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Description:
A popular waterfront park (1.17 hectare) with large lawn area, sandy beach, change rooms and washrooms, concession and tea room, picnic tables, benches and children’s play area. An oceanside walkway connects Willows Park to Cattle Point in Uplands Park.Ā This scenic park is used for a wide range of recreational activities throughout the year.
Due to the popularity of this park with residents and visitors, exclusive use of space for sport or community events is limited and requires a park permit.
Amenities:
- Beach Access
- Benches
- Change Rooms
- Concession
- Floral Area
- Grass Areas
- Monument / Cairn
- Park Signage
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Scenic Views
- Trails Walkway
- Washrooms
- Water Fountain
Dog Information:
Federal Regulations:
The District of Oak Bay contains shoreline areas that are subject to Federal Regulations detailed below. Enforcement of these regulations remain the responsibility of Environment Canada.
For more information on theĀ Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary Regulations, or enforcement requests,Ā please contact Environment Canada by email atĀ ec.enviroinfo.ec@canada.caĀ or toll free at 1-800-668-6767.
Section 5 of the Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary RegulationsĀ states that dogs and cats are not permitted to run at large at any time and must be under the continuous and effective control of their owners at all times.Ā
District of Oak Bay Municipal Bylaw:
In addition to the Federal Regulations, the District of Oak Bay hasĀ Municipal Bylaw Regulations that are enforced primarily through the contracted services of Victoria Animal Control.
Dogs are not permitted on Willows Beach betweenĀ May 1 and September 30.Ā Ā
Dogs are not permitted on Willows Beach in the area known as South Willows Beach (from the end of Bowker Avenue to the south boundary of Glenlyon-Norfolk School) at any time of the year.
Accessibility:
Except for personal assistance devices or equipment for special permitted events, wheeled apparatuses must remain on the streets and are not allowed on any grassed areas or paved pathways in the park.Ā
The Mobi-Mat is a portable and durable mat system that is designed to provide accessibility onto Willows Beach for individuals with limited mobility abilities. The location of the Mobi-Mat is the Willows Beach entrance at the end of Bowker Avenue. The Mobi-Mat is installed in the summer months.
