Everett Crowley Park

Hard to believe you’re in the middle of one of Canada’s largest cities because it feels like wilderness, with wild deer and other mammals, overgrown trails needing bushwhacking, and open wide gravel trails. There are some steep hills and even a lake, Avalon, where you might see a mythical Lady rise out holding a sword!nnBeware of the numerous off leash dogs. Off leash is permitted in the wide gravel trails but not on the smaller dirt trails. I was bitten by an off leash dog while running one of the on leash small trails. For that reasons, if you go, bring something to defend yourself.

Large wooded area with several trails for off-leash AND on-leash dog walking. The paths are wide and well-maintained. Signage sez coyotes in the area. There’s a parking lot off Kerr, but there are also other spots where you can park and find a path into the park. Lots of dogs on a sunny weekday afternoon. Enjoy!!

This is a dog focused review of Everett Crowley park.nnPopularity: 5/5nThe park has a number of short trails and most of them allow dogs to be off leash off leash trails are clearly marked on maps in the park and signs. It’s a hugely popular area for off leash dog walking so you will usually come across plenty of other dogs on your walk here. Occasionally it can feel a bit crowded in certain parts of the park where dogs like to play and their owners like to hang around, but the park is large enough that you can always move away to a quieter, less busy area id preferred. If your pup loves meeting and playing with other doggos, then this is the perfect place for them!nnActivities: 4/5nIt’s primarily a park where you can walk your dog off leash but there are also some open areas along the off leash paths that are perfect for a game of fetch. Due to the popularity of the park with dog owners, there is also plenty of opportunity for your dog to meet other dogs and play with them. You can also bike with your dog on the trails.nnViews: 3/5nThis park doesn’t have any impressive views of landscape or natural features but walking through the trails and the forest is beautiful and relaxing.nnComfort: 5/5nThis is a great park to go for a relaxing walk with your pup. There are also a few spots with benches, large boulders or logs where you can comfortably sit.nnSafety: 5/5nThis is one of the safest places you can take your dog on a off leash walk. It is away and fairly isolated from any roads and there is no dangerous terrain such as steep cliffs. I also have not seen any wildlife that may pose a threat to dogs. Most of the people there are also dog owners so it’s a great place to take your puppy off leash without worrying about them causing any trouble.nnAccessibility: 5/5nClose to the city and plenty of free parking near the park including a dedicated parking lot and lots of free street parking.nnOverall this is one of the best parks in Vancouver to take your dog for a relaxing walk. Easily accessible, plenty of other dogs and very safe since most people who use this park are also dog owners. I highly recommend this park to people who are just beginning to introduce off leash hiking to their puppies.

Beautiful park at the South East end of Vancouver near Boundary and Marine Drive. Parking off of Kerr Street with about 20 parking spots. Loads of street parking on Kerr. Dog friendly park frequently frequented by dog walkers in the day. On and off leash trails. Climb Mount Everett in the center of the park. Highest point aside from the tree tops of the surrounding trees, but not much of a view. Former location of the Vancouver dump.

A fantastic park for families with dogs and kids. Trails are wide and there are distinct points of interest like Manfred Meadows and the pond - both quiet spots to sit and enjoy nature. And yet there is also the open field where dogs run and jump freely.