Parks in Vancouver

Vancouver's Best Parks

Vancouver’s park system spans from the massive Stanley Park, featuring a historic seawall and old-growth forests, to the landscaped heights of Queen Elizabeth Park, the city's highest point. Coastal spots like Kitsilano Beach and Spanish Banks provide saltwater swimming and mountain views, while Vanier Park serves as a cultural hub for major museums. Inland, Hastings Park offers Italian gardens and bird sanctuaries, while spaces like Everett Crowley Park and Fraser River Park showcase urban reforestation and tidal marsh ecosystems.

Vancouver's Best Parks — Map

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Stanley Park

Stanley Park is a 405-hectare public park in British Columbia, Canada, that makes up the northwestern half of Vancouver's Downtown…

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Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park is a 130-acre municipal park located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Vanier Park

Vanier Park is a municipal park located in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, created in 1967.

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Everett Crowley Park

Everett Crowley Park is a 38-hectare large forested park with trails, located within the Champlain Heights area of Vancouver.

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Robson Square

Arthur Erickson-designed civic center featuring a seasonal ice rink, public plazas, and the provincial law courts.

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John Hendry Park

Home to Trout Lake, this park features a community center, off-leash dog areas, and a seasonal farmers market.

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Strathcona Park

Large urban green space with an off-leash dog area, skate park, community gardens, and multiple sports fields.

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Alexandra Park

Historic West End park featuring a 1914 wooden bandstand and views overlooking English Bay.

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Memorial South Park

Established as a World War I memorial, this site includes a cenotaph, running track, and cricket pitch.

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W.C. Shelley Park

Neighborhood green space in the Grandview-Woodland area with a playground and mature trees.

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Kitsilano Beach Park

Waterfront park featuring a heated outdoor saltwater pool, beach volleyball courts, and views of the North Shore mountains.

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CRAB Park at Portside

Waterfront park offering views of the Vancouver Harbour, a playground, and a memorial to the missing women of the Downtown Eastside.

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Morton Park

Small park at the entrance to English Bay, best known for the 'A-maze-ing Laughter' bronze sculpture collection.

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Hastings Park

Vancouver’s second-largest park, containing the Pacific National Exhibition grounds, Italian gardens, and a restored sanctuary pond.

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Fraser River Park

Riverside park featuring boardwalks through tidal marshes, fishing piers, and views of the Fraser River's North Arm.

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Spanish Banks Beach Park

Expansive beachfront known for its large tidal flats, picnic areas, and unobstructed views of the city skyline.

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Jericho Beach Park

Former Royal Canadian Air Force station now featuring a sailing center, tennis courts, and wildlife-rich ponds.

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Morton Park

Small green space at English Bay featuring Yue Minjun's 'A-maze-ing Laughter' bronze sculptures.

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Cambridge Park

Small neighborhood park located in the Grandview-Woodland district.

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