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Park Features at a glance
Drinking Water Public Phone Picnic Shelter Group Camp Fishing (see below) Heritage Site / Building Canoeing / Kayaking Transit 
Trail Information
Hiking / Walking 10 km  Horseback riding 3.5 km  Cycling 0 km 
Reservable Facilities:
   (seats 80)

 Muskrat Meadow group camp
   (40 campers max.)
Maps and Directions
Deas Island Regional Park is in Delta, 2.5 km north east of the George Massey tunnel, near the Highway 99 and Highway 17 junction. The park entrance is where 62B Street and River Road join, on the west side of this junction. The entrance is well marked from the roadway.
Location Map
Park and Trail Map
Park Hours
In general, parks are open during daylight hours. For specific hours see PDF below.
  Park Hours 
Fishing

Fishing
Tidal fishing in the Fraser.

Fishing in GVRD Parks is subject to regulations set out by the Provincial Government for fresh water and by the Federal Government for tidal waters.

The BC Ministry of the Environment can provide information about freshwater fishing regulations and acquiring the correct licenses.

The Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans can provide information about fishing in tidal waters and acquiring the correct licenses.

Dog Information
Cycling Cycling
Cycling is only permitted on park roads, and not allowed on park trails.
Dog Information
Dogs
Dogs must be on-leash throughout the park. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog’s droppings.
Accessibility
Accessiblility
The Inverholme Schoolhouse, Riverside Picnic Area toilets and picnic shelter tables are all wheelchair accessible. There is also a paved path to the viewpoint at the Riverside Picnic Area. However, trails are subject to use and weathering which may degrade them to the point where their original accessible design has been compromised. It is advisable to take an able-bodied person with you.
Park SafetyUsing the Park Safely:
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Parks Field Trips and School Programs

Experience, discover and explore . . . natural wonders and heritage sites.
Engage all senses in direct experience with actual places, objects and life systems in your outdoor classroom. Participate in physically active, outdoor learning. Choose from over 16 parks and select popular customized programs related to park features and your group’s interests.  Through our diverse selection of programs we can:

  • enhance elementary or secondary school curricula
  • provide captivating workshops for parents and teachers  
  • assist and train recreational programmers  
  • explore Guide and Scout badge topics  
  • expand the vocabulary of ESL students  
  • enhance nature appreciation for adults and seniors  
  • develop outdoor exploration and survival skills for teens

We provide quality flexible programs because of:

  • optimum ratio of participant to leader
  • expert instruction
  • hands-on experience
  • customized programming

All programs are curriculum connected and satisfy the new Environmental Learning and Experience framework published by the B.C. Ministry of Education.

Programs are usually two hours long, with a maximum of 15 participants per interpreter. The minimum fee for one interpreter is $70.  Each additional hour costs $35 per interpreter.

Fishing
Choose from these Popular Programs:
 
PRIMARY
 
Nature Explorers –
Awaken curiosity and engage the senses while exploring nature and the changing seasons.
 
Investigating Invertebrates –
Search for clues to the hidden lives of spiders, slugs and bugs. Evidence of their important roles as pollinators and decomposers abound for those who know where to look.
 
INTERMEDIATE
 
Navigating the Night (available after sunset) –
How do bats, owls and other nocturnal animals survive in a world without light? Tune up your senses, listen and adjust your night vision to find out.
 
Contact Us
The calendar fills quickly so please call two months in advance of your preferred date. For more information and teacher resources, call 604-224-5739, e-mail icentre@metrovancouver.org.
Park Partners
With the variety of ways to get actively involved in Regional Parks, there’s bound to be something for you! Explore the opportunities in the Park Partnership Program.
For Information, Questions, or Comments
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks West Area Office: 604-224-5739
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Resources

Fire Danger Rating Advisory
as of September 01, 2010
Current Rating: LOW

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Due to recent rainfall the fire danger rating is currently in LOW. Visitors are asked to obey posted signs and check back for regular updates as conditions and restrictions can change quickly.
Upcoming Events
No events upcoming at this park
Events Calendar

Fast Facts

  • Deas Island Regional Park is home to three local heritage buildings: the Inverholme Schoolhouse, Delta Agricultural Hall, and Burrvilla.

  • Bald Eagle sightings in the poplars towering beside the Fraser River are not uncommon.