Vancouver Parks Map and Guide
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. Brock Victoria A NANAIMO ST. NANAIMO E ST. RENFREW Rupert Westmount Beach Peace Park Park N Hinge CLARK ST. S House GRANVILLEBRIDGE Park S T Park Park Park B Park Park Pacific Granville ek 1st AVE. R Tatlow Granville Is. re VE. 1st AVE. 4th AVE. F lse C A Bridge a O ST. d University Spirit Water Park n 2nd AVE C O Park 4th AVE. Loop Park 2 A CAMBIE BR. K Charleson Alice Garden of British Regional N McBride Park Townley Thunderbird A Columbia Park West Point GREAT NO Park Park Park D Park 6th & Sutcliffe RTH A 6th AVE. ER MALL 5th & Fir Park N Grey Park Jonathan W Sunrise WY. Park Carolina A H Y
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MACDONALD 604.688.5127 Park BLANCA ST.
SASAMAT ST. Park H Willow MAIN ST. D BROADWAY ARBUTUS ST. Park Park Landbridge (Dude Chilling) Park E UNIVERSITY BLVD. Park Park Park Sahalli W.C. Kaslo E W 10th AVE. COMMERCIAL DR. H BURRARD ST. China Creek Park Shelley Park G Y Connaught U . Arbutus BROADWAY N. Park Park LO kilometers 0.2 km 0.5 km 0.7 km Greenway
Park BROADWAY RUPERT ST. Park City Major Cedar miles 1/4 mile FIR ST. Hall Almond OAK ST. 12th AVE. Matthews Park Cottage Park Lord Byng 12th AVE. China Creek Park S. Park A queen elizabeth park Pool Rosemary Brown Park 12th AVE.
HEMLOCK ST. 16th AVE. BLENHEIM ST. Granville Mount Pleasant Tea Swamp Clark GRANDVIEW HWY. 16th AVE. Community Park Park 16th AVE. Park Park 29th AVE. Hillcrest Quadra Robson Trout Beaconsfield 604.879.3301ONTARIO ST. Carnarvon Sunnyside Lake Park Heather Lilian To Sun Hop Park Park Centre Park Park Renfrew Park Shaughnessy Park Falaise Variety Challenger Park KINGSWAY John Community Swimming Pool, Baseball Field Park Angus Park Grimmett Prince Park Fitness Centre Site Douglas Park Hendry Park
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Pacific Spirit MAIN ST. Queen 30th AVE. B Regional Park Park Brewers Elizabeth Arbutus W. KING EDWARD AVE. Renfrew (under jurisdiction Park O Chaldecott Village Park . Park of Metro Vancouver) Ravine T S P Small R Park U General Park
Balaclava VICTORIA DR. E Braemar I Quarry G Large Quarry Nat Bailey E Devonshire A queen elizabeth park B Kingcrest
Quilchena ST. RUPERT Garden Garden Stadium Park T Prince Brock Cariboo M E Riley D Park
NOOTKA ST. MIDLOTHIAN AVE. R Park RD. BOUNDARY A Park . Park Hillcrest Park 29th AVE. Park C Seasons Memorial of Wales Park T Park Sites Bloedel in the Park Park Centre Conservatory West Park U 33rd AVE. 33rd AVE. Grays Slocan Celebration Riley Pavilion M Park Park Carleton Oak Park 33rd AVE. SLOCAN ST. Ravine Park Price 33rd AVE. Park 33rd AVE. Park Meadows Pitch Park & Putt Kensington EARLES ST. VanDusen Collingwood Melbourne Park Park 33rd AVE. LARCH ST. Kerrisdale Queen RUPERT ST. DUNBAR ST. Botanical Cartier Park
BLENHEIM ST. MACKENZIE ST. Elizabeth Norquay KERSLAND DR. Vancouver Lawn Park Garden Park Bowling Club Jones Park 41st AVE. Park Mountain Gaston Aberdeen 41st AVE. JOYCE ST. View Park Earles Park Park S.W Elm . MARINE DR. 41st AVE. Cemetary Park Foster Private 41st AVE. Park Golf Course Park Pitch & Putt Kerrisdale Course Malkin Centennial KINGSWAY ONTARIO ST. Musqueam Tecumseh Disc Montgomery Columbia Golf Park Park Park Park Killarney Course Park Park Memorial OAK ST. Tisdall Park WEST BOULEVARD MacDonald GRANVILLE ST. South Park
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BURRARD ST. BRIDGE Vancouver’s parks, beaches and ARBUTUS ST. BRIDGE golf courses are smoke-free. ARTHUR LAING TO YVR vancouver.ca/parks
