The city has been promising an upgrade to the playground for a while now; that it’s been delayed for more than four years while more than a dozen parks in other parts of the city have gotten an upgrade might speak to the geographical inequities of Vancouver.
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#132: Shannon Mews Park
It’s a new park. But an old story.
#133: Granville Park
“Actually got married in this park. 5 stars! Ask me in a couple years though lmao.” #4 in Fairview 3001 Fir Street For Kids C+ For Adults C Design C+ Atmosphere C- Final Score 22.17 What separates a good park from an average one? Obviously it depends a lot on who’s doing the considering, whatContinue reading “#133: Granville Park”
#134: Laurel Landbridge
Obviously there’s not much to do except walk from one side to the other, but the novelty of it is super enjoyable.
#135: Langara Golf Course
The course itself is a nice parkland route, its wide fairways and short yardages making it very playable for the average golfer, but multi-level greens giving enough of a challenge for experts.
#136: Nanaimo Park
Any discussion of Nanaimo Park has to begin with its playground: one of the newer ones in the city, it is excellent for kids around 5-9 or so.
#137: Marpole Park
Marpole is underwhelming, and so are its parks.
#138: Kerrisdale Centennial Park
While most parks surrounding community centres are large and a mishmash of different amenities, the ambitions for Kerrisdale are decidedly modest.
#139: Ross Park
Ross is essentially a “starter pack” of Vancouver parks.
#140: Sutcliffe Park
This is a weirdly disjointed area directly south of Granville Island, with some nice plants and few pieces of art, but not much to do.
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