A DIRECTORY OF PLAYGROUNDS IN AND AROUND VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
Previous Next DRIFTWOOD PLAYGROUND As the name implies, Driftwood Playground is made mostly out of driftwood, albeit the metal pole and plastic slide. Perhaps looking like a skeletal belly of a marine animal, a strange blooming flower, or cold, skinny zombie fingers grasping towards the sky, this interactive, public art piece is open for interpretation …
Previous Next TUGBOAT LANDING PLAYGROUND While Tugboat Landing is a small community west of the River District area, this playground with the same name is located further east at the foot of Kincross St and North Arm Ave. Discrepancy aside, this bright red, almost boat shaped playground, pays tribute to the tugboats that chug along …
Previous Next LUMBERMEN’S ARCH PLAYGROUND The playground here at Lumbermen’s Arch is old but well loved. Tall wooden poles topped with green cones playfully mimic it’s forested surroundings. The playground design is a tad clunky, with sections that don’t quite flow or connect together. One can get stuck on a platform with no easy way …
Previous Next SHANNON MEWS PARK PLAYGROUND It’s not every day one can be at a playground while gazing at an old, fancy pants mansion, let alone a mansion that was commissioned by sugar mogul, BT Rogers of Rogers Sugar. Yes, I’m talking about that bag of Rogers Sugar in your kitchen pantry, a discretely prolific …
Previous Next KERRISDALE CENTENNIAL PARK PLAYGROUND Tucked behind the Kerrisdale Community Centre is a partially fenced playground, coloured in a combination of pink, teal, yellow and a touch of red for a complete throwback to the 80s or 90s. Firstly, there’s a toddler play structure with a small but overly wavy slide that made my …
Previous Next GRIMMETT PARK PLAYGROUND Although small and unassuming, Grimmett Park is another hot spot for young families in the Mount Pleasant and/or Riley-Little Mountain area. Located just off Main Street, it’s got two play structures made with a combination of wood and plastic. The toddler structure is shaped like a house with a simple …
Previous Next JONATHAN ROGERS PARK PLAYGROUND This playground is located on the southeast corner of the park, in between a wading pool, community garden and fieldhouse. On one side, there are two sets of swings and on the other is an odd play structure that looks like a pink turtle shell-like UFO trolley thing that …
Previous Next JONES PARK PLAYGROUND A giant snail sits majestically in the sandpit, ready to be hydrated by the waterspout perched next to it’s solemn head. Did this creature catch a ride on the pirate boat and have tales to impart from the high seas? Is this snail in fact a pirate snail that’s up …
Previous Next COOPERS’ PARK PLAYGROUND Escape the elements of pouring rain or scorching sun, by ducking below the north side of Cambie Street bridge to find a fully sheltered playground free of trolls and Billy Goats Gruffs. It’s a pretty mellow space under this concrete roof, complimented with a nice view of Science World and …
Previous Next KIDS MARKET COURTYARD PLAYGROUND This cube shaped climbing structure appeared in the Kids Market courtyard on Granville Island after they revamped their courtyard in early 2020. I’m not sure if this qualifies as a playground but it definitely is a public, outdoor play area that warrants a mention. And if you’re one that …