About this guide: Places to take kids in Burnaby

Places to take kids in Burnaby

63 kid-friendly places in Burnaby: places picked for families with babies, toddlers and school-age kids. 49 free, 16 indoor. Open any spot in Tiny Trips for hours, parking and what parents say.

Quick answers

Which places in Burnaby are worth a special trip?

Tiny Trips marks Barnet Marine Park, Burnaby Village Museum, Central Park and Deer Lake Park as standout spots.

Are there free places in Burnaby?

Yes. 49 of the 63 are free, including Barnet Marine Park, Burnaby Village Museum, Central Park, Deer Lake Park and Avondale Park.

What is good on a rainy day in Burnaby?

Indoor options on this list: Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, Christine Sinclair Community Centre, Clawzone Arcade, Confederation Community Centre and Edmonds Community Centre.

How long should we plan for?

Most visits here take about 1–2 hrs. Each listing shows its own time.

All spots

Barnet Marine Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Waterfront park on Burrard Inlet with a pier and a small beach

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Burnaby Village Museum

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Open-air museum recreating a 1920s village, with a vintage carousel

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Central Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Tall forest park near Metrotown with trails, a pond, and pitch and putt

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Deer Lake Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Lake with boardwalk trails, next to the Burnaby Village Museum

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Avondale Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground and picnic tables

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Bonsor Recreation Complex

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Both

Recreation centre with a playground and sports fields

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Brentwood Community Resource Centre

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Both

Recreation centre with sports fields

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Brentwood Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, a pool, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Burnaby Central Railway

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Miniature railway with real mini steam trains, in Central Park (weekends, spring to fall)

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Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with picnic tables

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Burnaby Heights Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Burnaby Lake Nature House

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Nature reserve for bird and wildlife watching with picnic tables and washrooms

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Burnaby Lake Regional Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park that families rate well on Google

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Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park that families rate well on Google

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Burnaby Mountain Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, picnic tables and washrooms

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Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch

Burnaby · Free · 1 hr · Indoor

Public library, free to visit

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Byrne Creek Ravine Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground and sports fields

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Capitol Hill Reservoir Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park

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Charles Rummel Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, a spray park, sports fields and picnic tables

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Christine Sinclair Community Centre

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Community centre with programs for kids and families

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Clawzone Arcade

Burnaby · $$ · 1 hr · Indoor

Claw machine arcade with 50+ machines of plush prizes and a private event room

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Confederation Community Centre

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Community centre with programs for kids and families

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Confederation Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Confederation Park Water Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Spray park with a playground and picnic tables

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Edmonds Community Centre

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Community centre with programs for kids and families

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Edmonds Park

Burnaby · Free · 1 hr · Outdoor

Neighbourhood park with a playground, next to Edmonds Community Centre

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Ernie Winch Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, a spray park, sports fields and picnic tables

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Forest Grove Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Greentree Village Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground

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Harwood Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Jim Lorimer Park

Brentwood, Burnaby · Free · 1 hr · Outdoor

Neighbourhood park with a brand-new playground: a big play tower, toddler area, swings, spinners and a misting post

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Kensington Complex

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Arena with public skating sessions

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Kensington Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Kensington Park Outdoor Pool

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Outdoor pool (summer season) with picnic tables

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Keswick Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, a spray park, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Kidoodles Art Studio

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Art studio

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Kinnee Park & Playground

Burnaby · Free · 1 hr · Outdoor

Playground

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Kisbey Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Kushiro Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, picnic tables and washrooms

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Lewarne Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, a pool, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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McGill Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, a pool and picnic tables

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Metropolis at Metrotown

Burnaby (Metrotown) · Free · 1–3 hrs · Indoor

BC’s biggest mall, with free stroller rentals and lots of kids’ stores

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Mountain Air Bike Skills Park

Burnaby Mountain · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

One of Canada's largest city bike skills parks, with pump tracks and lines from beginner to expert

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Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Museum

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Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Museum

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Poplar Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground

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Rene Memorial Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, a spray park, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Robert Burnaby Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a pool, sports fields and washrooms

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Robert Burnaby Park Playground

Burnaby · Free · 1 hr · Outdoor

Playground

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Ron McLean Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, an outdoor pool, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Both

Recreation centre with sports fields

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Shadbolt Centre For The Arts

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Arts centre with shows and classes

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Stoney Creek Ravine Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, a spray park, sports fields and picnic tables

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Suncrest Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, a spray park, sports fields and picnic tables

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Taylor Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Park with a playground, a bike park, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Temporary Cameron Community Centre

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Community centre with programs for kids and families

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The Amazing Brentwood

Burnaby (Brentwood) · Free · 1–3 hrs · Indoor

Shopping centre and plaza at Brentwood SkyTrain, an easy rainy-day walk with kids

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The City of Lougheed

Burnaby (Lougheed) · Free · 1–3 hrs · Indoor

Mall with an indoor play area for ages 5–12 and a toddler play space in the Family Lounge

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Tumble City Cheer, Gymnastics, and Parkour

Burnaby · $$ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Kids gym with gymnastics and parkour

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Variety Park Playground

Burnaby · Free · 1 hr · Outdoor

Playground

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Wesburn Community Centre

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Community centre with programs for kids and families

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Wesburn Spray Park

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor

Spray park with a playground, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms

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Willingdon Community Centre

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Both

Recreation centre with a playground, a pool and sports fields

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