Park Washrooms in Saanich

COVID-19 update on park washrooms:  Porta potties are removed from parks. These units are indepdently owned and operated by a contractor. Check out saanich.ca/covid-19 for Saanich updates.

Know where to go when you need to! Some of our park washrooms are open all year, some during prime season and some when playground programs or sports teams play.

Year-Round Washrooms

These park washrooms are open from about 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day (opening performed by a contractor; times may vary):

• Beckwith [PDF - 323 KB]
• Cadboro-Gyro [PDF - 197 KB] 
• Craigflower-Kosapsom [PDF - 160 KB] 
• Gorge Waterway [PDF - 125 KB] - at Austin Ave
  
• Layritz [PDF - 365 KB] - in building near artificial turf soccer field
• Mount Douglas [PDF - 593 KB] - in oceanside picnic area
• Playfair Park [PDF - 167 KB]

Seasonal Washrooms

These park washrooms are open seasonally from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (opening performed by a contractor; times may vary). Seasonal washrooms are typically available May 1 to October 30 annually.

Opening early (April 2, 2021) this year!

• Cordova Bay Park [PDF - 154 KB]
• Glanford Park [PDF - 138 KB]

Due to the running of a Saanich Summer Playground Program, the washrooms at Majestic and Maynard Park will only be open during camp hours (approximately 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) this year.

• Majestic Park [PDF - 129 KB]
• Maynard Park [PDF - 180 KB]

Portable Restrooms

Find porta potties set up in these parks typically from about May 1 to October 30. Some you may find year round! These are serviced by a contractor. 

Note: currently all portable toilets are removed during the COVID-19 pandemic. These facilities are owned and operated by a independent company.

• Braefoot Park [PDF - 156 KB] 
  
• Echo Dr (Prospect Lake Park [PDF - 76 KB] access point) 
• Gorge Park [PDF - 175 KB] (near community gardens) 
• Gorge Waterway Park [PDF - 125 KB] (near playground off Tillicum) 
• Lambrick Park [PDF - 368 KB] 
• McMinn Park [PDF - 205 KB] 
• Mount Douglas Park [PDF - 592 KB] - Churchill Drive parking area
• Mount Douglas Park [PDF - 592 KB] - Summit 
• Mount Tolmie Park [PDF - 364 KB] - Summit 
• Rutledge Park [PDF - 134 KB] 
• Tolmie Park  [PDF - 99 KB]
• Whitehead Park [PDF - 278 KB] 

Other Washrooms

Local sports clubs and the Saanich Playground Program may also have washrooms in our parks. They operate those washrooms. We may also be able to provide access to them with permits for picnics or other events. Contact parks@saanich.ca for more details!