The park was established in 1887, making it one of the oldest municipal parks in British Columbia.
The Queen's Park Arena is recognized for its historic wooden truss design.
The park contains a notable collection of mature, non-native tree species planted during the early 20th century.
It hosts the annual Hyack Festival parade and various community cultural events.
The site was historically part of a larger tract of land reserved for the provincial government in the 1800s.
Queen's Park is a 75-acre municipal park serving as the primary recreational hub for New Westminster. The grounds feature a large-scale adventure playground, water spray park, and multiple sports fields. A central attraction is the Queen's Park Arena, an indoor ice facility dating back to 1930. The park includes an outdoor stadium used for sporting events and community gatherings. A designated off-leash area is provided for dog owners. The park’s forested trails offer shaded walking paths through mature cedar and fir trees. Formal gardens and open lawn spaces are distributed throughout the grounds. Public washrooms and picnic shelters are accessible to visitors.
The elevated viewing area overlooking the formal rose gardens and historic bandstand.
Bring a picnic blanket to utilize the large open lawn areas near the central fountain.
Visit the off-leash dog park located near the northern edge of the grounds if traveling with pets.
Check the city event calendar online before visiting to avoid busy traffic during scheduled stadium events.
Do not attempt to park in residential driveways surrounding the park perimeter during major stadium events.
Keep dogs on leash except in designated off-leash areas; carry out all garbage to maintain park cleanliness.
