71 kid-friendly places in North Vancouver: places picked for families with babies, toddlers and school-age kids. 48 free, 20 indoor. Open any spot in Tiny Trips for hours, parking and what parents say.
Tiny Trips marks Capilano River Regional Park, Cates Park (Whey-ah-Wichen) and Lynn Headwaters Regional Park as standout spots.
Yes. 48 of the 71 are free, including Capilano River Regional Park, Cates Park (Whey-ah-Wichen), Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, 30 Foot Pool and Bridgman Park.
Indoor options on this list: Canlan Sports North Shore, Capilano Mall, Climb Base5, Delbrook Community Recreation Centre and Happy Claw.
Most visits here take about 1–2 hrs. Each listing shows its own time.
North Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Canyon trails below Cleveland Dam, next to a salmon hatchery
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Waterfront park where Indian Arm meets Burrard Inlet
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · Half day · Outdoor
Backcountry-feeling trails up the Lynn Creek valley, including Norvan Falls
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Outdoor pool (summer season)
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, a pool, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $$ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor
Ice rink complex with three NHL-size rinks and public skating
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–3 hrs · Indoor
Mall with the Go Bananas indoor playground on the second floor
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1 hr · Outdoor
Salmon hatchery with picnic tables and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $$$ · 2 hrs · Outdoor
Suspension bridge over a canyon, plus treetop walkways
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with picnic tables and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, sports fields and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $$$ · 1 hr · Outdoor
Cliffside walkway high above the canyon, part of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 2–3 hrs · Outdoor
Seaside village and jumping-off point for kayaking and hikes
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor
Community centre with programs for kids and families
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, a pool, sports fields and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, a spray park, sports fields and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park that families rate well on Google
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1 hr · Outdoor
Outdoor concrete skatepark next to William Griffin Recreation Centre
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $$$ · Half day · Outdoor
Mountain with city views, reached by gondola
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $$ · 2 hrs · Indoor
Indoor play centre for kids
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor
Community centre with programs for kids and families
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor
Community centre with programs for kids and families
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $$ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor
Kids gym with gymnastics and parkour
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $ · 1–2 hrs · Both
Recreation centre with a playground, a pool and sports fields
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, a spray park, sports fields and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Trail with picnic tables
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1 hr · Outdoor
Skate park with washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor
Community centre with programs for kids and families
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1 hr · Both
Public market at the SeaBus terminal, a fun trip across the harbour with kids
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, a bike park, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park Google marks as good for kids
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Free suspension bridge and canyon trails
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor
Community centre with programs for kids and families
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor
Community centre with programs for kids and families
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park that families rate well on Google
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, a spray park, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $ · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Hobby farm with goats, sheep, rabbits and ponies, and hands-on animal time for kids
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, a bike park, sports fields and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park that families rate well on Google
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with sports fields
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a pool, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, sports fields and picnic tables
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Bike park with washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1 hr · Indoor
Public library, free to visit
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1 hr · Indoor
Public library, free to visit
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1 hr · Indoor
Public library, free to visit
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, picnic tables and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1 hr · Outdoor
Garden with washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor
Community centre with programs for kids and families
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground and sports fields
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, sports fields and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $ · 1–2 hrs · Both
Recreation centre with a playground and a pool
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground and picnic tables
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $ · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Floodlit driving range and 18-hole mini putt course
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park that families rate well on Google
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Waterfront plaza with a splash area, markets, and harbour views
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · $$$ · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Treetop walkway of seven suspension bridges, next to the Capilano Suspension Bridge
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, a spray park, a pool, sports fields, picnic tables and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Park with a playground, sports fields, picnic tables, a dog park and washrooms
Hours, parking & tipsNorth Vancouver · Free · 1–2 hrs · Outdoor
Nature reserve for bird and wildlife watching
Hours, parking & tipsDetails change, so check the official site before you go.