Paradise Fun Park is inside Parksville itself, at 375 Island Highway West, so the trip from elsewhere in town is a short drive or taxi ride rather than a long haul. The park is known for its two 18 hole mini golf courses, bumper boats and an arcade, and a giant shoe near the road is easy to spot.
Finding 375 Island Highway West
The park fronts the Island Highway in Parksville. Type the street address into a maps app and it will give the current drive time from wherever you are staying. Several hotels sit within a couple of minutes on foot, so visitors based near Parksville Beach may find that walking is the easiest option.
There is a cafe on site, which helps if the family wants a coffee while the kids play. No reservations are needed, and groups of ten or more can ask about group discounts. For opening hours and prices, call the park or check its listing, since seasonal schedules change.
Local buses in Parksville
BC Transit runs a Parksville local route, number 88, around the Wembley Centre area, and an intercity route 9 linking Qualicum Beach, Parksville and Woodgrove Exchange. Which of these stops closest to the park, and how often, is something to confirm in the BC Transit Nanaimo trip planner. Enter the park address as the destination and note the last bus back before you commit to a long afternoon.
Coming from Qualicum Beach or Nanaimo
Drivers from either direction use the Island Highway or Highway 19 and exit toward Parksville. A navigation app will show live traffic, which matters on summer weekends when the Oceanside area is busy. Parking arrangements at the park are not something to assume, so look for signs on arrival.
Taxi and rideshare
For a family with strollers, or after a day on the beach, a taxi saves the bother of parking. The taxi fare estimator and the Uber estimate calculator give a rough figure for your starting point, and the Parksville taxi page lists local companies.