kilometers 1 km 2 km 3 km CORNWALL AVE. miles .5 mile 1 mile 1.5 miles OFFICIAL MAP+GUIDE spectacular parks sand beaches • gardens • golf • recreation and gardens and surf welcome! Vancouver has a natural outdoor experience waiting Spanish Banks, Locarno, for you. Residents and visitors can find neighbourhood Jericho, Kitsilano, English Vancouver has more than vancouver parks, urban sanctuaries, forested trails, ocean beach, Bay. To some, these names 230 parks. Each is unique. riverfront strolls and, of course, world-class destination parks. speak of our history. To With some of the most temperate weather in Canada and others, they mean summer: Lush rainforest, quiet trails, parks plenty of rain, Vancouver is a gardener’s paradise. Everywhere 18 km of sand, beach you look is lush, green forest and colourful floral displays. vollyball and barbecues. magnificent ocean vistas, While many parks have small though stunning flower beds, From Victoria Day weekend don’t miss the following impressive display gardens: in late May to Labour Day in sandy beaches, shaded dr. sun yat-sen classical early September our 1 1 chinese garden beaches are open and playgrounds and noisy staffed by lifeguards. Bring a picnic or take-out from skate parks. Whether you dr. sun yat-sen classical chinese garden the beach concession and are here for the first time, The first of its kind outside of China, the tranquil garden is soak up the views. Don’t an authentic representation of Ming Dynasty tradition. An forget sunscreen! or the hundredth — enchanting experience with winding paths, rocks, plants and Looking for water activities beautiful vistas. Built in 1986 using 14th century methods, it to enjoy when visiting our welcome! Discover the has been named the world’s top City Garden by National beaches? Contact our Geographic. watersport partners: kitsilano beach magic of nature. It’s as stanley park Originally home of many village sites for close as the nearest park. Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, Stanley seawall at english bay Park is a National Historic Site of Canada and covers 400 watersport partners jericho sailing centre people amongst the people, by susan point, hectares (1,000 acres) of forested peninsula. Named for Lord 604.224.4177 | jsca.bc.ca vancouver water adventures stanley park Frederick Stanley, Governor General of Canada when the park kitsilano yacht club officially opened in 1888, it is one of the world’s great urban 604.736.5155 parks. Nature in the city, just steps from downtown. vancouverwateradventures.com 604.730.1646 kitsilanoyachtclub.com creekside kayaks queen elizabeth park Perched royal vancouver yacht club atop Vancouver’s highest point, QE Park 604.616.7453 | creeksidekayaks.ca 604.244.1344 offers incredible views of the city skyline dragonzone royalvan.com as well as beautiful gardens and an 604.688.2382 | dragonzone.ca arboretum. Bloedel Conservatory vancouver rowing club contains a tropical rainforest, free- 604.687.3400 flying birds and desert plants vancouverrowingclub.ca inside a large geodesic dome.
vandusen botanical entrance hall, vandusen visitor centre garden Opened in 1975, the the seawall garden is renowned as one of Four million visitors can’t be wrong. That’s how many people North America’s top ten botanical walk, jog, blade or cycle Vancouver’s world famous seawall gardens. It is open year-round and every year. Originally built around Stanley Park (9 km) the features spectacular floral gardens seawall now connects Canada Place with Kitsilano Beach and and a gorgeous new visitor centre. beyond. At 26 km, it is the world’s longest uninterrupted parrots at waterfront walkway. Most of the seawall path is divided VanDusen Botanical Garden vancouver.ca/parks queen elizabeth bloedel conservatory between walkers and rollerbladers/cyclists. In Stanley Park park the cycle path is one-way (counterclockwise).
