What makes it 79% Kids-Friendly: Children can use a small playground, open lawns, and gentle 2 km trails for wildlife spotting, but there are no staffed programs or food vendors and bears sometimes appear.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Allows time for a short hike, playground play and a picnic without tiring younger kids.
Playground & Picnic Upper Slope:
Safe wooden play structures and picnic tables near the upper parking lot.
Tip: Bring snacks and water; tables are first-come, first-served.
Easy Nature Hike:
Choose the Panorama or Lodge Trail, both under 2 km with gentle grades.
Tip: Print the trail map ahead and stick to loop sections for easy turnarounds.
Rose Garden Scavenger Hunt:
Explore 900+ fragrant roses while hunting for specific colors or scents.
Tip: Create a simple color-and-scent checklist to turn it into a fun game.
Wildlife Spotting & Junior Ranger Fun:
Look for deer tracks, songbirds and squirrels along the forest edge.
Tip: Download the City’s wildlife brochure and bring kid-friendly binoculars.
Frisbee & Kite Flying:
Wide grassy slopes near the main viewpoint offer plenty of running space.
Tip: Check wind direction and choose a clear area away from other groups.

Keith Harasymiw
Took the dogs for a great little hike. They were so busy sniffing around and playing in the grass. The trails are great with lots of downhill and uphill spots to work your legs. Cute little sitting spots to have a snack and some beverages while watching others.
Frank Duffy
The views are truly spectacular from here. It is the place closest to Vancouver city centre, and with the easiest access, I've been to where you get those quintessential Canadian views of the snow capped mountains, tree covered slopes and sea inlets. The walks are on very good paths and all easily accessible from the car park. You might only stay half an hour - but it will be a memorable one!
Aman Lakha
Awesome view and spectacular scenery. Nature and God creation can't be defined in words. I went there in the evening when it was almost sunset time, It became more beautiful in the blue night lights while having a city top view.
Patrick Cheng
Highly accessible spot to spend a morning or an afternoon leisurely. Walking around the mountain, you can enjoy the great views of the building cluster at Metrotown, Boulder Island, Mount Seymour. The park compound also offers a few interesting installations to entertain visitors. Excellent place for outings with friends and family.
Gurditta Garg
We always love going to this place, best for sunset views see pictures. Good for a small picnic, they have public tables to use. Plenty of free parking available. Has a play area for children. You can come by bus as well if you don't have a car but you'll have to walk about 2-3kms. They have open areas for some special occasions as well like engagement, birthdays etc.
Spring brings peak rose blooms; summer afternoons can be warm—bring sun hats; fall leaves add color but trails get muddy; winter paths may be slippery—wear boots and layers.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Picnic supplies (snacks & water) | CAD 15 |
| Optional transit fare per adult round-trip | CAD 5 |
| Total Estimated | CAD 25 |
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Address: 800 Burnaby Mountain Pkwy, Burnaby, BC V5A 1G9, Canada
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