Vancouver's Fraserview Park mighty beautiful

There is plenty of evidence of logging along the river bank

Picnic tables are perfect chair height and you can get under them at either end

The "mighty" Fraser River is BC's longest river and Fraserview Park is nestled near the end of its 1375 km length just before the river flows into the Pacific Ocean. This 10 hectare park is a great spot to watch boats fish for salmon or sturgeon off the docks, and it's also great for bird watching and picnic-ing. It's one of the few remaining parks in Vancouver where you can use a charcoal barbeque. The barbeques are free but you must bring your own charcoal. The nearby pavilion has adjacent accessible washrooms. You don't need to book but priority is given to permit holders. To get a permit and to view booking policy go to http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/index.htm. The official address of the park is 8705 Angus Drive but I access it at the foot of Kent Street which is also the best place to park. If you are coming by public transit use Translink's trip planner www.translink.ca . Your trip plan to the park will eventually connect you to the #100 travelling east or west along South East Marine Drive. The bus stops at South East Marine Drive and Jellicoe Street South and and South East Marine Drive and Kent Street have curb cuts, but the lights at the crossings are not audible. Remember, the park is on a river bank so you will encounter steep slopes entering and exiting the park. There are also rail tracks running across the park entrance, but wheelchair ramps at Jellicoe Street South and Kent Street make the tracks easy to traverse for chairs, walkers. and strollers. Inside the park the trails are hard and flat.

The river is affected by the tides and the mix of fresh and salt water creates a unique ecology

The river currents are too strong for swimming

There are many places to sit and enjoy the view

The area and the park are undergoing an overhaul which I hope will include the replacement of the non-accessible children's play areas with barrier free accessible ones and better access to the tennis courts.  All in all, it's a great place to go.