Author Archives: Justin McElroy

#210: Jean Beaty Park “Nice view of the city.” #17 in Kitsilano 3993 Point Grey Road For Kids D- For Adults D+ Design D+ Atmosphere C Final Score 13.00 Along Point Grey Road, Vancouver has a number of small waterfront parks, all of which have wonderful views, all of which used to have homes onContinue reading “Rating Every Park In Vancouver: #210-201”

#220: Minipark @ Jervis & Burnaby #10 in West End For Kids F For Adults D Design C Atmosphere D+ Final Score 11.54 There were lots of small sagas during the great 1980s West End minipark debate: some property owners complained it would cost them an extra $5 a month, people in favour of theContinue reading “Rating Every Park In Vancouver: #220-211”

#230: Minipark @ Nicola & Pendrell #15 in West End For Kids F For Adults D- Design D Atmosphere C- Final Score 8.76 A second group of miniparks were implemented in the West End in 1980, following the first ones west of Denman in the 1970s, including this one. At the time, objections included thatContinue reading “Rating Every Park In Vancouver: #230-221”