Central Park

This multi-purpose stadium is located in the northwest corner of Central Park. It's one of BC's premier sports and athletic facilities–but there's action at the local level too. Watch for fun family activities throughout the year, including Canada Day celebrations.

Central Park outdoor pool is open all summer long. This 6-lane, 50-metre pool is kept at 28°C and features a 1-metre diving board and changing rooms.

Central Park's outdoor fitness circuit is located along the 2.5-kilometre Trail of Hope. The equipment is designed to focus on the following areas: cardiovascular, balance, strength and flexibility.

Download or print a copy of our pocket map that shows each of the 12 Central Park fitness stations.

Completed in the spring of 2021, the third section of the Central Park Perimeter Trail runs along Imperial St–a welcome addition to the trail’s first section along Boundary Rd and the second section along Patterson Ave. It includes a leg of the Trail of Hope, where community groups often host fundraising runs and walks.

Set amongst majestic evergreens in the Metrotown area, the Central Park Pitch & Putt offers a great, inexpensive golfing experience for players at all levels, ages 8 years and up. If you're a beginner or don't have time to play a regulation 18-hole course, try our pitch & putt in beautiful Central Park.

• Volleyball–the court is located between Swangard Stadium parking lot and picnic area.
• Lawn bowling–the lawn bowling green is located in the northeast area, off Kingsway and west of Patterson Ave.
• Horseshoes–there are 16 horseshoe pitches just to the east of the outdoor pool.
• Social games–tucked away throughout the park you'll find lots of areas to gather for social games with your family and friends.

Central Park has 12 outdoor courts for tennis off Patterson Ave, south of Beresford St.

There are 2 large picnic areas, each with water taps. One is located near Variety Park playground in the northwest corner of the park, the other is next to the upper pond, close to Boundary Rd. 

For more information or if you're interested in booking a large group, visit our picnic sites webpage.

Download the map

Children enjoy playing in the upgraded Variety Park playground that's fun and challenging for kids of all ages. It's near the picnic area next to Swangard Stadium. There's another playground off Boundary Rd, near the outdoor pool.

Central Park's spray park is located in the Variety Park playground. Gentle grading around our wet and dry play areas makes it easy to walk or roll in.

Central Park provides the following accessibility amenities and equipment in the park:

• Central Park outdoor pool has a dedicated accessible change room with shower.
• Variety Park playground has been upgraded to ensure it's fun and challenging for kids of all ages and abilities.
• Swangard Stadium is equipped with a wheelchair ramp to spectator seating and a viewing area for people who use mobility aids like wheelchairs. Your service dog is welcome–only trained service dogs are allowed at the stadium.
• Accessible washrooms throughout the park.
• Perimeter Trail at Central Park has a smooth, wide surface, ideal for mobility aids like wheelchairs.
• Parking
  • There are a total of 25 accessible parking stalls in Central Park:
    • Boundary Road / Central Park Pool lot - 4 accessible stalls
    • Patterson and Kingsway parking lot - 2 accessible stalls
    • Patterson - south tennis court lot - 1 accessible stall
    • Patterson - north tennis court lot - 1 accessible stall
    • North picnic grounds/Variety Park playground lot - 10 accessible stalls
    • Swangard large lot - 1 accessible stall  (We expect to have 2 additional accessible stalls this fall.)
    • Swangard small lot - 4 accessible stalls
    • Imperial / Pitch & Putt lot - 2 accessible stalls