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The Richmond Nature Park entered its 55th year of operation this year.
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The history of the Richmond Nature Park
Published 12:50 PDT, Fri June 23, 2023
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The Richmond Nature Park is a well-known location amongst the citizens of Richmond. It wasn’t until 6,000 years ago that Lulu Island was formed by mudflats created by the Fraser River dump. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and entrance is by donation. Located west of No. 5 Road, the park measures approximately 106.30 acres and runs through the remnants of the Lulu Island Bog.
The park consists of different walking trails allowing for visitors to enjoy the environment of plants and animals in their own habitat. The four main trails in the park are the Bog Forest Trail, Quaking Trail, Time Trail, and Pond Trail. Those who require a wheelchair accessible route will be able to use the elevated boardwalk or other trails that are covered on top with woodchips. Some of the wildlife present are the Douglas squirrel, black-capped chickadees, spotted towhees, and in the spring, Hummingbirds and migrating Warblers.
Visitors will also be able to bring their children to enjoy a playground that features a climbing tower, slide, and some wooden duck sculptures. The Richmond Nature Park also holds programs and seasonal exhibitions for the public at the interpretive centre. Throughout the trails are also seven different art sculptures from the art collection, the Green Symphony. Inspired by complex growth forms of the park, the nature park had these pieces commissioned to display the importance of connection between life forms and life cycles to nature.
Near the entrance of the Richmond Nature Park is the interpretive centre or the Richmond Nature House. The building allows visitors to learn more about the park through interactive displays and offers a gift shop and other information on trails, exhibits, and some of the animals that are present in the park.
The Richmond Nature Park was acquired in 1962 from the Federal Ministry of Transport. Six years later, a nature centre and outdoor activity park was proposed by Will Paulik. Since then, the park has gone through a fire, expansion of the park, a new bridge, upgrades in their computers, and a new picnic shelter dedicated to the founders of the park.
The park entered its 55th year of operation in this year.
For more information, visit richmond.ca/parks-recreation/parks/aboutrnp
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