Justin McElroy

#51: Brewers Park

An extensive renovation of Brewers means it’s essentially a different park now, with only the small soccer field on the far west side remaining from what it once was. And it’s a change for the better.

#52: Nelson Park

Amazingly (or maybe not, given property values), Nelson Park is the only inland park between Stanley Park and Chinatown that’s a full city block large.

#53: MacLean Park

No doubt a city needs a few giant sports fields; but Vancouver could also do with a few more MacLeans.

#54: Sunnyside Park

The highlight of the park is something not technically in it: the giant 25-foot high climbing structure that’s between the park and Charles Dickens school.

#55: Lillian To Park

In a short time, it’s arguably developed a reputation as one of the best mini parks in the city, and for good reason.

#56: Everett Crowley Park

It’s a credit to Vancouver to have a place like this, so it almost feels unfair to point its weak spots.

#57: China Creek North Park

China Creek North isn’t an amazing park — but it has plenty of things worth visiting for different age groups

#58: Vanier Park

It’s set up to be a great park. It should be a great park. And yet, Vanier is a big case of squandered potential.

#59: Humm Park

“I never even knew this little gem was near me and I’ve lived a couple blocks away for almost a year.”

#60: 6th and Fir Park

It’s the type of park that makes you lament that Vancouver doesn’t have more small public spaces with a few benches, a few tables, a playground and some grass.