Mobile Menu

  • Destinations
    • Canada
      • British Columbia
      • Alberta
      • Yukon
    • U.S.A.
      • Alaska
      • Washington
      • Oregon
      • California
    • Indigenous Tourism
    • West Coast Galleries
  • Things To Do
    • Staycation Secrets
      • Canada
        • Vancouver Island, B.C.
        • Okanagan
        • Lower Mainland, B.C.
        • Northern B.C.
        • Interior B.C.
        • Alberta
        • Yukon
      • U.S.A.
        • Alaska
        • Washington
        • Oregon
        • California
    • Adventure
      • Adrenaline
      • Beaches
      • Biking
      • Camping
      • Fishing
      • Hiking
      • Hunting and Fishing
      • Rafting
      • Skiing
    • Sip & Savour
    • Family Activities
  • Share Your Experience
    • Join Our Team
    • Contests
      • Holiday with Hilton
      • Okanagan Summer Getaway
    • The Armchair Traveller Newsletter
  • Nature & Wildlife
    • Nature Photography
    • Wildlife Photography
  • About
    • Impressive West Coast
    • West Coast Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Search
  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Menu
  • Skip to left header navigation
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Before Header

  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

West Coast Traveller

  • Destinations
    • Canada
      • British Columbia
      • Alberta
      • Yukon
    • U.S.A.
      • Alaska
      • Washington
      • Oregon
      • California
    • Indigenous Tourism
    • West Coast Galleries
  • Things To Do
    • Staycation Secrets
      • Canada
        • Vancouver Island, B.C.
        • Okanagan
        • Lower Mainland, B.C.
        • Northern B.C.
        • Interior B.C.
        • Alberta
        • Yukon
      • U.S.A.
        • Alaska
        • Washington
        • Oregon
        • California
    • Adventure
      • Adrenaline
      • Beaches
      • Biking
      • Camping
      • Fishing
      • Hiking
      • Hunting and Fishing
      • Rafting
      • Skiing
    • Sip & Savour
    • Family Activities
  • Share Your Experience
    • Join Our Team
    • Contests
      • Holiday with Hilton
      • Okanagan Summer Getaway
    • The Armchair Traveller Newsletter
  • Nature & Wildlife
    • Nature Photography
    • Wildlife Photography
  • About
    • Impressive West Coast
    • West Coast Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Search
You are here: Home / Travel / Parks & Gardens in Hope, BC

2020 Hope British Columbia Cascades and Canyons Guide

Parks & Gardens in Hope, BC

March 20, 2020 //  by Black Press Media Staff

Share this:

PARKS AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES ENHANCE THE LIVES OF EVERYONE, OF ALL AGES, IN HOPE CASCADES & CANYONS

Hope’s community centres are busy places where people gather to learn, play and grow, and where we pride ourselves on making them accessible to people with different abilities and capabilities. With several provincial and local parks in the area (all within 40 minutes), each one offers different and unique experiences, some of which attract visitors from all over the world.

MEMORIAL PARK

Memorial Park features Hope’s most iconic chainsaw carvings. It is a vibrant, multi-user park that forms the hub of Hope’s Downtown core. The Park has a bandstand, picnic area, playground, basketball courts, street hockey courts, tennis courts and washrooms.

JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN

The Japanese Friendship Garden (adjacent to Memorial Park) was built in 1991 and is dedicated to the 2,600 Japanese – Canadians who were interned at Tashme (23 Kilometres east of Hope in Sunshine Valley) during the Second World War.

CENTENNIAL PARK

At the foot of Wallace Street on Water Avenue, take in the beautiful views of the Fraser River. Directly across from the park

(though inaccessible to visitors) is Welqamex Island. Archaeological discoveries on the island include a large Sto:lo Village with many pit houses. The island is also home to a blue heron nesting site.

HOPE’S (OFF-LEASH) DOG PARK

Opened in July 2018, Hope’s only off-leash dog park is located between the curling rink and Diamond #1 at Sixth Ave Sports Field. There are benches and a water spigot. Dog owners are encouraged to clean up after their pets.

HOPE SKATE PARK

Located behind the Hope Recreation Centre, the popular skateboard park is adjacent to the Hope Bike Park. It is the destination of choice for BMX riders and skateboarders alike.

KAWKAWA LAKE DAY USE AREA

One of the most popular summer spots in Hope, where you can enjoy a roped-off swimming area, picnic area, playground, change rooms, and washrooms. It is the perfect place to spend the afternoon with family. Kawkawa Lake is also home to the Annual Hope Floats Festival!

