Notices
- Esquimalt Gorge Park - The ponds in the Japanese Garden are undergoing important maintenance. Some areas are a work in progress and areas of the garden may be temporarily closed. Thank you for your patience as we repair these ponds and beautify the surrounding landscape.
- Adventure Park - The merry-go-round is currently taking a breather for maintenance. We're working hard to have it operational again soon. Apologies for the inconvenience.
- Esquimalt Gorge Park - effective August 17, 2023, the North Entrance (closest to Tillicum bridge) will be temporarily 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, while temporary, 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.
- Adventure Park Splash Pad - Open May Long Weekend - Labour Day Long Weekend, 10am - 7pm
- 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!