 2310 Emerson Street, Abbotsford<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Playground, spray park picnic shelter (with water &amp; electricity), adjacent to Centennial Outdoor Pool, Washrooms<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abbotsford.ca\/parks-playgrounds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DeLair Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 35570 Delair Road, Abbotsford<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Washrooms, playground, covered picnic shelters<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abbotsford.ca\/parks-playgrounds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gardner Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 31070 Gardner Ave, Abbotsford<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Large covered picnic area, playground, trails, washrooms, lots of green space, and parking<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abbotsford.ca\/parks-playgrounds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grant Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 31850 Madiera Place, Abbotsford<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Washrooms, picnic tables, covered picnic shelter, playground<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abbotsford.ca\/parks-playgrounds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matsqui Village Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>:\u00a0 6074 Riverside Street, Abbotsford<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Playground, covered picnic shelter, uncovered picnic tables, green space, hockey\/basketball areas<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"burnaby\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Burnaby<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burnaby.ca\/explore-outdoors\/picnic-sites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 7551 Fraser Park Drive, Burnaby<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Huge covered picnic areas (for those BIG birthdays!), washrooms, playgrounds, volleyball courts<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burnaby.ca\/explore-outdoors\/picnic-sites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Confederation Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 250 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Covered shelters with picnic tables, bocce courts, water, lawn bowling, playground, spray park, indoor pool and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/miniature-trains-burnaby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burnaby Central Railway <\/a>(one of our favourite parts!)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burnaby.ca\/explore-outdoors\/picnic-sites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Outdoor pool, playground, covered picnic area, washrooms, sand volleyball courts, pitch and putt golf course<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_497158\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/miniature-trains-burnaby\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-497158\" class=\"size-full wp-image-497158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/confederation.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/confederation.jpeg 950w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/confederation-600x224.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/confederation-768x286.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-497158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Confederation Park Mini Train<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"coquitlam\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Coquitlam<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coquitlam.ca\/879\/Picnic-Outdoor-Spaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Mountain Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>975 King Albert Avenue, Coquitlam<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Wading pool, spray park, covered and uncovered picnic tables, playgrounds, large grassy field, trails, washrooms, small concession<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coquitlam.ca\/879\/Picnic-Outdoor-Spaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mundy Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>641 Hillcrest Street, Coquitlam<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Huge playground, field, covered and uncovered picnic tables, hiking\/walking trails, washrooms, outdoor pool (closed in 2023), and a small community centre that you can rent separately from the picnic area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coquitlam.ca\/facilities\/facility\/details\/Town-Centre-Park-84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Town Centre Park\/Lafarge Lake<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Picnic tables, outdoor stage with summer performances, lots of green space, uncovered picnic tables, ice cream concession, playground, water park, skate park, sand volleyball courts *no shelter rental*<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"langley\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Langley<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tol.ca\/en\/parks-recreation\/picnic-shelters.aspx#Fort-Langley-Community-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Langley Community Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 9089 Nash Street, Langley<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Playground, spray park, washrooms, covered shelter area (no picnic tables, but you could bring in your own)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tol.ca\/en\/parks-recreation\/picnic-shelters.aspx#McLeod-Athletic-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McLeod Athletic Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 5687 216 Street, Langley<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Covered picnic tables, uncovered picnic tables, playground, washrooms<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tol.ca\/en\/parks-recreation\/picnic-shelters.aspx#Walnut-Grove-Community-Park-East\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walnut Grove Community Park- East &amp; West<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 8889 Walnut Grove Drive, Langley<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities<\/strong>: Playground, spray park, 2 different covered picnic shelters to rent (East or West), washrooms<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"pitt meadows\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Pitt Meadows<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pittmeadows.ca\/parks-recreation\/parks-fields-facilities\/parks-and-facilities-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harris Road Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>12474 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>picnic tables, washrooms, outdoor pool, spray park, large open grass area, baseball diamond, and lots of shade!