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

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McLean Park
710 Keefer Street (@ Heatley Avenue)

Surrounded by colourful houses and filled with the laughter of kids at the spray park or playground, MacLean reflects the sense of the surrounding community. The sweetgum trees lining the park put on a beautiful display in autumn.

Recreation Facilities: Field House, Playground, Water/Spray Park

Mosaic Creek Park
1475 Charles Street (@ McLean Drive)

This unique and intricate park is full of interesting elements. Though small, there are several secret places to sit and daydream among the flowers, as well as a freeform play area for children. The most striking feature, and the one that gives the park its name, is the beautiful mosaic creek created by community members. This park was named for the creative community art project that gives this space its most distinguishing feature.


Oppenheimer Park
400 Powell Street (@ Jackson Street)

This diverse park is a popular gathering place, with many shaded seating areas, a playground, and open grassy areas. The colourful mosaics and artworks reveal the positive outlook and kinship that exist in this neighbourhood.

Recreation Facilities: Adult Softball, Basketball Court, Field House, Playground, Shuffleboard on site.

Strathcona Linear Park
787 Prior Street (@ Hawks Avenue)

Strathcona Linear Park adds mystery and charm to an appealing neighbourhood. Paths weave through plantings, seating spaces, and colourful houses; the park links two other parks in the Strathcona neighbourhood, Strathcona and MacLean

Recreation Facilities: Playground

Strathcona Park
857 Malkin Avenue (@ Hawks Avenue)

This unique park offers much to its visitors, from skatepark and climbing wall, to community gardens and sports fields. The heart of the park is a charming place to rest or play, while the community gardens and pathways that line the perimeter make for a pleasant stroll.

Recreation Facilities: Adult Softball, Baseball Diamond, Basketball Courts, Dogs Off-Leash, Field House, Playground, Skateboard Park, Soccer Fields, Tennis Courts

Thornton Park
1166 Main Street (@ Terminal Avenue)

This grand park doubles as a gateway to the historic Canadian National Railway Station, with tasteful entry plazas and beds of colourful flowers. Thornton Park is home to the Women’s Monument, a memorial to female victims of violence. Many people enjoy relaxing under the magnificent trees, including the giant Catalpas with their glamorous displays of early summer blooms.

Public transit

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