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About Richmond Parks

Designated Park Activity Areas

COVID-physical distancing

The City is implementing the Restoring Richmond Plan, a carefully planned step-by-step approach to reopening services, amenities and facilities impacted by COVID-19. See Affected City Services & Facilities for current service and amenity information.

Designated Activity Areas in Parks
Under the Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771, the following activities are only permitted in designated areas.

Dogs Off-Leash Areas
Dogs must be leashed in all Richmond parks, except in designated Dogs Off-Leash Areas. A list of Dogs Off-Leash Areas can be found by visiting the Dogs In Parks page.

BBQs and Camp Stoves
​Open Flame & Wood Barbeques/Stoves
Open flame or wood barbeques and stoves are not allowed in any Richmond park.

Charcoal Barbeques/Stoves
Charcoal barbeques and stoves are not allowed in any Richmond park.

Natural Gas & Propane Barbeques/Stoves
** COVID-19 Update: 6 people max per group with physical distancing measures strictly required until further notice **
Natural gas or propane barbeques and stoves are not allowed in any Richmond park, except in the designated areas at the following parks:

  • Garry Point Park (12011 7th Avenue) - PDF Document PDF Map
  • King George Community Park (4100 No. 5 Road) - PDF Document PDF Map
  • South Arm Community Park (8680 Williams Road) - PDF Document PDF Map
  • McDonald Beach Park (3500 McDonald Road) - PDF Document PDF Map

Please note: When a fire ban or extreme fire danger warning is in effect, no barbeques or stoves of any type are allowed in any Richmond park.
 
Golf
Playing golf or using golf clubs for any purpose is not allowed in any Richmond park, except at the West Richmond Pitch & Putt Golf Course in Hugh Boyd Community Park. Please visit the West Richmond Pitch & Putt page for more information.
 
Model Aircraft and Drones
All types of model aircrafts, including fixed-lined-controlled, radio-controlled, power-launched, and drones/unmanned aerial vehicles are not allowed in any Richmond park, except in designated areas.

Fixed-Lined-Controlled Aircraft

Radio-Controlled Aircraft

  • Radio-controlled aircraft are only allowed during set times in the designated area at Manoah Steves Neighbourhood School Park (10111 4th Avenue). PDF Document PDF Map
  • All users are required to be members of the Richmond RC Flyers Club, and follow the rules, regulations and requirements of use. Please visit Richmond RC Flyers Club for more information.

Drones/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Drones/unmanned aerial vehicles are not allowed in any Richmond park.
 
Power Kiting Activities
Power kiting activities are not allowed in any Richmond park, except in the designated area at Garry Point Park (12011 7th Avenue). PDF Document PDF Map

Please visit the Power Kiting webpage for more information, including how to obtain a Power Kiting Permit and users’ Code of Conduct.

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