A DIRECTORY OF PLAYGROUNDS IN AND AROUND VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
Previous Next SUNNYSIDE PARK PLAYGROUND This playground separates play spaces quite well so big kids don’t trample over the little kids. This is also true for the swings as they are separated into two sets of four. The toddler’s playground is fully shaded while the one for older kids is left to the elements. There …
Previous Next ARBUTUS VILLAGE PARK PLAYGROUND This quiet playground is tucked away in a wooded area at the west end of the Arbutus Village Park Trail near Valley Dr and McBain Ave. It’s not marked on Google Maps so we’ve linked our map to a Plus Code that computationally geolocates the longitute and latitude coordinates …
Previous Next GRANVILLE LOOP PARK PLAYGROUND The best feature of this playground has to be the bad ass Jeep, perfect for reenacting that scene from Jurassic Park. Fully shaded and located on a hill, this playground is best accessible by bus as free parking around the area is a little hard to come by. I’m not …
Previous Next RAILSPUR PARK PLAYGROUND People always seem to be surprised by this playground, as if it appeared out of nowhere. And maybe it did, considering Granville Island is a place of magic and wonder. Tucked behind the Opus Art Supply store and across the street from the old Arts Umbrella building, this playground can …
Previous Next MAJOR MATTHEWS PARK PLAYGROUND This is the playground where all abandoned toys live their final days. Made for ages 2-5 years, this playground structure has more open panels on the top platform than some are comfortable with, causing caregivers to go back and forth from one side to the other while their little …
Previous Next VANCOUVER GENERAL HOSPITAL (VGH) PLAYGROUND This playground is located at the corner of a grassy field, opposite the Alan Storey’s VGH Energy Centre Plaza*. The play structure has a double toddler slide and a twisty slide, as well as a spinning gears play panel. Like most talk horns, the one here doesn’t seem …
Previous Next CHINA CREEK NORTH PLAYGROUND It’s pretty obvious that whoever designed this playground is a huge fan of Blippi. Admittedly, the neon popping colours are pretty inviting, especially during the dreary seasons in Vancouver. This brightly coloured playground is found at the bottom of a meadow-y hill that’s home to happy bees and a …
Previous Next HEATHER PLACE PLAYGROUND Found at the corner of 14th Ave and Willow St, this small playground is part of the Heather Place affordable housing redevelopment completed in 2020. Best for younger children, this playground is shaded by trees for most of the day and benches are found around the perimeter. There’s also a …