pick up a fraserview copy of the outdoor art golf course stanley park get active, hungry? map + guide Vancouver parks contain a wealth of art and culture— have fun! quick bites Park Board-run concession stands some obvious and some well-hidden. Our parks are home can be found at beaches, outdoor pools and attractions to historical monuments, art installations and major sculptures. Located conveniently across the city, our and offer everything from a cup of coffee to fresh fruit or a community centres, indoor and outdoor pools, As part of the 2010 Olympics legacy, new indigenous gourmet panini sandwich. Most operate seasonally, weather ice rinks, fitness centres, and artworks were added to the Park Board collection. Listings permitting. Vancouver’s street food vendors serve a wide variety skate parks offer countless of public art in parks and park facilities can be found at of cuisines such as pulled pork, dim sum and croissants. DIGITAL MAP! ways for people of all ages, vancouver.ca/explorepublicart incomes, interests and Park food carts open for business each summer. vancouver.ca/stanleypark abilities to stay healthy picnicking Pack your own or buy take out from a fore! Need more info? Visit Vancouver Park Board adminis- and active. terminal city bike club, concession stand and dine al fresco. Barbecues should knife edge-two piece, tration office (Mon to Fri, 8:30am-5pm), 2099 Beach golf The Park Board has three 18-hole championship prospect point, 1892 be off the ground and coals disposed of properly. Groups of by henry moore, Avenue, call 3-1-1, download the VanConnect App. or visit the queen elizabeth park golf courses and three pitch & putt courses offering our history 50 or more are welcome to reserve at large picnic sites. Visit Information Booth, on Park Drive near the Vancouver year-round golfing opportunities for every level. Parks and recreation in Vancouver has a long and colourful vancouver.ca/parks for rates and booking information. history. Since time immemorial, home to Musqueam, Squamish Aquarium, 604-681-6728. 18-hole golf courses and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, the City of Vancouver was Lock your vehicle and don’t leave valuables inside. dining Enjoy stunning views and delicious play time Book online at vancouver.ca/golf Carrier founded in 1886. Stanley Park was dedicated two years later, in meals in our parks. Each restaurant offers a unique 3:38pm Arrange a meeting place in advance, in case you get Or use the app VANGOLF Vancouver’s parks have a never-ending supply 1888. Already, residents showed a love of outdoor public space separated from your group. Lost? Injured? Need dining experience. Reservations are recommended. of things to see and do, no matter your age. fraserview 7800 Vivian Dr. 604.257.6923 and recreational pursuits that would later become known as assistance? Witnessing a bylaw offence? Call 3-1-1 to reach langara 6706 Alberta St. 604.713.1816 There are more than 160 playgrounds, almost stanley’s bar & grill cactus club cafe at english bay the “west coast lifestyle.” Park Rangers (cell phone coverage may be spotty in heavily 150 playing fields, a dozen spray parks, and 13 mccleery 7188 MacDonald St. treed areas.) Watch for fire safety information during (seasonal) 604.602.3088 604.681.2582 Today, Vancouver’s Board of Parks and Recreation is indoor and outdoor pools. 604.257.8191 hot, dry summers. stanleyparkpavilion.com cactusclubcafe.com responsible for a rich inventory of green space and pitch & putt courses (summer only) amenities—more than 230 parks, 24 community centres, as Raccoons, skunks and coyotes can be found in every prospect point bar & grill shaughnessy restaurant reservations not required well as numerous beaches, tennis courts, playing fields, skate neighbourhood. Remember, they are wild: do not 604.669.2737 604.261.0011 queen elizabeth park enter off parks, ice rinks, fitness centres and food concessions. approach them and never feed them. prospectpoint.ca shaughnessyrestaurant.com all aboard! 37th Ave. 604.874.8336 First aid is available at seasonal lifeguard stations at Ride one of Vancouver’s most popular attractions, Stanley the teahouse the boathouse at kits beach rupert park 3402 Charles St. beaches and pools. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies. Park Train - the train travels a 2 km winding journey amongst 604.669.3281 604.738.5487 604.681.8847 Vancouver’s parks, beaches and golf courses the Stanley Park forest highlighting the flora and fauna of the vancouverdine.com boathouserestaurants.ca stanley park Park Dr. near are smoke-free. park. Open all summer and for special events including Easter, blue parrot coffee seasons in the park Beach Ave. 604.257.8364 Halloween and Christmas. Kids of all sizes welcome, including Dogs must be on a leash and under control at all times 604.879.3301 604.874.8008 the adult ones! and handlers must pick up after their pets. Do not let blueparrotcoffee.com vancouverdine.com dogs chase wildlife or go into environmentally sensitive Phone: 604-257-8531 Website: stanleyparkrailway.ca tapshack burrard bridge truffles cafe at vandusen areas. There are more than 30 dog off-leash areas in our 604.676.2337 604.505.4961 parks—visit vancouver.ca/parks for a complete list. Facebook: Stanley Park Railway Instagram: stanleyparkrailway (@StanleyParkRailway) tapshack.ca trufflesfinefoods.com tapshack coal harbour tap & barrel creekside Support your favourite city park 604.687.6455 604.685.2223 Help preserve Vancouver’s urban parks for generations tapshack.ca tapandbarrel.com to come by making a tax deductible donation today. vancouver.ca/donate
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