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A Tour of Our Most Popular Parks

Rainbow Park

We start our tour on the west side at Rainbow Park. With outstanding views of Whistler, Blackcomb and Wedge mountains, locals and visitors flock to this popular beachfront during summer. On the west side of Alta Lake, Rainbow Park is the site of the original Rainbow Lodge, a fishing lodge opened in 1914 that made the area the most popular honeymoon and vacation spot west of the Rockies. Some of the original cabins have been restored on site.

Rainbow Park Valley Trail is currently under construction Dogs must be leashed in this area. Parents with strollers and people with disabilities should note that the condition of the trail at this time may limit accessibility. The trail will be closed for paving on Friday August 29, opening for the weekend, and reclosing on Monday August 31st until Friday September 4th. The park is accessible by west side road and special bus service. The park is accessible by west side road and special bus service. Click here for the schedule. 

A limited amount of parking is also available. There are picnic tables, bbq stands ( bring your own bbq), beach volleyball courts, a summer concession, beverage water fountain, swimming dock, wheelchair ramp and buoyed swimming area, grassy lawn, picnic shelter, group area and washroom/change room with flush toilets as well as a living roof. Dogs are invited to play and swim off leash at Barking Bay dog beach, to the south of the park.

Travel north along the Valley Trail and you will pass the Emerald Forest and Rainbow Wetlands Conservation Area. This area was formerly part of Tapley’s and contains a number of hiking/biking trails. Please keep your pet on a leash in this conservation area.

Meadow Park

Meadow Park is located behind the Meadow Park Sports Centre. The views of the River of Golden Dreams with the mountains in the background is breathtaking. The park is accessible by valley trail and bus service, it also offers three parking lots. There are ball diamonds, a playground, water park, tennis courts, washrooms, picnic tables and bbq's. A concession is located indoors at the sports centre. 

Leaving Meadow Park along the Valley Trail, you cross the highway at the Alpine Way and head north to Emerald Estates and Emerald Park, Green Lake Park and the Green Lake boat launch. Or head toward Nicklaus North and reach Dream River Park, the outflow for River of Golden Dreams (and commercial boat tours). Follow the trail along the boardwalk, past the float plane base and through the Nicklaus North golf club to reach your next destination:

Lost Lake Park

Situated around tranquil Lost Lake, this park was the site of a logging operation and a mill. Its proximity to the village, and the fact that it becomes our cross country skiing operation in winter, guarantees its busyness all year long.

It is accessible by the Valley Trail and within walking distance from the village. For access, take the trail that runs past the skate park and under the Lorimer Rd bridge. A free shuttle runs from the village during July and August, as there is no parking at the Lost Lake Park during those months.

Trails run through the trees, for biking, walking or running. Lost Lake Park also has a grassy area with picnic tables and bbq stands, a beach, buoyed swim areas, several swimming docks, a concession, a group area and washroom/change rooms. Canine Cove, where dogs are welcome to swim off leash, is across from the main beach. Lost Lake also contains the infamous clothes optional dock, the long dock across from the picnic area. It is not signed or official.

Lost Lake is stocked with fish, making fishing popular at this lake. No motorized boats are permitted.

In winter, the Lost Lake trails are converted, along with golf cart paths of the two adjacent golf courses, to an extensive cross country ski trail network. Click here for more information on cross country skiing in Whistler.

The Whistler Disc Golf course is also located in Lost Lake Park. It can be best accessed through Spruce Grove Park, behind the field house.

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Spruce Grove Park
Spruce Grove Park can be accessed off Spruce Grove Lane (to Kirkpatrick Rd) and from Lost Lake Park, down several trails. Spruce Grove contains three competition quality baseball diamonds, a clubhouse which can be rented for events, a concession and washrooms, a play structure, community greenhouses and access to the Lost Lake trail system. There is a large parking area, and the Valley Trail runs past the park. The park is night lit for baseball games. 

Whistler Village Park
This three section park is connected by a brick path that takes you on a stroll through the heart of Whistler. Starting on Northlands blvd you will see a beautiful water feature and several public art pieces, continue through the forest to a wetland boardwalk where you will find interpretive signage, a storytelling circle and two Adirondack chairs. Continue your walk to Rebagliati and Peace Park

Rebagliati Park
Tucked beside the covered bridge and bordered by Fitzsimmons Creek, Rebagliati Park is used by many groups for functions. It has a grassy lawn and picnic tables. You can also find the Whistler Skate Park, Flow Park and DJ Park (dirt jump park 

Peace Park
Peace Park is located between the Upper and Lower Village, along the Upper Village Connector. It is a great place to enjoy a break from work, picnic or take a rest from shopping or strolling. The park has accessible picnic tables, benches and public art. The Upper Village Connector, a walkway between the Upper and Lower Village is currently under construction and should be complete at the end of October. 

Lakeside Park
From the village, head south on the Valley Trail to this popular park in Alta Vista along the shores of Alta Lake. It contains a small beach, play structure, grassy area, picnic tables and bbq stands, boat rental, concession and washrooms, This busy park has overflow parking on the road off Hillcrest Drive.

