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Ambleside Park
Categories: Active Life Beaches Active Life Parks Dog Parks Beaches, Dog Parks [Edit]
1500 Argyle AveWest Vancouver, BC V7V 1A6
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
16 reviews for Ambleside Park
16 reviews in English
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Review from Sarah E.
5/15/2012
This is the most beautiful and clean and big off leash area's for dogs! We traveled to Vancouver with our dogs, so we needed a nice 'dog park' to let the pooches run free for a bit. The views of downtown, Lions Gate Bridge, and Stanley park were gorgeous. And to top it off, the day was beautiful and sunny. This place has fields of green grass, woods, and even a beach. We were happy and the dogs were happier prancing along the paths and playing with the tons of other dogs here.
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Review from Veronica Z.
Vancouver, BC
5/5/2012 1 photo
The highlight of this park is its view: open water, a lovely point of view of Stanley Park and Vancouver skyline crawling from behind it.
The off-leash dog area is nice, although the big rocks and pebbles don't seem to be very comfortable to the doggies' paws. Some sand is closer to the side walk which is busy all the time.
There is also a grassy area to let your dog run happily. -
Review from Michael C.
Vancouver, BC
3/1/2012 4 Check-ins Here
F***** sea lions!!!!!!
Beautiful park here! The view of Vancouver is simply amazing here! I love fishing/crabbing at this locations mainly for the scenic very on a clear sunny day!
There's a large wooden dock were many people trap crab and a few fish off of. I would watch were I sit on this dock though cause all the lurking birds around crappy everywhere.
Not a bad spot for crabbing, but not the best for fishing. Oh getting back to those darn sea lions.. they are thieves!! They steal your crab bait and sometimes your fish if you don't reel them in fast enough. Grrrrr nemesis! -
Review from Catherine W.
New Westminster, BC
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
My husband is an avid Chrismasaholic! Me, I was a wee humbug this year because of construction going on in my house and not being able to decorated. Oh I digress.
As part of his Christmasaholic trips we went to see the Christmas trees and I was quietly impressed. The different themes were great and the photos I was able to take were beautiful. Since it was the dark I wasn't able to see much of the area but what I did see was so serene and peaceful that it put some Christmas back in my step.
I will definitely be back next year to see the new trees. Just have to make sure my Puck doesn't decide he wants to "own" all of them by peeing on them. -
Review from Mark H.
8/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Another reminder why I live in this place called Vancouver.
Stellar views of the downtown skyline and stanley park. Look at the people around you. You won't find a grumpy person. Sit, relax, breathe the ocean air. Watch the amateur fisherkids go nuts at the sight of a crab or fish.
This is home. -
Review from Siri W.
6/26/2011
What a gorgeous park. I'm not from West Vancouver and I rarely cross the bridge except occasionally for work, so I had never been here before this weekend - I'm sure glad I discovered it though, as my boyfriend and I (and Indy our boxer puppy) had a wonderful time here.
The weather was not great to say the least - gray and rainy, but even that couldn't take away from the loveliness of the park. It's right on the water and you get a spectacular view of the Lions Gate bridge descending into Stanley Park and the water in between.
There are a lot of areas in the park that are not dog-friendly/dog-off leash, but there is also a lovely offleash walkabout along the water that is unmatched anywhere else in Vancouver that I know of. It's great to walk along the path with your pup and meet so many other people with wonderful doggies for him to play with as well!
All the dog owners we met were very friendly, and the puppy had a wonderful time with them all.
Next time the weather is better, we'll be back! -
Review from Larry L.
5/23/2011 7 photos
I remember walking the length of the beach here once. It's quite a walk.
If you have the time to spend here, it's worth a visit.
My last trip here reminded me of just how lovely this place is.
It can be quite serene at times.
There is the large wooden dock (a few have mentioned this in their reviews.).
For some this is their dream place. The beach, the park, the dock, the West Van-ness of it all..
I used to have a business here years ago and I can still say that the people in this neck of the woods are very very nice.
Come and enjoy an afternoon stroll and just relax.
Or re-live your youthfullness and take a swing on a swing!
There is ample parking and wonderful shopping just up the streets.
You could literaly spend a day here and let all that work week stress wash away.
I'll post up some pics. -
Review from Hootie J.
Vancouver, BC
5/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Best off leash dog park in the world... IMHO,
I travel 10 KM to get to this park and my wife's dog " Wolfie" loves it.. and since it tires him out I love it! -
Review from Nancy V.