COQUIHALLA RIVER COMMUNITY PARK

Located at 805 Kawkawa Lake Road, the Coquihalla River Community Park includes the Hope Bike Park – which boasts pump tracks, dirt jumps, and other features for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders as well as our new Disc Golf Course. The picnic tables and seating areas are a great place to take a break and sit down to enjoy a healthy lunch or for all of the parents and non-riders, this is a great place to watch all of the action.

THACKER REGIONAL PARK

Featuring bird & animal watching, biking, hiking trail, & spawning salmon. A man-made spawning channel was added to Thacker Park in 1988 and improved in 2006. e hike around the channel is an easy 1 km walk and suitable for people of all ages. For those looking for a longer walk or bike ride, carry on past the Kettle Valley Rail- way marker through to the Othello Tunnels. To access Thacker Regional Park, there is a small parking lot at 20840 Union Bar Rd., off Kawkawa Lake Road by the Coquihalla River bridge.

For for on Hope visit The Hope Standard or Hope Visitor Centre

Share this:

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Hope BC, Parks

Related Posts

You may be interested in these posts from the same category.

Turkey vultures: essential animals in a healthy ecoystem

Tracey Tetreau shares this captivating image taken just south of the Trail airport showing one…

Turkey vultures: essential animals in a healthy ecoystemRead More

Courtenay fossil hunter finds ancient turtle on local river

Some 80 million or so years ago, a sea turtle died at what now makes…

Courtenay fossil hunter finds ancient turtle on local riverRead More

U.S.-based theme park company buys Vancouver Aquarium

The Vancouver Aquarium has been bought by a U.S.-based theme park company, the organization announced…

U.S.-based theme park company buys Vancouver AquariumRead More

WATCH: Abbotsford’s Lakeland Flowers opens for spring

The Fraser Valley’s largest U-pick flower farm has officially opened for the spring. Lakeland Flowers…

WATCH: Abbotsford’s Lakeland Flowers opens for springRead More

Chainsaw and friends near the beach thrill orca watchers in Lantzville

A unique orca named Chainsaw came to the mid Island and brought a lot of…

Chainsaw and friends near the beach thrill orca watchers in LantzvilleRead More

Ambitious all-season mountain resort proposed near Chilliwack

A massive all-season mountain resort with gondolas, skiing, snowboarding and approximately 11,500 acres of mountain…

Ambitious all-season mountain resort proposed near ChilliwackRead More

From the U.K. with love: Okanagan wine, scenery receives international praise

The secret’s getting out. The Okanagan, renowned for its wine scene and natural beauty, made…

From the U.K. with love: Okanagan wine, scenery receives international praiseRead More

Walking the Dempster

Patrick Jackson isn’t letting the late, cold Yukon winter get in his way of taking…

Walking the DempsterRead More

Battle in the sky erupts above South Okanagan lake

When you are out for a walk in the Okanagan, it’s a good idea to…

Battle in the sky erupts above South Okanagan lakeRead More

Previous Post: « Canada tourism experiences third consecutive record-breaking year in 2019
Next Post: Hope, BC is a hiker’s paradise »

Primary Sidebar

Things To Do

Turkey vultures: essential animals in a healthy ecoystem

April 18, 2021

Courtenay fossil hunter finds ancient turtle on local river

April 18, 2021

U.S.-based theme park company buys Vancouver Aquarium

April 16, 2021

WATCH: Abbotsford’s Lakeland Flowers opens for spring

April 16, 2021

Recent Posts

Turkey vultures: essential animals in a healthy ecoystem

April 18, 2021

Courtenay fossil hunter finds ancient turtle on local river

April 18, 2021

U.S.-based theme park company buys Vancouver Aquarium

April 16, 2021

WATCH: Abbotsford’s Lakeland Flowers opens for spring

April 16, 2021

Footer

The West Coast Traveller has an immense social media footprint, with eight social media sites and 100,000+ Facebook followers.

Join us on social media and Join Our Community by sharing your stuff!

Get Inspired

News Media Groups

Black Press Media
Sound Publishing
Oahu Media Group
Alaska
Boulevard Magazines
Used.ca

Let’s Get Social

West Coast Traveller
I Love British Columbia
I love Alberta
I Love Yukon
I Love Washington
I Love California
I Love Oregon
I Love Alaska

Site Footer

  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2021 West Coast Traveller and · All Rights Reserved