Justin McElroy

#121: Charles Park

It’s a unique peaceful park that achieves what it’s trying to do, and must be lovely for those working or living nearby for a quiet lunch spot.

#122: Tea Swamp Park

A small park that opened in 1986, Tea Swamp’s name comes from the wild labrador tea that flourished around the giant bog that used to sit around 17th and Sophia.

#123: Earles Park

Admittedly, Earles is a fairly simple park.

#124: McBride Park

The playground is the real highlight, specifically a spinning climbing apparatus that is fairly unique in the city.

#125: Alexandra Park

Before there were stadiums, before there were rock concerts, before there were even radios, people gathered at Alexandra Park to hear the music play.

#126: Marina Square

One of several developer-funded parks created during the downtown condo boom of 1990-2010, Marina Square is…well, a square.

#127: Ebisu Park

One of the parks created in Vancouver at a time when the city decided Marpole’s amenities were lacking, Ebisu has a curious split structure.

#128: Upper River District Park

There’s a small but very good playground with a treehouse theme at the top, and there’s even a little rock climbing wall as well.

#129: General Brock Park

A very average park, and in a neighbourhood with so many good parks like Kensington-Cedar Cottage, actually underwhelming.

#130: Barclay Heritage Square

Your love for the park will depend a fair bit on how much you enjoy quaint homes from the 1910s.