Dunderave Park

Located at the foot of 25th St.

Dunderave Park is a classic West Vancouver local favorite. It's home to the Christmas tree forest in the winter and to many beach lovers in the summer.

As you can see in the picture, Dunderave provides a variety of ways to enjoy the ocean. There's a lifegaurd's chair, so swimming can be extra safe here if you come at the right time of day. In the background, the pile of rocks you can see is the pier. If you don't feel like getting wet, a walk out to the end of the pier will give you an unobstructed view of the water and everything that's on the other side. There is also a floating dock on the far side of the pier. It's a great way to get up close and personal with the ocean while still (hopefully) staying dry. There's often starfish to see there.

If you're looking for fun at Dunderave besides the ocean, there's plenty of other things to try. If you're between the ages of 3 and 4, consider attending the waterfront preschool. If you're in the mood to get your hands wet while learning geography, take a look at the globe. You can spin it in any direction you want, thanks to the fountain that the stone sphere floats on. If neither of those things are for you, there's always the playground:

If you feel like you're too old for playgrounds, you shouldn't. Eariler, there was a man doing pull-ups on the monkey bars right next to frolicking children. He only looked a little bit out of place.

Cole says that the best thing to do in this park is to sit on a bench underneath the trees and read a book.

(That's Cole, by the way. He is Nina's vastly insuperior substitute sometimes.) While I'd rather read on the beach, I can see the appeal. Furthermore, that tree on the left is claimable once you get tall enough. Trees are pretty good.

You should also take note of that picnic table. Dunderave Park is a good place to eat dinner if you're looking for an alternative to your dining room. You could pack a picnic, get takeout from somewhere in the nearby Dunderave Village, buy something from the concession stand that's open in the summers, or make a reservation at The Beach House. However, I would not recomend that last option. Although I've never been to The Beach House myself, I've heard that the food is not as good as the prices would suggest. The premium cost of eating at the restaurant comes from it's prime location in Dunderave Park. At least in my opinion, the picnic table has that covered for free.

PPR
Good: concession stand, pier, lifegaurded swimming beach, playground, benches, climbing trees
Bad: The Beach House is overpriced, the playground is hard to for short kids to enjoy
8/10