About the Nature Park
Richmond Nature Park
11851 Westminster Highway
Richmond, B.C. V6X 1B4
Phone: 604-718-6188
Fax: 604-718-6189
Email: nature@richmond.ca
Richmond Nature Park Location
East Richmond Area Map
Take a virtual tour of the Richmond Nature Park by clicking on the logo below.
Nature Park Brochure
Self Guided Nature Walk Brochure
Facility Hours
Nature Park: 7:00 a.m. to sunset daily. Admission is free.
Nature House: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily except December 25, 26, January 1 and November 11. Admission is by donation.
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 7km 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 and 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 the hummingbirds as bog flowers bloom below. Summer days are long and the trails are ideal for cool evening walks. Autumn brings owls, northern migratory birds and spectacularly coloured foliage. In winter, visitors can hear varied thrushed and see winter birds at the feeders or follow animal tracks in the snow.
The park is 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 the animals, please do not attempt to feed the animals.
Nature House
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.
Picnic Area
A covered shelter with six tables is adjacent to the Nature House. There is also a children's play area and wheelchair-accessible washroom near the Nature House. Please note: there are no food services in the park.
Staff
Nature Park Coordinator: Kristine Bauder
Nature Park Assistant: Richard Kenny
Recreation Facility Clerk: TBA
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers play an important role at the Nature Park assisting with educational programs, special events and park operations. Volunteer birdwatchers and botanists add to bio-inventory databases. For more information on volunteering at the Nature Park, see below or contact us at 604-718-6188 or nature@richmond.ca.
School Program Volunteers
School program volunteers present hands-on nature programs to elementary school groups, from kindergarten to grade 5. Volunteers work a minimum of 2.5 hours a week, and are required to attend 12 hours of training on nature interpretation for children, local natural history and presentation skills. Many volunteers have used the skills gained in these programs to help gain admission into teaching colleges or positions as park interpreters.
Weekend Volunteers
Weekend volunteers help maintain the trails and other features of the park, and may be involved in set up for public programs and events. Trail maintenance involves the cutting and removal of invasive shrubs and application of bark mulch to wet or uneven areas.
Wildlife Garden Volunteers
Volunteers are involved in the development, planting and maintenance of this garden, which demonstrates ways of attracting wildlife. Volunteer work may include watering, weeding and preparation of the garden beds.
Nature Park Society Executive
The Richmond Nature Park Society works with the CIty to deliver programs at the Nature Park. To become a Board or Committee member, or to assist with society programs, please complete and send in the Nature Park Society membership form.
Executive:
President: Brenda Bartley-Smith
Rentals
Facility: Kinsmen Pavilion, 11851 Westminster Highway
Capacity: 80, parking spaces for 40
Contact: 604-718-6188 for information on booking the facility
Program Information
A wide variety of programs and services are offered at the Nature Park. Visit Program Registration to register online for scheduled programs, and refer to the Recreation and Cultural Guide for details about registered and drop-in programs, service information and events.
For other programs and services listings refer to Activities, Events & Schedules for Fitness Schedules and Fees, Racquet Sports, Field Sports, and Gymnasium Sports, Preschool & Out of School Care, 55+/Seniors Activities, Youth Activities, and the Calendar of Community Events.
