Park Trail Guide.indd
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Park Trail Guide.indd
Port Moody City Hall www.cityofportmoody.com 100 Newport Dr, Port Moody .......................... 604-469-4500 Bylaw Enforcement.............................................604-469-4697 Curling/Arena/Outdoor Pool Bookings ........604-469-4556 Environmental Emergency (24-hr).................604-461-3456 Facilities Rentals ...................................................604-469-4552 Field Rentals...........................................................604-469-4551 Kyle Centre, 125 Kyle Street ................................604-469-4561 Memory Benches (information) .......................604-469-4676 Operations, 3250 Murray Street Sewer, street lighting, water works ..................604-469-4574 Parks & Environment, 3250 Murray Street Parks, trees, enviro inquiries ..............................604-469-4676 Recorded Fitness, Skating & Pool sched. .... 604-469-4565 Social Recreation Centre, 300 Ioco Road Program registration & general info ..............604-469-4556 Kyle Recreation Centre, 125 Kyle Street Seniors Programs.................................................604-469-4561 The Alley Youth Centre, 2732 St. Johns St. Youth Programs ...................................................604-936-9000 Welcome to Port Moody! A map guide to the parks, trails and amenities of Port Moody. British Columbia Animal Shelter, 500 Mariner Way, Coquitlam.......604-933-7387 Belcarra Regional Park (GVRD) (Sasamat & White Pine) .....................................604-432-6350 Buntzen Lake Recreation Area (BC Hydro) ..............................................................604-469-9679 Camp Howdy (YMCA)........................................604-939-9622 Sasamat Outdoor Centre..................................604-939-2268 Take only photos and memories; leave only footsteps. © 2004 City of Port Moody www.cityofportmoody.com WE CARE ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT Port Moody takes the environment seriously. A bylaw was recently passed that will ban cosmetic pestice use on private lawns and gardens by 2006. The City has not used pesticides on its public spaces since 1988. When in our parks and forests, please respect the environment by not littering. Please do not pick any plants or flowers and stay on designated trails. RULES, RULES, RULES Just a few rules in Port Moody: helmets are mandatory for all cyclists, as well as at our SK8 Park. Dogs must be on a leash and in control. Owners or handlers must pick up after their dogs. Dogs may be off leash at one of the City’s four off-leash areas. See the map for locations. Watch for signage that indicates you are leaving an off-leash area. WILDLIFE Port Moody is located on the edge of the north shore mountains. As a result, wildlife is abundant here. Bears and coyotes are common in all parts of the City. Bobcat and cougars, while rarely seen, have been known to frequent our parks and ravines. Make noise to alert wildlife to your presence: most animals will get out of your way if they know you are coming. Keep pets leashed to avoid wildlife encounters. If you encounter a bear, remain calm. It is recommended that you speak firmly to the bear. This will let him know you are not a threat, and it will help calm you down, too. Back slowly away, but do not turn your back. Use extreme caution if bear cubs are seen: mother bears are not far off. Most bear sitings do not require reporting, however if you see a bear eating garbage or behaving aggressively towards people or pets, call Port Moody Police at 9-1-1. NEED TO LAUNCH YOUR BOAT? The Port Moody boat launch is extremely popular. Daily rates are $13 to launch and retrieve your boat and park your vehicle & trailer. Additional parking is available on weekends at the WestCoast Express Station, just over the Moody Street overpass south of the park. Annual passes are available at the Social Recreation Centre, 300 Ioco Road. WILDLIFE VIEWING Birdwatchers frequent Shoreline Trail's several viewing areas. Several water birds can be seen on the inlet, and the adjacent forest boasts many other bird species. Eagles and osprey nest around the inlet. Steps from busy urban areas, Shoreline Trail and boardwalk winds around the head of Port Moody Inlet. The City of Port Moody strives to use environmentally responsible methods and materials and encourages its residents to do the same. This pamphlet was printed on paper made with 30% post-consumer waste and processed chlorine free. Please recycle. 