Derby Reach

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Derby Reach

Park Features at a glance

Trail Information

9.5 km Horseback riding

4 km Cycling

4.5 km

Reservable Facilities:

Marpole Pinic Shelter (seats 60)

Maps and Directions

This park lies along the Fraser River west of Fort Langley. First-time visitors are advised to travel north on 208th Street (if coming from Highway 1, take the 200th Street exit and cross over to 208th on 88th Avenue) and watch for the green and yellow park entrance signs. The Heritage Area, just beyond Edgewater Bar, provides access to both the Houston Trail and the Fort-to-Fort Trail.

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
Tidal fishing in the Fraser.

Fishing in Metro Vancouver 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.

Camping
Derby Reach has 38 unserviced sites available for camping on a first-come first-served basis between March and October. The campground is open for day-use only from October to March. Fee is $19 per party per night, $16 for seniors and disabled. Limit of two licensed vehicles per pad. Maximum two tents per pad. Maximum seven night stay.

Edgewater Bar Camping

Selected Rules and Regulations

Dogs

Dogs must be under control at all times. There are on-leash and leash-optional areas in the park. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog’s droppings.

Accessiblility

Toilets and picnic tables at Edgewater Bar and the Heritage Area are wheelchair accessible. The western loop of the Edge Trail, the Edge Farm Trail, the Fort-to Fort trail and some foreshore access points are hard packed and are wheelchair accessible. Please consider varying trail and weather conditions. It is advisable to take an able-bodied person with you.

Using 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.

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.

Beaver Tales -
Look for lodges, dams and canals built by these animals and learn about the adaptations that make them ecosystem engineers.

INTERMEDIATE

Forest Communities –
Discover the diversity of plants and animals in a temperate rainforest and trace their complex relationships.

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 604-530-4983, e-mail icentre@metrovancouver.org.

Park Partners

Derby Reach/Brae Island Parks Partnership Association is actively involved in Derby Reach/Brae Island Reserve. For more information or to get involved with this association, contact the Community Development Coordinator at the East Area Parks Office at 604-530-4983 or go to the Park Partnership Program website (external).

For Information, Questions, or Comments

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks East Area Office: 604-530-4983

Resources

Fire Danger Rating Advisory
as of September 01, 2010

Current Rating: LOW

■	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

A management plan for Derby Reach Regional Park was completed in 1999 and guides Metro Vancouver's management of the park's resources and activities to ensure a balance between environmental protection and safe, enjoyable public use.
The Langley Bog portion of Derby Reach Regional Park is not currently accessible to the public for safety reasons.