Deer Lake Park, Burnaby: Photos, Reviews & Location

Scenic picnic areas & lakeside trails leading to the Burnaby Art Gallery & other attractions.

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#10 of 23 Tourist attractions in Burnaby #16 of 50 Parks in Burnaby

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

4.3 km from the center of Burnaby

Rating breakdown

5 ★69%
4 ★25%
3 ★5%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

Deer Lake Park, 5435 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC V5E 2L8, Canada

burnaby.ca

+1 604-294-7450

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Deer Lake Park?: Deer Lake Park is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 14,906 reviews.
How does Deer Lake Park rank in Burnaby?: Deer Lake Park is #10 of 23 Tourist attractions in Burnaby by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Deer Lake Park located?: Deer Lake Park, 5435 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC V5E 2L8, Canada — 4.3 km from the center of Burnaby.
How can I contact Deer Lake Park?: Phone: +1 604-294-7450 · Website: burnaby.ca

Reviews (8)

yoojin cho 2023 Dec 12

One of my favorite spots to visit!! You can experience something different every time you visit. I recommend visiting the Shabolt center and the village museum too!

Paul Nelson 2023 Nov 16

Deer Lake Park is incredible! The natural beauty here is mind-blowing. It's so peaceful and serene, a real hidden gem in Vancouver. You've got to see it!

Huỳnh Phương PPA 2023 Oct 13

Located in Burnaby just east of Vancouver, Deer Lake Park offers a nice, flat, and easy walk that circles the lake and passes by a beach area, a viewing tower, and pier, all offering great scenery. The trails are accessible all year and are popular with residents walking dogs or just out for an afternoon stroll through the park.

There are several areas to start the walk around Deer Lake including at the Shadbolt Centre or just off of Royal Oak Street, however, we will begin from the beach area on the east side of the lake along Sperling Avenue. The beach can be quite busy on warm summer days with children playing on the playground. Go left and walk towards the small park building where the washrooms are located. On the other side of the building, cross the small bridge and follow the trail as it gradually climbs along the lake, away from the beach area.

Go right at the paved road and follow the road as you pass by several houses located along the lake. Eventually, the pavement becomes gravel trail again as you walk towards the water and onto a wooden boardwalk.

Sathiyaseelan Suhashini 2023 Aug 15

Awesome place for almost everything. Cool and shady by the lake.

Kayak rental store is available at the rate from $ 30 per hour.

A beautiful place for a gathering, chatting, reading, jogging or just to relax.

Washrooms were manageable.

jane zhao 2023 Aug 08

This is most versatile park in Burnaby if not greater Vancouver area. The views are beautiful from spring to winter, with cherry blossom trees, roses, maple trees and icy lake tops. The geese and other wildlife such as herons and turtles love to make it their resting place. Not to mention the golden hour sunset photo-op and of course, the trail for hikers. There's a more hidden stairs that lead to a passage into the hills and out of the park, which I would not recommend walking during the rain. The community centre nearby provides a place to get water, a snack or drink, wifi, and washrooms. It also has a working area for people who are studying or having a meeting. Piano and other art lessons are held there as well. And some of the works are up on the walls for visitors to browse through. The lake is good for kayaking and canoes. I recommend visiting during the Canadian autumn season to get the most beautiful sunset and colourful trees.

EdC CdE 2023 Jul 11

Quiet, Peaceful & Beautiful park with an easy walking trail around the lake, suitable for all ages. You can bring dogs to the trail on leashed but cannot bring them inside the park

We entered the trail from the boat rental store which locates next to the park and it took less than 1.5 hours to complete the trail back to the parking lots (we walked alongside of the lake)
The trail is partial shaded by trees & some areas are fully exposed with Sunlight (vitamin D moments)

Bonus - we saw many gooses, unfortunately no deer in the Deer Lake. Haha

Mehrdad Arastoo 2023 Jul 03

This park is one of the beat places in metro vancouver to kayaking, fishing, walking, bird watching and picnicking. The parking lot is okay even for weekends. There is a washroom, boat rental and few swings. The boardwalk guide you for walking around the lake. Watch for geese poop in grassy areas. I highly recommend this lake and park to have fun with family if you love outdoor activities.

Dherick Villanueva 2023 Jun 12

Absolutely fantastic! I enjoyed my short walk here and enjoy the scenery. So wide and if you love walking then this park is good for you. I will try to visit on a weekdays so I could explore a lot of activities especially indoor.