15,000 / 5810-01 / 2004-05 T he Coast Salish nation were the first inhabitants in the area that became Port Moody, likely attracted by the sheltered waterfront and forested hillsides. The Fraser River gold rush of 1858 led Col. R.C. Moody and the Royal Engineers to build a trail from the then-capital of New Westminster north to Port Moody as a defense position in the event of an attack by U.S. soldiers. The attack never happened, but North Road is still a vital link between the two cities. Twenty years later Port Moody was chosen as the western terminus for the Canadian Pacific Railway. The port on the Pacific enjoyed this notoriety for two years, until a new terminus was found at Granville, now Vancouver. Golden Spike Days, held each year over the Canada Day long weekend, celebrates this important part of Port Moody’s early days. Now a thriving urban community, Port Moody is known for its pristine parks, forested hiking trails, sea- & lakeside beaches and a very active arts community. Bert Flinn Park also provides good birdwatching. Warblers, wrens and thrushes are plentiful and Barred Owls reside in the park. Bert Flinn Park trail SPLISH SPLASH AT AN OUTDOOR POOL Port Moody has two outdoor pools: Westhill and Rocky Point. Both pools are open June to late August and offer lessons and public swim sessions. A spray park is located in Glenayre at Ailsa Park. A second spray park is part of the Rocky Point redevelopment plan and should be ready for Summer 2005. RENT ONE OF OUR FACILITIES Port Moody has several stunning community centres that are available to rent for weddings, special occasions, conferences and meetings. Call 604-469-4552 for rental rates and information. e r Creek Tur n Old Orchard Park e ek Rd Bl Old Mill Park SHORELINE PARK SYSTEM Rd pril North Shore Wetlands BERT FLINN PARK ark Way 6 Panorama Dr. GAS LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY vd Da vid Ave 2.0km e k Tidal Park Fores tP Dogs MUST be on a leash and in control at all times. Dogs may be off-leash on the gravel road GAS LINE right-of-way RIGHT-OF-WAY . n 2.5km H utc hins on C r Ioco A Cr eek Wilke 3.0km Ioco Townsite ai ount Heritage M 3 D AVE (FUTURE) DAVI s Bert Flinn Park is largely undeveloped. Trails are multiuse: bikes yield to hikers. Many unofficial trails, paths and old logging roads exist: use caution when traveling on an unfamiliar trail Town Centre Park Noons Cre 2 on C reek se ek Cre Port Moody Station Museum Heritage Mtn. Community Centre Alley Youth Centre Fire Hall #1 A B Fire Hall #2 C Public Safety Building (Police) Wetland Outdoor Pool Tennis Court Off-leash Dog Run Hiking/Walking Boat launch Picnicking Biking Trail or Area Sailing SK8 Park Sports Field This map is intended for general reference only. Not to be used for legal purposes. Bear, deer and coyotes are common in all parts of Port Moody. Cougar are also frequent visitors. Make noise when hiking or biking and ensure dogs are under control to avoid animal encounters. ild Gu A 5 Murray St Murra rd fo Murray St Clarke St 7A 7 St. Johns St Public Washrooms Wildlife Viewing 1 ROCKY PT PARK P 9 8 B 11 CHINESIDE PARK (partially developed) 7A St. Johns St C ayy St/Thermal Mora Trans Canada Trail Playground 4 Moody St Trail (hiking, biking) Port Moody Arts Centre Public Parking The Trans Canada Trail runs east-west through Port Moody, using a portion of Shoreline Trail. Visit the Trans Canada Trail website at www.tctrail.ca for details. t Old Mill Boathouse Basketball Net or Court Ungless W ay Ioco Rd Old Orchard Community Centre Hospital See inset map for detail ew rk eS Social Rec Centre Arena/Curling Rink 9 Kyle Centre 10 Westhill Community Centre 11 Glenayre Community Centre OLD ORCHARD P PARK 7A 2 Cl a Civic Complex City Hall/Library/Theatre 10D Mor Moo C 3 Hwy net Bar ho u St. Johns St 7A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 P i ge S l aughte r Bike Trials Park 1.5km eM ou nt Blvd Murray St 1.0km Ioco Rd 4 5 Ioco Rd Gu A Her itag a in Suter Bro o k S . Rocky Point Park 0.5km Port Moody Inlet 1 Dr Inlet Park 0km 0 Dewdne y Trunk 0.5 1.0km