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About the Nature Park

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Richmond Nature Park Boardwalk
Richmond Nature Park
11851 Westminster Highway
Richmond, B.C. V6X 1B4
Phone: 604-238-6188
Email: nature@richmond.ca

Google MapsRichmond Nature Park Location Map
PDF Document East Richmond Area Map

 

Nature House and Park Hours
The Nature House is now open
Nature House:
 9:00am to 5:00pm
Holiday closures: December 25, 26 and January 1. Admission by donation.
Nature Park Trails: Dusk to dawn

PDF Document Nature Park Brochure
PDF Document Self Guided Nature Walk Brochure

Nature Park
The Richmond Nature Park consists of 200 acres of the raised peat bog habitat that once covered large portions of Lulu Island. Four walking trails totalling 5km provide visitors the chance to encounter plants and animals in bog, forest and pond habitats. The shortest trail, an elevated boardwalk around the park pond, is wheelchair accessible. All other trails are soft-surfaced with wood chips and are well marked. A free trail guide is available in the Nature House.

The park is always changing. In spring, visitors can see and hear the territorial fights of hummingbirds as bog flowers bloom below. Summer days are long and the trails are ideal for an evening stroll. Autumn brings owls, northern migratory birds and spectacularly coloured foliage. In winter, visitors can hear varied thrushes and see winter birds at the feeders or follow animal tracks in the snow.

Park Usage Guidelines
The park is a very fragile environment. Dogs and other pets are not permitted and visitors are requested to remain on the marked trails. No plants, plant parts or animals may be removed from the park. For your own safety and the health and safety of  wildlife, please do not attempt to feed the animals. 

Nature HouseExploring at the Nature Park
This interpretive centre located at the Nature Park entrance features interactive displays and games about the park, the bog and other aspects of nature. There are activity kits, an active beehive, a small collection of live animals and a gift shop.

The Nature House is open daily and an on-site naturalist is available to answer questions about nature throughout Richmond.

All facilities and programs will meet strict health and safety guidelines as set out by local and provincial health authorities, and activities may be increased or decreased based on demand and public safety. To further support the public and staff, masks must be worn in all indoor City-operated facilities.

Upcoming Events & Programs 
Check back for updated information.

Staff

  • Nature Park Coordinator: Kristine Bauder
  • Community Facilities Programmer: Richard Kenny
  • Community Facilities Coordinator: Angela Soon

For other programs, events and service listings refer to Fitness Schedules and Fees, 55+/Seniors ActivitiesYouth ActivitiesParks Events & Activities, and the Calendar of Community Events.  

For additional Richmond Nature Park information click on the links below: