When is Waterfront Esplanade Park open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Waterfront Esplanade Park
- 4.71.3k reviews
- Free
- Open now
A 1.3 km promenade along New Westminster’s Fraser River waterfront, with gardens, public art and playgrounds.
Quick answers
Waterfront Esplanade Park in short
When is the best time to visit Waterfront Esplanade Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Waterfront Esplanade Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Waterfront Esplanade Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Waterfront Esplanade Park cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Waterfront Esplanade Park?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Waterfront Esplanade Park?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Waterfront Esplanade Park?
1260 Quayside Dr, New Westminster, BC V3M 6T8.
Is Waterfront Esplanade Park wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm8°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Waterfront Esplanade Park
- 2 Quayside Park · 4 min
- 3 The World's Tallest Tin Soldier · 11 min
- 4 Anvil Centre · 11 min
- 5 Steel & Oak Brewing Co. · 12 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- A walk · 2.6 km
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 1.3k reviews
Known for
- Fraser River views
- Hanging baskets
- Waterfront boardwalk
- Playgrounds
What people say
- People like:
- Review topics highlight flowers, river scenery and relaxing boardwalk walks.
Around Quayside
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time