Parks & Playgrounds

June 21, 2023 - Parking lots at our parks and playgrounds will be periodically closed for a few hours this summer while maintenance is performed, lots will re-open when the work is complete.

The City of Abbotsford operates and maintains 72 playgrounds in our community.  

New playground designs address inclusive play and serve children of all abilities. Replacing the old pea gravel surfacing with “wood carpet” not only provides better fall protection, but also makes our playgrounds wheelchair accessible. New protective fencing and asphalt pathways have been added at several of the playgrounds (where needed) to further enhance and provide better accessibility.

In 2003, a Playground Replacement Program was put in place and, with the ongoing support from the Rotary Club of Abbotsford-Sumas, the City has been able to replace 12 playgrounds since that time.

In 2013, the City was awarded a Federal Government Matching Infrastructure Grant to replace 10 of its aging playgrounds. This funding has enabled the City to replace the last of its non-CSA compliant playgrounds. Playground structures in Larch, Southern, Glenridge, Charlotte, Everett, Juniper, Renton, Fairfield, Uplands and Jubilee Park were replaced, as well as upgrades to surrounding infrastructure were completed in March 2014.

Public Spray and Splash Pads are located at: 

• Mill Lake Park - 2310 Emerson Street
  • Adjacent to Centennial Outdoor Pool and includes a playground and picnic shelter with water & power
  • The spray park is operational from the May long weekend (or earlier, weather dependent) until the September long weekend, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Shadbolt Park - 36086 Shadbolt Avenue
  • Splash pad adjacent to green space
  • Operational from the May long weekend (or earlier, weather dependent) until September long weekend, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Spud Murphy Park - 32285 Hillcrest Avenue 
  • Splash pad adjacent to playground
  • Operational from the May long weekend (or earlier, weather dependent) until the September long weekend, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Centennial Outdoor Pool - 2310 Emerson Street
  • Visit Recreation Excellence for schedules and lesson information

The International Friendship Garden is located at 32320 George Ferguson Way (North side of Clearbrook Library)

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The facility includes:

• a Cultural Gateway and International Friendship Garden, hard surfaced plaza and patio areas and a water fall;
• the Cultural Gateway which is represented by the canopy and the Pathway of Nations “Welcome” pavers;
• a unique space to celebrate the many diverse cultures in our community;
• a destination location to enjoy a tranquil area and the outdoors in a beautiful setting; 
• opportunity to contribute towards plantings, purchase of a memorial bench or cultural amenities. 
• available for rentals for private functions through the Parks, Recreation & Culture Office at 604-859-3134, press 0.

During inclement weather, our parks and parking lots may be closed.  Alerts will be posted to our website and social media in the event of major park closures.