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_497157\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/lions-park\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-497157\" class=\"wp-image-497157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/Lions-Park.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/Lions-Park.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/Lions-Park-600x333.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/Lions-Park-768x426.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-497157\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lions Park<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"port coquitlam\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Port Coquitlam<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portcoquitlam.ca\/media-releases\/make-a-reservation-online-at-one-of-the-citys-park-shelters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castle Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>1144 Confederation Drive, Port Coquitlam<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Playground, spray park, covered picnic shelter, uncovered picnic table, lots of green space, washrooms<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portcoquitlam.ca\/media-releases\/make-a-reservation-online-at-one-of-the-citys-park-shelters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lions Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Covered picnic shelter, uncovered picnic tables, spray park, grassy areas, playground, sand pit, washrooms, close to grocery store\/restaurants for take-out options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portcoquitlam.ca\/media-releases\/make-a-reservation-online-at-one-of-the-citys-park-shelters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Settlers Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>1250 Confederation Drive, Port Coquitlam<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Covered picnic shelter, small pond, walking trails, washrooms, playground<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"port moody\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Port Moody<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portmoody.ca\/en\/recreation-parks-and-environment\/rocky-point-park.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocky Point Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>2800 Murray Street, Port Moody<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Spray park, playground, pier with boat launch, ice cream concession, trails, green space, washrooms, skate park, covered picnic shelter, kayak rentals, uncovered picnic tables. Read more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/your-next-adventure-port-moody\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best of Port Moody<\/a> article.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portmoody.ca\/en\/recreation-parks-and-environment\/picnic-shelters-and-pct-stage.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Orchard Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>646 Bentley Road, Port Moody<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Sandy beach area, uncovered picnic tables, covered picnic tables, playground, washrooms.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"mapleridge\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Maple Ridge<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleridge.ca\/1432\/Book-a-Facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blaney Hamlet Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>13712 230A Street, Maple Ridge<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Nature play playground, sports court, uncovered picnic area, covered picnic tables, skate park, grass field.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleridge.ca\/1432\/Book-a-Facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maple Ridge Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>13180 232 Street, Maple Ridge<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Playground, spray park, grassy area, lots of shade, picnic tables, covered picnic shelter, washrooms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleridge.ca\/1432\/Book-a-Facility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whonnock Lake Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>27871 113 Ave., Maple Ridge<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Beach access, playground, grassy areas, uncovered picnic tables, covered picnic shelter, volleyball court, washrooms, canoeing on Whonnock Lake<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_497155\" style=\"width: 798px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/morning-in-maple-ridge\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-497155\" class=\"wp-image-497155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/Maple-Ridge-Park-e1689564898123.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-497155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maple Ridge Park<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"richmond\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Richmond<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmond.ca\/culture\/eventplanningresources\/parks-outdoor\/picnicsites.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">King George\/Cambie Community Park:<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>4100 No. 5 Road, Richmond<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Basketball courts, playgrounds, a waterpark, washrooms, uncovered picnic tables, and a large, covered &#8220;Gathering Area&#8221; to host bigger events.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmond.ca\/culture\/eventplanningresources\/parks-outdoor\/picnicsites.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Richmond Nature Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>This cool park features a Nature House that provides information about the bog and interactive displays about nature and wildlife. Here you will find nature kits, a small collective of live animals, and a working beehive. There are also covered and uncovered picnic tables, a playground, a wildlife garden, a pond, and washrooms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmond.ca\/culture\/eventplanningresources\/parks-outdoor\/picnicsites.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Arm Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>8680 Williams Road, Richmond<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Large playground, extensive athletics amenities including tennis courts, basketball courts, sports fields and ball diamonds, heated outdoor pool with waterslides, washrooms, and picnic areas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmond.ca\/culture\/eventplanningresources\/parks-outdoor\/picnicsites.