Park Types

In order to meet the diverse needs of a community, different types of parks are required.

Neighbourhood parks for playgrounds, informal play areas, passive walkways and seating areas. They may be found in concert with an elementary school.
Community parks to serve a larger area composed of many neighbourhoods. They may be associated with a school to provide playfields, passive open space and community facilities.
Recreation parks for high-activity sportsfields, tennis courts, change facilities and major indoor facilities.
City-wide parks for areas of special significance to the entire city population that have a variety of amenities such as beaches or wildlife habitats.
Linear parks that run adjacent to a waterway (e.g. Mission Creek).
Natural parks for open spaces that are left largely undeveloped.