"playgrounds" Tagged Posts |
Como Lake Park Coquitlam. Photo: Habitat Systems Incorporated
If you want to plan a day trip your kids will love, head to a playground. The Vancouver area boasts lots of amazing play structures with slides, swings, ziplines, and even pirate ships. Check out our list of destination playgrounds around Vancouver that are worth a visit.
Continue reading:
Best Destination Playgrounds Around Vancouver
Eco-Sculptures in Central Park Photo: Rob Weiss
On busy weekends, while shoppers flock to Metrotown in Burnaby, I usually set my sights a little further down the road to Central Park, a 90-hectare oasis nestled on the Vancouver – Burnaby border. This lush, coastal urban rainforest and park is home to thousands of native trees and shrubs including towering douglas fir, western hemlock, cedar, poplar and maple. Numerous trails wind their way through the forest past ponds, inviting park visitors to go green, and enjoy time outdoors in a marvellous wooded oasis.
Zip Line Photo: Rob Weiss
Like the sound of a low thunderclap rumbling in the distance, I could hear it. Shrieks and squeals, pure unadulterated joy! Feeling inquisitive I continued my afternoon stroll along the False Creek Seawall searching for the source of the commotion. Low and behold, just north of Telus World of Science I stumbled upon Vancouver’s newest and perhaps most popular outdoor playground; a veritable beehive of activity to say the least.
Continue reading:
It’s Skookum! Vancouver’s Newest Outdoor Playground.
Blenz Coffee | Photo: Blenz Coffee (Instagram)
When you’re a parent, nothing pairs better with rambunctious children than a caffeine-forward cuppa joe and a great outdoor space to let your kids run free. Fortunately, Vancouver is filled with coffee shop patios that are situated only steps away from the city’s best parks and playgrounds, so parents can relax while their kids get their wiggles out.
Here are 4 places to grab a coffee that are adjacent to playgrounds – perfect for parents who want to caffeinate and chill while their children play outside.
Continue reading:
Kids In Vancouver: 4 Playground-Adjacent Coffee Shop Patios
Granville Island | Photo: Inside Vancouver Flickr (Colin Knowles)
While Granville Island is most famous for its waterfront public market, eclectic shops and diverse arts community, the world-renowned peninsula is also home to some hidden outdoor spots that are perfect for spending a quiet day outdoors with kids.
Amongst the remnant rusty buildings of the once industrial manufacturing area, are lush pockets of tree-lined parks, perfect for reading quietly by the water or enjoying family picnics on the grass. With endless take-out dining options in and around the Public Market, Granville Island is the place to be on a warm sunny day.
Here are the 5 best spots to take your food-to-go for a picnic in the park in Granville Island.
Continue reading:
Kids In Vancouver: 5 Perfect Picnic Spots In Granville Island
Nobel Park | Photo: Wesbrook Village Website
The University of British Columbia (UBC) campus is no longer a secluded stomping ground suited only for university students and staff. The sprawling arboreous land has evolved into a thriving community fit for young families, foodies, and outdoor enthusiasts, regardless of educational aspirations.
Located at the centre of Vancouver’s westernmost peninsula, and surrounded by old-growth forest, Wesbrook Village is the perfect spot to lunch and play. Not only does the newly-expanded neighbourhood feature an array of shops and services, but the swanky site is rich with water features, parks and playgrounds fit for a day of outdoor play with kids in Vancouver.
Grab a parks map and seek out these 4 awe-inspiring playgrounds, located in the heart of this bustling new community hub.
Continue reading:
Kids In Vancouver: 4 Playgrounds To Explore In Wesbrook Village UBC
