“As with all parks/public spaces in our fair city, I only wish that there was a bit of shelter for enjoying these outdoor spaces a little more on those rainy west coast days.”
#6 in Kensington-Cedar Cottage
2650 Clark Drive
For Kids
B
For Adults
B-
Design
B
Atmosphere
C+
Final Score
26.95
Reopening in early October 2020 after extensive renovations, Cedar Cottage is a redesigned park done right.
A brand-new playground includes two separate play structures for different ages, and a few different swings (traditional and disc-shaped) on a rubber surface. Gentle curves in the grass and big trees surrounding the path give it a lived-in feel. And a pair of basketball/pickleball courts reflect the type of sports Vancouverites play today, not what was in vogue 50 years ago.
There’s a bit too much noise from Knight Street (there’s always a bit too much noise from Knight), and the lack of covered area reflects a continued stubbornness on the city to acknowledge that it rains five months straight in this neck of the woods, and a gazebo or dry patio area once in a while would be nice.
Still. It’s a good upgrade in an area with plenty of young families, and a template worth following for smaller parks going forward.
Vancouver Park Guide 