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As West Vancouver’s gateway park, Ambleside is well used by both West Vancouver residents and visitors. Enjoy spectacular views of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.
Things to do in the park
- Skatepark
Home to a newly renovated skateboard section at the centre of boards, blades and baskets. Popular for basketball, street-style skateboarding, roller hockey, in-line skating and bicycling. Located near the beach and playground. - Keen Lau Fitness Circuit
Stay active with a variety of outdoor fitness equipment, including pull-up and parallel bars, gymnastic wall bars, sit-up benches, a climbing rope, tricep press, shoulder press, and more. View a demo of the fitness equipment. - Tennis Courts
Enjoy three courts on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please restrict games to 30 minutes if others are waiting, and respect court reservation times for lessons. - Swimming
Ambleside Park has sandy beaches and a designated swim area monitored by lifeguards in the summer. Enjoy this popular swimming spot, but please supervise children at all times and always swim with a buddy. An outdoor shower is located on the east side of the concession washroom building, next to the women’s washroom. - Ambleside Par 3 Golf Course
Looking for something to do on a sunny day? Test your golf skills at this beautiful waterfront Pitch and Putt!
Know more about the Ambleside Par 3 course - Pickleball
Four dedicated pickleball courts are now located on the gravel field parking area behind the ball diamond south of the tracks.
Getting to the park
Ambleside Park is easily accessible by public transit and bike. Please consider taking public transit or active transportation to enjoy your visit to the park. Public parking at the park is limited and fills up quickly in good weather.
Public transit
From Vancouver:
- 250/250A Park Royal/Dundarave/Horseshoe Bay
- 253 Park Royal/Caulfield
- 254 Park Royal/British Properties*
From North Vancouver:
- 255 Park Royal/Dundarave
- 239 Park Royal*
From the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
- 257 Vancouver
- 250 Vancouver
*Change bus at Park Royal or walk 5–10 minutes to the park.
Bike/Active Transportation
Ambleside Park is easily accessed by the Spirit Trail and other cycling routes. For more information, and cycling maps please visit westvancouver.ca/cycling. E-bike share, a short-term rental program for electric bikes, is available in the park at the foot of 13th Street.
Bikes, boards, and rollerblades are permitted on the Spirit Trail in Ambleside Park, but are not permitted on the waterfront path. Please follow posted signage.
Lifeguards
Lifeguards will be on duty beginning Monday, June 24, 2024 through Monday, September 2, 2024, during the following hours:
- Monday–Sunday: 12–7 p.m.
Please note that lifeguard service is weather-dependent.
Washrooms
- Ambleside Fieldhouse washrooms are open year-round from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Concession washrooms are open year-round from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. An outdoor shower is located on the exterior of the building, on the east side.
- Ambleside Par 3 washrooms are open during golf hours. Check the webpage for hours.
Concession
The Boat Shed is open daily.
- Sunday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Check their website for the latest information.
Dogs in Ambleside Park
Dogs on a leash (no greater than two metres in length) are permitted on the paved footpaths in Ambleside Park. View the map below for more information.
Check out Dogs in Parks for more information on off-leash areas, licensing, and more.
Algae in Ambleside Pond
Algae blooms often occur in warm, shallow, and slow-moving water where light and nutrients are available. This is a natural process that affects the pond’s water quality and appearance. Less rainfall and higher temperatures during the summer months create more favourable conditions for algae growth. The Parks department takes measures every year to mitigate algae blooms and is exploring a longer-term solution.