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1. Holland Point Park [14 acres]
Located south of Dallas Road, this mostly undeveloped park features open fields, wildflowers, trees, shrubs and access to beaches. A well-used scenic waterfront pathway travels waterfront cliffs from Boyd to Douglas Street, providing spectacular views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Olympic Mountains.
2. MacDonald Park [9 acres]
Dominated by sports fields, MacDonald stretches between Niagara and Simcoe Streets. There is a playground but few other amenities.
3. Fisherman’s Wharf Park [4 ½ acres]
Overlooking the wharf and on the new Harbour Pathway, the park is at Erie and St. Lawrence. The first stage of construction of a major improvement project began in 2009 and continues in 2010.
4. South Park [3 ½ acres]
Though the park is leased to the school district, residents are welcome. Located at Toronto/Douglas/Michigan, there is a playground, grass, picnic table and basketball play area. The undeveloped areas of the park feature large Garry oaks, huge boulders and native wildflowers in spring.
5. Irving Park [2 acres]
Located in the centre of the neighbourhood at Menzies and Michigan Street, Irving could become the vibrant heart of the community. Currently, there is a playground, washroom, benches, interpretative sign and mural.
6. Todd Parkette and Tennis [1 acre]
Two small parcels of land at Montreal and Niagara provide a playground for young children and tennis courts across the lane.
7. Laurel Point Park [1/2 acre]
Features scenic pathways along the Inner Harbour.
8. Centennial Park [1/4 acre]
Centennial Park is a small green at 200 Belleville.
9. Charles Redfern Park [1/2 acre]
A granite boulder dedicates this Quebec and Montreal park to a former Mayor of Victoria. There are four mature trees and benches.
10. Belleville Green [.15 acre]
Belleville Green is a small public space at Belleville and Oswego.
11. Lewis Street Parkette [.12 acre]
This small park at 32 Lewis St. has two pieces of play equipment, a picnic table, a bench, trees and plantings.
12. Avalon Green [.02 acre]
The smallest park space in James Bay closes Avalon Street at Government. It has trees, plantings and a park bench.
13. Beacon Hill Park [183 acres]
This spectacular city-wide destination park is located on Douglas Street on the eastern boundary of James Bay. Half the area is included in the James Bay park area total. By far the largest park in the city, it includes lakes, large natural areas, ornamental gardens, bandshell, Children’s Farm, playgrounds, water play areas, sports fields, benches and tables. Beacon Hill Park and Holland Point Park are the oldest parks in Victoria; both were transferred from the Crown to the City of Victoria in 1882.
14. Quadra Park [.52 acre]
Managed by the Provincial Capital Commission, the park is located at Belleville and Oswego in a busy tourist area. Trees, ornamental plantings and benches make it a pleasant place to sit or stroll.
15. Confederation Gardens Plaza [1 acre]
Located at Menzies and Belleville, across from the Legislative building, this unusual public space is maintained by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. An artificial waterfall flanked by provincial coats of arms stands in a large concrete plaza. Glacial striations in the rocks are visible near the Menzies sidewalk, geological evidence of the last ice age.
16. Legislature Grounds [9 acres]
The Legislature buildings are surrounded by vast areas of lawn. The grounds also include a rose garden, ornamental plantings, two fountains and many large trees. Open to the public, the area is maintained by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
17. Thunderbird Park and Elliott Square [1.25 acres]
Adjacent to and maintained by the Royal B.C. Museum, these two public areas at Douglas and Belleville feature totem poles, picnic tables, paths, trees and vegetation close to heritage buildings.
18. Federal Filled Foreshore [2.25 acres]
Transport Canada (TC) owns a portion of Laurel Point. The City of Victoria maintains both TC and city land as one integrated unit.
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This report was compiled by the James Bay Neighbourhood Association’s Parks Committee to provide residents with current information about our community’s parks and green space. The committee hopes to stimulate discussion about the city’s park system and James Bay parks in particular. We welcome your comments and suggestions.
Read the full report here.
(PDF 79kb)
Visit the City of Victoria web site for information about the following city initiatives:
- Parks Master Plan
- Urban Forest Master Plan
- Beacon Hill Park Traffic and Pathways Management Plan
- Harbour Pathways and Greenways
- Fisherman’s Wharf Park Management Plan
- Pedestrian Master Plan
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