8/12/2011
Dog owners, be prepared to bring your own poop bags. The park doesn't supply poop bags. The dog beach slash park is located on the far east end of the park nearest to the Lions Gate bridge and the bird refuge. Parking is slim near the refuge but if you park near the open field you'll get a spot.
The location is beautiful but the beach needs a lot of work. Tree logs are scattered all throughout the shore. People have trashed the beach leaving tall beer cans, six pack rings, and compost for the dogs to chew on. The park and the maintenance surrounding the athletic arenas are in good condition but could use some weed whacking. -
Review from Christine R.
New Westminster, BC
9/9/2008 1 photo
Ambleside Park gets lots of points for its location, views, and amenities. It has a huge beach, plenty of grassy fields, decent parking, and a seawall trail that is a link in the bigger waterfront seawalk from Park Royal Mall all the way out to Dundarave.
Ambleside also has lots of rules: no riding bikes or rollerblading on the seawalk, and dogs must be walked only in specific areas. These rules tend to be enforced not by cops and bylaw officers, but by scowling West Van matrons, making it all the scarier to risk a transgression.
But beyond all that, there are few better beaches to hang out on to listen to the waves roll in, and to wave bu-bye to yet another cruise ship heading out into the sunset. Ambleside also features a large welcoming statue that will surely provoke titters when you look at it from the right angle. What is it with the North Shore and these statues?
I mostly come here for the off-leash doggy beach, which is big and features lots of logs and sandy spots where you can lounge while your dog tires itself out. For this, it's best to park behind Park Royal and walk down the trail; the restrictions on actually parking at Ambleside and being able to walk to the dog beach are too Byzantine. -
Review from Roanna Z.
9/24/2009 1 photo
At the end of 15th past Bellvue there's a perfect little park and the west side of Ambleside beach.
Benches overlooking the beach with a view of the Lion's Gate bridge to the East.
I sat on the flood wall watching the Salmon fishing boats scatter and part as a HUGE Cruise Ship passed, and then a smaller one less than 10 minutes later.
This is a wonderful spot to wander around and feel the pebbles under your feet.
Just up on 15th, (1 minute away) is Crema. One of the best cafe's on the north shore.Listed in: "Wanna get outta Dodge"?
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Review from Chelsea S.
West Vancouver, BC
3/25/2011
Arguably the best place to socialize your dog in West Vancouver. I have never been to the designated off-leash area and not encountered more than a few furry friends for puppy play-time. Friendly dogs of all shapes and sizes, running, swimming, digging, fetching... Most of the dogs are well socialized, and the ones that have issues are usually kept on leash. I wish I could say the same for the people... Being a Doberman owner, most small dog owners pick up their dogs as we approach. That's doggy racism. When I have children, I am going to pick them up and give you dirty looks every time I pass you and your small dog on the street and see how that makes you feel.
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Review from Megan S.
11/30/2008
I like this place as a thinking spot. But there's also many activities here as well. The path along the beach is a great place to stroll and just be lost in the setting. Watch the clouds move past and tide roll in... There's many logs to sit on and catch a daydream.
For the more active type, you might prefer to run, play golf, take your dog for a walk, let the kids play on the playground, eat some ice cream... Definitely a lot of families enjoy coming here. But I find that it's a big space, and I can usually find time to sit back and enjoy the view. -
Review from Wendy C.
West Vancouver, BC
4/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
I bring my dog here almost everyday. She loves the big open fields and the beach area. Best part is that it's offleash! Worse part is that the no biking or roller blading signs need to be replaced and visible. Can not tell you how many times I've had to deal with rude bikers that almost hit my dog with their bikes and then cuss me out??? Assholes!!!!
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Review from David L.
8/10/2010
Ambleside Park is a litle park in West Vancouver. There is a sandy beach with really coarse sand, so I wouldn't run around it with my bare feet. There is a large wide wooden dock that was constructed in the late 80's. The dock is popular with fisherman and crabbers. Unfortunately, the dock is very dirty with tons of bird droppings and the City of West Vancouver should spend some time cleaning it at least once a week or more. This is a nice park to spend some time after or before shopping at Park Royal Shopping Centre.
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Review from Victoria R.
BC
1/6/2009
My favourite park and doggy watching place, this dog park and human park combined offers the warmest summer walks and the most though provoking winter and fall excursions one can take. The vast ocean is dotted with sail boats, kayaks, cruise ships and other marine vessels, as seagulls soar over your head and children play and run around in the background. If you're into Pitch and Putt, the Lawn Bowling Club offers an exciting selection of activities and events. For joggers, the long sea walk either starts or ends here. The Lionsgate is a large and beautiful orange structure that you can look at while you're breathing in the sweet stuff.
