Fraser Foreshore Park trail impacted by flooding (PHOTOS)

Parts of the Fraser Foreshore park trail have been impacted by flooding as snowmelt and heavy rainfall have increased the Fraser River’s water levels.

On Wednesday afternoon, water could be seen pooling over the trail near the volleyball area and the off-leash dog park.

Following last week’s heavy snowfall and rainfall, Environment Canada issued a storm surge warning on Monday for an exceptionally high tide and winds that would impact several areas around Metro Vancouver including the Fraser River, English Bay, False Creek and Burrard Inlet.

On Tuesday, parts of the flooding closed down parts of the Stanley Park Seawall. The high tides also impacted the North Vancouver Shipyards, and low-lying areas in White Rock, Richmond, and Delta.

If you are planning to visit Fraser Foreshore Park, keep in mind that many parts of the trail near the off-leash dog park and beyond are currently not accessible and the best detour to take is by walking along Glenlyon Parkway.

The City of Burnaby told the Beacon that crews will be performing full trail maintenance by next week.

“Trails on the river side of the dyke in Fraser Foreshore Park are prone to flooding seasonally and during king tide,” the city said in an emailed statement.

“Once the flooding has subsided, City crews will follow up to identify where we might need to clear or clean up to get the trails in order.”