Westminster Pier Park

Came here on a hot sunny Sunday afternoon.
They had put up 5 hammocks near the cooling stations.
Further on were some yellow beach umbrellas.
There’s lots of seating along the Pier Park.
However, what’s missing is some shady spots to sit.
There’s a row of benches facing the water.
They could’ve planted a tree between every 2 benches.

Finally New Westminster has green space along the waterfront. I’m hoping the man made beach plan is approved so I can enjoy the space more. I do however wish I could BBQ here but it’s not allowed. There’s is however a concession stand where i could buy a hot dog to fill the void ;-). Overall a nicely done project which visitors seem to enjoy.

I live but a couple of blocks from here but rarely do I go. My husband goes with the dogs more than I do as he gets home from work a lot earlier than I. The few times I have been here I haven’t been wow’d by it. It’s nice, has a few amenities but what is really missing is a Queen’s Parkesque dog park. It’s also more like a wharf than a park or at least that is how it feels to me. Of course I will be there again because it’s so close but it’s not one of my favourite places to go with the pooches.

I love this park! Walk along our mighty Fraser river and see surrey and new west from a while new perspective. My children learnt how to ride their bikes at this park. When it’s foggy outside, it’s magical!

The residents of New Westminster has always been asking for more green space in the waterfront of the Fraser River, and it has taken three years to complete New West’s newest park. The park opened June of last year, and after just one visit, I have to say that I was very impressed.
It’s nice to know that they removed the ageing pier and brought new life to the area which was once an industrial site since the late 1800’s. The design of this new waterfront park probably sets the new benchmark originality and design.
I love how the park isn’t completely flat, and the park was designed for runners, walkers, or people who just want to sit down — lots of picnic tables, wooden sun chairs and benches. There is free Wi-​Fi for those who need to get connected to the Internet. There are walkways that are made with wood, concrete, or you can just walk or lay down on the grass. There’s also a hilly area on the park which is great for those who need to do some hill workouts. You can also find stairs which will take you to the wooden structure of the park called Lytton Square. When you’re on Lytton Square, you can get great view of the Fraser River.
The theme of the park is the river, the past, and the people. If you’re wondering about the past, the park pays tribute to those who build and lived in New Westminster in an area in a historic photo wall.

They made this park out of a rotting pier and a pile of money, but she’s truly a jewel. It runs for a good stretch along the Fraser River waterfront, with a cool modern look to the landscaping and design, and incorporating lots of heritage elements. (We like heritage in these parts.)
I like walking with my Dad here; it’s literally a walk down memory lane for him. He grew up in New West, and can tell me about each of the words, phrases, and names inscribed in the sidewalk, which all have special meaning to the locals. There are also historical photos built into the steps in the central plaza, and near the second children’s playground, which displays historical photos of children. My great-​grandparents also literally lived on the Fraser River just across from here when they came to Canada, so I always think of my family’s own history too.
It’s a fabulous park to relax or play in, with a large undeveloped area to skate or ride in, lounge chairs and benches, and grassy knolls to sit on and watch everything and everyone go by. My favourite time to visit the Pier Park is on my bike (natch) a little while before sunset on a sunny day — that time my sister calls «golden time» — when the sun is throwing golden light on the snow of Golden Ears, as seen through the towers of the SkyBridge and Patullo.
It’s a little bit of a walk from River Market, but a quick bike ride over with a picnic in the panniers. There are some plans in the works for another overpass for access from near Columbia Station, but I will not be holding my breath on that, having witnessed the pace of construction of the park itself. Not that it wasn’t worth the wait. The park has now been open for less than a year, and after its first winter it’s still looking as fresh and pretty as the day we all swarmed it in eager anticipation.

The newest addition to the New Westminster Quay, the Pier Park is a nice little spot to relax on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Right on the river front, it’s a little out of the way, but the city is improving access with the addition of an overpass from the Front Street parkade. There’s lots of parking, play grounds, basket ball courts, grassy areas for a picnic, lots of sitting areas.