Central Park

Central Park is a large urban park in Burnaby featuring extensive forested areas, ponds, and diverse recreational facilities. The grounds contain tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool, a pitch and putt golf course, and Swangard Stadium at its northwest corner.

The land was originally set aside in 1891 as a naval reserve to supply masts and spars for Royal Navy ships. It was later transformed into a public recreation area and continues to serve the community as a leisure destination.

The Korean War Memorial on the east side honors veterans and creates a quiet space for remembrance within the green surroundings. Visitors find a place to reflect on the region's past.

The park is easily accessible with multiple parking areas, including reserved spots for visitors with mobility needs. The various paths and recreation areas are well-marked and straightforward to navigate.

The park contains forest sections where trees have grown from stumps left by logging operations in the 1890s. These second-growth forests demonstrate how the land naturally recovered after heavy human use.