Descriptions of each park in
Riley-Little Mountain- Vancouver and what it has to offer!

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Cartier Park
390 E 36th Avenue (@ Prince Edward Street)

Tucked into an attractive neighbourhood, Riley Park is lined with beautiful trees, benches, and an abundance of flowering plants. The park also features an interesting community art piece by artists Karen Kazmer, Mark Grady, and Todd Davis.

Recreation Facilities: Playground

Grimmett Park
169 E 19th Avenue (@ Quebec Street)

This welcoming park offers a small open lawn and gently curving paths surrounded by a variety of young trees. The lovely textures and colours of the flower beds can be appreciated from one of the benches.


Hillcrest Park
4501 Clancy Loranger Way (@ Midlothian Avenue)

The large open fields of Hillcrest Park attract a variety of sports enthusiasts. The treed slopes of Queen Elizabeth Park rise in the distance, while a wonderful walking and jogging trail winds around the park among small groves of trees.

Recreation Facilities: Baseball Diamonds, Field House, Jogging Trail, Playground, Rink, Soccer Field

Nat Bailey Stadium
4601 Ontario Street (@ W 30th Avenue)

Rising from its spot nestled between Queen Elizabeth, Hillcrest, and Riley Parks, historic Nat Bailey Stadium is home to the Vancouver Canadians baseball team. Several grassed areas surrounding the stadium are also pleasant for strolling or enjoying the sunshine. Built in 1951, Capilano Stadium was renamed in 1978 after Nat Bailey, founder of the first drive-in restaurant in Canada, tireless supporter of many community groups, and part owner of the Vancouver Mounties baseball team.

Recreation Facilities: Baseball Diamond, Dogs Off-Leash, Lighted Field


Prince Edward Park
3773 Prince Edward Street (@ E 21st Avenue)

Prince Edward Park’s play areas overlook an open grassy field, perfect for a game of soccer or for throwing a Frisbee. Relax on a bench or meet with neighbours for an evening stroll around the park.

Recreation Facilities: Field House, Playground, Wading Pool

Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie Street (@ W 29th Avenue)

The top of this beautifully maintained 52 hectare (130 acre) park is the highest point in the city, at 167m (505 ft) above sea level. From the lookouts, visitors have a 360 degree view of the Vancouver skyline. The park receives nearly 6 million visitors a year who marvel at its superior standard of garden plantings.

Recreation Facilities: Basketball Courts, Dogs Off-Leash, Field House, Frisbee/Disc Golf, Golf Course, Lawn Bowling,
Outdoor Roller Hockey Rink, Tennis Court


Riley Park
50 E 30th Avenue (@ Ontario Street)

Riley Park is welcoming to people wanting to picnic, play sports, or simply walk along the curving paths throughout the park. The park and community centre offer the city’s first universally accessible playground; sheltered by some lovely trees is another unique feature, a climbing boulder.

Recreation Facilities: Community Centre, Field House, 2 Playgrounds, Rink, Soccer Field, 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.