# Protection Island Features Eleven Mapped Parks and One Recreation Facility

Protection Island includes eleven distinct parks and one recreation facility. These mapped points define the neighbourhood's primary public amenities.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Sales Volume: 92 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 79 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 105 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 125 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 107 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 106 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 85 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 70 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)

## Market summary

Protection Island includes eleven distinct parks and one recreation facility. These mapped points define the neighbourhood's primary public amenities.

## Central finding

Protection Island features a dense cluster of eleven named parks alongside a single recreation facility. Sources:
[Captain Morgan Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/513194011)

## Dense Park Infrastructure

Protection Island contains eleven mapped park points within its boundaries. These include Captain Morgan Park, Captain Hook Park, and Pirates Park. The concentration of green spaces is notable for a small island community in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Each point represents a designated area for public use and recreation.

The remaining parks include Smugglers Park, Underwear Island, and Long John Silver Park. Additional sites are Captain Flint Park, Ben Gunn Park, Hidden Treasure Park, Blackbeard Park, and Gallows Point Light Park. This collection suggests a deliberate thematic approach to naming local recreational areas. The presence of multiple distinct locations supports varied outdoor activities for residents. Sources:
[Captain Morgan Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/513194011)

## Recreation and Pet Facilities

Beyond the eleven parks, Protection Island has one mapped dog park and one recreation facility. The recreation site is identified as Beacon House in the source data. These two additional points complement the extensive park network. They provide specific venues for pet owners and general community gatherings. The total count of thirteen amenities reflects a well-equipped local environment.

The mapping data attributes all thirteen points directly to the Protection Island neighbourhood scope. No municipal context records were supplied for this specific location. The straight-line distance to Vancouver is approximately 59.5 kilometers, though this metric does not reflect travel time. The local amenity profile remains the primary focus for understanding daily life on the island. Sources:
[Captain Morgan Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/513194011)

## The strongest counter-case

The mapped amenity data does not establish the physical size, quality, or specific usage patterns of these locations. Sources:
[Captain Morgan Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/513194011)

## City market context

From the Nanaimo market article, 22 September 2026:

Nanaimo's September 2026 housing market reports a 0% absorption rate with one sale against 833 active listings. This extreme buyer's market condition reflects a significant divergence from earlier 2026 months where sales volumes were higher. Nanaimo's September 2026 market shows a Sales to Active Listings Ratio of 0%, with only one recorded sale against 833 active listings. This extreme buyer's market condition is supported by three independent sources measuring city-level transactions and inventory.

## Sources

- [Captain Morgan Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/513194011): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

Prepared by Aurynge with AI-assisted research and writing. See /methodology for the evidence and publication policy.