A DIRECTORY OF PLAYGROUNDS IN AND AROUND VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
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 …
Previous Next MOUNT PLEASANT FAMILY CENTRE PLAYGROUND Mount Pleasant Family Centre provides a fully fenced playground for little ones participating in their drop in programs throughout the day. Non-members are also welcomed to join this space if they are respectful of the Centre’s participants and outdoor toys. If you’re lucky, you may meet some of …
Previous Next ROBSON PARK PLAYGROUND It’s a bit confusing that Robson Park is nowhere near Vancouver’s Robson Street downtown, even though it’s named after the same guy from the local history books. There’s a double slide as well as a fun wavy slide here, a spring rider with four seats, a plastic climbing wall, a …
Previous Next COAL HARBOUR PARK PLAYGROUND To the untrained eye, this playground is ground level to Hastings Street but you’d be surprised to know it’s also on top of the Coal Harbour community centre’s parkade. From it’s high vantage point, this spot overlooks Coal Harbour’s beautiful views of the mountains, busy seawall and Boaty McBoatface’s …
Previous Next TEA SWAMP PARK PLAYGROUND There is neither tea nor a swamp at this park anymore, but best you believe that both used to dominate this area, giving this playground such an odd and unappealing name. Another oddity is that the playground could be fully fenced but instead, one corner is wide open for …