South Arm Park is a large 57.3 acre community park located adjacent to South Arm Community Centre and Hugh McRoberts Secondary and James Whiteside Elementary Schools.
This athletics oriented park hosts 10 sports fields, 9 baseball diamonds, 4 basketball courts, 8 tennis courts, and a large playground. To support the sports activities at the park, there are 9 portable wooden bleachers located near the ball diamonds. There is also a fenced in off-leash dog park.
In addition to field and ball sports, there is a seasonally operated, heated outdoor pool with water slides. Visit the Outdoor Pools page for more information about swimming lessons and pool programs.
The park also has large open lawn areas for passive recreation and a network of pathways throughout the park link key areas within the park as well as to the surrounding neighbourhood.
North of the outdoor pool, there is a large playground with picnic tables and a designated BBQ area for the park. Please see the following 
PDF map for more information.
Construction Notice:
Renewal of the playground and immediate surrounding park areas at South Arm Community Park will begin fall of 2022. The new playground will feature multiple slides, climbers, monkey bars, a tower, swings, spinners, nature play elements, and a new big zip line! The playground renewal process will result in a more cohesive play environment, broader range of play experiences, and incorporation of more inclusive play. A new plaza, pathways, benches, and picnic tables will also be integrated into the new playground area. The updated playground is expected to be open to the public in spring of 2023, depending on weather.
To ensure public safety and due to the scale and complexity of the project, the playground will be closed during construction. Note that there are alternative playgrounds located nearby at 9282 Williams Road (at the northeast corner of South Arm Park behind James Whiteside Elementary School) and 10400 Leonard Drive (at William Bridge Elementary School).
Please note that bench dedication plaques that are located within the playground work zone will be removed during construction and reinstated on new benches.
For questions, including those related to the bench dedication program, please contact Parks Services at 604-244-1208 or email parks@richmond.ca
Pickleball Courts now open!
The new pickleball courts are now open and are located adjacent to the tennis courts. You are reminded to please follow the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines in place for play.
REMINDER!
Pet owners in dogs off-leash areas adhere to the following usage guidelines:
- Dogs must be kept under control by their owners at all times.
- Stoop and Scoop: clean up after your dog.
- Dog owners must carry a leash at all times.
- All dogs must be currently and visibly licensed.
- Dog owners must maintain effective verbal control of their dogs and always be able to see their dog when off the leash.
- Any dog exhibiting aggressive behaviour must be leashed immediately.
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