MINORU PARK
Minoru Park - Minoru Lakes and waterfall at north end of the park Minoru Park - Walking path near Minoru Lakes south of Minoru Chapel Minoru Park - Minoru Chapel and Pierrefonds Garden Minoru Park - Artificial Turf field at south end of park near Granville Avenue Minoru Park - View of Clement Track facing north, at south end of park Minoru Park - autumn view of Minoru Lakes, facing south Minoru Park - one of many small bridges over small sloughs/ditches joining park pathways. Photo taken in autumn. Minoru Park - view of pathway through the park, facing east Minoru Park - east facing view of walker at Minoru Lakes
Park Map
Official Name: Minoru Park

Street Address: 7191 Granville Avenue

Cross Address: North of Granville Avenue between Minoru Blvd and Gilbert Road

Recreation Area: City Centre
Park Site Map
Total Park Area: 65.417 Acres ( 26.47 Hectares )

Park Type: City-wide

Park Ownership: City

Community Centre: Arts Centre


Events:

Saturday, 12 July 2008
11:00am - 5:00pm		City Centre Celebration
A unique intercultural event which brings the community together. It offers something for all ages. Two stages of free entertainment, craft fair, petting zoo, kids zone, multicultural food booths and much more.
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Saturday, 23 August 2008
11:00am-3:00pm		Children's Festival
It's a Back to School Bash! Richmond's only festival just for kids. Lots of games, activities, and entertainment for children of all ages. Magic shows, bouncy castles, carnival games and more…
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Friday, 31 October 2008
6:30 - 8:30pm		Halloween Fireworks
A fun-filled evening featuring a live DJ, firedancers, a magic show, arts & crafts and a 15 minute firework display


Amenities:
Basketball Courts:
1 Half Court , No Light		Tennis Courts:
5 Courts , Lighted 		Sport Fields: DetailsBall Diamonds: Details
Playground: 1 Total
Tot Lot 0, Children 1		Picnic Tables: 20Benches: 105Pathway Circuit:
Lime 956m Paved 3881m
Hard Surface / Plazas


Special Features:
Artificial Turf Running Oval Bowling Green Historic Building
Water Feature Drinking Fountain Caretaker Building Washroom

Miscellaneous Features:

  • Many features include Clement Track, a track and field oval used by community groups, schools and the public for track meets. Bleachers are onsite for spectator viewing.
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  • Cricket Pitch available for user groups
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  • Numerous pathways and trails connect the passive side of Minoru Park to the more athletic, sporting side of the park
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  • Minoru Lakes and the pathways around the lakes provide a quiet retreat from the bustling City Centre
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  • Beautiful annual and perennial floral displays throughout the park, particularly in the Minoru Chapel, Pierrefonds Garden and Lakes area
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  • Richmond Art Gallery, Art Centre and Seniors Centre are all located in the southeast end of the park in the Richmond Cultural Centre, the hub of Richmond Arts Community.
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  • The largest public library in Richmond is located in the Cultural Centre building
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  • The park is also home to the Minoru Aquatic Centre, Minoru Ice Skating Arena and Minoru Fitness Pavillion - providing a well rounded athletic venue.
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  • Richmond's first Artificial Turf field is available for rent through the Parks Dept. Rental office at 604-233-3304
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  • Gateway Theatre is located on the west side of the park near Minoru Chapel.
Sport Fields:

Sports Field LayoutMinoru 1 AT - Artificial Turf   Closed 
Classification: senior     Size: 1.532 acres     Type: artificial turf        Lighted   Scheduled
Minoru 2 AT - Artificial Turf   Closed 
Classification: senior     Size: 1.606 acres     Type: artificial turf        Lighted   Scheduled
Year round: Soccer
Minoru 3   Closed 
Classification: senior     Size: 1.557 acres     Type: sandcell        Lighted   Scheduled
May - October: Baseball/Softball
October - May: Soccer
Minoru Mini   Closed 
Classification: junior     Type: sandcell        Lighted   Scheduled
Year round: Soccer
Ball Diamonds:

Ball Diamond LayoutMinoru N/E   Closed 
   Scheduled