Electoral Area D – Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake Parks
Take in the area’s scenic views, bird life, fishing and flora.
Area D Recreation Opportunities
Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake (Area D) provides a treasure trove of community parks and nature reserves. Gentle trails alongside the Oyster River and viewing areas in the Shoreline Protection Park provide opportunities to take in the area’s rich bird life, fishing and flora amongst a scenic ocean and mountain backdrop. The community parks provide something for everyone: community gardening, playgrounds, walking trails, open space, sporting fields, outdoor fitness equipment, tennis and basketball courts. View all Area ‘D’ has to offer here:
Hagel Park
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Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake (Area D) 3001 Jody Lynne Way |
| Category: | Community Recreation |
| Amenities: | Hagel Park was dedicated to the Regional District during subdivision of the surrounding neighbourhood in the mid 1990s. Through the combined efforts of local volunteers, the Hagel Park Association, and the Regional District, the park was subsequently developed into the largest recreational park in Area D. |
| Links: | Map |
Maple Park
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| Location: | Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake (Area D) 29 Anton Road |
| Category: | Community Recreation |
| Amenities: | Recreation field with backstop, benches, water fountain |
| History: | After the school district closed Maple School, the then CSRD purchased the property and had the school deconstructed in 2005. The land will be maintained as a grass playing field until a development plan is completed. |
| Natural Features: | Grass playing field with some mature DouglasFirs and Maple trees. |
| Links: | Map |
Maple Park Community Garden
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| Location: |
Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake (Area D) 29 Anton Road |
| Category: | 27 garden beds of various sizes |
| History: | The Regional District was thrilled to open its first community garden in June 2015. Since then, the garden has been expanded has been well used with all beds being used by local community members. |
| Links: | Map |
Mitlenatch
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| Location: | Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake (Area D) Engles & Cambie Roads |
| Category: | Community Recreation |
| Amenities: | Playground, benches and picnic tables |
| History: | The original parcel was created at the time of subdivision and in 1993 a land exchange transferred the adjoining Lot 26 to add to the original park. |
| Natural Features: | The park is accessible from Cambie or Engles Road with parking on the shoulder of the road. A trail connects the entrances. The park is relatively level with two grass mounds. The remnant second growth forest has been reduced to the east edge and includes Western Hemlock, Red Alder, Sitka Spruce, Salmonberry, Sword Fern and Red Osier Dogwood. The southeast corner is low lying and wet in the winter. |
| Links: | Map |
Oyster Bay Shoreline Protection Park
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Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake (Area D) Oyster Bay, next to Highway 19A Rest Stop |
| Category: | Shoreline Protection Nature Park |
| Amenities: | Waterfront trails, beach access, scenic views, benches |
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Between the early 1930s and 1952 a relief camp and then a logging camp was located on the west side of the highway adjacent to the park. A causeway and a breakwater was constructed (originally of old ships and later replaced with rock) to protect the booming operation. The accretion, which resulted from the installation of the breakwater, forms the present park. Proposals to build a yacht club and marina in the bay galvanized the public to lobby for the protection of the park as open space and a wildlife refuge. The land was licensed to the then CSRD in 1992. Pet leashing is required. |
| Natural Features: | The park is a waterfront lot with a class I recreation beach. The accreted land (sand dunes) contains significant foreshore vegetation, including rare plants and ecosystems. The adjacent bay provides feeding ground for water birds and the park is a good place for bird watching. |
| Links: | Map |
Oyster River Nature Park
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| Location: | Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake (Area ‘D’) Regent Road at Oyster River, |
| Category: | Nature Park |
| Amenities: | Trails, river access, swimming, fishing, scenic views |
| History: | The park was Crown granted to the then CSRD in 1991. It is the location of two regional district’s well sites and a pumping station. |
| Natural Features: | The park is a waterfront lot within the floodplain of the Oyster River. The Oyster River changes course periodically and much of the park is the previous location of the river and/or the ‘delta’ of the river. The banks are susceptible to erosion during high water. The forest has significant sized trees (especially Poplar) and significant wildflowers (e.g. white and pink Lily). |
| Links: | Map |
Oyster River Trails
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| Location: | Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake (Area ‘D’) Salmon Point Road |
| Category: | Community Nature |
| Amenities: | Trails, beach access, swimming, fishing, scenic views |
| History: | The then CSRD purchased this property in 2005 to serve as a trailhead for the “pub to “pub” trail between Salmon Point and Oyster River Park. The previous owners had allowed the public to cross the property to access the Crown land to the south. Trail users should be aware that during winter and spring months flooding can effect the trail, making it impassable. |
| Natural Features: | The park includes a wetland and upland second growth forest, providing habitat for fish, numerous wildlife species and rare plants. The park is adjacent to Provincial Crown Land, which provides public access to the beach. Several introduced species occur in the park landscape including Gorse, Scotch Broom, Himalyan Blackberries, Lambs-quarters and Reed Canary Grass. |
| Links: | Map |
Storie Creek Park
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| Location: | Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake (Area ‘D’) Storie Creek Road |
| Category: | Community Nature |
| Amenities: | Trails |
| Natural Features: | The park includes a salmon bearing stream and the adjacent riparian area, providing habitat for fish, wildlife and rare plants. |
| Links: | Map |