| Minnekhada Regional Park | GP0|#732f01c7-3203-4080-a710-fd3875d80b73;L0|#0732f01c7-3203-4080-a710-fd3875d80b73|Picnic Area;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#49cdde70-26fc-4a04-9515-0e4912543f4c;L0|#049cdde70-26fc-4a04-9515-0e4912543f4c|Reservable;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#fa3273cc-c453-47fa-a061-f6d8afc45766;L0|#0fa3273cc-c453-47fa-a061-f6d8afc45766|Dog Leash Required Trails;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#64d8e368-ff10-4512-9ac8-def76589bfee;L0|#064d8e368-ff10-4512-9ac8-def76589bfee|View Point;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#814efeb2-a896-4e5d-81d9-c57337f0a14d;L0|#0814efeb2-a896-4e5d-81d9-c57337f0a14d|Heritage Site/Building;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4;GP0|#25080aaf-eb40-4ba1-a9d6-c0915c7e6d38;L0|#025080aaf-eb40-4ba1-a9d6-c0915c7e6d38|Washroom;GTSet|#850077c1-afb0-49c9-a133-2c3df22499e4 | 10.2 | 0 | 2.3 | <div class="ExternalClassFFA06231A5224B92B32EF56B0D1FDD89"><p></p><p><strong></strong><strong><strong></strong></strong></p><div><strong>March 7 to April 7:</strong> 7:00 am – 8:00 pm</div><div><strong>April 8 to June 2:</strong> 7:00 am – 9:00 pm<br></div><p><br></p></div> | | <div class="ExternalClass440CDDF5687C432D97A0EA5B53C2F8DB"><p>There are a number of trails in Minnekhada Regional Park, including: <br></p><ul><li><p>Lodge Trail is about 2 km return from the Quarry Road Entrance. Mostly flat with excellent wildlife viewing along the Lower Marsh. Take a break at the small picnic area, have a peek at Minnekhada Lodge, or continue along Fern Trail.<br></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Fern Trail is 2.7 km return from the small picnic area near the lodge. Rolling with some steep sections. Enjoy partial views of Pitt River and Addington Marsh from the Addington Lookout.</p></li></ul><p>To see all the trails in the park, <a href="/services/regional-parks/Documents/minnekhada-regional-park-map.pdf">view the park map</a>.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass10B61FA991E141A6AEEB6CE33F976A70"><div><p>There is no cycling on park trails. Cycling is only permitted on Oliver Road, the paved driveway to the lodge, and adjacent Pitt River dykes. Bike racks are located at the Quarry Road Entrance, the picnic area, and Minnekhada Lodge.<br></p></div></div> | | | <div class="ExternalClassADE4529847EA436790549B7E4B3F7971"><div>
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<p>Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times. Dogs are not allowed in Minnekhada Lodge. To protect wildlife, dogs are not permitted in streams, creeks, or wetlands including Minnekhada Marsh. Please scoop your dog's poop and dispose of it properly. </p>
<p><a href="/services/regional-parks/dogs-in-regional-parks">More on dogs in Metro Vancouver regional parks...</a></p></div></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClassA674D9DFAF1842E1ABB0811D8BF68F4B"><p><a href="/services/regional-parks/facility/minnekhada-lodge">Minnekhada Lodge</a> <br>Minnekhada Lodge is open to the public on the first Sunday of the month and most other Sundays, February through December, from 1 - 4 pm. <br></p><p><a href="/services/regional-parks/Documents/minnekhada-lodge-rental-information.pdf">Minnekhada Lodge Rental Information</a><br></p></div> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | <div class="ExternalClass2C8EC2633BA244EF887A957DE258FE8E"><p>Cliffs and rock bluffs are found throughout the park. Stay on signed trails and back from the edge especially at High Knoll and Low Knoll.<br></p></div> | <div class="ExternalClass521AC0137C814E12A7EB9C6C2FBE7E11"><p>This regional park was officially opened in 1981. Minnekhada Farm was added in 1995 but is currently closed to the public. Some farm buildings are occupied; please respect tenants' rights to privacy.</p>
</div> | | | | | | | | <div class="ExternalClass32BE7A4AF8A74AF1B366E0745C18849F"><p>This park provides habitat to a variety of wildlife, including bears, cougars and coyotes.<br></p><p><strong>Bears</strong></p><p>Be bear aware at all times.</p><p></p><ul><li>Never approach or feed a bear<br></li><li>Stay back 100 metres<br></li><li>Keep dogs leashed</li><li>Change your route or plans to avoid bears<br></li><li>Make noise as you go<br></li></ul><p></p><p>If you encounter a bear:<br></p><p></p><div><ul><li>Do not run - face the bear and back away slowly</li><li>Stay calm - talk to the bear in a confident voice</li><li>Make sure the bear has a clear exit<br></li></ul></div><div>For more information about bears and bear safety, check out the <a href="/services/regional-parks/Documents/bears-in-metro-vancouver.pdf" target="_blank">Help Keep Bears Wild and People Safe</a> brochure or go to the <a href="https://wildsafebc.com/black-bear/" target="_blank">WildSafeBC</a> website. <br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Coyotes</strong><br>For information about coyotes and coyote safety, see the <a href="/services/regional-parks/Documents/regional-parks-coyote-brochure.pdf" target="_blank">Help Keep Coyotes Wild and People Safe</a> brochure.<br></div></div> | <div class="ExternalClass112836A9F4004D49B5A4D6E994DE1DCA"><p>The first floor of Minnekhada Lodge is wheelchair accessible, although the washrooms are not. The pit toilet at Quarry Road is wheelchair accessible, but some may have difficulty along the narrow path to the toilet and at the lip at the door. The picnic area near the lodge does not have any accessible tables and the pit toilet is not wheelchair accessible.</p>
<p>Trail Accessibility:<br></p>
<p>Lodge Trail is surfaced with loose gravel and has one steep slope (18% for 12 m) plus additional steep slopes of 12%.</p>
<p>Meadow Trail is surfaced with loose gravel and has some steep slopes (14.3% for 9.4 m). Roots, rocks, and other obstacles may create a barrier for some users.<br></p>
<p>Mid-Marsh Trail has a packed gravel surface from the parking lot. There are rock stairs leading to the mid-marsh dyke. East of the marsh, the trail is dirt with rock, roots, and steep slopes.<br></p>
<p>Quarry Trail is narrow with a packed gravel surface and rolling slopes on the west side of the marsh. On the northeast side, it is steep with a dirt surface containing roots and rocks. <br></p></div> | | | <div class="ExternalClass4BB8614E699F476DA7BAAAB83C937530"><div class="ExternalClass8D272EF6EEF64972AD6AFAB1075F5F67"><p>
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<p><strong>Minnekhada Park Association</strong> is actively involved in this regional park. For information or to get involved visit their <a href="http://www.minnekhada.ca/" target="_blank">website</a> or contact the <a href="mailto:trina.sakata@metrovancouver.org">Community Development Coordinator</a> at 604-520-6442.</p><div class="ExternalClass7FE1AD28B56240BBB08B9AAFE6C7526C"> </div></div></div></div> |