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Descriptions of each park in
Marpole - Vancouver and what it has to offer!

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Ash Park
8288 Ash Street (@ W 68th Avenue)


In Ash Park, children can play in the shade of the soaring poplar trees. A curving path is perfect for a morning stroll, with several benches for reading the paper or enjoying a lunch outdoors.


Recreation Facilities: Playground


Eburne Park

950 W 71st Avenue (@ Oak Street)

Dominated by four tennis courts, Eburne Park sits in the heart of the Marpole neighbourhood. Sprawling cherry trees put on a fantastic show in spring; spots to sit and relax are pleasant all year.

Recreation Facilities: Tennis Courts


Marpole Park
1410 W 72nd Avenue (@ Cartier Street)

As marked by a stone cairn in the park, this was the site of a large midden for one of the largest village sites in North America. Today, this small park is a popular place for children to play. Surrounded by trees, the roar of airplanes from the nearby airport in Richmond can be heard above the chatter of happy children.

Recreation Facilities: Playground


Oak Park
900 W 59th Avenue (@ Oak Street)

With an outstanding number of recreation opportunities, Oak Park is a lively and welcoming place. It also offers many winding paths throughout the park, picnic areas, and some wonderful trees. The spraypark is a big attraction for children in hot weather.

Recreation Facilities: Adult Softball, Baseball Diamonds, Basketball Court, Community Centre, Field House, Lighted Field, Outdoor Roller Hockey Rink, Playground, Soccer Fields, Tennis Courts, Water/Spray Park


Park Site on Shaughnessy Street
Shaughnessy Street & Fraser River

This park site is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the views of the Fraser River and Richmond beyond. A beautiful picnic shelter and sandy beach volleyball area make this a pleasant and distinctive place to spend an afternoon.


Riverview Park
1751 W 66th Avenue (@ Angus Drive)

With rolling lawns dotted with large, beautiful trees, Riverview Park is a peaceful place for a stroll. The park offers both open and sheltered areas, including a children’s playground.

Recreation Facilities: Playground, Soccer Field


Shannon Park

1575 W 62nd Avenue (@ Adera Street)

This small park, situated in a quiet neighbourhood, is a pleasant place to enjoy a morning or evening stroll. A baseball diamond and field dominate the park, providing plenty of open space, and majestic birch trees line the surrounding walkways.

Recreation Facilities: Baseball Diamond, Field House, Soccer Field


William Mackie Park
1592 W 71st Avenue (@ SW Marine Drive)

This small but well-used park is tucked into a green corner of the Marpole neighbourhood. From the welcoming entry plaza, step down into a shady retreat filled with trees and flowering shrubs; children enjoy both the playground and the central grassy area.

Recreation Facilities: Playground


Winona Park
7575 Columbia Street (@ W 59th Avenue)

The long, green terraces of Winona Park are popular for a variety of sports. Pleasant seating areas, sheltered by large shade trees, line these open fields and are perfect for quiet contemplation or conversation.

Recreation Facilities: Adult Softball, Field House, Football Field, Grass Hockey Field, Playground, Rugby Field, Soccer Field

 

 

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.