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steveston Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>4011 Moncton Street, Richmond<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: U<\/strong>ncovered picnic tables, large accessible playground for toddlers and bigger kids, off-leash dog area for your furry friends, washrooms, water play area, and outdoor swimming pool.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"surrey\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Surrey<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrey.ca\/parks-recreation\/parks\/bear-creek-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bear Creek Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>13750 88 Ave., Surrey<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>7 picnic shelters located throughout this large park, in addition to playgrounds, games court, outdoor pool, skate\/bike park, spray park, washrooms, large grass areas, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bctrains.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bear Creek Train<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrey.ca\/parks-recreation\/parks\/hawthorne-rotary-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawthorne Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>10503 144 Street, Surrey<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Waterpark, large playground, covered and uncovered picnic tables, washrooms, basketball courts and off-leash dog areas for your furry friends to run around.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrey.ca\/parks-recreation\/parks\/port-kells-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port Kells Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>19340 88 Ave., Surrey<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Playground, outdoor pool, covered and uncovered picnic areas, bike pump track, washrooms, sportsfield.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrey.ca\/parks-recreation\/parks\/unwin-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unwin Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> 13313 68 Ave., Surrey<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Outdoor pool, waterpark, Jumpstart Inclusive Playground, cricket fields, basketball courts, covered and uncovered picnic tables, grass field, batting cages, washrooms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrey.ca\/parks-recreation\/parks\/cloverdale-athletic-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloverdale Athletic Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>6330168 Street, Surrey<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Playground, spray park, sports facilities, covered and uncovered picnic areas, large grass fields, washrooms.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_497154\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrey.ca\/parks-recreation\/parks\/hawthorne-rotary-park\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-497154\" class=\"size-full wp-image-497154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/HawthornePark.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/HawthornePark.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/HawthornePark-600x257.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/HawthornePark-768x329.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/files\/2023\/07\/HawthornePark-1536x658.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-497154\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: City of Surrey<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"vancouver\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Vancouver<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/covapp.vancouver.ca\/parkfinder\/parkdetail.aspx?inparkid=85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Hendry\/Trout Lake<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>3300 Victoria Drive, Vancouver<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Lake, playground, covered picnic tables, washrooms, plenty of green space to run around.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/covapp.vancouver.ca\/parkfinder\/parkdetail.aspx?inparkid=96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maple Grove Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>6875 Yew Street, Vancouver<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Outdoor pool, washrooms, uncovered picnic tables, playground.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/covapp.vancouver.ca\/parkfinder\/parkdetail.aspx?inparkid=75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Brighton Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>3201 New Brighton Road, Vancouver<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Outdoor pool, playground, uncovered picnic tables, soccer field, washrooms, concession.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/covapp.vancouver.ca\/parkfinder\/parkdetail.aspx?inparkid=197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riverfront Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>2750 E. Kent Drive, Vancouver<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>Covered and uncovered picnic areas, playground, basketball and tennis courts, and washrooms<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.ca\/parks-recreation-culture\/picnics.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stanley Park<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Stanley Park, Vancouver<br \/>\n<strong>Amenities: <\/strong>There are several locations with sheltered picnic tables in Stanley Park. Depending on the theme or general feel of the birthday, you may want to select one closest to the playground, a big open field, the Aquarium, or the Stanley Park Railway if the train opens again in 2023\/2024.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Get In Touch!<\/h2>\n<p>Did we miss your favourite outdoor picnic spot? Leave a comment below or email us at <a href=\"mailto:vancouver@familyfuncanada.com\">vancouver@familyfuncanada.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get ready for another year of birthday parties! If you offer birthday party packages or services and are interested in listing in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/birthday-parties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birthday Party Guide, <\/a>\u00a0email <a href=\"mailto:lindsay@familyfuncanada.com\">lindsay@familyfuncanada.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Birthdays can be expensive and families are busy once the temperatures start to warm up from late Spring to early Fall. 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