Wayside Park
Just south of Lakeside Park on the Valley Trail is Wayside park, which is small and tranquil, with very limited parking off Highway 99. Wayside Park began life as a Provincial Park. There is canoe and kayak rental, bike racks, picnic tables, bbq stands and washroom facilities. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is currently creating a wheelchair accessible walkway, which is expected to be complete by October.

Alpha Lake Park
Continue south on the Valley Trail to Creekside and Alpha Lake Park, on the shores of Alpha Lake. This popular park contains the “Owl’s Nest” play structure, dock and sandy beach, volleyball courts and tennis courts, along with picnic tables and bbq stands. It is also the site of a community greenhouse and a special beach for dogs called “Arfa Park.”

Millar's Pond Park
In Bayshores at the top of Cheakamus Way, this lovely park offers two tennis courts, swings, jungle gym, slide and picnic tables.

Each neighbourhood has a small park, a place for quiet reflection, children's play and relaxation. Some have play structures, picnic tables and bbq stands, water features or other attractions. These parks are intended for neighbourhood use for pedestrian access, though of course anyone may enjoy them, but as such, there is limited parking.

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Millar's Pond Park
In Bayshores at the top of Cheakamus Way, this lovely park offers two tennis courts, swings, jungle gym, slide and picnic tables.

Marmot Park
Located in Spring Creek this park offers a play structure, washroom, picnic tables and benches.

Eva Lake Park
Located in Nordic this park offers a play structure, and some beautiful benches by the pond.

Bottomless Lake Park
Located in Whistler Highlands this grassy park and a beaver pond is a nice place for reflection.

Blueberry Park
You may have to find a local to show you the way. Nestled through the forest this 5 min nature walk will take you to three docks on Alta Lake. This park is a pack in pack out park. There are future plans to develop this parkland.

Brio Park
Located in Brio this quiet park offers a tennis court, playground and covered picnic tables.

Balsam Park
Located in Tapley’s Farm this park is known as the Helicopter park as the play structure is in the shape of a helicopter. The best slide in town is located here, along with swings and picnic tables and washrooms. It’s close to the sports fields and tennis courts.

Snowflake Park
This quiet park nestled in Whistler Cay offers a beautiful grassy area and a couple picnic tables next to a duck pond.

White Gold Park
Located in White Gold this park offers a play structure and tennis courts.

Trails

Valley Trail
The Valley Trail, is one of Whistler's most popular attractions. This paved, three-metre wide, multipurpose trail with easy grades currently runs 35 kilometers from the Spring Creek area to Green Lake and Emerald Estates. The trail is designed to connect all subdivisions to the destination parks (Alpha Lake, Wayside, Lakeside, Rainbow, Meadow Park and Lost Lake parks), the village core and Whistler Creek. Also the more challenging recreational trails spur off the Valley Trail. It's an ideal bicycle commuter route. Plans to extend the trail into Function Junction are in works.  Click here for the Valley Trail Map. 6.91 Mb 

Please follow the basic rules of the trail: keep to the right, share the trail, leash your dogs, and clean up after them using the waste bags and bear-proof bins provided.

Lost Lake Trails
Whistler's Lost Lake trails will lure you through the forest and around the lake. Take your time and spend the day touring the trails. You can choose from numerous trails The Nature trail, Siwash trail, Hooktender, Tommy Moore, Donkey Puncher, Molly Hogan, Tin Pants and Gypsy Drum. Check with the concession for free trail map. Pack a lunch or get a snack at the concession. Have a BBQ lunch using one of the BBQs available at the park and enjoy views of Lost Lake. Washrooms facilities are available at the ticket booth and across from the Summer Concession at the Lake. Click here for the Lost Lake Park Trail Map. 1.95 Mb

Rainbow Madley Trail
Wind up the Rainbow Mountain among the giant Douglas firs and hemlocks of the coastal forest. Rest beside a tranquil alpine lake and breathe in the sparkling air. Camp under dancing points of light from stars close enough to touch. Loop back down to Madely Lake, accessed by the Callaghan Valley. These are what make a hike over the Rainbow Madely Trail a special part of the Whistler Experience. Click Here 712.50 Kb for the Rainbow Trail Map.

Reminder: You are entering Whistler's Drinking Water Supply Area. Everything we do in the water supply area, or watershed affects the water we drink in Whistler. For this reason, dogs are not permitted on Rainbow Trail above the intake.

The Flank Trail
This subalpine trail runs 43 kilometres on the flank of Sprout Mountain from Cougar Mountain in the north to Alexander Falls in the Callaghan Valley in the south. It rises and dips over 1200 metres in places, and is accessible from a number of points,, which also have large map boards.  Please note the leg from North Air Mines to Alexander Falls is closed for construction of the Nordic centre.

For hiking trails in Garibaldi Park, please visit the Ministry of Forests website. Go there now.

For information on biking trails, please visit our biking section. Go there now.

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