A DIRECTORY OF PLAYGROUNDS IN AND AROUND VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
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 SUTCLIFFE PARK PLAYGROUND I know, you probably call this playground the “Granville Island Playground” and you’re right. It’s the iconic Granville Island Water Park and Playground and the official Sutcliffe Park name just doesn’t have the same ring to it. Many parents who grew up here most likely have some memory of this waterpark and to now …
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 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 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 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 …