Parks

Notices 

  • Anderson Park - Installation of the new playground begins November 19, 2024 and is anticipated to take two weeks.
  • Green Shores Restoration in Gorge Park started September 12, 2024 and is ongoing.
  • Adventure Park - The merry-go-round has been removed and will be replaced with a new feature for 2025. 
  • Esquimalt Gorge Park - The North Entrance (closest to Tillicum bridge) will be CLOSED as it will be used as a staging/ laydown area for the bike lane project on the Tillicum corridor. The South Entrance will remain open for access to the park. This closure will be in effect for the foreseeable future as construction gets underway.
  • For playing field status, please click here.
  • Community Garden at Anderson Park Expansion. Click here to learn more. 
  • Learn about any beach advisories from Island Health

Where are our parks located?

Check out the Esquimalt Parks Map. The map pinpoints the locations for 13 parks, 4 greenways and open spaces, 12 waterways and beach accesses, and 3 recreation facilities. 

Water fountains in Esquimalt parks

  • Saxe Point Park: beside main parking lot
  • High Rock Park: near pathway in the dog off-leash area
  • Memorial Park: beside playground
  • West Bay: entrance of the walkway
  • Gorge Park: south side on the nature house
  • Adventure Park: Lion's head fountain

Click the map below to view park amenities, including which have washrooms, playgrounds, dog on leash, no dogs allowed, etc. features. Enjoy your experience in Esquimalt Parks!
Esquimalt Parks Map