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Charleson Park Playground

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 …

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Jim Taylor Park Playground

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 …

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Brewers Park Playground

Previous Next BREWERS PARK PLAYGROUND What’s a brewing at Brewers’ Park? A new playground, that’s what! Reopened on Mother’s Day weekend, this highly anticipated playground features “Greenville” equipment designed by the German based company Berliner-Seilfabrik. Most popular is the super slide that encourages assessment of risky play as one sizes up the 15ft climb up and …

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