Main Gate Closed to Vehicle Traffic from November 1st to March 15th each year.
Please be respectful of the residents who live near park entrances and park only in designated parking areas.
Facilitated Hikes
Would you like to learn how to identify trees, plants, flowers or fungi? Would you like to share your enjoyment of the park with Friends? Each year the Friends provide several guided hikes. Watch this space for upcoming hike dates. If you have a group that would be interested in a guided hike in the park, please Contact Us. Guided hikes are free of charge to members of the Friends and the general public.
Land Conservancy Guided Hikes
The Friends, in partnership with The Land Conservancy (TLC), are pleased to announce two free guided hikes:
1. Meadow Flower Walk
When: May 9, 10:00 to Noon
Leaders: Wylie Thomas & TLC Biologist Torrey Archer-Anderson
To sign up go to: https://conservancy.bc.ca/get-involved/passport-to-nature/
Where: Meet in the main parking lot in the park.
Registration is required; Maximum attendance for each hike: 16 people
2. Woodland Walk
When: May 23 -- 10:00 to Noon
Leaders: Matt Fairburns & TLC Biologist Torrey Archer-Anderson
To sign up go to: https://conservancy.bc.ca/get-involved/passport-to-nature/
Where: Meet in the main parking lot in the park.
Registration is required; Maximum attendance for each hike: 16 people
Fee Sidney Brass Music Concert
The Friends, in partnership with Sidney Brass, are hosting a free music concert in the park.
When: June 6, 2:00–4:00 pm
Where: Meet in the main parking lot in the park.
Dogs Off Leash
In provincial parks like John Dean, dogs are required to be on leash. Due to a rising number of reports of hikers encountering aggressive off-leash dogs in ȽÁU,WELNEW / John Dean Park and Gowlland Tod Parks, BC Parks staff will be renewing its focus on this issue with a zero-tolerance policy and increased patrols. The minimum fine is $115 for hikers with off-leash dogs. If you walk your dog in ȽÁU,WELNEW / John Dean Park, please help the Rangers by setting a good example for other visitors. If you’re looking for an off-leash experience, please consider one of the CRD or municipal dog parks.
A No-Smoking Ban Is Now in Force
A no-smoking ban is now being enforced for all provincial parks (except for designated campsites) and includes all types of cigarettes (tobacco, cannabis, e-cigarettes).
Adopt a Trail Program Approved
The Friends are pleased to announce the Adopt a Trail program is now available to members. Adopting a trail is easy, and any member can participate. It involves picking up trash, removing small branches from the trails and reporting issues such as trees down, the need for trail repairs, or vandalism. Click on Adopt a Trail for more information. To participate, please Contact Us.