Descriptions of each park in Grandview-Woodland - Vancovuer
and what it has to offer!

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Alice Townley Park
1775 Woodland Drive (@ E 2nd Avenue)

Alice Townley’s red brick path leads through playground, seating, and lawn areas; a surprising variety of trees inhabit the park, including ash, katsura, cherry, and oak. A quick exploration will reveal a small but lovely mosaic inset in the lawn.

Cambridge Park
2099 Wall Street (@ Cambridge Street)

This small park offers a colourful community garden and views of Burrard Inlet. A path, which is a portion of the Trans Canada Trail, curves beneath large shade trees.

Garden Park
1851 Garden Drive (@ E 3rd Avenue)

Garden Park is tucked into a quiet but friendly neighbourhood and surrounded by stately street trees. Neighbours of the park enjoy chatting in the shade, sitting on one of the curved seats surrounding the children’s wading pool or playing tennis on the courts.

Recreation Facilities: Field House, Tennis Courts, Wading Pool

Grandview Park
1657 Charles Street (@ Commercial Drive)

Always bursting with activity, Grandview Park is often the site of community activities, from picnics and play to festivals and concerts. Children love the colourful spraypark and playground, which is sheltered by stately old trees.

Recreation Facilities: Field House: Playgrounds, Tennis Courts, Water/Spray Park

John Hendry Park-Trout lake
3300 Victoria Drive (@ E 15th Avenue)

Beatiful park (27.4 hectares) situated in East Vancouver with large willow trees, and peaceful paths that trail around Trout lake. John Hendry park has multiple facilities that cater to everyone, and even four legged friends; it has a dog off leash area situated at the north end of the park. A popular destination, Trout lake is a favourite outdoor swimming facility is lifeguarded from around Victoria Day to Labour Day. The magical Illuminaires-Lantern Festival takes on the lake in early summer. There is also a community centre; Trout Lake Community Centre, located near Victoria Drive just south of East 12th Avenue. All ages and ethnic groups are served
here. Facilities on site include an indoor skating rink, fitness centre, preschool and youth centre. A wide range of programs are offered including the First Nations Pow Wow and an active seniors group. The popular East Vancouver Farmer's Market is hosted in the community centre's parking lot
during the summer and fall seasons. All amenities within walking distance; shops/restaurants on Commercial Drive, public transportation (skytrain station), and community
centres/parks.

McGill Park
2305 McGill Street (@ Garden Drive)

This small and charming park is an ideal spot to pause on a walk through the neighbourhood. Find a bench in a peaceful spot and listen for the faint whistle of a train passing along Burrard Inlet, or simply enjoy the diverse plantings and colourful mosaics along the walkways. McGill also has a fine collection of deciduous trees, including maple, beech, mountain ash, dogwood and dove (Davidia) trees.

McSpadden Park
2125 Victoria Drive (@ E 5th Avenue)

McSpadden is a restful, tree-filled park in the heart of the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood. Visitors to the park might like to pause at a bench along the meandering path, or stop and smell the flowers in the small community garden.

Recreation Facilities: Playground, Soccer Field, Tennis Courts

Oxford Park
2050 Wall Street (@ Oxford Street)

Oxford is a small park with several paths connecting all corners. Children enjoy the playground, and the space includes several pleasant seating areas under the shade trees. The park was officially named for its bounding street in January 1991.

Recreation Facilities: Playground

Pandora Park
2325 Franklin Street (@ Garden Drive)

Pandora’s terraces create several spaces, including open grass fields, shaded walks and playground, and tennis courts. Old stone walls and stately trees surround the park.

Recreation Facilities: Basketball Court, Field House, Playground, Tennis Courts, Wading Pool

Salsbury Park
1806 Adanac Street (@ Salsbury Drive)

Salsbury is a cozy park with shaded seating and playground areas; a rolling lawn slopes down to a colourful public walkway. Bring a guitar or book to spend a relaxing afternoon in this welcoming space.

Recreation Facilities: Playground

Templeton Park
700 Templeton Drive (@ Adanac Street)

Templeton’s open fields are surrounded by trees and sidewalks, making a very pleasant place to stroll. Colourful hand-painted tiles, created by community members, decorate the Templeton Pool building.

Recreation Facilities: Adult Softball, Indoor Swimming Pool, Playground, Running Track, Soccer Field

Victoria Park
1415 Victoria Drive (@ Kitchener Street)

Tucked into a vibrant neighbourhood, Victoria Park is almost always full of activity. Stop to enjoy a lively game of bocce, or sit quietly under the trees and listen to the birds. An aquatic mural and community art stepping stones are just a few of the things that make this an interesting place to visit.

Recreation Facilities: Playground

W.C. Shelley Park
1500 E 8th Avenue (@ Woodland Drive)

This small park is a pleasant place to pass through, or stop to rest on a bench in the little plaza. W. C. Shelley Park offers a children’s playground and a small open field, as well as a series of pathways cutting diagonally through the park.

Recreation Facilities: Playground

Woodland Park
705 Woodland Drive (@ Adanac Street)

Woodland Park is an attractive combination of large open spaces and small garden and recreation spaces. The playground areas and fieldhouse are sheltered by tall, old trees; be sure to see the unique totem garden, a collection of native plantings, First Nations totem pole, and contemporary sculpture.

Recreation Facilities: Playgrounds, Wading Pool

Public transit

BC transit buses - Go to www.coastmountainbus.com for maps, schedules and other information. Also use www.mapquest.ca for exact directions to the location.