Citrus Park - West Vancouver, British Columbia

Bhavesh P.

We are visits to Vancouver and just wanted to watch a sunset without a lot of people around. Citrus Park was perfect for that! It's very small and rocky but most important was that there were no crowds.

Bloggy Z.

Found this tiny little "park" (more like a tiny forest trail) while driving through the area.
4 stars simply because it's a bit too hidden, especially if people park in front of the entrance - the entrance is in a residential area. Otherwise, a lovely little place. Head down the steep stairs that lead down to the bay, and then you have yourself a really nice view! Oh, and tons of mussels on the rocks you can walk over to.

E C.

The correct name for this park is Citrus Park according to a map made by West Vancouver. The park is located on Ansell point, that is not the correct name. There is a staircase that goes down to a rocky area by the water with great views. There is also a forested area that could be explored. Someone tied a rope to a tree that could be used for swinging. It could be a good place to hang out on the rocks and watch the sunset. In summer, you could go swimming. West Van should add a bench on the rocks to sit on. There is limited parking on the street and to get here, must drive through a single lane tunnel under the railway.

Tyler

Great park with an excellent waterfront view. Minimal parking with a staircase leading you to the waterfront. Amazing spot to watch the sunset!

Hilary L.

Drove here all the way from Vancouver just to get some good views.

Parking:
There wasn't any designated parking spots near the park but there is plenty of roadside space to park at. The roads near the park were narrow and sloped. Private properties driveways look just like normal roads so it was easy to go into someone else's driveway accidentally.

The park:
The park was at the bottom of a few flights of stairs. To get to the bottom-most part of the park, climbing over huge logs were needed. Some rocks were not stable so it was quite dangerous. The climbing part is definitely not recommended for beginners. The stairs were fine though. The park is so tiny that there were only a few logs and a bunch of rocks. Nothing else.

The view:
Stunning view. The photos above were taken at around 4pm on a fairly sunny day. It's the end of September so the water level rose quickly after we arrived. Definitely a thing to keep in mind of when going to the park.

Conclusion:
Slightly dangerous route down to the park, but spectacular views. Worth going only if you have experience and are able to climb over logs that are almost 1.5 feet tall.

Duke A.

Well it's not really a park.....there are some steep steps down from the road to a small area which has access to the beach, which is mostly rock boulders. The view is great from the bottom, but only has a very small area. Very difficult to have a picnic with the family.

PS

Small, busy place but nice. Be aware there's no sandy beach here. It is rocky and it is not wheelchair accessible. Lots of lovely young people.

Jingze W.

My girlfriend and I had lunch meal in there. We sat on a lying wood, watching the waves hit on the shore. It was enjoyable and relaxing! I would love to go there again.