A DIRECTORY OF PLAYGROUNDS IN AND AROUND VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
Previous Next PROSPECT POINT PICNIC AREA PLAYGROUND This is a fine playground yet I can’t recommend it to anyone because there’s a hot coal disposal pit right next to it. Like who does that? Who in the city approved that this was the best spot for a coal disposal pit? Curious kids like mine obviously …
Previous Next WEST POINT GREY COMMUNITY CENTRE PLAYGROUND This little old playground at West Point Grey Community Centre is mostly enjoyed by the preschool kids that attend here. The most memorable feature is the vintage blue whale, that waits with a smile to take the next kid for a springy ride to nowhere. Whale spring …
Previous Next EAGLES PARK PLAYGROUND This little playground is visible from the street on Eagles Dr and located between a few residential buildings. There’s a shared lawn space beside the play area and a dry stone stream along the perimeter. Two mysteriously shaped spring riders and a small multi-level platform sums up this little play …
Previous Next CHARLESON PARK PLAYGROUND Charleson Park is one of two playgrounds in the City of Vancouver, that feature an eye-catching, wooden pirate ship! (The other “pirate park” is Jones Park) Complete with a steering wheel and telescope on deck, it also includes components like climbing nets, a rope and log bridge, a rubber hammock and table with …
Previous Next JIM TAYLOR PARK PLAYGROUND Back in the day when I attended UBC, this southern area of campus used to be a giant parking lot called, “B Lot”. Now, it’s completely unrecognizable as it’s been converted into a residential neighbourhood called Hawthorn Place. The then-brand new Forestry building across the street was the only reason I could …
Previous Next OAK MEADOWS PARK PLAYGROUND This playground can be found on the eastside of the park by Willow St. It’s slightly hidden as it’s encompassed by a circle of trees and brush. The play structure here comes with multiple climbing options, such as blocky steps (similar to the ones seen at Coal Harbour Park playground), …
Previous Next ROSEMARY BROWN PARK PLAYGROUND This very small toddler playground features a shaded swing set and a little playhut in the sand. The playhouse is a nice height for little ones and includes a table-like ledge inside. There isn’t much else to do here for older kids but for toddlers the elevated lawn is …
Previous Next ARBUTUS GREENWAY PARK PLAYGROUND This huge slide was a big surprise considering it’s quite rare to see such a long tube slide as part of an old school, wooden playground. It’s simple with one platform to climb up to, a submarine window to peer out of, and a green tube slide to zoom …
Previous Next MUNDELL PARK PLAYGROUND The unique climber hills make this playground look very familiar to the one at Shannon Mews Park. The hills invite children to climb over and under but can be a bit tricky for the younger ones. My two year old was able to climb them but going down was a bit …
Previous Next CAMBIE PARK PLAYGROUND Apart from some late afternoon shade, this toddler playground is in full sun during the day and can be a scorcher in the summer. Located on the northwest corner of a large field, this old style playground is plunked in the middle of some pea gravel and features a double …