Balmacarra Park

Nice park with a good play structure.

A lovely park with a pebbly beach, a small tucked away beach entrance, lots of driftwood and a great view. A good many stairs down, if I'm thinking of the right beach, but worth it for Cormorant Point.

Best park for dogs, but not wheelchair friendly

Beautifully quiet and catches the sun. Not wheelchair accessible (75 stairs down to access beach). Dog-friendly (often has off leash dogs). There is a public garbage can and bike rack at the access path above the stairs.

Gordon Head's secret gem! The beach here is usually pretty quiet and the concrete pools on the west end make a great spot for photo shoots and lazy days by the water. If you're feeling adventurous you can hike along the waterfront all the way to Mt. Doug beach.