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Parks in Vancouver: Every City Park by Neighbourhood

All 218 Vancouver Park Board parks, with facilities, dog areas and a page for each park

Updated 10 min readBy Vancouver Page

Vancouver has more than 200 parks run by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, from world-famous Stanley Park to small neighbourhood green spaces with a playground and a field. This guide lists every city park by neighbourhood, with a link to a full page for each one covering its address, facilities, dog rules and nearby parks.

Park information comes from the City of Vancouver’s open data. All Vancouver parks are free and open from 6 am to 10 pm unless signs say otherwise, and smoking and vaping are not allowed.

Vancouver’s Largest Parks

  1. Stanley Park – 400 hectares, West End
  2. Fraserview Golf Course – 84.34 hectares, Killarney
  3. Hastings Park – 62 hectares, Hastings-Sunrise
  4. Queen Elizabeth Park – 52.98 hectares, Riley Park
  5. McCleery Golf Course – 48.57 hectares, Kerrisdale
  6. Langara Golf Course – 48.57 hectares, South Cambie
  7. Jericho Beach Park – 46.71 hectares, West Point Grey
  8. Everett Crowley Park – 38.08 hectares, Killarney
  9. John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park – 27.31 hectares, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
  10. VanDusen Botanical Garden – 22.29 hectares, Shaughnessy

Best Parks by Activity

Beach Parks

For waterfront parks and swimming beaches, see our guide to the best beaches in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver.

Parks by Neighbourhood

Parks in Arbutus-Ridge

Explore more in our Arbutus-Ridge neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Downtown

Explore more in our Downtown neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Dunbar-Southlands

Explore more in our Dunbar-Southlands neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Fairview

Explore more in our Fairview neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Grandview-Woodland

Explore more in our Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Hastings-Sunrise

Explore more in our Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Kensington-Cedar Cottage

Explore more in our Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Kerrisdale

Explore more in our Kerrisdale neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Killarney

Explore more in our Killarney neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Kitsilano

Explore more in our Kitsilano neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Marpole

Explore more in our Marpole neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Mount Pleasant

Explore more in our Mount Pleasant neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Oakridge

Explore more in our Oakridge neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Renfrew-Collingwood

Explore more in our Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Riley Park

Explore more in our Riley Park neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Shaughnessy

Explore more in our Shaughnessy neighbourhood guide.

Parks in South Cambie

Explore more in our South Cambie neighbourhood guide.

  • Braemar Park (1.26 ha) – field house, softball diamond, rugby field
  • Douglas Park (5.32 ha) – softball diamonds, soccer fields, playgrounds
  • Heather Park (0.98 ha) – tennis courts, playground, lit sports field
  • Langara Golf Course (48.57 ha) – tennis courts, golf course, playground
  • Oak Meadows Park (5 ha) – ultimate fields, jogging trail, soccer field

Parks in Strathcona

Explore more in our Strathcona neighbourhood guide.

Parks in Sunset

Explore more in our Sunset neighbourhood guide.

  • George Park (1.43 ha) – dog off-leash area, playground, ultimate field
  • MacDonald Park (1.05 ha) – tennis courts, playground
  • Memorial South Park (13.59 ha) – soccer fields, tennis courts, pickleball courts
  • Moberly Park (3.6 ha) – tennis courts, soccer fields, field house
  • Ross Park (1.51 ha) – field house, soccer field, wading pool
  • Sunset Park (3.42 ha) – ice rink, soccer field, community centre

Parks in Victoria-Fraserview

Explore more in our Victoria-Fraserview neighbourhood guide.

Parks in West End

Explore more in our West End neighbourhood guide.

Parks in West Point Grey

Explore more in our West Point Grey neighbourhood guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many parks are there in Vancouver?

The Vancouver Park Board looks after more than 200 parks. This guide covers the 218 parks listed in the City’s open data.

What is the biggest park in Vancouver?

Stanley Park, at about 400 hectares, is by far the largest, followed by Fraserview Golf Course (about 84 hectares) and Hastings Park (about 62 hectares).

When are Vancouver parks open?

From 6 am to 10 pm, unless signs in a park say otherwise.

Can I bring my dog to Vancouver parks?

Yes, on a leash. Dogs can only be off leash in designated off-leash areas, listed above.

Explore More

See our Vancouver city guide, browse neighbourhood guides, find things to do this weekend, or plan a day with our trip planner.

Looking for parks in other cities? See our guide to every park in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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